West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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lN5'7ROL'70R5 Lois A. Dilley M.A. English Department Head Erna M. Bevington M.A. English Theodora P. Coxon M.A. English Amy Hollem M.A. English Katharine H. Obye Ph.B. English Elsie Beatty M.A. English Mary I. Carlson M.A. English Pearl L. Geddes M.A. English Geraldine Marquardt B.A English Elizabeth F. Pearson B.A. English One of the most amusing, yet informative books which Miss Dilley has read, is Headhnnling in the Solomons by Caroline Mytinger. As the title suggests, the humor lies in the clever phrasing of the author. Miss Beatty and Miss Carlson both chose Om' Hearts Wer'e Young and Gay by Cornelia' Otis Skinner and Emily Kinsbrough as the most amusing book they had ever read. Miss Carlson remarked that the humor of the account by the authors of their first European tour seemed to me to be typically American in that it depends largely upon exaggerated or incongruous situa- tions and upon clever expression. Mrs. Coxon explained that she best enjoy-ed humor when it occurred in the course of reading books of other types. Then it is unexpected or absurd and contributes to the book and itself. Sinclair Lewis' last novel, Gideon Planish, delighted Miss Geddes be- cause of Mr. Lewis' caustic remarks about individuals who create organizations with virtuous slogans for the purpose of adding to their own importance and popularity. Selecting her most amusing book from the classic literature, Miss Hol- lem found that The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens was very humorous. Another admirer of authors Skinner and Kinsbrough was Miss Marquardt who thought Om' Hearts Were Young and Gay was the most delightful book she had read. A humorous book recently read by Miss Obye was Chirhen Every Snnclay . In it she met many odd and amusing characters the like of which she had either known or heard about. Miss Pearson discovered that even though Augusta Evans' Sl. Elzno was not intended to be funny, it amused her greatly. The story, with unreal characters, false situations, and an improbable plot, was yet hlled with noble sentiment that was humorous. 26

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MJ Katherine C. Slade M.A. Matlaemalirx Head Glen L. Batesole M.A. Mathematics Ethel Vincent M.A. Mathematics Carolyn R. Wones M.A. Mathematics Hilda Humphreys M.M Music :Fin Military Service Helen F. Barlass B.A. Mathematics Christine E. Sheetz M.A. Mathematics Milo E. Willson B.S. Mathematics i June E. Bornor B.C.S. Orchestra Director Victor F, Lunn M.A.? Band Director Miss Slade enjoys traveling, when it is possibleg but she is mainly interested in people, particularly high school stu- dents, and how they use their talents in outside activities. Fishing, especially for muskies, takes up a considerable portion of Mr. Batesole's leisure time. He would like to build a cottage and own some .land on one of the Wiscon- sin lakes. Sports, as a spectator and as a participant, are a favorite pastime for Miss Sheetz. She admits, however, that she is not an expert at any form of sport. Although she can not travel now, Miss Vincent hopes that she will learn to Hy some day. Because of her work in trigonometry she has become an enthusiast of air and water navigation. As might be expected, Mr. Willson also follows various sports such as baseball and collegiate football. He plays golf in the summer and olhciates for football and basketball games. On a hot summer day Miss Wones enjoys aswim, while in winter ice skating is her favorite sport. Moreover, she finds it always delightful to engage in conversation and adds that she hon- estly doesn't expect to do all the talking. Mr. Bornor, whose hobby is processing his own movie film has made all of his equipment for this work. He predicts that color film will be in common use after the war. As is true with many teach- ers, her work is an avocation as well as a vocation with Miss Humphreys. She likes to cook and is an ardent detective story fan. Mr. Lunn Hnds that his family is his chief interest, for his two children are a constant source of enjoyment and pleasure. The Rockford Civic Symphony Orchestra and a Church choir occupy part of his time also. Last summer, Miss Barlass, pursuing her interest in gardening, raised a large variety of vegetables. She harvested and canned a fine crop, even though squash bugs threatened to destroy the potatoes and carrots. 25 lN5'7KOC'70,R5'

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ff k.J Bertha J. Vincent, M.A. English Charles A. Beyer, B.A. Physical Education Department Head Marion Pierce 4 hysiral-Ednea-t-ion f Maud E. Weinschenk, English Mildred Currier, M.A. Physical Educalion James E. Rose, M.A. Physical Educalion M.A. Helen Wray, R.N. Mafilafef Defmey Nu,-Je Registrar Eleanor R. Carlson Nancy A. Lindstrom Clerk Bookkeeper Mrs. Vincent was much impressed when she came to this school to teach, by the friendly attitude of students. She finds it a greater pleasure to work with people when they have this spirit of cooperation. The pupils of West High who are so enjoyable and courteous are a part of the school that have favorably impressed Miss Weinschenk. Mr. Beyer believes that the spirited enthusiasm of students and faculty which lends itself to do everything successfully is an admir- able trait of West High. He feels also that this spirit is responsible for the apparent happiness of the student body. Another admirer of West's school spirit is Miss Currier. She likes the way in which the students not only get behind the drives that the school is asked to put on, but also bring in marvelous results. A particular feature of both the East and West High buildings that Miss Pierce admires is the fine, modern swimming pools. She hnds that teaching in then is an easier job because echoes are nearly eliminated. The one thing that Mr. Rose likes most about West high is the cooperative spirit which enables the student body to ac- complish anything that it sets out to do. He is convinced that the students' capacity for work is above average. The whole-hearted support to all drives for victory and especially that which is given the stamp sale every week is a character- istic of West High's students that Miss Wray admires. Miss Denney nnds a great deal of enjoyment in the basketball and football games of the school, and she also enjoys the class plays and operettas. Miss Carlson is glad to see that students of West High always seem to be taking part in at least one activity and often in many at once. As a neutral observer Miss Lindstrom notes that there is a friendly and cooperative spirit which prevails among the students and between stu- dents and faculty. 27 lNS7ROC'70R5