West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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sf 1 ea! f N A , ' Max 1 Albert -I. Coxhead james T. Criscimagna Helen M. Crouch Guy J. Damiani Mary Lucille Davis Robert VI. Dennis FROM You'rHs...fqculfy Wirli more emphasis being placed on education, it is im- perative to keep abreast of new concepts in instruction and equipment. Language being the universal tool of expression, courses in English as well as foreign tongues were offered. Instituted were English honors courses, and remedial reading classes. To meet special interests, activities in dramatics, speech, de- bate, and journalism were maintained. Social studies sections helped us to comprehend national and world affairs, both past and present. The opportunities available in scientific achievement and engineering demand a familiarity with science and math. Aside from general science courses, a daily workshop was voluntarily devoted to special projects. To demonstrate our interdependence, a biology lab was conducted in conjunction with a world history class. For those dehcient in arithmetic skills, refresher courses were offered. College preparatory sub- jects were scheduled as well as special sessions for the gifted. A knowledge of practical skills has been made available in the commercial, home economics, and industrial arts depart- ments. In physical education classes, activities included individual and team sports and swimming. Health curriculum included a variety of useful programs, styled for the various age groups. Boys who enter R.O.T.C. are exempt from physical education. As the school doors close on graduating seniors, they will enter the outside world more mature, more aware of their capabilities in leadership and better able to adapt more readily to the future. ln Memoriam LOIS ANNE DILLEY May 2. 1899 August 7, 1958 The unexpected death this summer of Miss Lois Dilley left an abyss in the hearts of many. Functioning as English department head for three decades, Miss Dilley was recognized as an able friend, adviser, and instructor. Never satisfied, she strived to better herself. her school, and her pupils. Through affiliations with national, state, and local education associations, these aims were fulfilled. Miss Dilley's benevolent nature will long be revered by her co-workers. 29

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103 36 5 J ffl -X33 2 i .ir 2- rv fillin- Q S he . 47' Ann Bickley Evelyn L. Black Russell Bloyer Eugenia C. Boyd X' Edna B. Brooks W. Warren Callihan Louise H. Carlin David H. Caskey sg' . '7 .Km Goon CITIZENS BUILT I George A. Berg Vernon E. Bestes Marjorie G. Brittain Carol L. Brock Dorothy Chamberlain Mordecai Chamberlain ,lean S. Cione Don F. Clikeman The studious mood of Bob Green was shared by many other juniors as they took the four-hour Illinois Test given in the early fall. H -5- 211.11-1 I LI I -.1!,l1-ja!l'iE'SN!f.f - I . GEORGE A. BERG: B. Ed., Industrial Arts Head VERNON E. BESTES: M. S., Science ANN BICKLEYZ B. S., Physical Education EVELYN L. BLACK: A. B., Registrar RUSSELL BLOYER: M. A., Sophomore Boys' Counselor EUGENIA C. BOYD: M. A., Commercial MARJORIE G. BRITTAIN: M. A., English Head CAROL L. BROCK: M. A., English, Foreign Language EDNA B. BROOKS: B. S., English W. WARREN CALLIHAN: M. Ed., Supervisory LOUISE H. CARLIN: M. S., Science DAVID H. CASKEY: LL. B., Social Studies DOROTHY T. CHAMBERLAIN: M. A., English, Foreign Language MORDECAI B. CHAMBERLAIN: M. S., Mathematics JEAN S. CIONE: B. S., Physical Education DON F. CLIKEMAN: M. A., Science ALBERT j. COXHEAD: B. S., Industrial Arts JAMES T. CRISCIMAGNA: M. S., Science HELEN M. CROUCH: B. S., Home Economics GUY DAMIANI: M. A., Foreign Language MARY LUCILLE DAVIS: M. S., Librarian ROBERT DENNIS: M. A., Coach, Social Studies

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,Wits-state.. A . A at l'he manipulation of the slide rule isn't so simple as it appears decide l,vnu ttustatson. Alanite Kunz, Ted Marzotati, and ,lim Rose. Loutjuering another vexatious element of geometry, Barton lshizaki .ulroitlv instrihes angle li into the triangle he has constructed. ill .., ffm . M it Q5 , as Q f t' W' Gt g A Q ,J .4 C X had I 'W' . asv I A z i Miriam Depping -losephine DiRaimondo Bernard P. Dopke Anna E. Driebusch Stanton bl. lirickson Charles C. lispy HELPFUL HANDS MOLD Upon entering West Senior High School, a student embarks upon three years of community life which help to round out his character and to mold him into a more mature person. An opportunity is provided to participate in a joint program of studies and activities, tailored to fit each individuals needs. The faculty and student body cooperate to make this program one which will best prepare the young people of today for the uncertainty of tomorrow. These plans for the three succeeding years of work face rigid specifications. To qualify for graduation, the student must earn a minimum of 26.5 credits. linrollment in a class which meets daily gains for the pupil one credit each semester. To finish high school satisfactorily, he must take either one major and two minors or four minors. A major consists of three years of concentration in one field of education while .i minor represents two years of study. The fundamentals of certain subjects, including linglish, mathematics, social studies, science, health, guidance. and physical education or ROTC, must be grasped before the student receives his diploma. Graduates of Wfest have the security of knowing that this diploma was granted by an accredited high schoolg thus it will be accepted anywhere. Membership in the North Central As- sociation of Secondary Schools has earned for our school this title. The accredited rating is based on the pupil-teacher ratio, facilities, qualifications of teachers. and average number of pupils present per day. Throughout his high school curricula, the student acquires the necessary skills and develops the attitudes which will en- able him to make the most of life for himself and to give his best service to others.