West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Despite drizzling rain, cheers of students were boistrous and undampened as the 1959 Homecoming celebration climax drew near: the crowning of Princess Wakwe. This top honor was bestowed upon Senior Linda Damby, while Stella Maggio and Becky Boston took positions of senior attendants. The jun- ior and sophomore classes elected Katie Shaw and Sandy Terra- nova, respectively. By this time, club-sponsored floats had been paraded and the one chosen by judges as the winner was submitted by the French Club, Entre Nous, Its main attraction featured a small scale papier-mache Eiffel Tower with the slogan, Tower over Joliet. Disguised warriors represented West, and Steelmen repre- sented the opponents, Joliet, on some entries. In harmony with Halloween, floats were bedecked with corn shocks and witches. This was the first year that West has attempted to raise the Homecoming spirit to greater heights. A large amount of stu- dent participation and enthusiasm was the result. School spirit reigned high that night as it always should, whether it be at a football game, an assembly, or a club meeting. This loyalty binds all Westites together in a common aspiration for strong school support! Basketball games draw an audience of varied ages, thus adding to the fun of the event. Little Bobby Kardell's face reflects a promise of loyalty to West as Mr. Wallace Kardell and Dick Key discuss the game. Giving a stimulating speech in the West High gymnasium is a former student and sportsman of West, Mr. Ray Paul, whose appearance is one of many which contribute to the spark of spirit, zest, and interest in school assemblies. Emotions vary in the pep assemblies, but here the spirit is that of good old-fashioned enthusiasm in supporting the team as Westite voices yell out loudly and clearly with a rousing Warrior cheer. ll

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Princess reigns in raing arriors triumph as spirits soar to revive 959 Homecoming Katherine Shaw junior Attendant 10 Half-time highlights at the annual Homecoming game included the crowning of Princess Wakwe, chosen by the senior class. Linda Damby proudly wore the crown this year, and not less honored were senior attend- ants Stella Maggio and Elizabeth Boston. Melt Those Steelmen ! was the theme of the Hi-Y float, one of ten entries which paraded during half- time of West's Homecoming game. Bob Skupnik stirs up a batch of vigor- ous spirit for extra support in the Warriors' raging battle with Joliet. Sandy Terranova Sophomore Attendant

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A smiling approval of young love is reflected in the expression of Grandfather Sycamore, played by Bernie Rosenblatt. Engrossed in each other's charms, Judith Anderson as Alice Sycamore and Tony Kirby, portrayed by Robert Pegoraro. are unaware of their inspector. Wondering about a possible union with the individualistic Sycamores is Mr. Kirby, portrayed by Bill Grip. Oblivious to Mr. Kirby's concern, Jack McNamara as Paul Sycamore plays with his toy boat under the scrutiny of aspiring ballet dancer Essi, played by Durele Brandquist. l2 Life of comedy and chaos in senior - sponsored play Comedy formed the basic ingredient for the all school play, You Can't Take It Witli You. Written by Moss Hart and George Kaufman, the production was sponsored by the class of 1960 and presented October 16 and l7. Eighteen students portrayed characters of the comedy with Mr. Harry Lindberg as the director. Every family is unique, but few as unique as the Sycamores. The Sycamore household provided for a score of eccentric guests including a milkman, Norwegian servants, a wayward actress, wise old Grandpa Vanderhof, and a past Russian mon- arch. Living for years in an atmosphere of organized confus- ion, the Sycamores never found life complicated until the normal daughter, Alice, fell in love with wealthy Tony Kirby. Oblivious to the difference in their backgrounds, the couple planned to be married. The crisis came when a dinner invita- tion was extended to the Kirbys, who, unfortunately, arrived on the wrong night to End the Sycamores unprepared and un- rehearsed on the manners required in the world of society. The well-meaning family tried to make the best of things, but matters only became worse. Entertainment for the wealthy guests proved to be rather embarrassing for Alice. Disapproval of the actions of their future in-laws raged from the senior Kirbysg but despite the confusion, Grandpa managed to come to the rescue with use of his diplomatic talents. Thus the play ends as Alice and Tony prepare for a happy marriage. Eager to please a new family acquaintance, the Sycamore help. Trina. portrayed by Pam Richmond, and Dick Gadow as Sven, serve former Russian monarch. Olga. played by Bonnie Rubin. Olga is a typical guest of the Sycamore household. Q.,