West High School - Westward Ho Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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GIRLS' ENGLISH CLUB Girls' English Club promotes and stimulates an in- terest in all phases of the English language, emphasiz- ing reading and creative Writing. For a Christmas project, the club decorated the school English rooms. During the year each girl was respon- sible for one of her own creative writings. These were read and criticized at the meetings. They also had several guest speakers, including an author who has written a novel and several magazine articles. First semester officers were Nancy Grosshandler, president, Iudy Plaenert, vice presidentg and Mary Mc- Leod, secretary. Ellen Cline, president: Marsha Clinard, vice presidentg and Gretchen Loyster, secretary, were second semester oflicers. Mrs. Steward is the adviser. GIRLS, ENGLISH CLUB Row I: M. Webster, B. Wertli, D. Doherty, P. Hunt, C. Wright, I. Muckenhirn, I. Kuecken, M. Marsh, M. Milan, C. Weiss. Row 2: M. McLeod, L. Fcllman, N. Grosshandlcr, K. Mobcrg, M. Metz, Ii. Cline, K. Mennes, M. Clinard, A. Dean, I. Lillywhite. Row 3: Il. Cameron, B. Duwe, K. Mickelson, I. Nortlness, C. Loyster, I. Young, L. Larson, I. Plaenert, A. Willard. . l , To stimulate and augment an interest in mathe- maticsu. This is the resolution of purpose of Math Club. Each member is required to complete one project SCIENCE CLUB Test Tube Times is Science Club's project. This year's editor Was Iim Nafziger. The newspaper is the only high school science publication in the state of Wisconsin and is published once a year. The club has guest speakers from the University of Wisconsin science departments. Each member gave a talk on his or her scientihc interests. Iohn Stiehl gave an especially interesting exposition on Sputnik just after the Russian baby moonn had been launched. The club aims to further interest and participation in scientific activities and vocations. The ofhcers were Fritz Kubly, president, Iim Nafziger, vice president, and Mary Kay, secretary. The adviser is Mr. Osness. SCIENCE CLUB Row I: P. Mcrmin, I. Berge, T. Wyngard, I. Iacschkc, I. Nafziger, P. VVerrcn, I. Sievers, I. Morton, M. Kay. Row 2: M. Anderson, P. Kublv, K. Kreutzmann, I. Kurtz, I. Rafoth, I. Nelson, D. Mermin, D. Quintana, M. Bigncll. Row 3: I. Cottingham, Dana, I. McLeod, I. Stiehl, L. Ridcout, I. NVilbur, G. Schultz, T. Neddcrman. T. Iacobson. a semester. These projects consist of explanations of mathematical theories and the solving of complex math problems. The club, in its second year, has produced several Winners in local and state math contests. Dave Peter- son Was the highest individual scorer in the contest sponsored by Mount Mary College of Milwaukee. Bill Dietrich, Iohn Torphy, and Dave Peterson, in the form of a team, won that contest. Steve Robinson and Iohn Torphy tied for first place in a preliminary con- test, qualifying them for the state contest to be held in Madison. This year's officers were Dave Peterson, president: Dick Quintana, vice president, and Mary Kay, secre- tary. Mr. McCloskey is the club adviser. MATH CLUB Rmv l: D. Quady, D. Mermin, I. Bcrge, I. Nafzigcr, M. Kay. Row 2: W. Askov, F. Swanson, D. Dahlk, D. Quintana, M. Bignell, E. Brown. Row 3: B. Risley, E. XVedell, I. Bcllinger, S. R ibinson, I-I. Ockerlander, Bill Dietrich. I4 CLUB

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How does this look to you? I. Nafziger, Mr. Schmidt, I. Placncrt High Times EDITORIAL STAFF Managing Editors Kathy Taylor Elizabeth Green Associate Editors ........ ........ E llen Wheeler, Elizabeth Green News Editors . ..,...... ,..... K athy Taylor, Iean Verthein News Copy Editors ,.....................,...., Carol Falk, Iohn Torphy, Iean Feature Editors .....,. ,..... Mickelson Ann Koch Feature Copy Editors .............. Liz Stiehm, Bea Cameron Carol Aebischer, Verthein, Karen . Ellen Wheeler, Ann Koch, Sports Editors ............. ...,... ....,. I i m Nafziger, Mark Musolf Sports Copy Editors ..................... ....... M ark Musolf, Wayne Attoe, Eric Peterson Picture Page Edit'or ..,.,...,....,.,.... ..,... I udy Plaenert Art Editors ,,,.... .,.....,..... . , .,., ..... i Andy Rothblatt, Sandra Stewart Head Photographer .,.. ,....... R oger Kosak BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ...................,,.,.,..,...,., Rodney Sweet Advertising Manager ..,..... Circulation Manager Mary Busby Margaret Sy Bookkeeper .........,.,.., ,.,.,...., K aren Kahl Head Typist ......... ....,. S ue Torrance Head Statistician ...... ....,.,.. I oan Nordness Exchange Manager .... ...... N ancy Watkins Secretary ,.,.,........,..,... .,.,.... B arbara Duwe Student Advisers ...... ,.......,....,. E llen Wheeler, Elizabeth Green Adviser ......,..,.,.,..... ...... M r. Eugene M. Schmidt From reporters to editors! Ii. Green, K. Taylor Read, correct, read, correct- I, Vcrthcin, C. Acbischer, A. Koch, S. Stewart A flash in the pan! E. Wheeler, M. Musolf, R. Kosak CLUB 13 s

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FRENCH CLUB Members of French Club have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the life and culture of France. All meetings are conducted in conversational French, in order that members might have an oppor- tunity to become better acquainted with the French language. The activities of the club include playing French games and singing French folk songs, to acquaint members with the people of France. This year's French club president was Karen Horney. The vice-president was David Hill. First semester secretary was Norma Himsel, and Made- leine Netboy was the second semester secretary. Miss Morgan is the club adviser. GERMAN CLUB In German Club, members share traveling experi- ences, and learn more about the culture, history, and people in Germany. Throughout the year they in- crease their German vocabulary by singing German songs, playing games, and conducting all of their meetings in the German language. Since several of the members have been to, or lived in Germany, they have been able to share their experiences of German life with the other members. First semester officers were Dennis Hamill, presi- dentg Iudy Reigle, vice-presidentg Evert Helms, secre- tary. Gllicers for the second semester included Bruce Hasler, president, Ianet Miller, vice-presidentg Tim Hamill, secretary. Miss Karow is the adviser. GERMAN CLUB Row 1: B. Arnett, A. Gerth, B. Ellison, I. Rcigle, C. Lawton, B. Swanson. Row 2: B. Sclm-enelnerg, D. Hamill, E. Helms, B. Hasler, I. Miller, D. Bunch. l FRENCH CLUB Row l: P. Mitchell, M. Netboy, K.,-Stone, K. Kahl, K, Hep- ner, M. licclcs. Row 2: G. Kienitz,QfM. Cotter, K. Horney, N. Himsel, l.. Starkweathcr, L. Mcllaniels. Row 3: M. llakke, D. Dail, A. Mote, IJ. Hill, D. Witwam, R. Tanner. SPANISH CLUB Spanish club offers its members experiences which give a deeper insight and understanding in the Span- ish language and Spanish speaking peoples. Part of each meeting is conducted in Spanish. Speakers from Spain and other authorities on Spanish- speaking nations offer their ideas and experiences to the members of the club. Movies, travelogues, and Spanish-folk games also provide interesting meetings. At Christmas, the club further follows Spanish cus- toms by ubreaking the pinata -a large, candy-hlled, papier-mache ornament which is suspended from the ceiling. Ofiicers for the year were Iack Lucas, president, Pat Hughes, vice-president, Patty Schneider, secre- tary. Miss Schwizer advises the club. SPANISH CLUB Row 1: M. Pinther, M. Messina, C. Draughn, M. Damman, I. Foster, P. Hughes, I. Gill, L. Bacani, I. Harvey. Row 2: I. Zimmerman, M. Friedman, I. Mueller, M. Huebner, A. Mannering, I. Cobabe, T. Thomas, L. Gaarder, N. Larson, P. Schneider. Row 3: N. Iohnson, I. Dzrnfeld, E. Green, G. Wells, I. Weinlick, B. Manthei, R. Sweet, A. Kwutz, A. Thurman. Row 4: M. Hahn, I. Clifford, B. Butcher, B, WVright, D. Koltes, I. Sonderegger, A. Kosak. Row 5: B. Risley, G. S'mpler, I. Paulson, I. Lucas, M. Hanks, C. West, I. Scliwcnker. CLUB 15