West Lafayette High School - Scarlet and Gray Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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, ,WB 4 f Continued from page 92 were all chewing away on our nails again as hard as ever. Sissy Julin also entered at this time, and we shall always remember the road work on the way home after swiping caps, which was done by Gordon Erwin and Bob Parks. Life took on a new aspect for Bob Parks the day Becky Ann Pervine put in her appearance and the romance of the year was immediately in bloom. Our stage career continued in the fifth grade with our presentation of Alice in Wonderland, with Virginia Vestal, Dick Himes, and Dick Ham taking part. Ruth Dray and Bob Van Camp joined us: however Bob had a wandering foot and soon left us againg this time in favor of Ford School. Time passed on and soon we found ourselves entering the sixth grade with two new members added to our group: Magdeline Fantone and Edgar Ainslie. Memories of that year will stay with us always. How could we forget Mr. Evans and his twin brother and the hours we spent puzzling over his cur- rent love affair. Remember the time we spanked him on his birthday? That's one time we had the upper hand and, boy, did we use it! Do you remember when Mr. Evans made Faith Wayne and Bob Parks practice their love scenes for the play that se- mester in front of the class? Were they embarrassed! The next semester we moved to Miss Jordan's room and the class pre- sented Old Glory with Virginia Vestal playing the title role supported by practically the whole class. The 7B brought Bob Van Camp back again and he decided to stay this time. Mary Helen Boyd and Eugene Collins and Eloise Guirl also joined our class. John Sexson stepped in and swept Virginia Fox off her feet and their love affair lasted until we were dignified seniors. Was Don Heine ever surprised when each noon he would find a note and candy in his desk which was placed there by Hazel Topping. By the time BB rolled around, the Vestal-Erwin romance was going strong. Gordon was always so thought- ful, such as putting candy in her desk before she arrived at school. Our new- comers of this semester were: Peggy Howard, Eugene Wobio, Fred Hart- man and Harold Young. We shall al- ways remember the Christmas party in Mr. Guild's room. Everyone had so much fun playing cards and eating the PAGE TWYENTY candy which different members of the class had brought. 8A rolled around with the class feel- ing very important. Bob Van Camp had a Scavenger Hunt which was prac- tically the first time any of us had dates. Martha Lommel and Bill Van Camp fell madly in love and the affair was hot and fast for a whole year. The SA Convo consisted of a series of statues. How we worked in preparing white faces and cotton hair, accompanied by the hurry dearies of Miss Moore. Re- member we traced the progress of di- gestion everyday? It's a wonder we didn't get indigestion. We presented an operetta, jack and the Beanstalk, with Warren Gabler playing the role of Jack. The practices were always ac- companied by soccer games in the playground which meant more to us than the operetta. Our feeling of eighth grade impor- tance vanished when we entered, as freshmen, in high school, wandering through the halls hunting the numbers on the door and buying convo tickets. The persons that joined our beloved class were Jack Staley, Evelyn Clark, Lynn VerHoeven, Nadine Bell, Vir- ginia Creson and Clifford Duell. Dar- lene Mahns also came, bringing her beautiful voice which proved to be a great asset for her and us in good ole W. L. Now began the budding ro- mance of Mary Helen Boyd and Allen Elward, who came from St. Mary's, which haunted us until our senior year. Other outstanding romances of our freshmen year were: Vestal-E. Morehouse, Peggy Howard-Bob Van Campg Virginia Fox-Johnnie Sexson tcontinuedl. Thirteen girls now formed a club known as the Jinx Club which was fated to be the most cussed and discussed club in this con- fused class. We started our sophomore year by organizing and electing Bob Riley as president, Dick Douglas, as vice-presi- dent, Betty Conn, as secretaryg Paul Brady, treasurerg Edgar Ainslie and Everett Peterson, as sergeants at arms. Looks as if the athletes had it. That fiery head, gift of the pen and girls, Wid Neibert joined us that year. Helen Jensen also added to our over-fiowing class. One thing that our class resented this year was the fact that we didn't get to have a sophomore party. We were told by the faculty to save our money for the Reception. The new-comers into our Junior class were: Quentin Ramsey, the jit- terbug, Mary Walz, Beverly Baker and Carl Yates. Helen Julin reappeared and, with Frances Burkhart, really wowed 'em. We lost Nadine Bell. The class officers this year were: Pres- ident, John Sexsong Vice-President, Jean Ainsworthg Secretary, Polly Pren- ticeg Treasurer, Frances Burkhart. We shall never forget Doug as Charlie McCarthy, Ruth Dray as Kate Smith, and Virginia Creson as Martha Raye in the Junior Convo. It was excellent- ly directed by Faith Wayne. We were very busy this year planning and eam- ing money for the Reception, which turned out to be a surprising success, or shall we say a smelling successg with the theme as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Our class presented for our Junior Play, Take My Ad- vice , starring Mary Helen Boyd, Bud Shively, Virginia Vestal, and Warren Gabler, which was a smashing suc- cess. This year was the beginning of the affair of Jeanne Anne Burkholder and Lawrence Woodruff. Shiva couldn't seem to make up his mind who he wanted that year. By the time we advanced as seniors, our number was increased by the fol- lowing: Clifford Duell, Eileen Fites, Theodora Ulrey, Wanda Hughes, Mary Larson, Rowena Jamison, Martha Nic- ol, Nadine Bell and Laveme Marsh, who proved to be a great asset to the basketball squad and to hearts of the women. The class oliicers consisted of Ed Edwards, as presidentg Bud Shive- ly, as vice-presidentg Frances Lloyd, as secretary, and Jean Ainsworth, as treasurer. Frances Lloyd and Jean Ainsworth found true love in a couple of alumni, and we certainly do hope it lasts-both are swell. Roberta Walk- er has found her steady in a cute little blond from Jeff. The senior boys final- ly caught on to the girls and formed the Eight Ball Club. Although the Jinx Club was not so active this year, the Eight Ballers were a little too active, it seems. Our great maestro, Harrison Reed, succeeded in forming a swing band called the Emanons. We hope the band can carry on next year. The class has had quite a time de- ciding the question of caps and gowns for Commencement, but it seems we shall graduate in style-the same as last year. Even though the faculty has informed us of our indifferent, over- bearing attitude, we hope that these years we have spent together will re- main as fond memories.

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West Lafayette High School May 30, 1939 LARGE EXTRA-CURRICULAR LIST STUDENTS AT W. L. ARE GIVEN MANY EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES T0 KEEP THEM BUSY The extra curricular list of West Lafayette High includes: the two publications-the An- nual, and the West Sideang the girls' clubs-Sunshine Society, Tri-Y, Scarlettes, and the Home Ec. Clubg the musical organiza- tions-the band, the orchestra, and the two glee clubs: the boys' clubs-Hi-Y, and the W. L. Club: the dramatic group- Speech Arts Clubg and the stud- ious group-Science Club. 351'-fu ATHLETIC MINDED GIVEN CHANCE AT WEST SIDE HIGH Other activities outside of school are: football, baseball, basketball, intramural, track, tennis, golf, girls' athletics, and participation in the various plays. Many are the benefits derived from these various activities. It is commonly believed that one's associations with others in these groups does him as much good as any of his studies. l'.-Klili 'IWYI-IXTY-OX