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

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20— I went to Logansport tonight, no, not to Longcliff, but to the football field to tangle with the Logan¬ berries . We surely didn ' t tangle enough for they beat us 20 to 13. 21- 22 No school! The teachers are attending a con¬ vention in Indianapolis. The slumber parties go¬ ing on this week-end were loads of fun. 26— I attended the Ahea initiation for new members and the Hallowe ' en Party at Betty Townsend ' s cottage on Lake Freeman. We all had loads of fun and the eats were wonderful. 27— I went to the Girls ' Club meeting after school. I think more girls have attended the meeting because important business was discussed. 28— We seniors had a meeting after school and the first thing heard when I arrived there was the fact that dues were $3.00. Wasn ' t that enough to say at one meeting? 29— Again the Devil won a football game by tromping Frankfort 15 to 2. The Scarlette sponsored a mixer after the game and once again the cafeteria was packed. NOVEMBER 5—Lowell visited the Devil tonight and the visitors were defeated 13 to 0. I think the Devil is pretty red hot! 8—The Speech Arts members gave a little show on Parent Night. I think our parents were really proud of us. 10— My but my throat was sore after yelling so much at the pep session we had tonight. Everyone is almost sure we wil l beat Jeff tomorrow afternoon. I think we are bubbling over with enthusiasm. 11— I knew the Devil would beat those Bronchos and they did by a neat score of 13 to 0. After the game we all marched behind the band all the way to the village and back to school. We were still celebrating tonight by attending the slumber party at Sturm ' s. I think almost everyone was there. 12— I didn ' t mind coming to school this morning know¬ ing we wouldn ' t have any hard studying to do. This afternoon the Student Council planned enter¬ tainment in the cafeteria. Tonight the Devil and his date attended the Sox Dance sponsored by the Ahea Club. Everyone looked neat in bobby sox. 15— The Devil attended a supper tonight. The Football Mothers gave a feed for their sons who worked so hard during our wonderful football season. The cafeteria was packed and so were many stomachs. 16— Everyone is entertaining the Devil. Tonight the Optimist Club gave a banquet for the Bronchos and Devils at the Union Building. More food! 17— I came up to the Ahea Club initiation this evening and brought my mother for a pot-luck supper. The food was delicious. 19—I took the buggy to Brook tonight to see the Devil chalk up a 48 to 16 victory for our first basketball game of the season. 23— We went to Covington tonight and brought home the bacon by frying a score of 53 to 35. The Devil is doing pretty good for himself don ' t you think? 24— I had the opportunity to show my talent this afternoon at the Student Council Musical Con¬ vocation. The Moonbeams really made a big hit and a lot of hidden talent was revealed. 25— Happy Thanksgiving. 13— 14—Junior Play was presented at Morton. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay.

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DOINGS OF THE DEVIL SEPTEMBER 11- Tonight I trudged up the hill to the Back-to-School Dance which the Girls ' Club sponsored. It was certainly nice to see all my friends again after vacation. 13—It seemed to me those fifteen minute periods were hours long. I think school is going to be fun this year now that I am a senior. 17--Washington of Indianapolis traveled all the way to West Side only to be beaten by the Devil by a score of 14-6. Pretty good for our first football game! It was too bad Bauman was injured but I hope he will soon be with us again. Hardin was also unable to play because he was stricken with polio. I hope it isn ' t too serious. After the game ihe Hi-Y sponsored a mixer in the cafeteria. It was very well attended by the Devils. 23— After school today I went to the organization meeting of the Senior Class in the cafeteria. The Juniors held their meeting in the library. 24— I drove all the way to Griffith and witnessed the Devil victory there by a score of 18 to 0. The Devil was well represented despite the distance. 29— After school I attended the Scarlet and Gray meet¬ ing at which time it was decided to publish the biggest and best annual ever. Tonight I attended the Hi-Y meeting. 30— This evening the Girls ' Club chili supper was served in the cafeteria. The freshman and sopho¬ more girls provided the entertainment for the rest of us. They show promising talent in acting and singing. OCTOBER 1—The Devil was host to Valparaiso tonight for an¬ other football encounter which came out victori¬ ous, 18 to 6. The annual crowning of Football Queen was held between games at which time Bonnie Burns was crowned queen by Mar y Ellen Binney, Girls ' Club President. Those girls in her court were Rae Asher, Barbara Gibbens, Barbara Bryan, Meredith Hunt, and Helen Lecklitner. Pages, who carried the crown and gifts, were Anne Moore and Shirley Felknor. I think Ted LaBree made a very charming escort. Everyone was congratulating the queen at the mixer spon¬ sored by the T.E.C. crew after the game. 4- Head for the Press Room. All of us seniors sure were dolled up today to get our pictures taken. 5- We seniors had a meeting this afternoon and elected our officers. I think Bill Bauman will make a very efficient President, don ' t you? 8—Crawfordsville welcomed West Side tonight to play football, and of course the Devil won by a large margin, 19 to 0, I believe. 15—The first defeat for the Devil came tonight when the Hoopeston boys beat us 14 to 12. I guess we can ' t be the win ners every game. 19—After school today the Hi-Y had a meeting with their new members. How do you like initiation boys? Pa%e £5

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DECEMBER 1— Rossville was defeated on their home floor for the first time since February of 1943 by the Devil tonight. That 53 to 36 score really looked neat. 2— Tonight Jack Erwin told about his travels in Eu¬ rope, at Hi-Y meeting. Mr. Hoddopp presented a magic exhibition. The meeting was very interest¬ ing. 16— I really enjoyed the Christmas meeting of the Girls ' Club this afternoon. Marian Arvidson gave some very humorous readings. The Devils lost their game with Gerstmeyer of Terre Haute tonight. 17— The Cafeteria was the scene of the Christmas Convo this morning. The chorus sang and Joyce Bedell and Bob Kriebel gave readings. I think everyone is in the Christmas spirit this year. To¬ night I attended the annual Hi-Y Christmas Dance. It was different in the way that pictures were taken of the various couples and a skit was put on by new members. This brought school to a close until January 2. I wish all the Devils a very Merry Christmas. 31—The annual New Year ' s Eve Dance was held to¬ night at Allen ' s Ballroom. The various girls ' clubs in school sponsor this dance. Tom Thise was crowned king of the dance. For the first time a band held the honors with the Devil ' s own Rae Asher featured as vocalist. JANUARY 3— School again! My but I was tired today. I guess I still haven ' t recuperated from the slumber par¬ ties New Year ' s Eve. 4— Crawfordsville was where the Devil was sched¬ uled to have a game tonight, and of course the Devil came out on top 43 to 24. 7—Lebanon paid the Devil a visit tonight at the Field house and 47 to 40 was the neat score the Devils chalked up against their foe. For the first time a Basketball Queen was crowned and Ruth Ann Parkinson held the honors. The girls in her court were Pat Beck, Barbara Gibbens, Helen Lecklit- ner, and Janice Woods. All were presented with corsages. 10—I attended the Speech Arts meeting this afternoon and understand they are already thinking about the play. The Devil is proud of the Photography Crew who has been doing a lot of work this year. 14—I traveled to Sheridan tonight for another game and was more than pleased with the 39 to 31 score. 18— Rivalry attained i ts peak tonight when the Jeffer¬ son Bronchos from across the river invaded the Fieldhouse. The Devil put up a hard fight but lost by one point in what was a thrilling basket¬ ball game. 49 to 50 was the final score. 19— The Devil ' s Ahea and Hi-Y clubs held a joint meeting tonight in the cafeteria. I thought the panel discussion on dating problems was most beneficial. 21—The Devils downed Delphi 30 to 21 tonight. A gay mixer concluded a very exciting evening. 25— Tonight the Devils were guests of Rensselaer and again took the honors with a score of 45 to 37. 26— I went in to the Girls ' Club meeting after school in the Speech Room. 28—Again the Devils were victorious over Rossville with a score of 51 to 37 and after the game a mixer was held and enjoyed by all the Devils who attended. Page 87