West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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ROW 1 - P. Rupple, A. Sorokie. P. Russo, I.. Vilumis, L. Kuhaechuk, A. cerz, P. Ray, M, Rosekirchen, C. Carlson, M, Kenkelmang Pres., E. Moricig Wakulich. ROW 2 - S. Scott, P. Rudny, E. Erhardt, C, Czupowski, An- Sec,-Trea., B. Creenquist, Sponsor Mr, Lcwinski. ROW 4 - M. Cochiaro, gelg Vice-Pres. ROW 3 - M. johannsen, C. Mukosey, D. Davies, j. Con- I. Wagner, M. Sorry, C. Lorheck, D. Stone. Members of the Mental Health Organization wrapping Christmas presents for the pa- tients at Chicago State Hospital. 119 The purpose of the Mental Health Organiza- tion is to help students understand the problems of others and help them find out if they are inter- ested in this field for a career. In October, the members went on a field trip to Elgin State Hos- pital. They also sponsored a clothing drive at Thanksgiving for the Elgin State Hospital. The rest of the year was spent going on monthlvvisits to Chicago State Hospital. Mental Health rganization

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Chess Club The chess team, a recently organized group, sponsored by Mr. Swetin, got off to a big start this year. Going to Alton, Ill., one of the most important tournaments, the Fresh-Soph team finished first in state competition and Varsity finished 10th out of 27 schools. Learning ses- sions were held every night to improve mem- bers techniques and to encourage all those who wished to join. DESK l - I, Cummings, J. Egerton. DESK 2 - T. Schorn. I. McNerney, 1. Cech STANDING LL, - RJ K. Allen, ll. ldl0l7SCl1t'ill.Cl.-l-lfiIlliNH'Il.S Wally. T. liroll, j. Bob- ik, U. Myrah, H. Allen, j. Dimeo, R. Hollins. 'rrmrmrmrrvmyrrrrg mm 'rrrrfr1?MFfr??fttVifVK1 A mrvvrrrrrrrtrrrtttfmf' ROW 1 - C, Ramseyg Vice-Pres. ROW 2 - B. Kerwin, L. Pedregal, Sponsor Mr. Mas- ters. ROW3 -- F, Heck, R. Mallow, D.I.,s Providing music daily is the job of West Leydenis D.j.ls. Every day, classical to rock music can be heard filtering through the corridors and in the cafeteria. A special time schedule is set up for the members in or- der forthe music to be heard. 118

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rama Guild ROW 1 - V. Wilsong Pres., ROW 2 - D. Suess, M. Compahasso, L. Zik, P. Roman, K. Hannemann, M. Cummings, S. Tompson, D. Gunderson, G. Perkins, L. Kuharchak, T. O,Brien. 1. Kurchbard. ROW 3 - j. Drost. C. Belhaek, S. Calhouse, j. Valentino, P. Paul, Miss Schmollg Sponsor. Theatre Guild encourages new theatre students in drama and sponsors the fall and spring plays. The fall play was Out of the Frying Pan. The spring play was Romeo and Juliet. One significant change inTheatre Guild this year is that new members are pledges until they have gone to several workshopsg then they are actives. Theatre Guild goes on field trips to see live performances such as School for Wives and Dark of the Moon at Triton, and Fiddler on the Roof in the Loop. Theatre Guild also sponsored the one act plays in january. 120