West Salem High School - Hi Lite Yearbook (West Salem, IL)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 9, 1940, a group of twenty-five Freshmen began their four-year educational journey. After adjusting ourselves we settled down to hard earnest work. During the year we attended three school parties, the best of which was the initiation party. Or was it?? Our class officers were: President--------------------- Francine Fritchley Vice-President Alice Pixley Secretary-Treasurer Hyla Gawthorp Class Advisor ..Mr. Williams During the year Emil Gawthorp, Charles Clodfelter, Anna Mae and James Tomblinson discontinued their school work. This year ended with all the happiness that could be expected from Green” Freshmen. Only twenty-three of the original Freshmen enrolled on September 1, 1941 with three new students from Parkersburg, namely Laurene McVaigh, Gwendolyn Sager and Owen Jones. Our class officers were: President ..... .......... Alice Pixley Vice-President .............. Francine Fritchley Secretary-Treasurer ........... Hyla Gawthorp Class Advisor Mr. Betebennei The Sophomores returned as Jolly Juniors in 1942, with two members absent, Francine Fritchley and Owen Jones. During the year Bob Beehn and Bill Collins also discontinued school. It was impossible for us to give a play this year, as had been the custom, so in order to raise money to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet, a very successful magazine campaign was car- ried on by selling for the Curtis Publishing Co. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on April 30, 1943 in the gymnasium, the scene of which was a Farm and Garden.” Our class officers were: President Nile Douglas Vice-President Laurene McVaigh Secretary-Treasurer ............. Hyla Gawthorp Class Advisor Miss Diel

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On August 30, we entered W. S. C. H. S. for the act of completing four joyful years of education. We were joined by four students from Parkersburg and Mt. Erie, making twenty- seven “dignified” Seniors. At the end of the second quarter two of our fellow students, Dale Knust and Russell Greathouse, left our midst. During the first semester we gave two parties, both of which were successful. We selected orchid and white for the Senior class colors; gardenia for class flower; and “FINISHED, YET BEGINNING” for our motto. Class officers are: President Delbert Seals Vice-President Laurene McVaigh Secretary-Treasurer ............ Alwyn Wisner Class Advisor Miss Stoltz Three main events concluding our Senior year are: Junior-Senior Banquet ................. April 28 Baccalaureate May 7 Commencement----------------------------- May 11 E. A. Richardson, Poet Laureate of Indiana, as speaker. We have completed four years of Scholastic-activity and wish to thank all who made this education possible. Having left W. S. C. H. S. we hope to use to the best advantage this knowledge gained.