West Seattle High School - Kimtah Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Ju! 79415 OFFICERS Neil Oqden President Bill O'Brien Vice Pres d Margaret D Secretary Roger Mc Nutt Treasurer Mr. Kimball Counselor Mr. Mackey Sponsor When the braves and maidens of the class of l945 dis- appear behind the last bend on the path of high school educa- tion, with their sheep- skins tucked firmly under their arms, their feet will carry them on to new hunting grounds, while their minds and heartsiwill echo pleasant mem- ories, like magnets pulling them back to the old reservation. As papooses, they stepped upon that path only a few moons before war clouds broke over America. But under the guidance of their class counselor and sponsor, Mr. Warren Mackey, they elected lim Burroughs, presi- dentg john Capis, vice presidentg Cor- rine lohnston, secre- tary, and Bobert johnson, treasurer. Further up the path, as sophomores, the tribe joined their brothers on the West Seattle range in con- verting the school onto a wartime status through the Victory Corps, hailing as their chiefs, presi- dent, Tom Boyd, vice president, Pricilla Fox, secretary, Lila Saarig and treasurer, Lyle lVlcAlphin. The path grew more precipitousg by the time they reached the junior level, some braves had already girded themselves for battle beyond the great waters to the West, while those yet in the lodges of their fathers labored for victory by co- ordinating the sales -of war bonds and stamps to other lndians on the range. Leading tribesmen were Bay jensen, presidentg Ed Bray, vice presidentg Mary Flack, secretary, Leroy Layton, treasurer. With the end of the trail in sight, Neil Ogden was elected presidentp Bill 0'Brien, vice presidenty Mar- garet Dear, secretaryy and Boger lVlcNutt, treasurer. Chief Kimball re- turned from the Navy to take over as counselor, and with braves jump- ing astride their battle horses at each new dawn, the '45 tribe took conservation of essential materials as their contribution to winning the war in which they'd lived for the past four suns. Books were collected at the lodge for servicemen's reac- ing, while transportation and ac.- hesive tape were on the conserva- tion list. So, gather- 5 ing up their B l u e a n d White colors, red camelias, and motto, EXperienta Optime Docet, the tribe of l945 leaves old West Seattle reservation to ,, begin their ' M mysterious trek up the trail of the future. X gf l 1 7 ' Ibn- mw - XXXL' , -l 3 xi Rr 1, QF , flpjjl X N

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Meal fu! Since tepee days, maidens and braves have joined the tribes oi West Seattle to drink from the spring ot knowledge and atiluent opportunities which flow here. Sun upon sun, papooses enter the lodge, novices at the art ot living, ignorant and void oi poise, seli confidence and thoughttulness only to make their depar- tures iour suns later with assurance and culture in their strides. Some oi that they acquire from books and the lore oi the wise ones, much oi it they harvest from know- ing, working and sporting with fellow tribesmen. With their older brothers at war, tribes- men have tound the ties binding them together pulled more tautly with the de- mands oi the war beast thrust upon them. The tasks and ceremonies they've per- formed together will weave pleasant mem- ories ior tribesmen to look back upon long after the sun has gone to sleep behind the purple mountains to the west. ik

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Adams, Dorothy-Dotty majored in Home Eco- nomics and Science. She hopes to become one ot those good old American housewives. Allen, Gertrude-Gert headed the Friendship Committee and was a member of Torch, Pan American Club, Latin Club and Choir. Anderson, Genee Andy was in Hi-Y, ma- jored in History and Industrial Arts: Boys' Club Rep: to bowl a 300 game is Utopia. Anderson, Iewell-Majored in History and was a Roll Representative. Becoming an air line stewardess tascinates her. Anderson, lune-J'Andy majored in Science and Was a Nurse's Aide. She thinks her ambition is the same as every girl's?? Anderson, NormaiGirls' Club and Senior Rep: major was Commercial. Learning to drive is tops on wishing list. Anderson, Theda-Majored in Typing and decided traveling to Hawaii would be tops. Andrich, Edith-- Dobby, who declares Sun Valley is for her after the war, was on Kimtah and Chinook and skied her way into the Ski Club. Arbak, Lucile- Lucy wants to attend the U of Hawaii and was in W Club, Chi- nook, Kimtah and Latin Club. Armstrong. Richard- Hank majored in Math, was in Mohawa I-li-Y and, girls, he wants to be a singer, Arnesen, Ruth- Ruthie, who wants to be a nurse, was Sec.-Treas. of Honor Society and majored in Math. Arps, Ioan- Io, Girls' Club Dept. I-lead, was in Latin Club, Ski Club and wants to be a dietitian. Babbage, Doris- Baggage, of Girls' W Club, Torch, Pan American Club: Art major: wants to be a Commercial Artist, Bailey, Betty- BB majored in History and wants to see all West Seattle fellows in France home again. tAmen to thatlj Barber, Laverne- Lovey had a Commercial major, on Library Staff, Office Force: thinks travel and marriage deluxe. Barber, Mary Alice-AGirls' Club Rep., in Tilli- cums and Ski Club and still thinks her ambition's the same as Barb's. Barnecut, Leo-Pres. of Warriors, was in De- Molay, Mohawa Hi-Y, played football and wants a complete education. Beavert, Frank-Wants to be a coach, and he should know, for he played baseball and basketball and was in Senior Hi-Y and W Club. Bechtel, Iewell- Becky majored in History and wants to be a typist in an office. Beekley, Beulah-Worked in Girls' Gym Bas- ketroom and thinks art would suit her future. Bellows, HowardA The athlete whose ambi- tion is Colleqe. Was Sec.-Treas. of Boys' Club, Pres. of Hi-Y, Boys' W Club. In Torch, Bas- ketball, Baseball, and Football. Benedict, Delbert- Buns was in Hi-Y and Ski Club, majored in History and still wants to do lots of skiing. Benham, Marvin- Ben majored in Industrial Arts, played football: I-Ii-Y and Boys' W Club. Ambition is college. Berkeland, Irene-Favors becoming a private secretary or dress designer, and majored in Art: Tri-G member. Biggs, HaroldY Cookie also wants to be- come a good skier: on Student Council, S-ki Club, Hi-Y: majored in Math. Birkett, Phyllis-Wants to learn how to ski, was a member ot Torch, French Club, Girls' W Club, and Stage Crew. Blake, Elaine- Sis was on Chinook, Kimtah, Art Club, majored in Art and wants to make Kenny a good wife. Blythe, Marie- Toddy wants to ily with the Ferry Command: Committee Chmn. Girls' Club: Speedball mar. in gym: Girls' W Club.