West Side High School - Successus Yearbook (Union City, IN)

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G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association was Organized this year to provide extra-curricular activities for those interested in intra-mural sports. At a meeting early in the fall, the club elected Esther Minnich, president, Marcelle Green, vice presidentg Joyce Fraze, secretary, Ernestine Corn, treasurer. The girls have taken part in Indian kickball, basketball, volleyball, and softball as well as many other activities. During the year, they sponsored an Indian kickball tournament from which the Seniors, having defeated the forces Of the strong Junior team by one point, emerged victorious. Another enjoyable event was a sledding party which ended at the home of Marguerite Mangas where refreshments were served. Twenty-three girls received their membership in the club as a result of participating in Indian kickball. -ESTHER MINNICH INTRA-IVIURAL The Intra-mural basketball schedule was arranged for the benefit of the boys who did not make the varsity. The boys chose teams, elected captains, and played one game each week On Wednesday night. The intra-mural program was sponsored by the Bachelors' Clubg lVIr. VanCleave super- vised the games. A committee made up of club members together with the team cap- tains decided all matters pertaining to the games. This committee consisted of Robert Brown, Raymond Burton, and Paul Barth. The team co-captains were Green, Weimer, Gray, Romeiser, Lollar, Matthews, and Teagarden. The boys look forward to these games next year with keen anticipation. A volleyball schedule was played in the spring. All of those who had so much fun at these games thank Mr. VanCleaVe for his guid- ance and interest during the year. We hope that the club will continue to play an im- portant part in the recreational life of every boy in school. -ROBERT BROWN BOWLING The bowling season came to a close with a surprise ending. When final tabula- tions On team standings were made it was found that BrOwn's team, which had hovered near the cellar all season, had come out On top Of the league standing. Fraze's team which led all year came in a close second-losing out by one game. Individual honors for the boys went to Don Bothast who finished with an average of 154-9, Dick Kaucher with 151-10, and Robert Brown with 150-14. Charleen Reeves led the fair sex home with an average of 141-26, Joyce Fraze held down second place marking up a 133-26 average, followed by Betty Harshman with 131-3. Everyone who participated in the league play wishes to thank Mr. Graham for his guidance and help-and for holding down the cellar position for us all year. Team standings were as follows: Team Won Lost Pct. Team Won Lost Pct. Brown 21 13 .618 Bothast 19 15 .559 Fraze 20 14 .588 Barr 12 22 .353 Barth 19 15 .559 Graham 11 23 .324 -ROBERT BROWN Page Twenty-eight

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SECOND TEAM 1 . l FIRST Row-Paul Whitesell, Robert Harrison, Eugene Caupp, Richard Phipps, Eugene Straley, Theodore Ortlip. SECOND Row-Roger Davis, Donald Matthews, James Parent, Raymond Hines, Harold Price, Charles Mc- Cullough icoachm. THIRD Row-Smith Haber, Leon Teagarden, Jack Murphy, William Haley, William Ely. BASEBALL The Wildcat nine played eight games in the fall of 1939. Winning four games and losing four, they hung up a percentage of 50052. Our team defeated Union City, Ohio, Saratoga, Wayne, and Jackson, Ohio. They were in turn dropped by Union City, Ohio, Winchester Qtwicejg and Saratoga. Kirwin, Birum, and Hines did most of the hurling for the 'Cats while Birum worked behind the plate. A schedule of several games was played this spring. The following boys went out for the squad: Kirwin, Ely, Marshall, Guernsey, Birum, Riffle, VVhitesell, Bruss, Grant, Whistler, Longenecker, Harrison, Matthews, Teagarden, and Hines. -ROBERT HARRISON Page Twenty-seven

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SUB DEBS The Sub Debs have been very active this year under the guidance of Miss Nielson, their sponsor, and their president, Lois Veit. The other oflicers are: Joyce Fraze, vice presidentg Ada Bell Feltman, secretaryg Ann Parent, treasurer. Continuing the practice of the preceding year, a scholarship was given by the Sub Debs to the best all-around Senior girl. A food market was held in order to raise money for this scholarship. Among the activities sponsored by the Sub Debs was a play read by Mrs. John Cum- mings who gave it much power in her capable interpretation. ln a Charm School, instruc- tion was given on posture, hair, and hands. A Valentine party was held in the appropriate- ly decorated gym on February 16. Lee Anderson's band provided the dance music, and refreshments were served by the committee. In the third year of the organization the Sub Debs progressed swiftly, and they look forward to an even better year in 1940-41. -ANN PARENT BACHELORS' CLUB The Bachelors of Union City High School, under the capable leadership of R. Harold VanCleave, have finished a very successful second year. The officers who served the club this past year were: Paul Barth, presidentg William Romeiser, vice presidentg James Tibbetts, treasurerg James Patchell, secretaryg Stanley Riffle, publicity. The events sponsored by the Bachelors were social hours, skating parties, picture shows, a steak fry, and a mock wedding, which was presented at the Elks' Club and the Wilson Parent-Teachers, Association. They also sponsored the boys' intra-mural program and appointed the following committee to take care of its activities: Robert Brown, chair- mang Robert Wampler, Richard Lollar, Robert Lahey, Raymond Burton. The Bachelors were instrumental in obtaining a nickelodeon for use at school par- ties. But what made the boys happiest was the fact that they started the year with 60c in the treasury and closed it with more than 332000. The club presented a scholarship to the best all-round boy in high school. Scholar- ship, mental attitude, and general school spirit were considered in making this selection. Page Twenty-nine