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

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WESTERNER STAFF Lois Veit, editor, Mr. Bowers, sponsor, Patsy Kennon, Rachel Veit, Joyce Fraze, Leatrice Barr, Mar- garet Brandon, Zelma Brown, Robert Brown, Janis Morgan. James Patchell, William Romeiser, Betty Harsh- man, Lowell Whitesell, Charleen Reeves, Gordon Glunt. James Tibbetts, Ada Bell Feltman, Annamae Hogue, Margaret Haber, Lucien Brooks, Norma Jean Kennon, Esther Minnich, Stanley Riffle, Joyce Richey, Mary Haselrnire, Norma Roberson, John Kirwin, John Caron. Virginia Evans, Betty Clear, Ver- gene Evans, lVlr, VanCleave, co-sponsor. THE WESTEBNER The Westerner staff was organized the latter part of September, and the first num- ber of the fourth volume was published September 28, 1939. With a few exceptions the paper was printed every two weeks. Copies were given to each student free of charge. An exceptionally large number of aspir- ing journalists applied for staff positions which were assigned by Mr. Bowers and Mr. Cole. According to custom, Lois Veit, assistant editor the previous year, assumed the position of editor. The invaluable as- sistance of Mr. Bowers, sponsor, was large- Page Thirty ly responsible for the success of the West- erner. Several different features were inaugu- rated in the Westerner last year, including the addition of two more pages, an uunsyn- dicated column, and a comic strip. Three special editions, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, were published. The attractive covers were designed by the art editors who also drew the headings for the paper. Original compositions by high school and junior high students were published in various issues. An exchange was held with several schools in Indiana and Ohio.

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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

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MUSIC The climax of last year's music activities was the National Music Contest held at In- dianapolis. The orchestra made a splendid showing by receiving a superior rating in their class. Three first-division awards were won by our music students, Rachel Veit, alto clar- inet soloist, the Standard Clarinet Quartet, and the Saxophone Sextet. 1 The band in the State Contest at Knightstown received a large Sweepstakes Cup for being the best all-roundi' band in their class. They also were awarded a plaque for winning First Division as a result of their play- ing ability. June found the band journeying to the Eighth Annual Peony Festival at Van Wert, Ohio, Where they competed in marching with fifty other bands. A series of sum- mer concerts was given in the business section of the city. In July the band entered a contest at Franklin, Ohio, and tied for top honors. On Labor Day they were invited to compete at Muncie, Indiana, and as a result received second prize. The band returned to Muncie on Armistice Day and won first place in competition marching. The officers elected for the past year in the Music Department were as follows: Band -president, William Seibertg vice president, Stanley Riffleg secretary, Ernestine Corn, treasurer, Leatrice Barr, senior sergeant-at-arms, Gail Weimer, assistants, William Romeiser and Byron Green, junior sergeant-at-arms, Richard Lollarg assistant, Donald Stebleton. Orchestra - president, Paul Barth, vice president, Ann Phipps, secretary, Joyce Frazeg treasurer, Margaret Keck. The librarian for the band and orchestra was Ada Bell Feltman, who was assisted by Rachel Veit and Mary Birum. Girls' Chorus- president, Margaret Murphy, secretary-treasurer, Norma J. Kennong librarian, Geraldine McCarthy. Mixed Chorus-president, Charleen Reeves, vice president, Rachel Veit, sec- retary, Betty Harshmang treasurer, William Romeiser, librarian, Margaret Warner. The choruses consist of a Girls' Chorus and a Mixed Chorus. Both have made several reputable appearances during the school year. The Girls' Chorus met once a week outside of school, and its success was due to the group's own initiative. The Mixed Chorus met twice a week for half an hour during the activities period. Lois Veit accompanied the Girls' Chorus and Max Hook accompanied the Mixed Chorus. In February the Mixed Chorus sang at a Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Elks' Club. The greatest success of the Music Department was the annual program given on Jan- uary 30. A record-breaking crowd attended the performance. The band, orchestra, Girls' Chorus, and Mixed Chorus participated. Lois Veit played a piano solo with band ac- companiment, and Gail Weimer played a French horn solo accompanied by Mrs. Walter Shaw. A trio consisting of Lois Veit, Margaret Keck, and Leatrice Barr played, also. The success of the entire Music Department was due to the untiring efforts of its con- ductor and teacher, Mr. Walter Shaw. -LEATRICE BARR Page Thirty-one