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1411 Тһе fifties were the year of the now so-called, silent generation. The students at this time were serious, co-operative and dedicated. Beneath their youthful exterior there was a surprising maturity. They look to school as the natural means toward their goals. West Side life was different radio and movies were losing footage to the television. “Uncle-Milton Berle” and “Fireside theatre” were the topic of discussion. “ГЇЇ give you a shot in the head or “ГЇЇ kill your a million times” replaced the outgoing “hubba-hub- | ba” or “Kilroy” clique. The addition of the crinoline to the long skirts gave girls a softness reminiscent of the pre-civil war period. Hair was cut short in imitation or respect to Ingrid Bergmans portrayal of Saint Joan. The roller derby became the sport to follow after a week at school. Report cards, clubs, and election of class officers were very special occasions for the students. Drivers’ education was added to the curriculum. Music was varied from Montivani and his romantic strings through calypso beat to the insanity of Rock’n Roll. Toward the latter years of the decade, America was invaded by the “beat-nik.” Alma Mater broke off here. The determined look in her eyes we know better than to pursue that subject. A smile came over Maters face. “What's to say, man? Do my West Side kinds dig me? Listen Babe, I had this scene and I groove the most.” Her answer to our stunned faces was a long laugh. She collected herself to tell the tale of her youngest graduates. “Really, the children of the sixties see, to have everyone running wild. I sit back and relax. Гуе been through too many things to think that the “mini-skirts” is going to end civilization. What’s a mini-skirt except the same thing I saw years ago. Dances? Is the Funky-broadway” etc any less crazy than the Charleston? Leave it to the young, I say. I tried to do one of their dances and was laid up for a week. Music? I wonder if any tunes give promise of dedication as “The Impossible Dream?” Twirlers This picture is typical of the twir- ler’s in the 40% Time cures all ills!
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We gave a smile of understanding she continued. “The forties saw our students changing their school clothes for uniforms. School work was one part of a busy student day. The girls and the younger boys worked after school in the war effort, either as Red-Cross aids or relieving an office worker for defense purposes. Many a letter was written in the cafeteria or wedged in between classes. Music was either patriotic as “Тһе White Cliffs of Dover” or side stepped the seriousness of the war “Marezie-Dotes” or “Laura”. Even with the man shortage school teams were going strong. As ever, films were the mainstay of entertainment; many of you still see on television. Alice Faye, Betty Grable, John Payne, and Carmen Miranda were grinding out musical-comedies which usually had patriotic leanings. How many films ended with the Andrew Sisters carrying our flag on a battleship, while a cast of hundreds in various patriotic costumes waved and sang “When the Lights Go On Again?” Our students accepted the privations and disappointments of war. Despite the long bus lines, they arrived on time. When prom dates were in service, they bravely sat at home. When called to do more than what is usually expected of a student; they gladly responded. “Alma Mater stopped and mused perhaps remembering her sons who died for their country. She brightened up a bit and continued, “V-E and V-J Day in the United States were days of complete chaos. People were happy and thankful that their loveones were safe. After the war a period of prosperity came to America. Soldiers returned to face such problems as job readjustment and a housing shortage. West Siders continued to lead a full school life. Frank Sintra and Bing Crosby were the leading pop singers. I guess you know these two as older men now, but in the forties the police had to hold back throngs of bobby-sox- ers” who crowded around these personalities. I can remember the student dances with songs as “Prisoner of Love,” “Heartaches” and “Linda.” The students dress changed. With the end of rationing they could have many pairs of shoes. Suede loafers with composition soles gave way to real leather shoes. The “New-look” arrived from Paris. Girls began to wear dresses with hem-lines an inch or two above the ankle. The men began a trend toward color in clothes, perhaps a reaction to the drab-colored military uniforms, and bold checked jackets with wide color splashed ties were in vogue. It was a much different world in 1949 than that of 1940. Swimming Coach Dispenzier led these wa- ter mermen on to victory My! What skinny legs you have Better to swim with my dear.
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