West Valley High School - Wimoah Yearbook (Yakima, WA)

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ditorgs essage When, in years to come, you renew old friendships through these pages, and feel again the excitement of an athletic tri- umph or a Senior Ballg when the strains of Buckle Down, West Valley' or Pomp and Circumstancen echo through your mind and touch a tender spot in your heart, then, in your rem- iniscence, this year will live again. I wish to express my sincere thanks to Miss Grace Hunton, who was always willing to help out and unselfishly gave her time to usg and to the staff for their work in their respective departments. To Hale Van Scoy and The Republic Press go a 'thank you for their patience, understanding, and help. Through experience, one learns. I hope that each one of you can look back on this school year through this WIMOAH and remember the fun and friends you had at West Valley High. W7

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inte... ' Athletics Dramatlcs 4 Shirley Zier On stage or behind the scenes SHIRLEY ZIER, a senior, takes the spotlight with vitality and charm unlimited. Propelled by enthusiasm and originality, Shirley won the hearts of audiences old and young. Poetry, readings, stories, plays, drama, 'or light comedy, Shirley interpreted each sincerely and effectively. Of particular note was her interpretation of Jackie in Belles on Their Toes, the senior class play. Shirley's outstanding achievement comes not only through her talent in dramatics but also through her cheerful acceptance of tasks consid- ered less noticeable. In the behind-the-scenes de- tails in stage production Shirley's competence suffered no slacking. She found happiness in doing any task the best it could be done, and those who worked with her found the tasks only half as difficult because of her cheerful approach. This unpretenious devotion and dependability brings her the acclaim so deservedly hers. Ralph Velasquez RALPH VELASQUEZ, West Val1ey's most valu- able athlete, was an action standout, eye-holding player, and team leader. He achieved this recog- nition in his junior year. Ralph holds an imposing list of athletic ac- complishments. In football he was captain of the football team for 1957, gained honorable mention as the all-league halfback, was the lead- ing ground gainer on the squad, and the best defensive back. Basketball found him the lead- ing scorer, all-league honorable mention and the team's most valuable player. Though the base- ball season was just underway at this writing, he was considered an excellent defensive infielder and an above-average hitter. He probably played more minutes in all sports than any other par- ticipant in school. Through all the games, certainly his stead- fastness and fair play was impressive. On the gridiron, the maple court or the diamond, Ralph was an example of cooperation and willingness, constantly endeavoring to surpass his own rec- ord. He always came through to inspire his own teammates. just what is behind this success? A good share of speed, precise timing, good percep- tion and quick thinking is required, in addition to maintaining an excellent character-honor- able, gentlemanly, and conscientious. 7

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