West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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Siiiing-L. Miller, S. Schultheis, M. Kaesmeier, D. Wolf, B. Vargo. Standing-I. Hauer, E. Paul, Mr. Puchta, D. Craig, D. Craig, H. Foster, B. McCartney. 'J fN INCE Mr. Puchta, our financial advisor, said that we were a poverty-stricken senior class, we called our senior activity the Poverty Party! This was in answer to the hundreds of questions thrown at our hardwork- ing Senior Executive Council. The council is made up of the senior class officers-Harold Foster, president, Tom Erwin, vice-presidentg Meda Kaesmeier, secretary, and Daphne Wolf, treasurer-and the homeroom representatives, Lewetta Miller, Shirley Schultheis, Bill Mc- Cartney, Ernie Hauer, Edgar Paul, Betty Vargo, and Burt Dickenson. They keep the homerooms informed of the plans and prob- lems of the class. Their goal is to manage all of the senior affairs, report all complaints, and keep the council informed of senior desires. After planning the Poverty Party, the council settled such problems as ordering grad- uation announcements and name cards, facili- ties for the dinner dance, and collecting dues. A lot of responsibility is shouldered by the members of this organization. This item of col- lecting dues from these poverty-stricken seniors is one of the council's most difficult tasks. It seems that no matter when dues are collected it's always the wrong time, and each senior lacks that necessary item - money. The Executive Council is also responsible for dis- tributing tickets for the senior class play. It's up to the home room representative to give his home room a pep talk every day and make sure they get out and sell those tickets so there will be a full house when the play is presented. The council is indeed grateful for the ca- pable help of our sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Craig, who gave them very good advice on perplexing problems. The senior class is certainly indebted to the Executive Council for the fine job they have done in handling the affairs of the Class of '49.

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Seated around table lbeginning at leifil-Mrs. R. Bees, J. W. Charles, P. P. Kranack, Mrs. E. S. Hopf, H. G. Canning, E. C. Werner, J. S. McKain, H. H. Heer, R. D. Russell, J. King. Q OOPERATIVE operation of the schools between Ross Township and West View Bor- ough has been considered for some time. The great influx of students in this area and the action of the Pennsylvania Legislature in encouraging such a program brought matters to a head. West View having a high school, was faced with the need to plan a future designed to guarantee an enrollment sufficient to maintain good educational standards. Ross Township needed high school facili- ties. It seemed only natural that these two districts should pool their resources for the joint operation of schools. Under the present agreement, each district con- tinues to hold its own indebtedness. Operating costs are shared on a per-pupil basis. Articles of Agreement providing for the joint operation of all the schools of the two districts were adopted by the boards on June 14, 1948. The organi- zation meeting was called for July 6, 1948 when the following ofncers were elected: Mr. Edward C. Wer- ner, presidentg Mr. James S. McKain, vice president, Mr. Harry G. Canning, secretaryg Mrs. Esther S. Hopf, associate secretary. Dr. R. S. Rice was elected as Supervising Princi- pal, Mr. W. Robert Paynter as Associate Supervising Principal, and Miss Edith A. Waddell as Assistant Supervising Principal. Dr. Rice is concerning himself chiefly with those functions known as administrative and which involve purchasing, maintenance, custo- dian help, and budgetary control. Mr. Paynter is to be concerned primarily with the instructional pro- gram which includes the educational offerings, ma- terials, equipment, and the quality and type of in- struction. Miss Waddell is acting as elementary su- pervisor to promote a program of co-ordinating in- structional services in the eight elementary buildings. The two boards meet jointly each month and conduct the business of the two districts as though they were one large district. Each district contributes its share to the joint treasury. Policies are deter- mined, payments approved, teachers and other per- sonnel hired, salaries set, and other regular business conducted. A complete program co-ordinating, devel- oping, and improving activities from kindergarten through high school and involving all ten buildings is of paramount importance. It is hoped by all that through these joint efforts West View High School will occupy an even higher position both in academic standing and in activities among the high schools not only in this area but in the state. The Board of Education is pledged to this high aim.

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An unlimited amount of praise is deserved by these industrious Cabinet officers. They really have proved themselves worthy of main- taining their offices. West View's renowned orator, John Dodson, received the support of his fellow students and was elected president. He certainly managed his position well, as was evidenced by the ef- fective way he ran our assemblies and took over the weekly Student Council meetings. The vice-president, Robert McCartney, re- ceived little opportunity to exercise his author- ity since John was seldom absent. But when he did have a chance to direct the meeting he proved himself to be a competent executive. No one could have been more dependable or efficient than the secretary, Adeline Tartag- lione. She faith.fully attended every Council meeting to take the minutes, and during the week published a copy for every home room. Under the guidance of Dave Roy, Secretary of Activities, the magazine campaign was a huge success. Dave really worked up some en- thusiasm in the kids with his pep talks. About every six weeks students could be seen desperately trying to get their lockers straightened up before that fatal locker in- spection. Tom Erwin, Secretary of Sanitation, had the difficult task of these inspections. As Secretary of Traffic it was up to William McCartney to make sure there were no traffic jams between periods. Bill also made sure the entire hall patrol squad was on duty, and fre- quently replaced an absent member. The signature of Al Hilger, Secretary of Publicity, was required on all posters before they could be posted. Al also saw to it that all events received sufficient publicity and often appeared in skits publicizing a coming event. Audrey DeMaria, Secretary of Shuffle Shop, hired the best high school bands to play at these Saturday night dances held in the gym. Each week a door prize of a dollar was given to the lucky winner. Standing-A. De Maria, A. Hilger, T. Erwin, J. Dodson, A. Tartaglione. Sitting-W. McCartney, D. Roy, R. McCartney.