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

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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.

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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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l. First Row-Mr. Metz, A. Hilqer, A. Tcrrtoqlione, R. McCartney, A. DeMc1ricx, I. Dodson, D. Roy, B. McCart- ney, T. Erwin, Mrs. Hartmann. Second Row-I. Ford, C. Ehrenfried, S. Hubbard, L. Weixel, M. Cipko, M. Kuesmeier, L. Seethcler, C. lczcobs, B. Blackburn. Third How-I. Porrit, D. Zinzner, H. Cole, H. Vcrqdrew, G. Sommers, N. Brenneis, W. Scherer, H. Cornell. Fourth How-K. Roll, H. Mcllvried, G. Miller, C. Gczies, R. Watkins, N. Kcxylor. ' THE STUDE. T COU CIL X UST as the world of today is in need of a successful governing body, so also is our school. Although the governments of the world have not proved satisfactory, the oppo- site holds true for the efficient Student Coun- cil of West View. The purpose and supreme motive of this group is to satisfy the complaints of the stu- dents and to better the school. Our council has always been noted for its numerous accom- plishments. The entire governing body includes the Cabinet Officers, who were elected in the spring of 1948 by a vote of the student body, and one representative chosen from each home- room. In case a member was unable to attend the meeting, an alternate was sent in his place. The important position of president was filled by the outstanding student leader, John Dod- son. Many problems were encountered and solved. As in previous years the Council spon- sored the magazine campaign which proved a marvelous success. The money raised in this campaign will be used to pay for a trophy case. The cafeteria was decorated at Christmas by Council membersg locker inspections were heldg traffic regulations, and entertaining assembly programs were all the work of the council. West View will be represented by one Junior Council Member as a convention in Cincin- nati this year. The Student Council and theirlable spon- sors Mrs. A. Hartmann and Mr. Metz have achieved a very profitable year and deserve much credit for their usual Well-done job.