Westfield High School - Golden Eagle Yearbook (Westfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

Ei. --U V 1.4 fu , ' 'Ox 1 - all. - 'W H, n. -1 ' , ,IR 1.77 1 15- - ,ii :X Y . za, , QL .. 3 . u 1 W' -. la ZEN. 34... 'Fx 1 '.', GOLDEN EAGLE JIM - WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 4 Westfield, Illinois, 1949 -4 ., -fi. A FP G- -kv-+V ji-J Dedication There are men who try to combine the principles of education, clean sportsmanship, good living, and a sincere interest in his community and students under his jurisdiction. We, the Senior Class, find that Mr. Spence has all these qualities. In the dedication of this year book to him, we, the Seniors, are giving the public our individual opinion of him as a school man and friend. Mr. Spence is an able principal of the Westfield Township High School. He is a good friend and advisor beyond his school duties. D. R. Mr. Spence is our devoted leader and friend, helper and advisor. E. T. Mr. Spence always has a smile for you. L. I-I. He understands the problems of the students and does all he can to help them. M. F. His wonderful accomplishments at Westfield Township High School will always remain in the minds of all the student body. R. E. Mr. Spence's advise and patience has been helpful to us since he has been with us. G. D. He has been a great influence in building good will for our school. E. G. Mr. Spence is a co-operative teacher and a valuable friend to every- one. I. A. Mr. Spence has a pleasing personality and great ability as a teacher. I. R. He is a wonderful person to get along with and a good person to be at the head of our school. V. P. Mr. Spence is a great influence for all of the students. He always has a smile for you. You can't help liking him. J. W. Mr. Spence is a good influence on the students of this school and the surrounding community. E. C. I, Andrew Cross, sincerely believe that Mr. Spence, Our Principal, has done wonders in improving our school, and our school morale. A. C. He is reliable and helps the students in every way possible. E. D. :It IQ 3 Cn 3'-L L - --n!1W- ,Y JQQI-- Y.-U -Wl-- -J-. . .sun 1 q -... .,-...wg-..., , , A History of Westfield Township High School The first building of the institution was erected in 1863. This was an unpretentious, but substantial two-story brick building, 30x60 feet which amply served the early needs of the Westfield College. In 1867, the building was enlarged by an addition of 40x75 feet, which furnished ample room for the school's activities until 1898, when a second addition was made, giving an extreme length of 134 feet and a breadth of 75 feet, the building being in the form of a Roman Cross. This enlarged and modernized building was beautiful and attractive in appearance, and con- tained the college office, recitation rooms, laboratories, gymnasium, chapel, library and society halls. The building was located on a beautiful six-acre campus, situated in the southern part and most elevated point of the town. The operation of Westfield College was discontinued by the United Brethern Church in 1915, and the building was occupied by the Westfield Township High School until it was struck by lightning and completely destroyed by fire on the early morning of June 28, 1917. High School was then conducted in the I. 0. O. F. lodge room until the end of the year 1920, when the present fine, commodious, modern school building had been completed on the site of the old college building, which the district had purchased from the local United Brethern Church. The first Board of Education of the school was composed of James Dawson as president, and six members: Joseph Laws, Dr. Joseph Hall, C. A. Lee, Tonie Tyler, M. 0. Whitaker, and Dr. H. V. Anderson. Looking over the trophy case we saw several shields, cups, and trophies that Westfield Township High School has won since its founda- ion. , The departments that have won honors and the honors that they have won are as follows: Music and English departments: Shields won- C. C. H. S. Meet of Chorus Singing in 19253 Eastern Illinois High School League for Literary and Music Meet in 19273 County Literary Meet in 1938: Scholarship was awarded to Kathryn G. Strader in the years 1929- 30 and Lester Burkholder in 1931-323 the Band was honored with a shield in 1938 in the Illinois School Band Association. Cups won-Chorus won in E. I. League in 1927: Mixed Chorus at Clark County Meet in 1930g Chorus at County Girls Chorus in 1936. We have not entered in any of the contests in music since 1942. Athletic Department: The oldest award in our trophy case is a shield won in the Clark County Basketball Tourney in 1923. Other athletic awards received by Westfield Township High School are as follows: fContinuedJ History of Westfield Township High School 9Continued from preceding page! 1925-Shield, won in the Clark County Tourney: 1925-Shield, won in the District Tournaments at Paris: 1926-Large Silver Basketball, E. I. League: 1927-Shield, Clark 'County Tourney: 1927-Shield, District Tournament at Casey: 1929-Two Trophies, E. I. League Tournament at Casey: 1930-Trophy, District Tournament at Casey: 1931-Shield and Trophy, Clark County Tourney: 1937-Two Second Place Trophies, Blind Tourney at Greenup: 1938-Trophy, District Tournament: 1942-Trophy, Clark County Tournament: A large silver cup was awarded to Westfield in 1927 for winning three out of Eve of the preceding years of County Tournaments. The motto chose by the basketball team of 1942 was: It isn't that you win or lose, but the sportsmanship you show and the way you play the game. No matter what the odds may be against you the player who shows sportsmanship is the player who is the most likely to succeed. As in the past this motto is still being followed by all organizations representing Westneld Township High School in inter-school activities. The development of sportsmanship is a major aim of all scholastic and athletic events. N YS.. X .5 f' x jx-.. N N Ea me ga- Le? Q2 gm O :S The Westfield Township High School Board of Education Russell Lamb, President: Euritte Ralston, Secretaryg Doit Biggs, Raymond Jacobs, Perry Whitson, S. W. Daughhetee, Edgar Ennis. Service on a board of education is a public trust of the highest order. The extension, improvement, and lasting success of democracy depends chieiiy upon public education and on the stewardship of the school board member who is the custodian of the American Child's rights. The school board's task is a difficult one. Seldom does the public take notice of his work. It is not the type of work for which great fan fare is displayed, but it is democratic, purely American. The responsibilities of the school board mem- ber for service to American youth are without limit. To our Board of Education, we express our sincere thanks for their SBYVICB to our school and community. l QD QV Ov EDUC-A Q59 710 RUSSELL LAMB ' PRES. J P- EDGAR ENNIS 5.W. DAUGHHETEE DOIT BIGGS au ' -'ll 'l 'i-' RAYMOND Eunrrrs RALETON- SEC. Penny wurrsom 'P 5?Q vw 1-4-'Q-.H....,,.L J ,gf YAA Y qnfrwii Faculty A MR. PAUL H. SPENCE B.E M.S. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Indiana State Teachers College. Principal. English. MR. BERNARD WAREN B.E. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Coach. ' Mathematics. Sponsor of Freshman Class. MRS. MAE WILCOXLEN B.E . Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Home Economics. Sponsor of Junior Class. Sponsor of High School Journal. MRS. LENNIE DEVERICK B.E. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. History-Economics. Sponsor of Sophomore Class. G. A. A. and Girls Physical Education. MRS. LENA M. TADE B.C.S. Marion Normal College, Otterbein University Bowling Green University. Commerce. Sponsor of Senior Class. Sponsor of High School Year Book Activity Funds. MRS. MARCELLA MOORE B.A. Indiana Central College. Music. Girls Chorus. +4-'tae FACULTY APPRECIATION Our Teachers: Although we appreciate you and what you have done for us now, it will be in later years when our high school days are but memories that we will realize how much you really were to usgi how, with untiring patience, you helped us to struggle through difficulties and always had a word of encouragement for the floundering student. We will then realize, to some degree, the part which you have played in moulding our characters and starting us on our life's journey. I fem: 7u!e me fI!!z7caxe:z :M .fjvezzze Q L lkwzzk Wlifllgzf I 9 4 9 fmvfe 5 j4!1l - ---Fl . 1- -f --I' fr- ---Y -In ----we---Trtke V EDWARD TICHENOR: Christened by class Besetting sm .......... ......... . . .,.. . Ambition in life ........ .. Favorite pastime ..,........ ....,.,,.... Desire ...........,......,... ,,........... Saying ...................... .. ,..... MAXINE FINLEY Christened by class .....,...,. Besetting sin .............,.... Ambition in life ........,. Favorite pastime ........... Desire ...............,................... Saying ....,..,.,............,........... EUGENE CLINE: Christened by class ..... .. Eating To be a Forest Ranger Playing basketball To see the United States Oh, Phooey! Mack Teasing people , .... ,... . .. Travel to Europe Blowing bubbles To become a nurse Now, listen here! Gene Besetting sm .............. ......... ...............,. ........ ,..... D r v ing too fast Ambition in life .....,.,................................,..... ..., . .. Owning an airport Favorite pastime . ...... , ...... Going places Desire ......,.....,.... Build a car that will go 150 miles per hour Saying ,,.., ............,,. , .. .......... , ........................,,....,............, Dad Burnit! SHIRLEY MERRICK: Christened by class ............................,...,.. . ,.... Dimples Besetting sin ................. .. , ....... ...... . Eating Ambition in life ............., ............ T o be a good housewife Favorite pastime ........ .....,,,. L istening to the radio Desire .................,..... .........,, Saying ..,......... ...,,.............. VIVIAN PARKER: Christened by class To become a good typist Golly Dem! Besettmg sm ................... , .......... Wanting pretty clothes Ambition in life .. ,..,.....,, ..,... I .... ,..... B e a good secretary Favorite pastime .......,... Desire ..,...... . ..........................., , Saying . ......................... ..,...... ,,...., . . DEAN RICHARDSON : Christened by class Besetting sin ......,.........., . . Ambition in life ..,..,,....,.. Going to movies Travel Good Lands! Dean Sleeping See all the 48 states Favorite pastime .........,. ...,... .. ..... Running around Deslre . ..,...................,...,..... Saying ..................,...... 1 ...... ELSIE GOBLE : Christened by class Besetting sin 1 .................,. . ,. . .. ....... Get out of high school Sam Hill! Elsie .. Late hours Ambition in life .............................,.............,........ .,....... B e a secretary Favorite pastime ,. .. Going to the movies Desire ...............,.. Own the largest Hershey bar in existence Saying ..,..................,......,,....,... ............... ' 'You can't tell by looking ! EUGENE DENNEY: Chi-istened by class ..,...,. ..................,....................... D ynamite Besetting sin ................. ...... . .. Fighting Ambition in life ............. ...........,.. B ecome rich Favorite pastime ........... ................ .............. S l eeping Desire ......... . ,.................... Saying .............. . ............ Own a Cadillac Oh, Shucks! A 1:-'QQ 69' X Edward Vwiefwf ua 'X' ' 4352.7 - 1 ' ziuyezze Qz2'Lf.zf f I wr .fa-A 9 W49 M 5, N 1 44111411 hill' 'wx null, 4u-- git'-Y .swf WE-...Y Ln -r BETTY SLOAN: Christened by class Besetting sin ................... . Ambition in life ............ , Favorite pastime ...,..,..,, Desire ......................,.... ..,... Saying ..,....,..........,..,............,.. ROSEMAIRY EVANS: Christened by class Besetting sin ................. Ambition in life ............ Favorite pastime ........... Desire .....................,..,......... Saying ..........................,,..... LOIS HOBBS: Christened by class Besetting sin' ...,...,...... Ambition in life .......................................... ......,. ,.,. ..... Favorite pastime .........,.. . ...,.... ....., .,... ......... . , . . Bets . ....................... . Sleeping Housewife Playing the piano To travel west Oh, Dear! Rosie Talking Singing Walking To get married Good Lands! Lois Taking life too serious To get married Going some place Desire ........ ....................., t ..... S ee the West of the United States Saying .........,..... ,........... ................,.....,,,,........,..........,.......... ANDREW CROSS: Christened by class ........ ., ....... , ........,......,.................. .........,........ Besetting sin ...................,,,..... ,. ...,.., ..., . . Ambition in life ........,. .. ........ Favorite pastime .............,.... Desire .,,............................................ .............................. Saying .............. , .......................,.........,.....,..............,.......... OH, my Gosh! Andy Keeping late hours Take life easy as a millionaire Being with Nancy Daughhetee Visit all 48 States Prittle Pratt1el GERALD DAUGHERTY: Christened by class ............. Besetting sin .,.,...............,,... Ambition in life ............ Favorite pastime ......... Desire ....,,.................... M ...... Saying .............,.....,............. IRENE ADAMS : .. ...... , ................. Charley Running around Being a soldier Sports Travel What for? Christened by class ........................................................... . ................. Baby Besetting 'sin' ...........,,,....... Ambition in life ..,............ Favorite pastime ....,.,.................. , .... ........................ , .........,,... . .. Desire ......,............,......................,.................,...........,,,.,.... Saying ..,... ..... ............................,.,. . .............,..... t JOSEPH WOODFALL: Christened by class Besetting sin .,,......,........ Ambition in life ......... Favorite pastime ...........,....... ...............,...... ,,... . . ..,.. - ............, Desire ......,..............,.. ,... ................., , ..,.. , , ....................,.......,.,. . Saying ...... .........., . . .,.................. IRENE ROGERS: Christened by class Besetting sin .....,,.............. Ambition in life ........,.... Being a secretary and bookkeeper Cooking To control temper Ye Gads! Joe Getting angry To have fun Loitering To be tall Oh, Your Fadder's Mustache! Reno Losing her temper Get out of Westfield Favorite pastime . ......... ..,.........,............................. S kipping school Desire ........................ - ........ Saying ......,.................... To blow the largest bubble VVhat time is it? Slum: gfvidifldlly 5711115 f ff N' I ' W 1 44? gmlgw , fly if lm Y JIIJITM 611155 s K. Jam. K ef T 'nr ' V '11 559.- - -. 1 41111115 MM 405825 W M J 3 , s. 4fGfffXf X in X 1,0135 91191125 , I K, As. ' 'E 'Q' la, I imzlff Zfzzzgbezfy x -' fkvzze Wayan I Class History On September 1, 1945, we, the Class of 1949, twenty-four strong, set upon our four year journey. The leader of our wagon train was Elsie Goble with Jack Buckler as assistant. The scouts were Irene Adams and Maxine Finley: Mrs. Bails was our guide. The first two weeks of our journey were uneventful except for a amusing incidents during our adjustments to life on the trail. On our fourteenth day on the trail we were met one morning by a marauding' band of Indians from the Sophomore Tribe. We were quite definitely initiated to life on the trail. A From that point on our journey was uneventful until the first of March, 1946, when we again encountered the Sophomore Indians. In return for their former rough treatment we prepared a feast. As our guests showed siizns of wanting to be friends, all of us passed the peace pipe. Everyone had a hi-0-time. By the first of September, 1946, we had completed the first quarter of our journey. We had lost part of our company as'there were now only 21 members. We had installed three new members at the head of our wagon train. Jerry Fox was now our leader with Dean Richardson as assistant. We had one new scout, Bob Jacobs: we retained Maxine Finley as our other scout, and Mrs. Bails as our guide. ' u About the middle of September, 1946, we met a caravan that was inexperienced to the ways of the trail. We Uwisened them up, but, weren't too severe with them. Our wagon train moved along without any serious events occuring after this. In the middle of February we again encountered the members of the caravan which we had initiated. They prepared a feast for us, and all enjoyed it heartily. Our journey neared its half-way mark with only a few outstanding events to mark its way. Shortly after the first of September, 1947, we again made a few changes at the head of our wagon train. Jerry Fox remained as our leader with Betty Lang as assistant. Irene Adams and Vivian Parker were scouts, and Mr. Spence was our guide. On November 5, 1947, ten members of our train gave a play entitled The Black Ghost for the entertainment of the rest of our wagon train and for visiting members of several other wagon trains that we had chanced to meet, and for two or three tribes of Indians who were passing through. lContinuedi Class History fContinued from preceding pagel Things went rather smoothly after this until spring. On the Sth of May, 1947, we again met the tribe of Indians with whom we had formerly become acquainted. To celebrate our former peace treaty with them, we gave a banquet in their honor. Everyone had a delightful time, and we bade our guests a fond farewell, as our paths on the trail were never to meet again. On September 1, 1948, our wagon train started on the last lap of its journey. Our members numbered 17. We had made some changes at the head of our train. Shirley Merrick was now leader with Dean Richardson as her assistant. Vivian Parker and Gerald Daugherty were scouts, and Mrs. Tade was our guide. On the 25th of September, 1948, we gave an ice cream social for several visitors from other wagon trains. The social was a success: everyone enjoyed it immensely. The remainder of our journey continued with but few interruptions until the 29th of April, 1949, at which time we presented a play entitled The Funny Brats for our friends from other wagon trains. In early May we met the wagon train that we had formerly initiated to life on the trail. This wagon train prepared a banquet in our honor, and all members of our wagon train turned out in their best finery. On May 22, 1949, the members of our wagon train met together at the Evangelical United Brethern Church to give thanks for the safe closing of our journey. Reverend J. R. Seybold, pastor of the Westfield Free Methodist Church, presented the Baccalaureate address. Our journey was nearly completed, and everyone rejoiced at the thought that they had practically brought their four year trip to a happy end. We again met on May 27, 1949, to bid our friends farewell. Each one of us had completed one journey, and we were now starting out on seperate walks of life, looking forward to the realization of our ideals and ambitions. At this meeting our commencement speaker, Professor George T. Tade of Greenville College, advised us of the obstacles that we would have to meet and overcome in order to achieve successful living. -Y - rv-P:--fe!-W: ff ef--1--4!ffF, - - - fs-1w4is--se WESTFIELD ASTUNISHEH VOL.I L. WESTFIELD, ILL. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1964 NO. 378 REPUBLICAN AND DEMO- CRATIC NOMINEES ARE MAKING VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN Intense Interest Over State Leads Both Parties to Be- lieve They Will Win. It seems that the Republi- can and Democratic fight for governorship this year is un- usuall severe. Both parties have Iyaunched their best, in hope of winning the election. Eugene Cline, a prominent lawyer in'the city of Decatur, Illinois is the Republican nominee. Gerald Daugherty, who has won great renown as a statesman, is the equal- ly strong Democratic nom- inee. Both are planning a ' n A er strong campalg . I V y close election is certain. Westfield is proud to say that both of these candidates are gaduates of the West- field igh School. -.....V....... WESTFIELD STATE BANK ROBBED BANDITS ESCAPE WITH 510,000.00 This morning about 10 o'clock five masked robbers entered the Westfield State Bank. Three 'held up Presi- dent . Dean Richardson and Cashier Andrew Cross, while the other two opened the safe and took about 32,000.00 in cash and 58,000.00 Jn bonds. The . robbers escaped in an awaltmg car. Sheriff Edward Tichenor and posse x 1 v MRS. BETTY LANG SLOAN TO ATTEND U. OF I Mrs. Betty Lang Sloan, of this city, wil attend U. of II. this fall to take a course in Dairy accounting so that she may assist her husband. on his large dairy farm, Just south west of town. With Betty doing the fig- uring the cows are certain to make the farm a paying pro- Ject. V PROVES SHE HAS TALENT Last night the people of Westfield spent their even- ing gathered around their te evision sets watching and hearing the famous singer, Miss Rosemary Evans. Miss Evans gave her con- cert in Radio City, New York. We are indeed proud to say that Miss Evans graduated from the Westfield High School. ..-..v-..... WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAS NEW PRINCIPAL School started to-day with new life and enthusiasm. The new principal, Eugene Denny reports an enrollment this year of 153. The new faculty members are Miss Irene Rogers Com- merce teacher and Miss Viv- ian Parker the new. English teacher. Mr. Denny is .teach- ing History and acting as are fpursuing them in the'coaclr besides his duties as sheri f's new Crosley car. iprmcipal. MAYOR MAKES APPOINTMENTS Mayor Joe Woodfall makes known to-day that he has ap- pointed Miss Irene Adams as chairman of a committee to investigate the possibilities of securing a new court house, since Westfield is now the new county seat. ... - ... V .. .. ... ATTENDS STATE CON- VENTION OF FEDERATED WOMAN'S CLUB Miss Shirley Merrick, of this city, attended the State Convention for Federated Womarfs Club at Spring- field last week. She reported to friends a good time and that the mem ers planned a year of good work under their new President, Miss Maxine Finley. ....-..v...-- NEW BILL BEFORE SENATE Washir'ixgton,. D, C., Aug- ust. 25- e bill of Senator Elsie Goble was glaced before the Senate to- ay. Senator Goble proposed to make it a serious misdemeanor for a man to call his wife and tell her that he has been detain- ed at the office after work- ' h Wh' h ' d- ing ours. xc is accor ing to Senator Goble 5 p.m. - .... - V .- .... -.. HOBBS BEAUTY SALON If you want lovely easy! to manage curls, go to ois Hobbs beauty sa on. 4. 151 L mg-,..y -K ' 1 .. . .. 'aff U -I y'-'C-. ,-- ,: V. 5:54 if 'fwif' .- Fr --z,-wi Class Will We, Athe Senior Class of 1949 of Westfield Township High School, at this time of our departure, being of sane mind, do hereby set this down as our last will and testament: I, Irene Adams, will my baby ways to Wanda Stephens. I, Eugene Cline, will my knowledge of what is really gasoline to Robert Simmons. I, Andrew Cross, will my small feet to Wayne Parker. I, Eugene Denny, will my ability to get into trouble to Mary Gillson. I, Gerald Daugherty, will my slim figure to Leon Connely. I, Rosemary Evans, will my love for singing to Helen Koester. I, Maxine Finley, will my interest in Martinsville boys to Gloria Seidler. I, Elsie Goble, will my slacks to Josephine Warner. I, Lois Hobbs, will my quiet manners to Wanda Sandy. I, Shirley Merrick, will my love nf eating to Loretta Watson. I, Vivian Parker, will my quietness in class to Gloria Drake. I, Dean Richardson, will the rumble seat of my car to Nancy Daugh- hettee. I, Irene Rogers, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Joan Goble. I, Betty Sloan, will my knowledge of how to be a good housewife to Ruby Reddick. I, Edward Tichenor, will my ability to get to school on time to Jerry Mullen. I, Joseph Woodfall, will my tallness to William Walters. We, the Senior Class, will to the Juniors the right to occupy our seats and take over our duties next year: To the Sophomores we will the hopes that they will have as much fun in their Junior Play as we had in oursg To the Freshmen we will the right to initiate the students coming into Westfield Township High School next year. A . We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Spence the ability to find some efficient office girls to help him out in the office: To Mrs. Tade we will the hope that she will find some one who can take shorthand dictation at 200 words a minute: To Mrs. Deverick we will the hope that she will have a class that will be able to write English essays even better than the ones this year: To Mrs. Wilcoxen we will the ability to keep the Junior Play cast under controlg To Coach Waren we will the hope that he will have an even better Basketball team next year: we give 15 rahs for the coach and the team for the good games they played this year. Class Attorneys: Shirley Merrick Vivian Parker .-sq. , Y ,,,, -, -. . ,fm . on i ?, , Golden Eagle Staff ' The Golden Eagle Year Book was first published by the Senior Class of 1938. Since that time it has been the aim of the Senior Class to publish as good a book as their finances would permit. This year the staff and the sponsors, Mrs. Tade and Mr. Spence, have worked unusually hard to raise the money for this issue. We thank all those who have made this book possible by their extra donations and advertising. X STAFF: Editor .................................. .......................,................................ S hirley Merrick Assistant Editor ........... ........ . ........ - ... ...... M .................. , Maxine Finley Business Manager ...................... ........ ...... . ........................ - ........ E u gene Cline Advertising Managers .......... . Gerald Daugherty, Irene Adams Publicity Managers ..,...... Dean Richardson, Rosemary Evans Boy's Sports ..,........,..... . .................................,....................... Edward Tichenor Girl's Sports ...... ,........ ...................... M ......... u ....,.......... , ................. V i vian Parker Alumni Edltor .,......................... .........,..... E 1516 Goble Art and Jokes Editor .......... ........,.,. I rene Rogers Music Editor ........ . ....... . ....... ..- ..................... Betty Sloan Class Will . ...,..,.......,... M ...... ..... . ........... . . Shirley Merrick Class Prophecy .................,.... ....................... M ..... , .... - ..... I rene Rogers Class History ..............., . ......................,,...... , .......... , ...,.................. Irene Adams History of High School .............,. Maxine Finley, Vivian Parker Typists . ..... Senior Typing Students, Wanda Rogers, a Junior Sponsors ......,........... . .,.......,....... . ..................,.......,.... Mrs. Tade, Mr. Spence 19491 Westfielcler Staff The Westfield High School paper: entitled The Westfielderu is pub- lished by the members of the Junior class. At the beginning of the year, the class chose -the staff for the paper and decided to make a monthly publication. STAFF Editor ..............,................... ................. . ..................... M .. William Simmons Assistant Editor ........................... H .............................................. Dwight Sloan Sports News ............,.......,..,...............,................,......,................. Wendell Clapp Junior Column ..,.................. Wayne Daugherty, Maurice Wilhoit Alumni News ........ . ...., .......................................... . . ......... Robert Simmons Gossip Column ....... ,.. .............,.............,.......................... Wanda Rogers Nancy Daughhettee Jerry Mullen F. H. A. News ..,.....,. Rambling Reporter ........... Jokes ... ................... ...... ............. ............. W a y ne .Parker COMPLIMENTS OF , 27h Qfesfiflff Qdffzeaf astral ll Z-e-s---eerie -- - 1-if---. Y .f - lunior Class The 1948 Junior Class W. T. H. S. has an enrollment of twelve stu- dents, which is a decrease of three students since its Freshman year. The class elected Dwight Sloan as its president. Previous presidents of this class have been Donald Hobbs, Freshman president, and William Simmons, Sophomore president. Highlights for the Junior Class this year were the presenting of the Junior Class Play, The Antics of An- drew , and the entertaining of the Senior Class at the annual Junior- Senior Banquet. Mrs. Mae Wilcoxen was sponsor of the class. 1st Row-Wanda Rogers Sec., Gloria Seidler. 2nd Row-Wendell Clapp, Dwight Sloan Pres., William Simmons, Robert Simmons, Jerry Mullen. 3rd Row-Wayne Daugherty, Maurice Wilhoit, Donald Hobbs V. Pres., Arthur Davis, Wayne Parker. Sophomore Class The members of the Class of 1951 have been looking forward to the Junior Year with enthusiasm. The class placed two of its members on the cheerleader team and three of its members on the basketball team. Its members participated in the E. I. League Music Festival at Paris. Mrs. Lennie Deverick is sponsor of the class. lst laofg-lion Ennis Pres., Nancy Daughhetee, Diane Walker, Marvin 1 er. 2nd Row-Lorna Lashbrook, Josephine Warner Sec., Harry Hackett, Ar- thur Merrick, William Walters Vice Pres., Mary Gillson, Joan Goble. 3rd Row-Loretta Watson Treas., Wanda Stephens, Ruth Finley, Betty Edwards, Ruby Reddick, Wanda Sandy, Helen Koester. Freshmen Class Thirteen eager and determined freshmen entered Westfield High School last September. All were anxious to begin their search for know- ledge and fun for the next four years. Some of the initial enthusiasm was temporarily decreased with initiation ceremonies administered by the ex- perienced hands of the sophomores. No casualties were reported in spite of the rough treatment and soon all was forgotten and forgiven. Under the leadership of president, John Hackett, vice president, Lloyd Denny, secretary, Dean Robinson, and treasurer, Dorothy Reddick, a unified class organization has been built. This organization will meet the problems that arise during their journey through high school with in- creasing intelligence and determination. Class sponsor, Mr. Waren, agrees that the class of '52' will leave its mark in the annuals of W. T. H. S. lst Row-Bill Parker, Dean Robinson, John Hackett. 2nd Row-Dorothy Reddick, Lloyd Denney, Gloria Drake, Frank Con- nelley, Nona Goble. 3rd Row-Bill Boyer, Rosemary Rogers, Leon Connelly, Emma Hill, Rus- sel Vansickle. O N10 f - 59l949Jg5 . 'WY Ab' am - -, Q, Q--. 31545 'ff i S5K ' S W4 Q.. L 1 F1 1 ,L Aki x -, ,Ag M fr 6 vp 4 , Q. L QA -X ,, A ' 9 ,: 1. 41 'Q 'Y' - 'L l.. ul V . A ,M 'lam .2 ., xi Q. I K' qu' QQNX2 .2 Ojbrq E rgzfffv X . 5 X fi 'MQ ' -, .-NL-My 53- 'f'.I'vQwJH at -, 1 M ' ' ' ' 'W l . - CALENDAR y 31 Teachers Conferences UGUST 30. Registration EPTEMBER 15. Freshman Initiation 17. Softball game-Brocton-There 24. Softball game-Metcalf-Here 28. Baseball game-Greenup--Here CTOBER 7-8. Clark County Institute. I. E. A. 19. Library Conference at Casey 28. All School Halloween Party OVEMBER 5. Junior Class Play 12. Basketball game-Toledo-There 19. Basketball game-Martinsville-Here 23. Basketball game-Redmon-Here 24. Basketball game-Scottland-Here 25-26. Thanksgiving Vacation 30. Basketball game-Casey--There CContinuedl CALENDAR ECEMBER 3. Basketball game-Eastern-There 7. Basketball game--Metcalf-There 10. Basketball game-Brocton-There 13-17. Ambraw Valley Basketball Tournament at Kansas 21. Basketball game-Allerton-Here 24. Christmas Vacation starts ANUARY 3. School starts after Christmas Vacation 6. University of Illinois Educational Conference at East- ern State, Charleston 7. Basketball game-Kansas-There 8. Basketball game-Chrisman-There 12. Basketball game-Hume-Here 14. Basketball game-Brocton-Here 13-14. First Semester Examinations 20. Inauguration of lnfnntile Paralysis Fund Campaign at W. T. H. S. 21. Basketball game-Humboldt-Here 24. Faculty and Board Banquet 25. Basketball game-Redmon-There 28. Basketball gamePMetcalf-Here 31. E. I. Tournament at Casey starts EBRUARY 5. E. I. Tournament at Casey ends 9. Basketball game-Scottland-There 11. Basketball game-Marshall-Here 15. Basketball game-Hum4+There 17. Basketball game-Chrisman-Here 22-25. District Basketball Tournament at Brocton tContinuedl CALENDAR ARCH 8. Junior Pie Supper 15. Athletic Banquet. PHIL 15. Good Friday Vacation 18. Easter Holiday 29. Senior Class Play AY 7. Junior and Senior Banquet 15. Music Concert by the Girls Chorus 22. Baccalaureate 24. All School Picnic 25-26. Second Semester Examinations 27. Graduation 30. Memorial Day 31. Final Reports QSchool is out! TWT HOW TO BECOME A SENIOR Enter W. T. H. S. on the first day of September. After doing this, stick your nose in a book and keep it there. Don't blow bubble gum and write notes because you will get the worst of it. After going, you try it another year, it's not so bad. Study hard and make ,a lasting impression on your teachers. Start the third year knowing you are shouldering a huge responsi- bility, that of being a Junior. Don't forget to come back the fourth year and have the honor of being a dignified senior. If you follow these rules, you will be a Senior in four short years and ready to show us what kind of a world you are going to make. --.1 f ,-:nf-A- orb sw-is sg.-V-srpfw-K-'rj-V T - - 1 Student Council Gerald Daugherty -s Senior - President Loretta Watson - Sophomore - Secretary Edward Tichenor - Senior Maurice Wilhoit - Junior William Parker - Freshman The organization of the Student Council is based upon the principles of democracy. Each class, through its representative -on the Student Council, may feel that its problems are properly considered and discussed at semi-monthly meetings of the Council. The Student Council assists in planning assemblies and entertainment for the student body. -sia- Librarians Eugene Cline ....... .... .................................................., ...... - S e nior Gloria Seidler ........... .......,...... J unior Emma June Hill ........ ........ . Freshman Don Hobbs ...........,...... .N ............... Junior Wanda Rogers ..... ...... . .. ..........,...... ,..,, Junior Betty Edwards ............... ..... ..... .......,.. . .................... S o p homore Gerald Daugherty .....,... .......... ....,...,.,..............,......... . . . ,......... ..................... S enior The library has become an integral part of the public schoolg it sup- plements the student's classroom work. Within the library one finds an abundance of current periodical and newspapers, supplementary read- ing, fiction, biographies, and statistical knowledge. Through the library the student has the opportunity to enrich his own training and knowledge. Co M PL I M E N T S , F fllzfief Q i7zz??le -Q 5Qlllf7!KZ1ZZ Ca Girls' Chorus During the eighth period of every Tuesday and Thursday the Girls' 'Chorus met for rehearsal under the direction of Mrs. Moore. The chorus attended the Eastern Illinois League Festival at Paris, Illinois on Deceber 11, 1948 in which over five hundred voices participated. This program of Christmas music was directed by J. Russell Paxton of Indianapolis, Indiana. A spring concert was given May 13, 1949 at the High School. Special music for church, community gatherings, Baccalaureate and Commencement was given by the Girls' Chorus. The members of the chorus were as follows: Josephine Warner, Gloria Seidler, Joan Goble, Nona Mae Goble, Gloria Drake, Emma June Hill, Diane Walker, Shirley Merrick, Nancy Daughhetee, Lorna 'Lash- brook, Loretta Watson, Vivian Parker, Rosemary Evans, Mary Gillson, .and Helen Koester. -eta- Commerce The Commerce Department is one of the largest departments in the high school. Thirty students are studying typewritingg ten, shorthand, and sixteen, bookkeeping: eight boys are studying general business. The aim of the department is two-fold: First, to give to those students who expect to go to college a knowledge of shorthand and type- writing, sufficient for their needs while in college. Second, to give stu- dents who do not expect to go to college as thorough a knowledge of business as our equipment will permit. 'ER COM PLIMENTS Weeds' qzfacey OF Sealy? Lifacezy -P!- 7 ,.-,.., ,,i- V vm., -.pq -s - -,--Y-.-f- ,I Cooking The Faculty and Board Banquet gave the Home Ec. classes an op- portunity to display their knowledge of meal planning, food preparation, table decorating and serving. This banquet served as an appropriate conclusion to the first semester unit on nutrition and food preparation. The sophomore girls were responsible for planning the menu, color scheme, table decorations and making the place cards, while the main duty of the freshmen was to serve the food. Sewing The freshmen girls first learned that they had several things to accomplish before they would be able to make a garment. Their first sewing project was making white crepe paper aprons for the Faculty and Board Banquet. The advanced class in sewing was prepared to start to work on a garment after a week of review and learning to make new seams. The cli- max of this unit on sewing will be the fashion show'at which the girls will model the garments they make in class. The girl's mothers will be the guests of honor. A tea will be given following the show of garments. F. H. A. Twelve girls belong to the F. H. A. club. They began their year's activities with a pot-luck supper held in the Home Economic department. Faculty members and their families were invited. Their next project was the sponsoring of an all school Hallowe'en party. In December the girls began practicing a short, one-act play which they gave at the Christmas party in the Home Economic room the even- ing of December 22. On January 10, the girls prepared the food and served approximately 250 people who attended Westi'leld's John Deere Day. Each girl wore yellow and green aprons, caps and bow ties. Dinner at Mattoon's Dinner Bell followed by attending the theater on the evening of February 7, was an outstanding experience for the club members. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxon, Mr. and Mrs. Drake, and Mrs. Spence, chapter mother, were chaperones for the evening. The girls prepared and served the principal's dinner which was held in April. During that month, the spring rally for the club was held. The girls had a year of enjoyable activities which will probably be- come happy memories in the future. H 1 4 A If , I 1... wPT,,.q,- Sf fix y X .Sf ' , X . -N- yfff V - , Lal , f ' A I Y I X X 1, A-2- q ' A 7 'FQ' T 3 A. 'il' YH .5Ii11 f : fL1- 11 1 N -1 ,F . 1 COMPUMENT5 OF WmkmsH4y5h?lLZwbfhaikdhkxgv 'fv- ----I-A --31--i-1. .Y .4..,... ,. ,U Yndrgr Y --W English A democratic nation needs citizens with skill in reading, thinking, listening, and the forceful expression of ideas. The English Department stimulates high school students in an attempt for the student to master their basic skills as well as to guide them in their work. Students must develop the skills necessary in speaking, writing, and reading intelli- gently. This can be done only through a careful study of grammar as it relates to essay writing, composition writing, short story writing, oral and written reports. The students are encouraged to read contemporary literature as well as literature of past decades. Science The Science Department offers two courses, physics and general science. Biology is also added to the curriculum every other year. Some knowledge of science is essential to understand and use all of the appliances of a modern home. With the use of the laboratory general science is taught to familiarize the students with the scientific world about us and help them understand the wonders of nature. In our science courses an important objective is to instill within the students scientific methods and attitudes that will help them to conquer fear and superstition and better prepare them to cope with any new problems regardless of their nature. Social Science There were forty-two students enrolled in the Social Science Depart- ment at Westfield High School during the year 1948-49. Most of the students were juniors and seniors. The value of the social studies lies in the fact that knowledge of the past and our institutions gives the student a deeper understanding of and a more genuine appreciation for the institutions of the present day. At the beginning of the school year we set certain objectives for our classes. The first objective was to learn to think for ourselves and to form our own opinions. A second objective was to develop a spirit of tolerance toward people everywhere. An attempt to develop an intelli- gent attitude toward the political life of our country was the third ob- jective. The fourth objective was to increase our appreciation for Ameri- can traditions and institutions. Mathematics The curriculum in mathematics consists of algebra and plane geom- etry. A third year consisting of advanced algebra and solid geometry is offered when a student desires to further his training in this field. World War II has put increasing emphasis on the importance of the study of algebra and geometry. Mathematice is the basis for all the physical sciences. In this atomic age the knowledge of mathematices is becoming more and more important to understand the scientific world 'about us. Furthermore, with the perplexing world problems confronting us today, it is very desirable for the students of today to have every available method in training their minds to think clearly and reason soundly. Mathematics, particularly geometry, provides such training. , Q... ., . Y, 4 Senior Class Play THE FUNNY BRATS The Senior Class Play for 1949 was presented on April 29, 1949 in the high school auditorium. In the play two high school youngsters, Dick and Harriet are infuriated because their widowed mother has allowed their older brother, Tom to become the family dictator. Dick and Harriet attempt to get Tom married to a rich widow who had advertised for a husband. At the same time Mrs. Gresham, Tom, Dick. and Harriet's mother, decides that the children need a stepfather. She becomes en- gaged to the crabbed old widower, Whalley McWhorter, who believes in training children as one trains mules. Dick and Harriet use all types of schemes to rid themselves of McWhorter. The Characters are: Harriet Gresham ..........,....................... ...... . ...,..a.. Sylvia's daughter Aurora Borealis Pihe ....... A .............. u . ..... -.-..-.. .... . The servant Mrs. Sylvia Gresham ............ ...... . ..... A beautiful widow Dick Gresham .................... -.. -M ............... ,. Her younger son Tom Gresham ...... . ....., . ...... .....-. . ................... . .......,... ....,. Her elder son Lauralee Lynde .......... -.. .................... ....... .... ,... ........,.....,.......,.. Tom's fiancee Loren Gresham .,......... m ....................,..,... ....- ..... Sylvia's brother-in-law Gwynette Gadwood ................. , ..... ... .... -.. ...... u,...,.,..t., An astrologist Aunt Hettie Higginbotham .. ........... .. ....... ..,....,..- ........ Sylvia's aunt Whaley McWhorter ....... a ..... -..... ..... .,.... ............ Sylvia's fiancee Boogerface Boggs .........u... ..........,..... . ...... -r .... M. Aurora's boy friend lunior Class Play THE ANTICS OF ANDREW On November 5, 1948, the Junior Class presented the play, The Antics of Andrew , in the Westfield Township High School auditorium. In the play Andrew Browne persuades his millionaire uncle, who lives in Australia, to make him an allowance for the support of a purely imagi- nary wife and an equally imaginary mother-in-law. Suddenly Andrew's rich uncle pays Andrew an unexpected visit, with a view to meeting Andrew's wife and mother-in-law. Characters Andrew Browne CDwight Sloanl ...c.....r .... - ..... ..... ..... - ...................... A college senior Petunia CElsie Goblej ....... ........ ............... ., . ... ..................... , .........,. Andrew's darky Cook Jacque Gerry Mullenj .......... . .... , ............ Andrew's French butler and valet Willie Waldo iWayne Parker! ......... ,..... . ................ .. . .,............... -..M ...... ,,.. Andrew's pal Harold Hadley fCWilliam Simmonsj ...-...c.r.c.., .... M ..... . ............,............. Another pal Althea Thorne KWanda Rogersj ............................... , ......... . .... Miss Prunella's niece Julie Boynton fGloria Seidlerj ............. . ..... .-...s.... .... ..- ....... Ha.rold's sweetheart Betty Boynton iShir1ey Merricky .... ........................... , .................. W il1ie's sweetheart Dean Socrates Boynton CWayne Daughertyj .,-. Dean of Cameron College Isaac Zimmerman CMaurice Wilhoitl ..... ,, ......,.. Uncle from New Zealand Miss Prunella Thorne flrene Adamsj ,. Maiden lady in love with the dean O'Flarity QRobert Simmons! ..... . ......... . ..... -. .... .. ....... .. ......... ,. ........ .... ...... . .... A detective Royle QWendell Clappy .... . .................. . ................... ..M.,...,., ............................. His shadow Reverend Doolittle fDonald Hobbs! .............. W., .... - ....... ,. ...... A man of mystery Arthur Davis ....... A ...... -- ..... , ............., -- ....,.. M ......... -.... ..,.,.,.................., Stage Manager C O M P L I 02 E N TS O fkaq 5 Wzlffez' rizwezy fftfzlffezf Gwfzziifzfe cb, ru: 1.-. -411 In Season In Review The 1948-49 basketball season was a success from the standpoint of team spirit and cooperation between the boys and the coach, Mr. Waren. He did a fine job in coaching us to the wins we had over some of the teams who had beat us badly last year. The team was a fighting team that tried all the way. With five letter-men returning to form tgetngcleus of the squad Mr. Waren built a good team in the short time a o e . We don't want to overlook the cheerleaders who stuck with us through thick and thin. They were among the best dressed cheerleaders in the Ambraw Valley. The following is a list of the boys that were out for basketball during the season: Gene Denney Wayne Parker Don Ennis Dean Richardson Jerry Mullens Harry Hackett Gerald Dauglherty Dwight Sloan J. C. Hackett Edward Tic enor Arthur Merrick Dean Robinson William Simmons William Walter William Parker Arthur Davis Joe Woodfall BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1948-49 W Nov. 12 Toledo-There ...... . ........ 28 Nov. 19 Martinsville-Here ...41 Nov. 23 Redmon-Here ....... ,...38 Nov. 24 Scottland-Here .... .....63 Nov. 80 Casey-There .,......-...2'0 Dec. 3 Eastern-There - ....... 142 Dec. 7 Metcalf-There ...,.....42 Dec. 10 Brocton-There , .... -42 Dec. 14 Ambraw Valley Tournament Metca f 1 ....... 46 Dec. 16 Ambraw Valley Tournament Brocton ... .... 29 Dec. 21 Allerton-Here ......... -.45 Jan. 7 Kansas-There ............ 84 Jan. 8 Chrisman-There . .... 82 Jan. 12 Hume-Here ,. ...... ......53 Jan. 14 Brocton-Here .... -.....-.47 Jan. 21 Humboldt-Here .........58 Jani. 25 Redmon--There .. ..... 38 Jan. 28 Metcalf-Here ............... 57 Feb. 1 E. I. Tournament Oblong ............................................. 63 Feb. 3 E. I. Tournament Effingham ................................ 41 Feb. 9 Scottland-There . .... 67 Feb. 11 Marshall-Here ...-...... 57 Feb. 15 Hume-There .,.-... ..... 27 Feb. 17 Cbnsnian-Here ......... 50 Feb. 22 District Tournament Brocton ........... .- .... .-,..t.......-...49 a ,fifg mf H :www l ' K W U1 mg ,. -A , 1 rw, U' Q Gilvibss f ' V 3 WF.-:Th - F tj e fi' Y Gig,-9 7' Cheerleaders October 28, 1948 three cheerleaders were chosen to lead the cheering section for the Westfield Eagles. Those chosen were: Shirley Merrick, Wanda Sandy, and Diane Walker. . This is the second year of cheerleading for Shirley Merrick, a Senior, and Wanda Sandy, a Sophomore. It is Diane Walker's first year, a Sophomore. YELLS What do you say, What do you say, go-o, go-o What do you say, What do you say, figh-t, figh-t What do you say, What do you say, wi-n, wi-n What do you say, What do you say, go, fight, win. Go team go, go team go, oskie wow wow, skinnie wow wow, go team go. Fight team fight, fight team fight, oskie wow wow, skinnie wow wow, iight team fight. Win team win, win team win, oskie wow wow, skinnie wow wow, win team win. Yea team, go, fight, win. g .---'H X 11 - Y ' .... ' .----ri Q 'E 'W 1 H 'v 'V' 'q ' -'Q M as fficx if Q Q,-Sf:-,5i fff11 'Avg K .6 5 lfvi I Compu MENT5 or d1'.fz:zjZzz'Z'az' - fkdflyzifi , 7 I. vc, , ,.g- H-.-3 Athletic Banquet The annual W. T. H. S. Basketball Banquet was held in the high school gymnasium Tuesday evening, March 15, 1949, with one-hundred thirty patrons and friends in attendance. The gymnasium and tables were very appropriately and cleverly decorated by Mrs. William Walters, Mrs, B. E. Daugherty, and Mrs. Kenneth Walker. Toastmaster Edgar Ennis refereed the program of the evening. A chorus of sixteen men from Charleston and the Eastern State College presented a number of songs, some of which were barbershop harmony. Charles Newman, Superintendent of Schools of Unit District No. 2, Edgar County, gave the address. Mr. Newman emphasized the importance of athletics in building character of young men and in training them to work together, assets valuable to them in life beyond high school. Coach Bernard Waren presented varsity letters to Edward Tichenor, Eugene Denney, Dean Richardson, Gerald Daugherty, Wayne Parker, William Simmons, Dwight Sloan, Arthur Merrick, William Walters, Don Ennis, Jerry Mullen, and Manager, Maurice Wilhoit. Monograms were presented to Harry Hackett, Joe Woodfall, Arthur Davis, John Hackett, Wendell Clapp, and Bill Parker. Letters were also awarded to Shirley Merrick, Wanda Sandy, and Diane Walker, cheerleaders of the Westfield High School. Dean Richardson was elected by the basketball boys as honorary Captain for the year. The coach and principal selected Dean Richardson as having shown the best sportsmanship throughout the season. J . 7 xx-.. fb 1 gf. . S. ,L fs 'Y il. - 'H ff-----Y -v- Y -5- -- -111,4 5... -, ,, ,,,. .,,,,,Y, , Baseball and Softball The 1948 Westfield Township High School softball-baseball season opened in September under the direction of a new Coach, Mr. Bernard Waren, a graduate of Eastern Illinois State College. At the end of the season the record showed two wins and three losses, each loss being by one run. Both games with Greenup were baseball games. William Simmons pitched the softball games, Eugene Denney and Dwight Sloan pitched the baseball games. Wayne Parker was the catcher for both the softball and baseball games. LIN EUP SCHEDULE Name Position Class Team Visitors Home Harrgl Hackett, 1b Soph. Brocton, There 11 10 Dwig t Sloan, 2b Junior Brocton, Here 2 14 William Walter, Sb Soph. Greenup, Here 14 13 Eugene Denney, ss Senior Greemip, There 5 4 VVBYHE Parker, c Junior Metcal , Here 5 15 Wil iam Simmons, Junior - - Robert Simmons, 1? Junior TOTAL 37 66 Edward Tichenor, cf Senior Dean Richardson, rf Senior Gerald Daugherty, rf Senior Robert Jacobs, 3b Senior Wendell Clapp, Mgr. Junior Co M P I. I M E N T5 , , or: , Jaw!! iefvzcz fiafzdfz Wei Fad :WZ .,ie4f.Y ,. r ,-v , - - G. A. A. News . The object of the Girl's Athletic Association is to promote interest in health and athletics, and to develop good sportsmanship. Awards may be earned through such activities as softball, volley ball, tennis, badmitton, archery, and stunts. Local awards given are numerals and school letters: state awards are the letter I and shield. October 9, 1948, representatives of the Girl's Athletic Association attended a workshop in Mattoon, Illinois. There were three discussion groups, each group being attended by representatives from various high schools in this area. Westfield Township High School was represented by Ruth Finley, Gloria Kay Drake, and Vivian Parker. Our present officers are: Ruth Finley, Presidentg Nancy Daughhetee, Vice Presidentg Irene Adams, Secretaryg and Vivian Parker, Treasurer. Physical Education The Illinois statutes require physical education of all students in high school, unless the student is physically unable to participate. The purpose of physical education is to assist the student in developing phy- sically, and in developing certain skills. We feel that physical education is essential in every school, because it contributes greatly to the educa- tional program. Y7 -any Q ,... . 4 'rj2'+'f'f '1 f'T'i::gf'si'.'j 'f 'ix' COMPLIMENTS oF 414 94 f7lYlW4!' - ffrzhz-fzahivfzal zfaweshr DEALER Miss Westfielder Irene Adams of the Senior Class of 1949 was selected by the West- field Community and Westfield Township High School student body as Miss Westfielderu for 1949. Miss Westfieldern was selected to repre- sent a typical Westfield girl, the selection being based on the following characteristics: excellent character, initiative willingness to serve a whole- some outlook on life, and ability to get along with others. The Westfield Community and student body were given an opportun- ity to vote for the girl who, they thought, fulfilled these qualifications. Irene was selected for this honor. Miss Adams has been an honor student throughout her high school career. Her cheerie smile and friendliness have enabled her to win the confidence and admiration of the Community and the student body. -.L -W Faiivi!-9f.,?i'Vk N e H X R E f f ' fl fiflff 'f r 35 is '19 .41 7 7 57.4 1 'f m ': Q- 'H' 'f - 1 ink- ----ff----.2-..4nu:uueJ - - 1 Veteran On-The-Farm Training At present there are fourteen veterans enrolled in the two veteran agriculture classes that meet once per week in the high school. These veterans are studying agriculture under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Some of the veterans are enrolled in Course I, a course designed for employed veterans. Four veterans are enrolled in Course II, a course designed for veterans who are self-employed. -ew Adult Home Economics In order to enrich the program of the Home Economic's Department, an adult home economids class for women was organized in Febrauary 1949. These classes, under the supervision of the home economic's teacher, met each Monday evening for a period of ten weeks. The units for discussion and consideration were selected by the group during the organizational meeting. The course consisted of demonstrations, discus- sions by the group, films, talks by speakers closely associated with the topics being studied, and some handicraft. 6 X A 1 1 i ...- vf f--ln s. ..1' L. .111 in -W-gf Whos Who Many people of the Westfield Community graduated from Westfield Township High School and have made a good name for themselves in the business professional world. It would be impossible to mention all of them in one issue of our year book. The staff has very carefully selected a limited number of our honored graduates. If your picture and name do not appear this year, Who knows ? -perhaps it will appear next year. 1. Clayton Doty, 1926, Farmer, Charleston, Illinois 2. Manson Nichols, 1917, Physician, Lancaster, Ohio 3. Frances Newlin, 1922, Pianist, Westfield, Illinois 4. Ethmer Hazen, 1924, Assistant Supt. of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Ford City, Pennsylvania 5. Wayne Stevens, 1924, Physician, DuQuoin, Illinois 6. Cleo Williams, 1925, Attorney, Casey, Illinois 7. Winston Drake, 1928, Farmer, Westfield, Illinois 8. Gene Stevens, 1930, Head of Accounting Department for Armour and Company, East St. Louis, Illinois 9. John Rider, 1941, Public Relations Manager at Indiana Central Col- lege, Indianapolis, Indiana 10 William Rider, 1941, Coach at Taylorville High School, Taylorville, Illinois 11. 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