Westport High School - Herald Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Page 32 text:

.....-...,L,-....1....T.f-pq 7:11 eff:-mirrz - Lakai .-. ,- .g, .. .. --szmrzrsf 28 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. is now teaching domestic science at War- rensburg Normal. Miss Jackson, of Mich- igan, graduated at Ypsilanti Normal and at Pratt Institute. She was Director of the Household Science and Arts Depart- ment in Iron, Michigan. Elocution work in Westport has been ex- tended this year by the acquisition of an- other instructor of that subject. Miss Wil- son had several classes in English, also, and coached the girls' debate teams. She is a graduate of Vassar and has taught in Sweet Briar Academy. Miss Myers, clerk of last year, is now in Park College, studying to be a missionary. Her position has been filled by Miss Stout, Westport graduate of '15. She attended Spalding's Business College and is now a capable C? see Miss Duncanj member of our large office staff. It is interesting to know that she was formerly a Junior offi- cer and member of the Herald Staff. V Death of Night Watchman Our night watchman, Mr. Thomas Ham- ilton, who was even with us in the old Westport building, died Sunday, December 31. He was seventy years of age. After serving through the Civil War in the Union ranks, he settled in Westport. He was identified with the Knights Temp- lars and several other lodges. Thanksgiving Westport's Thanksgiving offering this year amounted to 314444, an evidence of the munificence, generosity, and regard for the less fortunate of the students of '17. The distribution of the funds was made as follows: Federation of Colored Charities .......... S 80.00 Provident Association . ........ ..... 3 0.00 Nettleton Home . ........... .... 3 0.00 Boys' Hotel . ................. .. . 27.22 Matty Rhodes' Day Nursery ...... 27.22 Total . . . ........ .... ..... 213 1 44.44 The committee which decided upon the apportionment of the funds consisted of the following students: Seniors-George Parrish, Claire Stoner, Juniors-Norman Jackson, Julia Le Vine, Sophomores- Kenneth Ringle, Margaret Coyle, Fresh- men-Jackson Eads, Joy Crosswhite. Manual Host to Teachers A mixer for the teachers of Poly and the several high schools was given by the Manual faculty Friday, December 8. Al- though the first of its kind, the affair was a decided success and will surely lead to similar functions in the future. The halls were uniquely decorated, there was an infinite supply of punch, and savory refreshments were served. The Cheer Leaders Our trio of noise experts deserves credit for extracting those raucous volumes of racket from the throats of Westport root- ers, for Sig Sandzen, Cliff Simpson, and Gerald King produced a superior brand of cheering. Sig as leader in chief was a demon demonstrator of his skill. Each one of the triplets showed extraordinary ability and pep. The result of their ef- forts typifies the loyalty and school spirit of '17. Yell Contest As in past years, the Westport Book Store furnished the incentive for the yell composer. Each year we acquire possi- bly one new yell through this medium, yet strange to say, merely nominally. The usage of our yells is left to the discretion of our cheer leaders, who in most cases fail to utilize the prize winning yell. As heartless as their decisions may some- times seem, their selections are founded. T detc phr: E yea: peni T peni View Vl mal the was wot the a cc frie Bt wri' pric T p1'04 sold ful the evei ing Mis T wah thei con: yea: has Ii arol

Page 31 text:

I ' W' ' ' -- -' l 'T' U:--.:.-w--.J-.v-1-1 -we---...z.-s .. ..: ..'..:. -z..:..f ..- , .... .-he . ..L..... .i..,.. . ut. Both g. iuary 31 fessor of e assem- il music. has ever terest of encer of He made Jeople to pious in- 1 Speech, aign was Iebraska. aightfor- interest Jys have ,W99 3, Miss er, made the girls. irs in the mber of dreamed stra fur- Washing- rry tree dliners. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 27 N. E. A. Visitors Three N. E. A. visitors furnished the assembly on the morning of February 26. Miss Fitch, Dean of Women at Oberlin Col- lege, talked at some length about the schools of China. This was the second ad- dress of the year that dealt with the schools of China, but all were much inter-- ested in her comparisons of our schools with theirs. Mr. E. L. Miller of the Northwestern High School of Detroit made a short talk on the amalgamation of nationalities in the United States. The program of the morning was com- pleted by Mr. Cody, Assistant Superin- tendent of Schools of Detroit. Advertising and Salesmanshipv The first assembly given over to busi- ness talks by business men occurred on March 23. Mr. G. M. Husser, Secretary of the Kansas City Advertising Associa- tion, spoke on Truthful Advertising. All were much interested in the work that the Association is doing. Mr. Mirvin Mil- ler then gave a talk on Salesmanship. Patriotic Demonstration The assembly at noon, April 2, will long be remembered. We were called together at the exact hour when the new Congress was meeting for the first time. The most careful attention was given to every word of Dr. R. D. Ritchey and Bishop Thomas Lillis. Dr. Ritchey outlined the general causes of the World War. Bishop Lillis then gave us some idea of the part Amer- ica was likely to be called upon to have in the struggle. As all filed out quietly after Dr. Ritchey's stirring prayer, there was no doubt where Westport stood on the question. Sweaters and Mr. Trigg The basketball boys received their sweat- ers, Tuesday, April 20. Mr. F. C. Trigg, editorial writer of the Kansas City Star, then gave us one of the most interesting of our Business Talks. His theme had to do with the part that the modern news- paper can have in the propagation of good citizenship. Debate W's On April 24 the debaters, both boys and girls, received their debate W's. Miss Bain, in her delivery speech, gave a lengthy review of all the good things she had heard about the girls' debates. Mr. Humphrey presented the boys' pins. Athletic Jubilee The last assembly of the year was the one where the blankets, medals, and ath- letic W's were awarded. If the applause be any criterion, it was one of the best en- joyed assemblies of the year. Faculty Changes All vacancies caused this year by changes in the faculty have been ably filled by new instructors. Following the acceptance of Miss Mun- dy, last year's substitute, of a very de- sirable position in California, Westport found a popular successor in Miss Hayden, a graduate of K. U. When Miss Chace left Westport to marry Mr. Da Camara, a civil engineer, her posi- tion as instructor in art was efficiently taken by Miss Willhite, who has received a thorough education in that subject at Pratt Institute, Cape Girardeau Normal, and Col- umbia University. Miss Jackson has replaced Miss Streeter in the cooking department. Miss Streeter

Page 33 text:

ipon the isted of -George -Norman mores- g Fresh- mite. ?oly and n by the 78. Al- le affair rely lead ed, there d savory 'es credit lumes of fort root- son, and Jr brand hief was ll. Each iordinary their ef- ool spirit :nrt Book ' the yell re possi- medium, ally. The liscretion ost cases yell. As ay some- founded. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 29 The most desirable yell is that with a detonating, drowning effect, regardless of phraseology or rhythm. Eugenia Haydon was the winner this year of the first prize, a large Westport pennant. Her work: Who's got the team? Who's got the pep? Who's got the coach? Who's got the rep, Westport! I The second and third prizes, smaller pennants, were won by George Wieda and Victor Lenge. Business Abroadv Westport High School was put on the map in patriotic undertakings through the efforts of Miss Margaret De Witt. It was her desire to perform something that would contribute to the American spirit in the payment of our indebtedness to France, a country which has ever been America's friend, that led her to write the book, Business Abroad. Not only did she write the book, but also paid half of the price of publication. The book sells for fifty cents a copy, all proceeds going to the fund for the blind soldiers of France. A concise and truth- ful narration of affairs- in Europe from the viewpoint of an American is assured every reader. The style is very entertain- ing and appealing, being representative of Miss De Witt's best literary ability. Lunch Room Changes This year our lunch room was in the wake of a gust of efficiency. Each year there have been slight improvements, but considering the extent of the changes this year, it seems as though this department has reached perfection. In previous years everyone flocked around the serving table at the same time. As a result, those who were supposedly fortunate in getting served first had to make such a struggling exit that the hour was half over before the last ones were served. And then many were so Hvictual- ized that their garments heard the call of the tailor shop. With the installation of an iron railing a single file was formed allowing everybody plenty of time in which to eat. Also the pecuniary stampede that cen- tered around the one check stand faded away with the creation of another. Mixers , All labor is stimulated by the resultant energy of occasional diversion. The re- lation between the several social functions and the regular school work this year is truthfully summarized in the preceding statement. In former years the social side has not been as marked, and it is perfectly obvious that it was feared that more than possibly one social affair a year would be retroactive to study. As time and experi- ence often alter opinions, such proved true in this case. We have shown that amusement is that which cheers, but not inebriates. The Senior Mixer Thursday, November 23, was the initial affair. Last year this mixer was asked for by the Junior busi- ness committee. I A motley Conly in affiliationsb crowd participated in our mostsuccessful Inter- society Mixer, Thursday, February 15. Un- usual spontaneous talent was shown in the several stunts. Again on Friday, March 30, the Seniors found the festive doors of the gym open wide to all their clan. Student Aid Fund Our Student Aid Fund, which, as its name designates, was established to assist