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

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1918 volume:

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The End . 2 3 4 6-12 13-14 15-19 19 20-21 22-29 30-35 35 36-40 41-46 46 47-49 50 51-61 62-66 67-70 71-93 94 95-97 98-130 131 . 132-133 . 134-136 137 FAC LT Y ,A C' C : 'si' : WilffllyyflllfllllllfllylflllflllllllfffhWlylllllllllffyHllfllfflffyglyllyllllllflllgllllllyfllllwflifxaagw J. L. SHOUSE, -' Principal J. H. DECRMANN, Vice-Principal BERTHA BAIN, English A. 0. BIGNEY, ' Mathematics FLORENCE BRADLEY, Physical Training for Girls J. N. BOOTH, , History and Civics GRACE BORLAND, CO nz ni crcial Bra-nchvs DIARY E. BOYD, Drawing and Design HELEN F. BRIDGES, Mathcnzatics IHARTIN K. BROOKS, Frcnch and Spanish H. B. CAIKIPRELL, Mechanical Drawing MAREL C. COOK, Mathematics L. H. CIITTING, Matlecnzatics IVIARGARET DE WVITT, English JEAN DORREL, Domestic ,-1-rt IWIABEL EGGLESTON, Lat-in KATHERINE FISHER, Sindy Hall EDNA Fl'IL'l'GES, Mathematics CHARLES S. FOSTER, English. J. D. FRISTOE, Ma.tliz nratir's and Training C. T. GOODALE, Military English J. E. GUISINGER, ' - Joinery M. F. HRXLE Forging and -Wooflturning R. V. HARLIAN, History and Ci-vias F. L. I'IARNDl-IN, Mcchanical Drawing B. F. H.XRT, Coninzcrcial Branches CAROL. I1AYDEX, History EFFIE J. HEDGES, Music NELLIE C. PIICNRY, Physiology and Zoology CHARLES HERRMANN, --. Chem istry R. V. HILL, Physics and Matlimnatics STELLA F. HODSHIRFI. .fliiiriscr to Girls-Mathanzaih ics EMMA XV. HITMFELD, Dontcstic Art A. S. HUMPHREY, Public Spcaking Bl-IULAH JACKSON, Domestic Science ADA M. JONES, French. ELI-:ANOR KLEEMAN, English ANNA K. LASH, Latin and- Spanish. NIARY L. LEITOH, W English and Lat-in ADRIAN.-X M. LIEPSNER, Mathematics GERTRUDE F. LIGGETT, Latin IDA B. LILLY, History and Civics DIARY LYONS, English ADA G. IVIACLAUGHLIN, Histo-ry and Civics N. B. LIILLER, Physiog-raphy and Physiology ANNA H. IWIORRISON, Latin and Study Hall E. R. Bi0RSE, - Matlicntatics DR. NELSE F. OCKERBLAD, Physical Training for Boys F. L. PHILLIPS, Spanish F. N. ROIXEDRTS, Histo-ry and Civics SOPHIA ROSENIZBIRGER, English NIARY H. ROSS, Gorman S. C. SEE, Clicmistry F. C. SHAXV, Latin EMMA E. SHELTON, English ANN M. SHIRE, History and Civics FLORENCE TROTTER, English LOULA VAN NEMAN, Botany ERMA XVALTNER, Substitute B. R. VVARD, English ANNE C. WILDER, Latin BLANOHE SHELTON WILHITE, Drawing and Design KATHERINE WILSON, Elocution and English LIARY C. YOUNG, Matheinatics IHARGARET CORRIN, Librarian GLADYS R. DUNCAN, Clerk RUTH STORR, Assista-nt Clerk B. L. NICCLAIN, Custodian J. M. TIRBALS, Engineer 1. Mrs. Ada G. M Crombie Wilder: 6, P trude Liggett: 10, Mr. CZ ,ffx 1 ,Q X X X Rx .. ...,R. Wg X Booth: 3, Mr. B. F. Hart: 4, Miss Margaret De Witt: 5, Miss Anne ook: 8, Vice-Principal J. H. Beckmann: 9, Miss Ger- A. O. Bigneyg 11, Miss Loula Van Neman: 12, Miss Stella Hodshire. acLaughling 2, Mr. J. N. rincipal J. L. Shouse: 7, Miss Mabel C. C T, n g fs Y 2. 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Duncan Miss Ruth Storr JA f ls fa el 'lg Fl xt W, f Z f 9 Nh 2 x C I 5 Q ,. 13, . A S5 4 ff we .S e- ! ffl? D SHN 3-is -. X 823 ..... EDITUR i. gi: n.Sv-ln. STAFF CRIER AND HERALD STAFF Editorial Edward Gookins, '18 News Mary Lundteigen, '18 Purd B. Wright, Jr., '18 Jack Kollman, '18 Hubert Parker, '18 Mae Shufflebotham, '19 John Emery, '19 George Berry, '19 Exchange-Poetry James Stewart, '20 Eleanor Brown, '20 Locals--Cartoons George Berry, '19 Oliver Brackett, '19 Dorothy Dillon, '20 Athletics Mae Shufflebotham, '19 Purd B. Wright, Jr., '18 Hubert Parker, '18 John Emery, '19 Advertisin g Robert Malcolmson, '18 Conrad Eckert, '19 Faculty Adviser Chas. S. Foster Herald Staif Wa uniiomim TFIZE llln Ill GREETINGS! Well, it is over! With a sigh of relief and a sigh of regret we join the other classes that have passed through West- port's halls to the world beyond. The high school career of the Class of '18 is over. We have worked hard for West- port, and we are not at all ashamed of what we have accomplished. We have done well in athletics and well in debat- ing. We are proud of our boys, and our girls have made us famous. During the last year we have seen a wartime Westport. Our service flag bears witness to the more than two hundred graduates and students who have an- swered the call to the colors. Many of our boys have seen service in the Nation- al Guards. We have answered the calls for subscriptions to the Liberty Loans, the Y. M. C. A. War Fund, the Red Cross, and Thrift Stamps. Our Senior play has been a War Pageant, written by a Senior. We have done without announcements, and our girls have gone to the graduation platform without bouquets. Last, but not least, among our achieve- ments is our Herald. For several years the Herald has been gradually changing. The character of the material is some- what different from what it used to be. This is largely due to the fact that the Crier has taken over much of the Held that formerly had to be taken care of by the Herald. Stories, news articles, long accounts of athletic events, the stunts of the societies and clubs, and many other things have appeared in the Crier from time to time. These have no place in this Herald except as they recall to our minds certain memories, or as they are necessary to mirror truly the year's do- ings. You want to glance through the book, see the faces of your old friends, and have recalled to you all of those who have made history for Westport this year, but you do not want to read all about it again in detail. We are glad that we can give you a year book this year that is free from advertising. This is, another thing for which the Crier is to be thanked. We trust that you will like the change. The Juniors and Sophomores have helped us right loyally in the preparation of this copy of the Herald. We thank them. We are proud of the year book of the Class of '18, and we hope that you may preserve it to remember the many pleasant happenings of the past year. The Crier Before we pass to the various activi- ties of the year, we feel that we must say something about the 1917-1918 Crier. 16 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. The old Crier was never large enough for anything but to tantalize us. If we printed the news, there was never any room for anything else. If we printed a story, someone would feel hurt that his pet stunt did not get the write-up that it deserved. We were glad when we found it possible to print a four column paper instead of a three, and at the same time to make the columns longer. The first ten issues of the Crier contained a good, substantial increase of space over those of last year, while the last five issues were just two and a half times the size of last year. True, considerable space was taken up by the advertising, yet the net increase in reading matter was large. C This will give you some idea of the ex- tra amount of material you received for your fifty cents. It will also give you some idea of the extra amount of work done by the staff. We did not mind the extra work, for we were glad of the chance to give you something more en- joyable to read. The thing that made this possible, and the thing that made it possible for us to put out a Herald without any advertis- ing, was the advertisements that we car- ried in the Crier. Seventy-four of the Kansas City merchants carried advertise- ments this year. We owe them a debt of gratitude and our patronage. We also owe our thanks to Robert Malcolmson and Conrad Eckert for their good work as solicitors. Many of the merchants have signified their intentions of adver- tising again next year, but next year will be the crucial test, as the merchants will not advertise unless they got returns this year. We think we have given you the best Crier you have ever had, and we hope you think the same about it. The Crier may be of a different shape next year, but if you will support it with- your subscrip- tions and your patronage of the advertis- ers, we can assure you that it will not be decreased in size. Many students have contributed stories, poems, jokes, and other material to the Crier. We wish to thank you for all of it Our Boys in the Service Was it not inspiring to see our service flag unfurled in assembly? Did it not fire yourrpatriotism to the highest pitch and remind you of your duty to your country to see that flag containing over two hundred stars, each one representing a Westporter who is in training or who is already fighting at the side of our Al- lies for the common cause of Freedom and Democracy? Westport can hold up her head in pride to know that she is so Worthily repre- sented on the battle field by these noble sons. Many of them are already in offi- cers' positions. Their education and train- ing will certainly make them efficient leaders. We expect to hear great things from them in the next few months. We should be glad that we have this opportunity to strike a blow for Liberty and Freedom. It is up to us to realize our sense of duty and then to do our ut- most in aiding this great cause. When we gaze' upon our service flag and see what a great number of old Westporters are fighting our fight, does it not behoove us who are here at home to strive to the utmost to aid Uncle Sam? Probably it is not best for those who are in high school now to join the Army or the Navy, but it is up to us, besides entering to the fullest extent in all Liberty Loans and food-saving campaigns, to prepare our- selves with the utmost diligence for the rebuilding of Democracy 'and Right when the war Shall end. The Crier has, during the year, pub- lished short personal notes about our fel- THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 17 lows in the Army and Navy concerning whom information could be secured. In another place in the Herald will be found a complete list of those in the service. We are indeed proud of such a list. Westport will ever hold the names of these wo1'thy sons of hers among her choicest memories. May the succeeding classes do their duty to their country as readily as these have answered the call. War Work We are proud of our boys who are at the front, and if they knew what we have been doing here, they would probably ap- plaud our efforts. There are not so very many things that boys and girls in high school can do, but the variety of things that we have done is surprising, never- theless. It seems as though everyone is doing something. If there are any slack- ers among us, we are not aware of the fact. ' . The demands for money have been va- rious-Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps, Y. M. C. A. War Fund, Junior Red Cross, Belgian Relief, and other lesser enter- prises. We have not stopped there, how- ever, as 'is witnessed by the great num- ber of books, magazines, field glasses, and records collected, the hospital supplies made, the many sweaters, socks, wrist- lets and other things knitted and made, and the large number of Liberty Bonds sold. We are glad of this opportunity to be of service. For a more detailed account of what Westport has done during the year, see the News department. Military Training After looking over the records of the military training and the spirit shown by the cadets during the last two years we can truly say that we are proud of this Westport organization. The work and the drill have always been good, but it is the spirit of the men and the spirit of the company behind the drill that have pushed it above the standard. It is always the spirit of an organization that determines its making or breaking, and it is con- cerning this spirit that we desire to com- ment. ' Next to the spirit of discipline-the power which is by far the most essential to military work--the spirit of cleanli- ness stands first. Cleanliness of mind and body is necessary, but cleanliness in uni- form is also necessary. Owing to their interdependence, it is the boy with the clean face, polished shoes, and combed hair who has the clean and polished mind. One of the first things that is instilled into the mind of every cadet is to do everything his best. Everything from the most insignificant movement to the most complicated maneuver, is carried out with the same care and thoroughness. And last, but by far the most admired, is the spirit of iight-the spirit of strug- gling to the end, whether that end be a defeat or a victory. It requires good training to take a defeat and come up again, undefeated in spirit, but it takes even. more training to take a victory without suffering the disease usually at- tending a triumph. The spirit of the cadets is indeed the personification of the spirit of chivalry, courtesy, discipline, obedience, and trust- worthiness. Red Cross The Red Cross work at Westport has had an additional incentive this year. The fact that the United States is actively en- gaged in the war, together with the very large number of Westport boys already in the service, has made it impossible to 18 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. enroll all the girls that desired to take the courses. Westport's interest and zeal in the Red Cross work have produced wonderful re- sults. The school became a member of the Junior Red Cross, contributing almost twice as much as was actually needed for membership. The sewing classes have preparation of greatest inter- shown in the Cross training. organized dur- given their time to the Red Cross supplies. The est, however, has been classes organized for Red Five classes have been ing the year, four in Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick, and one in First Aid. Those who have passed these two courses successfully are hoping for an advanced course next year. Anyone can be very proud to have re- ceived a certificate from an organization so universally recognized as the Red Cross. Such certificates are rightfully given the place of honor in the gradua- tion books. - Although the girls may never put their Red Cross training into actual prac- tice in war work, it will be of great value to them throughout their whole lives. The hour and one-half spent in Red Cross training each Thursday afternoon will never be regretted, for there they have learned the true need of accuracy and proficiency. The serious attitude taken toward the Red Cross work and the interest and de- sire to learn evidenced by the girls show that Westport is anxious and capable of doing worth while things. Alpha Lyra Club Each year sees some change in the line- up of Westport's clubs. This year the new arrival is a musical aggregation. Heretofore the Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs have not been organized as school clubs. Some time during the first semester the two clubs were combined and organized into the Alpha Lyra Club. They have the advantage over the other clubs of the school in that they meet every day dur- ing the fourth hour. We are glad to wel- come this new club, and so, accordingly, we extend to the Alpha Lyra Club the right hand of friendship. High School Clubs This has been a most successful and profitable year for the Girls' High School Club. The alternate Monday meetings were sometimes held at the Y. W. C. A. and sometimes in room 80 at school. The in- teresting discussions dealt not only with the simple things of life, but with the complex problems as well. The purpose of the Council Club is to bring the girls into the broader scope of school life, to cause the girls to become more intimately acquainted with each other, and to help the girls to appreciate and to strive toward the better things of life. We feel that much has been accom- plished along all of these lines. The Boys' High School Club, on the other hand, has had a year of varied for- tunes. The attendance at the beginning of the year was fine. Then it dwindled. In the winter it picked up once more, but towards spring it decreased again. The cup that Westport won last year for at- tendance went to Northeast this time. Central was secondg Westport, third. The boys have had an unusual line-up of speakers this year. Not only have we had a large number of Kansas City's fin- est speakers, but we have been lucky enough to secure quite a number of promi- nent men who happened to be in the city on Monday nights. Although we did not win the cup, yet the meetings have been much enjoyed by those who attended reg- ularly. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 19 The C. C. C. Campaign put on by both the Boys' and Girls' High School Clubs were the most successful and far-reach- ing that the clubs have ever experienced. Personal Talks Along with the annual C. C. C. Cam- paign this year the boys had an opportu- nity to have personal talks with several of the big business men of the city. In this part of the Friendship Campaign con- ducted by the Boys' High School Club of the city, each student was given the op- portunity of having a private interview with one of these business men. Through these interviews, many of the fellows, who heretofore had been undecided, came to a definite conclusion concerning the line of activity that they shall follow when they get out of school. These men are all busy men, and we desire to thank them for the time they gave us. Bible Class The girls have had another organiza- tion that has been working for their bet- terment. This is the Bible Class, taught by Miss Weston. Her exposition of the various books of the Old Testament has been exceedingly interesting, while her application ofthe truths found therein has helped many a girl to attain higher ideals of living and thinking. THE JOURNEY Far past the expanse of the great desert's glance, through the limitless, endless extent, Where majestical space does the earth and sky lace. till at the horizon they're blent, Far past all the earth to where God gives souls birth, a tremulous spirit went. Past calling clouds purple and gold in the sun to the inscrutable unknown beyond, Where the Sun God holds court and the rays dance in sport, obedient yet to his wand, Where a Power that is pure holds all things secure, his soul flew so daring and fond. The stars in their courses swing on from the forces this Power gives out in its sway, And the spirit oppressed comes to infinte rest in the realm where there's no night nor day, And magnificent worlds wait outlaid to accept the spirit released from the clay. The Past and the Future blend one to the other with the Present the balancing power, As the wisdom of sages come down through the ages is divinely surpassed by a flower, So the prides of the earth the heavens laugh at in mirth and the real blessings they themselves shower. His soul passed through here in this magnetic sphere with the heavenly ones 'habiting 'round And the fogde of their righteousness opened his heart and the heaven of heavens was foun . The sublime majesty of God's eternity had compassed his soul aroundp He gathered this strength and flew back at length from the heavens once more to the world, Controlled gn his might, prepared for the fight by the glory which 'round him had cur e , And mankind, imploring, gains strength still adoring the banner this strong soul un- furled. -Helen V. Rowe, '18. if ,IFA 3 l . i 1 l- ,l Q MUS IC THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Have you been hearing strains of mu- sic as you walked down the hall or ap- proached Room 80? Perhaps you are one of the very few who have not realized that old Westport boasts a Department of Music, and have been so unfortunate as to lead an unmusical existence. Per- haps, way back in the innermost recesses of your mind, there hovers some dim rec- ollection of such a department. Sufiice it to say that there is a Music Department, and one of which you may well be proud. The Alpha Lyra Club. which is com- posed of the combined Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs, although it may not equal those of the other high schools in size, makes up for this deficiency in quality. To start out the season, this mixed chorus sang in Convention Hall at the Teachers' Convention. Later came a program in Assembly. The Music Contest and Spring Festival then followed. As a grand cli- max to this years' career, the comic opera, Pinafore, was produced. The Orchestra, another branch and one of an entirely different type, has also had an active and interesting year. It has not only accompanied the Glee Clubs on several occasions, but has given numerous other programs by itself as well. Then there are the Music Classes which constitute an important part of the Mu- sic Department, for a large number of those comprising the Glee Clubs had their first experiences here. The purpose of these classes is to teach the theory of music, to give an understanding of the printed page, to show the correct placing of tones, and above all, to awaken a deep- er appreciation of music. With two years of such training under Mrs. Hedges' ex- cellent guidance, it is not difficult to meet the requirements of the Glee Clubs. So, if you are a lover of good music, if you are a loyal supporter of the Gold and the Blue, if you wish old Westport to stand above all others, show your pa- triotism by adding your efforts to those already interested. -Flora Linn. The Orchestra Due to the efforts of Mrs. Hedges, our director, and the backing we have re- ceived from the student body, the Orches- tra has completed one of the best and most profitable years in its history. If you will kindly read the list of the many things for which we played, you can easily see what we mean when we say we have been busy. We began the year by accompanying the mixed chorus that sang for the Teachers' Convention in Convention Hall. Soon after we played at the Athenaeum for a meeting in the interest of the Baby Bond Campaign. Then we gave an as- sembly, played for the Christmas play, The Orchestra Inter-Society mixer, and for the second Senior mixer. We also played for the benefit given by the Van Horn School, Polytechnic play, Senior Pageant, the opera Pinafore given by the Alpha Lyra Club, the commencement exercises of the Scarritt Bible and Training School, and finally for our own Commencement. We consider the Orchestra one of the most enjoyable activities of the school, as Well as one from which great benefit may be derived. The members of the Orchestra are: Piano .................. Marietta Boyer Violins. Cello. . . Flute ..... .... Cornet .... .... Horn. . . Clarinet ..... . . . . Drums .... .... Joseph Harding Manuel Newman Gunnard Johnson Frederick Ingham Maurice Morse James Reeves Frederick Smith Dorthea Hyle Helen Squire Jean Weymouth Freda Ehlerding Muriel Eastman Marcelino Doming David Sight Lee Hamlin Thomas McMillen 0 Laurence Troutman George Williams -Freda Ehlerding , - , , llllllegilllll ill ll' 1 'l!'liIllIIl55E1ll!QlIllll mllulu I I Im IIIWW -2 -- ASSEMBLIES It is a difficult task to plan an assem- bly that will please a whole school, yet we have had several assemblies this year that have been very unusual. We have had a number of assemblies that have been directly connected with the war. At least three of the speakers were just back from the front. It is needless to say that these men got the closest at- tention. Musical programs and athletic and debate boosters were given by way of variation. We will not attempt to give all of them, but there were several that we want to recall to you. The year was given a good send-off when Lieut. Sousa, Commander Wilson, and Ensign Blossom spoke to us in tu1'n on the morning of September 27. On October 8, Mr. Franklin Hunt, Bari- tone, accompanied by Mrs. Hunt, fur- nished the music, while Miss Boyle ac- quainted us anew with the Ruggles family. Prof. Burr spoke on Food Conserva- tion and its connection with the win- ning of the war, at the assembly of Octo- ber 16. The papers had announced the talk of Dr. Burris A. Jenkins, so all were anx- ious on the morning of October 20. All were deeply interested in his first-hand info1'mation, straight from the war-zone. The Needs of the' Y. M. C. A. was the subject for November 13. .Mr. Henry Faxon explained the purpose of the cam- paign for funds. This was the morning that the students voted to hold the bas- ket ball games at Convention Hall. On December 3 Superintendent lf. I. Cammack presented Westport the 350 Liberty Bond won in the Second Liberty Loan campaign. He spoke at consider- able length concerning Adjutant General McKain's letter on Slouchiness and other war topics. The assembly of December 10 was an athletic and Christmas play booster. Dr. Ockerblad, Mr. Harman, and Joe Gottlieb were the speakers. Mrs. Allan Taylor, accompanied by Mr. Weaver, finished the morning with several vocal selections. December 17 was a medley. Mr. Shouse announced that the 3550 Liberty Bond had been given to the Red Cross. Miss Bain introduced Gladys Danielson, who spoke for the girls' debate. After THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 23 Mr. Humphrey had boosted the Christ- mas play, he called on Hubert Parker to do the same for the Boys' debate. The first assembly of the new year, January 4, saw Griffith's prize squad drilling for us. After they were through, Parker and Jones led in the cheering. On January 28 Dr. Abernathy gave us another war talk. He contrasted the spirit of '76 and the spirit of the Civil War with the spirit of '18. February 7 Mr. Shouse announced the decision that gave bus football. He also announced the plan for the Junior Red Cross. The orchestra and Joseph Hard- ing then entertained us. The special assembly for boys that came as a part of the Triple C campaign was given Febuary 11. Fuller Ross had the meeting in charge. The speaker was Mr. G. M. Smith, President of Common- wealth National Bank. The girls' assembly of the Friendship campaign was given Febuary 18. Their speaker was Dr. Nobel of Colorado. The cheer leaders started off the as- sembly of February 25. When the noise had subsided, Mr. McKeever, head of the Child Welfare Department of Kansas University, spoke on The New Patriot- 1SI'I'1.,, On March 1 Mr. Harman gave an out- line of the spring athletic activities. After that, the six basketball boys received their sweaters from Dr. Ockerblad. March 5 was a war assembly. Mrs. A. L. Hemingway, chairman of the Food Conservation Committee of Jack- son County, explained the manner of distributing the Food Conservation cards. She was followed by Lieut. Sharman of Canada, who told of his war experiences. Mrs. Walter McNab Miller of Columbia completed the program. The announcement of the amount of the Junior Red Cross subscription was given on the morning of March 28. Mr. Dean, accompanied by Mr. Robbins, fur- nished the musical assembly. We had another war assembly April 8. Everett Jones, on behalf of three for- mer classes, presented the school with a beautiful flag. Mr. Shaw then spoke concerning the- war after which the serv- ice fiag was unfurled. This came as a climax to our year's activities. The pres- ence of the two hundred stars, each one representing one of our old comrades, brought the war very close to us. On Friday of the same week, April 12, Dr. Munro presented Father De Ville, who gave us a very vivid picture of Bel- gium since the German invasion. He was followed by Monsieur Mignolet, Belgian Consul to Kansas City. The awards for the competitive drill were given out April 26, the Cadets re- ceiving a shield and the Red Cross girls a loving cup. Mrs. Hedges then had the chorus give some of the selections that were to be given at the- Festival. I 24 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. At the close of school ont April 29, President A. Ross Hill of Missouri Uni- versity spoke about the effect of the war on the University. When he was through, a quartet from the University Glee Club entertained us with their singing. The beginning of the assembly on May 6 was given over to the awarding of the medals won by the Track Team that went to Columbia on High School Day. After that Mr. Stigall, our former Vice-Prin- cipal, told of the many advantages to be derived from the attendance at Poly- technic Institute. The last assembly that was given in time to be recorded in this year's Her- ald was that wonderful Senior affair. Jules Guinotte, alias Mr. Shouse, was cer- tainly a scream. The dancing Sisters, Fluffy Ruffles sextet, Don Abbie's pup and animated cartoons, and the Jazz Band will not be forgotten for many a day. Faculty Changes There have been a number of changes in the Faculty this year. Four of our old teachers failed to put in their appear- ance when school opened last fall. Miss Bell traded Westport for Colum- bia University, New York City. Miss Bradley took her place. Miss Hanna obtained a year's leave of absence to attend the University of Wis- consin. Miss Hayden, last year's substi- tute, has taken her place. Mr. Sangster is teaching in New York. His place has not been filled. Miss Briggs is teaching in the Carne- gie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Dorrel is now in her place. Mr. Hoopes is selling life insurance for a change. Dr. Ockerblad has been hold- ing forth in the gym in his stead. Miss Stout gave way to Miss Storr as assistant in the office. Miss Stout has been enjoying her scholarship at the Uni- versity of Missouri. The Modern Language Department gained a new member in the person of Mr. Brooks. Miss Waltner has been serving as sub- stitute throughout the year. Mr. Bigney dropped out during the year on account of illness. Miss Feltges was appointed to fill the vacancy. These new members of the Faculty have become acquainted with us now, and we hope they may decide to stay with us. In the Colleges Westport always sends a very heavy percentage of her graduates to college. This year was no exception to the rule. Something like one hundred and fifty of the class of 1917 entered the various col- leges of the country last September. Eight Westporters Die Within the last year five of our finest Westport girls have passed away. Helen Bernheimer and Katherine Myer were taken ill last summer and died before the first semester began. Helen Creager, a very well-liked and active girl, was taken from us during the fall. The death of Margaret Yates by accidental poisoning shocked and grieved her many friends yet in school. Although she was gradu- ated two years ago, she was still well remembered in Westport. Lucille Hy- man, '17, who has been attending school in the East, was taken ill very recently while on a week-end trip to New York City, and died inside of a week. Three Westport boys have also died during the year. Donald Baker, who was THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 25 graduated several years ago, died while stationed at Camp Doniphan. Russell Da- ley, brother of Wallace Daley, died from injuries received when a car that he was in plunged through an open elevator shaft. Another Westporter that we all miss is Shelton Smith, '12, brother of Helen, Laura A., and Shelton Smith. He died last August at Deming, New Mexi- co, where he had been taken for his health. These people were all well known here, and their deaths came as decided shocks to their many friends. It seems hard that so many young people should be taken within a single year. Wedding Marches Cupid has been a busy fellow this last year. Many of our older Westport lads and lassies have fallen victims. Mary Hunt, Marjorie Calendar, Mary Sams, Mary Krugh, and Ruth Shane found their partners for connubial bliss in outsiders, but Vedah Fry and Roscoe Ellard, Nell Boyd and Harold. Rowe, and Elizabeth Pratt and Lieut. Harry Poindexter de- cided that one hundred percent Westport was the best combination. ' Mr. Fristoe was married to Miss Fro- nice Gill during the vacation last sum- mer. Mixers The various Mixers of the year have been well attended and have added much to the general spirit of good fellowship. They have been Mixers in the true sense of the word. Those who were bash- ful and inclined to the wall-flower class were promptly brought out of their cor- ners and made to perform by Mr. Mills and those who assisted him. The Seniors opened the Mixer sea- son on November 6. Some of the shy ones are still telling how they actually held her hand twice on that memor- able afternoon. On December 13 the Juniors held forth in the gymnasium. Here is where Mr. Mills first demonstrated his ability as chief mixer. The combined clubs of Westport had their social afternoon February 26. Mr. Mills was again in evidence, and every- body had a good time. The last mixer of the year was another Senior affair that came off after the Senior election. The Junior Prom The Junior Prom this year was cer- tainly a very successful affair. Even though the Senior girls were in fear and trembling, because they feared they would not get dates, most of them got to go. McMillan's Jazz Orchestra fur- nished excellent music for the dancing. Just before the intermission the party was divided up into five groups, each group representing one of the Allied countries, and carrying their flag. Every- one carried a small silk American Hag, which was given as a 1' avor. The march- ing, led by the bearers of the big Iiags, made a very pretty and effective specta- cle. Lidabel Tracey decorated the dance programs, making every one of them dif- ferent. Just look in any girl grad book to see how pretty they are, and ask any- one what kind of a time they had, and you will find that the Junior Prom was a howling success. Tug-of-War In the second annual Junior-Senior tug- of-war, May 15, the Class of 1918 pulled a victory over their younger rivals. In spite of their being outweighed and out- 26 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. numbered, the '19-ers battled most val- iantly and nearly succeeded in dampen- ing the ardor of the winners of the pre- vious year's contest. But their handi- cap proved too much and twice the water was entered by the Juniors. After the contest eats, which had been brought by the girls, were distributed and soon made away with by the exhausted vic- tors and vanquished. Several slackers were seized after the pull was over and immersed, just as they were, in the flood. As a class-spirit maker, the tug-of-war is a great success and it should be made a regular annual event between the up- per classmen. Herald Cover The Herald cover contest ended with Charles Vance, a Junior, successful. Ten dollars in gold was his reward, and Grace Piper and Margaret Heinze, the second and third prize winners, received a copy of the Herald free. Wstport was un- usually fortunate in procuring judges this year, they being H. Wood of the Kansas City Star, V. A. Lambert of the Barrick Publishing Co., E. A. Huppert of Northeast High School, Mrs. A. H. Gregg, and Mrs. Hal Gaylord. While the num- ber of contestants was large, the judges were generally agreed as to the winners. City Thrift Stamp Contest Westport's representatives in the City Thrift Stamp essay contest, Lidabel Tracey and Beverly Williams went, were judged, and conquered. Winners of the school contest, they were entered against representatives of the other high schools, and they brought the laurels home to Westport. Lidabel Tracey's essay has been entered in the statewide contest, but the result is not known as yet. WAR WORK The Crier has from time to time men- tioned some of the things that Westport has done in the way of war service, but it has not mentioned all of them. We are glad of this opportunity to give you a rapid survey of the year's activities. Liberty Bond Campaigns During the Second Liberty Loan West- port was very active. The total amount sold through the activity of our pupils was il562,050. For this we secured a S550 bond and turned it over to the Y. M. C. A. War Fund. Many of the pupils bought bonds for themselves. Several of the clubs and many of the classes also bought bonds. Most of the bonds purchased by the clubs and classes have already been turned over to some worthy cause. The classes of Mrs. MacLaughlin set a good example, as each class bought a 2550 bond. Her second and fifth hour classes gave their bonds to the Y. M. C. A. The fourth hour class of girls gave their bond to buy milk for the Belgian babies. The first and seventh hour classes are saving their bonds for the next Red Cross drive. Other teachers' classes did the same thing. The classes of Mr. Roberts, Miss Wilson, Miss Jones, Miss Bain, Miss De Witt, Miss Borland, and Miss Leitch also bought bonds, but we do not know what disposition they have made of them. The Clionians bought bonds to the value of 9.52505 the Pundits, 5150, and the Round Table Club, 550. The Round Ta- ble Club turned their bond into the Stu- dent Aid Fund. We are not sure wheth- er the Clionians and Pundits have dis- posed of their bonds or not. The Westport Boy Scouts are , to be praised for their part in both the Sec- and and Third Liberty Loans. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 27 Stamp Sales The full meaning and value of Thrift Stamps is firmly imbedded in the minds of Westport students because of the fact that each one had to write an essay on that subject. Westporters, as in all other war activi- ties, joined in full swing with the move- ment and let their money flow freely in this worthy cause. Up to May 4, 353,393.80 worth of Thrift Stamps had been sold in Westport during the campaign. Y. M. C. A. Subscriptions Last fall, when the request came for money to support the Y. M. C. A. in the war, Westport responded very creditably. Four hundred and eighteen dollars has been collected already, and when some large subscriptions are paid the amount will increase considerably. A large num- ber of classes subscribed 3350, and others gave smaller sums. Most of the money, however, came from individuals, the High School Club running the campaign. The giving of money for the support of Y. M. C. A. huts and canteens at the front and in home cantonments was far from the least of Westport's patriotic actions. What the Sewing Department Has Done Would that the enthusiasm of the girls of the Sewing Department could be put into words! Besides having done most of their regular work, they have been untir- ing in their efforts in doing war work. Ambulance squares and numbers of all kinds of knitted garments were made for the Army, Navy, and little French or- phans. Both sewing rooms took on the ap- pearance of a downtown surgical dress- ing room when the girls, with the help of teachers, teachers' wives, and yes, some of the boys, turned out about 500 hos- pital pads. A Soldiers' Property Bag Drive brought in 230 hospital bags for our boys. Another drive for scraps of material brought men's shirts and large and small pieces of material f1'om which the girls made attractive little French and Bel- gian Relief dresses. By May 4 seventy- five had been sent over. Woolen scraps and samples were pieced and made into two comforts. Before the Junior Red Cross was or- ganized, our girls made for the Senior Red Cross over 150 garments, including base and trench hospital garments, baby sacques, bootees, etc. During the Spring some of our Junior Red Cross fund of 95629.25 was worked up into French Refugee garments. About 150 girls' chemises and over 200 boys' of working suits were made. The job 3,000 buttonholes and sewing on as many buttons was by no means one. Notes written by the an enviable French De- partment and other surprises were tucked away in the pockets by the girls. A Red Cross class was organized this last semester. These girls gave their en- tire class time doing Red Cross sewing. Many of the regular sewing class girls gave up their long planned Spring silk and fancy dresses just to help win the h war. Both boys and girls have generously loaned their cars to take materials to and from the building. The Business Department made type- written sheets of materials and articles which were brought from home. These sheets were given to the teachers, and the sewing girls acted as messengers in carrying the requests for special articles suggested by the various drives. In the last few weeks of school much Red Cross work was expected to be ac- 28 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. complished which is not listed here. Even plans have been formulated for large sized Junior Red Cross organizations this summer. ' Books, Magazines, Music Records for Sol- diers Through the aid of several of the Fac- ulty members great stacks of magazines and books were sent out to the soldiers. Room 35 sent one hundred and eighteen music records to Camp l Doniphan to the soldiers of the former Third Regi- ment of Kansas City boys. ' Patriotic Knitting A knitting club of all girl members met at Miss Wilder's home one afternoon a week during the knitting rush. Many were working for personal friends. Aside from this, four complete knitted sets were turned in to the Elizabeth Benton Chapter of the D. A. R. A pleasant re- sult of this work was the letters and postcards from European ports which came from our sailors, acknowledging the receipt of the knitted articles. Afghans A service that stands for individual ef- fort is the knitting of blocks twelve inches square for afghans for convales- cents. Five large ones, each having eigh- teen blocks, and two smaller ones of six each, have been put together by the girls. A number of boys knitted for these, and their work bears comparison well. These comforts were beautiful indeed, and the soldier boys who have seen and admired them, deeply appreciated the spirit of these boys and girls of Westport. These afghans were given to our American boys, and the variety of color- ing design and embroidery will have at least carried a message of cheer and good will that it is hoped has expressed the sympathy and admiration their great deeds deserve. p Opera Glasses Mrs. McLaughlin took charge of the procuring of opera glasses for the army and navy officers, and five pairs have been brought in. Two teachers, Miss Liepsner and Mr. Hart, gave theirs, be- sides the others brought in by pupils. All were sent to an army camp. Salvage for Red Cross A Freshman in Room 28 fifth hour started the pupils of that room in saving tin foil long before the Red Cross Sal- vage Department began its work with us. Seventeen and three-fourths pounds were collected and brought in before the boxes were put in the lunch room. A Red Cross box was then put in 28 by the Salvage Department. Aside from foil, a quantity of jewelry was put into the box for the melting pot. Up to May 1 sixty-five pounds of foil had been turned into the Salvage Department by Miss Wilder. The salvage boxes in the lunch room also collected much foil and other ma- terial. One of the best things that can be said of these boxes is that they have done much to inculcate habits of saving. Red Cross Shipping Boxes Mr. Guisinger's classes were busy dur- ing the Spring days in making 100 heavy wooden boxes 3x2x2 for shipping Red Cross material to Europe. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 29 Belgian Relief Fund After an impressive talk by a Belgian who had recently been doing relief work in his own country, and whose vivid de- scriptions moved all to pity the little dis- tressed Belgian children, collections were made in several classes immediately and other sums were turned in at the office. The total sum collected for the Relief Fund was 35181.50 Candy at French Play The members of the French Club sold S21 worth of candy and popcorn balls be- fore their play began. They could have sold much more if they had had it. This money went to the French War orphans. Besides its other work, Les Faineants is caring for a French orphan. Food .Conservation The girls' cooking classes have, during the last year, received much training in Hooverizing. They started last fall by having an exhibit of conservation bread at Electric Park. They have studied meat substitute dishes, use of flours other than wheat, and have minimized cooking in fat by substituting baking and boiling. At Christmas time each of the classes prepared a fine big Christmas dinner for some poor families. Furtheunore, Miss Jackson has conducted Food Conservation classes made up of anyone from the Rol- lins, Longan, and Hyde Pa1'k districts. There was an average attendance of about eighteen. Miss Jackson conducted twelve such lessons giving a demonstration and lecture with each. ' The whole school has been reminded of the Food Conservation Campaign by the large posters in the hall. The school is responsible for these to Miss Wilder, who has carried the campaign still further by giving appropriate lectures in the class- room. Food Conservation cook books have had a large sale in Westport, especially among Seniors and certain members of the fac- ulty. These books are published to help the puzzled housekeeper use the war foods in the proper combinations. The lunch room very early fell in line with the Food Conservation movement. To this all seemed to give their heartiest consent. Questionnaires Westport teachers helped the govern- ment by copying the draft questionnaires. Several thousand of them had to be copied twice, so you can imagine where their spare time went. The students are wondering, however, how soon they will have some more to copy, as it took so much of their time that they were unable to give any written quizzes for several weeks. . Home Guards A considerable number of Kansas City's Home Guards, or State Guards as they are now designated are Westporters. This opportunity for training and service was seized by many of the fellows, and they have helped much to make Kansas City a safe place in which to live. During the fall and early winter they were often in demand to 'do guard duty. The Stock Yards Fire and the recent strike also saw them on duty. We regret very much that we can not publish a complete list of all the fellows who are in the service. When the Home Guards were national- ized a few dropped out, but the majority remained. 'QTET BOYS' DEBATE The war has reached out and touched every phase of American life. Both the boys and the girls debated questions that had their origin in the war situation. The boys' question for debate was, Re- solved, That the United States should own and operate all the railroads in the United States and its possessions. The recent congestion of the railroads and the partial control exercised by the United States government served to make the question of unusual interest. This was shown in the large number of con- testants that tried out for places on the two teams. The afiirmative team lost to Central by one point, but the negative team more than evened the score by winning a unan- imous decision over Northeast, thus caus- ing Northeast to lose her lease on the Amherst cup. We got seven decisions out of ten--some record! Westport vs. Central Our affirmative team, composed of Hu- bert Parker, Jules Guinotte, Robert Sloan, and Dan Silberberg, met the negative team of Central at Northeast. Hubert Parker, our first speaker and the only old man on the team, started the ball rolling by proving that govern- ment ownership of the railroads is right in principle. His speech was as solid as a stone wall, it could not be refuted. He was cool, collected, and was at ease throughout his entire speech. All argu- ments were brought out with great di- rectness, and in t1'uly a masterful man- ner. Jules Guinotte, our second speaker, was truly a joy to listen to, not only because the speech was so sweet to our ears, but because it was so rich as debate. Jules proved that government legislation has failed, and that it will always fail. His great knowledge of the question was ap- parent from start to finish. The speech was a marvel for clear thinking. The last speaker for Westport was Bob Sloan. Bob p1'oved that govern- ment ownership is an economic improve- ment and also an economic necessity. He certainly did himself proud. The nega- tive was utterly unable to shatter the foundation that he laid. Throughout his speech there was an apparent genuine- ness that carried conviction. Dan Silberberg, our alternate, worked like a Trojan through the weeks of prep- aration, and did valiant service during the debate by gathering the points for re- buttal. You should have heard that re- buttal. Parker, Guinotte, and Sloan met every argument in a manner that would have done your hearts good. It looked like Westport when they were through, but oratory won the decision. We hope that it may not always be so. i Boys' Debate Squad Westport vs. Northeast At Manual, Westport achieved a won- deful victory over Northeast. From the time that Purd Wright. our first speaker, opened up, until the last word of Jack Kollman's rebuttal, Westport's team was far superior to Northeast's affirmative. The first aflirmative speaker, Joe Bir- mingham, although he had a fairly good argument, lacked the ability to make the points stick in the minds of the audience. Purd Wright, as first negative speak- er, had a strong, well-organized speech, and his size and delivery served to strengthen it. The second opponent, Harry Carpenter, tried to prove that government owner- ship is sound in principle, but he was handicapped by a monotonous, ineffective delivery. Allan Browne followed as second nega- tive speaker. With his forcefulness and pep, he made a distinctive speech, and when he was through, the applause showed that he had found his way 'to the hearts of the audience. Alexander Curtis was the last North- east speaker, and he gave us some of the characteristic Northeast hot air and elo- quence. Jack Kollman, as the last Westport speaker, broke his record for fine debat- ing in showing positively that a substi- tute plan of divisional pooling would be most desirable. With the help of Justin Mooney, al- ternate, our boys cleaned up the points of the other side and valiantly defended their own. The affirmative, however. was not at all prepared to refute the substi- tute plan and did not successfully refute the other points. The decision of the judges was a glorious five to nothing. GIRLS' DEBATE The question debated by the girls, Re- solved, That the United States should so change its constitution as to make the Cabinet responsible to the people through the House of Representatives, also had its origin in the present war situation. The question is a timely one, and as such it aroused much interest. 32 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. We feel proud of our boy debaters, but, if possible, we feel even more proud of our girl debaters. They debated Central and Northeast, the same as the boys, but with this difference-they won both de- bates. Out of a total of ten points, the girls won eight. If the boys made some record, the girls made more than some record. Westport vs. Central Our affirmative team met the Blue and White in the Northeast Auditorium and defeated them five to nothing. The unani- mous decision bears eloquent testimony as to the forensic qualities of our squad of girl debaters. A Sarah Pratt opened the contest for the affirmative by showing in a clear, concise, and logical manner that the present sys- tem is inadequate. The first speaker for the negative was Martha McLendon, who showed in a straightforward manner that the cabinet system is overestimated Qpre- sumablyl. The second speaker for Westport was Corinne Richards. With a convincing style of delivery she proved that the new cabinet system would be more demo- cratic. Corinne was followed by Florence Aughe, who declared that this plan would be unsuited to the peculiar conditions ex- isting within the United States. The concluding speech of affirma- tive was delivered by Helen Bingham. The efiiciency of the proposed plan con- stituted her main argument, and her prop- ositions, as were those of her colleagues, were strongly reinforced by a direct and earnest delivery. Alice Willard of Cen- tral closed the main speeches, but the oratorical indirectness of her rendition overshadowed the importance of her state- ments. The superiority of the affirmative was still more clearly established during the rebuttal. With calm logic and the elo- quence of conviction, our girls smashed point after point, until opposition prac- tically ceased, and victory was assured. The thoroughness of the refuation, which was a feature of the battle, can be at- tributed largely to the efforts of the silent but active alternate, Alline Smith. Westport vs. Northeast The negative team journeyed to Man- ual where they won a three to two de- cision over Northeast, thereby making it two in a row for Westport. The first Northeast speaker was Har- riet Harbaugh. Her delivery was more pleasing than her speech was forceful. This last point was made all the more noticeable when it was contrasted with the clear grasp of points presented by Helen Rowe, our first speaker. Helen did not use her notes once, thus adding to the effectiveness of her delivery. Sarah Fox, second negative speaker, was popular with the student body, although she was inclined to be sarcastic at times. Elizabeth Stevens was also popular with the audience, but it was a different sort of popularity. Elizabeth's speech was a difiicult one to deliver, as she had so many points to make. She made every one, however, in an admirable manner. The last Northeast speaker was Grace Spoore, the best all-around debater of the affirmative team. She was inclined to be sentimental, but she held the attention of her audience. Gladys Danielson conclud- ed the main speeches for Westport. She was at home on the platform, and her strong, sensible speech seemed oddly at variance with the sentimentality and ora- torical air of the opponents. It was the rebuttal speeches that won the debate for Westport. All of the girls spoke extemporaneously, while the North- east debaters read their rebuttals, often i Girls' Debate Squad reading poorly. The frequent resorts to sarcasm and would-be-sentiment evident- ly did not carry much weight with the judges. Marjory Parks, alternate, proved a real adviser, not only by her work during the debate, but throughout the whole period of preparation. Much of the credit for the admirable showing of the team is due to her. Westport-Manual Tie Never was there greater rejoicing in the halls of Westport than on April 5 when our girl debaters returned from the fray crowned with the laurels of victory. The victory over Northeast had been de- cisive, but Central had been obliterated. The next concern was to find out who had won the fourth debate. When it was ascertained that Manual, last year's win- ner of the cup, had also won two in a row, our Amazons immediately prepared to battle again for the Gold and the Blue. Although each team had won one debate that day, the tie was debated off in the evening. The affirmative team invaded the Man- ual camp, and of course they met an audi- ence made up almost entirely of Manual- ites. The girls met the same team that we had heard in our assembly in the morning. The decision was three to two in favor of Manual. Our girls were not in uniform. Two tables were on the platform, one a little one with a pennant on it. This small table was the home of our debaters dur- ing the evening. Sarah Pratt was our first speaker. She made a great speech. Corinne Richards was full of fire, and all of her points were brought out in an exceedingly convincing manner. Helen Bingham concluded the main speeches for Westport. Her well modulated voice and timely gestures car- ried conviction with every point. In the rebuttals our girls carried away every vestige of argument that the Manual girls had produced, even the Happy Hooli- gan argument that had caused the laugh in our assembly in the morning. It was a great debate, even if the judges did not see fit to give the necessary three de- cions to us. 34 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. The girls felt grateful to Will Anthony, who had the temerity to stand up and tender the team fifteen rahs all by him- self. Our negative team defended the home goal, overwhelming their opponents with a superiority of points and logic to the tune of a four to one decision. Manual's speakers were characterized by their ability to give seemingly strong and oratorical speeches, which, when they were analyzed, did not contain very much clear-cut, decisive argument. Our girls, on the other hand, put forth their argu- ments in such an easy, clear, logical man- ner that anyone could easily follow them. Helen Rowe's main speech was deliv- ered with that slow, steady, conversation- al effect, that helps so much to make the points stand out. Her rebuttal was so decisive that it easily broke down the op- position. In giving examples of cabinet government in various countries, Eliza- beth Stevens, by her clear interpretation of these plans, made it easy for the audi- dience to follow every thought. If any doubt as to the decision could have occu- pied the minds of the judges, it was quickly dispelled by the strong, straight- from-the-shoulder arguments of Gladys Danielson. The audience was held spell- bound while she hammered in her points and threw out unrefutable refutations. Nor must the work of the quiet, watch- ful, Marjory Parks be forgotten. We were expecting the decision and we got it. The result of the tie is still a tie, as Westport,won one decision and Manual the other. This allows Manual to keep the cup, but look for it in the case next year. The unusual showing that both our girls' debate teams made in this contest ought to be incentive enough to turn the trick next time. Debate Notes Westport certainly had a grand season of debate. Just look at the score: BOYS' DEBATE Home Op. Westport vs. Central. . . .......... 2 3 Westport vs. Northeast . . .... 5 0 GIRLS' DEBATE VVestport vs. Central . . ........... 5 0 Westport vs. Northeast . . ........ . 3 2 WESTPORT-MANUAL TIE Affirmative vs. Manual ............. 2 3 Negative vs. Manual ....... ..... 4 1 5 3 Twenty-one out of thirty points!-four debates out of six! 'What more could you want? The boys won seven decisions out of ten. Each of the girls' teams won seven out of ten also. Mr. Humphrey was right when he said he would rather wear a debate W than any other in- signia of the school. Others think so, too. In our winning we must not forget the coaches. Mr. Humphrey, Miss Bain, and Miss Wilson come in for a considerable share of the praise. We thank them for their kind advice and their genial com- radeship during the long, long weeks of preparation. Other members of the Faculty come in for thanks also. We thank them for the time that they gave in listening to our try-outs and the Various practice debates. Did you ever think what a delightful thing it is to be an alternate? To make a team, and yet not make a team! What a difference! The alternates have been diHficult to select this year. All were uni- versally good. The conduct of all of the alternates is commendable. Not only did they do noble service during the prepara- THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 35 tion of material, but aided greatly dur- ing the debates proper. They, too, are to be complimented. .l-...-. While we are handing out thanks, we must not forget Mr. Purd Wright and his assistants at the Public Library. They are certainly on the job. Never before has the material been arranged so well for the debaters. We tender them our heart-felt thanks. . l..- The applause that greeted our debat- ers when the W's were given out, showed that the school was proud of the debate1's. We hope that you will con- tinue to feel that way about it when the time for the try-outs comes next year. Did you know that the members of both debate teams are given a banquet each year? This is always one of the banquet given this year was no exception to the rule. The thrill that comes once in a life time! That was the way Miss Bain ex- pressed it when she found out that both of the girls' teams had won. We trust that she may have many returns of the pleasant sensation. Some of the joy of the occasion was lost to our negative boys' team when one of the opposing rebuttalists declared: We will not call our honorable opponents liars and prevaricators, but they are at least not gentlemen. And the girls got Mr. Humphrey's goatee! Now what do you think of that? The question that interests the girls now is, who got what probably once grew upon the top of his head? Do you sup- pose that, too, is traceable to some de- most pleasant features of the year. The bate? THE GULLS When a crowd of white seagulls sweep out o'er the blue, Through the limitless, fathomless, air, Less swift in its flight seems the tireless light, Less swift than those birds circling there. From the clouds, amber, purple, rose tinted, gold-hued, A voice there seems calling with a spirit imbued, Many times does it call, each with passion renewed. The gulls always toward it with low-circling wings Never hesitate once in their Hight, The same power that calls over my spirit falls, How and when? It comes from your sight! On toward you my thoughts fly with the speed of a bird, Then soft from the clouds the Voice-Spirit is heard, You have answered to Love! You have come at my word! . -Helen V. Rowe, '18. ICS I ' nwwemo. , THE CHRISTMAS PLAY The Christmas Play of '18 is a title expressive of success in every sense of the term, for the merit of the play itself and the earnest efforts of the Hdramatis personae combined to make the perform- ance one of the most creditable ever held in the Westport auditorium. The produc- tion itself was Shakespeare's Tempest, which gave a somewhat comprehensive scope for the displayal of dramatic abil- ity. Owing to the careful instruction and supervision of Mr. Humphrey, the char- acter portrayals were clear cut and dis- tinct, and blending into the general at- mosphere created by the plot, produced a marked effect upon the audience. The musical numbers of the orchestra were also greatly appreciated. The events which form the plot' are instigated-through the medium of magic -by Prospero, the wronged Duke of Milan, and in this role William Anthony was a wise but forgiving magician. Mir- anda, his daughter, was a lovely maiden in the person of Helen Rowe, who formed an affection for her first masculine ac- quaintance, Ferdinand, son of the King of Naples, alias Gladys Scotten. The part of Ariel, an airy spirit, was especially suited to Caro Mitchell, and the dancing of the diminutive elf proved to be the feature of the evening. John O'Keefe accomplished a remarkable piece of work in impersonating Caliban, the degenerate slave of Prospero. Justin Mooney, as Stephano, provoked applause by his drunken jests and antics, as did Frank Robertson as Trinculo, his companion the jester. The couriers were Fuller Ross as Alonzo, King of Naplesg Allan Browne as Sebastian, his brotherg Seldon Jones as Antonio, the usurping Duke of Milan, Daniel Silberberg and George Pratt as Adrian and Francisco, Lords, and Jack Moffitt, as Gonzalo, the faithful old counselor. The impressive work of Helen Bingham, Gladys Danielson, and Mildred Zamon in the parts of Iris, Ceres, and Juno, also deserved the praise which it received. The nymphs repeated their graceful sylvan dance to comply with the demands of an appreciative house. THE CAST: Alonzo . . .................. Fuller Ross Sebastian ......... Allan Browne Prospero . . ..... William Anthony Antonio. . . .... Seldon Jones Ferdinand . . ...... Gladys Scotten Gonzalo . .......... Jack Moffit Adrian. . ..... Daniel Silberberg Francisco .... George Pratt Caliban . . ......... John O'Keefe Trinculo. . . ...... Frank Robertson Stephano . . .Justin Mooney Miranda. ..... Helen Rowe Ariel . . . .... Caro Mitchell Iris. . ....... Helen Bingham Ceres . ..... Gladys Danielson Juno . . . . . . .Mildred Zamon Cast of The Tempest - Nymphs- Mae Shufflebotham Dorothy Amos Effie Robinson Marguerite Coyle Vera Marshall Florence Lands Louisa Sherwood Miriam Lamar Gnornes- George Berry Oliver Brackett Charles Vance Kenneth Simonds Glen Kendall The French Club Play On April 25 Les Faineants presented the most successful language play that has ever been seen at Westport and be- fore the largest audience that a club play has ever witnessed. L'Anglais tel qu 'on Le Parle, or, as the English translation reads, English as It Is Spoken, a won- derfully well executed 30-minute play came off with snap and pep from the opening lines to the very conclusion, and the finished product would have done credit to a much more experienced cast. Jules Guinotte added much to the general enjoyment of the play by giving a graph- ic synopsis, in English, for the benefit of that portion of the audience which was unable to understand French. Oliver Mosman did a splendid piece of characterization as Mr. Hogson, a brusque, gruff, typical Englishman, and Hemingway Minor, as his beautiful daughter Betsy, who had run away to France in order to marry the man of her own choice, was exceptionally fine. Al- bert Knollin showed his talent in the role of Julien Cecaudel, Betty's husband, and Catherine Smith played the part of the hotel clerk with unusual ability. The roles of the bunglesome detective, and the still more stupid police were naturally portrayed by John Gilmore and Theodore McClintock, while Hal Hope made an un- usually good bell hop. The greatest talent, however, was displayed by Francis Gerhardt, as Eugene, the interpreter hired by Mr. Hogson, although, in truth, he knew but two words of English, these being Yis, yis, and about him the en- tire plot centered. Not only was his pro- nunciation unusually good, but his ges- tures also were wonderfully appropriate, clever, and Frenchy. The success of the play was not only due to the ability of the actors, but it was also largely caused by the splendid assistance which the adviser, Miss Jones, gave. During the ten or fifteen minutes be- fore the play, some of the girls from the K u Cast of French Play French classes and the French Club, pic- turesquely clothed in white dresses and Red Cross aprons, sold war candy and popcorn balls for the benefit of the French War Orphans. Twenty-five dollars were received. Q CAST Mr. I-Iogson ..... ........... O liver Mossman Betty Hogson ...... ..... H emingway Minor Julien Cecaudel .... ....... A lbert Knollin Interprete ....... ..... F rancis Gerhart Cassiere ........ ..... C atherine Smith Inspecteur ..... ....... J ohn Gilmore Garcon . . . . . ............. Hal Pope Agent de Police ........... Theodore McClintock Castillos de Torresnobles On May 10 the Spanish Club presented its play, Castillos -de Torresnobles. which was brilliantly successful. The Spanish Club was fortunate in having a number of dramatic stars who portrayed their parts so ably that you seemed to be trans- ferred to some village of Spain as the spectator of two very pretty love affairs. Marguerite Coyle, as Mercedes the hero- ine, looked very Spanishy and her por- trayal of her part was all that could be asked. ' Cecil Perkins, as Duque de Guzman, the lover of Mercedes, played his part naturally. He was strong in his lines and gracefully dignified. Caro Mitchell, as the petite Susita, was absolutely in her element. With her sun- ny nature, she smoothed over all the dif- ficulties. Kenneth Ringle, as Agapito, was the ardent lover of Susita. His feature dance with Mercedes was one of the little things which gave the play a Spanish atmos- phere. Terence Clark, as Tic Trompeta, was the wonder of the play, for no one could discover what he was supposed to be do- ing. He sounded like the man who calls the trains down at the Union Station. Terence's voice was marvelous, and he made a perfect Spaniard. s Jules Guinotte, as Cura or priest, im- personated his part well. He also looked the part, including his wig. Grace Greene, as the pretty Gypsy, Marguerite Gwynne, Rita Goss, Harry Sei- ger and Marion Wynne had few appear- ances, but gave very unique touches to the play. Cast of Spanish Play ' Another touch which made the play interesting and full of spirit was the dan- zadoras, who gave a very sprightly Span- ish dance. Dorothy Mitchell gave a solo dance which was much appreciated. Bertha Nelson sang some very pretty Spanish songs which added to the gayety of the play. A The programs of the play were sold for 10 cents, and the money received in this way was given to the Belgian relief fund. The Los Calderones went to Lawrence on High School Day where they had been invited to give the play before the Span- ish Department of the University. All had a grand time. CAST Duque de Guzman ................ Cecil Perkins Mercedes .......... Susita ........... Cura ..... Agapito ........ Senor Rodrigo . .. Gitana ......... Tio Trompeta .... Perico ............. . . . . .Margaret Coyle . . . . .Caro Mitchell . . . .Jules Guinotte . . . . .Kenneth Ringle . .... Harry Seiger . . . . .Grace Greene . . . .Terence Clark .........Rita Goss Una Nina ............. ....... M arion Wynne Un Mozo de Estacion ....... Criocla. . . . . . . .... . Danzadoras- Dorothy Mitchell Lula Canada . Marguerite Gwynne . . , .Florence Lands Myra Platt Beata Slusher Adelia Coles People of the Court, Villagers, Children, Stroll- ing Band of Musicians. Senior Play The play, America, presented by the class of '18 on the night of May 17, was a huge success, both in attendance and in the manner in which it was rendered. The production, which was written by William Anthony, Jr., displayed much dramatic power and appealed to the dor- mant American patriotism of Mr. Aver- age Citizen. When the curtain goes up, America, alias Bunce Lacaff, hears the voice of Democracy, portrayed by Florence Ellet, who awakens the sturdy woodsman to his destiny. America then champions the cause of democratic nations and over- throws Autocracy, who plots the downfall of Democracy. The grand finale shows the Festival of Peace, at which the va- rious countries present gifts to America as tokens of their good will and esteem. The beautiful costumes and the music by the orchestra and the chorus added great- ly to the already brilliant and impressive effect. The dance Springtime was also Cast of Senior Play appreciated. The space is too limited to permit a resume of all the characters. Indeed, the class of '18 is justified in its pride, for the Senior Play was composed by a member of that famous organiza- tion, and the graduates of '18 united in making it one of the most meritorious performances ever delivered in the West- port Auditorium. CAST - Spirit of Democracy ...... . America . . . ..... Indian . . ..,....... .. Righteousness . . . Industry . . . . . . Wisdom . . Negro . . ...... . . Three gnomes- . . . .Florence Ellet . . . . .Bunce Lacaff . . . . . .Dixon Kelly . .Margaret Benton . . .Bonnie Bennett . . . .Vera Marshall . . .Helen Niemeier Ignorance . . . Blanche Longshore Superstition . . . ..... Marion Wolfson Slothfulness . . . . . ..... . . . .Floye Poore China . . ...... . . Custom, the Dragonjd. . Brazil . . ........ .. Paraguay. . . . Uraguay . . .. Argentina . . . Chili . . . . . . Panama . . Mexico . . .. England . . . Canada . . India . . . Africa . . . .Charlotte Erhardt . .Jeanette Noland . . . .Miriam Lamar . .Jeannette Pardee . . . . .Helen Swope . . . . Mary Lundteigen . .Corrine Richards . . . . .Margaret Gookins . .Elizabeth Nisbet . . . . .Dorothy Varney . . . . .Edna Scotten . . . . .Frances Lee . . . .Sara Pratt Spirit of Discord ..... .... ......... I d a Hill Australia . . ....... ........... J essica King Scotland . . ...... ........... M ary Monahan , Mar Bess Meservey heland lHar1?iet Hutchinson Cuba . . .. .... Helen Smithers Philipines . . .... Mary F. Miller Germany . . . . . .... Harold Dietrich Sturdiness . . .... Louzaza Berryman Egotism . . . ..... Justin Mooney Spain . . .... ..Catherine Walrod Portugal . . . . . . . .Elizabeth Forsee Ruthlessness . . ....... Dixon Kelly Brutality . . .. .... Mildred Brady Treachery . . . ..... Helen Dayhoif Turkey . . .... .... S ophia Bruckmiller Austria . . .. ..... Kathleen Lade Hungary . . . Marjorie Davenport Russia . .. . . Mildred McCormick Armenia . . . . . .Marie McCarthy Serbia . . . ....... Doris Hicks France . . ...... Dorothy Amos Peace . . .. . .... Kathrina Norton Belgium . . . ...... Julia LeVine Siam . . .. .... Thelma Oberlin Japan . . .... Jean Martine Autocracy . . .... .. Arabia . . ......... .. Love of the World .... . . . . . .Rolla Coleman . . . .Edythe Liddell . . . Margaret Wieda Imagination . . ...... ....... E sther Moore Egypt . . ......... ........ I Cathryn Campbell Dance Springtime Esther Dixon Louise Putnam Mildred Snow Bernice Burkhardt Margaret Kelley Margaret Wolf Gladys Williams Lulu Timms Gladys Erhardt Dorothy Funk Hazel Munden Ola Moon Xl 1 .,--ff-Q THE CADETS The nineteen hundred and eighteenth year A. D. and the second year of mili- tary training in the high schools, has been a glorious one. The ground covered this year was far more than last, the number of the cadets who enrolled for the subject was doubled, and far better results were achieved. Captain Ray C. Baird, U. S. A., in charge of the work, has been largely responsible for the ex- cellent showing which the Kansas City Cadet Corps has made. He has imparted to the cadet leaders a spirit which is in- vincible, and they, in turn, have handed that same spirit down to the men in their charge. When one looks back over the year of military training just past in Westport- when one sees again the ragged lines and the numerous mistakes of the first. few weeks, and then sees the skillful maneu- vers and the speedy work of the battalion as it is to-day, it makes one feel that the cadet training is really worth while. Early Drill To go back to the first-to recount the trials and tribulations, the blunders and mistakes, and the accomplishments and successes of the first monthg to tell of the work of the ofiicers and the drudging efforts of the men would take much time and space. It was with the coming of rifle drill and the manual of arms--an advent joyously hailed by one and all- that the training ceased to be a task, and became an exciting competition for the officers' posts and for high standing in the battalion. Owing to the presence of a few old men in the ranks, who set a high standard of efficiency, the men be- came more and more skilled in the hand- ling of their pieces. The cadets took an important part in three parades during the year-two of them Liberty Loan parades. In each case the cadets did themselves proud. Always preceded by the regimental band, which, by the way, produces real music, the twelve companies swung along with per- fect platoon or company fronts, and re- ceived no mean share of the applause and admiration of the onlookers. Rather late in the fall the first regi- mental review of the year was held. The regiment was drawn up in a long line of gray-clad cadets on the parade field at Thirty-ninth and Gillham Road, and was reviewed by several army ofiicers as well as members of the School Board. Spec- tators lined the edges of the field, in an- ticipation of' a drill worth while, and they were not disappointed. Snappy weather produced snappy work and full evidence of the cadet corps'.ability to do speedy Prize Squad work. A little later a final parade ended the ceremonies of the fall. A Sweeping Victory The Rotary Club of this city, interest- ed in the cadet work, offered a beautiful silver cup, to be presented to the best drilled squad, consisting of eight men, .in the city. Westport leaders and cadets immediately centered their attention on bringing that trophy home. The most promising squad of each company was promptly picked, and extra drill and at- tention given it. Hot rivalry and close competition resulted, and when the best squad in Westport was finally chosen, it was a squad of Company B, under the command of Lester Griffith. The compe- tition was held in the Francis I room of the Baltimore Hotel. The room was filled with Rotary Club members, and the tro- phy glistened on a table in the center of the room. The Westport squad drew sec- ond in the order of the drill, and Griffith drilled his men in a cool and able manner which gave his men confidence and won the approval of the entire crowd. There is no need to comment on the way the other squads, representing rival schools, drilled, for the fact the G1'iffith's West- port squad won the loving cup by an al- most unanimous vote, tells the tale with- out further elucidation. That trophy, rep- resenting probably the most complete vic- tory which Westport Cadets ever have or ever will achieve, is safe and sound in our trophy case. Wall Scaling C I Wall scaling is the one cadet activity in which Westport has remained in the background, but in spite of that fact, we are proud of the wall scaling teams which have represented us. During the first semester the wall scaling work was un- dertaken with a vim, and whoever de- THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 43 feated our team, always knew that they had struck something, and they earned their victory. The last semester was dif- ferent, and it was with a handicap which could not be overcome that Westport en- tered the wall scaling contests. While improvements were being made on our drill field, the scaling walls were taken down and removed, and thus the teams were deprived of practice, and in the final wall scaling competition many of the Westport teams which competed had never so much as gone over the wall to- gether. But even then, their old, indom- itable spirit showed-itself, and the first battalion teams were not easily beaten, but went gloriously to defeat-a defeat of which we are not ashamed, but rather one of which we are proud, because of the spirit and ability which the cadets showed in a trying situation under un- fair conditions. Winter Activities When winter set in with a vengeance, and the cadets were doomed to the nar- row confines of the gymnasium, much of the time was spent on the manual of arms and company platoon drill on a small scale. The loading and firing of the pieces and the cleaning and care of the same, target designation systems, sight- ing practice, and life saving methods were mastered. Often, several blocks of dou- ble time out of doors, even in the coldest of weather, served to harden the men and put pep and energy into their blood. These short and snappy excursions at the double quick appealed to the men, and the winter passed quickly under such work. The Advent of Spring With the first warm days of spring the cadets made a break for out of doors much after the fashion of a bunch of colts heading for the pasture, and drill, including advanced skirmish work and tactics was commenced. Semaphore sig- naling was begun in earnest, and it is no exaggeration to say that every cadet mastered it. The officers' school was opened under the supervision of Captain Baird, and the work in map reading, war problems and situations, visibility prob- lems, and the like were reviewed and per- fected. New systems of merits and de- merits were introduced, and a good spring housecleaning served to polish the corps to its best finish. The Climax And then came the climax, toward which every cadet had been applying his energy, and perhaps his imagination. The spring regimental field day was held about the middle of April. It constituted the fruits of the whole year's efforts. All cadets were excused from regular school routine that day, andthe entire regiment was formed on the parade at Thirty- ninth and Gillham. Company, battalion, and regimental drill, field maneuvers, competitive reviews, and signaling and wall scaling competitions were carried through with characteristic snap and skill. And in all of these, Westport had the lion's share of the glory. In the sig- naling contest there were three men who tied for first place. That might have been a serious complication, but you see, they were all Westporters, so the case was not so hard to diagnose after all. In the com- petitive review, the event of the day, Company A of' Westport, which Purd Wright has worked on and drilled with, but which was led in the review by John Knight, owing to Purd's appointment as regimental adjutant, walked 05 with high honors and the trophy. And these, too, now adorn the trophy case of Westport. ...............Sidney Cooke 44 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Our Leaders All of this work which has been so thoroughly undertaken and accomplished has been under the careful supervision of Mr. John D. Fristoe. Mr. Fristoe has been a firm, just, and much liked instruct- or, and it is largely through his efforts that the Westport battalion is the per- fect piece of mechanism which it is to- day. Next year, under his guidance, the First Battalion may well be expected to achieve even greater successes than the 1918 men have done. 'FIRST BATTALION, ELEVENTH REGIMENT, H. S. V. U. S. Regimental Adjutant ............ Purd B. Wright Battalion Commander ..... ...... L ester Griffith Battalion Adjutant .............. Kirk Whitehead Company A. Company Leader ............... Purd B. Wright Assistant Company Leader ......... John Knight Platoon Leader . . ................ George Bates Platoon Leader . . ............ Allan Sunderland Assistant Platoon Leader . . ..... Terence Clark Assistant Platoon Leader. . ...Channing Bulkley . . ........... Chas. W. McGehan Leader Thomas Jaudon Earle Kimball Beuford King George Lewis Arthur Lowell Company B Company Leader ............................ Assistant Company Leader ...... Dudley J. Davis Platoon Leader . . ............ Norman Jackson Platoon Leader . . Assistant Platoon Leader Assistant Platoon Squad Squad Squad Squad David Leader Leader ' Leader Leader Alport Atwood Austin Leslie Baird Theo Baker A. Behr William 'Bird . . ...... John Huoni Leader . . ..... Dixon Kelly .....Allan 'Browne .. . . . .. . . . . .Albert Knollin . . . . .Dryden Hodge . ........ ..... R onald Kinney Privates Aaron Fuhrman Robert Fullerton John Gilmore Herman Hahn Travis B. Hale Eugene Hall Squad Squad Leader . . ............ Francis Hettinger Squad Leader .... Walter Goodnow Squad Leader .... Vincent Gerbereux Squad Leader ........ Bunce Lacaff Squad Leader . . . .... Gilbert Hardacre Squad Leader ...... Seldon Jones Squad Leader ..... James Darnell Squad Leader. . . .... .... L. M. Goodwin Squad Leader . . .. .......... ..... J ohn 'Bryant Privates Burnett Ackenhausen Robert Baldry Herbert Baldwin Earl Bannon Gilbert Bartling Lewis Bingham Chester Blackburn Ralph Blake Thomas Boppart William Boyle James Britt Durrel Butler Warren Calley Edgar Campbell Ralph Carr Jack Chesney Tristam Clayton Russell Colvin Chester Cooksey Judson Corbin Clarence Crawford Willard Deutsch Karl Dietrich Arthur Ellet Howard Fisk Herman Fitzgerald Theo Flanery George Fleming Robert Florsheim Florien Gass Eugene Gerbereux Lon Gregory Alva Haley Neves Hammat William Hancock James Harrington Harold Hopper Robert Howes R. Boyle John Braecklin VVillard Brenner John Bryant Wm. J. Campbell Clarence Chase Karl Chesney Henry P. Clark Rolla Coleman Theodore W. Collins Wm. J. Crawford Marvin Creager Floyd Deatherage Harold E. Dietrich George Dodson J. Earle Donaldson Conrad Eckert John Emery Henry Haskell Chas. E. Heite F. W. Hemmingway Russell Herold Russell Hogin John W. Hubbell Harold J. Hudson Jas. A. Hyndman Fred W. Ingham Clifford Johnson Glen W. Jones Herbert E. Jones Waldemar Kallstrom Esmond Kearney Adolph Larson Stewart Lusher Melvin Lorber Company C Company Leader. ............ .. Assistant Company Leader. . . . . Platoon Leader . . Platoon Leader . . ......... . .. Assistant Platoon Assistant Platoon Squad Leader . . Squad Leader Squad Leader . Squad Leader Squad Leader . . Squad Leader Squad Leader . . John Marshall George Means James Mitchell Thomas Mitchell George Moore Horace Moore John Moore Leader . . .. Leader . . .James Macklin .Herman Pearse Edward J. Titus Kirk Whitehead . .William Serat . . . . . .Ira Smith E. H. Oberholtz Kenneth Whyte . . . . .Kenneth Rlngle . . . . .Milton McQueen . . . .Oliver Mosman . . .Nelson Rowe Oliver Thornton Privates J' Frederick McDonald Robert McGeehan Milton McGreevy Carl Nylund Roderick Ogden Primm Opie Neville Orr Marshall Pardee Thomas Parry ' Howard Peck Marcus Peck Edmud Pengnet Hamilton Pengnet Harry Phillips Sidney Pinger 61' The Cadets 46 Ralph Porter Downing Proctor Thomas Randel Lewis Renz David Rhea Norton Robinson Jules Rosenberger William Roth Frank Rusk Roy Sheldon Marion Simms Richard Simms Earl Smith Robert Steward THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Marion Stuhl Edwin Taylor Harold Tuggle Charles Vance Robert Ware Thomas Ware Carl Weber Dewey Whites Allan Wiedenmann Elbert Wilcox George Williams Chalmers Woods Ned Wright Company Leader. . . .......... ...... L ee Dixon Assistant Company Leader ........ John Murray Platoon Leader . . Platoon Leader . . . . . . . .Fuller Ross . .Mayben Newby Assistant Platoon Leader . . .... Francis Gerhart Assistant Platoon Leader. . . .... Albert Knollin Squad Leader . . ......... .... G eorge Sutter Squad Leader . . ....... ...... C ecil Perkins Squad Leader . . .... Thomas Rainey Squad Leader . . ,... .Wallace Miller Squad Leader . . ........ John O'Keefe Squad Leader. . . .... Truman Mathews Squad Leader. . . ...... Philip Russell Joseph Markley Leon Meyer Stanton Miller Howard Moore Jack Moore Joseph Moore Maurice Moise Ralph Murphy Theo McClintock Henry McQueen Ernest Neuer Wallace Newby Lloyd Noble Alfred Norton Maurice Parsell Edwin Peake Hal Pope Otto Printz Thomas Ray James Reeves Jack Rieger Alfred Rothschild Frank Sanderson Frederick Scharles Frederick Schields Roy Silverman Robert Sloan CADET HYMN I'd like to be a Sarge, you bet, And order round the low cadet And make the whole bunch grunt and sweat, And never be afraid. Give Double time-March! And watch the starch From out their collars fadeg Or give 'em demerits and make 'ern sore For there must be order in the Cadet Corps. Chorus- The Sarge, the Sarge, the noble Sarge, Who tells his men to rush and chargeg Who walks in front on dress parade, But stays behind when a charge is made: It must be great, it must be fine To be a Sergeant of the line. If any disobeyed my will Pd give six hours of extra drillg I'd give myself orders and do what I please, But stick my men if they talked at ease, If they dropt their gun, or Picked it off the floor, If they smoked, or if they swore, I'd stick 'em a couple more. For there must be order in the Cadet Corps. Chorus- Privates Frederick Smith Frederick H. Smith John Smith Lee Smith Paul Smith Edwin Spangler Lester Stanley Homer Stoll Jean Stormfeltz Andrew Tabibian Louis Taranto William Ultcb Glen Valle Douglas Waddell Sanford Weaver Howard Webb Marcel Weill Charles Wheeler Ralph Whyte George Wiedenmann Jack Wild George Winger Charles Wiggins J. Hoyt Woods William Yates T. Yount -Florien P. Gass. 'I i 'i Y f Y t - -f,-.-.'. vr::.'.a-.-.'.'.n:'::L':L::.:'.'::::.':.'.'.':.',:':1'.'.:v::.z-:.'.'L:...2.A ........,., i.. ......., L..:L7.13L'::,7:,'.'.'::::::.-.-.1111-.nigga i' N' F :zz f f X , ' ear ' 'fr ff 'i rm V V A N V Eh 4V-,V A kA,V V VVVV, H gy: ' . X i 'ti i 4- I ig? 4 ' sgi X 'Q . 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Red Cross Organization at Westport Last autumn, when it was announced that Westport was going to organize classes for Red Cross training, a large number of girls wished to en1'oll. As the classes were limited to twenty girls each, many were sadly disappointed. The forty girls who were fortunate, however, entered into the course of Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick with an interested and desire to learn atti- tude. A registration fee of fifty cents was required from each person who took the course. The books, costing fifty cents, were bought by the girls. The teachers of the two classes were two Red Cross nurses, Mrs. Pullen and Miss Farnes- worth. Each class chose a president to keep the roll and carry on any necessary correspondence. The president from Mrs. Pullen's class was Mary Millerg and from Miss Farnesworth's class, Josephine Herr- mann. Miss Jackson was adviser of the Red C1'oss girls and looked after the classes in general. The course in Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick is the same course that the Y. W. C. A. and other institu- tions are offering for five dollars. During the second semester, the girls who passed the examination in Elemen- tary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick were given an opportunity to enroll in the course of First Aid. Dr. Thomas Miller- was the instructor of the class. Harriet Hutchinson was chosen president. The registration fee for this course was also fifty cents and the books thirty- five. This course is also five dollars at Red Cross teaching centers. Two new courses were also organized in Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick. The teachers of these classes were Mrs. Pullen and Miss. Kind- lesbarger. The Presidents were Jeanette Ross and Virginia Mosely. 48 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Work in the Red Cross Classes The classes in Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick have dealt with the study of bacteriology, the care of food, and the treatment of the sick. The classes took several interesting trips down to the Y. W. C. A., where practical demonstrations were given. Special attention was given to the lift- ing of Betty, a poor, bed-ridden creature, from her Red Cross bed. Betty has been lifted so often by over-zealous beginners that one ear lops sadly over her left cheek. She is a very stiff, a very unyield- ing, and a Very unintelligent looking spec- imen, but is, nevertheless, perhaps the most useful of the Red Cross supplies. Another demonstration was the care of Baby. She was bathed without kicking and kept a placid countenance throughout the performance. But why should she not do so? She is celluloid. The course in First Aid has dealt with the treatment of the injured and with the means of placing them in the hands of a doctor in the best possible condition for a recovery. Dr. Miller gave very in- structive and interesting lectures, but the real thrill came when a soldier doctor taught the class. He was very nice look- ing, but what is the use-he is married. The class bought some Red Cross sup- plies, which helped them greatly in their work. The classes in Elementary Hygiene and First Aid finished their courses the latter part of April, and at that time the ex- aminations were given. The classes were held on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30. Red Cross Drill Red Cross Drill was given on Thursday afternoon after the regular Red Cross classes. During the second semester the girls drilled on Tuesdays as well as Thursdays in preparation for the com- petitive drill. The girls' spirit to do their best was what won the cup for Westport in the competitive Red Cross drill. In the competitive drill on April 22, Westport formed Co. A of the Red Cross Battaliong Central, Co. B5 Manual, Co. C9 and Northeast, Co. D. The girls passed the judges three times, first in column of squads, second in platoon front, and third in platoon front. The first time they were graded on carriage and uniform, the second on the step, and the third on the line. The cadets of the 11th regiment H. S. V. U. S. gave the winning Red Cross company a silver cup. Co. A, Westport's com- pany, was awarded this cup. Much of the credit of winning is due to Lee Dixon and his assistants, who were detailed by Mr. Shouse to drill the Red Cross girls, because it was due to their untiring efforts that the Wetsport girls won the cup. Red Cross Salvage Boxes Red Cross salvage boxes were placed in room 28 and in the lunch room to re- ceive tin or lead foil, bits of old rubber, and small articles which might be used by the Red Cross Salvage Department. Quite an amount of material was col- lected. i.- Liberty Bond to Red Cross As Westport had the largest Liberty Bond subscription, the school was award- ed a fifty dollar Liberty Bond. Follow- ing Mr. Shouse's suggestion that we do- nate it to some worthy cause, the com- mittee decided to give it to the Red Cross. - Red Cross Red Cross- Sewing On December 10 the sewing classes stopped their regular class work to make hospital pads for the Red Cross. As 65,- 000 pads had to be turned in to the Red Cross by December 22, Miss Humfeld suggested that the girls in the sewing classes assist in making them. Several automobiles were offered to carry mate- rial for 500 pads from the Boley, Non- quit, and Arlington buildings. These sup- plies were made into pads by the West- port workers under the supervision of Mrs. Cross from the Red Cross head- quarters. RED CROSS, COMPANY A Company Leader ................. Floye Poore Platoon Leader. . Platoon Leader . Assistant Platoon Assistant Platoon Assistant Platoon Assistant Platoon Squad Leader . . Squad Leader. . . Leader Leader Leader Leader . . . . . . . .Helen Niemeier . . . . .Kathryn Campbell . . .... Florence Ellet . . .Harriet Hutchinson . . ...... Helene Dixon Mae Shufflebotham . .............. Edythe Liddell .......Jeanette Ross Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader. . . . Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader . . Squad Leader . . . Squad Leader . . ........... . . Jane Allen Marjorie Baugh Bonnie 'Bennet Lois Bennet Edna Benoit Sophia Bruckmiller Dorothy Cooper Marjorie Davenport Mildred Eckland Margaret Fockler Marie Frauens Margaret Gookins Janice Hirshorn Frances Hughes Thelma Johnson Jessica King Frances Lee Helen Ludlow Mildred McCormick Elizabeth Meagley Vernette Miller Jeanette Miller Mary Stevens p . . . .Dorothy Simpson . . . .Margaret Wolf . . . . .Doris Hicks . . .. .Frances Lee ....... . .Helen Swope Josephine Herrmann . . . . .Margaret Hudson . . . . . .Miriam Lamar ...... .. .Mary Miller . Cornelia Eckert Privates Virginia Moseley Jeanette Noland Eula Nierman Elsa Rudolph Emma Sauer Isabel Sears Marian Seested Mary Stevens Alline Smith Catherine Smith Catherine M. Smith Margaret Southard Hester Spencer Mary Sperry Hazel Stephens Anna Taylor Carol Taylor Lidabel Tracey Dorothy Varney Alice Wallace Maurine Wa1'd Marjorie Woodhead m f V -- rg,'. jg' t -.ag mie . ,- Assy ' as I' r- ' ,,?fgzfib 'i' 4, , : 2 .. K ..:. 5 l . ' ' ' --'Don Aaeuc- L 4' Q7 'I' INTER-SCHOLASTIC BASKET BALL g There is a certain satisfaction in the consciousness of a deed well done. Very frequently the pride in a worthy endeav- or is more precious by far than the mo- mentary joy we feel in the success of that same endeavor. We tried and nearly did win the championship this season, and although we have not the joy of actual success, we do acknowledge a justifiable pride in an endeavor well directed. We played a hard game squarely and lost, but the game is played for the sake of the game, and as such we prize it. Central had the wrong idea in the be- ginning. They were out to win, and they demonstrated their intention on the night of the first encounter of the season. Now the idea might have been all right if they had kept it out at Thirty-third and In- diana. But the joke came out at our ex- pense, and so it hurt. Something was wrong somewhere, for the Gold and Blue came nowhere near the standard they set themselves later in the season. To say the least, the impression was unfairly un- fortunate and left a bad taste in the mouth, but a stride soon came to the South Side Courtiers. In undoubtedly the prettiest game of the season, the Purple met a bitter defeat at the hands of the home talent. It was a dandy game from every viewpoint. The cheer leaders received the support they and the team deserved. The contest, while distinctly West- port's held a balance and equality that lent interest to both sides, and we won by force of sheer basket ball superiority as is shown in the general trend of the whole affair. Then, still on the run, Joe Gottlieb and his teammates literally swamped the poor, helpless Manualites on the following Fri- day night. The fracas presented a some- what monotonous aspect in some particu- lars. While an occasional two counter puts spice into the fray, an eternal recur- rence of the aforestated incident is apt to detract somewhat from the wild, spas- modic joy of triumphing worthiness. But even at that it was good. The crowd just settled back and enjoyed the 39 to 3 score. And now we stand two victories to our credit, and one unfortunate calamity. Who might dare to quell our ardor and check our invincible battle line? You know. What is the use of saying. Central did as good, if not a better job, than three weeks before. They say, though, that a humiliating experience is good for one's modesty. Our objection to such a proposition is that our modesty is 52 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHCOL HERALD. perfectly able to take care of itself with- out any outside help. You have to hand it to them, for they surely put out the quality, but they got a hearty scrap in return. A hot contest figured in every play, andeven if we did get licked, they had to work to do it. The circumstance, as considered by most high school stu- dents of the city, seemed unfortunate. We had the best kind of an opportunity to trim the Blue and White of this record of four years of consecutive victory, but could not take it. Yet, Vengeance is mine, sayeth Joe, and poor little Northeast happened to be the victim. With their most effective guard on the sick list, the Purple put up a weak front at best. The same weak- ness, noticeable in the first game, that is, the lack of concerted action, did more toward leaving the Northeast hopes in the gutter than any other one thing. Ra- gan put out five good men, but he had no team. Westport, on the other hand, came back from their trouncing of the previ- ous week and showed the wo1'ld some real basket ball. Again it happened. Manual lost their ninth straight attempt in the most hope- less walkaway 'of the year. If you should trouble yourself to compare, as an eye witness, the brand of stuff put out by the home team in the first and second West- port-Manual games, you would find exem- plified a complete season's development. From five individual stars there has grown a unified team-a team in that sense of the word which has the idea of machine-like efficiency and yet preserves an individual originality and dependabil- ity. The score stood 46 to 9 and they did not try even at that. Second Team Westport's second team finished the season with a percentage of 333. Cap- tain Speck had trouble from the first with a loss of men. Take the case of Creed Joyce: About the time Joyce was play- ing good ball, he was taken to fill a va- cancy in the first team. The same lot fell to Ralph Brigham and Joe Reicher. Now such things may appear trivial, but they are actually of a very great importance. Nothing so breaks into team play as the introduction of a new player, and it takes time to work off the rough edges, yet Speck captained his team to a reasonably desirable standing. The first Central game proved hard and scrappy, but it did be- long to Central, we admit. Northeast fell a victim in the second game of the series with Speck and Shutz doing as pretty a bit of guarding as one could expect. The Manual game following was more an ex- hibition of well-taught football than any- thing else. Westport merely met rough- ing with roughing. The next three games were a little hard on the Blue and Gold chances, but every one of them was played fairly and lost nobly. Joyce's work here and on the first team was especially commendable. Reicher gained in his de- velopment to such an extent that he ulti- mately took Joyce's place on the first squad. Shutz played a heady and fast game straight through the season. Speck went through the last stages of develop- -ment that will leave Westport a star for next year's team. Speck is a Sophomore and with suitable and sufficient training and practice should be our mainstay in ithe guarding of Westport's fairest of all fair names in the season to come. Inter-Class Games ' Inter-class basket ball attained a stand- ard of perfection and interest seldom reached in the past. The purpose, pri- marily, is to arouse an interest in the sport and to furnish a line-up of half f Continued on Page 603 Basket Ball Squad 54 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. t Joe Gottlieb, Captain Here he is, that court demon of whom you have heard so much. Gaze upon that manly frame while you have the chance, for never again will our far-famed Joe carry the dear old Gold and Blue to a well deserved victory. We are graduat- ing this year a man Whose record, to say the least, is enviable. For four years a squad man, for three years a first team man, and for two years the All-Star cen- ter, Joe has borne the Westport standard with honor not unmixed with glory. Heavy but fast, strong and invincible, a good guard, a better forward, a dandy center, a natural leader of his men in the science of the game, our captain com- pletes the season, and incidentally his ca- reer at Westport, with the hearty sup- port and respect his position entitles him. i.- Dana Munsell We point to the gentleman photo- graphed as a dangerous personage. Be- ing gifted with phenomenal powers of foresight and hindsight, as well as a cou- ple of good eyes, our friend of the ene- mies' territory would not let them elude him. If ever Dana plays basket ball again, he will have a reputation to main- tain. He plays a hard game and is heart- ily fea1'ed by every forward in the city. But with all this fear of him, they have to acknowledge the absolute squareness of his playing. Dana puts out a heavy, fighting game, but above all else he is a big enough sport to play it square. He could have been dirty, but he preferred to play it square. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 55 Billy Bowman William Hans Bowman landed his place on the team on account of his perfect game. Then, too, Billy manages to be everywhere at once. Considered from an aesthetic point of view, we can point to a no more completely developed player in the league. Although handicapped in stature and weight, Bowman was an in- valuable asset to the team because of his science and skill. A more finished player than Dana, yet not quite so effective on account of physical differences, Bowman for some time has stood high in the Westport camp. He captained the second. team to a straight victory in '16 and to a good showing in last year's competi- tion. Bowman stands out as a highly technical and scientific guard of the first water. George fCottonD Reeves Fast? Say, did you see him play? No? We were afraid of that. You merely saw where he was just before you looked. By that time George had the ball through the hoop. And better than anything yet known, he will be back next year to hang the crepe on that gray brick building over at Thirty-third and Indiana. Reeves was discovered at mid-season last year and has been on the job ever since. It is a positive pleasure to watch this light- haired individual in a mix-up on the Hoor and so get an actual demonstration of the theoretical science of the game. George, as a leading forward, is a huge success, and we feel that there are big things in store for him next year. 56 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Albert Knollin Al Knollin certainly plays an all-around is a valuable man-forward, role. He center, or guard-because he knows and plays the real game. While not holding a regular position, yet he took part in every game and ably demonstrated his talent in the art of basketeering. Owing to a peculiar circumstance, Westport had but four regular first team players. Knol- lin, Joyce, Brigham, Meadows, and Reich- er competed for the fifth place. Knollin probably deserves the place by virtue of his having played in every game of the season. Fast on his feet, reasonably heavy, and a good floor and goal man, Knollin stood up well with other inter- scholastic players as a dependable part of a smooth-running machine. ,,7 Y, , Ralph Brigham In marked contrast to Al Knollin we find the diminutive Ralph Brigham, a brilliant but spasmodic player. Speed is his middle name. He feels most at home when in a good hard scramble for the ball or in flying down the court with the other team in pursuit as he dribbles his triumphant way to a two-counter. Ralph appeared before the public but twice- his size gave him away-but in those two times he showed some class. If Brigham could have played regularly the game that he was able to put up when under extreme circumstances, this old town might be awake to-day. Brigham ren- dered good service, and we are mighty glad to acknowledge him as a sweater man. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 57 Ed Speck Considering the circumstances, Ed Speck staged a pretty good piece of work in developing the second line play as he did. As soon as a man showed up in good form, the coach snagged him for the first team. Brigham, Reicher, and Joyce, all three underwent this fate, so the cir- cumstances were not so very conducive to the production of team efficiency. Yet our second team showed up well, and this good showing is due more to Ed Speck's captainship and good guarding than to any other one thing. Joe Reicher - Joe started things in the Inter-class series and kept up the hum right along. As an accurate shot and an effective floor man, he contributed largely to the second team's early success. However, the com- pany was hardly fast enough for Joe, not by a good deal. The need came for a de- pendable mate for little George Reeves, and Reicher surely filled the bill. Reich- er completes his second year in school this spring, and we can confidently look forward to two succeeding years of suc- cess for our Sophomore goal shark. Steward Meadows Steward's case, to say the very least, was unfortunate. We care as little as the next one to make excuses, but it never- theless stands out as a rather signifiicant fact that in the very early part of the season, Westport lost the forward that a whole fa1l's training had made possible. Poor health compelled Coach Ockerblad's find to give up basket ball altogether. Steward was a dandy forward, too, for he was as regular and dependable as any one might desire when given half a chance at even a difficult basket. Meadows played an essentially team game, but as an important cog in an efficient machine, there never will be found a better one. Creed Joyce Creed Joyce captained the Junior B in the Inter-class series, and by winning the title, helped himself to a job on the squad. To' look at him one forsees a rather dim prospect on account of size. But not Creed. You just happen to not know him. When it seems impossible to get around, he inevitably finds a way through. That expresses Creed complete- ly. With a specialty of floor play and an accuracy of shooting from any angle, Joyce easily earned his part in the first team games. By Shutz When By sees fit to get from one end of the field to the other, he does it, and his method of procedure is completely ex- pressed by, his last name. Speed is an asset and an instinct with our fast named friend. As a second team guard Shutz played a consistently clever and effective game and certainly deserves his share in the second team's success. Again Shutz stands out as an essential- ly team man, and his combination with Ed Speck turned out to be a happy little bit of foresight. A ' John Knight Johnny Knight, as a forward on the ever victorious Senior A won himself a reputation for accuracy and dependability that stood him in good stead when it came to the selection of squad men. John played an invaluable and at time a bril- liant role with the second line aspirants. Good in any kind of team and.floor play 58 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. and a demon in his own territory, Johnny easily deserves his place and name on the second line-up. Gibbie Hardacre Hardacre perhaps supplied more wit and good humor among the squad men than he did actual basket ball. Even at that of considerable value doubts his ability as bound to make good hoping, Gibbie. Keep he will be an asset next year. No one a guard, and he is next year. We are up the humor and fun, and play that guarding a little harder. The job is yours for the taking. Kenny Whyte Whyte is another' promising Sopho- more. First seen in the Inter-class series as a star on the sophomore A, he caught the professional eye of the coach and has since justified Dr. 0ckerblad's first impression. Whyte played the head end of the famous Witzel-Whyte combina- tion. As an almost infallible good shoot- er under the most trying circumstances, Whyte will form a big part of the offen- sive department next year and the year following. A Charles Parsons Chick is a Junior and we certainly are glad of that. Any team needs the brand of work that Parsons puts out. As a cen- ter on the Junior A, he played good, eiective, and what is more, consistent basket ball. In watching his play but one fault makes itself apparent. Charlie is a little too willing to go through when he finds it difficult to go around, and so he is sometimes a little hard on the other fellow. Charlie is going to be a good cen- ter next year, and we are mighty glad to have him with us. Howard Esterle Howard as an all around handy man in every position of the game, served his school team-mates well. Fast on his feet and a good shot, Howard stands a good chance to do something big if he is back again next year. If he comes back, we certainly wish him the best of success and good fortune. Harold Durr You want to watch Durr. He is out for everybody's scalp and is liable to get it if you are not careful. Harold held his job as second team forward easily and served well and faithfully in that capacity. Studying him as a prospect for next year, we readily agree upon his basket ability. No man on the squad is a more consist- ent counter than Harold Durr. It is the rough floor play that gets around our next year's hope for a mate to Reeves, but this can be remedied by practice. Durr will be valuable next winter. George Sutter Sutter acquired his fame out at Rock- hurst College in the season one year ago. Speed and shooting ability won him a place in first company, and George ac- quitted himself well. This past season he stood high on the second team, and we can look forward to an interesting time with Sutter playing at his best form. Speedy, invincible in floor play, and strong on the two-counters, George makes a good bid for first team competition next year. Court Notes Anyone who watched Creed Joyce on the night of the second Central game knew something lay hidden away some- where. But Duval got wise. Realizing the THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 59 hopelessness of opposing a man of the Joyce caliber, the Central captain deter- mined upon strategy. He made use of a well known fact. Dogs never were fond of Creed. That failing, or rather virtue, from Creed's viewpoint is confined to the better half of the human species alone. Here was Duval's plan. By hook or crook, mostly both, he hoped to put Creed out of the game through the medium of the huge bull dog. So, having been duly in- structed, Mr. Bull Pup exultingly sunk his greedy teeth into the ear of our phe- nomenal forward. Creed claims to be the genuine article, however, and never plays by ear. Thus the game went merrily on. Better success attended a second attempt in the shape of a ripped pair of pants, and after much difficulty the pup was re- moved from the hall. For a. long time nobody knew what it was, but all concerned have now come to an agreement. The reason Central won the title this year is explained most com- pletely in Duval's smile. By far the most nerve-racking and insolent of all physiog- nomical contortions, its value must be rec- ognized. As a barometer of the Central spirit in spite of any score, Duval's smile accomplished much toward the Central triumph. Far be it from us to make personal comments which anyone might consider rude. Yet in this day of strategic econ- omy and the conservation of energy and resources, we wish to call attention to an item worthy of your closest consideration. Red Brown as an official is undoubtedly a success, yet we wonder. Did you ever notice his neck? Long and elastic, and having an Adam's apple that would do credit to a country school master, it pre- sents an opportunity which can hardly be overlooked. Now if anyone can inform us as to just what phase of the successful prosecution of the war this phenomenon might be devoted, certainly our govern- ment will feel deeply indebted to that same individual. We can not afford in these times, to overlook any such oppor- tunity to do our bit for the principle of democracy and altruism. Do you remember those beautifully cold nights as you came away from the games, enthusiastic or otherwise, as the case might be? Do you remember that tin- gling in the face and ears and feet and hands? Somebody does. We know that, because it showed upon him next morning. Florien Gass came to school with as large and richly adorned pair of ears as you might find almost anywhere about this old burg. Another question which the athletic de- partment would like to ask the students as a whole, is just how often did George Reeves get a hair cut? That boy's hair was absolutely so short that he looked scared. To see him come down the court sometimes with those brilliant eyes and short, cottony hair standing on end, one might have wondered just what there was to be afraid of. Dana Munsell certainly is queer. He al- ways seemed to be quite a nice boy, too. Good looking and well behaved as a gen- eral thing, we can hardly understand cer- tain of his actions of a very recent date. The question with which we are most vi- tally concerned right now is, Where did Dana go from Convention Hall on the night of the last Manual game? We heard, but think it best not to say until perfectly sure. Not that there is any- 60 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. thing wrong, but it might not be best for somebody's peace of mind. Somebody said Excelsior Springs. Now what could pos- sibly attract Dana up at that little one- horse town? Enlightenment on this point will be welcome. Address Herald Office, Westport High School. In reviewing the various phenomena of the season, one can not help but be im- pressed with the astounding fact that Don Abercrombie did finally get there. We can forgive him though. Don brought a girl, and she had a megaphone, even though it was hard to tell where she was until she had delivered her charge to Don. Among other interesting personages no- ticed at the games, we might call atten- tion to the reporters, particularly the rep- resentative of the Journal. This worthy gentleman had quite an interest in West- port. Among ourselves, although we had to admit it, we were jealous. He was a Central graduate. He gave Westport two places on the All-Star team, but the joy is all taken away when we realize that his presence was an instance of power usurped. Whom was he with? We know. INTER-CLASS GAMES fContinued from Page 521 way suitable material for the squad. Every man has his chance. There are two series played. Class A men weighing more than 125 pounds, and Class B men under 125 pounds in weight, each furnish a competition among the four classes. In A the Seniors held the sceptre, finishing this series with a string of straight vic- tories. Johnny Knight and Meadows, a peerless offensive, Snook and Knollin, as snappy a pair of guards as could be found anywhere, and Whitehead as captain and center, to round out the play, the Senior A presents a team compactly organized and unified in the biggest sense of the word. Class B went to the third year students, though hotly contested by the Freshmen. The Junior B can be com- pared to the Senior A in the unity and effectiveness of its attack, and in addition they have the happy faculty of rising to an emergency. With Joyce, captain, and Proctor as forwards, Wilkins at center, and Hyndman and Richards guarding, we can readily see the why of the final out- come. The following is a complete sum- mary of this year's activity: CLASS A ' FG FT PF TF Pct. Seniors . . ..... 45 23 30 9 1000 Sophomores . . ..49 17 31 12 .666 Juniors .... ..... 5 5 12 27 12 .333 Freshmen . . ..... 16 10 17 8 .000 CLASS B Juniors. . . ....... 49 25 31 15 .833 Freshmen 45 19 33 10 , .666 sophomores' .'Q'f 127 19 30 8 .333 Seniors . . ....... 27 13 37 6 .166 FOOTBALL VETERANS Our outlook for next year's football team is truly a bright one. We will have experienced men in our ranks. The Coun- try Club team members will sail under the colors of the Blue and Gold. Here are the veterans who will be with us next fall: Sid Cooke played right guard all the season. He was a good, consistent play- er. We can praise him for one thingg that is, he plays and does not talk. Gillie Esslinger was the only Fresh- man who was on the squad. On account of his inexperience and size, he was kept on the side lines, but his future promises to be a bright one. Hoxie Haas played left tackle all sea- son. We are all so familiar with his ex- cellent playing that silence speaks best i I Football Squad here. However, due to his experience and ability to play football, he is the most eligible fellow for next year's captain. Chick McAlester filled the left end of the field. Chick is as much noted for his fashionable dress on the football field as he is for his playing. A blue base- ball cap was his only head gear through- out the season. Pants, otherwise known as Herald Miles, played either end as the occasion arose, and was a star at quarterback. Pants showed that he had good stuff in him in the games in which he participat- ed. Jack Moore was the Charley of the field. On occasions which necessitated his being in the center of the fight, Jack's memory failed him, and he forgot his prowess. His playing at right tackle proves that he will have a brilliant future. Ed Speck played either end or half as he was needed. Ed was a good, consistent player, and he deserves much credit. His injuries kept him from playing in all the games, but when he did play, he was sure- ly a star. Jimmy Stewart filled the position of right guard or fullback. When we say filled we mean it.' His injuries also kept him from playing regularly the entire sea- son. Chuck Sweetman was the trusty left guard. He played in every game. Both on the offense and the defense Chuck was a feature in every scrimmage. Archibald Richardson was the all- around man of the team. He came out rather late, so lost quite a good deal of training. Next year, though, Archibald says that feetball will come first. With all of these veterans and all the new ones, we certainly have great hopes for next season. To go into detail and name all the players would be quite diffi- cult, as from thirty to fifty have turned out each practice night. Some mighty good stuff is developing out of this new bunch, due to the earnest way in which they are all going about it. If all the boys in Westport would show as much spirit as these forty or fifty are showing, we could easily carry off that football championship next fall. - JVM, . , ll I Q, 1' -. - 1 , - , .. -1. if if EJ N , , r 1 , U , Q 5, v-it ...- ,.,,,. pd,-IX M x hu ,, nt. . I I S Q.. ,W Q hu 1 5,1 N .uif Q -:Q A . nl nf, ff. f21. . I ffl. 's ,. 4 --- 'Don Aeeie-- . i K. C. A. C. Indoor Meet Westport Started her 1918 track sea- son just a trifle behind the times, but that was not saying that we stayed there. Poor gym facilities can very plausibly be offered as an excuse for not beating Cen- tral from the start. ' Westport placed fourth in the 50-yard dash, Knollin running, and counted to the same extent with Lewis in the quarter- mile. Richardson ran a beautiful race in the half, placing third, while Tate of Cen- tral won the event, 2:08. Our biggest count came with two seconds in the re- lays. Shutz, Brigham, Munsell, and Par- ker competed in the ten-lap team, while the C and D relay was composed of Cart- wright, Herndon, Tigerman, and Klein- stuber. George Chandler, entered in the open pole-vault, tied for third with sev- eral college men with the bar at 11 feet. M. U.-K. U. Indoor Meet Second honors again attended the ef- forts of the Gold and' Blue in the M. U.- K. U. meet of March 15. Although Cen- tral took the cup, the meet was very hot- ly contested, and Westport can feel proud of her showing. Knollin took his fourth in the 50-yard dash, while Richardson set himself a new mark in the half-mile. Harold ran second in a 2:07 half-mile, and he can feel justly proud of his place. Munsell placed third in the quarter and ran third man in the ten-lap relay. Our C and D relay took their event, contribut- ing much toward the final score. Carr, Herndon, Garth, and Kleinsteuber make a well-nigh invincible team as is shown by the time. The ten-lap event belonged to Central, Westport taking second, and Northeast third. Knollin, Shutz, Mun- sell, and Parker running in the order named, almost beat the Blue and White in their final rally of the evening. West- port was beaten by a scant second in this event, while Northeast came in seventeen seconds behind them. The final stand- ing was: Central . . .... .... . 22 Westport . . .. . . . . .14 Northeast . . . . . . . . .13 Manual.... l 1 The Team That Went to Missouri A Clean-Up at Missouri Westport took second place in the track meet at Columbia this year, leading the next competing school, Central, by a hard-earned 1815 points. Webster Grove, of St. Louis County, somehow has the ability to put out a winning team, having scored their second state championship during the last two years. The boys had a dandy trip to Columbia, and they will remember the occurrence, not only as a success in nearly the highest sense of the word, but for the hospitality of the Uni- versity in their entertainment of the visitors. Q At 2 o'clock May 5, the gun started firing and Westport just carried herself clear through without a hitch. ln the 100-yard dash Knollin placed fourth man. We might say right here that Al did a mighty good day's work. Fourth in the 100-yard dash, third in the low hurdles, and a tie for third in the high jump, gave Knollin his three bronze medals. Jackson came within a half point of be- ing high point winner of the meet, win- ning the broad jump and taking second in both hurdles. Chandler and Esterle again took first and second in the pole vault, and Howard also placed a fourth on the low hurdles. Joe Gottlieb heaved the shot nearly forty feet and won a first. Parker took fourth in the 440- yard dash and the broad jump. Rich- ardson counted a point in the 880. Our half-mile relay, run by Parker, Shutz, Munsell, and Knollin, scored two points on a third. The score stood: Webster Grove 40LQ, Westport 3415, Central 16, and the other Kansas City schools scarce- ly counting at all. 64 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. The Quad On the eleventh day of May, 1918, Cen- tral met a worthy foe by the name of Westport. We tied Central for first, and if technicalities were not to be observed, Westport would have held a claim to that beautiful silver cup they fought so hard for. To begin the season Dana Munsell, track captain, had little material with which to work. The process has been one of gradual development from then on to the Quad. In that time Westport has produced a 220-yard man, Al Knol- lin, who is well-nigh unbeatable: a hur- dler, Paul Jackson, whose fame has spread all over the state: a dash and quarter man in Dana Munsell, a class C hurdler and pole -vaulter in Allan Browne, a class D hurdler in Gray, a class D broad-jumper and weight- man in Waggner, and a class D high- jumper in Waddell. George Chandler in the pole vault is practically the only man fthat we started the season with. All men who have been mentioned so far placed one or more first. Besides these we have an almost inexhaustible supply of point men. Right here something might be said on behalf of Waggner. Waggner was disqualified from the broad jump because he had already competed in two field events. We are mighty proud of him, even though it did mean the loss of the meet, and we can expect big things from him in the future. Look over the re- sults and enjoy the sensation. Central won the meet with 141 points: Westport made 133 points: Northeast 121W, and Manual 3115. CLASS A 100-yard dash-Munsell QWD: Harling QND: Carlson QCD: Vlfakeiield QCD. Time-11:0. 220-yard dash-Knollin' QWD: Middleton QMD: Burke QCD: Wakefield QCD. Time-25:0. 440-yard dash-Bowen QMD: Munsell QYVD: Burke QCD: Par- k - QWD. T' 55.6 ei mme ' . Half-mile-Harling QND: Smith QCD: Pratt QDVD: Dietrich QWD. Time-2:14:4. 220-yard low hurdles-Jackson QVVD: Bowen QMD: Xvalters QND: Barnes QND. Timm?-29.4. 100-yard high hurdles-Knollin QVVD: Jackson QWD: Lewis QCD: Jones QND. .Time 14.2. High jump-Knollin QWD: Barnes QND: Jones QND: Burke C. H'fht5f t-41' ' h . Q D err. ee ,4 mc es Shot put-Gottlieb QWD : Surface QND: Mathews QND: Haas QVVD. Distance 39 feet 1015 inches. Broad jump-Jackson QWD: Pierson QWD: Bowen QMD: Lane QND. Distance 19 feet 315 inches. Pole vault-Chandler QWD: Duvall QCD: Middleton QMD: VValter .QND. Height 10 feet 5 inches. Half-mile relay-Westport QMunsell, Pierson, Jackson, KnollinD: Central, Northeast. Time-1:45.8. CLASS B 100-yard dash-Lott QCD : Polite QND 3 Durrell QND : Macklin QWD. Time 10.4. 220-yard dash-Lott QCD: Kleinsteuber QVVD: Shutz QDND: Cloon QMD. Time-24.3. 440-yard dash-Polite QND: Henry QCD: Eager QCD: Lewis QVVD. Time-56.3. Half-mile run-Crouch QCD: Richardson QWD: Lewis QWD: L ' l QND: T' 2:14.3. owe ace 1me-- 100-yard high hurdles-NVallingford QND 3 Smart QND 3 Kasga- baum QWD. Time-16 seconds. 220-yard low hurdles--McGee QND: Xvallingford QND: Shy- maker QCD: Shutz QVVD. Time-30.4. High jump-Slater QCD: McKay QWD: Smart QND and Lad- ish QND tied for second. Height 5 feet 5451 inches. Broad jump-McGinley QCD: Kimball QWD: Crouch QCD: Polite QND. Distance 19 feet 6 inches. Half-mile relay-Central QEa1ren, McGinley, Henry. LottD: Westport, Northeast, Manual. Time-1:43. ' CLASS C 50-yard dash-Boyer QND: Gilman QCD: Esslinger C1'ouch QCD. Time-5 4-5 seconds. QWD : 220-yard dash-Lockwood QCD: Garth QWD: I-Iarling' QND: Sprofera QMD. Time-24.4. L 100-yard low hurdles-Marshall QWD: Williams QND: Har- land QND. 100-yard high hurdles-Brown QWD: Williams QND: Har- l N . T' 13 4. ing Q D 1me-- . High Jump-Slater QCD: McKay QWD: Smart QND and Lad- QWD. Height 5 feet 23g inches. Shot put-Lowenthal QCD : Lucas QCD : Lebrecht QND: Hard- acre QWD. Distance 39 feet 3 inches. Broad jump-Quinn QCD: Hardacre QWD: Crouch QCD: Steinkrause QMD. Distance 18 feet 9 inches. Poleusliult-Sorrells QCD: Brown QWD: Clark QCD: Sasse Half-mile relay-Central QGilman. Hutcheson. Ong, Lock- woodD: Northeast, Westport, Manual. Time-1:45. CLASS D 50-yard dash--Parks QMD: Carr QWD: Basin QCD: Under- wood QMD. Time-6 seconds. 220-yard dash--Turner QND: Gunther QCD: Mountain QND: Hovey QWD. Time-26 seconds. 100-yard low hurdles-Grey QWD: Thompson QCD: Jackson QND: Norris QCD: Time-14 seconds. . High jump-Waddell QWD: Byers QND: Simon QCD and Durr QWD tied. Height 5 feet 21,5 inches. Pole vault-Thompson QCD: Lumpkins QMD and Waggner QNX? tied: Byers QND. Height 9 feet 1 inch. Ties rec- or . Shot put-Waggner QWD: Feffer QWD: Neuman QCD: Mountain QND. Distance 32 feet 817g inches. Broad jump-Thompson QCD: Barnett QCD Smith QND. Dis- tance 17 feet 114. Half-mile' relay-Northeast' QJackson, Smith, Mountain TurnerD: Westport, Central. Manual. Time-1:51. . K. U. Walkaway Now, who will doubt our disputed right to the Quadrangular title and what world now remains for our invincible athletes to conquer? The Munsell team certainly displayed their excellent cap- tainship and training when they evolved The Track Team 66 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. themselves from a poor second in the indoor meets to the undisputed champion of the fastest track and field tourney in the mid-west. As a fitting climax to a strenuous career, we are heartily satis- fied with this showing in the Lawrence meet. Westport stands accredited with 27W points. Kansas City, Kansas, Abilene, Kansas, and Central tied for second place with 18 points a piece. For the 50-yard. dash Westport placed two men in the finals--Kleinsteuber and Kimball. In the final heat Kleinsteuber won a silver medal. The 120-yard hur- dles also claimed two Westport men in the finals, Jackson taking second while Knollin failed to place. Kleinsteuber is fast becoming a dash man. He not only took second in the 50-yard dash, but a fourth as well in the 100-yard event. Gottlieb tied for third with Vaughn of Winfield. Drayton Lewis, a Junior, took second in a 52:3 quarterg Jackson tied Farmer of Scott City for second in the broad-jump. Chandler, for once beaten, was compelled to be content with a sec- ond in the pole vault. George cleared I IF the bar at 11 feet 3 inches, but it was not quite high enough. Dobson of Win- field cleared 11 feet 415 inches, thereby depriving our hero of a trophy which cer- tainly would have looked well along with the rest of his collection. Jackson placed second in a 26:4 low hurdle raceg Knol- lin won a fourth in the 220-yard dash and came third in the low hurdles. The relay was a doubtful affair until Klein- steuber, running third, stepped out in front and gave Knollin, as last man, the lead, which he held to the finish. In this relay Munsell ran first, passing the stick to Malcolmson, while Kleinsteuber and Knollin ran in the order named. By far the most interesting happen- ing to the underclassmen. was the elec- tion of Walter Kleinsteuber for the 1919 captaincy. Walter deserves the place and we can feel confident in his ability not only as a point winner butin the actual work of captain. So here is to Kleinsteuber and the 1919 teamg may it meet with as high a de- gree of success as Munsell and the team of old '18. an . Bllll5 ETICS f..l lnsea.v. GIRLS' ATHLETICS This year has been a most successful one for girls' athletics. The enrollment, which was greater than last year, shows that more people are beginning to real- ize the need of the physical benefits re- ceived in the gym course, the need of a more honest sense of sportsmanship, and a more intimate knowledge of true friend- ship acquired in girls' athletics. The gym course at Westport this year has been marked with such a large scope of activities that any girl could not help but be interested. Hockey was the first inter-class contest. The enthusiasm and class spirit, which made this sport a suc- cess, marked the other activities of the year as well. Basket ball followed the hockey season, and Westpo1't's favorite sport was a very hotly contested event. To the delight of the girls, baseball was introduced into the cou1'se as a major sport. This proved to be the brainiest contest played in the gym. There was always a large number of enthusiasts out to support these sports on practice days. The culmination of the practicing was the inter-class contests planned by Miss Bradley. Dancing was another activity especial- ly stressed throughout the year. The fete showed what excellent results have been achieved. In fact, Westport has had a most com- mendable year in girls' athletics. Great credit is due Miss Bradley and the girls who made the year so successful. Hockey This has been the third year that the girls have played hockey on the Gillham Road triangle. The inter-class hockey games beginning November 8 were the fastest and most successful ones ever played on the triangle. The first game, the one between the Freshmen and Junors was a worthy product of the con- stant coaching. The Juniors with their three years' training easily won a 6 to 1 score from the Freshmen. The quick, little Sophomore team ran true to form by winning a 6 to 1 score from the Freshmen. The Senior-Junior game was the most closely contested one of the season and resulted in both sides scoring one point. In the Senior-Sophomore game the Sen- iors showed the spirit which eventually made them the winners of the inter-class series. The 3 to 2 score was captured by the Seniors, due to their ability to work together. The Freshmen continued to fare badly, being again defeated. The Seniors pig- ishly took five points without allowing the Freshmen one. The last game of the season, the Jun- ior-Sophomore game, ended disastrously 68 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. for the Juniors. The Sophomores scored four points, while the Juniors failed to score once during the game. Every class ought to be commended for the large squad of enthusiastic play- ers that came out for practice so regu- larly. Never before have so many girls entered into this sport as they have this year. The Freshmen, contrary to pre- vious years, have had the largest num- ber of girls out for the team. The captains of the hockey team are: Martha Williamson, Freshman, Louise Putnam, Sophomore, Bernice Winburne, Junior, and Blanche Longshore, Senior. The Seniors were the winners. Just look at the formidable array: Catherine Smith, Lula Timms, Maurine Conley, Blanche Longshore, Catherine Myers, Evelyn Packwood, Mildred Snow, Marie McCarthy, Dorothy Ludwig, Gladys Aus- tin, Doris Hicks, Mildred McCormick, and Elizabeth Rider. Following are the members of the other hockey squads: Freshmen--Martha Williamson, Nadine Longshore, Elizabeth Shepard, Elizabeth Meriwether, Felicie Thresher, Beatrice Ridgeway, Etheline Martin, Lulu Cana- da, Aileen Canada, and Muriel Wolfe. Sophomores-Helen Decker, Louise Putnam, Virginia Smith, Luella Halbert, Bertha Robinson, Frances Kenney, Mar- guerite Chandler, Martha Fowler, Helen Hollister, Elizabeth Emmert, Ola Moon, Oleta Hammet, Margaret Foley, Alberta Haller, Grace Stubbs, Margaret Small, and Dora Smolinsky. J uniors-Berenice Winburne, Margaret Wolfe, Marie Richardson, Virginia Comp- ton, Margaret Kelley, Bernice Burkhardt, Harriet Fowler, Florence McMahon, Isa- belle Sears, Elizabeth Hill, and Marie Frauens. The Juniors and Sophomores' tied for second place. The Freshmen trailed. Basket Ball Basket ball was marked with its char- acteristic pep in the girls' gym course this year. After a series of practice days, the teams were chosen, and the in- ter-class series began February 21. The Freshman-Sophomore game sta1't- ed the season with the proper snap and rush and resulted in a Sophomore vic- tory. The Junior-Sophomore game was a complete walk-away for the Sophs, the score being 30 to 15. The Sophomore team is practically the same that won the inter-class basket ball series last year. Q .The Seniors started their game with the Freshmen with light hearts, but end- ed it in an entirely different spirit. The game was very closely contested, but end- ed finally with a Freshman victory, the score being 18 to 16. The Junior-Senior game ended with a Senior victory. The Senior team played their best, as the 31 to 6 score shows. The Freshman-Junior game proved an easy victory for the Freshmen, the score being 21 to 13. The Sophomore-Senior game was the decisive and snappiest game of the sea- son. The teams were evenly matched and held each other to an equal score. Clever shooting and efficient guarding were the features of the game. The 21 to 20 score cinched the inter-class series for the Sophs, The Sophomore team was the small- est and quickest team of the four classes. Their quickness and teamwork were the factors which won for them the inter- class basket ball championship of 1918. The positions in which the members of the Sophomore team played are as fol- lows: Hazel Munden fcaptainl ........... Forward Dora Smolinsky .......... ...... F orward Alice Lynn ............... ....... C enter Louise Putnam ........ .. ..... Center Basket Ball Champs Helen Decker .... .... C enter Martha Fowler . . . .... Center Virginia Smith ............. .... G uard Irene Hess ................... .... G uard FRESHMEN Muriel Wolfe Frances Huston Nadine Longshore Beatrice Ridgeway Wanda Breckenridge Etheline Martin Martha Williamson Aileen Allbritain Isabelle Brooks Lula Canada JUNIORS Marie Richardson Elizabeth Hill Margaret Kelley Marie Frauens Bernice Burkhardt Barbara Krey Eva Coffman Virginia Compton SENIORS Marie McCarthy Maurine Conley Blanche Longshore Emma Saeur Dorothy Ludwig Floye Poore Helen Niemeier Esther Dixon The Freshmen ranked second, the Sen- iors, third, and the Juniors, fourth. The captains of the inter-class basket ball series are Marie McCarthy, Senior, Marie Richardson, Juniorg Hazel Munden, Sophomore, and Etheline Martin, Fresh- men. During the games the girls of the teams wore collars of colored cambric which they sewed over the white collars of their middy blouses. The Seniors wore blue collars, the Juniors, yellow, the Sophomores, redg and the Freshmen, green. These identification collars were a great help to the referee in calling fouls and to the girls in distinguishing the members of their own teams. Baseball Baseball is Westport's spring sport, just as hockey is the fall sport and bas- ket ball the winter sport in girls' ath- letics. As a major sport, it is considered safer and saner than those previously engaged in. Track work, formerly the Freshmen-Sophomores . . .... Won by Freshmen l Baseball Winners spring event, has become of secondary importance. The girls feel rather proud of the fact that they have had three major sports this year while the boys have had only two. Track, the former event, merely developed individual stars. Of course there are stars in baseball, but in a different way. The baseball captains are Dorothy Lud- wig, Seniorg Margaret Kelley, Junior, Louise Putnam, Sophomore, and Martha Williamson, Freshman. The results of the games as played on the Gillham Road triangle are as follows: the first girls' baseball championship at Westport. The baseball squads are as follows: FRESHMEN Martha Williamson Elizabeth Meriwether Louise Allen Elizabeth Martin Nadine Longshore Doris, Ott Beatrict Ridgeway Aileen Allbritain Felice Thresher Josephine Slejak Alice Hafer Dorothy Block Eleanor Renfro Evalyn Miner Margarite Marshall Elizabeth Shepard SOPHOMORES Louise Putnam Hazel Munden Helen Decker Irene Hess Gladys Erhardt Margaret Foley Dora Smolinsky Geneva Joyce Virginia Smith Dorothy Funk Frances Eaton Marie Jones Freshmen-Juniors . . .. .... l'Von by Freshmen Freshmen-Seniors . . ..... Won by Seniors Sophomores-Juniors . . ........ Won by Juniors Sophomores-Seniors Won by Sophomores Juniors-Seniors . . ............. Won by Juniors J UNIORS Margaret Kelley Florence McMahon Marie Richardson Barbara Krey Eva Coffman Marie Frauens Margaret Wolfe Margaret Hamilton Bernice Burkhardt SENIORS On Thursday afternoon, May 16, the tie between the Juniors and Freshmen was played off. After a quick, snappy game the Juniors became the winners of Dorothy Ludwig Louise Shipe Blanche Longshore Emma Sauer Floye Poore Helen Niemeier Mildred Snow Maurine Conley Marie McCarthy Esther Dixon Catherine Myers Mary Bess Meservey n f, W Illlllillllllllf lIllllHIIW'' IIIIllllllllllllllllllllflllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllf ' llllllIlW illllll llllll I ff M il it n lilfjwlfg it i ,lliih 'W 1n l ll , b h, : x ml . COLORS: L-ight Blue and Gold Morro: L-ive pure, speak the tlrutlz, 'right the wrong, follow the king, else wherefore born? OFFICERS Flixsr TERM SECOND TERM President . . ....... ......... A L1..xN Bnowm-1 President . . ..... . ........... Lois Scnninwms Vice-President . . . .. ....... ..Lo1s SCHERMIES Vice-President . . .. ...... MAYBEN NEXY'BY Secretary. . .. . . . . . . . .MAE SHUFFLEBOTHAM Secretary . . .... . . . . . .HOLLA COLEMAN Trcasufrcr . . ..... ......... M AYBEX iN!-IXVBY Treasurer . . , . .. ......... WINSTON TATE SCl'gCfl'llf-ilf-ATMS . ....... HAROLD DIETRICH Scrgemzit-at-Amis . . . . . . . . .MARY LUNDTEIG1-:N .4ldl?lSC'l' . . .. Nearly one thousand years ago there lived a group of chivalrous, fearless, and dashing men. Banded together in broth- erly love, they were known as the Round Table. The spirit of these brave knights has descended throughout the ages and now is found in our own Round Table Club. Since the founding of the club, it has always shown the true spirit of its ancestors, and now, as another year rolls by, and the class of '18 passes out, the Round Table still holds the place in the sun. Our colors are flying from every staff of activities in the school. The Round Table was more than prominent on the Christmas play, and seven of the de- baters are .members of our club. On ...........MIss LEITCH the Crier staff, in athletics, we are well represented, and in the Cadet offices and Senior oiiices, as in everythilg else, we are unsurpassed. In the interest of the great struggle that is being waged for democracy, the Round Table has taken for its study this year the principal, countries and their reference to the Great War. Under the wise and earnest guidance of Miss Leitch, the club has prospered as never before. The snappy meetings, the enthusiasm of the members, and the comments of the student body have served to show that the Round Table has filled its quota this year. -Rolla Coleman, Sec. Round Table Club if V fngfwgq ..' qw,-,-vq vita mu. Ya:-Lev llllllfflll lllEll4l.lPll2lllll llllllllllllill lll lllillW lll llll llllllllllllliQll ll Prcsidclzf . . . . . Vicfc'-Prcsidvnf . SCl?I'l?fl'l'f1l . . T-rcasnrm' . . Scrgca ll I-11 f-.-1 r ms Critic. . FLONVERI Violf-1 COLORS: Purple and Whitt' OFFICERS FIRST Tami SECOND TERM KEXNETH RINGL1-1 .,D.xxix Muxsl-:LL . .'1'uRr:Noi: CLARK . . .Enc.xR GODLEY .... . .RAY THEIS . RUSSEL Gonrmzr P1'csidm1f . . ..... .. Vice'-President . . Sc'crc!a1'y . . . . . . . . . . . T1'e'asr1rf'r' . . . . Scrgcfznt-at-.-1rms Crmc .. .......... .. .DANA BIITNSELL . . .DOROTHY Amos .MARuirr:RI'1'E Corus . . . ,EDGAR GODL1-:Y .VVILLIAINI HOOKER .CHARLES PARSONS .'lrI'viscr . . . .... This year has been the most prosper- ous and successful year in the life of the Clionian Society. In the first place our membership has increased to the limit- forty boys and forty girls. We are proud of every one of them. Our members are indeed talented. This is proved by the prominent parts they have taken in school activities. This society had eight representatives in the Christmas Play, two of the princi- pal roles being taken by our members- Caro Mitchell and John O'Keefe. Mar- jorie Parks represented us in the girls' debate. The Clionians are proud to say that the cover of this Herald was designed by Charles Vance. Surely everyone has no- ticed the. splendid patriotic posters made by Lidabel Tracey, and none could possi- . . . . ... ..M1ss Sm-:LTON . bly forget our president, Dana Munsell, the celebrated basket ball star! The Clionians have had very enjoyable programs this year. The first term we studied the lives of American authors. The second term has been given to the study of Shakespeare. The society has shown its patriotism by investing two hundred and fifty dol- lars in Liberty Bonds and by giving free- ly to the Belgian Relief. The two prizes offered by the school for Thrift Stamp essays were won by our members. - We thoroughly enjoyed our dance given at lVIorton's and feel that it finished lill- ing a year of happiness. We of the Clionians feel that all of our success is due to the splendid influence of our much beloved adviser, Miss Shel- ton. -Marguerite Coyle, Sec. Clionian Society nently in school dramatics, debate, ath- I . ,KT 7? r 1,7 ,gf m ffl' M3 M f ' f-mmrnm X fl 'l 'l41 .l ,kx cf- ' -'11 CoLoRs: Red and Gold OFFICERS Prcsidcnf . . . FIRST TERIKI . . . . . . . ............ I'IUBlCRT PARKER Vice-President . . . ..... EDWARIJ GOOKINS Secretary . . .... ..... J omv Grmronm Critic . . .. .... FLoRnaN Gixss Treasurer . . ....... GLENN IfENDALL Aclzrisvr . . We Irving members can look back at another successful year of beneficial study and of entertaining and instructive club affairs. We have studied thoroughly sev- eral kinds of literature this year, the old Greek comedies, early American authors, modern novels, and war stories, as well as having learned much about the present war in all its phases, from the inner on. causes to the method of carrying it Each program has had reports on at least three of these different lines of study, thus securing variety and the in- terest of the entire club. Nor did we lack the necessary humor and nonsense, with- out which a club may become flat and un- interesting. Our membership has, as always, includ- ed the leaders in all lines of school activi- ties. Irving members have figured promi- Sreoxn TERM Prvsidc-nt . . ....................... FULLER Ross Vicc-PrL'sidf'1zf . . .... GEORGE PRATT Scare-ta-ry . . .... .... J OHN G-ILMIORE Critic . . . . .... FARREL Toom-:Y Trcasu,-rc'r . . ..... PAUL BIILLER . . . .MIL 'WARD letics, military achievements, and Junior class offices. The most prominent men in the Westport division of the High School Club were Irvings. The Crier and Herald have depended much on the liter- ary ability of Irvings who were on the staff. We of the Irving Club feel, as we re- view the year, in as much as the club has increased its membership, benefitted its members immensely by its instruction and by its feeling of fellowship and fra- ternity, that the high reputation the Irv- ing Club has acquired here at Westport has been sustained and that we have penned another page in the already large volume of its successful years. -John Gilmore, Sec. George Berry Oliver Brackett James Britt Russell Colvin Charles Crawford Robert Dickson Conrad Eckert John Emery Florien Gass Francis Gerhart John Gilmore Irving Club IRVING MEMBERSHIP Edward Gookins Herman Hahn Frederick Ingham Cyril Jedlicka Glenn Kendall Lucien Littick Frederick Lyman Morris Mclntire Robert Malcolmson Paul Miller Oliver Mosman Hubert Parker Maurice Parsill George Pratt Jules Rosenberger Fuller Ross Daniel Silberberg George Stroud Farrel Toohey Robert Ware Kirk Whitehead W PFCIFFBUL D Cl- Q Morro: NihiI him nixi 1H'l'fl'fflllII ingeanio elabo- fratum indusfriu udfvrrc' 01POTfCf.!'-CICERO. Rin Saw! Buzz Saw! Rip Saw! Buzz Saw! Boom! Hiky, Piky, Holy Miky Give that Clay Club Rocm! OFFICERS Fmsi' TERM ' ..... . .JACK Ko1.1.M.xNN Prcszdcnt . . ... . . . . . .. Vive-President . . Sf'Cl'CflIl'jl . . Treasurer . . .... .. Scrgvunf-czf-Arms . . . ..........Li:1c DIXOX .CIIARLES Mc'G1f:1-:1-IAN . . . . .BZIARIOX RODMAN . . . . . .GEORGE CIIAXIIIER .'lfi!'iSl'l' . . This year has proven a most commend- able one for the Clay Club. A number of the club's strongest members were gradu- ated in the class of '17, but owing to our success in getting some of the most in- fluential underclassmen as well as upper- classmen for members, the meetings have grown steadily in attendance and enthu- siasm. For our programs we have had, in addition to our debates, much that has been for the good of the members, as well as for their amusement, such as im- promptu speeches, humorous debates and readings, and best of all, a mock trial. A large share of pep and liveliness of the Slccoxn T1-:RM Pzvsidmzf . . ...................... Rom-:wr SLOAX Vice-Prvsidfmt . . ..... CIIARLES 1vIcGm:H.xN Svcrvfary . . ..... RICHARU SCl'llNII'l'Z Trcus'zm'r . . ..... .... X VILLIAM ANTHONY Sl'7'gf'l7llf-Gi-.-UWIIS . . . . . ......... Lx-In DIXON . . . .HIIL R.0l!ER'l'S club has been due to the efforts of its pair of executives, Jack Kollmann and Robert Sloan. The advice of Mr. Roberts counted in a high degree also. The club has been represented in de- bate, in athletics, in the Glee Club, in the Christmas Play, and on the Crier and Herald staff. Jack Kollmann and Robert Sloan were the final rebuttalists of the two debate teams, While on the track George Chandler and Paul Jackson loomed up as stars. In the literary line, it might be added that William Anthony is the modest author of the Senior Play. -Richard C. Schmitz, Sec. William Anthony George Chandler Vllilliam Cline Warren Colley Lee Dixon Howard Fisk George Fleming Byron Gray Aubrey Hammet Paul Jackson Seldon Jones Clay Club CLAY CLUB MEMBERSHIP Walter Knoop Jack Kollmann Bunce Lacaff Charles McGeehan Stanton Miller Alvin Pearson Howard Peck Cecil Perkins lValter Pfeifer Richard Schmitz William Serat Paul Simonds Marion Sims Robert Sims Robert Sloan Harold Smith John Smith Wendell Smith William Stotts Albert Tabibian Rc-bert Ulrig Franklin Whitehead fluence and advice of Miss Wilson. Every I Hl la W ,- fy. x . President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . .... Treasurer . . .. Critic . . . FIRST T COLORS! Silver and Blue Morro: TVCigh, C012-Sil1l'7', Empress OFFI CERS ERB! BINGHALI . . . . .ETIII-:L BLOMQIIIST . . . . . . .SARAII PRATT . . . . . .ALLINE SMITH . . . . . .VERA BL0IsIQUIsT .-l d zri ser Another year has rolled around, and it has surely been a great one for the Pundit Club. In these stirring times, naturally the first thing that anyone thinks of is patriotism, and the Pundit Club has cer- tainly been patriotic. First, we bought a hundred dollar Liberty Bond, and then, not satisfied with this, several of the girls got large subscriptions to the Pa- triotic League. Our principal talent is debating, and we have had many interest- ing debates. Most of these have been on war subjects. As for real debating, I think Westport should be proud of us. Three of our members, including our illus- trious president, were on the debate against Central, and well, of course, we could not help but win. Our success along this line has been due to the splendid in- . SECOND TERLI Prcsidcrnt . . ....................... SARAII PRATT Vice-Pres-idcnt . . .................. Glues GREEN Secretary . . .... ....... lv IARY :MILLER Treasurer . . .. ...... EDNA SCOTTEN Critic . . .... .... .... E A IILY CHESNEY . . . . .Miss WVILSON one of our meetings has been bubbling over with enthusiasm and information, for, besides debates, we have had reports from books on the War, talks on the im- portant men of the day, and the histories of all the national songs. One of our members is an oliicer of the Senior Class, and we also have a repre- sentative among the Junior Class officers. The Cabinet of the Girls' High School Club is honored by having two of our members, and we were represented on the Crier staff and in the Christmas Play. We can truly say that this year has been the most successful in the history of the best club at Westport, Pundit! 1 -Mary Miller, Sec. Jane Allen Helen Bingham Ethel Blomquist Vera Blomquist Eleanor Brown Emily Chesney Jocelyn Dillenbeck Harriet Fowler Grace Green Maxine Heinbaugh Josephine Herrmann Blanche Houghland Caroline Jolley Louise Kelly - Pundit Club PUNDIT MEMBERSHIP Kathleen Lade Helen Ludlow Mary Marshall Elizabeth Martin Nancy Moore Mary Miller Katherine Von Minck- Witz Elizabeth Meagley Cleo Parsley Sara Pratt Virginia Perry Mary Elizabeth Polk Edna Scotten Gladys Scotten Phoebe Shouse Arline Smith Jessie Smullen Marian Shryock Hulda Liedel Kathryn Stigall Anna. Taylor Dorothy Taylor Mary Ellen Tutt Catherine Walrod Marjorie Woodhead Helen Wright Marian Walker CHILLER lab EREI M.HiuNZl Morro: 17611117111 :mu-ht den, Jlvisfm' Collons: Orange and Blurlr OFFICERS Fnzsr TERM SI-:comm Trzmxr Prcsidcnf . . . . . ..... . . . ..... Co1uNN1-: R,I0l'IARllS President . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . .Jl's'1'IN Mooxnr Vicf'-Prcsidvnf . . ...... Loifls MICHAI-:I.s Vice-Prcsidmzrf . . .... CIIARLOTTE EKHARDT Sccrcfury . . ...CllARLOT'1'E Eluuizlrr Sr'crcta1'y . . . .... .J ULIA Lic VINE Treasurer . . ..... JUSTIN Mooxnr Treasurer . . ....... Emu-:Nic LACY Critic . . .. ...DJXNIPIL SILl!ERlllCRG Critic . . . . ...... .. ....DANn-:L SII.1xIcRm:RG Azlwscw' . . ........ . . . . Since the study of German literature is the object of the club, the first semester was spent in the study of the works of Schiller and German legends. Mr. Beck- mann gave us a most interesting stereop- ticon lecture on the Rhine and its le- gends. He also entertained us at differ- ent times with songs from the different operas, on his Victrola. 'We are very grateful to Mr. Beckmann for his inter- est in the Schiller Verein. We are fortunate in having an adviser who works hard to make the club a suc- cess. Miss Ross has contributed to our program by giving a stereopticon lecture on the group of operas by Wagner known as the Nibelungen1'ing. It consists of . . .MIss Ross four operas, all of which are widely per- formed in the United States- Rhein- gold, Walkiire, Siefried, and Got- terdammerung. We also studied Lohan- grin and Tannhauser: Mixed with this serious study were games, funny stories, and other amusements. But the second semester took a differ- ent tread. The Schiller Verein has given the time to the cutting of short stories, jokes, and cartoons from magazines con- tributed by the members, for invalid sol- diersq Our members have responded Will- ingly to this work, and on the whole the Schiller Verein feels that it has had a most successful year. -Julia Le Vine, Sec. Schiller Verein SCHILLER VEREIN MEMBERSHIP Mary Barrett Mr. Beckmann Allen Behr Bernice Burkhardt Catherine Campbell Vera Christensen Charlotte Erhardt Alvin Hecker Margaret Heinze Marjorie Kerner Eugene Lacy Julia Le Vine Vera Levy Edna Lyons Louis Michael Justin Mooney Margaret Mowder Erman Neuer Anna Orr Corinne Richards Julius Robinovitz Miss Ross Emma Sauer Henrietta Shane Daniel Silberberg Kathryn Stigall Harold Smith Adele Ulher Katherine Whitmore Margaret Wieda Marian Wolfson Margaret Woolf Miss Young Verona Zimmer Q 'Y.- ' ,, ,g 'twig . V,,': I , . X +' P 'I Tc ii 15' I -'ff l - ' Comms: Red rr-nd Orange Morro: ArIz'Izm1v, sivmprc adelaide OFFICERS Fmsr T1-:RM SECOND TERM President . . . . .............. MAIsG17I:RIrr: Coru: President . . ................. . ..... PAUL MILLER Secretary . . . ......... HARRY PHILLIPS Sccrctfzry . . ......... ......... H Akin' PHILLIPS Ad li isvr During the last .year the Circulo Calder- on has kept up its record as one of the most interesting and beneficial societies in .Westport For a Spanish student it is invaluable. It enables him to get a better knowledge of the language, and its programs are of such a kind as to educate and interest him in Spanish coun- tries and customs. The club studied the history and geog- raphy of Spain, Mexico and South Ameri- ca. In addition to the usual papers and talks given by the students, there were outside speakers. Miss Wilhite at one time told the club about the Alhambra and the Spanish art there. On another day, Mr. Morales, the Mexican Consul in Kansas City, spoke on the Conditions and Customs of the Mexicans. After his . . . .DIIIL PHILLIPS speech the members were allowed to ask questions about Mexico. Half of each program is carried on in Spanish, and half in English, for the bene- fit of those bewildered ones who are not so well acquainted with the language. The annual club play was put on very successfully, we think, and the two vol- umes of Bancroft's History of Central America have been presented to the li- brary here. We feel that we have, with the help of our capable adviser, Mr. Phillips, com- pleted one of the most successful years of the Circulo Calderon, and we hope that with each succeeding year Los Calderones will advance as much. -Harry Phillips, Sec. Los Calderones LOS CALDERONES MEMBERSHIP Leon Bevensee Lewis Bingham Ralph Brigham Edward Burkhardt Lula Canada Terence Clark Adelia Coles Mable Coles Marguerite Coyle Marcelino Domingo Eloise Estes Rita Goss ' Grace Green Jules Guinotte Paul Jenkins Earl Jordan Edith Lade Miss Lash Mary Lowry Edythe Liddell Jessie Martin Paul Miller George Moore Virginia Moseley Ralph Murphy Bertha Nelson Ruth Noggle Earl Oberholtz Thelma Oberlin Lucile Osgood Cecil Perkins Grace Phillips Mr. Phillips Harry Phillips Drennan Ready Kenneth Ringle Frank Sanderson Harry Seiger Daniel Silberberg Roy Sheldon Howard Snow Roy Sullivan Edward Titus Alfreda Tuggle Bessie Vaille Glen Vaille Thomas Ware Miss Wilhite Helen Williams Marian Wynne ,4 ll ...,.. COLOBS: Red, White and BI-uc OFFICERS FIRST TERM SEcoNn TERIKI President . . . . . ............ . . . .ALLAN BRowNE Pres-idcnt. . . .... . ....... . . . . , . .C.x'rI-IERINE SINIITH Vice-Prvsidmzt . . ..... .HELEN BINGHALI Vice-P1-esidcnr . . .. .... lwiluw MILLER Sc'c'1'cf11ry . . .. ...CATIII-IHINE VVALROD Sccretrzry . . .... ...JOHN GILMORE Treasure-r . . . ..... HELEN BINGHAM Trcavsurcr . . , .... ...... .... lv I Aux MILLER A d riser . . The French Club has completed its third successful year as a Westport High School was and pro- past organization. The course of study one concerning eminent Frenchmen modern material about the war. The gram dealt with history made in the as well as history in the making. Then. too, the meetings contained amusing and entertaining features in the form of a one scene play, games, and French Uplaisan- teriesf' The French Club is also one which does things besides having its own programs. It has adopted a French orphan to aid the noble country whose language it studies. There was also the French play, L'anglais tel qi 'on parle, which was presented by the French Department. F . . .Mlss JONI-:s The membership of the French Club is of the elite of Westport, including de- baters, literary prodigies who have been on the Crier staff, class officers, and some who have attained dramatic distinction in school productions. The membership was increased to sixty the second term, thus insuring a strong, influential club for next year, but without sacrificing club interest, for Les Faineants are all loyal members. And so, since the French Club has ac- complished much this year and promises to accomplish more in years to come, We Faineants feel satisfied upon reviewing this year's work. Au revoir 'till next year. -John Gilmore, Sec. Eleanor Brown Allan Browne Helen Bingham Pauline Brelsford Marie Cartwright Emily Chesney Leota Dale Rebecca Deal Dorothy Dillon Helen Dixon George Dodson Germaine Dubis Florence Ellet Donald Elrod Beatrice Forbes Elizabeth Forsee John Gilmore Winifred Goldsbour- ough Les Faineants LES FAINEANTS MEMBERSHIP Margaret Gookins Helen Graham Elizabeth Hill Neva Hill Margaret Hudson Nestor Jaquin Elizabeth Johnson Kathleen Le Monde George Lewis Elizabeth Meagley Theodore McClintock Catherine McPherson Mary Miller Mary Martha Miller Louise Mosman Kathrina Norton Cleo Parsley Francois Pethick Mary Polk Hal Pope Velma Rucker Mabel Rust Marianne Schneider Eleanor Sheurman Catherine Smith Catherine M. Smith Virginia Smith Mary Sperry Isabelle Strother Dorothy Sutton Dorothy Taylor Oliver Thornton Mary Ellen Tutt Dorothy Varney Florence Wade Catherine Walrod Marjorie Woodhead X T M fast .,L m' mmf' WM William j , Xl - L X f y X l'-I . ' r-l- 4 f... W U v J U fx K l 1. nsunnrfv Comms: Army Gray and Navy Blue OFFICERS FIRST TERM Si-:Comm Tum Pl'CS'id67Lf . . . .... . . . . . . . . . ...... PITRD XVRIGHT Prpsidgnt , , , ,.,,, , , , , ,,,,, , DOWNING P11001-QR V-:cc-Prcszdcnf . . . ........ LH!-1 DIXON Vice-President . . .. .GILBERT IIARDACRE SUC 'C'tfU'!l- - - - -- ----- -TACK KOI-LN-ANN Secretary . . .... . . . . . . . .PAUL JACKSON TVC0-S'1l 'C - - - ------ FULLER ROSS Treasurer . . .. ..... HAROLD DIETRICH Adviser The History Club has added another ring to its tree of life. It is a wide ring, too, which shows much growth, because the History Club has set a fast pace all year. The first meeting of the year de- veloped a hike. This was followed by four more which carried the spirit of the History Club to Liberty, Leaven- worth, Loma Vista, and elsewhere. Ice and snow were no barriers to the un- daunted nature seekers. During one trip it was the experience of the hikers to be within prison walls, but the space was too limited for the ambitions historians, and they came out to 'start life over again in a wider sphere and become great men as some undoubtedly will. All of the pep of the History Club is not turned . . . . .MR. Hxinsux loose outside of school. Interesting pro- grams are given which keep the meetings on edge. The History Club has on its roll seven- ty-three members. They include men from every school activity-basket ball, track, debate, etc. Men are enrolled whose names will appear in the line-up of the football team that will put Westport on the gridiron map next fall. Extraordi- nary credit must be given Mr. Harman for his splendid work as adviser and his leadership in the a-la-foot excursions. Be- cause of limited space the seventy-three bootsters can not be named individually, but a glance at the picture will disclose those chosen from Westport's best. --Paul S. Jackson, Sec. History Club mmwmwmwynzwfffwfffffffffmfmmmm4414444441m Wf7fW4444W fwffm44fmy 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 , 4 4 4 I 4 4 4 y fi 4 Q9 - - 4 - 1 flWWQS13'5'X33IfWWOfWWW WWIl l W HJWAWWIIIWIZWIWWHAWXWM CoLo1:s:4 Purple' 111111 Gold OFFICERS FIIisT TERM .Vx-:im M.x1isn.x1.L . . .J EROMI-I S'rI'.xn'1' Sl'f'l'CI'lII'jl . . . . . . . . . . . . Trcuszmw . . . . . . . Sf'-ry1'anr-ut-.-l rms . . S Prcszdfvzt . . . .......... . .. Vicfr-Prvsiflcizf . . . .Fimxcizs Lili: . . . .XVILLIADI Axruoxr . . . . .IYAN H1'N'rI-zu Advi MIss HENRY The year 1918 has been one of marked success for the Biology Club. Although the membership at the beginning of the year was small, there has been a steady growth, until now the club has the larg- est membership in its history. Our programs this year have been con- fined to war topics, and it was interesting to know how many of the problems now confronting our government must be solved by knowledge of biological subjects. We have studied the reasons for Mr. Hoover's requests for food conservation in a series of discussions upon Food Pro- duction in the Countries at War, Food Conservation, Meat S u b s t i t u t e s, Wheat Substitutes, Cattle Raising, Fish Culture, Poultry Raising, and kindred subjects. And from our programs SECOND Titizixi ' .MAL'IuCI: PARSILL . . . . . .HELEN Rows: P-rvszdcni. . . .............. . . .. Vit?-Pl'f'Sid0llff . . Sz'vl'f'fz1-1'y . . Tlrcasurm' . . . . . . . Scrgvan1-at-Arnzs . . . . . . .VERA DILLINGHARI . . . .FREDERICK INGHABI . . . . . . .PIOXVARD Fisk scrs Miss VAN NEMAN on home-gardening how to raise our own vegetables this sum- mer. we have learned just Bacteria are plants. Hence We were in- terested in the diseases in the trenches and modern means of combatting them. The shortage of Wool and cotton has led us to investigate the methods of cotton planting and sheep raising, and the pro- cesses by which the raw products are converted into bandages, bedding, sweat- ers, and socks. Even our spread consisted of meat and wheat substitutes, though we fell short of our ideals upon our breakfast likes. One can't very well roast pea- nuts over a camp-fire and chicken is too expensive. -Vera Dillingham, Sec. Dorothy Amos William Anthony Rose Bellis Bonnie Bennett Lois 'Bennett Margaret Benton Ralph Blake Loreen Blankenship Margaret Chandeler Doris Cobb Anna Cohen Mabel Coles Maurine Conley Marjorie Davenport Vera Dillingham Freda Ehlerding Howard Fisk Mildred Fowler Clarence Hunter Ivan Hunter Frederick Ingham Frances Jones Glenn Jones Biology Club BIOLOGY CLUB MEMBERSHIP Ida Frances Koenig Frances Lee Helen Lock Blanch Longshore Nadine Longshore Vera Marshall Mamie McCarthy Nellie Means Esther Moore Marguerite Mullen Ona Moon Helen Nierneier Neville Orr J ennette Pardee Maurice Parsill Mary Louise Pfaff Herman Pearse Lillian Phelps Floye Poore James Reeves Marie Richardson Esther Robinson Helen Rowe Emma Sauer Ruth Saunders Roy Shelton Paul Simonds Catherine Squire Beata Slusher Laura. Small Helen Smith Van Note Snook Pauline Snook Mildred Snow Hazel Stephens Mary Virginia Stone Jerome Stuart Carol Taylor Lula Timms Eldon Todd Lidabel Tracey Charles Vance Margaret Weida Franklin Whitehead Lucile Wright P YEA COLORS: Cafncz-ry and Wine OFFICERS FIRST TERM SECOND TERM Prcsiden.t . . . ........ . ..... ..M,uuoN RonM.xN President . . ...... ........ lN IARION RonMAN V-ice-President . . . ......... Howixnn JOYNER Vice-Prcsidmzr . . .. ......HowARn JOYNER Secretary . . .......... JUANITA COLLINS SCC'l'CfUT1j . . .... .JUANITA CoLuNs Trrcasurcr . . . . .... ELIZABETH Anizxsxinan Trcczszzfr-cr . . ........ .... E uz,xm-:ru ALEXANDER Adviser During the past year a new club has been added to the list at Westport. The Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs combined and became the Alpha Lyra Club. They have worked faithfully together, and no one will forget the good times they had along with their work. The first part of the year was spent in the study of different types of songs. But after Christmas the club settled down to the study of Flotow's opera, Martha, which was given in concert form in con- junction with the other high schools at Polytechnic. The Alpha Lyras were very proud that three of the members, as a result of faithful practicing, were given solo parts in the festival. Elizabeth Alex- ander sang The Last Rose of Summer. . . . . . .MRs. HEnGEs Jeanette Ross was assigned The Hunt- ress's Song, and Elizabeth Johnson was the third soloist. The club owes a great debt to Mrs. Hedges, their instructor and advise1'. For it is through her never-failing patience, perseverence, and supervision that they have grown and accomplish so much. This, their first year, has been a great one and they have reason to be proud of their fine singers and their strong club spirit. Boys and girls of next year, join the Alpha Lyra Club and help Westport to be Without a peer in the musical festival next year! -Juanita Collins, Sec. Elizabeth Alexander Mary Frances Allan Rudolph Anderson William Anthony Esther Badger Esther Brown Emily Chesney Juanita Collins Maurine Conley Irene Doyle Mildred Eckland Elaine Fundis Fleeta Girten Rita Goss Stella Gross Mary Gibson Alpha Lyra Club ALPHA LYRA MEMBERSHIP Edith Huff Elizabeth Johnson Frances Johnson Gunnard Johnson Creed Joyce Howard Joyner Martha Leland Flora Lynn V. J. Morris Robert McGeehan Marguerite Mullin Bertha Nelson Neville Orr Edwin Peterson Grace Piper Velma Rucker Marion Rodman Arch Richards Jeanette Ross Paul Smith Edith Snyder Madeline Stalbories Florence Stanford Elizabeth Stott Hazel Stevens Helen Stevens Louise Sherwood Lidabel Tracey Catherine Whitmore Ruth Younger s f lllfiril X r Y W3 if i A p M is, 1 X Cafuuja-iff SENIOR HISTORY Could there be any fame greater than that achieved by the Class of '18 in its Junior year? In answer to this query one may truthfully reply in the affirma- tive that it is the notoriety of that same insistent, pugnacious class in its Senior year. From away back in '17, when we dragged our august Senior friends through the cold, cold water, we knew that West- port was destined to rise to higher realms of distinction than ever before. This as- piration has been manifestly realized through the various school activities. The Seniors have been represented in all activities as plentifully as on the Senior Business Committee and the Senior Play. In dramatics, the underclassmen can boast of only nine out of the twenty- six characters in the cast of the Christ- mas play. We have been well represent- ed in music and in artistic talent. In ath- letics, Ralph Brigham, Joe Gottlieb, Al- bert Knollin, William Bowman, and Dana Munsell as '18ers have done their bit for the Gold and Blue by fighting nobly against the ever victorious basket ball team. It was also largely due to the per- sonal support of Seniors that our track season has been a success, and in debate, where we have triumphed as never be- fore, the Seniors can claim fourteen out of sixteen debaters. All the aforesaid accomplishments have united in a common effort to make the Blue and Gold float from a loftier height than ever before. Nevertheless, the class of '18ers does not limit its fields of glory, for it was old '18 that helped to forward the suffrage movement by filling the Senior offices with members of the fair sex. After enumerating these achievements we are confident that the invincible ban- ner of '18 will always wave--even though invisibly--before the school, as a goal and standard for years to come. It is our de- parting hope that the budding classes, which have conserved their energy and material this year, will blossom forth as brilliantly as has the class of '18. -The Secretary. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Class of 1918 Abercrombie, Donald Gilbert Anthony, William Henry, Jr. Appleby, Joseph Hall Arnold, D. Clayton Borron, Arch Bowman, William Henry Brainerd,Edward Hatch Brenner, Willard Brewster, Robert Raymond Brigham, Ralph Theodore Brink, John Emil Browne, Allan Roland Carr, John Gregory Chandler, George Asa Clark, Henry Prior Cline, William Tullus Coleman, Rolla Craig Collings, Orlando Arthur Crow, Charles Cassius, Jr. Davis, Dudley Jean Derry, Russell Guest Dickson, Robert Edward 'Dietrich, Harold Eugene Dixon, Ernest Lee Roy Donaldson, James Earle, Jr Fitzpatrick, Edward James Garth, Ernest Davidson Gatley, Leslie Warren Gerbereux, Eugene Wilson :'MGerhart, Francis William 'MGookins, Orrie Edward Gottlieb, Joe 'iGuinotte, Jules Brichaut Hettinger, Francis Krick Hines, Worth Farnsley Jackson, Norman Edgar Jackson, Paul Samuel Jenkins, Paul Wesley Jones, Selden Martin Jordan, Earle Edgar Kelly, Dixon Seaver Kinney, Ronald Eugene Kneaves, Leslie Fillmore Knight, John Swann Knollin, Albert Jason, Jr. Kollmann, Jack Edward Lacy, Nicholas Eugene Lacaff, Theodore Bunce Leach, James Wilbur Littick, Lucien Warner Lyman, Frederick Pomeroy McQueen, Henry Silliman ae 'l' McVey, Hobart Oliver Mackay, Joseph Taylor Macklin, James Edgar, II Malcolmson, Robert Joseph Meade, Arthur Meadows, Steward Merritt Merriman, Jack Dawson Michael, Louis Arfenger Mooney, Justin Loeb Moore, Horace Duif Munsell, Charles Dana Murray, John Reid Newby, Mayben Procter Noiftz, William Forrest Oberholtz, Earle Henry O'Dowd, A. H., Jr. Page, Henry Langley Parker, Hubert McKibban Pearse, Herman Elwyn 1'Pearson, Alvin Theodore Ik if Perkins, Cecil Jennings Peterson, Clarence Albert Peterson, Edwin Waldemar Phillips, Harry Ross Pierson, Albert Lee Pritchett, James Henry, Jr. Quinlan, Donald Joseph Rainey, Thomas Claiborne Rock, Burnham Sanborn Ross, Fuller Francis Shutz, Byron Theadore Sight, David Silberberg, Daniel Henri Sloan, Robert Tarlton, Jr. Smith, Harold Benjamin Smith, Lester Irwin Smith, Paul Lowe Snook, Russell Van note Stevenson, George R. Strait, Richard Horatio Sullivan, John Roy Sunderland, Allan Boulter Swanson, Eugene Elmer Edwin Tabibian, Albert Henry Tate, Winston Rousseau ' Titus, Edward Joseph Toohey, Harry Farrell Waggener, Harry Wagoner, Gomer Hunter Ware, Thomas Melville Webb, Howard Peabody Whitehead, Charles Franklin THE WESTPORT Vifolfberg, Edward Alvan - Wright, Purd B., Jr. Younger, Robert Emmet Aaron, Bernice Constance Amos, Dorothy Jane Austin, Gladys Sadie MBarrett, Mary Grace Bennett, Bonnie Benton, Margaret Elizabeth Berryman, Louzaza Belle Bingham, Helen Parmalee Blomquist, Ethel Hortense Bowen, Boyer, Marjoryl La Vernia Marietta Valeria Brady, Mildred Brelsford, Olive Pauline Brinkley, Helen Frances Brinkman, Gladys Bruckmiller, Sophia Matilda Buchanan, Esther Violet Campbell, Kathryn Collins, Collins, Conley, Cuddy, Daniels Gladys Celia Juanita Olive Virginia Maurine Amy Helen Frances Curran, on, Gladys Evangeline Davenport, Marjorie Mae Davis, Ludie Sage iDayhoff, Helen Mosman Dillingham, Vera Dixon, Esther Eve Eason, Frances Elizabeth Eckland, Mildred Leona Edwards, Helen Marian Ehlerding, Freda Louise Ellet, Florence Overall iErhardt, Charlotte Kathryn Forbes, Forsee, Fowler, Fowler, Goggin, Helen Elizabeth Elizabeth Margaret Berenice Edna Mildred Helen Lena Ruth i Gookins, Margaret Jane Green, Marian 'Guettel, Stella Helen Hamilton, Elizabeth Carlton Harvey, Harriet Hazeltone, Gertrude Mary Henson, Isabel Hicks, Doris Alice Katherine 'i'Hill, Ila Nadene Hombs, Ruth Adele Hutchinson, Harriet Jack, Helen Morton HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. H Jaiser, Katherine Elise Johnson, Julia Lissa Johnson, Mildred Berniece Jones, Helen Frances King, Jessica Talbot Lade, Kathleen Alicia iLarnar, Miriam Elizabeth Lee, Frances Evelyn Leland, Martha Leonard, Elizabeth Rose LeVine, Julia Levy, Frieda Hortense Liddell, Edythe Eleanor 1 'Longshore, Blanche Ludwig, Dorothy Nannie ':Lundteigen, Mary Josephine McCarthy, Eleanor Rowe McCarthy, Marie Margaret McClure, Lucy Milrea McCormick, Mildred Pauline McHatton, Adele Mall, Oleeda Virginia Marens, Mildred Lurancy Marshall, Mary Allie Marshall, Vera Catherine Martine, Jean Isobel Martin, Nordica Marie - Maxwell, Fay Katherine 'Mendelsohn, Leah Aileen Mesrvey, Mary Bess Miller, Jeannette Miller, Mary Force Minor, Hemmingway Chafee Monahan, Mary Helen Moseley, Carolina Virginia Moon, Ona Rachel Moore, Nancy Morrison, Laura Mildred Myers, Catherine Myers, Pauline Rosemond Nash, Charlotte Virginia Nelson, Dorothy Mary Neuer, Emma Louise Niemeier, Helen Elizabeth Nisbet, Mary Elizabeth Noland, Jeanette Moore Norton, Lura Kathrina Oberlin, Thelma Corinne Oldham, Viola Grace Orr, Anna Louise Packwood, Evelyn Mary Pardee, Jeannette Elizabeth Parsons, Sylvia Pate, Ruth Polk, Helen Purdy Pollock, Helen Celoa Poore, Floye Yvette THE WESTPOR Pratt, Sara Whittlesey Reed, Margaret Hazel Rial, Miriam Caroline ': Richards, Corinne Vida Ritzen, Catherine Bell Robertson, Frank Turpin Robinson, Esther Molly Rogerman, Gertrude Anne Ross, Catherine Jeanette MRowe, Helen Van Asdale Rudolph, Elsa Marion Sackett, Marion Joe Sauer, Emma Johanna Saunders, Ruth - 'i iSchermes, Lois Estelle :'Scotten, Mary Edna Simmons, Vivien Myers Shipe, Louise Nugent Small, Laura Adaline it t 'Q Smith, Catherine Smith, Helen Muriel Smither, Helen Faye Snook, Pauline Distinction in Scholarship 3'-A minimum of 16 E's and 8 G's Ui-A minimum of 24 Eys 'N-A minimum of 30 E's T HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Snow, Mildred Catherine Solow, Leone Ruth Sparks, Marjorie Steele, Dorothy Van Rensselaer Stevens, Maraba Elizabeth Stoner, Sarah Dick Strother, Isabelle Nell Swope, Georgine Helen Taylor, Anna Elva Taylor, Dorothy May Timms, Lulu Toler, Helen Elizabeth 1'Turner, Ruth Craik 'Varney, Dorothy Whitaker Wachter, Lamberta Minnie Wagner, Dorothy Walrod, Catharine Claudine Whitmore, Catherine Gertrude Wieda, Margaret Katherine Winslow, Ruth Annis Williams, Gladys Madeline Wolfson, Marion Estelle 1'Pupils who have neither been absent nor tardy during their four years' high school course ll K ua:-seewnlxeeya af . 325 K : fo -QS ref Mg, ' 4, S, .S el- ,Q ...e-. ,-:r.. 6 ,V--5 fl . . -i - :F , it , L ,I 98 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Officers o Senior Class MARY J. LUNDTEIGEN Vice-President Council Club Round Table Club Crier, '17, '18 Herald, '17, '18 Senior Play. '18 ELIZABETH STEVENS Treasurer Council Club Round Table Club Chemical Club, '17 Hockey, '14 Debate, '18 L CATHERINE E. SMITH Pxesident French Club President. '18 French Play, 18 Senior Play, '18 Hockey, '18 HELEN BINGHAM Secretary Pundit Club President, French Club Council Club Debate, '18 Christmas Play, '17 'IW Junior Vice-President FRANK T. ROBERTSO Sergeant-at-Arms Council Club Chemical Club, '17 Round Table Club Christmas Play, '17 N .N s S s T72 as kkk' '1 f . -rs. if ,QkiiliiiiiiiliiiliiiiiliiliiiiiiiiliiiiSiifigigg 5 ,,...1...,,,...,,.11 x...w iss 'Ms .1 was-1 'fri -1- - ixs? STL :awe ssgeygfs 1 se ss .ss gs-Q, - ,ss x- ,gls sat ' 'as 2 ..s,.f. ,X-- 'tix' '-Ti rss 135 - ' NN. ss Rs. s m K, Q 1 3511.13 tr: , FSS :S Si 1:5 sis -Rss X- wfsss. fs ' ,A 5 , .i, .... XXxkA Q., S Q' L .g Q ZZ! ig : Q es 1 ss :J - ET 'K ?i X .A - ' s it s sw W ' L Kmxh 1 , .X LKLZ 1 m.., 1 L.Lhh X gg .Y sq X,- s 1 sf- : is te s 15:21 - Qi , Q st L - 5: ,ii W , 7 s 1 1 ' x .. . , sis - 1 X , 32 1 ss s ' - ss ' ss .gnsxss XM. .,.. , Mx. -N X - swfskkfkx X .eg sf is K 1 . X ss Smeg - -NX- s- . i 1 A3 . Q X 1 ' X11 lit, 5 ss be i r is f sg 5 KT.: . ' ' Il . 'ffl 'ss - isiszffz is . 3 'wi m ,, 1 neg: 7,511 -, ...,, ...., I J ...,. .. , M, , .. 2' , B f -EWS: w Qgiifieligi emi! :Bl.1xS.k Qs Egfszsxssfsi Essssssufn 1 ' s . 1 --X1 s Q 1 ts HAROLD E. DIETRICH Round Table Club History Club High School Club Inter-class Basket Ball, '16, '17 Christmas Play, '16 Senior Play. '18 Cadet JACK KOLLMANN Clay Club President, '17, '18 History Club Secretary Vice-President Vv'estpo1't Division High School Club Track, '17 Christnnas Play, '16, '17 Orchestra, '16 Senior Business Committee Debate, '17, '18 Crier, '17, '18 Herald, '17, '18 Junior President ELIZABETH NISBET Red Cross, '17 Junior Business Committee Senior Business Committee Council Club Senior Play, '18 GLADYS E. DANIELSON Round Table Club Debate. '17, '18 Christmas Play, '18 LOIS E. SCI-IERMES Round Table Club President, '18 Council Club JEAN MARTINE Round Table Club Senior Play, '18 JOHN MURRAY Assistant Company Leader To Farm ROBERT BREWSTER Round Table Club, '14, '15 Chemical Club, '16, '17 Cadet, '17, '18 BURNHAM S. ROCK Inter-class Basket Ball ,'1T History Club EMMA SAUER Biology Club. '18 German Club, '17, '18 Chemical Club. '17 Basket Hall, '18 Baseball. '18 Heil Cross, '13 HELEN G. SWOPE Council Club Red Cross, '18 - Senior Play, 'IS E. LEE DIXON Slay Club History Club President Westport Division High School Club, '18 Company Leader, '18 Head Instructor Girls' Red Red Cross Drill, 154 Junior Business Committee Inter-class Basket Ball, '17 Track, '17 KATHRINA NORTON Round Table Club, '15 Clionian Society French Club Senior Play, '18 ROBERT SLOAN Clay Club President, 'IS History Club High Scimol Club Inter-class Basket Bull. '16, '17 Cadet, 'IT WILLIAM H. ANTHONY, JR. Clay Club Biology Club Christmas Play, '15, '16, '17 Author of Senior Play, '18 FLOYE POORE Red Cross. '17, '18 Chemical Club, '17 Biology Club, '18 Christmas Play, 15 Senior Play, '18 18 18 y Basket Ball, ' Baseball, ' NANCi' Moons Pundit Club Council Club G. HUNTER WAGONER FRANCIS HETTINGER High School Club Cadet' - LUCY McCLURE FRANKLIN VVHITEHEAD Clay Club History Club High School Club Inter-class Basket Ball, '16, '17, '18 THELMA OBERLIN Spanish' Club Senior Play, '18 MARION VVO LFSON German Club Council Club Senior Play, '18 HENRY MCQUEEN Round Table Club Cadet' FRANCES EASON LAMBERTA WVACHTER BERNICE AARON French Club XVI LLIAM H. BONVMAN Inter-class Basket Ball, '16 Second Team Basket Ball Captaiiy '16 ' 'T Basket Ball T9Rl:D,'18 DOROTHY NELSON ALBERT PIERSON MARGARET GOOKINS Round Table Club French Club Senior Play. '18 Red Cross, '18 MARJ ORIE SPARKS RUTH SAUNDERS Chemistry Club. '17 Biology Club, 'IS JAMES W. LEACH ERNEST D. GARTH Track, '17, '18 Christmas Play. '16 RUTH HOMBS Spanish Club Clionian Society Biology Club HELEN CURRAN Council Club Round Table Club Inter-class Basket Ball History Club High School Club ISABELLE N. STROTHER French Club, '17, '18 Round Table Club,'14 Senior Business Committee MILDRED J OHNSON KATHLEEN LADE Pundit' Club Senior Play, '18 Red Cross, '17, '18 VIVIAN SIMMONS MARGARET E. BENTON Round Table Club Biology Club Christmas Play, '17 Senior Play, '18 FULLER ROSS Irving Club President History Club Treasurer President Vifestport Division High School Club, '18 Christmas Play, '17 Platoon Leader. '18 Instructor Girl's Red Cross Drill, '18 JESSICA KING Senior Play. '18 Red Cross. '18 PURD B. WRIGHT, JR. History Club President, '18 Round Table Club Crier, '16, '18 Herald, '16, '18 Debate, '18 Commencement Program Regimental Adjutant, '18 Company Leader, '18 MIRIAM C. RIAL HELEN POLLOCK ANNA TAYLOR Pundit Club Council Club Red Cross, '18 EMMA NEUER PAULINE MYERS BONNIE BENNETT Biology Club Red Cross. '18 Senior Play, '18 LESLIE GATLEY Clionian Society High School Club HELEN POLK Council Club JOHN S. KNIGHT Assistant Company Leader Basket Ball Squad, '18 Track, '15, '16, '17. '18 Junior Business Committee History Club High School Club Company Basket Ball Round Table Club Inter-class Basket Ball, '15, '16, '17, '18 DOROTHY VARNEY French Club Red Cross. '18 Senior Play, '18 PAULINE BRELSFORD Round Table Club French Club JACK D. MERRIMAN MARY HELEN MONAI-IAN Red Cross, '18 Senior Play, '18 CORINNE RICHARDS Debate, '18 Round Table Club German Club President Council Club .Senior Play, '18 JULIAN L. MOONEY German Club President, '18 Round Table Club History Club Debate, '18 Christmas Play, '16,,'17 Senior Play. '18 FLORENCE 0. ELLET French Club Council Club Red Cross, '17, '18 Senior Play. 'IS JULES B. GUINOTTE Debate, '18 EDWVARD GOOKINS Crier, '18, '18 Herald. '17. '18 Irving Club History Club MIRIAM LAMAR Red Cross, '18 Round Table Club Christmas Play. '16, '17 Senior Play. '18 DOROTHY TAYLOR Pundit Club, '17. '18 French Club, '18 Council Club, '17. '18 H. LANGLEY PAGE ARTHUR COLLINGS Round Table Club History Club HELEN SMITHERS Glee Club, '16. '17 Biology Club. '16, '17 . Hockey. '15, '16, '17 GREGORY CARR History Club Senior Play, '18 Track, '16. '18 f W J Pundit MARY MILLER Club. '16. '17, '18 French Club, '17. '18 Red Cross President JUANITA COLLINS Alpha Lyra Club Council Club Senior Play, '18 LESTER SMITH 3: 1, Q S X . , .,.,. ,ii rg. 2,5 -' em X , 3' M2 YJ I' K ' we 5 I i 5 ' N W -- , N , :-. : is 'H ,fi L 1 , Q. ig .. 21? K ' Qxfx , Q be Sr - . 5 - X 1.3 A Q ,Q , ' gg i, 55 1:3 ,E K, QV 'Ni -' 0 Si: A- 923 2 2 xx. - 1 FY R ' r . Qrii. 'T sflj SCS E 5 ' VSA- Xe, a S P P S ,ix X - 1 ii' ,ig , xx? L., . x r ,Q 1, .3 3 5 5 Q 5 .. 1 i xgxsi? .5 3 1.1 , . Q .. 1, ,::,. , , Q ,ii Q if X, N P -X5 S . ' K ..,,..., 5 E . '32 Si ' if 1 -2 is . - xg. 19 - M S 1 ' - ' is w' -,L A Q- Q ig: . ' me all i 1. , Q za' --., .gif 1 - ,g. X51 ww 3 X 1 M.. ai, ,., - lu: ? 1 Wu? Qi . ' -is . el' ,W ia gg . ,gi 2 it K 2- x 1 25 X 5 -. X :X E12 31 N, xxx. xx ,-.Q ir , X x -5 K: 5 Li. X5 132, , :A QL -- i s ' i s X., Qs 5 5,513 S?-Q . .xx ..... N5 51 X - ,s fxi j,e-' tk-N' '15 X' 1 ..,, miime, Lf g as gs, .- 1 ,zrf-sex, g BLANCI-IE LONGSHORE Biology Club, '17, '18 Council Club, '18 Basket Ball. '16, '17, Basball, 'IS Track. '15, '16, '17 Hockey, '16, '17, '18 Senior Play, '18 '18 JOE GOTTLIEB Tennis Team, '16, '18 Baseball, '15, '16, '17, 'IS Track, '18 C W 1 - Basket Ball Captain, '18 Captain Senior Tug-of-War Team JOSEPH H. APPLEBY RUTH TURNER CLARENCE PETERSON Track Team, '17 Tennis Team, '17 EDNA M. SCOTTEN Pundit Club Council Club Senior Play, '18 VIRGINIA MOSELEY Round Table Club, '16, '17, '18 Spanish Club, '17, '18 Spanish Play, '17 ALBERT HENRY TABIBIAN Clay Club, '15, '16, '17, '18 History Club Spanish Club. '15, '16, '17 Clionian Society, '13, '14 ALVIN PEARSON Clay Club, '17, '18 SOPI-IIA M. BRUCKMILLER Red Cross, '18 German Club Senior Play, '18 VIOLA GRACE OLDHAM Red Cross, '17 Biology Club, '17 HARRY WAGGONER Glee Club, '15, '16 Irving Club, '15 Spanish Club, '16 ANNA LOUISE ORR German Club EDWARD ALVAN WOLFBERG CECIL PERKINS Clay Club Spanish Club Spanish Play, '18 Cadet NORDICA MARTIN MARIETTA BOYER Christmas Play, '15, '16 Clionian Society Basket Ball, '17 Track '17 Orchestra, '18 NIILDRED FOWLER J EANNETTE PARDEE Biology Club Christmas Play. '16 Senior Play, '18 EARLE E. 'JORDAN ETHEL BLOMQUIST Pundit Club Council Club JAMES E. MACKLIN Hstory Club, '18 Round Table Club. '18 Company Lender, '18 Track, '17, '18 HARRIET HARVEY Council Club ESTI-IER ROBINSON ELIZABETH FORSEE French Club, '17 Senior Play. '18 HELEN E. TOLER l HORACE D. MOORE History Club Cadet MARY A. MARSHALL Pundit Club French Club, '16, '17 FOREST NOFFTZ To Farm . JULIA JOHNSON KATHRYN CAMPBELL German Club Council Club President Red Cross. '17, '18 Senior Play, '18 VERA DILLINGHAM Biology Club Secretary, '18 DON QUINLAN HARRIET HUTCHINSON Red Cross, '17, '18 Clionian Society, '15 Biology Club, '17 Senior Play, '18 LEONE SOLOWV Clionian Society, '15 Glee Club '15, '16 Christmas Play, '16 Trial by Jury, '15 EUGENE N. LACY Clionian Society German Club FAY K. MAXWELL Council Club DANIEL H. SILBERBERG Irving Club History Club German Club Senior Business Committee . Debate, '18 CHARLES E. CROW, JR. HELEN E. FORBES fe? 1.3 S.. S - '- W .ve S -Q - .- .- Q we I X x N . Yi X sh 1,15 - 1 N as ' X5 Xx MILDRED C. SNOW Council Club, '18 Biology Club, '17, '18 16 11 1 Basket Ball, ' , ' Baseball, '18 Hockey, '16, '17 Track, '15, '16, '17 Senior Play, '18 -,.8 BYRON 'rl scuurz Inter-class Basket Ball, '15, '16, '17, '18 Basket Ball Squad, '18 Track Team, '17, '18 lClass A and ..w.S.., LUCIEN LITTICK Glee Club, '11' Opera, Trial by J Science Club, '17 History Club. '15 Irving Club, '18 Ury. '17 EDYTHE LIDDELL Council Club, '17 18 Spanish Club, '17 ' Spanish Play, '18 Senior Play, '18 Red Cross, '18 LOUIS A. MICHAEL German Club German Play, '1T GLADYS AUSTIN Hockey, '18 ANNIS RUTH YVINSLOVV Biology Club, '17 WINSTON R. TATE Round Table Club ' J JEANETTE NOLAND Red Cross ' Senior Play, '18 , VERA MARSHALL Biology Club President, '17 Round Table Club Christmas Play, '16, '17 Junior Business Committee Senior Play, '18 MARGUERITE REED DANA MUNSELL History Club Clionian Society Inter-class Basket Ball, '15, '16 Basket Ball Team, '18 Track, '16, '17, '18 C W J Track Captain, '18 Captain Junior Tug-of-VVar Team MARIE McCARTl-KY Biology Club, '18 Chemistry Club, '17 Council Club, '18 Hockey, '17, '18 Basket Ball, '16, '17, '13 Senior Play, '16 CLAYTON ARNOLD Tennis Team, '16 HELEN ELIZABETH NIEMEIER Biology Club Basket Ball, '16, '17, '18 Hockey, '17, '18 Red Cross, '18 Baseball Senior Play, '18 ONA MOON Biology Club Chemical Club Track, '15, '17 Baseball, '15 , I HELEN DAYHOFF Round Table Club French Club Chemical Club Christmas Play, '15 Hockey, '16 Basket Ball. '15, '16 Track. '15 Basball, '15 Senior Play, '18 SARAH STONER Round Table Clun, Council Club ALLAN R. BROWNE Debate, '18 Christmas Play, '18 Round Table Club President French Club, President Track Team, '15, '16, '17, '18 Inter-class Basket Ball, '17, '18 French Play, '18 Cadet LAURA MILDRED MORRISON ROBERT MALCOLMSON Irving Club Spanish Club Spanish Play. '17 Track, '17, '18 Crier. '18 Herald. '16, '17, '18 High School Club GLADYS BRINKMAN FRANCES EVELYN LEE Red Gross, '17, '18 Biology Club Chemical Club CATHERINE B. RITZEN Bilology Club, '17 Senior Play, '18 MARY BESS MESERVEY French Club Senior Play Tennis Team Baseball STEWARD MEADO WS Inter-class Basket Ball, '18 ROBERT E. YOUNGER History Club FREDA EHLERDING Clionian Society Biology Club Orchestra, '16, '17, '18 WILLARD BRENNER Radio Club Inter-class Basket Ball, '18 Cadet STELLA HELEN GUETTEL CATHERINE MYERS Basket Ball, '18 Hockey, '18 WVILLIAM T. CLINE Track, '17 EDWARD FITZPATRICK DOROTHY LUDWIG Basket Ball Captain, '14 Volley Ball Captain, '15 Tennis, '17 Baseball, ' Basket Ball. ' 18 18 Red Gross, '17 ILA NADENE HILL Glee Club. 'IT Senior Play, '18 EUGENE GERBEREUX Cadet. '18 MARION JOE SACKETT Clionian Society Basket Ball- '17 Track, '16 LESLIE F. KNEAVES French Club GEORGE R. STEVENSON HELEN MORTON JACK French Club I ,iv ,L W, , .nl HUBERT PARKER Irving Club President Christmas Play, '17 Herald, '17. 'IS Crier, '17, '18 Debate, '17 ,'1S Junior Business Committee Senior Business Committee President of High School Club Track, '17, '18 C VV N Cheer Leader. '18 Junior Sergeant-at-Arms MARGARET WIEDA German Club Biology Club Senior Play, '18 Clioniau Society MILDRED ECKLAND Biology Club Council Club Hockey, '17 Basket Ball Christmas Play, '17 Glee Club BUNCE LACAFF Inter-class Basket Ball, '15 '17, '18 , Clay Club Senior Play, '18 Cadet SARA PRATT Pundit Club President, '18 Council Club Treasurer, '18 Debate, '18 Senior Play, '18 ALLAN B. SUNDERLAND Junior Treasurer Senior Business Committee Platoon Leader, '18 Round Table Club. '18 RUSSEL SNOOK Biology Club History Club Inter-class Basket Ball, '15, '16, '17 '18 SYLV IA PARSONS Jn- 4 ISABEL HENSON Clionian Society DIXON S. KELLY Senior Play, '18 Cadet, '17, '18 GEORGE CHANDLER Clay Club History Club Basket, Ball Squad, '17 Track Team, '17, '18 l W 1 MARJORIE DAVENPORT Biology Club, '17, '18 Red Cross, '17, '18 EARLE H. OBERHOLTZ Spanish Club Cadet ELIZABETH R. LEONARD GLADYS COLLINS Round Table Club Council Club ROY SULLIVAN l ,A H-s,, OLEEDA VIRGINIA MALL NORMAN E. JACKSON HOWARD VYEBB Platoon Leader HELEN' EDXVARDS HAROLD B. SMITH Irving Club, '15 Clay Club. '15. '17, '18 German Club German Play, '17 FRANCES BRINKLEY Council Club ELISE JAISER THOMAS WARE Spanish Club Spanish Play, '15 Inter-class Basket Ball, '15 Cadet ROLLA COLEMAN Chemical Club President. '17 Round Table Club History Club . Senior Play. '18 7 ' GLADYS M. WILLIAMS Chemical Club, '17 Senior Play, '18 RUTH PATE FREDERYCK LYMAN Irving Club High School Club Cadet. '17 To Farm, '17 LULU TIMMS Biology Club Hockey Baseball Gliouian Society Senior Play. '18 RALPH 'BRIGHAM Inter-class Basket Ball. '15, '16. '17. '18 Basket Ball Squad, '17, '18 Spanish Club Track Team. '18 PAUL S. JACKSON Clay Club History Club Track Team, '17, '18 Q W l CHARLOTTE K. ERHARDT Round Tanle Club German Club Council Club Christmas Play, '16 Senior Play, '18 ALBERT J. KNOLLIN French Club French Play, '18 History Club Inter-class Basket Ball, '17, '18 Basket Ball Squad, '18 Cadet RUTH GOGGIN LOUZAZA BERRYMAN Senior Play. '18 THOMAS RAINEY Cadet, '17, '18 MARTHA LELAND . Glee Club ROBERT E. DICKSON Irving Club History Club Christmas Play,'16 Debate, '17 FRANCIS GERHART Iriving Club Critic History Club French Play. '16, '18 Cadef, '17, '18 DORIS HICKS Red Cross, '17, 'IS Biology Club Hockey Team, '16, '17, '18 Senior Play, '18 BERENICE I-'OWLER Red Cross, '18 HARRY PHILLIPS Spanish Club President Spanish Play, '16 MAYBEN NEWBY Round Table Club Platoon Leader. '18 Instructor Girls' Red Cross Drill, '18 CATHERINE C. WALROD Pundit Club French Club Council Club Christmas Play, '16, '17 1 Senior Play, '18 J. H. PRITCHETT, JR. Clay Club, '16, '17, '18 High. School Club Senior Play. '18 Christmas Play, '16 I-IEMINGWAY MINOR French Play MAURINE CONLEY Basket Ball, '16, '17, '18 Baseball, '18 Hockey, '16, '17, '18 'Alpha Lyra Club Biology Club Chemical .Club Council Club Clionian Society Senior Play, '18 DONALD ABERCROMBIE Head Cheer Leader, '18 - Track, '15, '16 To Farm, '17 History Club, '18 Spanish Club. '18 Round Table Club, '17 JEANETTE ROSS Glee Club Red Cross President, '18 HERMAN PEARSE To Farm RONALD E. KINNEY Round Table Club History Club Glee Club, '15, '16, '17 Cadet EDWARD ESTHER DIXON BRAINERD Christmas Play, '16 Radio Club, '17 Alpha Lyra Club. '18 ELEANOR JULIA LE VINE Round Table Club German Club Christmas Play, '15 Senior Play, '18 McCARTI-IY SELDEN M. JONES Clay Club History Club Christmas Plav. '18 Clay Club Play, '17 High School Club Intex'-class Basket Ball, '18 Company Basket Ball Cheer Leader. '18 Cadet PAUL JENIJNS Mr an M- AL -.--R- M Spanish Club CATHERINE G. WI-IITMORE Clionian Society German Club Alpha Lyra Club Council Club L. AILEEN MENDELSOHN French Club French Play JOE MACKAY Clay Club History Club Clionian Society PAULINE SNOOK Biology Club Hockey, ' 17 FARREL TOOHEY Irving' Club History Club High School Club DUDLEY DAVIS Cadet MILDRED BRADY Senior Play, '18 JOHN BRINK ELSA RUDOLPH Red Gross. '18 HELEN MURIEL SMITH Biology Club, '18 MILDRED McCORMICK FRIEDA LEVY Red Cross, '18 Senior Play. '18 GERTRUDE ROGERMAN WORTH l-IINES Biology Club CHARLOTTE NASH MARY BARRETT German Club 'E HENRY CLARK Cadet ELIZABETH HAMILTON Spanish Club, '16 LAURA SMALL Biology Club AMY CUDDY Chemistry Club Girls' Tennis Champion, '17 ESTHER BUCHANAN Senior Play, '18 FRANCES JONES Red Cross, '17 Biology Club, '18 JAMES E. DONALDSON Cadet 4 N 1 4.4 I- I DAVID SIGHT Clay Club Glee Club, '16 Orchestra, '18 JEANETTE MILLER Red Cmss. '18 MARJORYL BOWEN ' ARCH BORRON Inter-class Basket Ball, '15 LUDIE SAGE DAVIS EDWARD J. TITUS Spanish Club Spanish Play, '17 History Club Platoon Leader, '18 EDWIN PETERSON Alpha Lyra Club Physics Club MILDRED L. MARENS W w. HELEN V. ROWE Round Table Club Biology Club Christmas Play, '17 Debate. '18 Commencement Program EVELYN PACKWOOD Hockey, '18 Track '16, '17 Chemical Club, '17 RICHARD STRAIT RUSSELL G. DERRY Baseball. '17. '18 I-IOBART McVEY Clay Club DOROTHY JANE AMOS Clionian Club Vice President A Council Club Biology Club Christmas Play, '17 Senior Play, '18 Red Cross, '17, '18 DOROTHY STEELE JF . , . V W ii' 1:14 ,p IORS JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY It so happens that for three years we have been members of the Westport High School Theater Trust and have played be- hind the footlights together through suc- cess and failure. We came to the West- port Opera House the first time a band of timid but ambitious Freshmen. The halls seemed intricate passageways and the numerous rooms confused us bewil- deringly. However, we gradually became accustomed to our surroundings and ac- quainted with each other. As Sopho- mo1'es our newness had worn oif, and our natural genius became conspicuous. As Juniors we were the cynosure of all eyes, and our company was renowned for its stars. Moreover, during its three sea- sons our stock company has tried its skill in every line of work. We have partici- pated in everything which has challenged either class or school spi1'it. In debate two of our girl debaters were Juniors. The Junior class was well rep- resented in the Christmas play, the lead and several other parts being played by Juniors. The Red Cross essay was won by a Junior, as also was the Kansas City clean-up slogan. Another talent of which the Junior Class boasts is their artistic ability. This year's Herald cover and many headings were drawn by Juniors. In school spirit and in club life the Juniors have been prominent. Class spirit also is not lacking, for it was the class of '19 which had the first Junior Mixer in Westport's history. In track and bas- ket ball, both boys and girls, many Junior stars have developed. So it can be seen that in everything-debate, dramatics, literature, art, and athletics the Juniors have figured prominently. In fact, there is nothing to fear that Westport will deteriorate next year. On the contrary, with the inexhaustible sup- ply of material in the Junior class there in every chance that Westport will con- tinue to be the school. In every activ- ity we have proved our worth and we be- lieve that the stage is set for a brilliantly successful year for the honor of the class of '19, and above all for the honor of Westport. -The Secretary. Ab Y Y ' Junior Class Officers F f Mwmmnnmwx 'OUR ALPHABET A stands for Anthony- The playwright so fine, Who has finally graduated After five years' time. B stands for Benton- Margaret's dramatically inclined. A more brilliant girl Would be hard to find. C stand for Coleman- Tubby's a dear, And as for the girls, Well-he has no fear. D stands for Danielson- Debater of old, When it comes to rebuttal, Gladys is sure bold. E stands for Ellet- Autocracy, fly hence! For I am Democracy! Thus speaks Florence. F stands for Forsee- Elizabeth, so small. As Portugal in the Pageant She helped Autocracy fall. G stands for Guinnote- Jules is well famed.. In debating and Spanish His laurels he gained. H stands for Hettinger- Francis is fine. Because he's a frat man The girls keep him in line. I stands for the Interest VVe all do take In tormenting the Freshmen Just for Fun's sake. J stands for Jones- Of Selden we're proud, For as cheerleader for Westport He sure yelled loud. K stands for Kollman- Otherwise called Jack. He's been in everything- E'en tried for track. L stands for Lacaff- Bunce is all right. For Love of the World He sure made some fight. M stands for Mooney- The Stephane of fame. May his life ever be Just as Justin's his name. N stands for Newby- A Round Tabler true, But when it comes to eyes, He's partial to blue. O stands for Oldham- The girl unassuming. Viola makes E grades With no presuming. P stands for Parker- VVell, Hubert is great. But he hunts up a Sophomore When he wants a date. Q is for Quinlan- Donald is rare. He has made his own way, Yet his grades are still fair R stands for Rowe- 77 To the girls she's a bean When it comes to the boys, Well-Helen's right there. S stands for Sloan- Bob's a good sport. A shark at debate, One of the best at Westport T stands for Tate- Winston's the boy Who cracks Irish jokes And for others makes joy. N X 4 FIRST 'Tniiiffi' ' f ' 'xv' UKUNANY Nova. RIDGE RIFIUUN 6 . 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'P 'P' Q I 'U S .sk f , 5 ser-:senses-Sum .' , ,' 'gi Q 0 HQ! as-.40 I 1 I 1 ' ' ' A-.1 I b 'As Others See Them 134 U stands for Us- The class of '18, The best class that ever Westport has seen. V stands for Varney- An actress of fame. As England in the Pageant She won quite a name. W stands for Wright- The sky-scraper tall. His ambitions in life Will surely ne'er fall. X stands for Xmas- Those horrible evils, Which we have just passed, They are blue-headed devils. Y stands for Younger- Robert's right bright, Tho it's taken him years To graduate right. Z stands for Z-nothing-4 It's just here to say That the person who wrote this ' Will probably pay. -Vera Marshall. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. AND LET THEIR EARS SHOW, TOO Milady's curl, A noble work, Plastered on milady's cheek, A dancing girl, With winning smirk, She wins at least a man a week! The curl its own sweet purpose has, With this young lady of the jazz! What charms had ancient girls, alack, When all wore hair that went straight back? -Robert E. Dickson WHY JONES IS AGAINST SUFFRAGE He stealthily opened the Basement window And fell headlong Into the Coal Bin. He picked the lock At the head of the stairs With methodical Coolness. He then bent H His attention To the kitchen TI-IE PHANTOM OF THE SEA There's many a ship gone down to the sea That'll never put into port, For the sea is a crazy old man, he is, And he plays with- ships for sport. Oh! he dashes them high, and he dashes them low And he dashes them altogether. For he plays with the mighty ships of men As tho they were but a feather. And I'll tell you a story that I once heard, Of a ship that went down to the sea. And nothing's been heard of 'that ship, since then, And nothing, I guess, will be. For it left its wharf one afternoon, As the sun was sinking to rest, ' And the ship was spic and span as could be. And things were looking their best. And the ship sailed gracefully out to the deep, And the ship it sailed in peace, And the sunbeams ceased their golden flight, As the sunbeams always cease. And things were just as they always were, And nothing, was changed at all, Except for the ship that went down to the deep, For it never was heard from at all. And it's sailing its silent mysterious course That never puts into land: For it's now but a phantom, and one of many, Of the Flying Dutchman's Band. --E. Davidson Garth. Door And leaned. Against it With all his strength, It gave way, And he fell Into a tub of water Which had been Placed there To ward off Burglars. As he picked Himself up, He saw a note From friend wife On the Table, Which said: You will find thc Latchkey under The doormatf' -Florien P. Gass. IN THE GARDEN I went to her house in the And we went forga stroll In the garden, And there was a bench Behind a bush. We were very comfortable Until I heard a -chuckle Behind us, And there stood her father. The dirty scoundrel had had The bench Freshly painted! D--n him! evening -Robert D. Hou es THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 135 NOW AND THEN Far in the dusky stone-age, when men were wont to woo, QI heard it from ancient sage that this is what they'd doj, The wistful groom would grab a club and crack some maiden's domeg And then that they were married, he'd calmly drag her home. I hit the house at 3 a. m. one night a week ago, My wife was in the hallway, and my blood turned into Snowy With her trusty, heavy rolling-pin she hit me hard, alack! I crumpled on the hardwood floor and bit the Jap-a-lac. -Robert E. Dickson. NEVER AGAIN! The other day I got a Seat On a street car, And there was A tired looking Woman With a baby In her arms Standing Beside me. So I gave her My seat. She thanked me, ' And gave the Baby to the man Beside her Who was reading A newspaper, And then I saw That the man Was her Husband, And I Got off The car And went Home to lunch. -Robert D. Howes. LIKE PEARLS The hours I spent with you, dear heart, Are like the cost of pearls to meg I count them over every one apart, - My bankruptcy! My bankruptcy! The days I spend away from you Are sad like song of whip-poor-wills, I then count o'er just how much is due, Those awful bills! Those awful bills! -Robert E. Dickson. WHY WORRY ? The moon was bright above us, The stars were shining brightg In fact, with Bessy at my side It was some classy night. Her eyes, upturned into my face, Shed radiance sublime, And when I saw her ruby lips, I lost all thought of time. Her small hand warmly clasped in mine, And on the morning wore, When on the porch light loudly clicked, And mama oped the door! Oh! Curse! Alas, my dismal fate, I'm loved no more by Bessy, But let's don't let that wreck my life, I know another, Jessie. -Robert E. Dickson. SHE One day I took Her out In my automobile. We were alone, But I was not happy. I can drive With one hand, But I was not happy. It was a beautiful Day. The engine Was running Perfectly, as not appy. Why? Because She Was my Mother-in-law. I -Robert D. Howes THE WANDERER Oh! the wanderlust is on me, so I guess I'll move along. ' If can hear the East acallin' with its plaintive little song. L Tho I don't know where I'll head from there, 'twill probably be down South, Then to some far distant country, where there's rarely floods and drouth. Then from there I'll wander further, tho I can't say where 'twill be, - It may be to an island in the South Pacific Sea. But no difference where I wander, nor how far I may roam, I will always think of mother, of my mother and my home. -E. Davidson Garth. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. THE VOICES OF NATURE There are voices that rustle among the leaves In the soft, warm sununer breeze, With a merry desire to please, As some fairies were passing by, And so as they passed called a sweet Good-bye, And the echo been caught by the trees. There are voices that moan in a storm at night, That whistle and creak and groan In a heart broken, anguished tone, They are the ghosts of the storms gone by, And with wailing voices shriek and sigh, To be left alone, alone. There are symphonies sung by a chorus of stars, In golden tongued harmony blent, And down to the earth they are sent For those who will turn from the world and give ears To the musical chime of the swinging spheres, Divine and self-content. t There are voices that call in the winter's blast, A challenge, curt and gay, Inviting, while they stay, To venture forth outside and see What stirs them to such whistling glee And to such maddened play. i'The seas that mourn in Howing purple, Beloved Omar says, They chant their liquid lays, And roll their curling waters deep, The pearls the tears they softly weep Through the long nights and days. There are harps that tremble, resound, and thrill In the fall ofa summer rain, With a sweet and sad refrain, As if some spirit in passing by Had come upon sorrow and uttered a sigh, Then released the soul from pain. There are voices that whispered amid the night They comfort, soothe, and bless, With calmthe heart impress, They murmur low with listening ears, And when the dawning light appears, They are gone, with a light caress! 'f -Helen V. Rowe, '18 T Q 5 n Pu .iw K LJ f'- k I ,5 ir Y slr Q -. , SK ,Z ?f F5 x 'f x N I A i - u , n w 1 ggi... 1 s I Sy ge 3 I XS 'Don Aeeuf-- I 1 I- I-'lung Ox-S , i ts N 2 X N r ug -4,53 W x 4 I. L.. N Li 'rv' gs 3 ni' I L I w 1, ,w i 1 4 i W vw we 1 a X 1 N l n 1 1 L -5 ' ' 'ig my K 3 . 24:5 5 r. 5' . n 1