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

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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.

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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.

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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,