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

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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

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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.

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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-