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

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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-

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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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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.