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

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B El fd Fisk, ells and e closed eech on given in Bradley . in the of the sd great lg festi- hort re- and his L greatly . greeted lbly No- ictorious zed. Mr. Edwards he team e coveted Lain-elect and the ic cheer- eaders. THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. 23 Dr. Barker A strong arm, a clear head, and a brave heart was the subject of a speech given December 19 by Dr. Charles E. Barker, a prominent Rotarian. His words struck home and though he hit straight from the shoulder he can count on 1,800 loyal friends in Westport. l..i.i.-.l--1 The Triangular Life Dr. Lyon, the evangelist, spoke to us March 1 on the Triangular Life. He urged well balanced development for each individual along physical, intellectual and spiritual lines. Mr. Cook of Dr. Lyons' party gave several enjoyable trombone and vocal solos. ,,...i.l.1..l.-. Major MacMorland Major E. E. MacMorland, a graduate of Westport in 1911 and at present an army officer, gave a most interesting and in- structive talk before the school on Mon- day, March 8. During his service overseas Major MacMarland was stationed on the Murman coast of Northern Russia. He related his experiences and discussed the theories and practices of the Bolsheviki. li. Dr. Barker Again Dr. Barker returned March 9, much to our delight, and separate assemblies were held for the boys and girls. The fathers were invited to come with their sons, and the mothers to come to the girls' assembly. Dr. Barker's popularity increased, if possible, with his return. . Debate Friday, March 19, the Central boys' de- bate team met the negative team of Northeast for the regular Interscholastic debate of the season. Northeast emerged victorious by a vote of 4 to 1. On March 18 an impromptu assembly was held after sixth hour. Joy reigned supreme because scarcely an hour before the two boys' debate teams had arrived home, each bringing a victory. The two teams and the coaches were on the plat- form and each member favored the audi- ence with a few words. An assembly was called Tuesday, April 6, for the purpose of awarding the debate W's. Miss Bain presented the girls' em- blems and Mr. Humphrey the boys'. Herschel Clevenger was introduced and presented the Amherst Debating Trophy to the school with the hope that it was here to stay. Mr. Shouse accepted it in the name of the school and placed in the trophy case. Dr. J. W. Fifield addressed an assem- bly on The Choice of a Life Time Oc- cupationi' There are three views to take, he said, the look within, the look without and the look above. The speech was interesting and was well re- ceived by the students. Mr. Bainter, of Junior College, gave Westport a real treat when he brought the college Glee Club and string quartet to our assembly hall Monday, April 26. The program was of unusual interest and quite remarkable in the fact that all rag- time and shimme songs were excluded from the selections. Mr. Bainter has proved that the old songs are still popular and We are indeed indebted to him for a most enjoyable entertainment. On Monday, May 3, Mr. Booth made an announcement concerning the price and publication of the Herald and then pre- sented the ten dollar prize for the best Herald cover to Frances Hayes. Mrs. Morland Peck and her company of harp- ists then entertained us.

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,N ,,.,, vrnquf-'-r T' 'lNn?-f , i W-iw. 'i 'f :ed Y 1 , 41 Y e' - f Q X 1 l X if - 2, ', o i H1 f ' ,f '77 'Q ., ff fl X 1 .IL l f Q f I if A it ' XJ 42- matte-:f5'S-ff-g , ASSEMBLIES School Traditions The Reverend Henry Marcotte ad- dressed us in our first assembly Sep- tember 15. In his message he empha- sized the necessity for honest sportsman- ship, uprightness in financial matters and a chivalrous attitude on the part of the boys. He urged the maintenance of the highest standards by both the boys and girls in their relations to each other. 1- -il- Crier Football Assembly In an assembly September 29, Mr. Booth, adviser of the Crier Staff, ex- plained why a school paper was desirable and told of his hopes and plans for this year's Crier. Mr. Harman, athletic manager, was the second speaker. He urged the sale of season tickets, and gave further ath- letic announcements. The football players were then intro- duced by Coach Edwards, and they demonstrated several plays for the bene- fit of those not familiar with footbalL Four Minute Speakers A very impressive assembly was held October 24. Inspiring addresses were made by four students chosen by com- petition on the theme of the 'So1dier's Memorial. The Juniors were represent- 'mwwf' ed by Miriam Burns and Howard Fisk, and the Seniors by Frances Wells and Herschel Clevenger. Dr. Marcotte closed the program with a splendid speech on the same subject. A Variety Program An interesting program was given in assembly November 10. Miss Bradley presented W's to the winners in the tennis tournament of last year. Speeches from representatives of the three upper classes then aroused great enthusiasm for the Thanksgiving festi- val-to-be. The program closed with a short re- cital by Mr. Herman 'Springer and his assistant, Miss Hacklett. It was greatly enjoyed by all. Football Jubilee Wild cheering and happy faces greeted our gridiron heroes in an assembly No- vember 24. It was the end of a victorious season, and was fittingly celebrated. Mr. Shouse, Mr. Harman and Coach Edwards expressed our appreciation of the team and Mr. Edwards distributed the coveted W's. Captain Haas and Captain-elect Lyle 'each made a few remarks, and the assembly ended with enthusiastic cheer- ing led by our efficient cheer leaders. manning: -...,-,A HA bravr giver Bark word straig on 1, Dr Marc urge: indiv spirif parts and ' M: West offic- struc day, Maj c Muri relat theoi Dr our c held were the r Dr possi Fr bate N ort deba' victo we A Q Y 4 1 K I A I A K . , N , V d -.., ., -U '-4 ' ' xg- , ,.- 1 Q- L. - - -X .- ' Q ' - ' J., -. ' -- f ' , I F Y F K .-' A . S..

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-qs-ra Q-r P-vgf -up--f-f -Q..-va A 'Q Y ' . - Y .. 1 . . . ,.fa,. , v, ,ff sg 24 THE wEsTPoHT HIGH SCHOCL HERALD. Freshmen Girls' Party The Girls' High School Club enter- tained October 13 with a party for the Freshmen girls. Some of the events of the afternoon were a sure 'nuff circus parade, a terrible tragedy entitled An Eskimo Escapade, and several numbers on an entirely new species of phonograph. As a finishing touch to a delightful after- noon, refreshments were served. . Westport Artist Swres Mildred Pearson, of Westport, was awarded first prize for the best poster advertising 'iOh, Oh, Cindy. Each high school had entries in the contest. Westporter Wins Rhodes Scholarship John Madden, '17, was appointed as one of the Rhodes scholars from Missouri. He graduated from Westport with the highest honors. ...L1lLi--1 All School Mixer Wednesday, November 26, was a mem- orable day. The All School Party was held that date and was an unqualified success. All the clubs gave side shows: there was dancing in the gymg there was a vaudeville in the auditoriumg cider and doughnuts were served in the lunch roomg the Missouri University Band gave a concert-in short there was nothing lacking. Everything ran smoothly and everybody was happy. In fact, no mixer has ever been so successful as the All School Party. Football Dance Mr. and Mrs. Shouse entertained with a dance for the football players Decem- ber 13 at Morton's Hall. Assisting the hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Harman, Mr. Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Russell. The dance was one of the most pleasant and successful events of the year. 30 Mr. Constant Entertains Mr. Constant, of the French Depart- ment, entertained the members of our football squad with a dinner given at his home on December 21. The affair was an unqualified success. Young Orators Several Westport boys appeared at dif- ferent photo-play houses as four-minute speakers for the Liberty Memorial Fund. They were Jerome Stuart, Herschel Clev- enger, Raymond Childs, J ack Chesney and Howard Fisk. Cadet Hop January 17 was the date of a very happy occasion, namely, the Cadet Hop. It was held in the Gym, and the music, the floor and the refreshments all oon- tributed toward that grand and glorious feelin' Maeterlinck Visits School Maurice Maeterlink, the celebrated Bel- gian poet who visited Kansas City while on his way to California, was the guest of honor at a ceremonial given by the Camp Fire Girls in the auditorium, Feb- ruary 14. A Social Event February 27 the Pundit Club of West- port, the Aristonian Club of Central, and the Alphas of Northeast entertained with a tea at the Muehlebach. Girls' Debate In assembly April 1 the affirmative team of Central and the negative team from Northeast debated the question, Resolved, That Immigration to the United States Should Be Prohibited for a Period of Twenty Years, Except for Travel and Study. The vote was four to one in favor of the negative. Iiiinuaunyf .swf-,Nw -F-f YWV4- ' ,.:....'..,- ' ,..,.,L . , l '- --- -If-3-Tvs., - A ' . , .W . I 1 . -s-.-.,....w,,g , Ninn port d Shaw and E signed years' and n Acade Dunes and bf last -C the cc ing vs marrii North returr and l Matrii than substi mer s Mis Miss Grand Mrs leave engag Long spent of Ck in th forced of th filled Mr. succe: Yale Illinoi emy. 1908, partir in Cc Colleg filling