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

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1966 volume:

Westport High School Kansas City, Missouri THE TIGER SPIRIT As we now review the pride of the past, Westporters entered the school year of 1965- 66 with renewed enthusiasm. The fast pace of Westport life included her athletic events, academ- ic achievements, class elections. Homecoming, Red Cross Christmas stockings. Tiger Den Christmas orphans, and the selling of ’’Bells for Peace.” These are but a few of the many tangible elements of Westport life. Yet, at Westport, School Spirit connects all these tangible objects. School Spirit is something difficult to describe. Every student seems to have his very own defini- tion of it. Its exact meaning may vary from person to person and from school to school. Yet, there is a basic consensus that School Spirit” is something which, when blended with school life, adds zest that may lead to a school year full of new challenges. Although awareness of School Spirit” and its possible meaning to you may be dim as you open your annual, we, the 1966 Herald Staff, hope that as the following pages unfold, the meaning of School Spirit” at Westport will become clearer. Table of Contents Supplement 165 4 TOP CATS Knowledge is found with books. Experience is found in the classroom. Wisdom is formed by knowledge and experience. The faculty of Westport tries to im- part knowledge and experience through the use of literature and various classroom techniques. This year seventy-five teachers strove to bring Westport the finest in education. They came early, worked hard, then stayed late. Some teachers worked on tests for the students while others sponsor- ed activities with the students. All was for the betterment of the pupil. The student read, observed, and gained experience. This was credited to the hard work of the Westport faculty. The faculty was under the direction of the administration, which was headed by Mr. William D. Evans, Acting Principal. Mr. Fiske Miles became Administrative Assist- ant, while Mr. Eugene Banaka held the job of Vice- President. Besides giving guidance to the teachers, the administration regulated the student body. There was a general tightening of rules, especially concerning tardi- ness and eighth hours. Although it took disciplinary measures, the administration remained in high respect by the student body. The administration was neither too lax nor too stern. A mutual respect among students, teachers, and the administration evolved. THIS WAY. . . 5 PRINCIPAL-MR. EVANS Mr. Evans performing one of the many innumerable tasks of his day. Mr. William D. Evans was the Acting Principal of Westport for the school year of 1965-1966. Mr. Evans came to Westport in 1959-1960 as a counselor. Then in 1962-1963 he was promoted to Vice-Princi- pal. His jovial face grew familiar to the student body, and his image be- came well respected. Then in 1965, when Principal Dr. R. A. Ball left Westport to take a higher position in the school district, Mr. Evans was selected toper- form the duty of Acting Principal in his vacancy. The daily activities of Mr. Evans were innumer- able. All new enrollees were greeted by Mr. Evans. He met with parents of students to discuss pro- grams, policies, and prob- lems. Mr. Evans also talk- ed with students. His poli- cies were laid before the student body, and they were accepted. Respect and ad- miration for Mr. Evans and his administration became widespread in the student body. He worked hard, and he served well. ”His policies were laid before the student body, and they were accepted.” Left: His jovial face grew familiar... and his image became well respected.” VICE-PRINCIPALS Mr. Fiske Miles............Administrative Assistant Mr. Gene Banaka Vice-Principal This year Westport’s vice- principal population doubled. Two of Westport’s alumni filled these important positions. They were Mr. Fiske Miles, formerly a Westport faculty membe r and cheerleader, and Mr. Gene Banaka, a member of a past Westport football team. To keep Westport running smoothly proved to be the goal of the vice-principals. They were often seen checking on open lockers, asking students for hall passes, or keeping a close eye on Driver’s Ed. classes. Many students were occasionally called to the office for a quiet talk with the vice-principals about study habits or class conduct. Their goals were to help students prepare for their future and make use of the valuable present. That'll be three eighth hours. . Mr. Miles contemplates... 7 LANGUAGE ARTS. SOCIAL STUDIES Helen Bair Biery, First, Second, and Third-Year Latin. Helen I. Afflick, Junior English. Roland E. Crane, Geography and Citizenship. Thelma V. Bowen, Freshman and Sophomore English. Marvin Brooks, Freshman and Junior English. Florence I. Hawkins, Freshman and Refresher English. Mrs. Jane Espy, World History and Citizenship. Clarence Bud” French, World History and Citizenship. John T. Little, Citizenship and World History. Evelyn Labode, First and Second- Year French, Freshman English. William Lehman, Sophomore English. Irene G. Myers, Family Relations. William A. Merryman, American History, Contemporary Issues, Economics. David Morton, Freshman English and American History. Inez C. Pletcher, Junior English and English Literature. Gladys Riley, Freshman and Sophomore English. AND COMMON LEARNINGS Tom Sicking, Junior English and Newswriting. Francisco H. Ruiz, First and Second Year Spanish. Martha C. Carlock, Common Learnings. Mary Lou Holloway, Common Learnings. Dorothy L. Munday, Common Learnings. Jerry Kent Roark, Common Learnings and Citizenship. Marian Downing, Music. M. Duane Miller, Band and Orchestra. Stage Band. Richard Pond, First and Second Year Art. Fonette Riley, First Year Art and Eighth Grade Art. Betty Schultheis, First Year Art. Harling A. Spring, Music, Girls Glee Club, Choir. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Leticia B. Bautista, Physics and General Science. A. H. Baker, Earth Science and General Science. Ina G. Bonney, Biology. Gerald G. Baysinger,Earth Science. Charles R. Bodenhamer, Science and Biology. r Marie Goggins, Eighth Grade and General Mathematics. George V. Bourrette, Human Science. Ray W. Dice, First and Second Year Algebra. Amelia L. Smith, Geometry and General Mathematics. Susan M. Middendorf, Eighth Grade Mathematics. Don W. Nelson, First Year Algebra and General Mathematics. Ella Williams, Eighth Grade and Advanced Mathematics, Algebra. Marshall J. Spiegel, Eighth Grade and General Mathematics. Fred M. White, Chemistry and General Science. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, PRACTICAL ARTS. . . 10 AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Robert A. Ballantyne: Clerical Practice, Shorthand, Accounting. Earl W. Boucher, Jr: Commercial Arts. Sam R. Breckenridge: Driver's Education. Ruth Marie Brody: Home Economics. Nancy Day: Typing, General Business. Paul DeGeorge: Graphic Arts Mrs. Effie Farnsworth: Home Economics, Clothing. Jeanette Fetter: Shorthand, Typing, Secretarial Practice. Mrs. Marnell S. Fey: Key Punch. Geo. F. Foster: Metal Shop, Electrical Shop. William J. Gamble: Wood Shop. Marjorie Harris:HomeDecorations, Foods, Home Economics. David E. Hill: Drafting. David L. Jones: Boys1 Physical Education. H. W. Lancaster: COE. Dave E. Lyon: Driver's Education. I 4 Clifford (Pat) Murphy, Boys' Physical Education. Jl Carole A. Madison, Physical Education. A. J. Rizzo, Accounting and Ad- vanced Business. Ernest L. Paris, Typing. Mildred S. Patterson, Girls' Physical Education. Rudolph Sterk, teaches Electronic's. Eugene Schmitz, Data Processing. Dan Stanley, Boys' Physical Education. 12 NEW AT THE SEMESTER Madame Sharon LaBelle, French and Freshman English. Edward Mitchell, Metal Shop. Boyd Mundhenke, Common Learnings. A TRIBUTE TO OUR PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Without the assistance of certain individuals, the pro- duction of the 1966 Herald would have been vastly hindered. Because these people felt the importance of meeting deadlines, were considerate and understanding, the 1966 Herald became a reality. Yes, a sincere ’’Thank You to the Victor Berline Studio for perfecting all our formal photography; to Mr. Norman Walters, our man at the Camera Center; to Mr. Bill Caster, our personal representative from Bremson's in charge of our class portraits, and to Mr. Penniston, our personal representative and advisor from Walsworth Publishing House. IN MEMORIAM MR. HAMILTON Mr. Edwin W. Hamilton was a very respected teacher at Westport High. He came to the school in the fall of 1963. Mr. Hamilton worked with the boys in Metal Shop, teaching them the basic skills and techniques of working with machinery and metals. In thinking of the talented workers in metal, Mr. Hamilton introduced a special two-hour course in 1963. He knew his subject well and he taught it as such. Then on October 16,1965, Mr. Hamilton and his family were involved in a car accident. Eleven days later he died from his injuries. His absence is deeply felt by the faculty and students who knew him. Mr. Hamilton was always held in high regard. COUNSELORS Mrs. Kline, Secretary; Mrs. Agron, Eighth Grade and Freshman Counselor; Mrs. Holley, Senior Counselor; Mr. Yoesel, Sophomore Counselor; Mrs. Buchanan, Junior Counselor. Always must a friendly smile greet the Westporter as he diligently trudges into the office of his coun- selor. Each student has his indi- vidual problems. Each problem demands a special, individual treat- ment. The counselor never knows just what kind of a problem will present itself each time a student enters his office. When a student is called to the counselor's office, he never knows what to feel—hap- piness and accomplishment if he has been accepted at a college of his choice or uneasiness if the dis- cussion is to be about a puzzling drop in grades. Just getting in to see a counselor is often a difficult feat because each counselor has a packed schedule each and every day. Indeed, the counselor plays a busy and vital part in Westport life. OFFICE STAFF The telephone is ringing. A student has lost his book. Another student has been sent to the office because of his bad conduct. The report cards need to be sorted for distribution. The announcements need to be typed and distributed to the teachers. A tardy card has to be filled out for a late student. John Smith needs to see Mr. Banaka about a lost book. Seeing that these many jobs are performed is the task of Westport's busy office staff. Through- out the year, each student is in some manner aided by the tolerant patience and accurate directions af- forded by these workers in the main life-line of Westport—the office. Mrs. Carpenter Registrar 14 Mrs. Hughes I.B.M. Clerk Mrs. Forbes, Attendance Clerk. CAFETERIA AND CUSTODIAL STAFF Bottom Row: Ruby Klopus, Marjorie Fraidenburg, Nellie Westbrooks, Alberta Miller, Melvenia Rooks. Bottom Row: Norma Stickney, Kenneth Stevens, Mary Davis, Joyce Way, Velda Coulter, Violet Warren. Top Row: Elizabeth Krisel, Elizabeth Ray, Arizona Hardy, Edna Kneisel, Rose Davis, Elsie Alflen, Gertrude Hoelzel, Ella Lee Phillips, Jewell Nutt, Mary Blalark. Mrs. C. A. Nofftz, Manager Julia Mae Saunders, Dorothey M. Clauder. The custodial staff and cafeteria staff were familiar to every stu- dent at Westport. One might have met them on the elevator, walking in the halls, in class- rooms, or entering the cafeteria. They were al- ways on the job, working for the betterment of the school. The custodial staff was on the job around the clock. These men were here to make sure that the building was properly heated, clean- ed, and in good repair. The staff also supplied the classrooms and of- fices with various needs such as tables, chairs, and other supplies. This past year brought confusion to the cafeteria but only for a short while. Both the staff members and Westporters waited pa- tiently for five months and finally were re- warded with NO MORE COLD-HOT FOODI Yes, Westporters were ever reminded of the important role these people play in their school life. Day Staff: Nelson Bamehouse; Harry Woodward, Chief Engineer; Karl Whittemore. 16 SENIORS For the Seniors, the year of 1965-66 held hidden surprises and many unforeseen activities. This year, class members were met with the pressure of decisions as College Boards were taken and careers were planned. The American Field Service picnic, welcoming Kemal, was the kick-off of the school year. The fast pace of the Senior class was set. Seniors holding top offices in every organization prepared and participated in the annual eighth grade orientation, enthusiastically entering the halls of Westport as SENIORS. With the opening of school, constant activities began, never seeming to stop for an instant. The calendar filled with football games, parades, assemblies, meetings. Na- tional Merit results, lit rushes and teas, cross-country meets, parties, college night, basketball games and tour- naments, class elections. Senior Ballot, Christmas orphans and Homecoming, Inter-Society, and tons and tons of academic work besides! And thus the extraordinary class of 1966 has set and met the whirlwind pace of their Senior year. Throughout their years at Westport, the class has seen many traditions originated and reset. The change of class rings, the election of all male class Presidents after a seventeen year gap, the publication of a Crier every 2-3 weeks, the changed date of Inter-Society, the publication of an all- school lit magazine, the crowning of a JUNIOR Football Queen, the end of cafeteria segregation, and the breaking in of a new administration being a few among the many of their achievements! 17 CLASS OFFICERS... Right to Left: Christopher Lee Bock, President; Esther Barnes, Vice President; Kathy Hoelzel, Secretary;Cheryl Phillips, Treasurer; Holly Passwater, Sgt.-at-Arms; Election to any class office in a large high school must be considered one of the highest honors the student body• can bestow upon a student. This honor is even greater when it involves the Senior Class. Since this is the last year in school, those who are chosen must be truly looked upon as true leaders. The positions bring with them a great deal of recognition, but more import- tantly election to a senior class office brings with it great responsibilities. Most of the duties of the officers are per- formed in the spring in con- nection with graduation, but the work is a year-round task. Selecting graduation announce- ments, conducting the Senior Survey, and circulating the Senior Ballot involve the students from September to June. Therefore, although election to a Senior Class office must bring elation and pride to any student, that same student quickly learns that he has been given one of the most de- manding and frustrating positions a student can hold. 18 MARY A. ADAIR Choir 12; Drill Team 12. Vico-Presi- dent; Intramurals 9-10. DENNIS R. ADAMS PATRICIA LOUISE AFFLICK Senior Ballot. Best Artist; Cheerleader B-Team 10-11. Varsity 12; Pep Club 8-12; Student Council Representative; Safety Council 11-12; Midtown Youth Council 11-12; Honor Society 9-12, Bronze, Silver, Gold Pins; Quill and Scroll 12; 100 Girls' 11-12; Spanish Club 11-12. Secretary; Athena 11-12 Sgt.-at-Arms; La Danse Modern 8-10; Promethean 9-12, Literary Clitic; Ti- ger Den Board 10-12; Crier 12; Home- coming Queen Attendant: 8th Grade At- tendant; 8th Grade Intramurals; National Merit Award 11. Parades 10-12; Float and Prom Committees 8-12; Assemblies 8-12. FRANK ALLISON DONALD LEE ANDERSON Football B-Team 11, Varsity 12; Track B-Team 11. Varsity 12; W Club 11- 12; Athena 11; Wilson 11-12; Monitor 11; Tiger Den Board 12; Boys' Intra- murals 9. Assemblies 11-12. SHIRLEY ANDERSON Choir 10-11. Secretary: Student Council Representative; International Club 12; Athena 12; Future Teachers 10-12 Sec- retary; Tiger Den Board 10; Girls' Chorus 9; Talent Show 9-11; Assemblies 9-11; Student Aid, Accounts Room 12. ROBERT APPLE Band 9-12: Choir 10-12. Vice-President: Student Council Representative; Quill and Scroll 12; Chess Club 9-12, Browning 11-12. Sgt.-at-Arms; Crier 12; Stage Crew 10-12. MARGARET ARNOLD International Club 12; Safety Council 11; Honor Society Bronze, Silver, and Gold Pins; 100 Girls 11-12; Language Clubs. Latin 9-10. French 11-12; Dana 12: Intramural Awards 8-9. JOE AGUIRRE RICHARD ARTHUR Senior Ballot, Best Artist; Football 10; Track 9-10; W Club 9-12; Student Council Representative; Honor Society. Silver and Bronze Pins; Quill and Scroll 12; Latin Club 10; Tiger Den Board 10; Crier 12; Assemblies. JUDITH BAKER CAROL GALE BALLEW ESTHER MARIE BARNES Class Officers 9-secretary, 10-Presi- dent. 11 -Vice-President. 12-Vice- Pres- ident; Cheerleader B-Team 10-11, Var- sity 12; Pep Club 8; Student Council 9. 12: Red Cross 10-12; Safety Council 11. Midtown Youth Council 11. Red Cross Committee 10-12; Honor Society Bronze Pin. Silver Pin and Gold pin; Latin Club 10-11; La Danse Moderne 9-10; Dana Literary Society 9.10-Crlttc, 11.12- Treaaurer; Browning Beauty Queen; Crier: Sophomore Quern Attendant, Dream Girl Attendant. Homecoming At- tendant; Parades; Assemblies; Talent Shows; Float Committees; March of Dimes Chairman. GEORGE BARNES Senior Ballot Cassanova; Basketball B- Team 10. Varsity 11-12, Co-Captain 12; W Club 10-12; Wilson Literary Society; Crier 12. PAMELA BARRY Delphian 11-12; COE 12; Talent Show 11; Assembly 8. CHRISTOPHER T. BELL Stage Band 8-10; Student Council Repre- sentative 9 10; Red Cross Committee 10: Honor Society 9 10; FBLA: COE. TONI ROAMINE BELLAFIORE BARBARA BENNETT DEANNA BIGELOW Majorette 11-12; Promethean 9-12. Sgt.- at-Arms; F.T.A. 9 L 10; Assemblies; Talent Shows; Parades; Counselors' Of- fice; Accounts Room; 70 Typing Award; Pep Club 8-10. CHRISTOPHER BOCK Class Officer Business Committee-8. President-12; Senior Ballot Done Most; Choir 9-12; Track-9; Student Council Representative; Quill and Scroll 11 12; French Club 9; FBLA-Reporter; FTA-9: Browning Literary Society 11 12. Inter-Society Representative; Dana Beau Bnimmel; Tiger Den Board 11 12; Crier 11 6 12. Co-Editor 1965-66; Talent Shows; Assemblies. CAROL BOSLEY Girls' Glee 10; Red Cross Committee 10; Honor Society 11 L12; Dana Literary Society 10-12. NANCY LYNN BOST DAN BOWDEN Football 9-11; Track 9 L 10; W Club 9-12; Student Council Representative 8- 10; Quill and Scroll 12; Wilson Literary Society 11 t 12; Monitor; Crier 12; Scholastic Art Achievement. RONALD BOWKER 20 GEORGE BRADY PENNY LYNN RRAGAN COE 12 LARRY BRA1IMKR B-Team Foot hall 11; B-Team Track 10; W Club 11-12; COE 12; Assem- blies; Gymnastic Award 9. JACK BRA TON- BILL BRA 7.ELTON LON A L. BROTHERTON Sophomore Vice-President: Senior Ballot, Most Likely to Succeed; Pep Club 8.9,11; Student Council Executive Board 9-12, Sgt-at-Arms 11, Vice- President 12; Midtown Youth Council 11; Honor Society. Bronze. Sliver, and Gold Pins, Executive Board 11-12. Secretary 12. 100 Girls 11-12; Latin Club 11-12; Promethean 9-12. Sophomore Clitic. President; A.FA Committee 12. Chair- man; 8th Grade Intramurals. ANITA JO BROWN HARRY BROWN Freshman Football; Freshman. R- Team. Varsity Basketball; W” Club 10-12; Wilson 11-12; Assemblies. GARY BUCHANAN JAMES BUCHER Football. Freshman. B-Team. Varsity. All City Honorable Mention: Freshman Track; W Club. Secretary. Treasurer; Student Council Representative: Red Cross Representative; Wilson. Secre- tary. Treasurer; Monitor 9-12. MARY JO BUDDIN MARGARET BUNCH Pep Club 8-11; Red Cross Represent- ative; Honor Society 9; Dana. Sgt.-at- Arma; 40 Typing Award; 60 t 80 Short- hand Awards. JOHN BURNS JAMES BUSH COE CHARLES CARTER Band 11-12; COE 12; Monitor 12. QUEEN ESTHER CARTER Drill Team. Secretary 12. PATSY CAST1LLBJA CYNTHIA CASTRO MICHAEL J. CAVANAUGH COE 12. DAVID CHAVEZ CHARLES CHOUTEAU SYBILE CHUTE Choir 10-12; Girls’ Glee 11; Pep Club 8; Honor Society 10: Latin Club 11-12: Monitor; Girls' Chorus 9. JUDITH CLOE Monitor 12. LARRY CLOSE Senior Ballot Nicest; Basketball 9. B- Teatn 10. Varsity 11 4 12; W Club 12; Honor Society Bronze Pin: Wilson Literary Society 10,11.12; 40 Typing Award; Monitor; Assemblies. VICKI IRENE COLLINS Pep Club 8; Monitor 11; Accounts Room 12; 50 Typing Award. JOHN COMER Band 12; Football B-Team 10 4 11; Track 9 4 10: W” Club 12; Orchestra 9-12. NANCY COMER Class Officer-Business Committee 11; Stage Band 11 4 12; Pep Club 11 12. Parliamentarian-Letter O' ; Student Council Representative 8-11; Red Cross Committee 9; Honor Society 8-12, Bronze. Silver, and Gold pins; 100 Girls Club 11 4 12; FTA Point Secre- tary. President; Pundit Literary Society 9-12. Treasurer. 10-Crltlc; Talent Show Wesger” 9. PHIL COOMBS Football B-Team 11. Varsity 12; W Club 11 4 12; Student Council Repre- sentative 11; Red Cross Committee 11; Intramural Basketball 9. Football 9. SANDRA COPLEN FBLA 12. ROBERT G. COWELL Football B-Team. Varsity; Track B- Team; W Chib 114 12: Wilson Liter- ary Society 11 412; Student Aid Monitor; Assemblies. LINDA CRABTREE Girls' Chorus 9. Secretary- President; Student Council Representative 9; Red Cross Committee 8 4 9; Dana Literary Society 9-11; Monitor 10-12; Assem- blies; Talent Sfoow. DAVID CRIPE Honor Society 9.10.12; Browning Liter- ary Society; Monitor 12; Crier Staff; Boys' Intramurals 8-10; Audio-Visual; Assemblies. JERRY CROY Band 9-12. Treasurer; Stage Band; Choir 9-12. Treasurer: Tennis 11-12; W Club; Red Cross Representative; Honor Society Bronze Pin: Quill and Scroll 12: Chess Club 9-12: Browning Literary Society. Vice-President. Beau Brum- mel; Crier staff; Orchestra 11-12; Pa- rades; Assemblies; Talent Shows. DAVID DAVENPORT WIN FORD RILEY DAVIS Freshman Football; W Club 11-12; Student Council Representative; Honor Society 11; Quill and Scroll 12: Wilson Literary Society 11-12; Monitor 11-12; Crier Staff: Boys' Intramurals 8-12; Typing 20 Award; Assemblies. 23 JUDY DECKER Choir 11-12. Merit Secretary. Girls' Sextette: Girls' Chorus: Girls’ Glee 10-12. President, Vice-President, Sec- retary; Pep Club 8.9.12. Letter Sweater G ; Student Council Representative 8-10: Red Croes 8-9; Spanish Club 12; Gym Monitor 11; Crier 12. FRANK DEVRIES GARY D1LLEY Business Committee 8: Senior Ballot, Best Athlete; Football 9-12. Freshman. Varsity. All-City; Basketball 9-12. Freshman. B-Team. Varsity; W'Club 9-12; Honor Society 9-12. Bronze. Silver. Gold Pins; Chess Club 10-12; Wilson 9-12; Tiger Den Board 12; Varsity Tennis 9. CAROI DITTMORE BILLY DODSON MARTHA DOTSON Delphian 10-11. Secretary. Historian: Intramurals; Assemblies; Talent Show. KEMAL DOGAX A.F.S. Foreign Exchange Student from Turkey; Browning Literary Society 12; International Club: Assemblies: Talent Show; Honorary Member of Student Council; Tiger Den Board: A.F.S.Com- mittee; Intersocletv Beau Brummel; American Royal Parade. JIM DREILING LAWRENCE DRUMMOND LINDA DUNN Pep Club 9-12. Letter Sweater E , Secretary: Student Council Represent- ative: Safety Council Representative 11; Midtown Youth Council; Honor Society 8-12. Bronze. Silver Jins; Quill ami Scroll 12; Spanish Club 11-12. Treas- urer; Dana Literary Society 9-12; Jr. Critic. Historian. Intersociety Repre- sentative; Monitor 12; Crier 12; 8th Grade Shield. Intramurals; Assemblies: Prom Committee; parades: Float Committee. SHERY JEAN DUNN Choir 10-11; Delphian 11-12, Treas- urer; Sporta Day Teams 10-12. Hockey. Volleyball. SANDRA E ID SON Girls' Choir 9. President; Student Coun- cil Representative 8-11; Red Cross Representative 10-11; Pundit 11-12; C.O.E. 12; A.F.S. Committee 12; Talent Show 9; 50 Typing Award. ROY ELMORE GARY E. ELSRODE Band 10-12; Stage Band 12: Cross- Country R-Team. Varsity; Track B- Team; W Club 11-12; Monitor 12. CHERYL ROBERTA ENGLAND JAMES ERI1ART Wilson; COE 12: Monitor 12. JOHN EVANS KATHY EVANS Red Crosa Representative; Honor Soci- ety 9-10; Latin Club 9; Athena. Secretary lit Dana 9-12; COE 12. JEANNE ANN FAGALA Band 9-12; Delphian 10-11, Sgt.-at- Arms; Honor Society, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Pina; Speech Arts 9; Chess Club 10; Health Center Assistant 10-12; Intramurals. Freshman Shield; Sports- day 9. RICHARD FINDLAY Football. Freshman. B-Team 10. Var- sity 11-12; W Club 9-12; Midtown Youth Council 12; Wilson 11-12, Beau Brummel; COE 12; Crier 12; 30 Typing Award; Assemblies; Intramurals. ISIDORO FLORES DANIEL FONSECA RUDY FONSECA CONNIE FORBIS COE 12. 25 26 ALAN FOSTER MARY GABBARD Band 9-10: COE 12. LYDIA GARCIA VICTORIA ANN GARCIA LEL1A GARLAND Band 9-12; Stage Band 10-12; Pep Club 9-11; La Danse Moderne 10-12; Future Teachers 9-11; Promethean 10-12; Health Center Assistant 12; Monitor 11; Crier 12; Majorette 11-12; Talent Shows: Assemblies; Parades. IRIS LEE GATEWOOD COE 12. JANICE MARIE GEORGE Senior Class Business Committee; Band 9-11. Secretary. Vice-President; Stage Band 10-12; Student Council Represent- ative; Honor Society. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Pins; Spanish Club: Pundit, Freshman Critic. Vice-President; 8th Grade Queen Attendant; Freshman At- tendant; 50 Typing Award; Talent Shows; Assemblies: Parades. JANICE M. GOOGIN Senior Ballot. Best Known Couple; Pep Club 8-11; Student Council Represent- ative; Safety Council 11-12; Honor Soci- ety. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Pins; Quill and Scroll 12; French Club 111 Promethean. Junior Critic. Secretary. Vloe-President. Beauty Queen; Health Center Assistant 12; Accounts Room 12; Crier 12; Assemblies; Talent Shows. ELAINE GOLDMAN Intramurals 8-12; Delphlans 10-12. Vice-President; Monitor 12; Talent Shows; Music Programs; Intramural Shields 8-9; 30 Typing Award. PEGGY LEE GONCE MARTHA GONZALEZ JOHN CHADWICK GOOCH Junior-Varsity Track 10; W Club 10; COE 12; Gold Key Art Award. JOSEPH GRAF SHARON GRAY C.O.E. 12. BUTCH GREEK Band 9,11; Football 9.11: Cross-Country 10; Track 10; W Club 9-12; Honor Society 9-10; F.T.A. 9-10. LARAINE GUERRA STACEY D. HALE Student Council Representative 9; F.B. L.A. JUDY HALLORAN Business Committee 11; Senior Ballot Most Typical; Band 11-12: Pep Club 9-11; Student Council Representative 9; Safety Council 11; Midtown Youth Coun- cil 11-12; Honor Society 9; Quill and Scroll 12; French Club 10-12. Treas- urer 12; La Danse Moderne 9-12, Pres- ident 12; Pundit 9-12; Crier 12; Major- ette 11-12; 60Typing Award; Assemblies 9-12; Parades: Talent Show. DOUGLAS HARDING LEROY HARRIS CHERYLENE HAYSLETT Choir 11; Girls’ Glee 9-11; Pep Club 8-9; Spanish Club 12; Chess Club 11; Health Center 11-12; Crier 12. PATRICIA HEMPFLING Student Council Representative 11; Safe- ty Council 11-12; Honor Society 9,11,12; Debate 11; Spanish Club 11-12. Vice- President 12; Dana Literary Society 11-12. Senior Critic. GARY HENDERSON ROSEMARY HENSLEY Business Committee 9; Senior Ballot Sweetest: Pep Club 8-12; Student Coun- cil Representative 9; Safety Council 11; Honor Society 9-12, Bronze. Silver. Gold Pins. Treasurer; Spanish Club. Vice President. Secretary. Treasurer; Pundit Literary Society. Chaplain; 80 Gregg Shorthand Award; 50 Typing Award; Youth for Christ. MARIA E. HERNANDEZ Spanish Club 11s Talent Show. MARIA GUADALUPE HERNANDEZ MARI HOCKADAY KATHY HOELZEL Cias Office 9,10,12, Sgt.-at-Arms 9- 10, Secretary 12; Senior Ballot Cutest; Pep Club 9-12, Junior Holi Taker, let- ter Sweater T ; Student Council Repre- sentative 9-11; Safety Council 11; Mid- town Youth Council 9-12; Honor Society 9; i ulll and Scroll 11-12, Treasurer; French Club 9-12,Secretary; Ij� Danae Moderne 9-11; Promethean 9-12, Inter- Socletv Representative; Monitor 12; HERALD 11-12. Assistant Business Ed- itor 11, Editor-In-Chief 12; Freshman- Sophomore IJuoen; Dream Girl Attendant: Performing Art Representative;Curator Award; 40 Typing Award; 60 Shorthand Award; Assemblies 10-12; Westport Representative at Journalism Workshop at Missouri University 11; Parades; A.F.S. Committee 11; Wesgor Revue 11. DAVID HOPSON LARRY R. HORTON C.O.E. 12. WILLIAM DALE HULETT BARBARA HUME ELD BRENDA HUTTON GEORGE JEDINE JANET JENKINS BETTY JENNINGS JAMES JOHNSON Honor Society 9-12, Bronze and Silver pin� : Speech Arts 12; Chess Club 10 4 12; FTA 10-12. NORMA JUNE BARBARA JURGESON ELIZABETH KALAHURKA NANCY KENNEY Pep Club 9 10; Delphi ans 11; Student Council Representative 8 4 9; Quill and Scroll 12; Speech Arts 12; Crier 12; Girls’ Chorus. SUSAN KERLEY Pep Club 8. 10-12. Sgt.-at-Arms. Let- tersweater; Student Council Represent- ative 9 4 12; Red Cross Committee 9- 11; Safety Council 11412; Honor Society 9- 12, Bronze. Silver pins; French Club 10- 12. Sgt.-at-Arms; La Danse Moderne 10-12; FBLA 12; Promethean Literary Society 10-12. Senior Critic. Secretary; Health Center 11; Parades; 60 Typing Award; 100 Shorthand Award; Prom Committees 9 11; Monitor; Float Committee: Junior Achievement 11. EVELYN KIESTER C.O.E. 12; Typing Award. SHEILA KAYE K1RMSE Band 11 4 12; Student Council Repre- sentative 10 411; Midtown Youth Council 12; Iji Danse Moderne 114 12, Sgt.-at- Arms; FBLA 12. President; Promethean Literary Society 10-12. Parliamentar- ian. Treasurer: Office Assistant 12; Accounts Room 12; Music Appreciation 11 4 12. Secretary; Orchestra 9-11, Treasurer: 60 Typing Award; Parades; Talent Shows 11 4 12; Assemblies 9-12. ED KLINE C.O.E. JAY KRAEMER Class Officer Business Committee 11; Senior Ballot Smartest; Tennis 12; Stu- dent Council Executive Board 10.11. Treasurer 12: Honor Society 9-12, Bronze. Silver and Gold with 3 pearls, pins. Executive Committee 9-12. Presi- dent 12; Quill and Scroll 11-12. Vice- President 12; Debate 11: I-atln Club 10 4 11. Sgt.-at-Arms 11; Browning Liter- ary Society 10-12. President 12. Chap- lain 11: Crier 11-12. Co-Editor 12; Categories 11 4 12. LARRY LAMB PAM LANG 29 NANCY LARIMORE MARGARET LA ROSE CAROL LAURO La Danse Moderne 10; C.O.E. 12. SONORA LEVY Pep Club 10; Student Council Represent- ative 12; International Club 12; Red Croaa Representative 9. 12; Speech Arts 12; Talent Shows; Assemblies. LARRY LITWAK Student Council Representative 9; C.O.E. 12. DANNY L. LONGO Class Officer 8-12. Business 8.9.10.12. Sgt.-at-Arms 11; Senior Ballot Best Dressed; Band 9-12. Vice President 12; Stage Band 9-12, President; Football 9-12. Freshman. B-Team, Varsity; Track 9-11. Freshman. B-Team. Var- sity; r Club 9-12; Student Council Representative 9-12, Executive Board, Secretary 12; Red Cross 9-12. Executive Board; Safety Council 11-12; Midtown Youth Council 10-12. Vice-President; Honor Society 9-12. Bronte, Silver. Gold with S Pearl Pins, Executive Board 9- 12; Quill and Scroll 11; Debate 11; Latin 11-12. Sgt.-at-Arms; Wilson 9-12, In- tersociety Representative; Monitor 11- 12; Tiger Den Board 9-11; Assemblies; Parades: Talent Shows 9-12; Harvard Book Award, A.F.S. Committee; 4 0 Typing Award; Missouri University Cu- rators Award. DENNIS LOPEZ C.O.E. 12. DIEGO LORZA CECIL LOVE RICHARD LUKER C.O.E. 12. BILL MC CALL Freshman Football; Basketball 9-12. Freshman. B-Team. Varsity: Cross- Country 10-11, Varsity; Track 9; W Club 9-12. Sgt.-at-Arms; Quill and Scroll 11; Wilson Literary Society, ln- tersoclety Representative 12; Tiger Den Board 9-12. Co-Chairman 12; A.F.S. Committee; American Brother to Kemal, Foreign Exchange -Student from Turkey. RICHARD MC CAMMON C.O.E. 12. NANCY DIAN McCLYMOND Senior Ballot, Comedienne; Pep Club 8-11; Student Council Representative: Honor Society; Quill and Scroll 12, I.lterary Magazine; La Danse Moderne 9; lAmdlt Literary Society; Monitor 12. Crier Foaturee Editor 12; Talent Show. DARLA LEE McDONELL Girls’ Glee Club 11; Student Council Representative; Red Cross Committee: Speech Arts; Talent Show 11'.Stage Crew. GARY LYNN McGINNIS Football. Freshman, B-Team 10. Var- sity 11-12; Track 9.10.12; W Club; Student Council Representative 9; Mid- town Youth Council 11; Spanish Club 11; Wilson Literary Society; Monitor 10-12; Tiger Den Board 9-11; Crier Staff 12; Assemblies. MARY MCKENZIE COE. LARRY MCLAIN Freshman Basketball; Track 10-11; W Club; Honor Society; Wilson Literary Society. VICKI LEE MacDONALD Girls’ Chorus 9; Pep Club 8-12. Letter Sweater Girl; Student Council Repre- sentative; Midtown Youth Council 12; Quill and Scroll 12; La Danse Moderne 9-12. Vice-President 12; Promethean Literary Society. Sophomore Critic; Talent Shows; Assemblies; Monitor 12; Parades 12; I Tom Committee 11; Foot- ball Queen Attendant 12. DENNIS MAHER B-Team Basketball 11. Varsity 12; W” Club 11-12; Wilson Literary Society. ADRIANNE MARTIN Honor Society 10-12; Spanish Club 10. 11. Vice-President; Dana Literary Soci- ety. GWENDOLYN MARTIN Sophomore Business Committee; Student Council Representative. Executive Board 11; Honor Society. Bronse Pin; La Danse Mode me 9; Pundit Literary Soci- ety; 100 Shorthand Awards; 50 Typing Awards. MARIANNE MARTIN YOLANDA MARTINEZ KEITH WAYNE MAXEY Football. Freshman Team. B-Team. Varsity; Basketball. Freshman Team. B-Team. Varsity; W Club. President; Honor Society. Bronze and Sliver Pins; Wilson Literary Society. Vice President; Pundit Beau Brum me!. 31 CHARLENE MERSHMAN 32 Pep Club 8-12. Lotter Sweater Girl (T). Treasurer: Delphians, 8th Grade Shield; Student Council. 9-11 Representative; Red Cross Committee 10; Safety Council 10-11. All-City Student Safety Council. President; Midtown Youth Council 12; Honor Society 9-12. Bronze. Stiver pins; French Club lij Spanish Club 11-12, President: Athena 12; La Danse Moderne 9-12. Treasurer 10. Secretary 12; Pundit 9-12. Sergeant-at-Arms; 20.30,4 0. Typing Awards: Parades 9-12; Talent Show 10-12; Assemblies. LINDIA JANE MOORE Eighth Grade Business Committee. Ninth Grade Business Committee; Student Council Representative 9-10; Interna- tional Club 12; Red Cross Committee 8-10; Honor Society 8.9.12. Bronze Pin: 100 Girls' 11-12; pundit 10-12. Parlia- mentarian; Office Help 12; Herald Staff 12. JOHN G. MORALES Spanish Club; COE;- 20 Typing Award; Talent Show; Monitor. MARY MARLEY MORAN Student Council Representative 8-9, 11- 12; International Club 12; Red Cross Committee 8-10; Honor Society 8-12. Executive Board 10-12, Sergeant-at- Arms; Chess Club 9-12, Secretary, Treasurer; Dana. Parliamentarian. Sophomore Critic; Office Assistant 10- 12: Monitor 12; Girls' Intramurals. Eighth grade and Freshman Shield; Hockey Sports Day (1962). KATIE MORSE Pep Club 8, 10-11, Letter Sweater gtrl: Student Council 10-11; Red Cross Com- mittee 11. Vice-President; Safety Coun- cil 11; Midtown Youth Council 10-12; Quill and Scroll 11-12, Secretary 12; French Club 10-12. Vice-President; La Danse Moderne 10-12. Treasurer 12; Pundit 10-12. Historian 12; Crier Staff 11-12. News Editor 12; Talent Shows 10-12: Assemblies 11-12; Parades 12. BOB MORRIS WYNELL MORTIMEYER Choir 12; Girls' Glee 11-12, Vice- President; International Club 12; Honor Society 9,11; Chess Club 10-12; FTA 8-12; Dana; Assemblies 11-12; Talent Show 9-12. PHILLIP MOYER DAVID MOYES Honor Society 9-12, Gold Pin; Spanish Club 12; Wilson 12; Monitor 12. GILBERT MURO Band 12; Stage Band 12; Student C-Aflidl Representative 9; Red Cross Committee 9; Quill and Scroll 12; Spanish Club 12; Tiger Den Board 9; Crier Staff 12; Orchestra 9-12. JAMES MURRAY FTA 9-10; Monitor 11; Herald Staff 11-12; Stage Crew 9-12; Talent Shows 9-12; Assemblies 9-12; Boys' Intra- murals 9-10; Audio-Visual Assistant 11; School Play 10; Spanish Club 12. PAULA MURRAY Business Committee 9,11; Senior Ballot- -Smartest; Cheerleader. B-Team 10. Varsity 11-12; Pep Club 8-12; Student Council. Executive Board 9. Represent- ative 11; Safety Council 11-12; Honor Society 9-12, Bronze. Silver, and Gold Pin with three pearls. BARBARA NICHOL Girls' Chorus 9-10; International Club 12: Safety Council 12; Honor Society 9, 10.12; Spanish Club 9 snd 12; Chess Club 10; Stage Crew 9-10; Talem Shows 9-10; Girls' Intramurals. 8th Grade Shield; Missouri University Curators’ Award. ANN NICHOLSON JERRY NOEL Senior Ballot Handsomest. ANN O'CONNELL Student Council Representative 11; Speech Arts 10; F.T.A. 11-12. Treas- urer; C.O.E. 12. MARY LOIS ODEMS itvnr.ni Viioun Senior Ballot Comedian; Latin Club 11- 12. Vice-President: Wilson Literary Society. MIKE O'NEIL Freshman Basketball; Honor Society. Bronze and Silver Pins; C.O.E. 12. ELMER L. OVERTON Choir 9-11. Treasurer; Football. Fresh- man and Varsity 11-12; Track 12; W Club 10-12; Student Council Represent- ative 11; Red Cross 11; Monitor 12; 50 Typing Award; Intramurals 9-10; Talent Shows 10-12; Assemblies 10-12; Speech Arts 9-10. JONNIE PARK SANDRA LEE PARKER Pep Club 8-9; Student Council Repre- sentative 10; Red Cross Representative 9; La Danse Moderne 9. 11; F.T.A. 10; C.O.E. 12. THOMAS ALAN NEVIN Senior Ballot Best Musician; Band 11- 12; Stage Band 11-12; Honor Society 11- 12; Debate ll;ChessClub 11-12; Brown- ing 11-12. Recording Secretary; Music Appreciation 11. Treasurer. ELIZABETH JANE NAGY HOLLY PASSWATER Class Officer 10 Treasurer. 11 Presi- dent. 12 Business Committee; Senior Ballot Best Figure; Band 10-12, Head Majorette; Honor Society Brpnze Pin. Silver Pin; French Club 10-12; FBLA 12. Parliamentarian; I romethean Liter- ary Society. Freshman Critic, Treas- urer; Football Queen Attendant: Dream Girl Attendant; Homecoming Queen At- tendant; Sophomore Queen Attendant; 50 Typing Award; Talent Shows; Assem- blies: Parades. MARY LOUISE PECINA MITCHELL LEE PEIL Choir 9-12. President. Vice-President, Secretary. Treasurer; Student Council Representative 9; Red Cross Committee Representative 8-9, 11 President; Browning Literary Society: stage Crew Manager; Assemblies; Spring Plays: Talent Shows; Intra murals. PHILLIP PETRUS Spanish Club 12. CHERYL JEANNE PHILLIPS Class Officer 8 Treasurer. 9 Vice- President. 10 Secretary. 11 Secretary. 12 Sgt.-at-Arms; Senior Ballot Best Personality; Cheerleader B-Team 10- 12; Pep Club 9-12. Letter Sweater Girl 12. Vice-President. President; Student Council Representative 8,11; Honor So- ciety. Bronte Pin. Sliver Pin: French Club 10-12. President; Pundit Literary Society Intersociety Representative; Ti- ger Den Board 10-12. Secretary; Eighth Grade Queen Attendant; Freshman Queen Attendant: Dream Girl Attendant; 60 and 80 Shorthand Award; 50 Typing Award; Intramurals Small Shield; Parades; As- semblies; Talent Show. DALE PITTSER RANDY POZIN Senior Ballot Best Known Couple; Foot- ball Freshman Team. Varsity 12; Honor Society; Spanish Club: Wilson Literary Society; Promethean Beau Brummel; Monitor 9-12; Crier Staff 12; Assem- blies; Intramurals 10. DAVID MICHAEL RENTSCHLER BRENDA REYNOLDS Class Officer Eighth Grade Business Committee: Senior Ballot Flirt; Pep Club 10- 12. Letter Sweater Girl; Student Council Representative 9; Midtown Youth Council 12; Honor Society; French Club 11- 12, Chaplain; La Danse Moderne 11- 12; Dana Literary Society Intersociety Representative. Beauty Queen; Crier Staff 12; Assemblies; Talent Show; Girls' Chorus 9; Freshman Queen Attendant: Girls' Intra murals: Parades. TONI LEE R1CCARDI Class Officer: Junior Treasurer. Fresh- man and Senior Business Committees; Senior Ballot Done Most; Cheerleader B-Team 11. Varsity 12; Pep Club 8-12. Sophomore Roll Taker; Student Council Representative 9-10: Safety Council 11: Honor Society Bronte Pin. Sliver Pin. Gold Pin; Spanish Club 11-12. Sgt.-at- Arms; La Danse Moderne 9-11: Pundit Literary Society Junior Critic, Presi- dent. Beauty Queen; Office Help 11-12: Tiger Den Board 9-12. Co-Chairman; Crier staff 12; Homecoming Queen At- tendant; Parades; Talent Show; Assem- blies; A.F.S. Committee 12; 35 Typing Award. GREGORY RICHARDSON PHYLLIS RICHARDSON TE REAS RIOS DIANA RODRIGUEZ ROSE RODRIGUEZ RONALD ROGGE DONALD THOMAS RUF ANITA RUIZ COE. IRENE RUIZ RAFAEL RUIZ COE. SALLY RUMSEY Dana Literary Society Treasurer. Vice- President; Senior Ballot Best Athlete. DEBORAH RUSSELL Choir 11-12, Secretary; Drill Team President: Student Council Represent- ative; La Danse Moderne 9-11; FT A 11; Intramurals 9-11; Talent Shows; Assemblies. JEWELL RYAN JONNA RYAN 35 MAC SALAZAR JESSIE SANCHEZ MARY SCHULTE S«n!or Ballot. Boat Musician; Band 9-12. Treasurer; Stage Band 9-12; Pep Club 9-12; Student Council Representative; Honor Society, Bronze Pin; Speech Arts 12; La Danse Moderne 11-12; Crier Staff; Music Appreciation 11-12. Presi- dent; Orchestra 9-12, President; As- semblies; Talent Shows; Parades. JOHN SCHWEISBERGER COLENE SCIARA Band 9-10; Orchestra 9-10; Choir 10; Girls’ Chorus 9; Red Cross Committee; La Danse Moderne 9; COE; Assemblies; Talent Shows. LINDA SCOTT Band 9-12. Band Secretary and Librar- ian; Pep Club 8,12; Student Council Rep- resentative; Midtown Youth Council 12; Honor Society Bronze. Silver Pins; Speech Arts 12; FBLA 12; Promethean Literary Society; Monitor 11; Crier Staff 12; Orchestra 10-12; Music Ap- preciation 11-12; Vice-President; Intra- murals 9-10; Assemblies; Parades; Tal- ent Shows. KATHY SELLARS Pep Club 9-10; Student Council Repre- sentative; Promethean Literary Society. Chaplain; COE. MARCIA SHACKLETT SUE SHARKEY COE. NANCY LYNN SHEPHERD Eighth Grade Secretary; Freshman Class President; Senior Ballot. Most Popular; B-Team Cheerleader; Varsity Cheerleader 11-12; Pep Club 8-12; Stu- dent Council Representative; Red Cross Committee; Safety Council 11-12; Mid- town Youth Council, 11-12. Secretary and Clerk; Honor Society. Bronze and Sliver Pins; Athena Club 11; La Danse Moderne 9-11; Pundit Literary Society. Secretary; Wilson Beauty Queen; Eighth Grade Queen; Dream Girl; Homecoming Queen; Shorthand Award; Parades; As- semblies; 40 Typing Award; Talent Shows. BARBARA SUZANNE S1EGRIED GARY SIEVERS BARRY SMITH JENNIFER SMITH SUSAN SNYDER JULIANA STARK Senior Ballot. Moat School Spirited; Pep Club. 8-12. Roll Taker. 8; President; Student Council. 8,12; Safety Council. 11. 12. K.C. Youth Area Representative; Midtown Youth Council. 11.12. Clerk; French Club. 11.12; Athena. 12; La Danse Moderne. 8-12; Sgt.-at-Arms. Recording Secretary. Point Secretary; Pundit Literary Society. Senior Critic; Monitor. 11,12; Tiger Den Board. 9; Crier. 12; Float Committee, 8-12; Pa- rades. 8,9,12; Assemblies; Prom Com- mittee. JENNIE STEVENIN Choir. 10-12; Pep Club. 8-10; Coun- selor's Office Help; Crier, 12. DAN STURDEVANT Class Officer. Eighth Grade Vice-Pres- ident. Sophomore Business Committee; Senior Ballot. Most Likely to Succeed; Band. 10-12. Treasurer. Sgt.-at-Arms; Stage Band. 10-12; Freshman Football. R-Team. 10; B-Team Basketball. 10,11; IV- Club 10-12; Student Council, 12. President; Honor Society. 9-12. Gold Pin; Debate. 11; Browning Literary Society. Vice-President; Tiger Den. 12; Performing Arts Foundation. Co-Repre- sentative; National Conference of Christians and Jews; Talent Shows. 10-12. RONALD STURGEON ANDREW TATE C.O.E. BOB TAYLOR Football. Freshman. B-Team. Varsity; Track. 12; W Club. 11.12; Wilson Literary Society; Monitor; Tiger Den Board. 9. BEVERLY TERRILL ClACDKTTE TKVIS Choir. 12; Girls' Glee Club. 11.12. Sec- retary; Student Council Representative. 9; RedCross Representative. 9; La Danse Moderne. 9: Assemblies; Talent Shows. GEORGE THOMAS NONA THOMPSON WALTER K. THOMPSON Class Office 8-10. 8th Grade President. 9th Grade Treasurer, 10th Grade Busi- ness Committee; Senior Ballot Most Popular; Band 11-12. 11 Vice-Presi- dent. 12 President; Orchestra 8-10, 10 Vice-President; Football9-12;Track 9- 12; W Club 9-12, Vice-President; Student Council 9. Executive Board; Safety Council 11; Midtown Youth Council 10- 12; Honor Society 9-12. Bronze. Sil- ver. Gold Pins; Wilson Literary Society 9-12. President; Monitor 12; Tiger Den Board 9-12, Sgt.-at-Arms; Assemblies 8-12; Talent Shows 10-12; 1965 Literary Contest; Parades 11-12; American Field Service Committee 9-12. ALVIN TORRES. JR. GARY TURNQU1ST JOHN VALLEJO Track 11-12. B-Team. Varsity; W Club 12; Wilson Literary Society 12; Monitor 11; All-Round Gymnastic A- ward. JAMES VAN LUVAN C.O.E. ELKIN VASQUEZ CHARLES VEST DIANNA VINCENT SANDRA WAGNER RITA WARE Girls' Glee 9-12; Health Center 10-12; Assemblies 9-12 ; Talent Show 9-12. 38 BERNICE WATSON MICHAEL WATSON Senior Ballot Moat Typical: Football. B-Team. Varsity; Track. Freshman. B- Team: W” Club 9-12: Honor Society. Bronze Pin. BETTY WATTERSON Pep Club 8-12. letter Sweater Girl� F.B.L.A. 12: F.T.A. 11: Girls' Chorus; Monitor 12; 50 Typing Award; Parades 12: Talent ow 9; Adding Machine Award 12; Accounts Room 12; Sextette In Girls' Chorus 9. CONNIE WAYLAND Pep Club. 11.12. Letter Sweater Girl: Student Council Representative. 9: Red Cross Board. 10: Honor Society. 9-12. Executive Board, Bronze and Silver Pins; French Club. 10-11. President. Vice-President; FT A, 9-11, Treasurer; Pundit Literary Society. 10-12. Junior Critic. Literary Critic. 12; Football Queen Attendent; Youth For Christ, 10- 12. Vice-President: 50 Typing Award. BONNIE WEAVER Latin Club. 10-12; 40 Typing Award; 60 Shorthand Award. DENNIS WEAVER Audio-Visual JOE F. W'ELLS JOSEPH G. WELLS ROBERT WELLS CAROLYN WENDEL Pep Club. 8-12, Letter Sweater Girl; Student Council Representative. 11: Hon- or Society. 9-12; French Club. 11.12; Promethean Literary Society. 11.12. Historian; Monitor; Health Center As- sistant. 12. JOHN WESTERMAN C.O.E. ANGEL WHITE Drill Team. MARY WHITTAKER Girls' Glee Club. 9; PepClub. 9; Monitor. 12; Office Assistant. 11,12; Assemblies. 9; Junior Achievement; Alternate. Fu- ture Homemaker of America”, 9. JOHN WILCOX Spanish Club; Wilson Literary Society. LAURA WILLHITE Eighth Grade Business Committee; Sen- ior Ballot. Best Dressed; PepClub. 9-12. Letter Sweater Girl; Student Council Executive Board. 10; Midtown Youth Council. 12; Honor Society. 9-12. Bronre, Silver, and Gold Pins; La Danse Moderne, 9; Promethean Literary Socie- ty. 9-12, Vice-President; Tiger Den Board. 10-12; 60 Typing Award; 100 Shorthand Award; Assemblies; Parades; Talent Show; Eighth Grade Shield; Float Committee; Categories TV Show. JAMES WILLIAMS Senior Ballot. Most School Spirited; Band. 10-12; Stage Band. 11; Football Manager. 10.11; Baskethall Manager. 9; W Club. 11,12; Browning Literary Society. 9; Tiger Den Board. 9; Parados; Talent Shows; Assemblies. ELIJAH JAMES WILLIFORD GARY WILSON COE. GEORGE WITTWER CHERYL ANN WORKMAN Pep Club 10-12. Publicity Chairman. Letter Sweater Girl; FrenchClubll-12; Promethean Literary Society; Talent S� ow; Assemblies; Parades. TOM WRAY COE. DIXIE WRIGHT Choir 9; Girls’ Glee Club 10; Honor Society. Bronx© Pin; COE; Assemblies; Talent Show. Health Center Assistant; 30 Typing Award. LINDA WRIGHT HANS WUNNICKE SHERRY YATES IVp Club. 9; Rod Cross Representative. 9. Monitor. 12. CHRISTINE TIMMERMAN CANZONERE HENRY LEGA Angels! That’s a switch! Wesger was there in more than spirit. 41 I-- MOST POPULAR—Nancy Shepherd and Walter Thompson. MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED—Julie Stark, Jimmy Williams SWEETEST AND NICEST—Rosemary Hensley and Larry Close. COMEDIENNE AND COMEDIAN—Dian McClymond and Jim Olson. FLIRT AND CASANOVA— Brenda Reynolds and George Barnes. SMARTEST—Paula Murray and Jay Kraemer. CUTEST AND HANDSOMEST—Kathy Hoelzel and Jerry Noel. MOST TYPICAL—Judy Halloran and Mike Watson. BEST ARTIST--PattAfflick and Richard Arthur. BEST DRESSED--Laura Willhite and Danny Longo. BALLOT MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Lona Brotherton, Dan Sturdevant. BEST MUSICIANS: Mary Schulte, Tom Nevin. BEST KNOWN COUPLE: JaniceGoggin, Randy Pozin. MOST POPULAR TEACHERS: Mrs. Bautista, Mr. Bourette. BEST DANCER: Marcia Shacklett, Frank DeVries. BEST ATHLETES: Sally Rumsey, Gary Dilley. DONE MOST: Toni Riccardi, Chris Bock. BEST PERSONALITY: Cheryl Phillips, Charlie Chouteau. ■■KIB . U BEST FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE: Holly Passwater, Jim Dreil- ing. 43 Perhaps the biggest single body at Westport is the Underclassmen. Their part in the school, though usually less recognized than that of older Westporters, is extremely important. School Spirit runs high among these students. They are represented, either by supporting or participating, in every organization or activity at school. They can be found supporting the publications of the school. They are also strong supporters of the Student Council. But Underclassmen do not merely support activities. They know the value of participation. They are active in music, both vocal and instrumental, departmental clubs, literary societies, Honor Society, and school service activ- ities. Of course in participating, Un- derclassmen are not content to take a back seat. They assume positions of responsibility. The Sgt.-at-Arms of Student Council is an Underclassman. Another Underclass- man serves as a varsity cheerleader. The presidents of several school-wide organizations are Underclassmen. Underclassmen have continually substituted for Senior letter-sweater girls; one was even appointed permanently. As the year ends and some of those Underclassmen go on to be Seniors, they will be well prepared for the many responsibilities. And those who will again be Underclass- men in 1966-’67 will also be prepared to accept the challenges they have set for themselves this year. UNDERCLASSMEN CLASS OFFICERS... Diane Gobble, Acting President; Patty Hill, Secretary; Jack Committee; Marguerite Martinez, Bob Taylor, Tom Barzze, Boucher, Treasurer; Melissa Fields, Sgt.-at-Arms; Business Mike Henderson. Not Pictured: Warren Peterson. President The Junior year is a very important one in a student’s high school career. It is a year of change and growing up. Sudden- ly the once underclassmen are confronted with the privileges and responsibilities of being upper- classmen. There are choices to be made and obstacles to be over- come. Decisions face the Class of '67 at every turn. The Juniors could be found actively participating in all phases of Westport life. Sports which included Varsity and B-Team foot- ball, basketball, track, and cross- country, Varsity and B-Team Cheerleaders, departmental clubs, Literary Societies, Crier and Herald staffs, Red Cross, assem- blies and the Talent Show were activities in which they partici- pated. The Juniors have had a very eventful year and are looking for- ward to their very important Senior year. Shirley Baker Fred Barnard Sherry Ann Barrera Thomas Barzee Claudia Bernard Gerald Bethke Joy Blair Harold Blankenship Larry Blankenship Beth Boling Jack Boucher Jim Bowser Gerry Boyle Carla Brady Sherry Breeding Phillip Brisciano Cindy Brother son Francis Brown Gary Brown Joe Brown Sharon Brown Linda Brownlee Betty Bryant Beverly Burns Wanda Burnside Bruce Cady Cindy Sue Callahan Lynn Campbell Joe Canady Janice Cann 47 Judith Casey Dave Carpenter Arthur Castilleja Ignacio Castillo Ray Cherry Retta Cline Charlotte Chism Pam Cochran Gloria Conklin Steve Cotton Dan Cox Ruth Davis Tyree Davis Donna Day John Day Jacqueline Dean Angela Deiter Steve Dubin Mike Duckett Patricia Eberhart Elizabeth Ellis Charles Epperson Carol Erwin Kathy Jo Erwin Valray Estell Edward Fields Melissa Fields Joyce Fry Judy Gaines Carlos Garcia Maria Garza Reggie Gibson Pat Gilchrist Beverly Gillespie Diane Gobble 48 Carolyn Goode Nancy Goodwin Katharine Graf Carol Greenlee Arlene Grey Frank Grobolshek Helen Grobolshek Valerie Grunden Patricia Gwynnup John W. Haley Roger Hamilton Michelle Hanna Sharon Happel Garry Harker Suzanne Harmon Donna Harris Joan Harris Debbie Harryman Christy Hassan Johnny Hartwick Joyce Haynes Jean Hazen Larry Henderson Mike Henderson Peggy Henry Jesse Hernandez Renaldo Hernandez Mike Hess Mary Hill Patty Hill Jane Hoffman Jim Hogan Leonard Hogan Linda Howell Jack Humphrey 49 Shelba Hunt Shari Husbands George Jackson Lynda Jacobs Bill Johnson James Johnston Louis Jones Pat Jones Diane Jurgeson Karen Karlinger ) Mary Kawiecki Roland Kendall Linda Kent Cheri Kohler John Kornis Joseph Las con Carol D. Lewis Joe Lillard Marilyn Lorence Sylvia Magana Cindy Major Marguerite Martinez Richard Maxwell Martha McCammon Bessie McCoy Cathy McFarland Nancy McMillan Sammy Mertz Robert Meyer Gary Miller Henrietta Miller Larry Miller Alii da Mitchem Raymond Moehlman Terry Moore Linda Moreland Lydia Moreno Helen Morris Margaret Muzquiz Janice Ninemire Clydith Noe Julie Noel Jeanette Nygren Manuel Olmedo Linda Osborn David Owings Ray Parsons Rod Patterson Melinda Paxton Cruz Pecina Marie Perez Douglas Perry Larry Peters Warren Peterson Leslie Pollock Carlene Porter Patti Potter Pam Pretzl Rosemary Zuniga Ricky Ray Kenneth Rice Linda Rios John Rixey Danny Robbins Douglas Robertson Roxanne Robinson Sharon Robinson Larry Rodriquez Mary Roth Rita Rousseau Wlndie Rowlen Teresa Santillan Michael E. Osborne Scheibach Cathy N. Scott Agnes Self Linda Sercu Don Shelby Herman Sickles Diane Sievers Patty Sleeper Raymond Sleeper Mike Smith Steven Smith Jamie Squires Susie Stackhouse Richard Strange William Stephens Murry Stevens Vickie Stevens Michael Sullivan Donna Svaglic Robert Taylor Henrietta Thomas Jim Troupe Kathleen I. Van Orden Mark Voelker Bill Waits Betty Warren Dan Weaver Jan Weir Jim White Roy Whittaker William Wiggans Ronnie Wilkes Betty Sue Williams 52 John Williams Mark Wilson Mike Wilson Steve Wilson Kenny Wood Jim Worts Janis Wray Karl Yoksh Kenneth Yoksh Joe Zubeck Bob Swanson, President; Bonnie Passwater, Vice President; Sandy Rice, Secretary; Peggy Pickering, Treasurer; Janeen Harmon, Sgt.-at-Arms; Business Committee: Lavon Brotherton, Patty Keith, Donna Ogilivie, Janice Kawiecki. It is never easy to be in the middle, but the Class of '68 did a good job of it. As Sophomores these active Westporters began to make their mark. They could be found taking an active part in sports, cheerleading squads, departmental clubs, Literary Societies, and other activities. They took an important part in planning and looking forward to next year. They have begun plan- ning for the future, especially 1968. m Bonnie Anderson Karen Anderson Kathy Araujo Sharia Arechigo Ethel Baker Carolyn Bethel Tom Bigelow Sue Blakeman Brenda Blankenship John Boar dm an Robert Bock Edith Bond Delorls Bost Tom Bousman Josepfina Bozerocki Brenda Lee Brazelton Gayther Clark Michele R. Clarkson Kenny Cole Mike Courtney Connie Brehm Linda Bridges La von Brotherton Bill Brown Wanda Brown James Bruffy Jack! Bucher John Buck Byron Buckley Gary Burgess Gary Burnside Cathy Callahan Phil Camacho Leonard Cann Bradley Cecil 55 John Cunningham Tom Deane Mary Diebold Delores Dougherty Judy Dougherty Wanda Dudley Jiles Dunn Ed Durant Gloria Eacock Janice Eberhart Danny Echelmeyer Judy Edmonds Lora Embry Linda Erwin James Fabro Joyce Feldman Tony Grozlnger Ernestine Guerra Rita Guy Joann Hailey Kenny Ferguson Larry Findlay Curtis Fisher Joe Foushee Edith Fraley Niegel Fries Fred Fuqua Antoinette Garcia Chris Gooch Carrie Gray Henry Gray Theresa Greene Reginald Grier Tom Grimm Lyla Grosen 56 Getta Hall Robert Holt Janeen Harmon Steve Harrison William Harrison Mike Hempfling Felix Hernandez, Jr. Harriet Hodges Phillip Hoffman Patricia Horton Patricia Houston Dina Howell Norma Huffman Robert Humphrey Carol Hungate Jim Jeffery Janet Kroner Robert Krouse Steve Lacey Shelley Larson Patti Jenne Delores Jester David Johnson Ray Johnson Richard Johnson Jamy Jones Kevin Jordan Janice Kawiecki Elaine Keen Patty Keith Darrell Kerns Mollie Kidwell Barbara Knaus Bobby Kreitler Mike Kreitler 57 T Lois Nicholson Sherian Hopkins Sindra Ogden Donna Ogilvie Elena Marzan Doug Mayse Bill McDonald Bruce McLain Art Mignerev Kathy Minor Mary Moore Patsy Moreno John Morgan Esther Moten Leslie Mowrer Cecilia Muro Debbie Myers Timothy Neal Bill Nichol Mary Lauro Ron Lawlor Doran Leonhardi Shirley Leverette Teddy Lewis Henry Lines Steve Littleton Elaine Livingston Ray Lograsso Richard Long Lois Lowndes Bill Lucker Jim Lyons Sandy Major Daryl Majors Marcia Pickett 58 Carol Olendorff Lynda O’Neill Patty Orr Bonnie Passwater Carol Patterson David Patterson William Perkins John Petersen David Phillips Peggy Pickering Mina Potter Roland Quintanilla Carlo Radolovich Dixie L. Ramirez Don Ranum Christine Ratliff Betty Seidler Ron Sellars Tom Sheridan William M. Simpson Naomi Reaves Joel Redmond Janet Rice Sandy Rice Larry Richardson Gregory Ring Michael Rita Richard Rivas Anita Ross Chris Rost Margie Roth Linda Roush Vic Rowbottom Paula Russell Glenna Scott 59 Craig Smith Doug Smith Frances Smith David Smyth Mark Spaun Clifford Spencer Linda Sprouse Mary Stephens Steve Stadler Vernon Strutton Bob Swanson William E. Sykes John Taylor Robert E. Taylor Joann Thomas Sharon Thompson Thomas Wright Elizabeth Thurlow Marla Thurston Vickie Tooey Sylvia Urbina Mike Van Duyne Palmira Vogel Lynda Vohs Nicki Watson Linda Webb Kathy Wertz David Whittaker Doug Widel Marinell Williams Diane Williamson Janie Workman 60 BOOKS TELL A STORY Busy moments in the library. Westport's librarian, Mrs. Farrand. Located in the northwest corner of the building, on the second floor, the school library opens its doors to the student body. The world of knowledge unfolds itself to any student who is also willing to unlock his mind. Books, magazines, encyclopedias line its walls. Tables and chairs fill the floor space. Students enter the library for one reason or another, to study, for a book, or for informa- tion. Mrs. Jeanne Farrand, Librarian, checks out books and finds information for the stu- dents. The books are there, one only has to ask or look for them. Silence spurs reading. The library, a good place for research. The library, a place for com- panionship. 61 CLASS OFFICERS Right to Left: RufUs Bailey, President; Susan England, Vice-President; Patty Brush, Secretary; Patty Phillips, Treasurer; and Linda Williams, Sgt.-at-Arms; Business Committee: Pat Calcara, Rosie Rousseau, Nancy Thompson, Bob Simmons. During the Freshman year, Westport offers many new activities to her anxious students. Excited at the pros- pect of being a Westport Freshman, they are amone the most active students. Literary' Societies, depart- mental clubs, Honor Society, and organizations of various types are open for the first time to these Westporters Freshmen now have their own teams to cheer on and to sup- port. Many new privileges are theirs. But along with the many new privileges go many responsibilities. The school learns to accept and to make good use of the leader- ship of the Freshmen. 62 Benny Ackley Paula Adkins Helen M. Afflick Alita Allen Vickie Anderson Diana Arfstrom Uersalee Ausler Rufus Bailey Donna Bell Linda Barrera Jane Barry Linda Barta Raymond Beard Clarence Bentley Jr. Willie Bentley Bill Berrard Marsha Beth George Bisbee Richard Blanchard Leanna Blum Karrie Bland Jack Borenstien Carol Boyd Denise Boyle Rhonda Box Ronnie Braden Patricia Brennan Sylvia Briggs Patricia Brown Julia Brown Mary Brown Patty Brush Alan Burdick Reta Burgess Phillip Butler 63 Patricia Calcara Richard Cameron Steven Camp Reba Cann Debbie Carlson Rosemary Carr Rayma Carrell Jessie Castillo Glenda Chance Kathy Cheadle Karen Chiles Roger Cochran Marvina Coffman Carol Comer Terry Conner Fritz Conrad Pat Cooper Linda Coulter Nolan Cox Linda Crawford Beverly Crose Michael Darby Larry Davis Jerry Defoor Son dr a Degroff Samuel DiBenedetto Charles Dickens Vewiser Dixon Janet Dover Laura Dunn Louise Durant Shiela Cast Steve Eck Sherri Edison Cheryle Elliott 64 Jack Embrey Rickie Emery Elaine Endicott Susan England Mike Estell Patricia Evans Linda Fairchild Linda Farrell Donna Fisk Timothy M. Finchom Armlda Flores Cecilia Fonseca Terri Fotie Bobbie Fries Jackie Frizell Gretchen Fry Beverly Fuqua James Gaines James P. Garcia Guadalupe Garza James Georgeulakos Larry Glackin Darlene Goggin Jerry Goldman Harold Goodall David Gray Marilyn Gray Patricia Green Beverly Greer Eddie Gunn Nancy Haimann David Hale Gary Hammer Laura Harding Mary Hartman 65 Monica Hatcher Brian Hohmann Doug Heinz Larry Henderson Sue Henson Nicholas Hernandez Andrei Hill Andrew Hill Raymond G. Hiller Jim Hobbs Emmy Hodgson Debbie Hopkins Kathy Hough Gerry Howe Kathy Huffman Jeffery Humfeld Susan Humphreys Roger Hunt Linda Hunter Lynda Inman Diana Jackson Donald Jacobson Rex Jamerson Kay Jennings Cathy Jensen Dora Kalahurka Ruth Kellerman Becky Klein Steve Kimball Tom Kovari Ken Kurth Priscilla Larson Mary Leemasters Vivian Liberty Leonard Locke 66 Harold Lockhart Don Lograsso Yolanda Lopez David Long Suzi Love Marceline Lowe Vivian Maddox Danny Magana Martha Magana Linda McCammon Phylis McClymond Lois McDowell Raymond McDowell Mark McIntyre Della McLean Art Mezins Barbara Middaugh Connie Mistier Edward Molle Jeff Moore Sharon Mortimeyer Beatrice Mosqueda Jerry Motley Rebecca Moyes Beatrice Muzquiz Pamela Naylor Janet Nichell Rudy Olmedo Victor Orozco Elam Leyton Oswald Phyllis Page Dale Park Steve Park Ray Par ton Nicklos Patterson 67 Jim Penfield Cathy Perry Joe Peterson Dale Petrus Patty Phillips Randal Pickel Susan Poindexter Cynthia Porter Joy Porter Jerry Potts Rebecca Pryor Jane Quave Gilbert Quintanilla Walter Radeck Marla Ramirez Theresa Ramirez Robert Reber Donnell Richardson Jim Rice Dianne Rhodes David Robinson Leticia Rodriquez Debbie Ross Rudy Rost Rosalie Rousseau Kathy Ruf Carlos Ruiz Joy Ryan Cathy Sanstra Karl Schenke Alice Schoenberger Ada Schofield Kathy Schulte JoAnn Sercu Robert Shaffer 68 Sandy Shaw Dena Shipley Robert Simmons Mary Lou Simms Ellen Skalitzky Don Smith Duane Smith Cora Skelton Merrilee Snyder Joe Soptlc Charles Soule David South Sheila Stadler Sharon Stevens Diana Stone Ted Tacy Dorcey Tanner Michael Taylor Cecelia Theuret Theresa Thomas Gary Thompson Norma Thompson Kenneth Thrasher Tom Thurston Bruce Tolbert Mark Turner Rita Urbina Bruce Van Kirk Gary Van Orden Kay Van Winkle Lodle Vickers Charles Wackerly Janet Waite Paula Weatherman 69 Alexis Welliver Carl Wilcox Sandi Wilson Jacob Winter Amelia Williams John Williams Jeffrey Williams Linda Williams Lorenzo Williams Michael Williams Mitch Witmer Linda Whitaker School Spirit per son - ifed (?) Nothing is better for thee than me! CLASS OFFICERS Mrs. Martha Carlock, Sponsor; David Howat, President; Debbie Langley, Vice-President; Vicki Cronin, Secretary; Rex Nolen, Treasurer; Cindy Shepherd, Sergeant-at-Arms. The eighth grade year is the beginning of a trip through five of the most important years of a person's life. At times this year can be frightening and full of un- expected experiences, but at all times it is a year of learning. Eighth graders are often not in- cluded in many activities. How- ever they still support them with enviable spirit. They participate actively in Pep Club, Red Cross, Student Council, assemblies, and Tiger Den. As this year’s eighth graders prepare to move up into the world of the upperclassmen, they will have many fond memories of their first year at Westport. Daisy Ackley Cherie Allen William Anderson Larry Avey Eva Ayalla Clifford Baker Donna Baker Theresa Barrera Linda Barton Alan Barzee Diane Beeson Mallette Bennett Ralph M. Bennett Chuck Berve James Bird Wayne Bland Charles Booker Randy Box Kent Brotherton Patty Burton Charles Caldwell Robert Caldwell Sharon Caldwell Tura Campanella Helen Cann Bill Carr Pamela Cheadle Anthony Clemoens Cathy Collier Beverly Comstock Eddie Cosgrove Karen Cousin Vicki Cronin Kathrine Crumley Othello Cruse Bonnie Daniels Charlene Davidson Debbie Davidson Phil Dean Jean DiBenedetto Carol Dille Steve Doolittle Vickie Drummond William Duncan Steve Dunhan Deborah Dunn Dale Ealey Dan Embrey Paula Estell Richard Evans Kathy Farrell Steve .Findlay Linda Foster Angie Ganos Mlcheal Gardner Mike Gardner Gary Garvin Lorenza Garza Sheila Gaunt Steve Georgeolakos Ricky Gibbs Brenda Gilbert Anita Gonzalez Denzel Gover Marion Gray Connie Green Leola Green Linda Greenhill Donna Griffin Sue Griffith 73 Terry Grimes Twain Hammond Naomi Marie Harrison Herbert Hart Billy Hartley Charles Hasenyager Theodore Hawkins John Hempfling Richard Henry Alicia Hernandez Donald Hill Marvin L. Hill Connie Hilsinger Janet Hobbs Debbie Hoffman Nancy Howe Dave Howat Laura Husbands Jerry Hutcherson Jesse Jester Mary Johnson Betty Karnes Linda Jackman Karen Jones Ben Kenney Win Loris Kenny Arthur Kidwell Steven Klass Nancy Klin ginsmith Mike Lacey Debra Langley John Lauro Donna Leonard Camillie Lester Lois Light 74 Mike Lograsso Mary Lopez Deborah Loris Wayne Lute Emillee Lyons Danny Monosco Allan Martin Mary Martin Leticia Martinez Dianna Matney Warran McClelland Judy McCollum Judy McCoy Terri McFarland Jim McGan Karl McGaugh Vicky Mendoza Larry Miller Charlotte Mitchell Dianne Molder Scott Moore Walle Morfleld Ronald Munsterman Rosemary Murphy Sharon Murtha David Nance Gary Newkirk Belton Nolen Rex Nolen Debbie Norfleet Robert Norris Frances Orr Mary C. Orr Patty Parton Omer Paxton 75 Mary Passler Wanda Paxton Monte Perkins Alice Peterson Marty Phillips Billy Pine Patti Poindexter Polly Martin Yolanda Potts Nancy Price Roberto Radolovich Gary Ramsey Shanda Ray Patsy Rayburn Donna Robinson Kay Robinson Maurice Robinson Ricky Robinson Glen Richardson Norma Rollo Bill Russell Barbara Ruiz Peggy Ruiz Tony Salazar Debbie Scheel Christinia Sanchez Rebecca Sanders Tom Santillan Jeanette Saunders Clayton Schofield Sandy Schroer Gary Scott Michael Scott Albert Seese Cindy Shepherd 76 Judy Sherrell Jennifer Shore Catherine Siegel John Skelton Marilyn Soptic Linda Spangler Jerry Spencer Bill Stackhouse Paul Stahl Kay Stickland Trudi Suttles Robert Taney Pat Thomas Ricky Thomas Terry Truax Louis Tuck Janice Van Cleave Vivian Vest Nancy Villanueva Tom Wackerly Norma Wallace Linda Watkins Phil Watson Tracy Webb Kathleen Weaver David White Paulette White Jim Whitsett Leslie Willhite Randy WiUeford Howard Williamson Barbara Wills Billy Wilson Roger Wyatt 77 How many copies did you say? I wonder what this does? Data Processing requires talents that come with practice. THE BLOCK” PROGRAM The Commercial Arts Department offers . . .training in layout and design. . . Jim works hard. Mike demonstrates techniques of graphic arts. Here the students learn many valuable office techniques. Blow torches are often used in refrigeration. The most minute detail is carefully checked by this determined and industrious Commercial Arts student. COVERS A WIDE AREA The Vocational-Technical pro- gram much of which occupies the new wing, constitutes an important part in the curriculum at Westport. To many it means three hours a day spent in difficult training and prac- tice. The purpose of the program is to give students preparatory instruction in occupations. Many girls take advantage of the clerical and secretarial prac- tice courses. Here the students learn how to do many valuable office techniques: filing, typing, operating many machines, and various odd jobs. The commercial arts depart- ment offers to talented and inter- ested students training and practice in design, layout, and illustration which can lead to a very profitable occupation. The graphic arts division in- structs students in the many as- pects of printing: layout, camera and photo work, machine operation, and many of the fine points of this study. The air conditioning and refrig- eration division offers training in the many phases of these fields, giving fine instruction to those taking advantage of this program. The electronics program pre- sents, in this fast-growing field, valuable training and work with theory, which can open many doors of opportunities to them in the future. All of these programs offer valuable training with excellent teachers and the newest equipment possible. Electronics is simplified by Mr. Sterk. The graphic arts division instructs students in the many aspects of printing. . 80 The Westport Music Depart- ment often represents the student body in the community, enriching students' lives through musical ex- pression of School Spirit with a drum, a horn, or a song. When the different groups per- form, only a well-polished program is heard. Long hours spent in tiring preparation, however, took an added supply of School Spirit on the students' part. Headed by Mr. Duane Miller and Mr. Harling Spring, this de- partment is a vital part of school life. To those not participating in this phase of school, another role, the role of an audience, is often intriguing and enlightening. The music groups put bounce into pep rallies, a driving charge into athletic events, and meaning into varied programs. They express gratefulness at Thanks- giving, joy at Christmas, and vitality, humor, or sadness at other times. It is hard to imagine parades or football games without the band, or the Christmas Season without the choir. Many special events such as the Wesger Revue, Homecoming, and Graduation would lose some of their special meaning without the performance of the Music Department. Even assemblies and other programs would be quite changed without music. Besides the more familiar performing groups, there exist a Cadet Band and Orchestra which perform occasion- ally. Within the vocal music department, small groups known s trios and sextettes enjoy harmonizing. These participants vary as they also help to make up the Choir and Girls' Glee Club. Eighth graders also enjoy learning to use their musical talents in music classes. The music department helps shape the picture of Westport in the community and for many is a part of school life to which many hours are devoted. TIGER TEMPO IL: j THIS WAY . . . CLARINETS Top Row: Robert Williamson, Patty Phillips, Janet Rice, Diane Sievers, John Comer, Glen Torres, Dan Sturdevant, Sgt.-at-Arms; OBOE Joy Blair, Rufus Bailey. Front Row: Joan Harris, Leslie Mowrer, Linda Williams; Mary Hill, Vice-President; Leanna Blum, Linda Hunter, Carol Greenlee, Richard Long. FLUTES Nancy Haiman,Ellen Skalitsky, Gloria Eacock. HORNS Earl Baker; Linda Scott, Secretary; Sheila Kirmse, Bruce McLain. FAST STEPPING PEOPLE PRODUCE The Westport Band chose to express, through music, a correlation oi talent with school spirit and pride. Under the direction of Mr. Miller, the band performed in parades, at football games, at assemblies, and at other varied functions. Two of the special activities of the year were trips to Warrensburg in the fall for the Homecoming of Central Missouri State College, and in the spring for the district Music contest. In the course of their many activities, the band members found them- selves in some interesting situations. BASSOONS Jim Baggett, Mike Henderson; BASS CLARINETS Jerry Croy, Treasurer; Jeanne Fagala; ALTO CLARINET Steve Dubln; SAX- OPHONES Dan Longo, Dick Maxwell, Carl Schenke. DRUM MAJORS AND MAJORETTES Tom Nevin, Bob Apple, Judy Halloran, Susie Bigelow, Holly TRUMPETS Mike Duckett, George Hernandez, John Hailey, Don Ranum, Ignacio Castillo, Rodney Eck, Jimmy Williams, Eddie Nichols, Mary Schulte. TUBAS-Ray Lograsso, David Long; SO USA - PHONE Jerry Motley. THE SOUNDS OF WHS During one of their daily practice marching sessions in the area streets, a very alert law enforcement officer observed that the members of the band were disturbing the peace, marching the wrong way on a one-way street, and obstructing traffic. Another adverse situation de- veloped when the band members found themselves locked out of the school building the morning of the American Royal Parade. In between tight situations, the band finds plenty of time to bring enjoyment to many through its performances. Many hours of tiring preparation go into everything the band does, and the programs that are seen are the result of the hard work put into them. TROMBONES AND BASSES Jim Wortz, Jim Bowser, Alwin Torres, Walter Radeck. Passwater, Nicki Watson, Lelia Garland, Sylvia Magana. PERCUSSION David Cruzes, Jim Penfield, Joe Lascon, Joe Lillard, Mark Turner; Walter Thompson, President. Front Row: Cathy Scott, Kathleen Weaver, Rhonda Box, Rudy Rost, Ken Atwell. Second Row: Margaret Turner, Charlene Davidson, Joyce Langley, Sharon Mortimeyer, Patty Green, Linda Whitaker, Janice George, John Comer, Patty Keith. Third Row: Mary Schulte, Paul Presley, Steve Harrison, Bill Creswell, Manuel Ruiz, Renaldo Hernandez, Terry fcohner, Tom Wright, Michael Rita, Linda Scott. Last Row: Rudy Fonseca, Valray Estell, Terry Kircher, Mr. Duane Miller, Conductor, Jerry Croy. SYMPHONIES This year’s orchestra was composed of a small group of dedicated amateur musicians. Although small, the orchestra performed several times throughout the year in various assemblies and night pro- ' grams. Some of these stu- dents were also selected to play in the All-City Orchestra. As a student progresses, he is awarded first an or- chestra pin, and later a W to wear on a white sweater. The highest award is given to one or two students who have performed well for four years in the orchestra. Another broken baton--confound it! Great Scott!! The orchestra never stops fid- dlin’ ’round. 84 Lively, spirited, and peppy-----these are all choice words often used in describing Westport's Stage Band. This group provides enjoyment to many Westporters at many occasions. It inserts pep into many school functions such as sports rallies and assemblies. This group helped set the mood at the ’’Beat Southwest” assem- bly, uniting everyone against a common ene- my”. Providing back- ground for various assem- blies was a common duty for the Stage Band which also ’’played” a part in the presentation of an assem- bly jointly with the or- chestra. A unique thing about the Stage Band was that their practices were held during what would normal- ly be a home room period. Influenced by Tiger Spirit, these students sacrificed study time and devoted this half hour period to music. They insert pep into many school functions.. Influenced by Tiger Spirit, these students sacrificed study time.. AND SWING Top Row: Gary Elsrode, Lelia Garland, Dick Maxwell, Ray Lograsso, Jerry Croy, Joe Lillard, Nancy Comer, Alwin Torres, Jim Worts, Mr. Miller. Front Row: Dan Sturdevant, Janice George, Danny Longo, Gilbert Muro, Mary Schulte, John Harley, George Hernandez, Ignoscio Costello. 85 CHOIR-GIRLS’ GLEE First Row: Jennie Stevenin, Carla Brady, Margaret Lyons, Delores Jester; Deborah Russell, Secretary; Claudette Tevis, Sybil Chute, Wynell Mortimeyer, Geraldine Robinson. Second Row; Mrs. Kay, Accompanist; Cynthia Brotherson, Elizabeth Thurlow, Michelle Hanna, Sue Blakeman, Melissa Fields, Judy Decker, Linda Erwin, Marla Thurston; Mr. Spring, Director. Third Row; Jim Jeffries, Jim Worts, Jim Troupe, Mary Adair, Donna Harris, Mary Kawiecki, Joyce Fry, Steve Alleej Jerry Croy, Treasurer. Top Row; KellyKilboume,DavidOwings, Dan Malaun, Gary Buchanan; Robert Apple, Vice-President; Mitchell Peil, President; Richard Strange, Gregory Ring, Robert Myer. First Row; Mrs. Kay, Accompanistj Judy Decker, President. Second Row; Mr. Spring, Director; Wynell Mortimeyer, Vice-President; Linda Ocelli; Deloris Bost, Treasurer; Mary Lou Moore, Naomi Reaves. Third Row; Carlene Porter, Linda Webbe, Kathleen Van Orden, Rita Ware. Top Row; Claudette Tevis, Secretary, Delores Jester, Linda Bridges. The Westport Choir, under the di- rection of Mr. Spring, began its concert season with the Westport Day Parade and Program at Loose Park. In Novem- ber, the choir participated in the Wesger Revue of 65. Later they provided enter- tainment for the Thanksgiving, Christ- mas, Homecoming, and Easter assem- blies. A highlight of the year was the organization of a massed choral group in which the choir sang. This group performed for the Music Educators National Conference held in Kansas City in March. The Girls Glee Club joined in many activities this year. Members of this group raised their voices in song for various assemblies throughout the year. Also, they took part in the Commence- ment program. With the traditional West- port spirit, both the Choir and Glee Club continue to be Striving always to do service for the Gold and Blue. Vertical Row, Back to Front: Lovey Gaddis, Wanda Baker, Charlotte Chism, JoAnn Thomas, Angel White, Theresa Thomas, Vivian Adair, Joy Porter, Gwen Johnson, Treasurer. Front Row, Left to Right: Deborah Russell, President; Queen Carter, Secretary; Theresa Moore; Lind? Sheila Kirmse. Secretary'; Jim Worts, Sgt.-at-Arms; Mr. Brooks: John Halley; Mary Schulte, President; Barbara Humfeld. Not Pictured: Linda Scott, Vice President; Tom Nevin, Treasurer; Jeanne Fagala. Crowder, Sgt.-at-Arms; Deloris Bost; Marceline Lowe; Joyce Crowder; Beverly Fuquay; Marilyn Grey; Donna Bell. Standing: Miss Carole Madison, Sponsor; Bonnie Anderson, Commander. Not Pictured: Mary Adair, Vice-President; Charlotte Mitchell. MUSICAL A variety of organizations can be classified under the heading of Musical Activities. These include both a student and parent group, and those directly and indirectly associated with the music department. The first of these groups is the Drill Team. Inaugurated this year by Miss Carole Madison, twenty-four girls participated in the squad. Starting promptly after the day's finaljwll.after-school practices took up a considerable amount of the girls' time. The girls planned and made their own outfits which took an ad- ditional amount of time and effort. The end product of the time involved was well-received at both a basketball game and the talent show. The Music Appreciation Club was also a fairly new organization around Westport this year. Organized late last year, the club found its first whole school term in which to develop an active program. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Duane Miller and Mr. Marvin Brooks, the group explored all types of music at their meetings-—classical. Jazz, and modern. Thevfirst listened to musical selections and then they discussed the different pieces. The members worked hard on a major project. Their goal was to get a well- known musical personality to talk to them on the many aspects of m u s i c. Although this program failed to materialize this year, the club sincerely hopes that next year can see the coming of some eminent person of the music world. The adult group involved with the music department is the Bow and Horn Club, composed of the parents of those involved in the instrumental programs. It was their desire and purpose to assist Mr. Miller and the students in their musical activities. The members chaperoned band trips, maintained and distributed uniforms, and greatly assisted the distribution and handling of chocolate in the candy sale. This group also sponsored a Chuck Wagon dinner in the spring to provide a chance for the parents to become acquainted with one another. The candy sale sponsored by this group was a complete success. The students responded well to selling of the chocolate, spurred by the offer of prizes. The sale netted over $1,000 which will be used in the future for the many needs of this department. Two special awards were presented this year to instrumental students. The first of these was the National Orchestra Association Award, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luyben. familiar patrons of Westport. The award was given to Mary Schulte for her outstanding service to the Orchestra. Band, and Stage Band. For her five years'participation in music. Mary received a citation and pin. The Sousa Award, presented to the outstanding Senior members of the band, was the other award given this year. «Also sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Luyben. the award was given to two students who had made a significant contribution to the band. Mary Schulte and Danny I.ongo. Resides receiving the honor of this award, citations, pins, and desk sets were also given to them. Through these activities, musical interest was stimulated in the students, parents, and surrounding community. 88 Outstanding participation gets deserved recognition. Danny and Mary-excellence awarded. ACTIVITIES Hear that beat? Cornin’ strong! Bow and Horn Club Officers: Left to Right: Mrs. H. K. Atwell, Mr. Alvin Torres, Mrs. John Bowser, Mrs. Arthur Schulte, Mrs. Lee Haley, Mrs. George Blum, President; Mrs. Rue W. Bailey, Mr. Rue W. Bailey, Mrs. Murde Thompson. 89 TIGERS ON THE PROWL The sports programs at Westport offer many benefits to those who partici- pate in them. Sports tend to unite the student body in a common cause-to win whenever possible, but also to accept defeat. Athletic participants often rep- resent Westport and serve as fine am- bassadors for the student body. Through these programs not only the body is developed, but also the mind. Cooperation and the high ideals of sports- manship help shape these young men's attitudes. The different programs hold for participants personal satisfaction, the pride of physical development, and the honor of school glory for a certain price-many hours of hard, tiring work. 90 THIS WAY. . . VARSITY FOOTBALL Coach Sam Breckenrldge beams with school spirit . The varsity Tigers, under a new coach- ing staff, have changed to the defensive unit and offensive unit style of coaching. This year. Coach Dan Stanley, coming to Westport from Central High, devised tech- niques of the offense, while Coach Sam Breckenrldge held the defense. After work- ing under the head coach system, Westport transferred to the specialized coaching system, as two new coaches came to double the spirit of the mighty Tigers. Coach Sam Breckenrldge moved up from B-Team to handle the defense for the Varsity Tigers. His effect on the defense showed in the Oak Park, Paseo, Southeast, and East games in which Westport allowed a total of only twelve points. Coming here from Central, Mr. Dan Stanley took command of Westport's offense which had only seven returning lettermen. Working with many inexperi- enced sophomores and juniors, Coach Stanley's coaching resulted in two decisive games over favored Paseo and the East Bears. Coach Stanley and Coach Breckenrldge will have fifteen returning lettermen. Coach Dan Stanley gets emphatic during practice... GAME SCORES LEAGUE STANDINGS Central 7-0 WESTPORT OPPONENTS Van Horn 5-1-1 0 27 Rockhurst Southwest 5-2 0 0 Oak Park Southeast 4-2-1 9 6 Paseo Lincoln 0 6 Southeast 4-3 3 0 East Northeast 3-4 0 21 Northeast Manual 2-5 6 40 Southwest Paseo 2 34 Lincoln 2-5 0 34 Central Westport 2-5 92 East 0-7 JUNIOR TAKES TITLE Each year the football team elects a queen to reign over Football Tiger Den. Traditionally this honor is given to a Senior, but this year the title was captured by a Junior, Miss Debbie Harry man. Debbie takes an active part in many aspects of Westport life. At present she is a member of both Pundit Literar - Society and Pep Club. She has been in Pep Club for several years serving as both substitute and permanent Letter Sweater. In the past her activities have included Honor Society, Red Cross Representative, Student Council Representative, and Class Officer. The lucky girl’s name was to be withheld until Football Tiger Den Saturday night, Nov- ember 13. But unexpectedly it was announced the Friday night before on a local radio station by the Westport High School Reporter, Toni Riccardi. Escorted by HughSeese, Debbie was crowned the 1965 Football Queen by Coach Stanley. She was presented with a large bouquet of gold mums and in turn gave each of the Varsity Football players a small football in appreciation of their efforts. The crowning was climaxed by a dance led by Debbie and Coach Stanley. Football Queen Finalists were Miss Holly Passwater escorted by Bill Waits, Miss Debbie Harry man escorted by Hugh Seese, Miss Connie Way land escorted by James Boucher, and Miss Vicki MacDonald escorted by Mike Watson. How did you get in the huddle? The crowning was climaxed by a dance led by Debbie and Coach Stanley. Quarterbacks: Rick Findlay, Warren Peterson, All-City Honorable Mention, Mark Wilson. VARSITY All-City Honorable Mention Gary Brown, Fullback 94 Ends: Bill Walts, Louis Jones. PLAYERS Guards; Joe Llllard, Brad Cecil, Mike Wilson, Dan Longo. Centers: Larry Miller, James Bucher, All-City Honorable Mention. All-City Honorable Mention Forrest Bucher, Middle Linebacker Ends: Jerry Robinson, Gary McGinnis, All-City Honorable Mention. Mike Watson. 95 Long hard practices on mid-August days develop the football story. THE 1965 On the sometimes muddy, sometimes very dusty Gilham field, the Varsity Tigers of Westport began their practices in mid-August. Playing under handi- caps, a new coach and a team composed of few ex- perienced players had extra hurdles to overcome. After a period of adjustment between coach and players, the Tigers took to the field to show the school and opposing teams the mean, tough Tiger spirit. Starting off the season, the Tiger team met the Hawklets of Rockhurst and fell to its first defeat. To most of the Westport players, this was their first experience with Varsity football and they fought extra hard. The Tigers held Rockhurst scoreless the first quarter, but the Hawklets soon broke through. Two passes in the second quarter gave the Hawklets a 13-0 advantage at the half. The playing of the Hawklets proved to be quite tough, as two more TD's were scored before the game ended. In the second game of the football season, the Tigers held the mighty Northmen of Oak Park to a 0-0 tie. In a defensive battle, the Tigers and Northmen held each other in check as the mid-field marker supplied the battle line. The deepest penetration of Oak Park was to the 18 yard line of Westport, while the Tigers fought to the Northmen's 39! While the defense proved strong, Westport s offense did offer Oak Park some fierce struggles. Westport improved tremendously with this game and showed a marked gain in team spirit. In the League opener of the season, the Tigers dumped the Pirates of Paseo. Within less than a minute after the opening kick-off, the Tigers recovered a fumble on the Paseo 21. After two plays and a successful kick, the Tigers showed a score of 7-0 on the board. Holding each other at bay until the second period, the Pirates found their only score in a 45-yard pass play. In the second half, little action was seen until the last few minutes of the game when the Pirates were upset in the end zone, giving Westport a 2-point safety. On October 1, the Kansas City Star made this statement: No matter how you look at it, Cecil Patterson can't lose when he saddles his Southeast Knights against Westport... The action on October 2 proved these words rather meek. With the ball continually changing hands, the scoreboard remained blank through the first three quarters, although at one point the Tigers drove to Southeast's 13. A tense football game developed in the fourth period when Southeast recovered a costly fumble on the Westport 40. On the final of a 5-play drive, a pass up for grabs was downed for Southeast just over the goal line for the only score of the game. During the last six minutes of the game, not even Tiger determination could score a win over the Knight's fortunate catch. A Tiger play is tripped up. Riding a 22-yard field goal by Gary Dilley, the Tigers tasted victory at the feet of the East Bears. After a futile attempt by the Tigers to score from Ten yards from the goal line, a field goal was kicked. Although only good for three points, it was enough to win the game. East offered one serious scoring attempt in the game, but the Bears hopes were lost as a pass fell incomplete across the goal line. The score was no indication of the battle which took place on the field, with both teams picking up considerable yardage between the end field markers. Sporting two League victories, the Tigers were upset by Northeast in the fourth game of the season. With about five minutes remaining in the first half, a ten-play drive turned into a Viking touchdown and lead. Soon afterwards, Westport failed to gain ground and lost possession of the ball; a short punt then helped the Vikings to whip across the goal line for the second score late in the first half. Westport held back Northeast, now with the security of fourteen points during the third and part of the fourth quarters. Despite the Tiger defense, Northeast broke through for a third touchdown, again taking advantage of a short punt, and thus dominated the game and score- board. In meeting Southwest, the Tigers again fell to defeat. A very even, scoreless game developed at first, but in the second quarter the Indians tore loose. Turning a 52-yard pass and a short run over the goal line into two touchdowns, combined with an extra point kick, Southwest advanced to a substantial first half advantage. In the second half, two more short runs and a pass interception were good for touchdowns which mounted the Indians score even higher. Westport hit paydirt in the fourth quarter on the return of a Southwest fumble, but the Tiger action was quickly matched by a touchdown, resulting from a short pass by the opponents. Although the desire to beat a recently established rival was strong, the skill the Indian team displayed was too hard to beat. On meeting Lincoln on October 29, the Tigers tasted the agony of defeat for the third straight time. Westport, unable to penetrate Lincoln s defense, also had trouble containing the Golden Tigers behind their line. Charging past Westport many times, Lincoln quickly racked up points. At the half-time mark, Lincoln sported a 34-0 lead. During the third quarter, Lincoln s scoring rush was halted and action was ceased to be seen around the goal posts. A threat by Westport materialized late in the fourth quarter, but the Tigers hopes were lost when the ball was fumbled. But, being able to catch a Golden Tiger behind the goal line, Westport scored a two-point safety. Capping the 1965 season, the Tigers met the Central Eagles. The Tigers were pinned to defeat by the Eagles, this win making them the Inter scholas tic League champs. The Eagles’ first score came as a Tiger was tackled in the end zone; soon afterwards a Central touchdown gave them a lead of 9-0. Led by a fast soaring Eagle, two more touchdowns were soon scored, and the Eagles led by an even larger margin at the half. The third quarter provided the action for the two final Eagle touchdowns while Westport failed to make a showing on the scoreboard. Throughout victories and losses, the Westport boys fought never to let their spirit die. While con- tributing to the school itself, the team members also learned valuable lessons in life and sportsmanship. GRIDIRON STORY Tough Tigers are hard to pull down. •� • « irJUrv Varsity players patiently await the next play from offense. Top Row: Byron Buckley, Leon Hogan, Mark Voelker,Ray Johnson, Bill Lucker, Curtis Fisher, Ray Lograsso, Gregg Christianson, Frank Grobolshek, Mike Henderson, Karl Yoksh. Middle Row: Brad Cecil, George Hernandez, Manuel Olmedo, Jim Baggett, Francis Brown, Lyndal B-TEAM GAME SCORES WESTPORT OPPONENTS 0 25 Paseo 6 13 Southeast 20 12 East 0 6 Northeast 7 0 Southwest 0 27 Lincoln 0 18 Central The B-Team football squad, under the coaching of Mr. Paris and Mr. Gamble, fought a hard season of football this year. Although the season record was 2-5, the coaches observed that Our record was no reflection of the ability of our team. In spite of the distinct disadvantage of starting prac- tice almost thirty days later than the teams at other schools, Westport’s squad showed well on the field. In the words of the coaches, ... if we could have started on the same date as the other teams, we would have had a 5-2 record instead of a 2-5 record. Callihan, Tom Bousman, Orville Bell, Larry Richardson, Mike Duckett. Bottom Row: Doug Mays, Julian Gonzalez, Reuben Rios, Bill Nichols, Steve Hall, William Gray, Mike Hempfling, John Peterson, Ray Jones, John Soule, Dwight McWilliams, Bill Shenk. Coach Ernie Paris (left) and Coach William Gamble. The team showed a great deal of determination and fought seven hard games. Toward the end of the season, the team lost some of its better players, but for a good cause—they were elevated to the Varsity. The coaches expressed their opinion that this showed the quality of their boys and was the highest compliment that could be paid to the team. Top Row: James Garcia, Karl Schenke, Harry McDonald, Mike McCrory, Gary Hiller, Clarence Bentley, George Bigsby, Tony Chandler, Perry High, Bruce Tolbert, Charles Soule, Benny Ackley, Bruce Van Kirk, Jerry Potts, Andrei Hill, Sherman Cannon. Middle Row: Joe Soptic, Dennis Walsh, George Bisbee, Joe Wells, Jay Ring, Pat Shea, Ray Parton, Larry Baptist, Rodney Eck, Jeff Moore, Tim Fincham, David Gray, Donnell Richardson, Art Mezins. Bottom Row: Don Smith, Brian Holhmann, Steve Cartmill, Joe Lopez, William Bernard, Robert Burdiss, Nick Hernandez, Alex Mora, Ralph Cox. The Freshman coaches, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Little. The Freshman football team, under the coaching of Mr. Little and Mr. Murphy had a rather balanced season. The teamfs full potential was not utilized until late in the season, thus giving the team a season of three wins and four losses. After losing three games straight, the team fought back to win three of their four remaining games. Through hard work and determination, they improved in the physical skills and techniques of football FRESHMAN GAME SCORES WESTPORT OPPONENTS 6 32 Paseo 0 38 Southeast 20 36 East 6 0 Northeast 15 0 Southwest 7 14 Lincoln 19 7 Central and developed cooperation, confidence, and school pride. Throughout the entire season, the team illustrated Westport!s slogan: It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. The coaches said that they enjoyed working with this fine group of boys and were sorry t at the boys were late learn- ing their lessons and didn't have a better season. 99 Westport's winning circle! The highlight of basketball season was the election of a Basketball Queen. The candidates were nominated and voted on by the players themselves. The Queen was announced and crowned by Coach Little at Basketball Tiger Den. This year's queen, Paula Murray, was an active supporter of many Westport activities, expecially basket- ball. Paula had a first-hand view of all games in her position as captain of the Varsity Cheerleaders. But cheerleading took only a small part of Paula's busy schedule. In addition, she was Pres- ident of Latin Club for both semesters and President of Dana Literary Society for the second semester. Her other activities included Midtown Youth Council, Senior Ballot, Tiger Den Board, and a member of the Categories team. But Paula does not spend all her time in extracurricular activities, for she has her studious side too. The fact that she graduated third in her class and re- ceived a Gold Pin with three pearls proved that this active Westporter also combined her beauty with brains. Paula's attendants were Shirley Anderson, Marcia Shacklett, Rosemary Hensley. BASKETBALL! The score mounts up the easy way. The coming of winter at Westport brought with it this year's basketball season. Coach Little guided Westport's team through many games and subsequently through both the pride of a win and torture of a loss. Facing the team at the first of the year were two major ob- stacles-the lack of game experi- ence and the lack of height. But, as the Coach expressed it, ,.. as the season progressed it was ob- vious that this problem (game experience) was rectified. Soon the height advantage was also over- come through desire and deter- mination. The squad was able to battle much larger players on an even basis, according to M r. Little. Words of praise came forth as the Coach summed up the season and his team: I am proud of this year's team. It takes an entirely different young man to play, lose, and fight back with determination: to give 110% to the game. Westport had such young men. Paterson rams one through. There's the right way to do it... and then there's the backward way... Guess what happens now ... DRIBBLE ON WESTPORT'S Standing, Left to Right: Charles Vest, Ron Sturgeon, Keith Maxey, George Barnes, Gary Dilley. Kneeling: Larry Close, Rod Paterson, Bill McCall. 102 ROUND-BALLERS Rod springs into action. It must be up there somewhere. THE TIGER TALLY WESPORT OPPONENTS Westport’s basketball ability was tested on the court In a full season of league and non-league games. Two teams from Independence. William Chris man and Truman, gained victories at the Tigers’ expense to open the season. These two losses on two con- secutive nights might have (tampered the Tiger spirit, but a close win over Liberty. In the Liberty Tournament, gave the Tigers confidence with their first win. Advancing to the second game in this tourney, the Tigers met a strong height disadvantage against Van Horn and a sutwequent loss. In the third-place game of that tourney, the Tigers couldn’t contend with the swift scoring outbursts Lee's Summit part forth, and fell to defeat. Meeting Blue Springs. Westport tasted victory again and handed that team Its fifth defeat. Here the Tiger spirit combined with a number of foul shots to put Westport in the winning column. The Tigers were pitted against a team with a height advantage again when they met Shawnee Mission North. The Indians were held hack for Just three minutes before their scoring explosion began. From that point on the game was theirs, as the score Indicated. The season next brought the Interscholastic League Tournament, first pitting Westport against Manual. This game brought another defeat to the Westport record, but the next game with Northeast found Westport on the winning side again. The Tigers had little trouble holding hock the Vtktngs. and thus proceeded to another tourney game, this one with Southeast. Southeast found an easy few minutes at the game’s tiegtnnlng. hut Its score was chased ufter and tied up by the Tigers six times In the first half. The second half proved Just as exciting, with Southeast's clincher being shot with less than 30 seconds of playing time left. This game finished Westport’s playing In the League Tournament. In which they were the defending champions. In the first game of league play, Westport again faced the Falcons of Van Horn and again proved to I� easy prey. Facing the Knights of Southeast next gave the Tigers hope of a win. to compensate for the narrow defeat suffered tn the Inter-Scholastic Tournament. Up to half time, the Tiger wish seemed to be within reach, but an effective switch in defense tripped up the Tigers and sent them to defeat. January 15 saw the Tigers facing the Redbirdaof Manual. Manual, although a prim contender for first Westport 59 79 Westport 45 70 Westport 51 77 Westport 52 50 Westport 50 70 Westport 66 52 Westport 38 63 Westport 60 73 Westport 61 45 Westport 66 68 Westport 46 71 Westport 56 68 Westport 64 81 Westport 66 49 Westport 72 37 Westport 69 80 Westport 69 72 Westport 58 55 Westport 51 85 Westport 65 69 William Chrisman Truman Van Horn Liberty Lee's Summit Blue Springs Shawnee Mission North Manuel Northeast Southeast Van Horn Southeast Manual East Northeast Southwest Paseo Lincoln De La Salle Central place In the league at that time, found the Tiger team holding firm. Heading Into the final quarter, the Hedblrds found themselves with a very small lead, but they quickly broke loose to go on and earn the win. After a run of losses, the Westport team began to taste victory. The victory didn’t come easily, but was earned. The Tigers overcame a slight Bear lead after the half, taking control of the court for the rest of the game. In the next league action, the Vikings of Northeast were again witnesses to Tiger power. Westport's boys took the lead in the early momenta of the game. The Vikings never recovered from the devastating Tiger shooting. The Westport team entered the Southwest game hoping to defeat its great rival. Westport fought to an early first-quarter lead, but the second quarter provided the occasion for the Indians to catch up on their scoring: the sudden surge gave the Indians a slight advantage at the half. In the third quarter. Southwest pushed farther ahead and ended the game as victor despite a late Westport rally. lies pile a late start, the Tigers scored a terrific victory over Lincoln when they next saw action. Fighting a definite height disadvantage, the Westport team made every shot count. Lincoln maintained a slight lead even to the fourth quarter, but the Tigers soon built up a lead that a Lincoln scoring drive failed to tear down. In a non-League game. Westport met De la� Salle. The Tigers fought a down-hill battle for most of the game. A game with the Central Kagles capped the 1965- 66 basketball season. Central, the Interscholastic I.eague Champs, found it was not an easy Job to defeat the Tiger team. Central ended the first quarter with Its team down by a few points. The Eagles rested secure on a slight half time lead and carried It to the third quarter. As the minutes of the fourth quarter quickly passed, the Westport team chipped away the Central lead. As the game neared Its end. Central sunk three free throws to close the small gaps be- tween the trams. This ended the season. The Tigers were able tocapture an eighth-place finish in the league. The members of the squad served their school and were honored In the hearts of many classmates. 103 BASKETBALL - AS PLAYED BY... Left to Right: Ray Cherry, Eddie Clay, Ronnie Davis, Leonard Hogan, Jim Hogan; Robert Adair, Manager; Larry Miller, Bill Waits, James Lyons, Eddie Robinson, Robert Sellers, Jim Wilkes. Dave Lyons, Coach. Being just below the Varsity gave the B-Team boys a big responsibility to play up to-and they fulfilled it. The boys fought to a commendable second-place standing in the League, losing the crown in the final game with Central. The season was summed up: ’’The determination which these boys expressed was tre- mendous. With their showing this year, the players who make the Varsity should neatly fill the gaps left by this year's Seniors. Guess what time it is boys. . .practice timel Miracles never cease! 104 THE B-TEAM AND FROSH SQUADS Swish! The Overseer-Coach Lyons The Freshman Basketball Team got little recognition for the outstanding season it had. Regular afternoon practices took both enthusiasm and plenty of work. The team sported a 5-4 season, which was good enough to capture fourth place in the league for them. In the words of Coach Breckenridge: I've had a good group of boys. If they continue to play together, they should develop into a fine team.” 105 Back Row: Bruce Tolbert, Phillip Butler, John Smith, James Henderson, Don Smith, Tony Chandler, Andrei Hill, Mike McCrory, Richard Blanchard, Gary Hiller, Coach Breckenridge. Front Row: Ben Ackely, Steve Cartmill, Karl Schenke, Charles Soule, Joe Lopez, Walter Radeck, Perry High; Managers: Jerry Potts, Bill Forman. CROSS VARSITY Top Row: Coach Jones, Bruce Cady, John Rixey; Front Row: Terry Covington, Bob Taylor, Mark Turner. Westport's Varsity Cross-Country Team continued its tradition of outstanding seasons this year. The season began in early September against Raytown South, last year's District Champions. Although Westport lost this meet, groundwork was laid for future victories. This promise was fulfilled in the next meet at Ruskin when Bob Taylor placed first and set a new course record for the Ben Erwin Course. Westport next competed in the Ruskin Invitational Tournament. Westport retained its title as defending champions by defeating twenty other schools. Terry Covington won third place; Bob Taylor won fourth; Gerald Bethke won sixth. Bruce Cady and Mark Turner also received medals for this victory. The Westport speedsters next competed in the Shawnee Mission Invitational Tournament. However, suffering from Bob Taylor's absence, the team failed to place in this meet. Still hampered by the absence of Bob Taylor, the Determination and endurance combine to make a winning team. team succeeded in capturing second place in the City Meet. Terry Covington ran as first Varsity team member and took second place in this meet finishing a very close second place at that! A freshman, Mark Turner, finished fifth. The climax of the season came at the District Meet on October 22. Back at full strength with the return of Bob Taylor, the team met its stiffest competition all season. More than twenty schools were entered in the event. Unfortunately Bob Taylor was again injured and the team failed to place by a fraction of a second. In spite of this disappointment, the team placed sixth in the tournament. Considering the difficulties which hampered the team throughout the season, the varsity cross-country team earned the admiration of the entire school for its strong, courageous fighting spirit which makes Westporters pretty cocky when it comes to forecasting the future of the school in cross-country running. ’’Check that time!” 106 COUNTRY B-TEAM Top Row: Coach David Jones, Rufus Bailey, Ed Durant, Art Mignerey, Mike Courtney, Tom Barzee. Front Row: Ron Lawlor, Mitch Witmer, Steve Park. Westport fielded an inexperienced, but hard working B-Team squad this year. The junior varsity team began the season with the Raytown South Meet on September 11. It lost to Raytown South’s perfect score. The next meet with Central also brought a loss but with Westport runners taking third and fourth. In this meet the junior varsity made a much better showing than in the previous week. Against Ruskin, although improving greatly, the junior varsity lost. At the Ruskin Invitational there was no team competition, but most of the individual runners recorded good times. The Shawnee Mission East Invitational Steve Stadler, the Cross-Country Mana- ger. Meet found the first place man moved up to fill out the Varsity Squad, and only four runners finished. On October 16, at the City Meet, the junior varsity made a remarkable recovery. Art Mignerey took a ninth; Ed Durant a twelfth; and Mitch Witmer a fourteenth, which, with the placings of Mike Courtney and Steve Park, gave the team a third place in the meet, trailing only Central and East who had perfect scores. Under the coaching of Mr. Jones, the boys gained practice and experience. The holding of the tradition of fine Westport Cross-Country runners has assuredly found a good source of material in these boys. All Westport sprinters run ’Tike they’re ten feet tall.” B-Team runners vie for a place in Shawnee Mission Relays. 107 B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Patty Ann Hill Sue Blakeman Janeen Harmon Betty Sue Williams Carol Olendorff 108 As the backbone of Westport s Spirit, the 1965-66 Varsity and B-Team cheerleaders encouraged the Tigers on to many victo- ries ... and saw them through various de- feats. The time spent cheering at the games is in no comparison to the hours of stren- uous practice after school. It was not vanity that brought them In front of the trophy cases, but rather a desire for perfection. The trial of cold weather at football games, however, was a problem which vanished at the arrival of the basketball season. The cheerleaders provided examples of good sportsmanship In the school and at the games. Paula Murray, Captain Patt Afflick Toni Rlccardl VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Diane Gobble Nancy Shepherd Esther Barnes 109 SPIRIT EVOLVES FROM... My hero!” Cheerleaders encourage team spirit. One at a time.. .PLEASE! In the past the Westport Pep Club promoted school spirit through attendance at all athletic activities. Before school spirit can be pro- moted, however, the club members must cooperate with the officers and the cheerleaders to conduct themselves well in their uniforms and to yell at all games. Attendance is not enough when it is empty in meaning because of a lack of yelling, misconduct, or late arrival. This year, to strengthen the club’s spirit, the Merit System has been adopted and put into effect. Members gain a certain number of points for various activities, but they may also lose points. The total of points earned each semester must meet the required number of points for the member to remain in good standing. Three active Juniors were chosen to fill the vacancies as Letter Sweater Girls. Along with the club’s many activities were the float for the American Royal Parade, three membership drives, and the election of B-Team Cheerleaders. A Pep Dance was held at the Westport- Roanoke Community to boost the Pep Club treasury. Selling ribbons, buttons, and pom-pons were part of the usual pre-game duties of the Letter Sweater girls. The school year 1965-66 proved to be a very successful one for the spirited and hard-working Pep Club. An exciting moment at the Westport-Southwest game. PEP CLUB LETTER SWEATER GIRLS: Kathy Hoelzel, Connie Way land, Judy Decker, Debbie Harryman, Cathy Scott, Carolyn Wendel; Top Row: Cheryl Phillips, Susan Kerley, Linda Dunn, Laura Willhite, Charlene Mershman, Nancy Comer, Julie Stark, Leslie Pollock. Row One: Cindy Brotherson, Melissa Fields, Michelle Hanna, Patty Hill, Sue Blakeman, Betty Sue Williams, Kathy Erwin, Carol Olendorff, Cheri Kohler, Donna Ogilvie, Edith Fraley. Row Two: Judy Gaines, Sharon Stevens, Elaine King, Debbie Myers, Patty Keith, Linda Coulter, Carol Comer, Kathy Huffman, Janet Dover, Laura Dunn, Phyllis McClymond. Row Three: Leslie Wilhite, Karen Jones, Linda Erwin, Linda Vose, Pat Jones, Pat Eberhart, Cindy Major, Sandy Major, Janice Eberhart. Row Four: Cindy Shepherd, Nancy Klinginsmith, Patty Passwater, Diane Beeson, Debbie Scheel, Patty Brush, Susan Poindexter, Helen Afflick, Bonnie Passwater, Chris Gooch. Row Five: Trudy Suttles, Lavon Brotherton, Karen Chiles, Susan Humphreys, Linda Williams, Susan England, Rebecca Moyes, Niegel Fries, Louise Durant. W Club sponsor, Coach Little, was a stimulating asset to the boys. Top Row: Ron Sturgeon, Gary Sievers, Jesse Hernandez, Tom Barzee, Karl Yoksh, John Comer, George Barnes; Second Row: John Vallejo, Warren Peterson, Bill Waits, Larry Miller, John Rixey, Charles Vest, Mike Henderson; Third Row; Tom Klingingsmith, Joe Wells, Joe Lascon, Jim White, Larry McLain, Bob Cowell, Larry Brammer, Elmer Overton, Sec-Treas.; Bottom Row: Jim Bucher, President; Keith Maxey, Vice-President; Walter Thompson, Bill McCall, Larry Close, Alwin Torres, Kenny Rice, Dan Cox. ' W” CLUB After obtaining a letter through participation in any of the five sports available at WHS, membership in W Club is granted. The lettermen of WHS en- hanced school enthusiasm throughout the year by supple- menting the Pep Club at various games as an organized group. During the William Jewell Bas- ketball Tournament, some of the members formed a modified pep band” which proved ef- fective. During the football sea- son, the W Club announced a player of the week, which hon- ored an outstanding perform- ance by an individual. Top Row: Jim Lyons, Harry Brown, Gary Brown, Dan Sturdevant, Richard Arthur, Gary Dilley; Second Row: Curtis Fisher, Jim Buck, Rod Patterson, Dennis Maher, Riley Davis, Ray Lograsso, Mark Wilson; Third Row: Byron Buckley, Terry Covington, Don Anderson, Glenn Torres, John Peterson, Mike Hemphling, Mike Van Duyne; Bottom Row: Phil Coombs, Brad Cecil, Danny Longo, Jimmy Williams, Bruce Cady, Gary Henderson, Joe Lillard. Front Row: Valerie Grunden, President, Elaine Goldman, Vice-President; Janice Kawiecki, Secretary; Sheryl Dunn, Treasurer; Shirley Leverett. Second Row: Diana Stone, Kay Jennings, Donna Fisk, Jane Barry, Dianna Bost, Rhonda Box. Back Row: Nancy Goodwin, Elaine Keen, Sharon Robinson, Priscilla Larson. Out of boys' intramurals evolves the players for Westport's various sports. Each sport is competitive and stimulating. Muscles, muscles, muscles!!! Where, where, where??? Delphians is a club which was formed to promote sports among the girls at Westport. It is under the co-sponsorship of Mrs. Mildred Patterson and Mrs. Madison. The Delphians take part in sports day events and girls intramurals, includ- ing volley-ball, soccer, basketball, and tennis. The boys' intramurals are participated in by many.Every- thing from football to bowling is played. Each sport is com- petitive and stimulating. Out of boys' intramurals evolves the players for Westport's various teams, including Varsity foot- ball, track, and basketball. ORGANIZATIONS Organizations were a vital lifeline of Westport, for every student had an opportunity to participate. The voice of the school sounded loud and clear through Student Council. It encouraged opinions and ideas from student re- presentatives, pertaining to school life. Students volunteered their own time for such community committees as Red Cross, Safety Council, and Midtown Youth Council. These clubs worked toward a single goal--to participate in community projects. Special interests were pursued through departmental clubs. The artist, the scientist, the language student, the businessman, and the serious thinker, each one had a club PBI in which his particular talent could be exercised. Through literary clubs, the student found an outlet for the special creativeness of expression. The literary societies also added a spark of beauty as their teas were held in the school. Students of high scholastic ability were privileged to be in Honor Society. The journalistic students of Quill and Scroll produced a literary magazine for Westport. Also new to Westport was A.F.S. International Club. Every student could and did participate in clubs and organizations. 114 STUDENT The Student Council, the organization representing each of the students at Westport, provided a forum for discussion and an incentive to action for the better- ment of all Westporters. Executive Board meetings were held twice a month, with the Assembly meeting monthly. Each representative served his homeroom for the entire year. The necessary funds for the con- tinuation of the A.F.S. Program were col- , lected from such activities as the phone supplement, the Wesger Revue”,A. F. S. • Bells for Peace, the school sweatshirts, and the Westport Wav. Center, Central, Northeast, Paseo, and Southwest representatives toured the build- ing on Student Visitation Day and after- wards agreed that they had received a very favorable impression. By the Viet Nam project, U.S. servicemen overseas were aided. The Big Brother Program helped the new student to become more quickly acquainted with the school. The movie program provided exciting entertainment at low cost. A new activity was promotion of the Westport-Southwest Cheerleaders' Basketball Game. The end of the school year found the Student Council continuing to strive to better represent each student of the school--though completing an energetic year of activities. The Voice of Student Council. Left: Former principal of Westport, Dr. Ball, now head of Secondary Education Education for the Kansas City Public Schools, helps to forge the links between our student-body government and the downtown administration. Below: Student Council acti vely supported the A.F.S. program. Dan Sturdevant, Student Council President. COUNCIL Front Row: Sandy Gooch, Janet Dover, Susan England, Linda Williams. Back Row: Delores Dougherty, Ron Lawlor, Joy Blair, Danny Cox, Margaret Lyons, Mike Courtney, Kathy Hough. Lona Brother ton, Vice-President. Danny Longo, Secretary Front Row: Elizabeth Thurlow, Sharon Thompson, Cathy Scott, Carolyn Wendel, Linda Scott, Pat Calcara, Karen Chiles, Paula Russell. Second Row: Cindy Major, Sue Blakeman, Shari Husbands, Rita Guy, Kathy Minor, Jane Workman, Lynda O'Neill, Christine Gooch, Carol Warren Peterson, Olendorff, Darlene Heines, Diane Gobble, Norma Thompson, John Cunningham. Third Row: Sergeant-at-Arms. Mary Hill, Jean Hazen, Darla McDonell, Marianne Martin, Nikki Watson, Esther Barnes, Steve Dubin, Ralph Bennett, Bob Swanson, George Bisbee, Danny Longo. Back Row: George Brady, Ken Wood, Debby Russell, Mary Moran, Pam Pretzl, Susan Kerley, Julie Stark, Bill Carr, Gary Miller, Monte Purkins, Bob Simmons. 117 A. F. S. INTERNATIONAL A.F.S. Student Committee: Bill Waits, Pat Calcara, Ron Lawlor, Linda Erwin, Kathy Erwin, Patty Hill, Walter Thompson, Toni Riccardi, Dan Longo, Bill McCall, Bruce Cady, Lona Brotherton, Kemal Dogan. Committee chairman, Lona Brotherton, accepts the flag of Turkey from Kemal in behalf of Westport. The A.F.S. Student Committee, headed by Lona Brotherton and Bill McCall, consists of representatives of the various high school classes These stu- dents were the official hosts and hostesses of the school for the A.F.S. Program. They planned activities for the foreign-exchange student, Kemal Dogan. This year a welcoming party was held for Kemal. Also the com- mittee arranged a sur- prise birthday party for Kemal. On A.F.S. Day at Westport, the mem- bers of the student committee officiated at the assembly, and wel- comed the foreign-ex- change students who were visiting from other schools in the area. These activities were only a few of the many responsibilities of the A.F.S. Student Committee. Kemal enlightens DanSturdevanton the customs of Turkey. Kemal Dogan, this year's foreign exchange student, comes from Antalya, Turkey, a city with a population of 5,000. Kemal's family consists of seven people. His father is a carpenter. He has an older, married sister, a younger sister, and two younger brothers. Kemal arrived in Kansas City in the middle of August and has been busy ever since. Guided by his Senior brother, Bill McCall, and his Junior brother, Bruce Cady, he soon slipped into the everyday life Kemal Imparts a word to the wise, of an American high school student. His time is shared with school work and his many activities. Browning Literary Society, Assemblies, the Talent Show, Inter-Society Beau Brummel, Tiger Den Committee, honorary member of Student Council, and A. F. S. Committee are a few of his accomplishments this year. Kemal originated the International Club, which is sponsored by Mr. Lehman. Through this club and through Kemal himself, Westport students gained an insight into the customs of the Middle East. There were also guest speakers from Germany and Colombia, who tried to give Westport students some knowledge of their countries. Kemal likes many things about America, especially its sports and girls. In Turkey he participates actively in judo, but he remains a spectator here. He finds American girls very interesting and quite different. Kemal enjoys Westport and wishes to bring other A. F. S. students to see his life here. At the A. F. S. assembly' Kemal introduced eight foreign exchange students to Westport. They had spent the previous night with other Westport students and enjoyed attending class with them the next day. That evening they were the guests of honor at a party for them. Kemal described his year at Westport in a letter to his— Westport Friends: What an excellent organization we have today, symbolized A. F. S. I believe this is the only key for mankind's future peace. As an A. F. S.'er, I have had a wonderful year full of experiences and nice memories. And I have learned a lot about your people, country and customs. Also I have tried to give a better knowledge about my people and their way of life. If you have learned a little bit from me, I am very happy. If we could learn everything from books, we wouldn't need any kind of laboratories. We wouldn’t need experiments. What is man if he is not an element for this laboratory? So we have to do some experiments in understanding people. A. F. S. is the best opportunity for American, Turkish and others of the free world to conduct an experiment in living. I will not forget my memorable year in the U.S., especially at Westport. I'll say these words which are the motto for A. F. S.: Walk together. Talk together. Peace for all, Forever. TURKISH TIGER Kemal Dog an Left to Right: Mr. William Evans, Mr. Robert Ballentyne, Mrs. John Bowser, Mrs. Cecil McCall, Kemal Dogan, Mrs. Richard Easley, Mr. W.A. Merryman, Mrs. Katie Holley, Mr. T.R. Sicking, and Mr. Marvin Brooks. The A.F.S. Adult Committee holds a tre- mendous responsibility in the community. Under the direction of Mrs. John Bowser, President, the committee co-ordinates the projects of the Westport A.F.S. Chapter. The committee has the responsibility for selecting a candidate from Westport for the Americans Abroad Program. Also, they select the home for the foreign exchange student of the year. In the foreign exchange program, the com- mittee oversees the fund raising projects which help bring the student to America. While the student is here, the A.F.S. Adult Committee co-ordinates and sponsors special events to entertain the student body and the foreign ex- change student. • TIGERS ADD TO THEIR Top Row: Gary Dilley, Tom Klinginsm ith, Marcia Shacklett, Linda Scott, Shelia Kirmse, Walter Thompson, Pam Pretzl, Charlene Mershman, Susan Kerley, Rick F indlay Second Row: Linda Dunn, Janice Kawiecki, Janice Smith, Janice Eberhart, Cindy Brotherson, Cathy Shacklett, Judy Halloran, Katie Morse, Vicki MacDonald, Esther Barnes, Diane Gobble, Patty Hill. Bottom Row: Leslie Pollock, Betty Williams, Chris Gooch, Julie Stark, Danny Longo, Nancy Shepherd, Kathy Hoelzel, Laura Willhite, Edith Fraley. Red Cross sponsor, Mrs. Inez Pletcher. The main objective of the Red Cross Board was to fttt Christmas stockings for Veteran's Hospital. Its second goal was obtaining Westport's Red Cross Drive goal. Spon- sored by Mrs. Pletcher, this hard-working group of students boosted Westport’s sharing spirit. MIDTOWN YOUTH COUNCIL RED CROSS BOARD, AND Seated: Carol Blankenship, Wanda Bruce, Janeen Harmon, Patty Brush, Leslie Pollock, Melissa Fields, Sharon Robinson. Second Row: Cindy Major, Cecelia Theuret, Ed Mollet, Donald Burke, Michelle Clarkson, Shirley Leverette, Wendie Rowlen, Norma Thompson, Jeff ‘Humfeld, La Verne Huffulser, Mrs. Inez Pletcher, sponsor. Third Row: Patty Brush, Patty Hill, Bob Simmons, Jay Ring, Mike Kelley, Ken Atwell, Sharon Happel, Vivan Vest, Nonnie Cutbirth. COMMUNITY THROUGH... Midtown Youth Council and Court work in conjunction with the com- munity. Their purpose is to acquaint youth with adult administration in neighborhood problems and traffic violations. This council consists of students from Westport, Paseo, Loretta Academy, and Lillis High Schools. These students volunteer their time and services to meet twice a month at the Electricians' Building. Community speakers present information to enlighten the council on the role of the students in community life and problems, plus the responsibility in the com- munity. Youth Court takes up traffic problems and violations. Court officers are students elected from the council membership. They work in conjunction with Municipal Traffic Court. A teen-age traffic violator from any of the four member schools is brought to Youth Court to be tried. There his case is presented, whether it be a parking ticket or a moving violation. The court and jury hear his plea; then a decision is handed down, and a sentence is passed. The violator may accept the decision and sign a pledge of honor or he may pay a fine at City Hall. The violator and his parents are usually cooperative and thankful for the interest in the community portrayed by Midtown Youth Council and Court. Mr. Lyon and his safety displays. Front Row: Barbara Nichols, Pat Hempfling, Patt Afflick, Patty Hill, Julie Stark, Nancy Shepherd. Second Row: Janice Goggin, Susan Kerley, Esther Barnes, Walter Thompson. Third Row: Paula Murray, Danny Longo, Charlene Mershman. SAFETY COUNCIL 121 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Gold Pins: Bottom Row: Mary Moran, Sgt.-at-Arms; Rosemary Hensley, Treasurer; Lona Brotherton, Secre- tary'; Charles Vest, Vice-President; Jay Kraemer, Presi- dent. Second Row: Nancy Comer, Connie Wayland, Holly Passwater, Janice Goggin, Susan Kerley, Laura Willhite, Esther Barnes, Cheryl Phillips. Third Row: Marcia Shacklett, Sally Rumsey, Margaret Arnold, Linda Dunn, Nancy Shepherd, Danny Longo, Gary Dilley, Jeanne Fagala, Charlene Mershman. TopRow; Paula Murray, PattAffllck, Ron Sturgeon, Walter Thompson, Toni Riccardi, Don Ruf, David Moyes, Dan Sturdevant. . .firmly applying diligence and nat- ural ability. . Bob Beagle— The voice of experi- ence. The Westport Honor Society is open to those students whose scholastic achievement Is superior. If diligence and natural ability arc firmly applied, students find that the 3.1 grade average needed for membership Is not too dif- ficult to attain. Honor is given these students at two as- semblies each year. Here the different ranks of achievement are awarded: the first rank is the Bronze Torch Award, given for successfully being named to the Honor Roll for two consecutive semesters: the second rank is the Sliver Torch Award, given to those students maintaining an Honor Roll grade average for five semesters: the highest rank of achievement Is the Gold Torch Award, given to those select few who maintain Honor Roll standing for seven semesters. Here further recognition Is given these students with the awarding of pearls with the pins. One pearl marks the attaining of this rank, while two pearls Indicate a higher achievement. A Gold Pin with three pearls--the highest award a student can I honored with; few students reach this honored rank. This year the society became a service club with the initiation of a tutoring service. Under this program stu- dents received help in school subjects from Honor Society members. The students receiving the service found it help- ful with their studies and those tutoring gained the ex- perience of helping ami teaching others. The look of determination silhouettes tomorrow’s leaders. 122 Silver Pin Front Row: Margaret Lyons, Susan Hartley, Carla Brady, Cindy Brotherson, Shari Husbands, Marguerite Martinez, Cheri Kohler, Diane Gobble, Betty Williams, Judy Gaines. Second Row: Carolyn Wendel, Barbara Nichols, Patricia Hempfling, Adrianne Martin, Susan Kerley, Marianne Martin, Patty Hill, Cathy Scott, Bob Taylor. Third Row: Marcia Shacklett, Mike Sullivan, Jean Hazen, Rita Rousseau, Linda Dunn, Gerry Boyles, Jim Johnson, Steve Dubin, Charlene Mershman, Joy Blair. Back Row: Keith Maxey, Mark Wilson, Joe Lillard, Bill Waits, Warren Peterson, Mike Henderson, Dan Cox, Richard Arthur, Bruce Cady. Bronze Pin Front Row: Wanda Brown, LavonBrotherton, Karen Chiles, Janet Dover, Carol Olendorff, Sandy Major, Janice Eberhart, Linda Erwin. Second Row: Gelta Hall, Ellen Skalitsky, Nancy Haimann, Lindia Moore, Wynell Mortimeyer, Barbara Humfeldt, Peggy Pickering, Jamie Jones. Third Row: Bob Simmons, Tom Barzee, Craig Smith, Ed Durant, Bob Swanson, Tim Fincham, David Long. Back Row: Linda Vohs, Wanda Dudley, Cora Skelton, Phyllis McClymond, Linda Hunter, Rosie Rousseau, Ray Lograsso, John Pozin. Front Row: Susan Poindexter, Elaine Keene, Elizabeth Thurlow, Patty Keith, Delores Jester, Karen Anderson, Rebecca Moyes, Lyla Grosen, Patty Brush, Patricia Evans. Second Row: Linda Coulter, Mike Hempfling, Linda Williams, Susan England, Pat Calcara, Laura Dunn, Dora Kalahurka, Cindy Major, Beverly Payton. Third Row; Carol Comer, Steve Eck, Jane Barry, Shelley Larson, Louise Durant, Vivian Liberty, Marinell Williams, Delores Dougherty, Harriet Hodges. Back Row; Bobby Fries, Tim Neal, Ricky Blanchard, David Gray, Jim Penfleld, Gary Hammer, Tom Nevins, Eddie Nickelvich, Art Mezins. .. .a time for togetherness... ASSEMBLIES. . . Assemblies were very much a part of Westport life. They brought the entire student body together in a closer relation- ship. Awareness of the various school activities was sparked by the assemblies. The football, track, and basketball teams were made known and recognized at various assemblies. The students were introduced to the activities of the band and orchestra in assemblies. Classmen were commended for high grades in the Honor Assemblies by being presented with a bronze, silver or gold pin. Friendly faces greeted alumni at Homecoming Assembly. Rich tones of vocal music were heard at the Easter Assembly. Each assembly had something to offer the student body, whether it was pep, school spirit, a taste of music, or a word of guidance.The assembly programs brought a mutual enjoyment and involvement to the students, faculty, and administration. .a time for study? ... a time for patriotism.. GIRLS’ CLUB THE 100 The 100 Girls' Club is a city wide organization. It is sponsored by the American Association of University Wo- men. Its purpose is to rec- ognize the scholastically outstanding girls in the area high schools. Westport has ten girls in the club, five juniors and five seniors. The entire club participated in a tour of the University of Missouri at Columbia, and also attended several teas. The school spon- sor is Mrs. David Marsh of the AAUW. Mrs. Holley and Mrs. Buchanan, counselors, are also sponsors of the club. Back Row: Patt Afflick, Margaret Arnold, Lona Brotherton, Nancy Comer, Lindia Moore, Seniors. Front Row: Sponsor, Mrs. June Buchanan, Rita Rousseau, Carla Brady, Joy Blair, Margaret Lyons, Jeanette Nygren,Juniors; Sponsor,Mrs. Katie Holley. QUILL AND SCROLL Mr. Tom Sicking, sponsor. At left: Diana Vincent, Dian McClymond, Kathy Hoelzel, Katie Morse, Jay Kraemer, Chris Bock. Westport is honored to have a chapter of the National Society of Quill and Scroll. The Sharon Ruth Erwin Chapter of Quill and Scroll promotes creativeness in the field of journalistic. Its members are composed of the students who have done outstanding work on the Crier or the Herald, and who have had a background in journalism. Quill and Scroll is gen- erally made up of juniors and seniors. They make up the executive staffs of both the Crier and the Herald. Quill and Scroll holds an annual banquet which includes the ’’Gridiron’', which satirizes school life and faculty members of Westport. This year marked the first publication of a literary maga- zine of Quill and Scroll. The magazine featured work submitted by various mem- bers of the student body. All the activi- ties of the year were under the sponsor- ship and guidance of the Newswriting teacher, Mr. Tom Sicking. SPEECH ARTS Top Row: Robert Holt, Art Teller, Gary Hammer, Ed Mollett. Fourth Row: John Day, James Johnson, Jeffrey Williams, Jim Worts, Robert Simmons, David Gray, Gary Miller, Mike Kreitler. Third Row: Rosie Rousseau, Cathy Perry, Mary Beth Schulte, Darla McDonell, Cathy Scott, Patty Hill, Lois Lowndes, DelorisBost, Darla O’Donnell, Patty Brush. Second Row: Sondra Levy, Pam Naylor, Joan Harris, Leanna Blum, Marla Ramirez, Susan Love, Mary Hartman, Norma Thompson, Christine Ratliff. Bottom Row: LeRoy Wichman .Sponsor, Leslie Pollock, Rita Rousseau, Pat Calcara, Allida Mitchem, Judy Gaines, Sharon Stevens, Dianna Vincent, Julie Stark. This year, Speech Arts became an active part of Westport life. Through participation in the Speech Arts program, a student may now take part in one of several after- school dramatic productions. Early in the year there seemed to be a plague of ’’Instant Drama.” Everyone was buying a share for the low price of ten cents, with- out knowing what he was actually buying. The Speech Arts Talent Show act proved to be a big success as the audience saw the battle between Knuckle and Flush agents. ’’Afternoon of Plays” consisted of ’’Impromptu”, ’’Final Dress Rehearsal,” and My Shadow.” It was a 1 so an afte r-school pro- duction. As a club, Speech Arts has worked hard to bring more and better drama to Westport. Action”, a key word in speech. 126 TRI-LANGUAGE CLUBS EMPHASIZE CULTURE Cheryl Phillips, French Club President, pauses as Holly reads the minutes. This year French Club, Spanish Club, and Latin Club successfully planned and carried out a Tri-Language meeting each semester. This method of cultivating interest in various countries abroad was but one of the many new and refreshing programs used this year. New members projects were placed in the library and language room to stimulate interest. Guest speakers frequently held maximum interest by depicting personal experiences abroad or exploring language. Students did research on and presented various landmarks, customs or countries which utilize their club's particular language. Films were often used to help members more readily interpret phrases, usage or various meanings of language. Each club adopted an Orphan at Christmas, and also planned outside socials such as a Mexican fiesta, arranging to attend a performance of a French Folk Song Group, or portraying a satirical skit on Homan history-. A replica of ancient Rome... Students did research on and presented various landmarks, customs, or countries... EI CIRCULO CALDERON First Row; Mr. Francisco H. Ruiz, Sponsor; Joe Lillard, Cecilia Muro, Valerie Jimenez, David Rentschler, Roland Kendall, Barbara Jurgeson, Gilbert Muro. Second Row; Marie Pirez, Mary Salazar, Margaret Musquiz, Armida Flores, Laura Dunn, Merrilee Snyder, Bobbie Fries, Carol Comer, Connie Mistier. Third Row; Martha Magana, First Row; Toni Riccardi, Rosemary Hensley, Linda Dunn, Margerite Martinez, Cherylene Hayslett, Patricia Brush, Pat Hempfling, Barbara Nichols, Yolanda Martinez. Second Row; Mary Kawieki, Carol Lewis, Vivian Liberty, Rita Rousseau, Kathy Graf, Ruth Davis, Joyce Fry, Charlene Mershman, Carol Erwin. Third Row; Carl Nancy Bost, Judy Decker, Cindy Major, Jeanette Nygren, Linda Wright, Lynda Jacobs, Karen Anderson, Agnes Self. Fourth Row; Mac Salazar, Gerry Boyle, Pat Gilchrist, David Johnson, Carl Washington, John Wilcox, Felix Hernandez. Washington, Joanne Thomas, Theresa Santillan, Pat Guerra, Marla Garza, Linda Kent, Mavln Hernandez, Diana Jackson, Angela Deiter, Linda Fairchild. Fourth Row; George Hernandez, Manuel Olmedo, Phillip Petrus, Richard Hernandez, William Lona, Richard Parra, Jeff Moore, Jim Murray, Fred Jones, David Moyes. LE PETIT VERSILLES Front Row: Connie Wayland, President; Rita Rousseau, Vice-President; Kathy Hoelzel, Secretary. Second Row: Susan Kerley, Sgt.-at-Arms; Brenda Reynolds, Chaplain, Marinell Williams, Margaret Arnold, Janice Eberhart, Katie Morse, Cheryl Phillips, Madame Labode, Sponsor, Cheri Kohler, Diana Vincent, Diane Gobble, Joe Foushee, Betty Williams, Julie Stark, Debbie Lou Harryman, Cheryl Workman, Sharon Happel, Kathy Scott, Patty Hill, Holly Passwater. ROMANI NOVORUM TEMPORUM Top Row; Joseph Tovaras, Ed Durant, Mike Courtney, Bob Swanson, Steve Dubin, Craig Smith, John Cunningham. Fourth Row: Tim Fintchim, Steve Eck, Steve Harrison, Phil Engelbrecht, Bob Simmons, Walter Rodeck, Gary Hammer, David Grey, Duane Smith, Fritz Conrad. Third: Zodie Vickers, Diana Arfstrom, Leanna Blum, Rebecca Moyes, Joan Harris, Sandy Major, Lavon Brotherton, Karen Chiles, Melba Swils, Darlene Heinz. Second Row: Linda Barta, Pat Calcara, Kathy Hough, Patty Keith, Sybil Chute, Shelley Larson, Lona Brotherton, Paula Russell, Marla Thurston. First Row: Louise Durant, Paula Murray, President, Marcia Shacklett, Treasurer, Mary Hill, Secretary, Danny Longo, Sgt.-at-Arms, Cathy Shacklett, Carol Olendorf, Linda O’Neill, Mrs. Biery, Sponsor. 129 Left to Right: Dennis Adams, Barbara Humfeld, Michelle Clarkson, Juliana Stark, Charlene Mershman, Patt Afflick, Jim Neil, Pam Moore, Richard Rivos, Karen Anderson, Dixie Ramarez, Lyla Grosen. ATHENA - CHESS CLUB Chess Club members crowded room 304 every Tuesday for a concentrated game of chess. Tension rose to a peak when underclassmen challenged upperclassmen in a ”big game”. This club, spon- sored by Mrs. Middendorf, thoroughly stimulated those who participated. 130 Top Row: Jerry Howe, Steve Dunnon, Jim Olson, Barry Smith, Tom Nevin, Bob Apple, Kennth Lowrey, James Johnson, Earl Baker. Second Row: Dwain Hammond, Vicki Drummond, Gary Dilley, Barbara Humfeld, Mike Sullivan, Randy Box. Seated: Susan Love, Mary Moran. Sponsored by Miss Betty Schulteis, Athena promotes interest i n art and beauty. The art club furnishes dec- or a t i v e posters, bul- letin boards, and dec- corations for the halls and various offices in the school. Christmas brought ’’The Twelve Days of Christmas” along with fur branches and snow flakes. March furnished the theme of the Book Fair for P.T.A. Creativeness in art was the main theme of Athena. AERONAUTICS SOARS... Industrious scientists of the future! LA DANSE MODERNE Semester break, the big day for Westport's Aeronau- tics Club, was the day set for its first rocket launch. The launching pad was located on a farm in Piper, Kansas. However, with the final count- down concluded many faces reflected disap- pointment-—as this first attempt proved a failure. After further construction their second attempt proved a success. First Semester Officers: Robert Williamson, Pres- ident ; Douglas Robertson, Vice- President; Robert Taylor, Secretary- Treasurer; William Johnson, Sgt.-at- Arms. First Semester Officers: Judy Halloran, P resident; V icki MacDonald, Vice-President; Katie Morse, Treasurer; Corresponding Secretary, Julie Stark; Charlene Mershman, Point Secretary; Shelia Kirmise, Sgt.-at-Arms. Second Semester Officers: Julie Stark, President; Vicki MacDonald, Vice- President; Jamy Jones, Corresponding Secretary; Mary Lauro, Point Secretary; Charlene Mershman, Treasurer; Shelia Kirmse, Sgt.-at-Arms. Seated: Mrs. Thelma Bowen, spon-. sor; Judy Halloran; Vicki MacDonald, Charlene Mershman; Juliana Stark. Second Row: Mary Shulte; Rita Rousseau, Katie Morse; Shelia Kirmise. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Front Row: Mrs. Amelia Smith, Connie Wayland, Nancy Comer, Libby Thurlow, Linda Erwin, Terry Moore, Mrs. Hill. Second Row: Marla Thurston, Judy Edmonds, Patty Keith, Linda Vose, Wynell Mortimyer, Becky Pryor, Dena Shipley. Back Row: Dale Petrus, Joel Redman, Sandy Major, Joe Foushee, Robert Holt. The D.G. Holloway Chapter of the Future Teachers Association was es- tablished to aid pupils in learning about the teaching profession. The Westport Chapter is affiliated with the National Education Association and the Missouri State Teachers Association. Through guest speakers, reports, and first-hand experiences in teaching, F.T.A.brought its members closer to the teaching profession. The club wasco-sponsored by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hill. Among the scholastic achievements of Westport was a winning Categories team. Headed by Jay Kraemer, captain, the team rose to a close victory over Shawnee Mission North, winning 22 to 21. It was another trimph for Westport. Left to Right: Dan Cox, Paula Murray, Charles Vest, Patt Afflick, Jay Kraemer. Not pictured is Laura Willhite. CATEGORIES TEAM 132 FBLA MEANS BUSINESS Back Row: Harriet Hodges, Sandra Coplin, Judy Dougherty, Anita Ross, Nancy Goodwin, Stacey Hale, Chris Bell, Pat Eberhart, Norma Thompson, Jeanette Nygren, Lois Lownds, Linda Coulter, Janice Kawiecki, Mrs. Nancy Day, Sponsor. Middle Row: Clydith Noe, Carol Lewis, Betty Watterson, Lavon Brotherton, Cathy Shacklett, Mina Potter, Peggy Pickering. Front Row: Ken Atwell, Sgt.- at-Arms , Shari Husbands, Secretary; Sheila Kirmse, President; Pat Jones, Vice-President; Patti Potter, Treasurer; Chris Bock, Reporter. A new business-minded club was founded at Westport this year, the Future Business Leaders of America Club, better known as FBLA. The purpose of this club is to prepare students of today for the business world of tomorrow. Or- ganized under a state and national charter, it began early in the year to do just this. The club’s first project, under the sponsor- ship of Mrs. Nancy Day, was a bake sale at the Talent Show to provide the club with a treasury. It was a complete success, netting over $80. A second project was operated without profit as a school service. Called the Business Bureau, it offered both teachers and students services such as preparing stencils and typing. Both the school and members of this or- ganization have greatly benefited from this club’s establishment. FBLA has made itself a useful addition to the roster of Westport activities. THE LIT ROYALTY Keith Maxey Toni Riccardi PROMETHEAN Beauty Queens and Beau Brummels wait to be presented at the Intersociety Dance. BROWNING Esther Barnes Jerry Croy Randy’ Pozin Janice Goggin 134 DANA INTERSOCIETY BEAU BRUMMEL Brenda Reynolds, Christopher Bock Kemal Dog an WILSON Nancy Shepherd Rick Findlay Newly crowned Beauty Queens and Beau Brummels lead a dance at the Intersociety. 135 I V Sheila Kirmse Parliamentarian, Treasurer Vicki MacDonald Sgt.-at-Arms Joy Blair Susan Blakeman Lona Brother ton President Janice Goggin Secretary, Vice-Pres. Cheryl Workman Historian Cathy Sellars Chaplain Susan Hartley Laura wiiihite Vice-Pres., Senior Critic Carolyn Wendel Historian, Chaplain Susan Kerley Senior Critic, Secretary Susie Bigelow Sgt.-at-Arms Lavon Brotherton Mary Hill Sheri Husbands Karen Chiles Lelia Garland Leslie Mowrer Leslie Pollock 136 Jeanette Nygren Bonnie Passwater Beverly Payton Holley Passwater Treasurer Melissa Kieias Junior Critic patricia Calcara Freshman Critic Jonna Ryan Patt Afflick Literary Critic Cathy Shacklett Sophomore Critic Susan England Freshman Critic Linda Scott Jane Workman Kathy Hoelzel Intersociety-Rep. PROMETHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Chris Gooch Sophomore Critic Jewell Ryan Promethean encouraged the appreciation of literature through various activities throughout the year. Society members furthered their interests in literature by attending the several planned trips to Art Gallery performances and other shows. Along with these activities was a Chili Supper held at the Westport-Roanoke Com- munity Center. It turned out to be a very enjoyable evening, both as a money-making pro- ject and as a dinner for all those who came. The sponsoring of a Christmas orphan, the holding of a teachers' Beautiful Baby Contest and members also helping at the Westport Book Fair later in the spring were three more ob- jectives of Promethean's busy schedule. The themes for the prospective members parties were Tin Can Alley and Peter Pan. The society colors are lavender and white. Sponsored this year by Mrs. Agron and Miss Middendorf, Promethean tried hard to successfully follow its motto— Look upward, not downward; look forward, not back, and lend a hand. 137 Nancy Comer Treasurer, Secretary Charlene Mershman Sgt.-at-Arms Cheri Kohler Janice George Vice-President Rosemary Hensley Chaplain Sandy Major Toni Riccardi President Connie Way land Literary Critic, Historian Sharon Happel Marguerite Martinez Nancy Shepherd Secretary, Literary Critic Cheryl Phillips Intersociety Representative Donna Ogilvie Judy Hallo ran Treasurer Juliana Stark Senior Critic Debbie Harryman Carol Olendorff 138 Gwen Martin Senior Critic Marinell Williams Sophomore Critic Lynda O'Neil Phyllis Richardson Patty Hill Junior Critic Patty Keith Sophomore Critic Carol Comer Freshman Critic Nicki Watson Cindy Major Junior Critic PUNDIT LITERARY SOCIETY Phyllis McClymond Freshman Critic Peggy Pickering Betty Sue Williams Pundit Literary Society, the oldest society in Westport, was founded in 1909. The motto of the club is Weigh, consider, express. Pundit uses this motto as a guiding star. Its insignia is a wise Hindu; its colors, royal blue and silver. Pundit’s activities were varied throughout the year. Paper sales were the money making projects of the year, while the money-spending projects included a Pundit orphan, gifts, and flowers. The club expressed its views through writing. Poetry flowed, essays sounded, and short stories portrayed. The literary efforts were well worth the expenience. Social activities became numerous but pro- fitable. The Sound of Music was enjoyed by all as were the Ice Capades. The prospective members' parties saw Moderne Art and the Wild West, while formal teas brought elegance to the school. Pundit's sponsors were Miss Marie Pusateri and Mr. David Morton. 139 Linda Williams Keith Maxey Vice-president James Bucher Secretary- Treasurer Walter Thompson President Larry McLain Sgt.-at-Arms George Barnes Mike O’Neil Larry Close President Mike Watson Intersoc iety - Rep. Gary Sievers Robert Cowell Vice-president Bill McCall Intersociety-Rep. Harold Green .' dk t P L 140 James Olsen Ron Sturgeon Fred Barnes Rick Findlay WILSON LITERARY SOCIETY Mike Henderson Dan Longo Randy Pozin Joe Wells Joe Lillard John Peterson John Wilcox Wilson Literary Society was founded in 1952. It was named after former Pres- ident Woodrow Wilson. The Wilson colors are black, white, and old gold. The club's motto is I would rather fail in some- thing I knew was right, than succeed in something I knew was wrong.” The con- stitution of Wilson was re-written in 1965 by one of its members, Dany Longo, and approved by the club. Wilson par- ticipated in the Tiger Den Christmas Orphan Project by adopting an underprivileged youngster. The club entered the spring literary contest with great enthusiasm. It also sponsored a service project. Wilson Literary Society was sponsored this year by Mr. Dave Jones. 141 SOCIETY The past year has been a year of change for much of Westport in- cluding Dana Literary Society. Important changes for the good of the club itself and the overall good of the school were made. Beginning with a new constitution gave Dana an added shot forward. This constitution, along with needed minor changes, raised the grade average to 2.5 and established a first semester Literary Contest. Upon this foun- dation, Dana found other changes easy and success- ful. Meetings were made shorter and followed closely on parliamentary lines, thus the emphasis was switched from social to literary. But along with the changes went the tra- ditional. Prospective Members Parties, Accept- ance Teas with their cresting ceremony, and money-making projects were important too. Throughout the year Dana has improved and grown stronger in her literary aspects and im- portance to Westport. Kathy Evans Carol Greenlee Valerie Grunden Michelle Hanna Paula Murray- Literary Critic, President Marcia Shacklett President, Vice-pres. Estner names Treasurer Sally Rumsey Vice-pres., Sgt.-at-Arms Linda Dunn Historian, Inter- society Represent- ative Patricia Hempfling Senior Critic Carla Brady Junior Critic Wanda Dudley Sophomore Critic Margaret Bunch Sgt.-at-Arms Laura Dunn Freshman Critic Lynda Inman Margaret Lyons Wynell Mortimeyer Rita Rousseau 142 Marla Thurston Bruce Cady David Cripe Mike Decker Kemal Dog an Mitchell Peil Jay Kraemer President, Chaplain Dan Sturdevant Vice-President Ken Atwell Treasurer Bob Apple Sgt.-at-Arms Steve Dubin Historian Jerry Croy Vice-pres., President Don Ruf Mike Sullivan Tom Nevin Recording Secretary Steve Aliee Treasurer Ken Yoksh Sgt.-at-Arms Christopher Bock Intersociety Representative Charles Vest Jin Worts Karl Yoksh BROWNING LITERARY SOCIETY Browning is one of the two Llterary sorietles for boys at Westport. Through this society, the members derived both social and literary enjoyment. The first project of the year was the acceptance of new members. The theme of this program was The Browning Bunny Party. Prospective members attended a regular meeting of the society, under the decorations of a certain type of bunny. After everyone was properly Introduced, the prospective members were excused so voting could proceed. In all, ten members were accepted, boosting the club's membership to a workable, but not overly-large size. The fall weather found the Browning boys enjoying two activities; a football game and a hay ride. The football game was against a formidable opponent, the members of Dana (the sister society to Browning). Neither team was brave enough to claim victory afterwards. The hay ride was also held jointly with Dana. The night for which the hay ride was planned turned rather cold, but the night air was warmed by a fire over which hot dogs were roasted. The second semester brought with it another time for new’ members to be accepted. A night time party was then held with a meaningless theme-- Turn the Lights on so the Water Can Drain. Hlgh- Ughts of the evening included original literary readings and songs by some of the more talented members of the society. The literary’ side of this society was also quite important. Once each semester literary work was written which gave the members a chance to convey their feelings to others. Through both their literary' and social outlets, members were able to express themselves and serve their school In a constructive way. 143 The Tiger Spirit” came through as Westport students participated in various activities such as COE for part-time students, monitoring the halls, and the student aids who lended assistance in the various offices. Energetic Tigers paraded through Westport Day and The American Royal with the band, cheer- leaders, and PepClub. Literary societies danced in a Winter Wonderland at the Intersociety Dance, while the Tiger Den Board created many scenes for the entire student body. Students saw Home- coming arrive with old Tiger faces, and fade into the spirited Christmas Holiday. The auditorium was filled at the Wesger Review of 65, and further packed at the assortment of assemblies. Students worked at their studies, but when it came to fun and enjoyment, Westport Tigers know how to participate actively. 144 WESTPORT COMMUNITY EMPLOYS The student goes out of the school and into the world of employment. Westport had many students who participated in the Cooperative Occupational Education Program. This program was designed to allow interested Senior students to work on a job while attending school. The course of study in the classroom related to the actual work of the student while on the job. In the classroom, the pupil studied the various business techniques and production theories in his field of interest. Besides the C.O.E. class, the student attended his other classes until the time that he was dismissed from school for work. While on the job, the employer worked with the student in conjunction with the C.O.E. program. The senior learned about his field of work, both at school and at his place of employment. The C.O.E. student also enjoys Westport activities. TIGER - C.O.E. Top Row: Rafael Ruiz-- Merchants Delivery Co., Jack Gooch—M ue hi bach Grocery, Richard McCammon -- E.S.O.S. Pictures, Mike Watson - - Victor’s SuperMarket, Mike O’Neil—K.C. Addressing, Jim Erhart--Franco Vending. Third Row: John Morales--Muehlbach Hotel-Picardy Room, Alf Hill— Kansas City Terminal, Rick Findlay—Safeway, Dan Bowden --American Micro. Second Row: Joe Ma rt i ne z—None, JoAnn Bamble—One Hour Martinizing, Pam Barry—E.S.O.S. Pictures, Mr. Lancaster-Advisor, Evelyn Kiester--Sears Roebuck, John Wes ter man--Scott's Store. Larry Lamb--Royal Food Store. First Row: Connie Forbis— Putsch’s Cafeteria, Iris Gatewood—Forum Cafeteria, Anita Ruiz—Casa de Montez, Colene Sciara— Kaufman Adv. Agent, Cheryl Hillyard -- Langley Optical, Dixie Wright --Katz Drug Store, Tammie Carrothers — Deluxe Cleaners, Sandy Eidson--Victor Berline Studio. SECOND PICTURE, Top Row: William Tony—Fred Wolferman, Eddie Kline — Middlewest Motor Freight, Larry Bram me r—Montgomery Wards, Tom Wray—Mutual Auto Parts, Charlie Carter-- Thompson Clocks, Mike Woehl —H W Garage, Andy Tate— Danny Dare, Inc., Gary Wilson —Pace Oil Co., Richard Lucker — International Wholesale Drugs, John Dirks—Mobil Oil Station. First Row: Patsy Denton--K.C. House and Window Cleaning, Linda Scott-- Hallmark Cards, Inc., Carol Lauro--Hallmark Cards, Inc., Carol Ballew-- St. Mary’s Hospital, Sharon Gray - - St. Mary’s Hospital, Penny Bragan—Scott's Stores, Mary Gabbard-- Forum Cafeteria, Kathy Sellars--Bancroft School. 147 MONITORS Top Row: Dennis Maher, Riley Davis, David Cripe, Ron Sturgeon, George Barnes, Ray Lograsso, Jim Erhart, Mike Osborne, Mike Shea, Walter Thompson, Larry Lamb. Middle Row: Jay Kraemer, Gary Dilley, Dian McClymond, Mary Moran, Norma June, Nancy Goodwin, Beverly Terrill. Brad Cecil, John Buck, Bill Hewlett. Front Row: Gary Sievers, Diane Gobble, Nancy Shepherd, Judy Halloran, Linda Moreland, Valerie Grunden, Gloria Conklin, Sherry Yates, Marilyn Lawrence, Larry Braemer. Student OFFICE ASSISTANTS Back Row: Barbara Humfield, Marcia Shacklett, Katie Morse, Judy Halloran. Middle Row: Betty Sue Williams, Nancy Larimore, Mary Moran, Linda Moore. Front Row: Toni Riccardi, Sheila Kirmse. STAGE CREW Top Row: Mitchell Pell, Bob Apple, John Hartwick. Middle Row: Reggie Gibson, David Owings, Steve Allee. Front Row: Jack Barton, Jim Murray, Barbara Humfeld. By working in the audio visual department, students gain knowledge which may provide experience for a future job or very possibly be the basis for an enriching hobby. The stage crew, a small, hardworking group, gives much time preparing for various programs, thus providing a valuable service to the school. The preparing of the stage, checking of sound equipment, and getting many fine details worked out are just a few of their duties. The monitors, in both the hall and cafeteria, also greatly aid the school while learning how to accept responsibility. The student aid program at Westport provides two important services: the students have a chance to partici- pate in, and help run the school smoothly, and they gain valuable experience through personal involvement. MONITORS: Top Row: Jim Williford, David Moyes, Allen Foster, Tom Klinginsmith, Bill Waits, Danny Robbins, Warren Peterson, Bruce Cady, Bob Wells, Bob Taylor, Harry Brown. Middle Row: Rick Findley, Joe Wells, Julie Stark, Susan Kerley, Rosemary Hensley, Vicki MacDonald, Esther Barnes, Linda Dunn, Joyce Haynes, Katherine Graf. Bottom Row: Larry Close, Danny Longo, Elmer Overton, Pam Pretzl, Betty Water son, Dan Cox, Carolyn Wendel, Kathy Hoelzel, Mary Whittaker, Carol Bosley. AUDIO-VISUAL DEPARTMENT: Mr. Hill, Bruce Cady, Joe White, Ron Turley, Dennis Weaver. One way a student can best exhibit school spirit is through student aid. For his services, he gets no pay and little recognition. Besides helping with the tedious jobs of operating a school, students get practical experience and knowledge which can be usefully applied later. Office help get clerical experience by working much the same as they would in a professional job. Filing, answering the phone, and doing odd jobs create the at- mosphere in which these students might later be found. Health Center assistants, working with Miss Porter, become acquainted with the work of a school nurse; this could lead to a vocation in medicine. HEALTH CENTER ASSISTANTS: Standing: Lona Brotherton, Janice Goggin, Lelia Garland, Jeanne Fagala, Ann Nicholson, Cherylene Hayslett, Rita Ware. Seated: Edith Fraley, Lavon Brotherton, Pat Eberhart, Louise Nicholson. 1965 PARADES 150 ... the fast-stepping marching band... sharp marches and precision routines blazed out...' The color of the fall season is often enhanced by exciting, fast- moving parades. True to the Westport tradition, our school was well repre- sented in the Westport Day and Amer- ican Royal parades. A warm Sunday afternoon, Octo- ber 10, brought the annual Westport Day Parade. Westport led off the parade, with the Letter Sweater Girls proudly wearing the name of this historic area. Also representing the school were the Varsity Cheerleaders and Majorettes, followed by the fast- stepping marching band. Sharp marches and precision routines blazed out, although this parade is usually considered a dress rehearsal for events to follow. The opposite was true. Westport’s position seemed to fit well its performance. Beginning at Westport Avenue and Pennsylvania, winding through the Plaza, and then on to Loose Park, the two and seven-tenths mile route proved arduous. The parade consisted of approx- imately forty-four units, including bands, drum and bugle corps, riding clubs, and other varied entries. The program was of great signif- icance, commemorating the Santa Fe Trail. Here Westport again excelled with an inspiring medly of patriotic songs by the a cappella choir. This program rounded out an eventful af- ternoon which well demonstrated the spirit of Westport. EXPRESS W. H. S. In contrast to past years, the American Royal Parade began on a cool, dark morning with rain showers. What started as an un- favorable set of conditions brightened up as large crowds cheered and applauded many of the fine 137 units. Westport was again represented by the performances of the band and majorettes. Panic struck the group when they were beset with the problem of getting their instruments. They found themselves locked out of the school where their Instruments were locked In. Then a custodian came to their rescue and unlocked the door. After a mad dash down- town, the band was greeted by a patiently waiting Tiger unit of float and cheerleaders. The parade had already begun. Varsity cheerleaders and letter sweater girls headed the Westport procession. Fol- lowing close behind was the Westport float, sponsored by the Pep Club. The float featured a large, blue megaphone with a gold W . This three-dimensional figure was surround- ed by the B-team cheerleaders. Ending the Westport procession were the majorettes and the marching band. The parade route wound around the down- town area, beginning at Fourteenth and Bal- timore and ending just beyond the reviewing stands at Eighteenth and Grand. The parade took one and one-half hours to complete. This posed a challenge which was met by the Westport participants. Westport was en- thusiastically received by the crowds, and thus truly represented the Westport spirit and tradition. THROUGH ... letter sweater girls headed the Westport pro- cession ... PARTICIPATION 151 TIGER DEN BOARD First Row: Charles Soule, David Smythe, Cindy Brotherson, Patty Hill, Mike Hempfling, Betty Williams, Laura Willhite, John Cunningham, Cheryl Phillips, Linda Williams, Patty Green, Diane Rhodes, Jane Workman. Second Row: Ed Mollet, Paula Murray, Joe Lillard, Jim Baggett, Warren Peterson, Patt Afflick, Sandy Major, Bonnie Passwater, Nicki Watson, Phyllis McClymond. Back Row: Don Anderson, Mike Henderson, Gary Dilley, Dan Sturdevant, Bill McCall, Toni Riccardi, Walter Thompson, Cheri Kohler, Chris Bock, Rufus Bailey. Devotion is the only word to describe the hard and long hours the Tiger Den Board members spent on making Westport's Tiger Den the only successful program of this type in the city. Many Saturday afternoons found these students preparing the gym for the various dances. Elaborate signs and decorations had to be made and many twisted streamers were strung to add to the dance atmosphere. Then, after each Tiger Den, to have seen their work torn in few seconds really took an extra amount of ’’School Spirit.” 152 TIGER DEN Tiger Den, the teen-town of Westport, was held every two weeks at the school. Amid such themes as Batman, Cowboys and Indians, and I Spy, the student patrons of Tiger Den enjoyed dancing and games. Dancing was featured in the girls gym with the music of popular records or live bands such as the Classmen, The Roadrunners or the Blue Velvets. Decor varied with the theme, but dimmed lights and streamers created the atmosphere. Here the King and Queen of Hearts were crowned and led to their royal thrones. Here also various other royalty of Westport who received their flowers, and the boys who participated in the various sports were also given recognition. In the boys gym, students could enjoy the recreation of pool, ping-pong, checkers, and other table games. Also, refreshments were made available by the Adult Tiger Den Board members. These members were always on hand to assist the young people. They were at the door taking tickets and punching passes. They also provided coat checkers and guarded personal belongings. The music was loud and moving, the gamesexciting. The frequent royalty all made for an outstanding Tiger Den. Tigers enjoy the Tiger Den game room. KING AND OUEEN OF HEARTS Shirley Anderson and Larry Close reign as the 1966 King and Queen of Hearts. 153 TIGERS RETURN Christmas dawned the season, both in music and costume. HOME, FOR Brightly decorated packages ex- cited the wide-eyed children. 154 Westport held its annual Home- coming amid the joyful spirit of Christ- mas. This added to the excitment of the season and the expectancy of greet- ing friends. The laughter and gaiety of the crowds sharpened the air of enjoy- ment. The parade of the majorettes dressed in bright red and white Santa Claus costumes sparked the enthusiasm of the alumni at the beginning of the Homecoming assembly. With the band in the balcony and the orchestra and choir on the stage, a spectacular stereo effect was created. The assembly ended with the alumni, students, and faculty raising their voices in carols. The afternoon melted into evening and the night activities began. The auditorium came alive once more, but this time with the laughter of bewildered young children. These were under- privileged children who were adopted by various organizations of the school. A jolly Santa Claus, James Bucher, presented each wide-eyed child bright colored packages, and allowed each child to sit upon his knee. When wraping paper ripped and bows flew, the boys and girls found a large supply of toys and clothes before themselves. In this way the traditional Christmas spirit of giving and receiving brightened the Christmas of Westport students as well as the adopted” underprivileged chil- dren. Homecoming Tiger Den, held in the girls gym, was transformed into a realm of red, white, and green. The evening was climaxed with the crowning of the 1966 Homecoming Queen, Miss Nancy Shepherd, by Miss Sharon McGinnis, the 1965 Homecoming Queen. Nancy’s attendants were Pat Afflick, Esther Barnes, Holly Passwater, and Toni Riccardi. Each girl was presented with a large bouquet of white mums. The music began once more and soon Homecoming ended with additional treasurable memories. REMINISCING AND SHARING ”... underpriviledged children... were adopted by various organizations of the school...” ”A jolly Santa Claus presented each wide-eyed child bright colored packages...” ”... wrapping paper ripped and bows flew ... Old Grads participate in annual roll call. Students sparkle with the joy of sharing. Nancy's academic life is an important part of her activities at Westport. Pep with a capital P! The honors and titles Nancy has received in the last five years here at Westport evolve from her many activities and enthusiastic interest in the various aspects of school life. Nancy's genuine interest and determination, supplemented by her excellent academic record, neat appearance, and natural beauty led her to be the logical choice for the school-wide election of Dream Girl in her Junior year, and Westport's 1965-1966 Homecoming Queen in her Senior year. And yet these are but a few of the honors Nancy has received. In her eighth grade year, her class crowned her their Eighth Grade Queen”; her Freshman year she was elected president of her class and, second semester, became a member of Pundit Literary Society. In her Sophomore year she became a B-Team cheerleader. In her Junior year, Nancy was elevated to the Varsity Cheerleading squad, where she remained an active mem- ber for both her Junior and Senior years. As spring approached, Nancy was honored at Dream Girl Tiger Den, where she was crowned by Miss Tina Pryor. This year, Nancy was chosen by her fellow class- mates as Most Popular on the Senior Ballot. Wilson Literary So- ciety chose her as their Beauty Queen, and she was elected by the student body to reign as the 1965- 66 Homecoming Queen at Westport High. Yes, because of Nancy's vivid School Spirit , shown through her active membership of various clubs, leading the pep crowd at games, and her enthusiastic spirit we may truthfully sum her up as West- port's Compact Coed. WESTPORT’S COMPACT COED: NANCY SHEPHERD DREAM GIRL AND HOMECOMING QUEEN The big question of college as discussed by Nancy and her parents. £ i ill Patt Afflick Holly Passwater Cheryl Phillips Esther Barnes Kathy Hoelzel Holly Passwater DREAM GIRL ATTENDANTS HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS Toni Rlccardi Esther Barnes 157 CouDles eniov soft music in the Winter Wonderland. Thought turned to winter for the 1966 Intersociety Dance, Winter Wonderland, at the Hotel Belerive. As couples entered the Casbah Room, they imagined a new-fallen snow. The room was appropriately decorated with white glittered tree branches, creating a low ceiling. Streaming from the branches were transparent icicles and snowflakes. On the curtains were larger snowflakes, no two exactly the same. In one corner, a snowman with stove-pipe hat, pipe, carrot nose, and all, stood admiring the aura of wintry delight. Couples danced to the music of the Les Copley band. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Beauty Queens and Beau Brummels. Mr. William Evans, principal, acted as master-of-cere- monies and announced each society’s Queen and Beau Brum mel. Royalty for the night were: Dana—Brenda Reynolds and Christopher Bock, Browning—Esther Barnes and Jerry Croy, Pundit—Toni Riccardi and Keith Maxey, Wilson--Nancy Shepherd and Rick Findlay, Promethean--Janice Goggin and Randy Pozin. Kemal Dogan, foreign exchange student from Turkey, was named Intersociety Beau Brummel, accompanied by Marcia Shacklett, president of Dana, bringing the cere- mony to a climax. The Beauty Queen, and Beau Brummels were presented a small gift from their respective societies, and a dance in honor of the Beauty Queen and Beau Brummels was then held. Society members and their dates went on dancing and enjoying refreshments until the wonderland of wintry thoughts and an enjoyable evening of music ended. INTERSOCIETY: WINTER WONDERLAND Mr. Evans serves as master-of-ceremonies. Kemal is crowned Intersociety Beau Brummel. WESGER REVUE The faculty gets in the act. That's show business! 160 As vital to Westport as homework and crowded halls is the Wesger Revue. Although a tradition, its contents change from year to year. This year the selection of acts was more competitive than in past years. Many hours of work went into the acts before they were juiged. The judging itself was slightly different. This year, a student board composed of students aided the faculty in their choices. With the acts chosen, the work really began. Routines had to be polished and re-polished to get them just right. Re- hearsals, costumes, and lines crowed into minds of each performer. The finally the big night was upon them. As the curtain went up, the excitement which had been mounting since dress re- hearsal reached a peak. Each performer, poised and ready, felt those last minute pangs of stage fright. But as he heard the stage manager call for his act to stand by , the fear vanished. This year the Wesger Revue contained a great variety of talent, everything from a Senior Shindig to the Warsaw Concerto. Two additions to the show which will long be outstanding in the minds of Westporters were the faculty acts, which gave students a new and interesting look at the talents of some of their teachers. Much too soon, though, the evening drew to a close with the traditional finale by the Westport Band. Thus, the Wesger Revue of 1965 ended, leaving many pleasant memories for both those who saw it and those who made it. . . .she's five! The Drill Team marches PARENTS KEEP ACTIVE Parents showed genuine interest through attendance of the various Open Houses. Parents see a hopeful future for students of today. Seated: Mrs. Robert W. George, President; Mrs. Thomas Kling- insmith, 2nd Vice President; Mrs. Herman Davis, Secretary. Back Row: Mrs. H.K. Atwell, 3rd Vice President; Mr. Evans; Mrs. Murde Thompson, Treasurer;Mrs. E.A.Thompson,Corres- ponding Secretary. The Parent-Teachers Association was quite active throughout this post year. One of the most important things the P.T.A. did was to publish an activity calendar. Unison between school and home predominated as the most important function. In cooperation with the faculty and school administration, both the Pllghth Grade Open House and the High School Open House were successful. This year was summed up by the P.T.A. President. Mrs. Robert W. George: We need many more active partic- ipating members, in order to carry on our work. We hope that in the future, participa- tion will be better and we look forward to many fruitful years of good work to come from the Westport High School Parent Teacher Association. Yes. the parents of Westport students have shown their support and interest of student life. Truly the lines of commu- nications have been set open. Booster Club President, Mr. E. Thompson runs a last minute check on details at the Football Banquet. Top Row: Left to Right; John Pozln, Dan Bowden, Gilbert Muro, Riley Davis, Richard Arthur, Rick Findley, George Barnes, Bob Apple. Second Row: Cheryl Hayslett. Juliana Stark, Bob Taylor, Gary McGinnis, Patt Afflirk. Third Row: Jeanne Stevenln, Nancy Kenny, Chris Bock and Jay Kraemer, Co-Editors; Dlan McClymond, Esther Barnes, Toni Ricardi. Sitting, Back Row: Vicki MacDonald, Katie Morse, Mary Schulte, Dianna Vincent. Sitting, Front Row: Linda Dunn, Janice Goggin, Judy Halloran, Brenda Reynolds, Leila Garland. MYSTERY INVOICE ARRIVES It seems the mailman ts often the bearer of unusual ( ) news. Such was the case when the HERALD Staff was the recipient of a mysterious invoice. Someone had graciously placed an order for 5,200,000 plastic book covers in the name of the staff. Apparently it was assumed that there was both a need for these and that the 1966 HERALD would be 29 inches tall. Although many methods were thought of to dispose of the covers, the shocking outcome re- vealed they were not to arrive. The saddened HERALD Staff cheerfully settled back to their duties, retaining the memory of their kind benefactor's act. LADDER MISSING; HERALD STAFF SHOCKED The HERALD Staff was stunned into a state of semi-consciousness at the disappearance of its ladder on Friday 16, 1965. (A ladder, to those unin- formed ts a book which Includes the order, number, and content of pages for a yearbook. It is absolutely necessary for production) The wheels of pro- duction slowed almost to a stop as the HERALD Staff sought the Identity of the perpetrator. At the time of the publication, no ooe was under suspicion, but it is curious to note that certain members of the Crier Staff were the last persons seen leaving Room 207. HERALD STAFF SEES WRITING ON THE WALL The HERALD Staff was more than shocked when ooe Friday evening, they came Into the HERALD room to find malicious, destructive, material adorning the black boards. Althoi h no provocation was evident for this childish exhibit of emotlon,!t was obvious that Crier Staff members were the perpetrators. The remarks helped point out both the Immaturity and destructive powers of the Crier Staff, and their display could only be ignored. CRIER EDITORS SING? Although it Is not usually felt that newspaper editors are blessed with musical ability, a rare exhibition to the contrary was presented to the pul li . Jay Kraemer and Christophor Leopold Bock, co-editors of the lllustrousCrier were to lead a night of folk songs for community participation. Accordir to the Kansas City Star, it was to be held at the Westport-Roanoke Community Center. But due to popular demand both time and location were changed. Held in the infamous Room 207, such songs as Hang Down Your Head, Bill Lehman and The Ballad of 'Sure Do Care' were ably led by Chris and Jay with real gusto. Our hats are off to the singing editors of Westport High, CRIER STAFF EXCELS The work this year of the Crier Staff can be summed up in one word- amazing! Starting with Just five ex- perienced members the staff did an ex- cellent Job of making the Crier once again a newspaper to be proud of. Several new ideas were introduced which helped In making this year's paper great. First, the traditional practice of selling Criers through sub- scription was abandoned. Instead, (Tiers could be purchased singly for IOC a copy. This greatly boosted sales. Next, several new types of articles. Including a serial, Make MartIndale, were started. Along with this a policy of less restriction on printed content was attempted. Although the new articles were well received the policy of less restriction made the Crier a controversial publication. A special word of praise should go to the editors. Jay Kraemer and Chris Bock. It would be hard to Imagine the hours and amount of effort that go Into putting out a newspaper. Layouts have to be prepared and approved. Copy must be assigned and collected. On and on the list goes with the major part of the burden on the shoulders of Chris and Jay. The best description of these two boys was given by the Crier sponsor, Mr. Sicking when he Mid that he would challenge anyone to find high school Journalists that could match their dedication. The work and time put forth by the co-editors could be matched only by that of the sponsor. Mr. Sicking backed the Crier with knowledge and moral support. Great battles were won and, at times, lost by the Crier Staff. The cafeteria, a point of great controversy, was debated and re-debated on its pages. Varying views on the lack of communica- tion within the school were also discussed. Some of their great battles were not fought on the pages of the £H£T, though, as the HERALD Staff can well testify-. But battles, great or small were only a small part of the memories that will remain with the Crier Staff from this year. The Crier Staff deserves much credit and a sincere thank you from the student body-for capturing the year as it happened, for making the Crier once again the true Voice of Westport. Keep those yearbooks straight! DUMMIES FOUND IN CRltR ROOM Three very unusual persons, as- sociated with the crler Staff, we believe, turned up in Room 207 the Monday- following Safety Week. These people remained silent when questioned about their origin, but certain physical characteristics led us to believe they were related to Mr. Sicking. The visitors, although quite orderly and quiet during their visit came to a dramatic end. Thrown mercilessly, by an un- known fiend, from the second floor window of 207, they came crashing to their doom in front of Westport High. 162 THE 1966 HERALD STAFF Lindia Moore, our girl with the copy! ABOVE: The efficiency of our staff utilized—combined ef- fort! BELOW: Conspiracy—by Cathy Scott, Mr. Bill Lehman, our Advisor and friend, and Kathy Hoelzel, Editor-In-Chief. Judy Gaines was cut out for this type of work. EDITOR'S NOTE... The main objective of the Herald Staff this year has not only been to present a unique 1966 Herald, but to forge a common bond bet ween al 1 Westporters in the presentation of every- phase of Westport life. The I960 Herald Staff started out last spring as a very Inexperienced group, unified in one rause--the production of the 1966 Herald. Throughout the past days and months, the Herald Staff has successfully surpassed such difficulties as a misplaced ladder, DEADLINES, and a decrease in size as staff members drifted from the staff’s life-line---a united effort. As the days wore on, daylight quickly turned to dusk as those dedicated few often remained In room 20 until 5:30-6:00 P.M. constantly striving to do their utmost on Herald work. Often these few were so lost in their work that they worked diligently until the commencement of night classes in room 207 (familiarly known as the Crier-Herald Room) hinted It was time to leave. These were also the people who devoted their holidays from school to return to room 207 and work! I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude in receiving this opportunity through the student body to work with this congenial group. For along with the tremendous job accomplished by the Herald nucleus (made up of the combined efforts of the Herald Staff Meml ers)---our unified effort has drawn us close together. While we have achieved our master goal—-the production of the 1966 Herald, we have also acquired skills in lay-out and design, organization, co- operation, co-ordination, copy and cut lines, typing, cropping, sacrifice and devotion, and dedication, and most of all in setting and meeting a challenge for ourselves-.....those who have successfully accomplished this will never regret the intricate demands that are a must In the title HERALD STAFF MEMBER! Mr. Bill Lehman, Toncfly referred to as advisor and friend, has been a constant guide-post and stimulant. His job has been a tough one as he has religiously stood by------sometimes impatiently, l ut never falling to let Staff meml� ers do the actual work thus giving each Staff member responsibility as well as an end product of personal satisfaction. Yes, Mr. Bill Lehman was our man behind the scenes, our close connection toward the administrative feelings, recognition, and co-operation, our financial bookkeeper, and our lighthearted friend who pulled us hack into focus and kept our chins up by renewing our determination. This year has indeed been a challenging one. Various Staff members were privileged enough to attend North Kansas City Publications Workshop and receiving a private tour of Walsworth Publishing House, which is located in Marcellne, Missouri. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped with the publication of this book. Certainly the co-operation of all club sponsors and officers, faculty members, the Crier Staff, subscriliers, the accounting de- partment, the custodians, and the administration was indeed welcomed and certainly valued, especially when deadlines approached! Patt Afillck who contributed her talents as the Herald Artist should certainly be commended for her job—-well done. Kathy Hoelzel EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 163 THIS HAS BEEN THE PRODUCTION OF... THE 1966 HERALD STAFF Throughout this year Wesger has continually attended the many crowded weekends full of games, parties. Tiger Dens, Formal dances, and meetings as well as the crowded halls, the classrooms and the study halls after 3:15 p.m. during the week. Wesger has witnessed a year of ACTION. As the Westporters' pace rapidly churned, minor flaws in a smooth routine were ironed out. Westporters warmly welcomed Kemal and in a short time had him convinced that ... there is a good, there is a better, and there is the best—WESTPORT! Yes, 1965-66 has been a year that was at Westport. The 1966 Herald Staff sincerely hopes that as you come to the conclusion of this book-the last chapter being the supplement----you have felt satisfied in reliving a memory or feeling the usual surge of school spirit as you turned the pages of this book and reflected on this presentation of the 1966 Westport story, as captured by the 1966 Herald Staff.,ff X7 ff' f 1 L-QXVQX ' ,, J, fa 242511 5.4.4245 g 416W AS WINTER SWUNG 1 Spring brought the beginning of new life which accompanied the ending of school. Anticipation of that day aroused ex- citement and created a general restlessness among the school population. Activities piled up. Everyone found things to do, occasionally academic work, as finals approached. Classes paused for assemblies including the musically gay Pan American Assembly' presented by the Spanish Club. Student Council elections saw a call for renewal of old policies in its assembly. Quill and Scroll and Honor Society also had presentations before the student body, as did the varsity cheerleaders. Nighttime entertainment featured a swing into spring in A Night of Music presented by the music de- partment. Picnics dominated the entertainment scene for the club organizations, while their money-making projects fea- tured rummage sales and slave auctions. The Seniors enjoyed their final days at Westport despite all the tests and exam papers. Senior activities flew by with mixed emotions, and while Seniors rejoiced, underclassmen cried. The formal Junior-Senior Prom and Senior Day marked the ending for the graduates. Now let us together proceed to review those final days of the 1965-1966 school year in detail. Memories are here: let us recall them all. INTO SPRING... 1 r l l lf v ,E ,L ll! f F 166 Cheerleading Preliminaries: nerves were tight-yet muscles were limber. Springtime is a time for elections, including three of the most important- cheerleading, rnajorette tryouts, and student council elections. The first of the big three was the cheerleading election. Twelve preliminary candidates were chosen by the Pep Club. From these, in an all-school assembly, the final six were elected, During the assembly each girl demonstrated her skill by leading both an indi- vidual and group cheer. Cheryl Phillips, Pep Club president, explained both the qualifications and requirements for being a cheerleader during the assembly. In second hour, ballots were distributed and votes cast. The final result wasg Diane Gobble, captain, Betty Sue Williams, Janeen Harmon, Sandy Rice, Cathy Shacklett, and Carol Olendorff. B-team cheerleaders were elected a few days later from thirteen preliminary candidates by interested individuals.'The election was held in the auditorium after school. Anyone who wished to attend was allowed to vote. Those elected were Sue Blakeman, captain, Linda Williams, Susy England, Edith Fraley, Donna Ogilvie, and Cindy Shepherd. Majorette tryouts were held in much the same manner as B- team cheerleading elections. The new majorettes are Norma Thompson, Melissa Ryan, Sandy Gooch, Bonnie Passwater,and Jamie Jones. They will serve with Nicki Watson and Sylvia Magana for the future year. The student council election, traditionally the big election of the spring, initiated Dan Cox as president. The lack of pre-election excitement was more than compensated by controversial campaign speeches. One general agreement was made by the candidates though: the 1965-'66 student council did an excellent job. The election itself took place in home rooms the day of the assembly. Dan Sturdevant, the 1966 President, announced the 1967 student Council line-up. It went like this: Dan Cox, president, Joy Blair, vice-president, LavonBrotherton, Secretary, Margaret Lyons, treasurer, and Mike Courtney, sgt.-at-arms. One activity, unique to this spring, was Pan American day. Westport, for the first time, took part in this American wide activity by an assembly sponsored by the Spanish Club. Entertainment for the assembly was provided by both the Spanish Club and the Casa de Montoz Singers. The guest speaker was Mr. Ruiz, Spanish teacher at Westport. SPRINGTIME Majorette tryouts were opened to the school-wide election. 7. Z X Exif U F' f, A P gas-,7 sb , A . N f Wu rt , 3. W .X 4 5 3 X .5 X S W f z X? f X N 1 j M f 'ii X 1 X X X , X V NN -WW' i 1 1 I 1 a 5 L I f 1 1 f s V 5 3 r' N Z 6 Y, mwmwvffm Pan American Day, which featured the Casa de Montez singers proved a grand success. Candidates relax and chat with Mr. Merryman, Student Council sponsor, be- fore assembly. The Student Council line-up for 1966-67. XNXNNNXvw 167 I I ' ' I ,Q ig. W 7 W , M 'r I r 'I I I I I I v I I . I W Qff , , Z aa 4 .X f 1' 1 I II Read by Susan Kerley, the Senior Story gave a blow by blow description i I of the 1966 Seniors... .I I IH I Two major events of the literary societies occured during A the spring, the Inter-Society Tea and the Literary Contest. The I I Inter-Society Tea was the more social of the two. This year the , I . tea was sponsored by Promethean whose theme was Alice in 4 g Wonderland. Each society contributed entertainmentg however, the obvious highlight of the afternoon 'II of the 1966 Seniors from their entran was the Senior Story. Read I I by Susan Kerley, the Senior Story gave a blow by blow description ce to their exit at Westport. iii The tea closed with a large friendship circle. Each literary aI A society sang their song and all participated in a chorus of Make Ig I I New Friends. I I H Although the Literary Contest is a major event of the Lit- I erary Societies, it also involves the entire school. Presiding W over the contest was Paula Murray President of Dana. The I. reading of each winnerand all oral c y uts were emphasized by one INTER-SOCIETY ACTIVITIES Pundit members carried their emblem to the Literary Contest with antici- pation. I minute of silence, before and after. After the oral division of ii the contest, the entire auditorium was filled with anexpectant WMI air of increased silence as Mr. Evans came to the platform to e III' name the winners. After several minutes of playful stalling Mr. If Evans announced the winners. Dana Literary Society placed first Iii W and won the trophy. Browning Literary Society placed second 'M and Promethean, Pundit and the Independants tied with aclose I .Q f' third. Wilson placed fourth. I :III ' III' I I 1 II II. , 'pl VI I The tea closed with a large friendship cir- cle Q I WAV ' What do you mean, is this my last piece of cake? Above: Ten gifted Sen1ors helped serve at the Faculty Banquet. Below: Mr. Crane contemplates at the Faculty Picnic. FACUlTY FUN-TIME Many retired members of the Faculty attended the Annual Faculty Banquet. 9,4 .-li ,af ff... W - ..,.--- - ...... s-.f it W f 170 f X19 W ' M W f W9 f f W VW 'Q A .Q W 1 W Q 5 ' I x W 'W X WU , Z W QW NNE 'X W XA t 'li XX X may , ,, ,JWVQKW 4 an f 3 f , , ,L For some Westporters, the weekends pro- duced enjoyment by way of picnicS. VY X 'W W M WW 1 W! f7 f Z X WWWEEZQ f X Z 4 gyww ZWWW X f W ff f WM, X, Q WW W MWA, , f W f XX WM X-A W WW , W f ffWWf BV j f! M S W M f WWW f JW ... , WWZW H ww Ny ' MLW 41 XX W X ff ,Ay W, K J lf! ff M MW v-GCX O!! N' XX MfWWWf 1,17 f W WW f ,WW W Wf fW W 1,033 www M , i WWWW, fWfWff!M f , W W WW W W, W 'W W ff W1 X my WW . f , , W 'X f mf U ,, , L fig i ,,,,, WMM ,CX KC '44 W 0 x XX f f ,ff 1 VW OXX 1 Wf X fl , X X,-521, W J, G' V IF ' f KM , j Westporters found time for fun gl games. ,ffl H Q , Above: Coach Little seems to have immensely enjoyed the Faculty picnic, the food anyway! Below: Promethean girls mix the punch for the Inter-Society Tea. Right: Mike utilizes the crude, male method of mixing punch! . its X 1 X X YQ X 4. ....iv..n U1 MX XZW'f 'f ,dxf X f X SMX 'Q ,,, fwm WW f W f yr f W fygw sg, W ww 35 4 Gm Q A NC fu . if d bs if f X ,55ilXfQ 4 Sw X W, Sak N Q p SA ,fi - i , -u- . , ,, Y - A -,.. .... .. ....... - - ..-.,.......-...a.,...,,.....-...-.-,.7..-.- . -..M - --- ,, ,Y Y-,,.--, ..,.. -... .,. .,,.. ,,..-.....,. .,,,,. ,. ,X.,....--,.....4..,.g- --s- 1-4- 'Nm AWK W FOOD FORMAL AND NOT SO... Teas, banquets and p1cn1cs created a fest1ve a1r about the school After school teas f1lled many sprlng afternoons The Inter Language Club Tea was held The Sen1or g1rls of the var1ous hterary SOCIGIIGS attended the1r last Inter Soclety Tea v1ew1ng Al1ce In Wonderland and rev1ew1ng past memorles of Westport Gold p1n rec1p1ents of the Honor SOCISIY were congratulated on the1r actnevements at a Honor Soc1ety Tea Wh11e the days furmshed teas, the mghts brought banquets The lettermen ate to the1r hearts' content at the W Club Banquet wh1ch was held at the W1shbone Restaurant, wh1le the faculty was served by a few honored Sen1ors at the Faculty Banquet For some Westporters the week ends produced enjoyment by way of DICHICS FBLA f1n1shed 1tS successful f1rst w1th a p1cn1c at Swope Park w1th Mrs Day, the sponsor Jommg 1n the softball game The HonorSoc1ety's 1ndoor out1ng was marked by lack of 1ce for the punch W Club got 1nto the p1cn1c swmg 1n the gay outdoors of Jacomo Lake Th1s scemc park was also the place where a Faculty P1cn1c took place Everyone found t1me from a strenuous academ1c l1fe to partlclpate 1n extra curr1cu1ar fun Lake Jacomo held a festlve mood for many I I r n ' ' I 4 . . . . - . . ,, . ,, - - Y . . . I Y , - . . lm ,Si 0 ' , ,941 , - . . 1 f' - , , - n- ' rv W . - . .. I '59, Q W , . . 4 M , f Ms 0 ' X V 'Z M? MM . ' , f. He fall down and go boom! Spring brought with it one more sport, major in the eyes of many. Track, a sport of endurance, co-ordination, and agility, took a lot of time and work from those participating, but brought a feeling of accomplishment and pride to those participanting, with honor also coming to the school. The Westport trackmen put in a large amount of time to perfect their skills. Practices started the first week ip February although some distance runners had started near the end of No- vember. Generally, practice lasted from 3:45 to 6:00, witha distance man expecting to run three to five miles, while the other boys, one to two miles nightly. As an example of the endurance these practices demanded, one runner was overheard to say that the easiest work-out of one week was a run to Southeast High School and back. In ,various locations, members of Westport's team made lasting marks on the record books. The names of Bethke, Covington, Cady, and Taylor will hopefully stand for as long as the holders of the records for the two mile distance medley and two mile relay which they set the same day. Sixty-six will also be re- membered by Bob Taylor for his scoring of at least five points in each meet in which he ran, and by Gerald Bethke, who scored in all but one. Remembrance will also be sweet to other members of the team, not only of outstanding performances, but of personal satisfaction. The season was valuable for it brought the chance for practice in competition and the development of skills. Phases of the sport that were weak, were therefore given the opportunity to be strengthened, and those phases already strong, such as distance, were able to be improved on. 172 WWW Wm. Simpson performs his duties as track manager. swf-s 0 fl-I 7 nxt iw : fl Q lr-f I' iws .1- f' if l I, swf. ,1 as , fri Fr x f ff' fi' fx' AZZFMQ' 2- X Q e ,J aft . T. 'I f L fl 11 f f f , I : M a' 4 X ' 'I .wg X X WWA- ,, K , I - Manga M KZ ff 'Q 3 Wfff f7 Cl ' M' iw f, X, gfawfff ,awgta ' f 2 in X 1-Oh .jzs,. X y Q 4, , f ff'-f S 5524 fl wwf '7 3h'l4W..3r' f ' ,af- ,,, if , 5 ...gf tx Below: Taylor moves up as he fights to gain the lead from another runner. Right: DISTANCE RUNNERS, Terry Covington, Bob Taylor, and Bruce Cady attempted to run down our cameraman. 1 t l F THE RUN-DOWN ON WESTPORT'S TRACKMEN Thus, the season can most assuredly be called asuccess. When questioned as to whether the boys had learned cooperation, teamwork, and lessons of sportsmanship, Coach Ernie Paris answered: I believe this is the ultimate in team sports, and if the boys didn't achievethings,thenthe'season, as well as myself, would have to be classified as a failure. By his other comments, it can be told that he was not disappointed! Coach Paris could be shown displaying the same determination and spirit his boys did. The coach put in long, hard hours to produce the best team possible. Apparently, he was satisfied with the result. Said he: I have enjoyed coaching this year's team tremendously. In any team sport there are a few who will let you down, and we had one or two such boys this season. However, the really good boys gave 10012, all the time, and were able to pick up the load that the dropouts were carrying. There were indi- viduals who gave their all no matter what the cost, and these were the boys that, made coaching a pleasure. I have had teams that have scored more points in big meets, but this year's team had real quality performers. ' 173 1 . 1 1111 611 1 1 If 1 I 1. 1. 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 .1 1' 12 1 1 1 15 I1f .1 4, 1 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , ' 1 111' F 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1.1 1 111 1 111' li! 11 1, 1 1 11 1,1 1 M 1 111 1' 1 111, 1 1 H1 1. 1, H11 U 111 1 11.1 '1' 1511 11-121 111111 1,111 .1111 11.1 1111 1 .11 1 1 . 1 1 1 t 1 1 1 51 1.1 .Nl .1111 11, 1 1 1 1 1 1. L. 1111 ,. 1 21 11? 11.111 lf! 1,11 111:1 1171 Maw Q SHORT DISTANCE RUNNERS--Fred Barnes, Hugh Seese, and Tom Klingingsmith. With their speed the most favorable factor on their side, these boys ran well and were able to adapt to different relays and distances. The picture at right shows two, Barnes and Seese, in active competition. 174 .,,. M HURDLES FAILED f .. M 51 z , .1 W I ASKK-Nm, V 0 WM fi M .V 1, t , M-If , , C ,Q ytwfgy ff, kt, .fm W. cw, ,f sfxsgv ff 0 ,X WV' 7 gms WW, .sw WL 1 sf5, ,ff f X fffw 'f' fff, f ,U ii 3 NAS ' 1' f I . 'V f' ' Ai - fh 1, 14 , . , W M , PRACTICE . . . CONSULTATION . . . THE SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY. .. As with many other things, the preformances the public saw of Westport's trackmen were their final, polished skill. As has already been cited, many tiring hours of practice comprisedthepreparationforameet. Workouts tailored to individual meets took a lot from the boys, but prepared them to the fullest to overcome their competition. Along with the practices came consultation neces- sary to make performances satisfactory to both the participant and coach. ? e K2 4 W2 S' W 7 M Xt 7, sham-.N , JMX Sea 1 1 ' , A,.,-.-,,.,.--,..-...-r..,. -.-. .-.W---V'----1 1 1 1 V v V NJ V X A I V - V V I I -A .M -in -A-YV-Axim W , ,J ,,, ...,,,,. . A---......i-.-,--e- -f-----,-S-------A- ,-,,,. 5 Fi Q, pg, Q X? i was-, ,Q f, . fl 'y,,XW,S X ,Qi Xf X Uv - www M Whf,.,m Vggsy 2- Z 04 'f M473 STE the nal, ring eet. rom ome Xes- f the 1, WZ A 9 Q W 4 My T0 STOP THE W.H.S. MEN , UDHWWW .,. , 3 X .1 K ,, 1 ' 1 Awww 4 sy , ,la Z fl, K E W 4 mmm-.W, f ,Q sv, is K N . 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Finally, if practice was pursued with vigor and consultation taken to heart, victory was earned by those who firmly applied themselves. The excitement of breaking the tape before ai pack of runners, clearing the highest setting of a high jump bar, or hurtling the shot farther than competition came often to Westport men--those who had learned their lessons well. wang Wil ffl 5 if -fit in wk., X 3 :J ff, 498 i, X , , ,,, , WW, gc, 5 ' ' ' ,Jw HURDLERS-U Mike Henderson, Walter Thompson, Danny Robbins, and Bob Cowell were good examples of the lighter side of track, besides being a strong part of the squad, The top picture captures them at a rare moment--standing straight and tally the lower picture was the one most often seen. SHOT PUTTERS--Larry McLain and Don Anderson Working hard and subsequently stead- ily improving their throws can best describe the shot putters'of this year. At left they show the stance and facial expression evolving from this phase of track. 175 ,fa ' 1 X 2 an ' Varsity runner Roy Elmore holds down the lead with ease. Caught between two teams that fared quite well, the B-Team proved to be a forgotten group of boys. Operating under a new coach, serious shortages of par- ticipants in certain areas, and a few injuries, pushed them into the shadow of the Varsity and Freshman squads. As the roster of participants was looked over, it could be seen that there was an abundance of distance men and shot putters -- the other areas were lacking. These areas, suffered more when the Varsity took some runners to fill their team. The boys gained good competitive ex- perience which should prove to be valu- able later. TRACK IN . Q Z MU ,eo Xu 4,4 7 it 41 X 1 - W 2 af Z, i , 2 Z It t ,J 'O' 1 1 V ri xx , T 1 f , 5, is Z Z X ,B-TEAM. Back Row: Left to Right, Coach David Jones, Mike C ourtney, Don ' Ranum, Ed Durant, George Hernandez, Joe Brown, John Taylor, Tom Deane, Mark Voelker. FRONT ROW: Joel Redmond, Bill Nichol, John Peterson, Mike Hemphling, Larry Richardson, John Rixey. Team members leave the bus looking forward to the competition they're about What, one of-IQ! boys? H to meet. ' 'NN 176 QS ty, A, ,WX K M 2 X 'avi Virgw, .1 ,Qu ACK Q X ,tc s X 1 pg T y K t A ff 'Qs , v, J! DOH ' ane, fiike X, ff. X ,N ss, 9? .14 X ka-' f f i iq, If Qi fit.. S k,.-aff? N: , Y ,Y ,S X 1 I ' . If ' I .5 . ,. 'W C if 0 A-.Z a wr M Q,,,,x -,y a X diffs, 4- , I 1- - f an p i L -- Qid?! ,f 4 sf- L R K Sgt A5 f' 1 W1 mf ca, ' Q43 .-'Huw FRESHMEN. Back Row: Left to Right, Coach Pat Murphy, Steve Eck, Nolen Cox, Mike Witmer, Bruce Tolbert, Tony Chandler, Andrei Hill, Mike McCrory. MIDDLE ROW: Ed Mollet, Russell Nolen, Art Mezins, Joe Lopez, Steve Cartmill,Mitch Witmer. BOTTOM ROW: Leonard Lock, Victor Rosco, David South, Mark Turner, James Tillman, Jerry Potts, Willie Bently. I ,V W If ,V . ,V I v yr , ,I M W This year's Freshmen track squad was an outstanding group of boys. Breaking the old and setting new records, plus suc- cessfully challenging many teams, came to be common procedure for this team. Operating under new management, Pat Murphy, the Freshmen made a fine showing this year. The names of Mike McCrory, Mark Turner, Mitch Witmer, Bruce Tolbert, and Phil Butler, in par- ticular, brought honor and attention to the team. Combining ability with a great will to come up on top, these Westport men felled many records: McCrory set a new city record for the 120 high hurdles and tied the 180 low hurdles recordg Witmer tied the city 880 record, which is now held by another Westporter, Gerald Bethke, and an East runner: Tolbert set a new Spectators eye Bruce as he neared the finish line. high jump record of 5' 7 lf2 . Also giving outstanding performances were Turner, who, leading the mile, had anearly perfect season on both the Freshmen and B-Team squads, and Butler, who as anchor man of the mile relay team in the city meet helped lead his team to a 2nd place, behind only Central. Along with the other boys who con- tributed to the team, this squad fared quite well. In fact, a tribute to their talent, team members came in to substitute on the B-Team, and handled the greater load well. By their performances this year, much promise for the future is shown and future honor is apparently in store for the boys and the school. -4 Gerald Bethke picks up the pace to overtake his tiring ,,aaf , VXMW, ,f I ,aan J , mf 'f A leader. Underneath one's shoe -- gauze, tape, and icky goop. 178 Above: Track Queen and attendants were Miss Cathy Scott escorted by Bob Taylor, Miss Cheryl Phillips escorted by Larry McLain, Miss Carolyn Wendel escortedby Don Anderson, Miss Kathy Hoelzel escorted by Bob Cowell and Miss Melissa Fields escorted by Walter Thompson. Below: Kathy Hoelzel and Carolyn Wendel, attendants. Miss Cheryl Phillips represented Westport in the Santa Fe Relays competi- tion, but she also was chosen as Westport's 1966 Track Queen. 1Each girl sold tick- !! 2' 5 ets and received votes for 'W W these events.J Cheryl and her attendants were honored at a special Track Tiger Den where Mr. Ernie Paris t accompanied by Mr. Murphy awarded the Track men their letters. Cheryl, acting as an en- ergetic letter-sweater and Pep club president, spurred the boys on endlessly throughout the season. Her many activities varied from being her class Sgt. at Arms, French club president, Tiger Den Board member, to being an active member of Pundit Literary Society. TRACK QUEEN My, HQ, ZX' 0 4 av A Above: Cheryl Phillips, 1966 Track Queen. Below: Cathy Scott and Melissa Fields, attendants. X ' l 5 K 4 5 Z S , , - awww -,4 Zv . 1 s Y' , my , 2 gwfbxf X DZSWSHXW wwsgw' . WWSWA , fkkf XY , v s Q 2 Q i Q W W .4 4 X0 ,wwf My WWW Www, Qi , Miki V? W Z Lo is Q 4 n SAW :ORS RT A5 S5966 SPRIN '-- 1 MW Q, 1,1 , 'ZWMW 179 'H'- 180 M. :A SwIIf 6, C is I Above: Seniors were honored at a tea given for GOID PIN recipients. Top Left: Dan Sturdevant awarded Mr. Merryman a certificate at the Faculty Banquet. Lower Left: The annual Quill and Scroll Assembly honored gifted Journalism students. ACTIVITIES PACK THE SENIOR CALENDAR Far Left: Final week wore out many! Below: Study prevailed until the very last. S uf Yr .. Q QM- ftt W y C f, ss 1 N - x I xxx. ttf As winter turned to spring, various activities seemed to pack the already busy schedule of the Senior. We have tried to capture among the many a number of significant events here, and on the following pages which constitute the 1966 supplement. APRIL 1: An asterisk announced this date on the calendar of Seniors as the annual SENIOR CLASH DAY -- What would make it unique to the class of 1966? Before school, study was almost impossible as the well-dressed Seniors made various school-wide pa- rades of the annual sort. A familiar chant which resounded throughout the halls was S-S-SEN-I-I-IOR, SENIORS! The Wortpest Mire came off the press and reaped approval. The exasperating day ended with a plea from the ad- ministration to cancel a 3:00 P.M. mass meeting of Seniors in front hall. sq. had rf Q if ,W W A what .nwei2,, ff f . ..f V., , alfa CLASH DAY! wt. A-if ,W ' v , ff f 00 if Z , ,,,, WW . 3 ,, fm 4 4. 40, nv on 1 I ,, . f 1 f 1. l 1 W 4 181 ff W0 fm. 182 Y QN W 'M' f, , Above: ... sunglasses and shorts were common attire at the Senior coke party. Below: ... many returned to school for final goodbyes... Z X it 5 Z ,,,g,,,? , JW f , 4 f ff ff, X ff 1 Q f N , 5 g W f ,,f,!,U X5 Q f W K 54,7 N Cf , ,z ,V f Im if y Q I , f ff ff, f M gi ff fC,, ex: , ' 17 4 ff ,L wf ' ww, t. fn pf Uh f Q may if ff + f 7 iff' .- ' f' f,'W,fNf , ' I If IW fy, to , 'AW ' , , , W no ,, ,f I , 7 'Q Despite the morning threat of rain... Charlie and Marsha dawned their mortar- boards both for Senior Tiger Den and for the Senior Day Assembly. A QW 1 , ,, . an 5 .V 94, , Ajfm ff w' swf A s- X W Qs - L X SENIORS WEATHER SENIOR DAY AND BACCALAUREATE JUNE 3: Much last minute cramming and many sleepless nights which marked the Senior's final exam week brought eager Seniors through Westport's doors for the last time as Wesporters, pre- pared or not, to struggle through their last class and final at Westport -- first hour! The 74th Annual Senior Day assembly changed from the traditional afternoon assembly to directly after first hour and the last Senior final commenced. Seniors wearing cardboard mortor- boards filed in the auditorium and filled the front center section to the tune of Pomp and Circumstancejl played by Westport's orchestra. After the seniors sang the Loyalty Song , Mr. White, faculty advisor, introduced Senior Class President, Chris Bock, who in turn presented Mr. White with an inscribed plaque for his service as the Senior class Faculty Advisor. Both Chris and Mr. White were given standing ovations. Chris also presented the class gift -- a tiled Westport Seal, to be inlaid in the center of the front hall and completed by the fall of 1966. Distinguished Service awards to outstanding members of the Senior class of 1966 were then presented. Each recipient signed the Book of Awards and received a Distinguished Service Ribbon. A comic highlight occurred when a student forgot his name momentarily, and then preceded to sign the Book of Awards. The assembly concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater. For the last time, the Voice of the Crier again came through to the class of 1966, most Seniors were given a Senior issue of the Crier. The Seniors then departed for the Golden Buffet in North Kansas City taking various routes but eventually ending up at the annual Senior Luncheon. Entertainment in the form of se- lections from various Starlight productions was given by Mr. Spring and the Choir members, Afterwards, Seniors returned to Westport and spent their free afternoon enthusiastically participating in the traditional car parade. NO LEFT TURN signs and police patrols hampered, but failed to dampen the '66 enthusiam. Despite the morning threat of rain, sunglasses and shorts were donned for the Senior Coke Party. Cookies and cokes were served to the many who returned to school for yearbook signing, and for some, final goodbyes... JUNE 5: On a hot Sunday afternoon at 3:00 P.M., Seniors entered Roanoke Presbyterian Church in a processional for 'their Baccalaureate Service. The Reverend Marion Moyes delivered a sermon entitled What does God Expect of you? A point to remember, also engraved on Memorial Hill is: What doth the Lord require of thee But to do justly and to love mercy Senior entered Roanoke Presb teri Ch h 5 y all UFC ... fOI' And to Walk humbly with thy God . - their Baccalaureate Serv1ce. Chris and Mr. White were given standing ovations. 183 A NIGHT T0 REMEMBER... s- . f fp NW K af W Two seniors pause to make needed touch-ups! An Arabian setting for an Arabian Night! KE - L If A f Would you believe some people danced? May 28-29: Upper classmen took extra care in the struggle of donning formal attire. The morning and afternoon of May 28 found many being perfected in a Beauty Salon, experiencing last-minute fittings, renting or washing cars or engaged in various activi- ties fitting to the occasion. Couples quenched their hunger for food both before and after their mirage of the Arabian Nights -- Junior-Senior Prom '66, As formally attired couples entered the grand ballroom 'of the Hotel Muehlebach, they were greeted with George Tidona Band music, which later in the evening gave way to fast selections. All night partying followed the prom proper, and the cold dewy dawn led to a hot fireplace and breakfast in Shelter House 1652 in Swope Park. Some seniors ended the evefifngvitifdinner at the cities best restaurants. Breakfast amid the Cold dewy dawn. wi M' 4' 185 . Mr. William Evans, principal, awarded the diplomas. K . f 1 I JUNE 9: 9:30 A.M. Seniors and substitutes gathered to run through the commencement excercise procedures. Lines A and B varied extremely in complying with the intricate plans of the processional but after many long moments the class of '66 came through -- 8:15 P.M. brought the processional and excercises for real, as Seniors donned in Royal Blue caps and gowns, experienced pride and exhilaration tinged with sadness as the commencement program progressed. Representative Richard Bolling reminded graduates of Public Service -- The Newest Frontier. Mr. Roland Banaka, Vice- principal, presented the Senior Class of 1966 and Mr. Williams Evans, Principal, awarded the diplomas assisted by Jay Kraemer, Valedictorian and Charles Vest, Salutatorian. The program rapidly came to a close as Seniors assembled in front of the speaker's platform, moved their tassels from the left side of their caps to the right, and sang the Alma Mater. After the Benediction by Kathy Hoelzel and The Lord Bless You, sung by the Westport Senior Ensemble -- mapy a cap was thrown and hugs given as the towering feeling OI ac- complishment prevailed. Activities after commencement varied from parties to a River Boat Cruise up and down the Missouri River. However the evening was spent, it served to close and open, simul- taneously, the last and first chapter in the life-span of each graduate. 4! 186 SENIOR CLIMAX -. 3 Representative Richard Bolling who gave the commencement address, chats with Mr. William Evans, principal. Y -- COMMENCEMENT! 1 Kemal Dogan, Westport's 1966 Foreign Exchange Student -- our Ambassador For World Understanding. d' nav S , 'W Graduates took advantage of 'warm weather in front of the Municipal Audi- torium. Graduates gathered in front of the Speaker's platform to sing the A1ma Mater. ' EACH WESTPORTER LOOKED FORWARD INTO THEIR FUTURE 188 -i---W-,,,,,..., ,, ,, Each season has activities distinctive to it, but spring activities are more important in that they also end the year. Assemblies, parties, picnics, recognition cermonies and services de- noted the activities of each group and organization. It was also at this time of year that we took time to look back. That which was and wasn't accom- plished and the things that we did well were permanent memories of an exciting year. But more than this, spring is ai time for us to look forward. Beyond summer vacation lies a new world. The majority of Westporters will return to her hallowed halls prepared to play a slightly different role. But some will be taking a bigger and more important step, Spring is the time for the Seniors of 1966 to make plans for their future. For some it was employment of various sorts, but for many it was higher education. Whatever their decision, spring was the time to make it. Spring is an important time in the life of each Westporter. It is a time to look forward -- into the future.