Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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BOYS' LEAGUE The Boys' League is an organization in the school to which all the boys belong. This organization sponsors vocational guidance and problems dealing with boys. Programs of different types are given at the bi-monthly meetings. These include outside speakers, school talent, and discussion of various topics of special interest to the boys. HI-TRI The Hi-Try is made up of all the girls in Westville High School. The girls are divided into several groups with a teacher acting as sponsor of the group. Each group elects their own officers. Mrs. Raub is the sponsor of the League. The officers for Hi-Tri League for the years 1936 and 1937 are: President, Suzanna Har-carik; Vice-President. Mildred Hamilton: Secretary, Lavinia Ray; Financial Secretary, Florine Risher. G. A. A. The G. A. A. is composed of almost all the girls in Westville High School. The officers: President, Evelyn Houdock; Vice-President, Susie Gonguar: Secretary-Treasurer, Edith Dudley: Point Chairman, Amelia Mario: and Johanna Mayoras. The advise'- is Miss Mary Jean Dowiatt. The monitors open and lock the lockers. The G. A. A. sponsors the annual May Fete. The dances are to be taught by Miss Dowiatt. The plot of this year s May Fete is to be based on a boarding school. The plot of the play originated by several G. A. A. girls. W ASSOCIATION The W Association is composed of all boys in high school who have won a letter in any one of the major sports: basketball, football, and track, and the minor sport of boxing. Meetings are held monthly with the football captain presiding during the football season and the basketball captain during the basketball season, etc. A general discussion of sports is the usual program. Page Twenty-two

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ORGANIZATIONS a r ACTIVITIES Open up the first page in WHS's Activity Boole ' Rhinies and let your green eyes gaze at extra-curricular activities that really are extra-curricular activities. Focus your locals and read! Perhaps the Hi-Tri League is the most inspirational organization to the girls of WHS. The meetings are held regularly and the girls are made to understand and realize a full and creative life through a growing knowledge of human nature. Under the excellent and splendid supervision of Mrs. Nellie Taylor Raub, the Dean of Girls, the Hi-Tri League functions smoothly. The splendid Valentine Party of 1937 was given bv the girls of the Hi-Tri League. Headed by the lovable Raisler (Mr. Foster J. Raisler), the Boys' League is an organization to which all boys of the school belong. They take part in the meetings and programs, become acquainted with their fellow classmen and men faculty teachers. Perhaps one of the mighty organizations in WHS is the Dramatic Club. This c'ub consists of the more stage-minded” students who blossom forth as Cornells and Barrymores under the able assistance of Miss Elizabeth Somers. Sometimes a person finds that to argue on his opinions he must make enemies— but usually, a good arguer finds himself in the Debating Club upholding right or wrong to his heart's desire. It is said that sometimes the spirits of the debaters is so aroused that to pacify them Miss Margaret Brittan, the adviser, plays sweetly on her violin. Then the debaters are soothed and become as peaceful as lambs. The newspaper staff represents a large number of students working together to bring forth the Westville High . Mr. Edward Delaney is the adviser. The Annual staff is made up of other members such as your scribe who willingly works with Mr. Kriviskey to present a Janus to the Westville High School annually. Junior and Senior Science Clubs, Biology Clubs, Clothing Clubs, and the Girls' Athletic Association, Foods Club, are all other activities to which scholastic standing are requirements. Here the students and the teachers work together and learn of different subjects interesting to their particular organization. Closing the book with a bang, you can readily realize that the pages of the Activity Book are crammed full of opportunities for YOU students. Use them! I aye Tu'enly-one

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BAND We are justly proud of our band, their uniforms, their playing, leaders, and director, Miss Brittan. At football and basketball contests they have proven themselves entertaining as well as aiding in keeping up the enthusiasm of the crowd. The members are selected by Miss Brittan, given special instruction during band practices, and receive an award if they fulfill all requirements. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB During the operetta we witnessed the Girls Glee Club organized in different choruses going through their songs. Practicing several hours a week during and after school hours, they have accomplished a great deal Besides being in the operetta and singing in various school entertainments, they sing in the County Music Festival each fall. NEWSPAPER The newspaper, The Westville High, not only affords a medium for the presentation of the highlights of student activity, but also valuab'e training to various members of the staff. Mr. Delaney skillfully guides the efforts of the staff, which is headed by Eleanor Miglin. THE ORCHESTRA The Westville High School orchestra had its first year of training in 1925. It has faithfully existed until the present. The orchestra practices once a week, and plays at the plays given at the High School. Every student has an opportunity to take instrument work and play in the orchestra. Patfe Tu-enty thrcc