Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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MISS DOWIATT During the past eighteen years Miss Dowiatt has been the physical education teacher here at W. T. H. S. She is the advisor of the G. A. A. and is doing a splendid job. Under the supervision of Miss Dowiatt the May Fete and many other activities have grown to be well-known throughout the community and in neighboring towns. THE MAY FETE A flourish of trumpets and out stepped Joy Harcarik from behind the closed curtains. Down the steps, to the beautifully-bedecked throne, she was escorted by her attendants. This was the opening scene of the May Fete of 1949, during which Joy reigned as May Queen. The May Fete is an annual production sponsored by the Girls Athletic Association and the Music Department. Miss Dowiatt teaches intricate dance steps to the girls for both group and solo numbers. In addition to this, she spends a great deal of time developing the Stunt Club, which is one of the highlights of the May Fete. Mr. Younkman’s music department provides accompaniment for the dances and also various solo arrangements by the talented students who are under his instruction. Besides providing entertainment for the spectators, the May Fete does much to benefit the girls. It helps in the development of poise and muscular coordination and brings about a close friendly union among the girls. Any girl, upon graduating from W; H. S., remembers her participation in the annual May Fete as an important part of her high school training.

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Left to right: G. Merlie, Green, C. McArdle, High. G.A.A. OFFICERS The G.A.A. officers are chosen by the entire Girls’ Athletic Association. These girls of W. T. H. S. lead others to a better understanding of sportsmanship. The officers also are responsible for carrying on the girls’ physical education activities, including the production of our annual May Fete. This year the G.A.A. sponsored the Sadie Hawkins Dance, which was a great success. Heading the G.A.A. activities are: Martha Green--President Carol McArdle--Vice-President Delores High--Secretary Geraldine Merlie--Treasurer G.A.A. STUNT CLUB The G.A.A. Stunt Club, under the direction of Miss Dowiatt, teaches the girls to develop steadiness, physical fitness, and emotional control. The club climax is a performance at the May Fete held each year in the gym. Left to right: Top row: Byron, Vacketta, Hathaway, Davenport, Green, Watts, Sloan, Sneyd, Sebalaskey, Balsamello. 2nd row: Howell, B. Nigra, Kvetinskas, McArdle, Taylor. Orlea, Bowman, Batrich. 3rd row: Polakes, C. Nigra, High, Marshall, Merlie, Delhaye, Colletti.

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Top row: Vacketta, J. Takacs Middle row: Ronchetto, J. Sabalaskey, Chapman, Bitout, Patten, Milholland, R. Gondry. Bottom row: Vogel, Green, Wilkis, Nieminski. P. Hathaway. THE JANUS STAFF The members of the Janus Staff of 1950 were chosen by our Principal, Mr. Thomas. They were chosen for their ability and initiative to work. The Janus of “50” is the result of the untiring work of the advisor Mr. Thomas, the editor, Alan Wilkis, and the members of the staff. ALAN WILKIS STAFF MEMBERS Advisor............. Editor.............. Business Manager . Advertising Manager Photo Editor . Calendar Editor . Advertising Sports Editor . Literary Editors. Circulation Editor . Junior Editor. Ass’t. Bus. Mgr. Ass’t. Adv. Mgr. . .Mr. Thomas . . Alan Wilkis Regina Nieminski . Martha Green Ray Vogel . Martha Bitout . Dorthea Patten Joe Takacs John Sabalaskey . Rita Vacketta Sara Ronchetto Albert Chapman Pat Hathaway . Robert Gondry Judy Milholland