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Show Officers, Artist Check Cadet Hop Poster ji' p 1 11 .fcW1 Formal Goivns ' . --J "-: MlTrl Accent Charm V' Wffmm At Promenade fgf-,J By Barbara Jeanne Meakin ySi' $ ' The Cadet Hop the greatest jT 'i and most exciting dance of the C if year; when young girls' fancies SI fc, .. 'Vi 1:l.4-L. 4-,, 4- fWmixVito rf tiuurteny an jaKe XriDune Approving a poster advertising the twenty-fourth annual West high school Cadet Hop are, left to right, Captain Walter Cook, Captain Ray Thorpe, Artist Rhea Thompson and Lieutenant Colonel Colo-nel Robert Schluter. Obstacles Fail to Blight Success of West Hop By Loretta Child Although opposed by many obstacles, West high school's twenty-fourth annual Cadet Hop, held at the University of Utah Union building, February 7, 1942, again advanced to an "A-l" rating in the opinion of the 1,300 people attending. The weather played a trick on the carefully-laid plans of the committee ancl a heavy snow fell the entire after noon. But wet shoes and spotted formals didn't dampen the spirit of military gaiety that held sway that night. Cold weather and snow were soon forgotten as the velvety strains of Mert Draper and his orchestra or-chestra drifted into the entrance hall where guests were presented with programs of black suede with West's ROTC insignia printed in gold on the cover. Stepping into the ballroom, eyes were turned to the simple yet distinctive dis-tinctive decorations. Gold banners ban-ners circling the room proudly proclaimed pro-claimed winning of the 18th consecutive con-secutive honor rating in West's ROTC work and carried the conviction con-viction of going "ON TO THE 19TH," theme of the evening. This theme was also expressed in the decorations on the lower floor, where another orchestra furnished music for the overflow of couples. Refreshing punch served on the floor overlooking t he main ballroom ball-room was welcomed by all and groups were constantly seen sipping sip-ping it while watching the spotlights spot-lights played on the crowd below. Although corsages were not permitted, per-mitted, the formals of all fashions and shades were decorations in themselves. After two hours of delightful dancing, dignified, white - gloved cadets began clearing a space for the intermission to follow. Lieutenant Lieu-tenant Colonel Robert Schluter, general chairman of the hop, acknowledged ack-nowledged the presence of the patrons, who took their places in front of the orchestra stand. The Junior drill under the command com-mand of Captain Walter Cook proved themselves real cadets with strenuous calisthenics performed with military precision and machine-like smoothness. Immediately following this the bugle and drum corps marched to the thrilling music skillfully commanded by Second Lieutenant Bob Gordon. The spotlight then caught the flash of the officers' saber team, with Captain Howard Hart leading them through intricate intri-cate and fascinating drills. Their efforts were well rewarded by the enthusiastic applause of the students stu-dents and guests present. Credit was also given to the following fol-lowing committee chairmen for their fine work: Captain Hart, orchestra; or-chestra; Captain Stanley Morgon, decorations; Major Frank Wilkins, sales; Captain Lynn Gawan, invitations; invi-tations; Captain Walter Cook, publicity; pub-licity; Major Clyde Reed, floor; Major Gust Tsimpoukis, reception; Captain Paul Rasmussen, program; pro-gram; Captain Jack Vincent, property; prop-erty; Captain Jack Grover, exhibition; exhibi-tion; Lieutenant Robert Sneddon, refreshments. Cadets again sought their partners part-ners and dancing resumed for the remainder of the evening. West's Hop, always anticipated as one of the outstanding social events of the season, fulfilled all expectations expecta-tions and provided an evening of entertainment difficult to surpass. |
