19, 2008 marked the second community service project for both schools. The theme was "Schools Helping Schools." Notable alumni Sumner Blossom, editor of American Magazine Walt Bodine, Kansas City broadcaster Betty Caywood, 1948, one of first female MLB radio commentators when she was at the mike for Kansas City Athletics broadcasts in 1964 Friz Freleng, 1923, animator and film director for Warner Bros. Cartoons and others Hugh Harman, 1922, animator, film director, and producer. Created Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. Ewing Kauffman, 1934, pharmaceutical executive and owner of Kansas City Royals Bob O'Brien, professional basketball player Bruce Pickens, former professional American football player, NFL Draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 Brandon Rush, NBA guard for Golden State Warriors References External links Westport High School History - Kansas City Library Class of 1957 Reunion Class of 1958 High schools in Kansas City, Missouri 1891 establishments in Missouri Public high schools in Missouri School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri National Register of Historic Places in Kansas City, Missouri