Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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get a kick out of our work. If you ever hear 'Rag-Time Cowboy Joe,' listen in, that has been our theme song for fifteen years, now. Well, I can't say as I have ever heard you, my wife always switches off that program to tune in on those three harmonizers with Fred Waring's band, Mary Lou Newton, Sandra Neff, and Peggy Tomlinson. Say, did you know the former Miss Walton is very happily married and also still living in Coquille. I see her quite often, she brings her children to my office at least twice a year for dental check-ups. Young Phyllis is the very image of her Mother. Jim Howe, World War 11 Ace, jumps to his feet to propose a toast to Winifred Van Fleet, soda jerker, who was last year chosen Queen of the Mardi Gras. He is still having luck with his queen. I turn to my left to strike up a conversation with Ann Anderson, whom I haven't seen for years. Life keeps one busy these days, my dear. . . And how! I fly transports from New York to San Francisco, and it seems as though lately I never get time to hop up to Coquille to see George and little George. Say, we have a celebrity amongst us, you know. Bob Medley became famous during the war for his discovery of a secret weapon. Why, Andrew Briner, now I know where I saw you the other day, says Ann, suddenly. You are a street car conductor in San Francisco, aren't you? That I am, say, it sure was nice of Jeannette to fly all the way from Italy to be with us, wasn't it? Her husband fell in love with the place during the war, and they have been residing there ever since. Did you know that Mary June Foote is secretary to the famous Mrs. Berry? Donna Lue and Bill have a comfortable home in the city and a nice little ranch in Fairview Valley, now Mary June tells me that she enjoys her work very much. Thank you, Ben Howe, but I'm sure I couldn't possibly eat another bite How do you like Chicago? You have quite a business there, and how is Real Estate these days? Oh, better than average. LaVelle Roth is in Chicago, too, or have you already talked to her? She is starring in her fourth stage play, 'MacBeth'. Which brings back memories of Senior Literature, ah, yes. . . . What is this I see before me . . . Looks like a chocolate cake to me, Ben, says Jim Young, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals About then I got to talking with Frank Woodward who was sitting at my right. And so you live with Mrs. Woodward in New York City now, you really should look me up some time. Max and I have a gay time. Every evening I wait for her at the stage door with an immense bouquet of flowers, to scare off the young whippersnappers who are always trying to flirt with her. What is this younger generation coming to, anyhow, truly, I think they are shocking at times. What a pleasant meal it was, I know I shall never forget it! I sigh with content and lapse into solitary reminiscence as I fly by plane to my home in New York City. Dorothy May Beagle. Senior Mall of Same MOST POPULAR (Girl) Winifred Van Fleet FRIENDLIEST (Girl) Maxine Whereat BRAINIEST (Girl) Mary Lou Newton MOST ATHLETIC (Girl) Barbara Barrows MOST TALENTED (Girl) Dorothy Beagle WITTIEST (Girl) Louise Butler MOST BASHFUL (Girl) Sandra Neff BEST DRESSED (Girl) Virginia Lindsay PEPPIEST (Girl) Claudia Varney CLASS VAMP (Girl) Jeanne Boyle MOST BEAUTIFUL (Girl) Jessie Sherwood (Boy) Jim Howe (Boy) Frank Woodward (Boy) Ralph Meyers (Boy) Fritz Kunz (Boy) Kenneth Hooten (Boy) Ben Barton (Boy) Ben Howe (Boy) Philip Clausen (Boy) Vern Eldredge Jim Bunch CLASS SHEIK (Boy) De Wayne Mitchell CLASS GENIUS (Boyl Bob Medley MAY, 1944 17

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junior Class History jj kt 1 - I o 1v ■ til Gerald Ulett President Wallace Cross Secretary Joe Stone Rep. Woodrow Howell Treasurer This year, as in ones previous, the class of '45 has ended with a high standing in interschool activities. As underclassmen they elected Jack Stevens as their president during the Freshman and Sophomore years. Upon becoming mighty upperclassmen Gerald Ulett was elected to head the ambitious class of '45. Assisting him were Mrs. Thora Watson, adviser; Wally Cross, secretary; Joe Stone, class representative, and Woodrow Howell, treasurer. The Juniors have had a large percentage of its members on the honor roll each six weeks. Serving as student body executives were Claire Gray, vice-president; Jennie Griggs, secretary, and Phyllis Litzenberger, treasurer. Assisting on the girls League Council were: Jeannie Griggs, song leader and president; Mildred McCarthy, social service chairman and secretary; Jackie Hansen, Junior Representative; Luise Liven-good, treasurer; Ariel Crook, Girls League Room Chairman; Donna Chapin, treasurer; Donna Rankin, program chairman; Phyllis Litzenberger, vice-president, and Vera Bishop, song leader. The Juniors have always had a large representation in cur peppy band. Those in it this year are: Sherman Gregory, Bettie Preston and Phyllis Litzenberger, clarinets; Claire Gray, Don Minard, and Jackie Hansen, trumpets; Gerald Ulett, trombone; Jack Axtell, saxophone; Woodrow Howell, drums, and Vera Bishop, flute. In any edition of the Hi-Times may be found articles by the following journalists: Phyllis Litzenberger, Vera Bishop, Jackie Hansen, Mildred McCarthy, Donna Rankin, Jeannie Griggs, Gwen Elrod, and Shirley Snyder. Helping to fight for the Red Devils on the football field were: Lettermen Roy Porter, Jim Kimsey, Gerald Ulett, Harold Train, Bill Knight, Joe Stone, and Art Trepanier, manager. Members of the A squad basketball team were: Roy Porter, Claire Gray, Harold Train, and Art Trepanier, manager. Juniors out for track were: Roy Porter, Bob Kelly, Harold Train, Jim Kimsey, Louis Pinkston, Jack Axtell, Gene Johnson, Joe Stone, Dick Morrot, and Don Minard. Ariel Crook, Jeannie Griggs, and Luise Liven-good are members of the outstanding girls chorus. The Junior Play, Almost Summer , a three-act comedy, was presented to a record-breaking crowd on December 3. Director of the play was Mrs. Ruth Beyers. The Junior Prom was one of the outstanding events of the school year. Couples danced in a quaint old country garden to the theme song, Star Dust . The Junior-Senior Banquet was held early in May at the I. O. O. F. Hall. The class cane was presented by DeWayne Mitchell, senior class president. The banquet was followed by a dance. f MAY, 1944 19