Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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SENIORS Four years ago when the ninety students who make up the elassof 1954 entered Coquille I ligh School, their ambition was to prove themselves to be a group of superior nature. With many victories won they look back through the past four years and reminisce, with a hint of sadness at leaving. Amidst the hustle and bustle of acquainting themselves at the beginning of their freshman year these officers were elected to lead, Gary Claver, president; Alan Dungey, vice president; Joyce Anderson, secretary; Roy Gilkey, treasurer; Don Taylor, representative to the student council; and LaDonna Mauro, sergeant at arms. Also recalling the freshmen initiation where barrels, bathing suits, bells, and uncombed hair prevailed. Many aspiring athletes earned numerals on the junior varsity teams of both football and basketball. A good impression of this vear is stamped on their minds forever. 16

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Valedicforion for 'he class of 1954 is Bokbye Jean Harris, who has a grade average cf 1.07. Salutatorian for the class cf 1954 is Marcia Jeffrey, who ha; a grade average of 1.30. HONOR STUDENTS ALAN DUNGEY CLARENCE ELLIOTT ANNA QUIVEY VIRGINIA WARD JOYCE ANDERSON DON TAYLOR GEORGE MOORE GERALD BERNHEISEL During the sophomore year the following officers made the incoming freshmen hustle, and bustle, and bow during initiation: Alan Dungey, president; Gene Molthu, vice president; Joyce Anderson, secretary; Butch Miller, treasurer; Don Taylor, representative to the student council. Highlights of the year were, four sophomores entering the national I Ionor Society, to which ten of the “54” class were to belong, and three boys making their varsity letters as well as their J. V. numerals. In the spring Gene Molthu was elected as vice president, and Joyce Anderson assistant treasurer of the student body, and Bobbye Jean Harris, Gayle Chesebro, and Joyce Anderson as yell leaders for the junior year. Indelible memories ol this year were received, too. Starting their junior year in a new school, and with the need lor finances for the junior-senior prom and dessert, the theme of which was “Old Black Magic”, these officers had to work very industriously, Alan Dungey, president; Gene Molthu, vice president; Marcia Jefferey, secretary; Marilyn Wilson, treasurer; Don I ay-lor, representative to the student council; and Wayne Gunn, sergeant at arms. Among their money projects was the junior play “Meet a Body” directed bv Winn Kcllev, which was one of the highlights of the year along with entrance into many extra curricular activities, including sports, where eleven boys made their letters. Gene Molthu was elected president of the student body in the spring along with Joyce Anderson, treasurer; Edna Ilickam, secretary; and Marvin Byrd, business manager. Also these girls were elected as pepsters, Gayle Chesebro, Bobbye Jean I larris, Shirley Perrin, Pat Harsh, Chloe Hancock, Marilyn Wilson, Joyce Anderson, and Doris Parrish. This year gave an impression of much enjoyment through activities. In their last vear the seniors elected Don 1 ay-lor, president; John DeMain, vice president; Marilyn W ilson, secretary; and Virginia Ward, treasurer. After participation in many clubs, the seniors presented their play as the first major activity of the year. “ I he Robe”, acclaimed by all as very laudable, was under the direction of Mr. Kelley. The next big event was the senior ball with the theme “Helzapoppin”. Joyce Anderson May Day Queen, along with her court, was announced at this dance. This year thirteen senior boys made their letters. 1 heir class has been well represented in sports through the years, with these fellows making their letters, Alan Dungey, Gene Molthu, Sherman Baker, Johnny DeMain, Earl Byers, Dennis Bouy, Wayne Gunn, Alvis Glock, Alan Brown, Don Loomis, Gary Morris, Jim Johnson, John Hill, Don Fisher, and Jim Judd.