Dallas High School - Dragon Yearbook (Dallas, OR)

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D. H. S. PERISCOPE Again at the end of the year came the annual tug-d-war, and it was the same sad story that it had been during the Freshman year. We were defeated Since this was the last chance to get even for our defeat of the previous year, it was doubly hard to acknowledge that the Freshmen had won. Capable leadership of the class was again carried out by the class officers and advisor. Gilbert Schneider was reelected president; Donald Senter, vice-president; Mildred Voth again acted as secretary-treasurer; and advice was given to the class by Mr. Virgil McPherson. CHAPTER III Junior Year Now we had become one of the upper-classmen.11 An added feeling of responsibility and importance became a part of each student in the class. One of the first important orders of business to be transacted by the students of the Junior class was the election of officers for the ensuing year. The officers chosen by the class were: Frank Farris, president; Jack Eakin, vice-president; Bernice Bailey, secretary-treasurer; Edward Dyck, sergeant--at-arms; end Miss Veroka V ampler, advisor. These officers did very well, and functioned in a cooperative manner. The usual number of pupils were represented in each of the school activities, A splendid showing was made by the girls on the tumbling team. Nine out of twelve tumblers came from the Junior class. An added attraction for the Junior year was the Junior-Senior play. A few of the cast came from our class. The high-light at the end of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet sponsored by our class. This proved to be fun for everyone, and was a great success from every standpoint. CHAPTER IV Senior Year Our Senior year started with a big bang'1 as far as the entire school was concerned. The enrollment in Dallas High in 1937 was the largest in the history of the school, with 400 enrolling before and during the school year. 1938

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--- — D. H. S. PERISCOPE =====-------- CHAPTER I Freshman Year Entering the halls of Dallas High on September 27, 1934, was a group of wide-eyed, frightened youngsters, eager to start their high school education, but a little tim.-d, an almost afraid 'to move for fear that they would make a mistake. However, after a few weeks, they found their places in the life of the school,and everything went along smooth.y. To make them feel more at hone, the sophomores gave them a receotion, v-hich everyone enjoyed. Of course, every class must have some one to guide through the year, and tills class elected Gilbert Schneider, president; Bob Dalton, vice-president; Mildred Voth, secretary-treasurer; and Mr. Robert Kutch as faculty advisor. These officers were very capable, and led the class successfully through the first year. Many of the members took part in the athletic events cf the year, and a few made quite a name for themselves as athletes. The girls proved to be as athletic as the boys, placing several members on the tumbling team, and taking mart in various other, activities. The most important event in the lives of the rooks at the last of the school year was the tug-o'-war, held annually between the freshmen and sophomores, but disappointment was keen when the freshmen were the ones to be pulled through LaCreole creek. The boys were good sports and did not seem to mind the ducking too much. CHAPTER II Sophomore Year' The second year began with the class feeling a little more superior than they had at the beginning of the first year. I-Mgh hopes were held by the sophomores for the coming year, but, as a whole, the year was quite uneventful. The sooheraores again gave the freshmen a reception, but since t.ne newness of going to high school had worn off, there was not quite the same thrill that there had been when they were the ones receiving the reception.. As usual, there were many activities in which the members of the class could enter, and the group was well represented in all. Debate, glee club, and athletics for both boys anu girls, were enjoyed by all who participated.

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D. H. S. PERISCOPE Many of our old members had dropped out of the class for various reasons. Although all were not replaced by new students, there were several new recruits to strengthen the class enrollment. Of course, it was still necessary to have some one lead our class through the year,and the class elected the following: Frank Farris, president; Hubert Springsteen,vice-president ; Mildred Voth, secretary-treasurer; Mickey Lynn, sergeant-at-arms; and Miss Anna May Unrath, class advisor. This year was a very busy one for all Seniors. Many class meetings were held to discuss and decide different important matters that came up before the group. The class did not work together very harmoniously, and acauired the name of being the fightingest class in school. Again the class showed its colors in the school activities. Debate was entered into by a number of Seniors,and one of our members was fortunate enough to make the school team that went to California to enter the Debate Tournament there. Athletics and music were also entered. Although the smallest class in school,we still placed the most on the honor roll in almost all of the six-week periods. The Junior-Senior play was presented effectively and very interestingly,and a large number in the cast ' ere from our class. Flunk Day was another long awaited desire that came in the last few weeks of our school career.We all skipped school and went to the coast for the day—a day which we will never forget as long as we live. This year the Junior-Senior banquet was given in our honor and we greatly enjoyed it. The biggest and most important event of the entire four years of our lives in the school came on Thursday, June 9, 1938,when we marched up to receive our diplomas.showing that we had finished the high school course satisfactorily.A deep feeling of regret and sadness was experienced by each member of the class at the thought of leaving, not to return the following year, but there was also a feeling of great Joy to know that our work had been completed and well done. Thus our little story ends. It may be sad for some,but to others it ’ill bring great happiness. 1938