Ferndale High School - Aquila Yearbook (Ferndale, WA)

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Class P,; ophes Yy Drawing back the curtain of time, we travel down the years to 1960 and bring to you the activities of those who passed through the doors of F. H. S. in the year 19438, never to return again. Husert JONES—up and coming young preacher has replaced the Rev. Gamlin since he left. Don SAGER—is now the dance partner of Betty Hutton in Hollywood, but he is having a hard time following her. Ray ANDERSON—has advanced immensely. He is now the official wat er boy for the Globe Trotters. Keep it up, Ray. PauL Barci—is now spending his time on an article which is being published in all the popular magazines entitled “How to Get Your Women.” EmiLy BAuTHUES—is now spending her spare time competing with the Guiz Kids. They say she has even won a round recently, Berry JEAN Britt—has left for China, to become the wife of a great missionary. FRANCES CrREASY—Settled down in the quiet town of Custer studying over her faded and badly worn letters from the last war. LoRALEE ErRICKSON—has become the editor of the New York Tribune. SHIRLEY GAWLEY—better known as “Mouse,” has entered the Ringling Brothers Circus as head of the Mice Ring. LauRA LEIGH GRANGER—1iS now the assistant manager to the vice-pres- ident of the Lummi Island Riding Academy. DorotTHy HANSON—is chief foreman for the riveting gang at Boeings. Lois HEIMBERGER and KENNY RILEY—America’s number one lovers of 1960, are in New York, now playing in Romeo and Juliet. BEVERLY JACKSON—is now the wife of the famous navy admiral who took over Tokyo. CLIFTON JOHNSON—is now seen in all the popular magazines advertising Fitch Shampoo. BorGHILD Ke LsTRup—has achieved her lifelong ambition of becoming the new Ferndale High School P. E. teacher. VERNA MAE KinG—has been trying hard to get rid of her middle name “Mae” but hasn’t succeeded, but has changed her last name. InLys LEwis—has become the director of a great radio drama “Super- man,” with a certain army man playing the role of Superman. Mary Rust—is private secretary for Lt. D. M. She doesn’t worry about cetting letters now. Bitty SCHRIMSHER—has now taken over Bing Crosby’s stables, and is giving free rides to the graduation class of 1943 who have the opportunity of coming to Hollywood. VIRGINIA STOWELL—who has been waiting for her grade school romeo, has finally found him and they are now living in a little white house with blue violets in green window boxes and a white picket fence running around the yard. We are informed that the picket fence is not the only thing that is running around the yard. Doris TALMAN—was caught in the act of writing a letter to a supposed hoy friend, but it turned out to be her cousin. GERALD UNICK and GLEN MELDAHL—are now participating in the sleep- ing contest at the University of Washington study hall. DoNNA WILLARD—has now decided to leave her date at 12:00 p. m. instead of 3:00 a. m.

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Glas Sit tory September 5, 1939... Ah! what a day!...A large class of boys and girls entered the halls of F. H. S., carefree, happy, and some a trifle fright- ened, probably not realizing what the four years had in store for them. After a few hours we began to think that we were finally a very important part of this organization but we are very sorry to say that after cur initiations we found that we were just meek little “‘treshies,” not really knowing what the score was. We chose “Today we follow, tomorrow we lead,” as our class motto. Red and White were our class colors and the carnation our class flower. During our sophomore year our class was increased by students entering from North Bellingham. In our senior year it was enlarged more hy students entering from Custer and Lummi island district. During the four years in high school, many parties and activities were planned but due to the financial condition of the class and other obstacles which arose, these plans were never carried out. At last it is here, our senior year. We finally come to realize that four years of our happiest days have come to an end (so they say). We are proud {hat many of the senior boys have shown their true worth in joining the colors of our nation so that in years to come other boys and girls like our- selves may appreciate and show the same privilege which we have had in the past. This year being diverted from normal times we have nol attempted to have any social activities as we feel that we should do our partias well as those that have left our senior class to help bring this war-torn world back to normal. ’ was the main The senior class play “Early to Bed ... Early to Rise’ event in our senior year and it couldn’t help but be a great success under the direction of Miss Still and Mr. Loreen, our class advisors. We feel that our class was very outstanding in the fact that ten mem- bers graduated in three and one-half years. They are: Don Moles, Howard ‘Tawes, Karl Steltz, Alvin Voskamp, Stan Plant, Ted Holtzhiemer, Don Mount, Ken Grout, Leonard Lott, and Margaret Shintaffer. Emily Bauthues has completed high school in three years. Our class officers during these four years were as follows: Freshman— President, Clifton Johnson; Vice-President, Don McLeod: Secretary, Mar- garette Erickson; Treasurer, Harry Oxford. Sophomore—President, Mar- garette Erickson; Vice-President, Gerald Unick: Secretary, Lois Heimberger; Treasurer, Don McLeod. Junior—President, Don McLeod; Vice-President, Kenny Riley; Secretary, Shirley Gawley; Treasurer, Doris Pehrson. Senior— President, Clifton Johnson; Vice-President, Donna Willard: Secretary, Borg- hild Kelstrup; Treasurer, Don Martin. As a farewell we would like to thank our teachers, parents, and friends for their aid and encouragement which they have so faithfully given us when the way seemed discouraging. We feel that our class is not ending but just beginning.

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DonaLp Martin—has now become the chief manager of the Bellingham Hotel. We have been informed that he is giving special rates to any person of the graduation class of “43,” JERRY MOHRMANN—who has sworn off going steady in 1943, is now back to his first steady again who lives on N. W. Ave. in Bellingham. We are informed that it’s going to be for keeps. Louise Mosrer—is steering clear of the Waves. It couldn’t be because Waves can’t marry sailors, could it? Lester NEEVEL—is now taking over Mr. Loreen’s position as the agri- culture teacher of Ferndale High School. GERALDINE OSWaALp—has finally changed the Alaska gold ring for a diamond. NELDA O’BRINE—is now the Whatcom County head nurse. We are advising you to be of good standing with her or she wil put you in quaran- tine for some time. ALYCE MArE Oxrorp and DonaLp Porr—are now headed for Alaska in the Pope tug boat. Alyce Mae as the cook, and Don as the ‘aptain. Harry Oxrorp—doesn’t need to worry about shoe rationing for he is now raising little Oxfords. Doris PEHRSON—her hair style is now being copied by Lana Turner. VIRGINIA PENDLETON—is proudly displaying her voice by singing in the army camps. We say army because we see a ring on her finger from a certain soldier by the name of Hansen. ANNA PETERSON—is now the radio operator assistant of the Army Air Corp who’s initials are C. W. N. Don Prouty—is now the head of the Prouty Creamery which his father has retired from. E1rnark RAHM—is now singing at the Metropolitan Opera as tenor soloist. JUNE STREETS—is happily married to a Marine. We found out she wasn’t satisfied with the navy, either. JEANETTE WISNER—has now moved back to Canada and taken over the oid homestead. DoNnALp MoLes—has completed his four years of college in six years. He has made a n ew record. Don Mount—has now completed his trip around the United States on his horse in 1960. Howarp Tawrs—has now taken over the Riverside Golf Course. LrEoNARD Lorr—has come back to locate his school sweater among the Custer girls. KENNETH GRouT—has finally come back to get Berry Prouty and take her back to the South Seas where he has located a home. Kart Srettrz—has now taken over the Dorr stage route, “For Girls Only.” NELLIE Ho ttzHiEMER—is still making a collection of engagement rings. STANLEY PLANtT—still hasn’t made his mind up whether it shall be hlonde, brunette or red head, but we think he will decide on a Ferndale blonde. Ray Gorze and MARGARET SHINTAFFER—Ray has decided to Stay in the navy for his complete twenty years so Margaret could be his private sec- retary. They both agree their work is more interesting this way. TED HoLTzHIEMER—is soon to get his rating as Chaplain of the army. Gary LitTLeroN—has finally turned his derby hat in to the Salvation Army. J