Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

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Junior Class JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Bill Stine. Violet Carson, Jack White. Barbara Jane Reynolds. Playing understudy to the seniors in preparation for their role next year, the juniors enjoyed a very successful year under the leadership of Bill Stine, president. He was assisted by Violet Carson, vice-president; Barbara Jane Reynolds, secretary; and Jackie White, treasurer. Miss Marian Lowenhagen and Mr. J. F. Herr sponsored the Class of '42 in its various activities. To begin the year's activities, in December the juniors entertained the seniors at a tea dance in the gym. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served during the afternoon. In accordance with the annual custom, the seniors were hosts at the Theatre Party and Prom in honor of the juniors during the winter season. The juniors reciprocated with the Spring Prom and Theatre Party. The prom was held for the first time at the Mesa College Auditorium. The theme was a Dutch Garden. The school calendar for seniors was the theme of the theatre party. Donna Hanson was general chairman of the prom and David Brown of the theatre party, with Bill Stine acting as master of ceremonies. Both the juniors and seniors participated in Careers Day, held April 8. This phase of vocational guidance was introduced to aid the students in choosing a career. They were addressed by several prominent educators. Mt. Garfield was again the scene of the annual class picnic held May 12. Transportation was provided by trucks, and group singing and games were featured around the camp fire at the close of the picnic. Again this year the juniors adopted the three-year plan for buying class rings. The Murcott Jewelry company was the successful bidder. Much of the success of senior week was due to the juniors, who decorated for the Baccalaureate service and Commencement exercises. They also took charge of the ushering of both occasions. The plan of sponsoring the National Assemblies next year was voted on and adopted. The series will include six numbers, and the money derived from the sale of tickets will be used to finance the senior class picnic. [ 12 ]

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Senior Class SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Oliver Hall, Marilyn Lewis, Betty Ann Evans, Lester Jorgensen Selected by the class of '41 to lead them through their final year in high school were Oliver Hall, president; Marilyn Lewis, vice-president; Betty Ann Evans, secretary; and Lester Jorgensen, treasurer. Class sponsor was Mr. Knight. Activities were started with the Senior-Junior Tea Dance in the fall. Then the theater party, put on by the seniors for the juniors, was an opportunity to display many talents of the senior class. Immediately following was the highlight of the winter season, the Senior-Junior Prom. The theme was A Winter Wonderland, and it was indeed a wonderland for those attending. Following in the footsteps of the preceding classes, the seniors of '41 sponsored the National Assemblies. The money derived from these entertainments was deposited in a fund for the eventful senior class picnic, held annually at Land's End. March 28 was set aside for Slouch Day. Original costumes and ideas furnished a lot of fun for the whole school. The Senior Class Play, entitled Skidding, consisted of a double cast of seniors, and was a credit to the actors and Miss Smith. Proceeds from the play went to buy the class gift, the American Flag. With Baccalaureate and Commencement, the final chapter in the Book of High School was closed for the class of '41. [ ‘I ]

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Sophomores Once again all the sophomore class officers were boys. They were: Charles Edwards, president; Paul Coe, vice-president; Joe Pollard, secretary, and Jerry Dolan, treasurer. At the beginning of the year, the class graciously welcomed the incoming freshmen at a reception held in the gym. Wafers and punch were served as refreshments. One of the most interesting meetings featured Chief of Police Marion Scott. In his talk, Chief Scott described the instruments used in modern criminology. The sophomores gave a party at the first of the year for the freshmen. The entertainment was conducted in the form of a track meet, with relays and races. The winner received a loving cup. Freshmen The freshman class has been very active and ambitious this year. The group began its activities at a party in the gym sponsored by the sophomores. Group games and relays furnished the entertainment. Later in the year the freshmen reciprocated with a party for the sophomores. The freshmen girls, in connection with Girls League, held meetings for the purpose of discusing topics that could not be discussed with success in a larger group. The party given in honor of the advisors of the class, Miss Ina Dyer and Mr. Raymond Eddy, was a successful venture which brot much attention to this up-and-coming class. The annual picnic closed the year's activities which had been presided over by Phil Dufford, president; Bill Nimmo, vice president; Betty McKeever, secretary; and Bonnie Nason, treasurer. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Bill Nimmo. Bonnie Neson. Phil Dufford. Betty McKeever. [ 13 ]