Oakridge High School - Warrior Yearbook (Oakridge, OR)

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ScHUVl Motto— I may not believe in what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it.” Voltaire. C. olors- Blue and Silver. Flower— Bed Rose Bud. We, the Senior Class of 48, look back to many memories of the last four years. I he first dav of school in 1944 there were man scared freshmen. A lew of us were in- itiated. but most of us escaped the rough part. Well never forget painting the “O . T he next day half the class was scratching the usual doses of poison oak. We gave the sophomores a party which took much concentration. Our class pic- nic was held at McCredie Springs. Mrs. Mun nick was our advisor, and Clarence Miller our president. At midyear he transferred to Texas, and Frank Quinn took over his duties. I he next vear, being almighty sophomores, we didn’t have to do many chores. We piled them all on the p x r freshmen. They gave us the customary party in return for our welcome part). Mrs. Munnick was still our advisor, and Gene Campbell was our president. As juniors we worked very hard to earn the money for our Junior-Senior Prom and Bancjuet, which was held in the Persian Room of the Eu- gene I lotcl. We gave our play, “Don’t Take Mv Penny”; then sold magazine subscriptions for Curtiss Publishing Company. With Advisor Coach Smith and President Barbara Croner, every student really pitched in to make the prom the success that it was. We have finally reached the top of the latch and are at last SENIORS! ( I hank goodness.) We found it much more exciting to be looking to the luture instead of the past. The Senior trip, ol course, was the most thrilling event. We presented our play, Spring Is I fere , to help finance it. We all worked on the 48 “Oak”— then sponsored a movie and, last but never least, came our graduation day! The Seniors of 48 were well represented in athletics throughout all four years. I he girls having earned letters in volleyball or softball are Barbara Croner, 4 years; Dorothy Bjorling, 3 years; Genevieve Sims, 1 year; Shirley Neal, 1 year; and Jean Davis, 1 year. Boys having lettered in basketball, football, baseball or track are Bob Lockard, 3 years; Dick Vallerov, 3 years; Howard I lopkins, 1 year; Delta Baker, 2 years; and Frank Quinn, 3 years. We have safely weathered the storms of our last year at O.H.S. with the help of Mrs. Harms, advisor and Bob Lockard, president. 17

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Se Uar 'PiafiAecy May 28. 1958 1 en years later and let s see what has become of the various members of the class of 48. Some have won fame and fortune o! which no indica- tion was given during their years at Oakridge High. For instance: we line! Darlene St. C lair teaching ballet at Arthur Murray s new West Coast Studio. It seems she started taking lessons for her health—and before she knew it Mr. Mur ray had discovered her hidden talent. Delta Baker has just set a new speed record of ten minutes Hat from earth to Mars. Of course we realized he was bound to do some- thing of the sort, having observed the way he handled a car in 48. Barbara Croner and Doreen Corriea are modeling clothes lor Earl Carroll’s in 1 lollv- wood, so they can support the nursemaids which care for all the small Benny's and Marvin s. Another domestic graduate. Dorthey Fischer, has her hands lull caring for all her little “fishes'. We haven’t all the facts, but there is a defin- ite rumor that Vaughn Wtxxlrulf is repairing sleds in Alaska. We believe he must have taken it up after the severe mental shock he received upon seeing the latest Tarzan movie. Lee McFarland has taken Johnny W eissmuller s place in these starring roles. Shirley Neal carried out her plans lor at- tending beauty school, and is now head hair stylist at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in I lolly wood. Irene LaDuke’s talent at the piano is bring ing in dividends; she has a job playing boogie woogic lor the I lindus’ in India. By careful sav ing Irene will have enough money in ’60 to make a down payment on that car she has always wanted. Boh Lockard. still with the same old “buv or else sales talk, has built up a thriving bus- iness selling fur coats in Florida. Dick allerov has broken into politics and is definitely headed for the presidential office. W e have it straight from his cute and efficient secretary, Jean Davis, that 1980 is the year to be watching Dick. Others of the class not quite so much in the public eye, are Howard Hopkins, who is a pro lessor of English at Reed College, (his Hying has become merely a hobby) and Genevieve Sims, who is the active president of the inter- national Lonely Hearts Association. One of Vogues most popular models of the year is Dorothy Bjorling. She specializes in high heels. June Freeman is now a world renowned de- signer of personality glasses, and quiet Ralph I fall has found an ideal occupation as a sheep- herder in Montana. Frank Quinn has at last come into his own I le is billed as “El Beenpole” in Ringling Broth ers Circus. Every individual of the class of ’48 has found a place in this advancing world, but none of them can forget their years at OHS! (l ake it from me kids, they’re just as surprised at find ing themselves in these positions as you are to see them there.) 16

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Smear (?6 iractert iUc4 The following characteristics of the individual members of the senior class were selected bv the faculty. DELTA BAKER Winsome Grin I-itent Leadership IRENE LaDUKE Cheerful Friendly DOROTHY BJORLING Energetic Enthusiastic BOB LOCKARD Friendly Carefree DOREEN COBRIE A Neat Attractive Zealous lee McFarland Outspoken Sense of Humor Friendly BARBARA CRONER Generous Self-poised Capable SHIRLEY NEAL Studious Capable Frank Prompt JEAN DAVIS Lovely Personality Dependable Co-operative Sense of Fairness FRANK QUINN Cheerful Likeable DORTHEY FISCHER Kind Courteous GENEVIEVE SIMS Studious Persistent Reserved JUNE FREEMAN Jolly Courteous Charitable DARLENE ST. CLAIR Optimistic Vivacious RALPH HALL U nobtrusive Pleasant DICK VALLEROY Outspoken Athletic Con fident Ambitious HOWARD HOPKINS Scholarly Gentlemanly Loyal VAUGHN WOODRUFF Agreeable Unpretentious A Million Dollar Grin