Portland High School - Tifoon Yearbook (Portland, IN)

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THE CLASS of 1941 dramatics, the Juniors produced their class play. When the curtains drew together on the last act, the applause was music to their ears. Less amusing, more thrilling were the struggles for achievement in sports. Overnight, ordinary fellows became heroes. The roaring bonfire at Meridian and Main flamed no higher than their pride in the sectional winners. The calendar for May already bulging with red letter days, another one was added-the date of the reception. In the dim half-light of the gay decorations, the Juniors realized that three of their years in high school were over. 1 9 4 0 - 1 9 4 1 Ninety-five supreme beings answered the announcement for the first Senior meeting in the fall of 1940. Lockers in the front corridor, new class rings, name cards to be exchanged-ah, life was wonderful! Most significant was the election of class officers: Bob Daw- son, President, Jim Loper, Vice-Presi- dent, and Phyllis Elzey, Secretary- Treasurer. Capable Mr. Hedges, suc- cessful mentor of their Junior year, was unanimously chosen to be their Senior sponsor. Following the trend in fads, all the girls wore red-red Sloppy Joe's, red jackets, and big red gloves. Mocassins were the accepted footwear for girls while boys clopped around in hand- painted works of art, heavy and loud enough to be both seen and heard. One Friday in February, the student body thought Spring had indeed arrived, closer inspection of the Baltimore orioles showed them to be Senior boys in orange corduroy trousers, their stand- ard uniform from then on. As March went into April and April blossomed into May, Senior play try- outs conflicted with last minute Typhoon copy writing, Girl Reserve meetings bumped into operetta practices, spring shopping expeditions clashed seriously with everyday classes, the school year approached its climax-Senior week. With the colorful Class Day program, romantic Junior-Senior reception, im- pressive Baccalaureate services, inspira- tional Commencement exercises, and flattering Alumni Banquet, it's not sur- prising that No one is quite so heavily sentimental as a Senior. Trotter Senior Discussion Lefever

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xt THE CLASS of 1941 Seniors Conclude COIOFFUI CBFCCT No one is quite so heavily senti-- mental as a Senior, and the graduates of 1941 ran true to form. Memories of the past four years were sacred, and a hysterical giggle or a cocky swagger on Class Day probably was concealing a tight and aching throat or a misty eye. They had come a long way--these Seniors. 1937-1938 In the days when they were Fresh- men, the future had been immense and the mysteries of high school life over- whelming. Unexperienced in the art of carrying keys, jamming belongings into lockers, securing A pass-slips, managing an armload of books plus a full ink bottle, and Hghting one's way through crowded corridors, many timid souls found the going difficult. But little by little, they became acclimated. With envy they studied the actions of the upperclassmen, smiled shyly, and stretched their necks to gawk at the pictures of past glories in the halls. 1 9 3 8 - 1 9 3 9 Une morning in September, theylawoke to iind themselves Sophomores. More assured, they were still very definitely underclassmen. Extra-curricular ac- tivities demanded their attention-clubs, music, and athletics. Their period of apprenticeship was beginning to bear fruit, for real leaders in all depart- ments were arising from their group. 1 9 3 9 - 1 9 4 0 Confidently then as Juniors, they be- gan to take their rightful place in the sun. Officers elected were Jim Mc- Kinley as President, Robert Norton, Vice-President, Sarah Marchant, Sec- retary-Treasurerg and Mr. Hedges, Sponsor. Wiser, more effective atten- tion was centered on extra-curricular activities. Launching a new career in JIM LOPER, BOB DAWSON and P1-IYLLIS ELZEY They won the elections.

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