St Marys High School - Lance Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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s Tl f' lga 4,3 C 'I '!f1nrar,l2i?e.gJ I' 5 E' ' l . mn- N ' . ,f ' Q , A BILPLU I , ign HHHXHJCALENDAR SEPTEhdBER 10-School begins. Paul Welch welcomes the Student Body with an impromptu speech that took him a summer to prepare. 13-Senior Class meeting held. Paul Carpenter was elected president. We hope he can govern the 'khigh and mightyn Seniors, but we have our doubts. 20-A milk maid contest held at Pomona reveals Margaret and Edna Richhart as fine milk maids. They placed third and fourth, which Was very good. 25-Mr. Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times gave a very interesting talk in Aud Call. OCTOBER 4--First League game was played today with Gardena. The boys were defeated, but they showed a lot of light and good spirit. 9-Teachers' Visiting Day. All the teachers came home with new ideas of how to teach English or keep order in the halls. 23-A Girls' League meeting was held today. Beulah and Oma sang Singing in the Rain,', and it was a nice song, too, girls, even if you did forget three-fourths of it. 31-The Torrance Herald was edited by the high school this week, and proved a big success, which may make it a yearly event. Anyway, some of our more promi- nent students got their pictures in the paper. NOVEMBER 6-An Aud Call was held in honor of Armistice Day. Mr. C. B. Bell gave a very interesting talk on his experiences during the World War. 20-The G. A. A. Aud Call was held today, and it was exceptionally good. One of the pirates nearly fainted when she discovered that she had pricked her finger with the sword she was carrying. 29-World Friendship and Travel Clubs gave an aud call for Thanksgiving. Dick Pullman just couldn't resist taking a bite of. apple as the curtain went up on a pantomine of the First Thanksgiving Dinner g consequently, said apple remained suspended in air for some time. JANUARY 8-One of the most exciting elections in a long time was held today. Re-vote taken for Student Body president. Joe Tavan and Johnnie Young were both popular, but John was victorious. 13-G. A. A. elections. Moldy Holland is the new president. 14-Girls' League election. Competition was keen, but Loma came out the victor over her two pals. 21-Seniors had their pictures taken today. Dot Eshom was afraid her freckles would show. George Kyle still thinks he should have had a marcel. 28-The scholarly students of T. H. S. had their Ditch Day. 30-The Aggie Club gave an exceptionally good aud call. A fair was held, and live stock judging proved quite amusing. 31-Winter graduating class of '30 wasn't as large as last year, but it was a very talented class. , FEBRUARY 5-The A10 class gave The Diamond Necklace, a clever one-act play. To lVIar- gery Roelofs go the honors for her interpretation of the chic little French maid. 7-The Alumni beat the Varsity in a very thrilling basketball game this evening. l63l

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'1 1. gin, C NEQIIHF- il 4il.l Q pp Q f W,Y,.-f?'fb-J yf W ash 1591.11 li' wiv. il I -. X K ,i!1k!., rkff' J L J 'V ' if ' , V 4 Af X, V okv . ,f V ' .qv JOHN YOUNG- 1930 X ORATORY CONSTITUTIONAL CONTESTS MARCH 28-TORRANCE HIGH CONTEST JOHN YOUNG, lst --------------- 520.00 STANLEY CREIGHTON, 2nd ------------ 512.00 M.AY HASLAM I . PAUL COPELANDS Tied for 3rd ----------- 57.50 APRIL 10-DISTRICT CONTEST AT TORRANCE JOHN YOUNG, lst -----------.--- 515,00 LETHA HELM, Banning, 2nd ----------- 510.00 TOM POOLE, Narbonne, 3rd Schools represented: Banning, Bell, Narbonne, Jordan, Washington, Torrance, Gardena. APRIL 25-SEMI-FINALS AT FREMONT JOHN YOUNG ---------------- First CHARLES KUMMER -------------- Second Woodrow Wilson at Long Beach. RAY HUFFAKER, El Monte ----------- Third Schools represented: Woodrow Wilson, El Monte, Fairfax, Redlands, Metro- politan, Roosevelt, Torrance. MAY 2-TIMES GRAND FINALS AT LOS ANGELES All Southern California winners, Arizona, Pasadena, Long Beach, Nevada, Hol- lywood, Reedley, Torrance. ALFRED BAUGN, Arizona State Champion, lst ------ 5500.00 QJDIE WRIGHT, Long Beach, 2nd ----- - - 5250.00 'JAMES PIKE, Hollywood, 3rd ----------- 5100.00 JOHN YOUNG, 4th --------------- 550.00 Coaches, MRS. Lois ENGEL, Miss IRENE MILLS At Shrine Auditorium Johnny was placed everywhere from first to seventh, except sixth. Decision for first was very close, as judges were called into conference for an hour. T621 .1 ,V N! J' , I Y'

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'm TH f' I C Abiw FlIYY5l'leil J if mr My Q A Q grains: afeass .V 4: fm, i Q 1 -:QEMTXA U MARCH 3-New baby grand piano presented to music department. Now for harmony! 4-What was all the noise about? Oh, yes! Yell leader try-outs. Some of those little 7th graders have very healthy lungs. 7-The Junior Class showed their ability as actors when they gave a sophisticated play, 'ATroublesome Wives. Now we know Why all the girls like Fred Marsteller. 12-The Economics Classes had a pay aud call and presented a comedy, Starting Something. Veronica and Virginia's lounging pajamas made quite a hit. 13-Seniors had Ditch Day at Lake Elsinore, and what day it was to be remembered! Some of the seniors must have felt in need of a little replenishment, for they borrowed all the food for supper. George Kyle found it, and we're still suspi- cious. If you want a good time, get Miss Burnham and Mr. Mowry for chaperones! 14-The Varsity Club had their dance tonight. Every one had a wonderful time even if Coachs' orchestra wasn't all it was tuned up to be! 19-Science Club enthralled the audience with the experience of Big Boy in Open Spacesf' 25-In Aud Call today Captain Salisbury gave a talk on his adventures around the world, and they were certainly adventures. APRIL 2-Baroness De Roop gave a talk on Life in Russia before the Revolution. 7-Today was UDress-Up Day for Annual pictures. Fred lVIyers' costume was a wee bit sensational. 10-The Girl athletes of Torrance went to Narbonne to Play Day. Lola Cokely and Moldy Holland Won their tennis match. 25-The semi-finals of the Oratorical contest were heldat Fremont High in Los An- geles. Great was the rejoicing when Johnnie placed first. Come on, Johnnie! Let's go to the top. MAY 2-Everyone traveled to Shrine Auditorium to hear John Young give his oration. 3-Senior Bis gave their dance in the gym. The music was hot and the lights went out. 15-Schumann Waffle Supper was enjoyed by all who ate gingerbread waffles and whipped cream. 16-Varsity and Alumni Dance. Balloons popping everywhere. 23-Seniors attended reception at Methodist Church. 24-More fun! Miss Burnham gave the entire class a party at her home in Los Angeles. JUNE 7--Junior-Senior Banquet. Ship ahoy! ll-G. A. A. held first banquet with eats, toasts, etc. 13-Key Club Dance and Banquet. No use dieting these days! 14-Student Body store staff spend day at Dot Hanson's cabin. 18-Girls' League Installation. 20-Scholarship Dance. 24-Class Day.All kinds of weird stuff. 28-Commencement. Class of '30 sang their swan song for their Alma Mater. i641