Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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El..............................VERHIAN ]......................B corners have been chewed to a pulp, my once smooth plane has been scratched, and only this morning my new master dropped me into the mud. Therefore, as my story has proved to you, my sad appearance is no fault of mine.” So his story ended as his listeners drew long sighs of relief. “Sir,” said English, “your forgiveness I emplore. I was simply mistaken, and I would that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me.” “I thank you for your kind apologies. I have always tried to prove that I am sciuare,” said Geometry as he slightly blushed under his dirty covers. Just then the locker door opened, and the faithful old Geometry disappeared. —Ernest Narver. College entrance Jftction TLiZt The Mean Governess........ The Shameful Shiek........ Her Hopes ................ The Ideal Man............ The Bewitching Doctor. .. . A Pardonable Mistake...... The Imprisonment of Nero Life at the North Pole. ... The Millionaire........... Beauty and Health......... .....By Letus E. Loppe ....By Aintie Grande .......By Juanta Mann ..........By Nom All .........By Iva Payne ........By Imall Rong .... By Willie E. Skape ........By Ima Fresin .......By Mary Munn .........By Eta Rasin —By John Wharton —29—

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B......................y E R H I A N ]................ B 1 = OUR PATIENT ALLIES Slam went the books into the locker, among them the old decrepit Geometry. “Sail on, this is my own, my native land,’’ said the slick new English book, as she turned her hack to the poor, old, dirty Geometry. “Prove,” cried the one spoken to. “This rectangle where I am has always belonged to me. I am equidistant from all its sides, therefore I’m not near you.” “Sail on, touch not a single page,” shrieked the English book as he endeavored to slide away from the Geometry. “Not a segment is adjacent to you, English. I shall make you prove your assumption,” returned the old book. La,” finally exclaimed the cumulative Harmony. “You do annoy me so. Let us have harmony now. and besides. Geometry has very high titles, so don't treat him so disdainfully.” “High though his titles, proud his name, he shall go down to the vile dust from whence he sprung,” said English scornfully. The little poetry book had been looking on this dispute from the corner, all the while grinning at the poor old Geometry. “Grinning doesn’t harmonize with scene,” said Harmony as he turned and scowled at the one in the corner. “I know it is a sin For me to sit and grin At him here,” said the poetry book apologetically. “Now this discord must stop. sang Harmony as he turned to the two janglers. “Do tell us why you look so unharmonious that English will understand.” “Well, if this presumptuous English will stop, I will prove to you why I look so interior and exterior. I have had many masters before, because of their abuse I have become polygonal rather than rectangular. They have drawn all manners of things on my interior, my once square —28—

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H.......................V E K H I A N ]...................R Ancient J istorp Club ANCIENT HISTORY CLUB In order to stimulate interest in Ancient History the members of the class organized the club on November 9. 1923. Officers were elected to take charge for six weeks and to arrange programs every two weeks. Frequent elections and programs provided opportunity for all of the members to hold office and participate in the programs. Ancient places, persons and countries were portrayed in an interesting manner. They were made more real to the members of the class. Impromptu speeches, class histories, caricatures of the members of the class as in the days of Pericles and Euripides, and imaginary journeys added spice to the dust of the ages. Early in the fall the club hiked to the city reservoir, disposed of some eats and returned via the woodland path in time for the afternoon classes. The members of the club invited some of the other students for an afternoon picnic on April 7. Near the railroad, north of town, the hikers found a suitable place for baseball, wienie roast and other activities. The club was enjoyed by everyone and we sincerely hope that the class of 1924-25 will organize another one which will be as beneficial to them as ours has been to us. —30—