Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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- ixty-eight capable, but modest, freshmen entered the portals of Vernonia High School in the fall of 1935. They courageously bore the many insults heaped upon them by the over-generous sophomores during initiation and made a good showing during the year. The following year the same group returned, beginning activities as sophomores with a very effective initiation of the incoming rooks. As the year progressed, the class became prominent in school life. It sponsored several candy sales and a class party was given at the gym in the spring. Fifty juniors returned in 1937. Under the able leadership of Elvere Thompson as president, the class enjoyed a successful and profitable year. The first function of the season was a candy sale given in October. Following this, the class held a party in the gymnasium. The class proved their abilities when, on February 4, they presented their class play, Polishing Papa . This rollicking comedy, directed by Miss Wilkinson, the class adviser, met with singular success and added $76.81 to the class treasury. Junior Prom, on the night of April 29, was the high light of the year's social program. The gymnasium was artistically decorated to give the atmosphere of Hawaii. Beautiful decorations and soft lights created a lovely scene that will long be remembered.

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With a remarkable record as underclassmen, the class of '39 began its senior year. Vivian Laird was elected president and %. McCrae was named as class adviser. Class functions were begun immediately, A party was held in the gymnasium at Halloween. Disregarding established precedent, the class did not present a mystery play. Girl Shy , a three act comedy, was given March 24. As in the previous year, their play provided excellent entertainment for the public and financial gain for the class. As their motto, the class chose Face the Sun and the Shadows Will Fall Behind, Class colors were black and white and the class flower, the white carnation. Throughout four years of high school life, this class has excelled in every line of endeavor. High scholastic standards have been attained by members of the class and many good athletes are included in their ranks. They engaged in all interclass competition in both boy's and girl's sports. They have really shown themselves to be an excellent class and one that is a credit to the school. All high school life was ended for this brilliant group on the night of May 19 when they were presented diplomas in a simple but impressive program at the Washington Grade School.