Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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P: ✓ After three long years, these students reached the top as the senior class of 1940 Mr. McCrae was chosen for the adviser, and the officers were: Melvin Powell, president; Wilton Rogers, vice-president, Elsie Duncan, secretary; Myrtle Stacey, treasurer. At the foothills climbing , was the class motto; green and yellow, class colors; and the yellow rose was chosen for the class flower, On March 15, the class deviated from the usual practice by producing the play, Smilin’ Through , a comedy-drama which was directed by Miss Wilkinson. It was proved that better plays can be given well even in small schools and the cast was properly rewarded for its effort by deserved praise. The seniors were very active in several other class functions. Every member of the class purchased a Memolog, thus winning the contest,They showed their ability as teachers on March 22, when they took over the entire management of the school. A pleasant skip day was taken in May, baccalaureate services attended, and the Class Day program presented efficiently. The members of the class of 19A0 have proved their merit by scholastic attainment,prominence in the many school activities starring in the various athletics, and on the whole, they have proved that they could do everything well. Their high school career was culminated with impressive graduation exercises on May 17,and this class is, of course, sorry to leave the school, but glad that they are through at last J y K y. V77T 7777ZZr 2 ' Y U t SSUUJUU Y s