Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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In the fall of 1940 a still smaller but still wiser group entered V. H. S. for their final year to be hailed as seniors. They chose as their class officers: Bill Duncan, president; Bill Templeton, vice-president; Pauline Rollins, secretary; Roy Soejima, treasurer. As their class adviser for the year they chose Mr. McCrae. Success be our Journey's End was chosen as the class motto. Class colors were red and white and the class flower, the red rose. On March 7 the class presented their senior play, Yes and No , under the direction of Miss George, ihis unusually unique comedy added another triumph to the long list of successful endeavors of the class. During their four years in V. H. S. the class participated in activities of all types. Sports, publications, music, dramatics, scholarship were all efficiently represented. Every member of the class purchased a Memolog and therefore won the subscription contest. On April 22, they 'showed their ability to teach as well as learn when they took over the entire management of the school. The end of the year held much in store for the graduating seniors. An enjoyable skip day was taken in May, senior banquet and baccalaureate services attended, the class day program presented which proved to be delightfully entertaining, and at last at an impressive graduation ceremony, the class of forty-one came to the end of its high school career. The class of '41 has proven that it is not quantity that always counts the most but rather that quality, too, is of major importance. It has shown this by the spirit of enthusiasm and cooperation that has predominated in all of its endeavors.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The senior class of 1941 (60 members intact) entered ye olde high school in September 1937, inwardly quaking but on the surface as calm and nonchalant as if it were an everyday occurrence. Knowing full well the trials and tribulations that were to come with the dreaded proverbial initiation, they donned their best offensive and came through the initiation without considerable loss of their dignity. They chose for the year as their president,Jim Ryers and as their class adviser,Ray Mills. When the next year rolled around and they were ready to pick up their books and resume school again,they chose as their class president Roy Soejima. Though a trifle smaller in number, they showed their vigor and enthusiasm with a prompt, but nevertherless effective, initiation of the freshmen. During their sophomore year the class won second prize in the annual carnival contest and sponsored a concession in the May Day festival, which proved to be equally successful. The climax of the year was the annual class picnic at Big Eddy. The last shouts heard then were, Yippee, school's out I As juniors they were handed the title, upperclassmen , which they gravely accepted knowing full well the responsibilities it would bring. Barbara Nichols was chosen to head the group and Mr. McCoy was elected adviser for the year. Button Button , a clever and hilarious comedy, was chosen to be the class play and was produced under the direction of Miss Wilkinson. Everyone voted this play a number 1 production. The second venture of the class was a Saint Patrick-Leap Year dance which proved to be highly successful, both entertainingly and financially. The gymnasium was decorated attractively in cedar boughs and balloons. On April 26 the juniors presented one of the loveliest proms ever given in V. H. S. The theme, Winter Wonderland , was beautifully pictured with soft snow, icicles, igloos, and ice cave. Winter Wonderland will not soon be forgotten by those who attended. With tons of ice cream, the class ended another successful year for the class of 41 at a picnic held at Big Eddy.

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The Senior Play, YES and NO The senior class presented an unusual type of play this year, and from the great number of consents, the audience decided that it was one of the best comedies presented in ve mania. The play, Yes and No , centers around Joanna Jarrow, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Jarrow, and shows, in the first act, what might have happened if she had said no to Adrian Marsh's proposal; the second act what ri it have happened if she had chosen to say yes ; and the epilogue what actually did happen. The family circle is completed by a younger sister, Sally, who is a music aspirant, and Mr. Bagshott, the rector's curate, and also Mrs. Webb, the daily woman, who tries in vain to keep the house neat and tidy. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Webb (the daily woman) Reverand Richard Jarrow Emma Jarrow (the Rectory’s wife) Sally Jarrow (the younger daughter) Joanna Jarrow (the older daughter) Mr. Bagshott (the Curate) Adrian Marsh (a family friend) The play and the cast were chosen and directed by Miss George. • Dorothy Austin Buddy George Jeanne Ryves Pauline P.ollins Farbara Dusten Calvin Davis Bill Duncan by Miss Wilkinson MRS. JARROW DIRECTOR MAKING UP REV. JARROW JOANNA and BAGS • o.o.VHS.o.o.