Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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Probably the most important event of the year was the play, Double Door . This was the first time in many years that a mystery theme had been used in a senior play. Class meetings were held behind closed and barred doors to make important decisions on various events throughout the year. One was concerned with the annual senior skip day . With their thoughts turned to national defense, they decided to save money, tires, and various other incidentals, by staying close to home. Despite the lack of the usual ocean air enjoyed on skip day, the class had a marvelous time picnicking at Arcadia Park. For the first time in the history of this school, caps and gowns were selected by the graduating class. Cnee again this different class showed its originality in breaking away from a custom as old in this school as graduation itself. The class first wore these caps and gowns at the baccalaureate services which were conducted by the Rev. Scheuer-man on Sunday, May 10. The theme, The higher we rise, the broader the view, was vividly portrayed by scenery at class day. Opal Scheuerman was given the honor of valedictorian and Winifred Romtvedt was salutatorian. Such things as the class song, will, prophecy, and history burst forth on this memorable day. And the traditional senior key, which had been well hidden, was victoriously presented to the juniors. For the last private gathering of the class of 1942 and faculty friends, a banquet was given in which music and informal speeches composed the major part of the program. At last the night of graduation, May 15, came. Victor P. Morris, Dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of Oregon, was the speaker. As the graduates received their diplomas, they realized that an additional landmark had been passed. With a backward glance that might be termed one of regret, they looked toward the future with the words of Dean Morris ringing in their ears. D o ubl e Doo r f March 13 was a momentous occasion for the senior class, for on the evening of that day, they presented the three-act play Double Door . 0 This play was an unusual story centered around Victoria Van Brett, a cruel and selfish woman of great wealth. Her cruelty and dominance came 0 to an end at the close of the play when she lost her mind. The cast under the direction of Miss Willers was as Victoria Van Brett . . Dorothee Millis Tellson. Rip Van Brett..........Edgar Culbertson William. . Caroline Van Brett . . Opal Scheuerman Louise . . Anne Darrow. Margaret Haiman Mr. Neff Dr. Sully. . Jack Olin Mr. Chase. Miss Avery . Virginia Redner Lambert. . follows: Bill Shepard Lyman Hawken Kathleen Lolley Midd Crawford Cloice Hall Paul Gray

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