Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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Four long years ago the fifty members of the Class of f47 entered the halls of Vornonia High School for the first time. They resolved to make a name for themselves, and now, four years later they are leaving high school with the knowledge of a purpose fulfilled. It didn't take long for this class to catch on to things and prove itself to be an outstanding class. The class survived initiation, emerging as full-fledged freshmen with the resolution to get even the next year. During its sophomore year, the Class of '47 concentrated on thoroughly initiating the fresh.en. It also sponsored two successful dances. Again the boys were outstanding in sports, and the class more than held its own with the honor roll, always ranking first or second] records they upheld their junior and senior years. Owen East was chosen to lead the class through the sophomore year. The class had started out to make a name for itself and each year saw it becoming even more outstanding in school activities. The junior year saw class-members being especially active in school functions to make it one of their most successful years. Don Barker was class president. The junior play, Drums of Death, was presented January 18 and a large crowd attended. The junior prom proved to be even more successful. The prom theme was centered around the song I'm Always Chasing Rainbows. A large rainbow spanned the length of the gym, with a pot of gold at each end of the rainbow. Mountain scenery provided a background and blue streamers hung from the ceiling. Lawn furniture was arranged around the gym. The juniors completed the year with a party at Roamer's Rest. The evening was spent in swimming, boating, eating, and dancing. This year the Class of '47 has been very busy with various activities, this being its busiest year. The class had a bingo game at the High School Carnival which attracted more customers 'than any other concession. A senior Shamrock dance was given after the junior play on March 21. SiPTE ‘3JR 27—1 ON FOOTBALL GAiE FROM ST. HSLSHS