Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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v5er?xo On September 10, 19U5, Vernonia High School opened its arms to 55 charming Rooks. Two weeks later we were initiated by the Sophomore class and became full-fledged Freshmen. Around the first of October a meeting was held to elect officers to lead us for our Freshman year; Richard Renfro, president; Calvin Bass, vice president; Grant McCabe, secretary; and Beverly Herrin, treasurer. In May, Shirley Bennett and Beverly Herrin were chosen to represent the class in the May Festival. Many of the boys of our class participated in different sports. Dick Renfro and Calvin Bass were the only members of the Freshman class who were charter members of the Let-terman's Club which was organized during our first year in high school. We had a good average of Freshman names on the Honor Roll. When we came back as Sophomores, officers elected were Calvin Bass as president; Deri Roberts, vice president; Shirley Bennett, secretary; and Beverly Herrin, treasurer. A Pep Club was organized and two girls were chosen from each class to participate. Alice George and Mary Jane Armstrong represented our class. In February, our class sponsored a Valentine Dance after the Clatskanie basketball game. Mary Jane Armstrong was elected Queen of Hearts for the event and the school orchestra provided the music. Class members continued to win honors in sports and have their names on the Honor Roll. The number of members in our class had by this time decreased to U6. On our return to school for our Junior year a class of U3 members elected Deri Roberts as class president; Beverly Herrin, vice president; Marilyn Graves, secretary; and Mary Jane Armstrong, treasurer. The class went all out for the Junior Prom and it was a terrific success. The theme was Winter Wonderland and the Rhythm Kings from Forest Grove furnished the music. The Wilier's Dramatic Award was presented te Beverly Herrin for her performance in the Junior Play Ring Around Elizabeth. Beverly also received many awards for her speech work. Others taking part in the Junior Play were Maxine Hart-wick, Les DeHart, Deri Roberts, Calvin Bass, Bob Frederick-son, Alice George, Shirley Bennett, Genevieve Schwab, Aileen Johnson, Rena Cantwell, and Dudley Spofford. Excellent performances were made by all the participants. We sponsored a basketball throw at the annual carnival.