Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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LAST WILL AMD TESTAMENT I, Patti Bass, will ny almost black hair to Ruby Andrus. I, Nancy Bergerson, will my smile tc Nancy Lee Akers. I, David Closner, will my car to anyone that can drive it. I, Jeanette De Roia, will gladly will my Social Ec. book to any Jr. that wants it. I, Mary Falconer, will my forgetfulness to Pat Hickman. I, Marilou Fredickeraon, will nothing bee ause I have nothing to will. I, Rick Fulton, will my worn out sweat socks to Homer Fuller. I, Roy Getz, will my bashfulness to Ronold Leonard. I, Claude Gibson, will my love for jalopies to Ozzie Ray. I, Skeeter Gill, will my height to Wayne Thomas. I, Kike Grady, will my books to anyone that can find them. I, Joyce Howard, will what I already haven't to Joyce Jones. I, Bruce Hoyt, will ny blonde hair to Jerry Herrin. I, Barbara Hunt, will rry eyes to Jody Webb. I, Frances Kasper, will my love for music to Margaret Brissett. I, Katherine Keasey, will my athletic ability to Marlene Gray. I, Kean Kirkbid.de, will ny treasury books to next years treasurer. I, Ethel Kyser, will my camera to next years Memolog Photographer. I, Bill Mac Donald, will my stocking cap to anyone that joins Letterman Club next year. I, Darrell McKee, will my short case to anyone that can get it. I, Faye Millis, will my short legs to Pat Stiff. I, Don Morgan, will my Letterman Club paddle to Dick Gwin. I, Donna Nightwine, will my beauty marks to Katheryn Leonard. I, Bob Powell, will my singing ability to Bertie Lu Ashley. I, Margaret Powell, will my driving ability to any fool that wants it. I, Gene Pugh, will my band instrument to someone that can play it. I, Phil Sisler, will my quietness to Wayne Aldrich. I, Ora May Smith, will gladly will an thing except Larry. I, Joe Snook, will my shortness to Bud Fulton. I, Mildred Thacker, will my long hair to Marylyn Good. I, Shirlie Vike, will my artistic ability to Kathy Sauer. I, Don Wantland, will my worn out football shoes to Chet Ray. I, Gene Weller, will my position on the football team to Pete Norris. I, Shirley White, will my quiet mannerisms to Ken Nanson. I, Shirley Wikstrom, will my laugh to Ann Ortner. I I, Leonard Wilhelm, will my big feet to Kenny Parker. I, Nellie Wolf, will my faithfulness to Patsy King. I, Jack Woolard, will my wittiness to Bill Braun. I, Larry Schaumburg, will xay love for Biology to Jackie 0linger. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, d 0r of this -c in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine “d ■ Hundred 21

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SENIOR HISTORY On Sept. U, 62 terrified rooks entered the doors of Vemonia High School. After going through the rituals of initiation, the class settled down to elect class officers. Mike Grady was elected President; Don Jepson, Vice-President; Rick Fulton, Secretary; and Glenna Pearl, Treasurer. Miss locum and Mr. Me Entire were class advisors. Patti Bass and Faye Millis were pep club representatives. Don Wantland was the Freshmen Class candidate for St. Pat's King. Patti Bass and Faye Millis were May Day princesses and Don Jepson and Don Want-land were their escorts. Don Wantland was chosen to lead the Sophomores through their second year. His assistants were Rick Fulton, Vice-President; Glenna Pearl, Secretary; Jean Kirkbride, Treasurer and class advisors were Mr. Wright and Mr. Hoefs. One of the main functions of the class was the Sweetheart Dance held on Feb. l6, Mary Falconer, sophomore candidate, won the contest for sweetheart. Patsy Bjomson and Faye Millis were pep club representatives, while Lorraine Crowston and Jack Woolard were yell leaders. Glenna Pearl was candidate for the V.F.W. carnival queen and Patsy Bjomson placed second in the KFGR disc Jockey contest. On the league-winning football team were Rick Fulton, backfielder; Don Wantland, guard; and Bill Lydie, tackle. Bob Powell and Skeeter Gill were basketball letter winners. May princesses were Ora May Smith and Shirley White, escorted by Lan-ry Schaumburg and Claude Gibson. On Sept. the Juniors held their first class meeting to elect their 51-52 officers. Rick Fulton was elected President; Mike Grady, Vice-President; Glenna Pearl, Secretary; Joyce Howard, Treasurer; Larry Schaumburg and Jean Kirkbride, Sergeants-at-Arms. Our class advisorswas Mr. McEntire. Faye Millis and Lorraine Crowston were elected to rally squad. The Junior boys were quite active in football and basketball. Those earning letters in football were Larry Schaumburg, Don Wantland, Mike Grady, Bob Powell, Don Morgan. Skeeter Gill, Bill Mac Donald and Rick Fulton aade A-cquad in basketball. The name of the Junior Play was Thank Tou Mr. Parker. It was directed by Mr. Raines and Assistant Director, Margaret Powell. The cast consisted of Millis, F.; Mac Donald, B.; Schaumburg, L.; Vike, S.; Bass, P.; Wantland,D.; May, I.; Bjomson, P.; Schaumburg, L.; and Grady, M. The style of the class ring was Catalina. Glenna Pearl was chosen candidate for sweetheart for the Valentine's Dance sponsored by the sophomores. Bruce Hoyt was candidate for St. Pat's King. April 5, was the date for the Jr. Prom and Hal Cook's orchestra played The theme was Garden In The Rain. Weller, G.; Schaumburg, L.; Pugh, Q.; Hoyt, B.; and Grady, M.; were on the track team and Gill, S.; Wantland, D.; Fulton, R.; Powell, B.; Schaumburg, L.; and Mac Donald, B.; played baseball. Jeanette De Raia and Lorraine Crowston were May Day princesses and their escorts were Bruce Hoyt and Claude Gibson. Joyce Howard and Bruce Hoyt led the seniors in for graduation. Darrell Me Kee was elected to led the seniors through their final year. He was assisted by Don Morgan, Vice-President; Joyce Howard, Secretary; Patti Bass, Treasurer; David Closner and Gene Weller, Serg—at-Arms. Our class advisor was Mrs. Bolmeier. Senior Representatives to Student Council were Bob Powell, President, Gene Weller, Vice-President, Faye Millis, Secretary; Jean Kirkbride, Treasurer; and Bruce Hoyt, Business Manager; Ora May Smith, Memolog Editor; Mildred Thacker, Timberline Editor; Joyce Howard, G.A.A. President; Jeanette De Roia, Girls League President, 1st semester; Frances Kasper, 2nd semester and Darrell Me Kee, Senior Class President. Football letter winners were Wantland, D.; Fulton, R.; Weller, G.; Powell, B.; Gill, S.; Woolard, J.; Wilhelm, L.; and Morgan, D. Co-captains were Don Wantland and Rick Fulton. Gill, S.; Mac Donald, B.; Powell, B.j Weller, G.; and Fulton, R.; were on A-squad basketball team. The captain was Gill, S.; and Co-captain was Mac Donald, B. The Student Body Play was held on March 27 Instead of the Senior Play. The Junior Prom, in honor of the seniors, was on the 25th of April. Graduation was held on the latter part of May. 20

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PROPHECY June 12, 1970 Dear Class of 1953, Although our intentions of holding a reunion every three years were sincere, not a one has occurred, I decided I'd get busy and find out where each one of us was, and send a Round Robin to each member. No doubt you'll be as surprised as I was when I uncovered the whereabouts and occupations of our former classmates, Vemonia, Deraid Beauregard Gill, principal, announced that graduation exercises will be held on the 29th, The Vadedictorian speech will be given by Jean Kirkbride, Guess its about time she got out since she has lasted out eight principals. New York, Mike Grady has become the most popular comedian on Broadway, For every preformance there is standing room only. Hollywood, David Closner, better known as Dogwood, had became a millionaire since he's started making Dogwood sandwiches in Hollywood. His stands became so popular, he has retired at an early age. Portland, Federal Trappers, Claude Gibson and Bruce Hoyt, have been jailed as a result of their attempt to trap wolves on Broadway and Washington. That's manslaughter. Louisville, Jack Woolard's studying to be a lawyer in Kentucky. At last report he was trying to send Bill Mac Donald up for $ years for begging candy from a old lady. Portland, Nellie Wolf and Barbara Hunt have just become the owners, of Meier and Frank's. The latter part of the month Katherine Keasey, famous Power's Model will lead the fashion show modeling all of the latest styles for fall. New York, Shirlee Vike is the head artist for that new comic book called Love'em and Leave'em. San Francisco, Margaret Powell has run Lena Horne clear out of the limelight with her new verson of Baby Doll. New York, Chessie Bass Swatzhouse will make her first performance at the Metropolitan Opera House. Following her performance she will make a world tour accompanied by her agent, Nancy Bergerson. Portland, Torrid Terry Smith has made her first performance at the Star Theater leading”the chorus line. 22