Anacortes High School - Rhododendron Yearbook (Anacortes, WA)

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Ttoenty-ttoo RHODODENDRON Westley Shull — Resource- ful. reliable, and energet- ic, he has many close friends. Wes” greets ev- eryone with a cheery word and is easy to get along with. Key Club 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3. -1; Boys Club 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Operetta 3. 4: Key Club Pres. 4. Scientific course. Paul E. Sparks — Indus- trious. dependable, polit- ically-minded. with a slo- gan “College or bust.” “Sparky has a fine sense of humor combined with a fine nature that at- tracts companions. Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4; Honor Society 3: Debate and Senior plays 4; Football 4. Scientific course. Marian Irene Strom—Fun loving “Corky” has en- joyed life to the fullest extent. This short. at- tractive blonde, who has so many friends, plans to be a beauty specialist. Home Ec. Club 3. 4: Home Ec. Treasurer 3; Annual Staff: Senior Class Sec.- Treasurer: I’, of W. Con- ference 4: Glee Club 4. General Course. Jay Thayer—Smiling dark eyes and shiny black hair are but a couple of his outstanding characteris- tics. J. T. is well-liked for his keen sense of humor and ready wit. Boys Club 2, 3. 4: Track 3. 4: Stage Manager 4. Scientific course. Earl Charles Toal—Quiet and reserved but also studious and ambitious. Professor goes quietly about his own work at school. but is always around when the “fun” begins. Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Hand 4; Business Manager for Annual: Boys Club 2. 3. 4. Scientific course. June Margaret Watson — Her studious manner won “Junie” the honor of hav- ing the highest scholastic average for senior girls during her high school career. Vice-Pres. Home Ec. 3. 4; Debate 4; Sen- ior Play 4: Annual Staff: Debate Play 4: Honor So- ciety 2. 4; Office Work 4. Scientific course. Paul I. Sorenson— Cow- boy” might » • short and stocky but that does not stunt his ability as a football player. Hobby— Stamp collecting: Future plans, college. Football 3. I; Big A” 3, 4; Basket- ball 2. 3: All-County half- back 4; Spofte Editor An- nual: Debate Play 4: For- ensic league 4; Boys Club 2. 3. 4. General course. Charles Fredrick Staf- ford—Plans to be a chem- ical engineer or physicist. “Chuck is a lover of sports and is active in this field. S lutatorl n • Football 2. 3. 4: Baseball 3: Key Club 2. 3. 4; Hon- or Society 2. 3. 4: Senior play 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 4: Boise Northwest Choir: U. of V. Conference 4. Scientif- ic course. Lena Pauline Suryan — “Lee” has gone through school with a twinkle in her eye and a cheerful smile for everyone. This blonde lass loves to dance and skate but plans to be a beauty operator. Home Ec. Club 2. 3. 4: Jr. High Office I; Girls Club Vice- Pres. 3—Pres. 4. Commer- cial course. Helen Irene Thomas — Tommy” is a cheery lass and one whose gift Is en- tertaining others. The fact that she is also a lovely dancer increases her pop- ularity around school. This brunette's industrious nature turns her future footsteps toward a busin- ess college. Debate 4- Home Be. Club 3. 4; Shirt Sleeves : G. A. C. 2: Jr. Hi Office. 4. Sec- retarial course. Geoffrey Peter Venables— A second Kubenoff when he makes his violin talk. Jeff” «-enters Ills inter- ests around stamp-collect- ing. golf, and coin-collect- ing and his eas.v-to-get- along - with disposition makes him a congenial friend. Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Boys Club 2. 3. 4; General ourse. Maida Lorraine Wilmot — With natural charm and sincere friendliness. Maida acquires and keeps her friends. An ardent sports fan. she makes a fine companion. G. A. C. 2. 3. 4: Hep. 8ohp. Class 2: Hep. Girls Club 2: Rep. of Jr. class 3; Operetta 2. Secretarial course.

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rhododendron T unity one William Bennett Morrison —Bill is the type that doesn't talk much but has a sense of humor all his own. His pleasant man- ner toward all has made him popular. Fishing is one of his recreations. Boys Club 2. 3. 4. Manual Arts course. Phyllis Mary Norman — Her high scholastic stand- ing will be an asset In her plans of being a teacher or secretary. Com- mencement speaker; De- bate club; Pres. Girls Club; Orchestra 2: Home Ec. Club; Debate Play 2: Band; Sec. of Orchestra 4. Secretarial course. Leanore M. Polls—Poss- essing reliable and ener- getic characteristics. ••Po- ll” also has a fine sense of humor that makes her popular with everyone. Annual Staff; G. A. C. 2. 3. 4; Pres. G. A. C. I- Debate 3. 4; National Forensic Deague Sec. 4; Girls ltep. 4; Senior Play 4; Debate Play. Scientif- ic course. Raymond R. Robinson — Tall ami slender with i yearning for navigation, most of Skipper's leis- ure time is spent around his boat which indicates that boat-building is the young lad's hobby. Boys Club 2. 3. 4. General course. Mae Rydberg— Jackie”, as her friends call her. loves the outdoors, with hiking as her favorite hobby. Another pastime of hers is swimming. As far as her future plans are con- cerned. they are still in tlie future. Girls Club 2. 3. 4. Scientific course. Warren Edward Scribner — Energetic. intelligent, with a scientific turn of mind. Quietness is an outstanding characteristic of Scribby's noticeably shy make-up. But that does not hinder his ac- quiring many new friends. Football 3. 4; Track Mgr. 1. 2. 3. 4; Big A” 4: Baseball Mgr. 3; Boys Club 2. 3. 4. Scientific course. Norman Nathan Noqgle— A lover of active outdoor sports, in which lie lias excelled during ids high school career, is tnis tall, husky boy. Fishing and baseball are his favorite pastimes. Football 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4: Big A 3. 4; Boys Club 2. 3. 4. General course. Arleene Jane Peters — Short and blonde with sparkling blue eyes, her nimble fingers helped place her above the av- erage in typing. G. A. C. 2, 3. 4; Correspondent Secretary of Girls Club. Secretary G. A. C. 3. Sec- retarial course. June Raddatz—Not only is Captain interested in all athletics but also in music. This blue - eyed blende is a fine compan- ion. Because swimming is her hobby, she is always ready for a dip in both lake and salt waters. An- nual Staff; Home Ec. club 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 4; Operetta 2. 3. 4. Scientific course. Joyce Mae Rolph—Since tills modest young lady was transferred fro m Roosevelt High, she has acquired lots of new friends. Although she lias a quiet manner. Josie has a cheery hello for all acquaintances. Girls Club Pres.; Home Ec. Club Pres. 4. General course. Bernice Schneider— Goog has a quick sense of hum- or and a ready wit. Ev- eryone likes a charming disposition, and this is where she shines. A. S. B. Sec. 2; Girls Club Rep. 3; Vice Pres. Class 3; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Operetta 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff: Seng leader 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 3. 4; Senior Play; I', of W. Conference 4; Com- mencement Speaker. Scien- tific course. Wanda Mae Sheppard — Short and dark with as vivacious a manner as her name implies, that's Wanda. Having a good time” is Shop's hobby and she is always full of fun. Home Ec. Club 4; Jr. High Office 3: Scpli. Rep.; Treasurer of Home Ec. Club 4. Secretarial course.

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RHODODENDRON T went y-three SENIOR PROPHECY FRANCIS BARCOTT—Still trying to catch perch off the Gil key dock. He hopes to be a great fisherman some day. MIKE BACICH—Singing at the Metropolitan Opera House in Anacortes once every six months. BETTY ANDERSON—Teaching art to the first grade pupils in the Whitney School. She is such a success they plan to move her up into the second grade. HERMAN ANDERSON—A great prize-fighter. So far he has won one fight and that one was with Junior Fomo. NORMA ANDERSON—Still trying to finish her blue plaid silk dress that she started in home economics when she was a senior. MARY BARCOTT—Secretary for the Grab and Run Jewelry Store. She just won the prize for Miss America, 950. MIKE BARCOTT—Still taking French from Mr. Hammond. Has just passed his French I Exam. CHESTER BLACK INTON—Visited in Anacortes with his prize winning cotVy Butter Cup. Chet gives a correspondence course on milking for $14.9s fer cottrse. PERRY BOW DISH—Had an accident in his Ford two weeks ago and is still trying to put it together. PEARL CAMPBELL—There was a possibility of her being a secretary to John D. Rockefeller, but the way it looks now she'll be the second Eleanore Poxcell. ELMER CARLSON—Poor Elmer! The crystal ball tells us that although he has brains, he won't get any further than being a teacher—or something. LA VERNE CARTEL—.«I rumor is going around that LaVerne has an oyster complex. She is practising note to be an oyster physician. GAIL CROSS—Operator of a chain of goat farms xcith headquarters at Lake Campbell. Gail seems to be the biggest goat. ARTHUR DAV IS—Still pushing his face in the mud trying to put the pig- skin over the elusive goal. CHESTER DAY’IS—Is inventing a freckle remover. So far he has removed one off his oxen face. WARREN DE BOER—Has gone to Alaska to teach the Eskimos football. He says it is easy to make touchdf xcns as the ice is so slippery, all they have to do is give a run and then slide the rest of the way. MILLIE DRAGOVICH Teaching Home Ec. in the Anacortes Senior High School. NEDRA DURANCEAU—Inventing a noiseless coxcbell which can be used at basketball games. BILLY ETTER—Is the Walter Wine hell and Peeping Tom of the modern parking places. GEOFFREY VENABLES—President of the United States. During his spare time he teaches his cabinet the tnolin. ALBERT FISHER—A tailor for midgets. He hopes he won't get too big an order as it costs too much for thread. ARDEN HAMBLY—Boo! Arden is specializing in house haunting. His best act is the “Walk of the Dead. BLANCHE FLITCROFT—Has a column in the Local njily Blah called% ' 1 Cover the Morgue. {Please turn to page thirty-two)