Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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THE ZEPHYRUS 11 THAT LEAGUE AGAIN. The A. H. S. is about to enter a de¬ bating league with a number of the high schools of the Williamette Val¬ ley. This debating league will undoubt¬ edly a be a great boon to the students, as it develops poise, expression of thought, improves our language, in¬ creases self control, arouses enthus¬ iasm in school work, stimulates am¬ bition for representative activity, and broadens our views on matters of great importance. As our share of expense in holding these debates is considerable, we hope that the school board, when ap¬ pealed to for financial aid, will give ready and hearty response to the call, and thereby lend assistance to our efforts for improvement along intel¬ lectual lines. A PRIZE STORY CONTEST. To promote activty in literary work the management of The Zephyr- us has decided to hold a cash prize story- contest. In this way we expect to have many more and better liter¬ ary productions in our paper. All stories entered will be judged according to the plot, delineation of character, English and punctuation. The prize story will appear in the February Zephyrus, if our plan works out well. The best of the other stories will receive honorary mention and will also appear in the Zephyr¬ us in succeeding issues. The conditions under which this contest will be held will be posted on the school bulletin-board in a few days. Athletics. Notwithstanding the dubious out¬ look at the beginning of the season, we have succeeded in organizing a foot-ball team from among the small number fo players at hand. In re¬ sponse to the call of Captain Parker, a number of novices have turned out, and with a few weeks’ practice, have developed into a fairly strong team. We have had some trouble in ar¬ ranging for games, but have already played two, beside several practice games. Those making the best show¬ ing from among the beginners are. Utzinger, Nickerson and Bremner. A. H. S. vs Central Astoria. On Thanksgiving day we played the Central Astorians a hard game. Owing to the slippery field, the score in no way shows the ability of either team. In the first half Central As¬ toria made a touchdown. After a few minutes more play, the ball was advanced to within one foot of Central Astoria’s goal line, where Stuart fumbled, losing the ball. When the half ended we were holding our own, on our forty yard line, with the score 5 — 0 in favor of Central As¬ toria. In the second half, after a few line bucks, a punting duel ensued between the two teams with our gaining the advantage thereby. Shortly before time was called Rogers was sent around end for a touchdown. Rosen- burg kicked the goal, making the score G — 5 in our favor. The work done at end by Utzinger, tackle by Lounsburry and center by Rosenburg was unequalled by our opponents. Wilson and Rogers as halves made good gains and Parker’s line plunges were irresistable. The playing done by the rest of the boys was very cred-

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THE ZEPHYRUS Published, Monthly by the Students of the Astoria High School. Terms, 10 Cents a Copy. For Sale at High School and Hoefler’s Candy Store. THE ZEPHYRUS STAFF. Editor-in-Chief . Associate Editor . Business Manager . Mary Adair, ’07 Mary Settem, ’06 Harvey Allen, ’07 Miary Clark, ’07 Assistant Editors — Literature. Frank Parker, ’06 Department Editors. School notes . Esther Gerhart, ’07 Alumni . Otto Utzinger, ’06 Athletics . Yvon Guilliume,, ’07 Exchange . Kate Wood, ’06 Freshmen Soph more Junior . . Senior . . Personal Flings. ( Willie Utzinger, ’03 . Gayle Roberts, ’09 . Myrtle Shabour, ’08 . Mary Gregory, ’07 . Grace Magladry , ’06 Address all communications to the Editor or Business Manager, The Zephyrus, Astoria, High School, Astoria, Oregon. Christmas Holidays. A few more days of school and then — the holidays! After three long months of hard study, these holidays are very welcome to us as a time in which to rest from study and especial¬ ly to have a good time. A few of us, during the past months, have taken every opportunity possible to neglect our studies (often to our sorrow when we receive our reports), but the ma¬ jority have worked hard and faithful¬ ly. To the latter the holidays are a well-deserved reward for their perse¬ verance, and they will therefore en¬ joy them all the more; while to the former — those who have been sliding along by one way or another, and to whom every day is almost a holiday, (from ‘the amount of studying they do) — the holidays will not be such a contrast to their school days. Everyone remembers that New Year’s Day is the time at which to make good resolutions, but how many of us remember that the three hun¬ dred and sixty-five days following it is the time to carry out these resolu¬ tions? Do not forget to resolve to give the Zephyrus your heartiest support in every way during the coming yeear. To its many friends and patrons the Zephyrus wishes a Merry Christ¬ mas and a Happy New Year!

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12 THE ZEPHYRUS itable. A star feature of the game was a fifteen-yard run by Wilson, who broke through and ran almost with¬ out interference. A. H. S., 0; vs. West Astoria, 5. On Saturday, December 9, we played the second West Astorians, the fastest light-weight team in As¬ toria. Although we were outweighed and less experienced than our oppon¬ ents, we prevented any large scores being made against us. From the time that the ball was kicked off by Upshur until time was called, the first half was a stubborn fight for ground, the entire half being played in West Astoria’s territory. Twice we advanced to their four- yard line; but, not having the ball in our possession, were set back by punts. In the second half, the game be¬ came more open. A punt by West Astoria advanced them to our twelve- yard line, from where, by a succes¬ sion of tackle bucks Johnson, West Astoria’s fullback, finally hurdled the line to land behind our goal. Failure to kick the goal left the score 5 — 0. Although the game was lost, our boys played a good game, as many pretty tackles were made by Utzinger. Smith and Lounsberry also played good ball. Much punting was done throughout the game, Upshur, our halfback, greatly outclassing his opponent by often booting the pigskin 35 and 40 yards against' the wind and twice landing it almost over West Astoria’s goal line. Much spirit was s hown by the girls who attended in a body and cheered lustily whenever we made a gain, and we greatly appreciate their sup¬ port. The line up: A. H. S. Position. 2d W. Astoria Malagamba R. e L. E. Johnson Lounsberry R. t. L. H. Gustafson Nickerson R. g L. Stricklen Ross C. Rosenburg Bremner L. g. R. Wilson Guilluime L. t. R. A. Johnson Utzinger L. e. R. Anolin Stuart Q. Thompson Upshur L. H. R. . Wilson, Cap. Smith R. H. L. A. Gustafson K . Parker, Cap. F. F. Johnson In behalf of the West Astoria boys, it may be said that they all put up a splendid game- and worked together admirably. This is especially true of Wilson, Captain, Rosenburg and F. Johnson. Basketball. With the opening of school came much material for a basket-ball team. A number of girls have already taken up the game, and Mary Settem ’0d, has been elected captain and Faye Ball ’07, manager. Prin. S. N. Garman has undertaken to coach the team; and through the kindness of Mr. George Flavel, the old Commercial Club gym. has been secured for a practice hall. Inasmuch as a competent coach and a good prac¬ tice hall have been secured, there is no reason why a winning team should not be turned out this season. There has not been the attendance at practice that there should be, and assured, and all the possible advan- assured and al the possible tdvan- tages are at hand more interest should be taken by the girls. Considering all these advantages let all who can turn out, with a deter¬ mination that within a short time, a competent team will be ready to chal¬ lenge any other team of their own equals; and that, at the end of the year, they will be the victors. “When You Want Anything Good go to DUNBAR’S.”