Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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“BEING A CONCISE BI T COMPLETE IIISTOKIE OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF “YE ('LASS OF ’27” There eometh a time in tin lives of the greatest of men and women who they must bid good l v to that which they hold dearest. It is with this in mind that we turn back tin pages of time and review the glories and wondorous histone of “Ye noble knights of the order of 11)27.’ At a very tender age the majority of tin members of this gifted assembly trudged up the mountain side to Castle Astoria, ll was four long years ago on the epoch making date of Sept. 10, 1923. Recognizing the superior intelligence, all around ability and excellent qualities of leadership of the members of the class, the permission to become an organized class was granted them. The first year found them wearing the green, not as the underdogs, but as active contenders in every form f competition. By means of an ingenious idea they carried off tin honors in a spirited contest to determine which class in the castle could present tin most interesting assembly stunt. A bautiful purple and gold banner, awarded by the Executive Council, was the tribute paid to tin class for their achievement. Guided by capable leadership, the order carried on to tin Order of Pages. The selection of Sir Stanford Brooks, president; Lady Marjorie Chester, vico- ma y SENIOR OFFICERS Tolkka Hutching I'. Thompson Miss Brumbaugh E. Johnson Miss Willsic Sparks Page Fifteen

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 BURTON SIIATTO An able and courteous gentleman. Mcnual Arts Course. Interclass track; Senior Vodvil. Future: Undecided. VIVIAN ADKINS Silence only hides true worth. History Course. Glee Club. Future: O. A. C. EUGENE DA MM I “Oh. I hate to get up in the morning, for it s nicer to lie In bed.” English Course. Orchestra 3-1-. •»;; Band 7-8: Track 8. Future: Music. NHI. 1.110 JARVIS Conduct is her lest of character.” Home Econ. Course. Hi-Jinks; Home Ec n Club. Future: O. A. C. NVAINO NIK.M1 Short is my da to but breathless my renoun. English Course. Future: Undecided. FRITZ V NICKELSON Happiness seems made to be shared. Commercial Course. Future: Undecided. Page Fourteen

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president: Sir .John Dalgity. secretary: Lady Barbara Dayton, treasurer: Sir Sigurd liana and Sir Austin Peterson, sargeant-at-arms, proved to be a wise move and the class prospered mightily during this critical formative period. Their advisors were Lady Helen Hose and Sir Brookhart. 'I’he second year found “Ye Order of ’27 winning new laurels. Their basketball team walked away with the championship of all orders. Ye good old ‘ 27 filled all lower orders, and the higher orders with fear because o'' their prowess on the field of combat. Not realizing tin- importance of the class cup, they failed to concentrate their efforts upon this event. Realizin' , its importance later in the season however, and by a tremendous burst of enthusiasm they came within one point of tieing the Knights for first place. The leadership for this glorious year was in the hands of Sir .John Dalgity. president: Sir (Menu I (issuer, vice-president: Lady Marjorie Chester, secretary; Sir Ray McCartney, treasurer: Sir Stanford Brooks, councilman: Lady Madeline Brumbaugh and Sir McCormick, advisors. During this epochal period they placed one man on ye debate team and several on ye football, basketball, track and baseball teams. From this time on. the major portion of the athletics of the Castle rested on the shoulders of this order. Then came the time when the order might advance into the order of Knighthood. They assumed this status with a sober mind and dignity that bodied il! to any other orders who should disturb them. As Squires, ye order entered upon a series of smashing triumps. The presentation of “Ye Arrival of Kitty,” Ye “Squire Bust,” at the Riviera and the Cat n Fiddle: Ye championship of basketball and track teams, and Ye Squire’s Prom, which has never been equaled and probably never will be, filled the cup of glory to overflowing. Then came the climax to all this, the capturing the class cup by an over whelming number of points. The jov of crunchintr the haughty order of the Knights made ye year a glorious one. Ye order was successfully led by Lad Beryl Atwood, president: Sir Carl Cover, vice-president: Lady Alice Thompson, secretary: Lady Helen Klliott. treasurer; Lady Madeline Brumbaugh and Lady Isabel Willsie, advisors. Carried on by this crowning success vc order came into its own on a wave of triumph, holding the awe and esteem of all classes. Ye Order of Knighthood meant great things to the wearers of the 27 and it has added many laurels to its already well filled list. At the peak of success in the achievements of knighthood, the Order of “27 stood out like the rock of Gibraltar. The Senior Ball climaxed the social activities of this order. Tlu novel and interesting program at this dance will never be forgotten. The play of the Knights and their ladies. “.Just Out of College was presented with great dramatic ability and the fame of ”27” was broadcast to the four corners of the world. l'ase Sixteen