Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1930 volume:

Cf it V.- ' S M Foreword- In this, the 1930 volume of the Zephyrus, it has been our aim to consolidate into as few pages as possible, a record of the past high school year, a record that we who are seniors now, may cherish and refer to in later life as a true reminder of the events of our high school career. We sincerely hope that our success in this yearbook may serve as an aid, and our mis¬ takes as a warning to those who will have in their hands the fate of the future Zephyruses The 1930 Zephyrus Staff. [ 3 ] The Zephyrus Published by the ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY of ASTORIA HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XXXI V NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY F3= [ 5 ] SUPERINTENDENT HAMPTON ■k ★ ★ ★ To him who through our high school days Has been our councillor and friend, And guided well our stumbling steps. And brought us to our journey ' s end, We here record our gratitude, Full concious of our lasting debt. And dedicate to him this book That those who read will not forget. [V] sg Eg b 3 re E3 Mr. Branstator Principal, Math. Miss Bergman Foreign Language FACULTY Mi ss Branstator Political Science Miss Byers Commercial Miss Ambler English Miss Badollet Dean of Girls, Math. Miss Clifford History Miss Curry Head of English Dept. Miss Jones English [10] Miss Lamb Head of Com. Dept. Miss Poysky Domestic Science Mr. Thompson Science FACULTY Miss Pomeroy Commercial Mr. Wild Mechanical Drawing Miss Wootton Mathematics Miss Sim Librarian, Geography Miss Whitcomb Biology Mr. Warren History J j j J [ 11 ] To the Faculty We scatter too soon our several ways. And thus our dear associations end — Those who were near through years that sped along Will follow fancy s whim, where skylines blend. The shimmering shores of other lands will claim The dear companionship of some ive knew. While the country lanes will lure the hearts of some. And city walls will hedge in some of you. It may be ships and tides will call to one Who, pouring over books, must ever dream. And thus he satisfies his restless soul And finds his ships in clouds that whitely gleam. Our feet will walk the dusty waip. and smooth — Our heads held high, nor will we pause to rest. We only ask that God may walk beside us And help us choose the road He thinks best. [12] .se ng r ; ' - C ' - $ §§ g ar •- - • ' « . . ; -■ ■ . ■•; _ V • : , • ' •■V’ 7 :- ; r -M-- : ' 1:-,, 7 : , • , ' M ng m .. - i :, . ■ ■ . . • ’.V- _ ______ , ' 0 • . ... ■ . • ■ . •; ¥= ■ ■ . . : 8 -5 1 v : v ' .. ; v v ' ■;: ■■■ +•? -S ' i3s§. ' • ti ' tS sm z-. 1 ; . ■ . ' - . - ;V . ' • .V ' -V . ■ •s ' ..• . , V.. - ? • ’ ... . . • ' ' • ' ! - ’ ' ' ' ' ' • January Senior History Hear our song of goodbv.” A class song, emblem, pep. spirit— What can we expect? The January senior class of 1930 have displayed an unusual a- mount of pep through their entire school career. They have, under the ex¬ cellent leadership of Roland Larson, made their last year an especially illust¬ rious one. They have representatives in every field of school activity: athletic, dramatic, executive, scholastic. When their bright faces first appeared within the halls of Astoria high three years ago, they elected John Jeffers as president of the sophomore class. The Sophomore Informal was the light of their young hearts that first eventful year. Again in their junior year they elected John Jeffers to the presidency of the class. During this year, they presented ‘Merton of the Movies,” a play, that was indeed a credit to them. The Junior Prom, which was given late in the spring, also called forth much admiration from those who attended. In their last year, they have been more active than ever. The Whole Town ' s Talking,” their senior play, presented on the evening of November 26, was one of the best that has been presented. The girls together with the May senior girls, gave a banquet in honor of the football team. The class, by means of the Senior Ball, given Thursday, December 19, outdid themselves entirely. And, with the annual class banquet, held at the Hotel Astoria, Senior Class day, and last, but indeed not least, graduation, the curtain falls on their high school career; and the cast is scattered to the four winds. President . . ..... Roland Larson Vice-President .. . . . Edward Simonson Secretary .. . . . . Borghild Orwick Treasurer ... Elizabeth Patterson Srg ' t-at-Arms . . William Paetow Advisors . Miss Anna Bergman, Miss Hilda Branstator [13] January Senior Activities HOWARD BLAKELY “Plumb full of spirit— ready for fun, that’s Howard.”— Hi-Y 7-8;‘“A” Club 7-8; Football 6-7-8; De Molay 345678 FRANCES CARRUTHERS “The music calls—on with the dance!” Dram. Club 4-5-G-7-8; Deba Drams 8; Pep Club 8; Home Econ. 7-8; Orator¬ ical Contest 7; Operetta 4-7; Jr. Play; Sen Play; Lib. Dr‘t. Club 7; Yell Asst. 8; Hi Jinx 3-5-7; Sr. Play Committ. 8 JOHN CATTRALL “Holding- down a twin-cylinde r cy¬ clone.” Band 3-4-5-G; Junior Play 6; Interclass Track 7; Interclass Basket¬ ball 6-8; Track 7; Hi-Knights 6-7-8. THOMAS ELY “Love me; love my trombone.” Operetta 3-5-7; Jr. Play 6; Sen ' r Play 8; Band; Glee Club; Hi-Knights. HARRY E. EIDE “The very pink of perfection.” Torch Honor Pres. 6-7-8; Torch Honor 3-4- 5-6-7-S; Dram. Club 4-5-6-7-8; Chr. Jr. Play Com. 6; Jr. Play 6; Sr. Play 8; Chr. Sr. Play Com. 8; Operetta 3-5-7; Glee Club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Zephyrus Staff 7; Hi Jinx 3-5; Adv. Mgr. Hi Jinx 7; Live Wire 4-5-6-7; Dram. Club Play 5; Jr. Prom Com. 5; Astor Post Staff 6- 7-8; Ball Com. 8; Book week 8 BYRON F1TZGERALE “Nothing distui ' bs his peace of mind.” ROSE ERICKSON “Always busy and always smiling.” Tri-Y; Glee Club; Operetta “Dragon of Wo Foo”; Astor Post ’29. HAROLD ILBERG “No woman dare trifle with me.” [14] January Senior Activities NELLIE HELEN HOWE “If she will; she will.” Volleyball 3-4-5-G-7-8; Baseball 3-4-5- (4-7-8; Basketball 4-6-8; Manager Girls Baseball 5; Track Meet 5; Sport Meet 6; Tri-Y 3-4-5-G-7; Operetta “Tulip Time ’ “Dragon of Wo Foo.” ELO KAUTTA “Sturdy and resolute.” BERNARD KEKALAINEN “The looks of Apollo—the self-confi¬ dence of a genius.” Football ‘28, ‘29; Hi-Y ‘28 ‘29. GEORGE F. ROE “A hard worker and a good sport.” Assistant Stage Manager Junior Play Ass ' t. Business Manager Senior Play. ELLEN KRUM “I may die to slow music, but let me live to jazz.” Home Economic 3-4-5-G-7-8. ROLAND LARSON “Every man is a volume, if you know how to read him.” Pres. Senior Class 8; Football 4-6-8; Basketball 5-7; Track 5-7; Inter-Class Basketball 5-7; Inter-Class Track 3-5- 7; Hi-Y 5-G-7-8; Vice-Pres. Hi-Y 7; Jr Class Treas. 5; Jr. Play 6; Sr. Play 8; Hi Jinx 5-7; “A” Club 4-5-G-7-8; Dram. Club 8; Pres. “A” Club 8; Book Week 8; Sr. Ba ll Committee 8. AURA LAINE “Your contribution to the sum of things is yourself.” IRENE ELIZABETH LEWIS “Always busy and always happy.” Home Economic 3. [15] January Senior Activities SYLVIA NIEMI “Life is but a thought.” Torch Honor Society 3-4-5-G-7-8; Or¬ chestra 3-4-5-6-7-8; Book Exchange 7 -8; Astor Post 7; Stud. Body Treas. 8. FRANCES OLSON “Come, follow me, and leave the world to its babblings.” WILLIAM PAETOW “Many a yard of skin I’ve peeled, fighting on the football field.” Football 4-6-8; Track 7; “A” Club 4-5 -6-7-8; Hi-Y 7-8. ESTHER LOFSTEDT “She laughs with one eye and winks with the other.” Glee Club 3-4-5-6-7-S; Operetta 5-7; Deba Drams 8; Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7; Senior Play 8; Hi Jinx 3-5-7. BERT SODERMAN “Happy-go-lucky, easy and free; nothing on earth can bother me.” Football; Track; Hi-Y; “A” Club. CATHERINE ANN O ' BRIEN “Beauty is truth, truth beauty.” Deba Drams S-4-5-6-7-8; Deba Drams Treas. 8; Girls Pep Club 7-8; Home Econ. 7-9; Glee Club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Ope¬ retta 4-7; Hi-Jinx 4; Property Mgr. Junior Play 5; Prop. Mgr. Senior Play 8. BORGHILD ORWICK “Good nature and good sense ever join¬ ed.” — Girls Pep Club 6-7-8; Deba Drams 6-7;8; Torch Honor Society 3- 4-5-6-7-8; Home Ec. 7-8; Girls League Pres. 8; Class Secretary 7-8; Volley¬ ball Captain 2-4-6-8. ELIZABETH PATTERSON “ She studies and does it well.” —Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Sec. Soph. Class 4; Oper. 5-7; Glee Club 7; Treas. Jan. Sr. Class 8; Hi Jinx 7; Deba Dr. 8; Live Wire 8; Sr. Play 8. [16] January Senior Activities LEO LOSS EDNA PEACOCK “The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of work.” January Senior Play 8. ANNE PAULING “The soul is like a star and dwelt apart.” — Operetta 7; Hi Jinx 5-7; Sr. Play 8; Jr. Play 6. EDITH PETERSON “Had she failings, they would lean to virtue ' s side.” — Glee Club 7-8; Ope¬ retta “Dragon of Wo Foo;” Tri-Y 7-8; Treasurer Tri-Y 8; Deba Drams 8; Astor Post 7-8. EDWARD SIMONSEN “Too noble to speak ill of others.” Torch Honor Society; Hi-Y; Football 8; January Sr. Vice-Pres. 8; Astor Post, Jan. Sr. Business Manager 8. “I usually study; still I “auto.”— HiY 5- 6-7-8; Hi-Knights 5-G-7-8; Dram. Club 8; Sec. Hi-Y 8; Pres. Hi-Knights 6- 7; Bus. Mgr. Junior Play 6; Sr. Class Play 8; Astor Post 8; Bus. Manager Astor Post 6-7; Editor Fisherman Bib¬ le 8; Inter-Class Basketb. 5-7; Track 7 MEDORA SVENSON “Always busy and always bappy.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Orchestra 3-4-5-6-7-S; Astor Post 7-8. HELEN TIENSON “Plenty of gas? No chances of run¬ ning out?”— Basketball 3; Torch Ho¬ nor 3-4; Tri-Y 5-6-7; Jr. Play 6; Hi Jinx 7; Astor Post 8; Kid Day Com¬ mittee 8; Junior Prom Committee 8. OLGA WAHL “To know her, is to like her.”— Base¬ ball 5; Volleyball 6-8. [ 17 ] January Senior Activities NORMAN THOMPSON “Trying to concentrate without think¬ ing.’ — Football 3-4-5-6-7-8; “A” Club; Tumblers. LAILA PORKO “A girl with quiet anti demure man¬ ners.” DOROTHY WILSON “May your life be like fried eggs— sunny side up.”— Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-S; Tri-Y Sec. 6-7; Home Econ. 3-4-5-G-7-8 Girls Pep Club 7-8; Sr. Repres. Gilds League 8; Astor Post 7. CONRAD PETERSON MATT JUSSILA “In adversity—calm, in prosperity— “He accepts life as it is.” calm.” [ 18 ] January Senior Prophecy Look into the future—see others at the present! Fortunes told—fifty cents. 1 hus read the sign which confronted me some ten years after my graduation from A. H. S. A desire suddenly seized me to learn of my fellow classmates, the class of January 30. I entered a bright, gaudy tent which stood before me, and sat down at a table before a gypsy and her large crys¬ tal ball. Stating my wish, I asked her if I could learn about the 1930 class of Jan¬ uary seniors. Answering that she would do he r best, she warned me to remain extremely quiet, smiled, and began her mystic procedure. Dodo Larson, she said, the president of your spectacular class, is now president of the Harvard University, and is regarded as one of the best author¬ ities on Latin. He gives all credit to his teachers at Astoria high. At this same college, Howard Blakely is the Dean of men, professor in mathematics, and vice-president of the college. Your worthy valedictorian, Edward Simonsen, is now the grave, stern Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, commanding the silence of the multitude. Sylvia Niemi, your salutitorian, is assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, and hopes to knock off the first word of her present title in the near future. The scene is changing to Paris. Coming down the gorgeous aisle of the Paetow House, I see Bernhard Kekalainen, the most noetd dress designer in that city. He is distinguished by the title Benne. I perceive another of your class, a dainty lady, in this city. Envied and flattered by all—this queen of every gathering, the belle of every ball, is no other than Ann Pauling. Ah! a famous singer, a second Melba, is to make her debut at the largest opera in France this evening. She also graduated with your class-Esther Lofstedt. The setting now returns to America. There, a former January ‘30 senior is pawning his immense diamonds. Alas, William Paetow speculated too much and lost all in the stock market. The newsboys come shouting down the street. An immense robbery had occured, but the thieves had been captured by brave Sergeant Norman Thompson of the New York Police Department. In the same paper is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Wilson to Edsel Ford, son of the automobile magnate. I also see a presentation of Hamlet, and in this stars Thomas Ely, the great Shakespearian actor. It is considered the succes of the season. A new scene—San Francisco, a large steamer from the Orient is entering the Golden Gates. It is carrying goods for the Koe Company, which is being successfully managed by George Koe. In one of the city s highest buildings are two of your former classmates. One, a woman of strong mind and will is lectur¬ ing before a group of women on How to Maintain Independence of Man. She is Elizabeth Paterson. The other, Edna Peacock, is devoting her entire life beautifying ugly women. Where there was once grey hair—presto! Dark, wavy locks. She deserves a medal for her excellent work. In this city is a stone building called San Quentin prison. One of your friends is making that place his abode for the rest of his life. Poor Leo Ross stole only one banana and received a life sentence. I also see a member of your class on the staff of [19] the San Francisco Examiner. Rose Erickson has dropped the title Senior Sap only to adopt the name Office Cat. A short distance from San Francisco, in the beautiful suburb of Holly¬ wood, is an outstanding classmate of yours, Frances Carruthers is a popular actress with numerous contracts, and is incessantly demanded by the public. Laila Porko is becoming well known for her discovery called the Smellies. By means of this device an audience smell as well as see and hear in all movies. The state of Utah claims three of your members. Near Salt Lake City Byron Fitzgerald is struggling with an open air sanitarium with Olga Wahl as chief gymnastic instructor there. On the wide plains nearby, Catherine O Brien is working to obtain the women’s endurance record in aviation. She can get up. but oh!! the coming down. An aroma of sage brush conies from Texas, the land of buckskins, where a girl is racing across the plains. It is Borghild Orwick, present holder of the record for bare-back riding. In distant Russia a revolution is waging. Leaders in this warfare are Elo Kautto, Corny Soderman, and Harold Ilberg. Their colors are red and white. .So loyal were they to their high school class and its colors that they refused to adopt any other colors. A gentle nurse, beloved by all, cares for the wounded in these battles. Helen Tienson is known as Florence Night¬ ingale the Second. The setting this time is far-away Africa. Missionaries are struggling there to convert the heathens. Heading the list of these is Nellie Howe, who is prog¬ ressing rapidly. She has established several schools; and Irene Lewis, Ellen Krum, and Frances Olsen set a shining example as teachers there. Coming back to America, the state of Oregon seems to be the setting. The Right Reverend Harry Ellsworth Eide is known for his impressing ser¬ mons, and is regarded as the most eligible bachelor in Salem. Edith Peterson and Aura Laine, secretaries to the Governor of Oregon, spend the majority of their time discussing the up-to-date news. John Cattrall and Richard Arnold, architects, are trying to decide how their new building is to stand and on what, while Matt Jussila and Conrad Peterson are experimenting to become the se¬ cond and third Edisons in the future. I see Medora Svenson. a musical mem¬ ber of your class, well on her way to fame, playing in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. That,” she replied, completes your class. I was very happy as I walked down the street, for I knew the entire class of ‘30 was happy and successful. May Senior Class 1930 Variety is the spice of life, someone said once, the May seniors evidently like spices, for their last year ' s activities have been exceedingly varied. With Alf Dahl as president, they have staged some of the most successful events of the school year. Needless to say, their entire career at Astoria hi has been marked by their great activity. The seniors, early in October seeing a chance to do a good turn, pre¬ sented each member of the football team with a duffle bag. And then, at just about the same time, they entertained the 1930 January Seniors with a News¬ paper Party , an entirely new party idea, which attracted much comment. The annual Senior Ball was given in December before Christmas vaca¬ tion. Both classes cooperated in making this outstanding social event a wonder¬ ful success. The Senior Play—that much looked forward to event! Merton of the Movies, which was presented last year as their Junior Play, was good. Stray Cats , their selection for their Senior play, was better. Undeniably it was a credit to the class. In May, came the Senior banquet at the Hotel Gearhart, baccalaureate, and then last of all, on May 23, that goal toward which every student strives— graduation. OFFICERS 1929 President . Alt Dahl Vice-President . . . Douglas Jackson Secretary . Gertrude Wirkkala Treasurer . Helen Huhtala Advisors Miss Betsy Wooton Miss Edith Clifford [ 21 ] May Senior Activities ROBERT ANDERSON “So slight in build; yet, so mighty in will.”— Pres. Soph. Class 3-4; “A” Club 4-S-6-7-8; Yell King 3-4-7-8; Jr. Prom Committee 6; Hi-Y 7-8; Dram. Club 3-4-5-G-7-8; Jr. Play 5; Inter¬ class BB 7-8; Art Editor Zeph. 5-6; Bus. Mgr. Zeph. 7-8; Hi Jinx 4; Sr. Ball Com. 7; Sr. Party 8. CECILE ASPMO “The meek shall inherit the earth.” RUTH ANDERSON “Still waters run deep.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-G. DAVID ARNOLD “He is in demand— not at demand.” Student Body Pres. 7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Orchestra 3-4-5-6-7-8 ; Band 3-4-7-8; Jr. Prom Committee 6; Property Mgr. Jr. Play 6; Hi-Y 7-8; Editor Fisherman ' s Bible 8; Sr. Bali Com. 7; Delegate to 0. S. C., 8. EDWIN APPLETON “One who might conquer any f hing but fears a woman.” HELEN BAKOTICH “Laugh and the world laughs with you— weep and you weep alone.” Orchestra 3-4-5-6-7-8. FLORENCE BABCOCK “Diligent seeker for the worm of knowledge.”— Torch Honor 3-4-5-G-7- 8; Volleyball 5; Astor Post 8. LORNA BECKEN “Jolly, good natured and wise.”_ Torch Honor 5-G-7-8; Tri-Y 5-G-7-8; Volleyball 3-5-7; Basketball 7-8- Track 7-8. [ 22 ] May Senior Activities EUGENE BOWERS “Through thick and thin— and edu¬ cation.”— Hi-Y 7-8; “A” Club 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Football 3-5-6-8. CHRISTINE BURLINGAME “Temperament—thy name is Crissie.” Deba Drams 8; Orchestra S-6-7-8; Hi Jinx 4; Tri-Y 5-6; Astor Post 5; Jr. Prom. Com.; Sr. Ball Committee; Pep Club 7-8; Senior Party. RUBY CEDERBURG “Ernest and sincere in all she does.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Tri-Y 5-6-7-S EDNA CLASSEN “Would that all ladies were as sweet as thee.” ALF DAHL “None but himself could be his equal.” Hi-Y 7-8; Dram. 7-8; Hi Knights 7-8; Interclass Basketball 5-6-7-S; Sr. Class Pres. 7-8; Sr. Ball Com. 7; Jr. Prom. 6; Stud. Council 3-4; Hi Jinx 4; Del¬ egate to O. S. C.; 8. HARVEY DEALE “He left us before he had won.” CELESTE ELLIOT “Always a laugh and a jest—it never runs out.”— Orchestra 3-4-5-6-7-8; Pres. Orch. 7-8; Deba Drams 3-4-5-6- 7-8; Astor Post 8; Band 8. GRACE HESS “Meek and lowly—pure and holy.” [ 23 ] May Senior Activities ELNA ERICKSON “Never idle a moment.”— Volleyball 3-4-5-6; Jr. Prom. Com.; Sr. Party Committee; Astor Post 7-8. ROSE FELICE “Her whole heart’s velcome is in her eyes.”— Baseball 3-4-5-G; Volleyball 3-4-5; Operetta 2-4-G-8; Tri-Y 3-4-5; Glee Club 5-6; Jr. Play 6; Hi Jinx 4. KATHLEEN FITZGERALD “Virtue is its own reward.”— Torch Honor 4-5-G-7-8; Volleyball 7; Zeph. 7-8; Astor Post 8; Home Ec. 6-7-8; Tri-Y 3-4-5-G-7-8; Tri-Y Cabinet 7-8; Senior Party Committee 8. HAZEL GEARHART “She kindles not a fire that she cannot put out.”— Tri-Y 5-G-7-8; Zephyrus 8. SYLVIA GREENBERG “Resolute in purpose—a success at everything.”— Pres. Girls League 8; Debate 3-4-5-G-7-8; Oratorical contest 6; Home Ec. 3; Deba Dram 3-4-5-G-7-8 Torch Honor 3-4-5-G-7-8; Ast. Post 8; Zephyrus 8. LEO PAKALA “We know that thou belie vest all this world needest not work.” HARVEY HALONEN “His actions speak louder than his words.” IRENE HAURU “Conduct is her test of character.” [ 24 ] May Senior Activities FREDA JOHNSON AGNES HOLMES “Let her be what she is, let no one alter her.”— Volleyball 5-7. BERNICE HOLMES “Life to me is not all work, but fun comes in as well.”— Volleyball 3-5; Orchestra 7-8; Band 8; Astor Post 8. HELEN HUHTALA “Unfathomable in kindness and talent” Torch Honor 3-4-5-G-7-8; Deba Drams 5-G-7-8; Treas. Deba Drams 8; Sec. Sr. Class 4-7-8; Astor Post 7-8; Volleyb. 7. JOHN JEFFERS “A clear fire, a clear hearth, and the vigor of the game.”- Soph. Class Pres. 3; Jr. Class Pres. 4-5; Stud. Council 3-4-5-6-7-S; Basketball 7-8; Track 7; Sr. Play 8; Ass. yell leader 3-4-5-G; Astor Post 5-6; Hi Jinx 5-6-7-S; Hi-Y 5-G-7-8; “A” Club 4-5-G-7-8; Dram.C.8. “A companion, friend—someone who does us all good to know.”— Sec. Girls League 7-8; Home Ec. 3-4-5-G-7-8; Vice Pres. Home Cc. 5-6; Pres. Home Ec. 7-8; Deba Drams 4-5-6-7-8; Dram. Club 3-4-5-G-7-8; Sec. Dram. Club 5-6; Treas. Dram. Club 7; Astor Post 5-6; Girls Pep Club 6-7-8; Hi Jinx 4; Jr. Prom Committe; Sr. Ball Committee. DOUGLAS JACKSON “Dependable—that tells a book-full.” Hi-Y 7-8; Football 5-7; “A” Club 5-6 7-8; Hi Knights 5-6-7-8; Astor Post 7-8; Vise-pres. Sr. Class 7-8; Pres. “A” Club 8; Jr. Play 5. ANDREW KALLEY “A worker—he’ll win.” SIGNE KIMINKI “I wish I were a man.” [ 25 ] May Senior Activities WILMA LARSON “As happy and cheerful as the day is long.” Girls Pep Club 7-8; Tri-Y 3-4; Hi Jinx 3-4; Jr. Prom. Committee; Sr. Ball Committee. RICHARD LAYZELLE “Modesty befits a young man.” NELMA LINDGREN “Indespensable at her job.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-S; Jr. Prom. Committee; Volleyball 5-6; Astor Post 7-8; Sr. Party 8; Treasurer Student Body 8; Student Council 8. WALTER LOFGREN “Thou tread the halls with stately pride.” ARNE LINDGREN “Lay. the proud usurpers low! Tyrants foil in every foe!” JASPER LOWE “Student, athlete, gentleman.” Football 3-4-5-G-7-8; Basketball 5-6-7- 8; Jr. Vice Pres. 5-6; Hi-Y 4-5-6-7-8; Pres. Hi-Y 6-7-8; “A” Club; “A” Club Treas. 7-8; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball C. EDWARD MALONE “Mixes reason with pleasure, and wis¬ dom with mirth.”— “A” Club 5-6-7-8; Treas. Hi-Y 8; Hi-Y 5-6-7-8; Inter¬ class Basketball 4-6-8; Punior Play 6; Football 5-7; Basketball 8. INA MARKUS “The cautious seldom err.” Volle ball 3-5; Baseball 4. [ 26 ] May Senior Activities ESTELLE MURRIN “Silent— yet sincere.”— Volleyball 3; Basketball 4; Baseball 4. BERNICE McIRVIN “For ‘tis the mind that makes the body rich.”— Volleyball 5; Tri-Y 3-4-5-G-7-8 Torch Honor 3-4; Astor Post 8. LUCILE NEWPORT “Spirited, yet noble.”— Tri-Y S-4-5-6- 7-8; Home Ec. 5-G-7-8; Home Ec. Sec. 7-8; Hi Jinx 4; Jr. Play 5; Vollevb. 3-5 EDA OLSON “What a treasure she may hold in her silence.” WALTER PESONEN “ All the world loves a lover.” RAINO PASI “Hard to fathom, but we believe cap¬ able.”— HELGA PEDERSON “Concientious worker— she’ll win her goal someday soon.”— Astor Post 8; Zephyrus 8. RAINO NIEMI “I know great things, but speak little.” [ 27 ] May Senior Activities ENID RASMUS VIOLA MATTSON “We know you as a true friend when once won over.” RHODA SLUSHER “Artist, your virtues are endless- your value unexcelled.” — Soph. Class Pres. 3-4; Deba Drams 5-6-7-S; Jr. Prom Committee 5; Senior Ball 6. MAXINE REED “Individuality plus pep.”— Zephyrus Editor 7-8; Adv. Mgr. Jr.Play 6; Tri-Y 4- S-6-7-8; Jr. Prom Com. 6; Oratorical Contest 6; Hi Jinx Chr. 6; Astor Post 5- 6; Sr. Ball Com. 5; Zephyrus 3-4-5-6; Sec. Tri-Y 7-8; Operetta 4-6-8; Glee Club 3-4-5-6; Hig ' h School Corresp. 7-8 Dramatic Club 8; Delegate to O.S.C. 8. SYLVIA SABUTSKI “Quiet but true blue clear through.”— “The brain of a genius—kindness un¬ excelled.”— Deba Drams 3-4-5-6-7-8; Pres. Deba Drams 7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-S; Pres. Torch Honor 8; Sec. Jr. Class 6; Hi Jinx 6; Jr. Prom Com; Jr. Flay Com.; Sr. Play Com.; Treas. Girls League 7-8; Zephyrus 7-8; De¬ legate to 0. S. C., 8. HULDA SIMONSON “Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass” Home Economic 3-4-5-6-7-8. JAMES STOKES “Noble in thought; thus a man.”— Jr. Play 6; Operetta 6; Hi Jinx 4; Jr. Prom Com. 6; Glee Club 6-7-8; Astor Post 7-8. CARL SYVANEN “Time for work; time for play.”— Hi Jinx 4; Jr. Play 6; Jr. Prom Corn- Senior Ball Committee. [ 28 ] May Senior Activities HELENA PIXNER ELISA SCHMIDT “Her smile makes these old halls more jolly.”— EDN.-v KANTO “A little bunch of vitality goes a long way.”— CARL THORSNES “Happy am I—from care am 1 free.” Pres. Jr. Class 5-6; Jr. Prom Com. 6; Hi-Y 5-G-7-8; Hi-Y Treas. 5-6; Hi-Y Vice-Pres. 7-8; Interclass Basketball 5 6-7-8; Assistant Athletic Mgr. 5-6; Athletic Manager 7-8. GERTRUDE WIRKKALA “There is nothing so little that she cannot do.”— Deba Drams 5-6-7-8; Vice Pres. Deba Drams 7-8; Hi Jinx 5-6; Astor Post 3-8; Operetta 517; Pep Club 6-7-8; Glee Club 5-6-7; Jr. Prom Com.; Dram. Club 3-4-5-6-7-8. “Would that there were more cut from the same pattern.”— Deba Drams 4-5 -6-7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5_6-7-8; Girls Pep Club S-6-7-8; Tri-Y 5-6-7-S; Pres. Tri-Y 7-8; Treas. Tri-Y 6; Glee Club 3-4-5; Operetta 6-8; Student Council 7-8; Volleyball 5-6; Sec. Student Body 7-8; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Ball Com.; Hi Jinx 4-6; Vice-Pres. Deba Drams 5-6; Sec. Deba Drams 7-8; Sec. Torch Honor 6; Vice-pres. Torch Honor 7. ARDIS STEWART “To do, or not to do—.” ALVIN ZIMMERMAN “He ' s fair and square, what more do you want?”— Interclass Basketball 3 -5; “A” Club 7-8; Basketball 5-6-7-8. JENNIE EDISON “A quiet exterior covers a multitude of giggles.”— Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-S. [ 29 ] The House of May B Can’t you picture an aristocratic-looking house in the large city, furnished with members of the May 1930 senior class, each according to his or her spe¬ cial idiosyncrasus or habits? Here are the very latest in new furnishings. Robert Anderson . . a modernistic painting. Edwin Appleton . . a tsll, stately hall hat rack. Lorna Becken .. the continually ringing telephone. David Arnold .. . a new type of dynamic loud speaker. Ruby Cederburg . . a dainty vase. Christine Burlingame . .. the huge cello in the music room. Alf Dahl and Elisa Schmidt . . a pair of candlesticks. Celeste Elliott . . a phonograph Hazel Gearhart . . the very latest in biology books. Sylvia Greenberg ... . an emphatic radio. Harvey Holonen . . an Apollo-like statue. Douglas Jackson .. . . a soft armchair. Helen Huhtala . ... a welcoming davenport. Freda Johnson . . . a kitchen cabinet. Arne Lindgren . . . an artistic lamp. Jasper Lowe . .. book-ends called “The Thinker.’’ Enid Rasmus.. .... the beaming chandelier. Walter Pesonen .. . the fireplace. Carl Syvanen . .. the well-filled bookcase. Carl Thorsnes . . a beveled mirror. John Jeffers . . . a basket-ball trophy. Alvin Zimmerman . . a beautifully bound copy of “Romeo and Juliet. Kathleen Fitzgerald . . the mantel clock. James Stokes . . . an unabridged dictionary. Nelma Lindgren . ... a receipt-book. Lucille Newport . . . a bright bridge lamp. Gertrude Wirkkala . ... a pretty canary bird. Rhoda Slusher . .... a hand-painted picture. [ 30 ] The Class of ’30 There lies on the table before me An envelope yelloived with age. In my hand is a thin sheet of paper With a few words engraved on its page My heart thrills with pride as I read them Though they scarcely would fill one line. They announce the graduation at Astoria Of those 72 Classmates of mine. Those few words have started me dreaming. Dreaming of years gone by - Of the days when I was a student Of that dear old Astoria High. I am seeing again my old classmates I hear their glad voices once more And feel their welcoming handclasp As I enter the High School door. How bravely we planned our future. How certain that we should succeed. How we scoffed at the mere thought of failure For failure was not in our creed. We could feature no disappointments In our castles that reached to the sky. For we were not dreamers, but doers. Our class from Astoria High. I smile to myself, half in pity. For age does not shrink from the truth. And I cannot keep back a vain longing For my innocent, arrogant youth: Youth with its beautiful fancies — Youth with its tolerance of age — Youth with its ideals unchallenged And its wisdom that equals the sage. The years have rolled by. since those beautiful plays. And left memories of both pleasure and pain. Some ideals are shattered and some realized For each life has its sunshine and rain. Happy memories of school days still linger Though the gray hairs are beginning to shine. Yet in fancy I ' m still with my old schoolmates Those 68 pals o ' mine. [ 31 ] Student Consensus The members of the Zephyrus staff for ‘29-‘30, in endeavoring to procure an unusual interest in this yearbook, have sponsored a contest for the purpose of electing, by popular vote, the most outstanding girl and boy in each of the res¬ pective classes. Nominees were selected and voted upon by members of each class, each casting one vote for the most foremost boy and girl in scholarship, activities, popularity and school spirit. The result of the balloting is as follows: David Arnold SENIORS A most capable individual--one who is incessantly modest and reserved. David is one of those exceptional persons who more is in demand, not at de¬ mand.” He has made an excellent showing as Student Body president during the past year and is also in good standing in the Torch Honor society. Elisa Schmidt We have discovered nothing that Elisa is not able to do. A most deliberate individual, possessed with that blessed gift---taciturnity. As Student Body secretary she has done her part well. She is a member of and holds an office in four organizations of the high school; also she is a member of the Torch Honor society. JUNIORS Edward Seeborg Edward takes, with little interference, the place of priority among his classmates as far as ability is concerned. He has taken part in every phase of high school life. His enthusiasm is rather contageous. The athletic teams have endless praise for his skill. Jean Gearhart Democratic, serene at all times, a girl everyone is proud to know. Jean is a member of several organization s and holds favor in each. She is vice-presi¬ dent of the Girls league. We expect great things from her durinq the ensuinq school year of ' 30. y y „ i SOPHOMORES Hubert Sandoz Hubert started his high school career last fall with such tremendous force that he rather took us all by storm. As president of his class, he shows marked ahi ity. Several organizations are the proud boasters of Hubert’s presence, including the i orch Honor Society. Peggy Chessman ? sophomore, and she is editing the Astor Post. An exceptionally d st iguished girl with friends on every side. Her activities have thus far been Torch H V onor U soctety also aP y ha d ' ed ' hem Pe y ‘ S 3 member of the May Senior Activities And so, with the flight of time, another class has reached the mighty place held by seniors. The January senior class of 19 1 held an election of officers on January 28, soon after they had been promoted to the ranks of seniors. They selected as president Andrew Klep, who, with the other officers, is well-able to govern the actions of their class. The January seniors are not the kind who do things in a spectacular way. Ever since they entered Astoria hi, they have quietly gone about their business. But yet, looking behind the scenes’ of the sophomore party, Junior play, and Junior prom, we see much evidence of their good works. The class has many representatives in the field of scholastic honor. Sever¬ al members have held this past year important positions on our newspaper and year-book staffs. Next term the January seniors will be in their prime a nd their true worth will be revealed. Officers President ...... Andrew Klep Vice-President ..... Bernt Middleton Secretary . Margaret Lewis Treasurer ... Osmo Tuomikoski Sergeant-at-arms . . . Harold Ystad Advisors, .Miss Hilda Branstator, Miss Anna Bergman [33] Abel Clement Kenny Lee Olson Short Stanovich Aho Barker Bewersdorff Farmer Gramms Johnson Klep Maynard Krum Lewis Koe Middleton Olson Pitkanen Rautio Slotte Simons Smith Stenman Takanen Wahl Kauppi Larson Nygarcl Risto Sotka Westersund Classen Kemi Lauha Olson Sather Sponberg Ystad 34 Ann £ j i-MiKKzn Junior Class Upper Classmen at last!” This was the exclamation of the Junior class as they mounted the front steps of Astoria hi last September. “The main hall, the front steps,—now we may use them as if we had the right. Under the leadership of Ralph Morrow as president, the juniors have completed a year that has been a credit to the name of “upperclassmen. The junior play, “Adam and Eve,” given on January 10, was a fine example of their acting ability. The Junior Prom, the other main event of the junior year, which was given May 9, was well-planned and undoubtedly a success. The juniors look forward to a even better and more succesful year as seniors. Officers 1929 President . Ralph Morrow Vice-President . Edward Seeborg Secretary . ........ Josephine Waffle Treasurer . Maxwell Short Sergeant-at-arms .... John King Officers 1930 President . Ralph Morrow Vice-President . Edward Seeborg Secretary . Josephine Waffle Treasurer .. Albin Nordquist Sergeant-at-arms . Walter Palmberg [ 35 ] Abrahamson Bany Beezely Benstrup Bergstrom Belcher Cadanau I. Carlson E. Carlson R. Carlson Corrigan Cosmos Caspell Dallas Dickinson Ek Ely Ervasti Felt Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Gearhart Gustafson Haarala Hauke Heikkila Hill Hutchins Johnson Jackson E. Kiiski Kurtti Laughlin Lerback Loukus Loukus Mannisto Mannix Mathews Morrow Mott Nikula Othman Pargeon Parhaniemi Parker Patos Peterson Reed Reid Rinell Simonsen Sarpola Seeborg Sauvola Shannon Shepard Simonsen Slotte Snell Sorenson Spicer Suokko Suominen Swift Taylor Thompson Tilander Turve WafTle Johnson Wuori Zankich Adamson Arnold Anderson Autio Berg Bishop Boyle Carlson Chatterton Cobban Duoos N yman Hilton S. Kiiski Moore Peterson Tolonen Wiss Norgard Ordway Huhtala Korpela Ness Strand Walo North Koskela Johanson Olson Macklin Sunnarborg Walo Nygard Hagerup Josephson Luukinen Palo Tihila Wicks Oja Hjorten Keski Olson Poysky Thorsnes Wiss Olson Hogg Kelley Nordquist Silver Vinkala Ystad 3 A Trip to Mars with the Juniors In need of something unique to interest readers of the weekly magazine on which staff I worked, it seemed to me a good idea to question Moura, keeper of the mind, upon the inhabitants of Mars, and also to see if any of my former friends and classmates might reside there. It was a long tiresome journey up the Golden Stairs, and the sun beat heavily upon me. Oh, for something to quench my thirst! Imagine my surprise when I saw on the landing above me a sign which read: Ice Cold Drinks 300 Feet Ahead.” I fairly ran that distance and. sure enough, there confronted me an orchid and white stand. Where had I seen those colors together before. Class colors! That was it—the 1930 junior class colors. Could ? To satisfy both my curiosity and my thirst, I approached the stand and there stood t e Earthing, Durr, concocting all sorts of mixtures. Coming nearer, I recognize my old friend, Ralph Morrow, in the midst of bottles and glasses of all sizes and shapes. Business, he said, was on a slump. The truth was. after muc explanation, that Ralph had actually succeeded in reaching the portals ot Mars; but had been sentenced “to duty” because of misbehavior. It was a punishment for his persistent habit of cutting notches in the desks at Moura s office a habit he had learned at dear A.H.S. Ralph was known by all the inhabi¬ tants as the “Chubby Cherub.” Practically all of his classmates were within the qates, he informed me—in fact all but Miles Broderick, Chares r Florence Spicer and Helen Norgaard. They, alas, were professional card players, teaching the unfortunate “dummies how to spend the time in whic they must sit out. After my refreshing drink and my talk with Ralph, the rest of the climb up the stairs seemed less tiresome, and soon I approached the famous gates. The old war horse himself—Moura, sat in an easy chair with his chin in his hands, stroking his long white beard, and gazing fondly at his satellite who sat on the topmost pillar powdering her nose. “We haven’t had an application for decades. he grumbled. “Are you sure there are no new names? “None since “Llbca,” and that was a century ago, answered the satellite, swinging her silk stockings. Introducing myself, acquainting him with my profession, and explaining that I did not seek permanent admittance. I begged permission to enter for the purpose of seeing all the 1930 juniors. “There’s one, the old warrior replied, and winked at the satellite who laughed in return and ran happily away to water wave her hair. Flora Nyman! She had won the old gentleman s hear and was his pet secretary. Moura rang a bell and summoned the recorder ot all aDolicants to Mars. After some delay a dangerous looking person appeared whom I instantly recognized as the former George Sather. He was Muse George, and although he has killed no dragons as yet, he proudly con¬ firms the statement that he would, it there were any there. “Come in. come in!” cried Moura joyously. Taking the huge key from his ring, he opened the large gates and told me I was free to inteview all the Earthings, and gave me a guide, who proved to be none other than Mary Bany. She told me that Maxwell Short and Josephine Waffle were the joint owners of a large newspaper named the Zephyr Portal. Margaret Shepard, Betty Hyde, and Helen Heikkala had distinguished them¬ selves as able reporters on this paper, flitting from corridor craving news from every prosperous looking senior on the floor. Upon further investigation, I learned that Jean Gearhart, Dolorous Dic¬ kenson, Edward Seeborg, and Holden Hauke were the proud owners of the visiting apparell shop, carrying all the latest styles in swords, armors, and pa- raphenalia. Greta Thompson and Elizabeth Bendstrup run the Hotel Merwyn II, an exclusive hotel with inclusive rates (special with armor removed). Jeanette Shannon is becoming extremely wealthy, charging fifty cents ad¬ mission for all those desiring to see the numerous medals awarded her for ex¬ cellent boy cotting.” Vincent Zankich is trying to earn an honest living by selling life insurance, but it just won ' t sell. Paul Mannix is gaining much pop¬ ularity by teaching all the Earthings how to grow tall, while Bernard Wuori makes them muscular, teaching them the ins and outs of warlike football. If we hurry,” Mary said, “we can see the biggest drama in history. It is a true play, entitled “Mars’ Melodies,” and has the best actors and act¬ resses available. John King and Whnifred Johnson portray the leads in this production, which is an all-talking picture. Wmifred, I learned, was the head milkmaid in the Milky Way, the dairying district just outside Paradise. Vivian Taylor, Dorothy Gramms, Margaret Farmer, Helga North, and Alta Swift were ushering in the combat. Several features were also to be presented. An orchestra composed of Maxine Hill, Marion Beezely, Jack Snell, Henry BewersdorfF, Harold Olsen, and Josephine Waffle was to offer its usual excel¬ lent music. Martha Cadonau, Barbara Belcher, Georgia Curtis, Helen Tilander, Lyle Laughlin, Albert Mott, and Robert Bergstrom, were to be featured as the Hard Hearted Harpers. Marion Parker was to sing the theme song, “This is Heaven, to the music of that famous orchestra. At the end of the play I saw old Moura chuckling again at his earthing pet, and taking advantage of his good mood. I asked him to change the entran¬ ce requirements so that the card players might enter and complete the class. He consented after much consideration. For several decades peace reigned on Mars. The earthing was quite happy and Moura was even more so. I was satisfied with my adventure and returned to “terra firma’— my unique feature idea was a wow! [ 40 ] The Junior Some time ago as Sophomores We entered the high school hall; Many days have passed since then But we remember them, through all. Now we’er as wise as we can be. Know all traditions, and the rules. Can’t make mistakes, don’t you see? Tis certain we are not [o ols. Next year, all as Seniors grand. We ll parade upon the stairs. Then diplomas we shall land And display ourselves with airs. But through the years of memories Well hold our high school dear. When we think of days like these For old friends we ll drop a tear. Sophomore Girls Alice Benson Margaret North Anita Gustafson Alice Cobban Sylvia Othman Mildred Hankey June Fitcha Clara Parker Edith Hellberg Violet Gustafson Elsie Peterson Beryl Jackson Marguerita Heikka Ruth Pitkanen Margaret Larson Eleanor Higgins Mildred Raasina Helen Niskala Ruth Kankkonem Eleanor Reid Eva Paakkala Vivian Liljequist Hedley Sandness Grace Peck Hilja Northstar Mable Schild Barbara Stangland Helen Pakanen Gretchen Streichert Ursy Zankich Impie Reini Laura Terho Aili Anderson Catherine Stanovich Rose Tolonen Lila Anderson Viola Alto Helen Laitenen Frances Carlson Jennie Anderson Verle Leppala Violet Colby Gertrude Branthover Aileen Mannix Arlene Erickson Peggy Chessman Edith Niemi Dorothy Grimberg Evelyn De Nyse Dorothy Olson Sylvia Halverson Marie Gjovik Alta Pargeon Alice Hanson Eloy Halsan Alice Pauling Elsie Hjorten Dorothy Handley Olga Pitkanen Ingrid Ilberg Anna Heinze Eleanor Patreck Elma Kari Ida Holmes Helen Raymond Sylvia Keskinen Adele Kamara Alice Kekalainen Rosemary Ross Janie Koe Aileen Ivnuutinen Winnifred Sandness Laina Koski Helen Cannon Margaret Smith Ophelia Lauha Evelyn Duos Doris Thompson Elizabeth Lilleing Louis Wahl Jeanette Thompson [43] Emma Markkola Donald Norton Alec Osanik Einer Ranta Spencer Ross Arvid Simonson Bernard Stacy George Takanen Waino Tolonen Edwin Waisanen Alfred Whittle Albert Wong Viljo Malen Leslie Messenger Burdett Nelson Truman Olson Martin Pesonen John Roslin Hubert Sandoz Alvin Sjoblom George Stanovich John Thomas Ray Utter Paul Weber Lloyd Wirtz Raymond Yost Olavi Ivari George Laine Sophomore Boys Ralph Helligso Raymond Johnson John Koe Kenneth Langdon Uno Mackey Robert Morrison George Niemi Harvey Ostrom Charles Raymond Isaac Thompson Elbert Agee Arthur Bishop Robert Blair Myron Bue Teddy Elias Robert Gaither John Hendrickson Jack Keeler Henry Koski John Allen James Bates Elmer Brown James Drake Erling Fite ha Marsden Hagnes William Hill Harold Leigh Arne Mattila Benjamin Niemi Edwin Niska Arthur Owen Lawrence Soderburg Ernest Woodfield Sulo Ahola Ernest Becktolt Elmer Blomquist Donald Doren Edward Fuhrman Ragner Gustafson Robert Jackson Eino Koskela Herbert Laakso Edward Loukkola Henry Mackey Louis McGhee Edward Myntti John Acton Pern Averill Debert Bjork Tom Hayashi Sanford Clement Edmund Elliott [ 44 ] - - - - X J ' _ ' ■ ' - . . - - «-• . . , -.... • - -.A- ... --ir. ' X ?r’’ . . i .■■•.• - -• .. ... ' ; - • :v ' • , ' -V ; :r .: ■ ■; ■ l .-,-.-iT i -■ ' .;•- .• ' . : ' r r .‘.- : X : ' ■ : ■■■-- : ' i; .. ' - . - - v : -: ■ XX ■ : : - jr .V? . ' . XX . Xi £t,:z a;;;:.-: r f , ' ■ .. - ■ ■ . ■ ' ,. - £i. - ;J • ; -X -XXXi} •.- ., . • • : f- Tx ? V :. ; ' 4S . . Student Council The sound of the gavel yielded by David Arnold, newly elected president, started the Associated Student Body of the Astoria High School early in Sep¬ tember on a most successful year. The competent student council under the guidance of Mr. Branstater has administered the affairs of the Student Body in a most commendable manner. Late in December an amendment to the constitution was passed by the Student Body. The amendment states that officers shall be nominated on the first convenient Friday in May and shall be elected on the Tuesday following the second reading of the names. Five students and a member of the faculty. Miss Eva Poysky, were sent to Corvallis to attend the Seventh Annual Educational Exposition at Oregon State College on February M and 15. Each year the Council endeavors to send representatives to both the Eugene and Corvallis conferences: This year the bad weather necessitated the abandoning of the Eugene trip. Officers 1929 President . Vice-president . Second vice-president Third vice-president Secretary . Treasurer ... Athletic Manager . .. David Arnold . John Jeffers Edward Seeborg Hubert Sandoz .. Elisa Schmidt _ Sylvia Niemi .. Carl Thorsnes Officers 1930 President . Vice-president . Second vice-president Third vice-president . Secretary . Treasurer . Athletic Manager .. David Arnold . John Jeffers Edward Seeborg . Hubert Sandoz .. Elisa Schmidt Nelma Lindgren .. Carl Thorsnes [ 45 ] fca £5 Sta Tri-Y President . Vice-president . Secretary . Treasurer .. Advisors . Girl Reserve Secretary President . Officers 1929 ... Elisa Schmidt . Elizabeth Bendstrup . Maxine Reed . Edith Peterson . Miss ]ean Sim. Mrs Alice Prael . Miss Margaret McCullough Officers 1930 . . Elisa Schmidt Vice-president . Secretary . Treasurer . Advisors . Girl Reserve Secretary ... Elizabeth Bendstrup . Maxine Reed .... ..... Martha Cadonau . Miss jean Sim, Mrs Alice Prael . Miss Margaret McCullough MEMBERS Elizabeth Bendstrup Esther Reid Kathleen Fitzgerald Lucille Newport Maxine Reed Hazel Hagerup Ruby Cederburg Rosemary Ross Sylvia Rinell Lorna Becken Martha Cadonau Jennie Edison Enid Rasmus Lillie Lauha Hazel Corrigan Jeanette Thompson Elisa Schmidt Bernice Mclrwin Dolorous Dickinson Greta Thompson Lillian Johanson Hazel Gearhart Viola Slotte Doris Thompson Winifred Johnson Margaret Farmer Jeanette Shannon Jean Gearhart Sylvia Johnson Aune Takanen Mary Bany Gertrude Branthover Peggy Chessman Ebba Wicks Wilma Lee Eleanor Reed Mid-term Graduates Rose Erickson Edith Helen Laitinen Dorothy Handley Margaret North Winifred Stanovitch Alice Pauling Dorothy Ystad Hilja North star Helen Raymond Harriet Westersund Sylvia Keskinen Ruth Seaton Ida Holmes Ophelia Lauha Margaret Lewis Bernice Walo Ebba Wiss June Fitcha Anna Heinze Peterson 46 Hi - Y Officers 1929 President . . .. Jasper Lowe Vice-president . ... Norman Thompson Secretary . ... _ Leo Ross Treasurer . . C art Thorsnes Sgt. at arms . .. Bert Soderman Historian . Officers 1930 . Edward Seeborg President . . John Jeffers Vice-president . ... Carl Thorsnes Secretary . . David Arnold Treasurer .. Edward Malone Sgt. at arms . . .. Eugene Bowers Historian __ ... _ Andrew Klep Douglas Jackson Robert Anderson Ralph Morrow Arne Lindgren Alf Dahl Jasper Lowe Members Carl Thorsnes Eugene Bowers Edward Seeborg Holden Hauke Albin Nordquist Mid-term Graduates Jerome Clement Charles Ordway John Jeffers David Arnold Andrew Klep Norman Thompson Bert Soderman Bernard Kekalainen [ 47 ] Leo Ross Edward Simonson Roland Larson President .... Hi-Knights Officers .... Robert Caspell Secretary-treasurer . . Douglas Jackson Ralph Morrow Members Alf Dahl Albert Mott Edward Seeborg Einar Ranta Thomas Elv Carl Thorsnes Charles Ordway Robert Caspell John King Douglas Jackson Bruno Koven John Thomas Leo Ross Mid-term Graduates John Catrall [ 48 ] Girls 1 Pep Club Officers President . Vice-president . Secretary-treasurer Cheer leader . Greta Thompson _ Jean Gearhart Winifred Johnson .... Freda Johnson Advisor Miss Dorothy Byers Girls Pep Club Crissie Burlingame Winifred Johnson Gertrude Wirkkala Peggy Chessman Borghild Thorsnes Members Viola Slotte Greta Thompson Lennette Simons Maxine Hill Freda Johnson Jean Gearhart Mid-term graduates Jeanette Thompson Bessie Bowers Elisa Schmidt Marion Parker Wilma Larson Doris Thompson Catherine O’Brien Frances Carruthers Dorothy Wilson Borghild Orwick [ 49 ] Girls ' League The Sophomore Welcome party, the Hallowe ' en Barn Dance, the“Aboard Ship” party, the Mothers ' Day Tea were the high lights of the Girls ' league social year, one of the most successful the organization has known. Starting off with a clever assembly program, featuring the “Football Nuts,” the Girls league pushed itself to the front and kept that place throughout both terms. All year long the girls held candy sales in the main hall on three days of the week for the purpose of adding to the Girls ' league fund. A girl who wishes to go to an Oregon institution of higher learning and has not the means where¬ by to do so, may obtain a loan from this fund. The amount is to be repaid with two percent interest when the girl has graduated. At Christmas, cooperating with the Red Cross, the League filled baskets for the poor. Officers 1929 President ... Vice-president . Secretary . Treasurer .. Senior Representative .. Junior Representative . Advisors Miss Dora Badollet . Miss Eva Poysky . Mrs. Alice Prael Officers 1930 President . Sylvia Greenberg Vice-president . Jean Gearhart Secretary . Freda Johnson Treasurer ... Enid Rasmus Senior Representative . Margaret Lewis Junior Representative . Elizabeth Bendstrup [50] .... Borghild Orwick . Jean Gearhart _ Freda Johnson . Enid Rasmus . Dorothy Wilson Elizabeth Bendstrup Debate Honorable judges, worthy opponents, and fellow-students, the question for debate is: Resolved that Federal Estate Tax Law should be repealed, was the cry of the debators at Astoria high this year. Linder the able instruction of Miss Hilda Branstator, who last year coached a very succesful team here, two unconquerable teams have put their names down in history. Eleanor Reed and Hubert Sandoz, members of the affirmative team, shat¬ tered that age-old expression, “dumb froshies,’ to smithereens! Every op¬ ponent fell before their merciless onslaught. Likewise, Sylvia Greenberg and Edward Seeborg ,who made up the negative team, played havoc with their op¬ ponent s arguments. This year is the last of Sylvia’s two years of debate work, and the high school is sorry to lose her. Edward s big voice that fills every corner of the auditorium will be with us again next year. These four won unanimous decisions in every debate, giving Astoria hi the champ¬ ionship of her district. Alternates for the team were Ophelia Lauha and Rose Tolonen. Astoria hi met Seaside on January 31, Clatskanie on February 7, and Knappa-Svenson on Februarv 14. The winning of the district champion¬ ship enabled the debators to enter the State contests where they also won a high place. [ 51 ] ZEPHYRUS STAFF Editor-in-chief __ Assistant Editor .... Business Manager . Organization Editor ..... Haze] Gearhart Literary Editor Kathleen Fitzgerald Art Editor .. Robert Anderson Athletic Editor . Andrew Klep Snaps .. Humor . Ralph Morrow Enid Rasmus Marjorie Koe Faculty Advisors . Assistants Robert Bergstrom Assistants Albert Wong Assistants Assistants Assistants Helga Pedersen Calendar Editors Typist -. Fern H. _ Maxine Reed _ Arne Lindgren ... Robert Anderson Elizabeth Bendstrup Margaret Lewis ... Peggy Chessman Lillie Lauha - Arne Lindgren Andrew Klep _ Edward Seeborg John Jeffers . Lloyd Wirtz — Eleanor Norblad Lyle Laughlin Sylvia Greenberg Rose Shaman Curry, J. W. Branstator. [ 52 ] ASTOR POST STAFF Editor-in-chief 1st Semester .... 2nd Semester ... Associate Editor Social Editor Sports Editor Headline Editors, Rose Shaman Helen Heikkila Violet Gustafsoin Mildred Raasina Ernest Woodfield Rose Tolonen Huhtala, .Ruth Ely, Staff Reporters Olga Pitkanen George Sather Lillie Lauha Grace Peck Sanford Clement Sylvia Johnson Editorial Helen . Josephine Waffle . Maxwell Short _ Peggy Chessman . Eleanor Reed . Edward Seeborg .Wilfred Fitzgerald Elizabeth Bendstrup Sylvia Greenberg Bernice Mclrvin Josephine Waffle Andrew Klep Celeste Elliot Humor Elna Erickson Florence Babcock ... Bernice Holmes .. Nelma Lindgren .. Helen Abel . Business Manager .. Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager .. Business Manager Advisor .. Faculty Advisor . Features Typists Aina Carlson Proof Readers Managerial Bernt Middleton _ Helga Pedersen . Edith Peterson . Margaret Lewis . Douglas Jackson .... Bernt Middleton . Jerome Clement V. G. Wild Miss Fern H Curry [ 53 ] A” Club Officers President .. Douglas Jackson Secretary .. John Thomas Treasurer . . Jasper Lowe Advisor . . Mr. John Warren Members John Thomas . Douglas Jackson Jasper Lowe .. . Herbert Ystad Robert Anderson .... Harold Ystad Teddy Elias . Albin Nordquist Alf. Olson . . Howard Tihila Harold Olsvick . Eugene Bowers John Jeffers . Alvin Zimmerman Alvin Lewis .. Carl Thorsness .. Edward Malone Mid-term graduates Roland Larson .—. William Paetow Norman Thompson . Howard Blakely Bernard Kekalainen . Bert Soderman [ 54 ] Home Economics President . V ice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Miss Era Poysky Helen Olson Helga North Helen Silva Frances Sauvola Ellen Kauppi Ethel Woodfield Irja Nikula Gertrude Nygard Catherine O ' Brien Officers 1929 — ' 30. Advisors Ebba Wiss Hazel Hagerup Eleanor Macklin Margaret Farmer Georgia Curtis Kathleen Fitzgerald Elsie Ness Sylvia Rinnel Ellen Luukkonen Mid-term graduates Borghild Orwick Frances Carruthers . Freda Johnson . Ebba Wiss Lucile Newport .... Helga North Miss Jean Sim Mildred Olson Lucile Newport Ruth Ely Molla Wahl Sylvia Kiiski Hulda Simonson Freda Johnson Martha Cadonau Ellen Krum Members [ 55 ] Deba Drams President . . Vice-president Secretary . Treasurer, _ President ... . Vice-president Secretary . Treasurer . Enid Rasmus Celeste Elliott Lenette Simons Freda Johnson Rhoda Slusher Jean Gearhart Christine Burlingame Catherine O ' Brien Borghild Orwick Officers 1929 Officers 1930 Advisor Miss Lucille fones Members Elisa Schmidt Sylvia Greenberg Josephine Waffle Maxine Hill Gertrude Wirkkala Helen Huhtala Margaret Shephard Mid-term graduates Esther Lofstedt Edith Peterson . Enid Rasmus Gertrude Wirkkala . Elisa Schmidt Catherine O ' Brien . . Enid Rasmus Gertrude Wirkkala . Elisa Schmidt . Helen Huhtala Dorothy Gramms Caroline Ransom Jeanette Thompson Viola Slotte Elizabeth Bendstrup Peggy Chessman Frances Carruthers Elizabeth Patterson [ 56 ] President . V ice-President Secretary _ Treasurer _ President ... . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Maxine Hill Marian Beezely Freda Johnson Gertrude Wirkkala Spencer Ross George Sather Mary Bany Ebba Wicks Margaret Shepard Dramatic Club Officers 1929 Officers 1930 Advisor Miss Betsy Vooton Members John Jeffers Maxine Reed Alice Pauling Vincent Zankich Ralph Mori ' ow Alf Dahl Douglas Jackson Robert Anderson Jean Gearhart Mid-term graduates . Harry Eide .. Marion Beezely Maxine Hill . Freda Johnson Margaret Shepard . Ebba Wicks _ Maxine Hill . Mary Bany Vivian Taylor Jack Keeler Georgie Curtis Eleanor Reed Helen Heikkala Edward Seeborg Alta Swift Andrew Klep Robert Bergstrom Leo Ross Harry Eide Frances Carruthers Roland Larson [ 57 ] Torch Honor Society President .. Vice-President .. Secretary-Treasurer . President . Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer .. Advisor Officers 1929 ... Harry Eide . . Elisa Schmidt .... Margaret Lewis Officers 1930 .-.—... Enid Rasmus . Elizabeth Bendstrup . Josephine Waffle Mr. Branstator One Bar Pin Edith Alborn Jennie Anderson Arlene Erickson Helen Cannon Sanford Clement Marie Gjovik Violet Gustafson Tom Hayashi Marguei-ite Heikka Ruth Kankkonen Janie Koe Ophelia Lauha Arthur Owen Eva Paakkola Olga Pitkanen Ruth Pitkanen Mildred Raasina Hjordis Sti-and Laura Terho Jeanette Thompson Rose Tolonen Harry Eide Elizabeth Paterson Members Two Bar Pin Elizabeth Bendstrup Robert Bergstrom Aina Carlson Edwin Carlson Peggy Chessman Hazel Corrigan Wilfred Fitzgerald Helen Heikkala Harry Hutchins Lillian Johanson George Kesti Ellen Luukinen Helga North Gertrude Nygard Hazel Olson June Poyskv Eleanor Reed Esther Reid Hubert Sandoz Jeanette Shannon Vivian Taylor Helen Tilander Albert Wong Mid-term graduates Sylvia Niemi Medora Svenson [58] Torch Pin Helen Abel David Arnold Florence Babcock Lorna Becken Ruby Cederburg Kathleen Fitzgerald Dorothy Gramms Sylvia Greenberg Helen Huhtala Marjorie Koe Lillie Lauha Margaret Lewis Nelma Lindgren Bemt Middleton Enid Rasmus George Sather Elisa Schmidt Rose Shaman Medora Svenson Josephine Waffle Harriet Westersund Dorothy Ystad Borghild Orwick Edward Simonson Orchestra OFFICERS President . Celeste Elliott Secretary-Treasurer . . Albert Wong Librarian . . . .. Richard Arnold Director . . Mr. T. P. Haller Members Piano . . . Albert Wong Violins: Medora Svenson, George Cobban, Edward XVaisanen, Helen Bakotich Marian Beezely, Sylvia Turve, Taimi Palo, Hubert Sandoz, Josephine Waf¬ fle, Rose Tolonen, Truman Olson. Cellos: Celeste Elliott, Jack Snell. Bass Violin: Christine Burlingame. Clarinets: Ebba Wicks. Harold Olson. Flute: Richard Arnold. Trumpets: Thomas Ely, Eino Koskela, James Bates. Trombones: Ralph Olson, John Thomas. Saxophones: David Arnold. Bernice Holmes. Edwin Niska. Edwin Appleton. Spencer Ross. Drums: John Roslin. [ 59 ] es 3C3 1 The Whole Town’s Talking” In this play, “The Whole Town ' s Talking. we had those two favorite actors from Merton of the Movies with us again. Frances Car ruthers and Harry Eide, as in their Junior production capably, handled the leading roles. The play, directed by Miss Dorothy Byers, was one of the best that has been presented at Astoria Hi. The cast of this play, who were, by the way, fine actors, were as follows: Ethel Simmons, who wanted to marrv a man who had sown his wild oats”, Frances Carruthers; Chester Binney, in love with Ethel but unexperienced in the ways of the world, Harry Eide; Henrv Simmons. Ethel ' s father, who want¬ ed her to marry Chester, Leo Ross; His wife, Harriet, Helen Tienson, who was entranced by the chivalrous manner of Roger Shield s, the young Chicago sui¬ tor for Ethel ' s hand, played by John Jeffers; Ethel ' s friends, Lila Wilson and Sally Otis, taken by Anne Pauling and Borghild Orwick respectively; Annie, the maid, Esther Lofstedt; Taxie Drim, a taxi-driver, Roland Larson; Sadie Bloom, night-club hostess, Edna Peacock; Betty Lythe, a noted motion picture actress, Elizabeth Patterson, and her husband and manager, Thomas Elv. Stage Managers for the play were Elo Kauttu and John Cattrall. Catherine O Brien was property manager, and Edward Simonson and George Koe acted as business managers. Miss Anne Bergman and Miss Hilda Branstator super¬ vised the business side of the production. [ 60 ] Stray Cats” A home for stray cats! If they were not married by a certain date, three cousins, Tom, Dick, and Harry found that their grandfather s millions would go to a home for stray cats, instead of to them. The strange will left by the grandfather formed the nucleus around which the plot for the May senior play, Stray Cats was built. The play was presented on April 25, under the direc¬ tion of Miss Betsy Wooton at the local high school auditorium. The parts of the three cousins, Dick Skinner, a photographer, Tom Skinner a small town lawyer, and Harry Skinner, the country cousin, were taken re¬ spectively by John Jeffers, David Arnold, and Edward Malone. The other characters were as follows: Gertrude Wirkkala, as Kitty Blake, an office girl; Robert Anderson as Billy Jones, an office boy; Elna Erickson as Leona Brooks, a flapper; Maxine Reed as Wanda Taylor a model: Freda Johnson, as Jennie Long, a widow; and Alf Dahl as Reverend Patterson. The acting done by the cast was exceptionally good. Stray Cats” ranks along with the best plays that have been presented at Astoria high. [ 61 ] £3 e 53 g Adam and Eva” “Yes, you came for the week end and stayed fifteen years. The above is one of the many intensely funny lines of the junior play, “Adam and Eva.’ An interest holding plot, a group of capable actors—what more can one ask for a good play? These the play had; consequently it was good. The play tells the story of the rich man who decides that his family is spending too much money and plans to take them to his old home in the country. When they find this out, they plot to send him away on the excuse of being over-worked. He learns this through his brother and, surprising them, agrees to go if they will allow his young business manager to act as “father in his place. The complications that arise are very amusing, and at times become serious to the players. All ends well though when, at the end, the young busi¬ ness manager marries the youngest daughter of the family. The head of the family was played by Ralph Morrow. His family is com¬ posed of his youngest daughter. Eva, Winifred ]ohnson: his oldest daughter, Julie De Witt, Jean Gearhart; and her husband. Clinton De Witt. Ed. Seeborg; his sister-in-law. Aunt Abby, Marion Parker; and his uncle, Uncle Horace, Vincent Zankich. Dr. Delameter, who helps get rid of Mr. King, was played by Robert Bergstrom. John King played the part of Adam Smith. Mr. King ' s business manager. Greta Thompson as Corinthia, the maid, and George Sather as Lord Andrew Gordon also had important parts. The play was presented on January 10, in the high school auditorium. Miss Mildred Whitcomb directed it and Miss Lucille Jones managed the bus¬ iness side. [ 62 ] Pepita” Pepita. a colorful Mexican operetta alive with thrilling scenes, was pre¬ sented on March 21 and 22, by the Music Department of the high school, under the direction of T. P. Haller. Clever dances were arranged and coached by Frances Carruthers. Maxine Reed as Pepita. a Mexican maid, and Paul Wiss, an outlaw, cap¬ ably handled the leading roles. The parts of Felipa. the inn-keeper s daughter taken by Esther Lofstedt, and Henry Hepworth, an American millionare, taken by Thomas Ely, were also played exceptionally well. Arthur Julian as Pedro, the inn-keeper, Maurice Adamson, as Romero, the smuggler, Jeanette Shannon, as Hepworth s sister, and George Sather as Hepworth s valet, Wilson, did very fine work. The chorus, which was made up of village maids, dancers, and young men who support ed the leading characters in an admirable manner, were as follows: Helen Abel. Molla Wahl Hazel Olsen, Harriett Westersund, Helen Raymond Rose Felice, Marian Beezly, Rosemary Ross. Wilma Lee, Vivian Taylor Edith Petersen, Ellen Kiiski, Dolorous Dickinson, Margaret Lewis, Ellen Risto Martha Cadonau. Dorothy Grimberg, Dorothy Ystad, Rose Shaman, Hjordis Strand, Helen Norgard, Marjorie Koe, Lillie Lauha.. Ophelia Lauha Mary Bany, Edith Alborn, Flora Nyman, Ebba W iss, Alice Pauling. Lenette Simons Peggy Chessman, Barbara Belcher, Georgia Curtis, Helen Tilander, Borghild Thorsnes. Jeanette Thompson, Laura Terho, Laina Koski, Eleanor Reed, Harold Olsen, Donald Moore. Spencer Ross. Robert Cobban, Forrest Hogg. Lyle Laughlin, Oscar Abrahamson, John Thomas, Eino Koskela, Alfred Whittle, and James Stokes. Ralph Morrow acted as business manager for the production. [ 63 ] October 25: Girl ' s League Barn Dance — a thundering success! A V%, o. -2 % ' ■ , c V.G £T e,-cd° 0 e ; vcv c,e V § ' W 0$ ,n s e o r« n 3 05 3 3 3 3 3 cr 05 i-j cr 3 yr — -o ' % u hs 6 e % , ° s V o ,?« e c e e c , e r ' G V% A % o - r3 5 3 CQ 3. «•_ ro tA D- X £L % o i-i o v i? 0 2 . «5 .6 V i ' P. cS y c p , v? °4 n % A -k 5 V - January 10: January Senior’s final display of their talents to school— Class Day V $ ,o % c z Confident juniors alluring prom to Seniors. March 21 and 22: Glee Club’s Pre¬ sentation of colorful Mexican Operetta — Pepita. A ■ 0) ' C o f y 6% $ a ' Of v - . ' A? f % . A A - V i i ° v a v ° • ■ 4 ; -a, ■k A %X A f v Feb. 12: Final victory of debate team— District Championship O, A M s A - A AO A A yC aF .O .e.C V 1 N V do A 4 c v c%, v • % 4 , v The Best Nelson Robbins Did you fail in the race? Did you faint in the spurt Where the hot dust choked and burned? Did you do your best - That the leader ' s spikes had spurned? Did you d o your best - Oh, I know you lost, I know that your time was bad. The best of it since the beginning, lad. Is in taking your licking and grinning, lad. If you gave them the best that you had. Did your tackle fall short? Did the runner flash by With the score that won the game? Did it break your heart when you missed the try? Did you choke with the hurt and the shame? If you did your best — Oh, I know the score; I followed you all the way through. And that is why I m saying, lad. That the best of the fight is the staying, lad. And the best of all games is the playing, lad. If you give them the best that you have. [6G] Seven major victories and one defeat! That is the record Astoria high’s football team and Coach Warren have accomplished this last gridiron season. It is precedent which both present and future high school students must continue anil respect. The fishermen began their tough schedule on September 28, by giving the visiting Grant high eleven of Portland a drubbing to be the tune of 32 to 0. The Portland boys were good, but there was no stopping our lads when they were once started. On October 11, the Fishers took a trip to The Dalles, and defeated their quintet in good order by a 27 to 13 score. This was one of the toughest games of the entire season. The boys drop¬ ped their horseshoe, or perhaps a black cat crossed their path for on October 18 the strong Eugene eleven defeated the locals by a 9 to 6 score on the Eugene field. This was the only spot on the Fisher’s slate; however they took their defeat like gentlemen. It was Salem’s misfortune of getting mixed up with Coach Warren’s now famous and furious team and on the second of November on the Astoria gridiron, the Vikings were sent under by the overwhelming score of 44 to 7. Seaside was defeated without a hitch, and on November 1(5 the Hoquiam team took a drubbing to the tune of 6 to 0 from the hands of the Fishermen. The victorious Fish¬ ers journeyed to Raymond on November 24, and all but lost the game. The victory was won by the narrow margin of a 29 to 13 tally. To climax an almost perfect season, the Fishers invited the Cheesemakers for a nice sociable game. The Tillamook delegation came up on November 28 to meet the locals, with a large crowd of rooters, only to lose this last game of the season by a 20 to 7 score. This ended a successful football season for the Purple and Gold. The team well deserves to be congratulated. The record of the Fishers basketball team is very favorable compared with that of the football team having defeated every high school team in its class in Oregon. Out of 20 games played in the district league, the Fighting Fishermen won 18. The two games were dropped to the Campbell-Holmes and Young Men’s teams in the early part of the season. Both of these teams are out of the high shool class. The Astoria quin¬ tet found opposition, worthy of the name , only in the Seaside team consequently were winners of the lower part of Dist. nine. Rainier copped the title in Columbia County, thus winning the right of playing for the championship of the district. The Fishers cop¬ ped two games straight from the Rainier quintet on March 7 and 14 respectively The first game played on the home floor was won by a 31 to 20 score, and the second by a 28 to 19 score on the Rainier floor. These victories entitled the team to a trip to the State Tournament at Salem, from which it returned with the Championship honors. Football Jasper Jazz Lowe, quarterback, was a wonderful combination of signal barker and broken field runner. His last year was market with many sensational runs, returning punts, and wonderful defensive playing. He was a constant threat to any team. Roland Dodo Larson, end. finished his gridiron career for the school on the hill in a blaze of glory. He was never outpunted or outpassed by any op¬ ponent during his three years on the gridiron. His educated toe kicked the goal nine out of ten times. His will be the hardest position Coach Warren has to fill. Albin Nordquist, Norry , is in a high school suit for the first time. With this year ' s experience behind him. it is probable he will find a permanent perch on the first string this fall. Bert Corny Soderman, halfback, put in a brilliant season to climax his three years of football history for the purple and gold. Soderman played a consistent game and is reputed to have never been thrown for a loss. He also showed considerable quality as a broken field runner. He has certainly been a credit to his team. Douglas Doug Jackson, center, was one of the few players Coach War¬ ren was afraid to pull out. He played practically every game straight throuqh often despite injuries. It was next to impossible for an opponent to make yard¬ age through him, and the holes he made for the backfield always netted five or ten yard gains. Whlliam Big Bill Paetow, tackle, took the spirit out of many an opposing tackle and end as he was always through the opponent ' s line to throw them for a loss or block a kick. This was his last year, and he certainly has been a terror. [ 68 ] Herbert Herbie Ystad, end. filled his position to all expectations. He plays a vicious game and is a hard tackier. This is his second year for Coach Warren, and he is expected to be even better next year. Eugene Gene Bowers, guard, was Warren s hardest tackier and the mainstay in the front wall, blocking punts or smearing plays. This was his last year for the purple and gold. Teddy Elias, halfback, is a good comer. Teddy is also a sophomore, and he proved his ability at ball toting in several games. He will be back for two more seasons, and much is expected of him. john Thomas, guard, is fresh from a brilliant career in the junior high and made a good showing during his first year in battling for the purple and gold. He has a great deal to look forward to. Edward Bip Simonson, halfback, played his first and last year for A.H.S. His inexperience did not stop him from playing a good game whenever he was in to replace one of the regulars. Warren regrets that Simonson was not able to don the moleskin before. Harold “Cupid Ystad, tackle, is one of Warren s big hopes for next season. This was his second year in moleskins, and he has improved greatly. Much more can be expected from him. He certainly is a scrapper through and through. Howard “Nigger Tihila, fullback, was “Pop Warren ' s greatest find last season. “Nigger has adopted Corny ' s style and found himself well adapted to it. This was his first year, and he certainly fills the fullback perch well. In the next two years he will probably fill the place left by Soderman. Howard “Howie Blakely, halfback, was the most reliable man Warren had to shoot into the backfield at the critical moment. This was his last year and many of Astoria’s opponents are glad of it. [69] Arthur ' Art” Bishop, halfback, had a little hai d luck with injuries during the first part of the season, but he recuperated and turned in a good record his second year. He will be back next year for more fight. Bernard Benny” Kekalainen, end. has turned in his suit for the last time. He was a hard worker and played in almost every game. He was the only man who could replace Larson. Edward Eddie” Malone, guard, wasn ' t so big as some of the regulars, but that didn t hamper him. He worked well on either side of the center. This was his last season. Norman Norm Thompson, guard .played his last year for A.H.S. sur¬ passing his former performances on the gridiron. He keot up his reoutation as an interference runner without distracting attention from his wonderful line play Harold Bozo Olsvick, halfback, is one of Coach Warren ' s finds. It was necessary in several cases to take out the regular halves, but Coach Warren did not hesitate to put Bozo in. His size did not interfere with his zeal and willingness to work. Alvin Sonny Lewis tackle, is a good clean fighter when it comes to football. He is a big tackle who can do much damage, particularly with a roused temper. He will appear in the front wall once more and much is ex¬ pected of him. Alf Olaf” Olsen, quarterback, wasn ' t as large as some of the regular back- field men, but that didn ' t stop him from giving them stiff competition and often replacing the regular quarter. He was a heady signal barker and good ball car¬ rier. [701 State Championship Award Astoria High school won this first prize trophy in the Tenth Annual Bas¬ ketball Tournament, sponsored by the Willamette University and the Oregon State High School Athletic Association. The fighting Fishermen drew a bye in the top bracket, but it was necessary for them to defeat three of the strong¬ est teams at the Tournament before they were able to take first place. The Fishers first eliminated Ashland in the fastest game of the Tourna¬ ment by a 26 to 17 score, thus qualifying for the semi-finals. Pendleton was the next team to meet the Fishers, and Coach W arren s casabe artists barely pulled through with a 20 to 17 victory. In the finals the Fishers met the Salem Vikinqs, for the third time this season,and decisively defeated them by a 32 to 1 7 score. Astoria has striven for this beautiful award for 1 i years—the dream has come true; she intends to retain the honor. [71] Alvin Al” Zimmerman, guard, is a Coach’s dream of a perfect guarder. If an opposing forward scored on Al, something was wrong somewhere. He played an admirable game at the State Tournament. Herbert Herb Ystad, guard, is the mainstay of Astoria’s defence. Herby worked wonders with the ball as soon as he gets a hold on it. It was worth the price of an entire game to see him play. Ystad gained All State Guard at the State Tournament. Astoria’s victory at the tournament was very dependent on him. John “Jeff Jeffers, forward, was the scrappiest man on the team. From the time he entered the game to the time to quit there was something doing. John gained honorable mention at the Tournament. Pern Mable Averill, center, was all that the coach could hope for.. He is a center who keeps his name on the scoreboard. This is Tallpines first year. [ 72 ] Basketball Players Arne Lin Lindgren, center, is not so tall, but he certainly can jump. Very few opposing centers are able to get the tip-off when Arne is at the pivot berth. He showed up well at the State Championship, as well. Walter Wally Palmberg. forward, played his first season for Astoria high school. “Wallies brilliancy was not of the grandstand type, but real basketball. He has established his position for the coming year. Edward ‘Irish ' Malone, guard, is Coach Warren’s faithful standby. Nothing is to be feared when Eddie is sent to replace one of the regulars. The Tournament gave Malone an established place in Astoria’s heart. Jasper Jazz Lowe, forward, is proof that dynamite comes in small pack¬ ages. He can well replace either forward and is unusually good for a large score. [ 73 ] Football Schedule Sept. 28 Astoria 32 Oct. 11 11 27 Oct. 18 11 16 Nov. 2 t f 44 Nov. 11 t , 32 Nov. 16 6 Nov. 24 t f 20 Nov. 28 20 187 Basketball Jan. 3 Astoria 33 Jan, 9 „ 34 Jan. 15 25 Jan. 20 14 Jan. 25 24 Jan. 25 21 Jan. 26 26 Feb. 1 26 Feb. 5 32 Feb. 5 28 Feb. 7 38 Feb. 8 26 Feb. 21 34 Feb. 17 32 Feb. 24 36 Feb. 26 47 Feb. 28 24 March 3 33 March 7 31 March 14 28 591 (here) Grant 0 (there) Dalles 13 (there) Eugene 9 (here) Salem 6 (there) Seaside 0 (here) Hoquiam 0 (there) Raymond 13 (here) Tillamook 7 48 Schedule [ here) Wheeler 13 (there) Westport 15 (here) Cent. Jr. Col. 23 (here) Campbell-Holmes 18 (here) Salem 19 (here) Warrenton 17 (here) Salem 11 (here) Tillamook 15 (here) Union High 12 (here) Y’ng Men YMCA 30 (here) Westport 15 (there Seaside 22 (here) Seaside 22 (here) Pac. Luth. Col. 23 (there) Ilwaco 30 (there) Union high 13 (there) Tillamook 17 (there) Warrenton 21 (here) Rainier 20 (there) Rainier 19 366 [ 74 ] The Barefoot Boy Blessings on thee, little dame. Bareback dame with knees the same; With thy rolled-down silken hose. And thy short transparent clothes; With thy red lips, reddened more. Smeared with lip-stick from the store; With thy make-up on thy face, And thy bobbed hair ' s jaunty grace; From my heart I wish thee joy - I ' m glad that I was born a boy. Blessings on thee, small town sheik; With thy sox that loudly shriek; With thy trousers flaring wide And thy hat cocked on one side; With thy shoes of yellow sheen. And thy shirt of pink or green; With thy how I love me ' air, And the slick ' em on thy hair; Though you think yourself so grand, Thank the Lord I ' m not a man. Th ejJ More L AO ot 0 IMS 1 e a s «-_ p ts K y o Ur f o 0 7 o u T of iwy pu c e — s IV c eTf Alice. “The Soj A— H iL F7 s ' To r-i A o T ;T sophs ( fra d± 6 k d —- S O rvA e . ffers ' s fh s ( [ 76 ] Flunk Thompson is my teacher; I shall not work He maketh me to perform strange experiments. With queer apparatus which disturbeth me greatly; He teaches me concerning molecules. He weakneth my soul He grindth me through chemistry problems; Yea though I ponder long on bromides and chromates I gaineth no knowledge, for thou art ivith me; Thy test and experiments. they perplex me. Thou preparest a muddle of apparatus in the midst of foul odors: Thou has annoyed my head with cells; My tears runneth over Surely weekly quizzes and atoms and such shall follow me all the days of my life And I shall dwell in the land of gasses forever. Amen. [ 77 ] Zephyrus Jokes Miss Ambler (sternly): “This essay on “Our Dog” is word for word like your brother’s essay.” Art J.: “Yes, raa’m It’s the same dog.” Miss Bergman: “What does’r ex fugit’ mean ?” Ebba Wicks: “The king flees.” Miss B.: “Make it the perfect tense using has.” Ebba W.: “the king has fleas.” 4 s Mr. Branstator (to Walter Palmberg): “If you wanted to go fishing, why didn’t you come and ask me first?” W. P.: “Cause I wanted to go fishing.” Neighbor: “What is your son taking at College?” Attorney Anderson: “All I’ve got.” + Laura T.: “Where is your chivalry?” Bob B.: “I traded it on a Buick.” Dorothy H.: “What kind of a fellow is John Roslin?” Spencer Ross: “He’s one of those fellows that always grabs the stool when there’s a piano to be moved.” Mable Simons “Is my hat on straight?” Harry Eide: “Quite straight, my dear, now do hurry; we’re late already.” M. S.: “Well, I shall have to go back, then; this isn’t the sort of hat that is worn straight.” Andy Klepp: “What are you reading?” Rhoda Slusher: “The Last Days of Pompeii” A. K.: “What did he die of?” R. H.: “Some sort of erruption, I guess.” A. K.: (under his breath): “Some people are dumb.” Mr. Haller: “That was fine! Now we’ll play the ‘Star Spangled Banner.” Richard Arnold: “Gee! I just playd that” A teacher is a person who is hired to study sleeping conditions among the students. :(! Andy A.: “Did I hear you say that he’s worth a cold millon.” Richard Aho: “No, I said, ‘Hes worth a million cold; he carries that much life insurance.” Ed. Malone wants to know who this Violet Ray is, that he’s been hearing so much about. Miss Clifford: “Is there anything you can do better than anyone else?” Martin Pesonen: “Yes, reading my own writing.” Helloo! what are you carrying? Chocolates and meat and going to see my girl. Great Scott! Do you have to supply the family with meat already? Oh no. The candy is for the girl and the meat is for the dog. I have to square both. I never sausage hands as thine; And if you ' ll butcher hand in mine. And liver round me every day; We‘ll seek some hamlet far away, We‘11 meat life’s frown wdth life’s cares; And cleaver road to happiness. A. Anderson: “That photograph flatters you.” Ardis Stewart: “Then it‘s more polite than you are.” Harvey Deale: “Mother, is this hair oil in this bottle?” His Mother: “No, that’s glue.” H. D.: Perhaps that is why I can ' t get my hat off.” Winifred Johnson: “And the old locomo¬ tive came down the track, roaring, whistling and flopping its ears.” Holden Hauke: “Flopping its ears?” Winifred J.: “Sure. Haven ' t you ever heard of engin—eers.” e ve all often heard of the expression “lord of all he surveys” and also heard that, on the strength of that John King states that he’s going to be a “surveyor.” Harold Olson: “I’m an electrician. Last night at Celeste’s the fuse blew out and I fixed it.” Harold Olsvick: “You’re no electrician. You’re an idiot!” Pastor: What would happen if you w r ere to break one of the ten command¬ ments?” Melvin L.: “Then there would be nine.” Edna C.: “Going to the fair?” Walter P.: “What fair?” Edna C.: “I don’t know; but it said, ‘Fair today and Monday.” [ 78 ] Ode to Lloyd Wirtz May fly in a plane like a bird And think he has a lot of sense But show me the time when he like a bird Can sit on a barb wire fence. Andy K.: “When was the radio first o- perated in the U. S.?” Harwey D.: “In 1775 when Paul Revere broadcasted on one plug.” Viola S.: “Why do they put the hyphen in bird-cage?” Dolly Parker: “That’s for the bird to sit on.” Miss Lamb ((dictating a letter): “My Dear Mr. Schankelhausenheimer:” Medora S.: “How do you spell it?” Miss Lamb: “Never mind; say, Dear Sir. Save the wear and tear on the type¬ writer.” Bernt M.: “Are you sure that this is an all Wool sweater?” Jerome C.: “Absolutely.” B. M.: “Then why does it say ‘Cotton?” J. C. (Very confidentially): “Well that ' s to fool the moths.” Paul W.: “May I hold your hand?” Eleanor R.: “No, it’s not Palm Sunday.” P. W.: “Well, it’s not Independence Day either.” Alice K.: “Did you ever h ear a cat cry?” John T.: “No, but I’ve heard a moth ball.’ Miss Wootton : “What is a 10 sided figure ?” Ted E.: “A dead parrot.” Miss W.: “What?” Ted: “I mean a polly-gon.” Big Bill: “I hear that Norman was hurt. How did it happen?” Corney: “Well, you see that ditch over there ?” Little Wm.: “Yes.” Corney: “Well, he didn’t.” Where’s ‘Happy’ going with his wreck? To the Junior play. But that’s tomorrow night. Yes, but he wants to get there on time. Dodo: “Let’s have a party. I‘ll get Mary.” Benny: “Fine, I‘ll get merrier.” Jasper: “Do you play golf?” Peanuts: “No! I don ' t even know how to hold the caddy.” Miss Whitcomb: “Late again ‘Sunny’, what ' s your excuse this time?” Sonnv L.: “Eating! Couldn ' t hear the bell.” Miss Jones: “How would you punctuate, ‘Miss Gray a beautiful young lady of 17 walked down the street?” Vincent Z.: “I ' d make a dash after Miss Gray.” Helen T.: “How dare you swear before me?” Howard B.: “How did I know you wanted to swear first?” Elisa S.: “When are we going to eat?” Alf D.: “Let ' s eat up the street.” E. S.: “Now, I don ' t like asphalt.” Miss Jones (to C. S.): “My young man, you mustn ' t say ‘I ain ' t going;’ you must say ‘I am not going,’ ‘He is not going,’ ‘we are not going,’ ‘they are not going.’ Carl S.: “Gee, ain ' t nobody going?” Tom E.: “When I sing I get tears in my eyes. What can I do?” Mr. Haller: “Stick cotton in your ears.” Ed S.: “What ' s the matter with you, can ' t you skate?” Bugs 0.: “I can’t stand up long enough to find out.” Herbv Y.: “May I borrow your coat, Harold ?” Big Y.: “Sure, but why all the formality of asking for it?” Herby: “I can ' t find it.” Tom K. (at the “shanty”) “Hey! This hamburg isn ' t fit for a dog.” Johnny: “Throw it away and I ' ll give you one that is.” Miss ' Wooton: “George, what does the prefix “mag,” mean?” Geo. K.: “Laige.” Miss W.: “Now, give an illustration.” Geo: “I like magpies.” These may be bum jokes, but I put some in the stove and it just roared. [ 79 ] Zephyrus Staff 1929-1930 Editor-in-chief .. . . . Maxine Reed Assistant Editor . . . .Arne Lindgren Business Manager ... Robert Anderson Art Editors . . Arne Lindgren, Andrew Klep Organization Editors . . . . Elizabeth Bendstrup Hazel Gearhart Robert Bergstrom, Margaret Lewis I.iterarv Editors . . . Peggy Chessman Kathleen Fitzgerald Albert Wong Lillie Lauha Athletic Editors . .. Edward Seeborg, John Jeffers Calendar Editors . Enid Rasmus, Sylvia Greenberg, Helga Pedersen Humor Editors . Eleanor Norblad, Lyle Laughlin, Ralph Morrow Snaps Editor ..... . .. Loyd Wirtz Faculty Advisor _________ __ Miss Fern Curry Business Advisor . .. J. W. Branstator Printers . . Franklin Press, Astoria, Oregon Photographers . . . . Wilson Studio, Astoria, Oregon Engravers .. West Coast Engraving Co., Portland Oregon Advertisers Art Engraving Co., Portland, Oregon Great credit is due Miss Curry for her generous contribution to the Zephyrus. Her concentrated interest and capable advice have been essential factors in the successful completion of this yearbook. [ 80 ] Finis Goodbye, Old School; We give a sigh Of fond regret For things gone by. We leave yon now; Who can say when In years to come We ll meet again? 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