Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1932 volume:

THE ZEPHIJRUS THE 7,EPHl]RUS VOLUME XXXVI Published by the Jlssocialed Student Bodi 19 3 2 ASTORIA HIGH SCHOOL Astoria, Oregon ZEPH YRUS, 1932 To |. W. Hraxstator, our friend, counselor, and conscientious executive for the past four years, a supporter in any high school project, an indefati¬ gable leader and adviser, we affectionately dedicate this volume of The Zephvrus. It is men such as he that make school life something more than a daily routine. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Table of Conlenls INTRODUCTION FACULTY SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS HUMOR ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Foreujor J This 1932 issue of The Zephirus is merely an endeavor on the part of the yearbook staff to com¬ press into so few pages the joys, pleasures, and good times of our school days. May it ever serve as an accurate diary of the events so treasured by A. H. S. students. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 In TUemoriam Donald Anderson ’31 Henry “Jan” Brabaw ’31 Frank Nydander ’31 “Priends depart, and memory takes them to her caverns, pure and deep.” —Thomas Haynes Bailey. 8 ZEPHYRUS 1932 )) Superintendent A. C. Hampton ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Life To the preacher life’s a sermon. To the joker life’s a jest; To the miser life is money. To the loafer life is rest. To the lawyer life’s a trial, To the poet life’s a song; To the doctor life’s a patient That needs treatment right along. To the soldier life’s a battle, To the teacher life’s a school; Life’s a good thing to the grafter. It’s a failure to the fool. To the man upon the engine Life’s a long and heavy grade; It’s a gamble to the gambler. To the merchant life is trade. Life is but a long vacation To the man who loves his work; Life’s an everlasting effort To shun duty, to the shirk. To the earnest Christian worker Life’s a story ever new; Life is what we try to make it. Just what is life to you? —A. E. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Prixcii ' al E. I). Towler ZEPH YRUS, 1932 IRENE GRIGGS Domestic Science VESTA LAMB Head of Commercial Department CORA PRICE Domestic Science T. P. HALLER Music ELEANOR MARVIN Physical Education JEAN SIM Commercial Geography, Librarian REUBEN JENSEN Mechanical Drawing MARGARET POMEROY Bookkeeping, Typing MARGARET SMITH Shorthand, Commercial Law 12 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 ZOE ALLEN English RUTH BEATTY Biology FERN CURRY Head of English Department MINNIE AMBLER English ANNE BERGMAN Latin, French EDITH CLIFFORD History DORA BADOLETT Math, Dean of Women HILDA BRANSTATOR Social Sciences CHARLES GIBSON Manual Training i:t ZEPH YRUS, 1932 LESLIE THOMPSON Physics, Chemistry JOHN WARREN History, Physical Education BETSY WOOTON History, Math, English In a ool o{ Fish I’ve often wondered—does a school of fish Have to study and learn lessons too? Do fish have assignments in English, Or just what do they have to do? Wouldn’t it be simple to play hookey From such a fish’s school? But the fish woiddn’t get spring fever ’Cause the water down there’s so cool. It would be loads of fun to swim around In French or Econ class. If you couldn’t answer a question, You could hide in a clump of grass. But then, there’s a drawback in that type of school. There’s absolutely no graduation. So no matter how intelligent a fish may be He goes to school till his extermination. —A Student. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Nordquist Simons Poysky Wicks Miss Allen Miss Bergman Januarij Senior Class of 1932 In January, 1029, between fifty and sixty young trout were released from the Lewis and Clark, (iray, and Astor liatcheries into the mighty river of Astoria high. Immediately upon their arrival, they selected iVIiss Hergman and Miss Allen to guide tliem upstream. Following shortly upon tlieir appearance in the big stream, tlie young salmon elected Ralpli Morrow as their guide. The big splash of the year was the .sophomore party. Ralph Alorrow was again elected iiresidcnt, this time of the junior school of fish. 1 l he cla.ss was exceptionallv peppv this vear and figured highly in all activities. M embers of the class took a foremost part in the junior play, “Adam and Eva.” The Junior Prom, planned by this cla.ss was a real success. Th is year, 1932, Albin Xorih]uist was electeil president of the January senior cla.ss. Several big bubbles were raisetl by the group. Among these u ' ere the Senior Rail and the January senior play, “Tweedles,” which displayed the clever dramatic ability of the seniors. In January, 1932, these young fish reached their full growth. The January senior class finally reached the .services of baccalaureate, and, on January 29, at commencement, passed on into the ocean of life. CLASS OFFICERS President.Albin Nordquist Vice-President.Linette Simons Secretary.June Poysky Treasurer.Ebba Wicks ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Actiuities Top Row Edith Autio “Life is short, but so am I.” Astor Post 7; Girls’ Pep club 8; Volleyball; Prop. Mgr. Sr. play. Lower Row Gordon Elliott “Everything we like we like alike. Minstrel show 6-8; Operetta 7. George Cobban “Truly, music doth have charms.” Orchestra 3-4-5-6-7-8; Band 6-8. Eranklin Erickev “A military man was he.” Jr. play 6; Sr. play 8. (Georgia Curtis “Pep personified.” Home Ec club 4-5-6-7-8; Dramatic club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Hi-Jinx 3; Pep club 7-8; Hi-Steppers 6-7-8; Yell assistant 6-7-8; Jr. play 6; Sr. play 8; Volleyball 4; Operetta 3-5-7; Live wire 8; Baseball 3-5-7. Irj.a Gust.afson “Discretion of speech is more than eloquence.” Trvgvt Duoos “A ready wit is always acceptable,” Hazel Hagerljp “The friends of my friends are my friends, too.” ZEPH YRUS, 1932 L ■DiA Hilton “School is ended but the memory lingers on.” Home Ec club 5-6-7-8; Volleyball 3-5. M ARY John EL “A question of qu ality, not quantity.” Entered from Lincoln high school, Portland, Oregon, 8. P ' oRREST Hogg Sometimes I sit and think, and other times I just sit.” Senior play 8; Oper¬ etta 5-7. Ir.ma Huhtala “Her smile made these old halls more cheerful.” Lillian Johanson “Common sense is not so common.” Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Deba Dram 8; Valedictorian. Sylvia Kiiski “In friendship I was taught early to believe.” Home Ec club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Live Wire 7; Volleyball 4-6-8; Oper¬ etta 7; Home Ec historian 8; Astor Post 8; Hi-Steppers 6-7-8; Glee club 8; Baseball 3-5-7; Zephyrus 8; Sr. Ball comm. 8. Sylvia Korpela “Silence has many advantages.” Ophelia Lauha “She doeth all things well.” Astor Post 3-5-7-8; Zephyrus 8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Tri-Y 3-4; Debate 3-4; Quill and Scroll 7-8; Jr Prom comm.; Glee club 3-4; Operetta 4; Deba Drams 8. 17 i ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Actiuities Ellen Luukinen “She found a way or made it.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Home Ec club 5-6- 7-8; Home Ec historian 7; Astor Post 8; Zephyrus 6-7; Baseball 5; Deba Dram 8; Live Wire 3-4; Girls’ league vice-pres. 8. Hazel Olsen “Curly locks, wilt thou be mine?” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Astor Post 5-6-7-8; Zephyrus 7; Operetta 5-7; Can¬ tata 8; Sr. play 8; Glee club 5-6-7-8; Salutatorian. Melvin Lvster “One should take great care not to grow too wise.” Sr. play 8; Band 7. Mildred Olsen “A smile is good humor all over the world.” Elsie Ness “A light heart lives long.” Home Ec club. Taimi Palo “If I tell you what I know, then you will know as much as I.” Orchestra 3- 4-5-6-7-8; Baseball 3; Volleyball 4- 6-8; Home Ec 8. Albin Nordquist “For every why he had a wherefore.” Football 4-6-8; Class pres. 7-8; Dram, club 6-7-8; Pres. Dram, club 7; Class treas. 5; Bus. Mgr. Astor Post 6; Astor Post 8; “A” club 4-5-6-7-8; Hi-Y 5-6-7-8; Pres. Hi-Y 6-7; Treas. Hi-Y 8; Sec. Hi-Y 5. Delilah P.arheniemi “A calm, quiet girl in life’s busy whirl.” Activities Jl XE PoVSK • “None but herself could be her.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Baseball 4-6; Volleyball 5-7; Deba Dram 6-7-8; Home Ec. 8; Sr. play 8; Girls’ League pres. 8; Class sec. 7-8; Astor Post 6-7-8; Zephyrus 7. Lexette Simoxs “There ' s mischief in that smile.” Girls ' League Soph. rep. 4; Volleyball 4- 6-8; Pep club 5-6-7-8; Pres. Pep club 6-7; Deba Dram 5-6-7-8; Jr. Prom comm. 5; Baseball 5-7; Operetta 5; Girls’ League sec. 6-7; Astor Post 6-7; Vice pres. Sr. class 8; Girls ' League Sr. rep. 8; A. H. S. sec. 8; Sr. play 8. F.AXXIE Sl’XX.ARIU RG “A maiden with freckles on her nose usually has sunshine in her heart.” Baseball 3-5; Volleyball 4; Home Ec 5- 6-7-8; Astor Post 6-7-8. Borg HI ED Thorsxes.s “Dependable, joyous, fair of face, a girl who fits well most any place.” Pep club 4-5-6-7-8; Baseball 3; Oper¬ etta 5; Volleyball 4; Jr. play comm. 6; Home Ec 7-8; Sec. Home Ec 8; Sr. play comm. 8; Astor Post 7-8; Dra¬ matic club 8. AeDRICH ViL KROE.t “I’m going to do something wise or otherwise.” Sr. play 8. WlEE.ARl) W.AI.O “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” “A’ club 8; Football 6-8; Jr. Prom comm. 7. Erh.a Wicks “Id rather be healthy than wealthy or wise.” Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Pres. Tri-Y 7-8; Treas. Jan. Sr. class 7-8; Deba Dram 7-8; Dramatic club 3-4-5- 6- 7-8; Vice-pres. Dramatic club 4-5; Treas. Dramatic club 6-7; Astor Post 7- 8; Orchestra 4-5-6-7-8; Band 5-6; Sr. Ball comm. Hi-Jinx 3; Girls’ athletics 3-4-5-6-7. Ehr.a Wiss “A little bunch of vitality goes a long, long way.” Home Ec club 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Vice-pres. Home Ec 6; Pres. Home Ec 8; Hi-Steppers 6-7-8; Sec. Hi-Steppers 6-7-8; Pep club 8; Dra¬ matic club 8; Sr. Ball comm. 8; Oper¬ etta 5-7; Tri-Y 6. i;� ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Student Consensus The Zephyrus staff sponsored a contest for the purpose of selecting the most outstanding girl and boy of each class. By popular vote, the results are as follows: SENIORS Peggy Chessman: A girl of unusual abilities, Peggy has been a valuable student and friend during her high school days. As editor of the Zephyrus this year, she has shown remarkable dexterity in the journalistic field. During the last term, her activities were climaxed in her being elected president of the Quill and Scroll, a national honorary journalistic society. Peggy has done exceptionally well in dramatics, is a member of various clubs, and is a wearer of the Torch. Richard Skyles: Richard has been prominent in school activities. He deserves praise for his leadership and guidance as president of the IMay senior class. Dick holds membership in several organizations and has been especially active in dramatics. He bas done commendable work on the Astor Post staff. JUNIORS Edna Saxon: Edna has proved herself a capable student. She is well known in the girls’ athletic field and has played on various teams. We have found her a true friend and a good scholar. Arnold Curtis: Quiet but cheerful, Arnold is well liked by his fellow students. He is a member of several clubs and is especially well known in the dramatic circle, having played in the junior play this last year. SOPHOMORES Edna Hilton: Although only a sophomore, Edna is serving as cheer leader, being elected for her marked enthusiasm and pep. During the last term she was chosen as secretary-treasurer of her class and has filled her post well. bulton Van Dusen: A first-term sophomore, but by no means inconspicuous bulton has won many friends by his constancy. He has held the position of assistant manager of the Astor Post and has also done well in class activities. 30 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Skyles Ahola Thompson Waisanen Miss Ambler Miss Pomeroy Senior Class o{ 1932 The May senior class of 1932, one of the peppiest and most original classes ever to be graduated from Astoria high school, entered the river of A. H. S. in September, 1929. At an early date Hubert Sandoz was elected by these young trout to lead them through their sophomore year. During this year, the innovation of this class took place—the Sophomore Hop. At the beginning of the second year, Hubert Sandoz was re-elected president of tbe group. The junior class held two great splashes during 1931. In the fall the junior play, “A Friend Indeed,” was given with outstanding success. In the spring the Junior Prom was staged. It was one of the loveliest and most colorful events ever seen at A. H. S. Soon after the beginning of the fall term, Richard Skyles was elected president of the senior class. On December 23, came the great event of the season, the Senior Ball, a success in every way. Many snags were found in the senior year, but all were successfully surmounted by this school of fish. In the spring the May senior class play, ‘‘Tons of .Money,” was presented to a large audience. Finally in May, 1932, this class reached the much-longed-for consummation of its three happy years together—baccaulaureate and commencement. OFFICERS President..Richard Skyles Vice-President...Sulo Ahola Secretary...Doris Thompson Treasurer.Edwin Waisanen Sergeant-at-Arms.Eino Koskela Advisers.Miss Minnie Ambler, Miss Margaret Pomeroy ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Activities Top Rou Oscar Abrahamson “Not very tall, but a friend of all.” Operetta 4-6-8; Minstrel show 5-7. Edith Alborn “Patience is a virtue.” Torch honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Operetta 4-6; Interpreta¬ tion contest 6. Viola Alto “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” SuLo Ahola “Original, and a hard worker.” Inter¬ class track 4-6-8; Interclass basket¬ ball 4-6; Vice-pres. class 8; live wire 8; Chr. Sr. Ball 7; Bus. Mgr. Sr. play 8. Lower Row Jexxv Axdersox “A merry heart goes all the day.” Torch Honor 3-4. Fr.axces Arxold “In her tongue is the law of kind¬ ness.” Cantata 7; Glee club 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Operetta 8. AlT.4 B.4RRETT “Her ways are sweet.” Erxest Bechtolt “Still as the night.” ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Activities Robert Bergstrom “The athlete performs and becomes stronger; the spectator looks on and becomes weaker.” Hi-Y 5-6-7-8; “A” club 5-6-7-8; Sec.-Treas. “A” club 5-6; Dramatic club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Football 5-7; Bas¬ ketball 6-8; Track 6-8; Vice-pres. class 5-6; Junior play 6; Sr. play 7; Sr. play 8; Bus. Mgr. Zepr. 5-6; Zephyrus staff 4-6. Robert Be.air “Knowledge is power.” (lERTRl’OE Br.AXTHOVER “I should have been a boy.” Volley¬ ball 3-5-7; Baseball 4-6-8; Livewire 6-7-8; Pres. G. A. A. 8; Vice-pres. Girls’ League 8; Tri-Y 3-4-5-6; G. A. A. 8. (lOROOX Br.AXTHOVER “Nothing is more useful than silence.” Mvrox Bue ElaieR BlomQLTST “There’s mischief in this man.” “Height never was the tru standard of men.” Hi-Y 7-8; Hi-Knights 7-8; Interclass basketball 7-8. D.AVID Br,adlev “On with the dance.” Fr.AXCES C.ARI.SOX “Quick-fingered Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Astor Post 7-8; G. A. A. 8. and quick-witted.” Book Exchange 7-8; Zephyrus staff 7-8; Actiuities Dorothy Chatterton Take me as I am.” Baseball 3-5; Volleyball 4. Peggy Chessman “A lovely lady, garmented in light from her own character and person¬ ality.” Astor Post 3-4-5-6-7-8; Editor Post 5; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Quill and Scroll 5-6-7-8; Pres. Quill and Scroll 8; Pep club 3-4-5-6-7-8: Sec- Treas. Pep club 5-6; Deba Dram 4- 5-6-7-8; Live wire 3-4; Junior play 6; Senior play 8; Class Sec.-Treas. 3-4- 5- 6; Dramatic club 6-7-8; Vice-pres. Dramatic club 7-8; Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Vice-pres. Tri-Y 5-6; Sec. Tri-Y 7-8; Hi-Steppers 5-6-7-8; Operetta 4-6-8; Rotary cup 6; Zephyrus staff 3-4-7-8: Editor Zephyrus 7-8; Jr. Prom comm. 6; Sr. Ball comm. 7; Delegate to U. of O. 6; G. A. A. 8; Pres. Hi- Steppers 5-6-7-8. Sanford Clement “The glass of fashion, the mold of form.” Athletic Mgr. 7-8; Asst. Ath¬ letic Mgr. 5-6; Hi-Y 5-6-7-8; Vice-pres. Hi-Y 7; Hi Knights 5-6-7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Astor Post 5-6-7-8; Zephyrus 7-8; Student Council 7-8. Donald Dor.an “Little said is soon mended.” Jr. class play 7; Sr. class play 8; Inter class Basketball 7. Arlene Erickson “Let us be seen by our deeds.” Marie Gjoyik “A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6. Dorothy Grimberg “A favorite with those who know her.” Tri-Y 5-6-7-8; Glee club 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Operetta 4-6-8; G. A. A. 8. Anna Heinze “A true friend is forever a friend.” Operetta 8; G. A. A. 8; Glee club 7-8; Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8. 24 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Actiuilies Ida Holmes “True as the dial of the sun.” Tri-Y 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7-81 glee club 7-8; baseball 3: operetta 8; G. A. A. 8. Lester Hortox It is a bashful nature that makes him silent.” Adele Kamar. She that labors and strives spins gold.” Tri-Y 5-6-7-8; glee club 7-8; operetta 8; cantata 7. Jack Keeler Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Interclass bas¬ ketball 3-5-7; interclass track 5; Dra¬ matic club 4-5-6-7-8; Hi-Knights 5-6- 7-8; Hi-Ys 5-6-7-8; Vice-pres. Hi- Knights 7-8; Pres. Hi-Y 7-8; Jr. Prom comm 6; Adv. Mgr. Astor Post 6; Bus. Mgr. Zephyrus 7-8; Zephyrus staff 8; Jr. play 5; Sr. play 8; Fire chief 5-6. Jaxie Koe “A girl of hope, and forward-looking mind.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8: Zephyrus 7-8; volleyball 5-7; glee club 7-8; G. A. A. 8; G. L. orch. 8; can tata 7. Eixo Koskela “Hark! A bit of music drifts this way.” Band 3-4-5-6-7-8; orchestra 3-4-5-6-7-8; sgt-at-arms of class 7-8. Laixa Koski “A laughing lassie, always striving to do her best.” Operetta 5; volley¬ ball 5-7; G. A. A. 8. Helfx L.MTAXEX “A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage.” Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Home Ec 6-7-8; Pres. Home Ec 8. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Acliuities Elina Lei no “Gentlemen prefer blondes.” Volley¬ ball 3-5-7; Baseball 2-4-6-8; Astor Post 5-7-8; G. A. A. 8. Eleanor Xorblad “What’s the use of living if you can’t have a good time?” Astor Post 3-7-8; Zephyrus 3-4-7-8; Sr. Ball comm.; Sr. play; Tri-Y 3-6-7-8; Deba Drams 7-8; Home Ec. club 7-8; Salem 4-5. Edward E kela “Makela, a mighty man was he, with large and sinewy hands.” Interclass Basketball 6; “A” club 6-7-8; Pres. “A” club 7-8; Football 5-7; Basketball 6 - 8 . M ARG.ARET XoRTH “Never too busy to smile.” Live Wire 4; Home Ec. 5-6-7-8; Home Ec. Sec. 8; Glee club 5; Operetta 6-8; Cantata 7; Pep club 8; Jr. Prom comm. 6; Sr. play comm. 8. VlLJA VE LEN “Hear diligently while I speak, for not often do I speak.” Emma Earkkola “Contentment furnishes constant joy.” Alice Pauling “She is the answer to ‘Why do poets rave?’” Pep club 5-6-7-8; Sec. and Treas. 2-8; Deba Drams 5-6-7-8; Dra¬ matic club 4-5-67-8; Treas. Dram, club 6; Tri-Y 3-4-5 -6-7-8; Hi-Steppers 5-6- 7-8; Zephyrus 8; Astor Post 6; Oper¬ etta 4-6; Jr. Prom comm. 6; Sr. play 8. AEtRTIN Pesonen “Enjoys the present day, trusting very little to tomorrow.” Interclass Track 4-6-8; Interclass Basketball 4-6-8. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 AcUuities Rl TH PlTKAXENT “Education polishes good nature.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Deba Drams 7-8; Home Ec. 7-8; Astor Post 7; Volleyball; Sr. Ball comm. 7. Mildred R.a.asin.a “Wisdom is often measured by the brightness of the face.” Astor Post Staff 4-7; Zephyrus 7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Pres. T. H. S. 7-8; Deba Drams 7-8; Sr. Ball comm. 7. Helen R.aamoxd “One of those cheerful girls with lips that smile and hair that curls.” Pep club 6-7-8; Home Ec. 7-8; Tri-Y 3-4-5- 6- 7-8; Operetta 4-6-8; Glee club 3-4-5- 6-7-8. Ele.axor Reed “A laughing face, contented mind, with mirth and wisdom all combined.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Dram, club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Deba Drams 5-6-7-8; Pep club 7-8; Quill and Scroll 8; Tri-Y 3-4; Hi-Steppers 5-6-7-8; Astor Post 3-4-5-6-7-8; Zephyrus 5-6-7-8; Debate 3-4-5-6-7-8; Interpretation contest 4; Operetta 4-6-8; Jr. Prom comm. 6; Sr. Ball comm. 7; Sr. play 8; Sec. Quill and Scroll 8; Glee club 3-4-5- 6-7-8. JoHX R().SL1X “Not destined long for single bliss.” Interclass track 4; Orchestra 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Band 3-4-5-6-7-8. Rosem.ara ' Ross “A worker always attending to her own affairs.” Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Oper¬ etta 4-6-8; Glee club 3-4-5-6-7-8; Jr. Prom comm.; Sr. Play comm.; Girls’ League Orchestra 8; G. A. A. 8. Hl hert S.axdoz “The wisdom of Socrates, the speech of Demosthenes combined.” Pres. Student Body 7-8; Pres. Jr. Class 5-6; Pres. Soph. Class 3-4; Student Coun¬ cil 3-4-5-6; Debate 3-4-5-6-7-8; Orches¬ tra 3-4-5-6-7-8; Torch Honor Society 3-4-5-6-7-8; Vice-pres. T. H. S. 5-6; Treas. Hi-Y 8; Treas. Hi-Y 5; Astor Post 3-4-5-6; Zephyrus 5-6; Hi-Y club 5-6-7-8; Dram, club 7-8; Quill and Scroll 8; Sr. play 8. Helen S.awver “Finds a way or makes one.” ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Actiuities Arvid Simoxsex “Loyal and fair spoken.” Rich.ard Skyles “Caesar and Napoleon were mighty, but watch Skyles.” Live Wire 5; Dramatic club 5-6-7-8: Hi-Y 6-7-8; Jr. play 5; Vice-pres. Dram, club 6; Jr. play comm. 5; Football 5-7; Track 6; Sr. play 8; Vice-pres. S. B. 8; Class president 7-8; Quill and Scroll 8; Astor Post Adv. Mgr. 6-7; A club 8; Astor Post 8. Gretchex Streichert “True merit is like a deep river. The deeper it runs, the less noise it makes.” Deba Drams 5-6-7-8; Home Ec. 7-8; Sr. Ball comm.; Deba Drams Treas. 8; Home Ec. Treas. 8. George T.ak.axex “Whose little body lodged a mighty mind.” ■ Alvix Sjorlom “Make way—a serious youth ap¬ pears.” Senior Ball comm.; Live Wire 7; Sr. Basketball; Jr. Jr. Prom comm.; Chr. Sr. Rally. M.arg.aret Smith “She carelessly tossed her cares aside.” L.al r. Terho “She will win her mark in the world.” Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Home Ec. 5-6-7-8; Astor Post 5-6-7-8; Zephyrus 5-6-7-8; Operetta 4-6; Jr. Prom comm. llow.ARn Tihil.a “I’d rather make a touchdown than an E.” Football 3-5-7; “A” club 3-4-5- 6-7-8; Hi-Y club 5-6-7-8; Interclass Basketball; Interclass Track; Sgt.-at- Arms “A” club 7-8. Acliuilies Doris Thompson “Cheerfulness is contagious.” Tri-Y 3- 4-5-6; Treas. Tri-Y 5-6; Pep club 4- 5-6-7-8; Vice-pres. Pep club 5-6; Pres. Pep club 7-8; Deba Dram 5-6- 7-8; Vice-pres. Deba Dram 7-8; Sec. class 7-8; volleyball 3-5-7; baseball 4- 6-8; Dramatic club 7-8; G. L. council 5- 6; G. A. A. 8; Sr. Ball Comm. 8. jE.4NETTE THOMPSON “Music in her fingers, joy in her heart, a smile on hei- face.” S. B. Treas. 5-6-7-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6- 7-8; Sec. T. H. 7-8; G. L. council 3-4; Treas. G. L. 5-6; Deba Dram 4-5-6- 7-8; Pep club 4-5-6-7-8; Vice-pres. Pep club 7-8; Tri-Y 3-4-5-6-7-8; Sec. Tri-Y 5-6; Treas. Tri-Y 7-8; Home Ec club 5-6-7-8; U. of O. exposition 6; Jr. Prom comm. 6; Sr. Ball comm. 7; Hi-Steppers 5-6-7-8; G. A. A. 8; oper¬ etta 4-6; Zephyrus 7-8. Rose Tolonen “And we may say of her ‘What next?’” Pres. G. L. 8; Editor Astor Post 7; Astor Post 3-4-5-8; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7-8; Zephyrus 8; Quill and Scroll 8; Orchestra 4-5-6-7-8; Deba Dram 7-8; Debate 3-4; baseball 4; volleyball 3; Jr. Prom. comm. 6; G. A. A. 8. R.w Utter “Sensible people find nothing use¬ less.” Stage Mgr. Sr. play 8. E D WIN W. IS. N E N “Music hath its charms.” Treas. class 7-8; Hi-Y 7-8; Dramatic club 7-8; Band 3-4-5-6-7-8; Adv. Mgr. Jr. play 6; Sr. Ball comm. 8. P.At I. Weber “A smile all his own.” Minstrel show 5-7; Operetta 6-8; Astor Post 7-8; glee club 5-6-7-8; Zephyrus 8; Sr. Ball comm. 7. Ai.prei) Whittle “A chap we like very much.” Hi-Y 6-7-8; Sec. Hi-Y 7; Dramatic club 7-8; Quill and Scroll 8; Bus. Mgr. Astor Post 7; Mgr. Operetta 6; Jr. Prom, comm. 6; Sr. Ball comm. 7; Operetta 4; Sr. play 8. Albert Wong “A student, musician, and friend.” Orchestra 3-4-5-6-7; Operetta 3-5; Torch Honor 3-4-5-6-7; Bus. Mgr., Zephyrus 7; Vice-pres. class 7; Zeph-_ yrus 5-6; Hi-Y 3-4-5-6; Astor Post 3-4. ; ZEPH YRUS, 1932 JlnFishinq IDe UDill Qo School was out again, (jood old summertime was here, and I, as usual, was casting about for some way to pursue th.e almighty dollar. Then like a bolt from the blue—for there were no clouds that day—the idea struck me to become a seiner. I hastened down to the office, walked in, and there was the boss, Albin (himself) Nordquist, sitting in a swivel chair, with his feet up on the desk, all business. H e was dictating a letter to his good looking “stenog,” Borgliild Xhorsness. I uttered a couple of “ahems;” but I received not the slightest bit of attention. Just as “Snarky” reached the finale of his letter, another fair young damsel, Peggy Chessman, entered the office. She was his secretary (I later deducted, using the Sherlock Holmes method.) She spoke a few words in shorthand (at least I suppose they were in shorthand, for I couldn’t overhear their convci ' sation, though I tried my best). “Snarky” meditated a mcment; then his feet hit the floor with a bang, and he turned to me, raised his left eyebrow a trifle, and inquired as to the meaning of this intrusion. 1 told him that I h d suddenly been overcome with the desire to be a seiner. After seme discussion, during which I assured him of my prowess as a laborer, he gave me the job, with the added incentive that I might someday become president of the company. “Work hard,” he said. “That is the secret of m 3 ' success.” 1 ran home, packed my few belongings, and rushed down to the boat I just made it, with my usual punctuality. I threw my suitcase aft on the tow rope and went amidship to the engine room. Evening was just falling, and in this country it falls and so does the thermometer. I went below, and whom do you suppose I saw? “Hubie” Sandoz, Jack Keeler and Lloyd Wirtz—all sitting on the engine to keep warm. Needless to say I made them move over and share a corner with me. 1 joined the Keeler vs. Sandoz argument with plenty of zest. Soon the discussion was so hot, and so was I, sitting on top of that engine. I went up on deck to cool off, and as I was pacing my way aft, I stumbled over something or other in the dark. Though it was dark, there was no mistaking the look of righteous wrath on the face of “Battling,” alias “Speaker,” Skyles as he rose to his feet. He thrust his famous “fightin’ look” into my face, but it softened somewhat when he recognized me. “Paivaa, paivaa,” he said. “Fancy meeting you here.” He grabbed my hand and shook it viciously. When the proper formalities were over, we went aft and joined the rest of the gang. It was too dark to match pennies, so Pern Averill and Teddy Elias were entertaining the bunch with their unlimited supply of wisecracks. “Wally” Palm- berg never failed to put in his two cents’ worT, with Jimmie Black occasionally adding Nerts. We had just started a good argument when we arrived. Exactly wheie we arnved I am not so certain; there was nothing there except a dock—Oh yes, and a truck to meet us. And who do you suppose was driving? None other than Benny, the terrible Bjork. Benn ' does make an able truck driver, ' ou know; he IS so film in his convictions. 1 am sure that no one would argue with him. I soon discovered that we were on Sand Island, and believe ' ou me, it is just that and no more. After about a mile of jolting—I don’t know whether it was Benny s driving or the road—we arrived again, this time at what we were pleased so ZEPHYRUS, 1932 A-Fishing We Will Qo [Concluded] (or otherwise) to call our home during the summer. There were several minor wars as to wdio should get which bunk. We soon got to bed, however, and all were asleep before long. T he next morning we sat down to an excellent breakfast, a la June Poysky and Linette Simons, and you may bet everything you own to a plugged nickel that it was a real breakfast. Not long after breakfast, Robert Bergstrom, the head man, passed the word along to get ready. We donned waders and monkey jackets, and went forth to capture from the river some fish. There were two crew ' s. Their respective beach bosses were “Xig Tihila and Ed Makela, and there was much rivalry passing between them. The object of each crew ' w ' as to be the last one out, the first one in, and to make the fewest number of hauls while they were out. We went down to the beach, and as the tender brought the first skiff, w ' e saw ' Skiff Captain Bobbie, “Blitch,” Ek standing on the poop deck directing his crew, Leslie Messenger and Willie Walo. The tender let go and the skiff slid into the hands of Johnny Allen and Eddie Elfving, master skiff-holders of the first crew. Things w ' ent very smoothly for the first three weeks; then an event of e.xceeding interest to the population of Sand Island took place. V’ isitors’ day! The girls were coming out to see their big “he-men” in action. They arrived at two o’clock, when we were fishing high w ' ater on Peacock Spit. After the first haul, we all hunted around to find the biggest fish to throw into the wagon. We wanted our visitors to know ' that the salt air and hard w’ork were making us into real fishermen. We all took pains to exhibit our blistered backs, that were considered by us as good coats of tan. Jack Keeler rated a smile from Peggy Chessman, and 1 noticed a hidden look passing between Bob Bergstrom and Frances Cole, and Eleanor Xorblad and Bob Kelly. Bob w ' as strutting up and down, exercising his authority, making an impressi on. 1 saw ' Doris Thompson nosing around by the fish wagon. She had just reached its side w ' hen a big forty-pound Chinook, throw ' ii by A1 Whittle, slid off the top of the already-too-full wagon into Doris’ waiting arms. She screamed for help, but no one came, and there was Doris holding the fish. Georgia Curtis climbed up on the bow of a skiff and led the beachcombers in a yell. She w ' as just as much at home there as she was on Gyro Lake—the old sw ' immin’ hole. Time and tide wait for no man, or w ' oman either for that matter, and so their visit W ' as soon over. In climbing .aboard the “June,” however, a slight mishap occured. Two members of the fair sex, Grace Peck and her shadow, Helen Cannon, “gedunked” themselves in the briny deep. Xeither girl was drow ' ned, and the boat started home with only tw ' o dampened spirits aboard. The last two w ' eeks were crammed with hard work, but the days passed quickly. We were so busy that it seemed but a very short time before w ' e loaded our suitcases aboard Benny’s truck and started down the bumpy road to the dock. We met the boat on time, and before long we w ' ere again crossing the mighty Columbia, this time on our way home. ZEPHYRUS 1932 Silk, Salin, Calico, Raqs In spite of the so-called depression, In spite of all these “hard times,” Something has happened at A. H. S. That necessitates these very crude rhymes. ’Twas early in January in ’32 (The time of the first Pep club dance) That a furore was caused when the basketball boys Appeared in their bright satin pants. My, they were slick looking outfits. In the brightest of purple and g old. But they were so thin, I thought to myselt, “My, 1 hope the boys won’t catch cold.” But they didn’t seem to mind that. And I could see at a glance That all the squad members and subs, too, Were proud of their new satin pants. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Owen Heikka Cannon Gustafson Miss Allen Miss Bergman Januari Senior Class of 1933 Set apart from the junior stream of fish in January, 1932, this January senior class has proved itself very capable of independent swimming. During the fall term, members of this school of fish were outstanding in parts in the junior play, “The Family Upstairs.” Early in the spring semester, this group elected officers, and, under the leadership of Arthur Owen, started out to show its abilities. Tbe first project carried out was a pay assembly given in conjunction with the (lirls’ Pep club. Before they are released into tbe busy stream of life next January, the members of this class will have splashed around in numerous pools, outstanding of which will be the class play, the Senior Ball, the class banquet, tbe cla.ss picnic, and class day. OFFICERS President.Arthur Owen Vice-President. ..Marguerite Heikka Secretary.Helen Cannon Treasurer.Violet Gustafson Advisers.Miss Ann Bergman, Miss Zoe Allen ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Allen E. Fitcha Hayashi Leppla Nystrom Benson J. Fitcha Heikka Liljequist Owen Raymond Bjork Fuhrman Jackson Morrison Paakala Stangland Black A. Gustafson Kankkonen Niska Paakanen Stanovitch Cannon V. Gustafson Kelly Niskala Peck Wirtz Cobban Hankey Larson Northstar Potreck ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Utzinger Lee Holten McLeod Miss Clifford Miss Smith Junior Class The junior class of ’33 is an ori jinaI and peppy buncli of fishers who have taken a lively interest in all school projects. During the fall term the juniors won the pennant given to the peppiest class in the interclass pep rally, and, in the spring term, they were voted the best group in the song contest. ( n January 13, their play, ‘ The Family Upstairs,” was given in the A. H. S. auditorium, ami was proclaimed one of the best ever presentetl by .Astoria high school students. Their reception for the seniors, the Junior Prom, was a lovely spring affair. The versatility of talent in this class promises the members a successful senior year. OFFICERS President.Edward Utzinger Vice-President......Robeit Lee Secretary.. Gertrude Holten Treasurer...George McLeod Advisers.Miss Edith Clifford, Miss Margaret Smith ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Arnold Bewersdorff Carlson Crang Ellis Greenberg Holten Atwood Boyle Chisholm Curtis Erickson Haglund Howard Autio Burns Christians Dayton Ettro Hanson Huhtala Beaty Buswell Click Dresser Funkhouser Hellberg Jacobsen Beckon Caffyn Cole Dreyer Gearhart Hoagland Jarvinen Berg Canessa Cochran Elfving Gore Hogg L. Jensen Kenne l Jussila Kauppi Jolson V. Jensen Kent Kong Koskela Kraetch D. Landwehr L. Landwehr Larson Lebeck Lee Lindstrom F. Loback J. Loback Loomis Lum Mackey Mackela Mart Martin ivicLeod McManamna Miller Morris Muno Macki Nikula Northe Oathes Olsen Olsvick Orwick Osmos Peacock Pederson Peltoma Pickering Pisila 37 Pohl Portwood Pratt G. Prouty R. Prouty Raasina Rasmus Rasmussen Reirson Reisdorf A. Rinell E. Rinell Ross Samuelson Satre Saxon Simonsen Simonsen Soderman I. Thompson R. Thompson Thornberry Thorsell Tilander Tolonen Tomingas Torvick Urell Utter Utzinger Wahl Waisanen Williamson E. Wilson Ystad J. Wilson Wong 38 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 An Under Sea Obseruation One day I received a telegram from the president of a large shiperaft company, inviting me to be a member of a deep sea voyage. Eagerly I accepted this delightful invitation r.nd set off at once for the city of Astoria, where in two days we would begin our trip. The expected day arrived, and five of us entered one of the most seaworthy boats. The whole midship portion of that highly specialized craft consisted of a spacious rectangular opening, like a wagon-box, with a bottom of plate glass. All vv’ere in gay spirits, for we were to attend a royal wedding in the (neat Sea Kingdom of the Pacific Ocean. In less than a minute w’e arrived at the designated place and saw there standing gray-bearded Father Neptune, trident in hand, smiling and bidding us a glad welcome. He led us to a great open ampitheatre, where all was in readiness for the wedding of the princess of the Cdreat Waters, Sea Dolphin Frances Cole, and the Duke of the Watery Kingdom, Sea-Horse Pjork. The large arena was banked on all sides by members of the fish tribes. As occasions of this sort are .scarce in the kingdom, all the guests were decked out in their best clothes, and an air of excitement was prevalent. Whiteperch Bill Simon.son, the official messenger boy, darted from one place to another, and one could see the quick flash of his dorsal fins on the other side of the open theatre. At the present time, he was seeking Starfish (leorge McLeod, who was being loudly called by the congregation in order to settle a quarrel between Seal Jack Luukinen and Sponge Ellis Koven. The particulars of the matter that could be learned disclosed the fact that the Sponge had been greatly disturbed by the shufflings of the seal. Other antics .soon claimed the notice of the crowd. Sea LLxhin Bobby Thompson was diverting everyone’s attention by dragging a line of hair nets behind him. His faithful follower was Sucker Uno Niemi. This act produced a funeral-like feeling on the guests. The ushers, Steelhead Cane.ssa, Red-hor.se Williamson, Sand-roller Tilander, Bony-fish John Wilson, Ba.ss Arnold Curtis, and Flounder Landwehr, were busily escorting the wedding guests to their places. Steelhead Cane.ssa was putting forth every effort to comfort Window-pane Rowena Pratt, the weeping mother of the bride. At this moment the tension was broken by the wailing notes of the seaharp, made of sea weeds and bones, which was played by Sturgeon Hester Howard. Anchovie Louis Facchini beat time on a flat stone with the elongated vertebrae of a jellyfish. The beginning of the ceremony was marked by a beautiful vocal .solo, uttered by Perch IMarjorie Pohl, which was followed by the opening cord of the Tarpon Larry wxdding march, played by the two-piece orchestra. A stifled hush fell on the assemblage as the wedding procession was propelled down the bed of sea moss to take ZEPHYRUS, 1932 An Under-Sea Observation [Concluded] their stand before the coral altar. Six dainty bridesmaids, Needlefsh IVIarie Hanson, Pike Torvick, Shad Irja Thompson, Light-fish Hoagland, Lantern-fish Thornberry, and Sardine Viola Miller led the procession. The bride was charming in a gown of green seaweed, imported from the Atlantic Ocean. Sea Dolphin P ' rances Cole was blushing not only because she was happy but also because her lovely wedding dress had shrunk until it no longer covered her caudal fin. The change in aquatic conditions had brought about this slight mishap. Pier veil of trailing moss was caught in place by fragile sea blooms, and she carried a bouquet of coralline. Her nervousness was overcome by tbe presence of ber father, King Salmon Litzinger, who ambled by her side. Mooneyes IVIarjorie Gearhart, the maid of honor, flipped after the bride. She was enchanting in her shining scales. Her bouquet consisted of gorgeous sea roses. Two butterfly fish, Helen Pederson and Gertrude Holten, carried the veil of the princess-bride. The procession had no sooner arranged itself before tbe grave-faced preacher. Triple-tail Dresser, than the What-a-fish groom was hurried in by best man Whale Elfving. The Duke’s bashfulness stood out in strong contrast to the forwardness of the stupendous best man. Two former suitors. Codfish Elmer Koskela and Mackeral Erling Orwick, watched bleary-eyed as the vows were taken. Two bubbles, signifying “I do,” rose from the mouth of the Sea Dolphin in answer to the question of the preacher. Ring bearer. Smelt Arnold Mart, came forward with the silvery band of an oyster shell. The circlet was placed on the pectoral fin of the bride. A film of mist gathered before the eyes of King Salmon as he gave away his only daughter, while nearby, the hysterical mother was being subdued by relatives. The ceremony being over, the newlyweds were showered with light sea foam. Silverside Lennart Ross, as the chairman in charge, had spent several weeks in the gathering of that ephemeral substance, but he felt repaid for his efforts as he watched the silvery foam cover the whole arena. The bride’s bouquet was thrown into the crowd, and the one to catch it was Halibut Marjorie McManamna. The fish became jubilant as they congratulated the groom and wished the bride the best of luck. By this time, the relatives had succeeded in calming the bride’s mother, and she was gracious as she bestowed her blessing on her daughter and son-in-law. Soon the crowd was dispersing, and we also made preparations for leaving. We lingered a while longer while we watched the newlyweds leave on their honey¬ moon, and then with a hasty farewell, we sped upward from the Great Sea Kingdom. 40 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Sophomore Qirls Marjorie Anet Mabel Soderberg Virginia Tungesvik Marva Jean Backlund Ellynor Hallberg Miriam Kemi Helen Basel Rhoda Hansen Emily Kenneth Clara Bolstead Viola Hansen Louise Kruckman Elinor Bue Dagny Hauke Einie Kurtti Mary Alice Burnham Eleanor Hauke Jane Lagassee Helen Carlson Katherine Hellberg Jennie Landro Florence Cole Ruth Hendrickson Marjorie Leifer Barbara Craig Edna Hilton Ruth Liljequist Florence Elliott Helen Horton Vera Malen Mary Felt Louise Ihander Leah Mannila Nelly Gray Maxine Johnson Alice McAlister Helen Greene Dorothy Jurich Kathleen McConkey Helvie Haglund Eleanor Kallunki Belle Mesford Thelma Ness Marion Kari Marjorie Metzger Julia Nivila Doris Walman Hjordis Berg Mildred Ostrom Beatrice Winneka Bertha Eskola Florence Parhaniemi Ina Winters Bernice Gustafson Vivien Parker Miriam Wilson Hazel Haikura Jean Paulsen Mable Nyman Lucy Horton Lora Petersen Beverly Becken Randie Salmela Evelyn Quam Katherine Cannon Linda Soderman Helen Seeborg Lillian Carlson Virginia Wilson Lucille Sprague Violet Carlson Lillian Urjana Lois Thompson Nancy Fulton June Danielson Dorothy Thompson Sylvia Grimstead Marion Elliott Margaret Thorsness Doris Kimball Veina Kaipenen Frances Waffle Phyliss Spexarth Gertrude Koski Mary Wahl Anita Stevens Ellen Lunke Judith Miller Florence Wimber Edith Macklin 41 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Sophomore Boijs William Viuhkola Robert Rissman Roland Peterson Henry Nilsen Arthur Leslie Ernest Kairala Hiram Johnson Arne Toivanen Marsden Haynes Harold Lampa Donald Andrews James Chester Teddy Christians Jack Dellinger Louis Holmes Glenn Kelim Kermit Gimre Howard Graichen Einar Hansen Fred Harder Arhe Heckard Roger Hoedle Harold Hovden Benjamin Jeldness Gunnar Johanson Arthur Johnson Otis Jones Jack Sweet Andrew Swift Robert Wong Harold Wright Verdun Lewis John Slotte David Talola Fulton Van Dusen Billy Whittle Brian Wong John Latvala Kenneth Huhtula Henry Kokko Ernest Larsen Robert Leppla Vieno Miller Eino Poteri Earl Rorvick Evert Kankkonen James Kelly Charles Koe Henry Koski Frank Lapay Hugo Mackey William Mackey Theodore McAlister Jack Middleton Allan Nilsson Wallace Osgood Arni Toivonen Uno Tuomikoski Charles Wright Arvo Savonen Donald Acton Ernest Anderson Stanley Bartoldus Vernon Bechtolt Kenneth Berg Earl Bergstrom Dale Burns Howard Burns Walter Canon Robert Carrier W illard Caspell Howard Chisholm Robert Craig Mervin Doran Charles Paetow Arnold Pederson George Peeke Lester Peterson Walter Peterson Ellis Pickering Edwin Raitanen Ervin Rinell Glenn Rust Beidler Rutledge Eugene Steele Allan Strand Wilson Wade Hollis Watson ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Sophomore Class The sophomore class of ' 31 aiui ' 32 was a peppy, energetic group of trout which entered wholeheartedly into all branches of the school activities. Early in October they elected the following officers: president, James Kelly; vice-president, Arthur Johnson; and Secretary-treasurer, Edna Hilton. Their advisers were Miss Jean Sim and Miss Hilda Branstator. In all fields—athletic, scholastic, and organizational—members of this class were prominent. In football there were many soph aspirants, and four of these, Caspell, Williamson, Canessa and Becken, starred as regulars. Caspell and Williamson were quarterbacks; Canessa, a halfback; while Becken made it rough going for his oppo¬ nents at guard. These men will be back for two more years of this sport. Johnson, Acton, Paetow and Bergstrom were also on the squad. Not content with their accomplishments in football, the sophs went after more honors in basketball. Two regular berths on the tram were won by this enterprising class. Harold Wright played guard until he was forced out by a leg injury, which cri|)plcd him for the rest of the term. Lcland Canessa starred at forward during the whole season, pulling many a game out of the fire during the regular .schedule and during the state tournament. With two years more to go, these men will no doubt attain state-wide recognition before their careers close at Astoria high. When the track season came, mnn - .sophomore boys worked hard and long to attain honors for themselves and for their cla.ss. • On the As tor Post staff were many sophomores. Outstanding among these were Jane Lagassee, who had done much commendable work; Katharine Cannon, one of the headline editors, and Billy Van Dusen, assistant advertising manager. There are several others serving as reporters, who are working hard to keep up the standard of the high school paper. The music department has been augmented by .several sophomore boys and girls. In the minstrel show seven ol the hoys took part and went a long way to make that show a succe.ss. In the cantata fifteen of the girls worked hard and long, helping to make it a popular production. The cast of the operetta containeil many sophomores, and that show was one of the most succe.ssful ever .seen in Astoria high. This last year saw twenty-three .sophs taken into the Torch Honor society. Idle scholastic attainments of this class were excellent. To close a mo.st succe.ssful year the class held its annual hop on Friday, April 22. T he hop was attended by a large crowil and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thus ended a happy and succesful year for the young salmon of Astoria high .school. They supported all the .school activities, worked hard, and so qualified themselves to pass into the next stage of their growth juniors. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 A Fish Stori To exaggerate or not—that is the question; Whether ’tis better to tell the truth And thus remain an ordinary fisherman, Or to increase the size of the fish To add savor to the story. To stretch, to enlargen— No more; And in doing so we still tell the truth With a wee bit of glamor to add interest And glory—yet, ’tis a practice Devoutly to be spurned. To lie—to be caught— To be caught! perchance made fun of! ay, there’s the rub; For in that satisfaction of bragging to one’s friends Of the fish we caught, there is a danger Of being caught ourselves. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Sandoz Skyles Wilson Johnson Thompson Clement J. W. Branstator Student Council The student council of Astoria hig;h is the governing body of the students. It supervises all student activities, and all student officers are responsible to it. The council awards letters and emblems, mana ges the finances of the school, and takes charge of any miscellaneous business arising. During the school year of 1931-1932, the student council planned and held several interclass pep rallies. The winning class of each of these was awarded possession of the pep banner for a time. During the winter, the handsome draperies, which are now in the auditorium, were purchased and hung. I ' hese were bought to enable the showing of motion pictures. It is felt by all that this council has done fine work this year and deserves a great deal of credit. OFFICERS FALL TERM SPRING TERM President. First Vice-President.... Second Vice-President Third Vice-President... Secretary. Treasurer. Athletic Manager. Adviser.. -Hubert Sandoz .Albin Nordquist .John Wilson .Elliott Becken .Lenette Simons Jeanette Thompson .Sanford Clement .J. W. Branstator Hubert Sandoz Richard Skyles John Wilson Arthur Johnson Grace Peck Jeanette Thompson Sanford Clement E. D. Towler 45 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 O Torch Honor The finest of Astoria high’s “fishermen” have completed a successful year. OFFICERS President. ..Mildred Raasina Vice-President.-.Jeanette Thompson Secretary-Treasurer....Marjorie Gearhart Adviser.. .J. W. Branstator ONE BAR PINS TWO BAR PINS TORCH PINS Robert Wong Mary Wahl Lois Thompson Edwin Raitanen Sylvia Grimstead Bernice Gustafson William Viuhkala Florence Wimber Florence Parhaniemi Julia Nivala Jennie Landro Jane Lagassee Louise Kruckman Miriam Kemi Louise Ihander Katherine Hellberg Kermit Gimre Florence Elliott Florence Cole Marva Jean Backlund Katherine Cannon Lillian Carlson Fulton Van Dusen Lloyd Landwehr Bertha Soderman Edward Utzinger Viola Jensen Estelle Thornberry Lucille Hoagland Don Dayton Esther Wahl Paul Tolonen Irja Thompson Dorothy Simonsen Helen Koski Edith Rasmus Esther Kauppi Elliott Becken Harriett Arnold Ruth Pitkanen Eva Paakola Janie Koe Laura Terho Rose Tolonen Jeanette Thompson Peggy Chessman Robert Bergstrom Hubert Sandoz Eleanor Reed Grace Peck Arthur Owen Ruth Kankkonen Hester Howard Tom Hayashi Violet Gustafson Marjorie Gearhart Erling Fitcha Helen Cannon John Allen Mildred Raasina Albert Wong Lillian Johanson Ophelia Lauha Ellen Luukinen Hazel Olsen Hjordis Strand June Poysky Edith Alborn Sanford Clement ZEPH YRUS. 1932 Top row, top to bottom: Skyles, Sandoz, Gustafson, Whittle, Miss Curry, Reed Lower row, top to bottom: Kelly, Peck, Clenient, Tolonen, Cannon, Chessman Quill and Scroll ' i he only international group of fishermen in the high scliool is the Curry chapter of Quill anil Scroll. Literary qualifications and high scholastic standards entitle one to membership in this organization. Each member must have given long and meritorious service in either of the Astoria high school imblications, and must have submitted articles to the national secretary of the association, (jeorge ( allup. His approval is necessary for final installation. T hough it has been in existence only two years, this organization has already made a deeii impression in the work of A. H. S. Through the tireless efforts of this group, contests are sponsored in all phases of newspaper work. The m embers rhemseKes maintain wide-awake interest in their club hy taking the frequent tests sent out b ' the national board. Keeping in mind their aim of raising the literary standards of Astoria high, each member of the society is required to work on some committee. These groups are service, (irace Peck and Richard Skyles; finance, Eleanor Reed and Hubert Sandoz; membership, Sanford Clement and Helen Cannon; publicity. Rose Tolonen and Robert Kelly; and scrapbook, Alfred hittle and Violet (nistafson. President. Secret aiy-Treasurer OFFICERS Peggy Chessman .Eleanor Reed ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Left side, bottom to top; Ebba Wicks, Marjorie Gearhart, Jeanette Thompson, Helen Raymond, Margaret North, Eleanor Hauke Right side, bottom to top: Ebba Wicks, Peggy Chessman, Grace Peck, Eleanor Norblad, Helen Laitanen, Lois Thompson Trinlj The Tri-Y club is one of the largest fishing crews in the school. It is affiliated with the Y. W. C. A. and is under the supervision of Miss Margaret AlcCullotigh. The group holds regular meetings, which are a source of guidance as well as enter¬ tainment to the members. The “Charm School,” a new feature in programs for meetings, was introduced in the spring term. At each meeting, under this plan, a local citizen spoke on some form of charm. The Tri-Y club can always be counted upon to support the school in all its activities. Their beautiful Christmas assembly is always one of the favored programs. President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Advisers. OFFICERS .-.-.-.Ebba Wicks .-...—.Marjorie Gearhart -.-.Peggy Chessman .-.Jeanette Thompson .Miss Ruth Beatty, Miss Eleanor Marvin, Miss Margaret McCullough ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Left side, top to bottom: Allen, Utzinger, Tihila, Clement, Ross, Wilson, Bjork, Keeler. Right side, top to bottom: Lee, Mackie, Skyles, Waisanen, McLeod, Beckon, Whittle, Dresser, Sandoz Center, Leslie Thompson HihI] Tlie Astoria Hi- ' V club achieved many things during the 1931- 1932 school year. The members are a wide-awake group of fishermen, who are constantly work¬ ing for the good of the school. It will be remembered that the Hi-Y’s gave A. H. S. a cup, which in turn, is to be awarded to the class or club that puts on the best assembly of the year. These programs are judged on originality, entertainment, and education. A snappy assembly was given by this cluh, as were several pep dances. And no less famous were the Hi-Y hot-dog sales held each Friday. OFFICERS President. Jack Keeler Vice-President..Hubert Sandoz Secretary.Bill Dresser Treasurer. Delbert Bjork Historian.Edwin Waisanen Advisers.L. P. Thompson, F. F. Foster, J. W. Branstator 49 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Side row, top to bottom: Eleanor Reed, Marjorie Gearhart, Miss Wootton, Alice Pauling, Jeanette Thompson, Doris Thompson Semi-circle, top to bottom: Borghild Thorsness, Margaret North, Edna Makela, Edith Autio, Viola Miller, Peggy Chessman, Helen Raymond, Betty Funkhouser, Irja Thompson Qirls’ Pep Club One of the most active groups of A. H. S. seiners is the Girls’ Pep club, whose members rally to the support of the football and basketball teams. Through their efforts the teams were entertained at a splendid banquet at the end of the season. These girls do their best to stimulate interest in the athletic and social activities of the school. Some of their tasks are to sell tickets, usher at games, and to sponsor “mixers” for the high school students. OFFICERS President. Vice-President. Secretary-Treasurer. Adviser. .Doris Thompson ..Jeanette Thompson .Alice Pauling Miss Betsy Wootton ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Left side, top to bottom: J. Loback, Burns, Wirtz, Clement, Simonsen, Thompson Right side, top to bottom: Mackie, Dresser, F. Loback, Palmberg, Curtis, Keeler, Crossbar, left to right: Wilson, Coach Warren, Bloomquist. RinKniqhts The Hi-Knio;ht club is one of those clubs which does much work for the school, but says little about it. Nevertheless, its work is fully appreciated by A. H. S., which recognizes real service. Among its most valuable services were marking off the football field and keeping order at the games. The Hi-Knights akso procured new emblems this year. These insignias, which are colored purple aiul gold, consist of the head and the shield of a knight cris- crossed by a battle-ax and sword with the letter ‘‘A” in the middle of the shield. President. Vice-President. Secretary-Treasurei Adviser. OFFICERS .Robert Thompson ...Jack Keeler ..Erling Orwick ..John Warren .‘ 1 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Outer rev.-, top to bottom: Inner row, top to bottom: D. Thompson Semi-circle, top to bottom: Waisanen, Hoagland, Northe, Pauling, J. ' Ihorr.pson, Reed, Peck, Cannon Miss Allen, Norblad, Gearhart, Tolonen, Streichert, Gustafson, Kankkonen Pitkanen, Wicks, Johanson, Thornberry, Raasina, Chessman, Cole Deba Drams The Deba Dram club, the name of which stands for debate and dramatics, enjoyed a very successful fishing cruise this last year. This girls’ organization again advanced funds for the use of the debate team. During the fall term they presented a novel assembly of skits and musical numbers. Their most interesting project was the outfitting and furnishing of a new clubroom. This attractive room was generously offered to other organizations for their meetings. Every other Monday this crew met in their clubroom to study plays, readings, and stage work. President. Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer. Adviser. OFFICERS .Helen Cannon .Doris Thompson .Grace Peck .Georgia Curtis Gretchen Streichert .Miss Zoe Allen ■% . ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Outside line, bottom to top: Marjorie Gearhart, Peggy Chessman, Frances Cole, Miss Wootton. Dramatic Club The Dramatic club is a fishing crew composed of both girls and boys. This energetic group has carried on an interesting study of the apidication of make-up, and has endeavored to develop the natural ability in its organization. Research work in playlets and all form of dramatization was also a project carried out by these club members. T he club presented a very attractive assembly before the students of the high school in the fall term, the first assembly in the competition for the Hi-Y assembly cup. This program consisteil of a clever play and several short features. Pep dances after the basketball games were also featured by this organization. OFFICERS President ... -...Marjorie Gearhart Vice-President . .Peggy Chessman Secretary-Treasuier . .Albin Nordquist Frances Cole Adviser...Miss Betsy Wootton 53 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Left outer row, top to bottom: Northe, J. Thompson, Terho, Miss Price, Miss Griggs, Hankey, North, Laitanen. Left inner row: Samuelson, Coffyn, Pitkanen, Heikka, Liljequist, Raymond, Funkhouser, Norblad. Top bar, right to left: Thorsness, Soderman, Simonsen, Alto, Rinell. Middle bar, right to left: Hellberg, L iljequist, Kankkonen. Lower bar, right to left: Anet, Makela, Waffle, Hauke, Thompson. Rome Economics Club The “fish” have fried quickly in the skillet of the Home Economics club this year because of the many projects the girls have undertaken. In the first months of school, the members agreed to double their membership, and allow thirty girls to join the club. While the members are elected into the organization, there are certain requirements for eligibility. The club’s pie sales have found a hearty response in the “hatchery,” Astoria high school. The pay assembly, given IVIarch 4, revealed an abundance of talent, and pro¬ vided e.xcellent entertainment. The club has made plans to furnish a clubroom. It sent two delegates to the McM innville Home Ec conference so that any new ideas to better the club might be found and put into practice. OFFICERS SPRING TERM FALL TERM Presid ent.Ebba Wiss Helen Laitanen Vice-President.Hazel Hagerup Eleanor Norblad Secretary.Borghild Thornsness Gretchen Streichert Treasurer...Ellen Luukonen Margaret North Reporter. Fanny Sunnarburg Ruth Kankkonen Historian.Sylvia Kiiski Vivienne North 54 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Left outer row, bottom to top: Bjork, Tihila, Caspell, Elliott, Walo, Palmberg, Bergstrom Left inner row, bottom to top: Thompson, Wirtz, Beckon, Canessa Right outer row, bottom to top: Messenger, Hogg, Skyles, Elfving, Nordquist, Averill, Elias Right inner row, bottom to top: Koskela, Ek, Mackey, Kelly- Crossbar, left to right: Orwick, Coach Warren, Hayashi I k A” Club The A eliih is composed of all the boys in high school who have earned letters in football or basketball, as athletic managers and yell leaders. Better known as the Fighting Fishermen, it is they who keep Astoria’s name at the head of the list of winning teams of the state. This club keeps the members together and promotes fellowship and cooperation, factors valuable to any team. At tbe regular meetings this year, many talks were given by prominent men of the city on subjects ranging from athletics to medicine. These talks were appreciated by the members, and they have proved valuable to them. Needless to say the initiation of new members makes a deep impression on them and affords much amusement to the rest of the school. President. Vice-President. Secretary-Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms. Adviser. OFFICERS .Edward Makela .Delbert Bjork .Elmer Koskela .Howard Tihila .John Warren 55 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Aslor Post This year’s “swishing fins,” the Astor Post staff, have turned out a paper that has kept up the established honor rating of the Astor Post. The staff’s “boatpullers ’ have been Rose Tolonen, editor during the fall term, and John Allen, editor of the spring term. The “line sinkers” assisting the editors in “fishing” for news were: Assistant Editor. Helen Cannon Headline Editors.Eleanor Norblad, Edith Rasmus, Katherine Cannon Exchange Editor. Eleanor Reed Senior Saps..Dick Skyles, Paul Weber Joke Editor.Peggy Chessman Girls’ Clubs Editor. Rose Tolonen Boys’ Clubs Editor. Arthur Owen Feature Editors.Sanford Clement, Bob Kelly, Violet Gustafson Etiquette Columnist. Grace Peck Proof Readers.Laura Terho, Ellen Simonsen, Bertha Soderman Business Manager...Edward Utzinger Assistant Business Manager. George McLeod Advertising Manager.Bill Dresser Assistant Advertising Manager....Fulton Van Dusen Advisers.. .Miss Fern Curry, Reuben Jensen REPORTERS Helen Seeborg, Marjorie Gearhart, Don Dayton, Dorothy Gore, Tom Hayashi, John Loback, Marjorie Metzger, Estelle Thornberry, Lucille Hoagland STAFF TYPISTS Hazel Olsen, Elina Leino, Frances Carlson, Alfred Whittle ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Zephijrus This year’s Zephyrus marks the thirty-sixth edition of the high school annual. The theme, fishing, has been full ' carried out. Peggy Chessman held the position of editor, and under her capable leadership the staff worked hard to produce a volume worthy enough to uphold the fine reputation of the Zephyrus of other years. ART EDITORS Reino Mackie, Sylvia Kiiski, Allen Nilsson, Virginia Trullinger ORGANIZATION EDITORS Laura Terho, Paul Weber, Alice Pauling, Eleanor Reed LITERARY EDITORS Bob Kelly, Mildred Raasina, Dick Skyles, Marjorie Gearhart, Eleanor Norblad Calendar Editors.James Black, Jeanette Thompson Sports Editors.Sanford Clement, John Wilson, Tom Hayashi Snapshot Editors.Rose Tolonen, Jack Keeler, Bill Dresser Typists.Frances Carlson, Elina Leino, Janie Koe Mounters.Ruth Kankkonen, Clara Lindstrom Faculty Adviser.Miss Fern Curry Business Manager.Jack Keeler Business Adviser.Reuben Jensen ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Side line, top to bottom: Miss Marvin, Miss Price, Miss Badolett, Helen Cannon, Gertrude Branthover. Front row, left to right: Rose Tolonen, Grace Peck, Violet Gustafson, Vivienne Northe, Florence Elliott Qirls’ League The Girls’ league, with June Poyslcy acting as “shark.” for the fall term, and Rose Tolonen occupying the same position in the spring term, has made rapid str ' des of advancement. The idea of vocational guidance was carried out hy separating all the girls into groups of different occupations in which they were interested. Each group had a leader, who took charge of the meetings and projects of her division. A Girls’ Athletic asso ciation and a Girls’ orchestra were also organized. The orchestra made its first appearance in an assembly held Friday, February 26. The league also held an assembly on Alay 13. The .sophomore welcome party and the “Depression Delight” constituted the social activities of the league. OFFICERS FALL TERM SPRING TERM President.June Poysky Vice-President.Lenette Simons Senior Representative.Ellen Luukonen Junior Representative.Vivienne Northe Sophomore Representative.Florence Elliott Secretary.Helen Cannon Treasurer...Grace Peck Rose Tolonen Gertrude Branthover Violet Gustafson Vivienne Northe Florence Elliott Helen Cannon Grace Peck 58 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Sandoz Miss Branstator McLeod Reed Seeborg Debate Resolved, That all states should adopt legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance,” w ' as the question for controversy in high school debate this year. The affirmative side of the question was upheld by Hubert Sandoz and Eleanor Reed. These two are seniors, each debating his and her third and last year for Astoria high. The negative stand was taken by (jeorge McLeod and Helen Seeborg. (jeorge served as an alternate last year and will have one more year to debate. Helen, a sophomore, debated her first year for high school. Jane Laga.ssee, also a sophomore, was alternate. In spite of the hard work and careful preparation by the squad and its capable adviser. Miss Branstator, rough weather was encountered early in the voyage by these fishermen. On February 5, Seaside negative and Astoria affirmative met in the Astoria high auditorium, while the Astoria negative tangled M ' ith the Seaside affirmative at Seaside. Both of Astoria’s teams were eliminated from further competition by a 2 to 1 victory in favor of Seaside high school. IVI iss Hilda Branstator, faculty adviser for the debate squad, expended a great deal of time and energy in behalf of the team. She deserves, without a doubt, all possible credit and honor. 59 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 “TiDeedles”« On December 11, 1931, the January senior class presented its customary pregraduation “haul” in the high school auditorium. This year the play was “Tweedles,” coached by IVliss Zoe Allen. The story had to do with the romance of a wealthy heir, Julian Castlebury, and the daughter, Winsora Tweedle, of a poor, but extremely proud New England family. The parents of both are aghast at the possibility of a match between the two young people, for each feels a superiority over the other. When the two families begin to drag out the other’s family skeleton, a great commotion occurs. The play ends satisfactorily, however, with the consent of the parents to the marriage, and the friendship of all. Taking part in the production were Jack Cummings, as Julian Castlebury, the hero, and son of the wealthy family; Hazel Olson, Winsora Tweedle, the charming daughter of the poor family; Linette Simons, Mrs. Castlebury, a sophisticated society woman; Franklin Frickey, Mr. Castlebury, Julian’s father; Forrest Hogg, Adam Tweedle, a tvpical New Englander, and father of Winsora; Georgia Curtis, M rs. Ricketts, a dashing young widow; June Poysky, Mrs. Albergone, Adam’s sister, the comedy element in the play; Aldrich Viuhkola, Philemon, the county sheriff, and IVIelvin Lyster, Ambrose, the bothersome brother in the Tweedle family. 60 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 ‘‘The Familij Upstairs” T he gillnettcrs of the junior class demonstrated a great deal of previously undiscovered talent in their traditional class play, “The Family Upstairs.” The crew was deftly piloted hy the directors, Miss Edith Clifford and Miss Margeret Smith. The Family Upstairs” exemplifies an average American family, the mother, father, two girls and a boy. The mother looks at every eligible young man as a possible husband for her older daughter, while the father is kept busy constantly searching for a job lor his sixteen-year-old .son. It is an entertaining, true-to-life comedy from beginning to end. The students taking the roles of the various characters were as follows: Joe Heller, the hardworking father, Lloyd Wirtz; Emma Heller, the ambitious mother, Marjorie Ciearhart; Louise Heller, quite old enough to be married, Frances Cole; Willie hleller, the typical brother, Arnold Curtis; Annabelle, the “baby” of the family, Gertrude Holten; Charles Ciiant, the young man Mrs. Heller “has in mind,” John Acton; Mrs. Chester Cirant, Charles’ mother, Hester Howard; Herbert Grant, Annabelle’s little playmate, Arnold ALart; Mi.ss Callahan, the gossipy dre.ssmaker, Violet Gustafson; Mrs. Kennedy, an apartment neighbor, V ' iola Jensen, and Mrs. McPherson, another curious neighbor, Evelyn Duoos. Needle.ss to say, these students portrayed their characters to perfection. The perormance was a success both financially and entertainingly. (It W ■ 1 “Tons of Itloneij” “Tons of Money,” written by Will Evans and Valentine, was the 1932 May senior class play. This three-act farce, presented on April 1, met with splendid success. The story centers around Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Allington, a young married couple, who leave a path of unpaid hills strewn behind them. These parts were taken by Dick Skyles and Eleanor Reed. James Chesterman, a solicitor, played by Jack Keeler, informs them of a large inheritance which will undoubtably put them on easy street. However, with the money in sight, consternation arises when first Henry, the imposter—Robert Bergstrom—and then the real George Maitland, Hubert Sandoz, arrives. Jean Everard, Peggy Chessman, wife of the long lost George, further complicates matters. A delightfully humorous part, that of Miss Benita Mullett, the deaf auntie, was well taken by Eleanor Xorblad. An interesting little love affairs is found in the parts of Sprules, Alfred Whittle, and Simpson, Alice Pauling. Giles, the monosyllablic gardener, was played by Donald Doran. ZEPHYRUS. 1932 “Q ' he Count and the Co-ed” “The Count and the Co-Ed,” this year’s operetta, was put on with unexpected success by the members of the music department on May 6, at 8:15, in the high school auditorium. This two-act production, directed by T. P. Haller, drew a large and appreciative audience. The scene is laid on the Maiden college campus at the present time. The plot centers about Kenneth (Snooze) Andrews, the comedian of the college glee club, who decides to play the part of a nobleman who is expected for the Mayday festival. In this way he hopes to escape the clutches of the motor cop, Dan Flannigan, whom he believes to be after him. Many complications ensue, all of which lead to an exciting and humorous close. Hester Howard was the accompanist for the evening. CAST Birdie Boggs, a sweet and simple freshman girl. .Helen Raymond Amy Arnold, a bright and efficient junior.Rosemary Ross Dolly MeSpadden, daughter of the college president.Frances Cole Miss Agatha Lockstep, housemother at the girls’ dormitory....Eleanor Reed Dr. Cicero MeSpadden, president of Marden College.Charles Raymond Mrs. MeSpadden, his wife.Marjory Gearhart Mark Watson, the college yell leader.Raymond Christiansen Hamilton Hunter, the leader of the glee club.Paul Wiss Willie (Sleepy) Carter, a freshman..Lloyd Wirtz Marjorie Blackwood, the belle of the campus.Ellen Kiiski Dan Flannigan, a smart young motor cop.Ronald Martin Kenneth (Snooze) Andrews, the comedian of the glee club. .Maurice Adamson ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Log of The S. S. A. H. S. From LI nsoph isticated ness Voyage No. 85 OFFICIAL LOq BOOK Date 9-21-31 To Erudition Time of Course Nine months Weather Pair with occasional financial storms No, of Passengers 487 Remarks Sept. 21—Ship unmoored from vacation dock. Oct. 1—Girls League held reception for new members of coterie. Oct. 29—Patriot Piall scene of sophomore skinners annual rooky party. Oct. 30—Whole crew assembled for mighty rally, after which the peppy senior trollers celebrated with a dance. Nov. 13—Throwing caution to the winds, the Girls’ League held their annual party on Friday the thirteenth. Contrary to superstitious beliefs, party was great success. Dec. 11—IVIighty trollers presented senior play, “Tweedles.” Dec. 16 Skipper Warren and his lusty team honored at football banquet, held by Girls’ Pep Club. Dec. 23—Trollers provided entertainment with a colorful senior ball. Dec. 23 Left ship on ten days leave to expire before P. M. 4th January, 1932. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Official Loq Book [Conciwdedl jan. 15—‘ The Family Upstairs” given by junior gillnetters. Jan. 24—Trollers given farewell address at Baccalaureate service. Jr.n. 29—Estimable seniors granted release papers at impressive Commencement e. ercises. Feb. 12—Worthy members of crew showed talent in Cantata and Minstrel show. Mar. 16-19—Famous Fighting Fishermen, under command of Skipper Warren, mop up deck with rivals at annual state tournament and arc declared state champs. Mar. 24—Feminine heroes given chance in Leap Year Depression Dance by Girls’ Pep Club. Apr. 1—Competent seniors entertain crew with fa.scinating play, ‘‘Tons of Money. April 15—Graceful performance of ‘‘Pageant of Astoria,” given by Girls’ Athletic Association. Apr. 22—All fishermen gathered for skinner’s hop. May 6—Piped all hands to stations in talent displaying operetta, ‘‘Count and the Co-Ed.” May 22—Crew assembled for Baccalaureate services in honor of praiseworthy seniors. ] lay 27—Amidst shouts of ‘‘Bon Voyage,” honorable trollers cast off from good ship A. FI. S. upon receiving diplomas. C.APT.AiN A. C. Flampton Bo.atsw.aixs J. W. Branstator E. D. Towler ZEPH YRUS, 1932 “lUKich?” To pose or not to pose,—that’s the question; Whether ’t is better to remain unphotographed And have no picture in the Zephyrus, Or to submit to the trying ordeal Of having a picture taken. To gaze,—to smile,— No more; and yet a visit to the dentist Seems easier and more desirable than posing behind the lights And screens which surround one,—’t is an experience Much disliked. To sit,—to turn,— To smile! Perchance to grin! Ay, there’s the rub; For in the proof what supposed facsimile we find Often gives us grief. —A Student. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 V •V Football Resume Nine outstanding prep teams of the Northwest tried to stop the fast advancing Fishermen, but the closest Warren’s great machine came to being stopped was by two scoreless ties. Benson and Salem were the two fortunate teams not to be crushed by Astoria. After nine games and still yet to taste defeat, Astoria negotiated with other undefeated elevens of the state, but failed to obtain a post-season game. Astoria was recognized as one of the many championship contenders on account of their wonderful work. With a short practice session behind them, Astoria made their 1931 football bow In the huge Multnomah Civic Stadium against Benson Tech of Portland. After outplay¬ ing the strong Tech squad for four quarters, Astoria had to be satisfied with a scoreless tie. Early in the fray Astoria had advanced the ball to Benson’s one-yard line, but a fifteen-yard penalty stopped a sure score and victory. On the 3rd of October, Warren ' s men journeyed up the Columbia to set back Hodgen’s Indians by a small margin. Edward Makela’s educated toe, with the aid of Tihila’s power on the defense, gave Astoria the margin of victory. The Fighting Fishermen opened their season at home by romping over Raymond in easy fashion. A nice home crowd watched the 1931 edition of Warren’s football warriors in the first local appearance. Caspell made his high school debut in great manner. Tihila featured in an 80-yard run. In Astoria’s first night game of the school’s history. Hood River’s powerful eleven bowed to the never-stopping Astorians on the Multnomah field. Both teams entered the battle undefeated, but a team of deceptive play bowed to a power team. With a second team on the field for Astoria, Seaside managed to hold their rivals to a three-touchdown-margin victory. In THE game of the season before a capacity home crowd, Astoria was held to a scoreless tie by their traditional rival, Salem. Astoria held the upper hand throughout, but were unable to put the score over. On a wet gridiron at Vancouver, Astoria had to be satisfied by a close victory over the Trappers. Vancouver presented a heavy outfit, but its attack wasn’t quite up to the ability of Astoria.s. On their eighth appearance in nine weeks, the boys from on the hill took matters into their own hands and toyed with the small but game Cadets. Astoria closed their season undefeated by setting back Tillamook on Turkey day by a four-touchdown margin. The victory closed the playing reign of Makela, Berg¬ strom, Skyles, Paakkalo and Walo. 07 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Football Edward “Ironhorse” Makela, halfback, proved to be one of the mainstays in Astoria’s championship team. His educated toe kept the ball deep into the enemy’s territory in all combats. Ed closed a great high school career on the football field. Makela’s graduation will hit the 1932 team hard. Edmund Elliot, a guard that proved to be the biggest find of the season, was the victim of a bad injury at Vancouver. With another year left Ed should show up well. Richard Skyles, tackle, although rather light, was one of the hardest tacklers on the team. Dick closed his football career in great shape. Willard Caspell, midget quarterback, certainly proved that dynamite comes in small packages. Caspell will have two more years to baffle opponents by his speed and shiftiness. Elmer Koskelo, end, played a cool and heady game throughout the season. He possessed the punch needed by a good end. Elmer will be back for one more year. James Hogg, fullback, played his first year. Jimmy will be back next year, and his line bucking should be of great value. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Robert Bergstrom Carl Paakala Leslie Messenger Delbert Bjork Leland Canessa Football Robert Bergstrom, half back, played his second and last year for A. H. S. He showed up well as a passer and ball carrier. His shoes will be hard to fill next fall. Delbert Bjork proved to be the best tackle to be developed in Astoria for many years. Benny showed up well in all battles, and with one more year of competition left, much is expected of him. Carl Paakkola, guard, was shifted from tackle; nevertheless, he fitted into his new position nicely. Carl showed up well in backing up the line. This was his last year. Leland Canessa, halfback, played his first year for A. H. S., but his splendid blocking paved the way for many touchdowns. Leland not only excelled in blocking, but was a ball-carrier of no mean ability. Leslie Messenger, the hard tackling end, posse.ssed the fighting spirit which wins games. Leslie has one more year to bother opponents. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Robert Kelly Edward Elfving Robert Williamson Willard Walo Elliott Beckon Football Robert Kelly, end, playing his first year for Astoria, attained first string rating before mid-season. Bob has one more season and should give a good account of himself. Willard Walo, guard, was one of the outstanding linesmen on the team. He reached his peak in the Vancouver game. Willard will be sorely missed next year. Edward Elfving, the giant of the team, proved to be an asset to the team at center. Eddie has one more year to show his wares. Elliot Becken, another sophomore find, showed promise of being developed into a guard of the caliber of Norman Thompson, the great guard, ’27, ’28 and ’29. Great things are expected of “Tootie” in the future. Robert Williamson, the sophomore flash at quarter, always kept up the fighting spirit of the team. “Willy” has two more years, and should be watched. 70 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Robert Ek Howard Tihila Albin Nordquist James Mackey Ted Elias Football Robert Ek, giant tackle, was one of the mainstays of the team. This movmtain of strength could break up the opponent’s plays with ease. Ek will be an important cog in Warren’s 1932 machine. Albin Nordquist ended his brilliant three years of football at A. H. S. After two years of guard competition. Coach Warren shifted Albin to center in order to produce a winning combination. Snarky leaves a big hole in the line for Warren to fill. Howard “Nig” Tihila, most outstanding fullback in the state was chosen the most valuable man on the team. Nig played his last year as star on the gridiron of A. H. S. Teddy Elias, guard, was another important cog on the team. When the team w ' as faltering, Teddy could always be depended upon to pep up the team. He has one more big year left. James IVIackey, end, could always be depended upon to take his man out of the play, and few gains were made around his end. Jimmy will be back for more next year. 71 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Back row; Paetow, Acton, Lee, Johnson Front row: Bergstrom, Wilson, Loback Numeral Men ' I ' hese seven eager football prospects failed to earn an “A,” but they were awarded numerals for tbeir services. Among the group are two ends, three guards and two halfbacks. Charles Paetow, end, showed great possibilities, and is expected to follow in his brother’s footsteps. Charles is looked upon as a good prospect. Donald Acton, guard, showed the greatest possibilities among the numeral men. Acton has two seasons yet, and Coach Warren is looking with hope upon his future ability. Robert Lee, end, played with the scrubs this season, but with this year’s experience behind him, he is ready to go places with the 1933 machine. Arthur Johnson, guard, was green on the gridiron this year, but with the knowledge acquired during the past season much is in store for him. Earl Bergstrom, guard, has developed into a consistent linesman, and is to be watched in his next two years. John Wilson, halfback, although small in stature, proved to be a comer against heavier opponents. He has another year. John Loback, halfback, played his first season for A. H. S. this year, but his abilities show it will not be his last. He’ll be out for more next year. V ZEPH YRUS, 1932 XmBCpNI STTATE HIGH ' «CHOOL jHASKBTBALL TpURNAMENT I • ’ , j � El.r ,AT j !. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY,SALEM, ORE ’march i6-l7-l8-19, W32 gr, 4 PRl ' SENTSmx) . . : Basketball Trophi In the four years Honest John Warren has acted as skipper to the Fighting F ' ishermen, the crews’ hauls have been excellent. Each year the basketball squads have been sent to the state tournament at Salem, and each one has brought back some spoils. The latest “catch” is the state championship trophy, a bronze plaque, to add to Astoria’s long line of awards. Inscribed on the plaque are the following words: STATE CHAMPIONS 13th ANNUAL OREGON STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT held at WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, SALEM, ORE. MARCH 16-17-18-19, 1932 ZEPHYRUS, 1982 Walter Palmberg Pern Averill Edward Makela Robert Bergstrom James Mackey basketball Walter Palmberg, “all-state” forward, proved to be the spark plug of the cbampionsbip team. “Leftie” was high scorer of the team, rolling up close to 300 points. His spectacular shooting and floor work will be missed next year. Robert Bergstrom closed his high school career in such great manner that he was given an “all-state” position. Bob was a consistent scorer, and his scoring ability had much to do with the winning of the championship. The combination of Berg¬ strom and Palmberg at forward was unbeatable. Pern “Tallpine” Averill again showed the boys how to handle the pivot position. Pern was handicapped by injuries most of the season; but in the latter part of the season, he flashed his old form. “Tallpine” has another season. James IVIackey, guard, played his first year for A. H. S., but he handled himself like a veteran. Jimmie was a good scorer and his floorwork was outstanding. Much is expected of Mackey next year. Edwa rd Makela, guard, was the most consistent player on the team. His scrapping and ability to take the ball off the backboard put him on the “all-state” second team. Ed’s graduation leave a big gap in next year’s machine. 74 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Erling Orwick Tom Hayashi Leland Canessa Robert Lee Harold Wright Basketball Erling Orwick, center, played his second year for A. H. S. Erling showed up as one of the best defensive centers in the state. Coach will have Orvick for another season. Robert Lee, center, broke into the first squad in mid-season. Lee is a rangy boy, and he is e.xpected to develop into a real center. With this year’s experience. Bob will be ready to go places next season. Tom Hayashi, forward, was a clever player. Tom is one of the best shooters on the team. His ability will count a great deal in the success of the 1033 team. Harold Wright, guard, didn’t get to go to Salem, but his fine work during the season earned him a letter. Harold is fast and is doped to bring the good old days of “Herb” Ystad back to the maple floor. Watch him next year. Leland “Hot Shot” Canessa, forward, was the best utility man in the state and in three tournament games his shooting kept Astoria in the running. Canessa is fast, clever, and a good shot. Nothing less than “all-state” is in store for him next year. 75 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Basketball Resume In early December, Coach John Warren was greeted by six lettermen and numerous fine prospects; in mid-iVIarch, after a 35-game schedule the State Cham¬ pionship is back at A. H. S. for the second time in three years. The purple and gold machine rolled up 1U57 points to the opponents’ 653. The Fighting Fishermen put all their county rivals away in easy style and began the gruelling grind against Woodburn on December 30, one which was an easy 54-to-15 victory. Four nights later, Lincoln bowed to the Astorians by an 11-point margin. With five games won, Astoria, an unpolished machine at the time, took the road and dropped a game to each Benson and Lincoln in the Rose City. With two games on the chin, Warren’s men began to function and took Ilwaco, Warrenton, Longview, Franklin, Knappa, Kelso and many others down the line. On January 29, the Fishermen journeyed to Salem and split a two-game series winning 33 to 27 after losing the opener 19 to 18. Salem broke even in a two-game series here later in the season. Tillamook, a traditional rival, also bowed twice to the champs. Not satisfied with prep competition, Astoria dumped both Willamette Frosh and Pacific Frosh. After a lengthy protest over Walter Palmberg’s eligibility, the Astorians smoth¬ ered Westport 54 to 12 to gain the right to meet Rainier for the District title. Rainier was overcome 40 to 16 and 30 to 21. On March 15 Astoria followed the cry “On to Salem!” At the state tourna¬ ment the boys on the hill faced the four strongest teams—Baker, Medford, Benson and Salem. Baker lost 32 to 14, Medford 30 to 29, Benson 25 to 24, and Salem in the finals 32 to 29. The Fishermen had the hardest schedule ever attempted by an Astoria team, but they kept coming until the title was at home. ZEPH YRUS, 1932 Scliedules BASKETBALL December 16 February 6 Astoria. . 62 Warrenton . . 7 Astoria. ... 41 Tillamook . ... 22 December 18 Astoria. . 32 Westport. . 14 February 10 Astoria 30 11 December 22 Astoria. . 42 Warrenton . . 8 February 17 Astoria.... 36 22 December 30 Astoria. . 54 Woodburn . . 15 February 19 Astoria. .... 26 Tillamook . ... 21 January 2 Astoria. . 27 Lincoln . . 16 February 20 Astoria. .... 29 Willamette Fr. .. 14 January 8 Astoria. .. 18 Benson . . 27 February 24 Astoria. .... 28 Seaside . ... 14 January 9 Astoria. . 20 Lincoln . . 21 February 26 Astoria. .... 26 Salem . ... 21 January 13 Astoria. . 29 Ilwaco . . 27 February 27 Astoria. .... 23 Salem . .. 31 January 16 Astoria. . 31 Franklin . . 18 March 3 Astoria. .... 54 Westport . ... 12 January 19 Astoria. . 35 Longview . . 31 March 5 Astoria. .... 21 Pacific Fr. ... 16 January 20 Astoria. . 28 Knappa . . 20 fMarch 8 Astoria. .... 40 Rainier . ... 16 January 22 Astoria. . 19 Kelso . . 15 fMarch 10 Astoria. .... 30 Rainier . ... 21 January 27 Astoria. . 31 Knappa . . 21 JMarch 16 Astoria. .... 32 Baker . .16 January 27 Astoria. . 39 Kelso . . 16 JMarch 17 Astoria. .... 30 Medford . ... 29 January 29 Astoria. . 18 Salem . . 19 {March 18 Astoria. .... 25 Benson . ... 24 January 30 Astoria 33 27 ‘March 19 Astoria. .... 32 Salem . ... 29 February 2 36 TiOng viPw 24 Total. ...1057 Total . ...643 fDistrict playoff. {State tournament semi-finals. •Finals. FOOTBALL September 25 November 6 0 Benson . . 0 Astoria. . 6 Salem . . 0 October 2 November 21 Astoria. .. 14 The Dalles ... .13 Astoria. . 19 Hill Military ... . 0 October 10 Astoria. ... 24 Raymond . . 0 Thanksgiving Day Afitnria 26 Tillamook . . 0 October 25 18 Hood River . . 0 _ October 31 Total . .19 Astoria. ... 28 Seaside .. . 6 Total. .135 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Track With a championship tucked away in both football and basketball, Coach Warren turned to his eager track candidates. One of the most successful track seasons in years was promised. Warren had Skyles, Hayashi, Burns, and numerous non- lettennen for the short runs, but the three named veterans were looked upon as the most promising. For the weights Elmer Koskelo was the best bet, however the names of Bjork, Elias, Palmberg, Tihila, Makela, and others brought a smile on the mentor’s face. Messenger, Bergstrom, Koskelo, Bradley and others were scheduled for the longer distances. Palmberg and Allen had the hurdles to care for, while Burns and Keeler placed in the broad jump. The high jump featured Palmberg; the pole vault, Skyles. Astoria high has three major sports—football, basketball and track; however, golf as a minor sport is quickly coming to the front. The members of the 1932 team’ qualifying at competitive tryouts on April 16, were John Allen, Bob Lee, George McLeod and John Wilson. Bill Dresser was manager for the team. Paul Weber Elmer Koskela, Lester Peterson, Ellis Pickering and Walter Peterson were addi¬ tional enthusiasts. John Allen, captain of the squad, negotiated with Seaside, Ilwaco and Salem early in the spring to secure a complete schedule for the Astorians. Cjolf hadn t much support from the students up to this year, but the determined golf players vyere out to eseablisi, golf in A. H. S. Golf is a coming high school r J «t wishes from the student body for many successful seasons. HUMOR ZEPH YRUS, 1932 A Letterman’s Lament I’ve heard people talk of minutes that seem a year, And embarrassing moments when one’s in a daze; But somehow or other I didn’t believe them— That is, till I tried to get my three O. K.’s. Out of four possibilities I had but three. For my English grades are nil; But I shook myself like the man I am. And set out with a determined will. The first one was easy—I had two G’s; But the others, I felt, would be worse. True enough, my feelings when I asked for those two Simply cannot be put into verse. “Uhuh, two F’s and poor recitations! You athletes should take more care. If I let you off on such terrible grades, Tell me, do you think that would be fair?” Now, to appeal to my sense of justice Is about the worse thing a person can do. For justice, I learned, is blindfolded And cannot see just what to do. Up and down my anatomy my teacher’s eyes did roam. Finally into my eyes, which were full of fear; And then, only then, did I realize How, indeed, a minute can be a year. Eventually I succeeded in getting that one. And I sighed as I left the room; But I shivered, for I knew my next ordeal Might fail, and seal my doom. So I concocted a little plan To fool my teacher dear. But, nevertheless, I’d experienced How a minute can be a year. So when her stern eyes gazed into mine. There glistened a camouflage tear; And so she relented and finally assented In a minute that seemed a year. —P. c. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 CThe Repenqe of Omlette By Willie Rattlespeare Act I Scene I. We are on the guard’s platform outside the castle. It is dark, very dark, in fact, we can see almost nothing. Ah ha! we see a figure in the night. It is the guard—Hark! He speaks to himself.— Guard: Nerttes, Nerttes, ’tis a lonesome jobbe; I wouldst hitte the hay.— Listen! (Noise of footsteps approaching on horseback.) Halt! Who goes there? Omelette: None o’ your—hic —bishnesse. Guard: (Aside.) Ah, ’tis Omlette. Whither goest Omlette? Omlette: To the hay, varlet, move aside. (Enter Ghost.) Guard: Retain thy shirtte, Omlette, and glance at yonne fearsomme specter. I wouldst leave this place. Omlette: Stay, fool. Why—’tis a ghoste,—the ghoste of mine father, s’help m’God. Ghost: Come, Omlette, I wouldst put a w ' ord or two in thine ear and mayhaps a bee in thy bonnet. Omlette: I come, father. Ghost: You knowe that knave, Kinge Claudius? Omlette: Aye, that I do. Ghost: Well, he rubbed me oute and married youre mother. He goeth on the spotte—gette me? Omlette: Yes sir. (Ghoste Leaves.) (To guard) : What ho, varlet, stoppe shivvering and scramme, I must ponder this businesse. Curtain Act II Scene 346: Two months later. The place, a room in the castle. Baloneyus, an old man, is talking to his daughter, Ophelia. He speaks foolishly— Hark! L L L Boloneyus: I tell you, daughter, Omlette but flirttes withe youre affections. Time will cool his passione when you burne the biscuits or the cake faileth to rise and insteade faileth. Ophelia: Ah, but I love him, father. (Sigh, sigh.) Boloneyus: Nevertheless, I forbidde you to steppe out withe him any more. Ophelia: Nerttes, Poppa, I’m 18 now. Curtain ZEPH YRUS, 1932 The Revenge of Omlette IConcliided] Act III Scene 514: Time, one month later. We find ourselves in another room in the castle. We glance around and whom do we see but Omlette and Ophelia, seated, incidentally, in one chair! Omlette is telling Ophelia of his great love, fie is looking deep into her eyes. Omlette: Roses are redde, violettes are blue, pansys arc purple, and buttercups ai ' e yellow— Ophelia: es, yes, I know what you mean, Omie ol’ boye, ol’ boye, ol’ boye. Omlette: Say—did you knowe that Kinge Claudius is a .scoofer? Ophelia: No, y’ don’te saye. Omlette: He didde awaye withe the olde man. He goeth on the spotte tomorrowc at 10 o’clock. (Enter Boloney us.) Boloneyus: Howe now, varlet; withe my daughter againe? Scramme before I braine thee. (Exit Omlette.) Curtain Act IV Scene 723: Time, “tomorrow at 10 o’clock.” Omlette and Ophelia are in a taxicab across the street car tracks from the castle. Omlette has had a hard time finding a piece of chalk to mark the spot but he finally found some. The two are waiting for the King to appear on the front porch. Ophelia speaks to Omlette—Hark! Ophelia: Quick, Omlette the machine gunne; he cometh out. (Noise of machine gun; taxi leaves to catch the 10:20 for all points south of Denmark.) Omlette: Now we can elope in peace, my cherubbe. (Looking out back window): What ho! Boloneyus in the offing. (Dphelia: Ah deare, but he can’te catche usse nowe. Omlette (pulling down back curtain): - Roses are redde, violettes are- Ophelia: esse, I knowe,—Kisse me, Omlette. (Noise of-.) Curtain 81 ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Tuiufe miclioneets raitHfulL 82 ZEPH YRUS, 1932 A Near Traqedij ' he perspiration was beaded on niy forehead. I’ll admit, 1 was a nervous wreck— My f injters trembled, my heart raced. And 1 glued my eyes upon her neck. The suspense was driving me to distraction. 1 felt as if I should swoon; Oh, I’d w ' aited so long and patiently — Surely it would happen soon! Why, it had been a daily occurrence. Many that statement would confirm; This was the first time it hadn’t happened All during the present term. At last! Up went both her hands. Eureka! Up to her face .so fair. Hci ' e it was, period four of the day. And Marge was taking down her hair. —P. c. ZEPHYRUS, 1932 yiany Lon lareej A Crov A smiths Ifeclcet JL ' tK.OFA ' r jAiiWexi Dresser ZEPH YRUS, 1932 ere i:o wonJcr howU-iVil: JoPni5--— The way fie oyi tfv ' yli ' erwjif ZEPH YRUS, 1932 t Autoqraphs ZEPHYRUS, 1932 Jlulo (pAyV iyUO ' (J u. . •yYJuofph, ZEPHYRUS, 1932 r y I