Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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Seniors Zake Off In September, 1942, one hundred and ten Sophomores started their expedition through high school. In three years their number dwindled to eighty-six. While Sophomores, they were rudely uprooted by the school fire and forced to attend classes in three buildings. The class was active in the war effort. Many of the Seniors had after-school jobs. All members of the class belonged to the Junior Red Cross. They collected clothes hangers, Christmas tree ornaments and ash trays for the Naval Hospital. Seniors took part in two paper drives and the collection of clothes. They bought and sold war bonds. As Seniors they innovated public round table discussions and the omission of flowers and gifts at Commencement exercises. They also held a mock presidential election. Neither pins nor rings were ordered because the students thought the tradition unpatriotic this year. As this year ' s class march down the aisles of the U.S.O., in the almost traditional blue caps and gowns, they can be assured that they are well equipped to meet the challenges of the present and the future. Schalk, .lohanscn, Rutus, Mi- s Laml). K(u Miss McC ' anii. 17

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ZOE ALLEN: Sophomore English; Adviser, Sophomore Class, Deba Drams; Senior Play Coach. ANNE BERGMAN: Spanish, Latin, Social Problems; Adviser, Senior Class. WILLIAM BOWERS: Gym, Arithmetic, Social Prob¬ lems; Coach, Football, Basketball; Adviser, “A” Club. GERTRUDE BRANTHOVER: Junior English, Gym; Adviser, Junior Class, G.A.A. WILLIAM COX: Shop, Industrial Relations, Drawing, Vocational; Adviser, Vocational Club. MAUDE CROUTER: History; Coach, Junior P ' ; Adviser, Junior Class. ’f i f FERN CURRY: Senior English, Journalism; Head of English Department; Adviser, Astor Post, Zephyrus, Quill and Scroll. CHARLOTTE DICKERSON: Home Ec; Adviser, Home Ec Club. MILDRED DOTY: Biology, Physiology, Business Arith metic; Adviser, Sophomore Class. ANNA MARIE FRIEDRICH: Bookkeeping, Junior Eng lish; Adviser, Junior Class, Tri-A’, Astor Post Business. MARJORIE HALDERMAN: Library, Geography; Ad¬ viser, Sophomore Class, Library Club. VESTA LAMB: Typing, Stenography; Head of Com¬ mercial Department; Adviser, Senior Class, Zeph¬ yrus Business, Book E, change, Student Accountant. MARA ' McCAN.N: Typing; Adviser, Senior Class, Torch Honor. ELIZABETH R. OGDEN: Algebra, General Business; Director, Choruses; Head of Music Department. LESLIE THOMPSON: Physics, Chemistry, Aviation; Dean of Boys; Adviser, Hi-A ' . BETSA WOOTTON: Basic Math, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry; Adviser, Junior Class, Pep Club. Personnel Points the Way What is more important in developing the spirit of democracy than encouraqina cooperation? And what ,s a better example of cooperation than that between the teaXrs and the students of A.H.S., especially in extracurricular activities? Each teacher acts in an advisory capacity for one or more of the service clubs dro matic productions, athletic organizations, and publications. Before school during the noon interval, and after school, teachers meet with student committees triav nlans for student participation in activities which provide normal and wholesome outlets for vouth stud n?s. ' ' ' hibitions find the teachers on the [ob wir he 16

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Miss Friedrich, Simonson, Miss Crouter, Miss Branthover, Hughes, Lovvolcl, Miss Wooton. junior Officers The Class of ' 46 started the year off right by participating in a class competition bond sale. With the able assistance of the class president, Howard Lovvold, they came out on top. The Juniors continued their bond and stamp selling in cooperation with the other classes and through various clubs. To increase student interest in succeeding war drives the Juniors put on an assembly program including a Schools-at-War skit. The highlight of the year was the class play, another three-act mystery thriller. With Miss Maud Crouter directing, the cast distinguished themselves in their production of Mumbo Jumbo . Vernon Griffin and Clarence Parker shared the lead. Slated for April 20, the 1945 Junior Prom was one of the outstanding events of the school year. The class transformed the gym into an interior setting of a southern colonial mansion. Louise Hughes was general chairman and Delores Becker, decorating chairman. As Sophomores the class of ' 46 put on the traditional Sophomore Hop With Howard Lovvold as prexy, the class was organized and its talent put into action in the Amateur Hour and other assemblies. The Juniors will be back next year to continue their activities and to fill the Senior ranks. 18