Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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History Recorded on Plaque These underclass girls take special notice of the dedication plaque. Although the pattern of school life has changed somewhat since the first Astoria High School class graduated in 1893, we are still proud to be known as the Fighting Fishermen. Our school, which was first housed in the old McClure building, later in the imposing brick structure at the head of Sixteenth Street (fondly referred to as “Far above Columbia’s waters”), is now in the expanded campus on Young’s Bay. The records show that the Associated Student Body of Astoria High School was organized in 1905 and has functioned continuously since then. In 1947, the auditorium was destroyed by fire. Adjustments were made but there was no stage for class plays or commencement exercises. The change from the old, well-used buildings to the modern, up-to-date class rooms, cafeteria, auditorium, and gym took place in 1957. Just last fall the memorial plaque, commemorating the erection of the new building, was dedicated. Fads, fashions, and traditions! How often the alumni recall them for us! The green ribbons the freshmen girls wore on Fridays—the “A” Club initiations—polishing the seal in front of the old high school—plays and talent shows in Patriots’ Hall—all these are memories now. But the traditions of the seniors going first to the auditorium—big and little sisters—Hello Day— Camping Week—class dances—still build memo¬ ries that make our school history. The Astoria Fishermen have always been well known in Oregon sporting circles, especially in basketball. They have been to the State Tournament many times, and have won six state championships in the last thirty years. They have also been Metro League football champions. More students than ever before are winning scholarships, honor and college offices. This is the constantly changing pattern of our Alma Mater. 6

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Olds and Board Bate “Thanks School affairs are discussed by the board during one of their frequent meetings. They are Vernon L. Mogenson, Arthur G. Stangland, .lack Daly, Dr. John Hickman. Superintendent Douglas V. Olds, and Dr. E. W. Harvey. Helen Murray, clerk, is not pictured. Dedicated Men Serve Although they work quietly “behind scenes” and are little known by the students, the Astoria School Board deserves the thanks and appreciation of everyone in high school. These business and professional men have ded¬ icated themselves to serving the community through this often thankless job of being school board members. During District 1 C meetings they work with Mr. Olds in hiring teachers, adopting a budget, attending to maintenance of buildings, and setting policies for Astoria schools. Mr. Olds leaves tlie school after conferring with adminis¬ trative officials. Being city school superintendent is certainly no easy position for anyone. To carry out the responsibilities of running an “A” school district often is an “around-the-clock” task for Mr. Douglas (Mds. But he finds time to do this work competently, and still be an enthusiastic supporter of Astoria High School athletic events and other school prog¬ rams. The interest Mr. Olds has displayed in the education of the youth of Astoria, and in their activities and welfare, has made him well-known and respected by students and towns-people alike. 8