Benson Polytechnic High School - BluePrint Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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The POLY TECH 13 break trail through about six feet of snow into which we sank above our knees at every step taken. The trail breakers were changed more often now, for it seemed impossible for the leader to break trail for more than twenty paces before he was required to stop for a rest. Three of such rests and another man was set to lead. At the last mile and a half mark, we were compelled to stop for a bite to eat. The treat was on Mr. Goldman, each for a banana and a piece of cake. That seemed to encourage us quite well, for it was already about three o'clock in the afternoon, so we had a perfect right to feel hungry. The next was to' encour- age our minds to get up and begin again. King's face was the ideal picture of a nightmare. He was as pale as the snow he walked upon, but thanks to him, he lasted out alright. Everyone felt better now since that awful sensation of hunger had been re- lieved. To think of being so near the last mile stretch made us feel ambitious enough to go like a trooper. We had had enough snow by now and were anxious for something better. By this time it had grown colder, so we had to work harder to keep warm. The strong east wind blowing directly against us made traveling very difficult. Out wet clothes froze stiff enough to stand alone. Poor King forgot to shave his face before leaving home and as a result this driving snow settled on his face and froze there. When I tell you we had icycles hanging from our caps, you may easily realize it was cold. If we stood still, we would freeze, so no more rests for us. Now and then we found ourselves sunken deeply into the snow and needed each other's help to get out. But this was only pleasure, since we were so near our destination and our conduct had changed to a happier one. Continuing our pull for about a half mile farther, we saw in the distance about fifty yards ahead, a black iron smokestack peeping out of a big heap of snow. This was the cabin we had for so long been hoping to see. This very sight refreshed our ambitions and we went like wild men, all trying to get there first. We dug our way to the door and went in. It was a relief to rid ourselves of that heavy load on our backs. No time was lost. Immediately every- one was out scrambling about after wood and soon a roaring fire was started. No matter how hot the fire was, it was impossible to heat up that room, for all the heat went up the big smokestack. The next in mind was to eat. A funny sensation within constantly reminded us that a good square meal was lacking. The meal was soon prepared. Every- one was so busy feeding his face that he had no time for words. Not a sound was uttered until-Mr. Goldman began drinking his coffee, which led us to be- lieve he was eating soup. The joke was one us, for he had the big cup and at that managed to gobble down two cup- fuls while we were still blowing and trying to cool our own. After clearing away the foodstuffs fContinued on Page 405 Class Day The seniors' class day outing was held on May 2, at Lake Grove. The members of the class reached Oswego at 8 o'clock in the morning and from there rowed to Lake Grove park, on Oswego lake. The faculty boat was the last to land, as Mr. Goldman was carrying on some experi- ments in fishing, having some buckets tied on the back of the boat for that pur- pose. ' At the park Mr. Goldman assumed charge of the entertainment, starting the merrymaking off with an indoor base- ball game. His manner of umpiring threw the onlookers into hysterics. Fol- lowing the ball game, lunch, which was prepared by the girls, was served, after which the party divided into groups, some going walking, some boating, while others enjoyed the shadeiand swings in the park. Later in the afternoon the party assem- bled for a few games, after which a second lunch was served. Having se- cured several pictures of the assembled class, the party returned to the boats, and rowed back to Oswego, where they boarded a late train for Portland. The outing was considered a tremen- dous success by all who participated in it. The chaperones for the party were Mr. and Mrs. Goldman, Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Grahame.

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12 The POLY TECH A Snow Climb to the Top of Larch Mountain By ELMER VON PINGEL T'was Saturday morning, the ninth day of March last, that the student body executive committee had decided upon to hike up Larch Mountain. Rain or shine, the day was set and everybody ready to go. Early that morning these junior ma- zamas met at the Union station, full of ambition and pep, with a widespread smile of content. They boarded the train and were soon skimming over the rails at top speed, bound for Multnomah Falls. Messrs. Goldman and Sutherland sat in a b-ack seat, talking as fast as their tongues could flap, making an excellent representation of a ladies' sewing circle rather than mountain climbers. Chet. VV'oodruff was well enftertained by Fergy fFergusonj reading love stories to him from our well noted What,s VVhat. So, Pingel and King were obliged to sit and look on or entertain as best they could. The scenery seemed of more interest to them. But this scene was soon changed when Mr. Goldman shared with the crowd pieces of his morning newspaper. Everybody, with newspapers in front of his face, was so interested, or at least pretended to be so, that the conductor had to remind him about paying his fare. So on the rest of the trip was spent first doing one thing and then another, until at last a loud roar, like that of a lion, suddenly made us look out with surprise. But it was only the conductor who wished to inform us that Mult- nomah Fallsl' was the next stop. Those words cheered us and quickly we gath- ered up our bundles and rushed for the door. To our surprise it was snowing out- side. But this soon stopped, almost- in- stantly as the train did, and then the rain began to pour. We jumped off the train and made a bee line for the con- fectionery store. Everyone bought a supply of Hersheys to eat, as a pastime on the way up. Throwing our knapsacks on our backs and bidding farewell to the proprietor, we hurriedly made all minor prepara- tions and were off for the start. The first mile was rather easy, al- though. the sun came out brightly enough that we were required to stop, unload, and shed our coats. Far below was the river, over which arose a thick coat of fog. In the distance, just above the fog, could be seen the snow clad peak of Table Mountain. This was a most beau- tiful sight to look at. About the latter part of the second mile we were wading in snow above our ankles. Fearing this would be the deep- est snow we would find, we began spot- ting places that we might use for mak- ing imitation pictures of deep snow. We found a place sure enough, but it was unnecessary, for beginning the third mile, after crossing the stream for the last time, we were breaking trail through snow up to our knees. By this time it had begun to snow and the leader was no longer anxious to take his turn at break- ing trail. The remainder of the trip, three and one-half miles to go, was not altogether pleasure. Especially when compelled to

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