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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1940 volume:

!Qwffk,ZCJjf6406 5 daggnll ! ' lx l I POLY TECH The PQLY TECH January 1940 YTECI1 ,KQV N10 Q 4- sire n W 2 U 1 o ,Q .- 0 O ' : 0714 N D 0839 A record ot school lite Sr student activities in Words Sz pictures at Benson Tech Benson Polytechnic School Portland, Oregon 1 AY6 A25 'L' 'A' POLY TECH 'THE IANUARY 1940 CLASS ANNUAL WAS DE- SIGNED BY THE POLY TECH STAFF. ALL TYPE COMPOSITION AND PRESSWORK WAS DONE BY STUDENTS IN THE PRINT SHOP OF BENSON POLYTECHNIC SCI-IOOL. nfs A25 'A' POLY TECH OMAR N. BITTNER HARRY H. HARGREAVES Decm of Men Vice Principal I 1 I!! Af. 'A' Q21 :IQ L TECH I DEDICATION CONSERVATION OF NATIONAL RESOURCES HAS BECOME ONE OE THE GREAT PROBLEMS OF OUR TIME. WE OF THE NORTHWEST ARE ESPECIALLY EORTUNATE IN THE WEALTH OF OUR FORESTS, AND THERE ARE FEW OP US WHO HAVE NOT ENIOYED THEIR BEAUTY AND THEIR OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHFUL, EXHILARATING RECREATIONS. TO THE FOR- ESTRY SERVICE, WHICH HAS MADE POSSIBLE GENERAL PUBLIC ENIOYMENT OF FORESTS. AND WHICH IS DOING A GREAT IOB INELL IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE CONTROL OE FOREST FIRES, WE DEDICATE THIS POLY TECH. I4I AVA AVA 'A' '.' U V PCDLY TECH Student Body Officers Kiesel Cheek Amqto I I 424 424 'A' 'A' SEQ LY TEC gf: Poly Tech Staff Turner Meyer Alwinqer Duncan EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ,,,,,, MECHANICAL EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER PHOTO EDITOR , ,, CLUB EDITOR ,,... SPORTS EDITOR ,, HUMOR EDITOR ....,, STAFF ARTIST , , Hcztley Bjorrnsqcrclrd Brenfleck Gillson , TOM TURNER , .. BOB MEYER ,, HAROLD HATLEY CALVIN BIORRNSGAARD ,, , PETE ALWINGER ., ,, , DICK DUNCAN GEORGE BRENFLECK , . , IAMES GILLSOI'-I gg AYA '.' JANUARY 1940 S E N I 0 R S Prevent F OBEST FIRES It Pays U R V POL TECH Senior Class Officers Rude Icxeqer Girvczn Rinellrx Miss Downer Mr. Hovde PRESIDENT ...,,.., Y. ,, ,. RALPH RUDE SECRETARY ...,,,, ,,,,..... R ICHARD IAEGER TREASURER ,... ,,,, ,,.....,, ,.,... T E R RY GIRVAN SERGEANT-AT-ARMS .,,,... ,..... L IBORIO RINELLA ADVISER ,,,.,,.....,,,,, ,... ....,,,., M I SS DOWNER ADVISER ...,.,,, MR. HOVDE l 7 1 AYA 424 'A' 'A' A25 VA! ADAIR, LYLE D. Technical Electric Minutemen: Troubadoursp Gym Leaders. ALWINGER, PETER IOI-IN Priniing Composition Club editor Poly Tech Staff. ANDERSON, CLEO WALTER Presswork Cafeteria Boardg Circula- tion manager Tech Pep Staffg Gym Leaders. ANDERSON, ROY Gas Engine ANHOLT, MORITS Technical Electric Minuiemeny Public Speak- inqg bronze, silver, q old Scholarship Pins. ANDYKE, FLOYD Technical Aviation A25 'A' ANDYKE, WILLIAM Technical Eleciric Radio Siaiig Electric. ARNELL, DAVID IOI-IN Presswork First Aid: Exchange E d i - tor Tech Pep Staff. ASHWORTH, ROBERT Gas Engine BARBIS, WILLIAM Machine Bronze Scholarship Pin. BARTEL, WALTER ARMAND Technical Mechanical Secretary, treasurer Trou badoursp Gym Leaders. BAUDER, PHILIP Technical Mechanical Machinist. PCLY TECH BAUER, RICHARD HENRY Technical Aviation BEAUBELLE, BOB ORRIN Gas Engine Fir st Aid: Minutemen: B. A. E.: treasurer Table Tennis Club: Glee Club, BECKMAN, ROBERT C. Technical Gas E n g i n e Troubadours: Serqeantat- arms B. A. E. BERGER, AL Presswork BRYNE, LEWIS lR. Technical Mechanical BIEKER, CHARLES A. JR. Electric Fir st A i d: Minutemen: Gym Leaders: Track. A24 vg BITTNER, ARNOLD FRANK Technical Mechanical Minutemen. BIORNSGAARD, CALVIN O. Tech. Bldg. Construction Picture editor Poly Tech Staff: Architectural: presi- dent Public Speaking: gronze, silver Scholarship ins. BLOOM, LAWRENCE Electric Minutemen: Electric. BOLEYN, ROBERT Electric BOUGHNER, ELBERI G, Technical Aviation Minutemen. BRENNFLECK, GEORGE Electric Auditorium head electric- ian: humor editor Poly Tech Staff: president Elec- tric. POLY TECH BROWNING, EUGENE R. Technical Electric Oyer-un-Gon. BROWNE, F. LEE Cabinet Making First Aidg Craftsman. BRUGATO, ANTHONY l. Technical Mechanical Gym Leaders. BRUNENGO, IOHNNY R. Technical Aviation Minutemeny Sailing Club: bronze, silver Scholarship Pins. BUSCHERT, E. EDWARD Electric Scholarship Pins. CALDWELL, RODNEY C. Machine Fir s t Aidg Minutemen: Machinist. O CAMPEN, KENNETH H. Presswork CAMPBELL, ROBERT E. Technical Aviation CEHOTSKY, GARRETT C. Technical Mechanical Troubadoursy Machinist. COLLIER, LARRY HAROLD Machine Cafeteria Boardg Machin ist. COLLINSON, JOSEPH Machine COOK, lACOB MILTON Technical Automotive We Drivers. Ah AYA 'A' 'A' POLY TEC SI: COSTANZO, HENRY C. Technical Electric CUSHMAN, KENNETH Technical Mechanical Gym Leaders: P u bl ic Speaking. DAHLSTROM, NORMAN Electric Fir s t Aid: Minutemen: Gym Leaders. DANA, MAX S. Technical Electric Gym Leaders: Sergeant- at-arms Orange B club: Wrestling. BLANK, DELBERT EDWARD Technical Aviation First Aid: Glee Club. DENNY, WILLIAM Machine DOESCHER, IAMES R. Electric DUNBAR, ROBERT E. Electric Aviation: vice - president Radio. DUNCAN, RICHARD LEE Technical Aviation Class Play Staff: Minute- men: sports editor Poly Tech Staff: Radio Station KBPS: columnist Tech Pep Staff: Gym Leaders. EDWARDS, THOMAS W. Presswork Tech Pep Staff: vice- president Aquatic: Type- Hi: We Drivers, EMIG, EUGENE ARTHUR Technical Printing FORNER, FRANCIS F. Technical Aviation We Drivers. :YQ LY TECH PAWCETT, ROBERT E. Technical Electric Treasurer Auditorium: president, treasurer sec- retary Radio: Band: busie ness manaqer Class Play Staff: Class Captain. FRIEDSTROM, RICHARD C. Technical Aviation B.A.E.: Gym Leadres. FRISTROM, ROBERT F. Technical Pattern Class Play Staff: Minute- men: Public Speaking: Scholarships Pins. FARlSf GEORGE B. Technical Automotive B. A. E.: Gym Leaders. GAGIRO, IOSEPH Cabinet Makinq GARFIELD, GRANT Machine 2 GERES, JOHN DUWARD Technical Electric Band: Orchestra: v i C e- president Public Speaking: secretary International club. GIRVAN, TERRY LAMONTE Technical Electric Fire Squad: Camera: Foot ball. GILLELAND, CARTER E. Technical Electric Cavaliers: Chess. GILLSON, IAMES B. Technical Printing Staff Artist Poly Tech Staff: Type-Hi. GLUTSCH, DONALD C. Technical Mechanical Machinist. GREGG, CECIL HAROLD Technical Automotive Fire Squad: First Aid Aquatic: Camera: Orange B: Basketball. AXA AVA 'A' 'A' SI: OLY TECH GRITSMOCKER, DON Electric GUTHRIE, ROBERT ANDREW Technical Aviation Minutemen: Scholarship Pins. HEREM, IAY Machine HARRISON, JOHN WILLIAM Technical Mechanical Machinist: Orange B: Soc- CET. HARTMAN, WILLIAM Building Construction HATLEY, HAROLD PHELPS Technical Automotive Minutemen: b u s i -n e s s manager Poly Tech Staff: secretary, president Cam- era: Sailing clab: Cla s s Captain. HELMHOLZ, BILL Technical Electric HIGGINS, HOLLIS Technical Mechanical President, vice-president Ushers: First A id: presi- dent, vice-president, s e r - qeant-at-arms T r o u b a - dours: Machinist. HONEY, DON FARGO Technical Aviation Class play Staff: R a d i o Station K B P S : Aviation: Gym Leaders: Public S p e a k i n q: sergeant-at arms Radio: bronze, silver Scholarship Pins. HOPKINS, GEORGE H. Technical Electric Auditorium: Band: Orch- estra: Troubadours: Cap- tain We Drivers. HOPPE, ALEXANDER KARL Technical Electric Usher corps Auditorium: Trouhadours: Camera: treasurer Radio. HOSKINS, LEONARD ALLAN Gas Engine Secretary B,A.E.: Bronze, silver Scholarship Pins. POL TECH DUNAWAY, IKE Electric Football. IRELAND, RALPH Electric IAEGER, RICHARD V. Technical Aviation Fire Squad: First Aidp Camera: Hi-Y: Orange B1 Soccer: Secretary Ian. '40 class. IACKEL, DUANE Machine IENKINS, WILBUR GEORGE Technical Aviation Tech Pep Staff: secretary Cavaliers. IOHNSTON, HERBERT RAY Sheet Metal First Aid. 4 JOHNSON, RODNEY F. Technical Electric Executive Board: Minf utemeng c h i e I operator Radio Station KBPS. JONES, ROBERT Technical Electric F i r st Aidg Minutemen. KAIEL, TONY Blacksmith Fire Squady Soccerg Foot- bally Wrestling. KIESEL, ROBERT Building Construction KIMPTON, JACK R. Technical Electric Bronze Scholarship Pin. LAGLER, TONY FRANK Machine Bandp Gym Leaders. lvl Af. wiv t 'r E C I-I :je LARKIN, IACK K. Printing Composition First Aid: vice-president, president Type-Hi. LALONDE, IOHN WALTER Technical Electric Secretary Electric. LARSEN, STANLEY H. Technical Electric Minutemen: C a m e r a: treasurer Electric. LA DUE, MERLE KENNETH Technical Electric S e cr e t a ry Troubadours: Minutemen. LEY, GORDON A. Technical Gas Engine First Aid: Orchestra: treasurer B.A.E.: P u bl ic Speaking: Football. LYON, HOWARD RUSSELL Technical Printing Band: Cafeteria Board: Executive Board: Library Council: secretary, trea- surer Student Body: A- quatic: president, v i C e- president. secretary-trecn surer Type-Hi. i151 MAIXNER, LOUIS FRANK Machine Machinist. MALONEY, JAMES HAROLD Technical Electric Radio: Scholarship Pins: Sailing. MAXAM, PAUL M. Electric First Aid. MANNELL, COE ARNOLD Technical Electric Gym Leaders. MAC NEILL, CHESTER A. Tech. Bldg. Construction S a i l i n g: Troubadours: Architectural. MEYER, ROBERT WARREN Printing Composition Mechanical editor Poly Tech Staff. l'l .'. 'L' 'A' Yf LY TECH METER, RAYMOND Technical Mechanical MELVIN, HOWARD L. Plumbing Class play Staff: Execu- tive Board: Fire Squad: First Aid: Minutemen: Radio Station KBPS: Tech Pep Staff: vice-president, sergeant-at-arms A via - tion: Gym Leaders: Or- ange B: Basketball: Base- a . MASTRANTONIO. ROBERT Technical Printing Minutemen: Gym Leaders: We Drivers. MICHAUD, LOUIE H. Technical Electric Electric. MIGAKI, TEDDY TADAO Technical Electric Camera: We Drivers. MINER, HAROLD F. Technical Gas Engine Orchestra: s e c r eta r y B. A. E. nfs 'A' MOORE, BOB A. Technical Aviation Fire Squad. MORLOCK, HAROLD E. Technical Electric MUSSELMAN, GEORGE C. Gas Engine Class play Staff: P i r s t A i d: Minutemen: presi- dent, sergeant-at-arms Aquatic: president B. A. E NAVARRA, SALVATORE R Technical Mechanical Candy Stand. NEELANDS, BRUCE Machine First Aid. ELKINS, NEIL VINCENT Technical Mechanical Auditorium: Troubadours Machinist: Orange B: Soc cer: Track manager. :Ig LY TECH NEWELL, GEORGE WILLIAM Technical Mechanical Minutemen. NICKOLOFF, WILLIAM O. Technical Mechanical Camera: Machinist. NYDEN, ROBERT C. Technical Aviation Secretary Troubadours: president, s e c r e t a r y Aquatic: Camera. ODGERS, IOHN Machine First Aid: Machinist: Ir. Football. OKAZAKI, MINORU Technical Aviation Executive Board: Fire Squad: Camera: treasurer Orange B: First Aid: vice- president We D r i v e r s: Wrestling. POETZ, Cl-IAS. LEGAL Tech. Bldg. Construction 7 POLCUCH, GEO. IOE Technical Mechanical Machinist. POMEROY, LYLE GRAHAM Machine Auditorium: Fire Squad: First Aid: Minutemen: Gym Leaders: Machinist: Orange B: Toolmakers: We Drivers: Football. POST, DON B. Technical Electric sergeant - at - arms Crafts- man: sergent - at - arms Radio. PRICE, ED I. Tech. Bldg. Construction Pre-:sidehf Executihe Board: battalion c h i e f, assistant chief, chief Fire Squad: First Aid: Library Council: secretary Min- utemen: president Student Body: Tech Pep Staff: vice-president Craftsman: Hi - Y: sergeant- at- arms Orange B: Oyer-un-Gon: Football: Baseball. PRIMIANO, PETER A. Electric Minutemen: Gym Leaders: Ir. Football. RAND, ALVIN HUBERT Technical Aviation Orchestra. I .VA 'A' vi' POLY TECH REDDIN, CHARLES L. Technical Electric Troubadours: Craftsman, RIGUTTO, RAY Machine RINELLA, LIBORIO PHILIP Technical Mechanical 'Executive Board: battal- ion chiet Fire Squad: Gym Leaders: Hi-Y: sergeant-at arms Oranqe B: Football: Wrestrinq. ROMEIKO, FRANK Machine RUDE, RALPH ARTHUR Technical Aviation Executive B o a r cl: battal- ion chief, assistant chief Fire Squad: president Library Council: Minute- men: vice-president Stu- dent Body Officers: secre- tary Hi-Y: treasurer, sec- retary, president Orange B: Football: Track. SALEMO, BORDINO Technical Mechanical 8 SCHAFER, LAWRENCE I. Printing Composition Class play Staff: Tech Pep S t a f i: Astronomy: Gym Leaders: Wrestling. SCHLECHTER, PETER Machine Sergeant-at-arms M a c h in- ist. SCHULTZ, MAX Technical Mechanical SHELLEY, HAROLD G. Gas Engine First Aid: Tech Pep Staff: Public Speaking. SHERMAN, HARRY ERNEST Press Work Tech Pep Staff. SIMONSEN, DON RUDD Gas Engine B.A.E. AYA AY: 'A' 'A' POLY TECH SIMPSON, WILLIAM Technical Mechanical President Machinist. SMITH, ELMER ROY Technical Aviation Executive Board: Fire Squad: Wrestling: F o o t - ball. SNIDER, RAY EDWARD Electric STELTER, ROBERT WARREN Cabinet Making Minutemen: Craftsman: lunior Basketball. STEVENS, STANLEY R. Cabinet Making Craftsman: Oyer-u n-G o n. STOAKS, RICHARD D. Technical Aviation 9 SWIFT, IAMES LOWELL Printing Composition gags Play Staff: Tech Pep G . TALLY, GEORGE Sheet Metal Gym Leader. THOMAS, CECIL ROBERT Gas Engine Sailing club: Track. TODOROPF, EDWARD I. Technical Mechanical Aquatic: Gym L e ad e r s: B r o n z e Scholarship Pin: Sailing. TAKEI, LAWRENCE F. Technical Electric Fire Squad: Minutemen: Craftsman: Hi-Y. TORKILDSEN, WALTER Technical Mechanical Band: Class Play Staff: First Aid: Minutemen: Orchestra: Radio Actors' Guild: Camera: Oyer-un- Gon: Class captain. BY! A A A' '.' POL TECH TUCK, LEONARD Technical Mechanical C a m e r a: Machinist: We Drivers. TURNER, THOMAS IR. Printing Composition Sergeant-at-arms Library Council: Minutemen: Edi- tor-in-chief Poly Tech Staff. VAN, ALLEN Machine TWEED, WILLIAM LESLIE Gas Engine Bronze Scholarship Pin: Minutemen. VANDERBERG, WILLIAM T. Gas Engine Treasurer B.A.E.: Class Captain: We Drivers. VANN, HARRY LISTER Machine First Aid: Tech Pep Staff: Treasurer Machinist: Trou- hadours. I20l WALKER, HARVEY Machine WEBER, STANLEY Technical Printing Auditorium: E x e c u t i ve Board: Battalion chief Fire Squad: Treasurer, vice-president L i b r a r y C o u n c i l: editor-in-chief Tech Pep Staff: Ria dio Actors' Guild: secretary Hi-Y: v i c e-president Type-Hi. WENZEL, FRED Technical Mechanical WESSON, MILES RAY Electric Minutemen: Electric. WRAY, MILAN JAMES Machine Gym Leaders: Basketball: Baseball. WILLIAMS, RCBER1' Electric AVA in 'A' 'A' BURKE, ROBERT I. :Za OLY TECH WOOD, EUGENE WOOD Technical Aviation Minutemen: A via t io n: Orange B: Wrestling. WOODY, ALVIN Technical Electric YEVTICH, JOHN Technical Aviation M i n u t e m e n: Scholarship Pins. Electric Auditorium: Fire Squad: First Aid: Gym Leaders. SINCLAIR, WALTER A. Technical Aviation Vice-president Executive Board: Fire Squad: vice- president Library Council: Minutemen: vice-president S tu d e nt Body Officers: Aquatic: president Hi-Y: Football: Track. MILLER, DON FRED Gas Engine A21 'qv ZIDELL, JACK Technical Electric Candy Stand: Executive Board: First Aid: Fire Squad: Minutemen: Gym Leaders: Orange B: Yell Leader. ZANDERS, ROBERT W. Technical Electric Minutemen: Troubadours: treasurer Craftsman: sec- retary Radio. ZAHLER, WAYNE WALTER Technical Electric I-IAY, I. LENDEL Gas Engine Sergeant-at-arms Aviation: Camera: Gym Leaders: Radio: We Drivers. MILLER, TOM FRED Technical Aviation YOSHIHARA, IACK C. Technical Electric Battalion chief Fire Squad: Hi-Y: Orange B: bronze Scholarship Pin: Soccer: Wrestling: Football. BOB FRISTROM :Ze OLY TEC :Ze CLASS PLAY First Row-Duncan, Gossler, Ostroot, Strellman, Olson, Fristrom, Second Row-Schafer, Mussleman, Torkildson, Melvin, Swift. Friday, December 8, was a gala night at the Benson Auditorium, at least for the Ianuary 1940 seniors. This particular evening, as you probably know, was the night that Seventeen, the lan. '40 class play, was presented. Much ot the credit due for the success of the play is to be given to Mrs. Smith, director of the play, and her able assistant, Miss Pliter. Seniors should be proud to have such an eminent producer and director for their play, as Mrs. Smith's fame is tar-flung in connection with the theatre. Most ot her attentions were concerned in training Bob Fristrom, as talented a leading player as seen in Benson for a number of years, the result of which was a brilliant characteriza- tion by Mr. Eristrom as Willie. The girls, already trained dramatists, all turned in exceptionally fine performances, among them being the brilliant acting of Pat Ostroot as lane, Alberta Olsen as Mrs. Baxter, Muriel Strellman as Lola Pratt, and Charlotte Gossler as Mary Parcher. Other notables who turned in fine performances are Walter Torkildsen as Mr. Parcher, Don I-Honey as Mr. Baxter, Dick Duncan as Genesis, Scotty Melvin as Iohnnie, George Musselman as loe, Lowell Swift as George, Larry Schafer as Wallie, and Susan Berst, Beverly Beale and Betty Stephenson. The seniors also have their hats off to the cast, stage crew, electricians and all others concerned with this magnificent production, and the lan. '40 class says, Thanks CAST OF CHARACTERS WILLIAM BAXTER ...... MR. BAXTER .............. IOE BULLITT ,,,,..,.. GENESIS ......,......... A FRIEND ............. IOHNNIE WATSON GEORGE COOPER MR. PARCHER ,........., VVALLIE BANKS IANE BAXTER ....... MAY PARCHER ,.,, LOLA PRATT ..... ETHEL BOKE ....,,.. MARY BROOKS .... MRS. BAXTER ...., l22l DON HONEY GEORGE MUSSELMAN DICK DUNCAN BETTY STEPHENSON SCOTTY MELVIN LOWELL SWIFT WALTER TORKILDSEN LARRY SCI-IAEER OSTROOT CHARLOTTE GOSSLER ,. ,. MURIEL STRELLMAN BEVERLY BEALE SUSAN BERST ALBERTA OLSEN AYA A25 'Q' 'A' A25 'A' V SEQ PoLY TECH 35: CLASS CAPTAINS Harold Miner Robert Stelter Teddy Migaki lames Swift lack Yoshihara George Musselman Neil Elkins Lyle Pomeroy Calvin Bjornsgaard Stanley Weber Floyd AnDyke Lawrence Takei Ed Price Hollis Higgins Robert Fawcett Max Dana Harold Hatley William Vanderburg 2 Howard Melvin David Arnell Harvey Welker I ack Zidell William AnDyke Walter Torkildson A24 'A' POLY TEC 326 CLASS HISTORY Four years ago a large number of eager Freshmen entered Benson Polytechnic School. Some came to Benson, having the idea in mind, to learn a trade and to get a start in life. Others came to go out for sports and school activities which were available at Benson, and some came just to be going to school. At our first Senior meeting Mr. Hovde and Miss Downer, our two class advisers, were in- troduced to the class. An election of officers was held and the following boys were elected to class offices: PRESIDENT ........,.. ,...,. R ALPI-I RUDE VICE-PRESIDENT ....,. .,..,... T ERRY GIRVAN SECRETARY ,,,,,,,,r,,,,, ...r.. R ICI-IARD IAEGER TREASURER ,.,.,.....,,,,,,.r ....... R OBERT GUTHRIE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ....,,..,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,.,,.,,....,....,......,, .,,,....,,,, L IBORIO RINELLA On October 17, l939, tryouts for the class play were held in Room 24 under the direction of Mrs. Smith. A large number of boys turned out. The class play, Seventeen , was held on December 8, l939. A large and appreciative audience attended the play and the class considered it a huge success. Dore Studio Was the class photographer. CLASS COLORS ..................................,..i,,,,,,.,,,i,,,...,,,.,..........,............. COBALT AND GOLD CLASS FLOWER ....... ...............,...................,..... .,...................... G O LD ROSE CLASS MOTTO ..,.., EVERY RESPONSIBILITY IS AN OPPORTUNITY I 24 l gg :YQ 'Q' 'A' POLY TECH Best dressed ...... Most bashtul ................... Our Impressions Mr. Brainerd CHonorary Seniorl Favorite conversation ........ Best dancer ...........,...... Laziest .....Y..,.... Favorite saying ..... Foggiest . ........... .. Loose nut ,..,,........ Sleepy looking ...... Girls' favorite ,......, Favorite program .,... Favorite car .........,. Sweetest orchestra ..... Woman hater .................. Favorite type of girls Cutest boy .................... The Moocher .....,. Easiest subject ....,.. Most sportsmanlike ..... Worst dancer ........ Favorite adviser ..,...,. Favorite comic strip ..... Most conceited .......... Favorite sport ..... Loudest mouth ..,.., Favorite hobby ................i.. Most politically minded Chubbiest ......................... Favorite Loafing Spot Friendhest ....,...........,... Always broke ....... Happiest .......... Most active ...............,....... Most needed at school ...... Best gum chewer ........ Most studious ....... l25l Ed Buschert Girls Bob Ashworth lack Zidell What's the deal? George Musselman Howard Lyons Henry Costanzo Floyd AnDyke Town Hall Model A Ford Glen Mil1er's Larry CLittlel Schafer Blondes Stanley Larsen Iack LaLonde . ............. History lack Yoshihara Tom Turner Miss Downer Blondie Ralph Rude Parlor Football Bill AnDyke Slinging the bull Richard Duncan Ed Cuddles Price Dog House Dick Shaw Ian. '40 Class . Walter Torkildsen Liborio Rinella Spirit Robert Jones Don Honey l'l Af. 'A' 'A' POLY TECH ofa 'A' Poly Nitt 8 itt One of our prominent English teachers says, quote, A synonym is a word used when you can't spell the word you want to use. un- quote. Can you imagine a beautiful silk dress coming from a little worm. Who, your hus- band. Mr. Bowles to his class-Even Rinella can understand me between siestas. Iim-4What made you leave Mrs. Stater's boarding house after living there for five years? Bob-I found out they didn't have a bath- tub. A word to the wise is useless. When the doctor examined you, what did he say? He said I was in pretty good condition, but I shouldn't read any continued stories. Cop- Say, you've been driving 50 miles per hour. Wayne Edwards- That's silly. I haven't been out an hour. Mom-Willie, how dare you kick your lit- tle brother in the stomach? 'Willie-It's his own fault for turning around. Love is a ticklish sensation in your heart that you can't get at to scratch. I was going to tell you how to make love in a rumble seat, but there isn't room enough. BEHOLD THE SENIOR The Senior should be seen, heard and noticed on all occasions. He is wise, he knows the ropes. Consider him as a permanent fixture about the place and one who is privileged to point out the imperfections in the Faculty. Always remember to tip your hat when you meet him on the Benson Campus, or if you meet him on the street with his Seniorita, tip your hat and go about your own business. It would be wise for you to strive to emulate the virtues of the Senior. l'll bite, what is it? said the mosquito to his mate, as they landed on the wax model. Horace tat ll:45l: Well, I must be off. Florence: That's what l thought when I first met you. Helen tto clerk at Post Officel: I would like to look at your red two-cent stamps, please. The clerk brought out a sheet of a hundred stamps. I'll take that one, said Helen, pointing to one in the center of the sheet. A man told me I looked like you. Where is he? I'cl like to knock his block off. I did it already. An English soldier telling of his war experiences tlt was about Christmasl: Yes, I was captured by the Germans and they searched me and stripped me of all my clothes. Ohl they gasped. Weren't you cold? No, they covered me with their rifles. A diplomat is a man who can remember a woman's birthday and forget her age. AYA 'Q' JANUARY 1940 ACTIV ITIES BURN ED Forests Build N0 Homes .J 1 1.J..g,.: xx ,fy-f, .., 2 1 V ,fling ' 4, ,Q f .Q . 4 -,Q 1 Cv 1, if , 5' , i . me I i 4 A 4 Q, P i i. I 5 6 I F 62, .,v , A? 5 H, nal-a::,.., W ,..-'Y. --:fp-Q. -.-.ff ,Q M.. A- ARCHITECTURAL CLUB First Row- DiBennedetti, Byorrnsgaard, Harrie, Selby, Honegger, Hines, Hamill, Mr. Wild. Second Row-W Conn, Fentress, Olson, Widmer, Goerling, Palumbo, Hackett, Sasao. Founded by students majoring in Architectural Drawing, this club has proved most popular, and has been designed to give the student an insight into drawing. Each year the club holds contests. Mr. Wild is the club's adviser. CAMERA CLUB First Row-Yamada, Bennett, Hailey, Mr. Raisig, Havercrott, Densmore, Migaki. Second Row-Gemma, Carneau, Olson, Downing, Hicks, Pranzetti, Biqler. ' Third Row-Aoki, Thomas, Vandenburg, Brown, Berry. One of the most popular clubs of Benson is the Camera Club. This club was organized for the students who are interested in the hobby, amateur photography. During its long and active lite the club has come into possession of many modern facilities for developing and enlarging pictures. Some of the equipment is a dark room, a printer, developer, dryer, and an enlarging machine. The Camera Club is advised by Mr. T, I. Raisig. l27l M Q ' wwf' wh, POLY C 32: AQUATIC CLUB First Row-Blettel, Glenn, Edwards, I-lissey, Mills, Musselman. Second Row-Mr. Badley, Jorgensen, Pegg, Phillips, Steigerwald, Hyde, Iohnson. Third Row-Steel, McFeron, Olson, Iorgensen, Wiebe, Taylor. Fourth Row-Thompson, Clark, Rankin, Murphy, Harlan. Swimming has long been denied the students' of Portland high schools as an interscholastic sport, possibly because the high schools have no tank in which to practice. This, however, did not stop a few progressive students who started one of the newest clubs in Benson. Mr. B. E. Badley is the adviser for the club. AVIATION CLUB First Row-Iorqensen, Mcxrryiield, Danner, Melvin, Whitman, Hale, Meighanknox, Field. Second ROW-Gates, Stephens, Iackson, Long, Carter, Howard, Wicks, Marson. Third Row-Mr. Bidwell. The Aviation Club is especially interested in the construction ot model airplanes. Model contests are held often and the winning planes are exhibited at the Tech Show. Mr. Bidwell is the club's adviser. I29l A25 n A21 'A' 'A' --. i. t F. QL-gif, ,... -.1...,-...-,-.. , ,...,. .i,.,.. -..,.......f..1M-. . ... .-.,.,..'--- - -35,15 -- H-3--gg-.--M.-...U-+6-5--A-I L----Y V 1 ft 'Y 1 3 4 4 f si 5 I 9 1 .1 7 S1 1 l 4 1 f 1 at -5 ELECTRIC CLUB if Frist Bow La Londe, Larsen, Kato, Brennfleck, McAllister, Crumle. Second Bow- Densmore, Blakeney, Miller, Greger, Oswald, Wesson, Sandberg. Third Row Gault, Kramer, Becker, Mr. Brereton, Bloom, Blettel. Experimenting with high vollage and high frequency the members of the Electric Club give thrills to thousands of spectators at the Tech Shaw each year. Advanced study of electricity is the purpose of the club and only students majoring in the Electric Course in Benson are admitted to 1 the club. Work done by the club looks, to an outsider, as if it were very dangerous, but to the well t 9 trained boys handling the equipment it is harmless. Mr. Brereton, the faculty adviser, is a teacher of electric theory 4. , I t t IUNIOB CRAFTSMEN ' First Row- Libby, Iohnson, Greger, Hines, Zanders, Post. ' Second Bow Kato, Block, Buckley, Browne, Mattsen. Third Row Cone, Hagan, Stevens, Stelter, Mr. Mee. E lt Turning out good craftsmen is the splendid goal set by the members of the lunior Craftsman's Club. This club is a newly organized one whose purpose is to develop the mechanical ability in l' the student by means of his favorite work. Each member is supposed to develop a project of his own choosing and will get assistance from the club member, the advisers, and from members of the faculty. Each year during Tech Show the club has exhibits of the work done by the members. Mr. Mee is faculty adviser for the club. 4 3 i291 5 if POLY TECH MACHINIST CLUB First Row-Tedesco, Schlechter, Vann, Larson, Simpson, Knapp, Gerde, Cenotsky. Second Row-Hay, Harrison, Block, Young, Tuck, Polcuch, Behrarn, Riehl. Third Row-Mr. Casper, Brimikerhoff, Larson, Stark, Caldwell, Lanqe, Dahne, Lushanlco, Odqers. The Machinist Club of Benson is composed entirely of students who are taking the Machine course, and the purpose of the club is to increase the members' knowledge of the machinist trade. They frequently have visitors who lecture on certain parts of the trade. Films are also sponsored by this club in the auditorium and deal with different types of machines, The club is advised by Mr. Cross. OYER-UN-GON CLUB First Row-Brazda, Young, Peterson, Ellis, Widmer, Goodman. Second Row-Works, Burness, Carneau, Lange, Laney, Talk. Third Row-fBerry, Olson, Wright, Stineburqer, Nielsen, Blertel, Pownder. Fourth Row-Mr. Nielsen. Studinq nature at its best is the purpose accomplished by the members of the Oyer-Un-Gon Club. This club is popular in the school as many students are interested in the many phases of nature that are presented to them on the regular hikes and trips that are taken by the club. At meetings of the club, nature is discussed and plans are made for trips to scenic spots. Each year during the Tech Show an interesting-forest scene in panorama is exhibited natural material being used. Mr. Neilsen is adviser of the club. l 30 l l'l .'. 'Q' 'A' POLY TE :Ye 1 1 RADIO ACTORS GUILD First Row-Libby, Peterson, Gray, Mrs. Gilmore, Myers, Honey, Amato, Todd. Second Row---Cancilla, Kirkham, Ir., Klein, Siita, Ryuerson, Hacks, Wiseman. Third Row- Fentress, Mengelkoch, Lindahl, McConnell, Wiebe, Bctbani, Smith. The purpose ot the Radio Actors Guild is to provide an opportunity for Benson boys to plan, Write, present, and announce radio programs, This is the third year the club has been organized. During the school year many educational programs and plays have been presented. Mrs. Gilmore is the faculty adviser of the club. TYPE HI CLUB First Row-Edwards, W., Craig, Larkin, Hicks, Shenk, Jones, Albee, Clayberger. Second Row-Gates, Moore, Oliverio, Riehl, Mr. Miller, Macias, Herdman, Dent. For developing principles ot good typography and a knowledge of advertising, this club was started by and is comprised ot printing students only. Each year at the Tech Show members of the club have a booth in the Print shop and advertise Benson. Advertising schemes and the printing trade are discussed at their various meetings. As part of the task of advertising all of the school activities this club each term puts out schedules and reminders of coming games that are important. Mr. Miller, printing instructor, is the adviser for the club. l31l bfi A24 'A' 4 -t, i Q. l 55 f 2 t .5 3 E if li ig 5 ' 5 . E .1 ,Y Q' We 5 5. ta t ti 5 lg 1 a i 5 rift . its l .?,, mx, ,,' 1 1......-I-... .qw--.--T -Y-f-.W-nL,4,...-wsu,-. --f.,-W ..--17 i ,,, -e,..w,- -...q,n... ,, ,,,,.. . .,..- 1, ,naw E FIRST AID First Row--Peterson, Ostlund, Zimmerman, Hohnstein, Mrs. Trelstad, Day, Lord, Blettel, Glass. Second RowffSmith, Larkin, Gemma, Lien, Egqiman, Welker, Rickert, Miller. Third Row-V-Falk, Roskey, Rice. tudents are chosen from shop by the various instructors to take first aid each term. These Four s classes are conducted by Mrs. Trelstad, the school nurse. The tirst aid course that the boys take con- sists of five parts: class work, bandaging, oral work, tests, and artificial respiration. The boys re- ceive shop credits and a senior first aid diploma, if they pass the examination at the end of the term, First aid courses are necessary in Benson because so much large and complicated machinery is used. The American Red Cross First Aid Book is used for the course. TROUBADOURS First Row V-Wentz, Moore, Watson, Day, Young, Schedler, Elkins, Schedler, Mustole. Second Row Meeker, Buell, Karls, Samuel, Stinson, Patterson, P.ckelsinier, Cuff, Prias. Third Row-----Markel, Skei, Briencherhoif, Higgins, Fachini, Iohnstone, Kaady, Hansen, Andersen, Huklbart. During the past three years the members of the Glee Club has increased by leaps and bounds until it is now enjoying the largest membership in the history of the organization. The troubadours entertain at assemblies, at special recitals, and take part in broadcasting over K.B,P.S. Their leader is Mr. McDowell. t 32 1 x t I Y2f'E, lil,-r Tl-IE BENSON BAND First Rowe--Hurst, Sarvaaq, Olson, Pierson, McCirr, Alhord, Teguden, Wiegant, Densmore, Gorden, Dal- zell, Moore, Second Row-DiBenetti, Hoover, Watts, Wright, Emerick, Cunningham, Cassy, Ward, Field. Third RowfSamuel, Timmnos, Merry, Rogers, Brownell. Fourth Row -Kaady, Collins, Boone, Abel, Widmer, I-lavererait, Mase, Framong, Marshall. Fifth RowfTorkildsen, Merryfield, Lyons, Fisher, Geies, Moore, Poole, Honneger. The Benson band composed of about forty members is present at all the football games and plays at all the school assemblies. The band practices daily under the direction of Mr. McDowell. On many occasions the band plays over the radio station K. B. P. S. During the Tecb Show in the audi- torium the band fills in the interlude between shows and acts by playing marches, ORANGE B CLUB First Row -Kelly, Groshens, Harrison, Baide, Stephens, Dana, Shaw, Holden. Second Raw- Nakadi, Carnese, Steinhauar, Turner, Steele, Stangfrl, Norene, I-larruson, Okasaki. Third Rowe-Thurston, Spitzrxaqle, Kiesel, Thompson, Carter, Stubbs, Long, Rice, Fourth Row---Drynan, Morgan, Williams, Melvin, Gray, Mecurn, Williams, Norni. The Orange B Club is made up entirely of Benson lettermen. The club originated as sponsors oi the intershop basketball and baseball tournaments. lts purpose is to encourage good sports- nianship and promote school spirit. The adviser for the Orange B Club is Mr, Drynan, who is the Benson soccer mentor. l33l POLY TECH FIRE SQUAD First Row---Borde, Rinello, Girvdn, Kiesel, Price, Rude, Pettit, Show, Pomeroy, Weber. Second Row---Ccxrnese, Tukei, Melvin, Stephens, Mcliellcm, Stonqel, Smith, Srofe, Skei, Dahl. Third Row- Thurston, Oliverio, Yoshihord, Steele, lcreqer, Moore, Smith, Burke, Mecum, Okcrzuki. ln charge of the weekly tire drills is the fire squod, The group is headed by cr chief, assistunr chief, marshal, ond five bottolion chiefs. Under the direction of the chiefs are the captains cmd hosemen. A set of rules for the students to obey during fire drills hos been mode by the fire squcxd. TECH PEP STAFF First Row--Edwards, Bissett, Hicks, Wood, Rynerson, lohnson, Second Row-f-Ostlund, Sherman, Arnell, Riehl, Swift, Shenk, Sieforth. Third RoweMr. Willis, Mr. Henriksen. The Tech Pep, Benson's school paper, is published weekly for the enjoyment of the students. Most of the members of the staff ore students who hove come to Benson with the idea of majoring in journalism. Mr. George Willis ond Mr. George Henriksen ore the crdvisers of the stcxff. l34l Aft A25 'A' A' POLY TE PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB First Row- Seifotth, Preston, Hicks, Biornsgaard, Fristrom, McDowell, Cancilla. Second Row Edwards Ragliom Goerlmg Selloy Lyons Mr Karnopp Taking the place oi a regular course the Public Spealctng Club was organwed for the purpose of developing students abilities in pubhc speaking Although this club is extra curricular and meets out of school time members give speeches in the Auditorium during assemblies and many former members have gained favorable recognition for their work This club has always been going ahead under the capable advisorship of Mr Karnopp SAILING CLUB First How-f-Mr. Oakes, Ventrella. Gross, Thomas, Cone. Second Row-Hailey, Pederson, R. Thomas, Sandberg, Behrman, Cochran. Third Row-Shotwell, Lien, Vendenburg, Ollcott, Falk, McGinnis. The sailing club is a group of boys who are interested in sailing, skiing, and having a good time. They are always able to get enough boats together for day cruises, As for skiing they have Q access to a nice warm cabin at Government Camp where they lunch, tell stories, and sing songs. Anything to have a good time. I 35 I 'A' V27 ,,, . , , e ,,f.m..w--59, Y- ,r .N .N ff, , 1.. , un., E ge 5 4 if 6 .ri 's .9 3 A I r it if it 3 5 5 i f it .v . i t. 2 . it y il .f t ' TI-IE EXECUTIVE BOARD First RowffMorgan, Shaw, Pettit, Stangel, Kiesel, Cheek, Am'rto, Olcasaki. Second Row Desimini, Seitorth, Hamill, Elliot, Widmer, Hamill, Hicks, Todd. Third Row Mr. Bittner, Cancilla, Skei, Wood, Westover, Smith, Zaller. The governing power of all school activities is vested in the Student Executive Board. At the end of each term elections are held to elect officers for the following term. The offices are: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer. The adviser for the executive board is appointed by the principal of the school. He has the power to veto any measure that is passed by the hoard. The adviser tor the board is Mr. Bittner. LIBRARY COUNCIL First Row- Dahl, Turner, Barde, Miss Morrison, Cheek, Pettit. Second Row Weber, Kiesel, Rynerson. A very definite and special service is rendered to the school by the Library Council under the competent direction of Miss Morrison, librarian. The council meets regularly to discuss the problems of the library. Since the start of the Library Council the number of books lost or stolen has decreased very much. The council consists of the student body president, editor of The Tech Pep, secretary and vice-president of the student body, editor of the Poly Tech, president ot' the Orange B, and the president of the graduating class as well as three students selected from the student body at large. t35l it ,. r t I it 5 K Qi it F Ei il vi , , Qi' i, L 1 F Q. at t if it I? a ii 3 .s eraser-e 54,5 3. Q v at .2 1 -is ., it is is Q . . ,, TH, . . In , L - -Yr:-vsevvum--V -- - 'ws-awl -5,5 . . HI-Y CLUB First Row fDahl, Weber, Meekurn, Barde, Shaw, Rude, Pettit, Rinella. Second RowffDesimini, Hicks, Siangel, laeger, Norene, Takio, Kelly. Third Row- Carrie-se, Brentlect, Gray, Mclieller, Smith, Holden, Seitorth, Shroure. The Hi-Y Club was not originated in Benson, but it is now one of the most active organizations in the school. The purpose of club is to build and maintain a standard of christian character in the club and in the home, The membership of the I-li-Y in Benson is large compared with that of other clubs, and it is part of the national Hi-Y in the United States. The adviser ot the club is Mr. Chapin, not a member of the school faculty. CANDY STAND Brazda, Navarro. A constant source of revenue for the student body treasury is the candy stand. The proceeds aid in the purchasing of athletic equipment and noon-day pictures. The stand is taken care of by two members oi the student body. Mr. Holden is the adviser. l37l we-ff4f,,,,4 me , ,V -mu ma, 5 fi t rt, .. 4 WYQTTVTY 4 ,Q gi- . ,tb 55-, t -1 . . , ik, , if .xr Tig 545-A ju' 7xr..v.iH:.1-uiaavumv-me.4s:F:r:fle-aan, ..vz.- I ' ai,,..,.v.iN:,.1,..,.a t..-,.-.f::a,q:a: , . ,?F,-.enrsw ' THE AUDITORIUM STAFF First Row Picklesimer, Brentlect, Hubka, Cromb, McCormick, Delzer, Srofe, Ulman, Smith, AnDyke, Brown- ing, Miller. Second Raw Webe1', Blettel, lohnson, Stta, Grimes, Stangel, Iones, Hicks, Beaty, Rhodes. Third Row Grrmbert, Guarnero, Day, Ford, Faucett, Stuck, Dickenson, Mason, Klinge, Gitchlock, Swaren, Burke. The auditorium staff includes the ushers, stage crew, and motion picture operators. The ushers are a group of boys who are on duty during the lunch hours every day. Their duty is to keep order in the auditorium during the lunch periods. They sometimes have to work other times when the school presents entertainment in the auditorium. The stage crew, made up of electricans and property men, work on the stage during the class ylay and at assemblies. The motion picture operators run the machines every clay during the noon day pictures, and also operate the machines during feature pictures at assemblies. CAFETERIA BOARD First Row Hicks, Westover, Barde, Mrs. Macklin, Lyons, Desirnini. The Cafeteria Board, which is composed of five student members elected by the executive board, meets regularly to plan menus and improvements in the cafeteria. Much credit is clue this organiza- tion for the efficient way in which the cafeteria is run each noon. Faculty members of the board are Mr. Kuhn, Mr, Messing, and Mrs. Macklin, manager of the cafeteria. 1331 I ' i .EQ L Y T E 32: MIN UTEMEN First Row-Takei, Denny, Watson, Stangel, Miss L. Craig, Kelly, Iones, Larsen. Anderson, Poole, William- son, Bittner. - Second Row-Amato, Dewing, Severson, Blettel, Deschner, Weiss, Schlicheiser, Kendall, Keirtz, Murphy, Wocknick, Amicraella, Stumpt. Third Row-Todd, Daiber, Boughner, Herdman, Gilson, Moore, Goodman, Rasmussen, Nelson, Kisor, Miller. Fourth Row-Williamson, Hays, Johnson, Meyers, Frison, Rydman, Warner, Caldwell, Chilstrom, Barstad, Wilson, Onishi, Smith. Fifth Row-Wood, Musselman, Merrill, Wesson, Spitznagle, VanSchoiack, Morrill, Ford, Iones, Kendall, Lee. Sixth Row-Huskey, Iohnstone, Wehlitz, Chambers, Zanders, Widmer, Holten, Hohnstein, Kramer, Fuller, Kirkham, Stelter, May. One ot Bensons busiest organizations is the Minutemen. This organization sells tickets to all games and to special activities in the school. Through the diligent salesmanship of this group, money is raised for athletic equipment and other needs around the school. Taq sales held each year net money for the motion pictures, and the boys in this organization are always behind the movement to sell the tags to all the students. The minutemen are made up of students chosen from the first period classes. The boys are under the supervision of Miss Craig. l39I AZ: T 425 'A' 'A' PGLY TECH N AVA AVA 121 v.v JANUARY 1940 A T I-I L ETICS A tree SAVED is a tree GROWN - if 7 QQ? .If POLY TEC H 32: VARSITY FOOTBALL First Row-Hartman, Smith, Pettit, Robertson, Stangel, Gambel, Ley, Marguardt, Elliot, Hodson, Bartell, Stubbs, Baty. Second Row-Roski, Landrum, Manning, Whitbeck, Yoshihara, Gray, Rinella, Price, Smith, Colahan, Pounder, Kendall, Murphy. Third Row-Girvan, Volk, Girtzmacher, Roberts, Alcott, Drillica, Van'l'rilla, Sexton, Knight, Blair, Bloufihis, Mobly, Copper, Marineau. Fourth Row-Lang, Pelker, Labbe, Philips, Holden, McKeller, Rude, Mulkin, Holden, Paul, Carnese. In spite of the very great handicap of not having any kicking material Coach Marineau and the Benson team waded through a tough season with flying colors. The boys who started practicing two weeks before school opened and did not finish until the day before the last game tthis in itself deserves plenty of creditl, met with this handicap by strengthening both offense and defense. Among the numerous changes this season was the confusing circular shift which was abandoned for a more common type shift, also Ed Price was moved from fullback this spot last yeczri to half. This made necessary several other changes in the backfield which seemed rather successful. After taking a beating from Grant, 6-U in the opener, Franklin l2-U and leff. l7-O the Orange and Blue rallied to trim Commerce 7-O, and took Lincoln to the staccato tune of 15-6, and at going to press had tied Roosevelt 20-20, after trimming Washington 20-0, Some of the lettermen who made their experience count this year were Captain Rude, Fullback Price, last years five yard man, Terry Girvan, defensive signal caller and Liborio Rinella, who stopped up one of the guard holes. However don't let this subtract any credit due the rest of the team for giving their best for the alma mater. All the seniors have to say to Coach Marineau and that swell Benson club is that they played good football when up against tough competition and are indeed something for Benson to be proud of. Remember no matter how hard you try you can't win the championship every year, so better luck next time, fellows. f41l A24 'A' POLY TECH SUPER VARSITY First Row-Spenser, Kempton, Buzard, Denny, Rankin, Lord, Van Winkle, Paisley, Kendall, Hall. Second Row-Brown, Eli, Sparrow, Luedeman, Iorgenson, Boone, Young, Bissett, Otto. Third Row-Iohnson, Hinatsoo, Roberts, Martin, Ray, Sagner, Richardson. Fourth Row-Mecum, Wehlitze, Dubay, Bjore, Tresco, Siernberg, Brakbush, Stuart. Fifth Row-Brainard, Morkell, Fisher, Mr. Wade, Cooke, Whyete. Due to the elimination of the Freshman squad a new team was formed this year under the name of Super Varsity. Though their season was not as successful as it might have been, Mr. Wade, their coach, was handicapped with a complete team of green kids requiring diligent work on the part of both the coach and squads. In answer to this constant work very noticeable improvements were seen toward the end oi the season. ln fact Mr. Wade remarked that the boys on the super varsity were destined to make every member of the varsity work for their position next year. He also stated that the team as a whole was very good but the only contributing factor to their lack of success was that they just didn't seem to click . Clicking, he explained, is something that all the coaching and work in the world won't give a team, but is merely one of the things that makes football not only a game of skill but of chance also. It is the thought of the seniors that clicking can be given to the team by a little more support by Benson students. The seniors also believe that Mr. Wade and his team deserve a lot of credit for their work this season. No scores are available. l42l Afa AY: 'A' 'A' SEQ CL CH 322 l UN IOR FOOTBALL First Row-Caldwell, Keller, Otueso, Elerath, Schedler, Morrell, Danner, Hill, Wunderlich. Second Row--Gavdiner, Beevor, Evans, Grow, Romaine, Schmer, Miller, Findlay, Horton, Mr. Porter. Third Row-Daves, Andrews, Steiqerwald, May, Hunt, Adams, Detour, Carqado, Lind, Dodge. Fourth Row-Ostensoe, Cook, Walworth, Jaeger, Watson, Mausice, Steihaver, Robert, Harvey, Smith, Buss. The lunior team turned in its usual excellent performance under the careful guidance of Mr. Porter, who must train the beginners into the varsity of tomorrow. Their well known spirit, ability to dig in and learn has brought them a very successful season. The only difficulty encountered was that of injury, which handicapped them toward the end of the season. Mr. Porter stated that his boys will be the up and coming members of the super varsity in years to come. The scores ot' the season were as follows: GRANT-O ........ .,.. B ENSON- 0 .TEFFERSON-7 .... .... B ENSON- 7 COMMERCE-O ......... ....... B ENSON-13 WASHINGTON-18 ..... ,..,,,. B ENSON-13 FRANKLIN-O ..,..... ,,.,,, B ENSON- U LINCOLN-6 ..,., ..., B ENSON- 6 I 43 l AIA A24 'Q' '.' POLY TECH CROSS COUNTRY First Row-Phillips, Dudleston, lesser, Wood, Norene, Norman, Marshal, Hay, DiBenedetti. Second Row-Fisher, Sheehan, Riescher, Hinatsu, Carter, Oswald, Rice, Groshens, Mr. Drynan. With only two experienced men coming up from the junior squad, the cross country team, under the able guidance of Mr. Drynan, their coach, has produced a record for every Bensonite to be proud of. This was done by constant practice on the part of the boys and observant and careful coaching by Mr. Drynan. One of the most unusual things that can happen to a cross country team occurred in the Benson- Commerce meet this year. When the score was totalled, both teams had the same score, making the meet a tie, much to the amazement of everbody. Then, in the three-way meet between leff- erson, Franklin, and Benson, the boys in the Orange and Blue showed their superiority by winning the match easily. In the next contest between Grant, Franklin, Commerce, and Benson, the ileetfooted Mechanics bowed to the much more experienced Grant club by a very small margin. In the all-city cross country rneet, in which all schools participated, Benson was again forced to bow to more experience but by sheer determination and spirit the team placed fourth with 63 points. The other three schools that placed above Benson were Washington with 47 points, Grant second with 59 points, and Lincoln third with 60 points. I The two boys who advanced from the junior to the senior squad this year were Stewart Noreen and lack Carter. These boys added measurably to the experience and success of the team. However, the rest of the team deserves as much credit for the successful season, for, after all, it takes the team as a group to win matches. 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