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

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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'

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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'

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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'