Centralia High School - Skookum Wa Wa Yearbook (Centralia, WA)

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'fire Glass of '35 . V enicfis Ho msfczd - Gslfzlrfzoolz - Dunn - gfewafzf 701' the class of l935, graduation brings to a close a succession of happy and worthwhile activities within the walls of Centralia High School. From our entrance as Freshmen to our graduation as Seniors, our days have been filled with the many activities of school Clur members leave behind them a record of recognition won in life. scholarship, sports, dramatics, debate and music. As a class we were the leaders of the school and strove to con- duct our activities in such a manner that the classes to follow would look on us as an example to which they could aspire. To Miss White, the class of '35 owes its deepest feeling of ap- preciation for her work with us as friend and adviser during the crowded days of our junior and Senior years. C I X ' .fa f i

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Qctivitiea students study for per- sonal and vocational use. Famil- iarity with common office forms and office procedure is devel- oped. Personal qualifications such as accuracy, responsibility, court- esy, initiative, judgment and tact are developed for future use in office work. Not only is this sub- ject valuable to students along commercial lines, but it is valuable in ordinary school work. The fil7'l0-'UI may truly be called the workshop of the institu- tion, for it serves every department. A student librarian is in charge of the desk each period from eight to four o'clock. In a special class these student librarians are taught the essentials of library work. All freshmen are given lessons at the beginning of the year on the use of files, etc. pltl,SfCS 'students are given a general knowledge of electricity, light, heat, sound, and mechanics, which unveils mysteries in such modern fields as transportation, communication, refrigeration, etc. Thus students are able to understand every day happenings and practical applications of the principles of physics. Special phases of physics interest different groups. Musical students enjoy the physics of soundg future mechanics, electricity, While girls learn about scientific inventions.

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Uoegele - poofze - gfewafzf awes- Olivet - Tclmofz accalaufzeafe - owwnencemenf llaccalaurate services were attended by the class on May 26 in the high school auditorium. The Processional hy the high school orchestra was followed by the singing of a hymn by the audience. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. Frederick Luke. A vocal solo was rendered by Mr, Eugene Simmons, and Rev. G. li. Landen read a passage of scripture. Following a cello solo by Howard Jones. the sermon of the evening was delivered by Rev. Marion McQuary. The high school chorus sangg the benediction was given by Rev. M. L. Arnold, and the precessional by the orchestra concluded the service. Commencement exercises were solemnized in caps and gowns on May 29, in the high school aduitorium. The commencement theme this year was: UThe Tercentenary Anniversary of Secon- dary Education. The processional by the high school orchestra and the invocation by Rev. Philip Raymond were followed by the class speakers: Marion Qliver, salutatorian, A'The First American High Schoolf' Mary Hawes, valedictorian, The Growth of Secondary Edu- cationf' Ruth Poore, The History of Centralia High Schoolf' Don Stewart, The Financing of Flducationf' Vincent Voegele, 'AThe Value of a Secondary Educationf' Helena Ticknor, valedictorian, The School of Tomorrow. The musical program consisted of a vocal solo, Evelyn Ross: a violin solo, Bob Garrison, and a piano concerto with orchestral accompaniment, Lorris West. The awards were presented by Mr. Clyde Campbell. superintendent of schools, and the class was presented by Mr. Paul Furgeson, principal of the high school. Dr, Breckenridge, member of the school board, presented the diplomas. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Ward McHenry and the program was concluded by Hail Centraliaf' sung by the Senior Class. 23'