Commerce High School - Ledger Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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THE LEDGER [iV «e RUTH MULHIG Ruth is true blue. She hasn ' t lost an atom of her good fellowship even after she received a beautiful dia- mond ring on the third finger of her left hand. Con- gratulations and a happy future, Ruth. MARGARET STEPHENSON Boston is another of our smiling pals — a pal to all of us. She came to us from Lincoln three and a half years ago. Boston belongs to societies both in and out of school and is a loyal member in all. A laugh is always forthcoming to one and all. DORIS WILSON Doris is one who makes smiles to order. No matter what kind of a smile you want, she will tailor it for you. She doesn ' t just smile a while, she smiles all the time. Doris ' s smiles help make her as popular as HAZEL BUSHENVILLE Hazel is one of those quiet, studious girls who always makes something of herself. Though very reticent she was always willing to do any favor asked of her, be it asked either by teacher or classmate. Hazel will be missed by the students of Commerce. ROSALIE JOHNS Constantly persistent is Rosalie. She was ever faith- ful to her school and studies. Her sweet smile was always our morning greeting. Rosalie, we shall miss your dimpled smile and the glance of your blue eyes. MARGARET GRIFFITH Peggy came to us three years ago. She immediately adapted herself to our ways and endeared herself to us all. Peggy is a jolly good fellow who is alwa s ready to lend a helping hand. Her winning smile will long be re membered, even after she is gone. JOHN LOW Everybody knows Johnny and everybody likes him. He is a bear at football and sports, but I ' ve heard it said he is quite meek around the ladies. In spite of his six feet carried about by his equally good-sized two feet, no girl ever had a milder blue eye or more timid smile — sometimes. HELEN LOBB Helen is our faithful president. She led our class to success by her dependability, sincerity, honesty, trustful- ness, and executive ability. Helen is quiet, calm, and a lady. We hope our class is a miniature office which in future days she will be controlling in the same calm way. LILY MOECKLI Lilv was never seen without a smile and Hazel. We know that the smile will remain throughout life and that many true friendships, as the ones she has received in school, will he made. She was one of the many who began with us. We shall remember her as good in her studies and faithful as a rooter. ELEANOR ENGBERG Eleanor is a jolly good-natured chum. She is in for all that is fun after her school work is done for the day. She is studious, happy, earnest, and dependable. She is on the right path to the city of Success. MYRTLE JOHNSON It is always nice to know where we can get sympathy, and Myrtle always has a corner of her heart devoted especially to the unhappy. We know we are alvva s welcome. We love her, and she loves us. What could be better than that? GLADYS ANGELES Gladys, known as Happy, lives up to her nickname. From the first period to the seventh, wherever Gladys is, gloom just isn ' t. A girl blessed with such a joyous disposition is the most desirous associate in the world, and Happy is no exception to this rule. GLADYS LINDER Gladys is our Goldilocks who came to hunt oppor- tunity in the fields of Commerce. She differs from Goldilocks, in the story book, in that she stayed to over- come the big bears of life. Her years at Commerce have been happy ones for us all. EDWARD RAGNONE Pats, the celebrated cellist and trombonist is surely the busiest person about school. During the political campaigns he championed his favorite as well as any soapbox orator. You ' ve seen these notices on the board marked Special — Notice — Extra Be sure and be there etc. Well, that ' s usually Pat ' s wares. RUTH LAHODNY Ruth is one of the peppiest girls we have around school. Witty? If you can keep up to her banter you are worthy of a medal. She is always doing something, never still — entertaining everybody. ' e recommend Ruth for the blues. VIOLET HARRIS Violet is as much a jewel as the one she wears on her left hand. She is quiet and good natured. Everyone likes her for one big reason — they can ' t help it. To sum her up in general, Violet looks nice, talks nice, and is nice. NELLIE FROSSARD She is the kind of girl we want for a friend — quiet, dependable, studious, but with an amused quirk at the corners of her mouth, as if she sees and understands more of what happens about her than she is willing to com- ment upon. MERION YOUNG Merion will be young forever, he can ' t help but be. He takes the world as it is, and he always has a smile for it. Merion is sure to be a success as a business man for who wouldn ' t patronize a man with a smile — and dimples too? He is one of our to-be captains as he is a faithful O. N. G. HELEN WEINSTEIN Helen is a timid girl until you get her started talking on any subject she likes, and then how she talks! She shows a keen understanding of her favorite subjects and we love to listen to her discourse. Her grades are well worth her efforts of study. GLADYS STALEY We love red hair — especially when it ' s curly. Red hair begets a forceful character, a determination to see the right succeed, and a bit of blarney for us all. In GTadys we are not disappointed. She is just as fair, and just as sweet as we could have ever wished her to be. HAROLD MILLER Harold joined us at the beginning of his high school days. His good-natured cheeriness has spurred us on over many a rough place. Harold is sincere, studious, and positive in his own way. His abilities are business- like and will straighten his road to success. BETH NIGUMA She is like a picture from a Japanese wood-block — delicate, petite, and seemingly surrounded by the per- fume of pink cloud:, of cherry blossoms. But we ' re afraid that the simile ends there. A tigure from a wood- block wouldn ' t he as jolly nor as full of fun as Beth is. HARRY SCHNEIDERMAN Harry is one of THE boys at school. His charming personality and his marvelous ability to play football have earned him the title of captain of the Commerce football team. He resembles a magnet inasmuch as he always draws a crowd of girls. We ' ll surely miss Harry.

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Eight] THE LEDGER . Clifford Engle REALIZATION Clifford Engle The end of the term is here, and we hear the Seniors making the same old stereotyped remark that they sort of hate to leave the old school. Four years is a long time and our lives may be moulded into many shapes in that period. We chose this building to house us for our day ' s occu- pation for that time and accepted the instruction of one group of individuals for our learning. We have grown rather old in the school, it seems, and now it is our turn to go out into the business world and put into practice what we have learned. This op- portunity has been anticipated for many months and even years ; and now that it becomes realization, it seems to have lost much of its glow and color. School friends are, after all, real friends, and com- panions we have chosen here will have an influence on us for the rest of our lives. Business is a won- derful thing and yet on its threshold it seems like taking a step into arctic regions after our school life. No matter where we, as members of the June class, may go or what we may be doing, our mem- ories of school days shall always be pleasant and inspiring ones. MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS GLENN MARTIN Glenn has received his honorable discharge from C. H. S. He has risen rapidly from K. P. (Kommon Pupil) to the place as leader in the Hi Y. ' s. As a knight of the Square Table, or an organization otherwise known as the Student Body Council, he has proved his worth. He wears no lady ' s color, it ' s just ladies ' . ANNA BLACKLER After attending high school in Washington and Idaho, Anna has honored us by attending Commerce in her graduating year. Every year preceding this, her name has been on the honor roll. Besides possessing literary ability, she also possesses dramatic ability as she has taken part in plays at other schools. MARIE CLAUSEN She is shy and quiet, but she is also sociable and bright. A regular sport in the out-of-doors, a most desir- able student in her studies. Words cannot describe her, but good qualities always appear through actions only. RUTH JACOBSON Ruth is a quiet girl, too. She is never heard except when she has something to say. She listens to the in- structions of her teachers and profits by them. Quietness is one of the found.itions of a successful career. From the jewel on her left hand we judge she will not enter the business world to stay for long. We wish you the best success in life whether it be in the business world or in a home. ' Lee LENA TARSHIS a star — not in the heavens, but on the stage. Whenever you see her she is learning her lines for some play or other. Her charming personality is indeed an asset. All the boys know her. MARJORIE HAWKE Marjorie is one of our pretty red-haired maids. She is very quiet and friendly. She takes in everything and says nothing. She has been a very active member in all of the activities of the school. Commerce will miss her, but, nevertheless, we wish her the best of luck in the business world, CARL BEAUDRY Carl is a boy that the girls would treat as a brother. He is forever teasing and never fails to have some bright saying ready for everything you say. He made his mark in football and also made a name for himself in other activities. HELEN OLSON Helen came to us just a year and a half ago from Jefferson. As a student she is serious, dependable, and anxious to do what is right; as a sport she just can ' t be beat. WILLIAM CALLAN He was known as Bill — served in many activ ities — baseball, basketball, Willys-Knight, and football. Bill came to us from Benson Tech in his prime and grew with us. The girls extend their thanks to his great in- terest in progressing girls ' basketball.

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Ten] THE LEDGER AGNES DEVICK Agnes is a happy, helpful pal to whomsoever comes to her for companionship. She is faithful to everything she undertakes and thus to her one goal in life. She is a student, liked by teachers and fellow students alike. She loves honesty and all that comes with it. HELEN LARSON Helen. Have you met Helen? If you haven ' t, it will be worth your while to be introduced. She is one t)f the sweetest .girls in this school. She is quiet and unobtrusive, but you will never find her alone when she wants com- pany. FRED McKEEN When Mother Nature has bestowed upon one the abil- ity to be a clown, what better pastime can there be than using that ability to cheer others? Fred is sincere, de- pendable, honest, and willing to work — what more could an employer wish one to be? Fred also has the gift of knowing when to be serious. MISS ESTHER GARDNER The adage A friend in need is a friend indeed is true of Miss Gardner, but she has been more than a friend and a helper — she is OUR pal. We have found her willing to help in every emergency. Her patient advice has had a deep influence on our future. THELMA FERRELL Thelma has not had a chance to show Commerce all she can do for she has been here only one year. Maybe you remember though, she was on the class Blotter staff. Her humor, which always stirred up laughs in Mr. Murphy ' s English class, is contagious, so you better watch out. ETHEL MALSEY Ethel has been our faithful supporter of home indus- tries. She does her bit by supporting our pop-corn and peanut vendors. She will be remembered by Portable F freshies of last term as the Sorosis girl who urged them to participate in the vaudeville. Her surplus enthusiasm for athletic games will be framed and placed in Room 4. HAROLD PASTROUICH Harold is our artist. He can be found most anytime drawing a cartoon of some professor. He is earnest in his studies, but away from them he is a jolly, good sport. Earnestness, responsibility, and originality are his lead- ing characteristics. We know success will be yours, Harold. MILDRED DUNGEY Mildred is one of our tall maidens. Her ability to help others has won her many friends. Mildred ' s cheery laugh will not be heard in our halls, but the echo will ring in the ears of her friends forever. Her stateliness has impressed us as a symbol of the pure qualities that rest with her. FLORENCE REICHLE Florence is our champion award pin collector. There ' s no typewriter made that she can ' t operate. Most of Florence ' s high school days have been at Commerce save for her first term at Lincoln. She possesses everything that makes a good stenographer — speed, accuracy, and beauty. MINERVA RETZLOFF Nern is one of the sweetest girls we have. She has never lost courage in the long road ahead, and now she is at the end of her high school career. Although she has not been in many activities, the students will remem- ber her for something that is far superior — personality. MARGARET PHELAN Margaret has been our little Quaker. Though very bright, she is modest about telling her accomplishments. Jefferson must have missed her when she left to come to Commerce two years ago. We are sure she will make a good nurse, which she hopes to be some day. MILDRED WETTERBORG Mickey is as sweet and fragrant as a white lilac, and as dependable and sure of success in all undertakings as the flower is of being beautiful. A few more such Mildreds and the world would never be tired of living. GORDON WOODS Cjordon is a newcomer in the halls of Commerce. But for the short time that he has been here he has certainly matle a name for himself. He came to us at the beginning of the term from the Stadium High School of Tacoma, Washington. We ' ll always remember him in the play Adam and Eva. DIANA SHAPIRO Diana, as her name implies, is a huntress, not of the animals, but of the fun and laughter in life. She is very easy to get acquainted with, for she is very talkative. Her history class will miss her daily fun-making. Diana ' s ever-ready smile is certain to make success easy for her. MILDRED HOBSON Mildred is the type of girl we all admire. She is a good sport and an excellent friend in any emergency. She is stately in bearing and is a good dancer. You ' d like her as well as we do, if you knew her as well as we do. LEONA TONSING That laughing, jolly girl who was to be found most anywhere around the school we remember as Leona. Sorrow never faded her smile — but a joke widened it. To remember her is to remember Mable. Leona is a glnum-chaser, and what else could be more welcome in the school of business? HAZEL MONTC;OMERY Monty without Lily wouldn ' t be Monty to us. Through- out the years at Commerce Monty has given her loyal support to all athletics. Her happy smile and jingling laugh is enough to cheer the worst of blues. JOHN YAGER John is one of our seniors who keeps his knowledge to himself. You never hear him going around telling you how wise he is. Ask John, he knows, applies well to him. You have to ask for all the information you get from him. That ' s one of the reasons we like him so well. MAY GILLIAM May is a quiet little girl to outsiders but to her friends she is, they say, the life of the party. She is the kind that teachers enjoy to have in their classes. Her quiet, friendly manner has won for her many true friends and admirers. It will be some time before we can find an- other to replace May in our hearts. SYLVIA HOLTZMAN Sylvia is a real student with an ambition in life. She has all of the characteristics that make for success. She is a jewel because she is willing, sincere, earnest, and helpful. A person blessed with these characteristics can not miss the goal of life — success.