Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1929 volume:

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnni TLe LAUREL ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF COQUILLE HIGH SCHOOL For the Year Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-nine Volume XIII PUBLISHED BY ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY of COQUILLE HIGH SCHOOL, COQUILLE, OREGON @ Editor - - - - Pauline Ellin sen Business Manager - Harold Glenn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn; DEDICATION and FOREWORD Having, endeavored to make a memento which you may look back upon. we, the Laurel Staff and students do dedicate this issue of the “Laurel” to our e eemed and honored parents. Pa e 4 THE LAUREL FACULTY arv llRIILEY W. V. FERGUSON LUCILLE HOOVER ScWrae Superintendent and Principal Mu.ic “sis? oliSa H«r cXSszEZZ o«� d -sr BEATRICE TETERS HELEN ROSEMAN English and Latin Home Economics THE LAUREL Pa e 5 MARGARITA AGOSTINO Class Vice President 2; Class President 3; Librarian 3, 4; Honor Society President 4; Executive Council Representative 4; La Concha Club Secretary-Treas. 4; La-Concha Club 2, 4; Hi Times Staff 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Manager Girls Basketball 1, 3, 4; “Lady Frances” 3; “The Goose Hangs High” 3. ROSS BROWN Entered from Camas Valley 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Oratory 3; Agriculture Club President 3; Glee Club 2, 3; “Safety First” 4; “Captain Apple Jack” 3; Trysting Place 3. ESTHER CROWLEY Glee Club 1; Entered from Ashland 4; Laurel Staff 4; Honor Society 4; Typing Team 4. PAULINE ELLINGSEN Librarian 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Laurel Editor 4; Home Economics 3, 4; La Concha Club Secretary-Treasurer 2; La Concha Club 2, 4; Executive Council Representative 4; “Feast of the Little Lanterns” 1; Delegate to Officers Convention 4; Inter Class Tennis 4. ELLENDALE FISH Entered from Powers 1; Orchestra 2; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Laurel Staff 4. ELEANOR FOLSOM Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class President 4; Hi Times Staff 4: “Feast of Little Lanterns” 1; “Belles of Folderol” 2; “Lady Frances” 3; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 4; May Queen 4. Pa£e 6 THE LAUREL VERA FORTIER Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Class Vice President 1; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Hi Times Staff 4; Student Body Secretary 4; Delegate to Officers Convention 4; “Feast of the Little Lanterns” 2; May Queen 2; State Typing Contest 3; “Lady Francis” 3; “The Goose Hangs High” 3; “Safety First” 4. GLORIA GETZ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; La Concha Club 1, 2; Home Economics 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; “Feast of the Little Lanterns” 1; “Lady Frances” 3; Inter-Class Tennis 4. HAROLD GLENN Class President 2; Glee Club 2, 3; “Belles of Folderol” 2; Agriculture Club President 4; Laurel Business Manager 4; “Safety First” 4; LaCon-cha Club President 4. HELEN GLENN Librarian 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; La Concha Club 2, 4; Hi-Times Staff 4; Junior Chamber of Commerce 1, 2; “Safety First” 4; Educational E x p o s i t ion Representative 4. THURMAN HICKAM “The ,Goose Hangs High” 3; Basketball 3; Football 3, 4. ELIZABETH LANE Basketball 3, 4; La Concha Club, 2, 4; Laurel Staff 4; Librarian 3, 4; Hi Times 4; “The Goose Hangs High” 3; “Safety First” 4. THE LAUREL Pag,e 7 JERENE LOW Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Student Body Vice-President 4; Home Economics Club 3, 4; La Concha Club 2, 4; “Feast of the Little Lanterns’ 2. ALICE MAST Hi Times Staff 3, 4; Glee Club 4. george McClellan Executive Council Representative; Glee Club 2, 3; “C” Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Body President 4; Football 1, 3. 4; “Safety First” 4; “Apple Blossom Time” 4. ROSA McQUIGG Glee Club 2, 3, 4; La-Concha Club 2; Typing Team 3, 4; Hi Times Staff 4; Home Economics Club 4; “Lady Francis” 3; “Love Pirates of Ha-aii” 4. GRETCHEN MEHL Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Librarian 4; Hi-Times 4; Laurel Staff 4; Basketball 4; La Concha 2, 4; Home Economics Club 3, 4; Double Quartet 3; “Feast of the Little Lanterns” 1; “The Goose Hangs High” 3; “Lady Francis” 3; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 4; Librarian 4. FELIX MILLER Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; “C” Club 3, 4; “C” Club Secretary-Treasurer 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Body Business Manager 4; Agriculture Club 4; Agriculture Club Vice-President 4; “The Goose Hangs High” 3; “Safety First” 4. Pa£e 8 THE LAUREL VIRGINIA MILLER Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; “Safety First” 4; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 4; Home Economics 2, 3, 4; Typing Team 4. MAXINE NEAL Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary - Treasurer 4; “Feast of the Little Lanterns” 1; “Lady Francis” 3; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 4; “Safety First” 4. FRANCES NOSLER Executive Council Representative 1, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Class President 2; Home Economics Club 4; Home Economics Club President 4; Hi-Times 3. MARY ODDY Hi-Times 4; La Concha Club 2, 4. WERNER PLAEP Football 2, 3, 4; “C” Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. JEAN PIERCE Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Laurel Staff 4; “The Belles of Folderol” 2; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 4; “Lady Francis” 3; Double Quartet 3; Librarian 4; La Concha Club 1, 2; Home Economics Club 3. THE LAUREL Pa£e 9 JAMES WATSON .Executive Council Representative 2; Inter-Class Rivalry Chairman 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “C” Club 4; “Gypsy Rover” 1; “Freshies” 2; “Belles of Folderol” 3; “Goose Hangs High” 3; “Safety First” 4; “Apple Blossom Time” 4; Football 4. LENA WILLIAMS Home Economics Club 3, 4. VOLORUS WOODSWORTH Entered from Ashland 4. Pa e 10 THE LAUREL SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The Senior Class entered high school in 1925 with fifty students. This number has decreased every year but we are glad to say that our class has increased in activity and pep, because, though we have always been very prominent in the high school functions, we have excelled ourselves in this, our senior year. In football our class contributed six players—Ross Brown, Felix Miller, James Watson, Werner Plaep, George McClellan, and Thurman Hickam; in basketball, three boys—James Watson, Thurman Hickain, Felix Miller, and six girls—Margarita Agostino, Eleanor Folsom, Elizabeth Lane, Jerene Low, Gloria Getz and Gretehen Mehl. WTe were also well represented in glee club and orchestra— ten of our number participating in glee club and one in orchestra. The student body government was conductc d very successfully this year by the seniors with George McClellan as President; Jerene Low as Vice-President; Vera Fortier as Secretary; Dan Fish as Treasurer; and Felix Miller as Business Manager. James Watson is taking the part of the “young” married man, Jack Montgomery. He has had so very little experience along that line and as for being a butterfly he would make a butterfly blush for shame. Even “cool headed” George McClellan, alias Jerry Arnold, who never gets “fussed,” explained that he was “mashed to the last” instead of “lashed to the mast.” We don’t believe that Ross Brown will carry out the “life work” of a defective detective because slipping mustaches are rather embarassing. Elmer Flannel, commonly known as Harold Glenn, made an ideal lover and it was quite evident that he fell for “the peachiest eyes.” He is still raving about the eyes. Whose? Ask Harold. Felix Miller is always so calm and peaceful, but as Abou Ben Mocha he made your blood run cold and your heart stop beating. If you want to be safe “bewlare” of his “leetla Zuleika.” Mable Montgomery finds that keeping track of one’s husband isn’t the easiest thing to do. No one could rival Helen Glenn, forgiving a deceitful but innocent husband. It seems quite natural for Vera Fortier to act the part of Virginia Bridger. Elizabeth Lane as Mary Ann O’Finnerty was the true “Bridget” with flaming hair. JUNIORS THE LAUREL Pa e 11 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Graydon Anderson—President Ferrantine Swinney—Vice President Stephen Chard—Sec reta ry-Treasurer Laura McLeod—Class Reporter Helen Belloni—Executive Council Representative Class Colors—Green and Gold Class Motto—“Deeds—not words” Class Play—“Apple Blossom Time” Pa e 12 THE LAUREL JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY About three years ago in the second week of September, a group of blushing, humiliated students started upon a stretch of long road which leads to “higher education.” Who would have thought that in three years, there would he developed from this green-looking crowd, many intelligent young men and women who will some day make names for themselves in the world. The Freshman year was a hard one, as is usually true with the first year. However, three of our most brilliant students were diligent enough to get into the “Honor Society,” and we were well represented in athletics, oratory and declamation. In the Sophomore year we began to take part in more school activities and also to improve our scholastic standing. Other members earned membership to the “Honor Society,” and the hoys were prominent in football and basketball. This year, we are striving to do our best, as members of the Junior class, to uphold the class history in skill, and leadership in the numerous activities of Coc|uille High School. The Junior Roll is as follows: Geneva Agostino, Graydon Anderson, Marjorie Ashton, Helen Belloni, Stephen Chard, Raymond Detlefsen, Jean Dungey, Grace Ellingsen, Worden Ellis, Ruth Gaslin, Willie Gaslin, Ethel George, Claude Gerlach, Tal-lant Greenough, Kathryn Jane Ilassler, Bennie Hill, Belmont Ireland, Flora Mae Johnson, Georgia Leatherwood, Maybelle Maiden, Helen Mast, Marjorie McClellan, Neil McGilvery, Laura McLeod, Gertrude Mehl, Ruth Miles, Barbara Richmond Georgia Ross, Everett Seeley, Devona Shaver, Alda Sloan, David Smith, Harold Stevens, Gertrude Twav, Martha Jane Webb, Gladys Williams, Lenore Wilson. And now we are looking forward to the time when we shall belong to that group referred to as “the dignified Seniors.” N e shall endeavor with extreme earnestness to uphold the very highest standards in scholarship and school citizenship. THE LAUREL Pa£e 13 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Mark Seeley—President Denton Ellingsen—Vice President Jeanette Pook—'Secretary Worden Ell is—Treasurer Grace Ellingsen—Reporter CLASS ROLL Geneva Agostino Kenneth Barker Hoy Belloni Merlin Clinton Beulla Cornwall Edwin Crowley Eula Doak Oke Eckholm Edell Bryant Denton Ellingsen Grace Ellingsen Worden Ellis Marion Forsythe Emma Flitcrofi Willie Gaslin Glenda Kendall Dora Kendall Elda Gilman Eldon Gilman Allington Glaisyer Tallant Greenough Curtis Holverstott Ruby Holverstott Beatrice Getz Kathryn Hassler Belmont Ireland Georgia Leatherwood Randolph Lorenze Glenn Mast Marjorie McClellan Gertrude Mehl Ruth Miles Eva Plaep Winnona Plumber Jeanette Pook Stanley Pulford Frank Schram Mark Seeley David Smith Mildred Staninger Harold Stevens Le Roy Swinney Gertrude Tway Paul Vincent Gladys Williams Pa£e 14 THE LAUREL SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In nineteen hundred and twenty-six we entered Coquille High School as a class of rather green Freshmen, but after some of our “greenness” and “newness” wore off we exposed ourselves as a real industrious group of students. We have a good class and are proud of it. We were represented in football by Mark Seeley, Denton Ellingsen, Randolph Lorenze, Tallant Greenough, and Harold Stevens, who all won letters. In basketball, the sophomore class had some stars also, for Denton, Randolph and Harold took active part. We can also sing, and those in the class who were in the orchestra will tell you how they contributed to the noise. We had only one girl on the girls’ basketball team and that was Geneva but she made up for all the rest. The annual Soph party was held January 11, 1929 and although some upper classmen tried to raid the eats, we got along fine. The Honor Society is almost entirely made up of Sophomores. Those in the society are Geneva Agostino, Gladys Williams, Grace Ellingsen, Gertnxde Meld and Tallant Greenough. Our class has been successful this year and by the time we are Seniors, we will have our name in the records as the best class that graduated. THE LAUREL Pa e 15 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Archie Jacobsen—President Shirley Hatcher—Vice-president Tom Osmond—Secretary Beatrice Getz—Treasurer Donald Farr—Executive Representative FRESHMAN ROLL Milton Ashton Sam Baer Kenneth Barker Geraldine Brown Beryl Buell Delmar Carter Merlyn Clinton Kathleen Collier Maxine Collins Lodima Cross Melvin Crouch Claude Darling Herman Ellingsen Elsie Farmer Donald Farr Dewain Fitzgerald Florence Folsom Dulcie Foote Charles Gaslin Beatrice Getz Ruth Gisholt George Goodman Harrison Greenough Cloris Hatcher Shirley Hatcher Priscilla Hickam Ray Hickam Fay Holverstott Keith Holverstott Donald Jackson Clifford Judd Dora Kendall Glenada Kendall Paul Laird Jessie Lawhorn Ralph Lindsley Hazel Mansell Russell Martindale VVebbie Mast Faye McCue Jack McCue Zell Meredith Marion Minthorn Frederick Nordstrom Lucille Oerding Tom Osmond Neal Peart Craig Perrot Stanley Pulford Victor Richmond Dali Sanders Mildred Staninger Vada Swinney Barbara Unsoeld John Unsoeld Hugh White Dorothy Wiggins Harold Williams Elda Wimer Pag,e 16 THE LAUREL FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The Freshman class of 1928-29 was perhaps not as up and coming as previous classes in regard to entertainment. No class party, picnic, or other amusement was held, but this one thing lacking was surely made up by other activities. In sports and campaigns the Freshmen excelled. They pulled the Sophs into Cunningham at a tug-of-war; won the five points in inter-class rivalry for boys’ basketball and tennis; beat the other classes in selling tickets for both the l)e Von show and the “Flying Fleet”; won second place in girls’ basketball; third place in girls’ tennis, and were, on the whole, “good sports. ’ ’ A large number of Freshmen were represented in both the boys’ and girls’ Glee C'lubte and Jack McCue and Claude Darling had the leading roles in the operetta, “Love Pirates of Hawaii.” Altogether, we did pretty well for Freshmen and did our best to live up to good old Coquille High’s standards. ACTIVITIES THE LAUREL Pa£e 17 George Me Clellan Jerene Low Vera Fortier Gladys Williams Felix Miller Pauline Ellingsen Martha Jane Webb Everett Seeley ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY The student body is the only organization in the school in which all the students take part. All high school business is carried on by this organization. It is also a means of the students getting together, thus stimulating a feeling of unity. The student body carries on business with other schools, and gives the students experience in executive positions. Each year eight officers are elected from the student body at large and these, together with one representative from each class, act as an executive council. This council decides minor questions which arise. Their decisions are subject to the approval of the student body. The “ Interclass Rivalry Committee” is made up of a chairman and one representative from each class. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS George McClel 1 an—President. Jerene Low—Vice-President Vera Fortier—Secretary G1 adys WiWarns—Treasurer Felix Miller—Business Mananger Pauline Ellingsen—Laurel Editor Martha Jane Webb—Hi-Times Editor Everett Seeley—Interclass Rivalry Chairman Pa£e 18 THE LAUREL “C” CLUB The “C” Club is an athletic organization to which only ones who have won letters in sports may belong. The club has existed since letters were first given. The boys have given or sponsored dances and other entertainments to earn money for equipment. This year they contribut ’d forty-two dollars to the Laurel fund. The eighteen members of the club are: President, Ray Detlefsen—2 stripes Secretary-treasurer, Werner Plaep—3 stripes George McClellan; Everett Seeley—3 stripes Felix Miller; Stanley Pulford—2 stripes Thurman Hicham; Steve Chard—1 stripe Mark Seeley; Harold Stevens—1 stripe Belmont Ireland; Shirley Hatcher—1 stripe James Watson; Allington Glaisyer-—1 stripe Tallant Greenough—1 stripe Ross Brown—3 stripes THE LAUREL Pafce 19 FOOTBALL—1928 Coquille had an unsuccessful football season this year although at times the team showed up well. Starting tbe season with a green team, “Erick” worked hard to develop a team that would be a credit to Coquille High School but even at their best the team did not w in a game. We are looking forward to better results next year with several veterans being back. Stanley Pulford, Dan F ish and Shirley Hatcher, three regular backfieldmen, and Stephen Chard, Randolph Lorenz and Craig Parrot who have some back-field experience will also be back. George McClellan will not be back, but as he was out with injuries most of this season other players have gained valuable experience at his position. In the line we will have Mark Seeley and Harold Stevens; regular ends; Hay Detlefsen, tackle; and Everett Seeley, center. We lose Ross Brown, Felix Miller and Werner Plaep but have Allington Glaisyer, Tom Osmond, Belmont Ireland and Tallant Greenough, all of whom played some this year. The team didn’t have very good support from the student body this season, but with a better team next year we hope to have better support. Riverton When Red and White opened against Riverton, the boys were expecting to win but Riverton picked up a fumble and ran sixty-five yards for Pa e 20 THE LAUREL a touchdown. After that Coquille went over for a score and the game ended with a score of Riverton 6, Coquille 6. Marshfield Against Marshfield, the Red and White showed an improvement over the Riverton game but Chapman and Selen, the passing combination from Marshfield threw their passes far and wide to score four touchdowns. Both teams made about the same amount of yardage from scrimmage, but Marshfield’s passing attack kept the Coquille defense puzzled. The score was Marshfield 27, Coquille 0. Bandon Coquille fought hard but could not hold the Bandon “Tigers”. Our only score came when the Bandon quarterback fumbled a punt and Coquille recovered on Bandon’s six yard line and bucked the line for a touchdown. Score, Bandon 26, Coquille 6. Myrtle Point As a part of the corn show celebration the Myrtle Point team came down here and swamped us 30-0. From the opening kick off the Myrtle Point team hit our line for gain after gain. Harold Stevens, our left end, was the outstanding player for Coquille, breaking up many end runs and off-tackle bucks. Score, Myrtle Point 30, Coquille 0. North Bend We journeyed to North Bend for our first game away from home. We were again defeated; this time not so bad. The game was played on a muddy field, with the wind blowing a gale. Pulford made large gains throughout the game but the team lacked the punch to put the ball across the goal line. Bandon On Armistice Day Coquille went to Bandon and played her best game of the season against the strong Tiger team which was not defeated this season. Pulford and Fish made large gains through the line. Seeley at center stopped their bucks and they couldn't get their end runs started around Stevens and Mark Seeley. The whole team worked smoothly and made large gains but couldn't quite equal the “Tigers”. Score, Bandon 26, Coquille 13. Myrtle Point Our last game against Myrtle Point proved to be the most disastrous of the season. On the first kick-off the Coquille safety fumbled and Myrtle Point recovered for a touchdown. After that they made yardage almost at will. Score, Myrtle Point 46, Coquille 0. Players Ends—Mark Seeley, Harold Stevens, .Janies Watson, Bel-rnond Ireland. Tackles—Werner Plaep, Ray Detlefsen, Tom Osmond, Thurman Hickam. Guards—Ross Brown, Felix Miller and Allington Glaisyer. Center—Everett Seeley, Tallant Greenough. Quarter—Shirley Hatcher, Craig Parrot. Halves—Dan Fish, Stephen Chard, Randolph Lomez, Ben Hill. Fullback—Stanley Pulford, George McClellan. THE LAUREL Pa£e 21 BASKETBALL Basketball was not very successful this year due to lack of material. Only two of tlie last year lettermen were back. They were Everett Seeley and “Jug” Lorenz. Two men, Denton Ell-ingsen and Ben Hill were not eligible until the second semester. Thurman Hickam was only eligible for the first two games. Although the team was badly beaten in the first games, by the last of the season they were showing much better form and some of the games were very close. At the end of the season Coquille was last in the district conference, thereby losing their chance to enter the district tournament. On the first team were: Denton Ellingsen and Stanley Pul-ford, forwards; “Jug” Lorenz, center; Everett Seeley and Stephens Chard, guards. The subs were: Jim Watson and Ben Hill, forwards; Felix Miller, center; and Harold Stevens, guard. Jim Watson and Felix Miller will leave this year since they graduate. The rest will all be back and we hope to have a much better team next year. Our coach, Keith Leslie, who has coached both basketball and football for several years, and who has seen Coquille through both victory and defeat, is leaving us this year. Coquille scored a total of 150 points in games during the season while the total of points scored by opponents was 254. Pa£,e 22 THE LAUREL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls started basket ball practice in November with a larger number than ever before, and always enough for more than two teams. Although the girls’ team did not win the championship, they played some very good games. Mr. Beals coached the girls and gave them very good practice. Margueritte Agostino, captain, who played for her fourth year, was as good as ever. Her forward hardly ever shot a basket. Eleanor Folsom, this her third year, deserves a lot of credit for her hard playing and keeping the ball down to our forwards. Elizabeth Lane, her third year, played this year in two different positions, jumping-center and forward. She was very good in both. Geneva Agostino has played for two years and is to be credited with her ability as both forward and side-center. Kathleen Collier, a Freshman, was a very good forward and she certainly knows how to keep away from her guard. Gloria Getz, a Senior, was a very good success when it came to playing side-center. Jerene Low, a Senior, is to be credited with the fact that she is a very good jumping-center and also with the fact that she can almost out-jump anybody in Coos county. THE LAUREL Pa£e 23 THE LAUREL STAFF The Laurel Staff this year has put out a book that has cost less than any Laurel of the last five years, and, with a little hard work and the cooperation of the students they have been able to make this book a success without contributions from the business men. To begin the campaign, two weeks were given in which the Laurel could be bought for one dollar instead of a dollar and a quarter, which was charged later. To make the campaign more interesting the Staff was divided into two sides with a captain for each. The side obtaining the most subscriptions by a certain day set aside as “ Laurel Day” had to be entertained by the losing side. The “dummy” for the Laurel was made up one evening at the home of the editor. Everyone did their share and were rewarded by refreshments during the evening. The high school students sold tickets for a show, “The Flying Fleet,” and were given fifty per cent of the proceeds from it. The “C” Club had promised the Staff dollar for dollar on what they made on the sale so it was a very profitable undertaking. Altogether the Staff feels that it has had a very successful year and although it has been work, they have put out a book worth the effort. Pag,e 24 THE LAUREL “HI-TIMES” STAFF The past year has been one of decided success for the Co- |uille Hi Times. Under the capable supervision of Martha Jane Webb, editor, and Miss Wilde, advisor, the staff cooperated heartily and earnestly. Several new features have been introduced this year. For example a question column presided over by some fictitious person known as “Uncle Ben.” Some very personal questions were asked, to the extreme embarrassment of the students concerned. Something else new was the “Can You Beat It” items, from which several learned some surprising facts about themselves. The business men of Coquille very kindly cooperated with the school paper by their subscriptions, and their aid is very much appreciated. A very lively and interesting contest was put on during the second semester, with Gladys Williams and LeKoy Swinney presiding over the two sides, seeing which could secure the most subscriptions by the time the contest closed. LeRoy Swinney’s side proved victorious, and was delightfully entertained at the Bandon beach on Friday evening, April 26th. The school feels that this has been the greatest year for the Hi Times in its history, and is looking forward with great anticipation to a still bigger and better paper next year. THE LAUREL Pa£e 25 GLEE CLUB The Glee Club has been very successful his year under the direction of Miss Lucille Hoover. It has been increasing in size and in the number of good voices. The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, combined, put on, without any outside help or assistance, an operetta, “The Love Pirates of Hawaii,” which was very favorably received at Coquille and Powers. The scenery itself was very much worth while. The girls have assisted with various programs. “Honey Town,” and “Roses of Picardy” were sung at the Junior-Senior Banquet and very much enjoyed. The Club also assisted at the Baccalaureate Services. They sang “Neapolitan Nights” and “Indian Dawn” at the Commencement Exercises. The roll of the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs is as follows: Virginia Miller, Marian Forsythe, Vada Swinney, Georgia Ross, Barbara Lnsoeld, Laura McLeod, Alda Sloan, Geraldine Brown, Gloria Getz, Maxine Neal, Ruth Gisholt, Maxine Collins, Faye McCue, Barbara Richmond, Gretchen Meld, Gertrude Meld, Eleanor Folsom, Mildred Staninger, Martha Jane Webb, Grace Ellingsen, Alice Mast, Beryl Buell, Kathleen Collier, Jean Pierce, Katherine Jane Hassler, LeRoy Swinney, Tom Osmond, Jack McCue, John Unsoeld, Donald Farr, Shirley Hatcher, Keith Holverstott, Claude Darling, Paul Laird, Archie Jacobsen, Lendon Jenkins, Webbie Mast, and Glenn Mast. Rosa McQuigg is accompanist for the girls and Melvin Crouch is accompanist for the boys. Pa e 26 THE LAUREL ORCHESTRA The Coquille High School Orchestra this year is composed not only of high school students, but also of several from the Junior High, thus making a larger orchestra than in former years. With the aid of new music and Mrs. Beyers’ unfailing help we were able to entertain the Chamber of Commerce at their banquet; also to play before ; “Love Pirates of Hawaii.” The following are membe VIOLIN Virginia Miller Claude Darling Alda Sloan Elwvn Nosier CELLO Winona Plummer CLARINET Faye McCue David Smith John Unsoeld and between acts for the operetta, rs of the orchestra: SAXOPHONE Donald Farr CORNET Frederick Fuhrman BASS HORN Henry Cousins DRUMS George Tracy Leach Herman Ellingsen, Asst. PIANO Melvin Crouch INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Ruth Beyers THE LAUREL Pa£e 27 THE TORCH HONOR SOCIETY A Chapter of the National Torch Honor Society was organized in Cotjuille High School in January, 1926 with seventeen members. The membership has gradually diminished until there are only eleven active members this year. The purpose of the Society is to promote scholarship and to raise the standards of the school. The meetings this year were held during the lunch hour at which time the “Foods” Class served a luncheon to the group. The business of the organization was discussed during this time. The symbols of the Society are the one-bar, two-bar, and torch pins. A student must earn a certain number of points each year in order to obtain these pins. A Senior who has one hundred and ten points receives the torch pin to keep, the others being returned to the school each year. The Society this year held two parties for its members and guests, had its annual “flunk day,” gave talks before student organizations, and various other things to interest other students in its work. It also sponsored the high school Christmas program. It is hoped that the Torch Honor Society will be able to add several new members next year, especially boys, since at the present time there is but one masculine member. There are three of the members who are graduating this year. The members and officers are: Mr. Ferguson, faculty advisor; Mar- garita Agostino, Torch, President; Martha Jane Wtebb, two-bar, Vice President; Tallant Greenough, one-bar, Secretary-Treasurer; Esther Crowley, Torch; Helen Glenn, Torch; Laura McLeod, two-bar; Grace Ellingsen, one-bar; Geneva Agostino, one-bar; Gladys Williams, one-bar; Gertrude Mehl, one-bar; and Katherine Jane Hassler, one-bar. Pa e 28 THE LAUREL HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economies Department of the Coquiile High School offers courses during the year in foods, clothing, Home Management, and Interior Decorating. These subjects are all elective and students find pleasure in performing home tasks at school in as nearly the right way as possible. There is a constant effort on the part of both students and teachers to maintain a standard approaching the ideal in every form of home activity. The laboratory consists of one room equipped for both clothing and food work. Thus, the kitchen of the morning becomes the sewing room of the afternoon. Besides their regular work the girls in the Foods Class served hot dishes to the grade and high school students during the winter months. The girls not only learn how to prepare food for the table but also the value of foods in the diet They also learn the latest ways of preparing and serving food. Eighteen girls are enrolled in the Domestic Art classes this year. The girls not only learn to cut and fit blouses and dresses but also the art of making button holes, daming, and patching. A study of textile fibers is also made. The national and state laws with regard to clothing and factory regulations are studied. In household management, color schemes, best ways of utilizing the family income and various other problems are carefully studied. THE LAUREL Pa e 29 SMITH HUGHES DEPARTMENT The Smith Hughes Department, which has been organized very recently, has made much progress in the two years of its existence. The department is divided into three courses: farm animals and farm crops, which are open for Fteshmen and Sophomore hoys; and the farm problems course, which Junior and Senior boys may take. Mach department lias different projects which arc carried out through the year. The hoys wTio study farm crops and animals, raise sheep, hogs, cattle, chickens, and numerous other animals. The farm products boys make and paint tables, shelves, and many other necessary household articles. During their class period and after school the farm animals hoys go to the different farms in the valley and judge cattle. The class as a whole has done much toward the improvement of the school ground. The farm animals class spent much time at the beginning of the year judging cattle and they were well rewarded. The group of hoys who went to Portland received tenth place in the Slate Judging Contest. Harold Glenn, a student of the farm problems class, received first place in the county for having the best exhibit at the Coos County Pair. Pa e 30 THE LAUREL CALENDAR Sept. 4—Back to the old grind. Sept. 13—Class officers elected. Sept. 19—George McClellan elected President of Student Body. Sept. 20—Lions Club gives program commemorating Constitution Week. Sept. 27—Librarians have luncheon. Sept. 28—School dismissed on account of Coos-Curry County Fair. Sept. 29—Coquille ties with Riverton. Oct. 4—A student body meeting held to acquaint the students with the use and purpose of the library. Oct. 5—High school party in honor of Freshmen who were also permitted to clean up after the party. Oct. 8—Mr. Rickard inaugurates the contract system in his social science classes. Oct. 10—Biology class goes to Mr. Taylor’s home to study his spcciments of insects. Oct. 12—Ora De Von, magician, gives an entertainment by which the Laurel fund is increased twenty-two dollars. Also the Botany Class goes on a field trip and Georgia Leatherwood discovers the skeleton of a supposedly prehistoric bovine. Oct. 15, 16—School closed on account of Institute. Hurrah! Oct. 18—Eta Bita Pie Fraternity organized. Oct. 20—Coquille loses to Bandon by 20 points—Nobody there—whatsa matter with C. H. S. ? Oct. 22—Report Cards. Oct. 25—Librarians have luncheon. It is quite evident that Elizabeth likes tamales. Oct. 26—Holiday on account of Corn Show. Many clever floats, especially the Juniors who won a prize. Oct. 27—Coquille loses to Myrtle Point. Nov. 1—Seven boys out of the Smith Hughes Department go to Portland to attend the International Livestock Show. Nov. 9—The boys who went to the stock show give their reports before the student body. The Home Economics Club gives a party for the Student Body. Nov. 12—Laurel Staff has theatre party. Coquille loses to Bandon. Nov. 17—Honor Society has party. THE LAUREL Pa£e 31 Nov. 24—Coquille loses final game to Myrtle Point. Dec. 10—Honor Society luncheon. Dec. 14—Senior Class play. Dec. 21—Christmas program given by students. Dec. 24 to Jan. 7—Vacation. Jan. 4—Senior class party. Jan. 11—Basket ball season started with game with Myrtle Point. Jan. 26—“Love Pirates of Hawaii” presented by Glee Club. Feb. 1—Riverton defeats Coquille. Feb. 8—Sophomores present “The Maker of Dreams” before the student body. Coquille badly beaten at North Bend. Feb. 9—“C” Club party at K. P. hall. Feb. 12—Coquille wins from Riverton. This is our first victory. Feb. 14—Mrs. Beyers entertains the librarians with a Valentine supper. Feb. 15—County Hi School conference—Miss Blazier and Dean Jewell talk to Seniors. Feb. 16—“Love Pirates of Hawaii” presented at Powers. Feb. 20—Girls team defeats Arago. Feb. 21—Assembly was held during which Lions Club gives several very interesting talks on George Washington. Feb. 22—Holiday—three cheers for George Washington! Feb. 23—The Senior Ball. Feb. 25—Student body meeting held to hear reports of students who attended the Educational Exposition. Feb. 27—Soph, boys announce that none but themselves can wear orange bow ties. Mar. 4—Civics class tries case of Detlefsen vs. Low. Mar. 8—Coquille loses to Bandon. Mar. 14—Report cards again. Mar. 22—Home Ec. Club holds style show. Mar. 25—Business and Professional women entertain the Senior girls. April 1—April Fool’s Day. April 3—Mr. Rickard ill with flu. April 4—Librarians hold luncheon in library. April 5—Freshman initiation and party—more fun! April 8—Mr. Rickard back. Every one overjoyed. Pa e 32 THE LAUREL April 13—County typing contest—Coquille comes out third. April 20—The annual Junior-Senior banquet is held. April 24—Seniors have their flunk day. We didn’t know that modern girls wore enough underclothes to go swimming in, but evidently they do. May 19—Baccalaureate services for the Senior class. May 20—Class day. May 22—Commencement exercises. May 24—Report cards. COQUILLE VALLEY Never has there been a lovelier scene, Than the beautiful Coquille Valley clothed in summer green While every bird sings a happy song of glee, And all the Valley, it seems to me, Enjoys its self and all living things around. Along every road and path there stands Green Myrtles whose equal can be found Only in the Holy Lands. It seems to me, that upon this beautiful valley, nature has a lease, And this I think must be her masterpiece. —Graydon Anderson. 1 I