Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1940 volume:

J J J J J J : : ' J : J J .] .1 THE LAUREL 1940 Published by THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY of COQUILLE HIGH SCHOOL Coquille, Oregon 19 LAUREL 40 FOREWORD This bock is the result of an endeavor on the part of the staff to create a record which will perpetuate and recall the memories of happy and worthwhile days spent in Coquille High. Our success in this endeavor is measured by your acceptance and appreciation of this volume. The Staff. -LAUREL E. E. “SPIKE” LESLIE DEDICATION To Coach E. E. “Spike” Leslie, a former Ccquillc Hiffh student and athlete, who has returned to Coquille as a member of our teaching: staff, and who. this year, directed the most cutstanding: football season in the annals of the history of our school, we dedicate this 1940 edition of the “Laurel. 19— LAUREL— —40 COQUILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SONG Old Coquille High upon your hill You have sheltered us for years gone by And proudly there you stand, faithful still, Now that parting time for us is nigh. You have taught us many truths, giv’n us many a friend. And guided us in all our ways. For this story never old. for the memories we hold. Hear us as we sing your praise. ADMINISTRATION BOARD SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL TEACHERS 19 LAUREL 40 Leona G. Bryant Chairman J. R. Bunch R. T. Slater YV. E. Bosserman C. YV. Kline Keith Leslie Clerk ♦ ♦ THE BOARD ♦ ♦ Students and teachers of the Coquille High School are deeply appreciative of having an interested and cooperative school board; who are strong in their support of our school, yet efficient and economical in managing finances of the district. Chairman of the board is Mrs. Leona J. Bryant who is serving her seventh year as member of the board. Dr. J. R. Bunch has been a board member for eight years, while R. T. Slater is finishing his third, and Willard Bosserman and Weldun Kline their second years on the board. Keith Leslie has been clerk of the board for the past eight years. Coquille’s Schools and townspeople are fortunate in having a school board composed of such progressive and outstanding citizens of our community. 19 -LAUREL- 40 SUPERINTENDENT This school year marks the third for Bui ton W. Dunn as Superintendent of the Coquille Schools. His administration has been marked by continued improvement in the organization of the school and its activities and in the happy, cooperative spirit of the teachers and pupils. LAUREL 40 19 CLARENCE S. OSIKA PRINCIPAL This is the third year for Mr. Osika in the capacity of principal of the Coquille High School. His untiring efforts in the interests of our school and his cheerful helpfulness to students, make his services indispensable at Coquille High. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ THE FACULTY ♦ ♦ It nth Beyer Mathematics tieorge Fuller Industrial Arts Rose Nnef English and French Anita Fancier Music Harriet Osika English and Library Hanning Nelson English and Biology Clarence Osika Principal and Economics Nellie Schaffer Girl's Physical Education lletty Felker Home Economics Helen Ayer Commerce Itoliert Nelson History and Junior Business Hnrl Leslie Physical Education CLASSES SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE FRESHMEN 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ SENIOR CLASS HISTORY ♦ ♦ The senior class of 1940 is proud to present the highlights of their outstanding career in the Coquille High School. They have excelled in athletics, play productions, and all other activities in which they have participated. With the able guidance of Mrs. Osika, class adviser, they have been a superior class all through High School. In their freshman year this class was represented by three lettermen: Dee Kiantz, Everett Smith, and Marvin Goodman. The officers of the class were as follows: Marvin Goodman, president; Robert Arnold, vice-president; Ted Schaer, secretary-treasurer; and Eunice Howe, representative to the student council. They were honored by the sophomores at an exciting initiation party. The sophomore class elected as class officers the following: Robert Arnold, president; John Shambow, vice-president; Charles Hawkins, secretary-treasurer; Jeannette Wheeler, representative to student council. Seven members of the band were from the sophomore class. Again the sophomore class was represented on the football and basketball squads, with seven lettermen: Dee Krantz, John Shambow, Dick Sproul, Robert Arnold, Everett Smith, Marvin Goodman, and Dee Krantz. The juniors sponsored several notable activities among which were the Junior Play, the Junior Frolic, and the Junior-Senior Banquet. The junior play. “Pleased ta Meetcha,” was a comedy concerning a country boy in the city. The junior frolic was an informal dance given April 14. This was the first time in many years the junior dance was not formal. The hall was decorated with evergreens, spring flowers. white trellises, and lighted by spot lights. Theme of the junior-senior banquet was centered about the 25th anniversary of the myrtlewood cane originally presented by George Oerding. Seven junior boys received football letters, eight received basketball letters, and three were awarded letters for track. Six juniors were in the high school band. The seniors proved themselves outstanding students in their last year by presenting first a very successful Senior Ball. Glittering northern lights and a shimmering fall of snow carried out the idea of “The Winter Carnival” which formed the theme of the dance. The senior play, “Wings of the Morning,” was a modern three-act drama which merited much praise for the cast and their director, Miss Rose Naef. The unusual stage sets ant lighting added much to the production. The class of 1940 was represented in the high school band by: Mary Jane Dunn, saxophone; Flora Ellen Wise, cymbals; Wilmer Northup, snare drum; Dorothy Belle Newton, baritone, and Helen Kyle, Drum Majorette. The seniors leading the student body of Coquille High were Howard Taylor, president; Flora Ellen Wise, secretary, and Eunice Howe, treasurer. Notable athletic records, both scholastic and individual were established by the many athletes in the class of ’40. The football squad of ’39 won the County Championship; the first time this has been done since 1924. Six of the boys were on the All-County Football Team, and three on the All-County Basketball Team. From this class Everett Smith, Dee Krantz and Marvin Goodman are four-year lettermen; John Shambow, Ted Schaer, Robert Arnold and John Williams are three-year letter-men. Virgil Arrell is a two-year letterman; Bill Ray, Phil Williams, and Ray Gaulke are one-year lettermen. Nancy Sonneland and Bill Ray were selected to be the class speakers at graduation, since their scholastic records were the highest in the class. Class Colors—Old Rose and Silver Class Motto—“Today we follow, tomorrow we lead.” Class Flower—Carnation 19 LAUREL 40 Leo A her Honor Roll 2, 3. Hubert Arnold Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Softball 3 4; Fireman 3; All County Football 4; “C Club 2, 3. 4; Class Officer 1. 2. Virgil Arrell Football 3, 4; Softball 3; Sr. Ball 4; F.reman 4; Sr. l’lav Staff 4; Hi-Times 4: Track 1, 2. 3; All County Football 4; “C” Club 3. 4; Motion Picture Operator 4. Itiehard Avery HI-Times 3. 4; Jr. Play Staff 3; Sr. Play Staff 4. Josephine Canterbury Transfer 4; Sr. Play 4. I an Cardwell HI-Times 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play 3; Jr. Prom 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Sr. Ball 4; Sr. Play 4. Jeanne Clnterhos Transfer 2; dirls’ League Officer 2. 4; I iris’ League 1. 2, 3; Chief Pepster 4; Sr. Play 4; Jr. Play 3; laurel Staff 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Times 3. 4; Jr. Sr. Banquet 3; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Ball 4: May Queen Attendant 4. Oretehen Clinton (llee Club 1. 2; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Jr. Prom 3; Jr. Sr. Banquet 3; Mother's Day Tea 3. 4; Sr. Ball 4; Hi-Times Staff 2. 3, 4; Laurel Staff 3. 4; Pepster 4; CL A. A. 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4: (Girls' League Plan.at 4; Band 1 ; Class Will 4. Furman Blaylock 19 LAUREL 40 Jerry Davis Pepster 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play Staff 4; Class Prophecy 4; Jr. Prom 3. 1 n riel I n v Ik Class Officer 1; Girls Glee Club 1 2. 3. 4; Ill-Times 2, 3. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Jr. Play Staff 3; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Ball 4; Honor Roll 4; Jr. Band 3. Ndlth Drake G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play Staff 4. Frankie Ktljtuioii Hi-Times Editor 3, 4; G. a! A. 2, 3: Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3: Honor Roll 2. 3. 4; Sr. Ball 4; Vice Pres. Class 4; Jr. Prom 3: Girls’ League Officer 3. 4; .Mother’s Day Tea 3; A. S. B. Officer 2, 3; A. R. Award 4; Mav Queen Attendant 4. Venltn Parris Girls' (’lass Queen Roll 2. League Officer 3; Secretary 4; Mav 4; Sr. Play 4; Honor 3. 4; Hi-Times 4. Hay Catlike Transfer 3; Football 4; Sr. Play 4; Hi-Times 4; Annual Staff 4; Honor Roll 3. 4; Sr. Ball 4; All County Football 4; ”C” Club 4. Vesta I unenn.hon G. A. A. 2. 3; Hi-Times 4; Jr. Play Staff 3; Sr. Play Staff 4; Honor Roll 2. 3. 4; Sr. Ball 4; Jr. Prom 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3. Mary Jane Dunn Transfer 2; A. S. B. Member 2; Pres. Home 10c. Club 2; G. A. A 2. 3; Girls’ League Officer 3; Mother’s Day Tea 3; May Queen Attendant 4: Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Honor Roll 2. 3. 4; Band 2, 3. 4; Veil Leader 3, 4; Annual Editor 4; Hi-Times 3. I; Jr-Sr. Banquet 3; Jr. Play Staff 3; Sr. Play I; Sr. Ball 4; Jr. Prom 3. Marvin Good in si n Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 1: Softball 3. 4; All County Football 3, 4; All Countv Basketball 4; Class Of-f cer 1; Fire Squad 3; “C' Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Hi-Times 3, I; All Tournament Basketball 3. 4. Wendell Goodwin Transfer 2; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Ball 4. 19 LAUREL 40 Dovii Oilman G. A. A. 1. 2. 3: Honor Roll 3, 4; Sr. Ball 4: Girls League Officer 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Sr. Play Staff 4. Arden Hurrah Sr. Ball 4; Sr. Play Staff 4; Glee Club 1; Honor Roll 4: Jr. Prom 3. Charles Hawkins Jr. Play 3; Sr. :'lay 4; Class Officer 1; Honor Roll 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Ball 4. Fun fee Howe A. S. B. Treasurer 4; Girls' League Officer 3, 4; Hi- Times 3. 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Officer 1; Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Sr. Ball 4: Jr. Prom 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; May Queen Attendant 4; G. A. A. 2. 3; Vice Pres. Home Ec. 2; Mother’s Day Tea 3. Kmeriek Hultfn Football 3, 4; Track 3; Glee Club 2; J. Prom 3; Sr. Ball 4; Jr. Play Staff 3; Sr. Play 4: Hi-Times 4; A. S. B.. Officer 4: Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Fireman 4. Corene Kollnr '11anster 3; May Queen Attendant 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3; Hi-Times Staff 4. Vern Knox Transfer 3: Jr. Play 3: Basketball 3; Class Pres. 4: Honor Roll 3, 4; Laurel taff 4: Sr. Play Staff 4; Rally Club 4. Helen Kyle Transfer 2; Glee Club 3. 4; Drum Majorette 2, 3, 4; Hi-T.mes 4; G. A. A. 2, 3. I)ee Kr.-mt Football 1, 2. 3, 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2, 3 4; Softball 3, 4; Fireman 3; ”C Club 1. 2. 3. 4; All-County Football 3, 4; moker 1. .lean I.nird Girls’ League Officer 2, 3; County Girls’ League Treasurer 3; Hi-Times 1, 2. 3. 4; Laurel Staff 4; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3; Jr. Play 3; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Play 4; Sr. Ball 4; Popster 4; Glee Club 1; Mother’s Day Tea 3, 4. 19 LAUREL 40 Doroth l.nndnker Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. Hill Lehninnowsky Transfer 2; Sr. Ball 4. Hill Ray Transfer 3; Football 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4: “O' Club 4; HI-Times 4; Graduation Speaker 4. Marion Itiehnrrison (I. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1; Honor Roll 1, 2. 3. 4. Dorothy .Newton G.ee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Band 2 4; Class Secretary 3: Vice I'res. Girls i.eague 3. 4; Senior day 4; l aurel Staff 4; Mothers Day Tea 3. Ted Sehaer Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Softball 1. 2 3: Track 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Ping Pong: 4. Raymond Norris Catherine Sohmeder G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Girls League 2. 3. 4; Sr. Play otaff 4. Shlrlej X ye G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; G’rV League Officer 1; Jr. Play 3: Girls’ League Off c r A. S. B. Officer 2; May Queen Attendant 4. John Slinnihow Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Vice Pres. Class 2; C” Club 2, 3. 4: Football 2. 3; Softball 2. 3. 19 LAUREL 40 Kverell Smith Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Softball 3. 4; Volleyball 2. 3; F.remen 3; C Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Violet Sutton 111-Times 2; 1. A. A. 2. 3: Girls League 3. 4. Thelma Snyder G. A. A. 1, 2; Librarian 4, Girls' League 3. 4 Nancy Sonnclund Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Hi-Times 2, 8, 4; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3; Jr. 1 'lav Staff 3; Sr. Play 4; Sr. Ball 4; Asst. Majorette 4: Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Graduation Speaker 4: Interpretative Beading Award 4; Librarian 4. Gloria Swain Glee Club 1: G. A. A. 2. 3; Girls’ League 3, 4. Howard Taylor Basketball 1; Volleyball 2, 3; Honor Roll 2, 4; Business Manager 2. 3; Fireman 3, 4; Hi-Times 4; Laurel Staff 4; Sr. Play 4; Pres, of Student Body 4; Rally Club 4. Charles Thom men Softball 3, 4. Karl Allen Trejhnl Transfer 4. Alva It Turner Transfer 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girls' League 3, 4. Don Wheaton Band 1. 2; Fireman 3, 4; Sr. Play 4. 19 LAUREL 40 John WillinniM Jr. Play 3; Jr. Play 4; Football 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 4: Jr. Prom. 3. Phillip WillinniM Football 3. 4. Jeannette Wheeler Girls’ League Pres. 4; Hi-Tiint s 3, 4; Sr. Ball 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Sr. Play 4; Jr. Prom 3; Jr. Play Staff 3 A. S. B. Officer 2; Jr.-Sr Banquet 3; Pepster 4 Mother’s Day Tea 3. Joy Norton Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1 ; Hi-Times 3. 4; Girls' League Officer 1. Iluil Miller Class Pres. 3; Hi-Times 2; Laurel Staff 4; Rally Club 4; Fireman 3, 4. Flora Fllen W ise Transfer 2; G. A. A. 2. 3; Band 3, 4; Girls’ League Officer 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; A. S. B. Secretary 4; Mother's Day Tea 3; Jr. Prom. 3; Honor Roll 2. Hill Vnrhrotigli Football 1; Track 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Hi-Times 4; A. S. B. Business manager 4. Kichnnl Inner Football 2, 3. Dick l.oop Transfer 4. Ilill incent Softball 3. C larence Campbell Track 3; B” Squad Basket nail 3. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY ♦ ♦ Howard Taylor and Bud Miller, wealthy stock brokers, were on a chartered airplane flown by Leo Aber and John Shambow on their way to Rock Dam to see the head engineer, Raymond Riley. “Our sputtering engine warned us that we had to make a forced landing. As our pilot, Leo Aber, climbed out of the plane, he noticed bow-legged Smith, whom he recognized as an old friend, coming across the field. Smith invited us all to stay at his farm while the plane was being repaired. “In the evening we decided to take a walk around the town of Coquille and see how it had changed since we had left it twenty years ago. The first thing that took our eyes was an old school-mate of ours, Dova Gilman, and her fourth husband, Marvin Goodman. Talking to them, they told us that they had just arrived home from Hawaii where they had spent their honeymoon, and we were astonished to hear that Bill Ray was owner and manager of the Hotel Wa Ka Kee. They invited us to join them, so we all went up the street to the “Happy Helen,” a swanky new theatre restaurant owned by Helen Kyle. We received excellent service and we met two lovely waitresses and hat clerk girls who reminded us of their mothers, Flora Ellen Wise and Jeannette Wheeler. One of these girls told us that her father, Robert Arnold, was a Coco Cola fiend and not very long ago had died from excessive use of the strong drink. His body was found two days after his death under a booth of the Top Notch Confectionery by the proprietor, Emerick Hultin, and his wife, Eunice Howe. They also told us of a lad, Ted Schaer, who had finally after all these years, gotten courage enough to ask Shirley to marry him. The wedding took place at the Methodist Church, and was performed by the Reverend Dee Krantz. “It began to get late, so more for curiosity’s sake than anything else, we stepped into the “Midnight Follies.” The girl on the end looked very familiar to us, so we asked Don Wheaton, who was sitting next to us and he said, “Oh! you mean that little number with the baby blue eyes ? Why, that’s the daughter of the news commentator, Gretchen Clinton, and do you see that girl in the severe tailored suit? She’s the hit of the season among society’s “400.” Her former name was Corene Kollar but now she goes by the name of Mrs. John Williams. Her husband is president of the Williams and Knox Bologna Factory. “After the show we loitered along Fifth Avenue, looking in the shop windows, and saw Dick Avery coming to a sudden stop in front of the Duncanson Emergency Hospital. He told us he was taking Nancy Sonneland and Josephine Canterbury to have a few squeaks taken out of them. Also, Jerry Davis was slowly dying of leakage of the heart. We continued to talk to him and found out that his wife, Jeanne Claterbos, had left him many years ago and had stayed four years in the Cannibal Islands as missionary but for the last six years she had been converting Hula Hulas in Hawaii. “After bidding adeiu to all our friends we started for the St. Vincent Hotel, managed by Bill Vincent, and his charming wife, the former Alvah Turner. The building was now being redecorated and Mary Jane Dunn, interior decorator, was assisted by Frankie Edgmon and Edith Drake. “Upon entering the dining room, the waiter seated us at a table next to a dinner party of four, presumably two men and their wives. As they talked to us it dawned on us that it was our friend Joy Norton and her husband, Earl Allen Trejbal, Earl of Cabbage Grove. She introduced us to her friend Catherine Schroeder and her husband, Richard Loop, who now owns the Dish Water Estate. As we sat there listening to Wendy Goodwin and his orchestra, the queen of the season, Venita Farris, stepped through the curtains and sang, “The Gaulke Serenade.” The lyrics for the song were written by our great compooser of popular music. Arden Lee Harrah. He is known the world over for his new hits, “The Landaker Stomp,” and the “Red Devil Prance” from Fuhrman’s musical hit, “BROADWAY MELODIEE OF 1960.” After hearing Wendy’s theme song we left the hotel and started up the street. Suddenly we heard a familiar voice call out to us. Who was it? Why, we couldn’t place the voice until he pointed out his place of business which was a large Bakery. Dan Cardwell told us 19 LAUREL 40 that he was doing fine business and on his employee list we noticed the names of Mike Daniels, Virgil Arrell, Bill Lehmanowsky, Raymond Norris, and Richard Inger. All of these were old schoolmates of ours. Talking to them, we learned that another classmate of ours, Phillip Williams, was now in the town of Campbell where he had invented a new washing powder that made all spots appear quickly. “We noticed that at the end of town a huge monument stood on the hill. Upon asking what it was we were told it was in the memory of Gloria Swain who had tried to be a swan and had broken her neck while performing on an exhibition tour. “Crying in a loud nasal voice, a newsboy shouted headlines that a soldier of fortune, Charles Thommen, had just succeeded in suppressing the latest revolution in Great Tamolly and made Charles Hawkins president of the country. The newsboy added that other Americans were involved, for during this time Muriel Davis and her dancing troop, consisting of Thelma Snyder, Violet Sutton, Marion Richardson, and Dorothy Newton, were captured by bandits during the revolution and had been given up for lost. “We were depressed by this news until we saw Jean Laird coming down the street in a Dussenberg with her two Pekingese pups. She told us that the dancing troop had been rescued and was now touring in England. “To finish off the evening, Jean invited us all out to her new home on Short Island so we decided to spend the evening and rest there before we were to start back in our plane to Rock Dam.” ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ SENIOR CLASS WILL ♦ ♦ KNOW ALL MEN, That we, the Senior Class of 1940, being of sound a mind as possible and as much in possession of our mental faculties as we ever have been, do bequeath the following: SECTION I Article 1. To the faculty we leave our deepest gratitude and sincerest apologies. Article II. To the Juniors we leave our seats in assembly—if they get there before the underclassmen. Article III. To the freshmen we leave three years to make good. Article IV. To the school in general we leave the problem of complete darkness during educational movies, still unsolved. SECTION II Individually we bequeath as follows: I, Bob Arnold, leave my fascinating way with the girls to “Shorty” Backman. I, Earl Trejball, will my long curly locks to Goose Goslin. I. Eunice Howe, bequeath all my long skirts to Colleen Ireland. I, Mary Jane Dunn, leave because I want to catch up with Jimmy. I, Dewayne Lee Krantz, do hereby will my 5th block study hall conversation period with Coach Leslie, to none other than my friend and adviser, Le Roy “Buck” Gilbert. I, Everett Smith, leave the football team minus one swell bench warmer. We, Howard Taylor and Jerry Davis, leave for destinies unknown. I, Marvin Goodman, leave the fair sex safe again. I, Josephine Canterbury, leave provided I can find enough energy. I, Helen Kyle, leave for Salem—Aw Nuts. I, Willard Miller, Alias “Pinky,” Alias “Red.” Alais “Hairless Joe,” do hereby leave the school without a “yes” man. I, Joy Norton, bequeath my soprano voice to the radiator in Miss Naef’s Dramatics classroom. I, William “Flash-bulb” Lehmanowsky leave without any “ideas.” I, Jeanne Claterbos, leave my walk to Dorothea Yarbrough. I, Vern Knox, will my ideas about how to cure the unemployment problem to Louis Gilbert. I, Leo Aber, leave my charming personality to Bob Churchill. I, Corene Kollar, leave to make-up with Johnny once and for all. 19 LAUREL 40 I, Gretchen Clinton, leave—four years of this is enough for anybody. I, Donald Wheaton, leave my height to Doris Ann Wood—if she can make any use of it. I, Ray Reilly, leave my brawn to Harvey Cole. I, Jeannette Wheeler, leave C. H. S., but you can always find me at the Tip Top. I, Catherine Schroeder, leave my 6th block gossip period—known to some as Economics—to Dorothy Graham. I, Arden Harrah, will my manly physique to Fat Terry. I, Muriel Davis, leave for Arago. I, Danny Cardwell, leave before the bell rings. I, Dova Gilman, leave to apply a fresh coat of paint. I, Nancy Sonneland, leave for “Reed.” I, Mike Daniels, leave the boys’ locker room in an uproar. I, John Shambow, leave Donna Dunn—we are fighting again. I, Dorothy Landaker, leave for Hollywood. I, Marian Richardson, leave to be a nurse. I, Emerick Hultin, leave in my Dodge for a good time. I, Ray Gaulke. leave to become a hermit—Women? Phooey! I. Vesta Duncanson, leave Marvene McClellan, without any competition. I, Virgil Arrell, leave my literary abilities to Ray Rowland. I, Gloria Swain, leave in a tan 36 V-8 Coupe. I, Thelma Snyder, leave as a jitterbug. I, “Chuck’ Thommen, leave my seat in the old school bus to the guy who thinks he can hold it down as long as I did. I, Richard Loop, leave Avis Rickets, for the Sophomore boys. I, Ray Norris, leave for Salem—I should have been there years ago. I, Dorothy Belle Newton, leave with my utmost dignity. I, Edith Drake, leave my quiet manners to Jean Duncanson. I. Violet Sutton, leave without Ilean Griffin. I, Ted Schaer, leave part of my “hot” temper to Gerald Anderson—hoping that he can use it in his future years. I, Charles Hawkins, leave with Arden. I, Bill Ray, leave Mrs. Beyers without a student. I, Shirley Nye, leave with Ted—I guess! I, Venita Farris, leave my Queenship to the next lucky girl. I, Clarence Campbell leave the milk trucks for a better job. I, Frankies Edgmon, leave the editorship of the “Hi-Times” to the next unlucky guy. I, Richard Avery, leave the school house—I didn’t want it anyway. I, Flora Ellen Wise, leave nothing—I’ll be needing every thing I possess. I, Bill Yarbrough, leave high school last. In witness, whereof, we hereby sign our names, Flora Ellen Wise, Bill Ray, Gretchen Clinton, and Bill Yarbrough. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY ♦ ♦ The class of ’41 has been successful during all its high school years, with Dale Stevens leading the class this year and Le Roy Gilbert as president for the two preceding years. Mr. Fuller is our class adviser, and the juniors consider themselves lucky to have such an efficient man to guide them. The two glee clubs were well supported by this class, and in the high school band there were four juniors: Donna Dunn, trombone; Merrill Tozier, tuba; Don Landa- ker, sousaphone; Harvey Cole, saxophone. The junior class was well represented on the student council by the following student body officers: Le Roy Gilbert, vice-president; Russell Kollar, junior repre- sentative, and Bud Trendell, assistant treasurer. Juniors participating in the publication of the Hi-Times were: Marvin Myers, assistant editor; Sterling Gruenewald, business manager; Margie Ryan, junior news reporter; Thelma Ellingwood, art; Marvene McClellan, girls’ sports; Virginia Young and Pat Holverstott, reporters. The following junior girls held offices in the Girls’ League: Pat Holverstott, president; Ilean Griffin, vice-president; Marvin Myers, secretary; Geraldine Cole, treasurer; Rheo Walker, entertainment chairman; Maxine Stephenson and Wilma Roth, junior representatives. The junior class also had some outstanding athletes. Football letters were earned by LeRoy Gilbert, Arlie Knife, Charles Mclntee, Paul Walker, Howard Moy, Don Landaker, and Norman McCool. Basketball letters were awarded Bud Trendell and Charles Mclntee. The Junior Play was held on Wednesday, November 8, under the direction of Mrs. Beyers, and it proved to be a very successful event. The “Dogpatch Jamboree,” sponsored by the juniors, was held April 19 and was a big hit with all who came. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on Tuesday, May 14. The myrtlewood cane was presented to the junior president, Dale Stevens, by the senior president, Vern Knox. This is the conclusion of the junior activities and we are looking forward to a successful senior year. 19 LAUREL 40 (iforKin Brfner Geraldine Cole Kvn ('oilier Donna Diiiiii llonnie Diinuev Maxine CimHs Tlielnm ICIIIniovood Dnrrel Finley l r Hoy Gilbert AI leen Griffith Sler'inu Gruenxvald .lack llickant IlnriN 11 nilsn 11 Franc in II an non Hub llaaN Pal Unix erstutt Carl lloukcr Don lliirllmrt llurlon JuhiiMon Carl Johnson A rile Knife HiiM.Hell Kullar Dun Landaker Marvene McClellan Norman MeConl 19 LAUREL- 40 barlca 1 cl liter Wayne Miller Howard 1 o y 'ha rlea 1 ii Ike y Marvin Myern Helen .NcImoii .lean Newton Itill PettliiKiH Marjorie Ityan Itay Howland Wilma Hotli Wayne Schroeder Maxine StepheiiMon tiny Stem Marjfaret Steward Merrel Toiler Hud Tremlell t'larahell Wataon Hheo Walker l nnl Walker iruinia Yoiiiik W ilmer orthu|i Dale Stevena Half llolmatrom ■tilth Fnltr. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ SOPHOMORES ♦ ♦ The class of 1942 started their high school career with the following officers: Donald Whereat Eugene Crouch Duane Terry George Holbrook Harold V. Cole President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Class Representative Class Adviser After a successful Freshman year the class of forty-two soared to greater honors under the leadership of their class adviser, Mr. Robert Nelson, and their class officers: George Holbrook ----- President Jerry Butler ----- Vice-President Glenda Clinton - - - Secretary-Treasurer Louis Gilbert - Class Representative The Sophomore Class has shown its ability to participate in school activities. It is well agreed that the dances that they sponsored this year ranked well among the most successful ones. Eight members represent the class in the High School band: Trumpets—George Holbrook and Betty Lou Donsted. Clarinets—Glenda Clinton, Dorothea Yarbrough, and Florence Campbell. Trombones—Betty Jo Thorpe and Jack Newton. Flute—Phyllis Bunch. Jerry Butler and George Folsom were chosen from the Sophomore class to participate in the Coos County Debate Tournament. Two of the Sophomore boys who made their football letters this year were Eugene Crouch and Wayne Terry. On the “A” squad in basketball Eugene Crouch was the only Sophomore on the squad and the only one to make his basketball letter. The Terry twins, Wayne and Duane, played on the Coquille basketball “B” squad. The Sophomore boys who turned out for track this year were: Bob Martin Duane Terry Eugene Crouch George Holbrook Wayne Terry Jerry Butler With two more years of High school life remaining, the class of “42” will attain more and higher goals. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ FRESHMEN ♦ ♦ Members of the class of 1943 this year, as freshmen, have made a place for themselves in school activities. The high school year began with the election of class officers. Those elected to guide the class for the freshman year were: President Vice-President Secretary Representative Charles Walker Wilton Willey Bernice Campbell Dick Ray At the Freshman Initiation Dance, the freshmen were made to lose their new found dignity by humbling themselves to sophomores and upper classmen, who initiated them into the student body with an evening of fun. As fullfledged Red Devils, the freshmen participated eagerly in school activities. The class was well represented on the debate team by Margaret Ann Wilson and Tommy Martin. Four Freshmen to win basketball acclaim were: Bob McCarthy, Eugene Davis, Dick Ray and Leo Backman; all of whom played substitutes on the champion B squad team, although they did not receive letters. Freshmen members of the high school band were: Doris Ann Wood, Jack McCracken, Eugene Mead, Margaret Ann Wilson, Betty Emery, Kay Leslie, Tommy Martin, Mary Woodhurst Colleen Ireland, Beverly Lawrence, Bob Kline, Jerry Howell, Harriet Tozier, and Dick Gregory. Freshman boys who played on second string football were Bob McCarthy and John Mulvihill. Now that the freshmen have completed their first year in high school they are looking forward with interest to three more years in Coquille High. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL SOFTBALL TRACK 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ FOOTBALL TEAM ♦ ♦ Coquille - - 320 Opponents - 0 Coquille - - 47 Newport - 0 Coquille - - 38 Marshfield - - - 0 Coquille - - 48 Roseburg - 0 Coquille - - 26 Myrtle Point 0 Coquille - 19 North Bend 0 Coquille - - 43 Marshfield - 0 Coquille - - 58 Myrtle Point 0 Coquille - - 41 Bandon - 0 POST SEASON GAME Coquille - 0 Medford - - - 6 The team which was responsible for the above impressive record was composed of the following men: •Marvin Goodman •Ray Gaulke Howard Moy Don Landaker •Everett Smith •Dee Krantz •John Williams Virgil Arrell •Bob Arnold John Shambow Ted Schaer - Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Halfback Fullback Right Guard Right Tackle Right End Quarterback Left Halfback Marks the boys who were on the all-county team. 19 LAUREL — 40 ♦ ♦ FOOTBALL SQUAD ♦ ♦ This season’s football recoid is one which is not likely to be duplicated in the history of Coquille’s Red Devil football competition for a long time to come. Under Coach “Spike” Leslie’s outstanding coaching, a team composed mainly of seniors, played a hard driving, hard blocking, and hard tackling type of ball which gained them recognition throughout the state. For the first time since 1924, Coquille basked in the warmth of the County Championship. With an average of 40 points per game to their opponents none, the Devils received an invitation to meet Medford on their home field to decide the Southern Oregon high school championship. On a clear Thanksgiving day before a crowd of 6000 fans, a strong, inspired Medford team met the Coquille club in a game which many believed to be of equal calibre to a college contest. There were thrills a plenty, and not until the Devils were weakened from fatigue in the last quarter, were Bill Bowerman’s Black Tornadoes, strengthened by a seemingly unlimited supply of substitutes, able to score a lone touchdown on a lucky pass. It was the first and last time in the 1939 season that the Red Devils’ goal line was blemished by cleat marks. In the all-county team, picked by the coaches in the county conference, Coquille placed 6 men on the first team and the remaining 5 on the second team. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ BASKETBALL TEAM ♦ ♦ Although the basketball quintet did not make the showing that our football team exhibited, our student body and townspeople fans were “with them all the way.” All during the season it was a dog fight among all the teams of the county. Many games were played and won by the narrow margins of only one or two points. No one team in the county had the championship “on ice” until the last contests of the schedule were played. When it was all over, North Bend placed first; Coquille, second, and Marshfield, third, in the county standings. On March 1 and 2 the teams of District Number 8 met in a tournament at North Bend to determine which team would make the trip to Salem for contention in the State Tournament. The first night the Red Devils lost to Roseburg 27-28. North Bend defeated Roseburg the following night to gain the district championship, while Coquille came back with revenge in the consolation game, to bowl Marshfield over 40-20. During the season schedule of games in the district the Red Devils had a percentage standing of .625. The following percentages are of the district games: Roseburg - Won 5 Lost 2 Per Cent .714 North Bend - 5 3 .625 Coquille - - - - - - 5 3 .625 Marshfield - 3 4 .429 Myrtle Point - 0 7 .000 LAUREL 40 19 ♦ ♦ B SQUAD ♦ ♦ For two successive years, Coquille High School “B” squad basketball team has won the county championship. This year they suffered only one defeat and that by a small margin. Members of the team are: Russell Kollar, Duane Terry, Dale Stevens, Eugene Davis, Le Roy Gilbert, Bob McCarthy, Dick Ray, George Holbrook, Leo Bachman, Glen Gosslin. ♦ ♦ SOFTBALL ♦ ♦ With a team of boys who had never practiced together, before their first tournament game, Coquille came through with flying colors by walking off the diamond with first place in competing with Marshfield, North Bend, Bandon, Myrtle Point and Coos River. Coach Leslie’s boys, consisting of Bob Arnold, Dee Krantz, Dan Bloom, Le Roy Gilbert, Marvin Goodman, Arlie Knife, Norman McCool, Charles Mclntee, John Sham-bow, and Everett Smith, slugged and pitched their way into the finals. In the championship game with Bandon, the Devils blasted the Tigers from the field with 4-0 victory. Tournament scores were as follows: Myrtle Point - - 15 North Bend Bandon - - - - 9 Ceos River Coquille - - - - 6 Marshfield Bandon - - - - 9 Myrtle Point Coquille - - - - 4 Bandon SOFTBALL TEAM 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ TRACK ♦ ♦ On a day certainly not designed for the setting of any new track records, the Coos County Track Meet was this year held in Coquille. Nevertheless, in spite of the damp condition, the Red Devils easily won the contest by a margin of 66 points. First places were awarded to Coquille in the shot-put, discus, javelin, 100-yard dash, 220-yard run, half-mile, mile, broad-jump, low hurdles, high jump and a tie for first in the pole vault. Earlier in the season Coach “Spike” Leslie took a squad composed of Dee Krantz, Everett Smith, Bob Arnold, and Marvin Goodman to Eugene where they entered various events in the Hayward High School Tract Meet. Schools entering the meet were classed according to their population and though Coquille was placed in class “C”, nevertheless they walked away with the division trophy. At the district track meet held in Medford May 10, the Devils took second place, with Medford placing first and Lakeview third. First places in this meet were won by Arnold in the mile. Krantz in the shot put and Goodman in the javelin. Goodman also tied for first place in the pole vault and took second place in the broad jump. Smith took fourth in the javelin and discus, Arnold took third in the half mile and Krantz took third in the discus. Members of the track team are: Everett Smith Marvin Goodman Dee Krantz Bob Arnold Eugene Crouch Charles Mclntee LeRoy Gilbert Guy Stem George Holbrook CLUBS LETTERMEN PEPSTERS RALLY GIRLS’ LEAGUE G. A. A. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ LETTERMEN ♦ ♦ The “C” Club has been an active organization in the Coquille High School for the past ten years, with the purpose of promoting good-will and sportsmanship among the students. Membership in this organization is limited to boys who have won a letter in one of the major athletic sports sponsored by the high school. Members of the “C” Club are accorded recognition by having the first two rows of seats in the assembly reserved for them, with the first seat in the first row being reserved for the president of the club. The “C” Club will be an organization to which all young budding athletes will aspire, as long as athletics continues to occupy a prominent place in the activities of our school. The faculty adviser of the club is Coach “Spike” Leslie. Members of the club are: Marvin Goodman John Shambow Dee Krantz Robert Arnold Ted Schaer John Williams Bill Ray Phillip Williams Ray Gaulke Virgil Arrell Everett Smith LeRoy Gilbert Arlie Knife Rolf Holmstrom Don Landaker Howard Moy Paul Walker Charles Mclntee Bud Trendell Norman McCool Eugene Crouch Wayne Terry 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ PEPSTERS ♦ ♦ In their white flared skirts and sweaters decorated with a wiry red devil, the school’s emblem, the pepsters were much in evidence at all athletic contests held this year. The duties and services rendered by this group are winding goal posts, taking charge of pep assemblies, and leading songs at the games. This year’s pep club included only six senior girls, making it easier for this compact, cooperative group to organize and accomplish things with speed and precision. The group this year was efficiently directed by Miss Betty Felker whose leadership added much to the success of the organization. Each year the members of the club select not more than eight girls from the junior class to succeed them the following year. The first row of seats at assemblies and at all games is reserved for members of this club, and it is their duty to create pep, school spirit, and team support among the students. Members of this club are: Jerry Davis Jeannette Wheeler Jeanne Claterbos Jean Laird Shirley Nye Gretchen Clinton I ♦ ♦ RALLY ♦ ♦ Last year saw the organizing of a Boys’ Rally Club at Coquille High. This club was the first organization of its kind ever to exist in our high school and its popularity has insured its permanence. Accompanying the organization last year came the innovation of the Victory Bell and Red Devil Trident, presented to the student body by Mr. Keith Leslie, former student of Coquille High. It is the duty of the Rally Boys to keep the bell and trident shining and protect them from all molesters. During the past year the Boys’ Rally Club consisted of three members, although it may have more. These boys, Vein Knox, Howard Taylor and Bud Miller, came to both football and basketball games to stimulate school spirit and protect the victory bell. After each winning game the victory bell is rung the number of times corresponding to the amount of points made; if a losing game is played, a black crepe scarf is put over the bell to remain until a game is won. This club is young, but in the near future, it should be one of the outstanding organizations of the school. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ GIRLS LEAGUE ♦ ♦ The Girls’ League is an organization composed of all the high school girls and is under the supervis.on of Miss Rose Naef. The purpose ot the organization is to unite the girls more closely with the school and with one another. The club has certain duties to perform and it carries on its meetings in practically the same manner as the Women’s Club. The Girls’ League has many different ways of raising money to provide for their activities which include, girls’ league parties and the Mother-Daughter Banquet or tea. Candy is sold at noon each day, and a show and a school dance are sponsored toward the close of the school year. Girls’ League pins are given to five girls from each class who have acquired the most points by acting as an officer or chairman on any activity. Every girl has a chance to work for a pin and the five highest are the receivers of these pins. They can earn points by selling candy at noon and at games, by being a member of the Girls’ Glee Club or by caring for the Girls’ League room one period each day for six weeks and taking care of the girls who become ill. Officers are elected twice each year, at the beginning of school and at mid-term. This year’s officers are: Office President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Assistant Treasurer Point Chairman Assistant Point Chairman Social Service Entertainment Senior Representative Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative Faculty Adviser Song Leaders First Semester Jeanette Wheeler Dorothy Newton Frankie Edgmon Venita Farris Dova Gilman Eunice Howe Donna Dunn Flora Ellen Wise Rheo Walker Jean Laird Maxine Stephenson Annabel Martindale Verene Bailey Miss Naef Second Semester Pat Holverstott Eileen Griffin Geraldine Cole Marvin Myers Dova Gilman Eunice Howe Donna Dunn Annabel Martindale Evelyn Gano Jeanne Claterbos Wilma Roth Dorothy Graham Verene Bailey Miss Naef Doris Ann Wood Mary belle Yarbrough 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ G. A. A. ♦ ♦ The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organization composed of all high school girls who wish to take part in the various sports included in this activity. It was organized two years ago by Miss Schaffer and has been reorganized again this year as it proved to be very popular among the girls. During this season the girls have played volley ball, basketball, baseball, ping pong and have also taken great interest in tumbling. The girls with their instructor have enjoyed long hikes and picnics in the scenic spots of the surrounding mountains outlying Coquille. When the girls have completed earning their points, letters and pins are awarded to them for their excellent work and participation. Teams are selected from the outstanding players in each class to compete in interclass games. It is hoped that tennis will soon be an activity of the G. A. A. OFFICERS President Secretary Point Chairman Intramural Manager Hiking Chairman Faculty Adviser Maxine Stephenson Fairy Cardwell Marvene McClellan Catherine Schroeder Shirley Nye Miss Nellie Schaffer 19 -LAUREL 40 ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL HI-TIMES LAUREL GIRLS’ GLEE BAND HONOR SOCIETY T ♦ ♦ STUDENT COUNCIL ♦ ♦ The most important activity in our High School is the administrative group of the Student Council. All officers are students; they manage the financial affairs of the school and look after all other matters which concern the student body. The main accomplishment this year was the presenting of the new constitution to the Student Body. Many changes were made from the old constitution to help and benefit every high school student. Any student may be eligible for election to the Student Council, if his grade average is a three or above. Mr. Osika, faculty adviser, is ready at all times to advise and help in all the affairs concerning the Student Council’s procedures. Members of the council are: President -Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer -Business Manager Senior Representative Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative Faculty Adviser Howard Taylor Le Roy Gilbert Flora Ellen Wise Eunice Howe Bill Yarbrough Bud Miller Russell Kollar Louis Gilbert Dick Ray Mr. Osika 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ HI-TIMES STAFF ♦ ♦ The “Coquille Hi-Times” is the official high school newspaper, and has been published for a number of years by the paper staff. This is the third successful year for the printed paper, in the previous years the paper had been mimeographed. The paper has always paid for itself through the efficient management of the business staff and the sale of advertising. Students get much enjoyment from their high school paper. The paper is published every three weeks. It is distributed free to all students who have student-body cards, and is sold to the other students for five cents per copy. The paper contains up-to-date school news and well written articles about school activities. The sport section is very well written with accurate accounts about all athletic activities. “Thro’ the Key Hole” contains clean fun about student affairs around school. The Hi-Times staff is composed of: Editor ------ Frankie Edgmon Asst. Editor - - Marvin Myers Business Manager - - Sterling Gruenewald Faculty Adviser - Manning Nelson Sports Editors - Marvin Goodman and Ray Gaulke Feature Editor - Gretchen Clinton Feature Writers Society Editor Assistant Society Editor Class News Reporters Girls League Reporter Office News Art Assemblies Editorials -“The Observer” Girls’ Sports Exchange Editor Music - - - Book Review Bud Miller, Howard Taylor Eunice Howe Mary belle Yarbrough Muriel Davis, Margie Ryan, Marylin Sage Jeanette Wheeler Vesta Duncanson Thelma Ellingwood Glenda Clinton Bill Ray Ray Gaulke, Dick Avery - - Marvene McClellan Helen Kyle Nancy Sonneland - - - Joy Norton Reporters for the Hi-Times are: Pat Holverstott, Dan Cardwell, Dorothea Yarbrough, Charles Walker, Bill Yarbrough, Verene Bailey, Mary Jane Dunn, Emerick Hultin. Virginia Young, Corene Kollar, Venita Farris, Jeanne Claterbos, Jean Laird. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ LAUREL STAFF ♦ ♦ For the third successive year, the Coquille High School Student Body has delegated the responsibility of publishing our high school annual to the Laurel Staff. The editor and manager of the “Laurel” are elected by ballot by members of the student body. Other staff members are chosen by the editor and manager with the approval of the student council. The excellent cooperation and hard work of this year’s annual staff has made possible one of the best annuals put out in Coquille High. Each year the staff tries to improve the annual to satisfy the students. We hope that the staff has succeeded in doing this. The willingness to help finance the annual by business houses is greatly appreciated by the staff and students of Coquille High School. The members are: Editor in Chief - Mary Jane Dunn Asst. Editor ----- pat Holverstott Business Manager - - Sterling Gruenwald Advertising Manager - _ - - Gretchen Clinton Asst. Business Manager - Howard Taylor Circulation Manager - Bud Miller Senior Editor - Dorothy Belle Newton Junior Editor ----- Marvin Meyers Sophomore Editor - Jerry Butler Freshman Editor - Marilyn Sage Activities Organizations Athleticss Snap Shots Calendar Faculty Adviser Jeanne Claterbos Flora Ellen Wise Ray Gaulke Jean Laird Vern Knox Burton W. Dunn LAUREL -40 19 ♦ ♦ GIRLS'GLEECLUB ♦ ♦ Under the able direction of Miss Anita Pageler, the Girls’ Glee Club has succeeded in doing excellent work this year. The club consisting of thirty voices, mostly freshmen and sophomores, has made several appearances in their black and white uniforms. Outstanding among these were their programs for the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the presentation of the second annual Spring Concert held in May. Twelve girls represented the Glee Club in the May Day Festival. In the spring, both the Boys’ and Girls Glee Clubs gave a radio program over station KOOS. This year, Coquille was unable to be represented in the National Music Conference in Los Angeles, but Miss Pageler had the splendid opportunity of going herself. Officers of the club are: President -Secretary and Treasurer Monitor -Accompanist Members of the club are: Phyllis Bunch Margaret Baumgartner Violet Carrillo Glenda Clinton Muriel Davis Maxine Dudley Betty Donsted Betty Jo Groves Betty Emery Betty Jean Morrot Nancy Sonneland Pauline Gilkey Geraldine Cole Helen Kyle Dorothy Newton Glenda Clinton Maxine Dudley Verene Bailey Doris Hadsall Geraldine Howell Colleen Ireland Kay Leslie Beverly Lawrence Jane Oerding Janice Osterhout Avis Rickets Dorothy Newton Betty Jo Thorpe Mavis Tyrrell Mary Louise Woodhurst Lillian White 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ BAND ♦ ♦ Coquille High School’s Band is enjoying its third year under the leadership of Miss Anita Pageler. During this three-year period, rapid progress has been made in ability to play, marching, and in the size of the band. Forty-two members constitute our present senior band. Thirty-five of these are high school students and the remainder are students from the Junior High School. This forty-two piece band in their flashy red and white uniforms, led by their drum majorette and the newly organized baton twirlers, make a very colorful sight on parade. With the help of the townspeople, business houses, and service clubs, it was made possible for the band to attend the inter-sectional post season football game between Medford and Coquille. Our band has taken part in all the County Band Festivals, and it was our privilege this year to be the host band. The band is always on hand at athletic contests to add color to the game and give support to our team. New pep sweat shirts, purchased this year by the student body, have added much to the appearance of the band on informal occasions. The band has made several appearances during the year, playing for various organizations. Two outstanding performances were: representing the city of Coquille at the County Fair and playing for the May Day Festival sponsored annually by the Coquille Women’s Club. 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ HONOR SOCIETY ♦ ♦ In order to encourage the desire for a higher scholastic average in school studies, an honor roll is published each six weeks in the Hi-Times and in several local papers. The honor society is divided into three sections, those making straight ones, straight twos and a two average, with no grade lower than a three. Coquille High is fortunate in having so many students belonging to this organization. The present list of 56 students comprised of 16 Freshmen, 6 Sophomores, 10 Juniors, and 23 Seniors which represents over 20 per cent of student enrollment. This year, the following students have belonged to the society: Georgia Briner Charles Hawkins Tommy Martin Marilyn Sage Donald Hawkins Robert McCarthy Nancy Sonneland Bob Kline Marvin Meyers Margaret Steward Beverly Lawrence Jean Newton Leo Aber Kay Leslie Mary Alice Nosier Richard Avery Dorothy Belle Newton Jane Oerding Verene Bailey Joy Norton Dick Ray Phyllis Bunch Orena Richardson Bill Ray Jerry Butler Howard Taylor Marion Richardson Jeanne Claterbos Venita Farris Loyal Thomas Gretchen Clinton Ray Gaulke Margaret Wersch Geraldine Cole Sterling Gruenwald Doris Ann Wood Jerry Davis Betty Joe Groves Elmer Zwicker Edith Drake Pat Holverstott Bill Vincent Vesta Duncanson Carl Hooker Don Wheaton Donna Dunn Eunice Howe Mary Woodhurst Mary Jane Dunn Vern Knox Virginia Young Frankie Edgmon Ruby Marney Arden Harrah Bob Martin 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ JUNIOR PLAY ♦ ♦ The Junior Play of 1940 was presented in the High School Gymnasium on November 8, under the able direction of Mrs. Ruth Beyers. The play, “Spring Fever,” was a farce comedy, taking place in Mrs. Spangler’s boarding house on the Brookfield College Campus. Besides taking care of three boys she had their girl friends, to take care of, too. Ed Burns, one of Mrs. Spangler’s boys, a chemistry student, had turned his room into a laboratory where he experimented with dynamite. Vic Lewis, an art student. Ed’s roommate, and Howard Brant, a senior who typed frantically at a term paper on zoology, that had to be in before he could graduate. Lou Herron, a journalism student, is always over at the house writing up scoops for the paper. Ann Purcell, Howard’s heart interest, forgot to reserve hotel rooms for her mother and father coming to visit her, so she put her mother in the dorm and her father in Howard’s room. Her father is mistaken for a Russian Bolshevick. Much trouble is made over this and Mr. Purcell almost refuses to give any money to the college for a building. Later Howard’s Aunt Maude comes to the college unexpectedly and pulls Howard through school with her influence on Professor Bean. Howard is all packed and ready to leave school when they stop him and tell him everything is all right and he will graduate. Mr. Purcell gives the money for the building and all their troubles are over. The cast is as follows: Mrs. Spangler Ed Burns Vic Lewis Howard Brant Lou Herron Anne Purcell Mrs. Purcell Mr. Purcell Professor Bean Professor Dixon Vivian Gorge Aunt Maude Geraldine Gole Don Hurlbut Ray Rowland Charles Mulkey Pat Holverstott Donna Dunn Helen Nelson Wayne Schroeder Sterling Guenwald Howard Moy Virginia Young Marvene McClellan LAUREL 40 19 ♦ ♦ SENIOR PLAY ♦ ♦ The senior play of 1940 was presented on April 5 in the High School Gymnasium under the direction of Miss Rose Naef. dramatics instructor, with the aid of Mrs. Osika, class adviser. The setting of the play, “Wings of The Morning,’ is in a strange house located in an isolated region, on the knob of a hill. The house is built over an old mine shaft. Two-thirds of the play is concerned with the incongruous assemblage of guests at the mysterious house of Master Geoffery. All sorts of problems arise at this most extraordinary place. The only reason the characters are given for their being there is—to think—. All the problems work themselves out in the end after much excitement which is stimulated by the intricate lighting devices used throughout the three-act play. The managing staff included: Business Manager, Vein Knox; Properties, Don Wheaton; Wardrobe, Vesta Dun-canson; Stage Director, Tom Percy; Promptress, Venita Farris; Stage Manager, Virgil Arrell. The cast was as follows: Joyce Calvert Loa -Adrian Powell David Banning Eben Forthright Tonio Di Silvistri Carlotta Benedetta Effie -Miss Wanley Mrs. Ellis Trudy -Ellen -Master Geoffrey Stanley Gordon Gretchen Clinton Josephine Canterbury Charles Hawkins Howard Taylor Bill Yarbrough Dan Cardwell Jean Laird Mary Jane Dunn Jeannette Wheeler Dorothy Newton Eunice Howe Nancy Sonneland Jeanne Claterbos Ray Gaulke Emerick Hultin 19 LAUREL 40 ♦ ♦ CALENDAR ♦ ♦ September 6— First day. “An apple for the teacher.” 22— Student Body “Get Acquainted” Dance. 30—Football, Newport here. Devils 47, Newport 0. October 7— Football game at Roseburg. Indians bite dust 48 to 0. 20— Teachers’ Institute, Student Holiday. 21— Football, Myrtle Point, there. Our victory 26 to 0. 25—“Mikado” Motion picture. 27— Sophomore Student dance. No wall flowers. 28— Return football game at Marshfield. Pirates overboard 43-0. November 5—Football game at North Bend. Bulldogs downed 19-0. 7— Assembly, Chief Eagle Wing and his white squaw. 8— Junior Play “Spring Fever.” Everybody caught it. 11—Return game with Myrtle Point here. Bobcats take a beating 58-0. 18— Football game at Bandon. It took the 2nd team to beat them 41-0. 23— Thanksgiving Vacation and Food. 23—Football game at Medford. First and last downfall of Red Devils 6-0. December 11— Motion Picture “Schoolware.” 15— “Heavy snow storm” Senior Ball. 22— Christmas vacation. At last. 28—Basketball Klamath Falls. Off to a good start. Our victory 23-17. January 2—Basketball, North Bend here. Another victory 26-13. 5—“Progress” Outstanding motion picture. Boys playing in the Medford game received gold emblems. 5—Basketball Myrtle Point, their loss 24-21. 9— Picture “Dentistry” by Dr. Bunch. 9—Basketball, Marshfield here. Our first loss 24-22. 12— Picture “Seeing Fingers.” 12— Basketball, Roseburg there. Close game, but we pulled through 29-22. 13— Boys’ Assembly “full of lots of pep.” 16— North Bend Basketball, their victory 29-12. 19— Pepster girls’ skit “Red Riding Hood.” 19—Basketball, Myrtle Point, here. We beat them 28-25. 23—Basketball at Marshfield. We beat 27-25. 30—North Bend Basketball here. Another victory for them 33-29. February 2—Myrtle Point Basketball. Their loss 36-34. 6—Basketball, Coquille 39, Marshfield 36. Crowd in a frenzy. 9—Roseburg played here. Almost our victory, but they took it. Score 19-17. 13— Basketball, at North Bend. They won on their own floor, 34-31. 16—Myrtle Point, here. We won 48 to 16, ring “Victory Bell.” 16—Assembly, picture “Good Golf.” 20— Basketball with Marshfield. We really outplayed them, score 40-23. 21— Assembly, Dr. Bunch presented Alaskan trip another picture was shown on “Defensive Driving.” 23—High Times Dance. Swell time and lots of refreshments. March 1— Basketball tournament, we lost to Roseburg 22-23. 2— We won the consolation game with Marshfield, score 40-20. 4— Dr. Gable, “Wonders of Radium.” 15— Motion Picture “Good Neighbors.” 16— Spring Vacation, perfect weather. 21—Special entertainment by “Young Oregonians.” Hope they come again. April 5— Senior Play “Wings of the Morning.” A real drama. 10— Senior Conference at Marshfield. Everybody wants to go to College. 15—Nomination for student officers. Well selected. 18— Extemporaneous speaking contest at Bandon. Second place for Nancy Scnneland. 19— Junior Barn Dance, a sneezing time vas had by all. 27—May Festival, with Queen Venita and her court reigning in a southern setting. 29—Student Body officers were elected. May 11— County Band Festival. A colorful day with all the marching bands. 14— Junior-Senior Banquet. Full evening enjoyed by all. 19—Baccalaureate address by Reverend C. Adrian Sias. 23—Commencement. Everybody Happy? W. A. Dahlberg, speaker. 26—Last day of school. No regrets. 19 LAUREL 40 The Twirling Class is the youngest organization in Coquille High School. Their first public appearance was at the County Band Festival held in Coquille May 4. The outstanding twirler of this group will become Head Majorette next year. FIREMEN This is the second year that Coquille High School has had an organized fire squad. It was organized under the leadership of Mr. Frank Schram, former Coquille fire chief. The squad is on hand at all fire drills to see that everyone get out of the buildings and that all equipment is ready in case of emergency. Don Wheaton was chief of the squad BOYS GLEE The boys’ glee club was organized three years ago. Their outstanding performance this year was in their joint appearance with the girls’ glee club at Baccalaureate. Club members are: Jack Carroll, James Adkins, Gerald Anderson, Cecil Finley, Boyd Stone, Eugene Mead, Wilton Willey, George Folsom, Jack Newton, Tommy Martin, Jack McCracken, Arthur Willburger, Bob Hawes and Duane Terry. MAJORETTES For the first time in six years Coquille High School’s debate squad failed to gain first place in the district tournament. The question: “Resolved that the federal government should own and operate the railroads,’’ was upheld by Jerry Butler and Margaret Ann Wilson, with George Folsom and Tommy Martin defending the negative. Mrs. Ruth Be vers was the debate coach. 19- LAUREL -40 ♦ ♦ OUR BOOSTERS ♦ ♦ We wish to acknowledge and extend our appreciation for the splendid support which we received from the following advertisers: Axtell, J. E., Insurance Barrow Drug Co. Barton, C. A., Attorney Barton, J. S., Abstracts Bergen’s Better Blossoms Berg, J. Arthur, Attorney Bond’s Meat Market Bosworth Motor Co. Brandon’s Fountain Lunch Bunch, Dr. J. R. Burr, George F., Motor Co. Busy Corner Grocery Commercial Textbook Co. Cooper’s Gardens Cow-Bell Dairy Coquille Barber Shop Coquille Furniture Co. Coquille Gas Power Co. Coquille Hotel Coquille Laundry Co. Coquille Machine Shop Coquille Service Station Coquille Valley Sentinel Coquille Wood Co. Cream O’ Coos De La Rhue, T., Optometrist Excel Dress Shoppe Farr Elwood First National Bank Folsom’s Grocery Fuhrman’s Pharmacy Greene Jensen, Auto Parts Grcencugh, Tallant, Attorney Gregg Building Supplies Hand’s Shoe Store Herman’s Men’s Store Hooton Electric Shop Hudson’s Drug Store Ideal Bakery Jim’s Quality Market Lamb, J. A., Co. Liberty Theatre Littrell, Earl, Auto Supply Lorenz Department Store Master Engravers Matejka, W., Jeweler Milne, Dr. Ralph F. Mountain States Power Co. No-D-Lay Cleaners Norton’s Music Stationery Nosler’s Grocery Oerding, George, Insurance Pacific Feed Seed Co. Penney, J. C., Co. People’s Market Rackleff Pharmacy Rietman, Dr. Carl A. Roberts’ Beauty Parlor Rover, Inez, Piano Accordion Roxy Beauty Salon Roxy Fountain Lunch Roxy Theatre Safeway Stores Sanford, O. C., Attorney Schaer, Fred Son Schroeder Jewelry Store Schroeder Mortuary Slack, Harry, Attorney Slater’s Variety Store Smith Wood Products Co., Inc. Southwestern Publishing Co. Stevens Cash Hardware Steve’s Grocery Strong Radio Service Swift Co. Thrift Grocery Thornton Tire Service Tip Top Watson, James, Attorney West Coast Telephone Co. Yeung’s Dress Shop X n, I '7 i ' -------------------' rU £ffUUrt f y.y V-r f O t-dLs ' ' - 'Qj 3b£lM’ | - jL 4 O JL ctt 4 ftJ'vuV J3 Xf jJ j ■—' | u