Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1944 volume:

THE LAUREL 1944 Published by Zke Associated Student Body of the Coquille Migk School COQUILLE OREGON foreword The staff of the 1944 edition of the Coquille High School LAUREL together in cooperation with teachers, students, and business people made this book possible. The editor and staff have endeavored to produce an annual that will perpetuate happy memories of the 1943-44 school year. Our success is measured by your appreciation. THE STAFF 2 THE LAUREL Coquille High School Not simple, this farewell to you. The thoughts of youth have changed, The melodies your halls once knew. Now discords, sad arranged. But play your part, 'til song returns, 'Til life is sweet again, Await the day the world all yearns And Peace once more shall reign. DOROTHY MAY BEAGLE MAY, 1944 ' ! Zhe School Board The City of Coquille is justly proud of its Board of Education. The unanimous community support given to the board is evidence that the city's schools are being efficiently administered. 9 Dr. J. R. Bunch, chairman, is serving his twelfth year on the board. R. T. Slater has been a board member for seven years, and W. E. Bosserman for six years. J L. Smith is now completing his third year and Orvin Gant his first. C. G. CaugheM is the newly elected clerk of the board. Pictured above from left to right are: Orvin Gant, R. T. Slater, W. E. Bosserman, Dr. J. R. Bunch, J. L. Smith, and C. G. Caughell, clerk. MAY, 1944 CITY SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Dunn is this year completing seven years as head of the Coquille School System. He has shown himself to be an energetic and capable administrator as well as a really interested friend of the students. 6 THE LAUREL FACULTY RUTH BEYERS Mathematics and Science ANNICE CHANDLEE Biology and General Science LUNELLE CHAPIN English and Library IDYLE GODARD Commercial EARL LESLIE Boys' Physical Education MADELENE McKEOWN Office and Socio-Economics LOIS PETERSON Home Economics WAYNE SMITH Music MARGARET SNIDER Girls' Physical Education and Orientation PAUL SNIDER Industrial Arts ROSE STROMQUIST English and Spanish THORA WATSON Mathematics, English, History, Chorus Three of the above teachers, Mrs. Godard, Miss McKeown and Mr. Smith, started teaching at the beginning of the second semester this year. They replaced Harold Withnell who is now a member of the U. S. Army Air Corps; Clarence Osika who resigned to accept a job with a local manufacturing plant and Helen Ayers who resigned to be near her husband who is now in the navy. MAY, 1 944 7 Student Council This year's Student Council has done much to further the benefits of the Coquille High Students. Its members are chosen by popular ballot in the separate classes and by student body members. With their adviser. Principal Clarence Osika, and then Superintendent Burton W. Dunn, they have taken their share of responsibility in running the school. Members Are President..............................Jim Howe Vice-President......................Claire Gray Secretary..........................Jeannie Griggs Treasurer.............Phyllis Litzenberger Business Manager....................Philip Clausen Senior Representative.................Fred Kunz Junior Representative..................Joe Stone Sophomore Representative. .Floyd DeNoma Frosh Representative.............Bill Sage 8 THE LAUREL Senior Class .History DeWayne Mitchell President Louise Butler Secretary Fred Kunz Representative The Senior Class of 1944 is proud to review the unusual and progressive activities of their four years within the portals of Coquille High School. As shy, hard working freshmen, they selected Jim Howe, President; Allen Moore, Vice-President; Pat Berg, Secretary, and Jim Peart, Representative, to represent the class. Allan Moore and Jim Howe went out for football, while Dick Lane, Fred Kunz, Jim Young and Frank Woodward turned out for basketball. At the begirning of their Sophomore year they elected Jim Peart, President; Pat Berg, Vice-President; Martha Berg, Secretary, and Jim Howe, Representative. As Soph, they won the interclass rivalry cup and began winning acclaim for putting on good dances. This year the boys turning out for football were Jim Howe, Gaylord Wilburger, Frank Woodard, and Dick Lane. The B-Squad basketball was made up of Dick Lane, Ben Barton, Frank Woodard, Jim Young, Fred Kunz, Reg Taylor and Johnny Courtright. The three boys turning out for track were Jim Howe, Frank Woodard and Ed Stevenson Now they had attained the title of Juniors. They were determined to win the Inter-class rivalry cup again this year, which they did, regardless of strong competition. The class chose Fritz Kunz as President, Winifred Van Fleet, Secretary, and Jim Peart, Representative. As Juniors they really proved their initiative by presenting the successful play, “The Great Ben Allah, December 4th, under the direction of Miss Morris. Next they wandered to a street in Chinatown for dancing and a lot of fun, which was the Junior Prom, March 12th. The decorations were dragons and Chinese boys, with Rudys Orchestra providing the music The Junior-Senior Banquet was a big success with the usual formal dance afterwards. Jim Howe received a letter in football, while Frank Woodard and Ben Barton got basketball letters. At last they were high and mighty Seniors. This was their most successful year with De-Wayne Mitchell, President; Ben Barton, Vice-President; Louise Butler, Secretary, and Fritz Kunz, Representative. Dancing under the stars, cn a roof top overlooking Manhattan Square, was the Senior Ball, the theme being The Manhattan Serenade. Jim Howe was Student Body President and Dorothy Beagle was Interclass Rivalry Chairman. April 21st, the Seniors presented the dramatic, period and costume play, 'Pride and Prejudice , which proved to be a great success. The play was under the direction of Miss Chapin, Class Adviser. This class was well represented in Band all four years in High School with Ben Barton, Philip Clausen, Jim Peart, Wanita Wardrip, and Jim Bunch. The boys receiving acclaim in football this year were Jim Howe, DeWayne Mitchell, Ben Barton, and Frank Woodard. Basketball letters were awarded Ben Barton, Fritz Kunz, and Frank Woodard. The class was represented on the track team by Jim Howe. In their four years of high school the girls were also well represented and proved capable of holding offices with Barbara Barrows, Girls League President; Jeanne Boyle, Laurel Editor, and Louise Butler and Barbara Barrows as Hi Times Editors. Winifred Van Fleet was chosen as May Queen, and her attendants were Jeanne Boyle, Louise Butler, Maxine Whereat, Claudia Varney, Gwen Rogers, and Glenda Richardson. The crowning ceremony was held at the Community Hall, April 29, with the dance afterwards. May 17, 1944, was Graduation Day with Mary Lou Newton and Winifred Van Fleet as speakers, thus ending four happy and exciting years in Coquille High. MAY, 1944 9 ANN ANDERSON Jr. Play Staff 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 1-2-3, Dramatics Club 1, Sr. Play Staff 4. DONA LUE BALES Honor Roll 4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr -Sr Banquet 3, Laurel Staff 4, Office Girl 4, Mothers Day Tea 2. BARBARA BARROWS Honor Roll 2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, G. A. A. Vice-Pres. 2, Girls League Pres. 3-4, Spanish Club Sec. 3, Laurel Staff 3-4, Hi Times Staff 1-2-4, Hi Times Editor 3, Mothers Day Tea 2-4, Pep-ster 4, Sr. Play Cast 4, Girls Intra-mural Sports 1-2-3-4. BEN BARTON Honor Roll 1, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Band 1-2-3-4, BoysChorus4, C Club 3-4, Laurel Staff 4, Football 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 3, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4, Emergency Squad 4, Class Officer 3-4, Mothers Tea 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Sr. Play Staff 4. 10 DOROTHY BEAGLE Transfer 2, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Girls League Officer 3-4, Pepster 4, Student Body Officer 4, Spanish Club 3-4, Hi Times Staff 3-4, Debate 3, Drum Majorette 3. JEANNE BOYLE Transfer 2, Honor Roll 2-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Laurel Editor .4, Hi Times Staff 3-4, Mothers Day Tea 2-4, Office Girl 4, Girls Intramural Sports 2-3-4, Sr. Play Cast 4, May Day Princess 4. ANDREW BRINER Honor Roll 2, Sr. Ball 4, Basketball Mgr. 3, Debate 2-4. JIM BUNCH Sr. Ball 3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Band 1-2-3, Camera Club 1-2-3, Dramatic Club 1, Spanish Club 2-3, Laurel Staff 2-3, Hi Times Staff 3, Debate Chairman 2, Scrap Committee 2-3, Movie Projectionist 2-3, Intra-mural Sports 3, Boys Chorus 3, Sr. Play Cast 3. LOUISE BUTLER Honor Roll 1, Sr Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls League Officer 4, Chorus 4, Home Ec. Club 2, Hi Times Editor 4, Debate 1, Class Officer 4, Mothers Day Tea 2, Pepster 4, Sr. Play Cast 4, May Day Princess 4. PHILIP CLAUSEN Sr. Ball 4, Student Body Officer 4, Band 2-3-4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Intra-mural Sports 1 -2-3-4, Emergency Squad 4, Class Officer 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. ELOISE COOK Sr. Ball 4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Sr. Play Staff 4. VERNON ELDREDGE Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, C Club 2-3-4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Scrap Comm. 3-4, Track 3-4, Intra-mural Sports 1 -2-3-4, Emergency Squad 3-4, Boys' Chorus 4, Sr. Play Staff 4 MARY JUNE FOOTE Honor Roll 3-4, Transfer 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3 KENNETH HOOTEN Sr. Ball 4, Boys Chorus 2-4, Dramatics Club 1, Hobby Club 2, Scrap Comm. 4, Emergency Squad 2-4, Sr. Play Cast 4. BEN HOWE Honor Roll 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play 3, Camera Club 3, Laurel Staff 3-4, Sr. Play Staff 4. JIM HOWE Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Student Body Officer 3-4, C Club 2-3-4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, All-County Football 4, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4, Emergency Squad 3-4, Class Officer 1-2, Mothers Day Tea 4. Seniors 1944 FRED KUNZ Sr. Ball 4, Jr Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Band I, Student Council 4, C Club 4, Laurel Staff 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4, Emergency Squad, 3-4, Class Officer 3-4. VIRGINIA LINDSAY Transfer 2, Sr Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr Banquet 3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Home Ec. Club 2-3-4, Hi Times Staff 3-4, Intra-mural Sports 2-3-4, Sr. Play Cast 4, Mothers Day Tea 2. BOB MEDLEY Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4. RALPH MEYERS Honor Roll 3, Transfer 2, Sr. Ball 4. 12 DeWAYNE MITCHELL Transfer 2, Honor Roll 2, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Boys Chorus 4, C Club 4, Dramatics Club 2, Laurel Staff 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Scrap Comm. 3, Football 4, Intra-mural Sports 2-3-4, Emergency Squad 4, Class Officer 4, Mothers Tea 4, Sr. Play Cast 4, Industrial Arts Club 4. SANDRA NEFF Honor Roll 3, Glee Club 1-2-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3. MARY LOU NEWTON Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 4, Glee Club 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. VIRGINIA ODEN Transfer 1, Sr Ball 4, Spanish Club 3. yi JIM PEART Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Honor Roll 1-2-3, Sr. Ball 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Student Body Officer 2, Laurel Staff 2, Intra-mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 1-2-3, Sr. Play Cast 4 GLENDA RICHARDSON Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-$r. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Home Ec. Club Officer 2-3-4, Laurel Staff 4, Hi Times Staff 2-3-4, Mothers Day Tea 2-4, Office Girl 4, Sr. Play Cast 4, May Day Princess 4. GWEN ROGERS Transfer 2, Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Pepster 4, Intramural Sports 2-3-4, May Day Princess 4. LA VELLE ROTH Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Mothers Day Tea 2. JESSIE SHERWOOD Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Band 1, Girls Leagus Sec. 3-4, Spanish Club 3, Laurel Staff 3-4, Hi Times Staff 2-3-4, Mothers Day Tea 2-4, Sr. Play Cast 4. MARIE STANDLEY Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Glee Club 1 -2-4, Sr. Play Cast 4. EDWARD STEVENSON Jr. Prom 3, Camera Club 3-4, Scrap Comm. 3, Track 3-4, Intra-mural Sports 2-3-4, Emergency Squad 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. JEANNETTE STONE Sr. Ball 4, Mothers Day Tea 2, Sr. Play Cast 4. 13 Seniors PEGGY TOMLINSON Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Glee Club 4, Mothers Day Tea 2. WINIFRED VAN FLEET Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Jr. Play Cast 3, Glee Club 4, Girls Sextette 4, G. A A Officer 2, Home Ec. Club 2-3, Dramatics Club 1 -2, Intra-mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 3, D. A. R. Award 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Play Cast 4, May Day Queen 4. CLAUDIA LEE VARNEY Sr. Ball 4, Transfer 2, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Sr. Play Staff 4, Glee Club 4, Intra-mural Sports 2-3-4, May Day Princess 4. PHYLLIS WALTON Transfer 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4, Pepster 4, Sr. Play Staff 4. 14 WANITA WARDRIP Honor Roll 1-2-3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Band 1-2-3, Glee Club 1, Boys Chorus lAccom.) 3, Spanish Club 2-4, Hi Times Staff 1 -2-3. MAXINE WHEREAT Honor Roll I -2, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Cast 3, Girls League Officer 1-2, Home Ec. Club 2-3, Laurel Staff 4, Hi Times Staff 1-2-3-4, Intra-mural Sports 1 -2, Mothers Day Tea 1-2-4, Office Girl 4, Sr. Play Staff 4, May Day Princess 4. FRANK WOODWARD Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1 -2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr Banquet 3, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4, Jr. Play Staff 3. JIM YOUNG Sr. Ball 4, Boys Chorus 4, Jr. Play Staff 3, Industrial Arts Club 4, Hobby Club 2, Basketball 1-2, Track 1-2, Intra-mural Sports 1 -2-3-4, Emergency Squad 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. Senior Class Will—1944 We, the Seniors of the class of '44, in order to prove that we have a bountiful spirit do hereby will the following to you poor kids that are still here: SECTION I To the faculty at large, we leave you panting with relief. SECTION II To the Juniors we leave our No. 12 shoes which you should adequately fill. SECTION III To the Sophomores, we just leave, you have everything else. SECTION IV To the Frosh, we leave regrets that you didn't have Mr. Osika for your principal longer. One by one we file out, bequeathing the following : I, Virginia Lindsay, leave my jitterbugging ability to Jack Axtell. I, Claudia Lee Varney, leave my power to lure diamonds to the Junior girls. I, Diamond Jim Young, leave, thank goodness— and Mrs. Beyers. I, Mary Lou Newton, leave my thirst for learning to Art Tripanier. I, Jim Bunch, will my job of stuffin' the stiffs to Gerald Ulett. I, Ed Stevenson, will the library to some good hearted soul with lots of time on his hands. I, Jessie Sherwood, leave, undecided, but full of hope. I, Jeanne Boyle, leave to take my place as a nurse —how I do love to make temperatures. I, Phil Clausen, will my curly brown hair and eyes to Joe Stone. I, Ann Anderson, leave my booming voice to Patty McKelvy. I, Sandra Neff, will my smiling countenance to Glen Thommen. I, Ben Howe, will my typing ability to Roy Porter. I, Winifred Van Fleet, leave my quiet dignity to Pat Yarbrough. I, Jim Peart, will my erking to Davie Kline. I, Maxine Whereat, will (I hope) my future marital status to Harold and Jean. I, Ben Barton, will my brilliant mind to future biology classes as an example of arrested mentality. I, Glenda Richardson, will my fickleness to Dianne Patterson. I, Ralph Meyers, leave to join Willkie in his presidential campaign of 1948. I, Gwen Rogers, leave to follow that red-haired Romeo of mine. I, Phyllis Walton, leave my ability to stay out of fights to next year's pepsters. I, Louise Butler, leave Bob Kelly in the care of Phyllis Brady, whom I trust implicitly. I, Jim Hcwe, tho I've already gone, leave my ability to go steady with future queens to Walter Isler. I, Bob Medley, leave to continue and experiment, which I plan to use to revolutionize the world. I, Virginia Oden, leave, still confused by this fast moving life. I, Ken Hooten, leave my role as the great lover in the fond memory of Shirley. I, Vernon Eldrige, leave whistling, No love, no nothin' , and strumming my guitar. I, Andy Briner, leave in search of the land of nod —I'm sleepy. We, Lavelle and Peggy, leave the school together singing— Gobs of Love . I, Jeannette Stone, leave my lengthy skirts to Wilma Drake. I, Donna Lu Bales, leave to knit sox for Bill—Does it snow in Italy? I, Fritz Kunz, leave in Miss Chapin's car. (To fix it, of course.) I, Mary June Foote, leave my knowledge to C. H. S. It sure needs it. I, Barbara Barrows, will my even temper to Ariel Crook. MAY, 1944 15 I, Dorothy Beagle, leave to help Whitman rewrite his Leaves of Grass . I, Frank Woodward, have left to find the Mikado. I, Waneta Wardrip, leave to answer a letter from Frank. I, DeWayne Mitchell, will my dashing mustache to Bud Meek. I, Marie Standley, leave this school. I didn't warn it, anyway. We three, being of sound mind and 4-F physically, do ordain and write our X in the space provided. Barbara Barrows-----------X------------ (Seal I Ben Barton----------------X------------ (Seal I Dorothy Beagle------------X------------ (Seal) Senior Class Prophecy Poetry, poetry, poetry—it's driving me mad—if only I could hit just the right word to rhyme with dithyramb. Oh, hello, Sarah—A special delivery letter for me? Thank you. Hmmmmmm, well what do you know! My Dear Miss Beagle: You are cordially invited to attend a reunion of the Class of '44 on May 19, 1964. We are happy to inform you that we have been able to get in touch with all the members of the class. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Lunelle Sullivan. Thus on the following Monday I find myself on the cool veranda of the former Miss Chapin's lovely country home near Swiftville, Texas. The door, a swinging pendulum of the past, opens, and I cross the threshold of twenty years. Dinner is served almost immediately and old acquaintances are quickly resumed. More carrots, Virginia? says Fritz. Yes, thank you, replied Miss Lindsay, the Florence Nightingale of World War II. I understand, Fritz, that you have changed your name to O'Conner and you and Jeanne Boyle are dancing in the new show that has opened at the 'Dimout',- Marshfield's gala nightspot. (How quaint, but I mean, really it's astonishing, you know!) And you. Miss Oden, it must be perfectly wonderful doing stenographic work for such a handsome senator as Ralph Meyers. My dear, did you know that Jessie is owner of the Exclusive Dress Shoppee in town? Why, I wouldn't buy my clothes anywhere else. I passed the tuna fish to Barbara for we always did love it. She is the owner of a large tuna cannery now, and Phil Clausen and Jim Peart provide her with the fish, who are in turn provided with bait by Ed Stevenson. Do you see Woody often, Gwen? I hesitantly inquired. Only every morning across the breakfast table, she says. I married him fifteen years ago. Oh, thank you, Glenda, yes. I'd like a little more milk, please You mean to say you and Maxine and Claudia have been dancing with the New York 'Rockets' for several years? My dear, I believe you are worthy of a toast. Many remarks are being made on the beauty of Miss Chapin's home and she informs us that Kenneth Hooten designed it for her. Louise, I've just been waiting for an opportunity to congratulate you on your marvelous singing. I never fail to tune in on the 'Sinatra and Butler, Swing 'N' Swoon Hour', says Marie enthusiastically. Oh, thank you, Marie, and you are still living in the Metropolis of Coquille, aren't you? That's right. My children are doing very well in music this year and I'm so proud of them. My youngest studies piano under the able direction of Waneta Wardrip. Oh, and Jim Bunch is my dentist. Remember when you extracted my lowers last fall? How very well I do remember, replies Jim, but Coquille is not the town it used to be, eh, Vernon? By the way, where have you been keeping yourself lately? Haven't you ever heard the Coquille Wranglers broadcasting daily over KOOS? That's us, I mean Ben Barton, DeWayne Mitchell and I. We certainly 16 THE LAUREL get a kick out of our work. If you ever hear 'Rag-Time Cowboy Joe,' listen in, that has been our theme song for fifteen years, now. Well, I can't say as I have ever heard you, my wife always switches off that program to tune in on those three harmonizers with Fred Waring's band, Mary Lou Newton, Sandra Neff, and Peggy Tomlinson. Say, did you know the former Miss Walton is very happily married and also still living in Coquille. I see her quite often, she brings her children to my office at least twice a year for dental check-ups. Young Phyllis is the very image of her Mother. Jim Howe, World War 11 Ace, jumps to his feet to propose a toast to Winifred Van Fleet, soda jerker, who was last year chosen Queen of the Mardi Gras. He is still having luck with his queen. I turn to my left to strike up a conversation with Ann Anderson, whom I haven't seen for years. Life keeps one busy these days, my dear. . . And how! I fly transports from New York to San Francisco, and it seems as though lately I never get time to hop up to Coquille to see George and little George. Say, we have a celebrity amongst us, you know. Bob Medley became famous during the war for his discovery of a secret weapon. Why, Andrew Briner, now I know where I saw you the other day, says Ann, suddenly. You are a street car conductor in San Francisco, aren't you? That I am, say, it sure was nice of Jeannette to fly all the way from Italy to be with us, wasn't it? Her husband fell in love with the place during the war, and they have been residing there ever since. Did you know that Mary June Foote is secretary to the famous Mrs. Berry? Donna Lue and Bill have a comfortable home in the city and a nice little ranch in Fairview Valley, now Mary June tells me that she enjoys her work very much. Thank you, Ben Howe, but I'm sure I couldn't possibly eat another bite How do you like Chicago? You have quite a business there, and how is Real Estate these days? Oh, better than average. LaVelle Roth is in Chicago, too, or have you already talked to her? She is starring in her fourth stage play, 'MacBeth'. Which brings back memories of Senior Literature, ah, yes. . . . What is this I see before me . . . Looks like a chocolate cake to me, Ben, says Jim Young, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals About then I got to talking with Frank Woodward who was sitting at my right. And so you live with Mrs. Woodward in New York City now, you really should look me up some time. Max and I have a gay time. Every evening I wait for her at the stage door with an immense bouquet of flowers, to scare off the young whippersnappers who are always trying to flirt with her. What is this younger generation coming to, anyhow, truly, I think they are shocking at times. What a pleasant meal it was, I know I shall never forget it! I sigh with content and lapse into solitary reminiscence as I fly by plane to my home in New York City. Dorothy May Beagle. Senior Mall of Same MOST POPULAR (Girl) Winifred Van Fleet FRIENDLIEST (Girl) Maxine Whereat BRAINIEST (Girl) Mary Lou Newton MOST ATHLETIC (Girl) Barbara Barrows MOST TALENTED (Girl) Dorothy Beagle WITTIEST (Girl) Louise Butler MOST BASHFUL (Girl) Sandra Neff BEST DRESSED (Girl) Virginia Lindsay PEPPIEST (Girl) Claudia Varney CLASS VAMP (Girl) Jeanne Boyle MOST BEAUTIFUL (Girl) Jessie Sherwood (Boy) Jim Howe (Boy) Frank Woodward (Boy) Ralph Meyers (Boy) Fritz Kunz (Boy) Kenneth Hooten (Boy) Ben Barton (Boy) Ben Howe (Boy) Philip Clausen (Boy) Vern Eldredge Jim Bunch CLASS SHEIK (Boy) De Wayne Mitchell CLASS GENIUS (Boyl Bob Medley MAY, 1944 17 rU.ixve- co-n-sfan-Hj junior Class History jj kt 1 - I o 1v ■ til Gerald Ulett President Wallace Cross Secretary Joe Stone Rep. Woodrow Howell Treasurer This year, as in ones previous, the class of '45 has ended with a high standing in interschool activities. As underclassmen they elected Jack Stevens as their president during the Freshman and Sophomore years. Upon becoming mighty upperclassmen Gerald Ulett was elected to head the ambitious class of '45. Assisting him were Mrs. Thora Watson, adviser; Wally Cross, secretary; Joe Stone, class representative, and Woodrow Howell, treasurer. The Juniors have had a large percentage of its members on the honor roll each six weeks. Serving as student body executives were Claire Gray, vice-president; Jennie Griggs, secretary, and Phyllis Litzenberger, treasurer. Assisting on the girls League Council were: Jeannie Griggs, song leader and president; Mildred McCarthy, social service chairman and secretary; Jackie Hansen, Junior Representative; Luise Liven-good, treasurer; Ariel Crook, Girls League Room Chairman; Donna Chapin, treasurer; Donna Rankin, program chairman; Phyllis Litzenberger, vice-president, and Vera Bishop, song leader. The Juniors have always had a large representation in cur peppy band. Those in it this year are: Sherman Gregory, Bettie Preston and Phyllis Litzenberger, clarinets; Claire Gray, Don Minard, and Jackie Hansen, trumpets; Gerald Ulett, trombone; Jack Axtell, saxophone; Woodrow Howell, drums, and Vera Bishop, flute. In any edition of the Hi-Times may be found articles by the following journalists: Phyllis Litzenberger, Vera Bishop, Jackie Hansen, Mildred McCarthy, Donna Rankin, Jeannie Griggs, Gwen Elrod, and Shirley Snyder. Helping to fight for the Red Devils on the football field were: Lettermen Roy Porter, Jim Kimsey, Gerald Ulett, Harold Train, Bill Knight, Joe Stone, and Art Trepanier, manager. Members of the A squad basketball team were: Roy Porter, Claire Gray, Harold Train, and Art Trepanier, manager. Juniors out for track were: Roy Porter, Bob Kelly, Harold Train, Jim Kimsey, Louis Pinkston, Jack Axtell, Gene Johnson, Joe Stone, Dick Morrot, and Don Minard. Ariel Crook, Jeannie Griggs, and Luise Liven-good are members of the outstanding girls chorus. The Junior Play, Almost Summer , a three-act comedy, was presented to a record-breaking crowd on December 3. Director of the play was Mrs. Ruth Beyers. The Junior Prom was one of the outstanding events of the school year. Couples danced in a quaint old country garden to the theme song, Star Dust . The Junior-Senior Banquet was held early in May at the I. O. O. F. Hall. The class cane was presented by DeWayne Mitchell, senior class president. The banquet was followed by a dance. f MAY, 1944 19 Jack Axtell Thelma Bales Earl Benham Vera Bishop Venita Brock way Dick Buckles Donna May Chapin Ariel Crook George Eckholm Gwen Elrod Claire Gray Sherman Gcegory Jeanne Griggs Gloria Haga Jacqueline Hansen Thelma Hatcher Donald Jensen Gene Johnson Bob Kelly James Kimsey Georgia Knight William Knight Janet Lewis Bonnie Liday Phyllis Litzenberger 20 THE LAUREL Luise Livengood Dick Morrott Donna Rankin Charles Stevenson Leland Waterman Pauline Lockwcod Louis Pinkston Mable Roberts Emily Taylor Alice Wersh Mildred McCarthy Jean Plieth Ardella Shelley Glen Thommen Jean Williams Donald McClarrin Roy Porter Shirley Snyder Harold Train Ronald Williams Donald Minard Bettie Preston Jack Stevens Arthur Trepanier Joanne Williamson MAY, 1944 % 21 Sophomore Class This year's Sophomores are really a good bunch of joes and have attained for themselves undisput-able recognition in school activities and sports. These happy little morons started their Freshman year by electing the following class officers: President...................Bill Kistner Vice-President.....................Eulia McCracken Secretary.............Geraldine Oerding Class Representative..........Bob Alborn As they started the year of '43 as, almost mighty, Sophomores, they elected the following to lead their class: President......................Melbourne Mitchell Vice-President................Bob Alborn Secretary................Pat Yarbrough Class Representative.....Floyd DeNoma The Coquille High School Band just wouldn't be complete without: Noble Chowning, Clarinet; Eulia McCracken, Clarinet; Gerry Oerding, Clarinet; Shirley Slater, Glockenspiel (bells to you); Homer Anderson, Sou-saphone; Bob Simpson, Trumpet; Bud Meek, Trumpet, and that snappy looking majorette, Genevieve Peart. This class has been very outstanding in sports. Bob Alborn, George Hurst, Dave Kline, Bud Meek, and Floyd DeNoma made letters in football. In basketball, Bud Meek, Dave Kline, Myron Haga, and Floyd DeNorha made letters. Playing on the B squad were, Tom Boots and George Johnson. The Spanish Club, Home, Ec. Club, Camera Club, Laurel Staff, Hi-Times Staff, and the Honor Society all claim members of the class of '46. With two years of high school ahead of them, this class will undoubtedly accomplish the tasks ahead of them. 22 THE LAUREL The Freshmen started out the year by electing the following class officers: President, Bud Hickam; Vice-President, Fred Vogt; Secretary-Treasurer, Marian Gregory; Representative, Bill Sage. Capably led by Mrs. Snyder, class adviser, they participated actively in school affairs, one of their main projects was in March, sponsoring the St. Patrick's Day Dance. The Frosh band members were Trumpet, Norman Pershing and Phil Seiber; Saxophone, Marian Gregory and Florence Stormer; Snare Drum, Bud Hickam; Clarinet, Glenn Knight, and Trombone, Bruce Martin. Several clubs claim members from the class of '47. Camera Club: Florence Stormer, Virginia Pullen, Patty Geaney, Bill Train, Raymond Kay and Phil Seiber. Hi-Times Staff: Jack Buckles, Laura Emily Ruble, Bill Sage, Mary Anne Walker and Versie Willis. Home Economics Club: Louise Hurst, Florene Stoermer, Donna Gormley, Phyllis Chezem, Ramona Cunningham, Yvonne Davis, Edith Alford, Carmen Repass. Industrial Arts Club: Bob Clower, Harry Slack, Bobby Taylor, Loren Steward, Norman Pershing, Kenneth Neeley, Raymond Kay, Leslie George, Clifton Morgan, Bartley Carrillo. Honor Society: Patricia Geaney, Leslie George, Bill Sage, Phil Seiber, Patricia Sission, Bonita Miller, Norman Pershing, Versie Willis, Florene Stormer, Maurice Williams, Laura Emily Ruble. Although no letters were awarded to Frosh quite a few participated in Football, Basketball and Track. The Frosh have proved their worth in their first year and are looking ahead anxiously to the next three years in C. H. S. MAY, 1944 23 Hcp-jcorcK Propaj rhau.i’ evJL ’ VATatjU m SPIKE football Squad Football started out this season with the return of six lettermen to make the foundation for the team. The lettermen were—Jim Howe, a Senior. Jim was chosen quarterback on the all-county team last year and was a great help to the team this year. Next in line was Gerald Ulett, a Junior. Gerald played at the tackle post last season The other four were all Sophomores. Dave Kline, a shifty man at halfback; Floyd DeNoma, end; Bob Alborn, who was shifted from tackle to end, and George Hurst who was also placed from tackle to fullback. That is the foundation of this year's team, except for one other man This man, if he was to receive a letter for his efforts, would have six stripes on his sweater; his name, as if no one knew, is Earl Leslie, better known as Spike. After about a month of practice the Red Devils had their first contest with the Cats from Myrtle Point. The Coquille squad was thrown for a loss on the Myrtle Point gridiron for the sum of 5 points difference. The Devils led the way for the first three quarters and in the last stanza they were beaten. The final score was 12 to 7. It was that same old story in the next game, only the game was played in our own backyard and with the North Bend Bulldogs. After leading to the three-quarter mark we were defeated once more by the small margin of 1 3 to 12. 26 The next game on the scoreboard was to be played on Reedsport turf. This was a non-conference game and I think the boys saw the sea that day, mate. Yes, that was a battle on land and sea for the field was flooded except for a very few spots. The Devils, who were used to the Oregon mist that was falling, came out on the long end of the score with a victory ending 18 to 0. Next the team journeyed over to Coos Bay to tussle with the Marshfield Pirates. The Devils played good ball over on the Clam Flats but came out on the short end of the score. It was 19 to 12, Pirates favor. The Armistice Day game with the Bobcats from Myrtle Point was the windup of the season. So far the Devils hadn't won a conference game and they were out for revenge and got it. The only time the score was close was when it was 0 to 0 at the first of the game. The score at the finale was in our favor. The Bobcats were beaten to the tune of 33 to 1 3. This put the Devils in a tie for second place with Myrtle Point. The two Bay teams were tied for first. Team Won Lost Percent Marshfield 3 1 .750 North Bend 3 1 .750 Coquille 1 3 .250 Myrtle Point 1 3 .250 THE LAUREL Zke Eleven This year's eleven was composed of two seniors, five juniors, and four sophomores. This team showed the fans a lot of pep and fight although they seemed to lack that final touch to perfect a winning team. They did, however, win two games out of the five that were scheduled. One was with Reedsport and the other with Myrtle Point. Others who received letters were Woodward and Barton, Seniors; Ulett and Knight, Juniors, and Meek, Sophomore. Art Trepanier, a Junior, received a letter for manager. Although no all-county team was chosen it would be safe to say that Coquille would have placed at least two or three men on this Mythical team. The numbers of the players are not game numbers but the numbers the members wore when the picture of the team was taken. PLAYERS Member No. Posit  on Year Age Weight Letters Albcrn 46 L. E So. 16 165 ' 2 Kimsey 23 L. T. Jr. 16 170 1 Kelley 34 L. G. Jr. 16 150 1 Porter 43 C. Jr. 17 175 1 Stone 45 R. G. Jr. 16 145 1 Mitchell 18 R. T. Sr. 16 170 1 De Noma 17 R. E. So. 16 170 2 Howe 30 Q Sr. 18 160 3 Kline 25 L. H. So. 15 150 2 T rain 42 R H. Jr. 16 150 1 Hurst 47 F. So. 16 200 2 Average Weight Line. . 163 Average Weight Backfield. . .185 MAY, 1944 27 Basketball When it was time for basketball to commence this year Coach Spike Leslie had five returning letter-men: Frank 'Woodward, Ben Barton, Claire Gray, Bud Meek, and Floyd De Noma. He chose five other players to make a squad of ten men. They were Roy Porter, Harold Train, Dave Kline, Myron Haga, and Fritz Kunz. After four practice games with the Coast Guard from Brandon, which the Coasties won, the Halls of Montezuma called upon Frank Woodward to play a different brand of ball with the Axis. Good luck. Woody, we know you will win. This left Spike with nine men for the team but this wasn't all the story for later in the season Roy Porter became ill and was unable to finish the season. Even on top of all the hard luck Roy was chosen on the All-County team. Myron Haga and Floyd De Noma received honorable mention. The Devils just couldn't seem to win a game this year but they did show that they could get in there and fight to the very end of every game. Also they gave the fans a couple of thrills in two close games; one was with Myrtle Point and the other with North Bend. The B Squad won five out of seven of their games, defeating every team but Marshfield. Members of the B Squad were George Johnson, Jack Stevens, Jim Kimsey, Bob Kelley, and Tom Boots, starters; Bob Taylor, Bill Kistner, Jerry White, Jack Axtell, Bob Jenkins, and Jack Blum. 28 THE LAUREL Zrack basketball Scores A SQUAD Coquille 27 Myrtle Point 37 Coquille 19. Marshfield 42 Coquille 26 North Bend 46 Coquille 27 Myrtle Point 31 Coquille 32 North Bend 36 Coquille 32 Marshfield 53 Coquille 22 North Bend 41 Coquille 22 Myrtle Point 42 Coquille 25 Marshfield 57 Coquille 27 Myrtle Point 52 Coquille 23 North Bend 31 Coquille 23 Marshfield 51 Totals—Coquille 305 Opposition 519 With the Laurel going to press at the first of track no events have been run but Coquille has three returning lettermen that have turned out, George Hurst, Bob Alborn, and Homer Anderson. They also had another but the Army Air Corps took Jim Howe a week after track started. This year's cindermen consist of Dave Kline, Leo Call, Don Minard, Walt McKinney, Dick Marrot, Bob Alborn, Homer Anderson, Jim Kimsey, Ken Hooten, Vernon Eldridge, Gene Johnson, Harold Train, Joe Stone, Jack Axtell, Bob Jenkins, Bud Meek, George Hurst, Bob Repass, Roy Porter, Floyd DeNoma, Bob Kelly, Tom Boots, Loren Steward, Bob Dalrymple, Norman Persing, Lewis Pinkston, Ken Neeley, and Glenn Knight. As the Laurel goes to press the Coquille Thin-clads' schedule is: The Coquille Relays, April 21; Coos County Track Meet, April 28; District Meet, the first week in May and the State Meet, the second week in May. The Laurel offers these boys the best of luck in all the events. MAY, 1944 29 ALL-COUNTY SPORT SNAPS “C Club The C . Club was started 14 years ago by the lettermen of C. H. S. who realized the need for good will and sportsmanship among the students. Members of the C club are those who have received their letter by playing the required quarters in football and basketball, and making the necessary points in track. The members are recognized by their red sweaters with white stripes and white C s, which no other person or organiaztion are allowed to wear. The officers are Jim Howe, President; Ben Barton, Vice-President; Dave Kline, Secretary-Treasurer, and Coach Spike Leslie is adviser. MEMBERS Senior: Jim Howe, Ben Barton, Frank Woodward, DeWayne Mitchell, Fritz Kunz, and Vernon Eld-ridge. Juniors: Claire Gray, Harold Train, Roy Porter, Jim Kimsey, Bob Kelley, Joe Stone, Gerald Ulett, Bill Knight, Donald McClaren and Art Trepanier. Sophomores: George Hurst, Bob Alborn, Dave Kline, Homer Anderson, Bud Meek, Floyd DeNoma and Myron Haga. MAY, 1944 31 This year, as in years past, the Coquille High School Pepsters have been a very spirited and cooperative group. They were chosen this year by the preceding pep group to carry on their duties. The duties of the Pepsters are to lead the students at assemblies and inter-class games in pep and spirit. The honor of being of this pep group entitles them to occupy the first row in the assemblies. Under the guidance of Miss Lunelle Chapin, the Pepsters of the class of '44 appeared in several different costumes such as, collegiate white skirts, shoes, sweaters, and red lettermen sweaters. No letters were used to decorate the white sweaters. The Pepsters are from left to right, Dorothy Beagle, Louise Butler, Barbara Barrows, Phyllis Walton, Gwen Rogers. 32 THE LAUREL Qirls ’league One of Coquille High's most efficient and well-organized bodies is the C. H. S. Girls League. This body is made up of all the girls of Coquille High. The group has done much to better the school, but perhaps the most outstanding is the complete overdoing of the Girls League Room. The officers are elected at mid-term and take office for a year. They are as follows: The Girls League Officers are: Elected at mid-term were: Barbara Barrows......President...................Jeanne Griggs Phyllis Litzenberger. .Vice-President......Marianne Rackleff Jessie Sherwood......Secretary.............Mildred McCarthy Donna May Chapin .. Treasurer...........................Louise Livengocd Mildred McCarthy ... Social Service...............Ariel Crook Dorothy Beagle.......Point Chairman Pat Yarbrough........Assistant Point Chairman Donna Rankin.........Program Chairman...........Dorothy Howe Jeanne Griggs Song Netabelle Hendrix Vera Bishop i........Leaders..............) Bernice Haga Orpha Marney.........Sr. Representative..........Louise Butler Jackie Hanson........Jr. Representative..........Jackie Hanson Geraldine Oerding. . .Soph. Representative......Shirley Slater Marion Gregory.......Frosh Representative... Marion Gregory MAY. 1944 33 Home Economics Club The Home Ec. Club is one of the most interesting clubs in which a girl in Coquille Hi can participate. Of course, a girl must be interested in cooking, sewing, and home making. One of the interesting things done by the girls in the club is sponsoring a Leap Year Dance. This was a girl escort party, the first of its kind and it W3S enjoyed by all. Under the very able supervision of Miss Petersen the club has been one of the most outstanding clubs of the year. The officers are: President, Glenda Richardson; Vice - President, Donna Chapin; Secretary, Jean Plieth; Reporter, Virginia Pullen. Jndustrial Jr is Club The club was organized on October 18, 1943, the Members President being Philip Clausen, the Vice-President, Vernon Eldredge; Secretary-Treasurer, Gene Johnson; Club Reporter, Floyd De Noma; Program Chairman, Earl Benham, and Adviser, Mr. Snider. Being the first year for the club it has done very well by having one or more very interesting movies at each regular meeting. One of the highlights of the club's activities was a dance given on March 31, 1944, which was the first ever held down in the shop and was greatly enjoyed by all. of the club are: Earl Benham Bartley Carrillo Philip Clausen Bob Clower Floyd DeNoma Vernon Eldredge Leslie George Jim Howe Gene Johnson Raymond Kay Clifton Morgan Dick Morrot Don McLarrin Kenneth Neeley Norman Persing Bob Repass Gordon Stem Chuck Stevenson Loren Steward Bobby Taylor Jim Young Bob Alborn Claude Lemon Bud Meek Dave Kline Harry Slack 34 THE LAUREL Keys Qlee Club The Boys' Glee Club is a newcomer among the list of activities in Coquille High, but already, its popularity has spread through the school and the community. It was started at the first of the school year by Mr. Harold Withnell and was taken over by Mrs. Thora Watson when Mr. Withnell left for the armed service. Several appearances have been made publicly and this has increased the club membership and fun. Boys belonging to this club are under the following parts: 1st Tenor: Jim Bunch, DeWayne Mitchell, Jim Kimsey. 2nd Tenor: Gerald Ulett, Woodrow Howell, Bill Sage. 1st Bass. Vernon Eldridge, Gene Johnson, Jack Axtell, Bud Hickam. 2nd Bass: Jim Young, Ben Barton, Ken Hooten, George Gant. Qirls Qlee Club Under capable direction, the Girls' Glee Club has enlarged and become one of the best known choral groups. It was assembled at the beginning of the school year by Mr. Harold Withnell, band director, and later Members are: taken over by Mrs. Watson when Mr. Withnell left for enlistment in the A. A. F. This group of girls have shown remarkable talent and have really helped the school attain some of its popularity. Laura Emily Ruble, Ariel Crook, Shirley Cornelius, Versie Willis, Betty Hatcher, Peggy Tomlinson, Sandra Neff, Marie Standley, Claudia Varney, Mariane Walker, Jerry Oerding, Jeannie Griggs, Bonita Miller, Louise Livingood, Winifred Van Fleet, Mary Lou Newton, Pat Yarbrough. 35 MAY, 1944 He M ac t c-c-c The $uSt P0S1N Drecun r o mmi Caurel Staff Jeanne Boyle was chosen as editor of the 1944 Laurel by the Coquille High School Student Council. The editor, working with the high school principal, the'n chose her staff on the basis of literary ability, scholastic standing, and willingness to work. The first principle of the Laurel staff has always been to pay for their annual first and then print it afterward. This principle was ably carried out by Maxine Whereat and Donna Rankin who sold the advertising and Claire Gray and Fritz Kunz who put over the sales to the students. The excellent work of Jim Bunch in taking pictures and assembling the snapshot pages adds much to this year's book. The entire staff has cooperated in putting out an annual of which the whole high school will be proud. In addition to several staff meetings held at school they held one evening meeting at the home of Superintendent Dunn, their adviser, at which time they worked out ideas for the cover and other details of this year's publication. Members of the staff are: Assistant Editor....................Jeannie Griggs Business Maxine Whereat and Mangers.................. Donna Rankin Advertising Manager..................Claire Gray Circulation Manager....................Fred Kunz Calendar....................Barbara Barrows Snapshot Jim Bunch and Editors...........................Jessie Sherwood Senior Editor........................Glenda Richardson Junior Editor. . .....................Vera Bishop Sophomore Editor........................Pat Yarbrough Freshman Editor..................Bill Sage Organizations.......................Phyllis Litzenberger Activities.................DeWayne Mitchell Sports Editor...........................Ben Barton Typists.......Donna Lue Bales Ben Howe MAY, 1944 37 Mi-Zimes Staff Those interested in Journalism have turned out for the Hi-Times staff and between them have published a fine school paper. The articles are assigned to those thought to be most capable of doing the best job and from then on, the writer is on his own. When the articles come in, the editor makes out the dummy and presents it to the Sentinel Office for publication. When the paper comes out, it is of interest to both the students and faculty. This year's staff consists of the following: Adviser—Miss Lunelle Chapin. Editor—Louise Butler. Assistant Editor—Phyllis Litzenberger. Feature Editor—Barbara Barrows. Business Managers—Mildred McCarthy and Pat Yarbrough. Feature Writers—Jeanne Boyle, Jessie Sherwood, Glenda Richardson, Marianne Rackleff, Jeannie Griggs. News Writers—Patty Brady, Maxine Whereat, Dorothy Beagle, Vera Bishop, Bill Sage, Jack Buckles, Shirley Snyder, Patty McKelvy, Melva Richardson, Versie Willis, Laura Emily Ruble, Gwen Elrod, Jackie Hanson, Netabelle Hendrix, Mary Ann Walker, Virginia Lindsay. Staff Photographer—Jim Bunch. Exchange—Donna Rankin. Sports Editors—Ben Barton and DeWayne Mitchell. 38 THE LAUREL ftand The C. H S. Band, during the years of '43 and '44 has had both its share of good and bad luck. During the first half of the school year, it was ably and wonderfully conducted by Mr Harold Withnell who left at the end of the first semester to join Uncle Sam's Army Air Force. The band was fortunate to secure Mr. Wayne A Smith to conduct and lead them during the second half of the year. Both of these maestros have made the Band into one of the best performing Bands in the County. Several new musical arrangements were introduced this year. This music ranging in interest from swing arrangements to overtures and marches. Members are. Clarinets: Sherman Gregory, Noble Chcwning, Betty Preston, Waneta Wardrip, Phyllis Litzenberger, Ben Barton, Geraldine Oerding, Eulia McCracken, Phillip Clausen, Ann Anderson and Glenn Knight Trumpets: Claire Gray, Bud Meek. Donald Minard, Norman Persing, Jacqueline Hansen, Philip Seiber, Bob Simpson. Trombones: Gerald Ulett, Bruce Martin. Baritone: Jim Peart, Saxophones: Jim Bunch, Jack Axtell, Marian Gregory, Florene Stormer. Drums: Woodrow Howell, Bud Hickam. Bass Horn: Homer Anderson. Bells: Shirley Slater. Flute: Vera Bishop. MAY, 1944 39 junior Play ALMOST SUMMER Presented on December 13, 1943 Record Crowd 3-Act Comedy The story centers around Paul Jones, a high school senior, who is looking forward to a summer of fun at the lakes with his girl, Jane. There is just one complication! He must have a 95 in History to put him high enough in his class to be accepted by the University. If he doesn't get the grade he will be spending his summer at summer school while his girl friend is at the lake with a pal who has a convertible coupe. Paul crams steady for 3 days. In an attempt to get the questions, several of Paul's pals leave a flashlight borrowed from Paul in the principal's office. This only complicates matters. He loses his girl and his parents want him to confess what they are sure he has done. Junior, who declares.girls silly, is horrified when his own secret sweetheart comes to the house. In an attempt to get her out of the house he sends her to the basement door, but she gets lost and falls into the coal bin. Through Paul's cramming he gets his 95 and spends the summer at the lakes with the girl of his dreams. Paul Jones Jack Axtell Mrs. Jones Vera Bishop Mr Jones Junior Mary . . . .Phyllis Litzenbergr Jack Wally Cross Jare Mr. Harris Anna Lilah Johnson. . . . 40 THE LAUREL Senior Play On April 20, the Seniors showed their ability as actors and actresses in their presentation of Pride and Prejudice, dramatic comedy written by Jane Austin as a book and adapted to high school dramatization by Jane Kendall. The play, in costume, and being neither a comedy or mystery, was something different from the usual run of high school plays. A plot that was straight dialogue took much characterization from the cast, but under the valuable guidance of Miss Chapin and Mr. Smith, each person's character was seen clearly. The first scene opened with the surprising news that two young men of fortune were leasing a house near the Bennet home. Mrs. Bennet, immediately visualizing marriages for two of her five daughters, was greatly excited and set about to accomplish this v end. Amidst the turmoil of Darcy's pride and Elizabeth's prejudice, Lydia, the youngest, runs away to marry Wickham, a young officer of undecided character. When Darcy persuades the Bingleys to leave Netherfield, Jane's heart is nearly broken But all ends well; Darcy and Elizabeth overcome their pride and prejudice, shy Jane and Mr. Bingley are married and Lydia is happy with her young officer. The characters are: Mr. Bennet..........................DeWayne Mitchell Mrs. Bennet........................Virginia Lindsay Jane..........................Jeanne Boyle Elizabeth...............Winifred Van Fleet Mary......................Barbara Barrows Lydia................................Glenda Richardson Mr. Collins.........................Kenneth Hooten Mr. Bingley......................Jim Young Miss Bingley..................Louise Butler Mr. Darcy........................Jim Bunch Lady Catherine de Brough. .Marie Standley Lady Lucas................Jessie Sherwood Charlotte Lucas.............Mary Lou Newton Mr. Wickham. ...............Philip Clausen Hill.....................................Ed Stevenson 41 MAY, 1944 Mom Society Students with a grade average of better than two are members of the Honor Society. Every six weeks an honor roll is published to let students know where they stand in rank and encourage them to work for higher marks. The following students are on the Honor Roll for this year: Dona Lou Bales Barbara Barrows Vera Bishop Venita Brockway Jeanne Boyle Donna Chapin Ariel Crook Wallace Cross Floyd DeNoma Wilma Drake George Eckholm Patricia Geaney Bettie Preston Bill Sage Laura Emily Ruble Lindy Lou Holverstott Ben Howe Walter Isler Phyllis Litzenberger Mildred McCarthy Bonita Miller Melbourne Mitchell Evelyn McKee Leota Neely Sandra Neff Mary Lou Newton Norman Persing Jeannie Griggs Mable Roberts Patricia Sisson Shirley Snyder Florene Stormer Joe Stone Gerald Ulett Winifred Van Fleet Maurice Williams Ronald Williams Waneta Wardrip Versie Willis Pat Yarbrough Mary June Foote Leslie George Marrianne Rackleff Phil Seeber Shirley Slater 42 THE LAUREL Emergency Squad The chief duty of the Emergency Squad is to take charge of the safe evacuation of the school in case of an emergency. This is a well organized and dependable group and have proved their efficiency in numerous fire drills. Chief—Ben Barton Jim Young Jim Howe Vernon Eldridge Don McClarrin Claire Gray Gene Johnson Fritz Kunz DeWayne Mitchell Philip Clausen Edward Stevenson Kenneth Hooten Camera Club In spite of film shortages, lack of proper materials, etc., the Camera Club has continued its many activities and taken up a different photographic project each year. This year Camera fans haven't had the opportunity to take as many snapshots as in previous years, but have centered their interests on enlargements. Results of their handi- work can always be found on the bulletin board in the upstairs hall. Under the leadership of Mrs. Beyers, members of the Camera Club feel that they have made real progress this year in mastering the art of photography and film development. Club officers are: Members are: Jack Axtell Earl Benham Jim Bunch Wallace Cross Patty Geaney Gene Johnson Raymond Kay Bill Knight Geraldine Oerding Louis Pinkston Virginia Pullen Mabel Roberts Phil Seeber Ed Stevenson Florence Stoermer Bill Train Ronald Williams President.....................................Gene Johnson Vice-Rresident.........................Wally Cross Sec.-Treas......................Geraldine Oerding MAY, 1944 43 Calendar 1943-1944 September— 6—4-Bell Alarm! School starts with a bang, (pop!) M—Foto Fiends found first federation for forty-three. 1 5—Frosh are let in on the intimate secrets of school dances. 22—World-shaking history is made in first class meetings. 30—Litz Gr Sherm accept crown as Queen 1j King of Pep. October— 1— Pepsters predict results of M. P. game at first pep assembly. 2— M. P. runs slipshod over Coquille on Home grounds. (Pepsters need new crystal ball.) 5— Girls Leaguers League. 6— Rose Resinik and her Seeing-Eye dog present marvelous assembly. 7— C Club meets down in the Locker room. 16—We saw, met and got beat by North Bend. The Ralliers didn't rally enough. 20—School in deepest mourning. Report cards appear. 23—No girls seen wearing letterman sweaters. 25—Ration Book No. 4 comes out. We only have to suffer until 2:15. The compensations of war. 27—Our amazing band plays over the radio. Navy Day program at Marshfield. November— 5—Assembly-picture, Williamson Beneath the Sea. 1 1—The good little genii was on our side. Spike and the boys threw mud all over M. P. 12—School dance. Coasties—don't say that wbrd!! 19—Workers of the Brain Factory resolve to save pennies and buy a Jeep for the boys. 25-26—Thanksgiving vacation. Pass the bicarbonate, please. Girls League back theme to give baskets to families. December— 3— Those great money-making magicians (The Juniors) present Almost Summer. They'll need that dinero when it comes to feeding the Seniors. 9—Stupendous Senior Ball wins Nobel Prize for most original, devastating decorations of past 10 years. (Paid Adv. I Girls League celebrate Christmas with watery punch and stale cookies. 22— Boys entertain mothers with wonderful program. Boys and Girls Glee Clubs make their first appearance. 23— January 3—Freedom at last. My little brother caught Santa Claus in a bear trap. All in all—a very exciting Christmas and New Year's. January— 4— Back to school. 11—Devils meet Bob Cats—Bob-cat-B-o-b—at M. P. Well, we'll win the next one. 13— Pirates take game at Marshfield. Just wait until we get warmed up. 14— Coquille Student Body versus Mr. Osika in farewell assembly. School in mourning for the wonderful principal they lost. 24— U. of O. Symposium team speaks to us on Juvenile Delinquency. Speaking of Juveniles, what, were all the whistles for boys? Their intellect. I'm sure. 27— Yell practice at noon. No voice—no nothin'. 28— Pepsters predict the blowing down of the Pirates. Every one has a right to make mistakes. February— 1— '43-'44 Laurel Staff meets at Supt. Dunn's home. Great plans laid for super-annual. 4—Chief Petty Oficer Connant spokes to 17-year-old boys. Girls see movie on nursing—also cute sailor with C. P. 0. Connant. N. B. Bull Dogs score over Devils. 8—M. P. here—period. 10— Student Council and Pepsters meet , to discuss voting for next year's Pep Club. 11— Coquille meets the Clam Diggers on home floor. No luck! Home Ec. Club sponsored Tolo dance—a neatie! 15—Seniors win out in Annual Sale contest. It was a great fight, but they won! 25—Girls' League meets to nominate new officers. March— 2— Senior Class picks play. New sensational type of play. 4—Belated Valentine's Dance. Oh, Romeo, wherefore art thou? Oh, this man shortage. 10—New Girls League officers installed. 17—Track season starts. Frosh give St. Pat's Day Dance. Some flash, these Frosh. 20—Coos and Curry County English teacher's meet here. Seniors meet Professor Dahlberg. 31—Industrial Arts Club gives a New-Old-Time dance in shop! Swing your partner dosie-do- with some jive mixed in. April— 4—Assembly. Picture on plywood boats. Wishful thinking. 7—May Queen and Princesses announced. 10—Hi-Times issued. 13— Movie— Bicycling with Safety. Timely, what with gas rationing. 14— Juniors show their initiative in Jr. Prom theme Stardust. 20— Seniors present Pride and Prejudice. Costume play gives new incentive. 21— Relays here. 28—County Track meet at Marshfield. 28—Queen Winifred and her court are honored. A colorful ceremony. May— 2—Sayre Lecture. Miss Sayre tells of Japanese prison life from her own true experiences. 4—Seniors are entertained at Junior-Senior Banquet. Hawaiian theme stunning. Everyone wears grass skirts. 9—Girls' League meets to finish up plans for Mother's Day Tea. 10—The C. H. S. Band gives out at Spring Band Concert. 12—Girls' mothers honored at tea. Famous vaudeville actresses return to give a taste of the old days before vaudeville died. 14—Seniors attend Baccalaureate services. 1 5—Class Day—Seniors move up and out—sob, sob— crocodile tears, of course. 1 7—Seniors turn stately and graduate to the tune of Pomp and Chivalry. 19—Last day of school—everyone happy when awards given, everyone sad, when report cards given. ... So ends a year of school life in the little green city by the river. THE LAUREL 44 WHO’S WHO IN COQUILLE THOSE WHO MADE THE PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL POSSIBLE Compliments of AL AND BOB AUTOMOTIVE Compliments of COQUILLE BARBER SHOP EXCEL DRESS SHOPPE Where the Best Is Less BARROW DRUG CO. Everything in School Supplies COQUILLE GAS POWER CO. Be Modern—Use Gas Compliments of FARMER'S GROCERY J. S. BARTON Insurance That Insures COQUILLE LAUNDRY Send it to the Laundry FARR AND ELWOOD Everything for farm and garden J. A. 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