Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1945 volume:

THE LAUREL Published by Zke Associated Student of the Coquille Migk School COQUILLE OREGON 1 ewat 1 We, of the Laurel Staff, have endeavored to bring the teachers, students, and business people a Laurel that will remind them of the year 1944-45. Your appreciation will be the measure of our success. atl, c= J lm.a, i latet Coquille High, school of your youth. Guidance has been thy aim. Steady as a torch of truth Thy worth we do acclaim. We'll always feel your warm glow Like words.of a lasting friend Your stately portals will ever hold Memories that never can end. By Phyllis Litzenberger. MAY 1945 3 2 u icaucti To our mighty men of the football team, the staff dedicates this 1945 issue of the Laurel. Winning seven straight games the team has justly earned its honors. Again Coquille High School has received the Football Trophy. 4 THE LAUREL Zhc School Hoard The High School students and the people of Coquille appreciate the support and aid given by the school board, and are pleased and proud of their board of education. Under R. T. Slater, chairman, who is serving his eighth year on the board, the board has succeeded well in its tasks. The other board members are, W. E. Bosserman, completing his seventh year; J. L. Smith, completing his fourth year; O. T. Gant, completing his second and Maxine Jueb her first year. Hode Caughell has ably filled the post of clerk. Pictured above from left to right are: R. T. Slater, Orvin Gant, W. E. Bosserman, Maxine Jeub, J. L. Smith, C. G. Caughell, clerk; and Carl Morrison, city school superintendent. 5 MAY 1945 CITY SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Morrison, although new in Coquille this year, has proven to be the friend and helper of one and all. His willing cooperation, friendly smile, loyalty, and sincerity have endeared him to everyone at Coquille. We are looking forward to bigger and better things under the leadership of Mr. Morrison. CARL E. MORRISON PRINCIPAL After one successful year as Principal of the High School, Mr. James has won the admiration and support of all who work with him. Coquille High is proud to have him as their leader and guide. Outstanding future years are assured. ERNEST R. JAMES 'fir • 6 THE LAUREL RUTH BEYERS LUCILLE COUNTS IDYLE GODARD PHYLLIS HANSE MADELENE McKEOWN WAYNE SMITH LEONE INGMAN EDNA MONTGOMERY PAUL SNIDER E. E. LESLIE OLIVIA OLSON THORA WATSON MARGARETTE STENNETT ’S MAY 1945 7 PRESIDENT CLAIRE GRAY Under the able guidance of Claire Gray, this year's Student Council has done much to further the interests of the student body. Its members are popularly elected in elections open to all members of the student body. The Council has undertaken some needed reforms which have been well received by the students. Members are: President...................................................Claire Gray Vice-President.....................................................Dave Kline Secretary................................................Jeannie Griggs Treasurer.........................................................Ariel Crook Assistant Treasurer. .....................................Gerry Oerding Business Manager...................................................Jack Stevens Senior Representative................................Donna May Chapin Junior Representative................................... Bud Meek Sophomore Representative.........................................Stacey Johnson Freshman Representative.........................................Clinton Peart Inter-Class Rivalry Chairman............................ .Jean Plieth 8 THE LAUREL CLASSES Senior Class Mistory GERALD ULETT President RONALD WILLIAMS Secretary DONNA MAY CHAPIN Representative Four years ago we were timid little frosh entering the halls of Coquille High. To guide us through this trying year we had as our leaders: president. Jack Stevens; vice-president, Claire Gray; secretary, Jeannie Griggs; treasurer, Gordon Howard; and representative, Gerald Ulett. We were under the direction of Miss Enos. Our mighty men who turned out for football were: Bob Harvey, Bob Holbrook, Harold Train, Dick Morrot,- and Louis Allen; while Herb Allen, Marion Denzer, Claire Gray, Harold Welch, end Sam Kramer displayed their athletic ability in basketball. We showed our school spirit by going 100 per cent for school activities. Yes, we were indeed raring to go . Starting out the Sophomore year we elected: president, Jack Stevens; vice-president, George Eck-holm; secretary, Ariel Crook; and representative, Claire Gray. With Miss Jones as our advisor, we had the honor of winning the Inter-class Yell contest. Football was successfully represented by Harold Tra:n, Joe Stone, Jack Stevens, and Gerald Ulett, the latter winning a letter. Basketball acclaim went to Jack Axtell, Everett Willard, Harold Train, and Letterman Claire Gray. Determined to maintain these same high scholastic standards we entered our Junior year. Our first chance to show our ability and skills came when we presented Almost Summer to a record-breaking, enthusiastic audience, December 3. -Mrs. Ruth Beyers successfully directed this play. The Junior Prom was another highlight of our year. This was held on March 12 with Medford Fuller's Orchestra providing the musical background. Star Dust was the theme song and the Prom was a huge success as the students danced in a beautiful country garden. Acclaim came to us when we won the Inter-class rivalry cup, a highly coveted honor, and one of which we were very proud. The officers who ably guided us were: president, Gerald Ulett; secretary, Wally Cross; treasurer, Woodrow Howell; representative, Joe Stone; and our class advisor, Mrs. Watson. In May the annual Junior-Senior Banquet was held in the I. O. O. F. hall. The motif was Hawaiian, and the hall was gala with decoration. Following the banquet, students attended the formal dance. Our goal of the past three years is at hand, for it is the fall of 44 and we are now, the mighty seniors of Coquille High. The past three years have been good ones, full of ambition, honors, and fame, as our class, although small measured high in all the school glories and activities. We elected: president, Dick Buckles; vice-president, Gerald Ulett; secretary, Ronald Williams; and represetnative, Donna Chapin to lead us through our final triumphant year at C. H. S. under the guiding and helpful hand of Mrs. Thora Watson, senior class advisor. Winter Wonderland was the theme of the Senior Ball. Medford Fuller's Orchestra provided the musical strains as couples danced in a beautiful winter setting. Athletes who fought on the Red Devils gridiron were: Roy Porter, Eob Kelley, Joe Stone, Jack Stevens, Jim Kimsey, Harold Tra;n, Dick Buckles, Chuck Stevenson, Dick Morrot, Don Minard and Gerald Ulett. Basketball glory went to Claire Gray, Roy Porter, Bob Kelley and Ronald Williams. Amid the members of our Senior class there proved to be some able journalists. Their talents were displayed in the Hi-Times by Phyllis Lit-zenberger, the editor; and in the Laurel, where Jeannie Griggs and Vera Bishop were co-editors. Ariel Crook was the senior girl chosen as representative of the D. A. R. Seniors who were represented in Student Council were: president, Claire Gray; secretary, Jeannie Griggs; treasurer, Arield Crook; business manager, Jack Stevens; inter-class rivalry chairman, Jean Plieth. Sherman Gregory, Claire Gray, Gerald Ulett and Vera Bishop were members represented in the band of which we are justly proud. Members of our class who entered the Armed Services during their Senior year were: Dick Buckles, George Eckholm, Bob Kelley, Charles Stevenson, Earl Banham, Gene Johnson, and Jack Axtell. As we bring this review of our past four years at C. H. S. to a close, we bid adieu to Coquille High with deep regret, and fond memories of our high school days. MAY 1945 9 BOB ALBORN Jr. Play Cast 3, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Industrial Arts Club 2-3, Boys' Intramural Sports 1 -2-3, Football 1 -2-3, Basketball 3, Track 1 -2-3, All County Football 3, Fire Squad 3, Class Officer 1 -2, Jr. Class President 3. JACK AXTELL Jr. Play 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Came a Club I-2-3-, Hi-Times Staff 4, Boys Chorus 3, Football 2-3, Basketball 2-3, Track 1-2-3-4, Scrap Committee 2-3. EARL BENHAM Jr. Play Cast 3, Band 1 -2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Industrial Arts Club 3, Scrap Committee 2-3, Movie Projectionist 3-4 CHARLOTTE BOGARD Transfer 4, Sr. Ball 4, Girls Chorus 4. THELMA BALES Jr. Sr. Banquet 3, Pepster 4, Hi-Times Staff 4, Jr Prom 3, Sr. Ball 4, Laurel Staff 4, Mothers' Day Program 1 -3, Home Ec. Club President 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. VERA BISHOP Jr. Play Cast 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 1 -2, Camera Club President 2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 2- 3, Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4, Soeech 3-4. Honor Roll 1-2- 3- 4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 1 -2-3-4, Laurel Co-Editor 4, Office Girl 4, Mothers' Day Program 1 -3, Girls' Inrramural Sports 1-2-3-4, Home Ec. Club 1, Sr. Play Cast 4, May Day Princess 4. VENITA BROCKWAY Jr. Play Cast 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Spanish Club 2-3, Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4, Mothers' Day Program 3, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4. ALVIE BURCHER Transfer 4. DICK BUCKLES Camera Club 1 -2, C Club 4, Football 4, Sr. Class President 4, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4. DONNA MAY CHAPIN Jr. Play Staff 3, Jr-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 3-4, Pepster 4, Student Body Officer 4, Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Office Girl 4, Mothers' Day Program 1 -3, Class Officer 4, Home Ec. Club 1 -2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1, May Day Princess 4. ARIEL CROOK Jr. - Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 3, Pepster 4,’ Student Body Officer 4, Spanish Club 2-3, Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4, Senior Ball 4, Junior Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Mothers' Day Program I -3, Girls' Chorus 3, Class Officer 2, Home Ec. Club 1-3, Girls' Sextette 3-4, D.A.R. Award 4, Sr. Play Cast 4, May Day Princess 4. WALLACE CROSS Jr. Play Cast 3, Camera Club 1-2-3-4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Camera Club President 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. FLOYD DeNOMA Jr. Play Staff 3, Honor Roll 2-3, Industrial Arts Club 2-3, Boys Intramural Sports 1 -2-3, Boys' Chorus 3, C Club 1 -2 - 3, Football 1 - 2 - 3, All County Football 3, Basketball 1-2-3, Track 1-2-3, Class Officer 2. GWEN ELROD Jr. Play Cast 3, Camera Club 1 -2, Hi-Times Staff 1 -2-3-4, Honor Roll 1 - 2 - 3, Laurel Staff 4, Mothers' Day Program 3. GEORGE ECKHOLM Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4, Boys' Intramural Sports 3-4.. VELMA GIBBS Transfer 4, Office Girl 4, Girls' Chorus 4. CLAIRE GRAY Band 1 -2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Student Body Officer 1 -3, Student Body President 4, Honor Roll I, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, C Club 2-3-4, Football 3, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1, Emergency Squad 3-4, Fire Squad 4, Class Officer 1 -2, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4, C Club President 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. SHERMAN GREGORY Band 1-2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Yell Leader 3, Jr. Prom 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Play Staff 3, Intramural Sports 1 -2, Class Officer 2, Sr. Play Cast 4. GLORIA HAG A Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' Chorus 1-4, Home Ec. Club 1, May Pay Queen 4. JEANNIE GRIGGS Camera Club 1, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 1- 2-3-4, Girls' League President 3-4, Pepster 4, Student Body Officer 3-4, Spanish Club 2-3, Hi-Times Staff 1 - 2- 3-4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 2-3-4, Laurel Co-Editor 4, Office Girl 3-4, Mothers' Day Program I -3, Girls' Chorus 3, Girls' Sextette 3-4, Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4, Class Officer 1, May Day Princess 4. JACKIE HANSEN Band 1-2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 1-2-3-4, Hi -Times Staff 2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Office Girl 4, Mothers' Day Program 1-3, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4, Pepster 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. BOB KELLEY Transfer 2, Boys' Intramural Sports 2-3-4, C Club 3-4, Football 3-4, Basketball 3-4, Track 3. JIM KIMSEY Transfer 2, Jr. Play Cast 3, Sr. Ball 4, Intramural Sports 2-3-4, Boys' Chorus 3-4, C Club 3-4, Football 3-4, Basketball 3, Track 3-4, All County Football 4, Honor Roll 3, Sr. Play Cast 4. GENE JOHNSON Camera Club 1-2-3-4, Camera Club President 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Industrial Arts Club 3-4, Industrial Arts Club President 4, Intramural Sports 3-4, Boys' Chorus 3, Track 3, Emergency Squad 3, Fire Squad 3. CLEO KIGHT Transfer 4,' Honor Roll 4, Girls' Chorus 4. GEORGIA KNIGHT Camera Club 1-2-4, Jr.-Sr. Barrquet 3, Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Home Ec. Club 1- 2-3-4, Intramural Sports 2- 3. BONNIE LIDAY Home Ec. Club 1 -4, Sr. Ball 4. PHYLLIS LITZENBERGER Jr. Play Cast 3, Band 1-2-3, Yell Leader 2-3, Camera Club 1, Girls' League Officer 2-3, Pepster 4, Student Body Officer 3, Spanish Club 2-3, Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4, Hi-Times Editor 4, Debate 1 -2, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 2-3-4, Office Girl 3-4, Mothers' Day Program 2-3, Sr. Play Cast 4. PAULINE LOCKWOOD Home Ec. Club 1 -4, Sr. Ball 4, Mothers' Day Program 2. DONALD McLARRIN Camera Club 1 -2-3, Industrial Arts Club 2-3-4, C Club 3-4, Track Manager 3, Boys' Chorus 4, Sr. Ball 4, Fire Squad 3, Movie Projectionist 3-4, Hi-Times Staff 4, Boys' latramural Sports 2-3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Basketball 1-2, Sr. Play Cast 4. DICK MORROT Industrial Arts Club 3-4, Intramural Sports 1 - 2 - 3 - 4, Track 3-4, Jr. Play Staff 3, Sr. Ball 4, Football 1 -3, Basketball 4. LUISE LIVENGOOD Transfer 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 3-4, Pepster 4, Sr. Ball 4, Mothers' Day Program 3, Jr. Prom 3, Giris' Chorus 3-4, Home Ec Club 3, May Day Princess 4. MILDRED MCCARTHY Transfer 2, Jr. Play Staff 3, Camera Club 2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 2-3-4, Honor Roll 2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Office Girl 4, Pepster 4, Mothers' Day Program 3, Intramural Sports 2-3-4, May Day Princess 4. DON MINARD Band 1 - 2 - 3, Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4, C Club 4, Football 3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Basketball 2. LOUIS PINKSTON Camera Club 2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3, Sr. Ball 4, Boys' Intramural Sports 1 - 2 - 3 - 4, Track 3-4. JEAN PLIETH Jr. Play Cast 3, Dramatics Club 1-2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' League Officer 1, Student Body Officer 4, Hi-Times Staff 4, Speech 2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Mothers' Day Program 3, Home Ec. Club 1-2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 1 -2, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Sr. Play Cast 4. ROY PORTER Transfer 2, Jr. Prom 3, Intramural Sports 2-3-4, C Club 3-4, Football 3-4, All County Football 4, Basketball 3-4, All County Basketball 3-4, Track 2-3-4, Fire Squad 4, Sr. Ball 4. BETTY PRESTON Band 1 -2-3, Dramatic-Club 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Spanish Club 2-3, Hi-Times Staff 1-4, Debate 1, Honor Roll 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Girls' Chorus 1, Mothers' Day Program 3, Jr. Play Staff 3. MABEL ROBERTS Camera Club 3-4, Dramatics Club 4, Honor Roll 1 -2-3, Sr. Ball 4, Mothers' Day Program 1, Home Ec. Club 1-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Girls' Intramural Sports 1 -3-4. AROELLA SHELLEY Dramatic Club 4, Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Mothers' Day Program 1 -3, Class Officer 1 -2, Home Ec. Club 1-2-3. SHIRLEY SNYDER Jr. Play Staff 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Spanish Club 2-3, Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff, 4, Mothers' Day Program 1 -3, Intramural Sports 1 - 2 - 3, Girls' Sextette 4. JACK STEVENS Student Body Officer 4, Spanish Club 2, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4, C Club 4, Football 2-3-4, Basketball 1 -2-3, Class President 1 -2. CHARLES STEVENSON Sr. Ball 4, jr. Prom 3, Industrial Arts Club 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Scrap Committee 2-3. JOE STONE Hi-Times Staff 4, Honor Roll 2-3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4, C Club 3-4, Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Class Officer 3, Sr. Play Cast 4. EMILY TAYLOR Sr. Ball 4, Home Ec. Club 1 -2, Mothers' Day Program 3. I 5 GLEN THOMMEN Intramural Sports I - 2 - 3. Football 4, Track 4. GERALD ULETT Band 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 1, Dramatics Club 1, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Honor Roll 1 -2-3, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Boys' Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4, Boys' Chorus 3-4, C Club 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Fire Squad 4, Emergency Squad 1, Scrap Committee 2-3, Class Officer 1, Jr. Class President 3, Sr. Class President 4, Sr. Play Cast 4. JEAN WILLIAMS Home Ec. Club 1-2, Sr. Ball 4, Mothers' Day Program 1. HAROLD TRAIN Boys' Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4, C Club 3-4, Football 1 - 2-3-4, Basketball 2 - 3, Track 2, Sr. Play Cast 4. LELAND WATERMAN Football Manager 4, Basketball Manager 4, C Club 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Prom 3, Sr. Play Cast 4. ’ RONALD WILLIAMS Camera Club 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Spanish Club 2-3, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Sr. Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Laurel Staff 4, Intramural Sports 2-3, Boys' Chorus 4, C Club 4, Basketball 4, Class Officer 2-4. JO ANNE WILLIAMSON Transfer 3, Jr. Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play Staff 3, Sr. Ball 4, Girls' Chorus 4, Mothers' Day Program 3, Sr. Play Cast 4. Senior Class Will We, the Seniors of the Class of 45 , as our last will and testament hereby bequeath the following to anyone who thinks they are worth wanting. SECTION I To the faculty we leave. Surprised, aren't you? SECTION II To the juniors we leave, or should we wait and see the play? SECTION III To the sophomores we just leave, you have everything else. SECTION IV To the freshmen we leave. Maybe you'll graduate seme day too. SECTION V One by one we file out, bequeathing the following : I, Jack Axtell, leave my car to anyone who can make it run I can't. I, Thelma Bales, leave for the skating rink. I, Earl Benham, leave my dashing way with the girls to Duane Livengood. Carry on. I, Vera Bishop, leave. Oh, but I'm taking Gerajd too. I, Venita Brockway, will my quietness to Pat Yarbrough. I, Donna Mae Chapin, leave Bill but take good care of him, girls. I, Ariel Crook, leave my love for studying to Myron Haga I, Gwen Elrod, leave my typewriter to anyone that can run it. I, Claire Gray, leave my place at the Rotary Club to some lucky fellow. I, Sherman Gregory, leave. Are you coming, JoAnne? I, Jeannie Griggs, will my flitting personality to Shirley Slater. I, Gloria Haga, leave calm, cool, collected, and connected. I, Jackie Hansen leave. Please take care of Stacey, girls. I, Thelma Hatcher, leave. I'm speechless. I, Gene Johnson, leave my desk. Another ten minutes and I'd have had it finished. I, Jim Kimsey, leave. What will the boys' quartette do without me? I, Georgia Knight, leave my quiet dignity to Marianne Rackleff. We, Bonnie Liday and Pauline Lockwood, leave in silence. There's nothing else to say. I, Phyllis Litzenberger, will my ability to get dates to Roberta Medley. I, Luise Livengood, leave my ability to lure diamonds to the Junior girls. I, Mildred McCarthy, leave the school. I didn't want it anyway. I, Don McLarrin, leave the moving picture machine to someone who knows how to focus it. I, Don Minard, leave my ability to sleep through school to anyone who can get away with it. I, Dick Morrot, leave in search of the land of nod —I'm sleepy. I, Louis Pinkston, leave my Oklahoma drawl to Walter Isler. I, Jean Pleith, will my evenings at Rudy's to anyone who can get over there. I, Roy Porter, will my galloping stride to Gordon Hamilton. I, Bettie Preston, leave. By the way, what kind of weather do they have in Iowa? I, Mabel Roberts, will my ability to get good grades to Dorothy Howe. I, Ardella Shelley, will my long finger nails to anyone who needs a back scratcher. I, Shirley Snyder, leave. Is that applause I hear? I, Jack Stevens, will my ability to go steady to Stacey Johnson. I, Chuck Stevenson, leave for the Merchant Marines. I, Emily Taylor, leave my job at the Roxy Theater to my sister, Beatrice. I, Glen Thommen, will my physique to Hammy Barette. I, Harold Train have left. Jean can take care of herself. I, Leland Waterman, will my place on the bench to Glen Knight. I, Jean Williams, leave but not far behind Harold. I, Ronald Williams, leave my cartooning on my Chemistry papers to Miss Ingman. I, JoAnne Williamson, will my height to Rose Marie Peart. I, Cleo Kight, leave for Southwestern Beauty School in Marshfield. I, Charlotte Bogard, leave to go in search of Bud. I, Velma Gibbs, leave first period office. Aren't you glad, Mr. James? I, Alvie Burchur, leave my excessive height to poor, little Bob Jenkins. I, Joe Stone, will my ability to prevaricate in English class to George Gant. I, Gerald Ulett, will my brain to the Mayo Clinic. Maybe I'll find out what's wrong with it. I, Wally Cross, leave my ability in Chemistry to anyone who thinks they know more than I do. I, Bob Alborn, will my ability to graduate in three years to Bob Simpson. I, Floyd De Noma, leave Pat Yarbrough to anyone who can rope her in. I, George Eckholm, will my bus service for the pepsters to anyone who wants it. I, Dick Buckles, have left Netabelle, since she can't join the Navy, too. We, the Senior Class of 1945, wish to leave our wholehearted appreciation to our advisor, Mrs. Watson, to the faculty and to Mr. James for everything they have done for us in our four years of high school. (Signed) SHIRLEY SNYDER. (Signed) RONALD WILLIAMS 16 THE LAUREL Class Prophecy. The Class of '45 on the date of Graduation, promised to meet 20 years hence, on May 25th, 1965, to hold a class reunion. The day finally arrived and from far and near members of the class of '45 gathered to talk over old times. How good it was to see our old friends' faces. JACKIE HANSEN was the one who seemed to have changed the least, since she had just had another feather cut, and was still looking for a certain old flame of hers. MILDRED McCARTHY came wearing one of her own Millie Dache hats, straight from her Millinery Shoppe. MISS JEANNIE GRIGGS, now very reserved, told us about her finishing school for girls. She was accompanied by her able assistant, THELMA HATCHER, who teaches fine arts and drama. GLEN THOMMEN said he owed his success in life to his canary grass farm. MR and MRS. HAROLD TRAIN arrived in their private car. No, they didn't bring the kiddies. DONNA CHAPIN was still looking for that dark, good looking junior — she hasn't caught him yet. PHYLLIS LITZENBERGER, who, by the way, works for the Dirty Gerty sheet for the Sentinel, was there for awhile but had to get back to more Gravel Gertie news. CHUCK STEVENSON, after 20 years in the Merchant Marines, arrived in his new Chris-Craft, which he had built. That super-pilotess, JEAN PLIETH, arrived in her new Helicopter. She owned the Plieth Airplane Plant, which had been setting new records for producing helicopter horns. Some of the members had become very famous people. VERA BISHOP ULETT, the next president after Franklin D., was unable to attend. Both she and the First Man of the Land, GERALD ULETT, were traveling abroad with the King and Queen of England. Other members of the class who were unable to attend were MABEL ROBERTS, outstanding Sena-toress, who shared the limelight with ARDELLA SHELLEY, Speaker of the House. Instead of a filibuster she rhumba'd her way through a bill. LOU LIVENGOOD, who had always had a weakness for diamonds, was a diamond specialist for the Hot Ice Diamond Monopoly. Dick Morrot has given up his favorite pastime, which is the Pastime, and has settled down to the quiet life of the gentry. PROFESSOR ALVIE BURCHER, who taught Bacteriology at the University of Oregon, came in to say a hurried hello . CHARLIE BOGARD brought the ex-Marine he-man of hers along. FLOYD DE NOMA came with his actress wife, Yarbie Le Barb. ARIEL CROOK, who plays the part of John's Other Wife on the Crispie Crunchie radio serial show announced by LOUIS PINKSTON, prominent radio announcer, told us about JACK STEVENS, who was appearing in that smash hit of the season, Coming My Way . His leading lady was GWEN ELROD, who popularized the latest song hit, Swinging on a Bar . EARL BEN-HAM, who had just received his pilot's license, flew in with BOB ALBORN, a 5-star general, and ROY PORTER, the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. JIM KIMSEY had to travel from the interior of dark Africa, where he had been civilizing the pygmies. THELMA BALES was the State Women's Club presi-dnt. GEORGIA KNIGHT told us about the changes that had taken place at Coquille High. She was head of the Math department, and BOB KELLEY was the new superintendent of schools. A new building stood where the old one used to be and we were surprised to hear that GENE JOHNSON had designed it. VENITA BROCKWAY was now the County Superintendent of Schools. CLEO KIGHT and VELMA GIBBS were running a Plastic Surgery Salon on Morrison St. GLORIA HAGA flew over in her Z-25, stopping long enough for her passengers to get off First came BETTIE PRESTON, the first woman Ambassador to Russia. Then came RONALD WILLIAMS, the second Fritz Chrysler, who had been playing at Carnegie Hall, accompanied by SHIRLEY SNYDER, the famous concert pianist who studied in Georgia under the famous professor Jose' Iturbi McLARRIN. Last came HARRY JAMES GREY, who blows the blues at Rudy's Skyline every Saturday night. JOANNE and SHERM, who were late as usual, had only time to say hello before they left on another band tour. DON MINARD explained how he made his first million as an executive of the United Television Co. JOE STONE showed us his model for being the biggest liar in the land. WALLACE CROSS was awarded the Nobel Prize for Science. After completing years of extensive research, he final ly isolated the odor of rotten egg gas. We were entertained by PAULINE LOCKWOOD, BONNIE LIDAY, and EMILY TAYLOR, the first trio to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. GEORGE ECKHOLM was still recapping tires at the tire company. LELAND WATERMAN was operating Bill's place, and JACK AXTELL still hadn't been able to leave Brandon's. DICK BUCKLES was president of the bank and was raising chitum trees for a hobby. With last farewells, we left for the landing field to catch a helicopter for home. MAY 1945 17 Senior Mall of-Same MOST POPULAR (Girl) Jeannie Griggs (Boy) Claire Gray FRIENDLIEST (Girl) Donna Mae Chapin (Boy) Sherman Gregory BRAINIEST (Girl Venita Brockway (Boy) Gerald Ulett MOST ATHLETIC (Girl) Velma Gibbs (Boy) Floyd DeNoma MOST TALENTED (Girl) Ardella Shelley (Boy) Ronald Williams WITTIEST (Girl) Phyllis Litzenberger (Boy) Wallace Cross MOST BASHFUL (Girl) JoAnne Williamson (Boy) Gene Johnson BEST DRESSED (Girl) Vera Bishop (Boy) Jack Stevens PEPPIEST (Girl) Phyllis Litzenberger (Boy) Sherman Gregory CLASS VAMP (Girl) Luise Livengood (SHIEK) (Boy) Jack Stevens MOST BEAUTIFUL (Girl) Mildred McCarthy (HANDSOME) (Boy) Bob Alborn MOST DEPENDABLE (Girl) Vera Bishop (Boy) Gerald Ulett most LIKELY TO SUCCEED (Girl) Vera Bishop (Boy) Ronald Williams 18 THE LAUREL Princess Vera Princess Jeannie Princess Mildred Princess Ariel May Day One of the biggest thrills for any Senior girl is to be chosen as one of the members of the May Court. Ruling over the festivities this year were Queen Gloria I and Princesses Lu, Mildred, Vera, Jeannie, Ariel, and Donna Mae. Princess Donna Princess Lu MAY 1945 Phyllis Litzenbergcr Valedictorian Vera Bishop Salutatorian The Senior Class of '45 has an outstanding scholastic record. The two girls winning top honors, scholastically, are both excellent students, and it was very difficult to find a difference between them. 1. Phyllis Litzenberger ............... 94.8 2. Vera Bishop......................... 94.75 3. Ariel Crook......................... 94.18 4. Venita Brockway..................... 93.2 5. Mildred McCarthy ................... 92.1 9 They are to be complimented on their high scholastic average. The first ten scholars and their averages are listed below: 6. Jeannie Griggs...................: . . . . 91.4 7. Ronald Williams.......................... 91.23 8. Shirley Snyder.......................... 90.57 9. Donna May Chapin......................... 90.27 10. Gerald Ulett............................. 89.45 Zhe Manor Koll Those having straight one's are: Patty Geaney Lindy Lou Holverstott Rose Marie Peart Betty Jean Pruessler Joanne Savage Laura Swanson Preston Willis Those having an average of two are: Roger Arnold Vera Bishop Sally Bonney Melvin Bogard Bill Brown Venita Brockway Donna Mae Chapin Wayne Chezem Ariel Crook Wallace Cross Floyd DeNoma Leslie George Carol Gray Neil Haga Charles Hanna Walter Isler Bonnie Zwicker Jeannie Griggs Julius Jepson Glen Knight Georgia Knight Cleo Kight Phyllis Litzenberger Mildred McCarthy Bonita Miller Marion Moore Jim Oden Robert Oerding Clinton Peart Dorothy Poulignot Jean Pliefh Virginia Pullen Marianne Rackleff Carmelita Reynolds Laura Emily Ruble Shirley Slater Shirley Snyder Florence Stormer Beatrice Taylor Leaf ha Troudt Mary Ann Walker Doris Willard Dorothy Williams Maurice Williams Versie Willis Susan Wasson Pat Yarbrough 20 THE LAUREL junior Class Mistory BOB ALBORN President BERNICE HAGA Secretary BUD MEEK Representative Finally the class of '46 has become upperclassmen. Entering C. H. S. in their green years (alias Freshmen), Bill Kistner was elected president and Eulia McCracken served as vice-president. During their Sophomore year Melbourne Mitchell was electea to direct this ambitious class with Bob Alborn as vice-president. Now this mighty class has claimed the title of Juniors. This is one of the most popular classes in C. H. S. as the greatest percentage of the Juniors are partaking in some interschool activity. The president this year is Bob Alborn, vice-president Eulia McCracken, secretary Bernice Haga, and Bud Meek the class representative. The Juniors won Jnterclass Rivalry this year in basketball and volley-ball. They also have had a percentage of its members on the honor roll each six weeks. Assisting on the Girls' League Council until mid-term were: Berneice Haga and Netabelle Hendrix, song leaders; Marianne Rackleff, vice-president; Shirley Slater, Junior representative; Dorothy Howe, program chairman, and Pat Yarbrough, point chairman. At mid-term the officers from the Junior class are: Shirley Slater, president; Eulia McCracken, vice-president; Jerry Oerding, secretary; Phyllis Brady, assistant point chairman, and Patty McKelvy, the Junior representative. And, of course, the band just wouldn't be the same peppy band without Eulia McCracken, Jerry Oerding, and Noble Chowning on the clarinets, Shirley Slater at the Glockenspiel (bells to you keeds), and Bud Meek and Bob Simpson on the trumpets. To help at the peppy games for your Devil teams were Sally Gable and Marianne Rackleff, the yell leaders. Many Hi-Times articles have been written by Phyllis Brady, Sally Gable, Marianne Rackleff, Wayne Chezem and Pat Yarbrough. On the County Championship football team were lettermen Bob Alborn, Floyd DeNoma, Dave Kline, Bud Meek, and George Hurst. Making their first letters were Wayne Chezem, Jack Blum, Tom Boots, George Johnson, and Walt McKinney. Among the first ten on the A squad basketball team were Myron Haga, Floyd DeNoma, Bud Meek, George Johnson, Dave Kline, Bob Jenkins, Bob Alborn, Tom Boots, and Jack Blum. Jerry Oerding, Pat Yarbrough, Shirley Van Fleet, and Bettie Cook are members of the popular girls' chorus. In the boys' quartette are George Gant and Noble Chowning. Cross My Heart was the successful Junior play, which was given March 1 —to a record-breaking crowd. Mrs. Beyers was their capable director. The Junior-Senior Banquet proved to be a great success. If was given in the I. O. O. F Hall. All enjoyed the dinner and the dance afterwards. MAY 1945 21 Don Aasen Anna Arnett Genevieve Berry Jack Blum Tom Boots Phyllis Brady Julia Burgess Jackie Chappell Wayne Chezem Noble Chowning Betty Cook Bob Dalrymple Dorothy Duey Wilma Drake Norma Farmer Charlotte Finch Inez Fultz Sally Gable George Gant Leslie George Betty Gibbs Bernice Haga Myron Haga Gordon Hamilton Netabelle Hendrix Lindy Lou Holverstott Dorothy Howe 22 THE LAUREL Walter Isler Bob Jenkins George Johnson Bill Kistner f MAY 1945 r Dave Kline Claude Lemon Eulia McCracken Patty McKelvey Walt McKinney Bud Meek Melbourne Mitchell Leota Neeley Adeline Neff Geraldine Oerding Dorothy Poulignot Glen Pribble Marianne Rackleff Miriam Roady Jim Russell Bob Simpson Shirley Slater Gordon Stem Beatrice Taylor Shirlie Van Fleet Anne Vincent Ralph Wolgamott Pat Yarbrough 23 Sophomore Class Next we have the Sophomores. These under-classmen are really getting a foothold in Coquille High and are becoming a larger class each year. As Freshmen they elected the following officers: President, Bud Hickam; vice-president, Fred Vogt; secretary-treasurer, Marion Gregory; and representative, Bill Sage. This year they elected the following: President, Jack Buckles; vice-president, Larry McCallister; secretary-treasurer, Roberta Medley; representative, Stacey Johnson. Under the guidance of Mrs. Idyle Godard they are an up and coming class. Boys out for football were: Norman Persing, Stacey Johnson, Hugh McKinney, Glen Knight, Bill Train, Maurice Williams. Stacey Johnson and Maurice Williams earned their letters in football. Out for basketball were Bob Taylor, Bob Schrag, Maurice Williams, John Devereaux, They contributed their efforts to ttte B squad. The Sophomores claim members to all the clubs in the school and have many students on the honor roll. They are truly an outstanding class. 24 THE LAUREL freshman Class The Freshman class, under the guidance of their adviser, Miss Edna Montgomery, made a name for themselves because of their school spirit and class activities. To head the class this year, the class of '48 chose the following officers: President— Dale Courtright Neil Haga Vice-President— Neil Haga Preston Willis Secretary— Dorothy Williams Dorothy Williams Representative— Clinton Peart Clinton Peart Inter-Class Rivalry Chairman— Betty Pruessler Betty Pruessler The Band was well supported by the following members of the Freshmen class: Trumpets, Chuck Hanna, Robert Thompson, Julius Jepson, Bob Kuenzli; baritone, Frank Barrows; trombone, Clovis Knight; flute, Marion Moore; bass drum, Helen Hickam; cymbals, Joan MacMillan; clarinets, Jim Belmore, Clinton Peart; drum majorette, Rose Marie Peart. Those boys who turned out for basketball this year were: Preston Willis, Roger Arnold, Clifford Billings, Dale Courtright, and Neil Haga. These boys did much to support the B squad. In Inter-class Rivalry the girls took first place in Girls' Volley-ball tournament. The class also came in first in the sale of student body cards. They claimed second place for the Laurel sales. This class has shown their school spirit this year by turning cut for school activities 100 per cent. The Freshmen have many students on the honor roll and also claim a number of straight one students. 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. MAY 1945 ptiter ALU ' yf. faculty J ASPscr) football Squad The football season started this year with the return of 1 1 lettermen to build up the future champs of the county. The lettermen were Bob Alborn, a senior, playing quarterback; George Hurst, a junior, playing fullback; Dave Kline, a junior, and Harold Train, a senior, alternating at right half; and Bud Meek, a senior, at left half. This completed the backfield. The returning lettermen in the line were Roy Porter, a senior, at left end; Floyd DeNoma, a senior, at right end; Jim Kimsey, a senior, at left tackle; Joe Stone, senior, at right guard; Bob Kelly, senior, at left guard; Gerald Ulett, senior, alternating at left tackle. With these lettermen and others an excellent team was formed with the skillful guidance of Coach Spike Leslie and Dr. Witcoski. Five weeks of hard, earnest practice and the first game was at hand. The Red Devils had this game with Roseburg. It was a practice game and under the lights the future champs won, 31 -0. With this victory to their credit, they battled the first conference game of the year with Myrtle Point. Leading from the opening whistle Coquille won, 31 -0. Next the team traveled to the Bull Dogs' lair and won a hard-fought game, 25-6. Bandon High came to Coquille to take a terrific beating, 61 -6, with the second string playing most of the game. The boys from Marshfield came over to become the next victim of the onslaught. The final score being 20-6. A practice game with Reedsport at Coquille was the following contest with most of the first string out with injuries. The Devils won, 1 3-0. The Armistice game was last on the conference list. It was play on a beautiful sunny afternoon at Myrtle Point. The Devils really poured it on the Bob Cats and beat them 39-0. The Champs of Coos County then traveled to Medfo. d for a distict playoff tilt. Under the lights the Black Tornado defeated Coquille, 32-14. It was an exciting game and even without one of their starting backfield, Dave Kline, who was injured in the Armistice game, the lighter Coquille eleven played the future state champions a hard battle. the Eleven The Coquille High football team was really mighty this 1944 season, winning seven straight games. This made them Champions of Coos County and it was truly a great season. The team consisted of eight seniors and three juniors. Six members of the team made all-county: Roy Porter and Floyd DeNoma, ends; Jim Kimsey, tackle; Member Porter Kimsey Kelley Buckles Stone Chezam De Noma Alborn Kline Meek Hurst Bob Kelley, guard; Bob Alborn, quarterback, and George Hurst, fullback. Besides the other five member of the first 1 1 that earned their letters were: Harold Train, Walter McKinney, George Johnson, Donald Minard, and Tom Boots, backs. Winning letters in the line were: Jack Stevens, Jack Blum, Ken Neely, Stacy Johnson, Gerald Ulett, Maurice Williams, and Bob Jenkins. PLAYERS No. Position Year Age Weight Letters 93 L. E. Sr. 18 180 2 91 L. T. Sr. 17 175 2 84 L G. Sr. 17 150 2 82 C. Sr. 18 155 1 85 R. G. Sr. 17 150 2 89 R.T. Jr. 17 165 1 94 R. E. Sr. 17 180 3 81 Q Sr. 17 165 3 80 L. H. Jr. 16 150 3 88 R. H. Sr. 17 140 2 90 F Jr. 17 200 3 Average weight of line............165 Average weight of backfield......164 MAY 1945 29 Basketball As the basketball season rolled around to ye old Coquille High this year, Coach Spike Leslie had six returning lettermen. To round out the squad he chose Bob Kelley, Bob Jenkins, George Johnson and Ronald Williams. After the first couple of weeks of practice the team played two jamborees — one at Marshfield on December 12 and the other at Coquille on December 19. The team fared really well in these jamborees and also in their practice games, two with Coos River and two with Roseburg, in which the team won all four games by close scores. On January 6, the Coos County schedule started out with the Devils playing at Marshfield. The team won this game and also the next one at home with Myrtle Point, starting them off at the top cf the league. The Bull Dogs from North Bend handed them the first defeat of the year and then the hard luck seemed to set in. Bob Kelley was taken into the Navy Air Force and Myron Haga was taken out with a broken hand. Tom Boots and Jack Blum were then added to the team to take their places. As the season ended Coquille had won one game from Myrtle Point, two games with Marshfield and lost four to North Bend. The B squad this year won three games out of their 13. Members of this team are: Don Aasen, BobTaylor, Dale Courtright, Dewey Gilkey, Maurice Williams, Clifford Billings, John Dev-ereux, Roger Arnold and Neil Haga. 30 THE LAUREL Tirst Tive PRE-SEASON December 22........................Coquille 40 Ceos River 39 December 28........................Coquille 46 Roseburg 37 December 29........................Coquille 36 Coos River 27 February 10........................Coquille 36 Roseburg 25 February 14........................Coquille 26 . Navy Flyers 46 COOS COUNTY GAMES January 5..........................Coquille 33 Marshfield 22 January 9..........................Coquille 33 Myrtle Point 32 January 12.........................Coquille 23 North Bend 37 January 16.........................Coquille 43 Myrtle Point 49 January 19.........................Coquille 32 Marshfield 34 January 26.................. ......Coquille 26 North Bend 34 January 30.........................Coquille 52 Marshfield 36 February 2.........................Coquille 48 Myrtle Point 65 February 6.........................Coquille 29 North Bend 41 February 9.........................Coquille 36 Myrtle Point 65 February 20 .......................Coquille 34 Marshfield 56 February 23........................Coquille 37 North Bend 42 Total—Won 7 Lost 10 Points for Coquille 610 Points against Coquille 687 Due to the fact that the Laurel goes to press before the track season gets under way it will have to be omitted from this year's book. MAY 1945 31 ORGANIZATIONS “C” Club Members are: Without a doubt, the C Club is the most enviable club of which a boy can become a member, In order to belong he must play the required quarters in football and basketball, or make the necessary points in track. Throughout the school the members may be recognized by their red sweaters with white stripes and C s. One of the most successful dances and assem-lies of this year were sponsored by them. During assemblies the lettermen are seated in the first two rows, which are reserved especially for them. Their officers are: President—Claire Gray. Vice-President—Roy Porter. Secretary-Treasurer—Harold Train. Seniors—Bob Alborn, Dick Buckles, Claire Gray, Bob Kelly, Jim Kimsey, Don McLarin, Bud Meek, Don Minard, Floyd DeNoma, Roy Porter, Jack Stevens, Joe Stone, Harold Train, Gerald Ulett, Ronald Williams. Juniors—Tom Boots, Jack Blum, Wayne Chezem, Myron Haga, George Hurst, Bob Jenkins, George Johnson, Dave Kline, Walt McKinny, Bob Repass. Sophomores — Stacy Johnson, Kenneth Neely, Phil Seeber, Maurice Williams. MAY 1945 33 Pep Club The pepsters, girls from the class of '45, were, for the first time since the beginning organization of 1937, elected by vote of the student body, and were enlarged from a group of five to eight. This coveted group of girls have led the school at pep assemblies, football and basketball games, and assisted the yell leaders at rallies. During assemblies, they occupy the front row. This year, under the supervision of Miss Olson, the pepsters chose really elegant suits — pleated white skirts with fitted jackets trimmed with red binding, and wore brown moccasins. At various times their attire was varied with lettermen sweaters and perky, red-and-white beanies monogrammed with CHS. The pepsters are, from left to right: Donna Chapin, Jeannie Griggs, Lu Livengood, Jackie Hansen, Thelma Bales, Ariel Crook, Mildred McCarthy, and Phyllis Lit-zenberger. Yell leaders, Sally Gable and Marianne Rackleff, made an attractive and peppy pair in red and white princess-styled dresses with godets of the contrasting color. They also wore clever, originally designed red and white horned beanies and white shoes. Completing the lively group were the rally boys. Bud Hickam, Fred Vogt and Bill Sage, who kept charge of the Victory Bell and assisted the yell leaders at rallies. 34 THE LAUREL cjirls ’ Ceague The ambitious Girls' League organization consists of all the girls in Coquille High, supervised this year by competent Miss Madeline McKeown. Improvement of the league room to the highest degree yet undertaken has been the major project of the club. One entire day was spent calcimining it a cream color. New furniture and flooring are being considered also. Programs were made and sold at a football game to help finarce room alteration expenses. Council suppers, in order to discuss business, were held whenever necessary throughout the year. An annual tea is to be given this spring. The officers take office for a year at mid-term election. They are as follows: The Girls' League Officers were: Elected at Mid-term were: Jeannie Griggs......President...............Shirley Slater Marianne Rackieff. . .Vice-President........Gerry Oerding Mildred McCarthy.. . Secretary............Eulia McCracken Lue Livengood.......Treasurer...............Bernice Haga Ariel Crook.........Social Service .........Dorothy Howe Pat Yarbrough.......Point Chairman..........Pat Yarbrough Assistant Point Ch.....Phyllis Brady Dorothy Howe........Program Chairman. . . .Marion Moore Bernice Haga . .Song 1 Carol Gray Netabelle Hendrix . .Leaders.............. Leatha Troudt Jackie Hansen.......Sr. Representative. . . .Jeannie Griggs Shirley Slater . . . . Jr. Representative. . . Pate McKeivcy Marion‘Gregory......Soph. Representative. . . .Lois Hansen Helen Hickam........Frosh Representative .Helen Hickam 1 MAY 1945 35 i 4 Home Economics Club Under the capable leadership of Miss Leone Officers were: Ingman, the Home Ec. Club has grown to be the President..................Thelma Bales largest in several years. It has a membership of Vice-President.............Bonnie Liday some fifty girls who may join by having taken at Secretary-Treasurer. Pauline Lockwood least one year of the subject. Custodian....................Inez Fults At Christmas time the girls had a very enjoyable Point Chairman.............Yvonne Davis party, at which they played games and exchanged Historian.............Venita Brockway gifts. During football season they sold peanuts Song Leaders..............Carol Walton and pop. Delpha Owen The club plans to bring its activities to a close Pianist...........................Aleta Brown by giving a style show in the near future. Reporter........................Bernice Haga Must rial Jrts Club This is the second year that Zhe Industrial Arts Club has been organized. The officers for this year are: Gene Johnson, president; Floyd De Noma, vice-president, and Bob Taylor, secretary-treasurer. The boys meet twice a month on Wednesday evenings. At these meetings the members have gathered much useful information from the work they do and the special movies which have been shown. 36 THE LAUREL I I I I ( I 1 I I K ![ Camera Club A fourth successful year was concluded by the Camera Club, although they had to hold their meetings each Wednesday night after school. It was one of the outstanding clubs of the year. At each meeting a 25c war stamp award was given to a lucky member. The club progressed much in the study of uses of the camera and in development in which their dark room, having all the essential equipment and being free to all members, played not a small part. Service men snaps were the highlight of their picture scope, of which many were displayed on the club bulletin board. Most of the club's financial prosperity was due to pencil sales. Each year members look forward to an annual party. Club officers were: President..................Wally Cross Vice-President........Ronald Williams Secretary-Treasurer . . . .Patty Geanev Advisor...............Mrs. Ruth Beyers COauiLLE HICH SCHOOL Dramatics Club Organized at mid-term, the Dramatic Club has acquired many dramatics aspirants and is concentrating on one-act plays to be presented in assemblies and to the public soon. The co-directors, Miss Hanse and Miss Montgomery, are to be complimented upon their enthusiasm and rapid progress. Officers are: President..................Preston Willis Vice-President.........' . . . .Chuck Hanna Secretary-Treasurer..........Joanne Savage Acting Committee: Senior Representative.........Jean Plieth Junior Representative..........Anna Arnett Sophomore Representative.........Bob Dykes Freshman Representative. . .Dorothy Williams MAY 1945 Qlee Club This year's Glee Club has increased in quality as well as quantity. The group is under the very able direction of Mrs. Thora Watson and has entertained various civic organizations throughout the year. Members are: First’ Soprano: Geraldine Oerding, Laura Emily Ruble, Mary Ann Walker, Joyce Benham, Ver- sie Willis, Cleo Kight, Velma Gibbs, Aleta Brown, Donna Milligan. Second Soprano: Laura Swanson, Lois Hansen, Bonnie Zwicker, Betty Cook, Patsy Norton, Joyce Munger, Charlotte Bogard, Betty Mar-ney, and Gloria Haga. Alto: Pat Yarbrough, Doris Willard, Lu Livengood, JoAnne Williamson, Phyllis Brady, ShirIie Van Fleet, and Lillian Aber. Sextette Each year there is a considerable amount of competition among the-girls of Coquille High, each one hoping that she will be chosen to sing in the Girls' Sextette. This year's tryouts offered so much promising material, that twelve girls, instead of the usual six, were chosen. When various civic organizations invited the sextette to sing for them, the girls who had been most faithful in attendance and attention were chosen to sing. This group, first organized by Mrs. Thora Watson, is under her able direction. 38 THE LAUREL Cotj’s Qleeand Double Quartette Under the direction of Miss Leone Ingman the Boys' Glee Club began its second year as one of Coquille High's most popular activities and its fame continued to spread. Invitations for the Club to make appearances at meetings of various town organizations were never lacking and the appearances made before the student body were met with great enthusiasm. The Boys' Double Quartette is another well-known organization. They have made many public appearances during the year. They are also under the direction of Miss Leone Ingman. MAY 1945 39 Wh T Art o' I Ba X T 11 vt EDITORS VERA BISHOP AND JEANNIE GRIGGS The annual for 1945 was under the direction cf Co-Editors Vera Bishop and Jeannie Griggs with Miss Olivia Olson as adviser. With Bill Sage and Marianne Rackleff soliciting ads and Gerald Ulett and Bud Meek selling Laurels to the students the staff succeeded in carrying out the principle of paying for the annual before it was printed. An assembly given January 16 started student sales rolling. While the staff wrote articles, the editors organized dates for taking pictures, held meetings of the staff, and worked out the dummy and many small details connected with the publication of this book. The annual staff is chosen by the editor and the assistant editor succeeds to the position of editor-in-chief for the following year. This year's staff is: Co-Editors........Vera Bishop and Jeannie Griggs Assistant Editor....................Shirley Slater Business Managers........................... .......... . .Bill Sage and Marianne Rackleff Advertising Managers........................ .................Shirley Snyder and Phyllis Brady Circulation Managers. Gerald Ulett and Bud Meek Activities. . Pat Yarbrough and Mildred McCarthy Organizations...........................Ariel Crook Calendar. . .Phyllis Litzenberger and Gwen Elrod Snapshot Editors. Wallace Cross and Bob Simpson Sports Editor.......................Claire Gray Senior Editor.................. Donna May Chapin Junior Editor.......................Sally Gable Sophomore Editor.................Laura Emily Ruble Freshman Editor.....................Carol Gray Typists..............Thelma Bales and Jackie Hansen Artists. . .Ronald Williams and Eulia McCracken Advisor...........................Miss Olivia Olson MAY 1945 41 EDITOR PHYLLIS LITZENBERGER The day the Coquille Hi-Times is distributed is looked forward to by both students and faculty. The Hi-Times is printed at the local newspaper office once a month. Business managers secure ads from the merchants of Coquille to pay for the publication, since no allowance is made in the school budget for this activity. The articles are assigned by the editor and the staff members are on their own to write the article and hand it in on time. The dances which the Hi-Times sponsors have long been famous as financial and social successes. Students volunteer to work on the paper and the assistant editor, chosen by the editor and adviser, succeeds to the position of editor. Hi-Times Staff for 1944-45 was: Advisor...................................Miss Montgomery Editor.................................Phyllis Litzenberger Co-Assistant Editors....................... ........Marianne Rackleff and Pat Yarbrough Business Managers. .Vera Bishop and Gwen Elrod Feature Editor...............Mildred McCarthy Feature Writers. .Mary Ann Walker, Sally Gable Netabelle Hendrix, Carol Gray Exchange Editor..........................Shirley Snyder Exchange Writers............................. . . . Bettie Preston, Lucille Neff, Jackie Hansen Boys' Sports Writers. . . .Joe Stone, Jack Axtell, Bob Kelley, Don McLarren, Harry Slack, and Jack Buckles Society Editor...........................Phyllis Brady Assistants. . .Laura Emily Ruble, Patty McKelvie, and Joyce Benham Editorials...............................Jeannie Griggs News Editor-...........................Bill Sage Writers. . . .Bud Hickam, Anne Harbison, Bonita Miller, Genevieve Berry, Berneice Haga, Marion Moore, Sally Bonney, and Roberta Medley Girls' Sports Writers........................... ...............Donna Milligan and Stell Gurske Class News: Frosh.......................Leatha Troudt Soph.........................Versie Willis Jr..........................Wayne Chezem Sr...................:.......Thelma Bales Club News.......................Patty Geaney Typists........Shirley Snyder, Bettie Preston, Jeannie Griggs, and Thelma Bales 42 THE LAUREL Under the able leadership of Mr. Wayne A Smith, the Coquille High School Band has made a great deal of progress during the years of '44 and '45. The band greatly contributed to much of the pep and enthusiasm shown at basketball and football games. On May 2, the band presented their annual spring concert. It consisted of varied selections, swing arrangements, overtures, and marches. On May 5, Coquille High School Band played host at the Coos County Band Festival. Bands throughout the county participated. High School members are—Clarinets: Sherman Gregory, Jerry Oerding, Eulia McCracken; Trumpets: Claire Gray, Bud Meek, Julius Jepson, Phil Seeber, Jackie Hansen, Chuck Hanna, Bob Simpson, Dick Martindale; Trombones: Gerald Ulett, Bruce Martin; Baritones: Frank Barrows, Stacy Johnson; Saxophones: Florene Stoermer, Marian Gregory; Flutes: Vera Bishop and Marian Moore; Drums: Helen and Bud Hickam; Cymbals: Joanne MacMillan; and Bells: Shirley Slater. MAY 1945 43 junior Play On March 1st, 1945, the Junior Class of '45 presented, very successfully, their Junior Play, under the very able direction of Mrs. Ruth Beyers, assisted by a hard-working production staff and the student-director, Pat Yarbrough. The play, entitled “Cross My Heart , was a three-act comedy. The plot revolved around Eleanor Ross, a gal from the city who hated boys, and Bob Adams, a small-town boy who felt the same way about the fairer sex. With the addition of two would-be socialite mothers, two business-like fathers, and a group of high-school kids, anything could happen and it did. The Cast is as follows: Dave Adams, a small town banker. . . Wayne Chezem Bess Adams, a would-be socialite .... Pat Yarbrough Pauline Adams, young daughter of the Adams. . ....................................Sally Gable Bob Adams, teen-aged son of the Adams.......... ................................Walt MacKinney Jerome Ross, banker from Chicago............... ..............................Melbourne Mitchell Myrtle Ross, socialite from Chicago. . . Wilma Drake Jim Ross, son of Jerome Ross...Noble Chowning Eleanor Ross, teen-aged daughter of Jerome Ross ..............................Marianne Rackleff Charlie Westover, young man engaged to Pauline .....................................Bob AI born Carl Young, friend of Bob's......George Johnson Henrietta Duval, schoolmate of Bob's.......... .............................Geraldine Oerding Patsy Jones, schoolmate of Bob's...Shirley Slater Lola Pomeray, a young neighbor. . .Genevieve Berry The Production Staff is as follows: Business Manager.................. George Gant J Advertising Managers.......................... ............Bernice Haga and Netabelle Hendrix Stage Manager.........................Jack Blum Property Manager...............................Don Aasen Wardrobe Mistress.............................Anna Arnett Programs..........................Beatrice Taylor Promptress.........................Phyllis Brady Electrician........................Bob Dalrymple Junior Class Advisor...........Mrs. Lucille Counts 44 THE LAUREL J I I I I I I I 1 I 1 1 J The Senior Play, “Silas Marner , is based on the classic by George Elliot; it takes place in England in 1815, with a sixteen-year lapse of time between the second and third acts. The story of the play is as follows: Unjustly accused of a crime, Silas Marner leaves his native land to begin life again in England. His hopes are frustrated and he becomes an embittered and warped miser. Squire Cass and his two sons, Godfrey and Dun-stan, live in the same village. Dunstan has tricked Godfrey into an unfortunate secret marriage, making it impossible for Godfrey to marry Nancy Lammeter, the girl he really loves. During a storm Godfrey's wife, who is ill, tries to make her way to the village with their two-year-old daughter, Eppie. Dunstan has disappeared and at the same time Silas Marner's precious guineas have been stolen. Marner finds Eppie and her mother, who has died from exposure to the storm, and the child seems to take the place of the money which he has lost. Godfrey, now free to marry Nancy, consents to having Marner adopt Eppie, because he doesn't want Nancv to find out about his previous marriage. After 16 years the stone pit near Marner's cottage is drained and Duns tan's body is discovered with the bags of money at his side. Eppie has grown into a beautiful young girl of 18 and is engaged to Aaron Winthrop, the son of Dolly, housekeeper at the Cass household. Godfrey reveals to Nancy that Eppie is his child, but when she is told of it she tells them that she still regards Marner as her father, since he is the only father she has ever known. Eppie and Aaron are married and the play ends happily. The Gunn sister, the Kimbles, Jem, and Priscilla, Nancy's sister, add comedy to this rather serious play. Miss Phyllis Hanse did the wonderful job of directing this play, in which the following are casted: Dolly Winthrop.............................Vera Bishop Jem..............................Don McLarrin Godfrey Cass.............................Claire Gray Dunstan Cass................................Joe Stone Squire Cass.........................Jim Kimsey Martha Kimble..............Phyllis Litzenberger Dr. Kimble................................Wally Cross Silas Marner...................Leland Waterman Mary Gunn................................Jackie Hansen Jane Gunn........................Thelma Bales Nancy Lammeter............................Ariel Crook Priscilla Lammeter.........................Jean Plieth Mr, Lammeter.......................Gerald Ulett Aaron Winthrop..........................Sherman Gregory Eppie......................Jo Anne Williamson Master Bryce.......................Harold Train MAY 1945 45 Tire Squad The Fire Squad is an emergency organization to take charge in case of fire and to execute the fire drills held throughout the year. It is their duty in case of fire to man the hoses, look after any injured students, to see that all windows and doors are closed, and that everyone is out of the building. Members of this efficient organization are, from left to right: Frank Barrows, Jack Buckles, Roy Porter, Bob Alborn, Bill Train, Norman Chezem, Preston Willis, Bill Sage, Bill Kistner, and the Chief, Claire Gray. Not pictured is Gerald Ulett. 46 THE LAUREL Calendar 1944-45 September— 5—Clear the halls, Frosh; watch out. Sophs; let's mow down those Juniors. Yes, it's the Seniors coming, and so begins the school year of 1944. 20— Officers were chosen to head the classes By all the lettle-a-lads 'n lasses. 22—Femmes League holds Parley. 25—Smart Sophomores show studes swell shoe-shuffler. (Frosh Dance.) 27— Election of yell leaders show Red and Sal holding the winning ticket. 30— The Red Devils bring home the bacon and also a winning score (31-0) in their clash with the Roseburg Indians. October— 7—Red Men pulverize the Myrtle Point Bobcats, terrorize the Myrtle Point Student Body, and familiarize the C. H. S. fans to a 31-0 score, identical to that of the Roseburg game. 9-14—Those beaming looks coming from the Frosh were due to their ability to nose the Seniors out of the 1st place in the Student Body ticket sale. Results: Frosh 81%, Seniors 78%, Juniors 61%, and Sophs 54%. 1 1—The first sulfur fumes appear; And when the door is opened the fumes begin to reek. Isn't that an awful smell to have before you eat? DAAAAAVE, Miss Ing-man would like to see you! 12— Pepsters predict the fate of the Bulldogs in clever rendition of a skit entitled, Who'll Save Our Nell? Oh, me, for that viIlian! 13— Prediction by pepsters proves point. Coquille clips North Bend 25-6. 21— Rain, rain, go away. But the Devils still did play. (Bandon.) Every lad that played, a hero. And the score? 61 -6. 28— Invaded by the Coos Bay Pirates, but all advances of the enemy were thrust back in their own territory and the Devils reigned supreme with a score of 20-6. 31— The Rotary Club provides the school with a series of lectures. First was Don Bolt, whose subject was the North American Continent. Today was also Halloween, BOO! November— 3— Blue Monday, and black Tuesday, and blacker Wednesday! Yes, it's the end of the first 9 weeks and reproach card day! 4— Red Devils nosed out Reedsport in a fast and furious game. 7—Dr. Phillips, second lecturer sponsored by the Rotary Club, gave an interesting talk on Russia. 11—Coquille again tops the Myrtle Point Bobcats in traditional Armistice Day battle and take the county championship. Hurrah for our side! Also Sadie Hawkins' Day. 17— All the keeds get pepped up as they prepare to invade the portals of ye old Medford High. 18— The weather man was against us but we held our own. Medford eased over us with a score of 32,-14. Oh, that Bostwick! 22— The Devil men were given a banquet in honor of the 1 944 County Football Championship. 23-27—Thanksgiving vacation---------a la bicarbonate del soda. 28—Third lecturer in Rotary Series speaks on Australia. December— 1— C Club amazes KoKeel keeds by giving a super duper dance. 5— The last speaker in Rotary Series spoke on China. 1 5—Seniors produce Winter Wonderland , the most devastating. sensational, unique, stupendous, and downriqht clever Senior Ball since the beginning of time. (Aw, I'm just saying it 'cause it's true.) 19—Another Jamboree was held in our Gymnasium 21— The Junior High and High School combine to give the Coquille public a wonderful Christmas program. 23—Mr. James is cheered as he announces Christmas Vacation beginning today and continuing until-------------- January— 2—Oh, education, it's wonderful, but so's vacation. 9—Local victories in basketball on home floor, 33-32. 1 2—Hi-Times Staff has rat race in Auditorium, preceded by a basketball game, in which the Bulldogs swamped the Red Men 37-23. 13—End of 1st semester. Whole school moans as cards are given out. 16—Annual Staff gives amusing assembly with some new, formerly undiscovered talent. 18— National Assemblies give us Loveland Cota in an interesting concert. 19— Devil Men meet the Bay boys on the home floor, but even that doesn't help—score, 34-32. 22— Noon dances prove to be so much fun that students demand more. 26—The Bulldogs and Red Devils clash at North Bend for another fast game. We dcod it! 36-28. 30—Red Devils tilt the Pirates, 52-36. February— 2—Myrtle Point defeats Coquille 64-48. Need I say more? 6— Devils lose battle again. North Bend 41, Coquille 29. 7— Coquille quiz kids give off with some bright (?) questions and answers today when the U. of O. Symposium group (low whistle here, please) spoke on Russia 10—Well, ya could have knocked me over with a feather when I heard the news. Another Roseburg Indian bit the dust. Score, 36-25. 12—The KoKeel kids were amazed, but heartily enjoyed the program of singing and piano playing presented by the Doxy singers. 19— -Business and Professional Women's Club entertained the Senior Girls at a Valentine Party. 20— Coquille met the Clam Diggers on Coos Bay and were snowed under with a score of 52-36. 21— Leaguers meet and elect new officers . . . President, Shirley Slater. 28—Girls' League officers installed. March— 1— Juniors produce Cross My Heart . Seniors hope it's a success. Remember the Jr.-Sr. banquet. 2— National Assemblies presents a program on Dogs. This proved to be very interesting. Rouuuuuuuuugh. 9—A film assembly, featuring Hub of the World and Men for the Fleet , was reviewed by Cokadilly High. 16— Spawn Of the North , full length picture was shown, featuring Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, and George Raft. 16-26—Spring, ah spring, that time of the year when a young man's fancy turns to thought of-----------—--fishing. Spring vacation. April— 1— In your Easter bonnet ----Easter Sunday. 6—Senior oroduce Silas Marner , costume play in'three acts. Three cheers for the Seniors! 1 9—Nat:onal Assemblies bring to Almy Mammy, Montague Magic. Weird wasn't the word. May— 2— Spring Band Concert. 1 1—Jr.-Sr. Bsnouet and D n e at I. O. O. F. Hall. 18—Last semester ends. Whoopee! 20— Baccalaureate services, including long faces and red eyes. (Ah, chee, ain't it sad?) 21— Class dav. O.K., Juniors, walk, not run, to the front row. 24— Graduation. 25— Final day with awards and report cards given out. MAY 1945 47 Alcohol' UK . K CArnei a Feinc The Bo owe. WHO’S WHO THOSE WHO MADE THE PUBLICATION OF THE LAUREL POSSIBLE AMY'S BLANKET SHOP Men's and Women's Wearing Apparel DR J. R. BUNCH Dentist COQUILLE STUDIO Everything Photographic J. E. AXTELL Title Guarantee and Abstract Company GEORGE F. BURR MOTOR CO. 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