Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1950 volume:

T L4 JU LAUREL 1950 Published by The Associated Student Body of the Coquille High School Editor - Joe Berg Bus. Mgr. - Buzz Oerding FOREWORD We, the 1950 Laurel Staff have enjoyed the editing of this issue. We have tried to give a true record of the 1949-1950 school year and we hope you will enjoy the results. Editor.................Joe Berg Co-assistant editors Marilyn Atkinson Sandra McCurdy Business Manager..Buzz Oerding 2 DEDICATION The members of the annual staff of 1949-1950 have dedidated this years LAUREL to Mr. Ernest R. James, principal of the Coquille High School. He has worked untiringly toward the best interests of the students and of the Coquille High School; his friendly advice and his cooperation with all the students will long be remembered. 3 RAY HUNSAKER Superintendent Mr. Hunsaker has been Superintendent of C o q u i 11 e Public Schools for the past three years. His ever energetic interest and co-operation in all activities of our students have been prime factors in the advancement of our school. ADMINISTRATION Mr. James has won the admiration and support of all who work with him. He has been principal of Coquille High School for the past six years and his work as leader and guide has been most successful. ERNEST JAMES Principal 4 M CRAIG PERROTT Served 3 Years R. T. SLATER Chairman Served 13 Years % pf GUY MAUNEY Served 4 Years SCHOOL BOARD Coquille High School has progressed steadily in every way under the administration of our present school board. Students, teachers and the citizens of Coquille deeply appreciate having an interested and cooperative school board. Chairman of the board is Mr. R. T. Slater, who is serving his thirteenth year as a member of the board. MAXINE JEUB Served 6 Years ELBERT SCHROEDER Served 2 Years RAY HUNSAKER Clerk Served 2 Years 5 FRANCES B. COLEMAN Home Economies JACOB B. MOOMAW World Geography World History EDITH M. ORVIK Mathematics FRED ADAMS Boys’ Physical Education LEO SCHWEINFURT Science Basketball VIVIAN TAYLOR JAMES McMAHON English Social Science Dramatics JEAN GIRTS Commercial IRMA DAMARK Girls’ P. E. Director PAUL A. SNIDER Industrial Arts CARROLL E. VELMA YEOMAN NICKELS Library Music c H S E. E. “SPIKE” LESLIE Football and Track Coach, Driving Class I A C U L T Y THORA WATSON English MATILDA ENGEN English, Speech Latin 6 Standing: Eddie Atkinson, Freshman representative; Lyndel Finley, Sophomore representative; Jim Mullins, Junior representative; Jim Jenkins, Senior representative. Seated: Buzz Oerding, Business Manager; Nancy Engen, Secretary; Donald Cockran, President; M. James, advisor; Larry Wilson, Vice President; Elaine Trull, Treasurer; Gay Cedarquist, Assistant Treasurer. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is composed of elected officers from the student body and representatives from each class. They manage the financial affairs and other matters concerning the welfare of the student body. This group is one of the most important organizations in the school, and it it considered an honor to be a member of the Coquille Student Council. Mr. James, our principal, is the faculty advisor and is ready and willing at all times to give advice and assist in the business and activities of the Council. 7 It wtow Ho '- flaahfuL JIM JU� TOW Voat Poplar JI V Most Athiotte CW,. LYONS MS Klirt (WE Sr’tRAO PoarJ-at BARBARA P At JfXjklnr. ty l MCT9V ¥ « !•� '.mi 3 t iooklnr K«lt LlValy t iuracad JC Ci WAT2LW Boat ivUlSk TV'l.t � o� t Tiltntad Meat Bajondabl • . I . 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Besides Valedictorian and Salutatorian, the next ten high honor students are as follows: Bunny Gosnell 94.68 Bobbie Dixon 92.48 Myrtle Serfling 94.57 Jim Jenkins 92.36 John Watzling 93.66 Edward Peterson . 92.06 Max Clausen 93.34 Nancy Godard 91 87 Forrest Couch 93.13 Mary Ann Roberts 91.36 9 MAY DAY COURT QUEEN ELAINE TRULL Each year the Coquille Woman’s Club sponsors a May Day program. Approximately 25 senior girls are chosen by a Faculty and Womans’ Club committee. There are five qualifications taken into consideration: Appearance, health, character, service, and scholarship. The student body chooses seven girls by popular vote. The girl with the highest number of votes is queen and the following six are attendants. This year the May Day event was held April 29, the theme being “Tunes of the Half Century.” ji PRINCESS MARTHA BANTA I mk PRINCESS LOIS DUNCAN PRINCESS DONNA GASNER PRINCESS BARBARA SLATER PRINCESS BOBBIE DIXON PRINCESS NANCY ENGEN CLASSES Mrs. Watson, advisor, Jack Sisk, President; Jim Jenkins, Representative; Bill Melton, Vice President; Carol Crinklaw, Secretary. THE GOLDEN YEAR This is the theme of the class of 50” and rightly so. How much better could the last four wonderful years be summed up. Here you can all pause and groan, but honestly now that you think it over hasn’t it been swell? Sure we’ve battled the teachers and each other and worried about exams for days and then flunked them, but don’t the good times make up the difference? Remember the freshman picnic at Croft Lake with cold water swimming and sand in the potato salad, and the Sophomore turn out at Bandon complete with an open truck and rain. Would you trade a rain soaked shirt or bob for all that fun! So what if the upperclassmen walked all over us at first, we gave it all back when we were Sophomores. And for goodness sake remember the games—well you can’t win all the time. So we passed the acid test and made it to —our Junior year where the fun really began. With our usual guests we produced the hit of the decade, ‘‘Almost Eighteen.” So as not to be idle a moment we furnished lavish entertainment for all at the beautiful “Cinderella Ball” and ended the year with another swell picnic. This time at Lakeside. Our up and coming class mates were right in there pitching in all the activities and at the end of our Junior year many gained offices in the Student Body organizations. At this time the most wonderful thing that can happen to a C.II.S. girl happened to seven swell kids. Elaine Trull, Martha Banta, Nancy Engen, Bobby Dixon, Barbara Slater, Juanita Alford, and Donna Gasner were elected pepsters for the coming year. Don’t get me wrong, the boys were right in there pitching too. Who do you think was elected student body president? Don Cochran, of course, and don’t forget Joe Berg, our Laurel Editor, and Martha Banta our hard working Hi-Times Editor. Everyone was topnotch at his activity. Our senior year began well, for few of the old gang had left and some who just couldn’t stay away any longer returned. The group chosen to carry the double load of activities and executive work for the class was made up of Jack Sisk, President; Carol Crinklaw, Secretary-treasurer; Bill Melton, VP, and Jim Jenkins, Senior representative. From these we went on to write new and glorious pages in the annuals of C. H. S. Our class has represented itself in every phase of C. H. S. life from being right up there in scholarship to being tops in all athletics. This year we did a repeat performance by establishing new heights in the theatrical realm with “January Thaw.” Soon we will have our Senior Ball. This year the theme will be “Stardust.” One which will surely give us a wonderful opportunity to exhibit our artistic talents. And so we have rolled around to commencement with just about as much thought to books as I have mentioned, yet, as we reminiscence, we realize that these have been good times and times which in the future we will often rcall as being the happiest in our life. Just to make a happy ending we’re all going on our big Senior picnic soon. An occasion to be long remembered —probably for mosquito bites and sunburn! MARTHA BANTA BARBARA BELCHER Home Ec. Club 1-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Hi Times Staff 3-4, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Senior Assembly 4, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3. JUANITA ALFORD Transfer 2, Librarian 2-3-4, Girl’s Chorus 2, Band 2-3, Girl’s League President 4, Pepster 4, Junior Play 3, Pep Band 3, Junior Prom, Office Staff 2-3, Mother’s Day Tea 2-3. ILA BROWN Girls Chorus 2-3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Mother’s Day Tea 2-3, Senior Ball 4, Honor Roll 4. HELEN CARVER Transfer 3, Girls Chorus 1-2, Mother’s Day Tea 1, Hi Times Staff 4, Camera Club 1. I COLLEEN CHOWNING Annual Staff 2, Hi Times Staff 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Ball 4. Band 1-2-34, Mother’s Day Tea 3, Pep Band 1-2-34, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3. JOE BERG Annual Staff 2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Hi Times Staff 2, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Senior Assembly 4, Football 1, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-4, Band 1-2-3, Honor Roll 1, May Day Escort 4, Swing Band 1-2, Pep Band 1-2-3, Hi-Y Club 3-4, Hi-Y Officer 4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-34, Annual Editor 4. Transfer 3, Office Staff 4, Hi Times Staff 34, Hi Times Editor 4, High Honor Roll 4, Junior Play 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Hi-Y Sweetheart 4, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 4, Office Staff 4, Pepster 4, May Day Attendant 4, National Honor Society 4. DOROTHY CHORMICLE Girls Chorus 1-2-4, Camera Club 1-2. VIVIAN CAMPBELL Girls Chorus 1-2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Librarian 2-34, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3, Class Will 4. MAX CLAUSEN Basketball 2-34, Intra- Mural Sports 1-2-34, May Day Escort, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Industrial Arts Club 1-2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 4, National Honor Society 4, Class Officer 2. 12 CAROL CRINKLAW Transfer 4, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Senior Assembly 4, Honor Roll 4, Class Officer 4. NANCY ENGEN Annual Staff 4, Sextette 3, Girls Chorus 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Student Body Council 4, Dramatic Club 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 4. Office Staff 4, Transfer 3, Mother’s Day Tea 3, May Day Attendant 4, Pepster 4. DON COCHRAN Basketball 1-2-3, Track 4, Senior Ball 4, Junior Prom 3, Student Body President 4, Camera Club 2-3-4. BARBARA DIXON Transfer 3, Girls Chorus 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Senior Assembly 4. Honor Roll 4, May Day Attendant 4, Office Staff 4, Prepster 4. BARBARA DAVIDSON Junior Play 3, Sextette 4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Camera Club 1-2, Senior Assembly 4. FORREST COUCH Boys Chorus 4, High Honor Roll 4, Senior Assembly 4, Intra-Mural Sports 4, Boys Quartette 4, Transfer 4. LOIS DUNCAN Girls Chorus 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Assembly 4, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4. Office Staff 4, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2, May Day Attendant 4. VIRGINIA FOOTE Home Ec. Club 1-2-4, Junior Prom 3, Mother's Day Tea 1, Librarian 4, Senior Ball 4. RUSSEL ENGEN Transfer 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Intra-Mural Sports 3-4, Senior Ball 4, National Honor Society 4, Pep Band 4, Band 3-4, Hi-Y Club 3-4, Honor Roll 3, Senior Assembly 4. DONNA GASNER Annual Staff 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Play 4, Hi Times Staff 1-2-3, Senior Assembly 4, Senior Ball 4, Girls League Officer 2, Band 1-2-3, Senior Assembly 4, Senior Ball 4, Girls League Officer 2, Band 1- 2-3, Office Staff 4, Pepster 4, Yell Leader 3, Mother’s Day Tea 1, Girls Intra-Mural Sports 4, May Day Attendant 4, Class Prophecy 4. JOHN GILFILLAN Boy’s Chorus 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Football 3, Dramatics Club 4, Boy’s Quartette 4, Industrial Arts Club 3, Intra-Mural Sports 3-4, Transfer 3. LE ROY GRIGGS Transfer 3, Intra-Mural 3-4, Junior Prom 3. DICK GAUER Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 1-2-3-4, Industrial Arts Club 1-2-3-4, Intra-Mural Sports 2-3-4. BUNNY GOSNELL Transfer 4, Senior Ball 4. Senior Assembly 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Honor Roll 4, Dramatics Club 4, Office Staff 4, High Honor Roll 4. JIM JENKINS C Club 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Honor Roll 1-2-3- 4, Yell Leader 4, Class Officer 4. Ili-Y Club 4. Industrial Arts Club 3. Student Ball 4. National Honor Society 4, Spanish Club 3, Intra-Mural Sport 3-4. AL GAUNTLETT Senior Ball 3, Senior Assembly 3, Honor Roll 1- 2-3, High Honor Roll 2-3. NANCY GODDARD Annual Staff 1-2-3, Girl’s Chorus 1-2, Sextette 1, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4. Hi Times Staff 1-2-3-4, Senior Assembly 4, Honor Roll 3, Office Staff 4, Camera Club 2-3, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3, Class Officer 3, National Honor Society 4. NORMAN HALTER Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 4. Honor Roll 4, Intra-Mural Sports 3-4, National Honor Society 4. ROBIN GRIFFITH Girl’s Chorus 2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3-4, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times 4, Girl’s League Officer 4, Speech 4, Office Staff 4, Spanish 1, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2- 3-4. ELSIE JOHNSON Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3, Home Ec. Club 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Ball 4, Librarian 1-2, Spanish Club 1, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3. 14 JOHNNY KNIGHT Boys Chorus 3-4, Camera Club 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Football 1-4, Dramatics Club 4, Boys Quartette 4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Class Prophecy 4. BEN McKAY Camera Club 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Football 1- 2-3, Track 1-2-3, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Freshman Class President 1, National Honor Society 4, Camera Club Secretary 4, Intra-Mural Treasurer 4, Football Manager 4. JIM KAY Senior Ball 4, Football 1-2-4, Camera Club 1, May Day Escort 4, Basketball 1-2-4, Hi-Y Club 4, Class Will 4, Camera Club 4, Intra-Mural Sports 4. BILL MARTINDALE Camera Club 2-3-4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 2-3, Industrial Arts Club 1, Intra-Mural Sports 3-4, May Day Escort 4. patsy mckinney Girls Chorus 4, Home Ec. Club 2-4, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Transfer 2-4. Mother’s Day Tea 2, Class Officer 2. GEORGE LYONS Boys Chorus 3-4, Boys Quartette 4, Senior Ball 4, Senior Play 4, Senior Assembly. BARBARA McKINNEY Girls Chorus 1-2-4, Home Ec. Club 1, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Hi Times Staff 4, Librarian 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 1-2, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3-4. VERDA KING Home Ec. Club 1-2-4, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Mother’s Day Tea 3. PAT MCALLISTER Girls Chorus 3, Junior Prom 3, Hi Times Staff 3, Girls League Officer 3, Mother’s Day Tea 2. BILL MELTON Camera Club 2-3-4, Camera Club President 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3. Junior Prom 3, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 4, Football 2-3, Track 1-2-3-4, Industrial Arts Club 1-2-3-4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 1-2-4, Hi-Y Club 2- 3-4, Hi-Y Officer 4, May Day Escort 4. 15 rv MARY PARKER Transfer 2, Girls Chorus 2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Speech 4. Office Staff 4. RONALD MILLER Senior Ball 4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Intra-Mural Sports 3-4. JUANITA MILLER Transfer 4, Girls Chorus 4, Home Ec. Club 4, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Senior Assembly 4, Girls Intra-Mural Sports 4. DON MOLTHU Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 3, Senior Assembly 4, Football 3-4, Basketball 2-3, Track 4, Honor Roll 1-2-4, Industrial Arts Club 2. Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4. DON MULKEY Senior Ball 4, Camera Club 1, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4. BONNIE MORGAN Girls Chorus 3-4, Home Ec. Club 1-2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 3, Hi Times Staff 3-4, Mother’s Day Tea 2-3. TED PARRISH Camera Club 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Ball 4, Student Body Council 3, Football 4, Basketball 2, Track 3-4, Yell Leader 3, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, May Day Escort 4, Hi-Y Club 3-4, Intra-Mural Officer 4, Hi-Y Officer 4. JIM NEWTON Boys Chorus 4, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 4, Junior Student Body Council 3, Football 2-3, Basketball 2-3, Track 3-4, Dramatic Club 4, May Day Escort 4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 2. DONNA NOBLE Transfer 3, Mother’s Day Tea 3. Annual Staff 3-4, Boys Chorus 4, Camera Club 2-3-4. Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 2-3, Senior Assembly 4. Student Body Council 1-4, Band 1-2-3, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Swing Band 1-2, Boys Quartette 4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 1, Pep Band 1-2-3. BUZZ OERDING MARY ANN ROBERTS Annual Staff 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4. Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Speech 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 2-3-4, Mother’s Day Tea 1, National Honorary Society 4. BARBARA SELL Home Ec. Club 1, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 3, Office Staff 4, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3, GAA President 4, National Honor Society 4. EDWARD PETERSON Camera Club 4, Speech 3-4, Basketball Manager 4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Intra-Mural Sports 3, High Honor Roll 4, Ili-Y Club 4, National Honor Society 4. ALICE SCHRAG Girls League Officer 3, Senior Ball 4, Junior Prom 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Senior Assembly 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3. JACK SISK Band 1-2-3-4, Football 1, Basketball 2-4. Track 4, Pep Band 4. Industrial Arts Cli b 4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Senior Class President 4. Intra-Mural President 4, National Honor Society 4. 4 LOLETA ROBISON Girls Chorus 1-2-4. Home Ec. Club 1-2-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Senior Assembly 4, Office Staff 4, Librarian 3, Mother’s Day Tea 2, Intra-Mural Sports 4, Class Will 4. MYRTLE SERFLING Annual Staff 4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Mother’s Day Tea 2, Girls Intra-Mural Sports 3-4, Class Officer 3, High Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 4, National II o n o r Society i resident 4. EVELYN RANDOLPH Senior Ball 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Senior Assembly. GENE SCHRAG Camera Club 3-4. Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Senior Assembly 4, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 2-3, Track 1-2- 3-4, Intra-Mural Sports 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 2, Class Prophecy 4, National Honor Society 4, Hi-Y 3-4. BARBARA SLATER Annual Staff 1-2-3-4, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 1-2-3, Band 1-2-3, Mav Day Attendant 4. Librarian 4, Pepster 4, Yell Leader 3, Mother’s Day Tea 1, Class Officer 1, National Honor Society 4. Pep Club 3-4. LEALL STANFORD DORIS STRAEDER Transfer 4, Senior Ball 4, Senior Play 4, Senior Assembly. JOHN WATZLING Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Senior Assembly 4, Honor Roll 1-2-4, Intra-Mural Sports 3-4, High Honor Roll 1-4, May Day Escort 4, Jr. Class President 4, National Honor Society 4, Football Manager. Girls Chorus 1-2-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Jr. Play 3, Senior Play 4, Senior Ball 4, Jr. Prom 3, Class Will 4, Office Staff 4, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3. BETTY WASSON Annual Staff 3, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Sextette 1-2-3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2-3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 1-2-3-4, Senior Assembly 4, Girls League Officer 2-3, Honor Roll 1-4, Dramatics Club 4, Camera Club 2-3, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3-4, Girls Intra-Mural Sports 2-3. ELAINE TRULL Annual Staff 1-2, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3, Junior Play 3, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4. Hi Times Staff 1-2, Senior Assembly 4, Girls League Officer 1-2, Student Body Council 1-2-3-4, May Day Queen 4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Pepster 4. Camera Club 1, Mothers Day Tea 1-2, Class Officer 3, Class Will 1, High Honor Roll 4. D.A.R. Award, National H. Society. LORNA WILLARD Girls Chorus 1-2-3, Junior Prom 3, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2- 3-4, Senior Ball 4, Hi Times Staff 4, Honor Roll 2-4, Speech 4, Office Staff 4, Camera Club 1, Spanish Club 1, Mother’s Day Tea 1-2-3-4, Class Prophecy 4, National Honor Society 4, Junior Play Staff 3, Senior Play Staff 4. SHIRLEY STEWARD Girls Chorus 3, Jr. Prom 3. MM BETTIE WATERMAN Home Ec. Club 1-2-4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Ball 4, Librarian 3, Mother’s Day Tea 2. 18 .JUNIORS Well, well, and these are the Juniors. Why I remember back in the fall of ’47 when they first entered Coquille High. Come back into the past few years with me and we’ll re-live the important happenings of their High School careers. Remember? Gay Cedarquist was chosen president of the Freshman class. Then there was the initiation, well, you remember that! Although they were just lowly freshmen, they were very active in school affairs. Both boys and girls took part in all the school activities and sports. Finally, they became Sophomores. Bobby Pingleton took over the duties of class president for this year. And remember the initiation the class gave for the Freshmen? There were several boys out of this class on the football and basketball teams. Through this year they kept up their interest in all the school activities. Now they are Juniors and they were really busy this year. To lead them through the year they chose the following officers: Rodney Noah, President; Donna Lee Gosnell, Vice President; Jo Ann Newton, Secretary; Mae Dean Green, Treasurer; and Richard Rankin, Student Body Representative. The class enjoyed a favorable and prosperous year under the sponsorship of Mrs. Engen.. Say, what’s this we find? Two of the yell leaders came from the Junior class, namely: Gay Cedarquist and Marilyn Atkinson. Yes, sir! The Junior girls were well represented in all the school activities. We find that several are on the Girl’s League Council and in the Pep Club. Both boys and girls were on the High Times Staff and the Laurel Staff. The boys who turned out for football were: Rodney Noah, Gerard Jeub, Jim Mullin, Keith Parry, Larry Wilson, Bob Pingleton, Duane Frye, Myles Bonnell, and Chuck Davis. Those turning out for basketball were: Sam Duncan, Gerard Jeub, Jim Mullin, Keith Parry, Larry Wilson, and Bob Pingleton. We find a large percentage of the band was composed of this class. Those in the band were: Robert Christensen, Carol Ann Creagor, Chuck Davis, Donna Lee Gosnell, Mae Dean Green, Kay Hudson, Donna Mast, Sandra McCurdy, Joan Peart, Bob Pingleton, June Sypher, Marilyn Purkey, Lulubelle Seidel, and Stanley Steward. Now that we’ve remembered all activities of this year, let’s proceed on to the social events. You all remember the Junior Prom of course. The theme was “Winter Fantasy.” The beautiful decorations and impressive lighting made this one of the outstanding events of the year. During the intermission Dian Buell was crowned Prom Queen. Gay Cedarquist and Marilyn Atkinson made lovely princesses. And, of course, we can’t forget the play this class gave. “Our Town” was the name of it and Mrs. Taylor was the director. This play had a large cast and although it wasn’t a comedy, it was a huge success. The banquet the Junior Class gave for the Seniors was very fine. It was held on May 11 and the theme was “Moonlight and Roses.” The decorations were very clever and carried out the theme well. Last but not least there was the picnic. I’m sure nobody who went on this picnic will forget it. Everyone had a swell time. Yes, this class has been very busy and has accomplished much. OFFICERS Standing: Jim Mullin, Mae Dean Greene. Seated: Jo Ann Newton, Donna Lee Gosnell, Rodney Noah, Mrs. Engen, advisor. J u I () R tfclt tf Prr« T--. Marline Pj s1«r M j t «n � r n® 20 Sandra KeCurdy t Bull Jeanne Shutt June Sypher ■Van Mc' inney Kalth Parry Richard RanVin Dorothy liilirr Donna Lee Richard on Jo Ann Keeton Bobby Plnrleton Daiene Sarforcl Bonnie Noah Itnrliyn Pur rev I lobelia Seidel patey Starr Phylil Tharp Berber St. Clair .Stanley Steward Bonnie Stoersi r Colleen Walsh Larry Wilson Jeanne Van ratten J u N I O R S 21 SOPHOMORES The Sophomore class started out the 1949-50 school year by electing their class officers who are as follows: President, Bob Groves; Secretary, Joyce Jones; Student Council Representative, Lyndel Finley; Program Chairmen, Diane Jackson and Doug Ostrander. The Sophomores who made letters in football this year were: Larry Schweinfurt, Bill Willard, Don Laird, Eddie Howe, Bob Groves, Doug Ostrander and Leonard Scolari. Basketball letters were made by Eddie Howe, Larry Schweinfurt, and Leonard Scolari. Basketball and football numerals were made by a number of Sophomore boys. The Sophomore band members arc: Jesse Thurman, Peggy Tuttle, Pete Harvey, Jerry Miller, Mary Pingleton, Jack Purkey, and Lyndley Simpson. The Sophomores initiated the Freshmen in the first part of the year. They also held a Basket Social and a Food Sale in March. The Sophomores found Miss Girts to be a very capable advisor. 22 FRESHMEN The Freshman class of 1949-50 had a very fine year under the advisement of Mr. Moomaw and the leadership of the class officers who are as follows: Sherril Hatcher, President; Bobby Swinney, Vice President; Nana Foss, Secretary; Eddie Atkinson, Student Council Representative. The Freshmen were welcomed as members of Coquille High by an initiation dance held by the Sophomores in the early part of the year. A Freshman class party was held on March 17, where a good time was enjoyed by everyone. The Freshman class was very well represented in sports and school activities. There were quite a few Freshman boys on the Junior Varsity football team and “B” squad basketball team. Fritz Peterson was the only Freshman making a letter in football. The boys on the Junior Varsity earned numerals. There were 11 Freshmen in the band. They are: Yvonne Chormicle, Betty Dorland, Sharon Griggs. Claremont Hannevold, Sherril Hatcher, Betty Hill, Lonnie Kellenberger, Sally Jeffrey and Patsy Wilson. T ' OFFICERS 23 hu — Kina ■n Ibtf L VC -rj JR. Hi sc ioc u : - . Lois of fl a S � J? 2o s St Cht'‘s S V o v e_ fuc Ve r v� Y ? r.evr 24 47—ED HOWE, F.B. 35—BOB PINGLETON, C. 25—JIM KAY, Q.B. 53—KEITH PARRY, H.B. 22—LARRY SCHWEINFURT, L.E. 21—JOHN KNIGHT, H.B. 33—BUZZ OERDING, R.E. 46—LENARD SCOLARI, L.T. 45—BOB GROVES, L.G. 41—BILL WILLARD, R.G. 37—DON LAIRD, R.T. THE ELEVEN 25 F00TBAL1 With the return of seven lettermen, those being: Buzz Oerding and Larry Schweinfurt, ends; Leonard Scolari, tackle; Bob Groves, guard; Jim Kay and Gene Schrag, quarterbacks; and Eddie Howe, fullback; Coquille started their 1940 football season. The Red Devils got off to a successful start by winning from Ashland and then bowed to a strong Roseburg team. We then won from North Bend, Rcedsport, and Sutherlin, while losing to Marshfield and Myrtle Point. This brought Coquille High School’s season record to five wins and three losses. Buzz Oerding did the Red Devils an honor by being chosen on the All-County second team. Date Pts. Sep. 16 Coquille 45 Sep. 23 � � 0 Sep. 30 � 40 Oct. 14 � � 15 Oct. 21 46 Oct. 28 i 13 Nov. 4 � � 47 Nov. 11 � � 6 Total Points 212 Opponent Pts. Place Ashland 19 Here Roseburg 14 Here Bandon 0 Here North Bend 0 Here Reedsport 0 There Marshfield 27 There Sutherlin 6 There Myrtle Point 27 Here 93 BASKETBALI A” SQUAD Leo Schwienfurt started his second year at Coquille High School with the return of seven lettermen: Keith Parry, Don Cochran, Max Clausen, Bill Martindale, Eddie Ilowe, and Leonard Scolari. Some of their outstanding wins were over Vancouver and Ashland. Next year Coach Schwienfurt will have a nucleus to work with as he loses only six seniors: Bill Martindale, Jim Kay, Max Clausen. Buzz Oerding, Jack Sisk, and Joe Berg. This was one of the most successful seasons had at Coquille High Schol for many years and next year with the return of Leonard Scolari, Kieth Parry, Larry Wilson, Eddie Howe, Gerard Jeub, and Larry Schwienfurt, we should have another outstanding basketball team. SCI Date I HIM 1 H Pts. Opponent Pts. Place Dec. 2 Coquille 3 40 Myrtle Point 50 There 38 Central Pt. 29 Here 9 55 Myrtle Crk. 23 Here 10 38 Ashland 30 Here 16 33 Ashland 42 There 28 44 Vancouver 42 Here 29 45 Eagle Pt. 43 There 30 43 Central Pt. 25 There Jan. 6 39 Myrtle Pt. 55 There 7 39 North Bend 36 Here 14 36 Coq. Merch. 35 Here 24 56 Myrtle Pt. 53 There 28 57 Myrtle Crk. 21 There Feb. 3 56 Myrtle Pt. 54 There 4 49 Marshfield 56 Here 11 37 North Bend 52 There Total Points 744 712 ir SQUAD The “B” squad under the coaching of Fred Adams worked hard and played good ball in every game this year. The “B” squad is organized for the training of future players. The practice these boys get gives them the experience needed to play on the “A” squad in the later years of high school basketball. Standing: Coach Fred Adams, B. Groves, F. Christensen, J. Belcher. D. Laird, F. Peterson, B. Moore, B. Willard. Seated: B. Purvis, H. Robison. B. Swinney, L. Simpson, F. Schneider, G. Danielson, E. Atkinson, and Manager G. Waterman. 27 Standing: Coach Spike Leslie, Eddie Howe, Jack Sisk, Jim Newton, Bob Pingleton, Don Cochran, Leonard Scolari, Buzz Oerding. Seated: Keith Parry, Gene Shrag, Ted Parrish, Bill Melton, Don Molthu, Joe Berg. I RACK Despite the fact that there was a very small turnout for track, Coquille High School had a very successful season this year. After a slow start at the Roseburg dual meet where we took only one first, that being Leonard Scolari in the shot put. Then came the county track meet where a rejuvenated Coquille High School team came in second, with firsts in the shuttle hurdles, sprint relay, and the 880 yard relay. They lost to North Bend for first place by only one point. The remaining meets are the following: Hayward Relays, Roseburg Invitational Meet, County Meet, District, and State Meets. The boys out for track are as follows: Jack Sisk, Jim Newton, Don Cochran, Buzz Oerding, Joe Berg, Don Molthu, Bill Melton, Ted Parrish, and Gene Schrag, Seniors. Keith Parry and Bob Pingleton, Juniors. Ed Howe, Leonard Scolari, and Larry Schwein-furt, Sophomores. The manager is Richard Rankin. INTRA-MURAL SPORTS The Intra-mural program is an outstanding sports program in Coquille High. Under the direction of Fred Adams the program has improved steadily during the past two years. As of now the Juniors have won the Soccer and Volleyball Championships and Seniors have won the Basketball and Track Championships. Rifle, ping pong, horseshoes, tennis free-throw, and badminton tournaments were played. Class points were given for the first four place winners. Yet to play are baseball and various other sports. The competition was extremely keen, but never lacking a fine display of sportsmanship. SENIOR BASKETBALL WINNERS GIRLS’ INTRA-MURAL The Girls’ Intramural activities is an organization for any girl of the school who is interested in sports. These sports minded gals started off the season last fall with softball. They elected as their captains the following: Freshmen, Sharon Griggs, Helen Taylor; Sophomores, Betty Hall, Yvonne Watzling; Juniors, Ivylene Frye, Vella Mae Hodgson. Next in line were the volleyball games. Chosen to serve as captains for this were: FYeshmen, Sherrill Hatcher, Nola Capps, Doris Finley; Sophomores, Diane Jackson, Velita Batty, Mary Pingleton; Juniors, Myrtle Serf-ling, Kay Hudson. Marilyn Ward. Then as it was time for the basketball season to begin, the girls decided they would try that, too . The captains for this were: Freshmen, Leola Barklow, Colleen Brinkley, Joyce Mitchell; Sophomores, Joan Gauer, Kay Simmons; Juniors, Gay Cedarquist, Bonnie Noah; Seniors, Donna Gasner. The soccer games are still to be played but have not begun yet. It seems the Junior teams are the most athletic because they have come out victors in all of the tournaments up to this time. 29 JUNIOR VOLLEY BALL WINNERS JUNIOR SOCCER WINNERS Standing: Mr. Schweinfurt, advisor, D. Laird, B. Oerding, B. McKay, R. Noah, J. Knight, L. Schweinfurt, B. Willard, G. Jeub, M. Clausen, S. Steward, L. Scolari, D. Ostrander, E. Peterson. Seated: B. Groves, G. Schrag, J. Kay, B. Melton, D. Frye, K. Parry, E. Howe, L. Wilson. ORDER OF THE C With twenty years of activity behind them the traditional “C” Club has the honor of being one of the oldest clubs in our school. This club is composed of boys who have won the right to wear the coveted letterman’s sweater by being outstanding in either football, basketball, or track. During an assembly the first two rows are occupied by these lettermen. Their club activities this year included a clean up day for the lockers. They also have their annual picnic in the spring. The faculty advisor is Mr. Leo Schweinfurt. President Bill Melton Secretary-Treasurer .... Ben McKay 30 PEPSTERS The Pep Squad elected for 1949 and 1950 were Donna Gasner, Barbara Slater, Juanita Alford, Martha Banta, Nancy Engen, Bobbie Dixon, and Elaine Trull. During football season they wore white satin warm up jackets, red skirts, and red suede saddle shoes. For basketball they wore white long sleeved sweaters, and red culottes. The white satin jackets have Red Devil emblems, and Coquille Hi written on the back of them. This snappy group added much to the spirit and drive of the mighty Coquille Red Devils. YELL LEADERS This year’s yell leaders were really peppy. They contributed much to the spirit which was behind Coquille’s teams. The members of the yell squad were: Gay Cedarquist, Marilyn Atkinson, and Jim Jenkins. Gay and Marilyn wore red culottes, white saddle shoes, and white sweaters with their yell leader emblems on them. Jim wore white cords with a red sweater and all three of the members had red and white satin jackets. 31 Standing: Mary Ann Roberts, Joe Ann Newton, Myrtle Serfling, Barbara Slater, Nancy Engen, Donna Gasner, Sherill Hatcher, Yyonne Watzling. Seated: Buzz Oerding, Marilyn Atkinson, Joe Berg, Sandra McCurdy, Joan Gauer, Miss Orvik. LAUREL STAFf I H There has been a change in the staff of the school year book for the 1949-1950 term. The members have been cut down to approximately one-third of its usual number. Although the staff has fewer members and had to work twice as hard, it has proven very successful under the editorship of Joe Berg and faculty advisor, Miss Edith Orvik. The editor, Joe Berg, and business manager, Buzz Oerding, were chosen by the student body and the rest of the staff was appointed by editor, Joe Berg, Miss Orvik, and Mr. James, our principal. This staff is: Editor ..........-.............—................-...- Joe Berg Business Editor Buzz Oerding Assistant Co-Editors Marilyn Atkinson, Sandra McCurdy Assistant Business Managers Myrtle Serfling, Yyonne Watzling Calendar Donna Gasner, Barbara Slater Sports John Watzling Organizations and Activities Mary Ann Roberts, Velita Batty Art Editor Mae Deane Greene Snap Editor Nancy Jo Engen Typists — ............ ..................Bunny Gosnell, Joan Gauer 33 HI-TIMES The Hi-Times started its 49 50 year by having its face lifted and adopting a new look. The school paper was printed weekly in the Coquille Valley Sentinel and a large exclusive high school edition was published three times during the school year. Under the direction of Martha Banta, Editor, Mae Dean Greene, and Sandra McCurdy, assistant editors, and Mr. James McMahon, advisor, the Hi-Times had a very successful year. The rest of the staff included: Business Manager John Watzling Assistant Business Manager Carol Crinklaw News Editor Bonnie Stoermer Exchange Editor Corkie Horton Sports Editor Kay Hudson Class Reporters Senior Leall Sanford Junior Jo Ann Newton Sophomore Yvonne Watzling Freshman Marcia Mauney Typists Lorna Willard, Robin Griffith, and Lolcta Robinson Reporters Juanita Miller, Betty Wasson, Colleen Chowning, Nancy Godard, Mary Ann Roberts, Bobbie Dixon, Barbara Belcher, and Nana Foss. Top row: Betty Hall, Barbara St. Clair, Dian Buell, Donna Mast. Bottom row: Kay Simmons, Colleen Chowning, Lois Duncan, Jo Ann Newton. GIRLS’ LEAGUE The Girls’ League organization is made up of all the girls of Coquille High School. This is a group of very talented and business-like young ladies. They have had a business meeting and a social function once a month and have done such worthy things as contributing to the Polio Drive, the Heart Fund, the new swimming pool and have bought and contributed records to the school. Activities greatly enjoyed by the girls were the All Girls’ Prom, the all girls skating party, the Valentine dance, and the mixed skating party. Also held was the Mothers’ Tea which is an annual affair. Under the marvelous leadership of Miss Yeoman, the girls went on to elect their new officers, which are: President Dian Buell Vice President Barbara St. Clair Secretary Sandra McCurdy Treasurer.... Joan Gauer Program Chairmen Diane Schroeder, Mavis Newton Song Leaders............-........... Kay Simmons, Nancy Marney Freshman Representative Louise Johnson Sophomore Representative ........................ Marlene Willard Junior Representative Julia Cotter Senior Representative ........................... Robin Griffith Sergeant of Arms June Sypher, Wanda Brewer Standing: Louise Johnson, Nancy Marney, Wanda Brewer, Dian Schroeder, Mavis Newton, Julia Cotter, June Sypher, Robin Griffith, Marlene Willard. Seated: Kay Simmons, Sandra McCurdy, Dian Buell, Barbara St. Clair, Joan Gauer. OFFICERS President Russell Engen Vice-President Donna Mast Secretary Carol Ann Creagor Business Manager Bob Pingleton Librarian Mary Pingleton Freshman Representative Colleen Brinkley COQUILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND Coquille High School may be justly proud of its band which has been advancing under the direction of Mr. Carroll Nickels. Band is one of the most popular organizations in the school; it offers an opportunity for excellent music training as well as a lot of fun. Besides appearing at football games and downtown for Fall and Spring openings, the band presented with the dramatics department and Glee Club an excellent Christmas program. The high school band gave their annual spring concert on March 31 in coordination with the rest of the music department. The concert was enjoyed by all who attended. On April 21 and 22 the band journeyed to North Bend to participate in the Southwestern Oregon Music Competition Festival. Another important event which the band played for was the Coos County Band Festival held here in Coquille on May 13. PEP BAND The Pep Band of Coquille High School finished its fourth successful year. The Pep Band is an organization that furnishes much pep and spirit at pep assemblies and basketball games with many snappy musical numbers. This organization was composed of 25 members who play in the high school band. Standing: Pete Harvey, Sandra McCurdy, Donna Mast. Johnny Knight, Chuck Davis, Peggy Tuttle, Jerry Miller, Mary Pingleton, Colleen Brinkley, Joan Peart, Sally Jeffrey, Billy Church, Jack Purkey, Jesse Thurman, June Sypher,Charon Griggs. Seated: Mary Ann Roberts, Kay Hudson, Sherrill Hatcher, Russell Engen, Lonny Kellenberger, Lulubelle Seidel, Colleen Chowning, Carol Ann Creagor. 36 GIRLS’ GLLIi CLUB Upholding the tradition of Co-quille High School again this year the Girls’ Glee Club was an organization that any high school may well be proud of. There were 35 members in this group this year. Membership in the Girls’ Glee Club is open to any girl who is interested in singing. Under the direction of Mr. Carroll Nickels the Girls’ Glee Club has appeared frequently in public. Some of the groups special activities of the year were participating in the Christmas program, taking part in the Annual Spring Music Concert of Coquille Hi, and singing in the Mass Chorus at the Southwestern Oregon District Competitive Music Festival in North Bend on April 22. GIRLS' SLXTLT Standing: Betty Wasson, Arlene Kellenberger, Nancy Marney, Barbara Davidson, Jo Ann Newton, Cornelia Horton, Sandra McCurdy, accompanist. BOYS' Gl LL (It B The boys came out in fine style to form an excellent musical group this school year. Their musical selections included those of classical, popular, Negro Spirituals, and folk song variety. The “Six Bits” was a novelty group composed of boys from the Boys’ Glee Club. They successfully, to much enjoyment of their audience, imitated Spike Jones and other musical personalities. BOYS' SEXXliT Back Row: George Lyons, Forrest Couch, Jim Newton, Buzz Oerd-ing. Front Row: Johnny Knight, Duane Leach. 37 PEP CLUB Snappily attired in their white shirts and dark skirts the Pep Club appeared at the ball games to create enthusiasm by yelling and having plenty of good sportsmanship. Nearer the end of the school year than the beginning the girls received their red letters which were entitled “Deviletts.” The Pep Club finished their second year successfully with a membership of 50 girls. Mrs. Irma Darmark was advisor of this club. Officers were as follows: President .... Jean McKinney Secretary Mavis Newton Treasurer Myrtle Serfling EW1RLERS Color and spirit was added to the band this year by the twirlers, Joan Peart and Carol Ann Creager. Their fine twirling won them honors at the state contest, where they received a rating of a two. They have pins signifying this achievement. 38 Standing: Ben McKay, Bob Groves, Rodney Noah, Joe Berg, Larry Wilson, Ed Howe. Seated: Russel Engen, Gene Schrag, Jim Kay, Martha Banta, Hi-Y Sweetheart, Richard Rankin, Keith Parry, Ed Peterson, Bill Melton. HI-Y The Coquille Chapter of the Hi-Y Club, under the direction of the Reverend Lawrence Guderian has been quite active the past year. Club activities and services to the school and community which were carried on during the past year include: Election of new members, noonday dances with the proceeds going for the purchase of new records for school activities, collection and placement of food in needy homes, and the annual Hi-Y Sweetheart Ball. The club’s choice for Sweetheart was Martha Banta, who is now an honorary member of the Hi-Y Club. Officers for the past year were John Watzling, President; Jim Mullins, Vice President; Ted Parrish, Secretary; Bill Melton, Treasurer; Ben McKay, sergeant-at-arms; and Joe Berg, Chaplain. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS President Myrtle Serfling Vice-President Gene Schrag Secretary Elaine Trull Treasurer Barbara Sell The National Honor Society chapter of Coquille High School had a very successful first year. The society was organized under the direction of Mr. Ernest James, principal, and Mrs. Matilda Engen, sponsor of the society. There were 20 charter members from the senior class. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to promote the qualities of leadership, service, character, and scholarship in a student. To be elected into membership of the organization one must have a 2.5 grade point average and be approved by a committee of teachers. The senior members of the society gave a reception for the 12 new members, composed of junior and sophomores, after their initiation. The society sponsored a candy sale at noon on Wednesdays to raise money. In the spring of the year the members of this organization enjoyed a picnic. 29 ■ Standing: Maxine Parrish, Velita Batty, Lois Sell, Mary Ann Thomas. Seated: Mavis Newton, Delores Anderson, Marlene Willard, Mrs. Coleman, Advisor, Shirley Doty, Margery Duey. FUTURE IIOME-MAKERS OF AMERICA This year the school organized a very active association under the direction of Mrs. Coleman, Home Economics teacher of the school. To be a member of this club, the girls have to have taken one year of Home Economics. This Chapter was installed by F. H. A. officers from Myrtle Point. During the week of Christmas the girls held a program and party for pre-school children with Mr. McMahon acting as Santa Claus. In February the girls elected Lois Sell and Mary Ann Thomas to represent them for a state meeting in Corvallis. During the month of March the Mother-Daughter Banquet was held in the school cafeteria, which turned out very nicely and was attended by a large group of mothers, daughters and friends. In May the girls and their friends enjoyed a hayride and picnic at the beach. SPEECH After much hard work on the part of the speech students and their coach, Mrs. Matilda Engen, Co-quille High Schol was finally well represented at the District Speech contest in Coos Bay on March 23-24. The students participating were: Persuasive or Oratory, Kay Hudson and Robin Griffith Panel Discussion, Mary Ann Roberts and Ed Petersen Humorous Reading, Lorna Willard, Marilyn Purkey Impromptu Mary Ann Roberts Extemporaneous, Duane Leach and Mae Dean Greene Poetry Kay Hudson and Marilyn Purkey After-Dinner Lorna Willard and Marlene Frazier Radio Gerald Jueb and Colleen Walsh On March 31 and April 1 two boys, Gerald Jueb and Duane Leach, represented our schol at the State Speech contest in Eugene. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Editor Reporter Project Chairman Parliamentarian Historian Song Leader Shirley Doty Mavis Newton Maxine Parrish Marlene Willard Mary Ann Thomas Margery Duey Lois Sell Delores Anderson Velita Batty Nancy Marney DRAMATICS CLASS SCIIOOI REPORTER Here is Bob Groves, our school reporter. All year Bob has been speaking on radio station KWRO on Thursday evenings at 6:30. From this program you are sure to hear of the latest happenings and events in the future of Coquille High School. 41 SENIOR ELAY Under the direction of Mrs. Vivian Taylor, the Senior Class entertained with a very outstanding play entitled “January Thaw,” a three-act comedy. The play was centered about an old Connecticut house that a sophisticated New York family, the Gages, have moved into. The action of the play comes when the original owners, the Rockwoods, came home to their house to stay after finding their son. However, the play ended happily with the problem being solved. Frieda (The Gage’s Maid) Herbert Gage (A middleaged writer) Sarah Gage (Independent teenager) Taula Gage (The youngest daughter) Marge Gage (Herbert’s wife) Barbara Gage (A 21yearold daughter of the Gages) George Husted (Engaged to Barbara) Jonathan Rockwood (A strong Republican) Matilda Rockwood (Jonathan’s unassuming wife) Mr. Loomis (Mrs. Gage’s lawyer) Uncle Walter (A typical New Englander) Matt Rockwood (Worthless child of the Rockwoods) Carson (Local Policeman) Myrtle Serfling John Watzling Donna Gasner Barbara Slater Nancy Godard Martha Banta Buzz Oerding Jim Jenkins Mary Ann Roberts George Lyons Joe Berg Bill Melton Jim Newton Standing: Delores Caudell, Duane Frye, Chuck Davis, Richard Rankin, Jo Ann Newton, Robert Christenson, Sam Duncan, Frances Ferre, Duane Leach, Gerard Jeub, Carol Ann Creagor, Velma Burcher, Jim Brewster, Kay Hudson, Joan Peart, June Sypher. Seated: Marlene Frazier, Lullubelle Seidel, Rodney Noah, Stanley Steward, Bob Pingleton, Eugene Brown, Corky Horton. JUNIOR PLAY CAST With originality and a fine bit of acting the Junior Class of ’51 presented Thornton Wilder’s three-act play, “Our Town,” very successfully under the able direction of Mrs. Vivian Taylor. No elaborate props were used on the play as much of the acting was done by semi-pantomime. The plot going with the play, “Our Town,” was told by a stage manager, who told of the loves and heartaches of two families, the Gibbs and the Webbs. The Cast was as Follows: Stage Manager Sam Duncan ' Mrs. Webb Jo Ann Newton Mr. Webb Duane Leach Emily Webb Kay Hudson Mrs. Gibbs Carol Ann Creagor Dr. Gibbs Chuck Davis George Gibbs Jim Brewster Rebecca Gibbs Corkie Horton Joe Crowell Richard Rankin Howie Newsome Bob Christensen Constable Warren Gerard Jeub Mrs. Soames Joan Peart Sam Craig Francis Ferre Simon Stimson Bob Pingleton Dead Women Lulubelle Seidel Marlene Frazier Dead Men Eugene Brown Rodney Noah 43 Standing: Nancy Godard, Martha Banta, Bunny Gosnell, Robin Griffith, Alice Shrag, Lois Duncan, Lorna Willard, Barbara Dixon, Leaell Stanford, Mrs. Lemon. Seated: Loleta Robinson, Donna Gasner. OFFICE STAFF The Senior girls working with the school secretary, Mrs. Margarette Lemon, have performed the routine office tasks both efficiently and cheerfully. Many busy hours have been spent typing correspondence and school bulletins, working on office records, and checking attendance lists, in addition to answering the telephone, taking messages and running errands for the faculty. With their credit for office procedure, they have gained valuable experience and have given aid to the high school administration. GENE RAF MECIIANICS The General Mechanics class consists of Senior Boys who have completed a year of mechanical drawing and a vear of woodworking. They work as a sort of maintenance group doing minor repair work around the high school. Some of the projects completed this year have been: Two tables for the Home Ec. Room, Track Equipment, fixed the roof on the ticket booth at the football field, and fixed bulletin board and blackboards. Also a group of boys from the General Mechanics class, the Stagecraft crew, made props for the Senior Play, Junior Plav and Eighth grade play. This work has been completed under the excellent supervision of Mr. Snider. Standing: Ronald Miller, Bill Melton. Jim Jenkins. Jim Kay, Don Cochran. Max Clausen, Donald Mulkev, and instructor, Mr. Snider. Seated: Jim Newton, Gene Shragg, Dick Gauer, and LeRoy Griggs. 44 INTRA-MURAL LEAGUE OFFICERS This year the Intra mural League Officers were Jack Sisk, President; Ben McKay, Treasurer; Ted Parrish, Secretary; and appointed seasonal managers were Buzz Oerding, Bill Melton, and Jim Jenkins. The Intra mural board of controls has a monthly meeting to determine Intra mural policies, decide the sports to be sponsored, handle protests and otherwise administer for the good of the organization. The advisor for the league was F. C. Adams. The purpose of this league is to encourage the men of the student body to participate in organized athletic sports and in wholesome active recreation. STUDENT DRIVING “Put your foot on the clutch!” “Hit the brakes!” Does this sound familiar to you? That’s what the student drivers have been hearing from their driving instructor, “Spike” Leslie. This is the second year that driving has been taught in our school. Driving is a very interesting and educational class and is very popular in the opinion of the students of Coquille High. ■ ■■ 1 «■ , , — Standing: Jim Jenkins, Buzz Oerding. Seated: Bill Melton, Ben McKay, Ted Parrish, Jack Sisk, and Fred Adams, director. 46 Tor+rarf of fa m i 1 plavi: oyiTia, Co. OVfl, Sp’. ® u s ?« you fhro ff tV � s U a-Y' Smiles of Con+e. n f merit r ’ll Pgli 47 CALENDAR FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER 8—School starts—Ugh! 16—Football season starts with a bang, we beat Ashland 45-19. 23—Bangs over, Roseburg beat us 14-0. 26— National Assembly—Dee Jay Nelson. The snakes were crawling all over the place. OCTOBER 4— Hudson Bay Film. 5— Blind Assembly—Erman Gray. 7— Freshman Hop—Initiation over, characters back to normal. 14—Bangs on again, we beat North Bend 15-0. 21— We did it again, Coquille 46, Reedsport 0. 28— Wha Hoppened? Coos Bay beat us 27-13. NOVEMBER 4—Fair football game with cloudy weather. We beat Sutherlin 47-6. 8— National Assembly on Mynah Birds. “Say Mama,’’ Joe. 11—Cloudy weather. It rained Bobcats and they beat us 27-6. 22— Senior Play—January Thaw—It’s mighty cold in yhar! 23— Movie A. G. Bell—Oh! these party lines. 24— 28—Thanksgiving vacation—Short and fattening. DECEMBER 2— Basketball begins. Bobcats won 50-40. 3— Central Point here—we won 38-29. 6— Jamboree at North Bend. 9— Myrtle Creek here—we won 55-23. 10—Ashland here—we won again 38 30. 13—National Assembly—Songs and dances of Russia. 16— Ashland there—we lost 42-33. 17— Junior Prom—Winter Phantasy. 23—Christmas Vacation—Oh, sob, no school for two weeks. 27— Vancouver here—we won again 44-42. 29— Eagle Point there—we won again 45-43. 30— Central Point there—Gee! We’re in the pink, we won 43-25. JANUARY 3—Vacation is over, back to the old grind. 6— Myrtle Point there—they beat us 55-39. 7— North Bend here—we won 39-36. 13— Myrtle Point here—Hallelujah! We won 56-53. 14— Coquille Merchants here—we won 36-35. 19—National Assembly—Very good. 28— Myrtle Creek there—we zoomed to a 57-21 victory. 2— All Girls prom—Where were the boys? 3— Myrtle Point there—Devils show their stuff by beating the Bobcats 56-54. 9—National Assembly—Robert Edgar, “The Cyclop of Palomar.” Look at all those stars! 11—North Bend there—Devils lost to the bulldogs 37-52. We wuz robbed. 14—Marshfield there—Pirates at it again, 56-49. MARCH 10— Vocational Conference. 14—Sophomore Party—Box Social. 22— Junior Play—Our Town—Speak up son, we can’t hear ya! 23— National Assembly—Bush Marionettes. Smoke your pipe, Farmer Jones. 31—Band Concert—Blow hard kids. APRIL 1— Intramural Track Meet—Seniors won. 3-7—Spring Vacation—Our parole finally came through. 7—Dual Track Meet with Roseburg—they ran away with the points. 11— University of Oregon Tumblers—Oh! my achin’ back. 13— National Assembly. 14— Coquille Relays—We took second by one point. 17—George Fox College—A Capella Choir. 21—District Music Contest—Get that sour note out of there. 28— Intramural Banquet—Eat your food you pigs. 29— May Day—Who fell down the stairs? MAY 11—Junior Senior Banquet—“Monlight and Roses’’ Oh! those funny juniors. 13—County Music Festival—Blow Gabriel Blow. 17— Open House—Physical Education Dem. Whose that out there turning all those summersaults? 18— Mothers’ Day Tea—Eat, Drink, and Be Merry. 19— Senior Ball—“Stardust” Everyone was up in the clouds. 19—State Track Meet. 21— Baccalaureate 22— Exemptions for Seniors Posted. 23— Senior’s Examinations. 25— Graduation. 26— Last day of school for Seniors. 29— Exemptions posted—Oh those lucky dogs. 30— Memorial Day—No school. 31— Final Exams. Oh! I wished I’d studied more. JUNE 2— Cards issued and Award Assembly. 48 COQUILLE TRUCK-AUTO SERVICE Associated Petroleum Products KO KEEL VILLAGE Coquille, Oregon COQUILLE LAUNDRY CO. Coquille, Oregon Compliments of G. I. MOBILE SERVICE GLEN LEE’S BARBER SHOP Front Street BONNEY’S REXALL DRUG For Everything Needed COQUILLE FOOD CENTER Free Delivery Twice Daily COQUILLE HOTEL COFFEE SHOP COQUILLE BARBER SHOP Coquille, Oregon. ELLIOTT S SERVICE STATION 76 Gas Station TUNE IN KWRO COQUILLE 1450 on your dial Read the COQUILLE VALLEY SENTINEL COW BELL DAIRY Pasteurized milk GEORGE E. OERDING Real Estate and Insurance CONEY ISLAND A good place to eat EATONS FEED AND SEED Centennial Feeds O K BARBER SHOP Butch and Bill BILL’S PLACE W. H. Fortier COQUILLE CAFE Best Hamburgers in town HARRY M. JOHNSON SON Western stores Compliments of HUDSON DRUG STORE R. E. McKEEVER Accounting SEWING MACHINE CENTER Sewing Machines NO-D-LAY CLEANERS Mr .and Mrs. Cliff Bissett CHURCH PONTIAC Coquille, Oregon BROOK’S FURNITURE Maytag Washers HOLIMON CLEANERS Phone 4171 COQUILLE STATIONERY Books—School Supplies TED FOSS—SPORTING GOODS Coquille, Oregon COQUILE BRANCH, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTLAND Complete Banking TAYLOR SPORT SHOP Wilson Sporting Goods Compliments of COOS-CURRY ELECTRIC CORP. PURKEY FURNITURE When you think of furniture, think of Purkey CHUCK’S FLOWER BASKET 420 First Street, Phone 179 If flowers are becoming to you— You should be coming to us. CITY HEATING OIL CO. Standard Furnace and Stove Oil OCEAN SPRAY Cranberry Sauce J. A. LAMB COMPANY M. F. Pettit, Owner Phone 22 O. C. STANFORD Attorney COQUILLE MOTOR SALES COQUILLE STUDIO Lot us help you with your photography. BIEGGER’S Furniture and Appliances General Electric IVAN E. SMALLEY Tax Accountant O. K. RUBBER WELDERS Tire Service N. L. SPRINGER ELMER BENHAM Ready Mix ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR Refrigeration Service Phone 3861 DEE’S SHELL SERVICE The Red Devil’s Hang Out THE VAN AUDEN AGENCIES Real Estate and Insurance Phone 2581 Compliments of TITLE GUARANTEE AND ABSTRACT CO. COQUILLE TYPEWRITER SHOP Where you get your Royal typewriters. CARROLL’S GIFT AND ELECTRIC Gifts and Electric Appliances COQUILLE TAXI Coquille, Oregon F. R. BULL AGENCY Insurance Compliments of DEA CLEANERS MASON HARDWARE PAINT CO. Your Friendly Store TOM’S TEXACO STATION Fast and Friendly ERNIE SMITH Insurance and Real Estate Roxy Building THORNTON TIRE SERVICE Coquille, Coos Bay, Myrtle Point COQUILLE AUTO CO. Studebaker Sales and Service JOHN J. PICKETT Attorney at law ROXY FOUNTAIN Luncheons JOHNNY’S MUSIC STORE Records and Instruments SLATER’S VARIETY STORE Coquille. Oregon DR. J. R. BUNCH Coquille, Oregon LOGSDON’S The best in Jewelry ANN’S ALTERATION SHOP Laird Building, Phone 1771 DR. RALPH F. MILNE TALLLANT GREENOUGH Attorney at law Compliments of HARRY SLACK Attorney at law Compliments of COQUILLE GAS AND POWER ORCHARD AUTO PARTS CO. KO KEEL SHOE SHOP 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 346 W. Front Street McCLARY APPLIANCE CO. Philco-Bendix-RCA Compliments of PACIFIC FEED SEED LENA’S CAFE For the best in food Compliments of WESTERN IRON AND STEEL PEOPLE’S MARKET Quality Meats LORENZ DEPARTMENT STORE Since 1887 The Home of Quality in Coquille STEVE’S GROCERY For everything in grocery needs JESS BARTON Insurance J. ARTHUR BERG Attorney at Law DR. T. DE LA RHUE Optometrist SCHROEDERS JEWERLY Coquille, Oregon J. W. SAYRE BUILDERS SUPPLIES Phone 3451 COQUILLE SERVICE STATION Chevron Gas RALPH’S All Occasion Flowers FOLSOM’S Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Compliments of WEST COAST TITLE CO. Try FARR’S first Coquille—Coos Bay JIM’S MEAT MARKET Phone 251 Compliments of SOUTH WESTERN MOTORS HENNINGER’S FOOD MARKET Complete Food Center OSCAR’S AUTO SERVICE General Auto Repairing Phone 791 GEO. F. BURR MOTOR CO. International Truck and Page Logging Trailers IGLOO MEAT MARKET AND LOCKER PLANT Swift’s and Armour Quality Meats MAYNORD INSURANCE AND C. W. LITTLE REAL ESTATE Phone 221 HAGA’S COQUILLE ELECTRIC Coquille’s Leading Appliance Store Compliments of GANT’S GROCERY STEVENS HARDWARE HERMAN’S MEN STORE Best in Clothing BRANDON’S Meet your friends here J. C. PENNY CO. Clothes for all the family COQUILLE BAKERY Phone 2431, E. F. LEIBS Compliments of MATEJKA’S JERRY MacMURRAY Coquille, Oregon STEINMETZ MOTORS Dodge Job-rated Trucks Compliments of CREAM 0 COOS Phone 1181 RIVERSIDE BUILDERS SUPPLIES Phone 352, Coquille, Oregon E. L. PERROTT SON General Builders JAME’S The biggest little store in town Compliments of ROXY and LIBERTY THEATERS BARROW DRUG CO. The Friendly Drug Store NEWTON’S Your Friendly Store THE MASTER ENGRAVERS Portland 4, Oregon THE COLLEGE BINDERY College Place, Wash. ART’S GUN SHOP The Best in Sporting Arms 960 N. Heath, Coquille, Oregon THE HUB Coos Bay, Oregon MISS INEZ ROVER State Accredited Piano Organ Accordian v: 5 - ' r' 1 ■ . - f ■ r v m s. 'J - - 5 ;' £' '• -( :•« i,i-