Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1957 volume:

I THE LAUREL CMi.Ja.jPULU tL Yearbook Staff of Coquille Senior High School Coquille, Oregon May, 1357 Dedication Mr. Wayne Me Murray . . . remembering ... his welcome on the first day of school ... his smile as you pass by . . . his fa-milar voice resounding into your classroom from the intercom ... his helpful hand that guided you . . . his reprimanding words he wished did not have to be used ... his reassembling of your schedule . . . his friendly presence at all school functions ... his understanding. 2 School life winds about many things; from student council leadership to polio shots given for our benefit, to life in the halls and Red Devil sport enthusiasm, all these and more, when combined together, make up the living elements building our school. f ' MR. RAY HUNSAKER Superintendent •a i As his first decade of work in Coquille Schools reaches its climax, we ought to think a moment about Superintendent Ray Hun-saker, the man who co-ordinates the movements of our schools and, also, the school board’s with the school district’s. Many developments in the Coquille Educational System, such as the building of the new high school and the mass transfer of high school students across the railroad tracks; the junior high student body swarming into the old high school; and then the construction of Jefferson Grade School, have come as the growing community gives equal educational benefits to all Coquille youth. Ray Hunsaker deserves much commendation, as he has worked hard and ceaselessly to better the Coquille School District. Better Education Goal of School Leaders MR. WAYNE McMURRAY Principal Completing his fourth year as principal, Wayne McMurray will long be remembered by many seniors as we leave the days of our adolescence to venture forth into the realm of adulthood. He has done his utmost to instill in us the virtue of a good and meaningful life. Spending long hours at his desk, counseling with teachers and students, and attending the many extra-curricular functions, he has been ever willing to help a student in need even in the midst of all this. Having excelled in his duties, Wayne McMurray has also become a helping friend to all of the student body. 4 MRS. R. N CRAWFORD MR. DAN FISH Chairman School Board's Dream Fulfilled r,H. M. R. KENNEDY The prayers of many Coquille citizens have been answered with the completion of the new grade school, Jefferson. Located on White Cloud Road, it is a lovely school offering better educational facilities to Coquille youngsters. With the beginning of construction last spring, it was scheduled for use in September along with other Coquille schools, but due to material delays, it was not completed and did not open until after the Christmas holidays. When school began in January, many youth happily took their place as the first pupils of Jefferson Grade School. With Jefferson heading this year's projects, the school board, consisting of five who are elected to office for five years, has faced many problems while devoting its time and efforts for educational benefits of Coquille youth. Due to the resignation of Mr. Moorehead, Mr. George Howe was appointed to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the year, and two new members will be elected in June to suffice the board's membership. JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MR, A. F. MOOREHEAD MR. WALTER S. PIERSON «R CHARLES S. RITCHEY Clork qQEME V I v 1 FACULTY —CLASSES..................................................7-34 Seniors........................................................ 10 Juniors.......................................................... 20 Sophomores......................................................25 Freshmen....................................................... 30 ACTIVITIES —ORGANIZATIONS........................................35-54 MUSIC............................................................................55-62 Vocal......................................................................... 55 Instrumental.................................................................. 59 • L , ' ■ 'v- • • ATHLETICS....................................................................... 63-78 . ‘ - ■fig � Varsity Football.............................................................. 63 � ■? • . . Varsity Basketball............................................................ 68 Rally Squad................................................................... 76 ADVERTISING......................................................79-83 Dedication Superintendent—Principal Board Of Education i - ■ FACULTY —CLASSES....................................................7-34 Seniors........................................................... 10 Juniors.............................................................. 20 Sophomores.........................................................25 Freshmen.......................................................... 30 ACTIVITIES — ORGANIZATIONS.........................................35-54 ATHLETICS . . . Varsity Football Varsity Basketball Rally Squad 68 S 76 ADVERTISING.......................................................7?-83 Faculty Hey there reader! Did you ever have a bad day?— one when everything seemed to be wrong? Did it ever occur to you that your teachers, those individuals causing us so many qualms and worries, may have the same ailment? You, as a student, can snap at the world and speak harshly to your companions, bothering no one except yourself and your pals, but a teacher has to continually endeavor to be patient, kind, and ready to help and understand you. Undoubtedly we have tried the patience of our teachers quite frequently; especially when they did all that they could to be considerate of you, and, when they hoped to gain our friendship and help, we have gone our own ways quite heedless of their needs. As a student, it is sometimes difficult to realize that our faculty members are actually human beings, also, who are faced every day with problems and worries which are similar to our own. They, too, have those awful days, when everything seems to be wrong, and then they are blessed with those wonderful days, when a student, or students, is eager to learn and is willing to help. You never outgrow your need for milk! MISS HELEN A10RICH. B.A English, Spanish, Journalism Advisor—Devils Torch Quill and Scroll MR. JOHN P. BARNETT. M.Ed. Algebra, Chemistry, Physics Junior Class Advisor Shutterbugs MRS. HELEN BEECHER. B.S Typing, Secretary Practice, Bookkeeping, Shorthand Junior Class Advisor MR. JAMES CARMICHAEL. B.S. Mechanical Drawing, Arts and Crafts. Mctof Shop J.V. Basketball Coach Sophomore Class Advisor MR. TEO DE GROAT „ Driver Training MR. PAUL GREIG, A.B. General Science. Biology J.V. Football Coach MRS. HELEN HOLLENSTEAO. B.S. Home Economics F.H.A, Advisor MISS LOU ELLA KURLE, B.A Social Economics, English Nohonol Honor Society Advisor MR. WILLARD MOHN, B.S. World Geogrophy. World History lourel Advisor MR. W. H. HOLLENSTEAD, B.M. Vocal Music MRS. ELVA I. LEISURE. A.B. Latin, Home Relotfons Sophomore Class Advi’.or Counseling MR. CARROL NICKELS. B.M. Instrumental Music Deviloires Advisor MR. CURTIS JARVIS, M.S. Boys' Physical Education Varsity Basketboll Coach Intromurals MR. E. E. Spike ' LESLIE, M.A. General Math, Applied Moth Varsity Football Coach MRS. HARRIET OSIKA. B A library, English Girls league Advisor MR. ALDEN KlTT RIDGE. B.S. English, Drama Thespians Advisor MRS. IVA MINTONYE. B.A Home Economics MRS. BILLIE PULVERMACKER. B.S. Commercial Not pictured: MR. CHARLES FREDRICKSON, English, Social Economics Red Devil coaches like to get mail, too! B.S. This year’s faculty members have come to our school from all sections of the country, gathering together here in order that they might give us an opportunity for better learning. As advisors of various organizations and classes, and as student counselors, they have met and become friends of many student body members with whom they would have had no contact except in ordinary classroom studies. By aiding us in our diffi- culties, and by helping us on our way to success, they have played a vital role in the formation of the citizens of tomorrow. We have need to be very grateful to all of our teachers, and we ought to be very proud of the -interest which has been shown by them toward student activities. The excellent content of our 1956-57 faculty gives us reason to be well pleased. MR PAUL SNIDER. M. Ed Woodworking, Mechanical Drawing General Mechanics MR ClYDE TOWNSEND. M.A. U.S. History Assistant Varsity Football Coach Track Coach. ”C Club Advisor MISS BETTY WAITE. B.S Girls Physical Education G A A Advisor Intromurals, Rally Squad MRS THORA WATSON. B A English, Algebra. Trigonometry Senior Class Counseling MRS HARRIET WALLACE Principal's Secretory MRS DOROTHY 7ADDACH School Nurse Fish, Richard President 10 Bcrnheisel, Janet Treasurer Senior Scholars Mary Lee Walton, Valedictorian Mary Hilda Johnson, Salutatorian Karen Henninger Sue Haffner Marlene Annis Lola Fisk Helen Dorland Wesley Morton Jane Sanford Sandra Story Marion Harris Roberta Grimes Blowing the dust from the book of time, we stop to leaf through and discover many visions of the past coming to greet us once again. On page one we are given a warm welcome, a vision of young girls and boys bowing and scraping to mighty sophomores. We recall the reek of onions and how we diligently carried the books of those lordly sophomores. As time passes on, we find some magnificent individuals ordering the insignificant little freshmen through their paces! The pages seem to fly by as we find ourselves eagerly awaiting Karen's announcement that our class rings have arrived. At last the fatal day was here, and we proudly showed our gleaming rings to all the world. The Cannibal Queen's invasion from the Solomon Islands enlivened our dull lives, and then, we finished off this happy year with our wonderful Junior-Senior Prom, Blue Pacific Moonlight. Nearing the end of our book, we come upon our glorious senior year. Busy as leaders and workers in many clubs and organizations, we still had time to make our Senior Ball, “Red Sails in the Sunset, one of the best ever. Johnson, Mary Hilda Solutotorian Missing from our book is the annual senior class play, since with the changing of the curriculum by the addition of a drama class, one of the old traditions, the presentation of class plays, came to an end. With baccalaureate and graduation bringing our memories to their climax, we slowly close the leaves of our book of time, with the recollection of practices, announcements, and strains of the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. This is the end of four of the happiest and most unforgettable years of our lives, that have trained us for our future, whatever it may be. Yes, this is a time never to be forgotten, but to live on in our memories forever. ANNIS, MARLENE . . . Pep Club 1, 3; GAA 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Devils' Torch 2; Laurel 2, 3, 4, Music Section Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4. BARROW, GERRY . . . Student Council Member 4, President 4; Track 3; Football 3, 4; C Club 3, 4. BISSETT, LEE . . . Football 2; Basketball 1. BORGARD, LYNETTE . . . GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 2. BREWSTER, MARY JANE . . . CAPPS, RONALD . . . Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 3. CAST, BETTY ... Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Devils’ Torch 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. COCHRAN, CORALENE . . . Student Council Member 3, 4; Devilaires 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4; Rally Squad 3, 4; Thespians 4; Devils’ Torch 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Laurel 1, 2, 3. COMPTON, CLAIRE . . . Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Student Council Member 4; Devilaires 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; Girls’ League Treasurer 3, President 4; Devils' Torch 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4. COOPER, TERRY . . . FISH, RICHARD . . . Class President 4; Vice-President 2; Devilaries 2, 3, 4; Cannibal Queen 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 4- Football 2, 4; C Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Thespians 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council Member 4. HUBBARD, LESTER . . . Class Vice-President 4, Student Council Member 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; C Club 2, 3, 4, Student Council Member 4. BUNDY, DORIS . . . Class Secretary 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Girls’ League Officer 2; Rally Squad 3; Devils' Torch 2; FHA 1. BERHNHEISEL, JANET . . . Class Treasurer 4, Vice-President 3; Devilaires 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 3, 4; Devils’ Torch 1, 2, 3. ROADY, BILL . . . Class President 3, Student Council Member 4; Basketball 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4. WALTON, MARY LEE . . . Devilaries 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. JOHNSON, MARY HILDA . . . National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Cannibal Queen 3; Thespians 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3. 2 This is chemistry—or home-ec? CREACH, SHELBY . . . Transfer 3. CROSS, RUSSELL . . . DETTMANN, DEAN . . . Basketball 2. DORLAND BROWN, HELEN ... Pep Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 3, 4, President 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Devils' Torch 1, 2, 3; Laurel 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Section Editor 4. ELLINGSON, DOREEN . . . Annie Get Your Gun 2. ELLIOTT, SANDRA ... Pep Club 1; GAA 1, 2, 4. FAULKNER, NORMAN . . . Transfer 2. FAULKNER PAUL . . . Transfer 2. FELLOWS, SANDRA . . . GAA 1; FHA 2. FISK, LOLA . . . Class Student Councii Member 3; Cannibal Queen 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Girls' League Officer 2; GAA 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4, State Officer 4. Creach, Shelby Elliott, Sandra Cross, Russell Faulkner, Norman Dettmann, Dean Faulkner, Paul Dorland, Helen Fellows, Sandra Ellingson, Doreen Fisk, Lola 13 Herring, Jan Johnson, Hilma Hervey, Dottie Johnson, Joan Hilliard, Luella Jones, Carole Ice, William Jones, Paul Jewell, Mickey Jorgensen, Phyllis HERRING, JAN . . . Transfer 4; National Honor Society 4; Laurel 4, Class and Faculty Editor 4. HERVEY, DOTTIE . . . Cannibal Queen 3; GAA 3; Thespians 4; FHA 1, 2, 3. HILLIARD, LUELLA . . . Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Rally Squad 4. ICE, WILLIAM . . . JEWELL, MICKEY . . . Student Council Member 3; Devilaires 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Devils' Torch 1, 2, 3, 4; Laurel 1, 2, 3, Business Manager 3. JOHNSON, HILMA ... Pep Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHNSON, JOAN ... Pep Club 1, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-ot-Arms 3, Vice-President 4. JONES, CAROLE . . . Pep Club 3, GAA 4, Secretary 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Shutterbugs 3. JONES, PAUL . . . Transfer 2; Track 2; Football 4; C Club 4. JORGENSEN, PHYLLIS . . . Class Secretary 2; Devilaires 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; Ouill and Scroll 3, 4; Rally Squad 4; Devils' Torch 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Laurel 3; FHA 3, 4. FLOOD, WILLIAM . . . Class President 1, Student Council Member 2; Student Council Business Manager 4. FULTS, ELEANORA . . . Student Body Officer 4, Secretary 4; Devilaires 4; Cannibal Queen 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, President 4; Laurel 3, 4, Business Manager 4. GAUNTLETT, JACK . . . Devilaires 2; Football 2. GILLOCK, SHIRLEY . . . Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Devils’ Torch 2; Laurel 4. GRIMES, ROBERTA . . . Transfer 3; FHA 3, 4; Student Council Member 3, 4; Girls’ League Vice-President 4; Laurel 3, 4. HAFFNER, SUE . . . Devils' Torch 4, News Editor 4. HARRIS, MARION . . . Student Council Assistant Treasurer 3, Treasurer 4; Devilaires 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Cannibal Queen 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' League Officer 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Rally Squad 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Devils’ Torch 1, 2, 3; Laurel 1, 3, 4; Shutterbugs 4. HAYSE, LEWIS . . . HENNINGER, KAREN . . . Class Treasurer 3; Student Council Member 4; Devilaires 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; Girls' League Program Chairman 3; GAA 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4, President 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Rally Squad 4; Devils' Torch 2; Laurel 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; DAR Award 4. Flood, William Fulls, Eleonora Gauntlet!, Jack Gillock, Shirley Grimes, Roberta Haftner, Sue Horris, Marion Hart, Iva Hayes, lewis Henninger, Karen 15 lemmer, Richard Mackie, Jay Lucero, Billy Maiden, Phyllis McCurdy, Larry McDonald, Peggy McMurray, Larry Mauro, Ronald Meyer, Dolores Morion, Wesley LEMMER, RICHARD . . . Cannibal Queen; Track 3; Football 2; Basketball 2; Thespians 3, 4. LUCERO, BILLY . . . McCURDY, LARRY . . . Basketball 2. McDONALD, PEGGY . . . Transfer 3. McMURRAY, LARRY . . . Devilaires 3; Cannibal Queen 3; Thespians 3, 4. MACKIE, JAY . . . Class Secretary 3; Devilaires 1, 2, 3, 4; Cannibal Queen 3; Thespians 3, 4. MAIDEN, PHYLLIS . . . Transfer 4. MAURO, RON . . . Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. MEYER, DOLORES . . . Pep Club 3, 4; GAA 4; FHA 3. MORTON, WESLEY . . . Class Treasurer 2; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, President 4; Laurel 4, Sports Editor 4. Coquille Iwirlers try talents at Hawaiian doncers.. (Note those bare feet on the football field!) MULKEY, DARREL . . . Track 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. MULLEN, ALLEN . . . Football 1, 2, 3, 4; C Club 3, 4. MUNCY, MONA ... Pep Club 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. MYERS, BEVERLY . . . FHA 3. MYHRE, NANCY ... Pep Club 1; Laurel 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. NICHOLSON, LARRY . . . Track 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; C Club 2, 3, 4. PANTER, JUDY . . . Devilaires 4; GAA 4. PARRISH, LOYS . . . Cannibal Queen 3; Football 2, 3; C Club 2, 3, 4. PEPPER, MARILYN . . . PRATT, BERNICE . . . Devilaires 3, 4; Cannibal Queen 3; Pep Club 1; Thespians 4; FHA 1, 2. Mulkey, Darrel Mullen, Allen Muncy, Mona Myers, Beverly Myhre, Nancy Nicholson, Larry Ponter, Judy Parrish, toys Pepper, Marilyn Pratt, Bernice 17 Roberts, Marlene Sanford, Jane Robison, Geraldine Sapp, Colette Roth, Rosann Schnick, Doug Rowland, Patsy Schroeder, Karla Sanders, Eddie Sell, Don ROBERTS, MARLENE . . . ROBISON, GERALDINE . . . Cannibal Queen 3; GAA 2, 3; Thespians 3, 4; FHA 2, 3. ROTH, ROSANN ... Pep Club 1, 3; GAA 2; FHA 1. ROWLAND, PATSY ... Pep Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3. SANDERS, EDDIE . . . Class President 2; Student Council Member 1; Track 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; C Club 2, 3, 4, President 4. SANFORD, JANE . . . Cannibal Queen 3; Annie Get Your Gun 2; GAA 2; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Student Council AAember 4; Thespians 3, 4, Vice-President 4. SAPP, COLETTE . . . Devilaires 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Thespians 3, 4, Secretary 4; Devils' Torch 1, 2; Laurel 2, 3. SCHNICK, DOUG . . . Student Council Member 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Track 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; C Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4. SCHROEDER, KARLA . . . Student Council Member 4; Devilaires 3, 4; Cannibal Queen 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' League Senior Representative 4; GAA 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Rally Squad 4; Thespians 3, 4; Devils’ Torch 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3; Laurel 3. SELL, DON . . . An FHA quartet concocts some lovelies for enticing boyfriends. Bernie voices doubts to student director Elite os they prepare to swing it-up at a basketball game. Perk-up, Corky—life's not that badl ... , . , . , , r 1 Let s conceal no evidence, girls! STORY, SANDRA . . . Devilaires 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Rally Squad 4; Devils' Torch 2, 3; FHA 3. THRIFT, RICHARD . . . Cannibal Queen 3; Thespians 4. THROCKMORTON, SUE . . . Devilaires 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Devils' Torch 1, 2, 3. TENNANT, SHARON ... Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Printer's Devil 4; Laurel 4. THIESEN, CAROLE . . . Cannibal Queen 3; Pep Club 2; FHA 2, 3. TRAIN, MYRTLE . . . TUCKER, SANDRA . . . VAUGHAN, JOE . . . Cannibal Queen 3; Football 2; C Club 2, 3, 4. WALKER, KATHRYN . . . Transfer 2; GAA 3; Laurel 3; Shutterbugs 4. YOAKAM, EUGENE . .. Story, Sondra Thrift, Richard Throckmorton, Sue Tennant, Sharon Thiesen, Corole Train, Myrtle Tucker, Sandra Vaughan, Joe Walker, Kathryn Yoakam, Eugene 19 PEGGY ROTEN President ALIEN SWEETMEN Vice- President f ARIYS GEORGE Secretory Dorothy Davison Treosurer BARBARA SWENSEN Student Council Rep. Rushing briskly through the many tasks and duties confronting us daily, e hesitate for o moment to remember and ponder the multitude of memories held and shored by all of us who were members of this special junior class. Our advisors head our list of memories as we recall how they guided us through our difficulties calmly and patiently. Short and peppy Mrs. Beecher, and - the tall, good-natured Mr. Barnett, surely deserve all of our best wishes and gratitude. Our group of officers definitely did double duty as tasks of ordering and delivering class rings and of putting on the annual junior-senior prom presented by themselves. The rings were ordered early in the fall after class selection of design, and they arrived early in January much to our delight. Prom memories evolve about many things! We think about the home football games where we sold concessions to earn money. The thoughts of the fun we had decorating and undecorating for “Deep Purple” will be in our minds for a long time. We had to make money fast this year, as we, being an original class, decided to hold our junior-senior prom in the fall instead of late spring. December first was chosen as the date of this annual event, and with a great group of decorators we discovered that we were not to be the victims of a last minute rush! In our dreaming, thoughts of football games, basketball games, and other things dear to us stand out most brilliantly. Yes, our junior year is over, but nor really gone, as it will live vividly in the hearts of us all. Junior Chemists explore realms of science. Alexander, Karen Baker, George Byles, William Creager, Anne Earls, Bonnie Fluke, Claudia Ames, Lois Baker, Judy Carrillo, Stonley Davis, Thomos Fisher, Palsy Gaslin, Jeon Armstrong, Patsy Beck, Patricia Chesebro, June Davison, Phyllis Fisk, Thelma Glozebrook, Violet Ashenfelter, Alice Boone, Thomos Clark. Phillip Densmore, Sandra Flesher, Fcrol Gosline, Judy Ashenfelter, Suzonne Bonde, Robert Cochran. Shoron Dieu, Gory Flood, Curtis Grant, Buddy 21 A Greene, John Hatcher, Linda Howerton, Jock Hampton, Etta Hill, Richard Humburt, Cliton Griffith, Sandra Hills, Gifford Hudson, Gordon Chemistry enthusiasts work for tomorrow's future. Hancock. Richard Harsh, James Hodge, Junior Holland, Dole You only need a soft ball, girls! 22 Valererie, Peggy, and Lorna show off tolenfs and true age at Girls’ League Big and Little Sister Party. Lawhorn, Sharon Loftis, Marlene Meadows, Carol Miller, Donald Irwin, Calvin Loomis, Sandra Minard, Gerald Kern, David Lynn, Lorna Molthu, Linda Kusick, Donald Matney, Ellen Morton. Diane 23 Murray, levonna Randolph, Anne Shipp, Morjorie Sturdivon, Sally Wallace, Jack Whitney, John Parrish, Gene Remaly, Weldon Stein, Vivian Thrift, Judy Wore, Gary Peterson, Jeon Robertson, Corolyn Stevens. Joyce Trofhcn, Charles Watson, Sherrie Phillips. Emery Shannon, Thomas Stevens, Wanda Turnbow, Robert Weaver, Bertha NOT PICTURED King, James Sanders, Darrell Sherwood, Stanley Louthen, Darlene Holten. William Nyre, Marlin Toulou. Edgar Wood, John Prince, Dois Sherwood, lolo Stever, Genevieve Wallace, Green White, Jean Wilder. Richard 24 Class of E Oh, that exciting day! Our halls were crowded with enthusiastic students who gathered into groups to talk about the big year ahead. We sophomores were, perhaps, more excited on that first day of school than were any of the other students. This year we were older, and our influence was to be felt by the school. At our first regular class meeting on October 19th, we decided to have a party for the freshmen to take care of initiation. Planned entertainment, dancing, and refreshments filled the evening, and the officers from both classes were honored with introductions. The purpose of this party was to acquaint the freshmen with the rules and traditions of our high school, so that they might become better members of our institution. Many of our boys were eager sport enthusiasts doing their very best while participating in the school’s athletic programs. We were well represented on the Junior Varsity and the Varsity teams, and hope to see this interest carried through our two years as upperclassmen. Those of us who were not members of the squads were not lacking in true school spirit. Drenched—in football with the rain, and in basketball with the dampness that only an exciting game can bring—we were happy with our classmates who took the initiative in playing on the athletic teams. The sponsorship of a dance in December, after the Coquille-Siuslaw basketball game, was our main fund raising project of the year. This money will be used for the junior prom which we will be giving this fall. Reviewing the past year we do not fail to acknowledge our advisors, Mrs. Leisure and Mr. Carmichael, and are grateful for their aid. The friends made this year, the activities participated in, and the teachers who taught us, have all helped in creatirrg our personalities and in preparing us for our future. We hope to be worthy of the attention given us. RONALD WILSON President GLENN THOMAS Vice-President SHARON LILES Treasurer 25 Atwell, Leroy Cook, Karen Dovis, Harold Finley, Patricio Bcnhom, Leighton Cornwell, Clarence Dunn, Raymond Freeman, Karylene Billings, Dennis Couch, Donno Ferio, Kenneth Fulls, Doy Brown, Donna Cox, Edwin Fellows, Charlene Graham, Lloyd Burkart, Linda Cross, Karen Fields, Valeric Grant Janice Byers, Robert Collum, Arnold Finley, Catharine Glozebrook, Norman Hortley, Corol Hunter, Barboro Kern, James Macloren, Robert Hostings. Koy Johnson, Esther Knight, Kenneth Moggard, Vernon Eager-beaver sophomores order class rings in spring. Henderson. Jimmy Johnson, Foye Kribs, Sandro Marble, Glenn Higgens, Bonnie Johnson, Geraldine Kusiek, luello Moore, Delbert Hudson, Mary Ellen Jones, Norma McDonald, Robert Morgan. James Hunt, Jock Jorgensen, Richard McMurray, David Porrisn, Emily David and Austin take time out to analyse a problem together, while Butch and Mr. Carmichael puzzle over their troubles. Susie and Arnold adjust a campaign sign as Susie's manager works hard pulling tapel Pemberton, Marvin Roberts, Dica Sheley, Joseph Pemberton, Myrno Robison, Charles Shipp, James Phillips, David Rother, Henry Shut!, Mary 28 Slate, Edward Sparkman, Jimmy Stratton, Edward Turley, Gordon Turner, Vernito Vaughn, Nancy Woods, Carlene Woosley, Phyllis Young, Marjorie NOT PICTURED: Ashmore, Austin; Briggs, Ted; Coven, Michael; Doty, Gale; Duncan, Edward; Lucero, Freddie; Norris, lorrell; Ogbin, Orvol; Wade, Don; Wore, Gary; Smith, Kathleen Even with Jeanette explaining, Sharon seems bothered; but in the midst of it all, Faye reads onl Sturdivan, William Ward, Linda Summers, Susan Sweetman, Donald Wilson, Lloyd Witzel, Patricia 29 Leighton gets some badly needed assistance from Gayle in the working of an Algebra problem. KENT WAGGONER President MORSE stonecypher Vice-President Class of After waiting eagerly all summer, we arrived laughing and gay for our first glimpse of high school life. We sat nervously as Gerry Barrow, student body president, and Mr. Wayne McMurray, principal, welcomed us as members of the student body. We realized that at least we were growing up. A party, held in place of initiation by the sophomores, gave us a better chance io really know our school mates. We danced, played games, and met many people with whom we became good friends as the year rolled on. Well contented, we left for home—tired—but happy. The Girls’ League Big and Little Sister Party, given in honor of all new girl stu dents, made us feel wanted and needed by the school. We girls each had a senior big sister to whom we could turn for help and guidance throughout the year. Each pair of sisters dressed in similar costumes for the party, with everything from coffin cases to hat boxes showing our originality in costuming. Laughs, games, and food showed us that high school life is the best! Not to be left behind, our boys went out for football, basketball, and track. Many turned out for the junior varsities, while one of our members played on the varsity. This is what will make good teams when we are the upperclassmen. k Tree planting was the highlight of the spring, as we got out of school! But, after the discovery of stiff backs and sore muscles, we were quite happy to study—as long as we didn’t have to move! As individuals with individual interests, some of us were present at the Halloween Party, the Junior Prom, and the Senior Ball. Others took part in Twirp Week activit.es and joined various organizations appealing to them and their talents. We learned that high school offered us many opportunities to use our talents and cultivate our interests. But, while time may dull some of our memories, the activities done together as a class and guided by our advisors, Miss Waite, and Mr. Greig, will be the longest remembered. JERRY FLUKE Treasurer CHESTER UOYD Student Council Rep. Well, David, those freshmen surely horn in on you don’t they? . Albertson, Harold Baker, Nora Brimhull, Harly Bundy, Roger Cox, Richard Erickson, Carol Archer. Rosellon Barnts, Cloyton Brumbough, Bert Burrell, Eddie Dauber, JoAnn Erickson, Fred Ashenfelter, Judy Betterton, Darlene Bulson, Barbara Clarke, William Davis, Patricia Erickson, Sondra Baker, John Bonde. lenord Burns, Paul Cochran, Martha Dey, Jonis Forr, David 3! Fellows, Barbara Finley, Michael Gould, Ronald Haddix, Patricio Hartwell, Charles Hasel, Williom Humbert, Sidney Ann Ice, Gerald Fish, Douglos Holl, Coiol Heintzelman, Sharon Fish, Gene Hatcher, Elaine Hill. Jack George, Undo Harrington, Vernon Hodge, Goldie I Jim receives food as cafeteria cooks view line length. Dana gives peanut a shove as she pays off an election bet with Mr. Mohn. 32 NOT PICTURED: Bellinger, Tom Burns, Poul Davis, Patricia Gardner, Ray Gill, Sandra Lee Greenwood, John Henry, Jim Johnson, DougU Johnson, Gary Koerner, Gale Little, George Ludwig, Patricia Miller, David Myhre, Gary Pagal, David Strange, Betty Spencer, Tom Sponsel, Ruth Happy freshmen laugh gleefully at annual Senior Ball. Harlas and Carlas serve punch at Senior Ball as David Farr supervises. Kistner, Mike McPherson, Judith Nealey. Harley Kreick, Judith Marion, Leah Nicholson, Peggy Leith, Diane Menning, James Olsen, Audree Keeler, Deloy Luckman, Rockne Metcalf, Janet Parrish, Burl Kennedy, Dana Ludwig, Patricia Moore, Neva Peorce, Colvin 33 Phillips, Poul Reed. Charles Schroeder, Gail Simpson. William Sturdivan. Dennis Wilson, Carole Pinkston, Johanna Reese, Michael Sovoge, Kay Smith, Joy Turnbow, Carol Wilson, Claudia Pitts, Robert Robison, Potricia Seidel, Harlas Smith, Shirley Wade, Cory Wodkins, Georgette Prindell. Sharon Rodgers, James Seidel, Karlas Spurgeon, Doris Walker, Thelma Wolfe, Darrell Purvis, Donald Roten, Carl Sherwood, Ardis Stevens, John Wallace. Bobby Wood, Mary Ralph, Diana Ruff, Jeannette Sherwood, Francis Stubbcrfield, Linda Wallace. Kay Woodruff, Normo 34 OaO z o - N l—OZCO —t—— U1C ) Phillips, Paul Reed, Chorles Schroeder, Gail Simpson, William Sturdivon, Dennis Wilson, Carole Pinkston, Johanna Reese, Michael Sovoge, Kay Smith, Joy Turnbow, Carol Wilson, Claudia Pitts, Robert Robison, Patricia Seidel, Harlos Smith, Shirley Wode, Cory Wodkins, Georgette Prindell, Sharon Rodgers, James Seidel, Karlas Spurgeon. Doris Wolker, Thelma Wolfe, Darrell Purvis. Donald Rofen, Carl Sherwood, Ardis Stevens, John Wallace, Bobby Wood, Mary Ralph, Diana Ruff, Jeannette Sherwood, Francis Stubbcrfield, Linda Wallace, Kay Woodruff, Norma 34 Student Body officers observe os Morion balances books. Left to right: Anne Crea gcr, assistant treasurer; Marion Harris, treasurer; Eleanora Fulls, secretary; Gerry Barrow, president; Bill Flood, business manager; Tom Davis, vice-president. Revision of Handbook Done by Council Green ones, yellow ones, red ones—who could ask for anything better? What do we mean? Well, the popcorn balls that we had at our annual Christmas party, of course! Your student council devoted one entire evening to the making of those delicacies, and did we ever have a ball! The main business of the council this year was the revision of the student handbook to be given to all new students. We spent the entire year on this project, as much of the old handbook was rather antique. Many ideas were presented before the council which were discussed, and either accepted or voted down, depending on their worth to school life. One item of interest was the selection of a student of the month who was picked on the basis of his respect for, and co-operation with classmates and teachers, loyalty, respect for school prop erty, friendliness, willingness to devote some time to the good of the school, sincerity, good sportsmanship, and showing effort to prepare school work properly. Nominations were made by the faculty with your council making the final decision. All good citizens were chosen on the above qualifications and were not members of the student council. Council members, sitting: Barbara Swenson, Coralene Cochran, Karla Schroedcr, Jane Sanford. Standing: Sharon Cochran, Linda Hatcher, Lester Hubbard, Karen Henninger, Gary Griffith, Chester Lloyd, Roberta Gimes, Bill Roady, Advisor Mrs Watson, Claire Compton. 35 Something new was added this year when the annual class plays were discontinued and, in their place, two drama classes carrying full credit were established. Another new first was employed also, as double-casting was used to give twice as many students an opportunity to take part in the presentations. Dino was staged in December with Bill Flood undertaking the job of portraying Dino. The story, beginning immediately following Dino’s release from a reformatory, showed how he eventually realized that his outlook on life had been wrong and that he must change his life to live up to his realization. In April, “Seven Nuns at Las Vegas, was given with a slightly different arrangement. Instead of one performance in the afternoon and one in the evening, each cast gave its rendition in an evening performance. The tale evolved around seven nuns and their Indiana convent that suddenly found themselves in Las Vegas! This peculiar situation occurred when it snowed on May Day in Indiana and Sister Columbia, an elderly rheumatic nun, asked St. Joseph to take her where the weather was warm. He took her all right, her and all her colleagues! What happened? —well, as you might possibly suspect, things were in quite an uproar, but the town became rather converted and so did the nuns! Dino tells Tony that reformatory life is not to be envied. DINO CAST Dino Bill Flood Mr. Sheridan Jack Wallace and Jay Mackie Mr. Falcaro Jay Mackie and Jack Wallace Tony Ron Mauro and Dick Hancock Steve Dick Thrift and Dick Hancock Danny Dick Thrift Shirley Eleanora Fults and Linda Molthu Jackie Jane Sanford and Coralene Cochran Della Bonnie Earls and Mickey Jewell Sylvia Sharon Cochran and Colette Sapp Miss Haines Lola Fisk and Sandra Story Mrs. Mikula Marjorie Shipp and Dottie Hervey Mrs. Falcaro Judy Baker and Geraldine Robinson Bea Dorothy Davison and Judy Thrift Pat Sharon Lawhorn and Helen Dorland The Yo-Yo Girl Dottie Hervey 36 Self-controlled Sisters find men in their midst. Sitting: Peggy Roten. Standing nuns: Mickey Jewell, Eleonora Fults, Judy Thrift, Coralene Cochran, Linda Molthu. Men: Ron Mouro, Jay Mockie, Bill Flood, and Jack Wallace. Drama Class Further Enjoyment to School Passive nuns pause for picture, as priest and Mr. Edelman supervise, left to right: Jan Herring, Coralene Cochran, Jack Wallace, Colette Sapp, Lola Fisk, Jane Sanford, Sharon Cochran, Dole Holland, and Morjorie Shipp. “SEVEN NUNS AT LAS VEGAS” CAST Sister Rose Jane Sanford and Linda Molthu Sister Edna Mickey Jewell and Lola Fisk Sister Columbia Judy Thrift and Colette Sapp Sister Felicitas Jan Herring and Peggy Roten Sister Maria Sharon Cochran and Eleonora Fults Sister Anne Coralene Cochran Sister Frances Marjorie Shipp and Geraldine Robinson Reverend Mother Sharon Lawhorn and Geraldine Robinson Mr. Edelman Bill Flood and Dale Holland A Priest Jack Wallace Peaches Judy Baker and Bonnie Earls Boots Dorothy Davison and Mary Jane Brewster Baby Sharon Cochran and Jane Sanford Pronto Ron Mauro Pecos Bill Jay Mackie and Bill Flood 37 Sitting on floor, left to right: Dione Morton, Sharon Cochran, Bonnie Earls, Marjorie Shipp. Seated, left to right: Sharon lawhorn, Peggy Rotcn, Bernice Pratt, Lola Fisk, Jan Herring. Jody Baker, Mary Jane Brewster. Front row standing, left to right: Claudia Fluke, Ron Mauro, Coralene Cochran. Karlo Schroeder, Gerry Robinson, Dottic Hervey, Dick Hancock, Mary Hilda Johnson, lindo Molthu. Back row. left to right: Gifford Hills, tarry McMurroy, Jack Wallace, Joe Vaughn, Jay Mackic, Don Wade, Dick Thrift, David Forr, and Gerry Barrow. Thespians Hai The Thespian Society is a number of select students who have been active in the field of speech and or dramatics and who have earned at least ten points by taking part in play presentations and or speech competition. At a meeting held in the early fall, Eleonora Fults was chosen to lead the group in their activities. Assisting her were Jane Sanford, Vice-President; Colette Sapp, Secretary; and Richard Fish, Treasurer. “Sally Takes a Bow and “Sisters Under the Skin were two one-act plays which were presented to the Women’s Club with great success at their January meeting. New members were selected after the completion of the drama class plays and these were initiated late in the spring. Later, Coquille High School was represented in the one-act play tournament by our energetic Thespians who gave a play characterization for the judges. The awarding of trophies to the outstanding Thespian actor and actress of Troupe 1066 was a new presentation which has just begun this year. The present members of the organization hope that the future troupsters will carry on with this original plan. Drama Talent Officers Dick Fish treasurer; Jane Sanford, vice-president; and Eleonora Fults, president; duster over Kit as they go 0vCr a new ploy. 38 Our Honor Society’s first public function was the tapping of new members on March 11th during second period classes. Three seniors and four juniors were chosen to hold membership in our honorary organization, and they were formally initiated on the evening of March 20th at a candlelight initiation service. Probationary members, who will be eligible for membership next year, if they remain in good standing, were selected from the sophomore class in early April and were honored at a banquet on April 16th which was given by the Home Economic Class. All members are selected not only on the basis of exceptional grades, which is a must, but on leadership, service, and character, also. These all play an invaluable part in the formation of your life and cannot be stressed too soon or too much in life. Following the illness of Miss Kurle, the group s former advisor, Mrs. Leisure was chosen to replace her. Mrs. Leisure has done a fine job and was helped extremely well by a fine slate of officers who were: President Wesley Morton, Vice President Lola Fisk, Secretary Bill Roady, Treasurer Mary Walton, and Student Council Representative Jane Sanford. Our senior members climaxed their days in National Honor Society when they marched down the aisle to receive their diplomas. Proudly wearing a gold citation coid on his robe, each found a Honor Society sticker in the place of honor on his official record of high school graduation. Advisor Mrs. leisure and efficient crew of officers radiate for photographer, sitting: Mary Walton, treasurer; Lola Fisk, vice-president; Jane Sanford, student council representative. Standing: Bill Roady, secretary; Mrs. leisure, advisor, Wesley Morton, president. Honor Society Hon ors Outstanding Students Sitting: Helen Dorland, Morion Harris, Sandra Story. Barbara Swenson. Row two: Vivian Stein, Linda Hatcher, Judy Thrift, Sue Haffner, Mary Hilda Johnson. Row three: Thelma Fisk, Anne Creagcr, Jan Herring, Karen Henninger, Gordon Hudson, Roberta Grimes, Arlys George. 39 Womanly Virtues Instilled by Girls' League One of the most worthwhile organizations serving the school is Girls’ League. This group, guided by their advisors, Mrs. Osika and her assistant, Mrs. Pulver-macher, has indeed lived up to the purpose for which it was established—“to promote the welfare and care of the general interests of the girls and establish a mutual friendship among all. The league council, composed of girls from all classes met on the third Wednesday of every month to plan for the general meeting held on the fourth Wednesday. The Big and Little Sister idea, which was created for the purpose of acquainting the girls of all classes with each other, was the first activity of the year. Much fun was had by everyone attending the Big and Little Sister Party, with the Freshmen and Sophomores dressing like their upperclassmen Big sisters. Pretty and popular Girls of the Month happily pose for their picture. Sitting. Karen Henninger, September—Sincerity; Jan Herring, May—Modesty; Lola Fisk, October—Obligingness; Roberta Grimes, March-Mannerliness; Mary Walton, December—Dependability; Claire Compton, February—Friendliness. Kneeling: Eleo- nora Fults, January—Judgment; Sandra Story, November — Neatness. Not pictured: Marion Harris, April—Achievement. Among their money making activities for the year were candy sales and during the annual Twirp Season shoe shines and noon dances. The dance ending the girl-serve-boy week was a great success with Queen Jane Sanford reigning over the evenings activities. Included in her court were Senior Princess Patsy Rowland, Junior Princess Sandra Densmore, Sophomore Princess Myna Pemberton, and Freshmen Princess Sandra Erickson. The girl of the month selection, begun last year, has proved to be a recognition needed in our school. A senior girl is chosen by members of the faculty from a list of nominees presented to them by the council. A trait is decided upon by the council and the nominees are selected by the girls to fit the trait. Late in March all the members of the Girls League voted on the nine girls of the month and chose a girl of the year who was announced at the Mothers’ Day Tea in early May. This year’s theme, “My Fair Lady, was carried out in the style show given by the Home Economics classes and in the decorations. Background music from Ihe Broadway production was played as the models walked onto the raised platform. Centerpieces for the tables were made depicting scenes from a mother’s life. The favors were miniature chairs given to all mothers present. Retiring president, Claire, instructs new president Vivian on office duties. Officers gather for picture, sitting, left to right: Vernita Turner, treasurer; Arlys George, vice-president; Vivian Stein, president; Myrna Pemberton, secretary; Anne Creager, program chairman. Standing, left to right; Dana Kennedy, sergeant-at-arms; Donna Brown, song leader; Jean White, program chairman; Peggy Roten, photographer; Mrs. Osika, advisor; Claire Compton, past president; Mrs. Pulvermacker, assistant advisor; Ann Mauney, freshmen representative; Sharon Lilies, sophomore representative; Diane Morton, song leader; and Lois Ames, Junior representative. Cotton N Cord Court os seen through the old swing. Left to right: Escort Dick Jorgensen and Princess Jonice Grant; Escort Eldon Hickey and Princess Lola Fisk; Escort Jack Gaunt-letl and Queen Claire Compton; Princess Arlys George and Escort George Baker; Princess Jennette Ruff and Escort Billy Little. Responsible Homemakers of the Future h b t-f i • ' Mothers talk at annual Mothers' Tea during FHA style show. FHA entertains younger generation at Christmas feat. 42 Officers leod FHA group. Sitting, left to right: Linda George, parliamentarian; Pat Beck, vice-president; Faye Johnson, president; Myrna Pemberton, historian; Kay Hastings, treasurer. Standing, left to right- Janice Grant, student council representative; Arlys George, budget chairman; Judy Ashenfelt-cr, song leader; Sherrie Watson, reporter; Susan Ashenfelter, photographer; Thelma Fisk, degree chairmen; Karylenc Freeman, song leader. Guided by Mrs. Waldemar Hollenstead the Future Homemakers of America is a group of girls joined together for the purpose of learning the responsibilities of running a home. One of the activities during the year was a UNICEF campaign, during which the girls collected money for the homeless children in Europe. Many girls attended the district meeting in Corvallis. December was a busy month with a candy-making party, the Wassail Party, and a childrens party at which every child received a gift from Santa Claus. Family Fun Night, the Cotlon N' Cord dance were also fun, and then four girls had the honor of going to the State Convention in Corvallis. Go To Church Sunday, the Senior Party, and the Mother’s Tea ended a busy year for the Coquille Chapter. Presiding over the group was Faye Johnson with Vice-President Pat Beck, Secretary Lorna Lynch, Treasurer Kay Hastings, Historian Myrna Pemberton, Parliamentarian Linda George, Budget Chairman Arlys George, Song Leaders Judy Ashenfelter and Karylene Freeman, Degree Chairman Thelma Fisk, Student Council Representative Janice Grant, Reporter Sherrie Watson, and Photographer Susan Ashenfelter. Editor Karen chocks pogo proofs for final look at unpublished ''Laurel. fhe Art Section and the Class and Faculty Section components relax after hard work on annual. Sitting: Jan Herring and Roberta Grimes. Standing: Georgette Wodkins, Carole Wilson, Jeanette Phillips, Sharon Liles. Annual Staff Works Lon Did you ever stop to wonder who was responsible for your yearbook? The students on the Laurel staff were a bunch of hard-working journalists who had a common goal — to the meet the deadlines and to produce as fine a book as possible for you. In September, when the staff began to plan the layouts, there were many dreams for the book. However, as the year progressed the dreams and the staff faded together. It seemed to the remaining few individuals that deadlines were coming just too fast for the staff members to meet them. On any Tuesday or Thursday evening if you chanced to drop by the school you probably saw a light blazing brightly in room two as a few students wrote copy, typed, or pasted layouts. If you traveled on down to the dark room you found Mr. Mohn developing or printing pictures for the Laurel. It took money to publish a book of this size, and for this purpose the advertising duo spent many months contacting the businesses for their ads. The merchants were very considerate and helpful in spite of the business reverses due to mill operations, slow downs, and closures. Each of you who covet the memories of your 1956-57 high school life should be thankful for the students who devoted so much of their time to give you your yearbook. Bill and Karen get shot' first as they preporc to snap student council. Hours to Produce 1957 Laurel Our sport section pauses to pose: Wesley Morton, James Morgan, Claudia Wilson, Pat Hoddix, Marion Harris. Business Manager Eli and Assistant Editor Marlene give the ads a last once over. Staff members fake time for picture, sitting: Helen Dorland, Susie Summers, Jeanette Phil-lips, Anne Mouney. Standing.-Dana Kennedy, Judy Kreick, Sharon Tennant, Sandra Kribs, Donna Brown, Eleonora Fults. Torch thcsists, Editor Phyllis, Advisor Miss Aldridge and Assistant Editor Peggy, examine latest edition. Many original ideas were given to the Devils’ Torch by Mrs. Aldridge which have been used successfully in our tri weekly school paper. Headed by Phyllis Jorgensen and Peggy Roten, the staff has strived incessantly to meet deadlines throughout the year. Because of a financial lack there were not as many publications as we hoped to produce, but thanks to the funds raised by selling newspaper space to businessmen, and by holding a cake walk in early spring, we were able to give your paper to you. Perhaps you do not realize it, but the Devils' Torch is published not free, but for a considerable amount of money each issue. You, the student are not asked to contribute to its function in any way, so, therefore, all funds must be raised by the staff itself. Staff members this year have been rewarded, however, for their diligent and thankless duties. Each individual who was present or excused at all meetings and who turned in all assignments on time received a pin in the recognition of his faithful service. Devils' Torch Seven Work Hard For Publications Devils' Torch seven proudly pose. Sue Hoffner, Pete Christianson, Linda Hatcher, Peggy Roten, Phyllis Jorgensen, Austin Ashmore, Dick Handcock. 46 Devils7 Torch Staff Published by the Strdent Body of Co-quille High School, Coquille. Oregon. Vol. 5, No. 00 - - Monday, May 20, 1057 Editor Assistant Editor Business Managers Phyllis Jorgensen Peggy Roten Dick Hancock Pete Christenson News Editor Sue Haffner Sports Editor Dick Hancock Quill and Scroll initiates pick up candles which they lighted during candlelight ceremony under the guidance of Miss Aldridge, Quill and Scroll and Devils' Photography Editor Feature Editor Austin Ashmore Linda Hatcher Torch advisor. Reporters Anne Creager, David Farr, Lorna Lynn, Ann Mauney, Don Wade Typists Journalism Class Advisor Miss Helen Aldrich Proud Devils’ Torch reporters line up for picture: Lorna Lynn, Ann Creager, Don Wade, Ann Mauney, and David Farr. Officers gleam for camera: Marlene Annis, secretary; Karen Henningcr, president; Karla Schocder. vice president; Sharon Tennonf, Printer's Devil. Front row; Karen Henninger, Karla Schroeder, Marlene Annis, Sharon Tennant. Back row: Claire Compton. Marion Harris, Corolene Cochron, Phyllis Jorgensen, Miss Aldridge, advisor. Quill and Scroll Summons Journalists After many frustrating months of work on our school publications, six seniors, five juniors and one probationary member were tapped for Elijah Parrish Lovejoy Chapter of Quill and Scroll. The tapping ceremony took place at an assembly February 22nd with the old senior members doing the honors. The following week on the evening of February 27th, initiation was held in the library. With officers and other members presiding it was expected to be an extremely solemn affair, however, many will recall the dripping wax and the giggling girls during the candlelight ceremony in one of the more “stoic” moments! Len Calvert from the COQUILLE VALLET SENTINEL climaxed the service with his “Thoughts on Journalism” giving all of us something to think about. Under the guidance of Miss Aldridge, the only project that was undertaken to raise money was a candy sale—very tasty candy, too! To stimulate interest among the general student body a writing contest was held with a first prize of $5.00 and a second prize of $2.00. The contest closed April 29th with Mrs. Watson, Mr. Kittredge, and Mrs. Osika doing the judging. Manuscripts, essays, short stories, and poetry were among the entries with each entry being written especially for the contest. Interested initiates smile happily. Left to right: Dick Hancock, Wesley Morton, loma Lynn, Linda Hatcher, Peggy Roten, Eleonora Fults, Anne Creoger, Helen Dorlond, Roberta Grimes, Jan Herring, Sue Haffner. Working in the soft glow of the darkroom, many eager Shutterbugs probed into new developing techniques and learned how to produce better pictures. New tricks and ideas were learned about the shooting” of the pictures, such as distance, time, light, etc. Several members entered photography contests in the hope that their picture might be proclaimed the grand winner. Dick Hancock was called on by the group to lead, with Leighton Benham as his right-hand man. Peggy Roten was selected to take care of all correspondence and minutes, and Austin Ashmore found himself as the controller of the purse. Mr. Barnett watched over all and gave many helpful pointers throughout the year to these camera enthusiasts. Kilty and Austin examine enlarger in darkroom. Shutterbugs Offers Training to Camera Zealist Members check contest photos, sitting: Kitty Walker, Peggy Roten, Dick Hancock. Standing: Bert Brumbaugh, Lloyd Graham, Austin Ashmore, Leighton Benham, Fred Erickson. Linda and Darrel head up the stairs as the dance commences. Prom Memories Recaptured One starry evening early in December, the Juniors, Seniors and their dates danced in a fairyland of “Deep Purple.” With the music of Medford Fuller softly playing in the background, various couples stopped by the rock wishing well to make their wish. During the intermission, Donna Brown sang the theme song, “Deep Purple. The Triple Trio and Boys’ Quartet entertained, also. The highlight of the Prom was the crowning of Lorna Lynn as Queen by the Junior class vice-president, Allen Sweetman. Lorna and her escort Buddy Holten led the Queen’s dance; joining with her were princess Vivian and escort Doug Schnick, and Princess Lois Ames and escort Ron Bettnar. The Prom committee were ©leased to have the school board members, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hunsaker, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McMurray as patrons and patronesses. Allen crowns Lorna Queen of the prom as princesses Lois and Vivian wofch. Dancers float dreamingly to the music of Medford Fuller and his Orchestra. Senior Ball Big Affair Medford Fuller and his band softly played Red Sails in the Sunset when the senior class president, Richard Fish, led the Grand March as our Senior Ball commenced April 6. Decorated with sea murals, the balcony above the boys’ gym took on a gay and happy glow with lovely girls laughing in the dim light and handsome boys smiling their approval. At intermission Claudia Fluke and Larry McMurray sang the theme song and then the Triple Trio and the Boys' Quartet each sang a number. The highlight of the intermission was the announcing of the May Court who had been elected by the student body from a group of 15 senior girl nominees selected by the faculty. The girls were called forth by Mrs. Marshall Kennedy and were then escorted to the bandstand by their dates. The seven were: Coralene Cochran, Claire Compton, Lola Fisk, Marion Harris, Karen Henninger, Karla Schroeder, and Sandra Story. Mr. Johnson “cuts the rug os the dancers float by to the music of Medford Fuller. Operetta Surrounded by pirotes, the audience of Joan of the Nancy Lee enthusiastically received the A Capella choir and Glee groups' rendition of a ship load of pirates who had taken an oath to leave all women alone, and then had taken as captives a ship load of damsels. Larry McMurray, as Dick, was engaged to marry Joan, Claudia Fluke, but he took up piracy after Joan broke their engagement. Joan then became engaged to Lord Egbert, who was Dick’s cousin. Dick did not know that Joan was forced into the entire affair against her own will. It so happened that Joan’s entire wedding party was on the ship that Dick captured taking their treasure chest and the party prisoners. The pirates having all foresworn women, quickly changed their tune when all these beautiful maids came aboard. Dick and Joan also made up, but because of this and because of the treasure, there was a mutiny. Dick was thrown into the hold and Joan was made captain. All of this time the pirates were becoming more friendly with the maids and there was much discussion about who would receive the treasure. It is finally agreed by Dick and Joan that everyone would divide it equally. In the end, every pirate ended up with a maid and Dick gave up piracy to marry Joan. Dancing teacher woos lady while poor stutterer looks on helplessly. Enthusiastically Received CAST OF CHARACTERS Sir Richard Camden Lady Joanna Leyton Lord Egbert Mortimer Jerry Ned Brinkley Barnaby Hyde Stephen Lowe Bill Bloody Larry McMurray Claudia Fluke Don Wade Tommy Davis Gerry Barrow Stan Sherwood David McMurray Jim Harsh Monsieur Francois David Farr Signor Daremi Dale Holland Jim Sparks Green Wallace Sam Gordon Hudson Nick Lewis Allen Sweetman Jonathan Lumley Emery Phillips Giles Rose Jack Howerton Sir Peter Leyton Jack Wallace Dona de la Montana Diane Morton Dolores Montana Etta Hampton Dorinda Harcourt Sharon Liles Florinda Harcourt Arlys George Clarissa Buckingham Bonnie Earls Henrietta Barbara Swenson Mistress Rhoda Greensarl Jeanette Phillips Phyllis Page Lois Ames Dorothea Walton Donna Brown Rosamond West Mary Ellen Hudson Kitty Bellamy Roberta Grimes Louisa Lowndes Violet Glazebrook Accompanists Joetta Miller and Ann Mauney Pirate avenges rich man for his wealth. 53 Diligent Workers Compose Office Staff Posed about the yellow daffodils are, left to right: lynette Borgard, Mrs. Wallace, Sue Throckmorton, Carole Jones, Janet Bernheisel, Ivo Hart, Dottie Hervey, Marion Harris, Phyllis Maiden, Jan Herring, Coralene Cochran, Doris Bundy. The girls who worked as members of the office staff have diligently helped the school in its functions and operations. They have cheerfully done their jobs as have been assigned to them by the Principal’s secretary, Mrs. Harriet Wallace. You may have rushed into the office one day to obtain a pass to class as you were late and may have seen one of the girls cheerfully going about her duties. Perhaps she was making a stencil, maybe typing a letter, or running off copies of that test you were going to get; she might have been answering the phone, or you might have seen her on her way up and down the halls to gather the absentee slips. Whatever her duties, each one was carefully done so that it might aid our school. Efficiency Motto of General Mechanics The general mechanics class was the group of boys who always worked behind the scenes to aid in the smoothness and efficiency of our school. Two projects which were before the eyes of the student body quite frequently were a badly needed blackboard in the music room and the sets for the drama class plays. The dozen plus two model felchingly for camera, kneeling, left to right: Don Sell, Dick Lemmer, Terry Cooper, Billy Lucero, Allen Mullen, Lester Hubbard, Larry Nicholson. Standing, left to right: Ed Sanders, Darrel Mulkey, Jack Gauntlett, Bill Ice, Ron Capps, Doug Schnick, Eugene Yoakam, Mr. Schroeder. Of course, what goes up must come down, and so it was with the theatrical sets, so the boys set forth, armed with hammer and saws, to see their work destroyed. 54 Diligent Workers Compose Office Staff Posed about the yellow daffodils ore, left to right: lynette Borgard, Mrs. Wallace, Sue Throckmorton, Carole Jones, Janet Bernheisel, Ivo Hart, Dottic Hervcy, Marion Harris, Phyllis Maiden, Jan Herring, Coralenc Cochran, Doris Bundy. The girls who worked as members of the office staff have diligently helped the school in its functions and operations. They have cheerfully done their jobs as have been assigned to them by the Principal’s secretary, Mrs. Harriet Wallace. You may have rushed into the office one day to obtain a pass to class as you were late and may have seen one of the girls cheerfully going about her duties. Perhaps she was making a stencil, maybe typing a letter, or running off copies of that test you were going to get; she might have been answering the phone, or you might have seen her on her way up and down the halls to gather the absentee slips. Whatever her duties, each one was carefully done so that it might aid our school. Efficiency -- Motto of General Mechanics The general mechanics class was the group of boys who always worked behind the scenes to aid in the The dozen plus two model fetchingly for camera, kneeling, left to right: Don Sell, Dick lemmer, Terry Cooper, Billy Lucero, Allen Mullen, Lester Hubbard, Larry Nicholson. Standing, left to right: Ed Sanders, Darrel Mulkey, Jack Gauntlett, Bill Ice, Ron Copps, Doug Schnick, Eugene Yoakam, Mr. Schroeder. smoothness and efficiency of our school. Two projects Of course, what goes up must come down, and so it which were before the eyes of the student body quite was with the theatrical sets, so the boys set forth, frequently were a badly needed blackboard in the armed with hammer and saws, to see their work music room and the sets for the drama class plays. destroyed. 54 Boys' Glee Learns Musical Terms This year we’ve really had lots of fun in Boys’ Glee. Although some of us sang off key most of the time, the rest of the class sounded really swell. One thing particular about our group was that there were lots of freshmen, quite a few more than last year’s class, and most of these were converted band students! One of the most important things that we learned in glee was the fact that there are more kinds of music than “Rock ’n Roll. We didn’t just learn to sing songs, but we listened to many fine singers and orchestras. Another thing we discovered was that you don’t just sing a song, but you keep time to the music and you read notes and just lots of things! We learned the difference between Presley and Caruso; the difference between Chopin and Mercer. Our highlights of the year were performing during the Christmas Wassail Party and at the music festival. Pirates bold denounce women. Row One: Dole Koerner, James Menning, Bill Hosel, Roger Bundy, Ed Cox, Charles Hartwell, Dick Jorgensen, Junior Hodge, Bob Wallace, Leonard Bonde. Row Two: Mr. Hollensted, James Rodgers, Gary Johnson, Jerry Fluke, Billy Little, Paul Phillips, Curtis Flood, Bill Simpson, Jim Henry, Henry Rother, Donald Kusiek, Ken Knight. Row Three: Gifford Hill, Ed Duncan, Jim Henderson, Eugene Yoakam, Jim Sparkman, Morse Stonecypher, John Whitney, Dois Prince, Dick Cox, Robert Pitts, Bob Bonde, Don Sweetman. 55 ne: Anne Randolph, Violet Glazebrook, Karylene Freeman, Sharon Tennant, Bonnie Earls, Arlys George, Morlene Roberts, ; Phillips, Kathy Schrag, Sandra Griffith, Wanda Stevens. Row Two: Mr. Hollensted, Claudia Fluke, Donna Brown, Diane Morton, i Swenson, Sharon Liles, Genevieve Stever, Jean Gaslin, Roberta Grimes, Dica Lou Roberts, Sandra Loomis, Etta Hampton, Mary udson, Joetta Miller. Row Three: Tommy Davis, Stanley Sherwood, Bill Byles, Emery Phillips, Allen Swcetman, Larry Nicholson, Hudson, Jack Howerton, Jack Wallace, Don Wade, Billy Ice, Green Wallace, Gerry Barrows, Larry McMurray, Dale Holland, VcMurray. A Cappella Choir Makes Big Impression Claudia Fluke, Donna Brown, Arlys George, Bonnie Earls, Dica Roberts, Barbara Swenson, Diane Morton. Mary Ellen Hudson. Seated Joetta Miller, Accompanist. Students enjoy Wassail Party. J What warmth and tone! What voices! Of course such music would have to come from our a capella choir. We had loads of fun in this class this past year. The choir members are a select group, and must keep their standards high. Our opening performance was given November 1 3, in the junior auditorium of the community building at the request of the Coquille Women’s Club. As the holiday season moved we were as busy as bees preparing to give one of the biggest performances of the year—The Christmas Concert. December 19, 1956 was the date of this gala affair, given as a Wassail Party. Wassail Punch and hot raisins were served lo the audience. When Spring was peeking around the corner, we like to think our neighbors and families of the Coquille Valley really enjoyed the Spring Concert. This concert, consisting of an assortment of songs was presented April 1 9. The grand finale was the district festival on May 3rd in North Bend. The surrounding schools met to give united and individual performances. This happy event successfully closed the 1956-57 season. We heard a lot about the Boys’ Quartet this year as they appeared before the student body several times, and before many of the local organizations and churches. The boys participated in the talent show given for the student body just before Christmas, sang in the Christmas Concert presented by the Choral Music Department, and appeared in the Annual Spring Concert. There was a steady stream of engagements for the boys . . . The Lions’ Club Dinner in the Hotel . . . the Shriners . . . the Daughters of the Nile . . . the Eastern Star . . . the Junior Prom . . . and the girls were so “wowed” that they requested them to sing for the Future Homemakers of America initiation! The boys sang for several churches, also, and were a real asset to our school and community. Under the guidance of Mr. Hollensted, the Girls Triple Trio sang in several different places, including the majority of appearances given by the Choir. We performed for the pleasure of the “Daughters of the Nile” on December 3, entertaining them with Christmas Carols. On April 25, we took part in the district’s small ensemble and solo festival. This was held at North Bend and included the same schools that had attended the district Chorus Festival. •rr Row One: Ardis Sherwood, Jo Ann Dauber, Joyce Stevens. Barbara Hunter, Marjorie Shipp. Deloy Keeler, luello Hilliard, Charlene fellows, Dana Kennedy, Judy Kriech, Mona Muncy. Row Two: Elaine Hotcher, Peggy Nicholson, lolo Sherwood, Linda Word, Linda Burkort, Janet Metcalf, Norma Woodruff, Shelby Creoch, Jean Petterson, Neva Moore Donno Couch. Row Three: Mr. Hollensted, Karen Cross, Ann Mouney, Judy Ashenfelter, Mary Wood, Sherrie Watson, Doreen Ellingson. Alice Ashenfelter, Mary Shut!, Bertho Weaver, Rosellon Archer. Linda Stubberfield, Corlene Woods. Girls' Glee Charms Audiences Listen! What do we hear? Why, of course, it’s the Girls’ Glee, warming up for a vocal session. For some reason they sound better every time we hear them. Their director, Waldemar Hollensted, is smiling; so he must be pleased, too. He has other reasons for smiling though— imagine having that many women at your command! He's working hard preparing the girls for future advancement into the accapella choir. We re willing to bet some of the girls thought this class would be an easy credit, but chances are that their attitudes were quickly changed. Girls’ Glee is part of the backbone of future choirs. Mr. Hollensted is going to make sure these girls have a very adequate musical background. This class does more than just work though; they really enjoy themselves. All of the girls found music was lots of fun. Why not drop in sometime with us, and see the reasons for all the laughter and chatter that you hear? The girls practicing paid off, for they charmed an appreciative audience at the annual Christmas program. Their performance at the Spring Festival was equally successful. Some of the girls contributed their voices to the operetta, too. ri Fair maidens show fright ot pirates’ appearance. Yes, we know everyone was pleased with their improvement at the end of the year. 58 Devihires Sprout New Look Celebrating their sixth year, the Devilaires, a select group of twenty-four band students who spend their own time for practice came forth this year with bright red beanies and sweater vests to off-set their white and gray outfits. Organizing late in the fall, they missed many usual fall activities, but basketball season found them well in the swing, playing snappy numbers at our basketball games. Under the guidance of “Nick,” Tuesday nights were normally reserved for Devilaire practice, but, due to the many scheduled ball games on these nights, they found that rehearsals were either squeezed in somewhere and somehow or were held not at all! The main event for the Devilaires was playing in the Annual Band Concert on March 29th, in the Devils’ Den. Row One: Myrna Pemberton, Gary Griffith, Karla Schroeder, Claire Compton, Janice Grant, Sharon Cochran, Eleonora Fulls, Bernice Pratt. Row Two: Marion Harris, Stanley Carrillo, Joetta Miller, Marvin Pemberton, Susie Summers, Judy Thrift, Jay Mackie, David Kern, Richard Fish. Row Three: Mr. Nichols. Linda Molthu, Judy Panter. Allegro . . . Andante . . . We remember with vividness the long hours that Mr. Nickels spent drilling these musical terms, and many others into our heads. One never-to-be-forgotten activity was marching practice on the wet football field on cold mornings. With crooked ranks and files, head scarves, coats, old shoes, galoshes, and sometimes bare feet, we stood shivering at attention, while Mr. Nickels explained a new routine. The signal was given, the drum beat started, and everything went wrong! The drums were playing two different drum beats, the back half of the band turned the wrong way, and the cornets were out of step! Besides home football games, the Concert Band made a performance at the Annual Shrine game held in Coos Bay. For an afternoon advertisment, bands from several surrounding schools participated in a street parade through the city of Coos Bay. At the game that evening the Coquille band compensated for the absence of the University of Oregon's band, since our school song is the same as theirs. It seemed like we were just beginning to look like a marching band when we discovered it was the concert season. The first performance of the season was the Annual Band Concert held in the Devils' Den the evening of March 29th. There was many a prayer murmured for that performance, but of course, everyone did a super job. The Solo and Ensemble Contest for Southwestern Oregon was March 30th in North Bend, which meant double practice for those of us taking part in the contest! We are proud of our CHS applicants. A group of our band members represented us in the All State Band in Portland for the Music Teachers' Conference. The members enjoyed themselves completely, and needless to say our band was quite honored! We were also honored when Marion Harris was selected to perform with the All Northwest Concert Band for the All Northwest Music Educators' Conference in Boise, Idaho, in April. Last, but not the least, was the Annual Band Festival that was held in Reedsport this year. All of the southwest bands took part in the afternoon street parade and in the Concert that evening. One-half of the concert consisted of the individual bands, with the last half devoted to the Honor Band which consisted of the select students of the area. Although it was a long trip, it was a terrific festival! Band Evidences Greet Skill During Director's Fine! Year Colette Sapp, Historian; Joctta Miller, Librarian; Gary Griffith, Assistant Business Manager; Eleanora Fults, Student Director; Jeon White, Secretary; Marion Harris, President; Dorothy Davison, Drum Major; Bill Flood, Vice-President; Stanley Corrillo, Business Manager. LLt Row One: Karen Henninger, Sharon Lawhorn, Mickey Jewell. Row Two: Dorothy Davison, Bernice Pratt, Eleonora Foils, Jeon White, % Sharon Cochron, Kay Wallace, Linda Molthu, Sally Sturdivan, Jack Hunt, Katie Finley. Row Three: Linda Hatcher, Myrna Pemberton, Gary Griffith, Karen Alexander, Lloyd Graham, Audree Olson, Claire Compton, Karla Schroeder, Colette Sapp, David Farr, Judy Thrift. Row Four: Marion Harris, Stanley Carrillo, Bill Walsier, Joetta Miller, Marvin Pemberton, Lewis Hayse, Larrell Norris, Bill Flood, Lee Bissett, Buddy Grant. Row Five: Mary Walton, Richard Fish, Bill Clark, David Kern, Judy Baker, Jay Mackie, Valerie Fields, Susie Summers, Austin Ashmore, Janice Grant. Row Six: Tommy Davis, Leighton Benham, Mr. Nickels, Peggy Roten, Judy Panter. Tomorrow s Concert Bondsmen Trained Band troubles can be compared with those of the football team, for as band director Carroll Nickles commented, “A good oboe or French horn player is harder to find than a tackle or end, for few students are interested in learning to play these instruments, and we have to do a lot of scouting around to find them.’’ Lady Luck may have appeared in the nick of time, as two Prep Band musicians are trying their hand as hornists. The Prep Band, composed of thirty freshmen and sophomores, performed, combined with the Concert Band as a marching unit, during football games. It also alternated with the Pep Band at Pep Assemblies and at basketball games. The activities of the Prep Band came to an end with the concert in March which was presented in conjunction with the Concert Band. Row One: Johanno Pinkilon, Johnnie Greenwood, Karen Cook, Patsy Ludwig, Shirley Smith, Janice Dey. Row Two Gail Schroeder, Bert Brumbough, Pot Haddix, Doug Johnson, Don Purvis, Doug Fish. Row Three. Corole Wilson, Georgetto Wodkins, Korlas Sckdel. Barbara Bulson, Mike Kisfner, Sharon Hein-tzelman, Sandro Kribbs, Chorlcs Reed, Claudio Wilson Row Four: Dione Leith, Linda George, Sandra Erickson, Mr. Nickels, Horlas Seidel, Gene Fish, John Stevens, Sharon Prindel, Jomes Morgon. 62 Trio of Linda, Sandy, ond Diane liven up the group with some snappy rhythm. -tt-j.c ) c a.O(¥ -c ) —oc Row One: Johanna Pinkston, Johnnie Greenwood, Karen Cook, Patsy Ludwig, Shirley Smith, Janice Dcy. Row Two: Goil Schroeder, Bert Brumbough, Pat Haddix, Doug Johnson, Don Purvis, Doug Fish. Row Three Corole Wilson, Georgette Wodkins, Karlas Sekdel, Barbara Bulson, Mike Kistncr, Sharon Hein-tzelman, Sandro Kribbs, Charles Reed, Claudia Wilson Row Four: Diane Leith, Linda George, Sandra Erickson, Mr. Nickels. Harlas Seidel, Gene Fish, John Stevens, Sharon Prindcl, James Morgan. Tomorrow's Concert Bandsmen Trained Band troubles can be compared with those of the football team, for as band director Carroll Nickles commented, “A good oboe or French horn player is harder to find than a tackle or end, for few students are interested in learning to play these instruments, and we have to do a lot of scouting around to find them.” Lady Luck may have appeared in the nick of time, as two Prep Band musicians are trying their hand as hornist . The Prep Band, composed of thirty freshmen and sophomores, performed, combined with the Concert Band as a marching unit, during football games. It also alternated with the Pep Band at Pep Assemblies and at basketball games. The activities of the Prep Band came to an end with the concert in March which was presented in conjunction with the Concert Band. dH Trio of Linda, Sandy, and Diane liven up' the group with some snappy rhythm. Controversial Game Highlights Red Devil Season The Red Devils of Coquille High wound up the season in second place, as the coveted district championship title went lo the Reedsport Braves. Four out of six were our total number of wins in our league games, but including our non-league games with our larger opponents, Marshfield and North Bend, we broke even with a four won-four lost record. The most valuable player award was won by Lester Hubbard upon selection by the C Club, with Paul Jones, a new football star, running a close second. Lester was one of our six returning lettermen who were: Doug Schnick, Allen Mullen, Larry Nicholson, Ron Capps, Ed Sanders, and Lester Hubbard. Our most renowned victory of the season was when we rolled over the Bandon Tigers 25 to 0. Winding up the season with a 40-0 victory over Taft, our football year ended in a happy vein. ★ ★ ★ September 1 4 Coquille 6, Marshfield 46 When the gun fired on a 46-6 score, the Marshfield Pirates showed to be much too powerful for our Coquille eleven in our first and non-league game. The Devils fought hard, but couldn't overpower the Pirates due to the lack of manpower and experience. Our lone touchdown was made in the third quarter when Waggoner completed a 30 yard pass to Capps who was immediately dropped on the 3 yard line. However, from there quarterback Waggoner went over center to score. Spike and Clyde go over final instructions with Coquille gridman. September 21 Coquille 13, Siuslaw 26 The Red Devils again wound up on the short end when we were defeated by the Siuslaw Vikings 26-13 on the Devil field. This was our first league game, and we held the Vikings to Iwo TD’s in each half. Taking the ball from the Vikings on our own 20, we marched down to Siuslaw’s 9, and from there Hubbard went over for the TD. In the fourth quarter we made our final score by working the ball from our own 1 8 all the way to the Vikings’ 13. Here Hubbard broke around left end for the touchdown, and Capps took a pass for the extra point. ★ ★ ★ September 28 Coquille 6, North Bend 37 The first score of the game resulted as the Bulldogs took over on downs on the Coquille 19 and passed for a touchdown. Minutes later they broke off tackle for a 37 yard touchdown play, and yet again they marched back for another TD. Nevertheless, none of their extra point attempts was successful. Left handed Red Devil Kent Waggoner connected with Allen Mullen for Coquille’s score, but as we were unable to gain the PAT, the opposition showed a 24-6 lead at the half. With their reserves playing most of the second half, the Bulldogs racked up two more touchdowns and passed for the only successful extra point of the night First row, left to right: Ron Mouro, Dick Fish, John Paul Jones, Lester Hubbard, Charlie Tra-then, Weldon Remaly, Gerry Barrow. Second row, left to right: Manager Don Sweetmon, Ed Sanders, Ron Capps, Allen Mullen, Doug Schnick, lorry Nicholson, Gory Griffith, Manager Robert Turnbow. Third row, left to right: Arnold Cullum, Kent Waggoner, Glen Thomas, George Baker, Dale Holland, Ed Toulou, Bill Walster, Coach Spike Leslie. VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD Coquille 6 Marshfield Opponent 46 13 Siuslaw 26 6 North Bend 37 •20 Newport 12 25 Bandon 0 •13 Walport 0 0 Reedsport 14 • 7 Myrtle Point 7 40 Taft 0 Denotes League Games Called at halftime because of lime burns ★ ★ ★ October 5 Coquille 20, Newport 12 Action began on the Coquille gridiron as the Red Devils’ Schnick pulled in a 30 yard pass on Newport’s 30 yard line. A play later Jones scampered 22 yards for the TD, and Hubbard drove over for the extra point. Barrow having recovered a Newport fumble, Jones again broke loose to score on a 40 yard dash, and Hubbard successfully made the PAT. Capps caught a 15 yard pass early in the third quarter and ran 15 yards to Newport s 12. The touchdown drive was finished by Jones. Dick Fish blocks opposition os opponent runs down field with ball. Oevil man fights hard to control ball os he is hard hit from rear. ★ ★ ★ October 12 Coquille 13, Waldport 0 Battling on the Waldport turf, the score stood 0-0 at the end of the first half, but early in the third quarter, following a 20 yard run by Jones and a short pass from Waggoner to Capps, Lester Hubbard made a 1 2 yard run around left end for a Devil score. The extra point was successful. After having a touchdown nulified by a penalty, Waggoner passed 21 yards to Capps in the end zone. The third quarter ended with a score of 13-0 in our favor, and this was the final score. ★ ★ ★ October 19 Coquille 25, Bandon 0 The Devils defeated the Bandon Tigers 25-0 to squelch the desperate Tigers on the Devils' own gridiron. Fighting hard, we won our second gome out of three by holding the Tigers scoreless. The first quarter ended as we held the ball on the Tigers own 1 yard line; the result of a pass interference penalty against the Tigers. The first play in the second quarter ended in a TD. Later Waggoner passed 25 yards to Capps in the end zone for another touchdown. Waggoner drove Referee watches placidly at men hit turf hard. f fl - over center for the extra point. In the third quarter, Mullen grabbed a 20 yard pass from Waggoner to put the ball on the Tigers' own 10 yard line, and a few plays later Capps received the ball in the end zone for our last TD. ★ ★ ★ October 26 Coquille 0, Reedsport 14 Traveling to Reedsport for an important league game, we were unable to score on the muddy field. The Braves scored twice in the first quarter, but they found scoring impossible in the second quarter due to the steady downpour of rain. The game was called off at the half, because of a lime condition which was burning the players, and was never finished, as the remainder of the season's games determined the league standings. Clyde and Spike waringly examine strategy of opposing team. ★ ★ ★ November 2 Coquille 7, Myrtle Point 7 The Coquille Red Devils and the Myrtle Point Bobcats were eliminated in the District 2 A2 title race as a result of the 7 to 7 tie at Myrtle Point. Scoring from their 34 yard line in the opening rpinutes the Bobcats led by a score of 7 to 0. After an exchange of fourth down punts the Red Devils took over on their own 13 yard line. Following a sustained drive to the 1 8 yard line of the Bobcats Waggoner’s pass to Schnick was good for the TD. Hubbard ran the extra point to tie the game at 7 all. The third and fourth quarters saw little offensive action, but a see saw battle in the mud, with neither side a serious threat. Most action being within the 20 yard markers. ★ ★ ★ November 9 Coquille 40, Taft 0 We took to the air for the last game of the season to crush the Taft eleven 40-0. Most of our scoring was the result of passing, and in one instance Hubbard took a pitchout from Waggoner, went 36 yards for a touchdown, made the extra point, and barely caught his breath in time to take the ball off right tackle for another touchdown! He converted to make it 27-0 at the half. Dick Fish will be remembered for Coquille's last touchdown of the 1956 season, as he made a 6 yard run early in ihe last quarter to end the scoring. Referee watches closely for infractions os boll is flipped info action. J. V.'s Work Toward Future J.V. FOOTBALL RECORD Coquille 0 Marshfield Opponent 20 9 Myrtle Point 20 0 Bandon 33 13 Myrtle Point 14 7 Marshfield 21 12 Bandon 0 19 North Bend 34 Freshmen and Sophomore boys hoping to play football as upperclassmen had better follow the examples of your predecessors who turned out for the Junior Varsity Squad. Coached by Paul Greig, the team found itself facing a different situation, with seven games this year rather than five. Each opponent was met twice; once on its own field, and once on ours, with Ihe exception of North Bend who was played only once. Merely looking at the record cannot give you a full picture; the one won—six lost showing looks bleak, but the winning over Bandon gave us our first win in two years, which is decided progress. The J.V.’s first game of the season was with Coquille’s old arch rival, Marshfield. Playing on our home turf, Coquille wound up on the tail end of a 28-0 score. Later meeting on their field, we lost 20-0. Next on the busy schedule was Myrtle Point. The defeat of 20-9 was the second one of the year for the little Red Devils. At a later date they met once more and this time our boys almost made it a tie game with the score of 14-13 at the fourth quarter’s end. In Bandon the next occasion of the pigskin panorama ended with a 33-0 defeat for Coquille. However, we settled that matter quite well, Bandon here and winning 12-0! Touchdowns were scored in the first and fourth quarters by Robert Byers on a pass play, and by Don Purvis on a 78 yard run. Heartbreaking difficulties arose when Coquille had two touchdowns called back because of offside penalties. Our game with North Bend brought the Junior Varsity season to its climax, with a loss of 39-12. Row one, left to right: Doug Fish, Carl Roten, Edward Slate. Robert Byers, Jerry Fluke, Jim Henry. Row two, left to right: Coach Paul Greig, toy Hill, Rockne luckman, Bill Clark, Jock Hunt. Delbert Moore, Ted Briggs. Row three, left to right: Bill Simpson, Mike Finley, Clarence Cornwell, Eddie Duncan, LeRoy Atwell, Mike Reese, Manager Cary Wade. Row four, left to right: Eddie Burrcl, Roger Bundy, Ron Wilson, Morse Stonecypher. Don Purvis, Manager Don Sweetman. 67 Devil Hoopsters Piece Second in New Sub-district The Red Devils of Coquilie High entered a new league this year. The regular 2A-2 league, which consists of schools having between 250 and 500 students enrolled, extends from Bandon north to Taft. This district was sub-divided by request of northern schools leaving Coquilie, Myrtle Point, and Bandon in a sub-district of their own. 68 Leaping high Doug grabs for the ball. SCORES Coquille Opponent 61 .... Suislaw..........49 37 ... Myrtle Creek .... 62 48 ... Newport...........53 46 ... Reedsport.........74 38 ... Newport...........42 47 ... Reedsport.........67 48 ... North Bend .... 47 35 ... Marshfield .... 76 58 ... North Bend .... 78 25 ... Myrtle Creek .... 53 ’43 . . . . Myrtle Point . . . . 41 47 ... Roseburg..........60 ’47 . . . . Bandon...........42 46 ■ . . . Myrtle Point .... 58 ’55 .... Bandon...........42 47 ... Suislaw...........46 36 .... Bandon...........37 45 . . . Myrtle Point .... 47 ’43 .... Bandon...........33 50 . . . . Myrtle Point .... 57 'Denotes Conference Games. DISTRICT PLAYOFF GAMES 59 ... Toledo............46 Opposition strikes ballet pose for Red Devil fans. Kent flies info air to snatch ball off rim os Roady scrutinizes from rear. The Red Devils under Curt Jarvis, head basketball coach, started the season by playing non-league games with the northern schools. The teams from the north proved loo powerful for the Red Devils winning nine of the twelve games played. The first league game which was played on our home court was with Myrtle Point. The Devils gained an early lead of five points in the first quarter, increased it to seven at the half, and ended up at the end of the game with only a two point lead, 43 to 41. Devils gather ’round to ' get the word'' from Coach Curt Jarvis. Will it or won’t it? ' seems to be the question hovering over these boys heads. After a fruitless scrap with ?he Roseburg Indians, Curt’s Red Devils met the Bandon Tigers in Coquille for another league encounter. The Devils gained a five point lead in the first quarter, increased the gain to six by the half, but lost it in the third quarter to trail by two points. With a great rally the Devils pulled through to lead by five points at the end of the game with a score of 47 to 42. Traveling to Myrtle Point for the next skirmish the Devils lead after a slow start by only one point at the end of the first quarter, but lost this minute lead to trail by seven points at the half. Being unable to make up the loss, the Devils finished the game on the short end of a 46-58 score. With a fast start the Devils commenced to tramp the Bandon Tiger. They scored 17 points in the first quarter to Bandon’s five, and the opposition was never able to get within 10 points of the fast moving Red Devils the rest of the game. One week later we again met Bandon; the Devils lead a the end of a close quarter by one point but were trailing by two points at the half. A brief rally followed and we pulled forth to lead by two points ol the end of the third period. Vanquished in the last few seconds of the game we lost by one small point, 37 to 36. The Bobcats again invaded the Devils’ Den for an extremely close game. However, the final score found the Devil men bringing up the rear 47-45. Meeting the Tiger’s once again, the Devils lived up to their previous reputation by defeating the Tigers 43 to 33. The Devils built up a two point lead by the half time period, and with a great rally surged ahead to lead by 1 ] points in the third quarter. The game was terminated by the final score. Myrtle Point was the scene of the last scheduled league game, and as the Devils couldn't get started of first, they trailed the rest of the game to lose the league's first place to Myrtle Point 50-57. The Red Devils went down fighting the Toledo five for a place in the District playoffs, but were scalped 46 to 59 to end the season for the mighty Coquille team. The Devil’s with only four returning lettermen discovered that they had to look for new prospects this year which were found in the junior class. I In league games Coquille ended up with a record of four wins and four losses. In the overall season y record the Devils scored seven wins against fourteen losses. Our Devil's reach doesn't look qu enough, but—who knows ? Front row, left to right: Manager Bobby Wallace, Dick Fish, Weldon Remolly, Darrel Sanders, Bill Roady, Manager Jimmy Meaning. Bock row, left to right: Coach Curt Jarvis, Cordon Hudson, Buddy Grant, Ron Capps, Kent Waggoner, Doug Schnick. Extensive Experience by Junior Varsity SCORES Coquille Opponent 50 . . . . Suislaw .... 40 25 . . . . Marshfield .... 46 33 . . Reedsport . .... 46 29 . . Marshfield .... 43 27 . . . . Reedsport . .... 38 43 . . . . North Bend .... 29 35 . . . . Marshfield .... 41 41 . . . North Bend .... 46 38 . . . . Langlois .... 23 45 . . Langlois .... 50 44 . . . . Myrtle Point .... 39 42 . . Roseburg . .... 59 36 . . Bandon .... 37 42 Myrtle Point .... 60 47 . . . . Bandon .... 61 Coached by James Carmichael, our Junior Varsity basketball squad showed some very fast action during the season. Gaining extensive experience which will greatly benefit our school in future years, we have learned more than the basic fundamentals of the game. We have become better sports, have learned the meaning of teammanship, and have had the opportunity to meet and play fairly with boys of other schools who are striving toward similar goals. Our record was not outstanding, but was one bringing the hope to many that the basketball teams of future years will live up to the ones that have gone on. Front row, left to right. Jack Hunt, Arnold Cullum, Robert Byers, Gary Johnson, Leroy Atwell. Back row, left to right: Don Purvis, Glen Thomas, Dick Jorgensen, Delbert Moore, Steven Sapp. 72 Row one: Coach Clyde Townsend, Will Walster, Dick Fish, Austin Ashmore, Ronald Copps, David Kern, John Whitney, Don Sweetman, Gerry Borrow. Row two: Assistant Coach ’ Spike'' Leslie, Gene Parrish. Clarence Cornwell, Don Wade, George Baker, David Phillips, Ronald Wilson, Doug Schnick, Jim Kern. Row three: Assistant Coach Jim Carmichael, Gary Griffith, Glen Thomas, Gordon Hudson, James Morgan, Larry Atwell, Ed Cox, Weldon Rcmoly. Row four: Manager Cary Wade, Doug Fish, Bill Clarke, Dick Thrift, Frances Sherwood, Jim Henry, Kent Waggoner, Arnold Cullum, Ed Sanders. Not pictured: Robert Byers, Morris Stone-cypher, Don Purvis, Eugene Russell. Ambitious Season Recorded Forty eager trackmen turned out this spring, although most of us were underclassmen. Only 10 per cent were returning lettermen and these were Dick by Track Men Fish, Doug Schnick, Ron Capps, and Ed Sanders. Dick participated in the running events, while Doug, Ron Coach Townsend attentively checks Byers' form after first lap of mile relay. and Ed saw action in the events of the field. Dealing with individual competition, the sport gives each person a chance to develop his own talents and interests. This season a total of 1 1 meets was held to try our talents with seven of these for the varsity and four for the freshmen and sophomores. The first meet for the junior varsity was on April Fool’s Day in Coos Bay, and the boys found that the competition was stiff! North Bend was the scene of our main opener of the season, when April 6th found the Spike Leslie relays in the air. April 12th was the date of the big Hayward relays in Eugene, and we outstanding trackmen, who were selected to attend by our coaches, eagerly anticipated and then enjoyed this day, as the big excursion to MacArthur Court gave each of us a chance to compete with other outstanding youth From the state and to meet some fine persons. May 3rd and 4th were the days of the subdistrict meet held in our fair town, and the main event of the season was the district meet which was held May 1 1th in North Bend. 73 First row, left to right: Lester Hubbard, Gary Griffith, Charlie Trathen, Ron Capps, Ed Sanders, Allen Mullen, Doug Schnick, Glen Thomas, Dale Holland. Second row, left to right: Buddy Grant, Gerry Barrow, John Paul Jones, Ron Mauro, Advisor Clyde Townsend, Dick Fish, Larry Nicholson, Bill Roady, Don Sweetman, Emery Phillips. Third row, left to right: Bobby Wallace, Darrel Sanders, Joe Vaughn, John Greene, Loys Parrish, Gordon Hudson, Kent Waggoner, Weldon Remally, Ed Toulou, Jimmy Menning. Outstanding Athletes Honored j The C Club consists of all boys who receive letters in basketball, football, or track, and who are invited to join the organization. This year we had 28 members under the advisorship of Mr. Clyde Townsend and the leadership of Ed Sanders, president; Dick Fish, vice-president; Doug Schnick, secretary; and Les Hubbard, student council representative. Upon reaching our senior year, we are entitled to obtain pins which signify our membership in this honorary organization. An outstanding event of the year was a weekend trip to Eugene in latter May. We went up for the purpose of attending a track meet and baseball game and climaxed the trip by staying overnight in fraternity houses. Dick Fish, vice-president; Doug Schnick, secretary; Lester Hubbard, student council representative gather around Ed Sanders, C Club president. Girl Athletes Selected If you are a member of the Girl's Athletic Association, you have gained the privilege of membership by exhibiting skill in your physical education class and in participating regularly in Girls’ Intramurals. This year the members have discovered that all were very active in other extracurriculum and that GAA functions were rather hard to arrange. One event that occured this year was the reinstating of the “Play Day. Held after school in late winter, all members who were able to attend played games of their own selection and for their own entertainment during the afternoon. Many participants of the Intramural Program were found to be active GAA’ers merely enjoying one of their favorite pastimes. Various teams played together the entire year and the girls of the championship team were indeed proud when the winning group was announced. Leading this select organization of girl athletes was Helen Dorland, president; Joan Johnson, vice-president; Carolyn Roberson, treasurer; Sharon Liles, head of sports; Carole Jones, secretary; and Myna Pemberton, sergeant-at-arms. Officers clockwise around the stairs are Myrna Pemberton, sergeant-at-arms; Carolyn Roberson, treasurer; Joan Johnson, vice-president; Carole Jones, secretary; Helen Dorland, president, and Sharon Liles, head of sports. Front row, left to right: Morion Harris. Janice Grant, Corolene Cochran, Sharon lawhorn. Nancy Vaughn. Second row, left to right: Lynette Borgard, Karylene Freeman, Pol Wixel, Sandra Kribs, Katy Finley, Donna Brown, Kay Hastings. Back row, left to right: Karen Cross, Patsy Armstrong, Patricia Finley, luella Hillard, Claire Compton, Norma Jones, Vivian Stein. When vacalion rolled around last year, the rally squad was just starting to work on a very busy summer. Holding regular meetings throughout those short three months, they planned outfits, events, and, of course, the all important dance routines and cheers. For the season of the pigskin, the girls were attired in matching red sweaters and coulots which were set off by red and white emblems. Their clever red pitch-forks also attracted many compliments. In December, with the hoopsters taking to the maples, the rally squad changed their outfits to some- thing more appropriate for the indoor sport. The pepsters were decked out in all white uniforms with their red and white shoes, letters, and pompoms adding the right touch of color. The cheerleaders incorporated a new look with red peddle pushers attached to crisscross straps which were brightly shown on white turtle neck sweaters. During the year, each girl was responsible for two pep assemblies which usually consisted of a skit or competition yells. The assemblies were planned when the girls held practices twice a week after school. Pepstcr Karla Schroeder receives $50 from Chuck Adams, Bleacher Club Representative, os Rally Squad members Judy Gos-I i n e, Claire Compton, Karen Henninger, luella Hilliard, Lois Ames, Sharon Cochran, Phyllis Jorgensen, Marion Harris, Sandra Story, and Coro-lene Cochran look on. Flash Pom-poms Sported by Rally Squaders Pepsters Phyllis Jorgensen, lu-ello Hilliard, Claire Compton, Karla Schroeder, Karen Hen-ninger, Marion Harris, Sandra Story, and Coralene Cochran, line up for picture as yell leaders, Lois Ame's and Sharon Cochran kneel for camera. Pepsters rock to “Rock Around the Clock as they cheer on boys. Girls display new spring ensembles at pep fest. Happy smiles emitted by popular pepsters who ore, kneeling: Phyllis Jorgensen, luella Hilliard, Sandra Story, Coralene Cochran. Standing: Claire Compton, Karle Schroeder, Karen Henninger, Marion Harris. Pep Club Enforces Rally Squad Ruling Pep Club leoders Sergeant-at-arms Dana Kennedy, Secretary-Treasurer Sandra Loomis; President Anne Creager; Vice-President Linda Hatcher, and Sergeant-at-arms Linda Stubberfield. At sport functions this year, our Pep Club was offset by bright red and white pompoms, and, shedding our coats to come indoors for the basketball season, our red skirts and white sweaters were proudly shown to the fans. Under the capable leadership of Anne Creager, president; Linda Hatcher, vice-president; Sandra Loomis, secretary-treasurer; Dana Kennedy and Linda Stubefield, sergeant-of-arms, an organized rooting section appeared at all football and basketball games. Meetings were held intermittingly to arouse interest in our organization and to remind the girls that they were the backbone of the school’s organized rooting. The importance of game attendance was particularly pointed out to those planning on trying out for the rally squad, as not more than three unexcused absences could be tolerated. There were a few hurt feelings when the eligibility list for try outs was announced, however, we hope that all realize the importance of such a ruling and that next years’ Pep Club will benefit by it. Row one: Violet Glozebrook, Elaine Hatcher, Kay Hastings, Donna Brown, Claudia Fluke, Dana Kennedy, Myrna Pemberton, Pat Witzel, Katie Finley, Karylene Freeman, Judy Kreick. Second row: Judy Thrift, Sharon Prindell, Linda Molthu, Betty Cast, Linda Hatcher, Gail Schroeder, Lorna Lynn, Sandra Loomis, Etta Hampton, Marjorie Young, Georgette Wodkins, Artis Sherwood, Potty Hadix. Third row: Sandra Erickson, Joon Johnson, Jean White, Vernita Turner, Bertha Weaver, Sandra Densmore, Bonnie Earls, Diane Leith, Linda George, Ferol Fletcher, Linda Stubberfield, Kay Wallace, Sharon Liles, Karen Cross. Back row: Arlys George, Genevieve Stever, Anne Creager, Sharon Lawhorn, Peggy Rolen, Lavonna Murray, Janice Dey, Ann Mauney, Patsy Armstrong, Jeon Gaslin, Carole Wilson, Claudia Wilson, Susie Summers, Janice Grant. 78 M i—OZC -l---UlC l Pep Club Enforces Roily Squad Ruling Pep Club leoders Sergeant-at-arms Dana Kennedy, Secretary-Treasurer Sandra Loomis; President Anne Creager; Vice-President Linda Hatcher, and Sergeant-at-arms Linda Stubberfield. At sport functions this year, our Pep Club was offset by bright red and white pompoms, and, shedding our coats to come indoors for the basketball season, our red skirts and white sweaters were proudly shown to the fans. Under the capable leadership of Anne Creager, president; Linda Hatcher, vice-president; Sandra Loomis, secretary-treasurer; Dana Kennedy and Linda Stubefield, sergeant-of-arms, an organized rooting section appeared at all football and basketball games. Meetings were held intermittingly to arouse interest in our organization and to remind the girls that they were the backbone of the school’s organized rooting. The importance of game attendance was particularly pointed out to those planning on trying out for the rally squad, as not more than three unexcused absences could be tolerated. There were a few hurt feelings when the eligibility list for try outs was announced, however, we hope that all realize the importance of such a ruling and that next years’ Pep Club will benefit by it. Row one: Violet Glazebrook, Elaine Hatcher, Kay Hastings, Donna Brown, Claudia Fluke, Dana Kennedy, Myrna Pemberton, Pat Witzel, Katie Finley, Karylene Freeman, Judy Kreick. Second row: Judy Thrift, Sharon Prindell, Linda Molthu, Betty Cast, Linda Hatcher, Gail Schroeder, Lorna Lynn, Sandra Loomis, Etta Hampton, Marjorie Young, Georgetta Wodkins, Artis Sherwood, Patty Hadix. Third row: Sandra Erickson, Joan Johnson, Jean White, Vernita Turner, Bertha Weaver, Sandra Densmore, Bonnie Earls, Dione Leith, Linda George, Ferol Fletcher, Linda Stubberfield, Kay Wallace, Sharon Liles, Karen Cross. Back row: Arlys George, Genevieve Stever, Anne Creager, Sharon Lawhorn, Peggy Roten, Lovonna Murray, Janice Dey, Ann Mauney, Patsy Armstrong, Jean Gaslin, Carole Wilson, Claudia Wilson, Susie Summers, Janice Grant. 78 Sponsored One Page TITLE GUARANTEE AND ABSTRACT COMPANY 295 North Baxter Coquille, Oregon COQUILLE SPORTING GOODS Hunting - Fishing - Camping Supplies - Evinrude Motors 93 North Central Coquille, Oregon LEEP LOGGING COMPANY Myrtle Point, Oregon COQUILLE CLINIC J. ARTHUR BERG Attorney-at-Law Coquille, Oregon J. C. 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Main Coquille, Oregon SLACK SLACK Attorneys-at-Law Old Bank Building Coquille, Oregon SEARS, ROEBUCK COMPANY Catalog Sales Office Phone 6961 Coquille, Oregon GLEN AND LEE'S BARBER SHOP The Best in Haircuts TOM'S TEXACO Corner of Main and Adams JAMES CARLSON Distributor of Davidson's Sunbeam Bread COOS BAY STATIONERY Your Royal Portable Dealer 164 N. Broadwoy COngress 7-7031 MARSHFIELD ELECTRIC General Electric Motors and Controls— Wiring Supplies Coos Bay, Oregon ROXY FOUNTAIN Next to the Roxy Theatre Homemade Pies and Cakes Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown ART DECORATING AND FURNITURE CO. Southwestern Oregon's Largest Home Furnishers 31 I -3 17 S. Broadway Phone COngress 7-62 I 5 Coos Bay, Oregon PUBLISHED BY INTERSTATE PRESS. PORTLAND. OREGON 83 Letter from the Editor To the Many Individuals Who Compose Coquille High School: “Presto! Quicko! Chango! Then the magic wand was waved and before our wondering eyes the ‘1956-57 Laurel' was produced! Yes, that seems to be the conception of some students who really never thought from where their annual came, but then we don't want you to scrutinize it too closely and to quibble over trivial things, but we would be overjoyed if you might just comprehend a little of the work that is behind the published product. Plans began way back in the spring of 1956, when the staff heads were selected by Mr. Willard Mohn, annual advisor. Throughout the summer each one pondered upon his own ideas, and with the beginning of the school year our ideas were collaborated and the technical work vJras commenced. We had many wonderful plans and ideas which we wanted to cultivate and to use to their fullest extent, but, as our staff dwindled with the increasing of the work, we found that some glorious visions had to be discarded for more realistic and simpler ideas. Some students were eager and willing to help us, and, when they were given their assignments, they got their information promptly and gave us accurate accounts of the various activities and events that are recorded in your annual. These people are pictured in the Laurel section and deserve praise and thanks from each of you. I personally would like to extend my very sincere thank you to all of the staff rind particularly to those individuals who worked as editors of various sections. Marlene Annis should be commended for her work as assistant editor, as she did a three-fold job by selling advertisements, writing copy, and typing the finished products. Eleonora Fults deserves the utmost appreciation as she sold advertisements, wrote copy, typed the finished products, and managed to successfully head the Activities and Organization Section. Helen Dorland gave up many valuable hours to lead the Music Section; Roberta Grimes, art editor, gave our book an original touch as she carried out our Red Devil theme in drawings; Jeanette Phillips and Jan Herring put forth much effort as editors of the Class and Faculty Section; Wesley Morton, sports editor, worked diligently to make sure that his section was complete. Even with all this terrific personnel I never could have produced an annual without the help and guidance of our advisor, Mr. Mohn. This man has worked harder than any other person to give you your yearbook and has done so without a teward or thank you from anyone. He has laid out the entire book and has shot and developed the majority of pictures which you find in your book. The staff and I offer him our deepest gratitude for all his services. We on the annual staff are proud of our hard work and of the book that we have produced. We hope that you will find your 1957 Laurel an item of pleasure throughout your life. Sincerely yours. KAREN HENNINGER, Editor, 1 957 Laurel 84