Eureka High School - Sequoia Yearbook (Eureka, CA)

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GIDADUATES ' JAN. 1929 During the first year, little school activity was noticed in this class: however, as soon as the Freshman Reception was held, the class was given a respected position in the Student Body because of sportsmanship displayed by the members. Geddes Harper was pres- ident for that year. As Sophomores, the class elected Veldon Nixon president. More activity was noticed this year, when a Thanksgiving dance was given on November 17. Also, the class was given the sole right to sell re- freshments at the National Telegraphic Meet. A successful beach party was held at Samoa in the spring, The class was well represent- ed in the light-weight class of athletics, as Wayne Simpson, Veldon Nixon, Don McRae, Geddes Harper, and Harlan Bartlett were on various teams. During the Junior year, more projects were ushered into the school. Among these were the Valentine dance, cider and cookie salle, and the noon vaudeville entertainment. Many members of the class held important offices in the Student Body, Geddes Harper, treasurer, and Veldon Nixon, sergeant-at-arms, being representatives. Harlan Bartlett and Geddes Harper were featured in dramatics. Others took part in athletics. Wayne Simpson led the lightweight basketball team to the county championship, and Chellis Carson was captain of the girls' baseball team. Hilda Clark was president of the class in its third year. The pinnacle of success in this year was the Junior-Senior Banquet. As high Juniors, many offices of the Student Body were held by members of this class: Geddes Harper, presidentg Clarence Crowe, treasurer, Don McRae, boys' athletic managerg and, Isabella Moseley, editor-in-chief of the Sequoia. Two other activities were the successful play, Love-in-a-Mist, and the selling of refreshments at all of the football games. Then dawned the Senior year. Among those taking part in athletics were Veldon Nixon, Geddes Harper, Wayne Simpson, Melba Sarvis, Signe Saari, Chellis Carson, and Hiletta Godfrey. Harlan Bart- lett and George Crichton participated in the Speech Arts Contest held in Arcata. Activity was at its highest during the reign as high Seniors. Many boys played on the championship football, team. Among them were Walter Abrahamson, Captain Ellis Burman, Geddes Harper, Veldon Nixon, and Wayne Simpson. A dance, Senior Class Night, and the Senior Balll were all successfully carried through. he The officers for the last year were president, Ellis Burmang vice-president, Erna Wahlg secretary, Melba Sarvisg treasurer, Veldon Nixon, class advisers, Miss Borg, Miss Mathews Mr. Morgan. Seventeen

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