Girls Polytechnic High School - Maid Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Fuchsia Show was Ianet Blanc with her Mrs. Rondle entry in the hanging basket division. She received as her prize a book on fuchsias, donated by the Oregon loiirnal ,.,.. Graciourxly accepting a loss by only twenty-five points was Girls Polvs Quiz 'Em team, Mar- garet Einglish, Libby Linkous, Pat Ashworth, and Edith Hahn, in their challenge -.'. 'ith Roosevelt on the first quiz profiraiii oi the school year DISPLAYING TALENTS. . . Special activities throughout the year diss played an array of talents among our stue dents, The most popular exhibitions were presented in our auditorium during assemf blies and evening performances. l-lighly noted for their ability to keep the school cale endar filled with interesting assemblies and other activities are the members of our leadership class. including duplications, there are approximately l2UO students ap- pearing on our stage each year. From these appearances poise and experience are gained from the episodes of fright and ex- citement. Leading the flag salute at the be- ginning of an assembly is often an example of a first-stage appearance. Club and other announcements, group musical numbers, recitations, comedy skits, and solos help to bring as many students as possible before the student body. For dramatic minded girls, club sponsored and senior class plays are presented throughout the year. The display of talents is also possible during special events. Among the most out- standing is the Fuchsia Show, at which time one's choice flowers are exhibited and often times rewarded. Further opportunities are offered by such radio programs as Quiz 'Em, Student Forum, and Spotlight on Youth. Reminiscences of our school year brings memories of the many opportunities arising throughout the year, a year of innumerable experiences never to be forgotten. ll

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At the Feet of the Madonna, a choral pageant, was presented in the school auditorium by the drama and music departments with Pat Patrick as the Madonna and Shirley Trusty, Marilyn Morris, Carol Herring, lrene Porter, and Barbara Martin in supporting roles ..... A hushed Inurmer rippled through the audience when the spotlights fell upon the officers, and Pat Cross, fall president, administered the oath of student lcody president to loyce l-iolt at the student body officer installation in lanuary. Other ollicers, past and present, are Sharon Nold, Pat Ashworth, treasurersg Verna Ynacay, Loretta Bethani, secretaries, and Betty Llanes and Evelyn Swisher, vice-presidents ....,.. Winning the sweepstakes award at the l952

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REIGNING... ln our memorable year we bow to the royalty of the various seasons. ln September the fuchsia queen and court, consisting of four senior girls, blossom forth as the rulers of our annual Fuchsia Show Freshmen girls in October are chosen from their registration rooms to reign over their activities on Freshie Day. ln keeping with the season, Miss Merry Christmas and her reindeer wave the royal scepter over the Yuletide festivities within our school, The last of the royalty appears in lune, the month of roses, when the Rose Court is honored in cityewide ceremonies. There is no greater thrill for a senior girl than that of riding in the Rose Festival Parade atop a beautiful flowered float that carries through the streets the queen and her seven gor- geous princesses, one from each Portland high school. Honors such as these do pass, but there remains in our hearts a feeling of warm sat- isfaction that we live in a country where such honors are considered important in the lives of our young people. .win oo 9 l I Linn 44 iffy. .5 swift g J- rf' 41 X X A 4 tl!!! ,., MAY COURT Ruthellyn Frutiger, with her princesses, graciously reigned as Queen of May on Cotton Dress Day. Standing' Pat Patrick, Dea Fry, Queen Ruthellyn, loyce Holt, Pat Cross. Sitting: Sheila lem, loan Garmon, Evelyn Swisher. FUCHSIA COURT Miss Fuchsia of l953, Connie Meyers, and her court, Evelyn Swisher, Marjorie Lowe, and Sheila lern, adnlrvl Beauty to the Fuchsia Show,