Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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REVIEWS OF RECENT INTERVIEWS Assignment: Look over, interview and write up some of the outstanding members of the January '32 Class of Grant High School. ■ Well, now here is an assignment I don’t mind. It is always interesting to interview a celebrity. ■ I picked on JACK PATRICK first. He is president of the Class, and an outstanding one too. But I understand he was president of his grammar school class also. They must believe in the divine right of presidents here at Grant. Well, Mr. Patrick, will you tell me about your class? Do you find it difficult to head successfully such a group of students? ■ Oh, no, it's the easiest thing in the world. You know, I think our class must be remarkably able. I haven't had the slightest trouble in putting anything across. I just appoint the committees, and leave it up to them. Every committee has done more than its share, and has proved to be very dependable. ■ Do you think you'd rather be president of high school Seniors than of a grammar school graduating class? ■ There's no comparison. In grammar school the teachers did everything — here the students have their own organization. But the faculty has been very kind to us, and helped us in every possible way. They have helped make our class one of the best ever to graduate from Grant, or so I think. ■ And then I accosted JIM LUDLAM in his lair, to find him surrounded by piles of pennies, nickels, quarters, and shiny, bright dollars. There came a faint muttering of seven million, eight million, ten million, and I knew that Jim was somewhere in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Ludlam is head of the banking system at Grant; and Miss Young, the faculty adviser for banking, says that Jim is her joy and light. 'MMM, nice. Oh! Mr. Ludlam, when you finish negotiating that loan with those two nickels, would you tell me how, and if, the present depression has hit Grant's banking system? ■ Well, the number of pennies has increased greatly. If all the pennies were placed end to end, they would go around Grant High three and one-half times, and maybe there would be a few left over for the Bowl. But the depression, or panic as it has now become, has hit our banking. The graphs have gone down, compared to last year's, though some rooms have kept up a good average. But if it doesn't get any worse, I think we shall be able to stand the strain. I only hope that some day Grant will have a trust fund of pennies for those who forget their money on banking day. You never can tell, perhaps such a thing will come to be — but there would probably be more cases of absentmindedness then than there are now. ■ And next is JEAN BURNETT. I understand Jean has practically made a record of something or other for representing the students of Grant and of her class. She has a remarkable ability for leadership, and a faculty for making and keeping friends. I wonder if she would tell me what office she enjoyed the most during her school career. Would you, Jean?

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TAYLOR, WILLIAM — Bill ; Oregon State College; Alpine Club, 6-8. TRUMAN, ELLIOTT — Oregon State College; Faraday Club, 6-8. TUPLING, DOROTHY — Doe Tup ; Oregon State College; Secretary of Girls' League, 4; Honor Girl, 7; General Chairman of Girls’ League Show. 8; Cashier, 8; Trekkers, 7-8; Girls' League, 1-8; Announcement Committee, 8. TURNPAW, THELMA LOU — Valetudon, 6-8; Secretary of Valetudon, 8; Bank Cashier, 3-4; Secretary of Girls' League, 2. TWISS, MARVEL — Marcy ; University of Oregon; Class Play, 8; Cashier, 2-3-5; Traffic Squad, 5; Buskin, 5-7-8; Secretary of Buskin, 8; Commencement Committee; Attendant to May Queen. VERMILLION, EVELYN — University of Oregon; Editor of Memoirs, 8; Literary Editor of Memoirs, 8; Migwan Club, 6-8. WAALE. MAXINE — University of Oregon; Cashier, I-3-5-8; Girls' League, 1-6; Vice-President of Girls' League, 6; Operetta, 6-7; Glee Club, 4-8. WALKER. ALENE — Northwestern School of Commerce; Cashier, 1-4; T'Zuma, 7-8; Girls' League Show, 8. WALSH, IRENE — Sunny ; Northwestern School of Commerce; Tri-Y, 7-8; Girls' League, 1-8. WALLWORK, BERNARD — Benne ; Study of Architecture. WALTON, CHARLES J. — Chuck ; Oregon State College; Room Representative, 7; Faraday. 7-8; Euclidean, 8; Sergeant-at-Arms Faraday, 8. WEBER. ROBERT TROOSE — Bob ; University of Oregon; Quirites, 7-8; Reporter, 8; Assistant Cashier, 7-8; Civics Team, 7. WARD, KATHRYN — Kay ; Northwestern School of Commerce; T'Zuma, 5-8; Class Play, 8; Girls’ League Show, 8. WEIL, ALICE P. — University of Oregon; Migwans, 4-5; Faraday, 5-8; Secretary of Faraday Club, 8; Civics Team, 7; Prompter for Class Play, 8; one Scholarship Pin. WESTON, BARBARA — Bobbie ; University of Oregon; Tri-Y, 4; Girls' League Committee. WESTON, HARRY — Oregon State College; Alpine, 6-8; Traffic Squad, 8. WHITE, LUCILLE — Lou —Oregon State College; Girls’ League, 4-8; State Winner, First Prize of National Short Story Contest. WHITING. RAY — Oregon State College; Football; Baseball; Soccer; Room Representative; Cashier; Royal G; Rod and Reel. WINTERS, DOROTHY E. — Dot ; University of Oregon; DeForest Club, 4-6; Tri-Y, 6-7; Euclidean, 6-8; Secretary of Euclidean, 8; City Civics Team, 7. WOLD, HELEN — Reed College; Cashier, 4; Girls' League, 4; Latin Club, 5-8; two Scholarship Certificates. WOOD, DEAN A. — Course in Aeronautical Engineering; Room Representative, I; Cashier, 4; Faraday, 6-8; Euclidean, 6-8. WRIGHT, BEATRICE — Bea ; T'Zuma, 6-8; President of T'Zuma, 8; Committee on Class Pictures, 8. WROUGHTON, GRACE — May Fete. 2-7; Girls' League Secretary, 6; Girls' League Representative, 7; Vice-President, 8; Girls' League Show, 8; Cashier, 7; Trekkers, 6-8; President of Trekkers, 7; Glee Club, 4 8; When Johnny Comes Marching Home, 6; Music Festival, 7. YOUNG, ROSEMARY — Rusty ; Northwestern School of Commerce; Spanish Club, 7-8; Girls' Gym Leader, 6-8; Winner of Girls' Turkey Marathon, 6; Girls' League, 1-8; Girls' League Representative, 8; Girls’ League Show, 8; two Scholarship Certificates. YOUNG, MARY — Mel ; Northwestern School of Commerce; Girls' League, 1-8. YOUNIE, VIRGINIA — Vee ; University of Oregon; Cashier, 5-8; T'Zuma, 7-8; Nominating Committee. 4; Class Day Committee, 8; Girls' League Representative. 8; Girls’ League Show, 8; two Scholarship Certificates, 5-7.

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• It would be hard ho choose. I've enjoyed, and benefited by, every office I have had the opportunity to hold. I really think, though, that the office I'm filling this year, vice-president of the Student Body, is the most interesting. It's considerable more work, but the work isn't tedious.” • Just what does the office entail in the way of duties, Jean? ■ Well, I'm in charge of all the clubs, granting charters and approving the constitutions. I also take care of the trophy case, with all the cups and athletic awards. I really have learned a lot about athletics and athletic awards since I have held this office. It's very interesting. Oh, very interesting. ■ RAMA LILLIE and MAXINE RANKIN represent the girls at Grant. Rama has been a past president of the Girls' League, and has been Dean McGaw's right and left hand. Everyone knows and likes Rama. She is that kind of a girl. And Maxine is the present president of the League, and Miss McGaw's chief assistant. It was due to Maxine that the annual Girls' League show was such a success. It would be enlightening to hear their comments on the girls of Grant. Rama, what are your feelings? ■ I loved working with the girls. They co-operated in every possible way, and did everything asked of them. I've made many friends, and become acquainted with many girls during my term as president. I think of all the activities under my regime, I enjoyed the May Fete best. Things went remarkably smooth, and the girls were such fun to work with. ■ And Maxine, do you entertain the same feelings? ■ Oh, yes, I have nothing to ask for in the way of friendliness and helpfulness from the girls. They are all eager to assist in any way possible. I've enjoyed the charity work the best, I think. Grant, through the League, does quite a bit of charity work. All the girls do their bit, and all have a share in helping the less fortunate. ■ And next in line is our good-looking prexy, HOLLY CORNELL. Holly is the Student Body president this year — and a very good one, we think. Such poise, such composure! I'd like to know if he is as calm inwardly as he appears to be outwardly. It wouldn't hurt to ask, but I wonder if he will tell. Holly doesn't talk very much, except when necessary, and then it's worth while. Holly, are you going to confess that you're not all you seem when you stand up in assembly and take over the duties of Student Body president? ■ The contemplation is worse than the actual moments. Sometimes I get a little shaky, when I don't quite know how the program is going to turn out, but I usually manage to get a grip on myself by the time I get up in front of the assembly. And it always helps to button and unbutton my coat a few times. Being Student Body president is a big kick, but work too. But I'd rather conduct three assemblies than to be in one dramatic play — and when I'm late to practice — I'd rather be anything or anyplace else, than I am. Ask Miss Kricheskey. ■ ROBERT HOFFER, the manager of managers. Bob has several letters for being 18