Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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THE YOUNG E S T On December 2, the students of Grant High School and their friends enjoyed the January Class Play. Philip Barry’s three-act comedy, “The Youngest,” was presented at matinee and evening performances. The plot centered around Richard, the youngest son in the Winslow family, and the conflict between his literary aspirations and his family’s materialism. Although bullied by his family at first, Richard incited by Nancy Blake, a guest at the Winslow home, later obtained his deserved position in the family and married Nancy. The cast included: Richard Winslow — “Make your pins in the evening” . . . Fred Kempe Nancy Blake — “A man’s greatest victory is over his own family” Irene Galpert Mrs. Winslow — “Dear boy!”.....................................Helen Roberts Oliver Winslow — On this auspicious occasion” .... Joe Dillow Mark Winslow — “A man's greatest victory is over his own self- ishness” ....................................................... Cyrus Cook Augusta Martin — “The little tin god!”.........................Lucille Hoff Allen Martin — “Dear, dear!”...................................Byron Kitching Martha (Muff) Winslow — Now I can go straight” . . . Charlotte Olitt The Maids.........................................Frances Powell, Geraldine Blakeslee Principal A. F. Bittner expressed the feelings of the January ’33 Class when he proudly stated, “All in all I think that this is the best senior class play that has ever been presented at Grant. The cast was very well balanced, and every student in the play seemed natural, yet quite in the right feeling or mood for the characterization. Yes, from start to finish I was thrilled. The success of the play will certainly help to advertise Grant.” This success was due to the directive genius of Miss Marie Churchill, coach, the talented cast, and the willing cooperation of the play staff consisting of: Business Managers.......................................Jimmy Rogers, Bill Campbell Stage Manager...................................................Dick Haynes Assistant Manager...................................................Art Nelson Property Managers.................................Phyllis Strickland, Charles Carter Assistants.............................................Doris Russi, Marjorie Noble Costumers..............................................Carol Pape, Peggy Hayward Book Holder..................................................Mary Charlotte Sommer Stage Crew Chief........................... ........................Clark Miles Posters and art work Miss Marie Schulderman, Mr. C. W. Comstock, Phyllis Strickland —Jimmy Rogers

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WALKER, WARREN WALSH, MARGARET WARNOCK. JOE WEDEMEYER, ALTA WEIMER. WESLEY WHERRIE, VIVIAN WHITE, MAXINE WILLOUGHBY. ED WILSON. MARGARET WINTER, JANE WOODS, BEN YOST, LUCY WALSH, MARGARET ELEANOR — “Giggles”; Tri-Y, 4-8; Vice-president, 5, 6; Sec- retary, 7, 8; Girls’ Basketball, 4; Willamette University. WARNOCK, JOE—Cashier, 7, 8; College Preparatory. WEDEMEYER, ALTA C. — “Weedy”; Faraday, 8; Glee Club, 4-7; Gym Leader, 3-6; Secretary, 6; Girls’ League Show, 3, 6; May Fete, 7; O. N. S. WEIMER, WESLEY — “Speed”; Gym Leader; Rod and Reel; Royal G; Baseball; University of Oregon. WHERRIE, VIVIAN — “Vee”; Freshie Frolic, 8; Oregon State College. WHITE, MAXINE — “Max”; Chrestomathian, 4-8; Secretary, 8; Cashier, 3; Dolphin, 6; President Girls’ League, 4; Forest Grove Contest, 7; Operetta, 4; Picture Committee; Freshie Frolic; University of Oregon. WILLOUGHBY, ED — Migwans, 8; Cashier, 3, 4; Gift Committee, 8; Freshie Frolic; Glee Club, 6-8; University of Oregon. WILSON, MARGARET LEE—College Preparatory; Cashier, 2; University of Oregon. WINTER, JANE — Cashier, 7; all E grades one term; entered 2; University of Oregon. WOODS, BEN — College Preparatory. YOST, LUCY — All E grades one term; Graduated in 2 l 2 years; Tri-Y, 6-8; University of California.

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“In memory of William Thomas Fletcher. Born March 28, 1876. Died July 9, 1928. First principal of Ulysses S. Grant High School, 1924. Teachers and students were his friends. He trusted them, and they trusted him. By precept and example he taught that good citi- zens are the nation’s strength and that life itself is a sacred trust.” These murals were painted by Carl Hoeckner, who was born in Munich, December 19, 1883. He has studied in Hamburg, Cologne, and Munich. Mr. Hoeckner has painted murals which are now in many of the principal cities of Europe and America and has been the recipient of numerous awards made by the most notable art societies of the world. The composition of the murals aims by the means of line and color, as well as by the subject matter, at an interpretation of ideals in education. The chain of young people, rising step by step, and hand in hand, striving toward ideal conceptions of manhood and womanhood, is intended as a symbol of all edu- cation. The other parts of the murals are representative of Mr. Fletcher’s background as related to the early pioneer life of Oregon. These murals are dedicated to William T. Fletcher, first principal of U. S. Grant High School. By example he showed that our lives should maintain a balance of all things worth while. All truths of God and man were vital to him. As an individual he radiated charm bom of his intimate knowledge of all phases of life. In spirit his ideals will live forever.