Gresham High School - Munhinotu Yearbook (Gresham, OR)

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BACK ROW: Bob Rodgers, Kimiko Tambara, Pat Partlow, lack Strong, Bob Iones, Billy Stafieson, lack Adkins, Bob Lewis, Thelma Iohnson. FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Cushman, Eileen Cleland, Eileen Swift, Doris Olson, Reta Hudson. Senior Play The mystery play The Tiger's Necklace was presented November 5 and 6 by the senior class. Miss Marjorie Machen directed the cast, and Mr. Donald Confrey supervised the staging of the play, which proved a success. The fourteen members of the cast were as follows: Beta Hudson, Bob jones, Bob Rodgers, Doris Olson, Billy Staffenson, lack Strong, lack Adkins, Pat Partlow, Eileen Cleland, Eileen Swift, Bob Lewis, Thelma johnson, Eliza- beth Cushman, and Kimiko Tambara. Meldren Anderson was publicity manager. junior Class Play On February 25 and 26 the junior class presented a three-act comedy en- titled The Whole ToWn's Talking. l Under the coaching of Miss Marjorie Machen, the play turned out a great success. Mr. Confrey directed the construction of the most attractive stage set. The cast included these: Wallis Marriage, Dorothy Young, Bob Darnielle, Betty Ann Collins, Tom Susanka, Laura Elliott, Betty Akin, Orin Carter, Charles Taber, Beryl Young, Florence Haynes, Betty Lee Andrews. Seabert Carter was Pep Club After much deliberation, the Student Council organized the Pep Club as the most successfulmeans of choosing yell leaders. A class was conducted by Mr. Beach for all those interested. This year a leader was to be had whenever one was needed. The three regular yell leaders chosen from this group were these: Tom Susanka, Glenn Schaeffer, and Manning Becker. - the business manager. Others who attended the classes and willingly helped out when needed were as follows: Wade Bettis, Cy Smith, Bus. Stookey, Frank Tabor, Bud Smith, Ray Iewett, '

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BACK ROW: I. Edwards, W. Metzger, L. Iohnson, W. Robinson, I. Luce, L. Mallett, D. Ott, H. Russell, M. McGinnis, A. Brugger, SECOND ROW: W. Balmer, M. Nickerson, B. Kaser, W. Parker, M. Ward, B. Olbrich, I. Olbrich, D. Manary, B. Schneider, B. Rodgers, W. Huit, C. Tabor, B. Luce, D. Fowler. FRONT ROW: C. Allen, I. Page, I. Perylons, N. Long, M. Stanley, B. Smith, A. Hutt, B. Eggiman, A. Baker, I. Metzger, I. Yager, F. Young, H. Shearer, N. Wether, C. Iohnson, Mr. Weber. Band Gresham can again say it has one of the best bands in the state. The band has played at many public functions, of which the Hill indoor relay meet was one. The band also has played at many football and basketball games and assemblies. In the solo division of the state band contest Gresham brought back the rating of second, missing the first rating by only one point. Every one of the soloists from Gresham placed in the main division. Margaret Nickerson, mello- phone, received a grand championship: Hurstell Russell, baritone, also received a grand championship: Charolette Allen, flute, was first in her division, Bob Luce, trumpet, placed third: David Ott, baritone, third: and Iohn Luce, sousa- phone, second. The splendid and successful showing has been due chiefly to the very capable and efficient leadership of Mr. Harold Weber. Orchestra The orchestra, capably led by Mr. Weber, has proved very successful during the past year. It played at the senior and junior plays, the Christmas program and with the glee clubs in the operatta Lass of Limerick ToWn. The orchestra also furnished delightful and appropriate music at Commencement and Bacalaureate. I ORCHESTRA VIOLINS-S. Carter, I. Bliss, F. Hunt, RZ Eckert, M. Ashworth, W. Bettis, B. Akin, L. Borges, R. Persinger, F. Haynes, C. Kuhlman, R. Passmore, M. Stone, B. Bunn, E. Millard. BRASS-C. Taber, B. Rodgers, M. Nickerson, L. Iohnson, I. Luce, D. Ott. PERCUSSION-B. Simpson, A. Huit, B. Eggiman. WOODWINDS-I. Page, C. Allen, H. Allen. REEDS-F. Young, H. Shearer, N. Wether, I. Metzger, M. Cox, D. Ray. STRING-BASS-D. Fowler. PIANO--I. Rusher..

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FIRST ROW: I. Strong, B. Ryding, W. Haley, D. Young, W. Bettis. SECOND ROW: E. Somerville, E. Booth, M. Fleming, H. Gillett, E. Noren, B. Iones. THIRD ROW: Mr. Dent, T. Suscmka, B. A. Collins, K. Tambara, M. Kondo. Forensics Gresham's debate squad, which consisted of Bette Ptyding, lack Strong, Wendell Haley, Wade Bettis, cmd Dorothy Young, completed a successful season, finishing with a Winning percentage of .5UUy they won three and lost three contests. All but Dorothy Young received letters in debate, and both Dorothy Young and Wade Bettis will be back next year. From the Linfield tournament, Gresham successfully brought back two cups, and three medals. Kimiko Tambara won first in oratory, and Bette Anne Collins and Tom Susanka tied for first in humorous interpretation. Other winners were Esther Noren, fourth in oratoryg Bette Hyding, fourth in dramatic interpretation: and lack Strong, sixth in extemporaneous speaking. At the Willamette tournament, Tom Susanka Won third in humorous division of interpretation. Gopher Club The Gopher club consists of all boys who have received letters in major sports, athletic managing, or yell-leading. Annually a colorful and long remembered initiation is held for the new members. This last year's officers were Iirn Metzger, president, and Iohn Williams, secretary. Those of the coaching staff are the advisers.