Harper High School - Hornet Yearbook (Harper, OR)

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SENIOR CLASS PHOPHECY 'Twas in the 1970's when I drifted back to the thri- Vina metropolis of Harper. The little village had change ed somewhat. Streamliners, airports, modern highways now surrounded the wonderful city of Harper. Only I did- n't see any sign which designated Harper. I recognized the river so I stopped a traffic cop and inquired as to the name of the city. He informed me I was now in Stump- ville. My mind didn't function for a moment. Then only one fact struck my mind. My super-brained school-mate had finally reached the top. As I walked down the main street I saw people scrape and bow. I looked to see the reason and down the street came a long, low limosine with a motorcycle patrol. As my old buddy spotted me, he ordered the procession to stop. Upon talking to him Sam informed me he was the mayor and had completely cha- nged the old village. I asked him to what he owed his success. He answered proudly, 'saving my pennies and staying away from Fruitland.' After congratulating Mayor Stump I walked on down the street and met an old schoolmate. We started talke in? about the past and I asked if he knew what had be- come of Bill Bethel. He said he had seen him a short time ago at Miama, Florida. He declared Bill to be one of the most popular soloists of all time. He had started out by crooning in 'Jim Fosters' where he would often stand on a chair and yodel to attract attention. On Broadway his name could be seen on bright tlickedng lights. He owns a large penthouse suite on the roof of the WaldOriLAst0ria. Then I began wondering if the dear old high school still stood. I bid the 'Big Wheel' adieu and walked to where it used to be. But I had a great surprise for, standing in the old brick buildings stead, was a beau- tiful edifice made of glass. Spacious lawns, and a mod- ern gymnasium caught my eye. Then as I approached the entrance of the building, I received an awful jolt. For over the entrance, in neon lights was a name which I re- membered faintly, 'Rose Jaramillo High School'. After walking into the plush Carpeted office, I obtained the register from the secretary. As I glanced through the senior class I was not greatly surprised to see Rose's name, tho' I thought with extra good behavior he might have graduated ten years earlier. The secretary in- formed me he had grown tired of the old building and had built this mansion from much scrimping and saving from his old age pension. I stood dazed for a momentg then, stupified with this information, I slowly ambled from the building, wondering if he would ever graduate before he passed away. -1

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SENIOR CLASS WILL We, The Senior Class of 1947, being very ready, willing, and able in spite of all the hardships and strenous overwork that has been unmercifully forced upon us during the four century-like years of slavery in Harper Union High School District No. 2, hereby declare this our first and very last will and testa- ment: To the faculty we leave our appreciation for their understanding and help that has guided us through our high school days: To the Junior Class we leave our Senior dignity and our ability to get along with as little work as possible. To the Sophomores we leave our ability to tell corny jokes in English Classr To the Freshmen we leave our Senior manners hop- ing that they get more use out of them than we have. l, Bill Bethel, do will and bequeath my way with the teachers- and my ability to get along with as little work as possible to Eva Jean Crabtree. L, Sam Stump, do will and bequeath my long and wavy hair, and my strong silent character to Kenneth Allison. I, Rose Jaramillo, do will and bequeath my popu- larity with the girls to Robert Miller.

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1 L., JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Class Officers Presidentp -------- Ed Rupe Vice President - Donna Winniford Secretary ---- Othella Towell W Class Roll ' Uthella Towell Ferrell Towell Marie Jackson Betty Palmer Trinity Jaramillo Ed Rupe Margaret Belgarde Paul Mendiola Clinton Corder Darlene Gardner Donna Winniford Vina Lindley The class of '48 has always boasted of having the largest class in Harper High School. This year however, the Freshmen top us by one. There were 20 of us as FPFJSTIHIGH, 11 as Sophomores, and 12 this year. As upperclassmen, this year we have been prominent in all of the activities of the school. Marie Jackson is president of the Student Body, Ed Rupe is vice pres- ident, and Paul Mendiola, treasurer. Margaret Belgarde is editor of the Radiator Staff, and Trinity Jaramillo, assistant. Betty Palmer heads the Hornet Staff, with Vina Lindley as Assistant Editor. All of the members of the class have a position on either the Hornet or Radia- tor Staff. A play, 'Ginger Snaps Backu was presented in the fall by the Junior and Senior Classes, The Juni0rS WHO had parts were Ed Rupe, Betty Palmer, Donna Winniford, Marie Jackson, Othella Towellg Vina Lindley, Darlene Gardner and Clinton Corder. Paul Mendiola participated in the Student Body play Wuumbo Jumbo.' The Juniors sponsored a banquet in honor of the Ser iors, April 18. The Home-Ec girls cooked and served. f- Ai es--