Highline High School - Pirates Log Yearbook (Burien, WA)

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FRED SMART ROY RYERSON DOROTHY DOMONOSKE CLYDE CARR President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Senior Class URING the latter part of the year l93l, an adolescent group of Novices later known as the Class of '35, undertook the trials and uncertainties which were attendant upon their admittance into the illustrious and dis- tinguished Pirate Guild. Conscious of the need for unity in guarding against oppression and factious dangers they chose Rodney Wheeler for their leader: Dorothy Doerr, vice-leader: Ruth MacCarroll, scribe, and lack Whalen, keeper of moneys. Their appointed guardians were Miss Gray and Mr. Laird. Forearmed in this manner they sallied forth in the shadows of the awe- inspiring, lofty seniors for one whole year until the day of advancement ar- rived and the struggling Novice shed his novicehood for apprenticeship. The class ran this gauntlet with flying colors and invoked a new administration under Arline Blatchley, leader: Geraldine Hausherr, vice-leaderg Mildred Moore, scribe, and Fred Buschmann, keeper of moneys. Again they showed an in- clination to steal athletic, scholastic and student production honors. The groups next successive move toward its ultimate goal ordained its members Iourneymen. Mrs. Davis and Mr. Iohnson were appointed advisers, with Bill Pullen, first Iourneyman of the classy Iack Whalen, second journey- many Dorothy Beyers, recorderg Doris Lemonds, Miss Moneybags. ln this third year, their invading forces extended to new and broader fields. Boys' and Girls' Club Cabinet and Student Patrol positions fell before their relentless efforts. Their drive carried the Gridiron Ball and the Tulip Dance which were presented in conjunction the Senior Workers to the acme of success. When the ultimate year of Master Workmen was gained by the Class of '35, the ravages and onslaughts which had beset the class had failed to alter the general characteristics or body of this commendable, persistent group. But as they had gained accession and assumed the importance and privileges of their seniority, they assigned the direction of their last joint efforts to Fred Smart, to be seconded by Roy Ryerson, with records in the hands of Dorothy Domonoske and finances under Bennie Carr. Seniors combined in making the vaudeville a success as well as taking leading parts in plays and operettas. Other students aided in bringing debate and declamation championships to Highline. Seventeen members were in- cluded in the Torch Society. The Class of '35 will be recognized as the originators of the annual tree planting ceremony during conservation week and the standardized upper- classmen's rings and pins. SIXTEEN

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Qde to the Seniors Seniors, you're leaving now to delve once more In things unknown, the future yet untouched. When you came here four years ago, The school seemed huge and awefbefilledg 'You worked and strove to gain an end, 'You made yourself a part of that new life. At first uncertain of your chosen course, With groping hands, you passed those frst unsettled days. Then slowly, like the sky at early dawn, 'Tour pathway cleared, your purpose came distinct. In fellowship with friends you found content. 'Tou've toiled with them till tired in arm and mind 'Tou're happy in the victory that you've won. And now you leave to try the world beyond, To seek the many things it holds for you. What will you do? Seek work, continue school, perhaps? It hardly matters. Everyone will find The gift, Experience, taught by Time alone. Desired fame and wealth you may not gain, But growth of spirit, breadth of thought, you can attain. -PHYLLIS OWEN.

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Commencement BARS, laughter and parting--and so with the final ceremonies of Com- mencement the seniors' glory came to an end. These are the Master Workmen who have perfected themselves during four years of high school life and who now step down from the stage. Dear to the heart of every senior is Moving-Up Day. This year on May 31 to the solemn strains of the class song the seniors mounted the stage and the juniors moved forward to take their places as next year's Skilled Workers. Claire Duffy, salutatorian of the Class of '35, welcomed the students to this last assembly. Music interludes followed, then the prophecy and the last will and testament of the Senior Class were solemnly read. The' class presented its gift to the school. Helen Baird, valedictorian, gave the farewell address and to the mournful strains of the farewell song the program ended. The members of the committee who arranged the assembly were Mary Iane Slater, Margaret Howell, and Harold Young. The serious and thought-provoking occasion of graduation week was baccalaureate held Sunday, Iune 2, with the graduating seniors as honor guests. The Reverend Raymond Attebury delivered a fitting address. Then on the evening of Iune 6 came the final ceremony of graduation, Commencement-the eleventh since Highline graduated her first small group of eight seniors. Four members of the class in their closing addresses endeavored to ex- press their thoughts and feelings in regard to the movement towards greater conservation of the forces of life. Lois Fisher and Bill Pullen were those chosen by the class. Lois spoke on The Art of Living. Bill chose another phase of life which is equally important, dealing with science and conservation. The faculty selected Phyllis Owen and Leo Kruger as their representatives for Commencement. Phyllis told of the need for the conservation of natural beauty, while Leo spoke on the establishment of world peace. One hundred and seventeen seniors, the largest class to be graduated from Highline marched across the stage to receive their diplomas. And thus the formal ceremonies connected with the Class of '35 were finished. High school days were already in the past-just ahead stretched out one hundred seventeen different paths awaiting the footfall of just so many ex-I-lighliners who were confident that the best lay before them. COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Leo Kruger. Phyllis Owen, Claire Duffy, Lois Fisher, Helen Baird. Bill Pullen mm SEVENTEEN