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

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i1OMMENKil5lVllzNT Standing: McPhie. liorland. Benson, XVood- Icy. Seated: Shearer, Nishikawii, XVhy1e, ifase. MANY AND MINGLED were the emotions experienced by the one hundred forty-eight grad- uating seniors during Commencement week. There were sad good-byes to classmates and teachers and last fond looks at familiar surroundings, but along with their more sentimental thoughts were the joyous anticipations of their being released into a world of golden opportunities. The first event which marked the beginning of the end for the Class of '37 was Senior Class Day, or the Moving-up Assembly. Following tradition, the seniors moved from their customary position in the center section of the auditorium onto the stage. There they were viewed with envy by their u.nderclassmen friends who had also moved into positions formerly occupied by a higher class. Because of the fact that there were two valedic- torians and two salutatorians instead of the usual number of one each, there were four addresses on the Class Day program. Margaret Ellen Whyte and Ikuko Nishikawa attained the highest rank, while Marjorie McPhie and Doris Woodley won saluta- torian honors, Each one of the group spoke to one of the four classes in high school and mentioned just what these particular pupils would encounter during the ensuing year. OTTlTTl8T1C6TTl63Tll7w The Senior Class gift and a picture were pre- sented to the student body and the traditional Arbor Day spade was presented by President Glenn Benson to the president of next year's senior class. On Sunday afternoon, May 30, the Class of '37 was honored at baccalaureate services in the school auditorium by the Reverend Doctor Warren Has- tings who gave an inspirational talk to the near- graduates, Appropriate music was supplied by Mr. Lemon and the high school glee club. f Graduation of Highline's thirteenth senior class took place on the evening of June 3. Four student speakers, two of whom were selected by tht faculty and two by the class, gave short talks on the various phases of the general theme, The Derivation of Our Cultural Inheritance. The speakers were Helen Case, Bill Porland, Betty Shearer, and Glenn Benson. With the words of their farewell song, 'Sailing On, still ringing in their hearts the members of the Class of '37 took the last step of their high school careerfid advanced across the stage to receive their diplomas--citizens of Highline no longer- but citizens of a wider school-the community in which they are soon to he absorbed as workers and leaders of a great democracy.

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enior Glass HBEWILDERED EROSHH - so they were in the fall of '33 when one hundred seventy-eight neophytes began their somewhat timid approach at earnest study and activity in this most distinguished Pirate haven. Advised by their guardians, Miss Grey and Mr. Laird, and directed by their officers, June Bell, presidentg Dick Scott, vice-president, Margaret Ellen Whyte, secretary, Don Hart, treas- urer, these yearlings proved themselves worthy of the traditions entrusted to them. It was this class of Pirate Babes who brought the Junior High fame in that year of '33, g With a year's experience in every field, they be- came astute sophomores. No longer were they a subordinate, timid group. Quite the contrary, they won a name for themselves in scholastic work' drama, music, and sports. To guide their diversi- fied interest they chose Dick Scott, Bill Eorland, Helen Case, and Evelyn MacKinnon as their direc- tors, Their counsel was composed of Mr. Betz, Mr, Wiggins, Miss Burmeister, Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Laird. Another year passed and upperclass respon- sibilities fell heavily upon their upright shoulders. These responsibilities-namely, student leadership in organizations and extra curricular activities- were borne in true Pirate manner. Their prestige was upheld. A large percentage of the cast in the plays, Three Live Ghosts, and The Eamily Up- stairs,'l were members of the Glass of '37, They also helped in the success of the operetta, Then, too, they excelled on the field and on the court. To steer aright such a busy year full of activity, the follow- ing were chosen as officers: Bill Eorland, Glenn Q- SENIOR CLASS Shildmycr, Vice-president: Shearer, t 5 Buns , 1 dent: D'A0usl trea Benson, Margaret Ellen Whyte, and Harold Beck. Still another year went by, and who should find themselves furthering the traditions of the old alma mater and possessing the prominence of seniority but the unimportant little group of one hundred and seventy-eight novices of four years past. Be- wilderedf' they were called in that fall of '33 but after their high school life a more fitting adjective, all agree, would be versatile At the beginning of this last year, Glenn Benson, Bob Shildmyer, Betty Shearer, and Jim DlAoust were elected as leaders. Mr. Betz, Miss Shipley, and Mr. Wiggins were faculty advisers, ' In reviewing the fourth and last year of attain- ment for this laudable group, a most brilliant record will be found. ln scholastic achievements, they were not to be surpassed by any class. The largest per- centage of honor students were seniors, and nineteen were awarded their Giol-d',Seal Torch pins. Dramat- ics was another field irl which they excelled. The annual productions of the Drama Shoppe, 'lSeven Keys to Baldpatef' and the all-school play, HYour Uncle Dudleyf' had many of these four-year stu- dents in the cast, The operetta and the vaudeville, both provided them with an excellent opportunity to show their talents. Meanwhile class athletes were kept busy throughout the year with a full sports program--football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and track in the spring. As these seniors pass through the doors of High- line they leave behind a covetous reputation for attainment in all places of school life, and carry with them memories of four years spent happily in the atmosphere of classrooms and books.