Jefferson High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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CTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 ! 0 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. CTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 ! HERBERT BASSET AUGUR Diod Novombor 19, 1938 Long a guiding light in the Jefferson High School firmament, Herbert Basset Augur-died November 19, 1938. For nearly thirty years he gave his brilliant mind to the education of pupils of our high school. As a classmate of our beloved principal, he was closely associated with him throughout his life. He taught at Bishop Scott Academy and Hill Military before becoming head of our history department when Jefferson opened. He continued in this capacity until 1929, when he retired. However, the desire to teach was still in his blood and he was with us again until the fall of 1937, when illness confined him to his home. He died on November 19 of last year. Probably the finest compliment that could be paid him was given by Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Augur was a scholar and was recognized as one of the outstanding history teachers in the Northwest. He had a rich classical background and was very well read. He was a natural-born teacher, inspirational and thorough. At all times he was respected for both his culture and his scholastic ability by the faculty and students. Jefferson will sorely miss him.

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E 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM Jl JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTR' E 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM Jl Student Body Association Fall, 1938 The plans to form an official Jefferson High School Student Body Association culminated in September, 1938. Last spring, after many months of tireless effort, a committee drew up a constitution and by-laws which were adopted by the Jefferson student body. The first student body officers were elected in October, 1938. Immediately there- after many of the early planned social and economic projects were started. Student body caras were sold in excess of fifteen hundred. As a result the Jeffersonian cir- culation was increased by several hundred. The noon dances, which were inaugurated, brought a substantial increase in daily patronage and revenue to the Gab and Gobble (cafeteria). Social activities created a very friendly atmosphere and an inspiration for cooperation which were manifested at all interscholastic events. The officers of the student body association conferred with the officials of other Portland high schools, and it was heartily agreed upon to exchange speakers at as- semblies. The results brought us a much more friendly and cooperative spirit with the other student associations. At the end of the semester the room representatives appropriated seventy-five dollars as a scholarship to a member of the January '39 class, thus striving to help some worthy person further his education. It was not any one individual or group of individuals who obtained our success the first term, but it was the entire student body working cooperatively for a common purpose. The hope of the first officers is that, through the activities carried on, a foundation has been laid for a truly democratic student body association at Jefferson. DON OLSON. Student Body Association Spring, 1939 The Student Body Association has become a well-founded institution at Jefferson. Under the leadership of its first president, Don Olson, and a group of aggressive room officers, the association got off to a good start at the beginning of the school year and much was accomplished during the first term. Greater interest continues to develop and membership is increasing steadily. Shortly after the start of the second term and after the election of new officers, regular routine of the school was upset by the fire. Students individually and collectively met this emergency exceedingly well, and we have become used to the new arrangement of classes. We have not, however, been able to have any assemblies, and the plans of the student body have been held back because of this. In spite of. handicaps we have had, during this term, a very successful evening dance and our noon day dances have been most enjoyable. Im- provement in music and sound equipment will make these even better from now on. The officers of your association want to thank the faculty and students for their help in making the organization a vital part of Jefferson, adding to the interest and enjoyment of school life. JOHN SPENCE.

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 JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECT RUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 SPECTRUM JAN. 1940 S JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECTRUM JUNE 1939 SPECT ROBERT GAPSCH On December 10 Robert Gapsch, a member of the June '39 class, was killed in an automobile accident. He was an active member of the Junior Roadside Council, and very much interested in his studies. Robert was missed by teachers and pupils alike, who had enjoyed knowing him as a friend and companion. KENNETH KOSHER Kenneth Frank Kosher died on November 13, 1938, after a pro- longed illness. He was a member of the January 1940 class. Inter- ested in all sports, he was a member of the golf team. He was loved and admired by all who knew him.