Jefferson High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Dec. 18—The January '43 class holds a United Nations dance. Dec. 23—The music department gives its annual Christmas concert. Jan. A—Jeffersonians return after vacation wearing Christmas presents and looking very happy. Jan. 7—Mrs. Levan's E6 debating classes present the B hop, a dance to raise money for portable B, the new social room. Jan. 15—Jeff students elect Vic Critchlow president of the student body. Other of- ficers elected are as follows: Autry Michael, vice-president: Jean Trojan, secretary: Ralph Duniway, treasurer; Lou Herder, sergeant-at-arms; Howard Huget, athletic representative. —The student body purchased a $100 war bond instead of having an orchestra at the Win the War dance. —Jack Summerfield and Dena Goldfield are chosen co-editors-in-chief of the Jeffersonian for next term. Jan. 17—January '43 seniors attend their baccalaureate service. Jan. 22—School closes because of the snow storm which was the worst since 1937. Jan. 25—Many students walk knee deep in the snow to get to school for the beginning of the new term. Jan. 29—The January '43 class graduation is held after being postponed a week be- cause of the snow storm. Jan. 30—The January '43 class dance at their senior prom. Feb. A—Hank Stratton, student body president during Fall '43, inducts Vic Critchlow as new president. —Barbara Zahn and Virginia Petersen are elected editor and associate editor, respectively, of the Spectrum for the June '43 class. Feb. 11—Francis Hay. head counselor, English and history teacher, leaves Jeff to be a liaison officer in the American Red Cross. Feb. 12—Miss Euler, history teacher, visits Jeff for the last time as she leaves as a member of the WAVES. Feb. 17—Audrey Pupke and Marguerite Laine are elected editor and associate editor, respectively, of the Spectrum for the January '43 class. Feb. 18—Keith Acheson, Grant student body president, paints garbage can before the Jeff student body; Jeff won the contest 100% to 89%. —A Victory dance is held to celebrate the Jeff student body card victory over Grant. Feb. 26—In the last basketball game of the season, Jeff, which ended in eighth place in the league standings, was overcome by Roosevelt. Mar. I—A bond drive for each reg room to buy a jeep, which costs $900, starts suc- cessfully. Mar. 4—The second term girls act as big sisters at the get-together for first term girls.

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Calendar of Events Sept. 8—352 frosh enter Jefferson and make it one of the largest freshman classes Jefferson has ever had. New faculty members are Mrs. Jean Chisholm, Mrs. Marjorie McDonald, Mr. Ralph Bassett, Mrs. Rhetta McLean, Miss Betty Riesch, and Mr. Thomas Landles. The teachers whom they replace are Miss Una Davies, Miss Babcock, Miss Ingalls, Mrs. Staehli, Mrs. Louise Tuttle, and Mr. Ashley Cook. Hour periods were started so that students would have to do some of their studying at school. Sept. 18—Each reg room elects two room representatives. Oct. —The Jeffersonian receives First Class honor rating from the National Scho- lastic Press Association. —Jefferson students and faculty give $1,101 to the United War Chest drive. Oct. I—Grant, in the third student body membership contest, beats Jeff, 100% to 99.7%. Oct. 2—Jeff's first football game of the season against Franklin ended in a scoreless tie. Oct. 6—Lee Grable, a professional magician, entertains the Jeff student body. Oct. 19—The boys' quartet and girls' triple trio sing at the Victory Center. Oct. 21—Mme. Dina Ablamovicz, European musician, sings and plays the piano for the Jeff student body. —Mr. Bassett leaves Jefferson to enter the Army. Mrs. Kilbourn replaces him on the Jeff faculty. Oct. 23-24—The January '43 class presents its class play. June Mad. Oct. 30—A Hallowe'en party and dance, which is the first student body activity of the term, is enjoyed by all who attended. Nov. —Freshmen and seniors alike play with yo-yos. Nov. 5—The fifth termers present the Stamp Stomp, a dance at which they sold war stamps. Nov. 12—Bob Mitchell is elected president of the June '43 class. Other officers elected are llamae Olson, vice-president; Jeanette Ek, secretary; Chuck Loud, treas- urer; Howard Fowler, auditor; Vern Mueller, sergeant-at-arms. The January '43 senior girls hold a tea for their mothers and the faculty. Nov. 17—Dr. Roy Breg speaks in assembly on the Allied Youth movement. Nov. 25—Dr. Thompson L. Shannon speaks at the second annual Hi-Y Thanksgiving wor- ship assembly. Nov. 26—In the annual Thanksgiving football game, Jeff ties Grant. Thus Jeff ends the season in second place in the league standings. Nov. 26-29—The Jeff students and faculty enjoy four days of vacation with plenty of turkey. Dec. 4—A fifteen-act vaudeville was presented and proved a great success.

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Mar. 8—The June '43 class successfully presents its first dance. Mar. 12—The twelfth annual tri-club dance is held by the three girls' clubs, Philos, Zetas, and Klatawas. Mar. 17—Portable B is officially dedicated for use by clubs, classes, and other social groups. Mar. 19—Bruce Peterson, Don Linsted, and Dave Kolden are elected yell leaders. —Calvin Brockman is elected president of the January '44 class. Other officers include Betty Duman, vice-president; Jeanette Weber, secretary; Paul Foley, treasurer; Georgia Engeldinger, auditor; Howard Fidler, sergeant-at-arms. Mar. 26—Catherine Smith represents Jefferson in the oratorical contest on the Con- stitution. Apr. I—Our bond sale was completed with a grand total of $69,320.85, an all-time high for Portland high schools. Apr. 2-3—Mr. Hollensted and his singers successfully present the comic operetta, The Mocking Bird. Apr. 6—The Croatians, Charles, Anna, and Martha Elias, are featured in a student body assembly. The program consists of Yugoslavia dances and some Ameri- can music. Apr. 8—An all-student rally is held to initiate the annual tag sale. Apr. 15—Freshmen and sophomores successfully hold a closed dance. Apr. 21—The Jefferson student body presents a dance. Apr. 22—The Hi-Y presents an Easter program for the Jeff student body. Apr. 29—Senior girls hold a tea for faculty members and their mothers. May 3—Jefferson students elect their Rose Festival princess. May 14 and 15—The June '43 class presents its class play, The House Without a Key. May 28—Jefferson students and faculty commemorate the annual Memorial Day pro- gram. May 30—The June '43 seniors attend their baccalaureate service. June A—The June '43 class graduation is held at the Civic Auditorium. June 5—The June '43 class, the newest alumni, dance at their senior prom.