Jefferson High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Presiilunt’s Farewi;11 Thomas Jefferson believed in free men. To him democracy was not a sys- tem; it was a basic morality. He was instrumental in the founding of one of the greatest educational institutions in America, the University of Virginia. Jeffer- son's greatest dream was of a system of public education which would give every man an opportunity to study and learn. It was a dream of universal education. America has come a long way toward Jefferson's dream of education for everyone. Jefferson High School is a good example of this. Here we, the June 1946 class, have had in the past four years opportunities which in the time of Thomas Jefferson were unheard of by the average young man or young woman. Then youth had nothing to look forward to but a life of drudgery, of long, hard work. Through education, we have today unlimited opportunities. On behalf of the June 1946 graduating class. I would like to thank Mr. Jackson, Mr. Bosserman, Miss Flegel and every member of the Jefferson faculty for everything they have done for us. We would like to thank them for the education they have given us, for their leadership, for the many hours they have spent working for and with us. If Thomas Jefferson were alive today I'm sure he would say, “Congratu- lations and good work, June '46.“ John Williams. □ass Colors Blue and Silver Class Motto Not at the top but still climbing

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Class Will Now that we are about to leave Jefferson High. we. the June class of 1946, do declare this to be our last will and testament. We, the June class of 1946. do will and bequeath our grateful appreciation for their unlimited aid and guidance to Mr. Jackson, the vice-principals and the faculty. I. Virginia Stow, will my last name to Patty Cherkezov. I, Gary Donlon. will my picture to the FBI. I. Glen Cofer. will my five o'clock shadow to Bob Gray. I. Virginia Gussie, will my long walk to school to anyone with a car. I. Velma White, will all my mathematics books to my poor first term brother I, Maxine Starr, will my last name to a freshman who needs a guiding light. I, John Williams, bound by my undying modesty do hereby will my “Okey Doke to some up and coming young radio announcer. 1, Dolores Goldsby, will my saddle shoes to anyone who will clean them. I, Laureeta Miller, will my plaid shirt to someone who doesn't want a suit check in P. F. I. Pat Jorgensen, will my feather cut to some under-termer who doesn't know any better. I, Phyllis Barlow, will my Hi-Y pin to nobody. I, Jerry Taylor, will my long eyelashes to any brunette that wants them. I, Barbara Pratt, will my two favorite subjects, gym and lunch, to anyone who can handle them as well. I, Eldon Cooper, v ill my ability to be tardy every day to the frosh who like to sleep in. I, Phyllis Hammann, will my diets to anyone who has enough willpower to try them. I. Colleen Collison, will my carrots to the remaining members of the A Cappella Choir. I, Janet Saucerman, will my straight bangs to Gloria Erickson. I, Joyce Weiss, will my diploma to my Grant steady We, Edith Stewart and Dolores Leiseth, will our ability to chase fellows and never get them to Bev Rudolph and Bernie Walter. I. Lenore Cottenoir, will my toe dancing ability to Jeanne Walker who gave it to me in the first place. I, Nancy West, will my height to Duane Enochs. 1. Helen Koopman, will my undying vitality and speed and my observant nature to some poor freshman. I, Les Schroeppel. will my Corpus Christi, Texas, post card album to Miss Shaw. I, Dick Ballew, will my sunny, good humor to any Freshman Enqlish teacher I. Ken Dunkelberger, will my crooner's voice to Frank Sinatra. I. Clyde Funk, will my pinup pictures to the general art class I, Dick Rogers, will my latest “Superman'' comic book to the school library. I, Lorraine Deines, will the mice in my locker to its next owner. I, Carolyn Thorup, will my noted giggle to Bob Rosenfeld I, Elaine Piland, will my curly, blond tresses to Chuck Gettings.