Lake Stevens High School - Pilchuck Yearbook (Lake Stevens, WA)

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Senior Cla.ss History Wo thought we were big I We were something great, the day we left that eighth grade building, to be eighth graders no more— really in high school 1 We were Frosh » Boldly we took our seats in the front of the study hall and pre- pared for what might come. After a day or so in our new position, we began to lose some of our pride. With longing eyes we look- ed up to the SENIORS, who proudly held their post in the rear of the study hall. How smart they must be, we imagined and sighed as we thought how long it would be before we would be as great as they. But the four years are passed, and now we fill those rear seats and bear the title SENIORS . There were Juniors who called us greenies , al- though we didn't quite see where they got it. As for the Sophs, we knew what was coming from them. Of course we were initiated and all seemed to live through the ordeal, and there gleamed in our minds the though of hovr we'd treat the next Frosh 7 hcn they came along. T7e had an able corps of officers our first year. Grace Foucale was president; Bob Ryrden, vice-president; John Webber, secretary-treasure and Miss Asp, our class advisor. Hazel Byers came into our class at the end of the first semester and prov- ed to be a loyal and active member. We presented a play at the Carnival which showed our extraordinary (?) ability in dramatics. Linda Johnson, Gathel Bassler, Laurence Hall and Axel Forsberg were the mem- bers of the cast. At last we became Sophomores. Some of our mem- bers had withdrawn from school including Grace Foucale Bob Ryrden, John Webber and Laurence Hall. The de- light of our lives had finally arrived. We did not intend to put any poor Frosh in misery but only wish- ed to do unto others as others had done unto us. Our class officers for this year were: Joe Robbins, Pres- ident; Anna Kallerson, vice-president; Gweneth Roberts reporter. Our advisor was Mr. A. F. Mahaffey.

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The Challenge Four years we have striven to mount the stairs From where we look back with regret On the school we must leave for the busy world, And those years we can never forget. And yet there is joy in the prospect Of the world with its challenge to meet To conquer, subdue it, and force it At last to kneel down at our feet. We have flung down the iron gage of combat And now we are girt for the strife; 7e are ready and willing to struggle In this glorious battle called life. For some will the victory be easy; For others, the strife hard and long; But for all there's the glory of striving. Of meeting the world with a song. For the world will admire your courage, Though you be of the rank and file. If you have a fair word for your comrades And are facing the world with a smile. So bid us fare-well, oh, our school-mates And wish us God-speed e're we go; For our goal shan't be won in an hour. That, only too well do we know. Helen Hirst

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During our Sophomore year we were well represented in the all school play, And Home Came Ted. Those in our class taking part were: Joe Robbins, Gwin Easter- ly, V irgil Crabb, Gathel Bassler, Agnes Johnson, Hazel Byers, and Avis Bergerson. Two of our members. Hazel Byers and Gwin Easterly, also took part in the Carnival play. We were duely represented in athlet- ics although we did not win any special honors. When our Junior year arrived, we were mounting toward the top of the ladder. Two members, Violet Howard and Helen Hirst, joined our class and we were glad to v elcome them. Our new officers v ere: Hazel Byers, president; Robert Bassler, vice president; Anna Kallerson, secretary-treasurer; Gathel Bassler, reporter, with Miss Bishop as our class advisor. In the all school play of '27, HURRY} HURRY! HURRY! Robert Bassler, Hazel Byers, Gwin Easterly, Violet Howard, Lilly Swanson and Joe Reidt, revealed their dramatic ability. The play was a great success. Sev- eral Junior girls helped to make it so by assisting in the glee club which performed between acts. Hazel Byers and Avis Bergerson were the Juniors who took part in the Carnival play. Others of our class help- ed in the carnival in various ways. We were greatly honored by having one of our class, Helen Hirst, rep- resented in the County Declamatory contest. At the Sports Day held at the University of Washington, Hazel Byers won a posture prize. At the Basket ball sports day at Edmonds, several girls from our class took part. Hazel Byers receiving honorable mention. There was also a Volley ball sports day at Stanwood, in which several Juniors took part. Interclass games were held in boys' basket ball. The Juniors won sec- ond place. We entertained the Seniors with a picnic at Mission Beach near Tulalup, and also held a picnic at Mulkateo, and a masquerade party at the home of Anna Kallerson, in honor of the football boys. We decorated the hall and church for Senior graduation wondering how it would seem to file down the aisle to receive our diplomas. At last the rear seats of the study hall are oc- cupied by the class of '28. No longer Frosh, no longer Sophs or Juniors but SENIORS. How do we feel? Not so big but we are enjoying all the activities and are working hard to graduate. Despite all the good