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

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1942 volume:

DEDICATION We, the class of 1942, dedicate this publication of the Pilchuck to N lr. Alfred Martina, our esteemed coach, who, by his loyalty and untiring helpfulness, has brought our team through the most successful season in the history of the Lake Stevens High School. 9 PILCHUCK STAFF EDITOR.....................................Shirley Armstrong ASSISTANT EDITOR ..........................Frances Erickson BUSINESS MANAGER .Walter Smith ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Bob Nourse ART EDITOR ...................Bonnie Ruthford SPORTS EDITORS................... Art Makus and Newell Dana TYPISTS..............Kenneth Espeseth and Shirley Armstrong REPORTERS Winifred Armstrong, Arthur Makus, Marilyn Prentice, Doney Balmer, Gwen Balmer, Helen Williams, Wallace Erickson, Doris Wolf ADVISER..........................................Mr. Temby ;..r. ii. 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ARTICLE I—We give to the teachers our sincere gratitude and many thanks for the advice and leadership they have given us during the years of our trials and triumphs. ARTICLE II— Section I. To the junior class we regretfully leave our dignified conduct and the honor of becoming seniors next year. Section 2. To the sophomore class we leave the honor of becoming upper classmen. Section 3. To the freshmen we leave a kind word of advice and encourage- ment to help them overcome the obstacles they will encounter in their senior year. ARTICLE III—We bequeath to the individuals of the Lake Stevens High School the following: Jesse Adams leaves his quiet, reserved manner to Martin Hagenston; Gladys Akers, her raven black hair to Dorothy McDaniel; Shirley Armstrong, her secret of getting along with the teachers and her position as Girls' Club president to Irene Wahl; Wayne Bettinger, his lithe figure and bewitching smile to David Schwartz- miller; Doney Balmer leaves her graceful dignity and position as leader of the band to Joy Mathias. Gwen Balmer leaves her artistic ability and mystifying ways with the opposite sex to Betty Lou Kinney; Lenord Cooper, his knowledge of U. S. History to Donald Gilbert: Newell Dana, his intellectual ability to Jack Mosman; Lois Elsbree, her stu- dious habits to Marilyn Prentice; Lawrence Erickson, his cheerful disposition to Bob Lund; Wallace Erickson, his position as Flashlight editor to Cleon Plumley. Kenneth Espeseth leaves his winning personality and his athletic ability to Harry Davidson; Margaret Grubb, her knack of styling her hair to Bernice Withrow; Bob Hebert, his knowledge of agriculture to Clyde Peterson; Raymond Iten leaves his ability to disrupt a class to Bob Nourse; Leland Johnson, his impressive dimples to Ray Phillips. Arthur Makus wills his naturally dark, curly hair to DeWayne Neely; Mar- garet Melchoir, her brown naturally curly hair to Winifred Armstrong; Jim Mitchell leaves his way with the ladies to Bill Kleisath; Frank Mobius, his way of getting away with it to Jim Mosman; Helen Neely, her blonde hair to Bina Malburg; Lillian Nelson, her high standing in Lettergirls to Frances Kleisath; Elsie Nygren, her friendliness to Frances Erickson. CLASS WILL — Continued Floyd Peterson leaves his quiet ways to Leonard Honeycutt; Madalyn Peterson, her knowledge of Home Economics to Ida Hays; Virgil Pruehs, his good scholarship to Chuck Conrad; Bonnie Ruthford, her mysterious secret of overcoming obstacles to Kathleen Taro: Hazel Samson, her congenial manner to Marcia Muzzall; Walter Smith wills his sunny disposition to Harold Anderson, Fred Taro leaves his musical ability to Anders Jacobsen; June Taylor, her bash- fulness to Lois Van Iderstine; Maxine Taylor, her technique of being able to do two things at once to Betty Lou Durham; Arthur Ulrich, his height to Raymond Ander- son; Helen Williams leaves her tinyness and that certain way about her to Barbara Tedford; Doris Wolf, her golden silence to Frances Haverfield; Herbert Hunt leaves his ability to become easily acquainted to Mern Hegge. We, the class of 1942, in witness thereof, do hereby, on this second day of June in the year of 1942, set our seal to this, our last will and testament. Signed: SENIORS OF 1942. CLASS PROPHECY Roaring drums were approaching closer and closer until I could feel the violent vibration of them—I grew panicky! The beating of my heart was rhythmically keep- ing up with these horrible drums; it felt as though it would burst! A chill ran up my vertebrae like a tickling feather; the second chill pivoted me around to face a huge monstrous person who bellowed for me to bow in his presence. I did as he commanded. As he was stooping over to get a better glance at me, his mask fell off. Why, Newell Dana! He then explained his position as the talkie from Mil- waukee on his vacation here. He was, he informed me, on his way to a masquerade ball, the highlight of the evening, so I bade him farewell and again resumed my journey. Finally, in a breathtaking instant, a human voice echoed. Again it came, and again, but I could not detect the spot where this familiar noise was coming from. Quicker than I could say Oh, three little Jungle Maidens, Lillian Nelson, Margaret Melchoir and Maxine Taylor, were before me. I learned that they were the champion hog callers of the district and were leading the entrance for—why I can hardly be- lieve my eyes—Wayne Bettinger. I then remembered Wayne's telling me about his sudden whim to come here. As you see, it is an excellent location for basketball and, of course, he is assistant coach to Kenny Espeseth, who teaches those little darkies to be sparkies in basketball. I begged him to get Kenny here so we could ex- change greetings. Taking a small pin-size horn from his pocket, he drew it to his lips. Immediately an unearthly noise burst forth upon the arrival of Coach Espie. As the night drew upon us, and as our conversation was slackening a bit, I again started on my way. Suddenly, looming up from nowhere, was a huge neon sign with the bright scarlet letters spelling The Jungle. This must be the dance hall that everyone was CLASS PROPHECY — Continued talking about. As I heard the hot jive streaming forth I could not miss this chance to see the rest of my old friends. Upon entering, I bumped into Miss Ruthford, dressed as a charming southern belle. She gaily tripped over to me and greeted me but as everyone was anxiously trying to get a dance with her, now a very famous art instructor, I was soon left alone. The band increased their volume while page boy Jesse Adams called out the entry of Miss Doney Balmer, who floated onto the dance floor like a sky-blue cloud. I gazed at her exquisite loveliness while she danced by with a handsome lad, King of the Jungles, ' Jim Mitchell. They threw over a cheery salute and they too were soon on their way. Before I could begin to marvel at the gorgeous halls surrounding me, it was intermission and the floor show was just beginning. Through the curtains and out on the stage like a jack in the box was the master of ceremonies, Virgil Pruehs, announcing the numbers. He disap- peared as quickly as he appeared. The curtain is now going up—zoom!! bringing forth to you the modern Zorina, otherwise known as Margaret Grubb. Her intricate routine carefully mastered from years of skillful training brought many envious spar- kles into the eyes of the hushed audience. Soft music floating over the stage now commanded my attention while a quartette composed of Lois Elsbree, Gladys Akers, June Taylor, and Doris Wolf sang a few incomparable numbers. In the spotlight now is the greatest, most elegant opera star of the season, Clarence Dionne, singing his version of Jungle Love. After singing several en- cores he withdrew from the stage. Bang! Crash! Boom! A horrible racket is audible! What is about to happen next? A meek How do you do? floats through the air. Later, introducing himself, we find it is Fred Taro with his teammate, Hazel Samson, doing the latest Jungle dances, or, just plain jitterbugging. As all good perform- ances must come to an end, so did theirs. Reopening the curtains again we come upon a gorgeous outline of a beautiful enchanting lake. Dreamily a lazy sailboat floats atop the ripples while the music from a magic accordion, played by Elsie Nygren, passes into the distance—as Shirley Armstrong and her life partner, Wallace Erickson, sing one of their most famous duets. Like a creaking joint the curtain slowly descended upon the stage, once more bringing one of the most successful floor shows to a close. Blinking my eyes and stretching, I peered outside. I knew I could not remain and struggle with any more dances. Strains of Carry Me Back to Old Lake Stevens echoed through the dance hall as the orchestra leader, Arthur Jitterjive Ulrich, laboriously swings his mighty baton. With a feather-like touch of my finger tip I found myself once more on the outside glancing in. A soft rustling of the leaves momentarily halted me, but as my courage was quickly returning I again ventured forth. This time some object softly brushed across my face. In frantic fear I re- treated and as I glanced around I found myself in a huge, gigantic circle. I amaz- ingly scanned about me. A brilliant light beamed on me. Like a shadow I followed this mysterious spotlight as it steadily and slowly halted on two illuminated objects CLASS PROPHECY - Continued atop a huge fir tree—aerial acrobats! Gracefully gliding through the air, it was then that I noticed who it was. Radiant, faces aglow—like gold dust they fell from the trees to stand before me—yes. you've probably guessed who it is—Helen and Gwen! ! Turning I again fled. What was this jungle, a little world all its own? Pondering over this question in a dizzy-like stupor I stumbled vainly on. I say stumbled because the next minute I stumbled into a huge pit—a trap!! I wondered if this was just another trick or if this time it was the real thing. I could feel myself being slowly devoured. Hideous laughter came from out of a clear sky—very faint, now booming forth. Slowly tipping my head upward, I gazed into a pair of starry blue eyes. Staring at me he winked, reviving my courage. He then threw down a thin thread- like vine which I eagerly caught and proceeded to climb. Reaching the top he again turned into a hideous figure, it was now my turn to stare! Picking me up like a feather he boosted me upon his shoulders while he climbed an enormous tree. About half-way up I noticed some object—a tree house. From the door of this quaint little house, two shy little women came forth. After urging them into the conversation I found out quite enough—the two wives, Helen Neely and Madalyn Peterson, of Leonard The Historian Cooper, who was doing research work for a famous library. They invited me to sup with them, which I did, admitting I was nearly famished. As I politely made my departure a troupe of elaborately dressed little cannibals appeared. Bringing forth a tiny pitch pipe, the leader proceeded to get the tune, then they warbled a song. As they were gently singing they slowly took off their masks and one by one they appeared once more their natural selves—Herbert Hunt, Floyd Peterson, Bob Hebert, Lawrence Erickson, Art Makus and their director, Walter Smith. A jolly group but I must be leaving. Wearily I crep into the jungle depth—it must be about midnight. As I peered around the next tree, two statues loomed up in front of me, guarding an entrance. I reached out to touch'one: I'll have to admit, they looked real! Before I could question them further they had vanished, leaving two little slips of paper. Why! they are calling cards. I can hardly make this one out. Let's see—L-e-l—why Leland Johnson! Chief observer for the Dunduppie Fly Works. This next card is more legible—Ray !ten, Cannibal No. I. Goodness, now I am absolutely exhausted. My eyelids were like little balls of lead, but I had to keep moving: I could not rest. I kept saying it over and over again. Monotonously it pounded upon my brain like a record. Shadows were creeping over the jungles and now it was twilight— twilight in the jungles, something I had always wanted to see. Strange noises came from the animals, the birds were twittering, as the sun finally peeked its golden head over the top of a huge tree. My exhausted body collapsed upon the ground, and in those moments I recalled a memorable day—December 7, 1942, when I was but a senior in high school, but now that has been forgotten and I have once more seen my old friends. CLASS HISTORY As every class before us. we started our ninth year with fear and pride, for we were in our last year of junior high school and starting our first year in senior high school activities. Our class officers were: Kenneth Espeseth, president; Bonnie Ruthford, vice- president; Helen Williams, secretary-treasurer; and Jean Pellerin, class representa- tive, with Miss Myrtle Johnson acting as our class adviser. The junior high student body officers were: Jim Mitchell, president; Walter Smith, vice-president; and Doney Balmer, secretary. We had a class party and sponsored many skating parties. In our sophomore year we were truly in the high school swing by joining glee club, band, and orchestra. Also, the drill team and sports were favored. Altogether, eight boys made the basketball and football teams. This year, our class officers were; Leland Johnson, president; Wayne Kinnie, vice-president; and Doney Balmer, secretary; with Shirley Armstrong as class repre- sentative. Miss Jane Sylliaasen and Mr. Alfred Martina were our advisers. Gladys Akers was welcomed to our school from Everett at the beginning of the year. Almost half the Torch Honor Society was from our class. We had, this Sophomore year, a number of parties and originated the annual Sophomore-Freshman party, welcoming the freshmen into high school. The Juniors' first task was to elect officers. The results were: Bonnie Ruthford, president; Wayne Bettinger, vice-president; and Shirley Armstrong, secretary-treas- urer, with Miss Laura Frederick and Mr. Clyde Bancroft acting as our advisers. The traditional junior prom was a fine success with a Dutch scene and Harry Dunbar s orchestra. Also, the juniors sponsored many after-game dances. Helen Williams, Edwin Florer, and Gwen Balmer were the school yell leaders. Doney Balmer led the majorettes. Four boys became lettermen and Lillian Nelson became a lettergirl. Again the class was well represented in the Torch Honor Society. Our hard-working senior class officers were: Jim Mitchell, president and class representative; Arthur Ulrich, vice-president; and Elsie Nygren, secretary; with Miss Marguerite Johnston and Mr. Howard Mollestad as our class advisers. Shirley Armstrong was the editor of the Pilchuck and Girls’ Club president. Walter Smith was business manager of the Pilchuck and Boys' Club president. Wal- lace Erickson was the editor of the Flashlight. Helen Williams was the Torch Honor Society president. Doney Balmer again led the majorettes, and Lillian Nelson was president of the Lettergirls' Club. Herbert Hunt entered our class from Cottonwood, South Dakota, toward the beginning of the year. Varied recreational activities were enjoyed and our Senior Play was a hiqhliqht of the year. JUNIORS The Junior Class was represented by fifty-three students. The class officers were as follows: President, Harry Davidson; Vice President, Bill Kleisath; Secretary, Marcia Muzzall; Treasurer, Ray Phillips. The home room was divided into two groups. One was under the direction of Miss Fredericks and the other under Mr. Bancroft. During the first half of the year, both groups learned to dance during the home room period. The Junior Prom of 1942 was held March 27. The theme was a Hawaiian scene. The juniors have also sponsored a number of successful after-game dances. SOPHOMORES The officers elected for the Sophomore Class were: President, Gordon Hunger; Vice President, Wayne Prentice; Secretary-Treasurer, Bonnie Watters. The class was divided into two home rooms, the girls in one and the boys in another. The girls held a successful swimming party at the Y. M. C. A. Also, on several occasions, the class sponsored several skating parties. One feature of the Sophomore Class was the study of self-analysis during home room. FRESHMEN The election of officers took place with Lois Kinney, President; Jerry Huddle, Vice President; JoAnn Harshman, Secretary; and Mike Shaler, Treasurer. The ninth grade has had very few activities this year. The H to O group presented a play to the Junior High Student Body. Among the activities of the year, an outstanding event was the party given them by the Sophomore Class where everybody had an enjoyable time. ORCHESTRA, BAND, AND GLEE CLUBS Miss Doris Helwig, beginning her first year as a member of our faculty, directed the orchestra in their four performances. They played for the Spring Concert, a special Music Week assembly, commencement, and the senior play, in which they featured Alice Lundeen at the piano in their interpretation of the theme from Tschaikowsky's Piano Concerto in B flat minor. Next year the orchestra will lose Jesse Adams, their drummer; Fred Taro, saxophonist; and Bonnie Ruthford, violinist. The orchestra has been appreciated by all the student body and should be commended for their fine work. The band, under the leadership of Mr. Clifford, completed its eighth year as an organization in this school. Not only has this organization taken part in nu- merous activities such as the music concerts, annual music festivals, and home basket- ball games, but it has contributed a great deal to promote further interest in music. Next year, Mr. Clifford will have to do without several of the members who will have graduated, some of whom (Jim Mitchell, Kenneth Espeseth and Newell Dana) have been playing their instruments for eight years. Also graduating were Wallace Erickson, Walter Smith, Jesse Adams, and Arthur Makus. Throughout the year the glee club has performed in such programs as the an- nual vodvil, Music Booster Week, Snohomish County Music Festival, and the annual spring concert. Also, they have put on specialties creating interest among the indi- viduals. The most important events of the year were the spring festival and the operetta, The Treasure Chest, in which the girls' and boys' glee clubs are combined. DRILL, YELL LEADERS, MAJORETTES, PEP CLUB, AND ATHLETIC CLUBS The Drill Team this year, under the supervision of Captain Frances Kleisath, consisted of Lieutenant Marilyn Prentice, Dorothy McDaniel, Bernice Withrow, Ellen Ayres, Irene Wahl, Charlotte McClennan, Lois Colton, Beatrice Bergwall, Frances Erickson, Ida Hays, Dorothy Welborn, Margaret Hebert, Mildred Jolitz, Marcella Erickson, JoAnn Harshman and Lois Kinney, with Jean Hubbard and Bonnie Anderson as substitutes. The uniforms were gold costume satin trimmed with purple. The girls performed at the East Stanwood, Skykomish, Granite Falls and Sultan home basketball games and also gave a notable performance at the Snohomish County Basketball Tournament. S'----- --- 3 Lake Stevens High School was proud of their majorette team consisting of Leader Doney Balmer, Joy Mathias, Jackie Bushong, Alyce Mayer, Mona Anderson, and Evelyn Thompson. The girls looked very patriotic in their new red, white, and blue uniforms. They performed at a number of the basketball games and one evening at the Snohomish County Tournament. S xJ 3 The Pep Club completed its first successful year in our school due to the much- needed help of our adviser, Miss Johnston. It consisted of twenty-nine girls, two of whom were our yell leaders. The yell leaders and the pep club girls worked to- gether very nicely all season. The Lettermen's Club had a successful year with Art Ulrich as president; Martin Hagenston, vice-president; and Jim Mosman, secretary. The boys took a great deal of pains to make incoming lettermen as uncomfortable as possible with their initiations. They celebrated Hallowe'en with a party and the end of basketball season with a ski trip. The lettermen leaving the club are: Kenneth Espeseth, Jim Mitchell, Wayne Bettinger, Arthur Ulrich, Ray Iten, Walter Smith and Art Makus. 6------ --- The Vi-Queens have taken the place of the Lettergirls. Each girl must have at least five hundred points to become a member. The offcers were: Lillian Nelson, president; Ida Hays, vice-president; and Bonnie Watters, secretary. There were sixteen members in the club. FLASHLIGHT STAFF EDITOR....................................Wallace Erickson BUSINESS MANAGER..............................Jim Mitchell SPORTS EDITOR.................................Newell Dana ART EDITOR....................................Doney Balmer REPORTERS Kathleen Taro, Marcia Muzzall, Gwen Balmer, Helen Williams, Leland John- son, Irene Wahl, Betty Lou Kinney, Ray Iten, Walter Smith, Bonnie Ruth- ford, Mern Hegge, Winifred Arm- strong, June Newman. TYPISTS................. Shirley. Armstrong, Gwen Balmer, Elsie Nygren, June Taylor, Kenneth Espeseth ........................Mr. Mollestad ADVISER TORCH HONOR SOCIETY The officers for the Honor Society for the year '41-'42 were as follows: Presi- dent, Helen Williams: Vice-President, Mern Hegge; Secretary, Beverly Pellerin; and Council Representative, Bina Malburg. The following were eligible for pins: SENIORS—Torch Pins Shirley Armstrong Virgil Pruehs Lois Elsbree Bonnie Ruthford Wallace Erickson June Taylor Herbert Hunt Helen Williams Lillian Nelson Elsie Nygren Doris Wolf JUNIORS—Two Bar Donald Gilbert Betty Swanson Ida Hays Kathleen Taro Mern Hegge Barbara Tedford Cleon Plumley Irene Wahl SOPHOMORES—One Bar Colleen Anderson Bina Malburg Winifred Armstrong Joy Mathias Ellen Ayres Beverly Pellerin Lois Colton Wayne Prentice Albert Dearie Paul Ulrich Gordon Hungar Bonnie Watters Alice Lundeen Marie Williams SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny, was a three-act comedy about the Pringle family. Penny and Sally, the maids, are stage-struck and try to get the star- ring role in a famous stage play. The family and friends try an inconceivable plan to keep Penny from the stage, and in the end, Mavis, Penny's sister, is chosen, much to the satisfaction of everyone. The cast was as follows: Sally, Bonnie Ruthford; Norman Porter, Leland Johnson: Penny, Helen Williams; Caleb, Wallace Erickson; Mark, Art Ulrich; Mavis, Doney Balmer; Lydia, Shirley Armstrong; Joanna, Gwen Balmer; Kerry, Newell Dana; Greg, Walter Smith; Gram, Eleanor Brooks; Monsieur Henri, Clarence Dionne; Claire, Elsie Nygren; Elsie, June Taylor; Lucille, Margaret Grubb; Red, Jesse Adams; Harrison Day, Wayne Bettinger. The play was directed by Miss Johnston. After the evening performance, the cast enjoyed a party at the home of Art Ulrich. COUNCIL The council is the student governing body of the school elected by the student body. It includes representatives from every class, all the important clubs and ac- tivities. All problems passed by the council were approved by Mr. Temby, their ad- viser. The members were: Kenneth Espeseth Harry Davidson Irene Wahl Wallace Erickson. Student Body President Vice-President of Student Body Student Body Secretary Wayne Bettinger Jim Mitchell Frances Kleisath Sophomore Class Representative Bina Malburg Kathleen Taro Ray Iten Bonnie Ruthford Marilyn Prentice Arthur Ulrich Lillian Nelson Mr. Temby Torch Honor Society Representative Drill Team and Majorettes Representative BASKETBALL Lake Stevens High School can be very proud of its championship team which swept everything in its wake except the powerhouse team from St. John. The Vikings had an undefeated league season, a feat never before accomplished in Snohomish County. It was their fourth consecutive B” League championship. They then went on to take third place in the county tournament, being defeated the first night by Marysville, but the Vikings kept plugging along and defeated Marysville for third place. The Vikings then swept through the district tournament and on to the state encounter at Cheney where they took second place. There they were underdogs all the way through, even though they defeated the two favored teams of the tournament, Dryden and Woodland. They were defeated in their final battle by a speedy St. John team. Four of the first five who played this year are graduating: Kenneth Espeseth, who was selected for the all-county team three years in succession and who won all- district and all-state honors in his final year; Jim Mitchell, and Wayne Bettinger, who have held down guard positions all through their high school careers; and Art Ulrich who played center and forward for the champions. Coming back next year will be Martin Hagenston, Harold Anderson, Bob Lund, and a very promising sophomore, Paul Ulrich. FOOTBALL The Viking football squad steamed into port with second place tucked away. The team got off to a bad start, being defeated by Stanwood. Not to be daunted by a slight set-back, the Vikings triumphantly walked over the Loggers. Full of confidence and ready to die fighting, they pushed an attack against East Stanwood, only to be thrown back and handed another defeat. Angered at the loss of two games and with only the undefeated Turks and fast improving Tigers left to play, things looked glum, but everything became brighter for the Vikings when they trounced the Turks by a large score. Last, but not least, in mud and water, they continued to keep unblemished the tradition of holding Granite scoreless. The squad was unfortunate in having Jim Mitchell injured and unable to par- ticipate in any games. Never again will Captain Espeseth make 50-yard gains for Lake Stevens because he laid away his football togs as did Wayne Bettinger, Ray Iten and Arthur Makus. The coming year should see the Vikings on top of the league with an experienced team, since they are losing only four lettermen. Those receiving letters were: Kenneth Esepseth Captain '42 Harry Davidson .. F.B. '43 Jim Mitchell H.B. '42 F B '43 Wayne Bettinger Center '42 Jim Mosman Tackle '43 Bob Hebert End '42 Harold Anderson End '43 Art Makus Guard '42 Don Mosman Guard '44 Ray Iten H.B. '42 Gordon Hungar H.B. '44 Jack Mosman Tackle '43 Ellsworth Haines Guard '45 Bill Kleisath Q.B. '43 David Schwarzmiller Tackle '45 BASEBALL Last season Lake Stevens High School had its first championship baseball team. This was a great tribute to Coach Al Martina's coaching ability, as it was only the fourth season that he had been coaching baseball. Two of the mainstays of last year’s team, Bus Thompson and Bob Hebert, graduated, but Kenneth Espeseth will be able to take over all the pitching duties this season. Last year's infield was made up of all underclassmen so there will be little or no change there. One of the weak spots will be the outfield, with only Gordon Hungar coming back from last year's team. Although this year's team does not look as strong as last year's, it is still favored to win. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Although the Junior Vikings lost all of their games, they did a fine job in de- veloping some players who will be very valuable to next year's team. Their opponents averaged 28 points a game to their own 18.3. This year's team was minus four of its former first-string players—Paul Ulrich, Don Mosman, Gordon Hungar, and Gordon Lundquist, all going into high school. Allen Bartlett did a fine job in checking and looks very promising for next year's team. Lowell Posey, the Lake Stevens scoring ace, will also probably look good next year. The scores: Lake Stevens 19 Lake Stevens 11 Lake Stevens 25 Lake Stevens 18 Monroe 38 Mukilteo 21 Marysville 28 Snohomish 25 CLASS OF 1941 DARRELL BUSHONG BETTY COLTON ...... LAWRENCE COOPER .... JEAN DAKE............ BILL GRANGER ........ BETTY HANSON...... FORREST HISEY........ MARGARET HANSON DON HUNEYCUTT SHIRLEY HARSHMAN . LOUISE HUDDLE ALICE JACOBSEN MARTHA JACOBSEN ELSIE JENSEN ROBERTA JOHNSON FRANK JOLITZ... LOIS JUBB............ DON JUBB............. LILLIAN LERVICK LORRAINE LUND .. melba McDaniel LORRAINE MADSEN DON MELCHOIR MARIAN MALTSBERGER HARVEY MOYER....... FRANCES MEYER ....... DAN NESS............. VIRGINIA NOLAN....... FRANKLIN PHILLIPS DAN RUTHFORD......... GORDON RUX ...... PHYLLIS SEELY..... HERBERT SCHWARZMILLER VICTOR SOREIDE....... MARCELYN TUPPER...... BUSTER THOMPSON LILLIAN WATKINS DALE WARREN HELEN YONLICK ..................... Boeing—Seattle N. Y. A.—Everett ............. Boeing—Seattle (Mrs. Bert Sanders)—Lake Stevens ............................... Army ..................-............ Home .......... . Washington State College ............. Penney's Store—Everett .............................. Navy ................ High School Cafeteria (Mrs. Hilding Anderson)—Everett .......................... Bremerton Everett Business College ......................... California N. Y. A.—Everett Weyerhaeuser Timber Company ................... N. Y. A.—Everett ............................... Navy .................. Business College ... LeGro's Floral—Everett ...High School Cafeteria .... Mr. Temby's Office Naval Supply and Accounting—Seattle ................... N. Y. A.—Everett .........._.... Snohomish Iron Works .... N. Y. A.—Everett Naval Supply and Accounting—Seattle - (Mrs. C. P. Parr)—Hartford ..................... Boeings—Seattle .............. Everett Junior College ..... Taro's Foundry .....................Business College Western Electric Telephone Company ..................... Boeings—Seattle ................................Home . Boeings—Seattle ............................... Home ....................... Truck Driver English's—Everett Standard Oil Products ARE UNSURPASSED Three Great Gasolines Three Fine Motor Oils Atlas Tires and Batteries Standard Lubrication Have You a Standard Oil National Credit Card Used from Coast to Coast? WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO GIVE YOU COMPLETE ONE-STOP AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND BODY FENDER WORK Bill, Shorty, and Ran Congratulate the Class of 1942 and Wish Them Success and Happiness Throughout the Years to Come KITTLESON'S AUTO CLINIC Phone East 2060 Lake Stevens Compliments of . . . SUNFREZE ICE CREAM ARDEN FARMS 2417 Hewitt Phone Main 902 Joe Hausler Pete Rasmussen HAUSLER-RASMUSSEN LUMBER CO. BUILDING MATERIALS Everett Washington Phone Main 298 2411 Hewitt Voice (over telephone): Are you the game warden? Game Warden: Yes, ma'am. Voice: Well, I am so thankful I have the right person at last! Would you mind suggesting some games suitable for a children's party? Compliments of . . . MONTGOMERY WARD CO. Phone Main 390 2819 Colby Congratulations to the Class of '42 CITY FUEL Broadway 3809 Phone Main 1155 Compliments of LAKE STEVENS MEAT MARKET Lake Stevens, Washington East 2652 BOB HADSELL, Proprietor Mary had a little lamb Given her to keep. It followed her around until It died from lack of sleep. Everett Compliments of RUMBAUGH-MACLAIN 'THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP AFTER ALL Washington EVERETT'S SMARTEST FASHION STORE HUGHES 2806 Colby Avenue BLACK KING STATIONERY AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT School Supplies . . . Typewriters . . . Fountain Pens 2930 Colby Avenue Everett Main 484 Teacher: This makes five times I have punished you this week. Now, William, what have you to say? Bill: Well, I'm glad it's Friday. WILDA'S BEAUTY SALON WILDA and CONNIE CONRAD Permanents . . . Oil Treatments . . . Finger Waves Facials . . . Manicures . . . Hair Cutting Above Mitchell's Drug Lake Stevens Shop East 2647 Residence 2021 CUTHBERTSON’S LUGGAGE SHOP 2930 Colby Avenue Everett, Wash. EVERYTHING FOR THE TRAVELER Zippers Luggage Ladies' Purses Trunks Repairing Steamer Trunks Billfolds Fitted Cases Wardrobe Trunks Luggage Covers Overnite Cases Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1942 EGGERT MERCANTILE General Merchandise THE I. G. A. STORE Lake Stevens, Washington East 2656 Mrs. Brown: I hope you didn't take a second helping of cake at the party. Bobby: No, ma. I took two pieces the first time. Compliments of PARDEE'S Most Modern Food Establishment in the Vicinity QUALITY IS PARAMOUNT Meats Fruits and Vegetables Groceries BEST WISHES FOR YOUR FUTURE . . . SENIORS OF 1942 from Haven and Employees HAVEN'S CASH GROCERY East 2054 Lake Stevens CONGRATULATIONS to Graduating Class of 1942 May Success and Happiness Be Yours Throughout the Years to Come e'36 MITCHELL'S PHARMACY (BEN MITCHELL) Lake Stevens, Wash. Phone East 2647 Leland J.: Doctor, I'm afraid that I'm going to die. Doctor: Nonsense, that's the last thing you'll ever do. Costello's on Parade «'96'� HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES SPRING CLOTHING BY ARISTOCRAT TIMELY CLOTHES STYLE FOR YOUNG MEN WITH GREATER VALUE THAN EVER BEFORE Visit COSTELLO'S and Compare for Style . . Quality . . Value COSTELLO'S Men's Fine Clothes, Furnishings and Shoes Hewitt at Wetmore Everett, Wash. Mr. Temby (in biology class): Why does a moth eat a hole in the rug? Jim Mitchell: Perhaps, teacher, he wants to see the floor show. REEDS MILLINERY FAMOUS FOR HATS 2820 Wetmore Avenue Everett, Washington Compliments of . . . K. R. K. O. Mutual Don Lee Broadcasting System 1400 on Your Dial COMPLIMENTS OF TOWN TOGS Everett, Wash. 1608 California Ave. COMPLIMENTS OF DIAMOND DYE WORKS The Best for Over 25 Years Black 55 2927 Wetmore Ave. Two men were seated in a crowded car. One, noticing the other had his eyes closed, said: Bill, ain’t yer feeling well? I'm all right, said Bill, but I do hate to see ladies standing. 2821 Hoyt Ave. Phone Main 500 A. A. PETERSON THE THOR SHOP Thor Washers — Thor Ironers Hotpoint and Crosley Refrigerators Coleman Oil Heaters and Floor Furnaces Everett Washington CARRUTHERS WHITEHEAD Formerly Hooton's FURNITURE 2809 Hoyt Everett, Wash. CITY FLORAL GRETCHEN ANN MYER HERBERT QUAAS 19 lO1 Hewitt Avenue Phone Main 169 Everett, Washington CASH PURCHASE IS A CASH SAVING at PENNEY'S Colby at California Everett, Wash. Reporter: What shall I say about the two blondes who made such a fuss at the game? Editor: Why, just say the bleachers went wild. DR. O. R. ALLEN Office Hours: 2-4 P.M. Phone East 2647 Lake Stevens FROLICH'S We Feature GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN—YOUNG MEN—BOYS At Prices to Fit the Purse Hewitt at Rockefeller Everett, Wash. Compliments of . . . EVERETT'S LARGEST STORE FOR WOMEN CHAFFEE'S Colby Avenue Everett, Wash. Tam Hutchinson Ray Hutchinson H L STORTS STORE Everett, Wash. Black 1249 1703 Hewitt Ave. Father: 'Did I hear the clock strike three when you came home last night? Junior: Yes, dad, it was going to strike I I, but I stopped it so it wouldn't wake you up. Compliments of AMERICAN DYE WORKS EVERETT'S LEADING CLEANERS SINCE 1900 Main 281 2821 Wetmore The Ideal Gift—A Watch for the Graduate ELGIN . . . WALTHAM . . . HAMILTON . . . GRUEN . . . BULOVA BURNETT BROS., INC. Pay Us As You Are Paid At the Service of THE LAKE STEVENS DISTRICT c-OC'a MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION BANK OF LAKE STEVENS C. G. COCKBURN, Cashier Dinner Guest: Will you pass the nuts, professor? Absent-Minded Professor: Yes, I suppose so, but I really should flunk most of them. WISHES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE DAVIES SWIMMING HEADQUARTERS . . . DANCING Home of the Dance Crowds Lake Stevens Washington HOME SHOE STORE Next to First National Bank on Hewitt YOUR EVERY FOOTWEAR NEED Thirty-sixth Year Everett Compliments of . . . SEARS-ROEBUCK AND COMPANY Oscar LeGros A. LeGros L e G R O S BROADWAY FLORAL COMPANY Main 52IR — Phone — Main 658 Night 2829 Wetmore PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE ADVERTISERS They Make the Publication of This Annual Possible. PURPLE PENNANT ROLLER SKATING Swimming — Boating — Cabins — Fishing — Picnics Open the Year Around Lake Stevens Compliments of . . . GRAND LEADER DRY GOODS CO. Everett's Friendly Store RELY ON RYAN CHICKS Phone East 2293 South Lake Stevens Road WEST-COAST DAIRY Makers of Golden West Butter Phone Main 955 Everett, Wash. Professor (to bright freshman): How would Shakespeare have said, 'I see a bow- legged man'? Freshie: Eh—Ah! What is this I see? 'Tis a man walking in parentheses. H. O. SEIFFERT COMPANY BUILDING MATERIALS FUEL Phone Main I 2400 Hewitt Avenue Everett HERMAN'S MEN'S STORE Home of All-Wool Suits 2924 Colby Next to Roxy Theater Everett, Wash. Compliments of . . . TARO'S LOCKERS Lake Stevens East 2641 It Pays to Look Well COLE'S BARBER SHOP FRED COLES, Proprietor Lake Stevens Washington Art Ulrich: Do you suppose it's bad luck to hove a cat follow you? Walt Smith: That all depends on whether you're a man or a mouse! IGLOO LOCKERS Wholesale Meats Lake Stevens FUEL AND ICE East 2645 THIS ANNUAL MADE BY LEO'S STUDIO - UNIVERSITY PLACE SPOKANE