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

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CLASS HISTORY The class of forty-three, expectant and wondering what the future had in store for them, enrolled in the year 1939 with seventy students, the largest class to enroll in Lake Stevens High School. Upon entering their first year, the Freshman class elected as class officers Bill Kleisath, President; Frances Kleisath, Vice President; Iva Rider, Secretary; and Irene Wahl, Treasurer. Our class being so large, it was divided into three home rooms. The class advisers were Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Clark, and Mr. Hedlund. The class sponsored several parties, one for the purpose of sending Iva Rider to school in Everett. Having completed one-fourth of the high school course we went into the Sopho- more year with enthusiasm and started off by electing class officers who were: Mar- tin Hagenston, President; Marilyn Prentice, Vice President; Frances Erickson, Secre- tary; and Calvin Prentice, Treasurer. The class showed their enthusiasm by spon- soring the traditional Freshman-Sophomore party early in the year. Many activity groups were honored by the presence of our class members. We had nine torch members and, as many students were interested in sports, three lettermen. Over half of the Drill Team was composed of Sophomores and Orchestra, Band, and Glee Club were favored by our presence. Immediately getting into the swing of things, we started the Junior year by choosing our officers as follows: Harry Davidson, President; Bill Kleisath, Vice President; Marcia Muzzall, Secretary; and Ray Phillips, Treasurer. Miss Fredrick and Mr. Bancroft were class advisers. Now, having activities well established, we came out with zeal and joined many clubs. Many again participated in sports and now we gained to six members in Lettermen's club and three in Lettergirls’. Torch was again favored by eight of the Junior class. Those attending the Student Leader's Conference in Seattle this year were Irene Wahl, Kathleen Taro, Marcia Muzzall, Frances Kleisath and Ida Hays. The main activity of the year was the Junior Prom” which was a great success. The theme of the Prom was an Hawaiian scene. Upon arrival each guest, bedecked with a lei, found himself amid a setting of flowers, tropical fish, and stars. On closer observation, one saw many palms and there was a grass hut under one. The at- mosphere was very unique and colorful. Bob Barbeaues’ Orchestra played. We are now upon the great moment of our high school career, graduation. This year we elected Bill Kleisath, President and class representative; Kathleen Taro, Vice President; and Marcia Muzzall, Secretary and Treasurer. Our advisers are Miss Nergaard and Mr. Temby. Welcoming four new members, Mariece Solberg, Nadine Schuster, Alta Red- man, and Iva Rider, who was formerly a member of our group, the enrollment is now forty-two students. President cf the Girls' Club is Nadine Schuster; Calvin Prentice is President of the Boys' Club. A highlight this year was the presentation of the Senior Play, “The Tin Hero”. The Senior Honor Roll, which is determined by averaging the student’s grades for the first seven semesters of high school work, in- cludes Ida Hays, Cleon Plumley, Iva Rider, Betty Swanson, Kathleen Taro, Barbara Tedford, and Irene Wahl. Rather than announcing the two highest honor students, the names of all those with a “B” average or better are given in alphabetical order, thereby allowing more students to share in the honors.