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

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Class History crv o In the fall of 1940, we, the class of 44, enrolled in the freshman class with about forty-five students. Our class officers the first year were President, Beverly Pellerin; Vice- President, Don Mosman; Secretary-Treasurer, Winnie Armstrong. We were divided into three home rooms with Miss Padden, Mr. Clark, and Mr. Hedlund as our advisers. During the year we sponsored several skating parties and held a Hallowe'en party in Huess's barn. Many of our class turned out for sports. Having completed our freshman year, we were truly in Senior High and entered into all the school activities. We were well represented in Torch with fourteen members. Also in Band, Drill Team, Majorettes, Flash- light, and Pep Club. Bonnie Watters was yell leader with Lois Van Ider- stine. Five boys: Gordon Hungar, Gordon Lundquist, David Schwarz- miller, Paul Ulrich, and Don Mosman became lettermen. Seven girls: Colleen Anderson, Lois Colton, June Newman, Bonnie Watters, Muriel Thompson, Beverly Pellerin, and Charleen Jolitz became Vi-Queens. Our Sophomore class officers were President, Wayne Prentice; Secretary- Treasurer, Bonnie Watters; Council Representative, Paul Ulrich. Our class advisers were Miss Helwig and Mr. Martina. Our class entered into all the All School Play with The Shooting of Dan McGrew and gave the annual Freshman-Sophomore party. Bob Gordon joined us this year. By the time we became juniors our class had decreased in size to 27 students. Nevertheless we still took an active part in school activities. Our officers were Paul Ulrich, President; Don Mosman, Vice-President; Beverly Pellerin, Secretary-Treasurer; and Paul Ulrich was again our Class Representative. Mrs. Johnson was our class adviser. The Junior Prom, which was a great success, was the highlight of the year. The gymnasium was a beautifully decorated spring scene. Al Swartz furnished the music. Three more boys, Albert Dearie, Clarence Chick, and Jack Salhbom, be- came lettermen from our class. We again entered the All School Play with And the Villian Still Pursued Her. We sponsored many of the after-game dances. Phyllis Schuster entered from Dayton, Washington, and Bessie Gallaher from Seattle. Near the end of the year Jack and Jim Salhbom left us to join the marines. Upon entering the last year of our high school career we elected Donald Brooks, President; Wayne Prentice, Vice-President; Paul Ulrich, Secretary-Treasurer, and David Schwarzmiller, Council Representative. Mrs. Johnson was again our Class Adviser. Lois Colton was elected Pil- 15

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Seniors Unable to Graduate This year in our class, as in all graduating classes throughout the United States, several boys were not able to graduate because they re- ceived their orders from the draft board. The first to go was Clarence Chicle, who enlisted in the Navy and a few months later was assigned to a ship. A short while later Don Mosman was accepted by the Army Air Corps and is now well on his way to becoming a pilot. And last but not least was John Hisey, who joined the Army. These boys have kept the class well posted on their whereabouts and activities. Clarence has been home several times and John has been home once. They visited the class and entertained it by relating many experiences, both humorous and educational. Don has not been able to be home yet. Three boys received full credits and diplomas but were unable to take part in the graduation exercises. These were Don Brooks who en- listed in the Navy; David Schwarzmiller, also in the Navy; and Albert Dearie of the Army. The Senior Class is well represented by boys in almost every branch of the service and we salute them for the fine job they are doing! Dave Schwarzmiller came home on leave near the end of school and was able to attend Baccalaureate but had to return before Commence- ment. Tom Wojcik, who graduated at the half, was unable to attend any of the graduation exercises. 14

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chuck editor, and Colleen Anderson, Flashlight editor. Bonnie Watters was Girls Club President and Drill Team Leader and Paul Ulrich was Boys Club President. Gordon Hungar was Student Body President for the year. Our big event of the year was the Senior Play, Sing a Song of Sixteen. New Lettermen this year were Gilbert Makus, Bob Gordon, Clayton Wagner, Wayne Prentice, thus making twelve Lettermen alto- gether from our class. Lois Colton, Tom Wojcik and Lois Kinnie were our yell leaders. Our two new students this year were Betty Stevens and Tom Wojcik. Clarence Chick, Don Mosman, and John Hisey left us at the beginning of the year for Uncle Sam's Armed Forces. Don Brooks, David Schwarzmiller, Tom Wojcik, Albert Dearie, and Ray Byers graduat- ed at mid-semester and also went into the service of our country.