Medford High School - Crater Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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Oregon state college, SOCE., the state depart- ment of education, business men of Medford, and all the seniors of Jackson county, in its fourth an- nual Senior conference held here on April 6, Med- ford was the first school in the state to adopt this conference plan which has been widely praised as an outstanding achievement. Scholarships from the nation's leading colleges and universities again stand as a goal for ambitious students who wish to gain a higher education. In the past, Medford boys have won scholarships to both Harvard and Yale. R. B, Webber, Harris Janes, and Elmer Bashaw, three prominent seniors, are trying for national scholarships this year, 0 Faced with a war-torn and disrupted world, we members of the graduating class of l942 must strive to find places wherein we can best do our part during the present critical conditions. lt is necessary that we know what is expected of each of us and that we act in this emergency with the same determination and cooperative spirit that has made our class outstanding. A brief review of class records and achievements brings satisfaction, for both show progressive and praiseworthy work done by this group. However, much of this credit goes to the class advisers, Miss Alice Spurgin and Mr. Alex McDonald, who have always been on hand with both time and knowledge to assist whenever the occasion presented itself, Many of us graduates will enter the armed forces, some of us will seek other employment, a number will continue our formal education at col- ALICE SPURGIN. Couwsnon LELAND MENTZER. Anvissn s 'kin , One of the most distinctive productions of the present graduating class was the prom it gave in l94l. This formal dance, the most successful in years, had for its theme a deep-sea fantasy, with artistic murals depicting clever ideas from sub- marine life. Commencement is scheduled for June 4, and it will climax the high school careers of l85 students this year. Again for these exercises, formals were chosen, being much preferred to caps and gowns, As in years past, the end of school for the seniors was marked by a number of colorful and interest- ing activities including baccalaureate and the sen- ior play, Nothing But the Truth. leges or universities. Yet, no matter where we go or what we propose to do, let us select trustworthy aims and see them realized with the same eager- ness to win that we have shown in the past. The old saying, a person who won't be beaten can't be beaten, expresses an idea that we all might bear in mind as we make our plans and build our fu- tures. Nor Should we overlook or forget the fact that here at Medford high we have been fitted and prepared to enter society as assets. May we never betray this trust at any time by becoming liabilities, Serving in the capacity of senior president has been not only a pleasant task for me, but also a very meaningful experience. To all of you, l ex- tend my best wishes and most sincere thanks. R. B. Webber. ALEX MCDONALD, couusnoiz

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lilll1llUll1lllli 1111133 lll 1942 R. B. WEBBER Pnzsinsnv la WARREN HOLBROOK vac:-PRESIDENT 0 As the 1941-1942 school season closes, another group of graduates is leaving Medford high school, the first to leave since America's entry into the war. Theirs is the job to find, in this nation, a Dlace wherein they may work most efficiently for the country. They must also be ready to face many :lark hours, but with them will go the consoling memories of happy school days and of countless tasks well done. Officers who have led the class very ably this year are: R B. Webber, president, Warren Hol- brook, vice-president, Dorothy Hayes, secretary- treasurer, and John Baglien, class representative. Counseling for the group has been efficiently and sympathetically handled by Miss Alice Spurgin and Mr. Alex McDonald. Members of this year's graduating class have been exceptionally active in school affairs. Don Shanahan, ASB. president, was out in front in the school's dramatic productions, one of his great- est achievements having been the direction of the highly successful play, One Mad Night. Popular athletic stars were Warren Holbrook, Hi-Y presi- dent, and Cato Wray, ASB. vice-president and president of the Order of M. Nanette Holmes,A. SB. secretary, was elected Queen of Winter 'I4 DOROTHY HAYES K SICRETARY ' A P' 7 L i 'cf' 1 JOHN BAGLIEN CLASS REPRESENTATIVE Sports this year. Other outstanding seniors include Jiro Shimoda, ASB. treasurer, John Court, A.S.B. business manager, Jeanne Smith, Girls' league president and D.A.R. winner, Harris Janes, Boys' league president, Ned Liebman, debater and editor of the Hi-Times, and Homer Morris, Tiger Rajah. Jack Moran won the Book Week poster contest, and R. B. Webber placed first in a book contest, both of which were sponsored by the school library. Seely Hall was the winner of an essay contest sponsored by the Craterian theater. Jim Elliott and Carol Tengwald were this year's peppy yell leaders. Seniors who have won S.A.R. good citizenship awards in past years are R, B. Webber, Sam Young, Harris Janes, Don Shanahan, and Jeanne Smith. A number of ambitious and capable senior girls have done an excellent job of assisting in the school office this year and, by so doing, have gained valuable experience and recognition for themselves. These girls 'are Norma Cantrall, Bar- bara Mee, Ann Drysdale, Margaret Roberts, Jamie Bruegger, Jeanette House, Masa Koyama, Betty Lu Foulk, Doris Custard, Janet Turpin, and Helen Arnold. Again this year Medford high school played host to representatives from the University of Oregon,

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DOLORES IONE ADOLPHS General 'N 3, Opera 2, Chorus 1. DOLLY MARION AGE General Girls' leaxrue 1-2-3. A cappella choir 2- Entered from Washington. Hi-Times 1-2-3, Crater 3. Girls' leaizue 1-2-3. A cappella choir 3, G. A. A. 1-2. Opera 1-2, Formal usher 2. MARGARET F. ALLEN HELEN ARNOLD General General Entered from Phoenix. Latin club 1-2-3, H. E. C. A. 3, Girls' ' Girls' league 3, Orchestra 3. league 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1-2, Torch hon- ' or 3. . ,W . ALISON AYA JOHN LAWRENCE BAGLIEN Academic Academic G.A.A. 1. Drama club 1, Riding club 1-2. French club l-2. French club offi- cer 2. Opera 1. 2 OPAL BARNHART General Girls' league 1-2-3, League council 2, G.A.A. 1-2, Junior representative 2. Recreation chairman 2. Formal usher 35, Drum corps 1-2-3, Drum major 3. D.A.R. Sewing: contest 3, Tennis Dres- ident 3. PHILLIP A. BEERS BERNICE BELCHER General General Track 1-2-3, Boys' league 1-2-3. Entered from Weiser, Idaho. Girls' league 2-25, Chorus 2. OPAL R. BENBOVV CLINTON ALDEN BENNETT General Football 1-2, Boys' league l-2-Zi. Girls' league 1-2-3. Wrestling 2, Intramural sports 2. Track 2. 'I6 ' Academic Debate 1-2-3, Student Council 2-il. Torch Honor 2-Il, H.E.C.A. 2-11, Latin club 2. Boys' league 1-2-SS, Hi-Y 1, Ra- dio squad 2-3, Hi-Times sports editor 3, Crater 51, Chorus 1, State debate tournament 2, Band 2-3. ELMER ROY BASHAW Academic Band 1-2-3, A cappella choir 1-2 Torch Honor 1-2-3, Boys' quartet 2 Latin club 1-2-3, Latin club presid 2, Drama club 2-3, H.E.C.A. 3, lead 2. Boys' league 1-2-3, Torch H e I hate 3, Hi-Y 1-2-3, Opera 1-2, Opt C s or officer 3, Chorus 1-2-3, Linfi tournament 3, Regional band con U Radio squad 3, Senior play 3. We--..' BARBARA ELLEN BENTLEY Girls' leaxruc 1-2-3.