Monroe High School - Hayu Saghalie Yearbook (Monroe, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1930 volume:

Treasure-Trove Monroe Union Higji School Monroe, Washington 1930 VOLUME ONE TREASURE-TROVE 3 MR. A. F. MAHAFFEY The annual staff dedicates this volume of Treasure-Trove to Mr. A. F. Mahaffey. It was he who conceived the plan of publish- ing it, and it was he who made possible the carrying out of the plan. Whenever the spirits of the staff died down it was always he who came to the rescue, suggested new ideas, revived the lost enthusiasm, and made the book what it is. All the credit and any honor which this little volume may obtain belongs to him. He served all the students alike, working for their best in- terests always. The students of Monroe High School appreciate his efforts and will miss his personality and his guidance. 4 TREASURE-TROVE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD CHARLES E. TAYLOR. Chairman HENRY FROHNING. Clerk E. H. STREISSGUTH FRED LONG WESLEY J. SMITH The class of 30 wishes to express its appreciation to the school board for all it has done for the class and the school. It has realized the necessity of efficient teachers and approved books. Through the Board a long discussed improvement for the school has at last been realized—the new gymnasium and auditorium! TREASURE-TROVE 5 Ralph B. Hardin— Supt., Simpson College, A. B. Iowa. ret Anderson— Oregon Agricul- tural College, B. S. Freshman Eng- lish, Biology, Girls’ Athletics. Sheldon Osborn— Butler U. Ind. A. B. Math., Manual Arts. Boys’ Club Advisor r J Betty Carman— Carleton College, Minn. A. B. Eng- lish, Journalism, Freshman Com- mercial. 3hester Lybecker— Wash. State Col- lege. B. S. Agri- culture. M ry Torrey— I of W. B. M. Music. Algebra. Marguerite Reardon— U. of Iowa, A. B, Foreign L a n - guages. A. F. Mahaffey— U. of W.. A. B., M. A., Principal. Ruth Norgaard— Oregon Agricul- tural College B. S.. Home Econ- omics. Girls’ Club Advisor. Marion Clark— U. of Iowa A. B. Economics, Soph. English, World History. Lucille West— U. of W.. B. S. Commercial. 6 TREASURE-TROVE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1930 A crew of bold buccaneers, who had spent eight years sailing on the calm waters of Grade School, saw in the distance the ship “Freshman.” Aim- ing to take possession of the brig, the pirates swooped down on the boat and became its rightful owners. The captain and first mate were Miss Maxine Siebenbaum and Mr. Chester Lybecker. At the fisrt meeting of the pirates they voted that Audrey MacDougall, president; Harold Lamberton, vice- president; Maxine Hewitt, secretary; and Clyde Shuler, treasurer, were to walk the plank. At a combined meeting of all the pirates Audrey Olson and Dick Hillis were chosen to represent the class on the Board of Control. A patriotic program was given by them on Lincoln’s Birthday. The banners of the lavender and gold were becoming famous when a larger and better equipped Schooner sailed into view. The chase began and after nine months on the ship “Freshman” they caught and captured the ves- sel “Sophomore.” Their flags, motto, and courageous crew with famous lead- ers immediately took possession. A new group were to walk the plank on this ship: president Ralph Jacobson; vice-president, Dick Hillis; secretary, Alice Mathey; and treasurer, Don Hillis. The Board of Control was represented by Audrey Olson and Dick Hillis for half the trip and by Anna Bump and Don Hillis the rest of the voyage. Again a program was given by the buccaneers on Lincoln’s Birthday. This trip the leisure time was very profitably spent in athletics for the girls captured the class basketball championship and a number of awards, and the boys won several places on the teams. A smaller but much faster ship was next attacked and as the pirate num- bers were fewer it was the ideal boat. Again they transfered the lavender and gold flags, this time to a brig called “Junior.” The captain was still Miss Maxine Siebenbaum but the office of first mate was changed to Mr. Mahaffey. The officers for the year were: president, Don Hillis; secretary, Audrey Olson; and treasurer, Irene Elwell. The Junior pirates were repre- sented on the Board of Control by Ralph Jacobson, treasurer, and Audrey MacDougall, secretary of the association and Anna Bump and Dick Hillis one semester and Alice Mathey and Allan Borlin the other. The pirates be came merry one night and held a Junior Mixer where the Frosh w'ere in- itiated into the order of High School Students. In the spring, after muc1; work, the pirates gave a Bearcat Banquet in honor of the Class of ’29. The boys and girls that year were the champion class when athletics were con sidered as the boys were the basketball and track champs and The girls wrere far ahead of the others in awards and skill. The exculsive ship “Senior” is theirs now. Their captain is Mrs. M. C. Reardon and the plank was walked by president, Don Hillis; vice-president, Emory Donovan; secretary, Audrey MacDougall; and treasurer. Irene Elwell. The Board of Control was represented from the senior pirates by Allan Borlin. president; Dick Hillis, vice-president; Audrey MacDougall, secretary; Audrey Olson, treasurer; Bob Nelson, manager; and Alice Mathey, Ralph Jacobson and Emory Donovan, representatives. The pirates of ’30 were loyal to their lavender and gold and to the Bear- cat emblem and the Orange and Black of the Confederation of Pirates. Though they manned four ships successfully they also entered in all activities, and have always been known as the peppiest class in High School. “We are strong! We are sturdy! We’re the class of 1930!” TREASURE-TROVE 7 Don Hillis— “A man faithful and honorable.” Torch Society 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Pres. Senior Class; Junior Play. Irene Elwell— ‘The best in life we ask for you” Torch Society 2, 3, 4; Torch Treas. 4; Girls’ Cabinet 2; Class Treas. 4; Annual Staff. Ralph Jacobson— 'I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” Class Pres. 2; Tennis 2, 3. I; Torch 2, 3, 4, S. A. Treas. 3; Junior Play; Boys’ Club Sec. 4; Annual Staff; Basketball 4; Senior Play. Oracle Staff 4; Board of Control 4. Harriet Rosenzweig— “She hath a mint of phrases in he. brain.” Glee Club 1; Op pretta 1; Athle'. ics 2. 3; Office 4 Torch Society ? 3. 4; Pres. Torch Society 4; Girl Club Sec. 4; An- nual Staff; Se„ ior Play. Charles Lund— “Science Shiek” Torch Society 2. 3. 4; Football Mgr. 3; Baseball Mgr. 3. «vuarey MacDougall “Happy they on whom she smiles” Class Pres. 1; Op- eretta 1, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 ,4 S. A. Sec. 3, 4 Class Sec. 4 Girls' Club Pres 4; Annual Staff Junior Play. Emory Donovan— “What men dare, I dare. Football, Basket- ball, Baseball, 3, 4; V. Pres. Sen- ior Class; Bd. of Control 4; Tennis 4; Pres. Big “M” Club; Operetta 4; Senior Play. Audrey Olson— “Modest yet wor- thy of applause.” Bd of Control 1; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Torch Society 2. 3, 4; Junior Play; S. A. Treas. 4; Annual Editor Allan Borlin— “Nor failed to do a thing he under- go 1. 2. 4 : l res. Club JK'Bd. 11 3; Track 2.3 4; Annual Staff; Oracle Staff 4; Senior play; Bas- ketball 3. 4; S. A. Pres. 4. Alice Mathey— “Trust her not, she is fooling thee.” Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 1, 2; Office 2. 3; Class Sec. 2; Or- atorical Contest 2, 4 ; Treas. Torch 3; Junior, Senior Plays. 8 TREASURE-TROVE Myron Barter— “Men of few words are the mightiest,’ Big “M” Club 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3; B o y s’ Club Council 3; Oracle Staff 3, 4; . Martha Bergman— “Modest and re- liring.” Operetta 1; Ath- letics 1, 2, 3; Junior Play; Senior Play. Edith Brown— “Full of fun. and mischief too, do- ing things she shouldn’t do.” .. Athletics 1. 2, 3, 4; First local W. C. T. U. Contest 3 ; Second Coun ty W. C. T. U. Contest 3; Of- fice 4. Olga Byrns— “Pride in her part, defiance in her eye.” Athletics 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Play; Yell Queen 3. 4; Class veil leader 1, 2. 3, 4. Florence Dnhlgrcn “S h e seeketh diligently rfter knowledge.” Glee Club 1. 2; Operetta 1; Torch Society 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Annual Staff; M. H. S. News Reporter 4. Doris Bayly— “If only you were little, just like me.” Athletics 1, 2, 3; Torch Society 2. 3, 4; Office 3; Operetta 3; Oracle Staff 4; Senior Play. Dorothy Boyd— “Her friends are many, her foes are few.” Anna Bump— “A wholesome, winsome, lass, pleasant and smiling. Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Bd. of Control 2; Office 2. 3; Pres. Girls’ Ath- letic Ass’n. 3; Annual Staff. Kenneth Country- man— ‘ A proper fel- low.” Ag. Convention 2; Cub Reporter 4. Ed Danielson— “Many a man hath better hair than wit.” Football 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3; TREASURE-TROVE 9 Helen Dickinson— “To know her was to love her. ' Office 4, Senior Play, Annual staff. Irvin Faussett— “I atn not in the role of common men.” Oracle Staff 2,3. Walter Gatterman— “Keep away women.” Senior Play; Sen- ior Track; Roys’ Club Council 4. Delver Henderson— “In stature manly, bold and tall ' Track 3, 4; Oracle 3, Editor 4. Foot- ball 4; Basket- ball4; Junior Play Senior Play. Dick Hillis— “Smiles are the highways to suc- cess.” Bd. of Control 2, 3, 4; Ag. Club Pres. 2; Football 3, 4; Track 3,4; Junior, Senior Plays; Boys’ Club Pres. 4; Vice Pres. Students Ass’n. 4. Filemon Evangelista— “Good goods are done up in small packages.” Bat angas H. S. Military Drill 1,2; Monroe H. S. Ping Pong Champ 4. Lillian Gatterman— “The sun always shines on the face of the good.” Athletics 2; Lib. 3; Torch 3, 4. Harriet Hahn— “As well be out of the world as out of fashion.” Portland High Sans Souci 1; Girls’ league 1; May Fetel; Sec. Debate Club 2, Broadway High Pres. Debate Club 3; Monroe High Oracle Staff 4. Maxine Hewitt— “Who stole my heart away.” Operetta 1, 4; Class Sec. 1; Deciam 1; Glee Club 1. 4; Athlet- ics 1, 4; Junior Play; Sec. Treas. Glee Club 4; Girls Club Cabinet 4. Irene Hocum— “Still waters run deep.” Glee Club 1; Op- eretta 1; Office 4. 10 TREASURE-TROVE Ruth Kauffman— There’s naught on earth so quick as her retort.” Athletics 1; Glee Club 1; Office 3. 4; Annual Staff. Walter Lundeberg— “He is the mildest mannered man.” Stock Judging Champ. 2. 3; Ag. Rep. to Pullman 2: Sec. Ag. Club 4. Wilbert McCormick— “A conservative Senator.” Operetta 1. 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball Mana- ger 4. Bob Nelson— “A man ought not to be held responsible.” Mgr. S. A. 4; Football 4. Hazel Odell— “Indeed she hath a level head.” Glee Club I; Cub Reporter 4. An inial Staff; Torch Society 2, 3. 4. Milton Kjelland— “I’m a firm believ- er in the power of silence.” Stock judging team 2, 3. Martha Manschreck— “Content to do her duty and find in duty done a full reward.” Lucille McKenzie— “A girl never bold of spirit; still and quiet.” Glee Club 1, 2. Marion Nixon— “Pretty to walk with, Pleasant to talk with, and Pleasant to think on too.” Leavenworth Hi School Class Re- porter 1. Frosh Play; Glee club 1. Torch Society 2; Soph. Play; ”L” Club Treas. 2; • I.’ Club Pres 3; Capt. Girls B. Ball Team 3; Junior Play; Annual Staff 3; Paper Staff 3; M. H. S. Annual Staff; Oracle Staff 4. Edgar Olson— “Work never did bother me, I can sleep right by it.” TREASURE-TROVE Mark Olson— “We don’t want him any longer, h e s long enough.” Prosser: Ag. club, 3. Monroe: Ag. club Treas. 4. Inis Pownall— “Honest, willing kind.” Clara Schwartz— “I’m not so small you’re just so big.” Glee club 1, 2. 3. Lillian Sjolander— “Yo ho ho, and a tennis court for me.” Torch Society, 2, 2nd team Tennis 2, 3, Girls’ Ath- letics 2, 3, 4. Mary Valk “Watch my career. I’ll be an artist yet. Athletics 1, Oracle Staff 4, Library 4, Annual Edna Micheau— “I speak in a monstrous little voice.” Alice Rogers— A friendly heart with many friends.” Assistant Editor Oracle 4. Sylvia Schwartz— “Her voice was ever low and gentle.” Glee club 1, 2, 3. 4. Operetta 1, 3, 4. Quartet 3. Trio 4. Wilbur Theiss— “I’m going to be a bachelor.” M Staff. 12 TREASURE-TROVE The good ship 1931 is bravely sailing over the wide seas searching for greater treasurers and adventures than ever found before. The trip is not an easy one for there are storms and dangerous waters, however, these are made less fearsome by the ever good-natured crew. The pilot, Mr. Mahaffey, with Captain Lanning and first mate Law, are doing their best to sail the ship smoothly over rough waters. This year the crew decided on two efficient members, Anna Bevensee and Kathryn Lobdell, to keep their records. The crew have had many wonderful adventures in the past three years and as you do not know of them, they will tell you. “Shortly after they signed their names to the passenger list ready to sail in the latter part of 1927, the more experienced seamen initiated them by the annual Junior Mixer. After that they started their four year voyage in earnest. In March of 1928 they began their dramatic career by staging two frolicking one-act plays on St. Patrick’s Day. In the second year of their voyage they continued their entertainments by giving the Lincoln-Washington program. Later in the year the boys, after losing a contest, gave the girls a skating party which was thoroughly en- joyed by the whole class. The girls in that year showed that they were made of that which makes real girls, good voyagers, and better athletes by winning the championships in girls’ class games in volley ball, basketball and base- ball. In 1929 the crew of ’31 gave the Junior play. “The Whole Town’s Talk- ing” which was successful through the hard work of the cast and the direct- ors. Miss Carman and Miss Torrey. The class made the 1930 Junior-Senior reception one of the most remark- able ever put on. The banquet was handled with the help of the class by the general committee consisting of Alda White, Margaret Palmer, and Ruth Rogers. Now the class of 1931 looks forward to finishing the fourth year of their voyage with a record never excelled. TREASURE-TROVE 13 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Everyone for each other and all for the class In 1928 the good schooner ’32 left the peaceful sea Grade School where it had sailed for eight years, and with its crew of sixty-nine left for a four- year cruise of the Isles of High School. Our year on the Freshman Isle has passed. The landing was difficult and the sight of the place was anything but cheerful to our eyes. We wondered how such a desolate looking land could help us any. The most important things we learned on this Isle were how it and the other Isles were con- trolled and the standards which the people on them must live up to. As we were to spend such a lengthy time on this Island, we had to have advisers and officers to control us and show us the points necessary for a successful voyage. The advisers were Miss Margaret Bare and Mr. Ward Holloway and the officers were: president, Norman White; vice-president, Don Knapp; secretary, Emma Peterson; and treasurer, Don Nelson. The two members of our crew chosen to represent us on the Board of Control were Dorothy Bump and Lyle Reaper. While on this Island our crew gave a St. Patrick’s Day program on March 18. An Irish play, accordion selections, and an Irish clog were presented. Our tour of this Island ended with nothing more of importance happening. Before sailing, our rulers for the next Isle were chosen: president, Don Knapp; vice- president, Roy Hallstrom; secretary, Edna Borlin; and treasurer, Alberta Fuller. The sails were set and the flags of Blue and Gold were flying in the b eeze on that calm day when our ship sailed on to the Sophomore Isle. On our arrival at the Island we found the landing much easier as our fame and n putation had gone before us. Our new' adviser, Miss Lucile West, was wait- ing to give us the guiding hand we needed in our greater undertaking, that of successfully passing the Sophomore Island. Those representing us at Sophomore Island on the Board of Control were Albert.0 Fuller and I yle Reaper one semester, and Alberta Fuller and Nor- man White, the other. While here? we took part in the Mu Hi Jinks Carnival by operating games of chance and other stands. Another program, which consisted of a play, readings, and music, was given by our faithful crew on Lincoln’s birthday In these two years the crew of the ship ’32 has proved its faith and loyalty to our ship, each other, and to the organizations we represent by the active part taken in both boys’ and girls’ athletics and by our scholarship sportsmanship, and fair play. Comrades on! Full steam ahead! The Blue and Gold are sailing on to the Junior Isle. “Hurrah for the Gold! Hurrah for the Blue! Hurrah for the class of ’32! 14 TREASURE-TROVE FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The freshman class elected tor its officers: president, Oscar Starlund; vice-president, Leon Hewitt; secretary, Marion Hewitt; treasurer. La Donna Watkins; yell king, Aylmer Bright; and yell queen, Mildred By ms. Fred Mc- Ginn and Lillie Peterson were chosen by the Student Association members to represent the freshman class on the Board of Control. Miss Clark, Miss Carmen, and Mr. Bankhead, as advisers, guided the class safely through its first year. The class was made up of many students from outside schools as well as from the Central Grade School. During the year the freshmen took part in the Mu Hi Jinks Carnival and various programs. They sponsored a “baby show,” “freak show” and a nail- pounding contest in the Carnival. The class as a whole was assigned the task of cleaning up the assembly hall after the Christmas program. As a special entertainment the freshman English classes produced skits from Scott’s “Lady of the Lake.” The stage setting and the costumes of the players were as typically Scotch as possible. There were several scenes both indoor and out, and different students took the parts of the same characters in each scene. The freshman assembly on March 17 celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. The features of the program were an Irish jig by Irene Trombley and Gertrude Zerger, and a play, “St. Patrick’s Snakey Snakes” in which all of the char- acters were Irish. One high school custom that was appreciated by the freshman girls was the Big Sister organization in connection with the Girls’ Club. Each senior girl was assigned a certain freshman girl whom she was expected to make acquainted with high school life. The first days in high school were the hard- est, but the Big Sisters made them much easier. Altogether, the class of 1933 had an enjoyable and profitable year made up of hard work and plenty of fun. Students find Recreation from their Studies in.... ATHLETICS TREASURE-TROVE 15 Left to right: Back row: Hector Salvadalena, Keith MacDougall, Clyde Shuler, Coach Bankhead, Guy Fields. Front row: Emory Donovan, Roy Borlin, Charles Sheppard, Delver Henderson, Don Hillis, Fred Jellison. Dick Hillis. FOOTBALL Monroe’s championship football career received a severe jolt in the 1929 season, principally because of the lack of experienced players. Coach Ted Bankhead’s Bearcats, in their initial appearance, were defeat- ed by the Stan wood eleven 25-0 on the Monroe gridiron. The much heavier and experienced Stanwood team had the going its own way. Keith Mac- Dougall played a good game in the backfield, while Captain Emory Donovan played a head-up game for Monroe. In the second game Monroe was defeated 14-0 in a hard struggle with the Yellow jackets at Edmonds. In a surprise victory the Bearcats soundly trounced the Arlington Eagles 12 7 at Arlington. The Bearcats team was strongly enforced by the return of Hector Salvadalena, three-year all county star. Dick Hillis broke the ice by scoring the Monroe first schedule touchdown on a fake reverse. A pass, Sal- vadalena to Shuler, scored the second touchdown. Salvadalena and Shuler in the backfield. and Henderson. Donovan, and Don Hillis, linesman, played ex- cellent ball for Monroe. Monroe defeated the Marysville team 7-6 at Monroe in a close tussle. In the last scheduled game the Bearcats were defeated by the champion- ship Snohomish team, 46-0 at Monroe; although the score was large, the game was interesting and hard fought throughout. Charles Sheppard. Captain Don- ovan. and “Hec” Salvadalena were the stars for Monroe. In the final game of the season. Monroe defeated Issaquah 8-6 at Issaquah. Don Kennon and Albert Simmons worked very hard and faithfully throughout the season as football managers. as lb TREASURE-TROVE Left to right, back row: Albert Simmons. Don Kennon, Hoy Borlin. Alex Law, Captain Allan Horlin and Coach Bankhead. Front row: Ralph Jacobson. Norman White, Clyde Shuler and Emory Donovan. Manager Wilbert Mc- Cormick and Delver Henderson, substitute center were not present when picture was taken. BASKETBALL Coach Ted Bankhead called the first meeting of the Bearcat hoopsters the last week of November. About twenty men reported, only one lettermaan and about five in all who had had basketball experience before this season. By producing a second place team in the class “A” league and sending it to the county tournament, Mr. Bankhead set a record for future Coaches to drive at. Let us be thankful, exceedingly thankful, for our Coach, whose unlimited efforts produced a winning team, and for Wilbert McCormick, who worked faithfully throughout the season as manager. Bearcat Schedule Scores Monroe 24 Monroe 16 Monroe 19 Monroe 16 Monroe 15 Monroe 25 Monroe 18 Monroe 17 Edmonds 19 Marysville 25 St an wood 18 Arlington 22 Edmonds 32 Marysville 18 St an wood 17 Arlington 12 In the most interesting game of the season, the Bearcats went on their own floor to avenge themselves on the Arlington Eagles and defeated them 17-12. This game proved very interesting as Arlington is Monroe’s keenest rival and therefore a great deal was at stake. The players who received letters were Capt. Allan Borlin, left forward; Ralph Jacobson, right forward, a good team man and a consistent shot; Roy Borlin. center, a good checker and pivot man; Emory Donovan, guard, the league’s best defensive man; Clyde Schuler, the fastest dribbler in the league; Norman White, guard and good team defense man; Albert Simmons, forward, a reliable checker and pivot man. The second team repeated last year’s per- formance by taking a championship. Playing with teams of more experience and against handicaps, the team came through with a lot of fight and spirit due to good coaching and sports- manship on the part of players and coach. TREASURE-TROVE n Back row, left to right: Harold Finke, Myron Barter, Delver Henderson, Coach Bankhead, Roy Borlin, Allan Borlin. Don Hillis. Front row: Albert Simmons, Dick Hillis, Harold Williams, Walter Gatterman, Clyde Shuler, Don Knapp. TRACK The track aspirants were called together the early part of March by Coach Ted Bankhead. Four lettermen answered the call. Captain Don Hillis, Dick Hillis, Delver Henderson and Allan Borlin. Other candidates who were out for laurels were Harold Finke, Clyde Shuler, Myron Barter, Harold Will- iams. Albert Simmons, Don Kennon, Walter Gatterman, Don Knapp, George McPoland, Guy Fields and Roy Borlin. The first event of the season was the class meet in which the Seniors won by a large margin, the Sophomores placing second, the Juniors third, and the Frosh last. Featuring this meet was the establishing of two records. Delver Henderson putting the shot 42’ 11”, bettering Everett Taylor’s record of 42’ made in 1916, and Allan Borlin hurling the javelin 145’ 9” bettering Stuart Cromwell’s throw of 141' 4” made in 1927. Monroe pressed the strong Snohomish track team in a dual meet to its limits but finally lost out by a few points. In a Triangular meet with Alding- ton and Buckley, Monroe placed a close third, Delver Henderson and Roy Borlin placing in the weights, Don Hillis placing third in the mile and Allan Borlin winning first place in the javelin throw. Delver Henderson took second place in the discus throw with Roy Borlin a close third at the county meet, held at Arlington. The big event of the year was the first county two mile cross-country run. This event was directed by Mr. A. F. Mahaffey, former Monroe High track coach, who laid out the course and interested other coaches in entering men in this event. Harold Finke placed fourth for Monroe and Don Hillis placed sixth. Snohomish won the Sweepstake Cup, while a Stan wood runner won the first place pennant in the event, running the two mile course in ten minutes and sixteen seconds. Those winning track letters were Capt. Don Hillis, two bars; Dick Hillis, two bars; Delver Henderson, two bars; Myron Barter, one bar; Roy Borlin. one bar; and Allan Borlin, three bars. TREASVRE-TROVE vsF Back row, left to right: Mr. Mahaffey, Lyle Reaper, Alex Law, Emory Dono- van. Ralph Jacobson. Norman White. Front row: Jesse Cummings. Clarence Grant, Homer Lanning, Don Nelson, Wilbert McCormick. TENNIS With the coming of spring and sunshiny days, the lovers of tennis came to the start of another season. Old rackets were brought out from the closets, shellacked or restrung, and many new rackets were brought into use. Every year tennis has gained in importance in the schools of the county, and especially at Monroe. At the first turnout of the year, it looked as though Monroe was to have a fairly good team. Lettermen from last year who turned out were Captain Ralph Jacobson, who was working for his third letter, and Lyle Reaper and Norman White, who were working for their second letters. Besides these men, Emory Donovan. Wilbert McCormick, Ed Danielson. Alex Law, Homer Lanning, Don Nelson. Roy Hallstrom, Clarence Grant. Oscar Starlund, and Jesse Cummings were also out. The first thing of importance was the ladder tournament. Ralph Jacobson, by going through the tournament without losing a set. won the tournament and the school championship. Monroe then played Snohomish, last year’s county champions, and won two matches out of three. They played Marysville, winning three matches out of four. And then Monroe crossed rackets with the Everett high school, winning two out of three matches. Monroe next went to Edmonds without the services of its best doubles team and lost three matches, but won one. Everett played the Bearcats again, and being out for revenge defeated them in all matches. Monroe also won from Sultan twice and from Stanwood once. The county tournament entiles were Ralph Jacobson as first singles, Lyle Reaper as second singles, Clarence Grant and Oscar Starlund as first doubles, and Homer Lanning and Alex Law as second doubles. TREASURE-TROVE 19 Back row: Olga Byrns, Maxine Hewitt, Edith Brown. Mildred Byrns, Evelyn Theiss, Audrey Olson, Vivian Hickman, Anna Bump. Middle row: Miss An- derson. Mildred Norberg, Merle Wynhoff, Etta Frohning, Margaret Palmer, Inez Haberly, Peggy Starlund, Anna Bevenense, Enis Rosselli, Isabell McGinn, Vera Nelson, Uvona McCormick. Front row: Dorothy Bump. Lucile Smith. Margaret Hartzell, Alyce Lundeberg, Leona Jones, Martha Norberg, Lucy Bevenese. Violet Bisset, Alice Mathey, Adah Asher, Iola Walters, Marjorie Donovan, Rosalie Theiss. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Speedball—Manager, Anna Bump Speedball. a new activity for girls, was adopted by the Monroe girls this year. Although the girls had little practice before the sports day, which was held in Snohomish, they made a brilliant showing. Three girls from Monroe earned positions on the All-County Team. They were Violet Bisset, goal guard: Evelyn Theiss, halfback; Anna Bump, center. The girls making the first team were: Anna Bump, center; Adah Asher, forward: Alyce Lundeberg. forward; Isabell McGinn, end; Edith Brown, end; Vivian Hickman, fullback; Peggy Starlund, halfback, Evelyn Theiss, half back; Uvona McCormick, guard; Margaret Palmer, guard; Violet Bisset. goal guard. Volley Ball—Manager. Isabell McGinn Volley ball, the girls’ mid-winter sport, was very successful this year. The sports day was held in Sultan, where girls from nine schools competed for positions on the All-County Team. Mildred Byrns earned a position on the team and Olga Byrns received honorable mention. The first team was composed of Adah Asher, Peggy Starlund, Maxine Hewitt, Alyce Lundeberg, Mildred Byrns, Olga Byrns, Alice Mathey Audrey Olson, Vivian Hickman. Anna Bump. 20 TREASURE-TROVE GIRLS' ATHLETIC S—(Continued) Basketball—Manager, Maxine Hewitt. The basketball sports day was held at Arlington, March 15. A position on the All-County Team was awarded Adah Asher, forward. The class basketball championship was won by the Seniors. The scores were: Senior—Frosh—32-13; Senior—Soph.—27-7; Senior—Junior—10-8. Those on the first team were: Violet Bisset, forward; Edith Brown, for- ward; Vivian Hickman, guard: Etta Frohning. guard; Peggy Starlund. center; Audrey Olson, side-center; Olga Byrns, substitute side-center, Inez Haberiy. substitute center. The girls from Monroe taking part in the University of Washington an- nual play day on March 8, were: Adah Asher, captain, Vivian Hickman, Edith Brown, Alice Mathey, Olga Byrns, Marion Nixon, Maxine Hewitt, Violet Bis- set, Enis Roselli, Anna Bevenesee, Anna Bump. Violet Bisset received third place in the State for posture. Baseball and Track, Managers, Alice Lundeberg and Olga Byrns. The meet was held in Snohomish with Snohomish directing track; Mon- roe, Baseball, and Index Horseshoe. The girls were allowed to enter only three events, besides the relay. Tennis—Manager, Vivian Hickman A girls’ tournament was held and the best teams represented the school at the meets held between the schools. In the tournament the doubles were won by Adah Asher and Peggy Starlund and singles by Inez Haberley. To win an award in Girls’ Athletics you must earn 500 points and be on one major team. The first award, which is an orange and black numeral. The second award is an orange M on a black background and is awarded after earning 1000 points. A black M on the orange background is the third award and is given for 1500 points. After earning 2000 points a gold pin is awarded and a felt pillow is given for 2500 points which is the fifth award. A place on first team is 100 points; second team, 50; turnout and health chart, 25; present at Sports Day, 25; manager 50; assistant manager, 25; and hikes, bicycling and skating count a certain number of points a mile. Those earning awards this year are Mildred Byrns, Margaret Hartzell, Leona Jones. Uvona McCormick, Maxine Hewitt, Evelyn Theiss, Marjorie Donovan, Etta Frohning, Dorothy Bump, Anna Hansen and Lillian Sjolander, all earning first awards. Lucile Smith, earning a second, Edith Brown, Isabel! McGinn. Margaret Palmer, Peggy Starlund and Audrey Olson receiving third awards. Adah Asher, Violet Bisset, Vivian Hickman. Alice Mathey and Olga Byrns were awarded gold pins and Anna Bump a felt pillow. True friendships are Formed through the Common interest of the CLUBS TREASURE-TROVE 21 D. HILLIS BARTER HARTZELL E JOHNSON SIMMONS KENNON R. BORLIN A. BORLIN JACOBSON NELSON TROMBLEY S. JOHNSON McPOLAND KNAPP R. HILLIS HENDERSON DANIELSON MacDOUGALL SHEPPARD COACH BANKHEAD SALVADALENA REAPER WILLIAMS JELLISON McCORMICK FIELDS DONOVAN SHULER WHITE 22 TREAS URE-TROVE GIRLS’ CLUB The Girls Club is a social organization, which has in its membership high school girls. It is controlled by a cabinet composed of a president, Aud- rey MacDougall; vice-president, Rea Wright; secretary, Harriet Rosenzwelg; treasurer, Alda White; a representative from each class: Senior, Maxine Hewitt; Junior, Isaboll McGinn; Sophomore, Evelyn Thomas; and Freshman, Lillie Peterson; and an adviser. Miss Ruth Norgaard. The first activity this year was the Freshman reception, with the purpose of welcoming the new girls and helping them to become acquainted. Each senior girl was intrusted with the care of a freshman girl, who was to be her “little sister” for her first year at high school. This year at Christmas time the Girls’ Club sent a large box of rag dolls and stuffed animals to the Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle. During the spring, a Mother and Daughter Banquet is usually held. The club meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month and after the regular business the remainder of the hour is spent in educational talks by various speakers or by a program which is given by the girls. Lest to right: Evelyn Thomas, Lillie Peterson, Isabell McGinn, Alda White, Rea Wright, Maxine Hewitt, Harriet Rosenzweig, Audrey MacDougall, Miss Norgaard. TREAS URE-TROVE 23 BOY'S CLUB The Boys’ Club was founded by Mr. Mahaffey, principal, in 1927. It was organized for the purpose of establishing a spirit of fellowship among the boys. The club is under the supervision of a faculty adviser, and a council consisting of a president, secretary, treasurer, and two boys, from each class. The council plans the activities for the club, such as vocational speeches, a movie and a father and son banquet. This year, besides putting on several programs, they organized a ping pong tournament. The officers for the year, 1929-30 are as follows: Faculty adviser—Mr. Osborn. President—Dick Hillis. Secretary—Ralph Jacobson. Treasurer—Allan Borlin. Senior Representatives—Delver Henderson. Walter Gatterman. Junior Representatives—Wilfred Bates, Homer Banning. Sophomore Representatives—Don Broderson, Lyle Reaper. Freshman Representatives—Fred McGinn, Bill Crockett. Although the Boys’ Club is the newest organization in school, having been organized only three years, it has become one of the leading activities. From left to right: Mr. Osborn, Walter Gatterman, Bill Crockett, Allan Borlin, D ck Hillis. Delver Henderson, Homer Lanning, Ralph Jacobson, Don Hillis, Wilfred Bates, Fred McGinn. 21 TREASURE-TROVE TORCH SOCIETY From left to right. Back row: Bill Bratton. Ralph Jacobson, Boh Nelson. Wal- ler Lundeberg, Frank Masterjohn, Charles Lund. Roy Hallstrom. Second row: Evelyn Thomas, Eloise Odell, Lucy Bevensee, Vivian Hickman, Alice Mathey, Audrey Olson, Harriet Rosenzweig. Third row: Mr. Hardin, Don Hillis, Anna Bevensee, Dorothy Draper, Christine Peterson, Rea Wright, Ella Cook, Kathryn Lobdell, Ann Jenette Drew, Alyce Lundeberg, Mrs. Reardon. Fourth row: Violet Bisset, Lillian Gatterman. Doris Bayly, Hazel Odell. Florence Dahlgren, Irene Elwell, Marie Howell, Alberta Fuller, Edna Borlin, Marie Clancy, Alda White, Ramona Brown. The Torch Society began its eighth year in Monroe High School under the guidance of Mrs. Reardon and Mr. Hardin as advisers. At the first meet- ing held September 26, 1929. Harriet Rosenzweig was elected president, Doris Bayly, vice-president, Rea Wright, secretary and Irene Elwell. treasurer. The most important event of the year was the Initiation Party held at the High School, October 17. This affair was a party and initiation combined to which the parents were invited. A plan to have a committee to urge better scholarship among the Fresh- men was suggested. With this in mind the society gave the Freshmen, on the honor roll, a party on April 5. Another project which the Society planned to undertake was that of pub- lishing the Torch Light, the monthly paper edited by different torch societies and published by Clint W. Lee Company of Seattle. This plan could not be carried out as the paper ceased publication. Unfortunately the society has been rather inactive this year, hut it is hoped that they will be able to carry on some active project in the future. TREASURE-TROVE 25 THE GLEE CLUBS The Girls’ Glee Club and the Boys’ Glee Club in addition to the Girls’ Trio and the Boys’ Quartet make up the music department. They each meet for two hours a week under the direction of Miss Mary Torrey. The girls elected Christine Peterson as president of their Glee Club and Maxine Hewitt as secretary-treasurer. The Girls’ Glee Club is asked to sing for many affairs both inside and outside o fschool. For the County Glee Club Contest held at Snohomish, April 16, twenty of the best singers were chosen to represent Monroe. The songs they sang were “To Spring” by Grieg, and “Within a Dreaming Harbor.” All including the director and the accompanist were dressed alike in white voile dresses made exactly alike, with triangular scarves of the school colors, orange and black. The Girls’ Trio is composed of Christine Peterson, soprano, Margaret Isacson, second soprano, and Sylvia Schwartz, alto. In the County Contest they sang “Morning” and “A Bowl of Hoses.” The Boys’ Glee Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Keith MacDougall was elected for official librarian. They do not do any singing outside of school; however, they are represented at most gatherings by their excellent quartet. The quartet is composed of Dick Hillis, a golden- voiced tenor, Alex Law', whom most everyone knows by his yodeling, Gerald Wynhoff, who sings first bass, and Wilbert McCormick, the second bass. These boys also entered the County Glee Club Contest and sang “That Sweet Little Woman O’ Mine,” and “Duna.” This year the music department brought their efforts to a climax by presenting the operetta, “Cherry Blossom.” Left to right: First rowr, Katharyn Shrum, Inez Haberly, Iola Walters, Lucy Bevensee, Marjorie Middlesworth, Mary Williams, Margaret Isacson, LaDonna Watkins, Emma Peterson, Linnea Johnson, Lillie Peterson, Dagmar Johnson. Middle row’: Sylvia Schwartz, Marjorie Taylor, Lorraine Covell, Ella Cook, Kathryn Lobdell, Etta Frohning, Merle Wynhoff. Margaret Palmer. Alda W’hite, Dorothy Draper, Leona Zerger, Ramona Brown, Gertrude Zerger, Marie Fulcher, Clara Schwartz, Martha Senner, Christine Peterson. Back row: Lillian Gatterman, Maxine Hewitt. Audrey MacDougall, Miss Mary Torrey, Edna Borlin, Agnes Johnson. Alice Finke. 26 TREASURE-TROVE Left to right: First row: Bruno Rosselli, Bill Hegewald, Joe Bound, Ray Dahl, Jim McCallum, Jack Langill, Melvin Mullet. Middle row: Kenneth Country- man, Clive Countryman, Leon Hewitt, Alvin Schrag, Bernard Felix, Sidney Johnson, Harold Finke. Norman Hart sell. Frank Masterjohn, Clyde Shuler, Sam Trabont, Lester Clayton, Mr. Chester Lybecker, Borden Alexander, Jesse Cummings, Lyle Smith. Back row: Walter Lundeberg, Milton Kjelland. Mark Olson, Edgar Olson. John Nelson. Allan Berlin. MONROE AGRICULTURE CLUB The Agriculture club is a vocational club whose members are those boys enrolled in agriculture. The club which meets on the third Wednesday of each month, endeavors to get, as speaker for each meeting, some leader in a particular field of agriculture to talk about his work. The club carries on many activities each year. It is a member of a state organization for the growing and marketing of certified seed potatoes, and it grows co-operatively, severe 1 acres of certified potatoes, the proceeds of which go to help the club members with their projects. In addition to spon- soring a school fair to aid the county in gathering material for the Western Washington Fair, it also sponsors a judging team for livestock and another for potatoes. Er.ch year three toys are selected and sent for a week’s work at Washington State College with their traveling expenses paid by the Great Northern Railway. The club held its annual Father and Son banquet on November 22. An annual Clam Dig on the Islands is also held in the late spring. This year the Ag Club has a membership of thirty-three under the follow- ing leaders: Sidney Johnson, president: Walter Lundeberg, secretary; Mark Olson, treasurer; Kenneth Countryman, cub reporter; and Mr. Chester Ly- becker. adviser. In the near future the club will consider applying for admission as ‘'Future Farmers of America.” The emotions of the Students find a Voice in... DRAMA TREASURE-TROVE 27 Left to right: Homer banning, Vivian Mathey, Guy Fields. Evelyn Tucker, Keith MacDougall, Lorraine Coveil, Wilfred Bates. JUNIOR PLAY The first dramatic event of the year was the Junior play, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” which was presented on Friday, December 13, 1929, and which proved to be very successful in spite of superstitions to the contrary. The production was marked by its swift action and human and convincing characterization. The role of the prevaricating and erring husband. Henry Simmons, was taken by Keith MacDougall. Harriet Simmons, his suspicious wife, was played by Lorraine Covell. The plot centers around the attempt of Mr. Simmons to marry his daughter, Ethel, to his junior partner in business. Chester Binney. Evelyn Tucker as the charming Ethel Simmons opposes this marriage be- cause Chester (Homer Lanning in real life) has not “sown his wild oats.” Vivian Mathey portrayed Letty Lythe, a temperamental motion picture act- ress, whom Mr. Simmons introduces as a former sweetheart of Mr. Binney When it is found that Letty Lythe appears in person at the local theatre and Mr. Simmons fears discovery of the false love affair, more complications arise. Other members of the cast were: Sadie Bloom. Mildred Coles; Roger Shields. Wilfred Bates; Donald Swift, Guy Fields; Lila Wilson, Georgina Trabont; Sally Otis, Alpha Nelson; Annie, the maid, Ann Jenette Drew; Taxicab driver, Sidney Johnson; Mrs. Jackson and girls. Alda White, Kathryn Lobdell, Rea Wright and Marguerite Lillemoen. Special credit is due both to the cast and to the production staff for the fine success the play achieved. Miss Betty Carman, assisted by Miss Mary Torrey. directed the production. 28 TREASURE-TROVE Left to right: Doris Bayly, Dick Hillis, Helen Dickinson, Allan Borlin. SENIOR PLAY “Second Childhood.” the senior play, was presented with great success by the senior class March 14. 1930 under the direction of Miss Betty Carman. Allan Borlin, as professor Relyea, and Dick Hillis as his scientific pupil, attempt to discover the Elixir of Youth. An old General. Emory Donovan, is in love with the Professor’s daughter, Sylvia, (played by Doris Bayly) but she refuses him because of his age. The scientists induce him to try the Elixir but during their absence the General spills the Elixir and abruptly leaves the house. A poor woman (Alice Mathey) unable to support her baby, enters and leaves it on the sofa where the General was last seen. The scien- tists return and to them it is apparent that the General has turned into a baby. But their joys turn to sorrow when they find that because of this, they are charged with numerous crimes. At this point the Professor’s daughter, who is taking care of a neighbor's baby, suddenly disappears, leaving an empty Elixir bottle and the baby be- hind. It is then believed that the daughter too, has been transformed, but in the end their mistakes are discovered and the audience witnesses an un- usually happy and humorous ending. The characters in the play included: Professor Relyea, Allan Borlin; Phil Stanton (his assistant), Dick Hillis; Auntie (his sister). Helen Dickin- son; Sylvia (his daughter), Doris Bayly; General Burbeck, Emory Donovan; Marcella, Alice Mathey; Mrs. Vivvert, Florence Dahlgren; Judge Sanderson. Delver Henderson; Mrs. Sanderson. Martha Bergman; Sheriff, Walter Gatter- man; Lucile, Harriet Rosenzweig; Deputy sheriff. Ralph Jacobson. TREASURE-TROVE 29 Left to right : Christine Peterson, Wilbert McCormick, Roy Borlin, Alex Law, Norman White, Margaret Isacson. “MISS CHERRVBLOSSO M M The dramatic season of 1929-30 ended with great success with the pre- sentation of “Miss Cherry blossom,” a musical comedy given by the Music Department under the direction of Miss Mary Torrey. The story centered around Miss Evelyn Barnes (played by Christine Peterson) an American girl born in Japan, whose parents have died of fever, and who is brought up as a Japanese maiden. Her father’s friend, Worthing- ton. uses her proerty for his own ends. When Evelyn, who is known as Cherryblossom, is about eighteen, Worthington (Emory Donovan) returns to Japan with a party of American friends. One of them, John Henry Smith falls in love with Cherry and wishes to marry her, but Kokemo (Wilbert McCor- mick) who has brought her up as his own daughter, wishes her to marry Togo, a rich politician (Roy Borlin). Jack’s efforts to outwit Togo and Kok- emo make the comedy an unusually interesting one. The cast of characters includes Cherryblossom Kokemo John Henry Smith Harry Foster Jones Horace Worthington James Young Jessica Vanderpool Togo Geisha Girls American girls and men, as gues of Mr. Worthington, visiting Japa Christine Peterson Wilbert McCormick Alex Law Norman White Emory Donovan Bill Bratton Margaret Isacson Roy Borlin Mary Williams. Merle Wynhoff, La- Donna Watkins, Sylvia Schwartz. Kathryn Lobdell. Lillie Peterson. Dag- mar Johnson, and Emma Peterson. Effective use of lanterns in the lighting system helped to make an at- tractive setting of the quaint old Japanese tea garden where all three acts took place. Catchy tunes, amusing lines, and colorful choruses all helped in making this comedy one long to be remembered. 30 TREASURE-TROVE DRAMA Dramatics has deservedly become an important activity at Monroe High School. The plays this year have all been praiseworthy, both from an ed- ucational and from an entertaining standpoint. Many roles were played in a manner worth of professionals. Sufficient proof of the worth of the pro- ductions is offered by the excellent support that all enjoyed. In addition to the play productions several programs conducted by the various classes before the assembly deserve mention. The Torch Society un- der the direction of Mrs. Reardon presented an appropriate program on Ar- mistice Day. Addresses from Lloyd Black of Everett and H. J. Marion were the outstanding numbers on the program. Both the Freshmen program given on St. Patrick’s Day, conducted by Miss Clark, and the Lincoln-Washington program given by the Sophomores under the direction of Miss West were w ell received. A Christmas program wherein every class contributed selections was also given. The Biology class, with Miss Anderson’s help, presented the Arbor Day program. The De Moss Concert Ensemble provided an hour’s en- tertainment for the entire student body. This consisted of the five members of the De Moss family, and the numbers given on their various instruments proved very entertaining. During the year the speakers who addressed the students included Mr. Twitmire, state inspector of schools; Richard Hedrick; Signor Barone, who is touring the world with his dog and donkey; and Mr. Schwartz, a former resident of Russia, who related his experiences as a pris- oner in Siberia and showred a costume he had worn while there. Each year marks a great growth and improvement in the quality of the work produced. This year much of the credit is due to Miss Betty Carman, head of the Departments of Speech and English. As a new member of the faculty her work, especially in the play productions, was most commendable. Her dramatic ability was made manifest both in her teaching and directing. The voice of the Student finds Expression in... STUDENT GOVERNMENT TREASURE-TROVE 31 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Borlin MacDougall R. Hillis Olson Every other Thursday morning a group of boys and girls representing the students meet with Mr. Hardin and Mr. Mahaffey to discuss the weighty affairs of the school. This group is known as the Board of Control, and the members are the officers of the Student Association—the President of the Student Body, the Vice Pres- ident, the Secretary, and the Treas- urer—and a boy and girl representa- tive from each class in school. The President of the Student Body must be a member of the Senior Class, and the Vice President must also be a member of this class. The Secre- tary and Treasurer may be chosen from either the Junior or Senior Class. Allan Borlin, the President of the Associated Students, presides over the meetings. Richard ( Dick’’) Hillis occupies the seat of the Vice Pres- ident, to the extreme right of the Mr. Hardin President. Audrey Olson attends to the financial affairs of the Student Body, and Audrey MacDougall keeps a record of what goes on in the meet- ings. Then come the representatives of the classes. The first semester the Freshmen aren’t allowed representatives to the Board of Control, but let the sensible and able-minded Seniors look out for their affairs. The second semester, however, it is generally agreed that if two Freshmen—one boy and one girl—are found that show more or less intelligence along the line of politics they may attend the meetings of the mighty Board of Control. They may “listen in.” and if they dare, put in a word here and there. After a great deal of searching two such Freshmen were chosen. Lillie Peterson was elected to stand up for the Freshman girls and Fred McGinn was to do the same for the Freshman boys. Fred and Lillie may not be very large in stature, but one must consider their nationalities. It has always been our personal opinion that the Irish and the Swedes make a good combination. The members of the Association used exceptionally good judgment and chose Alberta Fuller to represent the Sophomore girls and Norman White to represent the Sophomore boys. Christine Peterson and Keith MacDougall were chosen to represent the Junior Class. Here again we find that famous Swede and Irish combination —or is it Scotch instead if Irish? We guess it doesn’t make much difference, for as we once heard Dick Hillis say: “A Scotchman is just an Irish- man with his brains knocked out.” With their usual good taste the students selected Alice Mathey and 32 TREASURE-TROVE BOARD OF CONTROL Back row: Dick Hillis, Ralph Jacobson. Allan Borlin, Robert Nelson. Emory Donovan, Norman White, Keith MacDougall, Fred McGinn. Front Row: Christine Peterson, Audrey MacDougall, Alice Mathey, Lillie Peterson. Al- berta Fuller, Audrey Olson, Mr. Hardin. STUDENT GOVERNMEN T—(Continued) Emory Donovan as Senior representatives. Here wre find again a Swede and an Irishman. Emory is noted for his famous discussion on the subject of Baseball ' This tendency toward discussion is particularly marked when there is a meeting the second period and Emory hasn’t his lesson for his next period class. The Board of Control budgets the money taken in from the Student As- sociation fees. It authorizes all equipment and articles bought, and appropri- ates the money to pay for everything purchased. It accept recommenda- tions from the Coach for all athletic awards, and votes on whether or not the players should receive letters. Also this year through the efforts of the Board the High School had charge of the Monroe Theatre for one evening and in this way replenished the treasury with some sadly needed funds. All officers and representatives on the Board are nominated and elected by the members of the Student Association. To be a member one must be a student of this High School and must have paid his annual fee of $3.00. This $3.00 includes class dues, a subscription to the Oracle, the right to nominate and vote, and a season ticket to all the athletic home games. At the beginning of this year a campaign for 100% membership to the As- sociation was waged. The Seniors, who have been in school for a year longer than the others, felt the need of a vacation so they worked hard and earned the first prize—a half day holiday. The Juniors came very close to revealing their nationality when they held their membership out until first prize had been claimed and then became 100% in order to win the second prize of $10.00. As neither the Sophomore or Freshman class became 100% a third prize was not awarded. For the last ten years Monroe has had Student Government in the High School, and as each year has passed the system has been improved and now has been made into the most important factor of the school. TREASURE-TROVE 33 Back row: Roy Hallstrom, Ralph Jacobson, Harriet Rosenzweig, Vivian Hick- man, Mr. Mahaffey, Mary Valk, Hazel Odell, Allan Borlin, Don Hillis. Front row: Anna Bump, Olga Byrns, Audrey MacDougall, Audrey Olson. Ruth Kauffman, Florence Dahlgren, Kathryn Shrum. THE ANNUAL STAFF The Senior Annual of 1930 owes its success to the members of the Annual Staff, who have proven their ability and school spirit by conscient- iously accomplishing the task which they set out to do—namely: to publish for the first time in several years, a Senior Annual, one which would truly represent the Senior Class of 1930. We are indebted to the following members for this work. „ Audrey Olson.................... Editor-in-Chief Harriet Rosenzweig ............ Associate Editor Ralph Jacobson ............. Business Manager Ruth Kauffman ............. Advertising Manager Florence Dahlgren ______________ Dramatic Editor Audrey MacDougall ............... Society Editor Don Hillis and Olga Byrns ....... Feature Editors Allan Borlin and Anna Bump ..... Athletic Editors Anna Bump and Irene Elwell ..... Class Historian Marion Nixon and Mary Valk .......... Art Editors Vivian Hickman ................... Junior Editor Roy Hallstrom ................. Sophomore Editor Kathryn Shrum ------------------ Freshman Editor Helen Dickinson and Hazel Odell ... Staff Typists Mr. A. F. Mahaffey ............. Annual Adviser The Annual Staff wishes to express its appreciation to the business men who have helped a great deal to make this Annual a success. 34 TREASURE-TROVE [ —r—r | THE ORACLE ! THREE CHEERS AND ONE CHEER JOURNALISTS ID FEATURE MORE1 SCHOOL'S OUT FOR TEN DATS E THRILLS OF MOVIE ANO SEA Delver Henderson, Dick Hillis, Business Manager Miss Betty Carman. Editor Alice Rogers, Assistant Editor Adviser Cub reporters, back row: Fred McGinn. Kenneth Countryman, Ralph Jacob- son. Clyde Shuler. Front row: Hazel Odell, Florence Dahlgren, Harriet Rosen zweig, Margaret Hartzell. TREASURE-TROVE 35 THE ORACLE Real news, live jokes, announcements, sports, inspiring editorials—these are but a few of the things that have characterized the Oracle for the past year, and made it a forceful reminder that the Monroe Union High School is a live school—that its faculty and students are actually accomplishing things. Beginning in 1925, the Oracle has been published monthly during each school term and has endeavored from year to year to make itself more rep- resentative of school life, more interesting and more worth-while in every way. The organization of the Oracle has differed from year to year, but the general principle is to have an editor, business manager and a staff, all who come from the Journalism class which meets this year twice a week under the supervision of Miss Betty Carman. For the school term of 1929-1930 the editorial staff was headed by Delver Henderson, the editor-in-chief, who had charge of the editorials, principal’s and superintendent’s corners, and collected news for each issue. Alice Rogers, the assistant editor, had charge of the distributing of all work to the different departments and checking over it as it came in ready for the press. Under the business management of the paper came the business manager Dick Hillis, who had charge of all money received and taken out of the fund and of the advertising staff, which consisted of Armand Swanson, Ralph Jacobson. Sidney Johnson, and Keith MacDougall. This group’s work was to collect all the advertisements they could from the business places in the town and to keep adding more to the list each issue. The rest of the class was divided into departments, which dealt with the different phases of school life and to the perfecting of the paper before it was printed. They were: Humor and feature—Marion Nixon, Marguerite Lil- lemoen and Mildred Coles; Class activities—Donald Hillis; Club activities— Kathryn Lobdell and Mary Valk; Music and Dramatics—Alda White and Al- pha Nelson; Girls’ Athletics—Peggy Starlund and Adah Asher; Exchange and personals—Doris Bayly; Boys’ Athletics—Allan Borlin; Head reporter, Har- riet Hahn; Proof readers—Ella Cook and Bert Armstrong; Head writers— Lorraine Coveil, Marie Clancy and Marjorie Taylor. At the beginning of the year there were not enough students enrolled in the class to put out an Oracle, so students called “cub reporters’’ from each class were selected to help with the paper. They were: Kenneth Countryman. Ralph Jacobson, Hazel Odell, Margaret Hartzell, Harriet Rosenzweig, Fred McGinn, Clyde Shuler, Harry Bloor, and Guy Fields. Because of lack of funds only five issues were put out this year, and the rest of the time was spent in studying the principles of Journalism. On January 24, the class sponsored the movie, “Freckles,” by Gene Stratton Porter. Vaudeville acts w’ere given before the movie by the talent of the class. They were: “Wreck of the Hesperus,” and the “Dance of the Newspapers.” The Boys’ Quartet sang, “I’m a Dreamer” and “I Love You Truly.” Financially, the paper has not been a great success, but the experience gained from the study of all the canons of Journalism has more than made up for it. 36 TREASURE-TROVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 1 929-1 930 Sept. 3—School opened. Sept. 20—Mu Hi Jinks Carnival. Oct. 9—Intelligence Tests. Oct. 17—Torch Society initiation party. Oct. 24-25—Teacher’s Institute. Nov. 1—Football benefit movie, “Drop Kick.” Nov. 11—Armistice program. Nov. 14-15—High School Leaders’ Conference. Nov. 22—Ag. Banquet. Nov. 27—Lettermen’s Banquet at Arlington. Nov. 28-29—Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. 2—School Declamatory contest. Dec. 6—County Declamatory contest. Dec. 13—Junior play, “The Whole Town’s Talking.” Dec. 20—Christmas program. Dec. 20-Jan. 2—Christmas vacation. Jan. 16-17—Semester Examinations. Jan. 21—Speaker, Marco Barone. Jan. 24—Journalism movie, “Freckles.” Jan. 28—Speaker, Mr. Schwartz. Feb. 12—Sophomore assembly—Lincoln-Washington program. Feb. 14-15-21-22—County Basketball Tournament. Mar. 14—Senior Play, “Second Childhood.” Mar. 17—Frosh Assembly, St. Patrick’s Day Program. Mar. 18—Local Times Oratorical contest. Alice Mathey, first. Mar. 28—County Times Oratorical contest. Monroe, third Apr. 4—Torch party. Apr, 5—County Cross Country Run at Monroe. Apr. 16—County Music contest. Apr. 17-18—Easter Vacation. Apr. 25—Ag Clam Dig. May 2—Operetta, “Cherry Blossom.” May 3—County Track meet. May 10—District Track meet. County Grade School meet. May 16—Junior-Senior Reception. May 17—High School Tennis Tournament. May 29—Class Night. June 1—Baccalaureate. June 6—Commencement. June 6—School out. TREASURE-TROVE 37 CLASS PROPHECY BY A. M. AND R. H. As I sat by the fire and my mind wandered—one little flame seemed to dance and play before me, as I stared, it took the shape of Myron Barter, one of my old classmates. There he stood, the same old Myron, only now a matured man. We chatted a few minutes of old times. He told me that he was a globe trotter, so I asked him if, during all his travels, he had chanced to run into any of the members of our graduating class of ’30. He told me that he had made it his duty to go to visit each and every one of our former classmates. “A couple of years ago, in New York,” he said, “while waiting for my steamer, I chanced to pass Madison Square Gardens, and there to my aston- ishment, I met Audrey MacDougall. She told me she had now taken Tex Rickard’s place and was promoting prize fights. And, during our conversation she said that Emory Donovan and Ed Danielson were sparring partners for her coming champion, who was also a former Monroe graduate. After bidding her good-bye, I hurried on as I had to catch the steamer. “Right in front of me I saw, in blazing headlines, a name that rang fa- miliar, “Marion Nixon.” Upon investigation I found that I was in front of the Roxy Theatre. Upon going to the ticket office to inquire further, who should be taking tickets but Maxine Hewitt! She told me that she had married Walter Lundberg, and that he had made about the best husband she had had so far. To go on with the story—she said that I could talk to Marian by getting permission from the manager. After my card was sent in, who should greet me but the manager’s sec retary, Charles Lund. He ushered me into a large, spacious office and there sat the manager, no other than Delver Henderson, a tall and stately-looking man. He seemed very glad to see me and gave me permission to interview' his stars. As I turned to leave the office, Marian Nixon herself stood in the doorway. After greeting me she asked me if I had seen any of the rest of the girls. Upon asking her whom she meant, she said that Lillian Sjolander, Irene Elwell, and Irene Hocum were also stars, w-ho had reached fame under the lights of the “Roxy.” This, indeed, w'as all pleasant news. ‘ I was so interested that I had forgotten my boat. I said a hurried good- by and rushed down to the docks. As the passport inspector stopped me he spoke my name. It was Wilbert McCormick. This was a surprise, as I had really expected to find him in Paris, singing grand opera, taking the place of his uncle, John McCormick. “After boarding the ship I took out my binoculars and focused them on the Statue of Liberty. I could make out a figure, slowly scaling the up- raised arm, trying to reach the torch. ‘How unusual’ I exclaimed, not talk ng to anyone in particular, but just thinking out loud. The captain of the ship noticing my interest, informed me that the man was the world’s newest sensation, as a human fly. He told me his name was Bob Nelson, an old friend of his who had been married for three years and was strong for the old saying ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ On turning to tell him that Bob Nelson was an old friend of mine, also, I saw that the captain was Walter Gatterman. Aside from some enjoyable talks with Captain Gatterman, the tiip from here on to London wras very uneventful. I almost forgot to say that the Captain’s boss, and wife, Lucile McKenzie, was on the ship too. “After getting off the boat I went up to the court of St. James. Here I found Edna Micheau and Florence Dahlgren, as ladies-in-waiting to the queen. While on my way to Germany I learned that Edgar Olson was keeping the home fires burning and was now President of the Irish Free State In Ger- many I was fortunate in getting to hear Madame Sylvia Schwartz sing. Later while walking down the street, I noticed that they were having trouble on the opposite corner. Soon I saw' that a Sauerkraut eating contest was in full sway and. to my surprise, Dorothy Boyd stood foremost with both hands full. “After leaving Germany, I went to Amsterdam, w'here my greatest thrill came from the Olympic Games, especially, since Allan Borlin and Anna Bunin were the two leading U. S. track stars. Allan was running the fifty-yard marathon, and Anna was doing the standing high jump. I then made my way 38 TREASURE-TROVE CLASS PROPHEC Y—(Continued) to Russia and after many months of searching, I decided to go on. But, one day, just as I was leaving Russia, I noticed a very beautiful painting. It was signed, Milton. Upon going to see the artist I found it was Milton Kjelland. He had married Mary Valk and together they had risen to fame. “Several months later when I was in China, I met Kenneth Countryman, who was a missionary. He greeted me warmly, and told me that in Palestine and Paris I would find more of our classmates. In Palestine I found Audrey Olson counting sheckles, and, after several weeks of searching in Paris, I ran across Wilbert Theiss and Edith Brown, honeymooning. A few days later 1 found Doris Bayly, a model in a great style show, and she had her nine children helping her. Then 1 went down to Spain, where I heard that Ruth Kauffman and Harriet Rosenzweig had talked themselves into certain posi- tions the past leap year. “In Africa were Don Hillis and Helen Dickinson .Their excuse for being there was that marriage licenses were free. In the Sahara Desert, I found Ralph Jacobson running a ski factory. “Then I journeyed to Australia, where I found Hazel O’dell, a shepherd- ess. She told me that she was getting in practice for Shakespear’s next pastorial. My journey next took me to the Phillippine Islands where Filemon Evangelista was making a tour of the Islands, orating on lettuce. I then went to Florida. While there I stopped at Barnum, Bailey. Ringling Bros, winter training quarters. Here I saw Irving Faussett training as a “Bally Hoo Man” for a side show, and Olga Byrns playing basket ball with some trained seals. After going a little farther north, I found Martha Bergman as president of Vassar College. From Vassar I went toward Niagara Falls, w’here I found Lillian Gatterman tight-rope walking over the Falls. Next, I headed toward Texas, and on the way learned that Inis Pownall had bought out Clara Schwartz’s interest in the U. S. Cap and Gown Corporation. In Texas Mark Olson had become a rich cattle dealer, and had taken as a wife, Martha Manschreck. “Next, to Hollywrood! There was Alice Rogers trying to equal the reputa- tion of her brother, Charles “Buddy” Rogers. Next I made my way to Alaska where I found Harriet Hahn married to an eskimo. Then, to return to Seattle 1 ran into our class adviser, Mrs. Reardon, who was aiding in managing the largest shoe store on the coast. I told her all I have just been telling you. But, there is one I haven’t seen and that is Alice Mathey.” “Oh, she is here with me—my wife. Here she comes now, Myron.” Myron told us that he was not a bit surprised to find us here, for he had become used to strange things from the others. “What? Alice, did you say? ‘Wake up!—then—I’ve only been dreaming— but wrhat a dream!” What a wonderful evening this has been, And I have enjoyed all of it so. The memories of old times and friends And the days of long ago. TREASURE-TROVE 39 40 TREASURE-TROVE CROMWELL SPRAU’S HARDWARE Delicious COMPANY ICE CREAM Distributors And— N. P. Fuller Co. PAINTS —True Fruit Soda Water— Pure. Invigorating, Refreshing —UNIVERSAL, Cold and Sparkling. For Sale at —MONARCH AND all Confectioners, Drug Stores —BANQUET RANGES and Soft Drink Stands. Columbia Bicycles And “A Home Industry A. G .Spalding Ilro. Sporting A . B . S P R A U Goods. Proprietor W. J. WILLIAMS Best Wishes to the Licensed Members Real Estate Broker of the And General Insurance Class of 1 930 HALLAN BUILDING Monroe, Washington THE MONROE MONITOR 41 E. T. Bascorn, H. W. Bascom, Bascom Bascom ORR’S JEWELRY Writers of the best FIRE INSURANCE STORE Where Quality, Service, And It Pays To Be Always Protected Economy Meet Fire Insurance is a necessity. We solicit your patronage any time you wish fire protection. J. V. ORR Call or write to— Reliable Watchmaker Bascom Bascom Monroe, Washington Conducting the oldest Fire Insurance Business in Monroe, Wash. WILSON D. M. TRY THE O. K. MARKET Athletic Instructors for Pacific Hardware Co. Best Meat Everett, Wash. Prices O. K. MARKET 42 THEDINGA HARDWARE MONROE COMPANY GENERAL Everything In Hardware HOSPITAL Equipped for MEDICINE SURGERY Since 1 906 OBSTETRICS Phone 23 1 Monroe, Washington BEST WISHES Your Graduation TO THE It gives the Grand Leader of Everett great pleasure to send heartiest congratula- CLASS OF 1930 tions on your graduation, with very best wishes for the days to come. WHITE’S GRAND LEADER VARIETY STORE Everett, Wash. Monroe, Wash. 43 A. M. ZAREMBA Dentist Monroe, Washington L. G. Cleaveland Drugless Physician Phone 1581 Monroe, Washington Dr. Percy P. Cooley Monroe, Wash. C. W. ROBEN Dentist Monroe, Washington 44 DID YOU FLUNK? AN IMPORTANT QUESTION, BUT No more important during the twelve years of your school life than during the next twelve years. THE ANSWER will Depend on Your Ability to SAVE This Bank Will Help You MONROE NATIONAL BANK Member Federal Reserve FIRST NATIONAL BANK Monroe, Washington Member of Federal Reserve System George Wagner, President B. J. Lobdell, Vice President Roy W. Jellison, Cashier John A. Kindle, Assistant Cashier. Elsie Elwell, Bookkeeper 45 I NO NAME HATS HILEN - SINCLAIR The Latest Styles In Men s Hats Manufacturers and Jobbers Hilen Candies MAIN BROTHERS Everett, Washington Complete Men’s Furnishings Monroe. Wash. Best wishes for the class of 19 3 0 — for The Home every success in life. Of Delicious H OOTON Foods-— FURNITURE CO. Monroe, Wash. —THE BAKERY— GEORGE BENNETT. Proprietor 46 HIGHER MARKS! by using —Underwood Portables— Your Graduating Costume Awaits You Home-work, often distasteful to the young student has a help- ful ally in the new— At CHAFFEE’S Correct Apparel for Women Everett, Washington UNDERWOOD PORTABLES Essays, Reports, Laboratory Notes are typed quickly and ac- curately, and their neat legibil- ity brings HIGHER MARKS. It has the Standard keyboard and the latest devices for easy operation. Is available in a range of attractive colors. Gradual payment may be arranged. Make your selection at our store. BLACK KING Stationery and Office Equipment 2930 Colby Main484 “A Home Away From Home SAVOY C. L. BARLOW’S HOTEL is the Home of the Best in Footwear R. J. SCOTT, (SCOTTY) Monroe, - - Washington Proprietor Monroe. Wash. 47 STRETCH’S Monroe Owned Stores Store No. 1—Service. Store No. 2—Cash and Carry We are proud to be represented on your first annual. STRETCH’S RUMBAUGHS “The Best Place To Shop After All” —Radios —Pianos —Furniture —Dry Goods Everett, Wash. Congratulations ! ! ! Class of 1930 We sincerely wish you every success throughout the coming year. MORRISON STUDIO Medical-Dental Bldg. Everett, Wash. LET ELECTRICITY DO YOUR WORK ! ! The Servant That Never Quits—And Works For Less 48 Monroe Graduates— Congratulations. You have worked hard to make this final step of your High School work a credit to your community. And now— When you’re through We have a desk for you And a good position, too. Rogers Business College Snohomish County's School SAVOY CAFE Save your money and yourself— Phone 16 4 1 Monroe “ The Business Man s Monroe Choice” Laundry MARIE BOCK, Prop. “ Let the Laundry Do It” Complete Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Service. Monroe, Washington 49 For Real Enjoyment Spend Your Evenings At The . . . cMonroe Theatre The Latest Releases of Si n ing,-Tal king, Pictures C. L. KIRBY, Manager Heartiest Congratulations To the Class of ’30 Monroe’s Blacksmith and Machinist (Authority on Steelhead ) FRED MARTEL South Lewis Street Success for the Class of ’30 Williams Drug Store DAVIES PARK Lake Stevens A Good Place To Picnic Congratulations and Best Wishes to CLASS OF 1930 BOATING. CANOEING. SWIMMING. DANCING CAMP-RILEY DRUG CO. Drugs and Gifts Fountain Monroe, Wash. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1930 Monroe Motors Phone 1311 Texaco Gasoline And Oils MAYES MOTORS Monroe, Wash. Firestone Tires and Batteries 51 JUST as we have extended our best wishes to the classes of the past— so do we extend our Best IDishes for ... . Success and Prosperiti] to the Class of 1930 HARMON’S Two Qood Stores Monroe .... Snohomish The mercantile Company Your Grocery Store “If it comes from Streissfcuth’s it must be ood“ 311 - Phone - 311 52 star Brand Shoes Are better For Men, Women and Children at Carl Jacobson’s Shoes and Shoe Repairing, Monroe, Washington