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

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'49ers The class of 1949 entered the halls of Monroe High School on September 8, 1946, with an enrollment of fifty-four eager students. Class officers elected were: president. Merle Olson; secretary, Pat Ricci; and Jean Fortman, treas- urer. Five members of the class earned letters in competitive sports: Bob Dennis and Maynard Anderson in football, and Thomas Ramaley, Johnny Schwartz, and Craig Kirby in track. As juniors, a delightful prom was given, featuring the theme, Winter Wonderland. March 23. 1948, was the date of the junior class play. We Snook the Family Tree. It was nobly directed by Miss Robertson and Mr. Sernei. An all-school operetta, Rio Rico, was presented in April, under the direction of Mr. Thorild Swanson and Mr. Henry Berner. Several members oi the class participated. The class distinguished itself in that year by winning the Citizen Plaque. Officers for the junior year were Jean Fortman. president; jack Turner, vice president; Celia Enyeart, secretary; and Joyce Farmer, treasurer. Electing Betta Greenwood as president; Wally Pearson, vice president; Barbara Sladek, secretary; and Gerry Zaat, treasurer, the '49ers started the first half of their senior year. December 7th was the big day for senior play. Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by Miss Louise Wicklund. The senior thespians put on a great show which was well received by an appreciative audience. The second half of the year began with Merle Olson being elected to the presidency; Joyce Farmer, vice president; Darlene Gellerson, secretary; Larry Smith, treasurer; and Jack Tucker as sergeant-at-arms. Under a huge umbrella, the juniors presented their annual banquet for the seniors on April 29th. Following the banquet the traditional Senior Ball was held. The theme. April Showers, was carried out beautifully, with a colorful rainbow to set it off. and all who attended declared that it was one for the memory book. Geraldine Zaat received the valedictorian award and James Barr was the salutatorian of the class. The outstanding Wagner awards went to Johnny Schwartz and Dolores Lind. Another honor that went to a senior, the American Legion football trophy, was won by Tri-county tackle, Maynard Anderson. The American Legion basketball award was won by Johnny Schwartz. A total of thirteen seniors were awarded their permanent Torch pins. They were Geraldine Zaat, James Barr. Tommy Ramaley, Johnny Schwartz, Gloria Hansey, Craig Kirby, Joyce Farmer, Joan Francis. Barbara Sladek. Maynard Anderson, LeRoy Obom, Merle Olson, and Ward Roney. Maynard Anderson held the offices of Student Body President and Letter- men's Club President for the year. A bonanza year for the '49er's ended with Baccalaureate services Sunday, May 22nd, and Commencement exercises, featuring Dr. Raymond Hawks of Bellingham as speaker, held on the evening of May 27th.

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MAYNARD ANDERSON Football 2. 3. 4; Captain 4; Lottermen's Club 2. 3, 4: President 4: Student Body President 4; Class Play 4; Stage Manager 3; Radio Program 3; Vaudeville 2; Chorus 3: Honor Society 4; Annual Staff 4; Hi Tye 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Fire Squad 2. 3. 4; Legion Award 4; Tri-County 1st Team. Football 3, 4. KATHRYN ARMSTRONG Hi Tye Staff 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. 4: ”M Club 4; Library 3, 4; Operetta 3. JAMES BARR F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Secretary 3. 4: Class Play Stage Managor 4; Honor Society 2. 3. 4; Student Council 2. 3; Student Loaders' Con- ference 3; Boys' Club Cabinet 2. LILLIAN BARNETT Booster Club 2. 3; Drill Team; Hi Tye 4: Library 3. 4; Triple Trio 4; Vaudeville 2; Chorus 3, 4; Operetta 3; Pep Club 2. 3. DON CLARIN Football 4; Lettermon's Club 4; Operetta 3; Chorus 3. 4; Boys’ Sextet 4; Class Play Stage Crew 3. SANFORD CHAPMAN F.F.A. 2, 3. 4; Secretary 4. WALLACE DOWNING Football 4; Chorus 2. 4; Class Play Stage Crew 4; Booster Club 2. 3; Hi Tye 4. JOYCE FARMER Girls' Club Cabinet 2. 3. 4; Vice President 3: President 4; Honor Society 2. 3. 4; Booster Club 2. 3; Class Officer 3. 4; Play Cast 3: Pep Club President 3; ”M Club 3. 4: Band and Orchestra 2; Office 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Drill Team 2; Girls' Club Conference 4: Vaudevillo 2. AVERY FULCHER Football 2, 3; Operetta 3: Chorus 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3; F.A.A. 4. Hi Tye 3; Fire Squad 2, 3. 4; Chief 4; Boys' Club Cabinet 2. 3, 4; Vice President 4. JOAN FRANCIS Honor Society 2. 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4: M Club 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Drill Team 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Hi Tye Staff; Class Play 3; Operetta 3; Vaudeville 2; Booster Club 2. 3; President 3; Radio Program 3; Chorus 2. 4; Pep Club 2. 3; Ski Club 3. 4; Triple Trio 4. DARLENE GELLERSON Transfer from Marysville 4; Class Oliicor 4; Office 4. PAUL GEORGE F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; President 3: Treasurer 4. Gloria Hansey. M Club president; Jim Barr, salutatorian; Maynard An- derson. studont body president; Gorry Zaat. valedictorian; Craig Kirby. Hi Tye editor. — 9 —