Myrtle Point High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Myrtle Point, OR)

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Marguerite Laird Elmer Gant Wanah Randle Barton Stemmier Vesta Davis Ora Carter JUNIORS Nellie Hoffman Elizabeth Luttrell Helen Devoe Mr. Spiess, Advisor. George Hall Marjie McCulloch Estella Hart Itha Clinton Roderick Hermann Wayne Carver

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THE STAIRS OF SUCCESS So for a subject had I sought, That my sleep was troubled with the thought; And as night claimed my slumbers deep A wondrous dream pervaded my sleep. The mist raises, a mighty wood appears, The flowers and the foliage round are drenched in tears, And slowly on this scene of colors bright A class of Freshmen struggle into sight. The trail is rough and rugged that they trod And on the stones they leave the stains of feet ill shod. Their heads bow—the path grows steeper still, But courage comes as they gain top of hill; For there in the distance, before their anxious eyes Is their goal—a castle in the woods of paradise. Hardly had they gazed again before the scene was gone And instead was flung a banner—Sophomores, Press On. Their suff’ring and sorrowing is left with the dying year, The path grows smooth and valleys green appear. Onward, ever onward! Will their journey never end? Will they ever see that castle bathed in glorious light again? Their path leads through a garden bright and gay To a big white gate that stands, a sentinel in their way. Two warriors stand with martial air Guarding the gate to the golden stair. But as the tired Sophomores draw near These warriors smile and wave their shining spear, The gate swings wide to let them pass, They have gained the golden stairs at last. The pilgrims grow weary—the stairs are long; But now on the air floats a lilt of a song And a veiled silver cup becomes their gu de Leading on up the stairs so steep and w:da. The veil slowly lifts and these words they see “To Juniors brave of Nineteen-Twenty-Three.” As they onward go this message falls on the air, “Do not stare up the steps of success but step un the stair.” —Estella Hart Page Seventeen

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JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Wayne Carver ..... Elizabeth Luttrell Helen Deyoe ...... Elmer Gant ....... Lois Still .... Marguerite Laird Mr. Spiess ....... ............ President ....... Vice-president ............ Secretary ............ Treasurer Sargeant-at-arms Council Representative ............... Advisor Class Colors—Orange and Black Class Flower—Red Carnation Motto—Don’t Stare Up the Steps of Success but Stairs. --------:o:------- Step Up the JUNIOR HISTORY As the end of our Junior year draws near, we pause for a brief moment to review the events of the three years that we have passed in Myrtle Point High. We have worked hard it is true, for, besides the good grades we have always endeavored to receive, we have represented our school in all activities. Even in our Freshman days representatives from our class entered athletics with zest. We have always had lettermen in football and both girls and boys basket ball. In track George Hall starred in the county meet of ’22. Many of the Junior girls are members of the glee club. We also have two members in the boys quartet and others who play in the orchestra. Who but a Junior should represent the school in the County Oratorical contest? Barton Stemmier did this and proved himself capable to do so, as he returned to school, after the contest, bearing the coveted silver cup. In debate, our class, also, has furnished valuable material, as Marguerite Laird and Wanah Randle have each held positions on first team. As a final to our Junior year, we gave a banquet to the Seniors. The Seniors in return, took us on a picnic which was greatly enjoyed. Aside from these events which closed the school year, the members of our class partic’pated in many other long-to-be-remembered pleasures. But let us not spend too much time in recounting the glories of the past but turn to the future. Next year we will assume the Senior responsibilities with a will, and do our best to “Step up the Stairs of Success.” Page Nineteen