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

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FRESHMEN HISTORY When we first came to high school last September we were given the Science Room as our assembly. At first we had some difficulty in finding our classes, but we soon learned where to go. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: president, Edwin Keltner; vice president, William Ladd; secretary, Wilda Barker; treasurer, Alice Nosier; sergeant-at-arms, Harold Carver. At a later meeting, we chose Miss Frazier as class advisor and decided upon old rose and gray as our class colors, and white carnation our flower. We were a little frightened when we heard that the Sophomores aided by the rest of the school were going to give us an initiation party. But to show that we were not cowards, we all went to the party. We were initiated slightly, after which refreshments were served and games played. The party broke up at a late hour and we all went home, feeling that being initiated was not so bad after all. At our next meeting we chose the motto, Not Finished, But Begun. We also decided upon a return party for the Sophomores. At mid-year we were joined by twelve more, just fresh fresh from grammar school. We also moved our assembly to the P. T. Room. Our class has been well represented in all forms of school activities. Two of our members were substitutes on the football team. The boys organized a Freshmen basket ball team which won from the Sophomores several times. We received the honor of having one of our class members chosen to represent the school in the Declamatory contest. We now have thirty-three days of perfect attendance and are looking forward to picnics and other good times this spring. Next year we are expecting to be Sophomores so we may initiate the coming Freshmen. Altogether our class is one to be proud of. :o: Page Twenty-six

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FOR THE FRESHMEN Tell me not, in mournful numbers, School work is an empty dream; For the Freshie that works, not slumbers, Things are always what they seem. School is real! School is earnest! And the College is not the goal; Freshman once then Seniors ever Was it spoken of the soul? Not enjoyment and not sorrow Do we work for every day; But to know that each tomorrow Takes us further on our way. Lives of Seniors all remind us We can make our lives subb'me, Ard departing leave the Freshmen Courage to make faster time. Courage that perhaps the Freshman, Sailing through school’s solemn main, A forlorn ard shipwrecked Freshman, Knowing shall take heart again. Let us then be ready, Freshmen, With a heart for any fate; Always working, always waiting, Taught to labor ard to wait. —Verna Hart. ---:o:--- FRFSHMEN Anna Johnson Blanche Felsher Lewellen Southmayd Lyle Knight Robert Redell Ariel MacDonald James Corbin Paul McNair Ardyce Clinton Aileen Barker Dorothy Tripp Milton Schroeder Donald Adams Theresa Dement Marjorie Stemmier Lillyan LaBranche Dena Mast Lillian Painter John Dickson Harley Miller William Fugate Edwin Keltner Robert Ladd Lila Dement Merle Clinton Lyla Holloway Norman James Elbert Schroeder Clifford Crosby Earl Fite Florence Felsher Aletha Barklow Zelma Crosby Minnie Ramsey Alice Nosier Vernita Laird Wilda Barker Edna Southmayd Genevieve Clarke William Ladd Angus Rackleff Percy Barzee Rodney Davenport Leland McNair Leland Wagner Gladys Culbertson Verna McNair Ruth Ramsey Harold Carver Miss Frazier, advisor. Page Twenty-five

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FRESHMAN RECEPTION The opening event of the social season for the year ’22 was the annual Freshman Reception given by the Sophomore Class. That these new citizens of M. P. H. S. might become acquainted with all their new friends, the whole student body was invited and aided in the initiation, which was the principle feature of the evening. The little white school house, the scene of the festivities, probably never witnessed such strange performances and mystic rites as were perpetuated there that evening. If any of the Freshmen had entertained any hard feelings as a result of their initiation, they were speedily dispelled as they consumed a large part of the bountiful refreshments, which were later served, and felt once more that all the world was their friend. To show that they were good sports and appreciated past favors the Freshmen gave a return party, to which the whole high school was invited. The decorations of mistletoe, besides being artistic, furnished a great deal of amusement and entertainment, as did also our dignified faculty member, Mr. Linn, and his business partner, Errol Knight. These incidents will long be remembered by those who were present. Games were played and refreshments served, after which the party broke up at an early hour. This was due to the fact that there was school the next day and the students did not wish to present a sleepy-eyed appearance. This foresight should be appreciated by the Faculty. ---------:o:--------- FOOT BALL PARTY In honor of the football squad, our superintendent, Mr. G. A. Spiess, gave a most enjoyable party at the Woodman Hall shortly after football season was over. The evening was spent in novel and entertaining games, during the course of which dainty refreshments were served. The party was still at its height when the lights went out and the gayety ended. Page Twenty-seven