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

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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

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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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FOOT BALL BANOUET The Co’ed ’23 Club, which includes all the girls of the Senior class, gave a banquet at the Woodman Hall in honor of the foot ball team. Mr. Spiess, the coach, acted as toastmaster, each of the boys in turn responded with a short talk. A dance followed the banquet, and was enjoyed equally as well. ------:o:------- JUNIOR AND SENIOR BANQUET The Junior and Senior Banquet, given in honor of the 1923 Senior class, was a most successful affair, being the largest ever given by a Junior class of M. P. H. S. It was attended by the members of the Senior and Junior classes, also the School Board and Faculty. The tables, tastefully decorated in the class flowers and colors, presented a vQry pleasing appearance. Wayne Carver was toast-master for the evening and several of those present responded with short talks. The banquet in itself was the height of perfection and was appreciated as such by the guests. Much cred't is due the mothers of the Juniors for the time and assistance they gave to the affair. ----:o:----- ENTERTAINMENTS The basket ball teams were entertained by the Royal Neighbors in appreciation of the fact that, through the hard efforts of the boys and girls, the county championship was won. Mr. Spiess and the coaches, Mr. Nosier and Mr. George, who were also present, acted as toastmasters of the occasion. Red carnations and dainty, hand-painted place cards were features which made the tables especially attractive. A dance followed the banquet, making the entertainment of the evening entire,y complete. Apparently everyone is interested in High School Athletics —the business men as well as the students. This statement was proved to everyone’s satisfaction, especially the guests, when Paul Breuer entertained the girls’ basket ball team, and their coach. Mr Nosier, at his home, shortly after the closing game was played. It was a most enjoyable occasion although it has been whispered that several of the girls made themselves sick as a result of eating too much. Pa-e Twenty-eight