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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1953 volume:

t Student (J3odi ...1924 to 195 On February 25, 1924, twelve districts came together to form a Union High School in Myrtle Point. Since 1949, ten additional districts have consolidated with the Union High School, doubling both the area and the assessed valuation. In 1924, there were about 125 students enrolled in our high school. Today, we have an average daily attendance of 311. About 70% of these students are transports. Eight busses are employed in transporting them from Sitkum, Catching Creek, Arago, Broadbent, Remote, Bridge, and McKinley. The cost per student in 1951-52 was $363. 77, a reduction of $30 per student from the previous year. This reduction was due to increased student population. Since our school is relatively small, we have a student body which is closely knit in spirit and friendship. As a means of thanking Mr. Alden L.. Kittredge for his five years of teaching and hard work, we wish to dedicate our 1953 Bobcat to him. We are grateful for his enthusiasm and encouragement at times when our zeal was gone. He has done a great deal of work with Dramatics and English. We hope that he will remain teaching at Myrtel Point Union High School. 3 Mrs. Cook, Clerk-Secretary; E. F. Brodie; John Carman, Paul E. Breuer, Chairman; Albert Davenport; Mr. Goddard, Superintendent. NOT PICTURED: Woodrow Robison. The School Board is an administrative body elected by the tax-paying public. Some of its responsibilities are to hire teachers, set school policies, approve the school budget and bills, and work closely with the Superintendent in the general management of the school. HOME ROHM COIIICII SEATED ARE: Alice Hammer, Freshman representative; Joe Sinko, Senior representative; Lee Hervey, Freshman representative. STANDING: Elma Jean Magill, Sophomore representative; Ray Neugart, Advisor; and Danny Gibbs, Junior representative. The Home Room plan at MPHS was started for several reasons. First, it provides the opportunity for classes to meet separately or collectively to plan and execute student activities. Second, it provides an opportunity to develop and practice student leadership. Third, it provides opportunity for group guidance activities. Our home rooms meet one period each week. The freshmen group was divided into two sections, and the other classes each met in their assigned rooms. Two faculty members for each group act as advisors. The Home Room Council attempts to coordinate, plan and recommend these activities. One of the more important goals this year was to plan and help present school assemblies. It hopes to do more as each school year progresses. 5 The high school student body as well as the administration and faculty consider themselves most fortunate in securing for office secretary Mrs. Paula Cook is herself a product of Myrtle Point High. Her warm and friendly smile, her patience, and the interest she takes in student affairs make her a value and loved addition to the staff. She is active in community affairs and in a strong link between the school and the community. Mr. Gareth Goddard is completing his 5th year at Myrtle Point High. These five years have been a period of growth and change with never a backward step----students, faculty and towns- people have an affectionate respect for this hardworking, kindly head of our schools. All of us are indebted for help in our personal progress and for the improvement in the whole school. 6 . . . Bonnie Evans, Senior Repre sentative; Monte Lund, Senior Representative; Dale Hervey, Junior Representative; Ann Robison, Secretary; Harrison Bryant, President, Karla Kalbus, Freshman Representative; G. B. Goddard, Advisor; Shirley Baker, Treasurer; Bill Long, Vice President. . . . The Student Council activities for this year were headed by a trip to the Student Council Conference held at Klamath Falls. Also, at the beginning of the year, a new Sgt-at-Arms had to be elected to replace Jim Bowers, who moved to Eugene. Other Council work included making amendments to the Con- A ya stitution of the school. 7 C MARJORIE WYATT NAOMI LORON Typing, shorthand, bookkeeping Girl's Physical Education University of Oregon University of Oregon U ROBERT HOEFS American History, World History, Basketball Coach University of Oregon HOWARD NICHOLS Science, Social Economics Linfield College ALDEN KITTREDGE English, Speech University of Chicago BETTY WILEY Home Making Kansas State College NORMAN YORK Football Coach, Biology, Boy’s Physical Education University of Oregon RAY NEUGART Shop, Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry Oregon State College GRACE LEMKE English Journalism Concordia, Sabin Minn. ELSIE DOWNING Mathematics University of Oregon HARRIETT HARPER NEER Librarian University of Oregon KAY PETERSON Athletic Director University of Oregon LESTER SIMONS Music World Geography University of Oregon BEN ASH Shop, Art, Carpentry Oregon State College ARNOLD HILDEBRANDT Agriculture Oregon State College MR. MRS. HOBART JOHNSON Custodians The Daughters of the American Revolution award annually a $100 scholarship to one girl in Coos County. Other schools competing for this award are Coos Bay, North Bend, Coquille, and Bandon. The faculty of each of these schools chooses one girl from the senior class on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. The girl who wins the county award has an opportunity to compete in the state contest. Should she win this, she is eligible to try for a National award, the highest one of which is a $1000 scholarship. Ann Robison was the girl chosen from our high school as a candidate for this award. She won the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award last year when she was a junior. She has been secretary of the Student Body for two years, and has ably represented state and district meetings. SHIRLEY TOBEY Hobby Shop 2; Myrtle Leaf I; GAA I; Band Cup I; Band I, 2,3,4; Interclass Sports 1,2,3, 4; Class Representative 2; Chours 4; Operetta 4; Class Play 3,4; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 3; Pepster 3; Queen of Hearn 3; Cinderella Court 3; Tournament Play 4; All School Play 2; Speech Tournament 3; Radio 3. RAY MILLER Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Letter-mans Club 3,4; Agriculture I; Dramatics 3,4; Class Officer 4; Football Captain 4; Interclass Sports 1,2, 3,4; Hobby Shop 1,2. RICHARD MILLER Football Manager 3,4; Letter-man 3,4; Basketball 3; Vice-President of Senior Class. CORA EARL Transfer from Lewiston, Idaho in Junior Year; GAA I, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Bobcat Staff 4; Paper Staff I, 2; Art Honor Society 1,2; Colony Club I, 2; Class Officer 1,2,4; Torch Honor I, 2, 3; Girls League 1,2. 3,4; Acapella 1,2; Library 1,4; Interclass Sports 1,2, 3,4. Senior C (a5S Olk icerA KAY MAST Lettermans Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 2,3,4; FFA 1.2, 3,4; Class Officer 4; Dramatics 3,4. DICK WALTON Basketball I, 2, 3,4; Track 1, 2,4; Track Manager 1,2,3; Torch Honor 3,4; Class Officer 2; Home Room Representative 4; Interclass Sports 1,2, 3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Business Manager Operetta 4; English 4A 4. 11 BONNIE EVANS Transfer from Bowling Green, Mo.; FHA 3; Pepster 4; Pep Club 3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Operetta 4; Class Representative 4; Carnival Candidate 3; Interclass Sports 3,4; Girls League 3, 4; Cinderella Court 3; G.A.A.3; Library Staff 4; Tournament Play 4; Student Council Convention 4; Speech Convention 4. MONTE LUND F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; F.F.A. Officer 3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Torch Honor 1,2,3,41 Class President 3; Class Representative 4; Dramatics 3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Inter-class Sports 1, 2, 3,4. Seniors JIM MYERS Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2; Dramatics 3; Jr. Play 3; Mikado 3; Lettermans Club 2,3,4; Inter-Class 1,2,3, 4 CHARLENE FORREST PARRY Band 1,2; Glee Club I; Girls League 1,2, 3,4, officer 3; Yell Leader 2; Pepster 3; Pep Club 2,3; Carnival Princess 2; Torch Honor 3,4; Class Secretary 2, 3; Cinderella Court 3; Class Play 3; Office 3; Interclass Sports 1, 2, 3,4; Intermurals 2. LINDA LARSEN Glee Club 1,2,3; Interclass I, 2,4; Myrtle Leaf 1,2,3, Editor 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Theory 4; G. A. A. 1,2; Pep Club 4; Library Staff 4; Girls League 1, 2. 3.4-JOE SINKO Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3, 4; Track 2, 3,4; Band I, 2, 3,4; Band President 4; Class Representative 3; Home Room Representative 4; Letterman’s Club 4; Class Play 3; Agriculture 1,2; Interclass Sports 1.2, 3,4. DUANE COY JUNE (BREWSTER) HATHAWAY F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Girls Leauge 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. Vice-President 3; Interclass Sports I, 2,3,4; Operetta 4; Torch Honor 4. CLARENCE WINNINGHAM Football 1,2, 3,4; Dramatics 3, 4; Torch Honor 1, 2, 3; Track 1,2, 3,4; Letterman’s Club 3,4. GENEVIEVE MOORE F.H.A. 1,2; F.H.A. Historian 2; Annual 2; Radio 3,4; Dramatics 3; Carnival Representative 2; Library Staff 4; Girls Leauge 1,2, 3,4; Torch Honor 3; Assistant Business Manager for Bobcat 2. 12 Seniors MARLENE BOEKELMAN Transfer from Auburn Academy, Auburn, Washington 3; Pep Club 3,4; Girls League 3,4; Girls League President 4; Library Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 4. JERRY DAVENPORT Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track I, 2,3,4; Letter-man 2, 3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Band Dramatics 1,3, 4; Operetta 4; Class Officer I; Torch Honor 3,4; Student Council I; Interclass Sports 1,2, 3,4; Band Member I; Shop 2, 3; Hobby Shop 1,2. HARRISON BRYANT Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Junior Play 3; Letterman's Club 3; Interclass Sports 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Student Council President 4, VONNIE SCOTT Transfer from Coquille High School I; F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer 3; Interclass Sports I, 2, 3,4; Interclass Sports Captain 2, 3; Intermural Sports 1,2,3; Girls League 1,2,3; Myrtle Leaf Staff 1,2; All School Play 2; Hobby Shop 3; Usherette 3; Torch Honor Society 3,4; Pepster 4; Office 4. BONNIE GIBBS Girls League 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. I; F.H.A. 1,3; Torch Honor 3, 4 TOM FORREST F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Interclass I, 2,3,4; Class Vice President 3; F.F.A. Reporter 3; F.F.A. Vice President 4; Track 3. HARVEY McCALL Track 1,2,3,41 Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3,4; F.F.A. I, 2,3,4; Letterman's Club 2, 3,4. MARGARET SJOSTROM ANDERSON Transfer from Hood River, Oregon 3; Library Staff 4; Girls League 1,2,3,4; Myrtle Leaf 3; Cinderella Court 3; G.A.A. I. 13 Seniors GUS SANFORD F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; Football I, 2,3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Interclass Sports 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Ag. Shop 1,2,3. BOBBIE BRITTON Transfer from Powers, Oregon in Senior year; G. A. A. 1,2,3; Yelleader 1,2; Pepster 3; Pepster President 3; Vice President of Student Body 3; Council Representative 1,35 Class Officer 1,2; Band 1,2,3, 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Operetta 4; Interclass Sports 4; Paper Staff 2,3; Annual Staff 2,3,4. ANN ROBISON Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; G.A. A. 2,3; Sports Manager 2; Student Council Secretary 3,4; Sextett 4; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award 3; Torch Honor 3; D.A.R. 4; Girls League I, 2, 3,4; Hobby Shop I; Honor Roll 3; Interclass 1,2,3,4; Folk Dancing 2; Library Staff 3,4; Office 3; Girls League Secretary 2; Glee Club Secretary I; G. Club Librarian 2; Student Director 4. RICHARD EVANS Transfer from California in Soph, year; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Radio 3,4; Interclass Sports 3.4; F.F.A. Reporter 4. ROMUALD GRANT Basketball 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Football 1,2; F.F.A. I,2,3,4; F.F.A. Treasurer 3,4. SHIRLEY BAKER F.H.A. I; French Class I; Language Club 1,3; G.A.A. 2; Square Dancing 2; Science Club 4; Office 4; Student Body Treasurer 4; Torch Honor 1,2, 3,4; Library Staff 4; Hobby Shop 3; Interclass Sports 1.2.3,4. DORIS SCHULTZ Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Interclass Sports 1,2, 3,4; Hobby Shop4; Social Dancing 2. ROBERT CATHEY Transfer from Rose Bud, Arkansas 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; F.F.A. Secretary 2, 3; Football Manager 4; Annual Staff 3; School Paper 3; Class Officer 2; Dramatics 1,2,3; Softball 1,2,3; Interclass 1,2, 3.4- 14 Seniors BETTY STORM Transfer from Sutherlin, Oregon in Senior year. RICHARD COOK Hobby Shop 2, 3; Football 2; F.F.A. 3,4. BOB WATERMAN F.F. A. I, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Basketball 2; Track 2,3.4; Hobbyshop 4. LA VINA HUTCHINSON Pep Club 3,4; Girls League 1.2, 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Myrtle Leaf I; Theory 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Library Staff 4; Secretary of Glee Club I, 2. ELLEN STRODE Glee Club I; F.H. A, I; Square Dancing 1,2; G. A. A. 2; Hobby Shop 3,4; Girls League 1,2, 3,4; Library Staff 4; Office 4; Interclass Sports 1.2. 3,4. HARRY MARVEL Transfer from Sandy High in Junior year; Basket Ball 2,4; Baseball 2; Hobby Shop 3; Interclass Sports 3,4. JERRY O'SULLIVAN Interclass Sports I, 2, 3,4; Letterman 4; Football 4; Captain 4; Intermurals 1,2. JOAN WOODS Transfer from Powers in Junior year; G. A.A. I, 2; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Band I, 2; Dramatics 2, 3,4; Junior Pepster I; Pep Club 1,3, Annual Staff; Library Staff 4; Class Officer I, 2; Art I; Torch Honor 3; Inter-class Sports 1,3,4; Girls League 1,2, 3,4; Activity Group 3. 15 e . -’en orj JACK BROWN F.F.A. I, 2; Football Manager 2, 3; Basketball Manager 2,4; Track Manager 2, 3,4; Letterman's Club 2, 3,4. VIRGINIA CHEDISTER Transfer from Washington High, Portland, Oregon; Office 4; Interclass Sports 4. DARLENE MOORE Myrtle Leaf 1,2; Girls League 2,3,4; Class Treasurer I, 3; G. A. A. I; Yell Leader 2; Pepster 3; Cinderalla Court 3; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Library Staff 4; Class Play 3. JOHN BROOKS Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track I, 3,4; Class President 1,2; Interclass I, 2, 3,4; Letterman’s Club 4; Duke of Cinderella Ball 3; Intermurals 3. LeROY PAYNE Football 3,4; Track 3; Letterman's Club 3; Intermurals 1,2,3; Hobby Craft Club I, 2; Journalism 3; Annual Staff 3. RAY SHULL Football I; Basketball 2; Track I. MARVIN BILDERBACK Torch Honor 2,3; Bobcat Club 2; Letterman 3; Track 2,3; Mikado 3; Interclass Sports 1,2,3, 4; Hobby Shop 2,3,4; Chorus President 3; Gypsy Troubadour 4. ROSE SHONES Transfer 1952. MONTE IUND is outstanding proof that an honor graduate is not necessarily a grind . Take a look at his High School activities. F. F. A. 1,2,3, 4; Class President 3; Class Representative 4; Plays 3,4; Letterman 3,4; Interclass 1,2, 3,4. SHIRLEY TUBEV who has endeared herself to all her teachers because of her scholastic ability, also takes part in almost all school activities. While a Junior she was a pepster, and was Queen of Hearts. This year she was secretary of the senior class and had a dual lead in the operetta. We are sure everyone agrees that she deserves the honor of being Salutatorian, both scholastic-ally and socially. Thinned were their ranks by now, Some took the wedding vow, 'Tho those • who had survived were prouder and louder. Some moved to other schools. Some broke too many rules, Some took a powder I Proudly, our thinned ranks stand, A valiant, much shot-at-band--Our hopes to graduate depend On how you grade us. Close up our history, And in the future see All that we hope to be Is what our school made us Half a year, half a year, half a year onward, Into the halls in '49, volleyed and thundered. Eyes set on 52, Seniors they meant to be, And all the school wondered. Teachers to the right of them, Textbooks to the left of them. Sophomores in front of them. Snickered and snarled, While all the chairs they moved, While all the Juniors showed, They kept a ready grin, never downhearted. Theirs was not to reason why. Theirs was not to do or die, And who’s to say they didn't try To finish all they started? Sophomores in ’50 they, Started to make some hay, Playing field, classroom, all the school dances, Who now made the Frosh move chairs. Who now could put on airs, Who crowded on the stairs to draw started glances. Juniors in ’51, they thought they had u wonl Time now to prove that they could make social history Never was a prom as grand, Never such a dancing band, So Winter Wonderland, adds to their glory. Richard Evans Joan Woods Dick Walton Doris Shulz Bonnie Taylor Robert Waterman Marlene Boekelman Bill Cathey Rose Shones Jim Myers Vonnie Scott Harry Marvel Betty Storm Harrison Bryant Shirley Baker Ellen Strode Tom Forrest Linda Larsen Jerry O’Sullivan Joe Sinko Charlene Forrest Harvey McCall Cora Earl Ray Miller Shirley Toby Kay Mast Geneieve Moore Rom Grant Bobbie Britton Jerry Davenport Livina Huchinson Gus Sanford Darlene Moore John Brooks Raymond Shull Ann Robison Marvin Bilderback Margaret Sjostrom Bonnie Evans Duane Coy June Brewster Clarence Winningham Jack Brown Richard Cook Monte Lund Richard Miller STARTING AT LEFT TOP ROW: Dale Hervey, Student Council Rep. pepper Baker, President. Daniel Gibbs, Home Rm. Dale Cota, Sgt. at Arms. Allan Train, Social Rep. Arlene Aasen, Secretary. Greta Barklow, Social Rep. Beverly Isham, Treasurer. It all began with our graduation from the eighth grade. We received our diplomas and were happy to think that at last we were freshmen. We began our high school career with an Initiation which was more fun that a barrel of monkeys. We were afraid of the upper classmen when we first started high school, but it wasn’t too long until we felt less insignificant. The first thing that we did was to elect class officers. They were: President, Arlene Aasen; Vice-President, Alan Train; Sec., Shirley Davenport; Sargent at Arms, Bill Briggs; Representative, Keith Smith; Advisor, Mr. Rhinearson; Advisor, Mr. Burrows. Class B were: President, Dean Sebastian; Vice Pres., Larry Cribbins; Sec., Louise Southmayd; Sargent at Arms, John Hawkins; Advisor, Mrs. Evernden; Advisor, Mr. Beckham. Before we knew it, we were getting our first report cards--some of us were sad and some were gay. Then before we realized it, half a year was gone and we were taking semester exams and looking forward to spring. Finally came the end of the year, and everyone was so happy, mainly because they were pushing the sophomores out and taking their place. We had to again elect class officers. They were: Pres., Keith Smith; V. Pres., Lee Lund; Sec., Bev. Isham; Sargent at Arms, Shirley Davenport; Social Rep., Jolene Noyes. Class B were: Pres., Bill Long; V. Pres., Larry Cribbins; Sec., Nancy Meyer; Treas., Dale Hervey; Sgt. at Arms, Danial Gibbs; Social Rep., Arlene Aasen. This year flew by faster than ever, for we were happier yet to think that we were going up a step higher. By the time we were sophomores we were beginning to get better acquainted with both the teachers and other students. Moreover, we were beginning to take our work more seriously. It wasn't long before we entered the upper class and were known as the big JUNIORS 1 Now we can push someone else around with a little more ease and pride. —— We are looking forward to our final year in high school, and have high hopes for the future. 22 Ervin Royer Audrey Russell Keith Smith Gloria Brower Ruby Ralph Tom Kendall Louise Southmayd Bill Long Lanny Rice Lennie St. Michell Larryon Lucas Bill Johnson Larry Cribbins llene Thompson Ray Baker Delores Harriman George Barton Wanda Sanford Maynard Coleman Elaine Dunn 23 Tucker Brierly Greta Barklow Bill Britton Shirley Davenport Vincent Cook Shirly Floyd Harvey Morris Irene Grant Harley Hester Nancy Meyers David Smith Carol Porter Alan Train Beverly Isham Robert Hoffman Shirley Pointer Bill Bower Jolene Noyes Richard Crook George Henshaw 24 John Hawkins Ginger Schmidt Willis Sell Beverly Taylor Bruce Barklow Wanzelle Parker Philp Fry Arlene Aasen Gerald Rasmussen Joan Oberman Dean Sebastian Phyllis Balanger Wayne Gilpatrick Delores Wiwatowski Sharon Koch Douglas Neuhart Beverly Bryant Dale Hervey Jerry Lehman 25 PRESIDENT, Joe Martinka; VICE-PRESIDENT, Bruce Whitaker; SECRETARY, Iris Brower; TREASURER, Bob Richmond; SGT.-AT-ARMS, Harold Neideigh. c f R $ SOPHOIDOfif HIGHLIGHTS The Sophomores initiated the Freshmen this year in the usual array of hilarious costumes and gags. In pigtails and gunnysacks they paraded through the halls shining shoes and rolling peanuts. As part of the initiation, an assembly was given starring some of the Freshmen. One Frosh barely escaped the tragedy of having his grass skirt mowed off by an onrushing Soph. After the assembly, the Sophomores completed the initiation by giving them a party. The wornout Freshmen were grateful for this change in entertainment. As one scource of income, the Sophomores gave a baked food sale in the hall during noon. This was very successful, for only a few developed indigestion. St. Valentine's Day is another occasion the Sophomores Will have to stand in the limelight and perform before the Student Body. Last, but not least, the Sophomore class is very proud of their secretary, Iris Brower, whom the Student Body chose as Princess for the Cranberry Festival held in Bandon. Nice going, Iris! Irene Adams Lonny Grayce Carol Long Ed Rasmussen Margaret Oliver Jack Miller Janet Williams Ray Henshaw Audrey Schroeder Vernon Sell Freda Vian Lynn Schroeder Gladys Weathers Ernie Woodring Lynne Kennedy Mary Louis Ernie Allen Florence Strode Ray Bateman Mary Lou Gilpatrick Sidney Arnaud , Elma Jean Magill Bob Weed Pat Gill James Weathers Betty Cunningham Alan Miller Evelyn Daniels Dick Curtis Dorthy Bruster Helen Rierson Sonny Schulz Rae McKinley Howard Wolff Mavis Bolling Albert Rieten Claudia Cupinski Jerry Shinkle Lois Creighton Eddie Harper Helen Grant Fred Harris Verona Cupinski Russell Cosgrove Louise Dorntah Jane Doyle Willard Harrod Jerry Cook Daisy McCain Aida Riveras Harold Miller Dorothy Huffman Shirley Lakey Arlene Barzee Carol Watson Helen Hester Louise Palmer Evelyn Herker Arlene Lakey Walter Bryant _JJome l oom ()3 Jreshman Off:. icerd Brad Ross President Lee Hetvy Home Room Represent6 e8g ' Meyer CC' 'treasurer 'acV presi VVce ,vstou'oU S 'a JJome f oom The Freshman Class was so large this year that it had to be divided into two Home Rooms. The officers of Room A are: Brad Ross, President; Peggy Meyer, Sec .-Treasurer ; Lee Hervy, Home Room Representative; Mel Gilkison, Sgt-at-Arms. The advisors are Miss Loron Mr. Hoefs. The officers of Room B are: Bob Davis, President; Norene Wilson, Sec.; Alice Hammer, Home Room Representative; Louis Toulou, Sgt-at-Arms. The advisors are Miss Lemke Miss Wiley. a£'-ar. Larry Roach Betty Lou Mast Bill Miller Connie Lambert Eddie Cook Patsy Enlund Dona Anderson Joe Sell Sandra Schmidt Gerald Banick Ken Winchester Rochelle Noyes Lawrence Todd Janice Haney Phyllis Dornath Mike Miller Myrna Magill Tom Britton Virginia Morgan John McCain Don Munson Pat Sibert Cecil Bateman Marlene Robinson Ed Byford Myrna Gasner Margaret Gnadt Barrett Hills Karla Klabus Mike Russell Vivian Brinson Ronald Lakey Marlin Gasner La Vonda Wehenkel Edwin Steinhoff Delila Reema Richard Howe Dorene Robins Sharon Ocheltree Dick Brewster Alice Magill Don James Geraldine Cribbins Edward Powell Connie Miller Beverly Stibitz Dean Lakey Patsy Elder Harvey Turner James Gardner Yvonne Freiberg Jon Munson Arlene Bryant Susan Dodge Harold Gardner Evelyn Hardman David Barklow Diane Martin Russell Johnson Meldon Gasner Martha Lancaster Wallis Kincheloe Ona Belle Barton Richard Myers Marva Reno Ruth Morgan Paul Cathey Barbara Guy Virgil Todd Mary Jo Schroeder Terry Sell Charles King Billy Grayce Gary Davis Melvin Stewart Roger Baker Romaine St. Louis LARRY CRIBBINS Editor EDITOR'S PTE I should like to take this opportunity to thank our advisor, Miss Marjorie Wyatt, without who’s help this ’53 Bobcat just wouldn’t be. I started as Assistant Editor with Larry Cribbins as Editor, and when he moved he left me with the responsibility. I hope it will be as good as what he would have done. My thanks go to the other members of the staff. Business Manager, Alice Miller; Art Editor, Lanny Rice; and to all the others who have helped make this annual. May you all enjoy this book as much as we have enjoyed publishing it. Editor-Ilene Thompson BOBCAT ILENE THOMPSON Asst. Editor ROW i: Bob Weed. Sharon Cook, Wanda Sanford, Carol Kay Hall, Arlene Aasen, Elaine Dunn, havina Hutchinson, Alice Miller. ROW 2: Lanny Rice. Ilene Thompson, Ilene Grant, Shirley Pointer, Wanzelle Parker, Barbara McNeel, Lennie St. Michell, Joan Woods (Hutchinson), Larry Cribbins. ROW 3s Philip Fry, Verona Cupinski, Wilma Counts, Claudia Cupinski. Peggy Dayton, Bobbie Britton, Cora Earl, Harrison Bryant. STAFF Art Editor Business Manager Mr. Neugart Shirley .......The course in office practice which is offered in Myrtle Point High is one in which the girls use practical application of the typing, bookkeeping, and shorthand courses which are offered as general subjects. To participate in office practice, you must, at the beginning of the school year, sign up for this activity. It is usually limited to Senior and Junior girls. This type of work consists mostly-of typing, mimeographing, filing, and shorthand with dictation in the latter part of the school year. A full credit is given for this course. 36 Myrtle Myrtle Leal December 23, 1 52 STAFF ies and the t to put I ' In the Myrtle Leaf’s hat, if you’ve got no Quarter a Dime ; will do. and if you've got no Dime, 1 well—God Bless You. MrVZ. v;v. 1 ' . .A 3ur teacher I Are has one older brother r living in Springfield, Ore. I I'■ has many interests: sewing «ste of time? ,. observes the ac-class has i are being very hush-| husii about their home room be- they are planning skip day I is This year the staff of the Myrtle Leaf has only Z experienced newspapermen, the editor, Shirley Floyd, and the Sports Manager, Ervin Royer. Putting out a school paper involves much more than just finding news, as the paper staff soon discovered. We enjoyed the experience, but it couldn't have been done without our advisor, Miss Lemke; the page editors, and of course, the reporters as well as many others who worked hard to make sure everything would be ready to roll when the time came for the paper to be printed. If the student body enjoyed reading our paper as much as we enjoyed putting it out, we will feel that it was worth while. Editor-Shirley Floyd Csersf. Baok I 32 Joe Sixiko, President; Nancy Meyer; T'u Kcr Bueicy, Vice President. “EL Those missing iitatoe please at: SftHcJey fBobey, Yvonne Freiberg, Beverly Stibitz, Nancy Mey s. Jack Willing, Ron Honner, Bobbie Britton, Gari Davis, Elaine asen, Joan Wilson, and Beveri Gasner. the M. P. tLS. Band.jpJ'he band this year has gone; up the spirit at all the astern never it was ,needed. The reason is that jt is under the main in The band had a spring‘Concerrth After mat iliey music for the Music Festival. The Festival was held at Reedsport in May. Also, the band is proud of the three members who were chosen for the A11-which was held at Portland. They were Louise Southmayd, Ilene ShilkiV TohMf Thunoh i lie KanJ ic xin ll r thjin AtliMr j w j • • ■w wiiiii iivi mull viiivi T V uu | in spirit, sound, and everything that Vnakes a good band. OffICffiS There were fifty-four members in the Pep Club under the advisorship of Miss Loron during the past year. Our officers were: President, Iris Brower; Secretary, Beverly Gasner; and Sgt. at Arms, Gloria Brower. For activities during the year, the Pep Club put on Pep Assemblies and dances after the games. One main feature was a girls' football game put on by the girls in the club. A uniform was chosen and put in the Constitution which is required to have and be worn to the games. These uniforms consist of Navy Blue skirts and white sweaters. 41 ROW: i, LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Britton, Ellen Strode, Doris Schulz, Rochelle Noyes, Ona Belle Barton, Barbara Guy, Jack Willing, Cecil Bateman, and Brad Ross. ROW 2: Bob Richmond, Richard Howe, Lawrence Todd, Roger Baker, Fred Shields, George Heller, Russell Johnson, Meldon Gasner, and Ronald Lakey. ROW 3: Eddie Cook, Lynn Schroeder, Mike Miller, Eddie Powell, Jerry Cook, John McCain, and Bob Waterman. J lolly Sh op Hobby shop is perhaps one of the most I .3- V t pr- inter es ting activities offered at Myrtle Point High School. Under the direction of Mr. Neugart, the students have been creating such things as necklaces, bracelets, and pins. This year has brought new interest in work with plastics. A number of fine articles have already been turned out this year. 42 OFFICERS: Mr. Hildebrandl, Advisor; Richard Evans, Reporter; Monte Lund, President; Tom Forrest, Vice President; Richard Crook, Secretary; Gus Sanford, Sentinel; Romuald Grant, Treasurer. The Myrtle Point Future Farmers of America started the 1952-1953 school year with forty two active members, which includes eighteen greenhands and twenty four chapter farmers. This farm youth organization is designed to take it's place along with other agencies striving for the development of leadership, the building of a more permanent agriculture and the improvement of country life. Each member of the organization will have a part in carrying out the Chapter program of work. Outstanding activities planned for this year call for a superior productive farm project to be kept at home, an outstanding F. F. A. banquet and program, operation of chapter custom farm equipment, participation in district state and national contests and conventions, grow garden plants in hot bed to be planted in Chapter members gardens and provide various recreational activities such as camping trips and athletic teams. 44 This year our F. H. A. Club bloosomed with memories of the overnight trip on the Rogue River, the annual picnic at Floras Lake last spring, and a number of new members for this year. Our activities for this year consisted of visits to the rest home, Mothers' Tea, Christmas caroling, making gifts for underprivileged children, and the F. F. A. -F. H. A. Banquet. Moneymaking projects for the year consisted of food sales and concessions at football and basketball games. We are very proud of again having a state office in our chapter, Kay Cribbins being State Reporter for State F. H. A. clubs. Our local chapter advisor is Miss Wiley and we are fortunate to have for chapter mothers this year Mrs. Lett and Mrs. Downing. OFFICERS: Kay Cribbins, Reporter; Nancy Meyer, President; Larryon Lucas, Historian; Cora Earl, Vice President; Carol Porter, Secretary; Joann Lett, Song Leader; Dorothy Huffman, Treasurer. 45 LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Davenport, Sec.: Gloria Brower, President; Alice Miller, Vice President; Irene Grant, Sports Manager; Iris Brower, Sgt. at Arms. The Girls' Athletic Association has been very-active this year under the capable leadership of Miss Loron. She is the girls' Physical Education instructor. This year has seen a larger turnout by far than last year. This group is made up of about 40 girls who are interested in both indoor and outdoor sports. By participating in weekly practices, the girls receive points which help them to earn a letter. Some of the activities carried on at these practices are baseball, volleyball, basketball, swimming and many others. This year the girls tried something new. They invited their mothers to play volleyball, and served them refreshments afterwards. This was very successful. The club, as yet has not played with any other school, but plans to do so in the near future. Officers: President, Marlene Boekleman; Vice President, Beverly Gasner; and Secretary, Helen Grant. Girls League is composed of all of the girls in the school. Their activities consist of concessions after the games, sock dances at noon hours, and the Cinderella Ball which is held annually. Mrs. Harper was the advisor with Mrs. Downing as her assistant advisor. We all owe a great deal of thanks to Mrs. Harper for the outstanding work she has done in advising us this year. 47 A The Science Club is a new activity this year under the direction of Mr. Nichols. The purpose of the club is to enable the members to experiment with an idea of their own. The 20 members are limited this year because of the shortage of space, equipment, and material. But we do hope for a promising future for this very educational FIRST ROW: FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Howard Gardner; Mike Miller; George Barton; Melvin Stewert; Jack Miller; Joanne Knight; Patsy Elder; Patsy Enlund; Shirley Baker; Billy Grayce; and Advisor Mr. Nichols. SECOND ROW: FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Walter Bryant; Roger Baker; Carol Watson; Louise Palmer; Dorene Robins; and Paul Cathey. .Science C fuL club. 48 This season a new coaching staff greeted the football hopefuls. Mr. York was the head football coach with Mr. Hoefs as assistant. Mr. Petersen handled the Junior Varsity which was composed of freshmen and sophomores. We played nine games this season----won one----tied one---and lost seven. The majority of the schools played had much larger enrollments. Schools played were: Marshfield, Reedsport, Roseburg, North Bend, Coquille, Myrtle Creek, Sutherlin, Bandon, and Crater High School. Even though we did not do so well in football, the boys learned a great deal physically, mentally, and spiritually. Mr. Petersen taught the freshmen and sophomores the basic fundamentals of the game. The football outlook for the future at Myrtle Point is bright. The Junior Varsity beat Coquille and lost to North Bend and Bandon. 50 ROW I, LEFT TO RIGHT: Willis Sell, Clarence Winningham, Joe Martinka, Bruce Whitaker, Ray Miller, Harvey McCall, Harley Hester, Melvin Gilkison, Daniel Gibbs, LeRoy Payne, Paul Davis. ROW 2: Assistant Coach Bob Hoefs, Assistant Coach Kay Peterson, Gus Sanford, Tucker Brierly, Larry Larsen, Eddie Harper, David Hardy, Joe Sinko, John Brooks, Wayne Gilpatrick, Dale Cota, Alan Train, Manager-Richard Miller, Assistant Manager-Bill Hainey, Coach Norman York. ROW 3: Harold Neideigh, Pepper Baker, Dean Sebastion, Gerald Gavenport, Kay Mast, Jerry O'Sullivan, Bill Long, Sonny Schulz, Bob Stevens. Harrison Bryant Richard Miller Bob Hoefs Coach Pepper Baker Keith Smith JR. VARSITY Norm York Coach 1JEFT TO RIGHT: Harold Neideigh, Mike Russell, Howard Neideigh, Jerry Shinkle, Eddie Harper, Russel Cosgrove, Joe Martinka, Bruce Whitaker, Mr. York, Allen Miller, David Hardy, Sonny Schulz, Ernie Woodring, Marlin Gasner, Brad Ross, Wallace Kincheloe, Melvin Stewart, John MacCain. VARSITY The Myrtle Point Bobcats had a fairly good season even if they only had three wins to their credit. There was a lot of spirit among the members of the team throughout the season. They always went out on the floor with a fighting spirit. The boys out for basketball had a lot of fun even if they didn’t win so many games. They had one win in district play which was over Coquille. This win entitled them to a 3rd place tie with Coquille in the district. The Bobcats have four more games left in the season and will probably win some of them. The Junior Varsity had a good season, ending up with two wins over Coquille Junior Varsity; but they nearly beat North Bend and Marshfield Junior Varsities. They had several wins before the season started and show great promise for the coming years. N SEPTEMBER 2 School Opened 12 Marshfield (T) 19 Reedsport (H) 28 Roseburg (T) 30 National School Assembly OCTOBER 3 Youth Views The News Taped 3 North Bend (H) 5 Youth Views The News Broadcast 8 FFA Skating Party 10 Coquille (H) 16 National School Assembly 17 Myrtle Creek (H) 25 Sutherlin (T) 31 Bandon (T) NOVEMBER 7 Football District Playoff 10 National School Assembly 24 North Bend (H) 29 FFA-FHA Banquet 30 Jr. Home Room Assembly 30 Coquille (T) 31 Coquille (H) FEBRUARY 6 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest 6 Teachers vs School All-Stars 6 Powers (H) 7 Siuslaw (T) 13 Soph. Home Room Assembly 13 Bandon (H) 14 Bandon (T) 20-21 Basketball Tournament 23 Senior Visitation 25 Sr. Career Day 27-28 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest 27-28 Basketball Tournament MARCH 27-28 Thanksgiving Vacation 4 Frosh Skating Party DECEMBER 6 Band Concert 4-5 Teachers Institute 3 Junior Play 5 Bandon (T) 15-18 All-State Band 6 Siuslaw Postponed 16-23 Spring Vacation 12 Bandon (H) 27 Home Room Assembly 13 Reedsport (T) Freshmen 17 National School Assembly APRIL 18-19 Gypsy Troubador 7 National School Assembly 19 Myrtle Creek (T) 8 Senior Play 20 Myrtle Creek (H) 12 Junior Prom 22 Eagle Point (H) 17 Eighth Grade Visiting Day 24-J-5 Christmas Vacation 20 National School Assembly 27 Powers (H) MAY JANUARY I May Day Home Room 2 Rogue River (T) 2 Cinderella Ball 3 Rogue River (H) 7 National School Assembly 9 Coquille (H) 22 Farewell Senior Assembly 10 Coquille (T) 23 Jr. -Sr. Banquet 15-16 Semester Exams 23 Senior Ball 16 Marshfield (T) 24 Bacca laureate 7 Marshfield (H) 27 Commencement 23 North Bend (T) 29 School Ends ADVISOR Kay Peterson im Myers ius Sandford. erry Davenport . Secretary Sgt-at-Arms . President OFFICERS ROW I: Harrison Bryant, Richard Miller, Dick Walton, Kay Mast, Gus Sand-ford, Jim Myers, Jack Brown, Jerry Davenport. ROW 2: Wayne Gilpatrick, Raymond Miller, Joe Sinko, Pepper Baker, Dean Sebastian, Dan Gibbs, John Brooks. ROW 3: Mr. Peterson, Dale Cota, Tom Kindall, Larry Larsen, Keith Smith, David Hardy, Bill Johnson, Joe Martinka, Rom Grant, Bruce Whitaker Alan Train. ROW 4: Mel Gilkisenn, Paul Davis, Bill Long, Bill Rainey. Delores Harriman Bill Long Iris Brower Harvey Me Call Shirley Tobey Ervin Royer SECURITY BANK Myrtle Point MYRTLE WOO I) BAKERY Member FDIC Phone 271 Myrtle Point FLAVOR BAKED BREAD and PASTRIES C.h oirt t '5 City Cash Grocery Where Price MYRTLE POINT OREGON and Quality GURNEY CLEANERS Quality Cleaning go Hand in Hand GRAY’S HOME FURNISHINGS. INC. 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