Oakridge High School - Warrior Yearbook (Oakridge, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

dedication The annual staff of '53 dedicates this book to Mr. Walter Johnson, teacher and coaeh of the previous year. Wally, friend of all, whether on the street, in the class- room or while guiding athletes on the field or court, will long remain in the memories of many students at Oakridge High, whom he treated with friendliness and understanding. It was a sad event when Wally, because of illness had to leave school, and later coaching. We wish him a happy future and hope that he will often think of his friends from O.H.S. sponsored by TEMPLE'S SPORTING GOODS SUTTON FIRESTONE STORE To Remind You I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the annual staff for their fine work, to Mrs. Lord and Mrs.. Harms for their helpful guidance, and to the many others, whose co-operation made this annual the success that it is. WALT SPRIGGS Editor OAKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Oakridge, Oregon sponsored by WILLAMETTE HEATING SHEET METAL HILLS CHEVROLET CO. FIRST ROW: Peggy Cole, Glen Williams. SECOND ROW: Udell Lippert, Marlene Elam, Shirley Heim- burger, Naomi Weaver, Walt Spriggs, Paul Tuchardt, John Eshom. THIRD ROW: Marlene Gerspach, Bob Robison, Don Hainer, Allan Clark. FOURTH ROW: Mrs. Marion Lord. Snnua Staff The Oak staff has worked long and vigorously to contribute an annual to be proud of in memory of the '52-'53 year. The staff was advised by Mrs. Lord. Editor......................Walt Spriggs Associate Editor . . Shirley Heimburger Business Manager. . Marlene Gerspach Club Editor..................Bob Robison Class Editor .... Naomi Weaver Art Editor.................Udell Lippert Sports Editor..............Allan Clark The Juniors on the staff were chosen by their class as assistants and have contributed a great deal to make the annual a success. The '53-'54 staff is; Marlene Elam, Editor; John Eshom, Associate Editor; Peggy Cole, Business Manager; Glen Williams, Club Editor; Don Hainer, Class Editor; Morna Nations, Art Editor; Paul Tuchardt, Sports Editor. sponsored by 2 SVENDSON HARDWARE S. H. BROUSSARD MR. PAUL ELLIOTT Mr. Elliott, in his first year as Superintendent of Schools in the Oakridge district, has proven his adapt- ability in not only the teaching field but in many others as well. Born in Indiana, Mr. Elliott came to Oregon at the turn of the century, where he proceeded to get the major part of his education. He graduated from Pacific Univer- sity with a B. S. degree, acquired a M. of Ed. degree at the University of Oregon, and took summer sessions at both the U. of O. and O. S. C. Previous to his Oakridge appointment, Mr. Elliott taught school for five years, went into business for 12 years in engineering and promotional work. Following this, he was Superintendent of Schools at Toledo for six years and at Roseburg for eight years. Mr. Elliott stated that they are enjoying Oakridge very much and especially points out a fine student body and faculty, a cordial community, and beautiful scenery. He also gave an opinion that this school system could be equal to that of any in the state by keeping the good points and improving others. MR. WALTER CHRISTENSEN Mr. Christensen took over as principal of the high school for the second semester. Mr. Christensen was born in Oakland, Cali- fornia, but later moved to t Portland, where he was raised and attended school. He attended Pacific Lutheran College for two years and graduated from Luther College in Iowa with a B.A. degree. He ha done graduate work at the University of Oregon. In 1930, Mr. Christensen began teaching junior high school in Astoria. He moved to Oak- ridge in 1945, organized the junior high, and was appointed principal. MR. DON SMITH Mr. Smith served as principal of the high school tor the first semester before being forced to give up this position because of ill health. He attended Southern Oregon College of Education, where he won his diploma in 1930. Mr. Smith then received a B. S. degree in 1936 and a M. of Ed. degree in 1941 from Oregon State. Before coming to Oakridge, Mr. Smith taught for seven years in the Portland school system in a Vocational Ed- ucation field, and served 26 months in North Africa and Italy during World War II. The entire student body and faculty wishes to express their appreciation and best wishes to Mr. Smith. When interviewed, Mr. Smith made this statement: I wish to express my appreciation of and thanks to a fine student body and faculty. As Oakridge High School continues to grow may it not loose sight of those ideals which have contributed so much to the school and com- munity. Mrs. Harriet Munnick is a graduate of the U. of O. with B. S. and M. of Ed. degrees. She has taught math and science. This very busy but witty person was Pep Club advisor in this, her ninth year of teaching at OHS. Mr. B. E. LaBansky, a graduate of La Crosse, S. F.C. with a B.S. degree, has enlarged the band department very much in the four years that he has been teaching at OHS. He will be remembered by his students by the way he not only taught them to play a horn, but among many other things, taught them responsibility as individuals. Mrs. Marion Lord, teacher of English 1 and 111, went to the University of Oregon, and has B.S. and M. A. degrees. In her second year at OHS, she was the very helpful and patient advisor of both the Hi- Breeze and 'The Oak'. Mr. Daniel O'Leary is one of the teachers at OHS for the first year. He teaches the Industrial Arts course and math and was one of the Pep Club advisors. This reserved but friendly Irishman graduated from North Idaho College of Ed. and has a B. A. degree. Sponsored by HEATH'S WONDER FABRICS Eugene, Oregon KENNELL ELLIS Eugene, Oregon 4 Mrs. Viva Harms, teaching her ninth year at OHS, will long be remembered by her understanding patience in directing the senior play and advising the senior class. Mrs. Harms taught English II and IV, is a graduate of Peru College, the University of Nebraska, did graduate work at the U. of O. and has B. S. and B. A. degrees. Mr. Joseph Zetts, teacher of art and science, always has a smile and a word for everyone. In his first year at OHS, Mr. Zetts coached the fresh- man basketball team, helped coach football, and was assistant junior class advisor. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a B. A. degree and is now doing graduate work there. Mr. Leland Cramer, a U. of O. graduate with a M. Ed. degree, taught math, U. S. history, boy's P. E. and health, during his third year of teaching at OHS. Mr. Cramer advised the junior class, Hi-Y, and Honor Society and directed the junior play. Mr. Cramer is very interested in his students and is always willing to help any of them. Mrs. Doris Cagle, a graduate of Linfield College with a B.S. degree, taught the commercial course (typing I and II, shorthand, and bookkeeping) in her fourth year of teaching at OHS. Mrs. Cagle is the very ambitious advisor of both Girls' League and the sophomore class. 5 Miss Frances Haldy was the girls' F. E. and health teacher and GAA advisor in her second year of teaching at OHS. Miss Haldy, who graduated from Linfield with a B. S. degree, will long be remem- bered by her good humor and sweet smile. Mr. Lee Reeder, athletic coach, VO, and freshman class advisor, graduated from Linfield with a B.S. degree. He taught boy's P. E. and health, and math in his first year at OHS. Mr. Reeder derived his nickname, The Admiral, from the boy's on the outstanding basketball team that he developed when he chose the sailor type collar for their warmup jackets. Mr. John Seely, teacher of American problems, world history, and world geography, athletic coach, and assistant advisor of the sophomore class, is a graduate of Linfield with a B. S. degree. Mr. Seely will be remembered most in his first year of teach- ing at OHS by the winning football team that he coached. Miss Bobee Rinard, teacher of home economics, library, and Spanish, graduated from the U. of O. with a B. A. degree and is now working on her M. Ed. degree which she will receive this June. In her second year at OHS this shy but friendly teacher was advisor of FHA. 6 The diminutive teacher who has brought about such an improvement in the glee club this year is Miss Shirley Herbig. Before becoming a member of the OHS faculty, she attended Occidental College in Los Angeles. She has taught at Tigard Union High and at Sunnyside School in Portland. In Sacramento she was Teenage Program Director for the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Lola Davis, at present secre- tary to Superintendent Elliott, was formerly secretary for the high school as well. Although she is doubtless happier at her orderly desk away from the noise and confusion the students always provide, we miss her bright and never-failing patience. Mrs. Joy Lee, secretary of the high school, graduated from OHS in 1951 as Joy Bouhey. She attended U. of O. for one year before returning to OHS as secretary. In the fall of 52 she married Val Lee, Jr., class of '50. 7 C afenclar ofi Events SEPTEMBER 2 6 Guess what? Football jamboree at Civic Stadium opens season with Oakridge versus Willamette. 12 Warriors trounce Creswell 50-6 here. 12 First Student Body dance held after game. 19 Warriors capture win over Pleasant Hill 31-14 here. Sophomore dance following. 24 Marimba Trio opens National School Assemblies. 26 Oakridge defeats Willamette 25-6 here; Senior dance following. OCTOBER 3 Warriors bow to Uni 25-19 there. 8 Girls League Initiation. 10 Elmira tripped by Warriors there, 33-12. 10-11 Student Council representatives attend Salem Conference. 14 J. V. 's lose to Sutherlin 25-7 there. 17 Warriors crush Junction Tigers there, 32-6. 21 Oakridge defeats Junction City in J. V. game there 20-12 24 Warriors down St. Francis 26-6 here. Jo Anne Cowart crowned as queen of Homecoming dance held by juniors. 24-25 Journalism and Oak Staff members attend conference in Eugene. 28 Senior Play cast attend Cottage Grove play. 29-31 Vacation due to teacher's workshop here and in Eugene. 31 P.T.A. Carnival. 31 Oakridge defeats Lowell there, 27-7. NOVEMBER 3 J. V. 's defeated by Sutherlin here 26-13. 4 Nation School Assembly of Acrobats. 4 F.H.A. Initiation. 5 Report cards received. 10 Junior Leap Year Dance-first dance in social room. 11 Armistice Holiday. 13 Girls League Mother's Tea. 14 Sophomore welcome freshmen with party. V.O. Initiation and football awards issued. 20 Hi-Y dress-up day. 24 G.A.A. Initiation. 25 F.H.A. Leap Year Party. 26 Thanksgiving Assembly. 27-28 Thanksgiving holiday. WILLAMETTE ELECTRIC sponsored by PUTNAM'S DECEMBER 3 5 9 12 13 15 16 17-20 19 20 22 24-5 29 JANUARY 2 9 10 10 13 16 17 20 23 27 30 FEBRUARY 6 7 10 13 14 17 20 27 MARCH 3-7 7 13 15-21 17-21 23 27 APRIL 3 4 11 17 24 MAY 2 16 21-22 24 29 JUNE 2 Practice game at Pleasant Hill Senior play Green Valley Warriors down Uni 60-44 here Junction edges Oakridge there, 59-55 Girls' League Semi-Formal Annual pictures taken Oakridge defeats Cottage Grove 69-56 there Oakridge captures Linfield Basketball Tournament Freshman return party Pope and Tplbot Christmas party Band Christmas Concert Christmas vacation Oakridge downs Linfield Frosh here, 66-54. Willamette takes Warriors here, 66-49 Creswell loses to Oakridge here, 67-44 Warriors nudge Burns here; 59-52 Colored Ghosts vs All Stars G.A.A. playday at Creswell Oakridge hosts Pleasant Hill, win 72-58 Warriors down Elmira here, 78-35 Oakridge wins over Cottage Grove here, 62-42 Semester ends and cards are joyfully carried home Oakridge downs St. Franics there, 86-63 University overpowered 79-57 at Mac. Court Oakridge invades Creswell, wins 51-40 Oakridge wins at Pleasant Hill, 73-52 G.A.A. playday at Pleasant Hill Warriors thump Junction City here, 71-65 At Elmira Warriors win 74-37 Vrrsity O presents Letterman's Ball . It is climaxed with crowning of Lorna Strawn, Queen of Hearts . Oakridge travels to Willamette, victorious 74-64 Oakridge wins over St. Franics 74-62 in home game Invading Linfield Frosh here dump Warriors 70-51 District Basketball playoff G. A. A. playday at Marcola Junior play Hillbilly Weddin Spring vacation State basketball tournament Track begins: Warriors start Baseball after 4 years 3rd nine-weeks ends Lions Club Amateur show G. A. A. playday at Lowell Junior Carnival Band Concert Band Concert G.A.A. playday at Oakridge Juniro-Senior Prom Senior Exams Baccalaureatte Commencement School's out for another year 9 C (cl55 Naomi Weaver Walt Spriggs Bright and early on the morn of September 15, 1949, sixty-three varied char- acters entered the halls of O. H. S. We attended our first classes of secondary education and before the year was over became accustomed to the idea that they weren't all a cinch . Inexperienced as we were, we elected officers that led us through out activities of painting the O (O for poison Oak), giving the successful return party to the sophomores near Christmas time with the theme Old England , and sending the seniors off amid our decorations at commencement. They were: President , Walt Spriggs; Vice President, Bill DuMont; Secretary, Donna Miller; Treasurer, Allan Clark; and Sargeant-at-Arms, Marion Beard. Our Advisor was Mrs. Harriet Mun- nick. The freshmen candidate for the Junior Carnival, Edna Strakbein, honored her class by being chosen queen. Back again we came the next year rearin' to get at the freshies, which we learned sadly were to be included in junior high, leaving us as the younguns again. Leland Cramer advised the robust group of sophomores in carrying out the social affairs of the year--the painting of the O by the ninth grade, a welcome party, decoration for baccalaureate, and a vaudeville show. The officers were: President, Bob Rob- ison; Vice President, Allan Clark; Secretary, Donna Miller; and Treasurer, Walt sPriggs- By the time we were juniors we numbered 46. Our officers were: President, Walt Spriggs; Vice President, Bob Robison; Secretary, Naomi Weaver; and Treasur- er, Rhea Dohn Blobaum. The lucky advisor was Mrs. Marion Lord. After the excitement of the beautiful class rings wore off, we got to work. First the play, The Life of the Party on March 14; then the Junior Carnival in April; and the memorable Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. The senior year seemed strange; no one to look up to; no one telling us what to do; strange faces and the empty absence of old ones. The class now numbers forty. During the first of the year, we gave one of the most successful plays ever given here, Green Valley,” under the direction of Mrs. Harms, our wonderful advisor. We made it--breathlessly. And now that we have time to think of what we're leaving, the sports, the teachers, yes, even the classes, we're sorry to be leaving, but we're glad to at last have reached manhood and womanhood, glad to be starting our lives with our motto before us-- The Higher We Rise, The Broader Our View. sponsored by the SENIOR CLASS MARION BEARD Life Of The Party 3; Basketball 2, 3,4; Track 2; V.O. 2.3,4. DONNIE BLOBAUM Girls' League 4; GAA 1.2. 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Rally Squad 3; Yell Queen 4; Student Council 3,4; Class Treasurer 3; Pres, of Glee 4. SANDRA BROWN Transferred from Corvallis 2; Girls' League 2,4; GAA 2,4; Pep Club 2,4; Rally Squad 2,4; Honor Society 4; Green Valley 4; Band 2; Hi-Breeze 2,4. BETTY BRUMMETT Transferred from Reedsport 3; Girls' League 3,4; GAA 4; Green Valley 4; Carnival Princess 3. ALLAN CLARK Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 4; Life Of The Party 3; Waiting 3; Green Valley 4; Football i, 2. 3.4; Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1.2,3. 4; Capt. 4; Track 1.2, 3,4; V.O. 1,2,3,41 Pres. 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3, 4; V. P. 3; Pres. 4; Annual 3,4; Class Pres. 4; V. P. 2; Treasurer I. VERNON CLARK Student Council 4; Green Valley 4; Football 2,3,4; V.O. 2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 3. CARLTON CONNER Green Valley 4; Football 4; Hi-Y 3,4; Secretary 4. JOANN COWART Transferred from San Mateo, Calif. 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Carnival Princess 4. 12 BILL DUMONT Green Valley 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3; V.O. 2.3.4- MARLENE GERSPACH Girls League 1,2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Honor Society 4; Student Council 4; Student Body Secretary 4; Life Of The Party 3; Green Valley 4; Hi-Breeze 3; Annual 3,4. LLOYD GODSEY Hi-Y I; Hi-Breeze 3. SHIRLEY HEIMBURGER Girls' League 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2.3, 4; Treasurer 3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 3; President 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Life Of The Pai 3; Band 1,2,3,41 Librarian 2,3,4; Hi-Breeze 3,4; Editor 4; Annual 4. EDITH HENDERSON Girls' League 1.2,3.4; GAA 1,2.3; PepClub 2,3.4; Life Of The Party 3; Green Valley 4; FHA 1,2. MELVIN HUNCOVSKY Honor Society 3,4; V. P. 4; Student Council 4; Football 2.3.4; Basketball 4; Track 1,2,3; 2, 3,4; Band 1.2, 3.4; Class V. P. 4. PAT JONES Girls' League 1.2, 3,4; FHA I; GAA 1,2.3; Club 2. 3,4; Treasurer 4; Life Of The Party 3; Green Valley 4. BOB K1MSEY Green Valley 4; Track 2,3,4. DELL KIRBY Transferred from Medford 3; Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; -Life Of The Party- 3; Hi-Breeze 3,4. BOB KLOHN Green Valley 4; Football 2,3,4; V.O. 2,3,4; Hi-Y 1.2, 3,4. DIANN LEGAULT Girls League 1.2, 3,4; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Honor Society 2,4; Life Of The Party- 3; Green Valley- 4; Band 1. DIANE LOGAN Girls League 1,2, 3,4; President 4; Pep Club 1,2; Student Council 4; GAA 2; Honor Society 2; Life Of The Party 3; Ch. of Carnival 3; Band 1,2, 3,4. UDELL LIPPERT Transferred from Vale 2; Girls League 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; GAA 2, 3,4; FHA 2; Honor Society 4; Annual 3,4. BOB MARQUIS Transferred from LaGrande 3; Green Valley- 4; Football 4. KENNETH McCOY •Green Valley- 4. BARBARA PHILLIPSON Girls League 1,2, 3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; Hi-Breeze 3. 14 JACK RACY Football 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4. BOB ROBISON Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 2, 3,4; Life Of The Party 3; Green Valley 4; Football 2.3,4; Basketball 3,4; V.O. 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; President 4; Outstanding Boy 4; Annual 3,4; Class Pres. 2; V. P. 3. DONNA ROGELSTAD Girls' League 1.2. 3,4; GAA 2,3; Pep Club 1.2,3; Honor Society 2; Life Of The Party 3; Band 1,3,4; Hi-Breeze 3,4. TRACY ROGERS Green Valley 4. DAN SHEARER Life Of The Party 3; Football 4; Band 1,2,3,4. JOANN SMITH Transferred from Bend 3. WALT SPRIGGS Honor Society 3,4; V. P. 3; Pres. 4; Student Coun- cil 1,3.4; Student Body Pres. 4; Life Of The Party 3; Green Valley 4; Football 1.2. 3.4; Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 3.4; Track I. 2.3.4; V.O. 1.2,3,4; Pres. 3; Hi-Breeze 3,4; Annual 3.4; Editor 4; Class Pres. I, 3; Treasurer 2,4. JACK STERRET Green Valley 4; Hi-Y 1,2; Football 2,3; V.O. 2.3.4- 15 CHARLES THOMPSON Green Valley 4. BOB TERRILL NAOMI WEAVER Girls League 1.2, 3,4; Secretary 3; GAA 1,2. 3,4; Secretary 3; Honor Society 2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Student Body Treasurer 4; Green Valley 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 2; Secretary 3,4; Out- standing Girl 4; Hi-Breeze 4; Annual 3,4; Class Secretary 3,4. PAT WESSNER Girls League 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; FHA 1, 3; Pep Club 4; Band 1.2, 3,4. PAT WILSON Carnival Princess 2; Girls' League 1,2,3,41 V. P. 4; GAA 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 2; Rally Squad 3,4; Life Of The Party 3; Hi-Breeze 3. 16 CU Witt We, the Senior class of '53 being in our right mind do bequeath and bequit, leave, give and get rid of the following prize possessions to needy underclassmen. I, MARION BEARD, do bequeath my curly hair to Paul Tuchardt. i, DONNIE BLOBAUM, do bequeath my quietness and meekness to Sara Cummins. I, SANDRA BROWN, do bequeath my volleyball playing ability to Paula Jones. I, BETTY BRUMMETT, having nothing to spare, be- queath nothing. I, ALLAN CLARK, do bequeath my height to Glen Williams. I, VERNON CLARK, do bequeath my blue eyes to Stubby F reeman. I, CARLTON CONNOR, do bequeath my muscle building springs to Bob Aslin. I, JO ANN COWART, do bequeath my geometric brain to Jim Haynie. I, BILL DUMONT, do bequeath my ambitions to work to Jack Dorfler. I, MARLENE GERSPACH, do bequeath my partying ability to Norma Nation. I, LLOYD GODSEY, do bequeath my naturally wavey hair to any V. O. boys that might need it. I, SHIRLEY HEIMBURGER, do bequeath my trumpet playing ability that was willed to me from Vernie Lee that was willed to him from Jack Leanard to Jerry Draper. I, EDITH HENDERSON, do bequeath my ability to get hurt playing basketball to Peggy Cole. I, MELVIN HUNCOVSKY, do bequeath my ability to swipe nickels from Morna Nation to George Clark, I, PAT JONES, do bequeath my ability to be late to Pat Jones. I, BOB KIMSEY, do bequeath my ability to get over the hurdles to Bob Lane. I, DELL KIRBY, do bequeath my many muscles to anyone who can help me find them. I, BOB KLOHN, do bequeath my Chevy to Bill Cash. I, DIANN LEGAULT, do bequeath my long hair to Shirley Anderson. I, DIANE LOGAN, do bequeath my Presidency of the Girls' League to anyone who can keep out of debt. I, UDELL LIPPERT, do bequeath my artistic ability to Arbutus Rumelhart. I, BOB MARQUIS, do bequeath my a ility to study to Larry Spencer. I, KENNETH McCOY, do bequeatn my part as Lonesome to Ted Weddell. I, SHIRLEY O'BRIAN, do bequeath my job as waitress at the Sportsman to Geraldine Sanders. I, DAISIANA OSTERHOUT, do bequeath my political powers as a Republican to Doug Logan. I, BARBARA PHILLIPSON, do bequeath my fun at slumber parties to Jean Stevens. I, JACK RACY, do bequeath my softball pitching ability to Jim Nixon. I, BOB ROBISON, do bequeath my position on High-Breeze staff to any bigger loafer than I am. I, TRACY ROGERS, do bequeath my way with women to Kay Berry. I, VERNA ROGERS, do bequeath my ability to skip school to Betty Satterfield. I, JOAN SMITH, do bequeath my baby blue eyes which are green to Lorna Strawn. I, DAN SHEARER, do bequeath my trombone playing ability to D?nny Van Keuren. I, WALT SPRIGGS, do bequeath my pillow that I sleep on in chemistry class to whoeve sits in my seat. I, JACK STERRET, do bequeath my ability to be late to gym class to anyone who wants it. I, BOB TERRILL, do bequeath my ability to skip to Danny Rudder. I, CHARLES THOMPSON, do bequeath my height and brains to Maurice Comeau. I, NAOMI WEAVER, do bequeath the store to Marlene Elam. I, PAT WESSNER, do bequeath my long blond hair to Jean Lippert. I, PAT WILSON, do bequeath my good times to Lois Beaty and hope she carries them on. sponsored by McATEE'S MARKET GQ.ZASC (% J CPDRCDCPCH CCC'l) Vfovv gn Having nothing to do today, I'll turn on my crystal Ball T. V. set and tune in on a huge fair that is to be televised today. As the first scene becomes clear I recognize DONNIE BLOBAUM acting as tobacco auctioneer in this one of the many attractions. Just a way down this mid- way I see DELL KIRBY who is the barker for CARLTON CONNER'S strong man side show. The next booth is a dancing exhibit with MARLENE GERSPACH doing her famous primitive cat dance. In the same exhibition JOANN COWART is teach- ing the Charleston, at which she has won international fame. From the crowd I recognize VERNON CLARK who has just returned from his prosperous salt mine in Siberia. With him I find BOB MARQUIS and BOB KLOHN on a pair of black malarkee mares that they will ride in the Kentucky Derby for their owner BOB KIMSEY, the prominent horse dealer. There are two more famous celebrities in the crowd. They are CHARLIE THOMPSON and JACK RACY, the famous hunters who developed a duck gun that has a range of 30 miles. The camera has picked up JACK STERRET, BILL DUMONT, and TRACY ROGERS as they perform their vaudeville act, The Three Husky Terrors. I see that MARION BEARD has just arrived with his harem, 27 lucious lovelies, to go into the modeling business and compete against ALLIE CLARK, world famous for discovering the lost city of Atlantis, who now runs a modeling agency for mer- maids . NAOMI WEAVER and DIANN LEGAULT have established a home for poor little boys under 21 years of age. They now have an enrollment of two. Now the camera turns to the tent for special exhibits. There on the wall hangs a picture decorated with 14 blue ribbons. No wonder, it was painted by none other than UDELL Rembrandt LIPPERT. Also on exhibit is a model of a flying battleship which was invented by LLOYD GODSEY, now well known for numerous helpful inventions to mankind. A mellow voice has just reached my ears and if I'm not dreaming it's WALT SPRIGGS, known as The Velvet Crooner, singing The Stone and Muscle. SHIRLEY hot lips HEIMBURGER is accompanying him with her golden trumpet. Toward the end of the midway a large crowd has gathered to listen to BARBARA PHILLIPSON lecture on the problems of raising midget Kodiak bears. She has a fur farm in Alaska and has to meet the demands of several customers. The camera has picked up EDITH HENDERSON and DONNA ROGESLTAD who are telling of their recent safari to the Valley of the Unbanboggy. They are special investigators for SANDRA BROWN'S atom bomb university located in Utopia. This fair is also the site of a major convention. DAN SHEARER is now on the stand making his debut. He promises every 13th person in the state of Nevada that stutters two pieces of bubble gum if he is elected. PAT WESSNER (taxidermist deluxe) can't be located on my wonder T. V. set for she is now in South Dakota stuffing coyotes for BOB TIRRILL'S new movie A1 lamoose-ie to Arkansas. Bob is now a big time producer for Paramountup Studios. The star of his movie is none other than JOANN SMITH the new threat of westerns to Dale Evans. BOB ROBISON stopped by for a moment at the hot dog stand and we found out from him that he is now in the confetti manufacturing business. To test it for the use he has PAT JONES throw several New Year's parties at her swank hotel on the Riviera. BETTY BRUMMETT just putt-putted by in her 1903 Rolls Royce. Seems that she is an antique dealer and also has a fine collection of calliopes. Another interesting sight' that the cameras has picked up is DIANN LOGAN selling her wonderful cure oil It is good for almost anything that ails one. Its main selling power, though, is as a spot remover. It seems that she and PAT WILSON are well on their way to becoming millionaires demonstrating how it takes off Pat's freckles. MELVIN HUNCOVSKY now owns his own fleet of furniture trucks, or so he tells us. Lately he has been delivering feather beds to the faculty of OHS as grand prizes from a recent quiz program. It was a dream come true for KEN McCOY when he was made head engineer of the Lionel Express which goes through here every day. Well, we have had a fine time at this fair but now I see that people are getting aboard the Lionel Express to make their way back to their respective homes. They all seem pleased by this glimpse as to what the future could bring. Mr. Calahan Senior Vernie Clark Allie Clark Melvin Huncovsky Marlene Gerspach Charlie Thompson Bob Tirrill Jack Racy Pat Wessner Bill DuMont Bob Kimsey Pat Wilson Carlton Conner 19 1. Marion Beard 2. Kenneth McCoy 3. Donna Rogelstad 4. Tracey Rogers 5. Bob Klohn 6. Naomi Weaver 7. Betty Brummett 8. JoAnn Cowart 9. Walt Spriggs 10. Diann Legault 20 II. Bob Robison 12. Udell Lippert 13. Shirley Heimburger 14. Dell Kirby 15. Diane Logan 16. Jack Sterrett Jk omecomincj C ueen x S JOANN COWART In an event that marks the start of what is hoped to be an annual custom, JoAnn Cowart was crowned Homecoming Queen at the Junior class sponsored student body dance following the St. Francis football game on October 24. The crowning was held at intermission of the dance when Paul Tuchardt in the absence of president Glen Williams, crowned Queen JoAnn . The queen and her escort, Allan Clark, then led the next dance. The event was a huge success and many look forward to it in future years. sponsored by 21 HI-WAY CONFECTIONERY WILLAMETTE CITY GARAGE Allan Clark, president of the Varsity O, crowns Lorna Strawn, Queen of Hearts at the intermis- sion of the Letterman's Ball. Se- lection was made by the members of the club. Queen Lorna and her escort, Richard Svendsen, lead the dancing as the second half of the Letterman's Ball begins. Intermission finds everyone taking time out for refreshments to build up stamina to finish out the dance. A scene snapped during the Letterman's Ball, in which Lorna Strawn was crowned Queen of Hearts. 22 FIRST ROW: Barbara Schmidt, Nancy Spalinger, Jeanette Humphrey, Mary Cathey, Deloris Painter, Dolores Cline, Jean Lippert, Sara Cummins, Betty Satterfield. SECOND ROW: Ethel Toftdahl, Jean Stevens, Geraldine Sanders, Pat Smith, Faye Hilton, Bonnie Jones, Joanne Hoole, Arbutus Rumelhart, Lois Beaty, Shirley Anderson. THIRD ROW; Albert Oberfell, Ken Kuehn, Don Walker, Peggy Cole, Marlene Elam, Joan Short, Richard Svendsen, Glen Williams, Jim Haynie, Betty Frye. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Leland Cramer, advisor; Virgil Tuchardt, Floyd McClure, Bob Aslin. FIFTH ROW: John Eshom, Bert Bradshaw, Jim Nixon, Brian Neal junior President Vice President. Secretary Treasurer . Advisor . Mr. Lee, Pat Jones, Don Hainer, Wesley Tiller, Paul Kenneth Painter. Tommy Zuvich, Kay Berry, , Bill Cash. Glen Williams . Don Walker Marlene Elam . Don Hainer Leland Cramer The class of '54 began its Junior year with 38 boys and 38 girls making a total of 76 students. To start a successful year the Juniors sold at the St. Francis football game, ordered the class rings, sponsored a leap year dance and chose Hillbilly Weddin ’ as the Junior Play. The date was set for March 13. The Carnival date was set for April 11 and Paul Tuchardt and Peggy Cole were elected carnival chairmen. The Prom date was set for April 16, and was a great success. sponsored by KROPF LUMBER COMPANY AND RETAIL STORE 23 FIRST ROW; Evelyn Hiatt, Nadine Spalinger, Sharon Lause, Janet Sanders, Sondra Erickson, Paula Jones, Betty Easley, Pat West. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Cagle, Irene Knudson, Donna Foust, Loretta Walker, Betty Parks, Judith Tistadt, Linda Bayes. Millicent Tonkovich, Marilyn Roach, Mayre Lee Lafferty, Diane Dooley. THIRD ROW: John Gombert, Dennis Spellmire, Bob Farrier, Raymond Jones, Jerry Skaife, Bill Bounds, Dale Brummett, Bob Whitecliff, Lyle Beard, John Shearer. FOURTH ROW: Ellis Toftdahl, Larry Hall, George Hale, Danny Bolin, Ramon Flanders, Ted Handegard, Ray Freeman, Glen Daniels, Le Roy Brent. FIFTH ROW: Jerry Shorey, Jerry Clark, Bob Beddard, Larry Spencer, Richard Steedly, Jim Wiser, Gary Wells, Doug Logan, Terry Clark. SIXTH ROW: Wesley Farmer, Phil Shroeder, Stanley Johnson, Marvin Andrews, Bill Hall, Danny Rudder, Bob Lane. Mrs. Cagle, Advisor; Mr. Seeley, Assistant Ad- visor; Larry Hall, President; John Shearer, Vice President; Judith Tistadt, Secretary; Jerry Skaife, Treasurer; and Danny Rudder, Sgt. at Arms; were a combination that led the class of '55 through an in- teresting year at OHS. The sophomores, during the year, sponsored a football game and dance with Pleasant Hill, put the freshmen through their initiation, built a new 'O' for the hill, presented the under class with a Wel- come Party on November 14, sponsored a basketball game, and decorated the gum for baccalaureate. sponsored by COLUMBIA UTILITIES 24 FIRST ROW: Iona Ely, Dorothy Lippert, Dorothy Barnes, Helen Sanders, Joyce Foust, Geraldine Eanes, Sandra Ashcroft, Detta Harrison, Sandra Haugen, Rona Hawes, Shirley Dilworth. SECOND ROW: Sherron Helms, Barbara Owens, Rose Metzker, Carol Toftdahl, Donna Hawthorne, Mary Cross, Joan Cash, Rose Hanna, Beverly Jones, Judy Humphrey, Mary Anne Hale. THIRD ROW: Miss Shirley Herbig, Lola Rumelhart, Claudell Rudder, Margaret Tuchardt, Marlene Bedell, Donna Ensminger, Sharon Campbell, Joan Phillips, Danielle Gerspach, Dorothy Padden, Jean Oberfell, Kathleen Ellis. FOURTH ROW: Bob Bryon, Duahne Hendrickson, Wayne Clark, William Nation, Bob Nunnally, Jerry Schmidt, Dan Van Keuren, Maurice Comeau, Keith Nichols. FIFTH ROW: Don Collins, Berten Stoneberg, Bob Dunning, John Westling, Dennis De Harpport, Allen McCoy, Gene Godsey, Howard Lafferty, Larry Tunnell, Jim Powell. SIXTH ROW: Norman McClure, Arnold Lambert, Homer Ward, Lloyd Buoy, Bob Swank, Winfield Schoolcraft, Duane Hooker, Dennis Weldon, John Handegard, Kenneth Clark, John Lundberg. The freshman class flew through its first year of high school successfully under the advisorship of Miss Herbig, Maurice Comeau, President; Bob Dunning, Vice-President; Joan Phillips, Secretary; Ken Spencer, Treasurer. After completing their initiation of painting the 'O and shining sophomore shoes, the freshmen gave a noon sale of cocoa and donuts, sold at a basketball game, gave the sophomores a return party December 19, and decorated for commencement not to mention miscellaneous activities during the year. sponsored by POZAR’S DEPARTMENT STORE 25 FIRST ROW: Maurice Comeau SECOND ROW: Peggy Cole, Shirley Heimburger, Diane Logan, Donnie Blobaum, Glen Williams. THIRD ROW: Naomi Weaver. FOURTH ROW: Marlene Gerspach, Bob Robison, John Eshom, Larry Hall, Vernie Clark, Paul Tuchardt, Walt Spriggs, Melvin Hun- covsky, Allan Clark. Student (douncif President Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer . . . .Walt Spriggs . . Paul Tuchardt . Marlene Gerspach . . Naomi Weaver Student Council participates in the government of the student body and assists in planning and organizing student activities. The Student Council is composed of student body officers and representa- tives from clubs and classes. A Student Council Convention, held in Salem for the betterment of student government, was attended by Walt Spriggs, Naomi Weaver, Marlene Gerspach, Shirley Heimburger and Rhea Dohn Blobaum during the month of October. Because of the illness of Mr. Smith the school principal, Mr. Christensen took over the responsibility of advisor during the second semester. sponsored by OAKRIDGE FURNITURE APPLIANCES WESTFIR CONFECTIONERY FIRST ROW: Edith Henderson, Verna Rogers, Rona Hawes. Mayre Lee Lafferty, Diane Dooley, Sharon Lause. SECOND ROW: Pat Jones. Donna Hawthorne, Jean Oberfell, Claudell Rudder, JoAnn Smith, Carol Toftdahl. THIRD ROW: Miss Herbig, Gloria Walker, Velvo Sorenson. Sara Cummins. Donnie Blobaum, Margaret Tuchardt, Nancy Bales. This year the Glee had a new director, Miss Shirley Herbig. Velvo Sorenson was the accompanist for the Glee . They chose the following officers: president, Donnie Blobaum; vice-president, Sara Cummins; secretary, Pat West; librarian, Verna Rogers. The Glee performed at a Thanksgiving and a Christmas program for the school. They, with the other choral groups, presented a Spring Concert for the public. A triple trio was started this year. They sang for several different groups . 28 FIRST ROW: Jean Lippert, Irene Knudson, Diann Legault, George Clark, Paula Jones, Pat Wilson, Linda Bayes, Kenneth Painter. SECOND ROW: Ted Weddell, Richard Svendsen, Marion Beard, John Odle, Clinton Ridge, Lloyd Godsey. THIRD ROW: Miss Herbig, Gerald Love, Jeanette Hum- phrey, Betty Frye, Jerry Draper, Homer Ward. oru5 A Mixed Chorus was added to the high school choral department in the school year of '52-'53. Miss Shirley Herbig directed the Mixed Chorus composed of eight girls and eleven boys. Along with the rest of the music department, they entertained the school with a Christmas and a Thanksgiving program. Marion Beard was the featured soloist at Christmas. They performed at a Spring Concert which was held late in April. 29 FIRST ROW: Dolores Cline, Detta Harrison, Sandra Haugen, Pat Hanell, Joanne Dennison, Betty Parks, Nadine Spallinger, Nancy Spallinger, Don Walker, Bob Bryon, Larry Hall, Naomi Weaver. SECOND ROW: Jim Haynie, Jean Lippert, Errol Montgomery, Iona Ely, Donna Foust, Pat Wessner, Joan Short, Joanne Hoole, Joan Brunson, Pat Jones, Wayne Clark, Dick Svendsen, Glen Williams, Jerry Draper, Shirley Heimburger, Bill Cash, Wesley Tiller. THIRD ROW: Marlene Bedell, Ethel Toftdahl, Jeanette Humphrey, Diane Logan, Douglas Logan, Ramon Flanders, Dennis Spellmire, Jack Wells, Allan McCoy, Donna Rogelstad, Dick Barber, John Handegard, Jim Cottengim, David Kocer, Berton Stoneburg, Dennis Weldon, Dan VanKueren, Dan Shearer. FOURTH ROW; Betty Easley, Linda Bigger, Sandra Brown, Virgil Lee, Bill Cummins, Melvin Huncovsky, Lavon Klohn, Joan Cash, Danny Jones, Gary Wells, Bob Robison, Sondra Erickson, Mr. LaBansky. The band started out the year by appearing before the public in formations at some football games. They presented a Christmas Concert and a Spring Concert in April for the school and public. The Spring Concert included a Box Social. The band moved into their new modern room at mid-term. Their music library was inlarged considerably this year. They entered the Class C band contest at Monmouth on May 2. Last year was the first year they entered, and they received a grade of B. Naomi Weaver and Bob Robison were chosen as the outstanding girl and boy for '52 —153. The band purchased a radio-phonograph and started a record collection. The band ended the year with the usual trip to the coast. 30 FIRST ROW: Pat Jones, Donna Rogelstad, Jerry Draper, Shirley Heimburger, Nadine Spalinger, Nancy Spalinger, Bob Bryon, Larry Hall, Naomi Weaver. SECOND ROW: Diane Logan, Marlene Bedell, Errol Montgomery, Joan Short, Joanne Hoole, Joan Brunson, Bill Cash, Wesley Tiller, Berton Stoneburg, Dan VanKuerhn, Dan Shearer, Wayne Clark, Dennis Spellmire. THIRD ROW: Virgil Lee, Bill Cummins, Danny Jones, Sondra Erickson, Mr. LaBansky. d an The Pep Band of twenty six members started out by making an excellent showing at the first home game, and continued doing so at almost all home games. Enthusiasm and spirit were aroused by the stirring marches and school songs, played by the organization all through basketball season. The Pep Band acquired the school songs of the opponents of the Warriors and welcomed the visitors by playing their song. FIRST ROW: Sandra Brown, Bob Kimsey, Naomi Weaver. Bob Robison, Edith Henderson, Walt Spriggs, Diann Legault. SECOND ROW: Jack Sterrett, Verna Rogers. Tracy Rogers. Daisy Osterhout, Allan Clark, Marlene Gerspach. Pat Jones, Kenneth McCoy, Betty Brummett. THIRD ROW: Charles Thompson, Bob Marquis, Vernie Clark, Carlton Conner, Bill DuMont, Bob Klohn, Paul Tuchardt, Mrs. Harms. Nestled away in the California hills is tiny, picturesque Green Valley. For a hundred years the Berry family has owned it. Grampaw Berry, (Bob Robison) himself, it was who staked the original claim back in the gold rush days, but Eldon Berry (Walt Spriggs), the last of the line, is about to lose it to the un- scrupulous hands of one Tobias J. Everheel (Allan Clark). Right now, unaccountably, Green Valley has become a little paradise of nature, juicy strawberries as big as your fist, beanstalks that shoot up and grow before your very eyes! Most unusual of all is Eldon's cow, Minnie, who gives gallons of rare milk, milk SO rare that those who drink it hear weird music and see people who officially stopped walking the earth many years before. You don't believe it? Well, no one can blame you. Prim Stokes (Edith Henderson) the vital native in love with Eldon, didn't believe it--until the pale shadow of long- dead Lonesome Berry materialized. Neither did Everheel comprehend until Prudence, a witch-girl from the Golden days (Marlene Gerspach) led him stumbling and gaping to the Garden of Green Valley. Even studious Martha Mears, of the local Historical Society (Sandra Brown) wasn1 t convinced until almost too late. Stirred from their eternal rest by the noise of Everheel's tractor and the threat to their valley, Eldon's ancestors are riz . Peppery Grampaw, Granny (Naomi Weaver) who insists on hooks and eyes instead of buttons and bows, gruff Calhoun (Vernon Clark), bearded Jeb (Carlton Conner), mechanical-minded Lonesome (Kenneth McCoy), gigantic Powerful (Charlie Thompson), giggle-witted Ransome (Bob Marquis), and all the rest have come back to fight, to laugh, to love--till they finally fade away on the waters of Everheel's exploded dam just as the crowing of Ol' Arthur, the herald of the morn, brings dawn back to Green Valley. SENIOR CLASS PLAY 32 FIRST ROW: Mary Cathey, Pat Smith, Jeanette Humphrey. Marlene Elam, Lois Beaty, Joan Brunson. SECOND ROW: Delores Cline, Sara Cummins, Morna Nation, Peggy Cole, Joanne Hoole, Bonnie Jones. Bob Aslin. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Painter, Donald Walker, Pat Jones, Virgil Lee, Bill Cash, Donald Hainer, Mr. Cramer. Hillbilly Weddin’ ”, under the direction of Mr. Pat Cramer, was presented by the Junior Class on March 13, in the Oakridge gymnasium. This is the story of a hillbilly family in which there are six unmarried daughters. Ma tells Paw that he must remedy this by providing each girl with a husband. In the hilarious proceedings to catch all the eligible men, a stranger comes onto the scene. Two neighbor boys decide he is a menace to the valley’s attractive girls and must be done away with. The feud that follows just adds to the de- lightful surprises in this very different play. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY 33 trs FIRST ROW: Shirley Heimburger, Donna Rogelstad, Naomi Weaver. SECOND ROW: Peggy Cole. Bonnie Jones, Mrs. Lord. THIRD ROW: Dell Kirby, Walt Spriggs, Sandra Brown. J4iJ3, reeze Editor.....................Shirley Heimburger Assistant Editor ....... Peggy Cole Sports Editor.....................Walt Spriggs Feature Editor.......................Dell Kirby Circulation Manager .... Donna Rogelstad Reporters . . Sandra Brown, Naomi Weaver ............................ and Bonnie Jones. Advisor...........................Marion Lord The school paper, the Ridge Hi-Breeze had a small but choice staff in 52-53. Since crowded classrooms left no space for a journalism class, the staff was originally limited to six. Since these were all seniors, two junior girls, Peggy Cole and Bonnie Jones, were recruited to train for next years co-editorship. The paper was smaller this year. On the advice of Superintendent Elliott, it is a four-page weekly except for a few special editions. Hi-Breeze became a member of the Oregon Scholastic Press in '52- '53, and five staff members attended the conference on the University of Oregon campus in October. 34 FIRST ROW: Bonnie Jones. Joanne Hoole, Joan Short, Marlene Elam. SECOND ROW; Peggy Cole, Dolores Cline, Lois Beaty, Arbutus Rumelhart, Naomi Weaver, Allan Clark, Melvin Huncovsky. THIRD ROW: Marlene Gerspach, Bob Robison, Don Hainer, Diann Legault, Mr. Cramer, Udell Lippert, Walt Spriggs. JJ onor To be a member of the Honor Society, a student must have a two plus or better grade average for two nine-week periods, and he must be voted into the society by the members of the faculty. The faculty judge prospective members on four points: leadership, scholarship, citizenship, and sense of moral values. The purpose of the society is to create an enthusiasm for scholar- ship, stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and last, but by no means least, to develop character in the students. The officers are as follows: President-Waiter Spriggs, Vice- President- Melvin Huncovsky, Secretary-Treasurer-Dell Kirby. sponsored by Dr. A. G. Tritt OSTEOPATHIC, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON 35 OAKRIDGE SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY FIRST ROW: Bonnie Jones, Dolores Cline, Ethel Toftdahl, Peggy Cole, Pat Smith, Joan Cash, Mary Anne Hale, Judy Humphrey, Beverly Jones, Paula Jones. SECOND ROW: Joanne Hoole, Joan Short, Marlene Elam, Jeanette Humphrey, Marilyn Roach, Nadine Spalinger, Mayre Lee Lafferty, Diane Dooley, Betty Easley, Arbutus Rumelhart. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Cagle, Shirley Heimburger, Betty Brummett, Naomi Weaver, Barbara Phillipson, Pat Wilson, Marlene Gerspach, Lois Beaty, Millicent Tonkovich, Betty Parks, Loretta Walker. FOURTH ROW: Barbara Owens, Sherron Helms, Danielle Gerspach, Donnie Blobaum, Sandra Brown, Evelyn Hiatt, Donna Foust, Judith Tistadt, Jean Lippert, Pat Wessner. FIFTH ROW; Verna Rogers, Edith Henderson, Lola Rumelhart, Dorothy Padden, Joyce Foust, Geraldine Eanes, Linda Bayes, Sharon Campbell, Betty Frye, Detta Harrison, Pat West, Shirley Anderson. SIXTH ROW: Pat Jones, Diane Logan, Dorothy Barnes, Marlene Bedell, Donna Ensminger, Rose Metzker, Diann Legault, Udell Lippert, Nancy Spalinger, Sharon Lause. The Girls' League of Oakridge High is one of the most active clubs. It has a membership of over sixty girls consisting of Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior girls. The club advisor is Mrs. Doris Cagle. The organization promotes the welfare of others and creates a fellowship attitude among the student body and contributes to school activities and to charitable causes. The officers are as follows: President-Diane Logan, Vice President- Pat Wilson, Secretary-Marlene Elam, and Treasurer- Udell Lippert. The annual activities sponsored by the Girls' League are the Christmas and Spring Semi-formals, the Mothers' Tea and Initiation Party. Every month there is a deed done by the club for the benefit of someone outside of school or for the general welfare of the school. There is a girl elected each month for Girl of the Month . This election is based on the girls service to the organization. She is presented with a service pin that she wears during the month which she is elected. Sponsored by GIRLS’ LEAGUE 36 FIRST ROW: Don Hainer, Larry Hall, Pat Jones, Bob Whitecliff, Dale Brummett, Gene Godsey. SECOND ROW: Ken Kuehn, Don Walker. Albert Oberfell, Virgil Lee, Larry Tunnell, Keith Nichols, Mr. Cramer. Advisor. THIRD ROW: Wayne Clark. John Eshom, Allan Clark, Jim Haynie, Paul Tuchardt. FOURTH ROW: Carlton Connor, Verine Clark, Ray Freeman, Bob Lane. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Chaplain Advisor Allan Clark . . Ken Kuehn . . Vernon Clark . Carlton Gonner . . Don Hainer . . Mr. Cramer The purpose of the Hi-Y club of Oakridge High School is to create better Christian feeling among the students. The club has an increase of ten new members from last years club. The activities of the club this year have been numerous. Sponsoring a dress-up day which was very successfully one of them. At the end of the year the club had a picnic. sponsored by CRONER'S DRUG STORE JIM'S SHELL SERVICE FIRST ROW: Ethel Toftdahl, Peggy Cole, Bonnie Jones, Dolores Cline, Betty Pasley, Judy Humphrey, Beverly Jones, Joan Cash. SECOND ROW: Danielle Gerspach, Joan Hoole, Jeanette Humphrey, Pat Smith, Lois Beaty, Millicent Tonkovich, Marilyn Roach, Nadine Spalinger, Miss Haldy. THIRD ROW; Marlene Elam, Shirley Heimbur ger, Betty Brummett, Naomi Weaver, Barbara Phillipson, Pat Wilson, Fay Hilton, Mary Anne Hale, Shirley Anderson. FOURTH ROW: Joan Short, Barbara Owens, Sherron Helms, Donnie Blobaum, Sandra Brown, Evelyn Hiatt, Donna Foust, Judith Tistadt, Betty Parks, Paula Jones. President . Peggy Cole Vice President. . Morna Nation Secretary . Joanne Hoole Treasurer . . . Bonny Jones The object of this association shall be to promote efforts of health, sportsmanship, physical efficiency, athletic accomplishments, and love of the out-of-doors. The girls started off the year with a swimming party at McCredie Springs and later had a Hard-Time initiation party to welcome the new members. Intramural sports such as basketball, volleyball, and softball were played in order to earn G. A. A. points. A total of 50 points must be earned by each girl during the year in order for her to earn a letter. G. A. A. took part in school athletics such as selling at games and sponsoring dances. G.A.A. members from Creswell, Pleasant Hill, Lowell, Marcola, and Oakridge met for five different play-days. Each school was host for one of these. Sponsored by the GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 38 FIRST ROW: Vernon Clark, Allan Clark, Walt Spriggs, John Eshom. SECOND ROW: Melvin Huncovsky, Glen Williams, Wayne Clark, Pat Jones, Bob Lane, Ray Freeman. THIRD ROW: Larry Hall, Marion Beard, Paul Tuchardt, Bob Whitecliff, Dale Brum- mett. FOURTH ROW: Bob Robison, Bob Klohn, Jim Haynie. IUi,j “ O ” President.............Allan Clark Vice President.......Vernon Clark Secretary-Treasurer . . Bob Robison This organization of school athletes who have lettered in one of the three sports had a total membership of twenty-two. The VO this year has sponsored the sale of football and basketball programs at the games. They bought a sun lamp for the use of the athletes. They also drew up a new constitution regarding initiation of new members. Our new advisor is Admiral Lee Reeder. In February the club sponsored a semi-formal Letterman's Ball, which turned out to be a great success. The eleven initiated at the first of the year were Glen Williams, Ray Freeman, Wayne Clark, Grover Nelson, Jim Haynie, Bob Lane, Ken Painter, Bob Whitecliff, Pat Jones, Larry Hall, and Dale Brummett. sponsored by the VARSITY O 39 FIRST ROW: Linda Bayes, Joyce Foust, Rona Hawes, Mayre Lee Lafferty, Diane Dooley, Judy Humphrey, Evelyn Hiatt, Donna Foust; SECOND ROW: Sherron Helms, Barbara Owens, Jeannette Humphrey, Pat Smith, Donna Hawthorne, Judith Tistadt, Sharon Lause, Millicent Tonkovich, Betty Easely; THIRD ROW: Betty Frye, Jean Lippert, Margaret Tuchardt, Betty Parks, Shirley Heimburger, Beverly Jones, Mary Cross, Pat Jones, Vema Rogers, Lola Rumelhart; FOURTH ROW: Mr. O'Leary, Betty Satterfield, Sandra Head, Donnie Blobaum, Marlene Elam, Mary Anne Hale, Pat Wilson, Nancy Bales, Pat Wessner, Mrs. Munnick. Shirley He imburger The Pep Club started off a successful year by voting in new members to fill out the quota of forty. New uniforms of purple skirts, white sweaters, and emblems of Warrior heads on the front and PEP down the back of the sweaters were introduced. Pep Club decorated for the basketball games and supported the Rally Squad very well. They also made formations at one of the games. Under the new constitution which was drawn up this year, the yell leaders will be nominated by the Pep Club before being chosen by student body election. This year's officers were, Shirley Heimburger, president; Pat Smith, vice president; Joan Short, secretary; and Pat Jones, treasurer. Sponsored by PEP CLUB 40 Betty Easley Marlene Elam Lola Rummelhart Donnie Blobaum Lorna Strawn Jean Lippert j. Pat Wilson r W Lorna Strawn, Pat Wilson, Donnie Blobaum. and Sandra Brown lead a yell as the Warriors play in annual football Jamboree in Eugene. FIRST ROW: Marilyn Roach, Pat Smith, Paula Jones, Betty Easley. Millicent Tonk- ovich, Mayte Lee Lafferty, Dorothy Barnes. SECOND ROW: Jeanette Humphrey, Nancy Spalinger, Evelyn Hiatt, Bonnie Jones, Judith Tistadt, Betty Parks. THIRD ROW: Ethel Toftdahl, Miss Rinard, Peggy Cole, Barbara Owens, Sherron Helms. 3.J4.Jl. To start a most successful year, the Future Homemakers of America held two candy sales and a Christmas card sale. A Leap Year Party was held January 25, and the club gave a basket of food for a Thanksgiving project. Initiation of new members was held in November. The officers for the year were as follows: President, Peggy Cole; Vice President, Judy Tistadt; Secretary, Pat Smith, Treasurer, Bonnie Jones; Historian, Jeanette Humphrey, Advisor, Miss Rinard. CENTRAL MARKET sponsored by CLARK REAL ESTATE DEPT. 42 FIRST ROW: Virgil Lee, George Clark, John Eshom, Larry Hall, Pat Jones, George Hale, Jerry Shorey, Jim Wiser. SECOND ROW: Bob Klohn, Tracy Rogers, Raymond Freeman, Vernie Clark, Dan Shearer, Mel Huncovsky, Bill Cash, Carlton Connor. THIRD ROW: Manager-Jerry Smidt, Dale Brummett, Bob Whitecliff, John Shearer, Jim Haynie, Jerry Draper, Bob Robison, Paul Tuchardt, Manager-Bob Aslin. FOURTH ROW; Mr. Seely, Allie Clark, Bob Lane, Bill DuMont, Walt Spriggs, Wayne Clark, Bob Marquis, Mr. Reeder. Uardit JootlaK The Oakridge High School football team, after having the most successful record in Lane county last year, duplicated it again this year with an eight to one record. The only loss was a 25-19 deflict to Uni High. Oakridge had four players on the district all star squad. Paul Tuchardt, Allie Clark, Mel Huncovsky, and vValt Spriggs were first team choices. The Warriors outscored their opponents 262 points to 89 points, while averaging 29.2 points a game. Oakridge had a change in coaching staff this year. John Seeley replaced Joy Smith as head coach and Lee Reeder was appointed line coach. The good record shows how well these men functioned with the squad. Some of the outstanding players on the team were: Joe Rollins, Dan Shearer, Vernon Clark, Carlton Conner, Bob Rob- ison, Bill DuMont, Bob Marquis, and Bob Klohn. Sponsored by POPE TALBOT LUMBER COMPANY 43 OFFENSE FIRST ROW: Dale Brummett, Richard Steedly, Larry Spencer, Bob Hall, Ramon Flanders. SECOND ROW: Duahne Hendrickson, Maurice Comeau, Arnold Lambert, Jerry Shorey, Frank Vale, Doug Logan. Allan Bradshaw, manager. THIRD ROW: Mr. Zetts, Burton Stoneburg, Bill Cash, Gary Wells, George Hale, Pat Jones, Larry Tunnell. FOURTH ROW: Dennis DeHarport, Jack Wells, Mike Nel- son, Jerry Draper, Jim Wiser, Leonard Tirill, Wayne Clark, Kenny Spencer. junior Oakridge had this year for the first time a Junior Varsity foot- ball team. This squad was made up of 8th and 9th grade boys. There was a tremendous turnout. Only three J. V. games were scheduled this year, and the Little Warriors ended up with a 1-2 win-loss record, losing to Sutherland twice and winning from Junction City. A more complete schedule is being planned for next year. The Junior Varsity team was coached by Mr. Zetts, art in- structor who offered his over time for this project. sponsored by 47 OAK THEATRE UPTOWN THEATRE LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Tuchardt, Glen Williams, Richard Svendsen. Allie Clark, Jim Haynie, John Shearer, John Eshom, Walt Spriggs. Bob Robison. Marion Beard, and Melvin Huncovsky. r JarsLty (fj ashetba ff The Oakridge varsity basketball team, with one of the most impressing records in the schools history, won twenty-one games while losing five during the '52-'53 season. The team was coached by Lee Reeder, a graduate of Linfield College, who was in his first year as Warrior mentor. This fine season was climaxed by the district tournament in which the Warriors made a very good showing. After losing the first game to Springfield, Oakridge went on to defeat Junction City, then Springfield in the second meeting of the two teams, but lost a heart breaker to the Eugene High Axemen, 70-72. 6'4 center Paul Tuchardt was team individual high scorer as he poured through 461 points, a 17. 3 average per game. Allie Clark, left forward, was close behind, with 397 points and a 15. 3 average. The next three high scorers, closing out the starting five wer? Marion Beard, guard, 297, Glen Williams, forward, 215, and Bob Robison, guard, 189. The team as a whole scored a record breaking 1. 720 total points or 64.6 points per game, while holding their opponents to 1,414 points, a 54.4 average. The previous record, set in 1952, was 1,253 points in 24 games or 52.2 points per game. Another outstanding accomplishment of the season was the winning of the Old Grads tournament held for the coaching alumni of Linfield College, in which eight teams participated. 48 'l arditu 'aMieWa Bob Robison Guard Marion Beard Guard Mel Huncovsky Guard John Shearer Forward Allie Clark Forward Dick Svendsen Forward John Eshom Guard Paul Tuchardt Center Glen Williams Forward Walt Spriggs Guard Jim Haynie Center FIRST ROW: Gary Wells, Ray Freeman, Stanley Johnson, Bob Lane, Doug Logan; SECOND ROW: Ellis Toftdahl, manager, Don Walker, Richard Steedley, Dale Brummett, Dan Rudder, Jerry Shorey, manager. THIRD ROW: Mr. Seeley, coach; John Shearer, Bob Whitecliff, Jim Haymie. The 1952-53 junior varsity basketball squad, coached by Mr. John Seeley, was made up of sophomores and juniors, with the addition of some freshmen toward the middle of the season. The team, after a somewhat slow start, ended the season with 10 wins against 8 losses. They scored a total of 767 points for an average of 42.6 points per game, against 39.0 points per game, or 702 total points for opponents. Jim Haynie captured team high scoring honors for the season by netting 240 points. Bob Lane followed him with 137 points and John Eshom was third with 101. The B squad single game scoring record of 2 1 points, set by Paul Tuchardt in his freshman year was broken when Jim Haynie sank 25 points against the St. Francis J. V . 's. 51 FIRST ROW: Grover Nelson, Mel Huncovsky, Bill DuMont, Walt Spriggs, Bob Kimsey. SECOND ROW: Paul Tuchardt, Dick Svendsen, Glen Williams, Allan Clark. Bob Lane. The Warrior thinclads coached by Joy Smith and Wally Johnson had a very successful season highlighted by winning the Valley League Championship by topping a very strong field of opponents. The Warriors brought home two trophies, one for the Valley League Championship, and one for winning relay team. Oakridge was well represented in the State Track Meet by Bob Kimsey in the low hurdles. The squad as a whole set many new records, both Valley League and school records. The track standouts included Bob Kimsey in the hurdles, Fred Richter in the broad jump and sprints, and Bill DuMont in the pole vault and broad jump. Graduated Members Lon Stiner Ron Whitecliff Ed Scruby Fred Richter 52 srvw