Powder Valley High School - Badger Yearbook (North Powder, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1945 volume:

¥ 3 Danny Atteberry Keith Atteberry Eugene Bowman Quentin Bowman Robert Brant Byron Brinton James Brinton Gordon Brinton Orris Carnes Robert Corrcll Winfred Dalton Kenneth Davis Marjorie DcMoss Jay Fisher Ronald Frost Roland Gorham Gordon Gorham Douglas Hand Lloyd Hastings Reynold Henderson Eldon Hobbs Bill Hollen Bryce Howard Don Hoyt W in ton Hudelson Maurice Hunt Edward Johanson Malcolm Johanson Robert Johanson David Kidder Tom Kimbly Walter Law Ray Ledbetter Marvin Looslie Jack Metcalf Almie Miller Glenn Nice Paul Nice Allen Nantz Leonard Oliver Arnold Olsen Harry Olsen Tom Olsen Harl Parker Jack Payne Scott Payne Louis Pearson Jack Pearson Lynn Pieper Roy Redmond Sidney Rowett Mildred Shaffer Sherwood Shaw Elvin Simonis Keith Simonis Cohn Sloan Erin Sloan Hershel Tally Willard True Oris Turner Howard West Bob White Ross Williams Kenneth Myers Howard Bowman Jimmy Wilson Richard Brant Tommy Taylor Gerald Higley Billy Walker Our Graduates in the Service ot Their Country � 7 if 9t f if 19 4 5 BADGER Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF North Powder High School 3 EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER 3 Ralph Leonnig Joan Johnson O i uouumsiuiuiou w m n • • - y -,X • V ’ � t y' ■V I -■% Board of Education Fate and Oregon law have decreed that what a school may be is largely determined by the members of the School Board. North Powder is indeed fortun- ate in having in this responsible position men who are genuinely interested in us and in our school. It is a thankless job, with little reward beyond criticism if things don’t go to please everyone. So we, the Senior Class wish to take this opportunity to express our ap- preciation to you four men, who have given so freely of your time in order to make our education complete. To Mr. Jacobson, chairman; Mr. Cook, clerk; Mr. Wil- son and Mr. Davis, THANK YOU! FACULTY Mrs. Ralph Leonnig, Freshman class advisor and Sophomore English teacher attended Oregon College of Education. Mrs. Fred V. Spence Jr., Sophomore class advisor, Junior-Senior English teacher and head of the Commercial Department, attended Wil- lamette University. Mr. Lowell Fuller, Principal of the North Powder High School and graduate of the University of Oregon, is the Senior class advisor and History teacher. Mr. Roy Butchart, Junior class advisor and Science teacher, is a graduate of Northwestern Nazarene College. Miss Margaret Kopta, Girls’ Physical Education instructor, is a graduate of Eastern Oregon College of Education. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of the year 1944-’45 has brought many worth- while projects into being, one of their largest projects was the planting of the football turf. The Student Body President, Kerwyn Tally, has supplied the in- itative necessary for the project, while Mr. Fuller’s never failing enthus- iasm has stimulated the school’s interest in the construction of the new athletic field. With the cautious supervision of the treasurer of the Stu- dent Body, Freddy Taylor, and the class representatives of the Student Council, the main features of the year have been well completed and the Student Body wishes to thank their representatives for such a fine job. Advisor, Mr. Fuller; treasurer, Freddy Taylor; president, Kerwyn Tally, senior class representative, Edna Kenworthy; sophomore class representative, La Verna Colpitts; vice president, Bobby Tally; secretary, Kenneth Smith; freshman class representative, IXm Dodson. Absent from picture, junior class representative, Frank Leonnig. 53551111 r Senior Class History On a bright and sunshiney morning in September, 1941, eight very shy and bashful freshmen slowly climbed the stairs to the much-looked- forward-to high school. The second week of the school we really got the “works” in initiation from the sophomores. It continued for a whole week, with something different each day. And there was that much-hated little poem, which we had to say upon our knees to any upper-classman: “I, a lowly freshman worm, upon my knees before thee squirm.” Later in the school year, Allen Nantz and Don Hoyt left us, so this left only six of us, who were as follows: Joan Johnson, Dorothy Petersen, Kath- leen Curran, Kerwyn Tally, Kenneth Miller, and Elsie Nice. We weathered the ups and downs” of our Freshman year and the next year became sophomores. In our sophomore year we taunted the greenhorns” in much the same way that we had been treated. During the school year, Howard Taylor of Haines, and Patsy Colpitts of Hermiston enrolled in our class. On December 4, we presented a play, “The Party.” All of the members were active in dramatics, athletics, and other extra curricular activities during the year. At the beginning of our junior year we gained two new members, Floy Mann, and Margaret Wicks. On March 10, we presented a three act mystery play, Hobgoblin House. The highlight of our Junior year was the traditional Junior-Senior banquet and prom, which was financed by the selling of hot dogs at the basketball games. At last our long waited for senior year began and we found among our ranks three new faces, Ralph Leonnig of Muddy Creek, Maxine Nof- singer from Joseph, and Edna Kenworthy. Joan Johnson was elected queen of the jamboree and gave the trophy to the winning team. We have had lots of good times together this year but the best was our “senior sneak day” on which we went to Portland and Salem for four delightful days. We are to wear caps and gowns at commencement this year. Our class wishes to extend our deep felt thanks to our advisor, Mr. G. L. Fuller who has helped us through the trials and troubles of our Senior year. Class of 1945 Edna Kenworthy—Spizz, pep and stuff volleyball Senior Class President that b-r-o-a-d grin sunny subject to sudden change purposeful activity. Kerwin Tally “Red”— all-round student scholar athlete leader football-basketball captain student body prexy good personality with hashes of red . Dorothy Peterson “Dot —vvitli a dash frisky air runs the Broadcaster scholastic, athletic, extra-curricular ac- tivities. Joan Johnson—Queen Joan I unruffled brunette—but definitely captain of volleyfall team steno musical. Ralph Leonnig—taking pictures techni- cian everybond’s handy man time? ----what’s that? Badger editor tumbles, but not for the girls “Oh women!” Elsie Nice “Tricky” An outstanding stu- dent office helper athletic will- ing anxious to please. Maxine Nofsinger—Just transferred from Joseph service with a smile de- pendable sincere 'though new she’s made a contribution now she’s a cadet nurse. Howard Taylor—Trasferred from Haines reserved unassuming calm in the midst of scholastic strife a milestone reached. SENIORS VETERANS LEADERS GOODBY WE’LL MISS YOU! Senior Class Prophecy The eminent Mr. George Lowell Fuller of Harford University, accompanied by his lovely wife is to leave New York harbor on the 3:35 stratospheric luxury liner for a week-end trip around the world. Professor Fuller has not aged noticeably in the last few years, although the waistband has continued to expand and there is less hair encompassing the bald spot on his head. In fact, some have been loath to say, that he has resorted to the use of a quick-acting hair tonic. Of course, we won’t vouch for this but-. On the dot at 4:00 our party steps sprightly onto beautiful French soil. Mrs. Fuller, like all vain women, decides she has to have a few clothes. She hurries off to the most eminent Parisian fashion designer of them all, Madame Charlotta, who, to her surprise should she see upon approaching her, but sleek, beautiful Joan Johnson of North Powder. Oregon. Since Mr. Fuller has begun to rant and rave at the loss of time they finally leave sunny Paris for the cold, snowy Alp ranges, where, to everyone’s consternation, George Lowell has decided to climb the Matterhorn. When the guides finally drag him over the ridge at the top, who should he spy but Elsie and Tricky spooning on a snowdrift. Forty minutes after leaving this place, they arrived in that land of mystery and intrigue—Siam. Traveling to the palace of King Kong who should they espy but a group of Siamese children surrounding brilliant Edna Kenworthy. As they chat- tered with her, they found that she still was unmarried but she hadn’t given up hope— yet. Their next stop was to be the land of the dog-face boy”, Borneo. Knowing the professor’s unlimited curiosity we can understand his haunting desire to see one of these creatures. (He never would believe what anyone else told him.) After trek- ing through the tepid jungle for hours they came upon a small jungle settlement where, as they knew', they would find the world-famous nurse, Lt. Commander Maxine Nofsinger. She had been treating the natives for ant bites which they seem to get when they sit down. They board one of the older six-motored liners for China. As they stepped from the plane who should they see climbing feet first from the pilot’s cabin but red haired, befreckled Kerwyn Tally who is now with Commercial Air Lines. They find that Kerwyn is just as bashful as ever but still retains his friendly grin. Kerwyn took them on to Russia where Mr. Fuller wanted to attend the annual meeting of the World Security Board. When they entered the hall the speaker’s booming voice was heard as everyone stood transfixed listening to it’s golden ring. They must be mistaken; no, they’re sure; it can’t be but it is. There on the platform stood the old North Powder high school debater—Howard Taylor. After spending a few hours talking over old times with Howard, they were off for the North Pole. Upon arriving they happened to glance out the window of their liner where to their utter delight they saw a funny little man trying to walk on top of the snow. (He sankwaist deep every step.) After the first spasms of hysterics had passed they found that it was none other than the brilliant Westinghouse engin- eer Ralph Loennig. (He was trying to find out what made it freeze.) They are now on the last lap of the journey and are homeward bound. First, before returning to New York, they wanted to stop off at the large metropolis of North Powder to see some of their old friends. Before attending the opera’s opening night, Mr. Fuller thought he had best have a hair treatment at the swank Christine Salon. As he meekly entered, who should he gaze upon but chic, motherly, Dorothy Petersen, the proprietor. Glancing about the room he heard a young boy calling Dorothy, Mother.” The boy was the splitting image of Frank McAlister—who knows. Class Will We, the class of ’45, do will and bequeath our quietness and dignity to the Junior class. Our ability to get along together to the Sophomores, and our caps and gowns to the Freshman class of '48. As individuals we will the following: I, Howard Taylor, will my driving ability to Myrtle Jean who is badly in need of it. 1. Elsie Nice, will my ability to catch a man to Bonnie McCanse who can use it to her best advantage. 1, Kerwyn Tally, will my qualifications as hero to the leading man in next year’s Senior play. I, Maxine Nofsinger, will my ability to receive letters daily to Dorothy Thompson. I, Edna Kenworthy, will my ability to dance to Marilyn Miller who can use it to the best advantage. I, Ralph Leonnig will my skill in awkwardness to Phyllis Taylor who seems to be following in my footsteps. I, Joan Johnson, will my amiable disposition to Alta Mae who could use it. I, Dorothy Petersen will my plump figure to Janet Wilson who might appreciate it. THE JUNIOR CLASS Upper-classmen . . . exerting an influence in school affairs . . . wise to the tricks of students . . . not at the top, but climbing! The Juniors started the dramatic ball rolling early in the year with, what everyone agreed, was a highly successful mystery play— The Phantom Bells. “Who turned out those lights? The big problem of the Junior class, as with every Junior class, was finances. Proms and banquets are expensive, you know. Hence, most of the activities of the class were directed toward raising money. The second project of the year was sponsoring the Christmas dance which rewarded the class handsomely. Of course it wasn’t all business . . .there were weiner roasts, swim- ming parties and skiing trips ... in fact this has been a very active year. In April the Junior class presented three one-act plays under the direction of Mrs. Spence. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Second termers . . . getting into the full swing of school life . . lord- ing it over the Frosh (for one week at least) . . . beginning to feel their oats . . . still underclassmen but mighty. They began the year right with a lusty hazing of the poor Fresh- men . . . “Start ’em right” is the motto! Their candidate reigned over the Cider Jug Jamboree as Queen LaVerna I. Their athletes supplied much of the power and spark that gave our teams so great a measure of success. Hard workers, good students, enthusiastic boosters ... the largest class in school, with energy to burn! Leading this group has been LaVerna Colpitts, president; Don Hunt, vice president; LaRose Bowman, secretary; Eddie Taylor, treasurer. Mrs. Spence was Sophomore Class Sponsor. -m- THE FRESHMEN CLASS Frosh . . . green ... a bit uncertain . . newcomers to the high school group. The Sophs initiated them thoroughly . . goofy costumes . . Lil Abner” McAlister . . . crazy stunts--“carry these books, Freshman!” Fortunately, initiation lasts only a week. Administrators----Don Dodson, prexy; Jack Wilson, vice president; Lorraine Tally, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Leonnig, sponsor. A full term well served . . . leadership developing. Although young they have added greatly to our school. In sports, they have made a fine name for themselves with representatives winning varsity letters in all major sports. In fact they have made themselves felt in all phases of our school life. Activities . . many and varied. Parties . . . swimming at Fisher Springs . . picnics . . selling hamburgers at the tournament . . . booths at the carnival ... a formal dinner and dance with the Sophomores . .. a peppy bunch of Freshmen. Yes, they 11 make good Badgers. JUNIORS Front row: Janette Miller. Jeanette Davis, Kenneth Smith, Bobby Tally, Janet Wilson, Alta Maye Pearson. Second Row: Bob Bradfield, Mr. Butchart, Delbert McCanse, Bonnie Looslie, Freddy Taylor, Frank Leonnig, Myrtle Jean Simonis. SOPHOMORES Front row: Phyllis Jones, Merle Kenworthy, LaVerna Colpitts, Velmer Daugherty. Jean Newman, Edson McCanse, Dorothy Thompson. Second row: Claudeen Jones. Patricia Tunnock, Barbara McCanse, Marilyn Miller. Loretta Turner. Third Row: Eddie Taylor, Bernice Patterson, LaRose Bowman. Don Hunt, Shirley Pearson, Merlin Smith, Mrs. Helen Spence. Absent were: John Leonnig, Bonnie McCanse, Henry Pearson. FRESHMEN Front row: Verlene Patterson, Leonard Kenworthy, Phyllis McCanse. Second row: Joan Miller, Betty Jean Taylor, Phyllis Taylor, Lorraine Tally. Third row: Frank McAlister, Jack Wilson, Arel Mann, Mrs. Meda Leonnig. Absent were: Don Dodson, Bill Lewis, George Hardy. 1 S V S v SILUA 111II BADGER STAFF Within the covers of this book we have tried to record the history of our school year. We hope that the activities and good times will live again for you in these pages in years to come. If you find flaws in the book (and no one knows better than we that you can), please be kind. We know that many of the pictures leave much to be desired, but please remember how difficult it is to get film, and the limited time in which we had to work. As editor, Ralph Leonnig has carried the majority of the load, loan Johnson, business manager, has done excellent work in financing the book. Mr. Butchart assisted as advisor. We, the Staff, hope you like your ’45 Badger! ! THE BROADCASTER Edited by Dorothy Petersen, student of the Senior Class, assisted by Janet Wilson and Edna Ken worthy, assistant editors, the Broadcaster was published quarterly during the year, summing up the news of the North Powder High School. A special edition was put out for the Basketball Tournament held February 22, 23, and 24 by the Broadcaster staff. They also published programs and sold them. Special mention should be made of Freddy Taylor’s work as busi- ness manager and mimeographer. BADGER STAFF Back row: Assistant editor, Edna Kenworthy; class news, Elsie Nice; photos. Dorothy Petersen; business manager, Joan Johnson. Front row: Athletics. Kerwyn Tally; activities. Howard Taylor; editor, Ralph Leonnig BROADCASTER STAFF First row: Don Hunt. Bob Tally, Elsie Nice, La Verna Colpitts. Edna Kenworthy, Jean Newman. Ralph I-eonnig. Second row: Bernice Patterson. LaRose Bowman. Myrtle Jean Simonis. Dorothy Petersen, Frank Loennig. Third Row: Freddy Taylor, Jeanette Davis, Joan Johnson, Bonnie Looslie, Joan Miller � y r r r r r ? THE GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Our Glee Club program has been a varied one this year. Our first public appearance was in the Community Program and was followed in a short time by our singing at one of the regular monthly P. T. A. meet- ings. During the Grade School Christmas entertainment we filled in by singing Christmas Carols with the boys of the Boys’ Glee Club. We also sang the feature numbers in the Christmas church service. Easter Sun- day offered us another opportunity to sing in church. On April 27 we presented our annual formal Glee Club program in conjunction with the Boys’ Glee Club, who joined us for the first time this year. We sang several numbers during Baccalaureate and Commencement which wound up our activities for the year. THE BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club was composed of fifteen members. They were: Bob Bradfield, George Hardy, Don Hunt, Leonard Kenworthy, Merle Ken- worthy, Henry Pearson, Frank Loennig, John Leonnig, Bill Lewis, Edson McCanse, Bob Tally, Edward Taylor, Fred Taylor, Jack Wilson, Frank McAlister They appeared in several public functions such as: School Mas- ters’ Banquet, Community Church Program and will sing for Commence- ment and Baccalaureate services. The boys enjoyed this year singing such songs as the Army, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard theme songs and many popular and semi-class- ical numbers, and appreciate the very willing help of Mrs. Spence and Mr. Butchart. ACTIVITIES PHANTOM BELLS Junior Class Play Front row: Freddy Taylor, Bob Tally, Ken- neth Smith, Mr. Butchart. Back row: Alta Mae Pearson, Janet Wilson. Bonnie Looslie, Myrtle Jean Simonis, Jeanette Davis. GIRLS’ LEAGLE OFFICERS NOT TONIGHT Junior Class One-Act Play Front row: Freddy Taylor, Bob Tally. Back Row: Bonnie Looslie, Janet Wilson, Jeanette Davis. Mrs. Spence. Alta Mae Pearson, Edna Kenworthy, Joan Johnson. Dorothy Petersen. Mrs. Spence. ASK NANCY Junior Class One-Act Play Front row: Jeanette Davis, Alta Mae Pear- son, Janet Wilson. Back row: Myrtle Jean Simonis, Bonnie Ix oslie, Janette Miller. Mrs. Spv nee. LETTERMANS' CLUB TELL IT TO TOMMY Junior Class One-Act Play Front rmv: Kerwwn Tally. Don Hunt, Ed- die Taylor, Jack Wilson, Kenneth Smith, Merle Kenworthy. Front row: Bob Tally, Jack Wilson. Back row: Kenneth Smith, Freddy Taylor, Delbert McCanse, Bob Bradfield. Mrs. Spence. Back row: Mr. Fuller, Delber McCanse, Freddy Taylor, Frank McAlister. Bob Tally. George Hardy. Merlin Smith. GIRLS’ CHORUS Front Row: Dorothy Thompson, Phyllis Jones, Shirley Pearson, LaVerna Colpitts, Jean Newman. Verlene Patterson. Second Roiv: Marilyn Miller, Phyllis Mc- BOYS CHORUS Canse, Alta Maye Pearson, Betty Jean Tay- lor, Lorraine Tally, Barbara McCanse. Bon- nie McCanse. Front rmv: Mr Butchart, Leonard Ken- worthy, Bill Lewis, Don Hunt, Jack Wilson, Merle Kenworthy, Mrs. Spence. Third Rmv: Bernice Patterson, Janet Wil- son, Dorothy Peterson, Jeanette Davis. Claudeen Jones, Phyllis Taylor, Mrs. Spence Back Row: Joan Miller, Janette Miller, Bon- nie Looslie, Joan Johnson, Myrtle Jean Sim- onis, LaRose Bowman, Loretta Turner, Pat- ricia Tunnock. Hack row: Bob Tally. George Hardy, Eddie Taylor, Freddy Taylor, Frank McAlis- ter, Bob Bradfield. T7TTTTTTTTZ GIRLS' LEAGUE The year 1944 and 1945 lias been a busy one for the Girls’ League. During the jamboree in December, we served chicken and noodles to the players of the ten teams and their coaches. In February we sponsored a Recreation Room for members of teams participating in the Eastern Oregon District 8 Tournament at North Powder. The boys of our bas- ketball and football teams and our coaches were our guests at a banquet given in their honor in March. March was also our month for holding our annual Fathers’ and Daughters’ banquet. On May 4 we honored our mothers with a formal tea, which marked the conclusion of all our scheduled yearly activities. LETTERMAN'S CLUB The North Powder Letterman’s Club was organized February 1, 1945. There are thirteen charter members in the club. Officers of the club are: President, Bob Tally; vice president, Edward Taylor; secretary treasurer, Fred Taylor. The aim of the club is to promote better ath- letics in the school. A smoker and dance was sponsored by the club to help raise money to help pay for our athletic field. Many of the members worked at laying the water pipe in the field and donated their pay to the athletic field fund. This is the first Letterman’s Club to be organized in the North Powder High School. We hope it will be continued and its benefits to the school be many. (flr mrmr: w 1 9 =a 1 I I DRAMATICS As the curtain falls on the closing of the ’44-’45 school year, a back- ward glance at the dramatic activities reveals that the Junior Class con- tributed the major share of the productions. They began the season early with a mystery-comedy, “The Phan- tom Beds , on November 10. Myrtle Jean, playing the part of a super- stitious maid, was the star of the performance. The romantic leads of Laura Rhodes and Jack Page were carried by Jeanette Davis and Bob Tally, who were supported by the following: Bonnie Looslie as Jean Rhodes, Laura’s step-mother; Kenneth Smith as Victor Lavell, Jack’s rival and Jean’s cousin; Freddy Taylor as Darrel Larson, Laura’s disin- herited brother; Alta Mae Pearson as Lela, his nurse; Myrtle Jean Simon- is, the maid, Harriet; Henry Pearson as Ned Coruthers, the family lawyer: Janet Wilson, as Miriam, his secretary; and Frank Loennig as the detec- tive, who turns out to be Laura’s father in disguise. What with vanishing fortunes, and vanishing characters, myster- oius footprints and howling dogs, screams and blackouts—even a fireplace that moved away from the wall—the Junior class provided plenty of thrills and chills and was conceded by everyone to be a highly successful performance. Mr. Butchart coached the play. “MEXICAN HAYRIDE” The spring musical was presented March 23 by the G. A. A. It was entitled “The Mexican Hayride” and was unique because of its orig- inality. Mrs. Leonnig developed the continuity and wrote the script for the play, and the girls learned the dance numbers as part of the G. A. A. program under the direction of Miss Kopta. It was lively and colorful, with many Mexican and popular songs woven into it. Nearly every girl in school participated and they were assisted by the following boys: Don Hunt, George Hardy, Bill Lewis, Bob Bradfield, and Edson McCanse. Outstanding numbers were Pat Shaw’s acrobatic dance, the Patterson girls’ duet, and Joan Johnson’s solo. Also deserving special credit are Pat Johnson, pianist, and the di- rectors, Mrs. I eonnig and Miss Kopta. THREE ONE-ACT PLAYS The concluding activities in the year’s dramatic productions were again the work of the Junior Class—this time as an English Class project. On the evening of April 20 they presented three one-act plays under the direction of Mrs. Spence. The all-girl cast did a fine job with the play “Ask Nancy”, the parts being taken by Janet Wilson, Bonnie Loaslie, Jeanette Davis, Alta Maye Pearson, Janette Miller, and Myrtle Jean Simonis. “Tell It To Tommy was very well acted and packed with laughs. The cast was composed entirely of boys with the “exception” of Jack Wilson, who was easily the prettiest girl on the stage all evening. Others in the cast were Fred Taylor, Bob Tally, Ken Smith, and Delbert McCanse. The concluding play was the hit of the season. “Not Tonight” had a strange plot crammed with hilarious comedy. There were numerous highlights, but perhaps the highest was when Bobby, in his bright pink and green pajamas proposed to Jeanette, while walking in his sleep. The entire sleep-walking cast turned in a superior performance. They were: Janet Wilson, Bonnie Looslie, Fred Taylor, Jeanette Davis and Bob Tally. ) J 3 ) 1 FOOTBALL A very light, and for the most part, inexperienced group of boys answered the call for football turnout in the fall. With only one Senior and one Junior letterman on the team, it looked like a year for develop- ing material and little more. However, Coach Butchart’s gridders upset the dope bucket by taking a strong second in the Union County Six-Man League. Captain and sparkplug of the team was Kerwin Tally, playing as quarterback. “Red” was the only Senior on the squad and his unerring passing arm will be badly missed next fall. At the receiving end of the Badger passing attack were the ends, Eddie Taylor and Bob Tally. Bob was especially adept at pulling in the long ones, and both ends were strong on defense. Noel Gorham started the season at center but was injured in the second game with Union and the rest of the year the position was filled by Don Hunt and Delbert McCanse. Pete Pearson turned in a good season at right half, while two Freshmen, Frank McAlister and Jack Wilson vied for the left half job. By mid-season Jack had developed into the hardest hitting defense man on the team. Eight men finished the season and seven of them—all veterans—will be back next fall. It looks like a great year ahead. In the first game of the ’44 season, the Badgers tangled with the veteran Union Bobcats and emerged on the short end of the 18-12 score. However, the score does not indicate how close the game really was, for Powder was on the Union goal line the entire fourth quarter. With the Union game under their belts, the Powder boys hit their stride. Traveling to Cove they handed the blue and gold team a sound drubbing, 41 to 8. However, the next weekend found Union invading North Powder and the tables were turned again. The damage was done in the first frame with the Bobcats running over three scores in quick succession. Then Powder came to life, played good defensive ball, but could not overcome that big lead. The game ended 18 to 35. The weather was perfect for football the day Elgin played at North Powder. And the team must have been feeling perfect also for they held Elgin scoreless while running up fifty points. The return game with Cove found a far stronger team on the field than had faced the Badger three weeks previously. Nevertheless the orange and black locals passed and ran their way to a 26 to 12 victory. The final game was played in a pouring rain at Elgin. In spite of being far outweighed the scrappy little Badger drew first blood on a pass—K. Tally to B. Tally. As the field and the ball became increasingly slippery, the North Powder passing attack bogged down, but they held their 6-0 lead until the closing seconds of the game when Elgin managed to push over a touchdown and converted. The final score: Elgin 7, North Powder 6. FOOTBALL They got Wilson, watch ’em boys! Quick pass—Tally to Taylor; That one made yardage! THE 1944 SQUAD Front row: M. Kenworthy, back; K. Tally, quarter; B. Tally, left end; J. Wilson, right half. Second row: Coach Butchart; E. Taylor, right end; F. Taylor, end; D. McCanse, center; F. McAl- ister, left half; D. Hunt, center. (not pictured) Pete Pearson, left half; Noel Gorham, center. Captain Tally He didn’t get far. Tally “ironed” him. Tally romps around end. 4r 4 S c e 1 WZy c a VARSITY BASKETBALL Winning nine and losing fourteen, North Powder’s defending Tu- valley champions finished second in league play in 1946. The Badgers played throughout the season with a lineup composed of mostly freshmen, sophomores, and juniors leaving the prospects bright for a strong team for the 1946 season. Coach Fuller recommended the following for awards: Kerwyn Tally, Pete Pearson, Frank McAlister, Jack Wilson, Merle Ken- worthy, Fred Taylor, Merlin Smith, Kenneth Smith, Eddie Taylor, Bob Tally and manager John Loennig. The season opened with the Baker-Union County Jamboree on December 8th and for the third consecutive year North Powder was runner-up, this year Union edged out the locals 17 to 20 in the finals. During the Christmas holidays the team traveled to Adrian for a pair of games and lost both but gained a measure of revenge by defeating the same team in the semi-finals of the District Tournament, 24-27. This victory put them in the finals against Enterprise. The game got under way with North Powder leading 4 to 3 at the end of the first quarter. From this point, Denny, towering 6 feet 7 inch Savage center, took over and Enterprise emerged district champions. Two Badgers were selected on the district B-8 all stars. Kerwin Tally, senior guard and team captain and Frank McAlister, freshman 'center were selected. Bob Tally and Jack Wilson were given honorable mention. Kerwyn and Frank were also named on the La Grande Eve- ning Observer All-star team and Bob Tally was an alternate. HERE AND THERE Kerwyn Tally Mr. G. L. Fuller Jack Wilson Action Shot of Tournament Game between North Powder and Enterprise Pete Pearson Frank McAlister Kenneth Smith Bob Tally Eddie Taylor Basketball Team Front Row. Pete Pearson, Kerwyn Tally, Kenneth Smith. Jack Wilson, Bob Tally. Rack Row: John Leonnig, Howard Taylor, Merlin Smith, Frank Loennig, Eddie Taylor, Don Dodson, Frank McAlister, Bob Bradfield, Freddie Taylor, George Hardy, Coach G. L. Fuller. Freddie Taylor rrrrrrrnn « c c BASKETBALL SUMMARY WE OPPONENT THEY 14 ...................Haines....................12 28.....................E. O. C. E................30 15 ...................Baker.....................37 24 ....................Haines...................32 27 ....................La Grande................41 37.....................Halfway...................19 25 ...................Richland..................27 24 ...................Baker.....................46 23.....................Adrian....................38 28 ...................Adrian....................35 20.....................La Grande.................41 33 ...................E. O. C. E................45 36.....................Imbler....................17 43 ....... Elgin....................15 34 ...................Cove......................21 30.....................Union.....................32 39......................St. Francis..............17 28......................Imbler...................22 45......................Elgin....................22 17.....................Grant Union .... 20 45......................Cove.....................11 33......................St. Francis..............37 25 ....................Union....................42 TOURNAMENT 45......................Huntington...............23 27......................Adrian...................24 13.....................Enterprise................41 763 TOTALS............747 BOYS WILL BE BOYS BASEBALL TEAM Front Row: Jack Wilson, Kerwyn Tally, Kenneth Smith, Merle Ken- worthy, Jimmy McAlister, Leonard Kenworthy. Bcuk Row. Coach Fuller, Bob Tally, Eddie Taylor, Frank McAlister, Fred- die Taylor, George Hardy. Pete Pearson, Kerwyn Tally BOXING Front Row. Leonard Kenworthy, Pete Pearson, Don Hunt, Jimmy McAlister, Ker- wyn Tally. Back Roza: Eddie Taylor, Bob lallv, George Hardy, Frank McAlister, Jack Wil- son. TRACK Leonard Kenworthy TTTtTtTvT • c w 4 _ m) m UTTTTU SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL As in the other major sports, the Badger baseball team was second. The Badgers have won five and lost three games. Only four members of the squad were upper-division students and only one of these was a senior, which speaks well for next year’s team. However, Kerwyn Tally, the graduating member, was starting pitcher, and his fast one will be missed next spring. Three Freshmen, George Hardy, Frank McAlister, and Jack Wilson broke into the starting line-up and will provide a strong neucleous for baseball teams three years hence. Coach Fuller is unusually optomistic over next year’s prospects. We Opponent T hey 0 . . Union . . 1 b . . . Elgin . . 5 . Imbler . . 1 9 . . . . Cove . . 5 r-f ! . Elgin . . 4 0 . . Union . . 10 1 . . . Imbler 9 . . . Cove . . 3 BOXING Boxing was a new sport to North Powder High but the Badger boys entered into it with characteristic vigor. The team, coached by both Mr. Fuller and Mr. Butchart, participated in three smokers, one with Union at Powder, and two with Halfway. Boys on the team were: K. Tally, B. Tally, H. Pearson, D. Hunt, E. Taylor, J. Wilson, G. Hardy, F. McAlister, J. McAlister, M. Kenworthy, L. Kenworthy. TRACK A number of boys turned out for track but enthusiasm waned when it was learned that there would be no county meet. Five boys entered the Mac Hi Carnival of Speed. Although no letters were awarded, those deserving credit for their efforts in track are: Bob Tally, Don Hunt, Kerwyn Tally, Eddie Taylor and Delbert McCanse. THE FAIRER SEX Girls’ Athletic Association Officers Front Now: Edna Kenworthy, La Verna Colpitts. Second Row: Alta Maye Pearson, Joan Johnson, Dorothy Petersen, Miss Kopta. Archcry Janet Wilson Shirley Pearson Badminton Dorothy Petersen Tumbling Pat Shaw Yell Leader Edna Kenworthy GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION A girl’s athletic association was organized this fall. Officers were: Dorothy Petersen, president; Joan Johnson, vice president; Alta Pearson, .Secretary-treasurer and La Verna Colpitts, sergeant at arms. Miss Kopta was advisor. The girls participated in many sports and earned points and awards according to the point system prescribed in the Oregon Activity Associa- tion handbooks. Four awards are given: A shield for fifty points earned, a small letter for one hundred points and a regular school letter and the privilege to wear a school sweater is the award for earning one hundred fifty points. A pin is awarded to the outstanding senior girl athlete. The girls have taken part in team sports and individual sports. Bowling, skiing, baseball, hiking, dancing, skating, are a few of the activities in which points were earned. The G. A. 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