Powers High School - Cruiser Yearbook (Powers, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1954 volume:

1 ----73— Dedication We, the Seniors of 19$! , dedicate this, our annual, to our parents whose patience, loyalty, d guidance have been an inspiration throughout our school career. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adamek Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alawine Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones Mr. and Mrs. James McCulloch Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheedy Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thorp Mr. and Mrs. Jess Walker Also, to the students of Powers High School in hopes that they will treasure the memori that are inscribed within this book. SCHOOL BOARD Elwin Frye Loren Warner Georgia Brady Ara sheedy This page sponsored by: Church Pontiac - Coquille, Oregon Thornton’s Tire Service - Hyrtle point, Oreggn Tmogene Adolf Floy Hammack Hank Talus George Jack George Schmock Steve Beck FACULTY B.R. Niclklaus W.AA Anderson MadeIon McMahon '.'.'illlam Thor'’ Basket Ball 1,2,3,4 Letterman 2,3,4 Geyle sheedy Band 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3, G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Pen Club 2,3 Paper Staff 3,4 Annual 3 Class Officer 1,2,3 Pepster 1 Camera shy Robert Walker Band 1,2,3,4 ?eD Club 2,3, Volleyball 1,2,3 G.A.A. 1,2.3,4 Council 1,4 paper Staff 1,2,3 Annual 4 Class Officer 2,3,4 Pepster 1 Walter Jones Basket Ball 2,3,4 Class Officer 4 paper Staff 4 Yvonne McCulloch Pep Club 2,3 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Volleyball 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Paper Staff 3,4 Class Officer 3,4 Pepster 1 Harry Adamek Basketball 1,2,3,14- Letterman 2,3,4 Student Body Officer 4 Class Officer 3 Willie Gibbs Class President 4 Basketball 4 Dies Alawine Band 1,2 Pep Club 2,3 Volleyball 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Council 1,3 Pepster 1 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Paper staff 2,3,4 Annual 4 Student Body Officer May Queen 2 Class Officer 1,2,3 3,4 Class Will We the class of 195  of Powers High School, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. I, Robert Dale Walker, being of sound mind and little body, do hereby bequeath my ability to play basketball to Nobel Adamek and my red hair to Bill Goodman ( he seems to like it ). I, Ines Faye Alawine, being of small mind and weak body, do here by will my ability to be Cheerleader to Carmen Reeves and 1m inability to get along with Bill Lynn to Arlene Grove. I also will my ability to live away from home during my Senior year to Barbara Bay. I, William Clyde Thorp, being of small mind and strong body, do nereby bequeath my ability to drive like a maniac to Gary Hess hoping he never has an accident either. I also will my inability to play basketball to Courtney Horner. , Francis Yvonne McCulloch, being of sound mind and big body, do nereby will my ability to get engaged during my Senior year to Marion LaFond. Also to Larry Gunnon my ability to never come to school and yet graduate. I, Harry Wayne Adamek, being of sound mind and weak body, will my ability to get away with murder in Mrs. Adolf's class to Nelson McCulloch and to Wallace Wooden my ability to make old pots run. I, Madelon Marie McMahon, being of weak eyes and likewise mind, do here by will my ability to have too many irons in the fire to Sharon Goodman, hoping she will accomplish more than I have. Also to Louise Rodgers I leave my ability to write letters and get no results. I, Willie Eugene Gibbs, being of sound mind and mangled body, do hereby bequeath my ability to stay on my feet to Zeke Thorp and my ability to take teasing to Ronnie Reed. I, Gayle Ara Sheedy, being of weak mind and big body, do hereby bequeath my ability to go steady all through high school to Judy Dobson and my ability to cut classes without being caught to Lareta Barkdoll. I, Walt Cecil Jones, being of sound mind and bowlegged body, do hereby will my sideburns to Richard Spitznass and my ability to play center to Nelson McCulloch. MOTTO: TODAY WE FOLLOW, TOMORROW WE LEAD COLORS: RED AND WHITE FLOWER: RED ROSEBUDo ADVISOR: B.R. NICKLAUS Class History Way back in the year 1950, we entered our Freshman year with eighteen students but lost several before the year was over. We were initiated by the Seniors during the second week of school. We sponsored the all school carnival. We went to Orchard Park for our picnic. Our Sophomore year we sponsored the Sadie Hawkins Dance and May Dance. We went to the Gaylord Park for class picnic. .. _ . The main events of our Junior year was the Junior Prom with Moonglow as our theme. Also the Junior-Senior banquet. It was given in the Home Economics room and was a formal affair We also decorated the gym for graduation. We went to KLe-a-wax Lake for our picnic. We started our Senior year with eight members but was soon Joined by one of our old classmates. We initiated the Freshmen in September. We sponsored the Sadie Hawkins Dance October 21+. The Juniors honored us with the traditional banquet on April 2lj.th, proceeding the Senior Ball, which we enjoyed very much. During our four years we many things. We made many new rules classmen. Our boys have excelled have done much to carry on the spirit. We had officers in the our Junior and Senior years. Three members of the band all four years. Now we are taking the final steps Our Bacculaureate services were held was May 19. And at last on May 21 the long awaited Commencement Night here. So now we say GOOD-BYE have accomplished to benefit the under- in sports. Our girls school activities and student body during of our girls were toward our goal. May 16. Class Day is POEM Here's a lad with hair of red. Bob Walker is his name. You'll find him mentioned. In Powers hall of basketball fame. Among the seniors we find a girl. That's editor of the annual clan. Everyone seems to like her. Her name is Madelon McMahon. Walt Jones is this boy's name. He's one of the class of '5l - May he have happiness, Now and foreevermore. Here's a girl So full of fun. She is Yvonne McCulloch, With a smile for everyone. Willie Gibbs is the head of the class, He is the 'Sh gangs president. Whatever he may do in the future. May his time be well spent. This girl is a cheer leader. She's Ines Alawine. We give good wishes and success. To a girl who is so fine. The leader of our student body, A lad named Harry Adamek. We hope he goes far, With his wits as sharp as a tack. This girl answers to Gayle Sheedy, Shels a very good sport. And editor of our Hi-Lites Staff, Which we are very proud to report. Last but not least. Bill Thorp appears on the scene. We praise and thank him. For contributing to our Basketball team. As a parting word to the Class of 5lpmaay they have the best of Luck and success. Always remember Powers High, And live in complete happiness. CARNIVAL The Juniors held the annual school carnival October 30. Everyone pitched in Friday morning to set up the booths. In the afternoon the indivi- dual classes began decorating with bright paper, signs, etc. By 7:30 the gym was gay and cheerful. Throughout the evening many people drifted in the gym. The crowd began thinning out about 10:oo then the wrecking crew set to work. The evening ended with a bon fire in front of the gym made from carnival debris. By 11:00 the gym was once more in order. SOPHOMORES Front Row: Nancy Hall, Sylvia Fry, Gall Anderson, Marlon LaFond, Sharon Goodman, Konnie Calvert, Betty Dennlston. Back Row: Charles Hacket, Bob Little, Leslie McKenzie,Wallace Wooden,Scott Grandmontagne.Blll Walker, Mr. Beck. FRESHMEN Front Row: A. Magill, g, p. Bray, J. Dobson, C. Reeves, D. McMahon, M. Castill, Second Row: D. Schnyder, L. Barkdoll, B. Little, B. Fry, R. Grant, S. Fuller, Tom Neal, D. Thorp, Third Row: J. Frye, M. Schrag, R. Williams, Mr. Schmock, L. Link, N. Adamek, V. Fry. Student Body Officer : H. Adamek-pYes., Ines Alawine-sec. treas., Dean Warner-v. pres., Larry Gunnon-sgt. at arms. Cheering Crowd All -State Team CRUISER STAFF George Jack, Richard Spitznass, Harry Adamek, Dean Warner, Ines Alawine, Barbara Bay, Madelon McMahon, Marlene Branson, Arlene Grove, Sharon Goodman, Anna Magill HI-LITES STAFF Bob McMahon, Barbara Bay, Ines Alawine, Scott Grandraontagne, Marlene Branson, Gayle Sheedy, Lareta Barkdoll, Betty Jo Crabill, Alice Magill POWERS HIOH BAND Sitting: Jimmie Boutin, Nobel Adamik, Louise Rodgers, Madelon McMahon, Donna Truax, Kenny Gobel, Bill Hunt. Standing: Mr. Nicklaus, Francis Smith, Gayle Sheedy, Jimmie Adamek, Judy Dobson, Ron Reed, Robert Fry, Charles Hackett, Jack Thorp. GIRL'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Kneeling: I. Alawine, S. Gdodman, C.Reeves, J.Dobson, B.Bay, M.LaFond, M.Branson, L.Denniston. Standing: S. Fry, L. Barkdoll, B.Little, D.Snider, A.Magill, K.Calvert, M.McMahon, L.Barkdoll, M.Neal, Mrs. Adolf, J.Frye, G.Anderson, A.Magill, B.Denniston, N.Hall, S.Frye. BASKET BALL SEASON 1953-19514 The Powers High Cruisers had a very successful season, this year, under the coaching of Steve Beck. Their final average was much better than last year's. We had some very close games and some that weren't so close. All In all, we won 2I4 games and iost I4. When the season ended, we had the state third niece trophy In our possess- ion and a very good chance for the first place next year. This is a oulck glance at some of our tournament games: Sub-district tournament at Bandon. February 25-26-27 The first same we olayed was the 26th against Lsnglols. This game didn't offer too much in the way of competition. Langlois was ahead 6-1 for a few minutes but the Cruisers soon wslked away from then. Final score 614-35 The second night found Powers facing Gold Beach. They each had a win and a loss from each other in pre-tournament games. Gold Beach led almost all the way up until the 3rd quarter, when it became anybody's ball same. Powers got ahead at the last of the 3rd Quarter 26-27. It was after this that they acomplished the impossible. They held the ball in a 6 minute stall. The final score was 30-28. We were awarded a small trophy and given the right to play Elkton for the district championship. District I4.-B play-off at Coauille. March 5 The Elkton-Powers play-off was not what some fans anticipated the game to be. The Cruisers were playing wonderful ball. The Elks were ahead at the h8lf but Powers went on during the f.orth quarter to win 14.2-14.9. We were awarded a trophy at the end of the game and Elkton recieved the game ball. This win entitled us to attend the state tournament. State B Tournament at Willamette University in Salem. March 11-12-13 The first afternoon of play found us facing Knapoa, a very strong and equally tall team. This game proved to be probably the most exciting game of the tourny. Powers led all the way up until the last quarter when Knapoa came surging up on us. When the final buzzer rang the score was tied: I4.2-I4.2. No need to say we went into an overtime. The crowd was frantic, first a basket for Powers, then one for Knappa. It just happened we got the last basket. The final score was 14-7-149. The second evening found us facing another very strong team, Harrisburg. At the end of the first quarter the score was tied 13 up. At the half the Eagles were ahead 27-25. At the third auarter the Cruisers creeoed ahead 3U-33. In the final Quarter everything happened. The score was tied and Harrisburg recieved two gifters to make the score I4O-I42. The Crusers lost the ball in the last few seconds snd were unable to recover it. This is a perfect example of a heartbreaker. Final score: I4O-I42 The final evening of play found us playing Elgin for third place. Elgin led the first two Quarters by a very few points. We went ahead in the third by a score of 3$-3k- In the forth quarter the Cruisers made 7 points while Elgin scored only I4. Final score: I43-38. After the Ione-Hsrrisburg game which Harrisburg won, the tronhys were awarded and the all-state team announced. Bob Walker accented our trophy for us and was also named an all state member. We wish to congradulete Mr. Beck and his very fine ball team. DISTRICT STATE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY TEAM Red Walker, Bill Goodman, Gary Brady, Dean Warner, Richard Spltznass, Wallace Rider, Gary Hess, Bill Thorp, Bob McMahon, Ernie Woodring, Steve Beck,coach, and Harry Adamek,statistician. HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM Seated: V. Pry, I. Pry, N. Adamek, C. Horner, T. Neal, D. McMahon, R. Prye, Standing: R. Reed, L. Kuhre, L. McKenzie, L. Link, W. Wooden, N. McCulloch, W. Jones, Hank Talus, ass. coach. GAR HE5S-13pt6 R. S PI TZ MASS - 4 prs. BILL THORP-17 t. R.N cMAH0K -5SpTft. B. (bOOOMA A -I8|prs, W. RIDER- 7 prs. D.WARN ER-3llprs. B. walker-v HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS Sharon Goodman, Carmec Reves, Ines Alawine JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Linda Bender, Barbara Johnson, Lareta Barkdoll EIGHTH GRADE Kneeling: Don Hess, Don Pry, Leo Grandmontagne, Gary McDaniel, Bob Thorp, Second Row: Judy Schrag, Lareta Barkdoll, Linda Bender, Barbara Johnson, Mary Neal. 3rd Row: Mr. Anderson, Francis Smith, Terry Hess, Howard Post, Kenny Smith, Ronnie Woodring, Larry Rolfe SEVENTH GRADE Kneeling: L. Magill, H. Horner, H. Pribble, D. Freeman, C. Maston, A. White. Second Row: D. Gobel, L. Adamson, J. Wilson, D. Adamek, C. Hill, D, Depe ., B. Crabill, B. Rodgers, P. Fry, C. Edwards. Third Row: L. Christson, B. Wooden, H. Branson, W. Anderson, J. Reeves, R. Myntone, B. Hunt, M. Stewart, L. Snider, D. Anderson. JUNIOR HIGH A BASKETBALL TEAM Don Hess, Leo Grandmontagne, Ronny Woodring, Larry Rolfe, Kenny Smith, Terry Hess, Francis Smith, Howard Post, Jerry Reeves, Bon Fry, Ross Myntone, and Mr. Schmock,coach. B SQUAD Sitting: Pat McMahon, Ronnie Getchell, Harry Branson, Billy Bay, Daryl Fry, Jimmie Adamek, Standing: Dugie Freeman, Jimmy Boutin, Ross Mymtone, Mr. Schmock, Billy Hunt, Mike Stewart, and Harold Pribble. LARRy ROLFE JERRY REEVES 3 'PTS. HOWARD ROST I PTS. DOV HESS Sp PTS. R. WOODRriVG 7 prs. POWERS MARKET COMPLETE VARIETY AND SERVICE GROCERIES Red and White, Standby, Trupak, Didge, Hunts, S W MEATS Swifts, Cascade, Oregon Chief, Hormels FLOUR Drifted Snow, Gold Medal, Fishers, Plllsburys, Crown CROWN FEEDS FRESH PRODUCTS FROZEN FOODS AND ICE CREAM LOCKERS CUSTOM CUTTING WRAPPING Phone Ij.6l Powers, Oregon COMPLIMENTS OF TRAIN LOGGING COMPANY BOOSTERS 1? 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