Roseburg High School - Umpqua Yearbook (Roseburg, OR)

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l-lysterical laughter echoed in the auditorium on the nights of December 4 and 5 as the talented Drama Club performed the all-school play, Harvey, As Uncle Elwood, accompanied by his rabbit friend, innocently ruined his sister's attempts to impress high society, Harvey's comic plot was revealed. According to Richard Lanier, director, Harvey was ci good, solid play with definite character and a worthwhile theme. Later that month, the University of Oregon repertory dancers offered a more serious program as they illus- trated the striking contrast between modern dance and the familiar rock 'n roll. Seven stateesupported colleges participated in Rose- burg High School's visitation. Representatives from these institutions spoke to prospective applicants, hoping to interest them in their respective curriculums and cam- puses. College Board examinations were scheduled during December, January, March, May, and August, Admis- sion and placement in the various state schools were de- termined by these test scores. Speaking English fluently, Barbro Rigardt and Peter Muehlbauer, our foreign students from Sweden and Ger- many, maintained a busy schedule at RHS. While Barbra was impressed with her classmates' fun-loving spirit, Peter was surprised by our large number of school ac- tivities. Barbro and Peter expressed their warm feelings for their stay in the U.S. by agreeing that it would be wonderful to return someday. by Fall Activities Prospective college students listen closely to the U of O representative, Sweden's Barbra Rigcrdt shores her mosaic creation with Ruilt Greene. :.frif3w , its W , ,-,ff f - ren 23 a s

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Conflicting with Julie Phillips' ruses to mcirry off her daughter Meredith Cone are possible legal complexities here explained by lawyer Ed Gorton. Sly Dave Freeman, cs Elwood Dowd, devises an ingenious scheme to exchange his socialite sister's portrait for one ot Harvey ond himself. 22 Fall Diversions Created Dancing before a coptivoted audience during cx Nctionol School Assern bly, the U of O repertory artists interpret love, war, death, and anxiety

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To celebrate the holiday season, over 200 couples enioyed the annual Christmas Ball on December 12. Sponsored by Girls' League, this dance was referred to as one of the outstanding events of the year. Floating candles, surrounded by holly sprigs and green glitter, appropriately decorated the tables. The Bushmen, a combo from Corvallis, played for the lively crowd while a court of six princesses and a queen added dignity to the evening. Selected by popular vote, this was the first Christmas Ball court ever featured at RHS. Acquiring the position of assistant treasurer at the end of the first semester brought new responsibilities to Donna Millard. She assumed various duties in the busi- ness office and prepared to replace Tari Edie as Treas- urer. As Oregon's Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow, Marilyn Wilson was awarded a 51500 scholarship and a trip to Washington, D,C., Williamsburg, and New York. She then competed for the title of All-American Home- maker of Tomorrow. Releasing school a half day early for vacation did not compensate forthe heavy losses suffered by students during the Christmas Week Flood. On December 23, the Umpaua River defied tradition and flooded the bordering residential area and acreage, leaving the victims home- less. A community effort was instantly launched to re- store order. However, many years of rebuilding will be necessary to erase the effects of the memorable disaster. A Silver Bells atmosphere, suggested by flocked trees, colorful lights and mistletoe, depicted the theme of the Christmas Ball formal, lnstructing her newly elected replacement, Donna Millard, Treasurer Tari Edie explains the correct filing procedure for A.S.B, receipts. 24 Winler