Salem High School - Clarion Annual Yearbook (Salem, OR)

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'LOSI SHOINEIS THE CLARION 13

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THE CLARION GENEVIEVE POTTER J olly and good natured. RUBY ROTZEIN Quiet and submis- sive. . REA UTTER- Cupid,s right-hand man. PERRRY REIGELMAN- The Spring poet. HORACE SYKES - The coming artist.

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M THE CLARION Glass .7631 01y. By ALICE JUDSON, '06. About June 1, 1902, it becarne noised abroad that a fierce confhct was raging in Salem. The class of i06 was fighting for her independence from the eighth grade. The excite- ment was intense. For days the bat- tle raged. Volleys of questions firel from the teachers desk fell all around, but the brave little class was undismayed. Each volley of ques- tions was fully answered. Such a conflict could not last long and eier many days a shout of joy arose that they were free. But immediately there came the question, ttWhat kind of a govern- ment shall we have to take the place :of our old tyrant? After due con- sideration they decided to unite with another class in similar circumstances under the name, Salem High School. Altiny nation it was to be sure. For years it had struggled for a bare existence. But this class had in it an indomitable spirit which needed only a leader to make it come forth and assert itself, And that need did not long remain unsupplied. Mr. Traver came. With untiring energy and matchless patience he toiled and with stirring words he inspired the 'people to their best work. Slowly at first the national spirit grew, then burst forth in an unquenchable hame, It began to be recognized by a few. but many opposed it as a tyrannical people often oppose and crush a struggling, growing nation. In the fall of 1.903 the class again met and this time welcomed a new state to the Union, the class of ,07. It quickly found its place and strove side by side With the class of i06. The only patriotism at that time was nationaleclass snirit had not arisen. But by the fall of 1904 the nation was sufliciently organized so that the separate states could organize. The class of ,06 elected Harvey Slater president, Bertha Duncan Vice presi- dent, Martha Schindler secretary, and Mabel DeLong treasurer, During the two previous years the ranks of the class were materially thinned, for only students .of the highest rank were willing to endure the hardships they then had to endure. The class now numbered thirteen, but these thirteen lived up to their motto, itQuality, not quantity? Five mem- bers of the class -were members of the Clarion staff, one the editor-in- chief, one was the debating manager, and one a member of the team, and several were prominent in athletics. In 1905 the c1ass met and re-elect- ed all of its old ofIicers except our treasurer, Mabel DeLong, who had gone away. In her place Mabel Magness was elected. This year the class has received several new mem- bers. Marguerite Mers from the East and Ethel Bell, Chrissie Clark and Carrie Magness from the class of l07, and Elizabeth Harding, who had dropped out a year or two before. This year more than ever has the class of i06 taken a prominent part in national as well as class affairs. Nearly one third of the Clarion staff are members of the class; three of the girls fill high places on the basket ball team; our president still holds his place as manager of the debating team, and one is a member of the same. Socially the class of i06 has led. Parties, receptions, and general good times have been numerous. The class was the first to display its flar, orange and black, in 011.1 new builtl- lng. Taking it all through, the class of ,03 has played a most important part in the organization of our glorious little nation, the Salem High School. Comfortable hammocks at Wilson 8L Maureris. Wilson 8L Maurer carry a complete line of everything for the athlete. mmh