Springfield High School - Millers Log Yearbook (Springfield, OR)

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GIRLS' LEAGUE COUNCIL: Iowa Carlton, advisor, Edna Severson, president, Joan Seavey, vice-president, Faye Holverson, secretary-treasurerg Frances Stiles, social promoterg Florence May, reporter. HONOR SOCIETY: Back row, Lawrence Chase, Rolland Farnsworth, Charles Cole. May Hewes, advisor, Carl Stevenson, Jerry Clark, Mary Smitson. Front row, Edna Sever- son, Irene Jessen, Doris Robinson, Mary Trotter, Evelyn Johnson, Mary Elkow, LaMoyne Black. DEBATE TEAM: Rolland Farnsworth,Bernice Conoly, advisor, Joan Seavey, Doris Robinson, Lorna Chase. LIBRARY CLUB: Back row, May Hewes, advisor, Carolyn Hicks, Mary Elkow, Evelyn Kickbusch, Mary Trotter, Irene Jessen, Evelyn Johnson. Front row, Charles Clement, Warren Vail, John Kiokbusch, Lawrence Chase, Ed Hensen, Rolland Farxsworth Lester Anderson.

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Svtuhznt Ziftihitizs IN TER-CLAS S RIVALRY At the time of this publication seniors are leading in inter-class rivalry competition. However, boys' and girls' baseball has not been played. Should the juniors take first in both of these events and the seniors win but five or less points, it is possible for the juniors to win. But unless the unexpected occurs, the standing will remain as at present with the seniors first, juniors second, sophomores third, and freshmen last, and the inter-class rivalry cup will be awarded to the class of '35, In the events listed seniors won first in touch football, while juniors and sophomores tied for second place. Sophomores were first in girls basketball, seniors second, and freshmen third. In boys basketball juniors were first, freshmen second, and seniors third. Seniors placed first in both the Annual sale and student body play ticket sale, with sophomores second and juniors third in the Annual sale, and juniors first and sophomores second for the ticket sale. Juniors took first in the sale of Carnival script tickets and votes, freshmen and sophomores receiving second and third places, respectively. In Laughteresque, seniors again won highest honors, receiving two points more than the second place juniors, and sophomores were third. LAUGHTERESQUE The senior class won first place in the annual Laughteresque held at the school March 15. Their stunt, Four Year Questj' an allegorical dramatization of the battle between a student and his studies for four years, written by Frances Stiles and directed by Miss Millhollen. The juniors won second place with an eerie stunt, entitled, Demon Power. It was a mechanical idea with an eye to the future. Sophomores rated third with From Nothing to a Something. The freshmen present- ed Romantic Fantasyj' with Dan Cupid playing a very effective role. One of the largest crowds ever to attend a Laughteresque was on hand. A variety of between act numbers were presented. Johnny Lynch acted as master of ceremonies. MERRY MAIDS OF MARCH This annual entertainment for mothers and daughters sponsored by the Girls' league was especially successful this year. Each girl came in costume and the prizes were awarded to Edna Vest for the best costume and Florence Bell Fish for the funniest costume. In the stunts presented sophomores won first place with their skit, Captain Kid, written by Clara Brooks. Seniors came second with Poor Butterfly. Third. place was won by the freshmen with Toymaker's Dream. The junior presentation was Sittin' on a Log Pettin' My Dog. ORCHESTRA The orchestra this year was comprised of fifteen students from the high school and Lincoln junior high. Under the direction of Buford Roach this group played at a number of entertainments given by the school during the year. Members from the high school were Billy Orr, Lloyd Button, Jean Louk, Muriel Tyson, Barbara Barnell, Roy Crandall, Steven Rice, Lois Bench, Helen Putman, Florence May, Lester Anderson, Lorna Chase, and from the junior high, Bob Pollard, Lawrence Thompson, Louise Smith, Dean Van Lydegraf, and Robert Nice.

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GIRLS' LEAGUE This organization has been one of the most active of any school group this year, sponsoring a variety of social functions. The league has held true to its purpose of creating friendship among the girls of the school and of setting a standard toward which all girls should work. The first social function was the Big and Little Sister dinner, a get- acquainted party for all girls, Later a Mother and Daughter dinner was held. The girls prepared baskets for the needy both at Christmas and Thanksgiving. The most important spring events were Merry Maids of March, and print week from April 22 to 26, during which time teas were held to entertain girls from Eugene and University high schools. A picnic for the mothers was held in May. The annual Senior Breakfast was held the last day of school, when the outstanding senior girl was awarded the Girls' league cup. She was chosen from one of three candidates elected by the league. They were Edna Severson, Joan Seavey and Juanita Seaman. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Election to this organization is based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Members are elected twice yearly from the high- est one-third in scholarship in the junior and senior classes, with five per cent of the juniors and 15 per cent of the seniors eligible. Members elected this year are Jerry Clark, Mary Elkow, Irene .Iessen, Evelyn Johnson, Doris Marie Robinson, and Carl Stevenson, seniors, and LaMoyne Black, Lawrence Chase, and Roland Farnsworth, juniors. The society sponsored two assemblies and two banquets during the year, and attended the state convention at Corvallis, April 20. Other active members are Charles Cole, Edna Severson, and Mary Trotter. Officers this semester are: President, Edna Seversong vice- president, Jerry Clark, secretary, Irene Jesseng and treasurer, Mary Elkow, Miss May Hewes is adviser. V DEBATE Springfield's debate team placed fourth in the district's standing this season, winning four out of ten contests. Doris Marie Robinson and Joan Seavey, affirmative, and Rolland Farnsworth and Lorna Chase, negative, comprised the team with Miss Bernice Conoly as adviser. The debators with no previous experience were weak at first, losing both contests to Cottage Grove and Eugene high schools. Reversing the situation both teams won from Roseburg. The negative lost to Myrtle Creek, but the affirmative won. Our team divided with University High, winning one and losing one contest. JUNIOR LIBRARIANS CLUB Student assistants in the library constitute this clubis membership. The objective is to create more interest in library work and to provide an opportunity to discuss and solve library problems. Meetings are held each Monday with one social meeting each month. Miss May Hewes, librarian, is adviser. Officers are: President, Mary Trotter, vice-president, Mary Elkowg secretary, Irene Jesseng treasurer, Evelyn Johnson. Other members are Caroline Hicks, Lester Anderson, Rolland Farnsworth, Warren Vail, Edward Hensen, Charles Clement, Lawrence Chase, Winifred Kickbusch, and John Kickbusch.