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

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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.

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CARNIVAL Jane Anderson, freshman candidate, was crowned queen to reign over the big S. H. S. Carnival held March 29. The Winner elected by votes sold with script tickets, was announced at the coronation ceremony on the night of the Carnival, when E. C. Stuart, school board chairman, placed the crown upon the queen. She was presented a cup on which was later engraved her name and her class. Other candidates, who served as princesses were Hazel Nesbitt, sophomore, LaMoyne Black, junior, and Marjorie Currant, senior. The carnival with numerous concessions was a big financial success. The smoker at the gym was especially popular. THE WHOLE TOVVN'S TALKING True to its name the Whole town talked about this student body play, directed by Miss Millhollen and presented March 1. A most joyful presentation, this three-act comedy told the story of Henry Simmons Uack Williamsj who wished to marry his daughter Ethyl fLaMoyne Blackj to his uninteresting partner, Chester Binney CWayne Tullarj. However, Ethyl and Mrs. Simmons fFrances Stilesj prefer a dashing young romeo Cliester Andersonj from Chicago and Paris. Complications arise when Mr. Simmons fakes a love scene between Chet and a famous movie actress, Lettie Lythe CBeth Opiej, who appears in town with her prizefighter fiance, Uack Loganl. Nevertheless the story speeds to a happy ending. The players appearing in the second picture are: Back row Margaret Haack, Marguerite Millhollen, director, Florence May, Wayne Tullar, Jack Logan, Lester Anderson, front row, Colene Cornell, LaMoyne Black, Frances Stiles, Beth Opie, Doris Marie Robinson, and Jack Williams. OPERETTA The glee club presentation of the operetta, Hulda of Holland, directed by Miss Dilley and Miss Whitney, proved an outstanding success. The program was made invitational to parents, students and businessmen. Principles in the cast were Warren Vail, Marvin Gorrie, Ruth Poll- ard, Barbara Barnell, Jack Williams, Mary Faye Bettis, Roy Crandall, Elwyn Gates, Thurman Lanning, Jack Logan and Bill White. In the chorus were Myrna McKinnon, Muriel Tyson, Frances Cor- nell, Dorothy Millican. Edna Vest,, Clarabelle Brood, Margaret Haack. Joan Seavey, Shirley Seavey, Frances Stiles, Alice Bates. Floyd Cornell, Burnell Gates, Harry Bainbridge, Lawrence Chase, Carl Brann, James Hill, Charles Brown, and Woodrow Bates. Pianist was Kyle Smith and prompter, Pearl Helterbrand. SENIOR PLAY The senior class presented Tommy on May 17 as its contribution to student dramatic productions. The play, directed by Miss Millhollen, proved a delightful presentation. The cast of characters flower picturel are: Doris Marie Robinson as Mrs. Wilson, Anton Uchytil, on the davenport, as Uncle David. Irvin Darr as Tommy, and Hartle Olson as Marie, appear in the back of the picture. Frances Stiles as Mrs. Thurber is seated. Jerry Clark, Bernard, is standing over Jack Williams, Mr. Thurber. Charles Cole, who does not appear in the picture, was Judge Wilson.