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

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Sports Six months of our school year went by, yet it seemed that inter- scholastic athletic activities were destined to bring little glory to deah ol' S. H. S. this year. Those demon gods that send dark storm clouds to darken the brilliant lives of budding athletes sought out Springfield, and here those clouds hovered all through football and basketball to cast gloom over the school, athletically speaking. When school opened last fall our mighty midget's of the gridiron triumphed over Philomath 32 to 7 and Reedsport 26 to 0. But that was before those gloom clouds came to rest above the school. Not another game was won during the season. First came Roseburg to shatter our hopes 27 to 13. University high continued with a 19 to 0 victory, and Leb- anon duplicated that score. Cottage Grove, formidable foe, Wreaked vengeance upon us by a referee's decision 13 to 6, and Dallas and Inde- pendence came out on top 6 to 0 and 7 to 6, respectively. Then basketball started. Robert Chip Chatterton and a host of recruits sallied forth, but game after game the valiants were hurtled down the hatchway, only to come back with still more fight. Success came one night with Halsey turned back defeated. Next week the whole town turned out to see th locals again triumph, this time over Cottage Grove. Springfield just had to win that game. The boys were full of pep and glamour. They shot from every corner of the floor. They couldn't miss the old basket, and the game ended in an overtime period 36 to 34 for Springfield as the crowd went wild with excitement. But our rejoicing was short lived. Corvallis, Eugene, Albany, Uni- versity High, St. Mary's-all were victorious. Then Springtime in all its glory broke through. Those birds, which had been going coocoo over the heads of our stellar athletes, changed into song birds, filling our hearts with glory by their merry music. Base- ball and track began. The demon gods scowled, acknowledging they could no longer tarry in such atmosphere. The first game of baseball seemed to repeat the old story with Lowell winning 12 to 5. But a surprise for our school was in store. Coburg twice, Oakridge, Marcola. Eugene, U. H. S.. Belknap CCC, Junc- tion City went down to defeat. Only the Oregon Frosh broke the chain of 8 straight victories, which is no feather lost or gained. As this publica- tion goes to press we await anxiously the outcome of return games with these teams, and win or lose, we're behind Chip Chatterton and his boys. Marion Hall's track team has also performed well, defeating Albany, taking second in a meet with the Oregon Frosh, Eugene and U. H. S. and second in the Willamette Valley track meet at Corvallis. Disnjue Smith, high point man in the latter, qualified for the state track meet in the high and low hurdles and broad jump. Hansen qualified for the mile and half mile, and Hutchinson for the 440. Several facts, however. are to be considered in connection with this year's football and basketball score records. In football Coach Hall's boys were greatly outweighed in practically every game, yet made their opponents know they had been in real contests. Springfield developed in Everett Chetwood an outstanding fullback. Chetwood, Smith. Williams, Posey, Scott and Cole played their final year, but an array of talent will return next year.

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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.

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Jfnnthall ants Qlratk FOOTBALL: Back row, Kerneth Cox, Bob Claunch, Everett Chetwood, Disque Smith, Dick Richardson, Pete Taylor, Leonard Clearwater, Billy Burnett, Randall Ray, Louie Tuhy, Roscoe Cole, Doyle Bailey. Front row, Bob Litscher, Billy Hill, George lrvin, Tom Goodale, Jack Williams, Verlin Posey, Arnold Scott, Charles Cole, Charles Ingersoll, Allwin Johnson, Jack Logan. TRACK: Back row, Marion Hall, coach, Tom Goodale, Billy Orr, Wilbur Dehne, James Hill, Randall Ray, Billy Burnett, Warren Vail, Clifton Smith, Meredith Ebbert. Front row, Robert McChesnev, Obert Andrews, Malcom Hansen, Bob Litschner, Disque Smith, Kerrigan Hutcheson, Clair Hadley. In basketball Chatterton had but two lettermen, Carson and Cox. Carson proved the teamls most valuable player. Other team members developed as the season advanced but had little chance against some of