Tigard High School - Tiger Yearbook (Tigard, OR)

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Seniors' History « We entered the Tigard High recruiting station in September of 1939, following eight years of rigorous training in a preliminary school, planning to “work up through the ranks.” Eagerly we began the battle against the enemies, “Ignorance” and “Narrowmindedness.” We were rated as buck privates and expected to pay due respect to all superior officers. We soon adapted ourselves to the routine and discipline. Privates elected to represent us in the main war council that year were Ralph Johnson, president; Don Fearing, vice-president; Pat Anderson, secretary; and Jean Engstrom, treasurer. Some in our company specialized in commercial work, and others in math, dramatics or science. After nine months of intensive study, we were delighted to receive word of our promotion to the rank of Corporal (Sophomore). As Corporals, we held the respect of the incoming company of privates. We became known for our scholastic ability and were cited for honor on the sport field. We again selected our officers, Jim O’Halloran, president; Bob Wood, vice-president; Kathryn Hunt, secretary; and Hazel Philip, treasurer. We studied harder and began making our names mean something around the camp. After nine months of drilling and maneuvers, we were given the rank of Sergeant (Junior). As Sergeants, we were much more prominent in camp affairs. We had great power on the athletic field, and several of the Sergeants were on the camp honor roll. With the aid of Dick Day and his orchestra we presented our Junior Prom, which was a great success. Representatives selected to conduct our meetings were Don Fearing, president; Howard Ibach, vice-president; Barbara Hawley, secretary; and Ellin Hager, treasurer. At the close of the school year we were duly advanced to Captains (Seniors). When we became Captains we began to realize something of what life was going to be like. Many of us were working after school in war jobs, trying to do our bit toward victory. Several of our prominent Seniors joined the armed forces to give their best to their country. Our officers for this year, which were to be the last selected to represent us in this school, were Ralph Wood, president; Jim O’Halloran, vice-president; Elsa Alsen, secretary; Helen O’Halloran, treasurer. Since Jim O’Halloran went into the service, Ted Lehr was elected to fill the position of vice-president. May 28, 1943 ended four most unforgettable years at the camp of Tigard High, and we went out to make our way in the Army of Life. Nineteen

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1 lie four great Allies (Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen) met on the field of battle (high school), to discuss plans of strategy for the future. The war-torn, weary, bedraggled Generals (Seniors), who had been in the struggle for freedom of education and school rights for four years, assumed the right of seniority to preside at the Conference (assembly) and issued the following proclamation to the Junior officers and Privates: We, the Generals (Seniors of 1943), being of worried and unsettled mind, and realizing our demise is not far distant, do hereby agree to pass our leadership and authority to the following: First: We bequeath our appreciation and loyalty to our Commanders (Mr. Fowler and Mrs. Mullen) for their untiring leadership and their guidance to overcome the evils of laziness, tardiness and failure. Second: To the agents of educational strategy (teachers), we leave our gratitude for your tactical maneuvering on the educational front. The tasks have been wise and just, and at no time dictatorial. May your decorations for service always mean much to you. Third: To the Majors (Juniors) we bequeath more power to you, may you be monarch of all that you survey. You will be the trusted Generals. Misuse not that confidence, kindly forge no leaves of absence, grow in mental and physical stature so that you will fill our empty places. Beware of all dangers that lurk in every shell hole (classroom). Fourth: To the Lieutenants (Sophomores) we give all drill exercises held on the Athletic Front. Let not the overbearing attitude of the 1944 Generals squelch your attitude, aptitude or appetite. Thoroughly master the technique of educational matters for through service and obedience you will be in comma nd in 1945. Fifth: To the Privates (Freshmen), we bequeath our sympathy. To you belong the drudgeries, whether it be saluting your superiors, or gathering scrap material. Be not discouraged for upon you depends the morale of the conference. Lastly: To one and all we bequeath our thanks for the help you have contributed in making possible the earning of our commissions. We give testimony that we shall always be loyal to the system (of education) that trained us to fight the battles of life. We can overcome our enemies only through diligence and loyalty. We adjourn this conference with this pledge: “We pledge Allegiance to our flag and to the Country for which it stands, one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Eighteen

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I Senior Saga From an army camp called Anderson Came Heath Alsen, Thomp's son. Also his pal Jones who was Wilde To leave camp and go for a ride. Leaving behind Marvel and Maggetti Who by the way, just LH{es spaggetti, They went to Hunt adventure in its Lehr— They went forth without a care. They caught a bus and rode through the Wood Where a fierce Wolfe once had stood. Arrived in town, they went to the canteen. Where beautiful girls they knew would be seen. Johnson, the doorman and Frazer the clown Led them in and marched them down To meet the Misses Shultz and Finley Who were dancing with Privates Hawley and Bailey. Hager, the waiter brought them a Bunn And coffee, and when they were done, Edmonds and Engstrom and Stalcup and Schwartz Came over and said that all sorts Of girls like Misses Danis and Brost and Bennett Would dance with them as Hanna was with Mognett. So they danced and danced all night thru With Misses Buell and Binkele in dresses of blue That Russell “like the leaves by the Mil, roy.” Then Rasmussen said “Do you have a Chil, son-ny boy? Or are you just good En-sor from dancing? While hundreds of light Kullowatz are wasting.” Then Schec {la said “Swift-ly call the Van, Dermarl . Say good-bye to the angels Becker and Clarl{. We must not Be roud, but bach must go.” So Becvar said Col gan and do not be low. Shum way you will return, but now be Hoff, man. One who Boggs down in one place is never worth anything.’ O’Halloran said “Ric!{, man do not be Mad, land don’t. Someday Philip will be a Miller or Smith As Prier to the war, and all men will be free, Not Fearing anything as wild birds by the sea.” So Jones and Alsen left the canteen And were next in the army camp to be seen. Twenty