Tigard High School - Tiger Yearbook (Tigard, OR)

Page 28 text:

2 Sixteenth Annual Hi-Spots COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES For the fifteenth consecutive year, Tigard high school captured first honors in the Oregon State Radio Shorthand Contest, with Marcille Hoffman of Tigard as top winner in individual competition for the first semester of the 1942-43 contest. There was no state typing contest because of wartime restrictions and transportation difficulties. In the Order of Gregg Artists’ National Contest, Tigard won fifth place, and Belle Ann Hed-ling of Tigard holds the first place title for individual work in the division. Tigard high was placed in the college division along with over thirty thousand other students. The Commercial Club, composed of students with Commercial letters, and two elected from each class in shorthand and typing, elected officers April 14, 1943. They were Jean Engstrom, president; Clara Binkcle, vice-president; Grace Carsh, secretary-treasurer; and Patricia Anderson, business manager in charge of employment listings. The Commercial Club sponsored a variety show May 5 to raise money for their annual page. GIRLS LEAGUE ELECTIONS Towards the end of April the Girls League Officers of 1943 met at noon for a special meeting, the purpose being to nominate one girl for each office of the 1944 Girls League Cabinet. On a date several weeks later the entire Girls League met and selected two more girls for each office, making three girls as nominees for each office. Succeeding that, the group voted by ballot vote, the result being the 1944 officers, as follows: President, Grace Carsh; Vice president, Betty Parker; Secretary, Laura Thompson; Treasurer, Belle Ann Hedlind; Sergeant of Arms, Jenny Steele; Reporter, Mary Jeffrycs, and Song Leader, Bonncll Stoops. Orville Lundy; “What would you take for a laugh like miner” Dean D.: Chloroform.” ATHLETIC AWARDS Letters were again awarded this year to all the Vars-T football players. The following boys received awards: Don Fearing, Ralph Johnson, Jim O’Halloran, Harley Hanna, John Shumway, Ralph Woods, Howard Ibach, Ralph May, Scott Olson, Bob Fro-man, Bill Hyde, Bill Amburn, Sam Philip, Verlin Harvey, Warren Volk and Willis Coffey. Manager’s awards were given Ralph Wilde and Wesley Hedeen. Those receiving basketball awards really played hard for them. They were John Jones, Ralph May, Scott Olson, Jack Jensen, Bob Froman, Bill Amburn, and Lester McColm. Managers’ awards were given Melvin and Raymond Buell. D. A. rTgIRL Blanche Colgan, chosen by the senior class and faculty as the Tigard girl having the outstanding citizenship record in high school, will be presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution merit award medal at the May, 1943 commencement at the school. Ruth Davis, Helen O’Halloran, and Blanche Colgan were the candidates chosen by the Senior Class, but Miss Colgan was the faculty’s final choice. Oregon senior high school girls that have received the D. A. R. Medal are eligible for the state prize of a free trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. Factors which determine the selection are: dependability, service, leadership, scholarship, and patriotism. OFFICE REDECORATED New life and color was added to the student office this year, when new drapes of old rose were hung, a silk flag mounted on the wall staff, and a new post office box built for faculty mail. Venetian shades also replaced the regular blinds and a framed picture of the senior boys who have gone to the armed forces was placed in the room. This change was accomplished largely through the efforts of Ruth Davis and the following organizations: Girls League, Pep Club and Senior Class. MASQUERADE BALL Red-haired Romeo Bill Amburn and Turkish Mary Lou Craig were the prize winners for the best costume at the Sophomore Masquerade ball held on April 2, in the Tigard Gym. Mary Lou was dressed in a multicolored silk costume and a bright yellow turban. Bill Amburn wore a black frock coat and pants. His shoes were 18J4 and made of black odcloth. On his chest he wore 25 medals designating great honor and bravery and one on his coat-tail for bravery behind the lines. His hair had turned red and was worn in long, unruly strands. The room was decorated with oriental lanterns and spring flowers. Music was furnished by Dick Lindsay and orchestra. REFRESHER MATH A “Refresher Course in Mathematics” was added to the Tigard high curriculum at the beginning of the second semester. This course is a complete review of the fundamentals of mathematics and was added for the purpose of refreshing the memories of the boys who are going into the service. Mrs. Mullen had charge of the class, which was held three days a week. This course was revised from the text books of the aeronautical training of the Royal Air Force. PEP CLUB The newly organized Pep Club girls of 1942-43 appeared at all official football and basketball games in new uniforms of green skirts, white sweaters and green and white caps. The club sponsored two shows during the year to raise money for their page in the Annual. One, a National Assembly, the other a schixil talent show. The combined profits of the shows were $28.00. Officers were elected on April 2, with Ruth Davis, president; Helen O’Halloran, vice president; Bonncll Stoops, secretary; Grace Carsh, treasurer; and Gwen Steele, organization manager. Twenty-jour

Page 27 text:

Sixteenth Senior Edition Vol. XVI PATTIE I REIGNS OVER 43 PROM With a background of glittering stars, garden nooks, and soft lights, Queen Pattie Davis I was introduced as queen of the 1943 Junior Prom. Queen Pattie was dressed in a pink satin gown while Princess Audrey Bernard wore a white satin dress with pink trimming and Gwen Steele was gowned in white with a lei of cardinal flowers. Balton McMahon and his orchestra presented a varied program of music for the entertainment. An announced total profit of $24.85 has been realized. SCRAP DRIVE Tigard High, along with hundreds of other schools throughout the nation, worked hard and furiously for a period of ten days to raise a pile of scrap metal. Trucks, bedsteads, stoves, tires, wheel - barrows, wire fences, scooters, etc., are but a few of the hundred and one things col lected for the scrap drive. The scrap iron which was collected by the students was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Knight, private dealers, for $100. The sum of S9.57 was also received for the rubber which was collected. The tin, which is of little value to the government as yet, was to be left in a neat pile at the side of the highway. CAPS AND GOWNS War conditions and the absence of so many senior boys resulted in the decision of the senior class to wear caps and gowns at the graduation exercises, May 28. This is the first time since 1937 that caps and gowns have been accepted by a graduating class. The royal blue of the gowns and the gold tassels on the caps were chosen as class colors. It was also decided that the caps and gowns be used for baccalaureate. May 28, 1943 SERVICE FLAG At a student body meeting held December 8, 1942, the Ti- gard high school service flag containing 117 blue stars was dedi- catcd to graduates and former students who are now serving our armed forces. in ¥ ★ ¥ ¥ DONNER FEARING ★ ¥ Army Air Corps JIM O’HALLORAN ★ ♦ Navy ROSS HEATH ♦ Army ■k JOHN SHUMWAY ¥ Merchant Marine ♦ BOB WOOD ♦ + Navy BILL SWIFT Navy ¥ RALPH JOHNSON Navy TED JENSEN ♦ Navy ★ HARLEY HANNA Navy » GAY KNF.SS Navy + GUY KNESS Army ROLLAND BOGGS Navy ♦ ★ ★ ★ ♦ ★ ★ ★ The flag is of white satin with a border of red and each blue star represents a man in service. The banner, which is four feet by twelve feet hangs in the school auditorium, and a plaque containing the boys’ names hangs below. The class of 1943 is represented by stars for the following boys: HI-SPOTS FOR THE BOYS IN SERVICE Pennies were donated by the students to print extra copies of the school paper, which were to be sent to the boys in the service who have recently attended Tigard High. Voi.. XVI CARNIVAL Carrying out a patriotic theme, the 1943 carnival, held November 20, overcame wartime restrictions and netted the Tigard Student Body $359. Under the supervision of Mrs. Elwert as General Chairman and Ruth Davis as student chairman, the evening got under way with entertainment arranged by Mrs. Mullen and Mr. Bell. The country store sponsored by the Junior class won first prize for the booths, while the freshmen captured second place with Ye Olde English Bakery. Entertainment for the evening included a skit called “Paul Faces the Tire Shortage,” provided by the auditorium class, and a number of selections by the Glee Club and Band. Bob Froman was master of ceremonies. GRADUATION After four years of study and toil, triumphs and trials, sixty seniors will receive their diplomas, culminating their high school careers at commencement exercises Friday evening, May 28. A formal program will be presented by the Seniors before the presentation of the awards by Mr. Fowler and Mr. Leslie. The Seniors chose the motto, Out of school life, into life's school,” and for flowers rosebuds and lilies of the valley. The class colors are navy blue and gold, which arc carried out in the caps and gowns. LONGER SCHOOL DAY The loss of sixty school hours during the two weeks snowstorm in January had to be made up, to meet the State educational requirements. The schedule changed to do this, started the day at 8:30 and ended at 3:25, thus making up forty minutes a day. The schedule continued through the remaining part of the year. Twenty-three

Page 29 text:

Sixteenth Annual Hi-Spots 3 SENIOR PLAY “Springtime for Susie,” a three-act comedy, was presented by the Senior class on Friday night, May 7. The scene is the living room of a fashionable suburban home. The arrival of Susie Smith, the daughter of a Texas ranch owner, set the house in an uproar. Accompanied by Armistice, her colored maid, a rattlesnake named Gloomy and a choice collection of Western jargon, Susie produces a carnival of laughs at the expense of the Lorraine household. CAST OF CHARACTERS Susie Smith, who comes from Texas .... Pat Anderson Armistice, her colored maid .... Phyllis Van Dermark Sam Lorraine, a henpecked husband .... Ralph Wilde Laura Lorraine, his domineering wife .... Vlasta Becvar Lola Clifford, Laura’s charming sister . . Jean Ann Mognett Wayne Lorraine, Sam’s brother.....................Howard Ibach Jud Jones, Wayne’s closest pal....................Frank Miller Constance Poawle, a friend of Laura’s . . . Blanche Colgan Bunny Slingsbee, who just slays Constance . David Kullowatz Cupie Clooney, in love with Lola......................Ted Lehr Rita Pandro, an artist’s model.....................Ellen Hager Sadie Applebauni, another model....................Jay Stalcup Jane Smith, a clinging vine.........................Ruth Davis Mrs. Felix Frankfort, her aunt...................Harriet Russel Joyce Farrow, maid at the Lorraines’ .... Emma Clark GIRLS LEAGUE The first Girls League meeting of the year was held October 13, for the purpose of introducing the little sisters to the rest of the league members. Mrs. Thompson, new Dean of girls, opened the meeting with an introductory speech pertaining to the league and what it means. She then introduced the 1942-43 league president, Blanche Colgan, who in turn introduced the rest of the officers. On November 6, Mrs. Marshall, of the Girls Reserves, gave a speech on the “Changes and Adjustments That Are Being Made During War Time.” The formal installation of Girls League officers was held on the afternoon of November 24. The officers are: Blanche Colgan, president; Hazel Philip, vice-president; Kathryn Hunt, secretary; Louise Bailey, treasurer; Ellen Johnson, sergeant-at-arms; Lynette Brost, reporter; and Jean Ann Mognett, song leader. December 18 witnessed the “Jamboree” held this year for the purpose of raising funds for the U.S.O. The amount turned over to the U.S.O. was $30. With Pat Anderson acting as mistress of ceremonies, a short program was given in which the poem, “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” was pantomimed. A Penny Arcade” and Food Booth added to the entertainment. The afternoon’s festivities were closed with a dance in the gym. • • • Miss Parrott and Harriet Russel represented Tigard at the thirtieth annual session of the Oregon Older Girls Conference held at Oregon City March 5th, 6th, and 7th. More than 250 girls from all sections of the state attended the three-day program of ceremonies, panel discussions, lectures and worship based on the theme, Candles in the Wind.” • At a later meeting of this year, Mrs. Buena Maris, Dean of Women at Oregon State College was a guest speaker in an assembly held by the Girls League. Mrs. Maris’ speech was based on family relations and what everyone wants from life. In conclusion of her speech, Mrs. Maris summarized by quoting these lines, “I love you not for what you are but for what you make me when I am with you.” « On March 11, the annual Mothers’ Tea was held by the League. The purpose of the tea was for the mothers, teachers and girls to become better acquainted. Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Harry Parker poured. • « • One of the newer activities of the Girls League has been the sponsorship of a movement here to present to the inductees of Washington County a box filled with candy, cigarettes, cookies, apples, etc. A dollar bill, from a fund donated by students, is included in each box. TRF: “What made you oversleep this morning?” Helen O'H.: “There are eight of us in the house and the clock was only set for seven.” SENIOR DANCE The hit song of the year, “White Christmas,” provided the theme for the 1943 senior dance, which was held in a setting of Christmas gaiety, Saturday night, December 19. Dominating the Christmas scene was a tree touching the ceiling of the gymnasium and decorated with silver tinsel and lighted by two blue flood-lights. Music was furnished by records of the top name bands of the nation, because at the time no orchestra was available to the seniors. STUDENT BODY ELECTIONS Student Body elections were held the third Wednesday in April. Lester McColm was elected to the office of student body president for the year ’43-44. jack Jensen and George Morgan were also nominated for the office. Ralph May was elected Vice-President, Gwen Steele, Secretary, Pat Conklin, Treasurer, Bill Hyde, Activities manager, Scott Olson, Athletic manager, and Ed Otte, Hi-Spots editor. All prospective officers made campaign speeches the Wednesday before elections. Twenty-jive