Tigard High School - Tiger Yearbook (Tigard, OR)

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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

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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

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4 Sixteenth Annual Hi-Spots MOTHERS’ AND DADS' CLUB The Mothers’ anti Dads’ Club of Tigard high school completed its sixth successful year under the direction of Mrs. George Anderson, president. The activities of the club for this year included the sponsoring of a play by the Auditorium class and musical numbers by various students, and food sales at basketball games, to obtain money to assist the students in obtaining blackout curtains for the auditorium. Without these curtains the basketball games, annual dances and other night activities would not have been possible. Other officers of the club included Mrs. John O’Halloran, vice-president; Mrs. Edwin Thompson, secretary; and Mrs. Walter Froman, treasurer. VARS-T The Tigard Vars-T club held its first meeting in October and elected Howard Ibach President; Harley Hanna, Vice - President; Ralph May, Treasurer; Ralph Johnson, Student Council Representative, as their officers for the '43 year. Initiation was held for nine new members. The club was a success this year as far as finances are concerned. From the $35.38 made from three mixers the club paid for their page in the annual and held a farewell dance for Ralph Johnson, Don Fearing, and John Shumway, who were leaving for the service. AMENDMENT ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION The new amendment to the constitution concerning the awarding of numerals has been amended to read as follows: Paragraph D, Section I, Article VIII: Numerals shall be awarded to those faithfully turning out for practice, but not winning letters, and any boy, who through no fault of his own, has been injured or become ill during the season, and in all probability would have met all requirements pertaining to a particular sport, so with the recommendation of the Student Council and the Coach, may be awarded a letter. MAGAZINE SALES For the fifth consecutive year the students of Tigard High undertook the sale of magazines in conjunction with the Curtiss Publishing Company. Of the total amount of $1,-037.75 brought in by the drive held from October to November sixth, $325.00 was the school’s share, which was put in a special fund to obtain blackout curtains for the auditorium. This will enable the school to carry on activities such as basketball games, dances, and shows in accordance with nation-wide blackout regulations. The winning team head by Bonnie Stoops, with Mrs. Juanita Thompson as adviser, brought in $180.50, while second place team, Lester McColm, brought in $142.00. Ted Warren was the individual selling $90 worth of magazines, the largest amount by any one person. BLACKOUT CURTAINS Combining the money earned by students in the magazine sale which was $325; the scrap drive, $100; $150 from the school board; with the $60 presented by the Mothers’ and Dads’ Club, blackout curtains were obtained this year for the high school auditorium. The curtains are of University crash material, rust in color, with natural lining and black inner lining. They match the curtains on the stage. REPRESENTATIVES FROM COLLEGE On Friday, May 7th, the seniors were given the opportunity to listen to representatives from four colleges, they were Dr. Rogers, from Multnomah College, Mr. Wolfe from Linfield, Mr. Carruth from Lewis Clark and Mrs. Stroll representing Reed College. After they had spoken to the student body as a whole, the seniors went to the group meeting of the colleges, they were interested in attending. In these discussion groups they would ask questions on college life anti studies. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Tigard again signed to have National Assemblies this year. We were entertained by a group of musicians from Yugoslavia. They played an instrument which resembled a banjo. It was first played in Yugoslavia hundreds of years ago. The shepherds used to play them up in the mountains to entertain themselves. We were also entertained by Charles Collins, a blind man, who was on the radio for several years. He played the piano and sang several popular numbers. He was very well received by the students who forgot his handicap. His achievements gave inspiration to all who attended. Philip Lord, the mental wizard, showed some of the “brains” in school that they weren’t as smart as they thought they were. He could recite poetry, add numbers, and write upside down and backwards all at the same time. All the assemblies were good, and appreciated by all the students who attended them. WELL WHATCHA KNOW Friday, May 7, Tigard’s baseball team spread glory upon her Alma Mater by defeating none other than the Sherwood High nine. This announcement would not be great but for the fact that this is the first game won in four years, the last being won in 1940 against Banks. The one to be accredited with the major part of the glory is none other than Fred Larsen the first class hurler, who held the opposing team to two runs, an exceedingly brilliant and skillful feat. The score at the end of the game was nine to four in favor of Tigard. Good work fellows, keep it up. AUDITORIUM CLASS PLAY The auditorium class, under the direction of Mrs. Mullen, presented the first play of the year on the afternoon of March 25, Romance in a Boarding House.” The play, a three-act comedy, had a cast of eleven. They were: Bonnell Stoops, Jerry Ariss, Bill Hyde, Vlasta Becvar, Betty Foster, Muriel Volk, Jack Jensen, Bob Froman, Harriet Russell, „Carl Davis, and Emma Clark. Twenty-six