Tigard High School - Tiger Yearbook (Tigard, OR)

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4 EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL HI-SPOTS Girls' League The Girls, League official ly began its year October 20 with the formal candlelight installation of the 1944-45 officers. Each officer wore an identical frock of aqua green, and later on in the year purchased a pin sym- bolic of her office. Under the guidance of their dean, Mrs. Juanita Thompson, who was later re- place dbecause of illness by Mrs. Summers and Mrs. Mullen, the girls enjoyed an active and profitable year. Meetings were held once Cl month throughout the year, at which time group singing, skits from the different classes, business of the or- ganization and plans to for- ward the activities of the group took place. At the March meeting Miss Doltz, from the University of Ore-- gon Medical School, spoke to the girls on the importance of aCdet Nursing. A new room, completely furnished, was ready at the beginning of school for all the girls. The Girls' League financed its cost and this year's cabinet officers planned and worked on it during the summer. During the second semes- ter the organization spon- sored weekly bond and Stamp sales as a service proyect and sold pep hats and pennants during football and basketball season, which netted about 550. As last year, the Girls' League cabi- net prepared service boxes for the boys leaving from the Beaverton Draft 0Bard, On December 2, nine senior girls attended the dis- trict conference at McMinn- ville, where they enjoyed a P!'0gram of group discus- sions, singing, inspiring speakers, and afternoon tea. The largest event of the year was the Carnival, held December 8, under the su- pervision and planning of Shirley Lehr, general chair- man, and Janet Morgan, president of the league. The net profit of S377 was the largest ever to be cleared from the annua levent. On November ll a capac- ity crowd attended the Sadie Hawkins dance in the gym- nasium, which was decorated in keeping with its theme. A Has Busy Year skit t y p i f y i n g Dogpatch, w h i c h symbolizes Sadie Hawkins day, was presented during the evening. A Post-Exam party, given for the entire student body, took place January 18. Deco- rations took on a Mexican air, with dancing and games as highlights of the evening's fun. Cokes and cake were served free to all of the stu- dents. The Mothers' Tea, April 5, provided a musical program, with both mothers and daughters participating. The auditorium and tea table were bright with spring flowers and each mother was presented a corsage of red camellias. The girls depart- ed from sweaters and skirts and dressed up, acting as hostesses to their mothers. A congenial and gay group o fdads and daughters en- joyed an informal party, Sat- urday evening, April 28, in the gymnasium. Following a musical talent show, quiz contests, and group games and singing, in which fathers and girls par- ticipated, refreshments were served, with dancin gcom- pleting the evening's enter- tainment. The May Fete, which was deemed a success by those who attended, was sponsored and financed by the Girls' League, the last major event of their busy year. ACTIVITY PERIOD A plan for a daily activity period, with especially as- signed days for the school's club and class meetings, was introduced to the student body at the beginning of the second- semester. The plan was decided upon in a faculty meeting, and the arranging o fthe schedule was undertaken by Mrs. Am- burn. For the convenience of the organization officers, the schedule was published in the Hi-Spots a month in ad- Vance. The plan was accepted by both teachers and students as a success and in all prob- ability will be continued next year. SPORT HIGHLIGHTS With six returning letter- men under the direction of Hal Smith, Tigard's football squad turned in a commend- able season's performance. Tigard's team fought hard to win four games this sea- son. The most thrilling moment of the season was when Gary Harvey intercepted a New'- berg pass and raced 95 yards through a heavy Newberg eleven to score. In basketball the Tigers wound up in a fourth-place tie with Hillsboro by win- ning six games and losing eight in league play. Before the season, the Tigers won two out of three games. Bill Amburn was the only re- turning letterman and the team was based around him. Other senior players were Kenny Olson, Don Smith and t'Spider Weston. The 45 baseball team was again under the direc- tion of Mr. Fowler and the ,first practice showed many boys turning out along with the four returning lettermen, who were: Vernon Richards, Carl Davis, Don Smith and Bill Riverman. The team looked in fine shape for the opening game and carried out a tough schedule. BADMINTON POPULAR Badminton, since its intro- duction to Tigard nearly two years ago, has become one of the most popular extracur- ricular activities in school. For the past year 20 students have turned out faithfully one night a week. A number of tournaments have been entered and sev- eral championships captured by members of the club. Bill Amburn is state boys' sin- gles champion and Bill Am- burn and Loren Miller are state singles champions, jun- ior division. Tournaments were held with Reed College, Pacific University, Grant High and a number of ladder tourna- ments were held within the school. SENIOR SKIP DAY On May 15, the senior class abandoned their studies for the day and declared a holiday. The class took a picnic lunch and went to Blue Lake Park, where they spent the day playing games, swimming and dancing.

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EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL HI-SPOTS 3 KAMP S. B. PREXY Jerry Kamp was named student body president for the year 1945-46, by student body ticket holders, April 18, from a field of four con- tenders: Ronnie Coffey, Bill Campbell, Eleanor Flett and Tom Peterson. The vice-presidential office will be filled by Dennis Small, the office of secretary and treasurer by June Far- ris and Virginia Balk, re- spectively. Mana Amburn will fill the office of activities' manager and Merlin White will act as athletics' manager. The editorship for the Hi- Spots was won by Joy Grim- stad, the secon d junior to hold the office. Mothers' and Dads' Club The major project of the Mothers' and Dads' Club for this year was the furnishing of a teachers' room, which was a most essential need. In addition to this, they sponsored a Hard Times Dance, November 24. A ca- pacity crowd, n u m e r o u S prizes, and the informality inspired by the costumes made the party such a hilari- ous and entertaining success that it was voted to make the dance an annual affair. A Spring Frolic, spon- sored jointly by the Mothers' and Dads, Club and the freshman class, proved to be a happy occasion in April. Meeting programs were devoted to discussion of the problems arising in school and community. The club's interest in the young people continued on through the summer with their help in a recreation program for the students. SPRING FROLIC Nearly S120 was cleared at the Spring Frolic, April 13, sponsored jointly by the Freshman class and Mothers' and Dads' Club. 'fMickey McCaffery's orchestra fur- eight-piece nished the music and at in- termission time the Mothers and Dads ments. The dance was a informal affair and was well attend- ed by both the high school group and adults. served refresh- BAND AND CHORUS HAVE BIG YEAR The band and chorus ex- panded their enrollment this year with a larger group than in the past. They pre- sented a Christmas Cantata, .wo music concerts, various music assemblies, and played for pep rallies and all home games. The combination of the largest boys' chorus in the history of the school, the be- ginning chorus, and the ad- vanced girls' chorus, together presented a cantata featur- ing The Story of Christmas on the evening of Deceem- ber 21. A girls' triple trio was a newly organized attraction this year. Later on in the year, two music concerts were given by the band and chorus, the first being presented in March and the last in early May. At all programs, the band was under the direction of Mr. Bell and both choruses under the supervision of Mrs. Bell. BONDS TOP 55,000 The climax of the Sixth War Loan Drive, handled by the Journalism classes, re- sulted in the topping of its goal of 85,000 by 56,050 in the sale of bonds and stamps. The drive came to a suc- cessful close December 16, when a dance was held in the gymnasium in honor of the five boys and five girls receiving the greatest num- ber of votes for the titles, HPatriotic Pat and Patty. Bill Amburn and Elinor Van Buskirk won the titles of Pat and Patty, and each received S25 war bonds. During the drive. each 10-cent stamp bought entitled the pur- chaser to cast one vote for his or her candidate. The other eight contenders each received certificates of honor and shared the spot- light with Elinor and Bill as guests at the dance. The gym was decorated to look like the good ship Pat and Patty, and the juke box, which provided the dancing entertainment, was dressed as a huge Coast Guardsman. HI-Y BIG TOP PLAYS TO 1.000 The newly organized Ti- gard Hi-Y presented a two- evening circus performance on the evenings of March 16 and 17. The circus contained sev- eral professional acts, such as acrobats, tumblers and dancers, along with clowns, tight-rope walkers, and Ti- gard's own girls' pyramid team. The circus was organized by Mr. Amburn and his Young Oregonians, along with the undivided attention of Bill Amburn, president of the Tigard Hi-Y. The circus had a sell-out crowd both evenings and, through the cooperation of different organizations, the ticket sales put the circus over the top as far as finan- cial responsibilities are con- cerned. Some of the outstanding features of the circus were the trapeze artists, Portland Bar Brothers, and the por- trayal of HThe Sheik of Arabyf' Considerable praise was given to Jean Stephenson, treasurer and recorder, who kept accurate books which in the end checked every- thing out even. A cast of 75 performers took part in the circus and played to 1,000 spectators in their two nights' stay. PICNIC AT ROAMERS' The annual school picnic held May 23, at Roamers' Rest Park was handled dif- ferently this year and pro- moted more unity, fun and order than in past years. The food was handled by a committee, financed by a 25 cent ticket for each stu- dent, and also by class and student body contributions. A p r o g r a m continuing throughout the day was pro-- vided by activities of inter- class competition, scored by a point system, with a prize for the winning class as well as individual contests. Some of the events were: girls' and boys' softball, pie-eating contest, tug-of- war, sack race, dancing con- test and beauty contest. Largely responsible for the success of the affair is due to Bill Amburn and his committees, who formulated and carried out the plan.

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Tl-U STAFF Editor . . . JEAN CARSH She thoroughly enjoyed her work. Business Editor . . , SHIRLEY FOVVLER Her keen mind made he-r job seem easy. Advertising Manager . . . JOAN HAGER Her eagerness brought in many ads. Photographic Editor . . . DOLORES VVITTE A reliable person was her qualifica- tion. Associate Hi-Spots Editor , . CARL DAVIS His knowledge uf sports proved a great asset. Stunt Editor , . . XVALTER SCOTT His photographic- ability brought humorous results. Typist . . . SHIRLEY LEHR She rlid her duty with ease. Literary Advisor . . MRS. MVLLEN Her willing advice was prim-elf-ss, Literary Editor . . . KAY STVRGIS She contributed her poetry willingly. Assistant Business Editor . . CHARLES PAETEL A lrusinessman's outlook proved ex- Ceedingly successful. Orizanizatioii Editor . . . HARBARA NELSON A capable organizer was Hrealtly np- previated. Hi-Spots Editor , . . JANET BIORGAN Her gift for writinfz' was consiclereil invaluable. Athletic Editor . . . NVESLEY HEDEEN His original ideas brought interest- in2' results. Circulzition Editor . . . MILDRED NORTOX She did her share and nmrf-, Typist . . . VIRGINIA OSHVN Her flying' finsiers proved i'esoln'1'e- ful. Business Advisor . . . MR. FOVVLER He helped us over the most diffivult,