Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. Cl. 1b. S. Dramatic Club. Cbe dramatic Club. The Dramatic Club of the Union High S-di 1 his been doing especially commendable work this winter. UnJer the able management of Mr. Delay, who has taken many of the parts too difficult for the High School students, the work has been remarkably successful. Miss Madeleine Hill and Miss Dottie Pugh, having h rl m re experience in amateur theatricals than the others, did well indeed. The other members of the club, however, stu lied their parts diligent'15' and made a splendid appearance. The last play given, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” was very much appreciated by everyone. It showed excellent talent and good interpretation of the various parts. The next, “A Travestie on Macbeth,” which appears on Monday, May 17, is very laughable and will certainly be well received. The training along these lines is of great value to the young people, for it tends greatly to strengthen the memory and give them self-possession when appearing before the public. 14 W.G. T. ’10.

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. Calendar for Commencement UJeek. SMAY 16 TO 21. 1909. Sunday, May 16,7:30 p.m.—Baccalaureate Sermon at Methodist Church by Rev. McColm. Tuesday, May 18.—“Travestie on Macbeth.” Wednesday, May 19, (Senior Day.)—Reception to Seniors at K. of P. Hall. Thursday, May 20.—Commencement Exercises at Baird’s Opera House. Program for Commencement Exercises. Overture—Orchestra. Invocation—Rev. Youel. Solo - Miss Leila Gilfillan. Quartette—Rufus Wright, Clias. Wright, Chester Sheets and Walter Swackhamer. Address—E. PI. Bragg. Piano Solo—Neva Gilfillan. Vocal Solo Rufus Wright. Presentation of Diplomas. Benediction—Rev. Youel. Orchestra.

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. Class Ibiston?. The Senior Class of 1909 began in the year 1897, but all the original members have gone an I those who are now in the class entered later. When the classs graduated from the grammar school, there were sixteen, two of whom, Byron Vincent and Frank Way, passed from us into the Great Beyond. This class was a strong one, for no one could fail under the tutorage of the worthy dame, Miss Denman. In 1905, twelve entered High School, planning for another four-years’ course in developing gray matter. Our freshman year was instructed bv three able pedagogues, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Conklin and Miss Eaton. Many were the announcements for freshman “after-sessions,” and games of “freeze-out” in the office during Latin. This year ended with Emil Carrol, M irgaret Shaw, Geraldine Hall, Madeleine Hill, Clarence Miller, Eva Wilson, Vera Nodine, Marvin Faulk, Ruth Scibird, Willie Wilson, Louene Hutchinson and Beatrice Pugh as members, who all became sophmores but “Beefie,” who now goes to O. A. C., and “Gerrv,” who lives in Portland. This year we kept two of our teachers, Mr. Conklin’s place being filled by Mr. Williams, who was noted for his vocal and pugilistic abilities. This year, full of events that have escaped memory, passed quickly by. Our bunch of “Jolly Juniors” was decreased somewhat, as “Shaggie” went to Portland, “Hutch” to New York, “Bogus” to Washington, “Jo” to Indiana and “Don’t” to O. A. C. But another, Annie Hillier, was added to our flock. This year, two additional teachers, Jno. F. Frost and Mattie O. Phillips, a cultured lady who was the cause of many lasting impressions to most of the students. Nineteen nine put forth four grave and august seniors, as one prodigal returned, “Eve” went to school in Portland, and “Vee” became a dispenser of periodicals at the Union Drug Store. Our senior year passed very quietly except for a few evenings when we were compelled to develop theme writing ability for our misdemeanors. 15