Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. Four years of High School gave us a chance to develop more fully our characteristics. Ruth, our shining star, has worked faithfully all v'ear, as in other years, but studj' does not keep her from enjoying life. Her motto is “Never Say Die,” and her hopes are now to become a spinster. Think of it, and when we are long passed and gone, she will still play “Red Wing.” Madeleine, the black-eyed tragedy queen of the hour, is the friend and advisor of the class. She has a peculiar love for nature and wild life, and with her horse and dog she often goes up the canon to en-joj' quiet freedom or the pleasant companionship of some fellow traveler. Our Annie, who is so shy and modest, is as steady a worker as ever came to the Union High School. Books have a great attraction for her, as well as the Union Supply Company. She is always happy and busy, and is a firm believer in “Never trouble others with what you can do yourself.” The fourth and last member of this class is Beatrice, a lover of music and literature and other works of art. She has many ideals which she strives to reach, and hopes in the future to be able to realize some of her ambitions. We have begun the foundation of our lives in our school and we hope that we may be as successful in our after life and occupations. We wish to thank our teachers, Mr. Frost, Mr. Delay and Miss Laufman, who have helped us through our difficulties and have been friends that we appreciate, and we wish them success in their future. 16

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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

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. | CLASS WILL. | v ----------r We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Nine, of the Union High School, in the County of Union, State of Oregon, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make our last will and testament in the following form and manner: FIRST.—We hereby direct and empower our executor to sell and dispose of all our household furniture, chattels and personal property herewith enumerated: Specimens of hand-writing, spoiled pens, pen-holders, sketches and other decorative works of art of whatever shape or size, old notes, all rejected themes, copies of Miss Laufman’s questions on the classics, debating honors and class popularity—to the highest bidder at auction as soon as practicable after our decease. SECOND.—We give and bequeath to the faculty, their heirs and assigns forever, our real estate, situated on College Avenue, consisting of house and lot in which we lived at time of death, and desire that they continue to use it as a building in which the youth of Union may be kept from mischief and be slowly but surely guided to unparalleled fame. THIRD.—We direct that the pamphlets on “The Benefits of the Yukon-Pacific Exposition,” written by the Class of’09, now in print, when completed, be distributed among the heathen to advertise said exposition. FOURTH.—It is our desire that if any questions or disputes shall arise concerning any bequest or other matter enumerated in this, our will, such questions shall be referred to our friends, Paul Crouter and George Goodbrod, for settlement. FIFTH.—We hereby appoint Prof. John F. P'rost executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the Senior 17