Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1940 volume:

THE BOBCAT Puldislicd l y tin- Student Body o! I nion Seliool 1940 foreword Tho’ Winter’s snow and Summer’s rain Regard our youth with calm disdain And rolling onward time doth steal The purest essence of our zeal; Tho’ age creeps on us unawares And mem’ry dimmed by many cares May this, THE BOBCAT, recall the time When we were young and in our prime. -2- Dedication In appreciation of one whose untiring efforts during the past five years have so wisely and justly helped us prepare our journey through the garden of life, we dedicate this volume of the Bobcat to — Blwortl, J. Pop” Gleason - 3 - I’l„. Staff Editors.....-................Marian MacPherson Marian Westenskow Business Managers............Richard Baum Marvin Tarter Writers .....................Eleanor Richards, Carolyn Withy- combe, Lucille Hutchinson, Dennis Fuller, Kenneth Mills, Barbara Counsell, Jean Ann Richards, Carl Schlichtig, Betty Jo Bell, Robert Terrall, Willma Hutchinson, Audrey Gray, Phyllis Harris, Marian Westenskow, Marian MacPherson, Norman Wicks, Dorothy English, Mr. Gleason, Mr. Boring, Mr. Wall. Advisors.....................Chrysanthe Nickachiou Irvin Wall HENRY F. ENGLISH FERN TRULL ..... C. NICKACHIOU .. MARIE LEDBETTER EDWORTH GLEASON IRVIN WALL ..... E. G. AXTELL.... J. W. BAXTER.... MILT BORING..... LAURA ASDELL ..Superintendent and Boys Health. History, Dramatics and Library. .. Commercial, Girls League, Paper and Annual. Home Economics, Girls Health and Physical Ed. Science, Mathematics, and Coach of Football and Track. English and Music. Smith-Hughes Agriculture. Manual Training . Eighth Grade, Coach of Basketball and Baseball. Office Girl. MERTON DAVIS, Chairman RALPH HUTCHINSON S. E. MILLER IDA B. CLINE, Clerk -6- School Diary, 1939-40 D(r)eary Diary: September 5—Boom! School begins. 16—Lost cur first foctoall game with Halfway, 19-6. 22—Dedication of new Athletic Field—Good Luck— Union trampled Joseph, 16-13! Victory Dance later. 29—Rcoks initiated—Football game at Baker, 17-7 Baker. October 6—Football here with Mac High 12-0. 13—Football here with Pendleton—Dance. 18— Assembly Program—Wonders of Chemistry. 20— Football at Enterprise. 28—Football at La Grande. 31—Halloween Hi Jinx at the High School. November 3—Football with Wallowa—here. 16—Assembly Program—Art Hook—Deep Sea Diver. 21— F. F. A. Banquet. 22— Thanksgiving holiday. December 1—Entertained by Whitman College, Pep Band. Basketball with Joseph—there. 2—Basketball with La Grande—there. 7— “Three Days of Grade”, Senior Class Play—great success. 9—Basketball with Wallowa—here. 12—Senior Class Play given at Pondosa. 15— Basketball with La Grande—here. 16— Basketball with Cove—here. 21— Basketball with Vale—here. 22— Basketball with Wallowa—there. 22—Christmas Program at the High School. 22—Christmas Vacation. January —1940—Leap Year, Girls. 5— Basketball with Enterprise—here. 6— Basketball with Pendleton—there. 8— Basketball with Baker—here. 12—Basketball with Elgin—here. 19— Basketball with Joseph—here. 20— Basketball with Imbler—there. 26— Basketball with Cove—there. 27— Baketball with Elgin—there. - 7 - School Diary, 1939- 40 — Continued February 2—Ground Hog Day—Basketball with Enterprise— there. 3—Basketball with La Grande—here. 10—Basketball with Imbler—here. 12—Mother-Daughter Valentine Party given by Home Ec. Club. Basketball with Baker—there. 16— First Tournament game here with Adrian. 17— Band entertained at Basketball with Pendleton— here. Money went to band—dance afterwards. 19—Afternoon off to see “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” at th Roxy—Juniors sponsoring. 22— Assembly in honor of George Washington. 24—F. F. A. Smoker at the Gym. March 8—One-Act Play Contest—Juniors won! ! 18— Assembly Program—Tabers Circus. 21—Spring! Brrrrrr 29— Opening Baseball game with Richland—there. Senior one-act play at Cove. April 1—April Fools Day. 12—13 Music Festival in La Grande. Band and Girls Glee Club won 1st division. 12—Baseball with Cove—here. Senior one-act play at Imbler. 16—Baseball with Wallowa—there. 19— “Cross My Heart” Junior Class Play—very successful. Baseball with Elgin—here. 23— Baseball with Imbler—here. 26— Baseball with La Grande—there. 27— May Day Dance. 30— Baseball with Cove—there. May 3—Baseball with Wallowa—here. 5—Girls League Tea. 7—Baseball with Elgin—there. 10—Baseball with Imbler—there. Junior-Senior Banquet. 12— Baccalaureate. 13— Graduation. 14— Baseball with La Grande—here. 16— Band leaves for contest at Spokane. 17— That’s All Folks! -8- I Student W y Activities The bonfire which was seen by almost everyone in town was a sign that the sport season cf Union High School was about to start. The bonfire, which was made by the Freshman and Sophomore boys was one of the biggest that the people of Union have seen for a good many years- The second big event was the dedication of the new athletic field which was the result cf the hard efforts cf several business men and the school board. Mr. King, the past superintendent of this high school, gave the presentation speech. The annual pep contest was held this year, but as yet there are no definite results. One item which went on the pep contest was the presenting of skits for pep assemblies and the results were as follows: Freshmen — First Sophomores — Second Seniors — Third Juniors — Fourth. The National Assemblies that the pupils of the schools had the pleasure of witnessing this year were of great interest to those who attended. Prof. R. B. Stringfield, a well known chemist, and Art Hook a wcrld famous sea diver, put cn a wonderful program. The animal circus trainer with his trained animals entertained both young and old. Miss Stella Edvalson, a missionary who has just recently returned from Sweden, very interestingly related her travels to the student body and visitors. On December 1, the students were greatly honored by having the Whitman College Pep Band play several selections of real pep music. Just before the Christmas vacation the student body presented a party for the students as a Christmas present The majority of the time was spent in dancing and the experienced helped those who had the misfortune of not knowing how to dance. There have been three student body dances held in the Gym this year. The dance given on Thanksgiving was a real success and everyone had a good time. The main event of the year was the May Day Dance. Queen Cherry Davis and her attendants, Aileen Irons, Eileen Hall, Georgene Harn and Helen Kjos reigned during the evening after an impressive ceremony. The decorations, in pastel shades, were very effectively displayed. On May 6, a field day was held. This was the first time a party cf this kind was held here, but will undoubtedly not be the last, as a good time was had by all who participated. -10- U-lli Staff The paper staff of the U-Hi for the 1st semester consisted of — Marian MacPherson....................Editor Marian Westenskow ............ Ass’t Editor Richard Baum ........... Business Manager Barbara Wells...... Ass’t Business Manager Miss C. Nickachiou Mr. I. Wall........................Advisors The second semester Marian MacPherson and Marian Westen-skcw exchanged places and Marvin Tarter took Barbara Wells’ position when she gave it up. Seme of the new additions to the staff this year were — Norman Wicks....................Editor’s Pet Audrey Gray ........................ Printer Isabel Greenwood.....................Printer The Reporters were as follows — Jerry Bateman, Lucille Hutchinson, Carolyn Withycombe, Barbara Counsell, Phyllis Harris, Dorothy English, Betty Counsell, Betty Shaw, Marvin Tarter, Audrey Gray, Vivian Draper, Marie Wells Marceille Alexander, Gecrgene Harn, Kenneth Mills, Eleanor Richards, David Thomas, Eileen Hall, Laura Morrison, Norman Wicks. Dennis Fuller, Marian MacPherson, Richard Baum, Marian Westenskow, Barbara Wells, Vivian Gray, Jean Ann Richards. When the time drew near for the 7th issue of the U-Hi, the Juniors were very busy working on their 3-act play so it was decided to let the Sophomore Class put out the paper. The staff was — Carolyn Withycombe ................ Editor Eleanor Richards ........... Ass’t. Editor Robert Pike...............Business Manager Wilburn Aston .... Ass’t. Business Manager Earnest Bates...... ......Pencil Sharpener Reporters — Rosemary Turner, Georgene Harn, Jerry Bateman, Del Hoyt, Lucille Hutchinson, Marie Wells, Ada Edvalson, Charles Wright, Cherry Davis, Jean Ann Richards, Earnest Bates, Laura Morrison, Dennis Fuller, Norman Wicks, Frieda Posey. The Juniors were very much indebted to the Sophomores for helping them out and for putting out such a fine paper. They look for them to really go places next year. - ii - CLASSES SENIORS -13- MARCEILE ALEXANDER—Girls League 1-2-3-4, Home Economics Club 1-2-3, Gym 1-2-3-4. AUDREY ANDERSON—Dramatics 1-2-3, Girls League 1-2-3-4 Heme Economics Club 1-2, Class President 3-4, Treasurer of Student Body 4, Class Play 3, Gym 1-2-3-4. EDWARD BATES—Glee Club 1, Intra-Mural 3-4, F.F.A. Judging Team 2-3-4, F.F A. 1-2-3-4. ELMER BATES—Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Operetta 1-2-3, Class Play 3. Track 3. BETTY JO BELL—Girls League 1-2-3-4, Secretary 3, Home Economics Club 1-2-3, President 3, Class Play 3, Secretary of Student Body 4. JUANITA CHENEY—Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Operetta 2-3, Class Play 3 Heme Economics Club 1-2-4. MARJORIE COBB—Dramatics 1-2, Glee Club 1-2-3, Class Secretary 4, Class Play 3, Home Economics Club 1-2, Girls League 1-2-3-4. BARBARA JANE CONLEY—Glee Club 3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Class Play 4, Dramatics Club President 3, Glee Club President 4 Transferred from Beverly Hills High. BARBARA COUNSELL—Girls Athletics 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 1-2, Glee Club 2-3-4, U-Hi Ass’t Editor 3, Ass’t. Editor Bobcat 3 Class Secretary 2, Home Economics 1-2-3, President 2, Girls League President 4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Declamation 1, Drum Major 2, May Day Princess 1, Operetta 2-3, Secretary Correspondence Club 1. EHRMAN DAVIS—Football 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1, Ag. Treas. 3-4, Class Play 4, Basketball 1-2, Student Body President 4 CHERRY DAVIS—Drum Majorette 3-4, Class Play 3-4, Bus. Mgr. on U-Hi 3, Girls Athletics 1-2, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Girls League Officer 3, Home Economics Officer 2, May Day Queen 4. JIMMIE DEAN—Football 1, Baseball 1-2-3-4, treasurer. BETH DODDS—Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 1-2, Girls League 1-2-3-4, Home Economics Club 1, Class play 3-4, Thespian Club 4. DONALD EDVALSON—Band 3-4, Glee Club 3, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4-offi-cer 4, Class play 4. ADA EDVALSON—Girls League 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 1-2-4. Girls Athletics 1-2-3-4, Thespian Club 4 - Treas., Home Ec Club 1-2, Historian for Home Ec. 1, Class Play 4. DOROTHY ENGLISH—Dramatics Club 4. Girls League 4, Thespian Club 4, Class play 4, Glee Club 4, Girls Athletics 4. Transferred from Oakland High School. DENNIS FULLER—F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 4, Baseball 2-3-4, Band 3, Basketball manager 4, Glee Club 2-4, FF.A. officer 2-3-4 Yell Leader 3-4, Glee Club Sec. 4, Student Council 2-3-4. Class play 3-4, U-Hi Editor 3, Annual Editor 3. CHARLES FRANKLIN HOLCOMB—Basketball 3-4, Football 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Class play 4. - 15- KENNETH HOYT—Football 3-4, Baseball 4, Glee club 3-4, Class play 3-4, Dramatics 4. WILLMA HUTCHINSON—Band 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 1-2-3-4, Girls Athletics 1-2-3, Class play 3, U-Hi Bus. Man. 3, Song Queen 3, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Declamation 2-3 Operetta 1-2-3, Debate Club 1. AILEEN IRONS—Glee Club 1, Dramatics 1-2, Girls League 1-2-3-4. MARJORIE JUNE JACKSON—Band 3-4, Librarian 3-4, Glee Club 1-2, Home Ec. Club 1-2-3-4, Girls League 1-2-3-4. DON KINSEY—Glee Club 1-2, Dramatics 1-4, Football 4, Baseball 4, F.F A. 3-4-Sec. 4, Judging team 4, Class Treas., 3-4. BEVERLY LAY—Dramatics 1-2-3-4, Secretary 3, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Band 3-4, Girls League 1-2-3-4, Class play 4, Home Ec. Club 1-2, Thespian Club-Secretary 4, Gym 1-2. LaVERNE McCAULEY—Basketball 3-4, Class Play 4. THELMA McMASTER—Glee Club 1-2-3, Home Ec. Club 1-2-3, Girls League 1-2-3-4. KENNETH MILLS—Band 1-2-3-4, Baseball 3, Glee Club 4, Dramatics 4, Class Play 3-4, Class officer 2-3, Band officer 4. NOEL KEITH ROBINSON—Band 2-3-4, Section director 4, Class play, Mgr. 4. F.F.A. 1-2. CARL SCIiLICHTIG—Football 2-3-4, Track 1, Band 3-4, Dramatics 1-4, Glee Club 1-2-4, Sargt at Arms 1-2-3, Band Room Custodian 4. LOUIS SHELTON—Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 2, Basketball mgr. 1, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Track 3-4, Dramatics 1-3, Glee Club 1-2-3. Class Pres. 2, Class Vice Pres. 3, Student Body Vice Pres. 3, Letterman Club Vice Pres. 3, Letterman Club President 4 Chairman of Disciplinary Committee 4. LEONA STONEDAHL—Glee Club 1-2, Dramatics 1-2, Home Ec. Club 2-3, Class play 4. IRIS TAYLOR—Glee Club 1-2, Dramatics 1-2, Home Ec. Club 1-2. BILL VAUGHN—Football 3-4 Baseball 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Band 1, Glee Club 1, Junior Police 4. IDONNA WARD—Glee Club 3-4, Dramatics 3, Girls League 3-4, Operetta 3. MARIE WRIGHT—Dramatics 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Home Ec Club 1-2-3, Girls League 1-2-3-4, Thespian Club 4. CHARLES WRIGHT—Dramatics 4, Glee Club 4, Class play 4. BETTY JO CRABTREE—Dramatics 2-3, Glee Club 2-3-4, Home Economics Club 2, Girls League 1-2-3-4, U-Hi 3. SHIRLEY ANN GALLE—Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 1-2, Girls League 1-2-3-4, Home Ec. Club 1-2. LEWIS INGRAM—Football 2-3-4, Basketball 3, Glee Club 1-2-3, Operetta 3. JEAN RICHARDS—Band 2-3-4, Glee Club 1-4, Dramatics 1-4, Home Ec Club Reporter 3. -17- Senior ( lass History Once upon a time many centuries ago, in the Dark ages it seems, there was in the hamlet of Union, Oregon, an institution of learning known as Union High School. Net much is known of this institution, but frem the dim musty records of the past has come the story of a brilliant and sturdy class of young men and women. Some of the same young men and women helped to lay the cornerstone, so many dim centuries ago, of our extremely ultra-civilized country. Those who succeeded in major athletics of Union High were, Bill Vaughn, Louis Ingram, Ehrman Davis, Jimmie Dean and Louis Shelton. They have all earned undying fame as sportsmen and gentlemen since that time. One of the biggest achievements of the class was a carnival which shewed the cooperation of the class. Its members, when Juniors, made a bad mistake near the close of the year by failing one day to appear at regular classes. That was called a sneak day. From that day on the class was known for its unity and ability to stick together. Many students gained fame as officers of the student body. Among these were Ehrman Davis—Student Body President, Choc Shelton—Vice President cf Student Body, Willma Hutchinson—Song Queen, Dennis Fuller—Yell Leader, Betty Bell—Secretary of Student Body, Audrey Anderson—Treasurer of Student Body. The class not only was the largest class to graduate in some years but they held the largest purse, went the farthest on their skip day, and excelled all ethers in their activities. The individual seniors of the senior class were also outstanding on committee work, leads in operettas, and in student council. Several members of this class were charter members of the now contestwinning Band All in all this class was a leading one all through school. They set paces and examples which classes of our posterity may well follow. ( lass OIL rers President.................Andrey Anderson Vice President ............... Choc Shelton Secretary .....................Marjorie Cobb Tx-easurer ...............................Don Kinsey Motto: Today we follow; tomorrow we lead. Class Flower: Gardenia. Class Color: Gold and White. -18- Last ill and lestament We, the Senior Class of 1940, Union High School, being of sound mind and body and with a perfect sense of balance and humor, hereby wishing to dispose of our dearest possessions, right and abilities, do ordain and bequeath herein our Last Will and Testament, the following articles to said persons. Article I COLLECTIVE WILLS To our beloved nation as a whole, we leave our value as future taxpayers. To the student body we give cur ability to cooperate and to earn money. To the teachers as a token of rememberance of their endless lessons, we leave our empty aspirin boxes. To the Juniors we leave the answers to the lessons we have learned by experience. To the Sophomores we leave everything in the building that is fastened against removal. To the Freshmen we leave the sad memories of the discipline committee. To anyone who can obtain it, we sadly leave our bank account. Article II INDIVIDUAL WILLS I, Marceile Alexander, do will and bequeath the nothing learned in English to Mr. Wall- 1, Audrey Anderson, do will and bequeath my student body account books to anyone aumb enough to accept them. I, Edward Bates, do will and bequeath my excess make-up slips to Laura Asdell. I, Elmer Bates, do will and bequeath my ability to gain Mary Lindsay to Guy Vaughn. I, Betty Jo Bell, do will and bequeath my ability to sew to Boe Childers. I, Juanita Cheney, do will and bequeath my fifty-two curlers to Phyllis Harris. I, Marjorie Cobb, do will and bequeath my ability to cooperate with the teachers so well to Catherine Trump. -19- Last Will and Testament —Continued I, Barbara Conley, do will and bequeath my love for Glen Miller’s arrangement of “In The Mood” to Marvin Tarter. I, Barbara Counsell, do will and bequeath all my work done in school to any worker who will do it. I, Betty Jo Crabtree, do will and bequeath my seat on the bus with Rusty Dawson to Pat Metcalf. I, Cherry Davis, do will and bequeath my skipping ability to Alice English. I, Ehrman Davis, do will and bequeath my Student Body troubles to seme poor Junior. I, James Dean, do will and bequeath my sack of beechnut to Lloyd Edvalson. I, Beth Dodds, do will and bequeath my “Hear no Evil, See no Evil, Speak no Evil” ability to Billy Schuck. I, Ada Edvalson, do will and bequeath the Thespian Club funds to any broker who wants to be broker than broke I, Donald Edvalson, do will and bequeath my wavy hair to Bobby Hudson. I, Dorothy English, do will and bequeath my big feet to Myrna Miller. I, Dennis Fuller, do will and bequeath my nickname “Porky” to Dick Wells. I, Shirley Ann Galle, do will and bequeath my dental bill tq Maurice Waltz. I, Charles Holcomb, do will and bequeath my tin horn, sqeaks and broken reeds to Lucille Hutchinson. I, Kenneth Hoyt, do will and bequeath my Social Economics knowledge to Marion Stitzel. I, Willma Hutchinson, do will and bequeath my strong back to next year’s bass drum player. I, Louis Ingram, do will and bequeath my ability to ride a motorcycle safely to Sherman Hawkins. -20- Last W ill and Testament —Continued I, Aileen Irons, do will and bequeath my shorthand knowledge to Marie Wells. I, Marjorie Jackscn, do will and bequeath my ability to play a saxophone to Letha Mills. I, Don Kinsey, do will and bequeath my art of skipping English to Robert Terral. I, Beverly Lay, do will and bequeath my blond hair and sweet disposition to my friend Charleyne Roberts. I, LaVerne McCauley, do will and bequeath my Ag. pin to anyone who will take it. I, Thelma McMaster, do will and bequeath my giggle to Rosamae Greenwood- I, Kenneth Mills, do will and bequeath my ability to sleep in Social Economics to Marian Westenskow. I, Jean Ann Richards, do will and bequeath my barnsful of horse sense to Laura Morrison. I, Noel Robinson, do will and bequeath my baritone playing ability to Eleanor Richards. I, Carl Schlichtig, do will and bequeath my big feet and meanness to Glenn McCrea. I, Louis Shelton, do will and bequeath my football playing ability to Gene Edvalson. I, Melvin Smith, do will and bequeath my ability as a Romeo to Norman Wicks. I, Leona Stonedahl, do will and bequeath my height to Eunice Meldrum. I, Iris Taylor, do will and bequeath my corner in the Loges of the Rcxy to Muriel Cline and John Wortman. I, Bill Vaughn, do will and bequeath my good behavior to Bill Terry. I, Idonna Ward, do will and bequeath my ability to receive l’s and 2’s from Miss Trull to Richard Baum. I, Charles Wright, do will and bequeath my height to Don Chen- ault. I, Marie Wright, do will and bequeath my ability to chew gum to Betty Shaw. -21- Hie ( lass of 40 s R cunion This is a sunny day, In the month of May, That I do say, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Class of ’40 is holding its annual reunion in the shadows of the Union High School’s large fir trees. The date is May 13, 1950 Nine such reunions have happened before. As the first bus load from the west stops, we note that the driver is Charles Holcomb, the old basketball star. The first person to traverse the steps down to the beautiful lawn, which ye clde janitor, Dennis Fuller had just mowed, is Miss Willma Hutchinson, the famous violin player, in Mr. Kenneth Mills’ symphony (sympony). The second person who is honored to step down the bus steps is Carl Schlichtig, who is on leave from the U. S. S. Racket. He brings with him a couple of so called gobs, Misters Melvin Smith and Charles Wright. As the bus drives on with a new driver so Charlie can attend the reunion, we glance up the street to see the farmer from High Valley, namely, Donald Edvalson. What’s this beside him, well if it isn’t his cute little wife, Marceille Alexander. Right behind Donald, who is driving 26 miles an hour by the electric eye at the end of the block, is the famous state policeman, Kenneth Hoyt. Oh, Oh, here ccmes the bunch from the hospital. This gang consists of those famous nurses, Betty Jo Bell, Barbara Counsell and Thelma McMaster and the famous doctor, Noel Robinson seems to be along with them- We glance up from where we are gathered around the lemonade stand to notice that the brilliant motorcycle stunt man and his associates are coming into town by the South highway. These two people are Lewis Ingram and Barbara Conley. We also notice Audrey Anderson and Ehrman Davis coming from the opposite direction riding thoroughbred horses, which are supposed to able to run. The reunion seems to be coming along fine but it should be better as soon as the magician, Bill Vaughn appears on the scene. Ah, there he is now. Also those three coaches known wide and near arrive. They are as follows: “Choc” Shelton, the football coach at “Screwball” college where he has turned out many winning teams; La Verne -22- The (;lass of 40 s Reunion — Continued McCauley, the enamic basketball coach of “So and So” college; and Don Kinsey, the “marble” coach at “What Cha Call It” college where his collection of marbles mounts and mounts. Two teachers now arrive, one the English teacher at Oakland High, Miss Dorothy English; and one the commercial teacher at Baker Business College, Aileen Irons. A car load of eratic vaudeville stars now appears. This group consists of the exotic tap dancer, Idonna Ward; the beautiful vocalist Juanita Cheney; the expert baton twirler, Cherry Davis; and Jean Ann Richards with her famous dog training act. We now take heed of the married couples trouping in, those appearing in this group we recognize instantly are Iris Taylor; Beverly Lay; Betty Jo Crabtree; and Marjorie Jackson. The heart throb editor on the weekly “squeek” is appearing down by the old fire station. Her name is Miss Marjorie Cobb. She has an assistant editor along with her; his name, James Dean. The second bus of the day stops to unload none other than Shir-lee Galle, who is well-known for her fine pie recipes; Elmer Bates, who runs a radio station in Wyoming; Both Dodds and Ada Edvalson. co-authors of many famous plays; Marie Wright, the assistant secretary to the big shot in the east; Edward Bates, the manager of Barny Circus Company; and Leona Stonedahl, the co-owner of the Horseshoe Dude Ranch. Now that everybody is gathered and beginning to have fun on this sunny May Day, what do you suppose happens? The rains come and so the class of ’40’s reunion disburses till 1951 when they’ll meet again on a sunny day in May, on the close mowed grasses of Union High School. -23- -t7Z’ ( lass ol 1940 NAME AS WE KNOW THEM WEAKNESS Marceile Alexander Marceilee Beer Audrey Anderson Red Ehrman Edward Bates Ed Bashfulness Elmer Bates Bates Iris Barbara Counsell Bobby Lootsie Betty Jo Crabtree Crabby Love Betty Jo Bell Jetty Bo Denny Marjorie Cobb Cobby Jay James Dean Dizzy Baseball Ehrman Davis .Chrmie Audrey Dennis Fuller Porky Jetty Bo Cherry Davis Cherub Kissing telephone poles Charles Holcomb Charlie Longing for Cherry Carl Schlichtig Slim Arguing with teachers Noel Robinson Speck Idonna Barbara Conley Barb Dates Ai.een Irons Aileen Walla Walla Idonna Ward Idonna Richard Ada Edvalson Ada Using b'g words • Leona Stoncdahl Lee Jewelry Iris Taylor Iris Vernon Beth Dodds Bethy Books Marjorie Jackson Marj Forest Rangers Marie Wright Mario Being librarian Charles Wright Charlie Beverly Beverly Lay Rose Z. 0. C. E. Kenneth Mills E'nstein Marian Kenneth Hoyt Kenny Blushing LaVerne McCauley Mac Basketball Melvin Smith Smitty His pipe Thelma McMaster McNasty Gigging Don Kinsey Dona Wine ard women Bill Vaughn Billy C garettes Dorothy English Dot Eooks Jean Ann Richards Jean Horses Willma Hutchinson Hutch Ged Louis Shelton Choc Girls Louis Ingram Bus Motorcycles Shirley Galle Galle Skipping Juanita Cheney Neta Singing Donald Edvalson Scotty Airplanes L e I1SI1S WHERE YOU’LL FIND THEM Ruth’s At the Service Station On the farm singing Chemistry lab. Ladd Canyon Lane In Baker Walking Home On the farm In the Pitcher’s box Driving Andrey’s car Walking home With Charles With Cherry Experiment Farm Pondosa Flirting Roxy Theatre With Richard Studying At home with a love story Red truck In the office Ranger Station In the library Running to school late Together Anyplace but home Running from girls Hunting Pondosa At the show Hunting the way to go home Not to be found in library Model T Down on the farm Most anywhere Going 105 Hard telling La Grande In the pickup WHAT ST. PETER WILL SAY Take the next car down You forgot to park your car outside We have no cowtails here No Fords up here Wait until you’re grown You’re a few hours ahead of time Come in Jay’s not here yet Dizzy is alieady here You can’t pitch woo here No yell leader needed No telephone poles here Wait for Cherry Too pessimistic No pests allowed No flirts allowed You’ll do Wait till you’re older Go to the Swedish entrance Can you read? No railway express here Welcome home You’re out of season Well — yes What, a man? Maybe — if Wrong road Pass in Descend You’re too young to smoke We want no giggling here Scram Let’s see your record We have no library here Hitching post outside You know too much Alone????? We have speed laws here Amscra idka What - you? Wait a minute Junior ( lass History The Junior Class began its school year last September with the election of the following officers: President ..................... Barbara Wells Vice-president ............. Sherman Hawkins Secretary ............... Marian MacPhersor Treasurer ............... Marian Westenskow Advisors ................. Miss C. Nickachiou E. J. Gleason Because the Junior class is so small, it was quite a problem to raise enough money for the Junior-Senior banquet. Pop and candy were sold at nearly every athletic game. Everyone did his best tc sell the Christmas cards and the pennants. Each member worked hard to sell tickets to the picture “Goodbye Mr. Chips”—the proceed? cf which went to the Junior Class. The three-act play “Cross My Heart” was the last money-raising class activity. May 10 was the date selected for the Junior-Senior banquet and prcm. An Old Dutch Garden was the theme, and it was carried out very effectively. For the first time in the history of the high school, class rings were chosen during the Junior year. The rings will be delivered early next year. In order to promote the ticket sale for the class play, the class was divided into two sections. The losing side gave the winning side a party. On April 25 the class went to Cove after school and enjoyed a weiner roast and swim, although it was raining. Eileen Hall was the nominee for the May Day Queen from the Junior class. She worked very hard to sell tickets and although she didn’t win, everyone was proud of her as our princess. We were very proud to have the most valuable player on the basketball team this year — Richard Baum — come from the Junior Class. This completed the year’s activities for the Juniors of 1939 and '40. Class Roll Sherman Hawkins Marian MacPherson Betty Shaw Marion Stitzel David Thomas Marvin Tarter Maurice Waltz Barbara Wells Marie Wells Marian Westenskow Norman Wicks Warren Anderson Richard Baum Lorena Cross Vivian Draper Louise Gale Isabel Greenwood Phyllis Harris Eileen Hall Doris Hanby Maurice Hand -26- jnoniore Cl ass Fcr the past two years the class of ’42 has gainfully advanced in the activites of Union High School. Always willing to participate, the class is fully represented in all clubs, athletics, and activities of band glee club and dramatics. From the class came two yell leaders Gecrgene Harn and Betty Ccunsell; also the pianist, Lucille Hutchinson. The class members held various offices in clubs. Georgene Harn was the class nominee for the May Day Queen contest. To increase the finances of the class, two parties were given, botb prcving very successful. The class hopes to continue climbing to the top standards of Union High School. ( lass OIL era Jerry Bell..........................President Betty Ccunsell ............... Vice-President Barbara Galle ........... Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Baxter Mr. Axtell ......................... Advisorr Cla Roll Wilburn Aston Jerry Bateman Earnest Bates Jerry Bell Eileen Carroll Virginia Childers Nancy Cosner Betty Counsell Charles Dawson Robert Dodds Merrill Eaton Lloyd Edvalson Ralph Fudge Bill Gale Barbara Galle Olive Grunig Harold Hall Del Hoyt Lucille Hutchinson Jack Ingram Lucille Keys Mary Lindsay Georgia McMillan Jeanne McMillan Eunice Meldrum Laura Morrison Carolyn Norwood Ila Mae O’Neil Flank Orton Bud Parker Ervin Parrish Ted Parrish Bob Pike Freida Posey Eleanor Richards Charleyne Roberts Leslie Ryther Betty Smith Betty Spiker Rosemary Turner Guy Vaughn Norma Wiglesworth Carolyn Withycombe Allan White Georgene Ham Bill Jones -27- IVeshman ( lass The graduating class of 1943, more commonly known as the Freshmen, struggled along through their first year as members of Unicn High School. While most cf them thought the assignments were harder, it was generally agreed that high school life was better than grade school. A few of the class hopefuls were left behind in the course cf the year, but most of the class had their hopes fulfilled in becoming Sophomores for the coming year. The Freshman class cf the past year was one of the larger classes having well above forty students. The class was well represented in the school’s athletics and several boys received letter awards. An active part was taken by the Freshmen in such activities as Glee Club, dramatics, the operetta, and other school functions. The class did well in the intra-mural sports, taking many first and second places. The Freshmen put on a creditable play for the inter-class play contest and won another contest for giving the best pep assembly. The class officers as elected at the beginning of the school year were: Robert Terrall .................... President La Faye Cline................ Vice-President Ann Stein ............... Secretary-Treasurer Robert Hudson .................. Yell Leader Miss Ledbetter Mr. Wall ........................... Advisorr Class Roll Lucele Aston Murl Anderson Bobby Baum Lloyd Briggs Maxine Browne Don Chenault LaFaye Cline Muriel Cline Elmer Edvalson Alice English Vivian Gray Rosamae Greenwood Dallas Hall Julia Halsey Edgar Hayter Isabel Hudson Robert Hudson Helen Kjos Robert Kohler Ailene Mallory Glenn McCrae Lois McKinney Pat Metcalfe Myrna Miller Letha Mills Otis Murray Eddie Nooner Jack O’Neil Ira Packard Madaline Potts Genevieve Roberts Robert Scarbrough Billy Schuck John Smerski Ann Stein Elwood Stonedahl Robert Terrall Bill Terry George Thomas Catherine Trump Nadine Tucker Edith Turner Dick Wells Barbara Wicks 'John Wortman Myron Ryther Albert Harris Gail Macy -28- CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS -29- I). The Bobcat Band started the 1939-’40 school year with en enrollment of twenty-five, but it has now increased to thirty-three members. There are approximately twenty-five beginners. The school-board purchased a French horn, bass drum, glockenspiels, oboe, cymbals, and a baritone hern for the band. The band paraded for nearly all home football and baseball games. They played for all basketball games, and on February 17 gave a benefit game to raise money for registration to the contest at La Grande. The band also played for a number of outside engagements, and are going to play fer Stock Show again this year. April 12 the band entered the sect:onal contest in La Grande and received division one, or superior rating in class C bands. There were five bands competing in this class. The climax of the year is a trip to Spokane May 17 and 18 to participate in the regional contest and compete with superior bands from five Western States. It is rather unfortunate that we will lose twelve Seniors. Officers were selected for the band shortly after Christmas vacation. The ones chosen were: Director ................... Mr. Don Cove Ass’t ......................Mrs. Don Covej Principal Musician .......... Kenneth Mills Librarian ................. Marjorie Jackson Jr. Librarian ......... Carolyn Withycombe Woodwind Section Leader......Jean Richards Ass’t.................................Lucille Hutchinson Cornet Section Leader .. Carolyn Withycombe Trombone and Horn Section Leader .............. Robert Pike Bass Section Leader..........Noel Robinson Percussion Section Leader.... Norman Wicks Drum Major ............................Cherry Davis Inspectors .................. Noel Robinsor Robert Pike Uniform Custodians .................... Jerry Bell Marian Westenskow Room Custodian .............. Carl Schlichtig -31 - Band — Continued The personnel of the Band is: Clarinet Section— Jean Richards Charles Holcomb Lucille Hutchinson Betty Counsell Beverly Lay Eunice Meldrum Barbara Galle Carolyn Norwood Trombone Section— Robert Pike Jerry Bell Ernest Bates Saxophone Section Marjorie Jackson Beverly Gipson Oboe Marian Westenskow Cornet Section— Kenneth Mills Bill Schuck Carolyn Withycombe Don Edvalson Johnny Wortman Ronny Sands Baritone Section— Noel Robinson Eleanor Richards Percussion Section— Willma Hutchinson Norman Wicks Bobby Baum Phyllis Harris Nadine Tucker Horn Section— David Johansen Charleyne Roberts Myron Ryther Alice English Bass Section— Floyd VanOrder Carl Schlichtig Majorettes— Cherry Davis Idonna Ward Eleanor Richards Barbara Galle Glee CU The Glee Club started out the year of 1939-40 with a brand new instructor, Mr. Irvin Wall, a graduate of Willamette University. During the first three weeks of school, a new period (7th) was given to glee club work but due to interference with other classes, the period was changed to 11:30. The girls glee club progressed rapidly and after much hard werk, presented “Singing Bird” by Kountz at the Americanization program November 14, 1939. The boys glee club was not organized until quite late in the fall Only a few of the boys were familiar with part singing but under the efficient supervision of Mr. Wall, they soon developed into a fine chorus. After working with the boys and girls separately, they were combined into a mixed chorus, and their first public presentation was the Christmas Carols at the Christmas program presented by the Grade and High School. During January, practice was begun on the operetta, Gypsy Rover”, by May and John Dodge, but, because of a crowded schedule it was postponed until next fall. Each glee club presented its contest numbers at the Spring Festival on April 9. On April 13, the glee clubs entered the Class “C” competition in the Eastern Oregon Annual Music Festival, at La Grande. The Girls Glee Club was given first Division or Superior rating. The Boys Glee Club received second Division or excellent. The Mixed Glee Club also received second Division. Phyllis Harris, soprano, entered the Girls High Voice Solo Competition at La Grande, singing “Life” by Curran. She received a 3rd Division rating which is considered very good for the training she had. -33- (il ee Club — Continued First Sopranas— Barbara Counsell Beth Dodds Beverly Lay Phyllis Harris Charleyne Roberts Laura Morrison Betty Counsell Maxine Browne Second Sopranos— Barbara Galle Georgene Harn Lucille Keys Ncrma Wiglesworth Julia Halsey Alice English Marolyn Scroggin Alto— Betty Jo Crabtree Shirley Galle Barbara Conley Jean Ann Richards Dorothy English Willma Hutchinson Idonna Ward Barbara Wells Marian MacPherson Mary Lindsay Aliene Mallory Florence Fudge Lois McKinney First Tenors— John Wortman George Thomas Billy Schuck Bud Parker Second Tenors— Bobby Baum Allan White Jack O’Neil Baritone— Kenneth Mills Dennis Fuller Kenneth Hoyt Richard Baum Marvin Tarter Bass— Elmer Bates Charles Wright Bob Pike Earnest Bates Accompanist— Marian Westenskow Director— Mr. Irvin Wall Officers— Girls Glee Club President—Barbara Conley Boys Glee Club President—Richard Baum Secretary— Dennis Fuller -34- Junior CL The Junior Class presented its annual play “Cross My Heart” on April 19. It is a 3-act comedy centering around two problem children, Bob Adams (Sherman Hawkins) and Eleanor Ross (Betty Shaw). Both Bob and Eleanor are bashful, self-conscious children. When they over hear the conversation between Bob’s father and Eleanor’s mother, they make plans to “bust their families wide open.” A complex situation presents itself and excitement and suspense follow but in the end Bob and Eleanor fall in love and the parents then have a real problem on their hands. The members of the fine supporting cast were: Dave Adams, Richard Baum; Bess Adams, Audrey Gray; Pauline Adams, Louise Gale; Jerome Ross, David Thomas; Myrtle Ross, Eileen Hall; Jim Ross, Norman Wicks; Charlie Westover, Marvin Tarter; Lola Pomeroy, Isabel Greenwood; Carl Young, Warren Anderson; Henrietta Duval, Marian Westenskow; Patsy Jones, Marian MacPherson. The production staff were: Student Director, Georgene Harn; Prompter, Vivian Gray; Business Managers, Warren Anderson, Marion Stitzel, Isabel Greenwood; Costume Managers, Phyllis Harris, Lcrena Cross, Barbara Wells, and the director—Miss Trull, to whom we owe the success of our play. Oenior I I ass I lay “Three Days of Grade,” a farce comedy in 3-acts, was presented by the class of ’40 in the high school auditorium, December 7th, under the direction of Fern C. Trull. The cast of characters includes Grace Warner, a college girl. Barbara Conley; Phillippa Waring, Grace’s roommate at college, Cherry Davis; Kate Waring, a stern old maid, Beth Dodds; Janet Waring, her sister, Betty Jo Crabtree; Effie, the maid, Dorothy English; Dr. John Cashion, Charles Holcomb; Billy Jackson, a college boy, Dennis Fuller; Tommy Burns, another college boy, Kenneth Mills; Bebe, a guest, Beverly Lay; Sallie, a guest, Leona Stonedahl; Charlotte, a guest, Ada Edvalson; Lanny, guest, Kenneth Hoyt; Dick, a guest, Don Edvalson; Jim, a guest, Lewis Ingram; Mr. Smith, a neighbor, Charles Wright; Telegraph messenger, Don Kinsey; Telephone man, LeVerne McCauley; Taxi driver, Lewis Ingram. -35- Lettermen s ( lub This year the lettermen’s club promoted the sale of booster pins and tickets for the support of the football team. The club has a special club room in the gym which will be fixed up with furniture, pictures, games and other equipment which will be donated by the members. At least this is the plan put forth by President “Choc” Shelton. The present membership is as follows: “Choc” Shelton, 4 years, President. Coach Ned Gleason, advisor and honor member. James Dean, 4 years. Ehrman Davis, 3 years. Carl Schlichtig, 3 years. Lewis Ingram, 2 years. Charles Holcomb, 2 years. Richard Baum, 2 years. By next year the membership is expected to be between twenty and twenty-five. -37- buture banners ol America The Union Chapter began the school year by participating in the Union County Grange Fair in which Union won over $20 in prizes. The next activity was the sending of a dairy judging team to Portland. This team, which placed 10th in the state of Oregon, was composed of Charles Wright, Don Kinsey, Donald Edvalson and Sherman Hawkins, alternate. The Chapter cooperated with the American Legion to sponsor a smoker in which the chapter cleared $35 as its share. The Union Chapter, as its next activity, held a local public speaking contest with the winner, Dennis Fuller, competing in the sectional contest in March at Wallowa. Union was also represented at this contest by a parliamentary team composed of the following members and their offices. President ...................... Dennis Fuller Vice-President ................ Richard Baum Treasurer ...................... Ehrman Davis Secretary ...................... Don Kinsey Reporter ................... Donald Edvalson Advisor ......................... E. G. Axtell Union sent two delegates, Richard Baum and Jerry Bateman, to the state convention at Corvallis over which David Baum — former Union president — will reign. This completed the year’s activities in the Union Chapter of F.F.A. Richard Baum Earnest Bates Edward Bates Robert Dodds Jimmy Dean Elmer Edvalson Don Edvalson Lloyd Edvalson Ehrman Davis Bill Gale Dennis Fuller Delbert Hoyt Sherman Hawkins Robert Hudson Kenneth Hoyt Harold Hall Don Kinsey Robert Kohler LaVerne McCauley Otis Murray Marion Stitzel Frank Orton David Thomas Bud Parker Charles Wright Leslie Ryther Jerry Bateman Dick Wells Bobby Baum John Wortman -38- cine i conomics vjiun The Home Economics Club, under the direction of Miss Marie Ledbetter, has seen one of the most active years since its organization At a beautiful and impressive candlelight ceremony held on October 10, 1939, the old officers gave up their positions, as executives of the club, to the new officers who were: Eleanor Richards, President; Jerry Bell, Vice President; Barbara Galle, Secretary; Freida Posey, Treasurer; Letha Mills, Historian; Juanita Cheney, Song Leader; and Carolyn Withycombe, Reporter. A few of the members made booklets for every member of the club. The booklets consist of a list of the club officers, the club creed, the duties and requirements of the members, yearly committees, the standard achievement chart, commandmentss on how to get along with people, and the program for Home Economics meetings for the coming year. At each meeting the booklets were checked and notes were taken. Early in the fall the girls served the Union County School Masters Banquet. The girls in the Home Economics Club presented their annual Mothers and Daughters Valentine Party on February 12, 1940. The outstanding event of the evening was an old fashioned style show exhibiting styles between 1890 and 1930. Each mother and guest present received an old fashioned nosegay consisting of a red carnation. Members of the Home Economics Club were invited to an outdoor picnic April 22, 1940 at the home of Mr. Bill Gale. They were guests of the boys of the F.F.A. chapter. A grand time was had by all who attended. The crowning event of the year is the day when those girls, who are outstanding in their Homemaking classes, may step proudly up and receive their reward of a lovely achievement pin known as the “‘Betty Lamp Pin.” Those girls receiving their pins for their past year’s work are: Letha Mills, Betty Counsell, Barbara Galle, Lucille Hutchinson, Laurr Morrison, Ila May O’Neil, Freida Posey, Charleyne Roberts, Eleanor Richards, and Carolyn Withycombe. The right to wear one of these pins is something every girl may be very proud of, because they stand for many hours of hard and faithful work. ,c E, iconoinics Club -- Continued Jerry Bell Betty Counsell Barbara Galle Georgene Harn Lucille Hutchinson Mary Lindsay Georgia MacMillan Jean MacMillan Laura Morrison Ila Mae O’Neil Freida Posey Eleanor Richards Charleyne Roberts Betty Smith Rosemary Turner Norma Wigglesworth Carolyn Withycombe Juanita Cheney Marjorie Jackson Lecna Stonedahl Lucele Aston Maxine Brown Muriel Cline Edith Wigglesworth Alice English Vivian Gray Rosemae Greenwood Isabel Hudson Helen Kjos Aliene Mallory Lois McKinney Myrna Miller Letha Mills Genevieve Roberts 3arbara Wicks Donna Bateman Betty Lou Curl Florence Fudge Beth Hall Errolo Lay Blanche Parrish Jacqueline Roberts Marilyn Scroggin Wilma Timpy Ann Ara Ward Alice Turner (lirls League Officers who were elected for the school year 1939-40 were President, Barbara Counsell; Vice-President, Lucille Hutchinson; Secretary- Treasurer, Eleanor Richards; Reporter, Barbara Galle; Advisor, Miss C. Nickachiou. The girls league made a constitution this year. At the beginning of the year the new girls were initiated into the organization with a very impressive candlelight service. A potluck supper was enjoyed one evening. The girls attended the theatre afterward. Near Christmas time a potluck luncheon was given by the League. Toys were exchanged and later given to the poor little boys and girls. Candy, popcorn and pop were sold at the games. U.H.S. pins were also sold to the entire student body. The girls league sponsored several “days” including apron day, no make up and make up day, skirt and blouse day, slacks day, and print dress day when suckers were sold throughout the day. The girls’ league installed a grand full length plate glass mirror in the girls’ room. Several girls attended the tri-state conference at Baker. Those attending were Andrey Gray, Carolyn Withycombe, Helen Kjos, Barbara Counsell, and Miss C. Nickachiou. A formal tea was given at the Women’s Club May 5 in honor of the Senior Girls. Installation for next year was held at this time. •’ ' -T. 3s - 41 - Thespian Clul, The local Thespian Club was organized in November 1939 with 18 charter members. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of every month. In April the application of the local club was accepted by the National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society for High Schools with 8 of the local group eligible to the National group. As soon as a local Thespian Club member becomes eligible to the National he will be admitted. These two groups will be carried on together until all shall become members of the National group. The Thespian Club took as its goal the remodeling of the stage in the auditorium and sponsored the Inter-Class play contest March 8th. They also started the one-act play festival with Cove, Imbler and Union which has proved very successful this year, and it is planned to make it an annual affair. The club also voted to turn all proceeds abcve expenses of the Play Festival May 1st, held at Union, to the Band Benefit, and to take charge of the make-up box for all performances. Charter Members of the Local Thespian Club are: Marian Westenskow Sherman Hawkins Phyllis Harris Norman Wicks Marie Wells Elwood Stonedahl George Thomas Rosamae Greenwood Marie Wright Ada Edvalson Eunice Meldrum Virginia Childers Wilburn Aston Rosemary Turner Georgia McMillan Jeanne McMillan Nancy Cosner Bob Pike Charter members of National Thespian are: Dorothy English Ada Edvalson Jean Ann Richards Norman Wicks Bob Pike Rosemary Turner Wilburn Aston Beth Dodds Officers: President ........ Vice-President ... Secretary ........ Treasurer ........ Reporter ......... Historian ........ Sergeant At Arms ... Phyllis Harris ........Bob Pike Virginia Childers Ada Edvalson ... Norman Wicks .... Nancy Cosner ... Wilburn Aston -43- Dramatics ( lub Activities Lights! Camera! Action! and plenty of action has been seen in the dramatics club of Union High School, during the year 1939-’40. Nine months of school, and eleven plays presented. Organized last fall, and meeting three times every week since then, about fifty enthusiastic dramatic-minded, talented pupils have made dramatics one of the outstanding activities of the school. The first play was successfully presented late last fall and another one at a school Christmas program, adding much enjoyment and holiday cheer. Five one-act plays were then produced, each one being managed and directed by outstanding members of the class. At an elimination contest, the three best plays were chosen and presented before the public to add to the stage enlargement fund started. Many of the dramatics club pupils were characters in the four class plays given, each class in high school cooperating. In March a St. Patricks Day Pageant was presented both at Cove and Union, the characters being extremely attractive in bright costumes made in mass production by several industrious members. This year of outstanding work will be concluded when a pageant of the settling of Union, written and acted by Dramatics Club members is presented in June. -Uh- SPORTS , Foot kali Ikiskcfkall Track - hb - F oot Liill During the 1939 football season the Union Bobcats won two games and lost six. In cold figures that spells a poor season; bul figures can not tell of the loyalty, and the hard, fighting spirit which was part of the team, and made up for the inexperience of most of the members. After a disastrous whipping by Halfway, the Bobcats, led by such veterans as “Choc” Shelton, Maurice Hand, Ehrman Davis, and Louis Ingram, out-fought, and made more yardage than the Baker team. Although we lost, the Bobcats proved that they would make it tough for the rest of the league. The Baker game started in the injury jinx which handicapped the team all season. Kenneth Hoyt Maurice Hand, Louis Ingram, Carl Schlichtig and Marvin Tarter were all on the hospital list for most of the season. The La Grande game again saw the Bobcats with practically their full strength. The Bobcats early in the first quarter recovered a La Grande fumble on the La Grande thirty yard line and in twc powerful thrusts, “Choc” Shelton went over for the first score of the game. It was not until late in the game that the superior reserve material of the “Tigers” were able to wear down the Bobcats and force over two touch-downs to win the game. The coaching staff takes their hats off to the graduating seniors, not alone for their excellent playing but for their spirit, their loyalty their willingness to work and to cooperate during their four years in Union High School. The shoes of Shelton, Davis, Ingram Schlichtig Hoyt, Vaughn, Holcomb, and Fuller will be hard to fill. Boys receiving letters were Choc Shelton E. Davis L. Ingram C. Schlichtig K. Hoyt B. Vaughn C. Holcomb D. Fuller M. Hand Louis (Choc) Shelton was awarded the trophy given by the Commercial Club to the most valuable player on the team. His jersey, No. 13, has been retired in the trophy case. Choc was also selected as fullback on the All-Star Blue Mountain League Team. Maurice Hand, tackle, placed on the second team and Richard Baum, end, and Lewis Ingram, guard received honorable mention. R. Baum M. Waltz D. Thomas J. Ingram B. Gale A. Harris E. Nooner Bud Parker, Mgr. - 48- Football -- Continued Halfw; y 19 Union 6 Joseph 13 Union 26 Baker 14 Union 7 Mac High 12 Union 0 Pendleton 46 Union 7 Enterprise 6 Union 13 La Grande 13 Union 6 Wallowa i 22 Union 0 Total 145 Total 65 Basket! ball This year our team was handicapped by a scarcity of veterans. With only two lettermen for a nucleus, the team got off to a slow start but steadily gained momentum throughout the season. Richard Baum, captain and center, was awarded the Hess Trophy given each year to the most valuable player on the squad. Several Freshmen proved themselves of first string caliber which shculd mean good teams for the future. Team roster: Richard Baum, Charles Holcomb, Marvin Tarter, Bill Terry, Bill Vaughn, Marion Stitzel, Robert Terrall and LaVerne McCauley. Bobcats were victorious over— Wallowa .................. 23-18 Cove ..................... 33-32 Wallowa .................. 33-26 Enterprise ............... 30-28 Joseph ................... 32-22 Imbler ................... 28-18 Cove ..................... 37-27 Imbler ................... 30-10 Bobcats were defeated by— Joseph ................... 22-42 La Grande ................ 16-35 Vale...................... 20-56 Baker......................19-52 Elgin .................... 23-33 Elgin ................... 28-35 Enterprise .............. 16-26 La Grande ................ 21-34 Baker......................15-42 -uq- Baseball This year Union produced one of the strongest Baseball teams in the league. Built around several veteran players the team was well balanced and at all times was contending for the league pennant. The team as a whole was always a hitting threat, being heavy hitters straight down the batting order. Five Seniors will be lost to next years team through graduation. They are: Bill Vaughn, Louis Shelton, Ehrman Davis, Jimmie Dean Kenneth Hoyt and Dennis Fuller. Jimmie Dean, short-stop played regular for his forth consecutive year, being one of the few four-year lettermen the school has ever produced. Track, 1939-1940 The year of 1939 ended in a cloud of glory when Bob Wells received third in the 110 yard high hurdles at the Oregon State High School Track meet. That place put Union in a tie for ninth place. Two other boys went to the state meet, James Withycombe, quarter-miler, and Choc Shelton, javelin tosser. Other boys who ran, but not point winners, were Billy Gale sprints, Sherman Hawkins, half-miler, Elmer Bates, Norman Wicks, milers. In 1940 Union had one of the smallest track teams in years. It consisted of one returning letterman, Choc Shelton, javelin and shot-put; Billy Q le 110 yd. dash, 220 yd. hurdles; Dallas Hall, high jump, broad jump, 220 yd. dash; and Norman Wicks, miler. Intra-Mural Activities For the first time in the history of the school, an Intra-mural program was carried on for all boys in the school. All contests were carried on during the noon hour, providing e noon hour enjoyment as well as competition. The boys of the school were divided into four districts, two frorr Union and the two busses. Sport Winner Punting ........................ South Side Touch Football .................... Pondosa Basketball .....................South Side Volley-ball .................... North Side Handball .................... Eddie Nooner Shuffle-board R. Kohler and L. Ingram Ping-pong .................... Allen White Free Throws .................... South Side Fifty-three percent of the boys in school participated in one or more intro-mural sport. -50- 1. held I )edieation. 2. Roolc Daj Party. 3. Leap oar. 4. Working Hard Miss Trti 11? 5. ( ute, eh? 6. Isabel II. 7. Deep Thought. 8. I nlortunute Rooks. 9. Continued next v year. io. S weet hearts. ii. M ore Roolcs. 12. Sol IOO 11) aze. 13. Rook l)ay. 14. Ain t love grand? -52- jIIVOI (with apologies to Kipling) When the “Bobcat’s” last page you’ve finished, and recalled all events of the year, When ycur work and your play you’ve lived over, and in memory the past is brought near, You will judge the book, give your opinion; you will talk about this, about that; Perhaps you will say it’s a winner; perhaps you will say it falls flat. We’re hoping all students will like it; we’re wishing that no one would blame, As none of us worked for glory and none of us worked for fame. But each for the good of Union High School and each, as you can see, Has been using his time and his talent to give you a good school year resume. SPONSORS I nion Sponsors SPEARS REUTER HARDWARE SHOP IMPLEAMENTS EASTERN OREGON LIGHT POWER CO. 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