University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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JUNIOR CLASS As a great wave of confident sophomores swept into University High School in the fall of l934, the veterans of the honored school, the juniors and seniors, soon took the situation well in hand. Frequent doses of the foun- tain, which has seen its last days, and a large dose of weed pulling soon re- duced the rebellious class into submission. ln spite of this difficulty, they became organized and passed the year under the guidance of Don MacLaren, president, Ethel Etter, vice-president, Warren Smith, secretary-treasurer, and Priscilla Walsh, class representative. Mrs. Mosher and Mr. Eberhart, likewise, helped guide the class over the rougher spots. The lower classmen quickly became a part of their school. A sophomore party, exclusively a get acquainted affair for the class, as well as a picnic in the spring, were the major projects attempted in the sophomore year. Most of the sophomores became juniors the next year and those that passed on found more freedom awaiting them .As the junior class they ,se- lected their leaders to see them through the year, James Pickett was ,chosen president, Eldon Platt, vice-president, Bill Graham, secretary-treasurer, and Marjorie Theda, class representative. ln the interclass football tournament, the boys defeated both the seniors and sophomores. However, the boys alone did not deserveall the credit for a successful year as many of the girls became members of clubs and other activities. Social events were also accomplished and were acclaimed a success. ln the fall a Junior Movie was given to raise necessary money for,the annual Junior-Senior Prom, given in honor of the graduating class in March. As ,a climax to a successful year, a picnic was held and was enjoyed ,by all who attended. The class of l937 has enjoyed two exceptionally successful year, and has already begun looking forward to an even more successful senior year. I0

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l' - . 'i 2 4 ,aj 723: ii SENIOR PLAY May l l and l2 the class of i936 presented its chosen senior play, The Thirteenth Chair, in the school auditorium. The play was presented for tra- ditional, recreational and commercial purposes. Under the direction of Mr. George Batterson of the University drama department, the cast was chosen in February ,and heavy rehearsals were im- mediately started. The play, a mystery, was selected on adaptability to the stage, and the prospective audience. Seventeen members made up the large cast. In order of appearance the playincluded Jane Hall as Helen, George Craig as Will, Anna Marie Huffaker as Mrs. Crosby, Harold Olney as Mr. Crosby, Ed Luckey as Mr. Wales, Charles Fox as Philip Mason, Bob Burley as Howard Standish, Howard Elliott as Braddish Trent, Phoebe Breyman as Grace Standish, Catherine Murdock as Mrs. Erskine, Beth Winsted as Miss Eastwood, Betty Jane Thompson as Helen Trent, Warren Lomax as Pollock, Jean Cramer as Madame Rosalie La Grange, Bill Rosson as Inspector Dono- hue, Ted Smith as Sergeant Dunn, and Maurice Hunter as Detective Doolan. The technical department of the play was supervised by Mr. William Cottrell, drama teacher, who used his class as his staff. Norman Holt was business manager for the production. 9 1

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SOPI-IOMORE CLASS In September, l935, the ambitious class of l938 rode the Golden Tide to shore. Warnings by upper classmen of University High's fatiguing subjects and abusive treatment were turned into inspiration by the spirited group. High spirits, contagious to upper classmen, and clever ideas immediately carried out marked the class as a key spoke in the year's wheel of progress. ln January a belated Silly Symphony Sophomore Shuffleiwas held in the University High School exclusively for sophomores. Clever animated cartoons drawn by sophomore art students were used for decorations. Aside from the dancing in the auditorium,igames in the library gave amusement to those not desiring or craving diversion from the provided dancing. Leaving this, their own social event, behind, the sophomores settled down to tasks of scholarship and activities. Working on term papers and studying for exams, publishing a Uni Hi-Lights, producing plays for assembly pre- sentation, and engagement in otheriactivities occupied their hours. The class elected the following officers to guide them through their in- itial year: President, Dick Smith, vice-president, Richard Barger, secretary- treasurer, Ted Harmon, and council representative, Jean Graham. Advisers to the class were Miss Frances Frazier and Mr. Shailer Peterson. A picnic as a climax to the year's activity was planned for May. As the class of l936 moved on, the sophomores, class of I938, eagerly awaited the year ahead when they would become more superior in the exalted role of juniors, ll