University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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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

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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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UNIVERSITY HIGH 1936 PARADE SEPTEMBER I6 School starts. The gang's all back! SEPTEMBER I7 Three-fourths of the student body is late for eight o'clock classes. SEPTEMBER 27 Uni Hi's l935-36 romances start at the Merry Mix Up. SEPTEMBER 30 Charles Fox falls asleep in English class. OCTOBER I0 Half of the males of the school go stag to the Literary Limp. OCTOBER I7 y Quill and Scroll adds to he fame of the alma materby starting a radio program. NOVEMBER I Wedding bells ring for Mr. Peterson. NOVEMBER 22 Eugene High football game, Nuff said. NOVEMBER 23 Victory dancein the disguise of the Scarlet Masquerade. DECEMBER I8 Pep Club is organized by Beth Winsted and Anna Marie Huffaker. DECEMBER I9 The Doernbecher tea is given. Senior girls swagger off with the exhibit prize for the third year. JANUARY 6 Uni Hi students scramble back to the tune of The Music Goes Round. JANUARY 27, 28, 29 Uni Hiipupils rip stitches in their heads trying to pass exams. JANUARY 3I Gals .scurry to take their dates to the Girls' League Formal, FEBRUARY 3 Everyone starts a new term with good resolutions and a clean slate. FEBRUARY 4 All resolutions are broken. FEBRUARY 6 President Boyer is blessed for .furnishing an unexpected half-holiday for his inauguration. FEBRUARY I7 Warren Lomax falls on the ice three times on the way to school. MARCH I3 The girls rule the school on the last day before spring vacation. MARCH 27 Students promenade amongst silhouettes at the Junior-Senior Prom. APRIL I The swimming team defeats Salem High. APRIL 9 Harvey Bowers wears a new pair of pants to school. APRIL I0 The band walks off with the state class C cup. Phoebe Breyman and Bill Rosson do themselves up proud by grabbing solo prizes. MAY II, I2 Ed Luckey gets killed two nights in succession 'gwhile the seniors strut their stuff in THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR. MAY I8 Mildred Heckinger is on time to Social Problems. JUNE 3 The seniors pass out of the portals of dear old Uni Hi forever. JUNE Just one bigvsplas his heard as Uni Hiers again sling their books into the mill race for another season. I2