University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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GLEE CLUB Gilbert and Sullivan once more made their appearance in University High School when the music class and Glee Club chose as its yearly operatic un- dertaking, Princess Ida. Resplendent in professional costumes, the entire cast gave all they had to make it a success. Under the direction of Anne Landsbury Beck, assisted by Mr. Kenneth Roduner, the class worked hard on the production and gave three performances in the auditorium of the Uni- versity School of Music, from April I8 to Zi. The principals in the cast were: Eldon Platt, George Craig, Ted Smith, Leland Chase, James Kroblen, Carl Peterson, Archie Zarewski, Bob Marshall, Dorothy Denslow, Milicent Peters, Helene Parsons, Alice Giustina, Beth Win- sted, and Florence Gordon. ORCHESTRA Under the direction of James Lewis, University of Oregon, the orchestra grew over the previous year's,instrumentation. Several members distinguished themselves by performing in the junior symphony under the direction of Rex Underwood. , The orchestra gave entertainment at student body entertainments and played for the Girls' League Parents' Night. 16'

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GOLDEN U Under the leadership of Arthur Soward, president, the Golden U turned its thoughts to being a service organization for the school. Guarding gates at athletic contests, and assuming other responsibilities around the school were leading activities. A Golden U pay assembly was sponsored to give prestige to the de- pleted treasury. Features were a Beef Ballet, three skits, a German band, and other novelties. This presentation was given soon after the close of the football season. A picnic for members and their guests was held in May at which time the additional members of the year were initiated. Other officers of the club were Walter Rush, vice-president, Bill Wil- liams, secretary-treasurer, and Ellroy Jensen, ,sergeant-at-arms. Ray Hen- drickson was adviser to the organization. HONOR SOCIETY The Zeta Tau chapter of the National Honor Society was headed by Maxine Glad, member of the senior four elected to the society as juniors. With her were Bill Rosson, Dorothy Denslow and Betty Jane Thompson. ln the first semester election, Catherine Murdock, Phoebe Breyman,Anna Marie Huffaker, Jean Cramer, Jane Hall, Dorothea Wilson, George Craig, Ellroy Jensen, Ted Smith, and Ed Luckey were elected from the senior class. The society had charge of senior activity records, sponsored the district convention, sent delegates to the state convention, and initiated sixty stu- dents from rural schools into a rural honor society as part of the year's routine. l5

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BAND Although it was one of the smallest bands in the state contest, if not the smallest, the University High,School band won statewide recognition by win- ning first place in the class C division of state bands. Generous credit for this achievement should be given to John,Stehn, director. Two members placed in the solo contests. Bill Rosson won third in the trombone division, and Phoebe Breyman won a tie for second in the clarinet division. The band gave frequent student body entertainments, and played at some football and basketball games. JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY In the early part of the first semester, the Junior Honor Society took in five new members. The purpose of the organization is to create a scholastic interest in sophomores and juniors in the two years between the ninth and twelfth grades. Howard Hall was president of the organization for the duration of its existence this year. A joint banquet with the N. H. S. was the principal activ- ity ofthe group. I7