University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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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

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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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HI-Y Left in the proverbial lurch by the graduation of President Don Brace at mid-year, the University Hi -Y Club reorganized in April and elected Maurice Hunter as president for the remainder of this and next year. A potluck supper with Eugene High was held April 27 at which time newly elected members were inducted. Graduating members were Ellroy Jensen, Arthur Soword, Tom Taylor, Ed Luckey, Norman Holt, Ray Houghton, Bob Beckman and George Craig. QUILL AND SCROLL The Quill and Scroll, international honor society for high school journal- ists, undertook a very busy year. The organization sponsored the first series of weekly programs over radio station KORE, sponsored the Uni Hi-Lights, and the Duckling, National journalism contests in which several members of the student body won honors were promoted by the club. A bulletin board was installed and additions made to the journalism sec- tion ofthe school library by the group. Officers were members elected in i935 as o nucleus to the I936 organi- zation. They were: Ed Luckey, president, Jean Cramer, vice-president, Anna Marie Huffaker, recording secretary, Betty Jane Thompson, corresponding secretary, Phoebe Breyman, treasurer, and Ed O'Reilly, appointed sergeant- at-arms. SCARLET .MASQUE Short plays only were the routine of the Scarlet Masque organization this year because of the danger of. conflicting with other activities if longer plays were presented. Why the Chimes Rang was presented as the Christmas assembly play Mr. William Cottrell of the University drama department directed the pro- duction. Caleb Stone's Death Watch, o fantasy, was presented in an assem- bly later in the year. Mike Garwood, also of the University, directed this play. Socially, the club sponsored the Scarlet Masquerade November 23, fitting as a victory dance following the Eugene High football game. George Craig was president for the year, Virginia Heinke, vice-president, und Helene Parsons, secretary-treasurer. AMATEUR MASQUERS Aspiring sophomores, disappointed upon learning that they were not ad- mitted to the Scarlet Masque, organized a sophomore drama club, the Am- ateur Masquers. This club under the direction of.Mrs. Ross produced nurn- erous plays, The Eve in Evelyn, A Dish of China Tea, The Patchwork Quilt, The Faithful Admirer, and A Fiance for Fanny. Thus future talent for the Scarlet Masque was insured. Howard Lorence was president of the organization. I8