University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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CLASS OF 1937 September of 1934 brought to University High another group of sophomores. Like all good little ducklings they pursued activities and made themselves known. In their infancy they chose Don lWacLaren to lead them as class president. Ethel Etter was vice-president: Warren Smith, secretary-treasurer, and Pat Walsh, class representative. Mrs. Mosher and Mr. Eberhart served as advisers. The annual Sophomore Shuffle was held in the Christmas season. Spring found the sophomores on their picnic at Swimmers' Delight. As time marched on the ducklings became juniors, and their leaders were Jim Pickett, president, Eldon Platt, vice-president, Bill Graham, secretary-treasurerg and Marge Theda, class representative. Mrs. Mosher, again, and Mr. Peterson acted as their guiding stars and kept them out of trouble. A movie was sponsored in March by the web-foot juniors as a means of raising money for the coming Junior-Senior Prom. April found the growing ducklings plunging to their hearts, content at Swimmers' Delight. The occasion was the junior picnic. At last the goslings reached the top rung of the ladder. They became in the fall of '36, mighty SENIORS, rulers of the puddle. Head quack Jim Pickett was ably assisted by Warren Smith, vice-president, Betty Mae Lind, secretary, and Norma Rose Evans, class representative. Herding of the ducks was undertaken by Mrs. Mosher and Mr. Kerley. The ducks splashed in dramatics with the presentation of the senior play, The Double Doar, on lVIay 24 and 25. On the annual skip-day in May, they splashed in Triangle Lake. The full-fledged ducks left University High with Commencement onhjune 2. Fol- lowing the graduation exercises was the Senior Ball, last social event of their high school careers. P THE DUCKLING I9

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Charlene Su-iclrler Roosevelt, 1934 Ta lriendxhip, every burdenff light. G. L. 1, 2, 35 Pins 1, 2, 35 Coun. 25 Soph. Dra. Cl. 15 Sc. Masq. 2, 35 see. 35 Fr. Cl, 1, 2, 3, V.- Pres. 25 Q. and S, 2, 35 Sec, 35 Hi-Lis. 1, 2, 3 Duckling 35 Duckling Jr. 35 Band 35 Orch. 35 Chinese Dummy 15 Why the Chimes Rang 25 Opening of a Door 3. Beverly Sutton Wilson, 1934 0h,' what a power ha: white Jimplirity. G. A. A. 1, 25 G, L. 1, 2, 35 Pins 2, 35 Council 25 Soph. Dra, Cl. 15 Sc. Masq. 2, 35 Orch, 1, 2, 33 Chinese Dummy 15 Slave with Two Faces 21 Princess Ida 2. Margie Theda Roosevelt It bring: earnfort and eneaur- agemenl to have rampaniom' in whatever happem, G. A. A. 1, Z, 35 G. L. 1, 2, 32 Sc. Masq, 2, 35 Princess Ida 25 Class Rep. 25 Stu. By. Sec. 3. Fred Waller Roosevelt, 1934 Versatility ir akin lo geniux. B. B. Mgr. 25 Gold. U 2, 35 Sc. Masq. 1, 2, 35 V.-Pres. 35 Q. and S. 2, 35 V.- Pres. 35 Hi-Lis. 1, 2, 35 Ed. 31 DuCkling', l, 2, 31 Ass. Ed. 25 Duckling Jr. Ed. 32 Rad. Cl. 35 Hi-Y 2, 35 Helv. 2, 35 Deb. Tm. 2, 35 Hon. Soc, 2, 35 The Far-Away Princess 15 Gods of the Mountain 15 Why the Chimes Rang 21 Cal- eb Stone's Death Warch', 25 Slave with Two Faces 25 Opening of a Door 35 Sen. Play 35 Prod. Mgr. 3. Bobbie Washburn Sequoia, l 93 5 Art if power. G. L. 2, 35 Coun. 35 Sc. Masq. 2, 33 Hon. Soc. 35 Pres. 35 Sch. Pub. 25 Why the Chimes Rang 25 Slave with Two Faces 25 Dir. of Opening of a Door 35 Sen. Play 3, C. Wilson Roosevelt, 1934 Hi: :mile giver the pledge al happier times. Wres. 15 Bsk. B. 1, 2, 3: B, B. 35 Gold. U 1, 2, 35 Gondoliers 35 Miller's Daughter 3. Archie Zarewski Roosevelt, 1934 11 cheerful heart liver lung, Ftb. Mgr. 25 B. B. 2, 35 Gold U 2, 35 Pep Cl. 2, 35 Pres, 35 Hi-Y 2, 35 Sc. Masq. 2, 35 Rad. Cl. 35 Pres. 35 Hi-Lts. 31 Duck ling 33 Caleb Stone's Death Watch 23 Why the Chimes Rang 25 Princes Ida 21 Mil- ler's Daughter 35 The Tinker 35 Opening of a Door 32 Goncloliers 31 Sen. Play 3. Alfred Taylor Roosevelt, 1934 Brave men are brave from the very hrst. Frb. 1, 2, 35 Capt. 35 Wres. 1, 25 Box. 11 Swim, 2, 35 Trk. 25 B. B. 3 Gold. U 1, 2, 35 Pres. 35 Hi-Y 2, 3 uprincess ldal' 2. Marjorie Ellen Titus Roosevelt, 1934 Virtue ir a habit al the mind, ruruixterit with nature and mad- eration and rearon. G. A, A. 1, 2. 31 G. L.1, 2, 35 Jr. Coun. 22 Coun, 35 Sc. Masq. 1, 2. 35 Hi-Lts, 25 Princess Ida Z5 Gondoliers 31 Sr. play 3. Priscilla Walsh Wilson, 1934 Every minute ix a lull life to her. G. A, A. 1, 2, 31 Sec. 35 G. L. 1, 2, 35 Pins 31 Class Rep. to G. L. 15 Pep Cl. 2, 35 Rad, Cl. 2, 31 Q. and S. 35 Hi-Lts. 1, 2, 32 Duckling 35 Duckling Jr. 3, Sc. Masq, 35 Sen. Play St. Cr. Wyma Williams Elmira, 1934 She if a girl who can command herrelf. G, A. A. 2, G. L. 1, 2, 35 Soph. Dra, Cl. l: Cleopatra 13 Princess Ida 25 uGondoliers 3. Charles Wiper Salem, 1934 Fortune favor: the brafue. Swim. 1, 2, 35 Capt. 25 B, B. 2, 35 Gold. U 1, 2, 35 I-Ii-Y 2, 35 Pep ci. 2, 3, sm. By. Pres. 3.

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CLASS PROPHECY Seated before an open fireplace one evening in 1957, I sud- denly had a brilliant idea. It had been 20 long years since I had seen my classmates of the graduating class of '37, so I deter- mined to hold a reunion, inviting all the members of my class to attend. At the reunion, each member of the class spoke in turn, de- scribing his travels and achievements since he had graduated. Eldon Platt, a portly gentleman with a tiny mustache, described his remarkable career from school bov to Ambassador of France . He claims his first advantage was the fact that he was educated in that excellent institution of learning, University High School. The next speaker of the evening, Archie Zarewski, described with much lilibustering of his climb to fame. He told of work- ing his way up from keeper of the Lane County Jail to United States Senator. In closing, he gave a political speech endorsing james Howard Pickett as Republican Candidate for President of the U. S. The Honorable James Pickett stood up and beamed. He stated that it had not been his intention to follow a political career, but due to the state of national affairs, he had given up his original ambitions in order to save our nation. Instead of speaking, Helene Parsons, well-known Metropolitan Opera Star, sang us an aria from her latest successful opera. Her unusual voice has brought her fame and fortune in the field of opera. Beverly Sutton, internationally known concert pianist, accompanied Helene. Beverly told us in a few modest words that she is known as The Girl With the Flying Fingers . In the course of 20 years, Hollywood had lost and found numerous stars. Fred Waller and Martin McCormick had taken the places of Basil Rathbone and Fred hlcMurray respectively. Both were working on new pictures and found it impossible to attend the reunion. Ruby had not yet reached the top of her career. Miss Orrick, dressed in the height of fashion, told us with a thrill in her voice that she was now secretary to Robert Taylor. Don MacLaren, the boy with the brilliant brain, rose to con- tribute to the entertainment. Mr. MacLaren had won a place for himself by inventing new gadgets for this and that, until the num- ber of his patents looked like the U. S. Census report. Tiny as she is, Lois Masters has found a place as beauty oper- girl . Finding considerable success in her formula for un-kink- ing dusky locks. Although she wore the latest creation from Paris and many jewels, Charlotte Strickler admiued tearfully that she was not happy with her wealthy husband. Handsome, broad-shouldered Charles Wiper spoke next. After winning the 1940 Alympics, he had signed a long term contract to play Tarzan , Before sitting down, he gave us his famous victory call. just then a cab drove up, stopped, and the driver, Bob Marshall, escorted Betty Mae Lind into our presence. We had all seen pictures of her modeling Parisian creations in leading style magazines. Rodney Lewman and Pat Walsh, the Romeo and Juliet of Uni- versity High School, were smiled upon by all. For we all knew they were one ahead of the Dionnes. Not all of the members of our class had to travel to come to the re-union. Mahlon Pengra, the singing milkman, who is God's Gift to the Ladies , broadcasts weekly over KORE, Eugene's own Station. Tears came to our eyes as we listened to Martha Myers, fnow known as Marta j sing of her forgotten man . Marta is a blues singer in a popular Chicago night club. Hearing a Clang! Clang! we rushed outside to behold- Johnny Martin. Johnny is the most handsome fireman on the local fire department squad. Margie Theda had just returned from abroad. In her talk she told of seeing Paul Muller, who is a steward on the Queen Mary. Margie said she didn't know whether he had a girl in every port or not. Betty Lewis, an art teacher in Goshen, had recently entered a Draw Me!', contest. We all wished her luck. Milk-Inspector Russel Helterline gave a demonstration on how he examined the milk. Muriel Beckman was at the reunion with one of her latest books. She was preparing to write a humorous book and thought she might get material at our class reunion. 1937 THE DUCKLING Lois Onthank sent her regrets that she was unable to attend. Her patient had a relapse. Rising slowly to his feet, Roland Rodman, dentist, addressed his classmates. He claims his dentistry is painless, but we always hear that. Monroe Shelley told us he was content with his lonely task as forest ranger. We were favored by a song from the '-'Songsters , composed of Melicent Peters, Doris Rose, and Marjorie Ellen Titus, all as charming and lively as they were in high school days. A neat, business-like stenographer told her story next. Sarah Ray had gone through business college and was at present work- ing with Bob Rogers, a successful criminal lawyer. It didn't take Kneeland Stone long to come from California, because he is an aviator and owns his own plane. Kneeland is planning a trip up to the North Pole. Well known in the scientific world is Gordon Sherrett. Gordon told of his wonderful laboratory in which he performs his experi- ments. The laboratory is located at his home in St. Louis, Mis- souri. Bobbie Washburn became a star almost over night. She has followed the footsteps of Katherine Cornell on the stage in New York. From messenger-boy to a position on the police force! From what J. C. Wilson told us, we gather that he had a motor- cycle when he was messenger boy for Western Union. He rode exceedingly well, so he was promoted until he was a member of the state police force. Alfred Taylor, a football star in Uni Hi, continued this career. He now coaches the U. of O. football team. Many of the group cheered lustily when School Boy Bunkie Baker spoke. He is a big-time pitcher. Mary Booth now heads the W. C. T. U. with enthusiasm and gave a fervent speech, to the embarrassment of Dan England, liquor king. just then a loud noise was heard and thru the sky light came Francis Eaton in his rocket ship, bringing with him Pearl Getchel and Aaron Cuddeback from their honey moon. Lefty Bailey, noted monetary authority, announced at the class reunion that within another Z0 years there will be no need for money. David Amspoker, milk bottle top tycoon talked long and loud about his new ''Last-Longer-Bottle-Top . Among the announcements was a letter from Rev. Harms in far-away Tibet. The Rev. with his brother David had taught the heathens how to play badminton. Of those who were not present, Ethel Etter had not yet re- turned from her latest non-stop airplane solo around the world. Allie Blais had remained home to attend the funeral of her sixth husband. Billie Crawford was convalescing from injuries re- ceived in a fierce pingpong tournament. Linden Leavitt, song leader at Sing Sing, sent his regrets. Bob Brooke was playing tirst base in an important Chicago Pink Sox game the day of the reunion and could not attend. Norman Rose Evans married to a farmer and with 6 children, had to stay home and help with the threshing. Motorcycle fiend Howard Haworth, who would go without food for a ride, was there, Lola Blakesley had gained world wide fame as queen of the redheads. Lloyd Cummings had a column in die daily paper and wrote of all the comings and goings. A manufacturer of glass eyes was Gaylord Horney who could- n'r just see his way to any other business. Phyllis Bjugstad was a blonde movie screen fans as Mae Rest. Bestowed upon Maurice Hunter was Man in the Universe . The judges had Maurice's educational ideas have spread the Hindus now understand the Einstein When we graduates from Uni Hi ate actress, known to her the title The Greatest unanimously agreed, for far and wide and even theory. our luncheon, entertain- ment was furnished by Jean Crites and her Bouncing Beauties. A surprise ended the reunion. Clinton Mann, in white apron and cap, inv'ted the entire group to his restaurant Eat-More, Eat-More . There he served us all his special Eat-more, Eat- more hamburger which we ate covered with Wyma Williams' catsup. Wyma owned a factory and we heard she is rapidly becoming rich. So ended our reunion. I hope we can have many more. Q