University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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BAND B A N D Although one of the smallest bands in the state contest held this year in Eugene, University High schoolls band won state-wide recognition by placing second in the class MCU division of state bands. The band entertained the student body frequently at assemblies, and played at sev- eral of the school athletic games. Wayne Gilfrey, U. of O student, directed the musicians in their manly attempts. G L E E C L U B In choosing its yearly operatic performance for this year, the glee club selected Gil- bert and Sullivanls light opera, The Gondoliersf' Under the direction of Anne Landsbury Beck, of the University of Oregon, assist- ed by Mr. Kenneth Roduner, the class worked hard on the production and presented two performances in the auditorium of the University School of Music. Principals in the cast Were: Mahlon Pengra, Carmen Griebler, Archie Zarewski, Alice Giustina, Estley Schick, Helen Parsons, Jim Kroblen, Florence Gordon, Marjorie Titus, and Shirley Seavey. The Miller's Daughteru, a burlesque with an all-male cast, even to the millerls daughter, was presented before the student body earlier in the year. A Christmas con- cert was presented at one of the local churches by a selected chorus. Senior members of the glee club sang several numbers at commencement exercises in June. 0 R C H E S T R A With an English oboe player in their midst, orchestra members practised diligently this year under the baton of Wayne Gilfrey, U. of O. student. Musical numbers were presented before the student body during the year by the orchestra. Several members of the orchestra were players in the University Symphony or- chestra. L.,- THE DUCKLlNG1937

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ACTIVITIES Wiper Booth Hunter Washburn F. Waller MacLaren Leavitt Zarewski Hall TaYl01' STUDENT COUNCIL The student council is the governing body of the school and consists of the student body officers, class presidents and class representatives. This year's council included Chuck Wiper, student body presidentg Gordon Bailey, vice-president, lylargie Theda, secretary, Jim Pickett, senior president, Jean Graham, junior presidentg Ed Young, sophomore president, Norma Rose Evans, senior representative, Dick Smith, junior representative. Mr. Moore acts as adviser and treasurer of the student council. Among the activities sponsored by the council were the Merry Mix-Up, annual get- together dance for all students, and several open forums in assembly. HONOR SOCIETY Zeta Tau chapter of the National Honor Society, headed by Don MacLaren, dis- appointed in being able to be joint-host to the state convention at Eugene, which was postponed, nevertheless rallied to an active year, with two banquets and frequent meetings. Pianist George Hopkins, vocalist Hal Young and Chandu the Magician enter- tained a large audience at the societyls pay assembly. Members of the society included Don MacLaren, Mary Booth, Jim Pickett, Helene Parsons, Fred Vvaller, Muriel Beckman, Walter Achtermann, Howard Hall, Martha Myers, Jean Crites, Mary K. Crumbaker, Kneeland Stone, Barbara Wash- burn, Linden Leavitt, Phyllis Bjugstad and Bob Rogers. Helene Parsons was vice-president, and jim Pickett secretary-treasurer. Advisers for the group were Mrs. Mosher and Mr. Kerley. PEP CLUB The Pep Club, forming the nucleus of University High's rooting section, furnished cars this year to take students to out of town games, and was present in a body at all games. President of the club was Archie Zarewski, vice-president, Alice Giustinag secretary- treasurer, Beatrice Ann Bell. Mr. Moore was club adviser. 1937 THE DUCKLING Q Q Beckman C. Waller

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GOLDEN U GOLDEN U Guarding gates at athletic contests and assuming like responsibilities around the school were the leading activities of the Golden U, lettermenls club, under the leader- ship of Al Taylor, president. Considerable entertainment was afforded U. H. S. students by the initiation rites of the Golden U, with new members salaaming before the old ones in the hall. A picnic for the members and their girl-friends was held in May, at which further initiation was held for new members of the year. Other officers of the club were Jim Pickett, vice-presidentg Warren Smith, secre- tary-treasurerg and Rod Lewman, sergeant-at-arms. Ray Hendrickson was adviser. HI-Y The Hi-Y developed into one of the most active clubs in the school this year under the guidance of president Maurice Hunter, vice-president Jim Pickettg secretary- treasurer Rod Lewman, and Mr. VVilliamson, adviser. Early in the school year a pot luck supper was held in conjunction with Eugene High. Next event of interest was the Father and Son banquet held in February. Election of new members was held in March, with Alton Baker, John Harms, Bob Marshall, Tom Pickett, Louis Torgeson, Bill Skade, Bob Stafford and Ted Harmon making up the list of initiates. Slam meetings at which members were constructively criticized, and shoeshine day were inaugurations that are likely to establish precedents for the Hi-Y. Hi-Y clubs of Eugene and University High schools gave a barn dance at University High in the spring. On April 25 a Hi-Y district conference was held in Eugene under the auspices of University and Eugene High school's Hi-Y clubs. Members from Oakridge, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene and University High schools attended. Bob Deverell of University High was elected president of the District Hi-Y. On Mother's Day a Mother and Son breakfast was given. 1937 THE DUCKLING Q Q