University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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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

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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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GIRLS' LEAGUE Largest organization in the school is the Girls' League, including in its membership all the girls. The Big and Little Sister Dance started off the year's activities by acquainting all League members with one another. Next on the schedule was the rummage sale, with Jean Crites in charge. One of the hig money-making projects of the League is its an- nual cafeteria, which was very successful this year. The Doernbecher Tea, at which dolls made by the members are displayed, was given in December. Biggest event of the League year is the Girls, League formal dance, held in Janu- ary, girls' choice. . On Girls' League Day, in April, the juniors walked off with the cup, having pre- sented the best original play. Late April and May found the girls busy with teas for Springfield, Eugene, and Roosevelt Junior high schools. Last main event of the year was the annual Mother and Daughter banquet, held in May. Mary Booth was president for the yearg Leota Whitelock vice-presidentg Phyllis Bjugstad, secretary, and Jean Crites, treasurer. Advisers were Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Goodall. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Swimming, volleyball, basketball, hiking and tennis were all included in the G. A. A. program this year. Eugene High won both the volleyball and basketball intramural games. In December a G. A. A. carnival was held, with confetti, pop and a raHIe all con- tributing towards a jolly time. Queen Norma Rose Evans with her six princesses reigned over a sport dance in May. A number of girls won the first athletic award, a numeral, under the Oregon Point System. Officers for the year included Muriel Beckman, president, Beatrice Ann Bell, vice- presidentg and Pat Walsh, secretary-treasurer. Adviser was Mrs. Ross. FRENCH CLUB Students taking French had an opportunity to further their interests in the sub- jects by joining the French Club. The year's officers were Betty Brookshier, president, Sally Ray, vice-president, and Jeanne DeNeffe, secretary-treasurer. Adviser to the club was Miss Watson. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club, organized last year, had an active program this year under the leadership of Howard Hall, president, Betty Swanson, vice-president, and Mr. Wil- liamson, adviser to the club. In the fall and spring field trips were taken to study wild animal and plant life. THE DUCKLING I937 S-.9 g.,