University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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Qulu. Ano sckou. Quill and Scroll, international honor society for high school journalists, undertook this year the sponsorship of three publications-the school biweekly, Uni Hi-Lights, the Duckling, and the Duckling, fr., student handbook. A yearys subscription to ULifel', national weekly magazine, Was donated to the school by Quill and Scroll. Several books on journalism were bought for the library. Initiation banquets for new members were held in fall and spring. President of the organization was Don MacLareng vice-president, Fred Waller, secretary, Gordon Sherrettg corresponding secretary, Charlotte Strickler. The group was under the guidance of Mrs. Goodall. DUCKLING JR. Published this year for the first time was the Duckling, Jr., student handbook con- taining names, addresses and phone-numbers of all students in University High. Activ- ities and club officers were also listed in the handbook, completing its thorough usefulness. Staff members included Fred VValler, editor, Don MacLaren, assistant editor, Gordon Sherrett, business manager, Pat Walsh, social events. Mrs. Goodall was adviser for the publication. UNI-HI LIGHTS Starting the year with a newspaper form of publication, the Uni-Hi Lights changed early in the spring to a mimeographed news-magazine. Under the new system, only news of coming events was printed instead of the stale news of yesterday. Fred Waller was editor for the publication, assisted by Jean Crites, production manager, Pat Walsh, news editorg and Muriel Beckman, Jerome Handshuh and Doris Rose, reporters outstanding for their ability. Under the expert guidance of Gordon Sherrett, business manager, it was not neces- sary to have advertising to finance the paper. Sale of the Hi-Lights was high through- out the year. Among the activities sponsored by the Hi-Lights staff was a questionnaire sent out to all students asking their opinion on the grade and comment system. At the first of the year several pastry sales were held by the journalists. RADIO CLUB New to University High school this spring was the Radio Club, organized to sponsor the school's weekly radio programs and to promote interest in the broadcast. Charter members were Archie Zarewski, Carmen Griebler, Pat Walsh, Doris Hack, Bill Moxley, Charles Cunningham, Fred Waller and Ted Harmon. Mr. Winston Allard, U. of O student, was adviser. Archie Zarewski acted as master-of-ceremonies at all programs, and Carmen Griebler and Pat Walsh as co- secretaries. 1937 THE DUCKLING

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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.,

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SCARLET MASQUE Opening of a Door , a supernatural mystery play, was the Hrst play presented this year by the Scarlet Masque, school dramatic society. The Scarlet Masque provides opportunities for youthful actors and actresses to develop their talents, to the enjoyment of the general student body, before Whom the plays are presented. At Christmas assembly a three-act play, The Tinker , was given. For the last play of the year, 'iThe Tangled Web , with an all-junior cast, was produced. President of the organization was Barbara Washburn, vice-president, Fred Wal- ler, secretary, Charlotte Strickler. Mrs. Ross was adviser. SENIOR PLAY Although getting off to a late start,ithe senior play, Double Door , was neyerthef less successfully presented on May 24-Rand 25 Tvith Barbara Washburnrstarred as Vic- toria Van Brett. The play, a drama of one woman's craze for power, was directed by Miss Briggs, U. of O. student. Other actors in the cast included Fred VValler as Ripp Van Brettg Jean Crites as Caroline Van Brett, Norma Rose Evans as Anne Van Brett, Helene Parsons as Averyg Marjorie Titus as Louise, Eldon Jacobsen as Neffg John Harms as Dr. Sullyg Gaylord Horney as Nelson, John Martin as William, Archie Zarewski as Chasey Bob Rogers as Lambert. Stage manager was Gordon Sherrett. Other members of the stage crew were Don MacLaren, Howard Hall, Gaylord Horney, Melicent Peters, Martha Myers, Pat Walsh, Betty Mae Lind, Helen Mundell, Mary Booth, Doris Rose and Lois Masters AMATEUR MASQUERS Because only juniors and seniors are allowed to join the Scarlet Masque, the sophomores have their own dramatic organization. This year, under the leadership of Colver Waller, the club presented The First Dress Suitn, a comedy, and Poor Madelina , a fantasy, both one act plays. Other officers were Mar ' Ann Fox, vice- resident, and ac ueline Larawav, sec- ? P q . retary-treasurer. Mrs. Ross acted as adviser for the group. HALVETIANS Debating this year the question of government ownership of public utilities, Uni- versity High orators made a good showing but failed to capture the district meet, which was held at University High School. Members of the debate squad included the Waller brothers, team-Fred and Col- ver, Donald Treadgold, Louis Torgeson, Bill Moxely, Jim Bennet, Bob Rogers, and Mary K. Crumbaker. THE DUCKLING 1937 N-31 L.,