University High School - Duckling Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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Uni High's Dead End Kids Lower East Side was represented on the stage of Uni High on November 30, in Ken- ny Perin's version of the play and movie Dead End. This play and the popular University High trio, including Bob Em- mons, Kenny Perin, and Ray Richardson, made up the program for the annual Gold- en U pay assembly. The cast for the play was: Slug , Bill Koepke; Spit, Ray Richardson; Tony, Bob Emmons; Fats, Iack Jamison; Spike, Don Plath; Sissy , Rodney Tay- lor: Iudge, Hobart Smith; and officer, Thaine Gatlin. A revised script of this play was produc- ed over the radio three weeks after the as- sembly under the auspices of the Univrsity High School Radio Club. In Costume Those Who Aid Others Mid castinets and Spanish shawls the Junior Class won the award for the best display at the Doernbecher Tea, Decem- ber 14, with the arena scene from Ferdi- nand. Helen Rayburn's doll, in the title roll, calmly acknowledged his first place as the most clever doll by just smelling flowers. Other displays were a merry-go-round of. the Senior Class and a revolving plat- form constructed by the Sophomores. After the dolls were surveyed by the mothers who attended the tea, they were sent to the Doernbecher Hospital in Port- land. The dolls are made by the girls and then each class presents a display at the silver tea given to honor the exhibits. Ruby Jackson and Coulter Mitchell; Pete Howard and Suzanne Stickels; Pat Stanard and Colver Waller Scarlet Masquerade To the music of Mayo Sorenson's orchest- tra the school danced, in costume, at the Scarlet Masquerade, November 3. This dance was the only masquerade of the year and was presented by the Scarlet Masque, dramatics honorary. It was a colorful event with many gay costumes and decorations of large painted masks and balloons galore. Prizes were awarded to couples having outstanding costumes. Colver Waller and Pat Stanard took the prize for the funniest costumes, which represented a South Sea island couple. Coulter Mitchell and Ruby Iackson received the award for the most realistic make-up with a portrayal of the 1900 era, and Pete Howard's and Suzanne Stickels' costumes, depicting things to come, received a prize for the most original. I181

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MR. AND MISS UNI HIGH Mary Ann Fox, Miss Uni-ngh; and MarvinttAce Plath, Mr. Uni High Newsboys and lamp posts served as the decorative theme for the Duckling Dash, at which time Mr. and Miss Uni High were announced. Mary Ann Fox, senior, and Marvin Plath, sophomore, were chosen to be Mr. and Miss Uni High through a con- test held during the week. The result of the contest was not disclosed until the in termission of the dance. In honor of the'bccasion Abbie Jane White composed a song entitled Mr. and Miss Uni High, which was sung by Martha Moore when introducing the couple. This dance had newsprint decorations and programs. During intermission Smoky Whitfield entertained the dancers. Ice cream and cake were served at the refresh- ment counter. In charge of the dance were Frances Leavitt and Martha Moore. THE QUEEN AND HER COURT STANDING-left to right: right: Louise Baker, Dorothea Godlove, Juniors. sophomore; Betty Perry, senior, queen; Joyce Clark, sophomore Royalty entered University High with the election of the May Queen and prin- cesses. These were: Betty Perry, queen, senior; Barbara Hall and Conchy Urquiri, I171 Barbara Hall, Conchy Urquiri, seniors. . KNEELING-Ieft to SEATED-left to right: Colver Jean Cox, senior princesses; Dorothea Godlove and Louise Baker, junior princesses; Clover Iean Cox and Joyce Clark, sophom r s. The May Dance was heidj May 5. e401,;

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Hi-Y Barn Dance Hay, stray, lofts, an old-time band for the dancing, and everything else necessary to a good farm party was featured at the H1-Y Barn Dance this year. The date, at the time the Duckling was made up, had not been set. The dancers left all formality be- hind and came dressed in overalls, slacks, short dresses, and work clothes for the one hard-time party of the year. Donald Treadgold, program chairman, promised a good time for all, provided A1- lan Gard, treasurer, kept the treasury tull of money. In case he didn't it would really be a hard-time party all around, warned Ralph Huestis, president of the club. Bob Buck, newly elected president exclaimed that it would be fun. Biggest Affair Of The Year WWW April Showers Under bright parasols and synthetic rain couples danced to the music of a popular six-piece orchestra on April 21, at the Junior- Senior Prom. The theme this year was April Showers. The dance was held only for the two classes, and others were considered outsid- ers unless accompanied by one of the up- perclassmen. General chairman for the dance was Harold Handshuh. Assisting on the com- mittee were Helen Rayburn, Suzanne Sticke els, Betty Jeanne Stocker, and Louise Murphy. A Dine and Dance , which featured table service was held at noon on April 12, for the purpose of making money for the Iunior-Senior Prom. LEFT TO RIGHT: Grace Petermann, Maurice Vitus, Dorothy Roome, Douglas Spencer, Barbara Hall, Joe Jackson, Art Procknow, Maryanna Willoughby, Kenny Perin tback rowt With the rustle of taffeta and the swirl of chiffon, another Girls' League Formal ushered in the New Year. Under the gen- eral chairmanship of Abbie lane White, the dance got off to a flying start. The music, of which Mary Ann Fox was the chairman, was furnished by Bonnie Holmes and his boys. The theme of the dance was a French vineyard, and the chairman of the decora- tions was Helen Rayburn. The entertain- ment committee functioned under Virginia Sallee. Priscilla Norton was responsible for the excellent punch. Publicity was accredited to Jane God- love, and the pink and green programs were the work of Florence Jackson. Ruby Goldberg and Helen Homer, Marie Wood son, and Louise Baker were chairmen of patrons, tickets! and clean up respectively. tlsl