Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1924 volume:

VERNONIA HIGH SCHOOL The First VERHIAN Published by Associated Students of the Vernonia High School at Vernonia, Oregon 1924 poretootb ''7 I IE Verhian staff of 1924, present this, our first annual, to the students and community as representative of the school life as it has been the past year. Our aims in publishing- this book are to enlighten the people of the community as to the work the students are accomplishing in Vernonia High; also a source of pleasure for the alumni and students in future years from which to review their school life. If we accomplish this, we are content. Debication Co tf)t Scfjool boarb anb patrons tofjoSe untiring fjelp; tobose inter= est in tfje school's abbancement, anb bulling efforts, fjabe protnpteb tf)is, toe bebicate our first annual. Che taff In fDemoriam fflv. Cbtotn JJortb ©irector 3U. Jtf. jfe. flo. erljtan taff Helen Brown Ernest F. Narver Editor-in-chief Business Manager Henry Leavitt, Advertising Mgr. Assistants Weston Sheeley Myrtle Brown . Ray Mills Assistant Editor Department Editors John Wharton . Benita Parker .. Julia I easey .. Lillian Condit . . Dramatics Jokes-Society Faculty Advisor MRS. MAE BEAMAN MISS CECELIA BELL Science Dept. English Dept. —S— MR. P. M. NASH, Principal Commercial Dept. MR. WILLIAM SCLIREIBER History and Math. Dept. MISS MARJORIE HOLADAY Language Dept. B..............................[ V E R H I A N ]...............................via ct)ool J istorp Steps were taken to organize a Union High School as per call of County School Superintendent Allen, Sept. 10, 1915. At this meeting George Tragcser was elected chairman of the hoard and F. E. Malmsten clerk. The Union Higli School Board rented a school room and equipment from the school board of District No. 47. Professor J. P. Claybaugh was elected to teach the term of 1915-16. He was also hired the following year of 1916-17. During the first year of high school in Vernonia there were nineteen students; twelve were in the tenth grade and seven in the ninth. Five of the students dropped out later on and two others changed schools. It might also be well to mention that during the first year the high school board purchased a piano, which we now have. During the second term there were twenty-one students who entered, but that year, as most of us know, we lost several of our faithful students, who volunteered to join the navy—namely, Everett Tucker, Omar and Glen Sheeley, Gale and Russell Stanton, Cyril and Curtis John, and Dewy Van Blaricom. The next term, 1917-18, there were eighteen who entered high school and only one dropped out. It was that year that Vernonia High School put out its first graduating class. During the term of 1918-19 the school again picked up to twenty-one students, although there were several who dropped out later or changed schools. Mr. J. B. Wilkerson was also principal that year and Miss Deerwester assistant. The following year of 1919-20 there were twenty-four students who entered high school. Mr. G. W. Brown was principal and Miss Davis assistant. Vernonia High School put out its first debate team that year, namely, Lola Brown and Hazel Malsten. They came out quite victorious, as did the same team the following year. The next year of 1920-21 there were thirty who entered high school. It was that year that V. H. S. first entered the State Athletic Association and the first boys’ basketball team was organized in Vernonia Higli School, namely, Earl and Eddie Condit, Gale Stanton. Harry Keasey arid Alvin Parker. The following year. 1921-22, there were about 32 students who entered high school. Mr. W. W. Kelty was principal and Miss Marjorie Holaday assistant. The next term of 1922-23 there were about forty who entered high school: however, as usual, there were some who dropped out. There were a good many activities this year. The boys’ basketball team did faily good work that year. It was this year that a new high school was built. Mr. W. W. Kelty was principal that year, while Miss Holaday was his assistant. The last semester a new faculty member was also added. Miss Gleason. The following year of 1923-24 is a year to be remembered. This year Vernonia High School was greatly increased, the attendance being eighty-two. Vernonia High School was very successful in most of her undertakings this year. This year we not only put out a good boys’ basketball team, but also a wonderful girls' basketball team. Our boys were successful in several games, but they did not come up with the girls, for our girls’ basketball team were the champions of Columbia County. We also had two good debate teams this year. The students took an active part in all the school affairs and showed very good school spirit. The faculty this year were: Mr. P. M Xash. principal, and assistants, Mrs. Mae Beaman. Miss Cecelia Bell. Miss Marjorie Holaday, and Mr Wm. Schreiber. —9— is emor£ E [ V E R H I A N ] ERNEST XARVER “That old gang o' mine. Entered as Senior from Sliedd, Ore. Basketball team, 4; Vice-President Literary Society, 4; President Tennis Club, 4; Business Manager Verhian Staff, 4; Dramatics, 4. BENITA PARKER “Just an old-fashioned girl.’’ Class President, 1-2; Librarian, 3; Los Mas Altos, 4; Secretary Student Body, 4; History Editor Verhian Staff, 4; Literary Comm., 4. EDWIN CONDIT “Drink to me only with thine eyes.” Vice-President Student Body, 2; Basketball, 2-3-4; Tresaurer Student Body, 4; President Band, 4; Senior Play, 4. HELEN BROWN “A wild little prairie flower.” Entered as Senior from Greeley, Colo. Class President, 4; Forensic Manager 1 sem., 4; Debate Team, 4; Basketball Team, 4: Student Body President, 2 sem., 4; Editor-in-Chief Verhian Staff, 4; Senior Play, 4: Vice-President Girl Reserves, 4. —10— Mentors Q- [ V E R H I A X ] MARGARET TOUSLEY “Lonesome—that's all” Entered as Senior from Las Vegas, X. M. Girl Reserves, 4; Senior Play, 4; Literary, 4. JOHX WHARTON “They go wild, simply wild, over me!” Entered as Senior from Conroe, Texas. Debate Team, 4: Roys’ Athletic Manager, 2 sem., 4; Basketball, 4: Los Mas Altos, 4'. Sport Editor Verhian Staff, 4; Senior Play, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer, 4. BLANCHE BERGERSOX “She wouldn't do what I asked her to.” Secretary Student Body, 2 sem., 4; Class Vice-President, 3; President Literary Society, 4; Senior Play, 4; Social Service Committe Girl Reserves, 4. WESTON SHEELEY “The girls—I love 'em all.” Class President, 2-3; Basketball Team, 2-3-4; Senior Play, 4; Vice-President Class, 4; Student Body President, 1 sem., 4; Student Body Vice-President, 3; Assistant Editor Verhian Staff, 4. —11 — 0 [ V E R H I A N ] QiStorp of Qlafig of 1924 IN the fall of 1919, we, with green ribbon bows and ties, something characteristic you know, rushed madly into a new career, as Freshmen. About all we can remember is our initiation. The superior Sophomores pushed us into a room, braided the girls hair in pigtails, put on war paint, red for the girls, black for the boys and marched us out to be inspected by the upper classmen. However, the next year as Sophomores, we got it back on the new frosh and thought it was fun. As Freshmen we were nine, as Sophomore’s we were six. Eddie Condit left for Portland part of the Sophomore year but when the bells rang for the beginning of our Junior year, here was our ever loyal Eddie back with us again. This year we were four. Harry Keasy thought he was a little superior so graduated with the class of 1923. At the beginning of the fall term of 1923 we found Seniors from various points, Margaret from New Mexico, John from Texas, Helen from Kansas and Ernest from Shedd, Ore., to play an important part in our last year of high school. Soon after school began we organized our class. Helen Brown was elected President, W. Sheeley Vice President, John Wharton Secretary-Treasurer, and Miss Holaday as class sponsor. Right here we, the Seniors, take off our hats to Miss Holaday, who has certainly stood by us, fought our fights and helped us win in the end. On leaving school our one aim in life is to become one with the world and win fame for ourselves and V. H. S.” Class Motto—“Not Finished, Just Beginning” Class Flower—Pink Carnations. Class Colors—Cream and Coral. —12— a................[ V E R H I A N ]...........a jSenior TS7tU Last Will and Testament of the Class of ’24 We, the class of ’24, hoping that we are in our right minds, for once since we entered V. H. S., do solemnly give and bequeath the following: First: To our professor and teacher, Mr. Nash, our wishes for his success in finding a model senior class as good as we have been. Second: To our directors, who are fully as glad to see us graduate as we ourselves, the memory of the class of ’24. Third: To the Juniors, our Senior row, so they may watch nature through the windows. We trust they will revere and respect the desks. Fourth: To the Junior classmen our superior authority to kid the teachers. Fifth: To Mr. Owens, an ever-faithful, all the gum wrappers, chewed gum, popcorn, etc., that he finds behind the radiators. Sixth: To Miss Holaday the right to kid Mr. Nash and the school board. Seventh: To Margaret Smith, Margaret Tousley’s powder puff. Eighth: To Henry Kauppi, John Wharton’s ability with the Frosh. Ninth: Since we are taking Weston, we leave Albert Kelly or Ray Mills for a certain Freshman girl. Tenth: Benita Parker’s vampish ways to Mildred Bergerson. Eleventh: Blanche Bergerson’s “pull” in V. H. S. to Edith Wilson. Twelfth : Helen Brown’s “worries” to anyone who feels capable of assuming so great a responsibility, preferably Doris Akerstadt. Thirteenth: Eddie Condit’s popularity with “one” to Robert Hoffman. Fourteenth: Ernest Narver’s “Sheikie” ways to John Hatton. Fifteenth: To the Freshmen, our reverence and love for V. H. S. Sixteenth: To good ol’ V. H. S. some peace after our departure, a fond goodbye and our school spirit. We, the class as a whole, absolutely feeling well and sworn by Professor Nash that we are in our right minds, hereunto set our hand and seal this twenty-third day of May, 1924. (Seal) CLASS OF 1924, (Signed) Helen Brown, President. Signed, sealed, published and declared by Senior Class of ’24, as our last will and testament, in the presence of each other, hereunto subscribe our names as attesting witnesses to said instrument. Witnesses: Margaret Tousley. Ernest Narver. Blanche Bergerson. Weston Sheeley. Benita Parker. Helen Brown. Eddie Condit. John Wharton. —13— E- [ V E R H I A N ] s Senior (Oa s $oem Yernonia High, our joy and pride. With you we fain would long abide, But duty calls us up and on. To meet life's battles when they dawn In future struggles large and small May we prove true blue one and all! Oh! Y. H. S. of twenty-four, Farewell to thee for evermore; We Seniors eight must part from you. Alas, and from each other too! —Benita Parker. a.......................[ V E R H I A N ]:.....................a J)ropi)esp of Class of 1924 New York, May 23, 1943.—Miss Helen Brown has returned to New York from a lengthy trip to Paris and European cities, where she has been cultivating her ability to sing. Miss Brown was a student of Vernonia High School, graduating in 1924. After leaving school she studied voice in New York and was given her first opportunity by the Chicago Grand Opera. Miss Brown has planned on a trip to Oregon, where she will visit the town of her school days and where she hopes to meet many old friends.—New York Times. July 23, 1946.—Mr. Weston Sheelcy was recently nominated for the presidency in the Republican convention held at St. Louis. Mr. Sheeley attended high school at Vernonia, Oregon, and after a very successful career in high school studied at Harvard and later at Yale. Mr. Sheeley is a very capable man, noted for his oratory and breadth of keen perception and will be elected. He has twice been Governor of Oregon and once Mayor of Vernonia and will surely carry all Vernonia’s vote, as well as all of Columbia County. —Vernonia Eagle. Portland, Ore., Dec. 4, 1945.—Mr. and and Mrs. Edwin Condit have returned from a trip abroad, where they have been entertained in many historical places. Mr. Condit attended school in Vernonia, Ore., and after graduating from high school lived peacebly near that city for a number of years. In recent years he was made a millionaire by marrying Mary Crowfoot, a Comanche Indian of Oklahoma, who owned great oil wells in that country. He is expected to build a great mansion in Vernonia and reside there the rest of his days.—Oregonian. Vernonia, Ore., Feb. 6, 1935.—Mr. Ernest Narver was a Vernonia visitor this week, coming especially to get the order from the graduating class for rings and pins. He is traveling through Oregon and Washington for a Seattle house now, and seems to be very successful. He attended high school at Vernonia in 1924, when he graduated. While in the city he met many old friends and among his reminiscences he recalled how he helped “haul the woodpile down.”—Vernonia Eagle. New Orleans, La., Feb. 23, 1934.—Miss Margaret Tousley of Rochelle, La., has recently announced her engagement to Prince Alfonso of England. She and her parents will soon leave for New York to meet the Prince when he arrives from England on the President Wilson in March. Miss Tousley is a graduate of Vernonia High School and later attended Oxford, where she met the Prince. Congratulations are reaching her from all quarters.—New Orleans Tribune. St. Helen’s, Ore., July 23, 1933.—Miss Blanche E. Bergerson of Vernonia has purchased the newest model of airship, called the Monarch, which will set a fashion in the West. It was recently introduced in the East from Paris. Miss Bergerson graduated from Vernonia High in 1924 and very soon afterwards came into great wealth through an unknown uncle’s death in Alaska. She has many friends in Oregon and throughout the West.—Oregon Journal. St. Helens, Ore., Nov. 4, 1938.—Miss Benita Parker again announces her candidacy for Mayor of Vernonia. Miss Parker has made a startling political career by being elected to the Oregon Legislature, and hopes to win the title of Mayor for Vernonia. She graduated from the Vernonia High School in 1924 and studied law at Willamette University. She has many friends in Vernonia and throughout Oregon. Here’s to success, Miss Parker.—St. Helens Mist. Chicago, 111., May 21. 1934.—Mr. John Wharton has made a success at last. His latest book, called “Civil Government of U. S.,” has been adopted throughout Oregon for the high school course of study. He studied civics when Wm. Schrieber was in Vernonia High School, graduating in 1924. He announces that he will soon write a history which he hopes will be adopted for the same purpose.—Chicago Star. -15- JUNIOR CLASS .[ V E R H I A N ].....- Junior Glass JJtstorp j g'T the opening of the school term 1923-24, nine students enrolled _ as Juniors. They were Lola Cline, Emerald John, Lillian Condit, Ruth Peterson, Edith Wilson, Ray Mills, Elbert Kelly, Henry Kauppi and Robert Hoffman. Only four of this group had started in as Freshmen together. About the middle of the first semester the students of the Junior class decided that they hadn’t done anything yet to make a name for themselves, so on a warm sunny day they, one hundred per cent in attendance, took “French leave” at noon and went on a hike. They each gave some money with which wieners, marshmallows, and matches were bought. They hiked about two miles, ate the wieners and marshmallows and returned to town. The next morning Mr. Nash awarded each member of the class with a doughnut, before the other members of the student body. After that the Junior class was known as the Doughnut Class. The second semester brought a new thrill. Three more students joined the so-called Doughnut class. They were Doris Akerstadt, Henry Leavitt, and Clarence Dunlap. The basketball season was on. Lillian, Lola, Edith, Doris, Ray, Elbert, and Henry Kauppi took active parts on the teams. Robert became noted as yell leader and the other members of the class took the duties of chief cooks and bottle washers for the refreshments served after the games. Debate season was also on. Ray and Robert made up half the team of Vernonia High School which was the first of the school to get to debate twice. The next great event was the Junior Prom. This was the first of its kind ever given and was a big success. The Junior-Senior banquet given in honor of the parting Seniors, at the close of the year was another success. Speeches were made by members of the Faculty and Senior class. When the term ended, the Juniors thought that this had been the most interesting of all their years in high school and were determined to make their Senior a better one in 1924-25. OFFICERS Robert Hoffman ----- President Lola Cline ----- Vice-President Lillian Condit - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Wm. Schrieber - - - - Faculty Adviser Colors—Oriental Blue and Burnt Orange Motto—Hammer it out Flower—Pink rose buds —17— SOPHOMORE CLASS J3tStorj of Glass of 1926 first E entered Vernonia High School in 1922 as Freshmen and certainly lived up to our name. Early in September we elected the following officers for the semester: President. Margaret Smith; Vice President, Thor Roberts; Secretary and Treasurer, Leatha Poynter, and Mrs. Beaman our class adviser. The officers for the second semester were: President, Charles Hoffman: Vice President, Loel Roberts; Secretary and Treasurer, Julia Keasey. We initiated the Frosh during the first week of October and surely had them hopping around and obeying orders. The Sophomore class is a talented one. Three members of the High School Orchestra are Sophomores: Louise Malmsten, pianist: Louise Lester, violinist, and Charles Hoffman, xylophone. Last November the Sophomores had a Soph Day. We all came to school dressed up. The girls wearing boys’ shirts and the boys in girls’ middies: had our picture taken at the noon hour and all had an exciting time. One Tuesday evening we had a Sophomore Party, with Miss Bell as chaperon. Louise Malmsten, Julia and Margaret “Sophomores,” had a good share in the annual student body play given this year. The Sophomore class has turned out some star basketball players. The Vernonia High School yellow-jackets probably wouldn’t have the county championship this year if it hadn’t been for Mildred, Beany and for Julia who was captain of the team. Loel did his part on the boys’ team. We all expect to return next year and make V. H. S. proud to have such splendid Juniors. FRESHMAN CLASS •JH .......[ V E R H I A X ]. ptesljman Class Qtstotp OX a bright September morning thirty-two shy youngsters entered V. H. S. to begin a four-year tour of High School. Since that time, a few have decided that the road to knowledge is too rough so have fallen by the roadside. Others have joined us and now we have a bright, lively bunch. The officers for the first semester were: Marshall Malmsten, President; Lora Smith, Vice-President: Opal Hall. Treasurer; Russell Mills, Secretary. For the second semester the officers were: Jessie George, President; Lora Smith, Vice-President; Dudley Spencer. Secretary-Treasurer. True, during the first week we freshies withered under the haughty looks of the sophisticated Sophomores, but we are no longer as green and innocent as we were. You see our initiation was a success although we liked the last part, which was the refreshments in the gym. Xow we have completed one-fourth of our journey. On April Fools evening we showed the future freshies how to have a good time, which precedes the hot time they will have next fall when they start their journey through V. H. S. Our roster for the year includes: Thresa Bays Muriel O'Conner George Corey Myrtle Van Blaricom John Hatten Elda Hale Lora Smith Carl Fowler Raymond Tichenor Dudley Spencer Louise Schmidlin Jessie George Amy Hughes Wilbur Bradley Reva Cook Orlene Counts Opal Hall Lena Wiles Jeneva Wright Edgar Wilson XTorman Pettijohn Leonard Malmsten Kenneth Whitsell Marshall Malmsten John Wardle Paul Voshell Percy Bergerson George Currie Frank Coburn Lewis Laramore Anna Rea Webster Ethel Wilson Gladys Krinick Herbert Heltzel Russell Mills Richard Peterson Mildred Staley Virgil Douglas Mr. Nash, our class advisor, has always “stuck by his babies and was a very attentive nurse during our initiative days. —21— EE [ V E R H I A N ] .0 QEfje Slacker This Annual Staff has hit a rock. We need poetry and rimes But why pick one me—why this shock? I've asked a thousand times. Me write a poem !—oh 1 say. The idea seems quite wild When all the gang is dying to write. Why pick on this poor child? But the editor says it must be done. So everyone ready? Here goes! But shall it be on a feast of the wienie and bun Or the ‘‘Lure of the yellow Rose.” I’ve got to write something. It's the only way out. Say folks it’s time to go home! I won't miss my lunch if I do get balled out. And I ain’t gonna write no ole poem. —M. R. T. —22— E [ V E R H I A X ] .......................................................................................... JBramattcS nillllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIMIIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllMIIIIIMMIIIIIMIIIllllllllllllllllllltlllllllMir RIDERS TO THE SEA” Dramatics in Y. H. S. have occupied a prominent place in the activities of the year 1923-24. We began the season by presenting on December twenty-first, three one act plays that are each classics in their line. The first, Riders to the Sea” by Synge was coached by P. M. Nash. The cast included: Mauryo...................................................Jessie George Hartley........................................Robert Hoffman Cathleen........................................Margaret Smith Nora......................................................Julia Keasey MAKER OF DREAMS” Second. Maker of Dreams,” by Down, under direction of Majorie 1 loladay. Pierrot ......................................Helen Brown Pierrette ................................. ..Edith Wilson The Manufacturer....................................Ernest Narver “WURZEL FLUMMERY” Third. Whurzel Flummery,” by Milne was coached by Mrs. Mae Beaman. Robert Crawshaw.. Margaret Crawshaw Viola Crawshaw.... Richard Meriton Dennis Clifton... .Weston Sheeley Louise Malmsten . .. Orlene Counts ....Elbert Kelly ...John Wharton —23— 0 -[ V E R H I A N ] ;g “NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH” Is it possible to tell the truth, even for twenty-four hours? It is, at least Bob Bennet, the hero of “Nothing But the Truth” accomplished the feat. I he bet he made with his business partners, and the trouble he got into—with his partners, his friends, and his fiance—this is the subject of James Montgomery’s three-act comedy, “Nothing But the Truth.” which the Senior class produced in the High School Auditorium, May 8 and 9, 1924. I he cast played to a full house both evenings and no play has ever been received more enthusiastically in Vernonia. The coaching was done by Miss Holaday. The cast included: Robert Bennet...... E. M. Ralston...... Dick Donnelly...... Clarence VanDuson Bishop Doran....... Gwendolyn Ralston. Mrs. E. M. Ralston. Ethel Clarke....... Mabel Jackson...... Sabel Jackson...... Martha, the maid... ... Weston Sheeley .....Eddie Condit . ..John Wharton .........Ray Mills .....Henry Leavitt .....Helen Brown Blanche Bergerson .....Benita Parker .Margaret Tousley .....Lillian Condit .....Julia Keasey —24— E —[ V E R H I A N ]- jWusitc VERNONIA HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The high school orchestra was organized at the beginning of the school year. There being five members—Louise Malmsten, piano; Louise Lester, violin ; Orlene Counts, violin; Charles Hoffman, xylophone, and Robert Hoffman, cornet. This is the first orchestra that Vernonia High School has had. They were complimented very highly on their first appearance which was at the reception given for the High and Grade School Teachers on October 26. Their next appearance was at the banquet given by the Commercial Club where “Barney Google” made a big hit with the crowd. One of the outside speakers said, Yernonia High has a fine little orchestra” and all the others agreed. The organization has served the community in many ways during the year and hopes to give greater service next year when the instrumentation will surely be greatly augmented by players from the band and by entering students of our rapidly growing school. The talent which we now have and that which we hope comes to us in our growth will surely give us a place “Among the Stars” soon. —25— 0 [ V E R H I A N ] S3 I .AND Our high school band is the result of the suggestion and encouragement of Mr. P. M. Nash. It became an organization October 15. after the hoys had invested in new instruments, and then began their studies which continued under varying degrees of success and hardship until February 14. when it asked Mr. W. F. Willing to become director and instructor. The membership at the present time consists of the following members : Ross Graham, Veldon Parker. Norman Pettijohn, Kenneth Whitsell, John Larimore and Robert Hoffman, cornets; Loel Roberts, bass horn; Eddie Condit, baritone; John I latten and Charles Hoffman, snare drums; George Corey, Allen Ray and Marshall Malmsten, saxophones; Dudley Spencer, Russell Mills, Richard Peterson and George Currie, altos; Thor Roberts and Ray Mills, trombone; James Currie and Leonard Malmsten, clarinets; Henry Leavitt, base drum ; Virgil Vanalsted, tenor. —26— 0- [ V E R H I A N ] 11111 • I i M: 11111 • 11 ’ 1111111 : 11111111111111111111 • -11M1111111111111111 III 11 ■ 11.111111111II111111111111 ■ 111111111111111111111M11III III I • IM11111M MI (I III I ■ 111111.11111111F111 ••• 111 111111111111.1 l_l. Rebate i I • III 11 • 1111II.1111MI ■ III111M U111111111111111II11111111111111MII Ml 11II111111111 • III111MI III 111 III M • lit M11111111IIMI III IIII1111 III 11111111M1111II1111111111111111111111111 Ml 1111111111111 DEBATE The Vernonia High School has every reason to be proud of her debaters. This year’s debating season was very successful, although only one debate was won. We were a member of the Lower Columbia River District and debated the question, ''Resolved, That the United States should cancel the allied war debt.” The teams, selected in a tryout debate from a squad of eight members, were: Affirmative, Helen Brown and Ray Mills, and Negative, Robert Hoffman and John Wharton. The first debate was held February 1, 1924, with Rainier. The affirmative team, accompanied by the coach. Miss Holaday, went to Rainier to debate their negative team, and the latter school met the Vernonia negative team in Vernonia. The Vernonia affirmative team lost by a 2 to 1 decision, but the negative team won by a 3 to 0 decision. This winning of four points out of a possible six gave the high school the right to he represented in the final district contest for championship. This final debate was held one week later, February 8, 1924, when the Astoria, Warrenton and Vernonia High Schools engaged in a triangular debate. The Vernonia negative, with Mr. Nash, journeyed to Astoria to meet their affirmative team. Here our team met defeat by a 3 to 0 decision. The Vernonia affirmative team, this time debating at home with the Warrenton negative team, suffered a 2 to 1 defeat, while Warrenton in winning a 3 to 0 decision over Astoria became the champion school of the district. B......................y E R H I A N ]................ B 1 = OUR PATIENT ALLIES Slam went the books into the locker, among them the old decrepit Geometry. “Sail on, this is my own, my native land,’’ said the slick new English book, as she turned her hack to the poor, old, dirty Geometry. “Prove,” cried the one spoken to. “This rectangle where I am has always belonged to me. I am equidistant from all its sides, therefore I’m not near you.” “Sail on, touch not a single page,” shrieked the English book as he endeavored to slide away from the Geometry. “Not a segment is adjacent to you, English. I shall make you prove your assumption,” returned the old book. La,” finally exclaimed the cumulative Harmony. “You do annoy me so. Let us have harmony now. and besides. Geometry has very high titles, so don't treat him so disdainfully.” “High though his titles, proud his name, he shall go down to the vile dust from whence he sprung,” said English scornfully. The little poetry book had been looking on this dispute from the corner, all the while grinning at the poor old Geometry. “Grinning doesn’t harmonize with scene,” said Harmony as he turned and scowled at the one in the corner. “I know it is a sin For me to sit and grin At him here,” said the poetry book apologetically. “Now this discord must stop. sang Harmony as he turned to the two janglers. “Do tell us why you look so unharmonious that English will understand.” “Well, if this presumptuous English will stop, I will prove to you why I look so interior and exterior. I have had many masters before, because of their abuse I have become polygonal rather than rectangular. They have drawn all manners of things on my interior, my once square —28— El..............................VERHIAN ]......................B corners have been chewed to a pulp, my once smooth plane has been scratched, and only this morning my new master dropped me into the mud. Therefore, as my story has proved to you, my sad appearance is no fault of mine.” So his story ended as his listeners drew long sighs of relief. “Sir,” said English, “your forgiveness I emplore. I was simply mistaken, and I would that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me.” “I thank you for your kind apologies. I have always tried to prove that I am sciuare,” said Geometry as he slightly blushed under his dirty covers. Just then the locker door opened, and the faithful old Geometry disappeared. —Ernest Narver. College entrance Jftction TLiZt The Mean Governess........ The Shameful Shiek........ Her Hopes ................ The Ideal Man............ The Bewitching Doctor. .. . A Pardonable Mistake...... The Imprisonment of Nero Life at the North Pole. ... The Millionaire........... Beauty and Health......... .....By Letus E. Loppe ....By Aintie Grande .......By Juanta Mann ..........By Nom All .........By Iva Payne ........By Imall Rong .... By Willie E. Skape ........By Ima Fresin .......By Mary Munn .........By Eta Rasin —By John Wharton —29— H.......................V E K H I A N ]...................R Ancient J istorp Club ANCIENT HISTORY CLUB In order to stimulate interest in Ancient History the members of the class organized the club on November 9. 1923. Officers were elected to take charge for six weeks and to arrange programs every two weeks. Frequent elections and programs provided opportunity for all of the members to hold office and participate in the programs. Ancient places, persons and countries were portrayed in an interesting manner. They were made more real to the members of the class. Impromptu speeches, class histories, caricatures of the members of the class as in the days of Pericles and Euripides, and imaginary journeys added spice to the dust of the ages. Early in the fall the club hiked to the city reservoir, disposed of some eats and returned via the woodland path in time for the afternoon classes. The members of the club invited some of the other students for an afternoon picnic on April 7. Near the railroad, north of town, the hikers found a suitable place for baseball, wienie roast and other activities. The club was enjoyed by everyone and we sincerely hope that the class of 1924-25 will organize another one which will be as beneficial to them as ours has been to us. —30— B [ V E RH I A X ] :E iiii1111 i1111ii' 11111ii•’iimi 11:ii1111 ■ i it i • it m 111ii n iii iit ii111 ii u111 in iiM111ii iiiii 111111111111 m 111 mi it ii m n 1111 • 11 it i n 1111 u ii ii it ii ii 11 n ii i ii i ii 111111 ii ii ii m 11111 n ii i it 11 ii it n t m Mj; ! Hog ittas Ultos OFFICERS First Semester Margaret Smith Lillian Condit Louise Malsten Louise Lester Louise Malsten Edith Wilson Alice Enyart President - Secretary Chairman Program Committee Second Semester - President Secretary - Reporter Chairman Program Committee “Los Mas Altos” (“The Highest”) was organized in October, 1923, by members of the Spanish III Class and students from Spanish 1 who had had previous work in the study of the language. Instructive, interesting and lively programs were given throughout the year. As a culmination of the year’s activities the club entertained the Student Body to an evening’s program and real Spanish food during the spring term. Although the Spanish Club was only organized this year, much benefit has been derived from it and its influence will be more perceptible in the years to come. —31— E- [VERH I A N] -JZ i£ odet| FrtMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiMiiiMiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiMMiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiHniimiiiiMiiiimiiiimiiiiiitnmiiiniimMiiMiiiHiiiiiimiiiiiiih THE SENIORS ENTERTAIN On Hallowe'en Eve, the Senior class gave the first entertainment of the season. The gymnasium was decorated in the holiday colors and a very interesting program arranged. In the corners of the room, fortune telling booths were erected at which the students learned their past, present and future from Margaret Touslev and Weston Sheeley. A trip to Mars, however, was the main feature of the evening, and in this Ernest Narver as a Ghost at the head of the star was certainly a scream, or at least there were a lot of screams produced because of his being there. Miss Holaday surely handed them a story, too, in the Ancestors’ Hall, where she had the remains of several parts of the ancestors in the form of grapes for eyes. etc. Helen Brown, the Senior President, was in charge and always came to the rescue when ever activity threatened to lapse. At ten. refreshments, cider, doughnuts and apples were served. Everyone agreed that it was a success, and it was the beginning of one of the most successful seasons of school activity that the V. H. S. has ever known. THE JUNIOR PROM. On the twentieth of March, excitement reigned in the Junior class. They were going to give the Junior Prom that evening. The hall had been obtained, music secured, invitations sent, eats provided, all there was left to do, was to wait until it was time to go. As usual it rained, but even had it poured torrents, it would not have dampened these Juniors, or the ones who were invited for that matter. All were there ready to start the ball rolling bv eight o’clock. They had good music and a very jolly crowd. Just enough on the floor, so everyone could turn around without bumping others. Dancing continued until about 10:45 when a few of the students voiced the thought of the crowd by shouting, “When do we eat?” Immediately the Grand March started, and supper was served; cream puffs, chocolate and sandwiches. —32— S.....................VERHIAN ]............... -33 About 11:30 the familiar selection, “Home Sweet Home” was heard floating through the hall. There was a mad scramble for wraps and many cheerful good-nights accompanied with, “I had a splendid time.” FRESHMEN INITIATION Initiation week was from October 1st to October 5th. The first day, Monday, the Freshmen all wore green. Tuesday they all brought something which typifies the baby and in the afternoon went for a parade all decked out in green. Wednesday the girls wore loud socks and the boys wore no ties or collars. Thursday they bowed to the upper classmen and were taught their proper behavior. Friday was the big day! In the afternoon, the Freshmen entertained the upper classmen with an extemporaneous program. At night they were first entertained by the upper classmen in the assembly hall and later taken to the gymnasium to be properly initiated. One of the stunts was the shoe race. The boys were seated in a circle and took off their shoes. They threw these to the center where all of the shoes were piled. At a signal they began to hunt for their own. The first one finding and putting on his shoes, won a prize. Another of the stunts was the suitcase race, in which one suitcase was filled with girl’s clothes and the other with boy's clothes. The one which contained girl’s clothes was given to the boys and other to the girls. The side having put on and taken off these the quicker, won. Others were the blind folded pie feeding contest; beauty parlor with green powder, black rouge, red eyebrow pencil and blue lipstick ; and the rolling of chalk with the nose. After this fun the upper classmen joined and refreshments of punch and wafers were served. After a few more games the party broke up and the conquering of the Freshmen was accomplished. GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserves is a new organization in V. H. S., but with Mrs. Beaman as our leader and Lillian Condit as president, next year will be a memorable one for the Vernonia Girl Reserve. This year the girls have helped the student body adopt an Armenian child and expect to do other worthy things next year and assist the community in both social and civic activities. —33— H..................... [ VERHIAN]......................Pi :% tubent pobp (Officers First Semester Weston Sheeley...............................President Ray Mills ........................................Vice President Benita Parker ...............................Secretary Eddie Condit.................................Treasurer Second Semester Helen Brown .................................President Elbert Kelly .....................................Vice President Blanche Bergerson ...........................Secretary Ray Mills....................................Treasurer Colors, Orange and Black —34— ■ [ V E R H I A N ]........--B Alumni Foster Year Name Graduated What and Where Maudie Gessell 1918 Mrs. Ross Duncan.... Christina Sword 1918 At home Vernonia Pearl Counts 1918 Mrs. Rodney Gorden.. Vernonia Elizabeth Counts 1918 Working Vernonia Omer Sheeley 1918 Farming Vernonia Glen Sheeley 1918 School of Technology.. Portland, Ore. Everett Tucker 1918 Benson Polytechnic.... Portland, Ore. Russel Stanton 1918 Working Vernonia Gertrude Brown 1919 Mrs. Floyd Leslie The Dalles, Ore. Pearl Rogers 1919 Mrs. Omar Sheeley, died Apr 8.1924,at Vernonia Gladys Malmsten 1920 Teaching Vernonia Theodore Keasey 1920 Working Vernonia Iris Baker 1920 Mrs. George McDonald Vernonia Sarah Baker 1920 Mrs. Roy Smith Vernonia Lola Brown 1921 Mrs. Clarence Smith... Sprav, Ore. Hazel Malmsten 1921 Sophomore .Willamette University Ellen Enstrom 1921 Teaching Vernonia Earl Condit 1921 Teaching Vernonia Gale Stanton 1921 Junior University of Iowa Eula John 1922 Teaching Kist, Ore. Hilda Tucker 1922 Mrs. Theodore Keasey Vernonia Lucy Stanton 1922 Teaching Near Vernonia Alvin Parker 1922 Sophomore 0. A. C. yC. u Lesta Weed 1922 Sophomore .. University-of Oregon Thelma Pettyjohn 1922 Teaching Vernonia Ruth H verling 1923 Freshman ..Willamette University Margaret Schubert .... 1923 Mrs. C. Moran Yakima, Wn. Bessie McDonald 1923 Attending Oregon Normal School Isabel Condit 1923 Attending Oregon Normal School Florian Mills 1923 Freshman O. A. C. Harry Keasey 1923 Working Gooding. Idaho Leroy Malmsten 1923 Freshman.. North western School of Commerce —35— aa a-..................[ V E R H I A N I--- j©tf)ool Qalenbar 1923-24 September— 10. School opened with 72 students and a faculty of four—Mr. P. M. Nash, principal; Mrs. P. F. Beaman, Miss Marjorie Holaday and Mr. Wm. Screiber. 21. “Los Mas Altos,” Spanish club, organized. 25. Student Body organized with Weston Sheeley as president. October— 1 to 5. Freshman initiation week. 5. Freshman initiation party. 23. Junior “cut” day. 26. Adoption of the new constitution of the Associated Student Body of the Vernon ia High School. 27. I eacher’s reception. Initial appearance of the high school orchestra. 30. Seniors entertain at a masquerade party. November— 9. Ancient History Club organized. 11. Armistice Day. 13. Sophomores officially discountenance the playing of truant. 22. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schrieber, a daughter, Margery Jean. 30. Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. Older Boys’ Conference in Portland, attended by four delegates from V. H. S. December— 14. Opening of basketball season. V. H. S. vs. Birkenfield H. S. 21. Christmas party and tree. 21. Production of three one-act plays under the auspices of the Student Body. 21 to 31. Christmas holidays. 31. Miss Cecilia Bell added to the faculty. January— 4. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. St. Helens High School. 11. Basketball, V. H. S. vs. Astoria High School. 12. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Warrenton High School. 11 to 13. Myrtle Brown and Lillian Condit sent as delegates to the High School Conference at Eugene. 18. First Semester ends. 21. Slight fire in the high school building. New apparatus used. 25. Election of Student Body officers. 25. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Banks High School. 29. Sophomore party. Junior “feed.” —36— 0- [ V E R H I A N ] :a February— 1. Debate. Vernonia High School affirmative vs. Rainier High School Negative. Rainier High School affirmative vs. Vernonia High School negative. 2. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Scappoose High School. 6. Memorial services for Woodrow Wilson. 8. Debate. Vernonia High School affirmative vs. Warrenton High School negative. Astoria High School affirmative vs. Vernonia High School negative. 11. Mr. Edwin North, member of the Board of Directors of Union High School District No. 1 and esteemed citizen of Vernonia, passes away. 14. School closed in respect of Mr. North. 1 . Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Banks High School. 16. Local Institute. Parent-Teachers’ Association organized. 16. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Scappoose High School. 19. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Birkenfield High School. 22. Washington’s Birthday. 19 to 21. “Country Gentleman” campaign. 22. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Rainier High School. 26. Initial appearance of the High School Band. March— 1. Girls basketball night. V. H. S. vs. St. Helens. V. H. S. vs. Birkenfield. County championship won. 3. Amendment to the constitution to provide for the first high school annual passed by a vote of 53 to 4. 3. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Vernonia town team. 3. Girl Reserves organized. 7. Basketball. V. H. S. vs. Rainier High School. 7 to 9. Elda Hale attends the Girl Reserve convention in Salem. 12. Booth Tarkington program by Sesame Literary Society. 17. Mr. M. B. Parounagian, native Armenian, speaks to the Student Body. Students adopt one Armenian orphan. 17. Spark Plugs, losing side in the Country Gentleman campagin, entertain the Barney Googles, winning side. 21. Junior Prom. April— 1. Freshmen entertain eighth grade at Leap Year and April Fool’s party. 2. Literary program. 11. Freshman entertainment. 16. Spanish Club entertains Student Body. 23. Band concert. May— 8 and 9. Senior play, “Nothing But the Truth.” 18. Class Sermon by Prof. Richards, Willamette University. 21. School Picnic. 22. Senior Class Day. 23. Senior Breakfast. Mr. Nash entertains. 23. Commencement Exercises; Dean Robbins, U. of O. Junior and Senior Banquet. —27— □ [ V E R H I A N ] :e pieties basketball The basketball season for Vernonia High School opened November 29th, Weston Sheeley elected as captain and Loel Roberts and John Wharton as Boys’ Athletic Manager. After much hard work by the boys, Coach Schrieber had the team ready for their first showing, December 14th. GAMES VERNONIA 27—B1RKENFELD 5 December 14th Birkenfeld High was defeated at Vernonia by the score of 37 to 5. This was the first showing of the V. H. S. team. All enjoyed the game and a feed afterwards. —38— 0 J3 -[ V E R H I A N ] ST. HELENS 24—VERNONIA 7 January 4th Vernonia fell before the county champions, but all enjoyed the game and also the trip to St. Helens. ASTORIA 63—VERNONIA 3 January 11th found Vernonia at Astoria. We were unable to defeat them, but we gave them some opposition. VERNONIA 16—WARRENTON 15 January 12th Warrenton fell before Vernonia at Warrenton. Fast and exciting—I’ll say.” ST. HELENS 17—VERNONIA 5 January 19th Vernonia was again defeated on our floor, but it was no walkaway. It was a good, clean game and a banquet afterwards, too. VERNONIA 28—BANKS 16 January 25th, Banks lost to Vernonia on our floor. There was a good crowd good game, and good eats afterwards, too. SCAPPOOSE 29—VERNONIA 24 On January 26th V. H. S. lost to Scappoose on their floor. The first half looked like our game, the score then being 9 to 18 in our favor, but they came back with too much pep and ran up their score. Sheeley was high point man that night, making 18 points. VERNONIA 21—BANKS 20 Friday, February 15th, found the V. H. S. team in Banks. A tight game, hard fight, and our victory only after four quarters and a five-minute overtime. There was an entertainment after the game and some entertainment, too! SCAPPOOSE 34—VERNONIA 15 February 15th Scappoose was here and they had a fight for what they got. There was a banquet after the game and everyone had a good time. RAINIER 25—VERNONIA 11 On Friday, February 22nd, Vernonia went to Rainier and met defeat. A hard game, but Vernonia could not check their basket shooting. RAINIER 17—VERNONIA 13 V. H. S. was defeated by Rainier at Vernonia Friday, March 7th. Although Rainier won the score, Vernonia out-played them every minute. The boys had a feed after the game and every one had a fine time. —39— B— -[ V E R H I A N ] :a VERNONIA 32—BIRKENFELD 21 February 19th Vernonia High defeated the Birkenfeld team. It was a good, fast game, but the}' could not hold us down. VERNONIA TOWN TEAM 18—V. H. S. 13 March 3rd V. H. S. was defeated by the Town Team, but all enjoyed the game and everyone that saw it will say that it was not walk-away. VERNONIA HIGH 16—TOWN TEAM 13 March 12th the town team of Vernonia took a defeat from the V. H. S. five. The game was a fast one and a fight from start to finish. The basketball squad showed excellent work and had a very good season. From the 14 games played, six were won and eight lost. Although the loss of Sheeley, Narver, Condit, and Wharton will be felt next year, much new material is expected to turn out. Name Field Points Personals Games Sheeley F. 102 7 12 2 Narver F. 60 4 14 Condit C. 32 5 10 Mills 25 10 14 Roberts G. 15 8 8' 2 Wharton 9 4 5}4 Kelley G. 2 5 3' 2 Kauppi G. 0 0 1 THE PLAYERS Weston Sheeley was captain and forward of the team this year. He was our high point man, playing in all the games but six quarters and he was surely missed from those, too. Ernest Narver played forward this year for V. H. S., playing every game. He will be missed from the squad, as he leaves us this year. Ed Condit, center for V. H. S., was fine this season, rarely outjumped, but never outplayed. He was out several times with a sore foot and greatly missed, too. Ray Mills, guard and center, was, without a doubt, V. H. S.’s most valuable man. His man seldom made a basket and at center none ever excelled him. We are very fortunate to have Ray with us another year. Loel Roberts played guard this year and none played much better. He was short but light on his feet and all V. H. S. is proud of him. He will be with us two more years. John Wharton played both guard and forward this year and was a valuable man for V. H. S. His lefthand pass baffled many a player. We will also lose him this year. Elbert Kelley played guard this year and played it well. too. He hurt his foot early in the season and was unable to play much. Elbert has one more year with us. Henry Kauppi was a man of much benefit to the team, although he did not play much. He never missed a practice and was always ready. Henry has one more year with the V. H. S. team. —40— [ V E R H I A X ] 3 Girls’ iBasketfjaU Although girls’ basketball has not been emphasized in our school in the past, it was taken up with a good deal of enthusiasm this year Girls’ basketball practice started about the first of December. All the girls worked hard, a good number turned out for practice and under the leadership of Mrs. Beaman, the coach, we soon had the championship team of the county. VERXOXIA 50—BIRKEXFELD 14 Friday, December 14th. the Vernonia girls defeated the Birkenfeld girls in the first game of the season. This was a fine game and everyone enjoyed it. VERXOXIA 18—ST. HELEN'S 7 Friday, January 2nd, St. Helens could not stop the V. H. S. girls and we walked away with the score. VERXOXIA 46—BAXKS 10 Friday, January 25th, Banks played here and again Vernonia walked away with the score. They could hot stop the V. H. S. girls’ basket shooting. An entertainment was enjoyed by all after the game. —41— •m B..............I.....[ V E R H I A N ] SCAPPOOSE 13—VERNON IA 11 Saturday night, the Vernonia girls met defeat at Scappoose. The Vernonia girls played fine but, were unable to check Scappoose’s rough and ready type of playing. VERNONIA 18—SCAPPOOSE 5 Saturday night, February 16th, Scappoose met defeat on the Vernonia floor. This was the team that rivaled Vernonia for the county championship, this game giving us the clear title, “GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY.” VERNONIA 26—BIRKENFELD 2 Monday night, February 19th, the V. H. S. girls played a fast game at Birkenfeld and again came away with the big end of the score. VERNONIA 21—ST. HELENS 17 Friday night, March 2nd, the V. H. S. girls won both games of a girls’ double-header, the last game of the season. The St. Helens girls put up a hard fight, but were unable to keep down the Vernonia girls. It was a hard fight to the finish and exciting all the way through., This game strengthened Vernonia’s claim to the county championship. VERNONIA 20—BIRKENFELD 13 The second team had a hard fight with the Birkenfeld six, but they were the winners. Both games were clean and fast and enjoyed by everyone present. 'Fhe Vernonia High School girls had a very successful season, winning seven out of eight games and also winning the County Championship. All V. IT. S. is proud of the girl team and expect even a faster one next year as nearly all are first year men.” Although Helen Brown will be missed from the center, much new material is expected to develop. Name Position Mildred Bergcrson ............Forward Lola Cline....................Forward Julia Keasey..................Forward Lena Gibson ...................Center Name Position Helen Brown ...............Center (Side) Lillian Condit .....................Guard Edith W ilson ......................Guard Doris Akerstedt.....................Guard THE PLAYERS Julia Keasey, captain and forward, played well under the V. H. S. colors this year, but on account of sickness she was unable to play in many games. Mildred Bergcrson, Vernonia’s high point forward, did exceedingly well this year. Her ability to hit the basket has not be surpassed and we are all proud of her. —42— H............................ T v E R H I A N ]...............................—rc Lola Cline was our fast forward. She always managed to get the ball from center and give it to Mildred before the guards had a chance. Lola was an excellent shot with the ball and played hard for V. H. S. Lena Gibson, our jumping center, was fine this year. She was not so much a jumping center, because she could hit the ball without jumping and could naturally pick the ball from the sky. Helen Brown starred for Vernonia at side center, doing remarkably well at this position. She was the only girl on the team that played through every quarter of the games of the season. We will miss her very much next year, as she will graduate this year. Lillian Condit played guard for us this year and none surpassed her. She has a talent of playing basketball and it is very seldom when her man makes a point. Edith Wilson was a guard for V. H. S. this year. She is not so tall, but playing ball is her standby. She is the fastest guard that we have and we can’t say too much about her. Doris Akerstedt is a guard worthy of her place on the V. H. S. team. It is very seldom when her “man” gets the ball, but very seldom indeem when her “man makes a basket. TENNIS A tennis club has been recently organized in the Vernonia High School and some good work is expected, although the greater part of this year will, necessarily, be employed in the making of the tennis courts. There is some good material here and some good tennis players are to be expected. It is thought that tennis is to become a major sport in the future. The club recently elected the following officers: Ernest Narver - President Ray Mills - Secretary-Treasurer —43— a.....-..[ V E R H IA X ]-...........r 151)e Brainstorm Emerald—What did Mr. Schreiber flunk you for? Lowell—Why, he flunked me for nothing. Do you think I paid him for it? Joke Editor—I guarantee all these jokes to be absolutely fresh: I have spent all my life gathering them. Miss Bell (after reading “That’s Just Like a Man” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, and “That’s the Way with a Woman” by Irvin S. Cobb)—“That’s Just Like a Man” is the best article. Can any of you tell why? Henry L.—Why, she had better material to write on. Ray—Is that an eight-day clock? Lora (as the clock struck twelve)—Why don’t you stay a little longer and find out? F reside—So you were born in England ? Senior—I was. Freshie—What part? Senior—Why all parts of course. Richard P. (looking at his history book)—Here is a picture Louis the Cross-eyed. Mr. Schreiber—Lewis the what? Richard—Lewis the Cross-eyed. Just take a look for yourself: Louis XI. Miss Holaday—How much time do you spend on your lessons? Lola—About half an hour railroad time. Miss Holaday—What do you mean by railroad time? Lola—Including all stops and delays. Mrs. Beaman hat do we mean when we say the hole is greater than any of its parts’? Melvin Mowe (responded quickly in saying)—A restaurant doughnut. Louise Lester—What makes the leaves turn red in the fall ? Edith Wilson—Pj ! They are blushing to think how green they were in the summer. Mr. Schreiber (to ancient history student)—Now commit that and you will have the whole thing in a nut shell. President Brown (speaker to Junior president)—Do not become discouraged; take your lesson from the oak tree; just consider—it also was once a nut. John Wharton (addressing Girl Reserves) — Ladies, our arms your defense; Your arms our recompense; Fall in ! —44— a....................... [ V E R H I A N ]...................... a Miss Holaday—Where is Mr. Nash at? Miss Bell (who lives on Dickens)—Just before the at. SENIOR KNOWLEDGE Freshman—What’s the difference between a sight and a vision? Senior—Well, you can flatter a girl by calling her a vision, but never call her a sight. Ernest (to Miss Bell)—This card says on it “Surelay.” What is it, a hen food or a hair tonic? Ray Mills—For the last time I ask you for that dollar you owe me. Carl Fowler—Thank goodness that is the end of that silly question. Weston—I had a bird of a time last night. Muriel—How’s that? Weston—Oh, I spent the evening with a chicken, took in the Blue Bird’s ball and came home on the owl, feeling quite canary. Henry Kauppi (sarcastically)—Hum! What have you read? Edith—Oh, that’s not a stumper, old dear. I’ve read—I’ve —oh, I’ve read (red) hair. Said a bald-headed man to waitress bold: “See here, lady, my coca’s cold.” She scornfully replied : “I can’t help that; If the blamed thing’s chilly, put on your hat.” Miss Bell (in Freshman English class)—George, give me a sentence containing the word “anthracite.” George—We had a party last night, and you should have heard my aunt recite. CHECKING UP Miss Holaday—What are you reading, Eddie? E. Condit—It’s a book called “Child Training” that I borrowed from Mrs. Beaman. Miss Holaday—Do you find it amusing? E. Condit—I’m not reading it for that; I merely wanted to see if I have been brought up right. Miss Bell—What is the opposite from vocation? Lola—Vacation. Mr. Beaman—Remember, dear, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Mrs. Beaman—Then suppose you come and rule the world for a while; I’m tired. Miss Bell—I’m absolutely discouraged with that class in Senior English. I have told them everything I know and they still don’t know a thing. —45— ......................[ V E R H I A X ]......................... “El Robert Hoffman—Where is that Julia Keasey? Myrtle B.—She’s over studying in Miss Holaday’s room. Robert—Wow! That’s rich! “Overstudying” in Miss Holoday’s room! Mr. Schreiber (on a cloudy morning when we had a very low fire)—I never remember a time when I was too warm. Lora Smith—Never mind, Mr. Schreiber; you will be some day. Louis S.—What is your name, may I ask ? New Frosh—You may. Little Freshy peeking in the door and saying timidly: “Is this the next period?” Norman—Why did Narver park out there? Benita—He had a miss in his car. Because she has so many dates is no sign she came from Egypt. If wanting to take a course in music why not work in a dairy and learn to play the bag pipes? “You see,” said Mandy, “I want’s to see de reprobate judge, ’cause my old man has done died detested and since now I’se de mudder of two little infidels I want’s to be made der execoontier.” Ray—The girl I loved made a fool of me. Julia—Some girls do make a lasting impression, dont’ they? Emerald—Say, aren’t sheep obstinate animals, though. Herbert—Yes, my land}. Man—Say, ofisher, where’s the corner? Officer—Why, you are standing on it. Man—Why, standing of it!—ish no wonder I couldn’t find it. (1) When was the war of 1812? (2) Who wrote Macaulay’s History of England? (3) What two countries took part in the Spanish-American war? (4) In what season of the year did Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge? (5) In round figures what was the duration of the hundred years war? (6) Who was president during the Jacksonian period? Beet pickles flushed, And apples blushed. 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Gillchrest 1|—II—II—M—H— —«3— 0- '[ V E R H I A N ]: 0 INDUSTRIAL CENTER, ON INLAND HIGHWAY, MIDWAY BETWEEN PORTLAND AND ASTORIA. TOURISTS PARADISE Stop at the HOTEL VISTA ROOMS VERNON I A, OREGON C. R. Twineham E. C. H. Twineham ---------+ ---------+ CENTRA L GROCERY Our Motto: QUALITY AND SERVICE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES PHONE 222 We deliver J. J. Purney, Prop. VERNONIA, OREGON ----- —51— +' -[ V E R H I A N ] Haliom Mercantile Compan “Just across the bridge” Vernonia The fastest growing central drygoods store in the Nehalem Valley— Featuring at all times such nationally advertised lines as— For Men and Young Men— Florsheim shoes and oxfords, “Ace” shirts, Van Huesen and Aratex collars, Munsingwear, Holeproof Hosiery, Bradlyknit wear, Trunks, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases and Hecloh Belts. For Women and Young Women— “Hollywood” fashionable footwear, La Forte Woolen Mills Dress Fabric, Holeproof Hosiery, Gossard and American Lady Corsets and Combinettes, Palmer and Shuerman, Suits, Coats, and Dresses. Butterick Patterns, Munsingwear, D. M. C. Embroidery and Crochet Cottons and Bradley Knit Wear. A complete stock of field and gym clothing at all times. WE SOLICIT AND APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE ________________________________________________ +— — 55— '0 01 +• -[ VERH I AN]: .—. Compliments of he Peninsula Electric Co. Bridge Street Vernonia, Ore. ■+ -f Betty Jane PALACE OF SWEETS We cater to everybody—come in and make yourself at home L. H. DETROW, Prop. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO PARTIES DINNERS —56— El -[ V E R H I A N ] ja +---------------—--------- I ! City Cleaning | Pressing and j Dye Works I CLEANING PRESSING DYEING ALTERATIONS Tailor Made Clothes Proprietors C. J. KIEZER M. E. CARHIN +■ i PAINTS, OILS and VARNISHES STOVES, LINOLEUM, CROCKERY. SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE G. C. Mellinger Hdwe Co. PLUMBING TINNING HARDWARE i +■ I +• i i MILLER’S BARBER SHOP Bobbing and Shingling A Specialty FIRST CLASS WORK GUARANTEED I A.- ! OLD MILL BILLIARD I PARLOR -- •+ —57— +•--- ■f i i i 1 i i ■+ Smokes, Drinks, N’evervthing The Lincoln Candy Kitchen Delicious Home-made Candies 0 -[ V E R H I A X J07 “THE LAUNDRY OF PERSONAL SERVICE” VernoTiia Steam Laundry ! | i I I I i i + Dry Cleaning Department Connected with our laundry. Prione 253 All Work C. O. D -----------------------------------+ +■ i -mi—uh— Kullander’s Jewelru Store A good place to buy birthday gifts, wedding presents and gifts for every occasion. We carry a complete line of nothing but the best in watches, clocks, jewelry, diamonds and silverware. Class pins made to order. Watch and jewelry repairing our specialty—give us a trial. Every transaction guaranteed to prove satisfactory to our customers. —58— 0 -[ V E R H I A N ] 10 +------ —+ LESTER SHEELEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW VERNONIA, OREGON I +--------------——■«— — � —■—•+ ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHER VERNONIA, OREGON + ! i I. A. DUNLAP PHYSICIAN II—II—«!—««—M—H—U—H—H— Dr. Whyte is your Chiropractor Hours—9 a. m.—8 p. m. Over Hoffman’s Hdwe. Store Phones: 512 Res. 451 Office VERNONIA, OREGON DR. W. H HURLEY DENTIST ■+ I i i Eve. by appointment. Phone 532 VERNONIA, OREGON T---------------------1 W. A. GRESSMAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Office in Hoffman’s Bldg. Collections Notarv Public I I VERNONIA, OREGON i � , I—H—H—M—II —H—H—l«Jt M. D. COLE DENTIST J. A. HUGHES PHYSICIAN Pringle Building PHONE 662 •f---------- —59- PHONE 663 i -[verhian]= Compliments of the Nehdlem Meat Market IDe Solicit IJour Patronage Albert clilds —60— [ V E It H I A X ] ME TS E mmoll Culver Largest Sanitary Meat and lee Plant in the Nehalem Valley. Dealers in Livestock, Poultry, Butter and Eggs FRESH AND CURED MEATS RETAIL AND WHOLESALE An inspection of our market will tell why our trade is increasing every day +-------------------------—----- BERGERSON BROTHERS FOR YOUR Groceries and General Mdse. THE OLD RELIABLE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE BANK -[ verhian] J3 TTldjestic Thedter Vernonici's Popular Play House Consistently Qood Pictures J. H. Busk, Manager —62— ]Jou Are Fortunate It is your privilege and good fortune to live in the fastest growing town in Oregon. What you make of this opportunity depends entirely upon ycu. Does your pay check go into the bank regularly to prepare yoursef for the golden opportunity or is it spent without your knowing where it went? Start your savings account at the Bank of Vernonia—not tomorrow but today and be ready to grasp the forelock of opportunity—it lingers but a moment. President— W. 0. GALA WAY Vice-Pres.— PETER BERGERSON Cashier— H. E. McGRAW Asst. Cashier— J. C. BINDLEY Directors— PETERSON BERGERSON, G. R. MILLS F. E. MALMSTEN, H E. McGRAW B.........[ V E R H I A N ].............■■.a +-----------------«----- -------------■---1 I I i jguccesiS Satisfaction and Qonftbencc t altoaps accompany a £erbtce toell renbereb. Our business is growing. Not a spectacular “mushroom” growth, but a steady annual increase. It is in- deed a great satisfaction to look upon a growing business and know that it is the fruit of superior service and the accumulating confidence in the ability and integrity of this institution. Wherever you are, you will find us at your hack door with a service enriched by over half a century of experience. Oregon Qttp (Enterprise Printers and Binders Enterprise Building Oregon City, Oregon —64— 13 B.................. [ V E R H I A X ] Yacfi in e n rn vtn s PORTLAND, OREGON. 0 -[ V E R H I A N ] a Summer Daysl K oodakDays Outdoor Life is Callinq Hour KODAK filled with Eastman film will help you enjoy it We carry a Full Line of KODAKS and SUPPLIES Spalding Athletic Qoods Buy Them here Baseball 7 ennis Trdch Uernonia Drug Co. Wm. h. Folqer, Prop'r VERNOMfl, OREQON —6t5— Qiastetfteb Quts Name By-Word Pastime Nickname Lola Cline ‘‘(live me a bite .“Wearing rings” . . . . .. . .“Bobbie” Lillian Condit “Where’s my Geometry”. .“Collecting money” . . .... “Lilly” Edith Wilson “As it were” .“Making eyes” ....“Irish” Emerald John “My goodness .“Reciting Geometry” . .. .“Tuffy” Ruth Petersen .“Arguing” ... .“Ruth” Doris Akerstedt .... “Come on. gang” .“Chasing boys” .... “Ycve” Robert Hoffman ... “lint Mrs. Beaman .“Being silly ... .“Bob” Ray Mills “Well now” .“Talking to Lora”... .. . .“Ray” Henry Leavitt . “Cookimr” “Hank” Henry Kauppi “Aw o . Blushing” a • K aunni Elbert Kelly .“Showing off . “Kellv” Clarence Dunlap . . . “Back home” o .“Playing with girls . .... “Sarah-Mae •• 'JzZ-'JSf:-