Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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Q£J 1944 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 i 5 16 17 18 19 20 2 i 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3o3i Q44 ■fS’fX .It? fe!jxuaru I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i2 13 i4 i 5 6 i 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 3 Back to school after vacation. 3 A short assembly v as held to honor Lester and Lyle Galloway who were leaving that afternoon for naval training at Farragut , Idaho. 4 Mrs. Orile Robbins filled the resignation of Miss Lucy Howe. Miss Howe was married during the Christmas vacation. 11 The Junior class gave a party in honor of four of their boys who were leaving to join the service. 19 Two R.A.F. English pilots spoke to the Student Body about conditions in England. 27 Home Economics girls prepared luncheons.(They had to eat themj no deaths reported as yet.) 31 Boys took Army Air Corp Aviation Cadet examination. Four made the grade. Also a movie showing the training of aviation cadets was shown to the Student Body. 4 The Junior class presented their annual play, Blithe Spirit. 10 Office Training students had the use of a dictating and transcribing machine for a few weeks. 10 Substitute teachers took over. Mr. MeEntire, Mrs. Kamholz, Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs. McCord took the places of Mr. McCrae, Mrs. Hearing, Mrs. Dement, and Miss Willers. All teachers were absent because of illness. 11 Students contributed to the March of Dimes. 14 Mrs. Robert Martin, the former Miss Connell, filled Mrs. Hearing's place for the remainder of the year. Mrs. Kamholz took Mrs. Hearing's position until Mrs. Martin could begin teaching. 21 The Reverend Backer of the Evangelical Church substituted for Mr. Mills who was ill with the flu.

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AJovemltex Q43 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO i m2 I 3 14 i 5 16 17 18 19 20 2i 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 I 5 16 i 7 I 8 192021 22232425 262728293031 4 Several office training girls aided grade school teachers in distributing ration books. 3 Ralph McDonald was honored in a farewell assembly on his induction into the Army 9 War bonds and stamps were put on sale in the upper hall. 11 Armistice Day vacation. 12 Sadie Hawkins dance, sponsored by the Girls' League, was given in the gym. 15 Students had another holiday while the teachers attended the Tri-County Teachers Institute at Forest Grove. 20 Office training girls typed servicemen Christmas and Hew Year's letters for the 0. A. office, 25 Thanksgiving vacation. . 26 Another day of it. 29 School adjourned during afternoon so that those who wished could attend Judge Yfilkerson's funeral. 3 Student body decided to buy coke dispenser and charge 60 a bottle for coke until it is paid for. 7 The Freshmen won the bond drive with purchases amounting to 51,201.90 10 Student Body plays were presented in grade school auditorium. 12 Miss Howe took a short vacation. Mrs. Robbins acted as substitute until her return. 15 Officer Wheeler discussed Clats-kanie murder case. 15 Office Training and second year Typing girls had a luncheon with money received from Judd Green-man for typing service letters. 15 Seniors purchased Memologs for boys in the service that belonged to the class of '44. 22 Glee Club went caroling. 24 Santa Claus visited V. H. S. during the Christmas program. 28 Forest Grove Vikings defeated Loggers 46-25 in basketball. 1 ■v

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12 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 IO 11 i2 13)4 1516 17 18 19 2o21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 The basketball tournament was 4 held at Astoria. 8 Juniors honored Bobby Schwab and Cotton Bass, who were home on leave, at an evening party in the gym. 8 Irene Driscoll was elected to lead the Girls’ League for the second semester. 10 Four students initiated into Quill and Scroll, an honorary society for high school journalists . 14 Girls served refreshments provided by Mrs. McCrae at joint grade and high school faculty meeting. 17 Junior class sponsored a St. Patrick's dance in I. 0. 0. F. hall. 23 Glen Hawkins addressed the Forestry club on maping and surveying for railroads. 27 The Forestry group took a hike to inspect and study telephone lones. 28 Dr. Hulin,director of admissions at Pacific University, spoke to the Seniors about the opportunities offered by Pacific University. 29 Three windows in the school building were broken today.Baseball is being played. 31 Student Body April Fools' Dance. 31 Student council held meeting to order basketball and track letters.