Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1947 volume:

PUBLISHED BY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF VERNONIA HIGH SCHOOL FOREWORD Memories of friends, scenes, experiences all pass away. TTe, the Memolog staff of 194-7, have tried to picture your dearest memories in this tangible form. As these pictures move before you, clasp the hands of your friends, see these scenes again, live these experiences, and be ever true to the spirit of Vernonia High School. If, through these pictures of Vernonia High School life, we preserve for you the memories of your high school days, memories of that intangible something termed school spirit that inspires you and thrills you, then, and only then, will our purpose be accomplished Members of the staff are: Editor.....................ifery Ann Johns Assistant Editor...................ifexine Ilartwick Business lianager.........Beverly Herrin Ass't Bus, Mgrs..............Rena Cantwell Alice George Production Manager........Dorothy Be Kart Artist....................Dolores Johnson Photographer.'...............Bill Shipman Sports......Mr. J. Hergert and Roy Frank Reporters.......Cora Dusen’oerry, Barbara Keasey, Evelyn S. Krieger, Jean Peasnall, Betty Tindall, and Lois Frank. We appreciate very much the cooperation of the merchants and business men who have advertised in this book, thereby making possible a bigger and better HSHOLCG. 'I -i M m y IS y y y y y y y y y y y y y cx ' y In appreciation of his unselfish devotion and eighteen years of instruction at our school, we, the students of Vernonia High School, dedicate this 19 7 Memolog to our Mathematics instructor, HAROLD McENTIRE STTUDENTr 4 Iff If IICERS BuRoTHY DEHART Secretary ELNA MORRIS Treasurer OWEN EAST Presidert TERRY BRADY Vice-president ROY FRANKS Business Manager Sjude nT C?£ u � c A Ea«T avbera , � I U Tox-n«v t 0ro)i 0« K arT, 09by«-| ft� « oV“v) £ t OOorri 3. A i«V -v to ) Ca i'v ft 'n ius«i) OY'd.Tj HAROLD KcENTIRE Pacific University Mathematics RAY MILLS Pacific University Principal Social Economics World History DOROTHY HERGERT Jamestown College, N.D Home Economics Physical Education Shorthand, CS £ ALBERTA M. MILLS Oregon State College, Commercial Timberline Memolog College, JAMES L. CHIPPS Pacific University English, Literature serline HIRAM C. SMITH Oregon State College Industrial Arts Social Economics OLIVE OLIVER Willamette University English, Literature Library GORDON JOHNSTO Mirytesota A £i Istant JACOB HERGERT Portland University Coach, Physical Ed. Mac Jim Hiram Olive Dorothy Mary Bob i w' C Bertie KENNETH ANDERSON Football,1,2,3,A Basketball,1,2,3,U Letterman Club,3,4 President,4 Class Vice-Pres.,4 Airplane Const.,1 KELVIN BEiJCShbQN Fire Chief,4 Airplane Const.,1 Transfer fran Benson,2 jZ — KIRIAli com Glee Club,l,2,3 Class Secretary,2 S. B. Secretary,3 G.L. Song Leader,1,2 G.L. President, Honor Roll,1,2,3,4 DE VERS BYERS Class President,1 Football,1,2,3,4 Basketball,1,2,3,4 Baseball,3,4 Track,1,2,3,4 Letterman Club,3,4 Airplane Const.,1 DOROTHY DE HART Honor Roll,2,3 Lay Princess,3, Jr. Play Lemolog Prod. Lgr.,4 Timberline Prod. Lgr. ,4 Quill and Scroll,4 S.b. Sec.,4, G.L. Treas.,3 3.A.A.,1,2,3, Dancing,! DONALD DE � YITT Airplane Const.,1 CORA DLSENBERRY Honor Roll, 1,2,3,4 Timberline,3,Editor,4 Quill and Scroll,4 G.A.A.,l,2,3,01ee Club,2 Class Treasurer,3 G.L. Vice-Pres.,4 0. i _.!• EaST S.B. President,4 S.B. Vice-rrec.,3 Class President,2 Class Vice-Pres.,1 Football,1,2,3,4 Bas ke tball,1,2,3 Letterman Club,3,4 SbL.nYN GRAVES Letterman Club,3,4 Track,1,2 7 iiYNN kICHEHER Football,2 Basketball,1,2 Jr. Play Airplane Const.,1 ELNA MORRIS i.cnur Roll, 1,2,3,4 ... . Treasurer,4 C-ass Play,3 G.L. Secretary,3 Glee Club,2 Q.A.A.,1,2,3 MARY ANN Honor Roll, ,Office,3,4 Timberline,} ,2,A,Editor,3 G.L. Pres.,4,0.L. Treas.,2 May Princess,1, Jr. Play kemolog Editor,3,4 Quill and Scroll,4 Class Treasurer,! ROBERT NEW Football Mgr.,1,2,3,4 Basketball,4,kgr.,1,2,3 Letterman Club,3,4 Secretary,4 Jr. Play ALLEENE HUDSON Trans, from Nehalem,2 Drama Club,2 • Library,4 7 BETTY ANN JSFSQK Trans, from Jefferson Dancing,1 G.L. Vice-Pres., Pep Club,4 BARBARA Honor Roll,1,2,3 G.A.A.,1,2, Treas.,2 Glee Club,2,3,Sextet,3,4 iep Club,4, Tumbling,2 Timberline,4 Class Treasurer,4 S'. RAYMON KONO Trans, from Roosevelt,3 DONALD PARKER Football,1,2,3,4 Bas ke tball,1,2,3,4 Letterman Club,3,4 Class President Tr€rek,3 Ui JEAN peasnall Trans, from Sherwood,1 Jr. Play Timberline,4 G.A.A.,1,2,3 Tumbling,2,3 Library,3 BETTY LOl ROSE Trans, from Roosevelt,3 G.A.A.,3 JALES RUSOir Basketball,4,i lgr.,l,2,3 Jr. Play Letterman Club,3,4 Treasurer,4 Airplane Const.,1 RUDOLPH SARILIAO Football,1,2,3,4 Bas ke tba 11,1,2,3 Letterman Club,4 RUSSELL SNOOK Airplane Const.,1 f BARL SPGFrORD S.B. Business KVLLXN STSVBiiSON GA-iOL SWORD DOiiAxD TIFFNBY rr ■'■ VJ • A • A . , 1|2 3 Tumbling,2,3,Dancing,1 Timberline,4 Jr. Play Glass Secretary, 3.B. Play,l Dancing,1 G.A.A.,1,2,3,Sec.,4 Timberline,L Glass Secretary,3 G.L. Vice-Pres.,3 Football,1,2,3,4 Basketball,1,2,3 Baseball,3 Lettorman Glub,3,4 G.A.A.,1,2,3, Pres.,3 Timberline,4 Glee Club,! Glass Treasurer,2 Row One - Left to right-Theresa Hanel, Alleene Hudson, Edna Snyder, veiyn Stevenson, Miriam Corll, Barbara Keasey, Thelma Rainwater. Row Two - Left to rigivb-Mr. Chipps, Donald Tifiney, Dorothy De hart, Cora Dusenberry, Betty Rose, Elna Morris, Rudy Sabilino, Russell Snook, Donald De Witt, Bobby New, Don Hannon, Mr. Mills. Row Three-Left to right-Jiramy Rusow, Dale Grenia, Selwyn Graves, Verlin Grume, Jean Peasnall, Mildred Wolff, Mary Ann Johns, Betty Ann Jepson, Richard Thompson, Tommy Holce, Kenneth Anderson. Row Four -Left to right-Earl Spofford, Melvin Bergerson, Jim Briggs, Ralph Waddell, Raymon Kono, Don Parker, Gordon Cline, Duke Byers, Lynn Michener, Owen East. April 16, 1967 172 Keystone Avenue Burbank, California Dear Mr. Chipps: I was in Hollywood the other day walking down Hollywood and Vine when I saw Evelyn Stevenson. We strolled to a nearby cafe and sat down to converse for a while. We started talking about our old class and what each person was doing. Here are some of the things I heard: Miriam Corll, a torch singer, has reached the height of her ambition by signing up with Frank Aspinall to sing in his night club, the El Morocco. Barbara Keasey has traveled all over the world, then settled in Paris to study music. It seems Oven East has fallen heir to Mstro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and would you believe it, he has Cora Dusenberry and Mildred Wolff working for him in a team such as Brenda and Cobina. Betty Ann Jepson succeeded swimming the English Channel and now holds the title of the World’s Champion Swimmer. Melvin Bergerson owns one of the largest ranches in Texas. He has converted it into a Dude Ranch with the title Lazy Y. Evelyn Stevenson Krieger and her husband are living in their mansion in Texas. They are the owners of several oil wells. Rudy Sabilino is pushing Jose Iturbi out of the spotlight with his recently acquired musical talent. Raymon Kono, of all persons, plays the part of the doctor in the serial, Doctor Christian. Sounds interesting. Theresa Hanel is owner of the well known Chic Beauty Shop on Fifth Avenue, We were not surprised to hear that Selwyn Graves is the warden at the State Penitentiary because of his high regard for the law. SEPTEMBER 9—SCHOOL OPENED FOR REGISTRATION Running competition with Van Johnson is Dale Grenia, the new Casonova of Hollywood. The new book that is now on the market, I Don't Intend to leave Home was written by our own Allene Hudson. I am doing very well at combining my two jobs as housewife and ballet instructor. Please write and tell me of anyone from our class you might know of, whom I have not mentioned. Sincerely ours. April 30, 1967 Vernonia High Vernonia, Oregon Dear Miss Peasnall: I was glad to hear from you and very surprised at some of the activities taken up by the class of '47. I was talking to Mr. Hills and also found some interesting things about the class of '47. Here they are: Will wonders never cease I Donald Parker is now the new Reverend of the Christian Church in Vernonia. While on a visit in New York, Carol Sword was discovered by a talent scout, and is now known as one of the Goldwyn Girls. Lynn Michner owns a chain of Auto Repair shops stretching from Vernonia to New Jersey. Elna Morris has achieved fame to the highest extent ever known by a lady doctor. Kenneth Anderson has finally reached the position as superintendent of the Oregon American Lumber Corporation. SEPTEMBER 17—CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED Ralph Waddell has joined the National Assembly Organization as a magician with Dorothy DeHart as his assistant. He performs such tricks as cutting the woman in two. Among the new teacher's at V.H.S., I was surprised to find Bej ty Rose as chemistry teacher. Jimmie Rusow and Bobby liew are now in Japan as army reserve men. They have the plans all mapped out to v.in the next war. Duke Byers can still be found hanging around the old haunts of the football field. You can hear him loudly yelling, Peanuts, popcorn, chewing gum. I was quite shocked to discover that Edna Snyder was starred as a dancer and Thelma Rainwater as a singer at the New Gayety. Earl Spofford and Don DeWitt were blown to Mars while working on a new explosive. I wonder if they found one. The most surprising news of aHwas when I heard about Don Tiffney being a dramatic teacher in Lincoln high school. Verlin Crume is now the director of the Paper Boy's Union. Gordon Cline, architect, is drawing the plans for the new V.H.S. building and Mary Ann Johns is the interior decorator. Believe it or not, quiet little Russell Snook is now a prize fighter. His next match is with the world heavy weight champion. Tommy Ilolce, at Madison Square Garden. Jim Briggs, taxidermist, is opening a new shop on Bridge Street. It seems as though we have accounted for all the students from the class of '47, so I’ll close for now and get some rest. Yours truly. SEPTEMBER 26—BONFIRE RALLY Four long years ago the fifty members of the Class of f47 entered the halls of Vornonia High School for the first time. They resolved to make a name for themselves, and now, four years later they are leaving high school with the knowledge of a purpose fulfilled. It didn't take long for this class to catch on to things and prove itself to be an outstanding class. The class survived initiation, emerging as full-fledged freshmen with the resolution to get even the next year. During its sophomore year, the Class of '47 concentrated on thoroughly initiating the fresh.en. It also sponsored two successful dances. Again the boys were outstanding in sports, and the class more than held its own with the honor roll, always ranking first or second] records they upheld their junior and senior years. Owen East was chosen to lead the class through the sophomore year. The class had started out to make a name for itself and each year saw it becoming even more outstanding in school activities. The junior year saw class-members being especially active in school functions to make it one of their most successful years. Don Barker was class president. The junior play, Drums of Death, was presented January 18 and a large crowd attended. The junior prom proved to be even more successful. The prom theme was centered around the song I'm Always Chasing Rainbows. A large rainbow spanned the length of the gym, with a pot of gold at each end of the rainbow. Mountain scenery provided a background and blue streamers hung from the ceiling. Lawn furniture was arranged around the gym. The juniors completed the year with a party at Roamer's Rest. The evening was spent in swimming, boating, eating, and dancing. This year the Class of '47 has been very busy with various activities, this being its busiest year. The class had a bingo game at the High School Carnival which attracted more customers 'than any other concession. A senior Shamrock dance was given after the junior play on March 21. SiPTE ‘3JR 27—1 ON FOOTBALL GAiE FROM ST. HSLSHS One of the most enjoyable events of the year was the trip to Salem, where they visited Fairview Home, the capital building, the State Penitentiary, and the State Forestry building as part of social economics studies. The class chose From the halls of school into the corridors of life, for their class motto. The class colors are blue and gold and the flower is the white rose. The seniors flashed the Senior Key and they and the juniors battled over it the last six weeks of school. On April 12, the juniors gave their prom in honor of the seniors. The class sneaked off on skip day and had a picnic at Ecola Park and later went to Seaside. The senior play, You Can't Take It With You, was presented at the Viashington grade school auditorium on Lay 2 before a large audience. Lr. James Chipps, class advisor, was in charge of direction of the play. The cast was as follows: Penelope. . Rheba . . . Essie . . . Paul....... Mr. De Pinna Ed. . . . .. Donald. . . Martin. . . Alice . . . Henderson . Tony. . . . Eoris . . . Mrs. Kirby. Mr. Kirby . Olga. . . . . Barbara Keasey . . Miriam Corll . .Jean Peasnall . . Lynn Michner . .Rudy Sabilino . . .Jim Briggs . . .Don Tiffney . . .Tommy Kolce . . .Carol Sword Kenneth Anderson . . . Don Parker . . .Dale Grenia . . . Betty Rose . . . . .Bob New . .Mildred Wolff Class officers were: president, Gordon Cline; vice-president, Kenneth Anderson; secretary, Evelyn Stevenson; treasurer, Barbara Keasey; sergeant-at-arras, Ralph Wadell. The seniors were guests at the Senior Banquet held in their honor on Lay 14 at the Legion hall. The banquet was prepared by the Legion Auxiliary. Baccalaureate services were held at the Christian Church on Lay 18. The class finished the long road of learning on May 21, when graduation exercises were held. C TC . ,L 25—. PICTURES TAKEN Yffi THE SENIOR CLASS OF ' +7, feeling slightly bewildered after having employed ourselves diligently for four years in the mill of education, yet being of sound mind, and realizing that our work here is nearly done, do, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-seven, ordain our last will and testament, and so do bequeath the following: I, Ken anderson, will my ability to get on the honor roll to Deri Roberts. I, Frank Aspinall, will my size to James Brewer. I, kelvin Bergerson, will my boisterous manner to Jimmy Ross. I, Jim Briggs, will my car to Buddy Koski, providing he doesn’t run into anything with it. I, Duke Byers, will a match to set off Liichener's dynamite. I, Verlin Crume, will my ability to drive to kr. kills. I, iliriam Corll, will my ability to hit a low note to Shirley Bennett. I, Gordon Cline, will my height to Shirley Berg. I, Dorothy De Hart, will my pug nose to Largaret Hewitt. I, Donald Dewitt, will my studiousness to Austin Corll. I, Cora Dusenberry, will my ability to do shorthand, chemistry and listen to kr. kills all at the same time during social ec. to Jack Frank. I, Owen East, will my gold tooth to Loren '.Yeidman. I, Selwyn Graves, will my height to Don Cline. I, Dale Grenia, will my studiousness to John Berg. I, Theresa Hanel, will my ability to give speeches to kartha Y ells. OCTOBER 26—FALL FORKAL . I, Tommy Holce, will my ability to show up at play practice to the incoming senior class, I, Alleene Hudson,will my red hair to Evelyn Krieger. I, Betty Ann Jepson, will my dark eyebrows to Beverly Brady. I, Lary ann Johns, will my brown eyes to Snooks Tisdale. I, Barbara Keasey, will my undisputed place in geometry class to any girl lucky enough to receive it. I, Ray Kona, wil my ability to get excused for absence to those who do not. I, Elna korris, will my ability to sing to Sally Kaspar. I, Lynn kichener, will a stick of dynamite to each and every member of the faculty. I, Bobby ftew, will my good grades to Gene .(all. I, Don Parker, will my nick-name, Fat, to Armel Rose. I, Jean Peasnall, will my freckles to Sally Olin. I, Thelma Rainwater, will my ability to sew to Barbara Congdon. I, Jimmy Rusow, will my shyness to Calvin kitchell. I, Betty Rose, will my grades in chemistry to anyone who is unfortunate enough to deserve them. I, Russel Snook, will my dark hair to Lester De Hart. I, Edna Snyder, will my seclusiveness to Rena Cantwell. I, Carol Sword, will my regular attendance at school to Theresa Schmidlin. I, Evelyn (Stevenson) Krieger, v.rill my ability to raise my eyebrows to Barbara Lolley. I, Earl Spofford, will my blonde hair to Kay miller, hCVELLER 15—SADIE HAWKILS DAwCE I, Rudy Sabilino, will my knack of getting away with mischief to those who are always being caught. I, Don Tiffney, will my Colgate smile to all Pepsodent users. I, Ralph Waddell, will my grades in chemistry to Lloyd Worley. I, Mildred Wolff, will my desk to anyone who can dig through and find it. We, the Senior Class, will our ability to cooperate and conduct good class meetings to the Junior class. We, the Senior class of Vernonia High School, hereunto set their hands and seals this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1947. ClASS OF 1947 (SEAL) 3k 3k 3k f 3k Thelma 3 Stooges Smile Sold Night Innocence Sittin' Pretty Lynn Sk iiriam Russell S.3. Pres. Jinnde Terrcnco Row One - Left to right-Shirley Berg, Virginia Millie, Evelyn Krieger, Joanne Lindsley, Gladys Dass, Martha Vtells, Hulda Johnson. Row Two - Left to right-Mrs. Hergert, Bob Frederickson, Kay Miller,Betty Tin-dal, Lillian Lusby, Barbara Lolley, Joyce New, Doris Porter, Billie Biddle, Russell Stuve, Mr. Hergert, Mr. Johnston. Row Three-Left to right-Lee Enneberg, Jean Turner, Theresa Scnmidlin,Annabelle Beebe, Florence Tisdale, Pat Gibson, Grace Potter, Bonnie Ross, John Schram, Donovan Reynolds, Jay Hall. Row Four -Left to right-Don Cline, John Carmichael, Bill Wolgamott, Jack Frank, Alvin Tapp, Ronald Graham, Phil Stevens, Bob Sunell, Arthur Oveson, Don Schaumberg, Lloyd Corley, Roy Frank, R.A. George. Joining up? .L,ong Short of it Ready for school Don’t fall Schaumberg On September 9, 1946, the class of 194-8 again entered the halls of V. H. 3. Last year it numberec fifty members but it has decreased to forty this year. The class officers were chosen for the year and Barbara Lolley became the nevi president with Kay Miller as vice-president; Jean Turner, secretary; and Florence Tisdale, treasurer. Class advisers chosen v.ere Mr. Mrs. Hergert and Mr. ohnston. Two dances were given by the juniors. One on November 8, after the Rainier-Vernonia football game. The other dance was given after the Clatskanie basktball game on January 17 Both dances were suc-cussful. The Groom Said No, a three act comedy by Ruth and Nathan Hale, was presented by the junior class on April 21, It was directed by Mrs. Olive Oliver and Mrs. Mary Aronsen. Many people said it was one of the best plays ever given by the high school. The cast -was as follows j Mrs. Cameron.......... Mr. Cameron........... Steve Cameron......... Patty Cameron......... Virgie Cameron i...... Lillie Lilliams....... Mrs. Sorenson,........ Ed Smith............ Clara Curtis.......... Mary Alice Callister, Lt. Shirley Anderson. ...Hulda Johnson ....John Schram Bob Frederickson ....Vicki Porter ..Barbara Lolley .......Jay Hall •,..Grace Potter ....Lee Enneberg ...-Martha toe11s ....Jean Turner .Virginia Millis The theme for the annual Junior Prom was Stardust. There were silver stars against a blue background and stars hanging from the ceiling. la.n furniture ' as arranged around the gym. Music was furnished by Hal Cook and his orchestra from St. Helens. The juniors were fairly well represented on the honor roll,averaging fram three to six each time. Quite a few of the junior boys turned out for various sports and many of them earned letters this year. NOVEMBER 18—MULLIGAN FEED s V J ) • � + + + + + 0 + + , ♦ ♦ Row One - Left- to right—Joyce Cates, Maxine Hartwick, Mary Jane Armstrong, Arlene Kirk, Genevieve Schwab, Betty Swanson, Barbara Borth. Row Two - Left to right-Mrs. Aronsen, Pearl Siedelman, Armel Rose, Raymond Haymeyer, Kenneth Lindsley, George Bellingham, Bill Ydlcoxen, Bud Koski, John Berg, Ben Miller, Georgiana Mills, Earl Yvantland, James Brewer, Mr. Smith. Row Three-Left to right-Roy Oakes, Billy Sword, Marilyn Graves, Beverly Herrin, Dolores Johnson, Evelyn Fuller, Sally Kaspar, Aileen Johnson, Shirley Bennett, Alice George, Rena Cantwell, Deri Roberts, Keith Elliot. Row Four -Left to right-Juanita Wiedman, Mickey Hall, Melvin Reid, Lester De Hart, Dick Renfro, Grant McCabe, Calvin Bass, John Normand, Richard Newton, Dudley Spofford, Ethel Waddell, Madeline Shipplehute, Dorothy Huntley. When the class of 1949 entered the halls of V. H. S. September 9, 1946, as sophomores, they had overcome the underdog feeling which they had acquired the year before. They were determined to press on, and gain all the knowledge possible. The enrollment at the beginning of the year was 46 which was a slight decrease from that of the previous year. During a class meeting held at the beginning of the year, officers were elected. Those chosen were: Calvin Bass, president; Deri Roberts, vice-president; Shirley Bennett, secretary; Beverly Herrin, treasurer; James Brewer and Dick Renfro, sergeants at arms. Mrs. Mary Aronsen and Mr. Hiram Smith were chosen advisors. When the freshman initiation was held on September 23, 1946, each member of the Frosh class wore some sort of silly clothing. They were subject to much strict discipline and were plastered with lipstick upon their arrival at school. The sophomore class was very active in athletics, having quite a few boys turning out for all sports. The sophomore class sponsored the Sweetheart dance that was given on Valentine’s day. Mary Jane Armstrong was elected by the student body as the Valentine Sweetheart from the sophomore class. At the dance she was presented with a large box of candy by Calvin Bass, president of the class. Alice George and Mary Jane Armstrong were elected to represent the sophomore class in the Pep club that was organized this year. The sophomores held their annual class picnic a few weeks before school was out. DECEMBER 6—MINSTREL SHOW % 4 ■% ■% •% Row One - Left to right-Philip Larson, Lonnie Justice, Lester Wells, Melvin Beck, Gene Wall, Larry Sutton, Jimmie Ross, Wesley Ade, Gilbert Meiers, Calvin Mitchell, Lee Calhoun, Henry Ade, Leonard Roland, Delmar Jepson, George Davis. Row Two - Left to right-Florence Dass, Edwina Siedleman, Gloria George,Linnie Reynolds, Barbara Brown, Elsie Spofford, Betty Gallagher, Austin Cor11. Row Three-Left to right-Mrs. Oliver, Dick May, Charles Tapp, Buddy Porter, Herbert Dixon, Loren Weidman, Beverly Brady, Sally Olin, Rosalie Parker, Barbara Owen, Marjorie Wickstrom, Amy Kyser, Jean Burness, Mary Ann Clark, Albert Woolsey, Lester Pugh, Sylvester Williams, Beryl Normand, Mr. Me Entire. Row Four -Left to right-Donald DeRosia, Melvin Reid, Darrell Elliott, Betty Jane Snook, Bonnie Wilcoxen, Lois Frank, Donna May Barrett,Marjorie Roland, Barbara Bass,Mary Stevenson, Marie Normand,Barbara Congdon, Bemadine King, Robert Reed. Row Five -Left to right-Fred Lundgren, Billy Kyser, Billy Chalmers, Donald Renfro, John Brown, Richard Nightwein, Bill Shipman, Gene Beck, Forrest Reynolds, Floyd Snyder, Ralph Sawyer,John Borton, Ray Lamping On September 9, 1947, sixty-tvo rather scared, timid, and bewildered freshmen found seats in the study hall of Vernonia high school. On the twentieth day of September they were initiated by the upperclassmen. Each was required to wear a different costume. Some members were seen in diapers; others wore ballet dresses. The climax was reached at an assembly where each of the freshmen entertained with a stunt. At their first class meeting they elected class officers for the year. They chose: John Brown, president; Bill Chalmers, vice-presi- dent; Sally Olin, secretary; Rosalie Parker, treasurer. RosalL, moved away, so Donna Barrett 'was chosen to take her place. The boys represented the class in sports with several turning out for football, basketball, baseball, and track, liany of the girls were outstanding in various activities. xis a carnival concession, they chose the fish pond which proved to be very popular. The freshmen were always represented by several members on the honor roll. Lr. Ear old IicEntire and Lrs. Olive Oliver were the class advisers. DECEMBER 13—BASKETBALL JALBOREE AT ST. HELENS Student Body officers chosen last spring weres Owen East—president, Terry Brady—vice-president, Elna Morris—treasurer, and Dorothy De Hart—secretary . The student body was very active this year and has much to show' for its efforts. The first event of the season was our annual bonfire and the burning of an effigy of our old rival, St. Helens. The student body give a Fall Formal October 26 in the high school gym. This has been the first Fall Formal given at V. H. S. for two years. On December 20 the annual Christmas program was presented. After the singing of Christmas carols the various classes presented gifts to their advisors. Santa Claus was on hand to give presents of candy and oranges to all good children of V. H. S. A boxing match between Don Schaumburg and Dudley Spofford was given on January 30. The proceeds of the fight along with the box for donations in the hall totaled $18.95. Proceeds of the match went to the March of Dimes. One of the most outstanding events of the school year was the High School Carnival given on March 7. Donations of prizes were made by various businessmen. Proceeds of the Carnival, which were $376.91, are to be used to buy an electric scoreboard for the gym. To end a very successful year the May Day program was presented with Betty Ann Jepson ruling as Queen of May. The theme of the program was Spring and the program was presented by both the high school and the grade school. Student Council consists of the student body officers, presidents of each class. Girls' League president and president of the Lettermen club. This year the Student Council of Vernonia High School joined the National Association of Student Councils. This is the first time tte council has ever had membership in this association. FEBRUARY U—SOPHOMORE-SYffiETHEART DANCE 111 g0v l. 5 £z V n-%em 8 ev. 8rB , )otorf� '| Vidi tx(?6Ta, v h etr ({o Z fflr.C'h ffs, (Po- a .xreH v oV-a- W «-� o oV s® 5 all -j 0||- IDiUxeA iyev � V« yCA -vv STe 'e-� 4i -� ( YTWs.CAxUs 6 •eO'Cc . Q -yx UjC.1 J O • 3 Y x I ( MAXINE HARTVYICK Assistant Editor ♦ ♦ J e e GIRLS' LEAGUE OFFICERS 1 1 1 li For the twelfth consecutive year, the Timberline was published as Hanel, Barbara Keasey, Martha Wells, Betty Tindall, Shirley Berg, Bonnie Ross, Alice George,Aileen Johnson, Sally Kaspar, Rena Cantwell, Maxine Hartwick, Barbara Bass, Lois Frank, Donna May Barrett, Sally Olin, Marjorie Roland, reporters. Mrs. Alberta Mills and Mr. James Chipps were advisors. The Timberline sold for §1 per year and 50 cents per semester. Free copies of the Christmas issue were given to the entire student body. The staff broke loose on April 1 and realized an old ambition to mess things up by putting out an April Fool issue that set records for chaos and tall yarns. Three members of the staff were initiated into Quill and Scroll, International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. Receiving the awards were Mary Ann Johns, Cora Dusenberry, and Dorothy DeHart. Mrs. Kills was given a faculty life membership. years, the Timberline staff was in charge of publishing the Memolog. The Memolog staff was an independant one from the Timberline staff, however. This year’s price for the Memolog was raised to $2 to cover production costs. a bi-weekly mimeographed oaner. n ” Friday throughout the h School Press berry, Beverly at the Second Lversity April FEBRUARY 28—SMOKER FIRST SEMESTER The first action taken by the Girls' League under the supervision of Mrs. D. Hergert, advisor, was the election of officers for the first semester. The following girls were chosen as leaders: Mary Ann Johns, president; Cora Dusenberry, vice-president; Alice George, secretary; Beverly Herrin, treasurer; Aileen Johnson and Shirley Bennett, song-leaders. The first money-making proposition that was undertaken was the sale of hot-dogs after the last three football games. On November 15, the boys and girls of V. H. S. turned Dogpatch and attended the annual Sadie Hawkin's Dance held in the gym. Winners for the best costumes were chosen and Theresa Hanel, dressed as Daisy Mae, and Bob Sunnel, dressed as Hairless Joe, won the prizes. The high school gym was bedecked with hay, and since it was a Sadie Hawkins dance most of the dances were girls' choice. At intermission, cider and do-nuts were served. The next morning, on November 16, a group of the girls roused themselves out of bed and traveled over the mountain to the Girls' League Conference sponsored by St. Helens. SECOND SEMESTER To start the second semester off in the right way, another group of officers were chosen. Those elected to lead in the second semester were: Miriam Cor11, president; Betty Ann Jepson, vice-president: Pat Gibson, secretary; Mary Jane Armstrong, treasurer; Aileen Johnson and Alice George, song-leaders. At the carnival sponsored by the student-body the Girls' League took charge of all the refreshments. Hot-dogs, pie, pop-corn, and coffee were served. To end a successful year the Girls' League undertook the job of making favors for the Senior Banquet on May 14, and also serving at it. MARCH 7—V. H. S. CARNIVAL Pvow . w ftovV 3. Cft-nTyve ., 6e 0H?c, rt Jee-n JfiJrnsa ally rispej M rTwic A' (Sdt-bafd Z. Del’wa)' SeLoYe t 1 ; A'ajf LjC i Kd7?fV4 io s rcwe QeW Ro b P Ke nlra Ph)l ,f Lav fllr r6'r)sz n fii Th £ H c7J GnzOrcjZ. 0, -1 i? £? Z Lo'wi'e. JusT c e I oo yiJ fl c le £ y� � e fa€.K9 S -aTo n C I (J b ?ov I. 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The sextette and the Girls' Glee club were under the direction of Mrs. ronsen. They sang at the minstrel, and Christmas program. Junior play, graduation. Lion's club dinner, Study club tea, and May Day. They went to Estacada for the music contest on April 12 and received a 2 rating. The Baton club was newly organized this year by Mrs. Aronsen. There were about fifteen majorettes headed by John Shram, who was the only boy. They performed at several basketball games, the minstrel, and the Eagle's convention held here at Vernonia on April 20. They went to Salem for the state majorette contest. They didn't participate this year but hope to next year. March 21—junior � the groom s.jd 'no.'� Sr. Princesses Soph. Princesses Dancers Jr. Princesses Fresh. Frincesses May Queen and Court - B Bm I l IPy I! I L7 o I Vvith good weather prevailing, the May Day program was held on May 1 this year. Queen of the court, was pretty, blond Betty Ann Jepson. She wore a white formal with the royal robe and carried a bouquet of mixed rose buds. Her princesses were: seniors, Carol Sv.rord and Barbara Keasey, who wore blue formals and carried red roses; juniors, Pat Gibson and Bonnie Ross, wearing pink formals and carrying white roses; sophomores, Aileen Johnson and Marilyn Graves, wearing aqua formals and carrying yellow roses; and the freshmen princesses were Barbara Bass and Beverly Brady, wearing yellow formals and carrying pink roses; Prime i inister of the day who crowned the queen was Owen East, student body president. Gordon Cline, senior class president, acted as master of ceremonies for the occasion. The theme of Hay Day this year was the Gay Nineties. There were eight numbers on the program which were as follows: a square dance which was performed by eight boys and girls from the grade school; I Don't Care, a solo by Miriam Corll; a tumbling act by twelve grade school girls; Bicycle Built for Two, sung by the double sextette from the grade school; Throw 'Em Down McCloskey, a comical solo rendered by Jean Turner; the traditional Maypole dance; high school sextette singing On a Saturday Night. To end the program two grade school boys sang Take Me Out to the Ball Game. The Lettermen club started its second consecutive year by electing officers. The boys chosen to lead this organization werei Kenneth Anderson, president; Don Cline, vice- president; Jim Rusovr, treasurer; Bob New, secretary; ahd Dale Grenia, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Hergert and Mr Chipps were chosen as advisors On January 3, this club sponsored a dance after the Scappoose basketball game. New members were initiated on January 6. A smdker was given on February 8 to raise money. This was one of the best attended events of the year The Lettermen club chose the basketball throw as its concession at the carnival on March 7 On April 25, they had their party at Rogers Park and on May 7, they went to Portland to see a baseball game. APRIL 12—JUNIOR PROM I m VALENTINE DANCE ATHLETICS FIRST TBAV Ga t V jep 5 pKiYi t'j f?uJy Salo io, Ovu L-n fcas , VuHe Ijye 'S Oofv d FRONT ROvu C4 dersov, • hvt , JaU-n d r T i l e l, J h n-G rau,y e n y , 0 a £ G x « n a oy !o r 0 I i yi € a n c£ P010 e FOOTBftLL SQURD ra k er..,j, . � � ., 0«- r?s� fi-a Row, 3 6-ofeby W«Wj } v,wT«pp, e.b © o b ov. 7p a � J J rv y S Ot-O ?OW-?. Ooac), Hc.n rTJ P e 4 7ho rso T,c Gass, Of H 7 £ ro, z y 01t ?lj Do � T t-P f nr) y } ) r7A r Oyer so a; , Oo n d VP • Rwv,0 ' yBoJ Hus -(t 6.Y Wr WeCatx, vert R ber Ts, LesTey Oehhrr Ass- Cc-ac ) Jak � 5T« 1 ( ?ovV . J« ««, Dov CU . 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The Seagulls wen by a small margin, 14-12, although they had only five first downs to the Loggers’ eleven. • + % % On Friday night, October 11, Columbia Prep of Portland v.js next on the list. The Crusaders handed the Loggers a 27-0 defeat. It was in this game that the Loggers lost their huge 210-pound tackle, Gordon Cline. The Loggers brought home Indian scalp when they defeated Scappoose in a Friday afternoon game at Scappoose, October 18, by the score of 26-7. The Cadets of Portland's Hill Military team were a pushover for the Loggers and a 25-0 defeat was chalked up against them Friday night, October 25. Duke Byers strutted his superb iootball ability. Sherwood proved to have little resistance Frioay night, November 1, as the mighty Loggers rolled over them, 26-0. Vernonia's big win came on November 8, when the Rainier Columbians invaded the home field. From the first whistle until the last, the Loggers were scoring against the helpless rivermen. During the fourth quarter, Vernonia rolled up 20 points. Final score saw Vernonia as victors, 46-O. APRIL 18—SENIOR SKIF DAY r r r r IT The 1946-47 basketball season proved only fair for the Lowers. Vernonia was the victor in 10 out of the 23 games played, ilere are some of the facts compiled throughout the season: TEAM AVERAGE OPl'OIOITS Shots lb.de .262 .263 Fouls Shot .4.36 .323 Personal Fouls .306 .314- Total Points .792 .730 In the Jamboree at the beginning of the season, at St. Helens, f Vernonia tied with Ra.inier in lialf a game. In the non-league games Vernonia split with Forest Grove, Tillamook, and Lewis A Clark Fresh-T men, also the local I. W. A. The Loggers won two games from Hill Military Academy, lost two games to Battle Ground and one to Gresham. In the Lower Columbia League schedule, St. Helens took a pair 0 from the Loggers; so did Rainier. Vernonia split games with Scappoose and Seaside. The Loggers made up for some of the defeats by winning over Clatskanie twice, scoring over 60 points each game. Seniors graduating are: Byers, Anderson, Parker and Grenia. The ♦ nucleus of the team next year will be formed from: Renfro Frank, Cline, Williams and Wolgamott. r Here are the scores of the leag •ue games for the 1946-47 0 Vernonia 36 Scappoose 23 It 34 St. Helens 36 II 63 Clatskanie 29 r II 38 Seaside 46 II 20 Rainier 50 11 35 Scappoose 41 It 25 St. Helens 30 0 II 66 Clatskanie 23 II 40 Seaside 39 II 36 Rainier 49 ♦ MAI 1—HAY DAY PROGRAM — -____________________________ r r r T' - ♦ ♦ a T' f' ' T KA( Vernonia track men again rated high with two qualifying for the state meet At the Beaverton Relays, Vernonia failed to gain permanent possession of the-three-mile relay trophy which they had wen two previous years and needed only one more win for permanent possession. At the County meet, though, Vernonia finished second with 50 points. Scappoose was first with 59, St. Helens third v.itn 26, and Rainier last vith 18. Frederickson took top honors in the mile end 880 yard event. Byers finished first in the shot put, discuss, and 100 yard dash. Thompson won the 220 yard dash. The district meet was held at Beaverton and Vernonia scored 1 8 points. Byers came in second in the 100 yard dash and the discuss. Frederickson finished second in the mile and the 880 yard dash. Thompson placed fourth in the 220 yard dash. Byers and Frederickson both qualified for the state meet. -2 D r j i— ! 3 - Vernonia's second baseball season proved fairly successful with several veterans from last year playing on the Logger squad. Only two, Byers and Grenia will be misding from next year's lineup. The following are the scores up to play 8: Vernonia l Banks 5 1! 0 Scappoose 9 II l Banks 8 II A Rainier 2 II A St. Helens 10 II A Clatskanie 1 II 0 Scappoose A It 5 Banks A It 1 Rainier A Pitchers: Catchers: Infielders: Outfielders: Ydlliams, Byers Schaumberg, iiller B yers, Fran!;, bant land, Grenia, Nigh twine, Koski. Stuve, Roberts, De Kart, Grenia, Oveson, Stevens. MAY 2—SENIOR PLAY, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU KEN ANDERSON - Two-year regular center on the football squad—two-year letterman on the basketball team, playing regular in his senior year. DUKE BYERS - Four-year regular in football, basketball, and track. Two-year letterman in baseball—led the scoring on the basketball team for the past two seasons—named all-star on the Lower Columbia League basketball team—established the individual basketball scoring record in one game with 32 points—in his senior year scored 94 points in football to lead the League—rates as one of the best football players in the state. TERRY BRADY - Because of doctor's orders, he reluctantly declined strenous sports, but still participated in pole vaulting and made his letter in his junior and senior years. He would have made a great football player. GORDON CLINE - Three-year letterman in football—received his discharge from the Navy last summer and was eligible only for the football season—weighing 210 pounds and playing at the tackle position, he proved himself a tough customer for the opposing teams. OWEN E.lST - Three-year letterman in football and two-year letterman in track—one of the best blockers on the team—at the blocking quarter position, he executed his blocks superbly and made it possible for our plays to be good for long yardage and touchdowns. DALE GR Nla. - Two-year letterman in football,basketball,and baseball— instilled with a fighting spirit and determination, he displayed his blocking fundamentals in stellar performances. TCivkY HOLOE - One-year letterman in baseball, BOBBY NEW - Three-year letterman a s basketball manager—two-year letterman as football manager. LAY 18—BACCALAUREATE DON PARKER — Three-year letterman in basketball—two-year letterman in football and track—a rock-em, sock-em type of football player —turned in several outstanding basketball games—in track, he was a good high jumper. JIMMY RUSGW - Two-year letterman as basketball manager. RUDY SABILINO - One-year letterman in football—played fullback and made plenty of yardage. DICK THOMPSON - Three-year . track letterman—one-year letterman i n football—a great sprinter in track, winning the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes at the County Meet in his junior year. He is eligible for football and basketball next year. DON TIFFNEY - Two-year letterman in football and one-year letterman in baseball. JUNIORS JOHN UrtTilZECKAEL - Two-year letterman in track—one-year letterman in football, playing a regular tackle position. DON CLINE - Two-year letterman in basketball and track—one year letterman in football and baseball—played regular in all sports and should be outstanding in his senior year. JACK FRANK - Two-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball— an excellent passer in football—guard on the basketball team-regular first-baseman and pitcher in baseball. BOB FREDERICKSON - One-year letterman in track, running the mile and the 880 yard dash. KAY MILLER - Two-year letterman in baseball as a catcher and one-year letterman in football. DONOVAN REYNOLDS - One-year letterman in football and should play regular next year., DON SCHAIOERG - Two-year letterman in baseball and has a lot of hustle—will turn out for football and basketball next year and should make the team. RUSSELL STUVE - Regular left-fielder in baseball. MAY 21—SENIOR COMMENCEMENT ALVIN TAPP - Tro-year letterman in basketball, a great guard—one-year letterncn in football and track. BILL W0LGA1iOTT - One-year lettcrman in football, basketball, and baseball—broke his arm pole-vaulting so could not participate in spring sports this year. SOPHOMORES TICK MSS - Two-year lettcrman in football and one-year letteru. n in baseball—an extremely hard runner in football. DICK RENFRO - Two-year letterman in football and basketball—a great athlete with a zealous fighting spirit. DERL ROBERTS - One-yea. letterman in baseball, playing in the outfield. EARL WANTLAND - Regular second-baseman on the baseball team, FRESHMEN JOIOf BROWN - Letterman in football and baseball—regular guard on the football squad, but may be transferred into the baclcfield as a fullback. RICHARD NIGHTVflKE - Letterman in baseball—a good hitter. SYLVESTER WILLIAMS - Letterman in baseball, starred as a pitcher and really has a fire-ball. 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