Washington High School - Lens Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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his 27115 'U The grand finale of the l95l Christmas program featured senior, Richie Porter, who played the lead os the Little Match GirI , surrounded by the rest of the large cast. Mr. Edmiston, besides directing the a copella choir, alter- nated with Mr. Bogard as the conductor of the orchestra. AI- though Mr. Bogard had been absent from school during re- hearsals because ot illness, he returned voluntarily on the day of the program to assist in directing the orchestra. On the cold, wintry morning of January 7th, evidence showed that 'Ol Man Winter ance again had done his ,annual duty- snow covered the campus of Washington High. Students slipped and slid on the frigid, white blanket, but everyone seemed to enjoy the touch of white Christmas even though it arrived a little late.

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Abu-daba-daba-daba said the mon- kies Ken Davis and Mike Smith Organ grinder? Why that's Herb Wat: kins behind that mustache. Santa Claus lgee, he sure looked like Mr. Newthll visited the kiddies of the National Honor Society during fourth and fifth periods and made the party a jovial success. Ballet dancers and wooden soldiers, along with ice skaters, carolers, tap dancers, and even Scrooge, played by alumnus Lee Paves, comprised most of the colorful program. D of -RFP jim Sixteen whole daysl 384 hoursl until January 7th. Yes, then the Christmas vacation arrived. The last day of school in l95l, December Zlst, was a day filled with an atmosphere of frolic, laughter, and music. Adding to the doy's interest, several members of the alum- ni of Washington were found wandering ig the lwallsurefnewiiwg friendships, Doorj o near y a e c assrooms were opene andthe music of the carolers was allowed to drift in, Then, the most exciting time of the day arrived-the Christmas program, which was presented during sixth and seventh periods. After 3 viewing the hour-long program, the C' entire student body was convinced that it was the most entertaining one yet presented. Then, it didn't take very long and the entire building was left empty . . . s, T ei, Q S j aging: ai . 5 34 ttti if S f iff K5 v2 L ' l ' iff ,' , t l 2 gets i ft r--4 Q A 14, - 3 A - ii u K , ' ' Z.. A i, 'S 3 1 . 2 , T JC' ' f Lf f l ' 3 ,Q l S 3 V . 1 Q K . ' . , Qi 1, ig, 3 ' i 1.giQ,??Q,,,sea A in ' . s - up Q rs it 4, gli ' 1 A E3 ' f S1 T r , 43 as ,io

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Faculty teas occur fre- quently during the course of the school year. Under the sponsorship of girls of various terms, Girls League, or individual clubs, the after-school teas offer an opportunity to the members of the faculty to relax awhile after another day's work. The particular faculty tea pictured at the right was sponsored by the Girls' League. Being served by the fall and spring presi- dents are two of six new members of the Washing- ton High faculty. K., A lleft to rightl 3 Mrs, Davis, Miss Barber, Darhl Edwards, Fall G, L, Pres- ident, and Sheryl Stookey, Spring president. Li l O u is R Ti-ie Rfiiivisow Onivcii One of the many successful dances which occurred during the i951-1952 school year was the student - body - sponsored Over the Rainbow Dance , March Sth. Other equally as successful dances were those sponsored by the Girls' or Boys' League, or after-the-basket- ball-game dances sponsored by clubs, No matter who the sponsor was, each dance always managed to offer a most enjoy- able evening of entertainment to the many Colonials who at- tended them,