Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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Q U I N I A U L T who is always posted on the latest current events of the II. S., particularly the most notorious. When you are Seniors, Little Ones, never mind your lessons; just pass and you arc O. K. (Seniors' advice). Mrs. Nelson was chosen to coach the class play, and it was through her coaching and a representative cast that the play proved a decided success. The Senior Ball, which was the most gorgeous affair of the school season, represented a Japanese tea garden in full bloom. As our class colors are purple and gold, we were very fortunate in being able to obtain purple wistaria, lilacs and yellow Scotch Broom in profusion which lent a soft fragrance to the ball room. As we stand on the threshold of the World, “Aberdeen Daily, with our bumps of knowledge washed away, and our disillusioned eyes opened on a new vista of life, we regret to leave, though we are eager to begin a new career. The Class of ’19 wish everyone good luck and hope that they will be half as successful in their undertakings as we were, for that will be plenty good enough for them. But seriously, we wish you all the best of luck and success in life, and when you think of us, which we hope will be often, bear in mind: “Count that day lost, Who’s low descending sun, Views from thy hand, No worthy action done.” —27—

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Q U I N I A U L T CHAPTER III. With the dignified air of Seniority the Juniors felt pleased to think that at last they were upper classmen. Things “‘commenced to begin” with our entrance through the portals of the first day of our Junior year. We started the year out right by giving the first and mostly enjoyed of a series of dances in the form of a Barn Dance given in the High School ‘“Gym.” This was a great social and financial success. The Seniors realizing the success of our unique dance, decided to follow suit, and a costume ball was the result. Later the Sophs and Presides both entertained with dances in the “Gym.” Our Junior Prom was one of the greatest social successes of the season. The Armory was profusely decorated for the occasion in heavy greens of cedar and our class colors, purple and gold, of crepe paper, protruded everywhere through the greens. The huge ’18 at one end of the hall and '19 at the other, next the moon, added a great deal to the inviting appearance of the ball room. The dance was everything we could wish it to be, financially, socially, and otherwise, due to the splendid work of the committees in charge and aided by Miss Sharp, our class advisor, to whom we are much indebted. An unusual event of this year was a series of entertainments offered by each class at the intervals of 2 or 3 weeks for the approval of the other three classes. We were very fortunate in obtaining a play with “pep” and one that afforded many a laugh which is easily conceived by the name, “A Case of Suspension.” The cast was chosen in the usual manner, by holding tryouts in which each member of the class was given a chance t-- show his or her ability as an actor. We also complimented ourselves on being able to have Miss Rupp as our coach and the class wishes to extend its gratitude to her in the most sincere manner. In football again we starred, many of the team being Juniors. The addition of “Ash proved a valuable supplement to the class. Both B. B. teams were unusually successful this year, and had the honor of carrying off both Interclass Championships, Anna Mackey proving a good captain for the girls and “Ash” for the boys. CHAPTER IV. AND NO MORE. Our last year marks the most successful period of our school life, thus far. Our boys represented the last team in B. B., but were unable to show' their football ability on account of the failure to have a team, which was on account of the Flu which was on account of the Germs in Germany, and which was on account of the Bolshekivi. Now that we are about to depart forever from this great hall of learning, we wish to impress it on all who come after us that the Class of 20 arc treacherous. For any further particulars see Cath Hook, —26—

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Q U I N I A U L T Class IDropberp 1 hings were in a great mess at the Madame Vernon Spinster Home, Honolulu. Madame Vernon was expecting company and everything had lo he in the best of order, for her guests were to be some old class mates of the 19 class and it had been twenty years since she had departed from their midst. Russell Austin, known by his friends as “Doc,” but long since outgrown that old familiar name, and Sidney J. Rehm, now making .1 short stay in Honolulu while filling a contract for decorating cannibal homes. 1 • At exactly a quarter to ten, June 12, 1939, the door bell of Madame Vernon’s Spinster Home gave forth a great alarm. Ned a Musgrove, whom Madame Vernon had imported from America, answered the ring. It was Russell Austin, the first of the guests to arrive. Doc “For goodness sakes, Neda, what are you doing here?” Xeda “Well, if it isn't my old friend Doc! Last I heard of you you were traveling for ‘Lucille’ gowns.” Doc ‘“What are you doing? Neda “After T graduated from the special course, “How to Become Good Maid, I joined one of the old class mates, Madame Vernon, and have served her for the last ten years.” Doc “Who else is coming to the class reunion, Neda?” Neda “Madame ernon received a letter this morning saving that Sidney Rehm, you remember she married King Radischschuiscky of the Bolshevik Island, will arrive at ten. Why, it is five ten now.” d he door bell gave forth another great alarm. Doc “That must be her now.” Neda opens the door and bows low. Sid “Well, for lands sakes, if it isn’t Neda, and Doc Austin, too!” Doc “Yes, and I have been waiting half an hour for Madame Vernon to powder her nose. Same old Marion Vernon.” Madame Vernon enters. Marion V hv. Doc, same old bidder arid Sid, the Queen of the Bolshevikis! Why didn’t you bring the King along too? Worf always was great for reunions.” Sid “Oh, Worf Lahde is not his real name any more. It is King Radischsehuischkv of the Bolsheviki Islands.” Doc “What has become of Cath Barkley? I see you have her picture here.” Marion “Why, Cath is the agent for the crankless starter for the Ford sedan.” Sid “Yes, but since then she has married a member of the ’20 class and is quite happy in her new role as housewife.” Doc “And Bing, too, I wonder what has happened to him since w e said our last fond farewells at Stanford.” —28—