Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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.... We experienced the thrill that can accompany the solving of a complicated problem of geometry. We grew accustomed to the strange, serious atmosphere of the chemistry laboratory; the cool, clean feeling of a test tube held in firm, steady fingers. Graduation seemed an unattainable dream then—a time far into the future when we would at last be done with all the monotonous tedium which was school in our eyes. Our sophomore year dragged on and on, and finally came to an end. Then we were juniors—a little calmer, a little more cere of ourselves. Our junior year went rapidly. It seemed just a flash— cokes,” parties, darces, double-dates, and then it was gone. And we were seniors. The realization car.'.e upon us like a warm shock. We made new friends, we experienced all the joys, idealistic dreamings, yes, and heart-breaks that come to those entering into the company of grown-ups. Now we are about to depart from the familiar life of studies and athletics we have enjoyed for three years. But no matter where we are—no matter what fields we enter, the memories of all our pleasant days at Weatherwax will continue to influence us throughout our entire life. — ★ ¥ ★ ...Until Graduation

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From Our First Oav Here... w It was strange that September morning in 1940. We were all in our seats w'ith our hands folded in tense, little bundles upon the desk before us. Our eyes were fixed upon the man at the front of the room-—and perhaps our mouths were slightly agape as he unfolded to us the wonders of high school—OUR high school. The goal for which we had been working and preparing ourselves throughout nine long years was at last in sight. We looked with awe upon the seniors—those strange, fabulous persons hurrying to classes or standing talking idly in the halls. We were introduced to an entirely different life—a life composed of many new and wonderful sensations ..... a

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