Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

KXRO BENSON’S SMOKE SHOP SMITH’S DAIRY A. W. BARKLEY SCHAFER BROS. PIONEER FLORIST NOEL’S MUSIC STORE WEST'S WAR SURPLUS L. H. WISE FURNITURE P. U. D. No. 1, G. H. COUNTY ART ENGLUND JEWELERS GRAND CENTRAL MARKET MESSINGALE ROSEVEAR FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN RICK’S ROSALEE’S LIBERTY DRUG SAARI’S STUDIO OWL PHARMACY LEE A. BARRAGAR DR. J. H. SUNDSTROM MITCHELL’S MARKET BUY-RITE DRUG STORE KAUFMAN-SCROGGS CO. COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. LANDBERG PAINT GLASS DeWITT’S BEAUTY SCHOOL NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE (Editor Ronnie Rasanen Sports ddditor. . . . .. . Ken Roberts sdrtist Wayne Campbell Photographer.... .. . . Don Friend faculty ydduisor . . . C. W. Croasdill idusineii Yldanaqer Katharyna Rator We Dedicate to Two Grand Girl Friends of the rBobcat-j This record of the past school year at Weatherwax High School is gratefully dedicated to two teachers who have served and served well. It is with combined regret and good wishes that we bid them farewell upon their retirement from the teaching profession after years of loyal service to the school and community. The founder and moving spirit of some of our most established traditions will be missing next year as Miss Vernie Foley, veteran Home Economics instructor, retires from teaching. Although her place will be filled by another, her influence will long be felt at Weatherwax due to her many contributions to student welfare. Designer of the model Home Economics Laboratory in Room 302, founder of the present Usher Squad, organizer of the Home Economics Club and a pioneer in this region in the teaching of Home Economics for boys, Miss Foley will be a part of Weatherwax High as long as the school exists. One of the most popular teachers with both faculty and students alike, Miss Lydian Bush, Latin teacher to countless Aberdeen young and not-so- young, may well be proud for her contributions to our school. Although Miss Bush is a Latin teacher beyond compare, it is for her example of gracious living and a friendly, yet inspirational personality that she will long be remembered after Veni. Vidi, Vici sinks into the bottomless pit of once-remembered but now-forgotten knowledge. The Latin Club and the Activity Point System have prospered under Miss Bush's guidance and her leadership will be sincerely missed in the years tocome. It is, therefore, with sincere best wishes for the future that we say Goodbye to Miss Foley and Miss Bush, teachers in name and leaders in spirit. 2 Hois I It— A health to our future — a sigh for our past, We love, we remember, we hope to the last; And for all the base lies that the almanacs hold, While we’ve youth in our hearts, we can never grow old! — Oliver Wendell Holmes The staff of this 1947 Quinault hopes that when you thumb through its pages, in later years, the guardian angel Bobcat will have guarded well the precious memories of your high-school days. Though the pleasures and events may be washed away by the tide of time, it will leave memories that may, perhaps, make you feel a little younger as you and the guardian angel Bobcat review your three years at Weatherwax High. 3 'Bobcat Billboard SECTION I cAdministration and Seniors SECTION II Junior and Sophomore Classes SECTION III cActivities SECTION IV aA t hie tics SECTION V Fine Arts SECTION VI Organizations � The oArmed Guard. .. CHARLES CROASDILL MAME HOLLAN VINCENT HILL ALICE CAULKINS ♦ VERA PHELPS OWEN KINNAMAN GERTRUDE THOMAS ROBERT MAYNE EDWIN GRAHAM LYDIAN BUSH ALAN BIVENS RALPH DEVER ♦ DONALD McCAW WILLIAM MAPES EDWARD BLOOM JOHN HITCHCOCK ♦ RICHARD BALK EM A LOIS GWIN BEN CURRAN Auto Mechanics Carpentry Dramatics Metal Shop Sta8e Craft Orchestra _ . . Office Practice Band Prlnt,n« Shorthand Choir Retail Selling Typing Sewing Industrial Arts Bookkeeping Cooking Speech Composition Literature Algebra I II III Geometry I II 6 ... The oArmed Guard AUBREY SCHMIDT VERNIE FOLEY JULIAN FENENGA ARLINE GENTIS ♦ GLADYS SHINDLER CHARLES SEMANCIK FRANCES FERING GORDON SIMMONS ♦ LEE ARMSTRONG AILE NORIN CARL QUIEN DOLORES SANDERS FRANCES FETVEDT CARL JOHNSON CATHERINE ALLISON WALTER HITCHCOCK ♦ WESLEY BARTINE DOROTHY WATSON UNO JOHNSON U. S. History World History Journalism Retail Selling English Trades English Biology Advanced Art Physics Chemistry Art I II Spanish Solid Geometry Psychology—senior boys and girls. Latin Trig Pacific History Art Crafts Arithmetic Review Effective Living—Health Commercial Art 7 front, left to right. Harley Hoppe, Boh ticspatafik. Back, left to right, John Druziamcb, b'arl England, This yeaxs student body government was ably led by five officers who really worked and proved to the school chat they could handle their duties. The governing body this year was comprised of three juniors and two seniors. Prexv for die school year. Earl England, proved wbac a fine leader he was and took che initiative many times when things started to slack down around Weacherwax High. Some of che president s dunes were presiding over che senate, bringing up new things 'if interest in the senate in order to keep che students well represented, and answering lecters to other schools to find how cheir progress was coming compared to chat of ours. He also opened all of our student body assemblies and each and every one of you should recognize him by his blond hair aid wonderful personality. Mr. Bobcat really looked over this school when lie elected Earl for president and showed a remarkable calenc for helping Earl in any and all of his dire situations. The large cask of being vice president of Weacherwax High was handily taken over by Bob Fitzpatrick, a genial junior, who always has a smile for everyone. Bob, as you know, hud charge of ail assemblies this year and that in itself was a large job for anyone. If ever you walked thro sixth: period session during the school year you'd most likely see our friend Bobcat looking over Bob and smiling oo himself, because Bob Fitzpatrick would usually be tearing his hair our trying to think of talent and new numbers for the coming assemblies. The boy who held the money bags and took a remarkable interest in his work was, Harley Hoppe otherwise known as Sloppy Hoppe.'' working in Mr. Barone's office and doing much extra work. Harley ably directed che school's finances and from many persons' views, was one of die best treasurers of Weacherwax History. The only girl on the Board of Directors this year was Delores Drake who cook over che duties of secretary which were many and complicated. Under che watchful eye of friend Bobcat; Delores took down all the minutes of senate meetings and answered many lecters from ocher schools. Delores was the ocher senior and she ably fulfilled her duties. Tire Pep department this year was led by your yell king John Druziamch. He was capably assisted by yell dukes. Bob Rogers and Ronnie Olson. Druzy ’ as he is known took charge of die ‘pep ’ parr of assemblies and good old Bobcat was backing him all die way. If you saw the ream play Thiuigsgiviirg Day you'd notice Bobcat telling die boys oo ask for more pep and die yell staff did a very fine job. £ EUcfc Row. left to right. Fred HelEand. Get Briscoe. Laura Halbert. Dorocfir Ana Oiristiiasen. George RiHxwoci . Anne lordaa. GorA’ci Ansierva. Joyce Minn. Fori EagEuad. Doo Duncan. Doa Piltnidi Middle Row. left to right. Ted Dunn. Virginia Retd. Mam Elizabeth Cocrreil. John Dngiairti Dei res Drake. Boaoie Tardxill. Bob Zetaskn, Colleen Wtttw, Marvin Ranker. Front Row. kit to right. Harky Hoppe. Louse Davies. Stella Ragus. JMv Greer. Joan Berken. Marr Ann Sdefae Boh Fttz-patrkfc. B ra i n Tr usters The cek?£ . talked about man at the A. H. S. senate meetings during the past Tear. was. withocic a doubc. that King off the Cats. Bobcac. He w as ever present Listening in oo the endless discussions on miners concerning him either directly, or indirectly. Take, for instance, the new baseball uniforms which were purchased by the senate. Bobcac give a sigh off coat piece approval when he saw his Carmen wearing rheir new eurb. Bobcat was even influencing the discussions off the senators who were lied rhk Tear by Earl Emr-lund. president: Bob Fitzpatrick, vice-president: Harky Hoppe, treasurer. EteLores Drake. secreorr and Jlohn Druziumch. yell king EarLv List fail EairL represented A- H. S. at the Headers conference heid at the Universe tv off Washington. He and Bobcat found that oar school rates well in eomparsiMi with ocher high schcwifts off Washington. Bobcats activities were aired this year through means off Weotfaerwai Reporting. ' rh high school radio program presented over K.XR.O The broadcasts were on ThursdLavs � m; tasted ffnwm -s ;5 Q) oo 4:45'. This year marked the chord annrversay for the programs and Lauira Halbert was appointed general chairman ac the first off the veaur. A new activity functioning under che Leadership off the inventory committee was introduced rhik yeair Gene Briscoe was appointed chairman. It was the j aJb off has committee. which deluded Bonnie Turn-buLL Marvin Ranker. EXocochy Christensen and Eddie Scrpic. to tend out how tmin .-h ptropem Fh-i-v-i— owns. when it was purchased, its. value and who was responsible for its cant Bobcat fooiked verv when Gene announced chat among many ocher things Bobcat owned a grand piamoi a puMc address system, and a movie projector. Bobcat liked’ che new idea off N’ar.oaoi Assemoiaes which mtrxt'jcet magiiriiansv set ters -ivd comedians to the Weurherwax audience. He .smilied with glee when busses were chartered on nmr his boosters so louc-off-sowra - tok He chought che movie committee to select movies to be shown ner vear was a spfeadaf ii-ften JLoion Berken. Jody Greer. Laura HuQbert. Virginia Reid. Marianne Ouibfo. Boh Finpiotriek and Ira Bcadat selected che fftlkms.. Among the expenditures approved by Bobcat and has Senasacs were S5 0 mo rnnn-Hin -ft - Boys’ Federation no finance- assembly movies;: a budget boose ftcwr the Jumaor High ao aid n™ in their athletic pcogram which creates future Carmen For Bobcat and financing: die Jamor-Seniior Pfcom wiiich proved no be a successful means. off providing a good rime for A. HL S. students in spire off the defficit. Bobcat agrees with Harley Hoppe in that this year’s prom is a sort aowardb bigger and better proms. 9 On their nay to..... Heaven (?) Abrahamson. James: Baseball-Basketball, 3, 4; Golden A” club, 3, 4; Special Service Officer, 2; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4; Officer, 4. AhlQUIST, Lila: Spanish Club, 2; Friendly and Attendance Committee, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Anderson. Kenneth: Lockers, 2; Projection Crew, 2, 3, 4; Y” Camera Club, 4. Anderson. Lois: Hi-Jinx, 2, 3, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4. Anderson. Rodner: Band, 2, 3, 4; Vice President, 4; Orchestra, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y II, 3, 4. Austin, Mary Jean: G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; Friendly and Attendance Committee, 2; Pep Club, 2, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Ayres. Ted: Football Manager, 2, 3; Basketball Manager, 3, 4; A Club, 3, 4; Secretary, 4. Barnes. Bradford- Band, 2, 3, 4; President, 4; Hi-Y II, 3, 4; Vice President, 4. Basich. Tony: B” Squad Football, 2; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Bator. Katharyna: O. B. Business Manager, 3; Pep Club, 3; Quinault Staff, 3, 4. Baer. Phil: O. B. Ad Staff, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Boettcher, Jim: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4; President, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4; Swimming, 3, 4; Hi-Y II, 2, 3, 4. Boettcher, Patricia: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Chairman of Display Case, 4; Tri-Y, 3, 4; G. A. A., 2, 3, 4. Boor a. Helen: Tri-Y, 3, 4; President, 4; Ocean Breeze Editor, 4; Salutatorian, 4. Brawi.ey. Alveda: G. A. A., 2, 3, 4 ; Chairman of Lounge Committee, 4; Pep Club. 2, 3; Red Cross, 4. 10 The (floss of 47 Brecht, Ira: Projection Crew, 2, 3, 4; O. B. Ad Manager, 4; Senior Play, 4; Y” Camera Club President, 4. Brennan. Tom: Honor Society, 2; Latin Club, 2; Asst. Track Manager, 2; Hi-Y II, 4. Briscoe. Gene: A Squad Football, 3, 4; B” Squad Basketball, 2, 3; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4. Brown, Sally: Kntered from Shelton, 4; Senior Play, 4; Hi-Jinx, 4. Brownell. Nellie: Pep Club, 2, 3; Friendly and Attendance Committee, 3, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Brownrigg. Ada: G. A. A., 2; Retailing Club, 4; Secretary, 4; District Representative, 4. Bryan. Richard: Intramural Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 3; Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4; Special Service Officer, 4. Butorac, Richard: Baseball, 3, 4; Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Campbell, Wayne. Ocean Breeze Artist, 4; Quinault Artist, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4; Choir, 3, 4. Caskey. Gerald: Football Manager, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager, 2, 3; Hi-Jinx, 4; A” Club, 3, 4. Castile. Kenny: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4; President, 4; Hi-Y Club Secretary, 4; Football, 2, 3, 4. Christiansen. Donald: Football, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 2, 3; Track, 4. Christiansen, Dorothy Ann: .Tri-Hi-Y, 3, 4; Secretary, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Home He. Club, 2, 3, 4; President, 4; Hi-Jinx, 3, 4. Clark. Joe: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 3, 4. Clark, Richard: Hi-Jinx, 3; Rifle Team, 3. II On their mi to... Hemvn (?) Cuek i: - n s k. o IV, 2 5, 4; Check ami Itvfcer Gwfiv: tec, 2, V, 4, Cu� mr Mmuakka C O, G, 2, 5 4; IVcsuicwt, 4. Semo: Maw 4. IYp OuK 2, V, RicpwswJiliw, 4 Cotav, ViwistNJA: Hj Jin , - x 4. C O Gm, 2, V, 4; Senior Pbx , 4 Oounxx ry-A's; • (V A A. Ho;xx Roll. 2'; Drill Tfefcm, 2, V. -4, faqp Odh. 2, 5. 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H2 77v (fLiss of f7 Edwards, Gene: Football. 2. 5. 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Trad:, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y, 3, Eldart. Donald: Football. 2. 3. 4; Basketball, 2; Swimming, 3, 4; Track. 2. 3, 4. Cvr'l'ND. Earl: Hi jinx, 2, 3, 4; Junior Cass Secretary. 3; Senior Play. 4; Student Body President. 4 Erickson James: Hi-Y I, 2. 3. 4; President.. 4. Boys' Federation. 3. 4; Treasurer. 3; Intramural Basketball. 2, 3. 4; Senior Class President. 4. Evtvsen. Brmaji Band. 2. 3. 4: Musk Meet. 2, 3- Ft am' Colleen : C O. G„ Z 3. 4; Retail Selling, 4. Ferri. Carmela: G. A. .A„ 3; Red Cross Ciommueacc 2.. Fitz. St an : Boys' Fedleratjon. 4. Fe� Sfrrw . Leonard: Sx immin . Z 3 4; Class President. 3: Boys' Federation. 2. 3; Treasurer. 4; Hi-Y II. 3-- Fiot.njd. Don: Lockers. 2. 3; Quinauh Pboh'ic-rapher. 4; Boys' Federation, 2, 3. 4. Debating Commrrree. 4. Frtkeicc-,. Tim: Check Room. 2, 3. 4. K O X 4. Frost. Richard: Entered Armed Forces. 4 ffta, Olwhe: Track. 2, 3; Choir.. Z 3, 4:; O B Staff, 3.; Lockers, Z 3. 4 Ei jk?th. Brui : Football. Z 3. 4:; ffi-Y. 2, 3. Garkf.. OwflLYV: B$g and Little Sister Committee, 5, 4;; Office Practice. 4:; Honor Sficicty.. 3, 4 13 On their way to..... Heaven (?) Garley, Frank: Intramural Basketball, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Gaudreau, Barbara: Pep Club, 2, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3. George, Emmy: Art Display Case Committee, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Senioi Play Production Committee, 4; Senior Representative, 4. Gilbreath, Betty: Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Glidden. Mary: Hi-Jinx, 2; Senior Play, 4; G. A. A., 2; Choir, 3, 4. Graham. Dick: Locker Committee, 2, 3; K. O. B., 3, 4; Choir, 3, 4; Music Meet, 3, 4. Graves, Mariana: Hall Committee, 2; Program Committee, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Hi-Jinx, 4. Greene. Bill: Intramural Basketball, 2, 3; ‘B Squad Basketball, 3; Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Gurrad. Ann: Drill Team, 3, 4; Spanish Club, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross, 2, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4. L.a Haek. Barbara: Pep Club, 2; Hall Committee, 2. Hall, Francis: Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4; B” Squad Football, 2, 3; O. B. Reporter, 3. Hall, Richard: Swimming, 2, 3; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4; Band, 2, 3, 4. Hanoff, Jack: Band, 2, 3; Music Meets, 2, 3. Hansmann, Mary: G. A. A., 2; Pep Club, 2, 3; Hi-Jinx, 4; Vice President of C. O. G., 4. Harter. Pollyann: Hall Committee, 2; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club, 3; Retail Selling Club, 4. 14 TIjc £lass of '47 Haukeli. Robert: Basketball, 2, 3; Tennis, 3; Entered Armed Forces, 4. Henry, Joyce: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Ticket Takers and Sellers, 2, 3; Retail Selling, 4. Hii.den. Helen: Latin Club, 2; Senate, 3; Friendly Committee, 2; Pep Club, 2, 3. Hobi. Michael: Football, 4; Track, 4; Band, 4; Intramural Basketball, 4. Hoffman, Frances: Pep Club, 2, 3; Big and Little Sister Committee, 2, 3; Spanish Club, 2, 3, 4; Program Committee, 4. Holt. Marietta: G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; Song Queen, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Senior Play, 4. Horne, Frank: Football, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3; Track, 3, 4; Band, 2, 3. Hubert. Lois: Friendly Committee, 2; Pep Club, 2; Hi-Jinx, 4; Social Committee, 4. Ingram. James: Swimming, 3, 4; Football, 4; Band, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4. Johnson. Gladys: Spanish Club, 2; Usher, 2, 3; Choir, 2, 3, 4. Johnson, Marilyn: Drill Team, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4. Jolly. Jeannine: Lounge Committee, 4; Hall Committee, 3; Choir, 3, 4; G. A. A., 3, 4. Jones. Jaquie: Choir, 3, 4; Art Display Case, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 4; Song Queen. 4. Jordan. Anne: Song Queen, 4: Hi-Jinx. 4; Senior Play, 4; Art Display Case Committee, 3, 4. Kaiff.r. Alice: Hi-Jinx, 4; Junior Red Cross Committee, 4; Spanish Club, 3, 4; Secretary, 4; Pep Club, 3. 15 On their way to..... Heaven (?) Kargianis. George: Swimming Team, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4; Hi-Y II, 4. Katerman, Irene: G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; Usher, 2, 3; Captain, 4; Hall Committee, 2, 3. Kevo. Robert: Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4; Yell Staff, 3. Knapp, Flizabeth: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 4. Knoph, Richard: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 4. Knutson, Fvei.yn: G. A. A., 2, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3; Retail Selling, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Kolodzy, George: Intramural Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y II, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Korpi, Betty Jean: Choir 3; G. A. A., 2; Pep Club, 2, 3; Program Committee, 4. Lang, Jack: Hi-Jinx, 2, 3; Track, 2, 4; Intramural Basketball, 2, 4; Football, 4. Lee, Margery: Spanish Club, 2; C. O. G., Friendly and Attendance Committee, 4. Linnenkohl, Laura: Choir, 3, 4; G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Liukko, Barbara: C. O. G., 4. Mann, Joyce: Drill Team, 2, 3; Hi-Jinx, 3, 4; Song Queen, 4; Choir, 3, 4. Markham. Donald: Swimming, 2; Football, 3; U. S. Marine, 3, 4. Marshall. Delores: Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 3, 4; Tri-Y, 3, 4. 16 Tlx £lass of '47 McGee, Gloria: Hall Committee, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. McGhee. Robert: Boys' Federation. McKay. Luella: Transferred from Seattle, 4; C. O. G., 4. McGillicuddy. Robert: Senate, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Federation Vice President, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3, 4. Miller. Louis: Intramural, 3, 4; Hi-Y II, 3, 4. Missel, Anne: Service Officer, 2; Junior Red Cross. 4; Pep Club, 2; Sophomore Representative, 2. Morehead. Doris: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4. Nicholas, Josephine: G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; Big and Little Sister Committee, 2. Oleson, Doijg: Senior Play, 4; Band, 4; Orchestra, 4; Choir, 4. Olson. Irene: Tri-Y, 4; G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 4. Olson, Ronnie: Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Yell Staff, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee, 3, 4. Otterby, Garnette: G. A. A., 2; Hall Committee, 2; Spanish Club, 3. Ottis. Ci.arene: Drill Team, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Thanksgiving Assembly, 3. Pavola. Sandy: Entered Armed Forces, 4; Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Pfckinpaugh, Lindy: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. 17 • • On their way to... Heaven (?) Pfrrinf, DfLorfs: Pep Club, 3; G. A. A., 2; Program Committee, 4. Pelto, Roy: Track, 3; Rifle Club, 4; Ocean Breeze, 4; Intramural Basketball Manager, 3. Pellegrini, Reni: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3. Perry. Mildred: C. O. G., 4. Peterson, Kathryn: Choir, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Red Cross, 2, 3, 4. Petrini, Don: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Phelps, Donna: Choir, 3; Tri-Y, 2, 3; Drill Team, 2; Pep Club, 2. Pif.rog. Martha: Washington Retailers Club, 4; Red Cross, 2, 3, 4. Prather, Colleen: Drill Team, 2, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Senate, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 3, 4. Preston. William: Band, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society, 2, 3; Hi-Jinx, 4; Senior Play, 4. Rajcich. Patricia: Red Cross, 3, 4; Senior Class Representative, 4; Drill Team, 2, 3; Hi-Jinx, 3, 4. Ramsay. Alice: Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Ocean Breeze, 3. Ramsay. Charlotte: Tri-Y, 4; Scribe, 4; Hi-Jinx, 4; Latin Club, 2; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4. Rasanen. Ronald: Quinault Editor, 4; Tennis Team, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4. Rasor. Bonnie: Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 3, 4; Tri-Y, 4; Senior Play, 4. 18 Hoc Qlass of ''47 Reid, Gf.rry: Tri-Y President, 4; Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 3, 4; Ticket Takers and Sellers, 2, 3. Rice, Douglas: Football, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Roberts. Kinnear: Track, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 2, 3, 4; Class Speaker, 4. Rogers, Charles: B” Squad Football, 2, 3; Service Officer, 2, 3; Quinault Staff, 4. Rogers. Donald: Camera Club, 4; Choir, 3, 4; K. O. B., 2, 3, 4; Y. M. C. A., Junior Chairman, 2. Rudis. Katherine: Red Cross Committee, 2, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Rundell, Lois Ann: Pep Club, 2, 3; Show Case, 4; Senior Play Committee, 4; Spanish Club, 2, 3. Salmon. Miriam: Service Officer, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Ocean Breeze, 3, 4. Sandstrom, Nancy: Pep Club, 2, 3; C O. G., 2, 3, 4; Office Practice, 4. Sargent, Clarence: Fntered Armed Forces, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3. Schoening. Raymond: Boys’ Federation. 2, 3, 4. Shimmin, Ned: Rifle Team, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Silva, Dorothy: Hall Committee, 2; Ticket Takers and Sellers, 2; Retail Selling, 4. Sipe, Bob: Senior Council, 4; Intramural Basketball, 2, 3; Music Meet, 3, 4. Skadden, Harold: Baseball, 3, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. 19 On their way to............... Hea ven (?) Skye. Larry: B Squad Football, 2, 3; Track Manager, 3; Swimming Team, 4; A” Club, 4. Smiley, Pat: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3, 4. Snavely, Charmaine: Senator 3; Tri-Y, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Stouffer. Martha: Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4; Honor Roll, 2, 3, 4. Swanson. William: Football, 2, 3, 4; Swimming, 3; Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4; Vice President, 4; A” Club President, 4. Swanson. Nancy: C. O. G. Treasurer, 4; Tri-Y Secretary, 4; Honor Roll, 2, 3, 4; O. B. Staff, 4. Thompson. Sharon: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Drill Team, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2. Throckmorton, Ethel: Choir, 3; Friendly and Attendance Commiteee, 4. Torheim. Esther: Orchestra, 3, 4; G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; Red Cross, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll, 2, 3, 4. Twidwell, Albert: Track, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Utes, Margaret: C. O. G., 2, 3, 4; Red Cross, 4. Vessey. Bill: Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Vidich. Marian: C. O. G., Senator, 2; Pep Club, 2, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Warren. Donna: Honor Roll, 2; Red Cross, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; G. A. A., 2, 3. Weaver. Colleen: Senate, 4; Pep Club, 2; Office Practice, 4; Honor Society, 2, 3. 20 Hoc £lass of ''47 Weber. John: Band, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Team. 2; A Club, 3, 4; Choir, 4. Welsh. Helen: Latin Club, 2, 3; Choir, 4; Pep Club, 2; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. Wickman. Patricia: Hi-Jinx, 3; Spanish Club, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2; C. O. G. 2, 3, 4. Wiitamaki. Bonnie: Ticket Takers and Sellers, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club, 2; Retail Selling, 4; Office Practice, 2. Williams, Wilbur: Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Wilson, Chuck: Football, 2, 3; Swimming, 4; Spanish Club, 2, 3. Wilson. John: Intramural Basketball, 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Federation, 2, 3, 4. Williams. Eleanor: G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; President, 4; Pep Club Representative, 4; Special Service Officer, 3. Young, Leonard: Boys’ Federation, 2, 3; Entered Armed Forces, 4. Zabiaka. Phil: K. O. B., 2, 3, 4; Locker Committee, 2, 3, 4; Choir, 3, 4; Hi-Jinx, 3. Zembal, Marion: Latin Club, 2; K. O. B., 3, 4; Boys’ Federation, 2, 3. 4; Valedictorian, 4. Kittinger. Elray: G. A. A., 2, 3; Pep Club, 2; Tri-Y, 2. Gandy, Marjorie: G. A. A., 2, 3; Red Cross, 2; Pep Club, 3, 4. Kersey, Lorraine: Red Cross, 2; Hall Committee, 3; C. O. G., 2, 3, 4. 21 T. W. O's (Teeny Weeny Operators) 22 James Boettchei Louise Davies James Erickson Jim Erickson Jack Lang Bob Sipe Jim Boettcher Emmy George Patty Rajcich Delores Dennison Louise Davies Nancy Swanson Come on along; Come on along; And hear 47's song; For we’re a class; Who needn’t ask; What is right and what is wrong; We san sing a class song like You’ve never heard before; And we can swing it on the dancing floor; For we re just the bestest class what am; Bosses and their Cohorts Remember when Ronnie Olson and the associated members of Homeroom 11, composed those words, to the tune of Alexander’s Ragtime Band, for our class song when we were freshmen? About the same time we chose Blue and Gray for our class colors and even then we felt the influence of the inimitable Mr. Bobcat. You bet we am; Come on along; Come on along; And watch us cross the street; For we're a class; Who is always on the beat; And if you’ve ever seen a class as good as ours, before; Then let us know; Then let us know; For we know we’re best of all. This year the Senior class of 1947 chose Jim Erickson as president, Jim Boettcher as vice president and Louise Davies as secretary. Members of the Senior Council were made up of one person out of every senior homeroom The senior play, Lost Horizon,” was presented April 25. Mr. Robert Mayne was advisor. Maiy Hansmann was student director. The actors for the play were: Ira Brecht, Judy Frazier, Jim Ingram Helen Boora, Ronnie Rasanen, Earl Englund, Delorej Drake, Martha Stouffer, Bonnie Rasor, Anne Jordan. Virginia Colby. The annual Class Night program was also advised by Mr. Mayne. Most of rhe Seniors took part in it and it provided entertainment, not only for the spectators but also for the performers. Probably the most outstanding day in the Spring activities was Senior Dress-up Day. It was probably the most thought about and talked about Day, too, because of the problem of what to wear. In spite of the problem presented, many clever costumes turned up. Well, this has all been fun but ten years from now it will be just as much fun to remember it and reminisce about the good old days,” with the class of ’47. 23 cAny Similiarity Between This Manuscript and the Senior Class Is Purely Non-coincidental We, the class of one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven of Weatherwax High School, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and being possessed of such brilliant and farseeing minds as to disdain the services of attorneys, counselors, or courts, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare this our last Will and Testament: First, we leave the Juniors our great success and Second, we leave the Sophomores—Out! Jim Abrahamson leaves his basketball dribble, Lila Ahlquist leaves her shorthand scribble. Kenny Anderson leaves for a better choice, Lois Anderson leaves her charming voice. Rodner Anderson leaves the A. H. S. band, Ed Astell leaves for a better land. Mary Jean Austin leaves her dark brown hair, Ted Ayres leaves—nothing to spare. Phillip Baer leaves for an ocean dip, Katharyna Bator leaves her riding whip. Bradford Barnes leaves his intelligent brain, Tony Basich leaves—tilings won't be the same. Jim Boettcher leaves his artistic way, Pat Boettcher leaves—that's all she can say. Helen Boora leaves the Ocean Breeze, Alveda Brawley leaves and is she pleased. Ira Brecht leaves his speaker stand, Tom Brennan leaves to become a man. Gene Briscoe leaves his handsome looks, Sally Brown leaves her school books. Nellie Brownell leaves this school behind, Ada Brownrigg leaves—a man to find. Rich Bryan leaves; ain’t it a joke? Dick Butorac leaves. What for? A coke? Rich Caldwell leaves and not too soon, Wayne Campbell leaves a funny cartoon. Gerald Caskey leaves his jokes for you, Kenny Castile leaves his car so new. Don Christianson leaves after many long years, Dorothy Ann Christensen leaves her cute little ears. Joe Clark leaves and it’s about time. Rich Clark leaves to make this rhyme. Leonard Click leaves Miss Hollan, so sweet, Marianne Clubb leaves, just for Pete. Virginia Colby leaves her winning smile, Pearl Collins leaves right in style. Bob Cowan leaves and think’s it's swell, Bob Cross leaves—what the heck. Carl Dahlstrom leaves for an old knap-sack, Helen Dale leaves and won’t be back. Louise Davies leaves her brilliant mind, Dick Davies leaves, his fame to find. Mildred Dobbins leaves her Ingrid Bergman hair, Delores Drake leaves her witty air. Don Duncan leaves—he’s free at last, Delores Dennison leaves, her school days past. Marilyn Dunlap leaves—what more can be said, Gene Edwards leaves his meaty-head.” Don Eldart leaves to serve his land, Earl Englund leaves his ruling hand. Jim Erickson leaves his manly physique, Delmar Evenson leaves his cornet technique. Colleen Ferguson left—she found a man, Carmela Ferri leaves her fine shorthand. Leonard Fosberg leaves his smooth line, Judy Frazier leaves her clothes sublime. Jim Friberg leaves the locker committee, Donald Friend leaves—Oh, what a pity! Clyde Fry leaves his toothy grin, Marjorie Gandy leaves—she’s out to win. Carolyn Garbe leaves her quiet way, Frank Garley leaves to hit the hay. Emmy George leaves her personality plus, Betty Gilbreath leaves on a Grayhound Bus. Mary Glidden hopes to leave before next fall, Dick Graham just leaves, that’s all. Marianna Graves leaves her musical blends, Bill Greene leaves his lost week-ends. Ann Gurrad leaves a future to find, Barbara Haek leaves nothing behind. Francis Hall leaves his slender frame, Rich Hall leaves—isn’t it a shame? Jack Hanoff leaves his black toupee,” Mary Hansman leaves her witty way. Polly Ann Harter leaves the retail selling, Joyce Henry leaves—Oh—(that would be telling). Helen Hilden leaves her blond flirtation, Mike Hobi leaves his trombone sensation. Frances Hoffman leaves for a home and things, Minnie Holt leaves her halo and wings. 24 Frank Horne leaves his friendly way, Lois Hubert leaves her swing and sway. Jim Ingram leaves his hair so cute, Fred Johnson leaves to go on a toot. Gladys Johnson leaves and says farewell, Marilyn Johnson leaves—why, she won’t tell. Jeannine Jolly leaves the High School choir, Jaquie Jones leaves her ball of fire. Anne Jordan leaves her darling smile, Alice Kaifer leaves her poise and style. George Kargianis leaves his rare good looks, Irene Katerman leaves for cozy nooks. Lorraine Kersey leaves—she’s got a scheme, Bob Kevo leaves his basketball team. Elray Kittinger leaves all her friends behind, Richard Knoph leaves and he doesn’t mind. Evelyn Knutson leaves; she's already packed, George Kolodzy leaves; he’ll never come back. Betty Korpi leaves for a long lost dream. Jack Lang leaves his haircuts extreme. Margie Lee leaves her bangs so straight, Pat Lenahan leaves—it's not too late. Laura Linnenkohl leaves with no one to blame, Barbara Luikko leaves—she just came. Joyce Mann leaves her song queen staff, Don Markham leaves and that's no laugh. Delores Marshall leaves her musical cornet, Gloria McGee leaves but not quite yet. Robert McGhee leaves forever, Bob McGillicuddy leaves—how clever. Luella McKay leaves—she’s not going far, Louis Miller leaves his wonderful car. Lucille Miskovich leaves the beloved teachers, Annie Missel leaves the football bleachers. Doris Morehead leaves her acquired knowledge, Harold Ohlinder leaves to go to college. Doug Oleson leaves a certain sophomore gal, Irene Olson leaves to find a pal. Garnette Otterby leaves—she doesn’t care. Clarene Ottis leaves her flaming red hair. Lindy Peckinpaugh leaves his freckled face, Robert Dahlsrrom leaves, never forgetting this place. Rena Pelligrini leaves the school’s democracy, Roy Pelto leaves to join the Technocracy. Delores Perrine leaves with the whole senior class, Mildred Perry leaves and hopes she will pass. Kathryn Peterson leaves to find something new, Donald Petrini leaves—now what will he do? Martha Pierog leaves for a different locality, Colleen Prather leaves her radiant personality. Marie Preece leaves her home room 210, Bill Preston leaves—lie’s got business to tend. Patty Rajcich leaves—we'll all miss her so, Alice Ramsay leaves—where will she go? Donna Lou Phelps leaves for a different town, Elizabeth Knapp leaves—she’s Atlantic bound. Charlotte Ramsay leaves you her cute little sister, Bonnie Rasor leaves—we’re sure you’ll all miss her. Ronnie Rasanen leaves this Quinault for you, Gerry Reid leaves you her friendship true. Doug Rice leaves his school days to remember, Ken Roberts leaves and won't return next September. Chuck Rogers leaves his name of Buck, Don Rogers leaves—it’s just his luck. Katherine Rudis leaves in a flash, Lois Rundell leaves in a bright new Nash. John Weber leaves his musical flute, Mary Ellen Davidson leaves—but doesn’t give a hoot. Miriam Salmon leaves her fishy name, Nancy Sandstrom leaves for her college flame. Ned Shimmin leaves his Model A, Ray Schoening leaves to our dismay. Bob Sipe leaves his dimpled grin, Dorothy Silva leaves her way to win. Larry Skye leaves the old check room, Harold Skadden leaves with a jolly tune. Lyle Smiley leaves a smile for you, Pat Smiley leaves a smile too. Charmaine Snavely leaves her jolly ways, Roy Spielman leaves all in a daze. Martha Stouffer leaves her White Sox.” Nancy Swanson leaves her platinum locks. Bill Swanson leaves his moods behind, Charles Tegan leaves the homework grind. Sharon Thompson leaves to be with Stan, Ethel Throckmorton leaves—that's all she’s planned. Esther Torheim leaves right in class, Albert Twidwell leaves his charming lass. Bill Vessey leaves to find things to do, Donna Lee Warren leaves, her school days through. Donald Rushing leaves his favorite classes, Colleen Weaver leaves as sweet as molasses. Helen Welsh leaves with just a few sighs, Pat Wickman leaves you her sweet goodbyes. Eleanor Williams leaves the G. A. A., Bob Williams leaves for a long holiday. Bonnie Wiitamaki leaves you a very few pounds. Chuck Wilson leaves to make his rounds. Ronnie Olson leaves for a good long doze, Johnny Wilson leaves his sloppy clothes. Phil Zabiaka leaves still in a stew, Marion Zembal leaves his high I. Q. Our whole Senior class leaves our fun and good times. To the following classes of ’48 and ’49. 25 Left to right, back, Ingrid Lundgren, Frances Shangler, Randi Espedal, Mary Ann Whalen. Left to right, front, Ronnie Shellgren, Chuck Keaton, Ken Millen, Harley Hoppe. ] ext In Line What is the best class in Weatherwax High School? Who are in all the activities? When will there be a better class? Why don't you know the answer? Well, it's the Junior Class of 48. Yes, the Junior Class that really has class. It seems that you just can’t keep those Juniors out of anything. There were Juniors fighting for the Bobcats on the football field, Juniors fighting for the Bobcats on the basketball, track and swimming teams. There were Juniors striving to make the Junior-Senior Prom a success and of course we can't forget those Juniors in the Aberdeen High School band. Now that you know all the things they have done I suppose you would like to know who some of these Juniors are. First, there are those mighty Juniors who fought so hard to help the Bobcats win their victories on the football field. They were John O’Leary, George Howard, Fred Helland, Jack Johnson. Loren Hopkins, Wally Brown, Bill I.indell, Jerry McClellan, Rocky Lindell, John Smethers and Bob Fitzpatrick and we know these guys will lead the Bobcats to many a victory next season. Next, we have those Juniors on the basketball team who did a grand job this season of supporting the Bobcats on the basketball floor. The Junior members of the team were Wally Brown, Bill Lindell, Rock)' Lindell, Fred Helland, John Druzianich, John Smethers and Gordon Anderson. These boys will be back next year to carry the Aberdeen basketball team to the state tournament. Much hard work, effort, and time was taken by those Juniors who helped make the Junior-Senior Prom a success. Those Juniors who helped on the Prom were General Chairman, Harley Hoppe; Theme Chairman, Virginia Reid; Budget Chairman, Pat Hill; Decorations, Ingrid Lundgren; Facilities, Margaret Shull; Maxine Hampton, Secretary for the Junior Class. Junior representatives who helped were Tom Hill, Chuck Keaton, Ken Millen, Bob Anderson, Ron Shellgren, Randi Espedal and Mary Ann Whalen. There are also two members of the Junior Class who were elected to the Junior Board of the Y. M. C. A. They were John O’Leary and Laura Hulbert. We know that these two members will do their best on this board. The student body also has three members of the Junior Class as its officers. They are Vice President, Bob Fitzpatrick; Treasurer, Harley Hoppe; Yell King, John Druzianich. These boys all have done a wonderful job of making the student body a better organization. The Aberdeen High School Band has been at the top of the list for many a year in the state band meets. A large majority of the band is made up of Juniors. They are Waldie Anderson, Ralph Hillier, Jim Kretz, Wayne Parpala, Bruce Messingale, Jack Ahlf, Russell Austin, Ken Graham, Ted Dunn, Willie Kalinowski, Bill Decoy, Charles Keaton and jim Luark. We know these boys will do a fine job of making music in their senior year. There are probably many a Junior name which isn’t mentioned in this Quinault story. But you will see many of their names on the other pages telling of the splendid work which they are doing. Remember when you see the Maroon and White, you will know the Class of 48 is near at hand. 26 Eleven Down . . . One To Go HOME ROOM B-4 Mr. Johnson HOME ROOM 204 Mr. Hitchcock HOME ROOM 112 Mr. Barcine HOME ROOM 305 Mr. Fenenga 29 Eleven Dornt . . . One To Go 30 HOME ROOM 201 Mr. Kinniman HOME ROOM 309 Miss Fering HOME ROOM 203 Miss Fetvedt HOME ROOM 307 Miss Allison 31 HOME ROOM 310 Miss Shindler The Greatest of All The Weatherwax Classes of 48-9 Are emerging with characters noble and fine. Accepting their heritage, learning each rule, Although they don’t follow them, even in school. Respect for the teachers, there couldn’t be more, Though mostly conceeded each one is a bore. They all have their quirks, for which they are known, The Weatherwax faculty stands out alone. Fenenga, J. D., reads his four textbooks, Miss Foley just teaches her sweet little cooks, Mr. Mapes, we admit, in this confession Has mastered the art of teaching session. Those fortunate mishaps, must always occur, Such as the big snowfall, which caused quite a stir, Or when all the classes stopped work, just to wait For the National Assemblies, invariably late. The Grizzly, in football, was knocked on his ear, So the Thanksgiving Turkey sure seemed good this year. With Bonnie and Jimmy as May King and Queen The May Dance was tops of all Bobcat had seen. But the credit belongs to just one, so we know, Mr. Bobcat, who gave us the spirit and go. When we came it was he who took us aside And taught us the ropes, how to cut, where to hide. And it’s he, when we’re gone, who will carry on, we know, Though the teachers and students may come and may go. So you Juniors and Sophomores hats off in the hall To Old Mr. Bobcat, the greatest of all. 32 Ruth Bergstrom, Perry Rosen, Marvin Rinkcr Cueb alls and Kiddies Old Daddy Bobcat watched with satisfaction the Sophomore class, under the leadership of President, Perry Rosen; Vice President, Marvin Rinker; and Secretary, Ruth Bergstrom, enter into the first lap of the third race towards their commencement goal. At first the going was rough for the kids, but now they are getting into the groove. The Sophomores put on their annual assembly during the latter part of March. Those included in the program were: Diane Forest, vocal solo; Jim Ball, piano solo; Dara Wilson, vocal solo; and several educational movies about spiders and snakes. The boys of the class were really active in sports this year. It looks like the next two years will show Aberdeen giving the rest of the teams in the conference a bad time. In football, Jim Alexander and Bob Campbell both received letters for being on the A squad. Tracy King, Don Randich, Paul O’Leary, Jim Antich, David Pinckney, Don Fairbairn, Rich Ainsworth, Butch McMillan, Bob Loomis, Irvin Shotwell, Lauren Johnson, Don King, Bob Fisher, Wayne Johnson, and Phil Clark all received B” squad letters. Tracy King, our only basketball A squad member, received his letter, but due to an injured leg was unable to finish the season. Those receiving B squad letters in basketball were Irl Perkins, Ed Forbes, Don Randich, Floyd Ellingson, Bud Tomczuk, Ron Druet, who also received a basketball for winning the foul shooting contest, Harold Enholm, Don King, and Rich Ainsworth. Those winning swimming letters were Ralph Hunter, Jim Duncan, Mark Matulich, Marvin Rinker and Perry Rosen. We also have a few musicians in our class. In a solo contest music meet in Shelton, Buzz Nar-rance, piano solo, received an excellent rating. ArthurWall, French horn, received a superior rating. The class of 49” did other things too, but since we are so cramped for space we could only mention a few. So, we’ll all be seeing you around next year when we are Juniors. 33 Me re I fa n ts 34 HOME ROOM 100 Mr. Armstrong SHOP Mr. Bivens HOME ROOM 306 Miss Sanders HOME ROOM 202 Miss Bush 35 Mere Infants HOME ROOM 207 Mr. Mapes HOME ROOM B-4 Mr. Johnson 36 HOME ROOM 212 Miss Gwin Home Room 308 Mr. Croasdill 37 Home Room 210 Deciding to really make a record to be remembered, the senior girls of home room 210 set an example of their inspirational spirit towards their Alma Mater, Aberdeen High School, by first winning the Student Body card sale at the beginning of this school year and then by rendering leadership throughout all the activities held at various times during the year. Upon the loyal supporters of home room 210, Bobcat smiled approvingly. Among these members were, Jaquie Jones. Helen Hilden, Pollyann Harter, Emmy George, Betty Gilbreath, Anne Jordan, Louise Davies, Marjorie Gandy, Carolyn Garbe, Mary Glic’den, Marianne Graves, Ann Gurrad, Barbara Haek, Mary Hansmann, Joyce Henry, Frances Hoffman, Marietta Holt, Lois Hubert, Gladys Johnson, Barbara Luikko, Luella McKay, and Marie Preece. By winning the first contest of the year, namely the Student Body card sale, this home room not only won fame for themselves, but also helped the school financially. This home room has given the school some of its most prominent students. Three of our peppy and attractive song queens hailed from this room. They were Jaquie Jones, Anne Jordan, and Marietta Holt. The Vice President of the Council of Girls, Mary Hansmann, also came from this room. Mary was in charge of all the C. O. G. assemblies. Jaquie Jones, who was popular with her fellow students, also made quite a hit with the faculty members as they bestowed upon her the honor of being Faculty Speaker for commencement night. Louise Davies, who was known to be a studious and dependable girl, was elected by her classmates to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution award. Needless to say, Bobcat always looked on with praise the members of home room 210. He was very glad to acclaim them as the leading home room of Weatherwax High for this year. We know that it is inevitable for these students to do anything but lead a most eventful life as they have made a wonderful impression on the students of our school and they have set forth excellent examples. This home room has had Miss Phelps for their advisor. Bobcat was always peering over her shoulder helping her to give the right advice for her class, which she so often gave. Weatherwax will miss these girls of the class of '47 next year, but we hope that there will be a group as active and as well-liked as these girls of home room 210. Ho me Room 100 Beginning the year right, the Sophomore boys of Home Room 100 showed the entire school that, although they were new to Weatherwax, they would put all their effort into support of the school. They were the second home room to win the Student Body card sale at the first of the year. Mr. Armstrong, who also is a newcomer to Weatherwax, was praised by the Bobcat for his inspirational advice that must have affected the students of Home Room 100. Among these Sophomore boys are Michael Schneider, Irwin Shotwell, Ramon Simbe, James Sims, Robert Smiley, Richard Stopsen, Lee Stover, Milton Teetor, Don Thomas, Bud Tomczuk, Raymond Tracy, Donald Turner, William Violette, Kenneth Wallen. Robert Walls, Layton Woolf, John Zarevich, Bob Zelasko, Dick Walker, and Tony Vlastilica. The future of Aberdeen High will depend largely upon the outcome of these students. There is a certain feeling among most of the students that from this room will come some of the members of the future football, basketball and baseball teams. Also with a beginning record as good as Home Room 100, a number of the Student Body officers should hail from this group. The class of 1949 are proud to claim these students as members of their fighting class. The Bobcat was also happy to have so many hard-working boys as a part of his student body. We can just see him helping each one as they do their daily tasks and helping them to come out on top. 38 BOBCAT BUSINESS CHECK ROOM AND LOCKERS Every day we pass the hoys on locker duty who check the books and coats of all the handsome men of Aberdeen Hi. These boys have done a fine job all year. The boys on the committee are: Captain Leonard Click, Ken Millen, Gene McKagan, Earl Simmon, Ira Brecht, Bob Nixon, Ford Cole, A1 Fairbairn, Larry Skye, Clyde Fry, Cliff Scogan, Don Thomas, Jim Luark, Jim Smith, Jim Friberg, Harry Baumgardner, Roy Spiel-man, and Tom Birk. K. O. B. This year the Knights of the Bobcat have really been on the ball. Some of the duties performed by the K. O. B. are taking care of the football field and watching the fences to see that no one will sneak in. When basketball season came around K. O. B. members put up and took down the folding bleachers, cleared the floors, and guarded the entrances. If you have seen a marked improvement in the looks of the campus, give the thanks to the lawn committee of the K. O. B. Members of the K. O. B. arc Marion Zembal, Leonard Click, Almon Basdcn. Jim Schmidt, Howard Muma, Ken Bub-nick, Bob Smiley, George Jacobsen, Don Turner, Robert Cooper, Bill Violette, Herb McClain, Jim Ball, John Lang, Alan Bravos and Don Nelson. Advisor for the K. O. B. is Mr. Armstrong. These members of the K. O. B. have really backed the Bobcats to the best of their ability. GOLDEN A CLUB The Golden A” Clubbers, consisting of boys who make a letter in some major sport, are known as the law enforcers of Weatherwax. They take care of the car traffic around school and also make the laws concerning the wearing of the school emblem. The retiring officers this year are: president. Bill Swanson; vice president. Gene Edwards; secretary, Ted Ayres; treasurer. Bob Fitzpatrick; and sergeant at arms, Jim Ingram. HI-Y CHAPTER I Hi-Y chapter I, the oldest chapter of Hi-Y in Weatherwax which has entered in numerous school activities and duties, have said the purpose of the Hi-Y” for the last time, and have closed their -books for another year. Hi-Y chapter I is an active club around and about school. Probably the most advertised duty of the Chapter is the big beat sign, over the front doors, in the main hall. This year’s officers of Chapter I were: president, Jim Erickson; vice president. Bill Swanson; secretary, Kenny Castile, and treasurer, Bob Fitzpatrick. Mr. W. M. Mapes concluded his fifth year as Club advisor. 40 SPANISH CLUB This year the Spanish Club initiated twenty new members. Social meetings have been held in the homes of different students. Entertainment consisted of playing Spanish games and singing songs in Spanish. At the Christmas party the club learned something of how Christmas is celebrated in Spain and they had a pageant representing Mexican costumes. At the close of the program they had the breaking of the pinata. The annual Pan American assembly was presented by the Club on April 15. It was called Fiesta Americana and represented some of the characteristics of festivals of various Latin American countries. Committees also arranged for newspapers and various community agencies to join in the observance of Pan American Day. TICKET TAKERS AND SELLERS The Ticket Takers and Sellers had twelve exceptional members this year, who were on hand at all school events where money was concerned. The Takers and Sellers” were ably headed by Mr. Wesley Bartine again this year. The money men and women held a picnic before school let out. PRINTING CLUB The Bobcat s printing classes, under the leadership of Mr. Dever, have done practically all of the school system's printing this year. They printed the Junior College Timber Line” and the Junior High Argonaut.” Besides this, they did various jobs such as tickets, programs, and certificates. The Printers’ Club, made up from members of the regularly-enrolled printing classes, was led this year by President, Irene Olson; Vice President, Joe Fisher; Treasurer, Alan Bravos, and Secretary. Ralph Moe. Mr. Dever was club advisor. MRS. NORIN S OFFICE STAFF Every period of every day this year. Mrs. Norin's office staff provided three girls to take care of collecting and checking the attendance and operating the switchboard. We are sure that the fighting spirit of the Bobcat accompanied these girls as they carried out their daily duties. Credit toward graduation is received for this course. HOME EC CLUB This year the Home Economics Club was ably lead by Patty Helland as President; Marilyn Dunlap, Secretary; Evelyn Rooker, Treasurer, and Dorothy Ann Christiansen, chairman of the state project committee. This was one of the many thriving clubs which Mr. Bobcat was so proud of. Every noon some of the girls in the club sold milk in the session hall for the benefit of those who take their lunch and every once in a while the Home Ec Club would sponsor a popcorn sale which was enjoyed by all. At the beginning of the year the officers of the club traveled to Seattle where a state wide Home Economics convention was held. To finish the year some of the girls traveled to Spokane for another convention. A good time was had by all. PROJECTION This school term should be remembered in future years as a milestone of achievement in regard to the new movie projector and the fine work of the projection crew. A new movie projector was installed in the auditorium at the cost of SI,800.00. Also a classroom projector was purchased giving aid to the teachers who used visual education as a medium of instruction. With this new equipment and well-trained crew Weatherwax High will enjoy many more in the future. This year's crew consisted of: Ira Brecht and Ken Anderson, seniors; Chuck Spradlin, Junior; Bob Brooks and Ray Dammon, sophomores. DRILL TEAM One! Two! Three! Four! Eyes forward! Faces straight! - - How many times did our Bobcat hear this vigorous cry from Miss Gentis, the drill team instructor. In new uniforms of Royal blue sweaters with gold A's , short gold skirts and saddle shoes, the thirty-three drill team members, led by sophomore majorettes Dara Wilson and Carolyn Estes, spent many hours perfecting their routines. The girls made their first appearance at the Longview-Aberdeen football game. The joint maneuvers with Ho-quiam’s drill team at the Thanksgiving Day game were considered the best of the season. Hats off to the girls who helped keep our morale up - - the slick chicks of the drill team. 42 HI-Y II Speaking of live wire organizations around Weatherwax High School, Hi-Y II was really one of them this year. Led by President Jim Abrahamson, Hi-Y II started out a very active year by giving the student body something to be proud of at the football games. This was in the form of colorful Bobcat pennants. A raffle conducted by Hi-Y II at Thanksgiving time was very successful and enabled them to contribute a very commendable sum to the World Service Fund. Another highlight of their year's programs, was the annual presentation of the Hi-Y swimming award, which was won this year by Jim Ingram. All in all, Hi-Y II had a very successful year. LATIN CLUB The Latin Club, with the help of their guardian angel, the Bobcat, formed as usual this year with Miss Bush as advisor. The officers were Mike Schneider, Consul; Bob Zelasko, Vice Consul; Elizabeth Narrance, Scribe, and Laura Ann Coon, Quaestor. All second year students were eligible for the club, and any first year students that had a B average or better at the half. The purpose of this club is to better acquaint the Latin students with Roman customs and habits. An aliorum causam (for the cause of others) fund was collected during the club meetings and was then turned over to the March of Dimes. TRI-Y This year the leaders of the Tri-Hi-Y were Gerry Reid, Helen Boor a and Mr. Bobcat who found more than enough for this group of girls to do. The meetings were held every Monday night cither at school or at different girls’ homes. During the year Tri-Y took on many activities. Among these were sponsoring drives for old books for the Orthopedic Hospital and an Old Clothes drive for the European people, also they made favors for one of the Holidays. To belong to Tri-Y one must fill out an application at the end of the year and the applicants with the right qualifications are voted in. At the end of the year Tri-Y presents a trophy to the most outstanding senior girl. Miss Watson was the advisor this year. 43 QUILL AND SCROLL This year there were seven fortunate members of the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists in Weatherwax. Ronnie Rasanen and Wayne Campbell were two year members who completed their entrance requirements in their Sophomore year. Don Baldwin, Clyde Fry, Bill Link-later, Helen Boora and Miriam Salmon succeeded in gaining their admission last year. Highlight of the Society’s year was the announcement that Ronnie Rasanen had won one of the five prizes given the Pacific Coast in the Editorial Writing Contest. QUINAULT AD STAFF The Ad Staff of 1946-47 was made up of Susie George, Marilyn O'Connor, Betty Riley, Frances Shangler, Nelda Smith, Betty Nutter, who were under the iron hand of their ad manager Anita DePaoli. The staff did a wonderful job in helping to finance the Quinault. OCEAN BREEZE AD STAFF This year’s footwork on the O. B. was done by the advertising manager, Ira Brecht, and supersalesmen Don Baldwin, Miriam Salmon, Phillip Baer, and Leonard Click. A good share of the finances of the paper was handled by the ad staff by collecting money from downtown advertisers. Each staff member was responsible for preparing his own ad copy to the satisfaction of the advertising merchants. Soliciting ads was done during the fourth period journalism class. One of the most important cogs in the school paper machine, the ad staff’s footprints will ever remain in the sands of time of the Ocean Breeze. PEP CLUB The Pep Club was organized this fall under the leadership of Mr. Croasdill. Two girls from each class were elected to help him plan affairs. They were Gloria Hermsen and Stella Ragus, Sophomores; Ingrid Lundgren and Annette Ward, Juniors; and Colleen Prather and Eleanor Williams, Seniors. Marianne Clubb served as member-at-large and was instrumental in planning an annual budget and constitution for the club. She also was general chairman for the May Day Dance held on May 2. The annual Basketball Banquet was sponsored by the Pep Club and was held at the First Presbyterian Church on March 19. USHER SQUAD One of the many unsung but hardworking groups in school is the Usher Squad. Garbed in attractive black sweaters with gold emblems they served at all assemblies and Athletic contests throughout the year. Miss Fering and Miss Fetvedt were the faculty advisors for the Usher Squad. In preparation for commencement exercises the Usher Squad enlisted the help of the following new girls in March: Mary Lou Augeres, Betty Coic, Rosalie Ellingson, Patricia Ellis. Randi Espedal, Darlene Halvorson, Frances Lloyd, Carol Olson, Mary Ann Thompson and Verna Wage. BARTINE’S OFFICE STAFF Mr. Bartine had some very efficient help in the Comptroller’s office thij year. In addition to the Bobcat were Colleen Weaver, Nellie Brownell, Nancy Sandstrom, A1 Pierce, Harley Hoppe, Mildred Perry, Mary Glidden, Marietta Holt, Lucille Miskovich, Caroline Garbe, Mary' Ellen Davidson, and Marianne Clubb. There were two students for each period who kept things in order and waited on the customers. RETAIL SELLING The Retail Selling Class got off to a good start this year under the guidance of their new instructor, Mr. Gordon Simmons who replaced Mr. K. Otto Logan. The schedule the retail selling class followed this year consists of a half day of classroom studies, and a half day of actual selling experience in one of the local down town stores. The class recently joined the state Retail Selling Club, and in the near future will be a member of a national organization. Officers of this year’s class are: President; Pearl Collins; Vice President, Elray Kittinger; Secretary, Ada Brownrigg; Treasurer, Polly Ann Harter. STAGE CREW Pull that curtain up a little higher! Turn the spotlight over to the right! Where are the sets for the play? These arc some of the things you might hear when the stage crew goes into action to help make Weatherwax assemblies, plays and other productions a greater success. Members of the stage crew are, Don Christiansen, Francis Boerner, Don Friend, Raymond Dammon, Louie Larson, Robert Cooper, Don Rogers, LeRoy Seeley, and Bob Randich. The instructor for the stage crew is Mr. R. F. Mayne. 45 CLICK!! 46 Top, left to right, Assistant coach Pop Miller, Don Christiansen, Bill Lindell, Boh Cross, Gene Briscoe, Boh Campbell, Jim Ingram, Jim Alexander, John Smethers, Gene Edwards, Coach, Chuck Semancik. Center, Head Manager, Gerald Caskey, Dick Canfield, Frank Horne, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Swanson, Jack Johnson, Don Eldart, Jerry McClellan , Fred Helland, Jack Lang. Bottom, Floyd Ellingson, Mike Hobi, Ralph Hillier, Pat Lenahan, George Howard, Kenny Castile, Doug Rice, John O'Leary. Mud-Ea ters The first game of the year for the Cats was their encounter with Chehalis on the latter's field. A thrilling game for an early season tussle, the 'Cats came out on the long end of the score, 28-13. Next of the early-season clashes for those fighting Bobcats was with Bremerton, at Stewart's Field. Bremerton was rated as a very strong team and was going to prove it to the boys of the Blue and Gold. With a very fine exhibition of football played by both teams, the final score ended in a 12 to 12 deadlock. Playing Vancouver in the first conference game for both teams on the Aberdeen turf, the 'Cats were overpowered to the tune of 12 to 6. Encountering the Kelso Highlanders on their home field, the Bobcats just couldn't get going after the Scotties scored in the opening minutes of play. Final score was 18 to 0, Kelso's favor. Playing host to the Centralia Tigers in their next clash, our scrapping Bobcats took the measure of the Lewis County boys by the score of 7 to 6. The last home game for the Bobcats was with Longview. This game was one of those odd games where the statistics showed that one team outplayed the other, but the opposite team won. The final score for this game was Aberdeen 0, Longview 13. In the annual Armistice Day Game played at Olympia this year, the two teams battled to a scoreless deadlock. Probably the biggest highlight of the game was when Aberdeen had the ball on Olympia’s six inch line but couldn’t punch it across. With no doubt in anyone's mind, whatsoever, as to the most thrilling and hard fought game of the year, was with the arch rivals from across Myrtle Street, the Hoquiam Grizzlies. Hoquiam was the favorite for this classic, and started things out by making a touchdown in the first quarter. Seemingly this set a spark off in the Bobcat eleven, for in the second quarter, those fighting 'Cats came back to take a 7 to 6 lead under the leadership of Captain Jim Boettcher. In the third period the Bobcats salted away the game by putting over another touchdown to make the final score 13 to 6. Coach A1 Bivens, and his B” squad came through a good season with three wins and three losses. They also took the measure of the Hoquiam B squad in one of their games played on our home field. 48 Lett to right, top. Coach Al Bivens, Bob Kevo, Wally Biown, Rocky Lindell, John Smethers, l'racy King, Bill Lindell, Bottom, Fred Helland, John Druzianich, Gordon Anderson, Jim Abraham- Gene Edwards, Assistant coach, Pop Miller, son, Manager, Teddy Ayers. Bobcat Bouncers This year’s basketball team, ably watched over by our good friend Bobcat and coached by mentors Al Bivens and Pop Miller, turned in a fairly interesting season of play. Although winning but six of their fourteen conference games, the 'Cats provided the fans with many thrilling games and had the students backing them all the way. Starting out their pre-conference schedule, the Bobcats dropped a close one to Valley on the Valley floor by a score of 29-27. After losing to Kelso on the Highlander floor the 'Cats played host to the Scotties here. The Highlanders, expecting to win their ninth game in ten starts, were given a rude jolt when the home boys tied up the score and went on to win in the last three seconds of play. In their first game of the season in league play the 'Cats played host to the Shelton Highclimbers and whipped the visitors in a close one, 28-27. After this initial victory, the Bobcats ran into some tough luck and lost the next four games. In three of these games the locals lost by three points or less. Aberdeen played its first conference overtime game, dropping a thriller to Centralia. Ho-quiam also notched the first leg of their clean twin-city sweep by a count of 42-33. The losing streak was finally snapped at the expense of Elma’s Eagles who went down 31-20. Playing host to the Raymond Seagulls in their next game, the boys from Pacific county proved no match for the hustling 'Cats who had too much height for the 'Gulls. Leading all the way, 50 the Bobcat hoopsters were never threatened and came out on the big end of a 36-27 score. Traveling to Shelton, the Aberdeen boys ran into a scrappy bunch of Highclimbers who were out for the Bobcat scalp. Holding a slim lead all the way, Shelton notched its first win in history over the Bobcats by triumphing 34-23. Then came the high point of the season for the oft-trampled 'Cats. Centralia, a strong title contender all the way, came down expecting to win in a canter but ran into a red-hot Aberdeen five that turned in its best game of the year to win going away by a count of 26-28. In their highest scoring outburst of the year the Bobcats swamped Montesano with the reserves carrying the load for the first time. The final score was 46-29. Playing before a packed house in their second game with the Grizzlies, rhe Weatherwax hoopsters outplayed and outfought the boys from across Myrtle Street during the first half. Even at the start of the second half our boys started to draw away but the loss of Kevo spelled defeat as the Bobcat casaba tossers fell apart at the seams and the Grizzlies won going away 46-33. Seniors who played their last year of basketball for Aberdeen were Bob Kevo, the scintillating ace of the squad who consistently led his team in scoring, Gene Edwards, who played steady ball at center, Jim Abrahamson, diminutive guard whose clutch playing pulled the team out of many a rough spot, and Bob McGillicuddy who was hampered by an arm injury throughout the season but nevertheless added valuable strength when the 'Cats needed reserve help. Bob Kevo won the Herbert Wilkins basketball award and Jim Abrahamson won the Pavletich trophy. Bobcats Bouncers Back row, left to right. Coach Pop Miller, Bud Tomczuk, Floyd Ellingson, Wayne Johnson, Ron Druet, Wayne Parpala, Harold Enholm, Rich Har-konen, Kim Hatch, Wayne Cotton, Mgr. Ted Dunn. Front row, left to right, Dave Randich, Rich Ainsworth, Harley Hoppe, Ed Forbis, Irl Perkins, Don King. 1947 HOOP LOG ABERDEEN.........27 ABERDEEN.........36 ABERDEEN.........27 ABERDEEN.........27 ABERDEEN.........31 ABERDEEN.........40 ABERDEEN.........42 ABERDEEN.........28 ABERDEEN.........31 ABERDEEN.........33 ABERDEEN.........33 ABERDEEN.........39 ABERDEEN.........31 ABERDEEN.........36 ABERDEEN.........23 ABERDEEN.........28 ABERDEEN.........46 ABERDEEN.........41 ABERDEEN.........33 ABERDEEN.........40 ABERDEEN.........36 VALLEY ..........29 VALLEY ..........33 LONGVIEW ........42 PORT ORCHARD.....35 KELSO ...........39 CASTLE ROCK .....21 KELSO ...........40 SHELTON .........27 CENTRALIA........33 MONTESANO .......35 HOQU1AM .........42 OLYMPIA .........42 ELMA.............20 RAYMOND .........27 SHELTON .........34 CENTRALIA .......26 MONTESANO .......29 RAYMOND .........45 HOQUIAM .........46 OLYMPIA .........61 ELMA ............30 52 Top, left to right, Manager, Frank Payne, Perry Rosen, Phil Clark, Ralph Hunter, Don Hoiland, Larry Skye, Don Duncan, Manager, Bernard Barber. Center, Max Brachvogel, Art Loomis, Chuck Wilson, Allan Ludden, Clifford Scogin, Bob Fisher, Don Fairbairn, Jim Duncan. Bottom, Kenny Graham, Bob Miller, George Kargianis, Don Loomis, Jim Ingram, Bud Fosburg, Eddy Stoleson, Marvin Rinker, Mark Matulich, Don Hannula. The ‘Drips The Aberdeen mermen, coached by John Bus Fairbairn, finished the ’46-’47 season with three victories out of nine meets, ending with the state meet at the University of Washington on March 22. The Bobcats started the season meeting both Stadium and Lincoln of Tacoma, traveling to the respective schools. The first victory was won the following week when Longview met disaster at the hands of Capt. Jim Ingram and his skilled swimmers in the Aberdeen pool. The busy schedule was continued with Aberdeen bowing to Everett but defeating Lincoln of Tacoma the very next week, this time in Aber- den. The strong Everett aggregation again came out on the long end of the score, the meet being held in the home pool. The next week saw the Bobcats on the road again this time defeating Longview in their home pool. As hosts to Stadium of Tacoma, Aberdeen again was forced into defeat by the more experienced swimmers. At the University of Washington, the Bobcats cinched a fourth place out of the seven competing teams, taking a second, three thirds, and one fourth and one fifth place. With many lettermen returning for next season, Aberdeen High may expect great things from the Bobcat mermen. 53 Bottom, left to right. Gene Edwards, Jack Lang, Ken Castile, Bob Mandich, Roy Speilman, Mike Hobi, Bob Rogers, AI Fairbairn, Irwin Shotwell, Wayne Farpala, Russell Austin, Mgr. Don Christiansen. Top row, left to right. Bob Cooper, Loren Hopkins, Geo. Markich, Bob Rosi, Ken Pinckney, Bob Fitzpatrick, AI Millin, Irl Perkins, Albert Twid-well, Frank Horne, Ted Zembal, Gene Briscoe, Bill Rantala, Don Eldart, Gene Frost, Bob Cross, Ken Roberts, Rockey Lindell, Bill Lindell, Dell Mulkey and Bob McGillicuddy. Cinder Grinders Looking out across Stewart's Field, was that one and only Bobcat, seeing to it that all the track aspirants did their best to bring home the bacon to old Weatherwax High. Bobcat also did his best to see to it that old man rain kept his face away from Stewart’s Field, by bringing us a few sunny days towards the first of the season. This year approximately forty track and field enthusiasts answered Coach AI Bivens call to start training. With only four lettermen returning from last year's squad, Coach Bivens has had to rely on these boys and many sophomores and juniors to carry the load. As our Quinault deadline was set at a date which falls before any of the meets are held, it is impossible to publish the results at the present time. Those boys which started training at the start of the season for their own special events are as follows: Albert Twidwell, Gene Edwards, Frank Horne, Don Eldart, and Mike Hobi, who will have to carry the burden of tossing the shotput. Three boys who should make competition very tough in the 440 are Kenny Castile, Clyde Fry, and Floyd Ellingson. The first two are lettermen. Promising sprinters who are bound to take their share of places are, Jack Lang, Kenny Castile, Gene Edwards, Bud Tomzcuk, and Don Pinckney. Those fleetfooted steeplechasers running the low hurdles are Jack Lang, Don King and Bob Fitz- patrick. Fitzpatrick also runs the high hurdles. Boys entered in the distance runs are Bob McGillicuddy and AI Fairbairn in the half mile with Bob Rosi and Layton Woolf sharing the mile duties. Many of the boys are entered in field events, but as yet the names of these boys have not reached us, thereby making it impossible for us to classify them into the events in which they are entered. The possibilities of strong track teams in the future are very probable, because many of the underclassmen are showing up very well and should bring honors to Weatherwax High in the years to come. This is also true, because the 47” team surely being a forerunner of this prophecy. With the members praying for dry weather, with that old thinclad, Bobcat, praying right beside them, it looks good for the future of the Bobcat cindermen. TRACK SCHEDULE FOR 1947 April 19: Olympia and Stadium of Tacoma at Olympia. April 25: Raymond here. May 2: Elma and Monte here—night meet. May 10: County Meet—at Hoquiam. May 17: District meet—at Longview. May 24: State Meet—at Pullman. 54 Front, left to right. Bob Loomis, Don Turner, Ed Forbis, Tom White, Richard Hepner, Russel Hulet, Harold Skadden, Eddie Stipic, Charles Damm. Second row, left to right, Gordon Anderson, Gene Briscoe, Layton Woolf, Bruce Messin-gale, LeRoy Seeley, Mike Schneider, John O’Leary, Jim Abrahamson. Third row, left to right, Coach Walter (Pop) Miller, Ronald Olson, Bud Tomczuk, Jack Dixon, Wayne Johnson, David Harkonen, Richard Liukko, Don Vanucie, and Floyd Ellingson. Diamond Dwellers Ably assisted by our friend, that fine old man of Wearherwax High, Bobcat, this year's diamond dwellers made a rather fair showing in the annals of Weatherwax sports. The Bobcat nine this year was fortunate in playing under fair weather conditions with not too much trouble from old Jupe Pluvius. Comprising the ’Cat squad were two two-year lettermen plus a number of boys who played American Legion ball the summer before. These boys on the whole comprised the nucleus of the baseball team. This year the squad had an abundance of catchers who did the backstopping chores very well. Behind the mask were Junior Richard Luikko, a reserve from last year's team, and Sophomores Bud Tomczuk and Floyd Ellingson. Handling the pitching duties for the Bobcats were senior Dick Cookie Butorac, a fast-baller, moved up from last year’s outfield, Gordon Anderson, a junior playing his first year of high school ball and Wayne Johnson, a sophomore. Handling the first base duties were two juniors, Don Vanucie and John Smethers. These boys, low on experience, made up for it in their fight and will to learn. On the keystone sack was our fair-haired boy, Jim Whitey” Abrahamson, a veteran of last year's baseball wars. Understudying Abrahamson were two sophomore boys who showed much promise and should develop into fine ball players in coming years. They are Layton Woolf and Joe Wilson. Dave Harkonen, last year’s reserve, handled the shortstop duties and made a fine account of himself at that position. Holding the hot corner down to complete the rest of the infield was senior letterman, Ronnie Olson. Any of you who attended the games may well have noticed Ronnie was the chatterbox of the team and continually kept the spirits up of the rest of the boys. Understudying Olson was sophomore Tom White who shows much promise. Patrolling the outfield were Marvin Rinker, a left-handed sophomore, letterman Gene Briscoe, letterman A1 Smith, Jack Dixon, Gene Edwards, Leroy Seeley, Joe Wilson, Richard Hepner, Don Turner and Harold Skadden. Coaching this year's diamond demons was Walt Pop Miller who turned in a creditable performance for himself. 55 Cat Gut Swingers Service,” take two,” rally for serve,” and many other queer sounding phrases were familiar sounds that echoed forth from the tennis courts at Roosevelt Park, where the team doggedly practiced, played their matches, and challenged their opponents, every nice day. As Grandpappy Bobcat watched over his step-children in the major sports, so did he watch over the ones playing in the minor sports. The Boys' tennis team this year was made up of all lettermen, veterans of last year’s successful net squad which lost only three matches. The boys on the team are: Rich Caldwell, Eddie Stoleson, Ken Graham, Ronnie Rasanen, Harley Hoppe, and Bud Fosburg. On the Girls’ team are: Janet Kelly, Eunice Robeck, Ann McRae, JoAnn Coady, Connie Young, and Pat Fullerton. Matches were scheduled with Shelton, Elma, Longview, Olympia, and Lincoln of Tacoma. Fo re Men The Golf team, coached by Mr. William Mapes, has turned in its second season of competition since the war. Out of six lettermen from last year’s squad only one, Richard Caldwell, has returned to the squad this year. The Golf team met every Monday at Grays Harbor Country Club. Pro. Des Connolly gives them instructions on how to improve their game. The members of this year’s squad are: Richard Caldwell, Bud Fosburg, Roy Thomas, Don Thomas, Bernard Barber, Ted Dunn, Jerry McClellan, Richard Chamberlain, and Manager A1 Pierce. Small Bores The Rifle Club this year was under the direction of Mr. Kinnaman and boasted one of the largest memberships of any club in school. Roy Spielman, senior, was the outstanding member of the club, winning national prominence with his ability. The team received plenty of competition, participating in three postal matches and the Randolph Hearst competition. The state meet highlighted the season and attracted schools such as Lincoln, Stadium and Bellarmine of Tacoma, Everett, Winlock, Vancouver and Aberdeen. The meet was held at Stadium. The Bobcat team consisted of Seniors Roy Spielman, Ned Shimmin and Roy Pelto; Juniors, James Luark, Earl Simon, Dick Hovde and Chuck Beeson; Sophomores, Irvin Shotwell, Don Turner and Mike Schneider. 56 Intramural Basketball Intramural Basketball was a huge success this year under the capable and efficient leadership of Joe Eckar, Chuck Semancik, and, of course, our own Grandpappy,” spirit of the Bobcat. Without the latter’s help of blinding the ref at a crucial moment, most intramural players will secretly whisper something like this, I would'a been out on fouls before the game was half over if that ref would’a had his eyes open, although we played pretty clean most of the time.” There were eight teams in the intramural league this year. Louie Miller’s Maulers, Mike Hobi’s Hobos,” Rich Bryan’s Faggers,” Doug Olson’s Cellar Dwellers,” Steve Black’s Black Cats,” Don Vanucci’s Dreamers, Leroy Seeley’s Foxes,” and Don Fairbairn’s Skunks, were the quints that battled for the crown. The season was divided into two halves this year with Miller’s Maulers” winning the first half and Hobi’s Hobos” capturing the second half title. A playoff for the title was held with the Maulers” whipping the Hobos” in a bitter battle by a count of 23 to 18. Miller’s boys also copped the Sportsmanship award by virtue of a vote by the rest of the teams in the league. Playing on the Mauler five were captain Louie Miller, Gene Briscoe, Bill Swanson, Don Christianson, Ted Ayres, Jim Boettcher, Harold Skadden and Tom White. Rich Bryan shot himself to the individual scoring honors with 180 points for the season and tailing Rich very closely was Doug Olson with 172 points for the year. The highlight of the intramural season was a series played with Hoquiam after regular league play was ended. That night most players felt that their guardian angel, Mr. Bobcat,” was spending the night elsewhere for they won but one of the three games. The All-Star quintet from across Myrtle Street bested the Aberdeen All-Stars in the main event in a rough-and-tumble skirmish by the score of 22-20. In the preliminary games, Hobi’s Hobos won out over the Hoquiam Greenwells” by a 31-13 count. The Hobos” were led by Ronnie Olson with nine counters. In the other game Wise's ’'Mugs” defeated our champion Maulers” 20 to 14 in another scrimmage. Jim Boettcher led the Maulers” with 12 points. This Twin City series was started only this year and proved to be so successful that it is to be continued in the future. The intramural season was highly successful this year and its play was marked with the thing it was established to promote, namely, Good Sportsmanship. 57 Glamazons As we glance over the shoulder of loyal Mr. Bobcat, who is reading the 1946-47 G. A. A. scrapbook, we find that Eleanor Williams was elected President; Mathilda Petrina, Vice President; Marilyn Mercier, Secretary-Treasurer, and Laura Linnenkohl, Historian and Recorder. Two initiations were held, the first November 21, and the last one April 10. Both of these initiations included the soap and tooth brush initiation, hazing night and the semi-formal by candle-light. In Volley Ball the Seniors with Irene Katerman and Delores Dennison as Co-Captains came in first; Sophomore II with Captain Karla Hansen came in second, and Sophomore I with Captain Delores Bost-wick, came in third. Jo Nicholas was the Volley Ball manager. In basketball Seniors I got first place, the Juniors second, and Seniors II third. The two girls with the highest number of baskets were first, Eleanor Williams and second, Betty Riley. The Volley Ball winners were singles, Pauline Lloyd and doubles, Marietta Holt and Eleanor Williams. Other sports played later on in the year were soccer, tennis, softball, and archery. The G. A. A. did many other things besides playing sports. They gave $25 to a needy girl. This money was under the care of Miss Caulkins until the proper girl was found. They also gave $5.00 to the Sunshine Kids and they collected money in theaters for the March of Dimes.” The girls also bought a grey bedspread for the cot in the gym out of their funds. This year the G. A. A. paid down $2.00 on the sweater of each girl as she earned enough points. The girls held a swimming party at the Nat on March 28, and they held a scavenger hunt and wiener roast during the latter part of May. They sent the following six girls to represent Aberdeen during play day in Bremerton on November 2; Irene Katerman, Laura Linnenkohl, Eleanor Williams, Betty Riley, Sharon Malinowski, and Delores Marshall. The G. A. A. sponsored two teachers’ teas this term, one each semester. They also sponsored a C. O. G. Assembly on April 22. This assembly was the best C. O. G. Assembly of the year. 58 Score In Shangri-La Lost Horizon,” the play presented by this year's Senior Class, was one of the most ambitious dramatic productions ever undertaken in our school. Ira Brecht played the leading role of Conway. Playing opposite Ira and providing some romantic interest was Judith Frazier as Helen Briac. The comedy for the play was provided by Jim Ingram as Barnard. Ronnie Rasanen was cast as Mallison and Helen Boora as Miss Brinklow. George Kar-gianis portrayed Chang, the leading Oriental role. Other Orientals were: Bonnie Rasor as Lo-Tsen, Anne Jordan as Tashi and Virginia Colby as Ai-Lang. Earl Englund's performance was in the part of the High Lama. The prologue and epilogue provided the added touch and completed the famed James Hilton story. Martha Stouffer as Myra, Doug Olson as Rutherford, Delores Drake as Elizabeth and Wayne Campbell as Wyland completed the cast. The musical backgrounds, something new in local dramatics, contributed much in casting the spell of Shangri-La. These musical additions were arranged by Mariana Graves and Mr. R. F. Mayne, director. Dick Davies provided the interlude of Chopin music. Bobcat was amazed at the amount of bustling and activity which constantly surrounded those who were ever aiming towards the play’s success. A special trip to Seattle to gather atmosphere,” innumerable publicity ideas, special costumes, make-up properties and setting all contributed their part in making Lost Horizon” a play to be remembered. The production staff for the play included: William Preston, Marianne Clubb, Mary Ellen Davidson, Jacquie Jones, Emmy George, Sally Brown, Louise Davies, Marietta Holt, Mary Glidden, Irene Olson, Colleen Prather, Alice Ramsay, Lois Anderson, Dorothy Ann Christensen, Gerald Caskey, Garnet Otterby, Betty Gilbreath, Ann Gurrad, Colleen Weaver, Lois Rundell, Nancy Swanson, Larry Slcye, Leroy Seeley, Robert Cooper, Don Christianson, Don Rogers, Raymond Dammon, Louis Larsen, Bob Randich, Francis Boerner and Don Friend. Bobcat extends his humble thanks to these behind the scene workers, to Mary Hansmann, the student director, and to Mr. Mayne, the director without whose invaluable aid the play's success would have been an impossibility. 60 Madman’s Mayhem King Bobcat seemed to be well pleased with the Silver Anniversary of Hi-Jinx which was presented this year under the direction of Robert Mayne. Ronald Olson gave a very effective performance as a mad director. The scenes and acts that followed were ideas that the mad director had. Mary Greenwood, Harley Hoppe, Dixie Thien, Ken Roberts, Alice Ramsey, Evelyn Loue, Mary Hans-mann, Pat Morrison, and Jim Ingram succeeded in the opening scene in making the crazy director a little crazier. Virginia Colby rendered the vocal solo in Black Magic, ably supported by Janet Kelley, Patty Rajcich, Diane Wolff, Charlotte Ramsey, and Marilyn Wuest in the chorus line. Ronnie Rasanen succeeded in getting hooked by Mary Ann Whalen, in McGrew's Shaming. ■ Marilyn Murray proved to be a very cute Bumble Bee, with Joe Fisher and Don Duncan fighting a duel for her. This pantomime was backed by Delores Marshall on the trumpet. John Smethers made a very startling Red Riding Hood, with Bud Fosburg, Bob Cross, George Kar-gianis, and Willie Kalinowski as the wolves. Lois Anderson sang, Orchids in the Moonlight,” followed by a Mexican Hat dance by Mary Ann Hobson and Lois with Tom Parker as the lazy senior. One Lung Gone” was presented with Earl Englund as the Chinese magician. Martha Stouffer gave a reading entitled Betty,” followed by a roller skating exhibition by Pat Munsell. A large box dominated the stage for Candy,” sung by Colleen Prather. The chorus line consisted of Peggy Groseclose, Laura Hulbert, Annette Ward, Georgia Farrington, Pat Boettcher, and Judy Rowe. Marianna Graves gave out with Deep Purple followed by 'Mind Over Matter with Lois Anderson, Virginia Colby, Helen Boora, Martha Stouffer, and Carolee Easter as the participants. Two large green eyes opened the next scene with Joyce Mann rendering the solo Green Eyes. A dance was executed by the chorus line of Lil Vohs, Alda Lee Simonson, Joyce Wetherby, Alice Kaifer, Barbara Stuart, and Joyce Shoemaker. The Three Andrew Sisters” sang Pennsylvania Polka, enacted by George Kargianis, Don Duncan, and Jim Smith. Highlight of the evening performance was Manhattan,” five scenes of New York. The Bowery was sung by Diane Forest, followed with a tap dance to the tune of 'Sidewalks of New York by Joyce Mann, Anne Jordan, and Marietta Holt. Tooters The Weatherwax High School Band, directed by Mr. Donald McCaw, has performed many times in this community and each time, backed by the Bobcat, they were successful. This year the Weatherwax High School Band was led by the Director, Mr. Donald McCaw, formerly an Aberdeen boy graduated from A. H. S. He attended Washington State College where he completed his education. After graduating, he held numerous positions with different schools. After teaching at Puyallup for a short time, he came to Aberdeen where he has established a splendid reputation as a musician and organizer. Wearing traditional blue and gold uniforms, the band displayed their marching ability early this season, at the half-time of the home football games. Drum majored by Ted Dunn, the band also was out in full strength for all the rallies before the games. Probably the biggest success of the band this year was the Swing Concert.” This caused a terrific sensation around school, especially about some of the hot” and solid” pieces. The most popular piece of the concert was Stormy Weather,” which featured a smooth trombone solo by Mike Hobi. He even had Bobby Cat swooning with the Bobby Soxers! The band entertained the Elks Club twice this year. The second time was the outstanding time for the boys because of an initiation of the new band members. The initiation took place in the main dining room so while the senior members enjoyed their refreshments the junior members entertained. The band, all year long, was the base of Aberdeen’s pep. Playing for every pep assembly, and every basketball game, the band was really an important organization. The boys did not only play for the school, but entertained in so many community activities. Two of these activities were parading on Armistice Day and on Memorial Day. The officers of the band are as follows: President, Bradford Barnes; Vice President, Rodner Anderson; Librarian, John Weber; Secretary, Waldy Anderson, and Drum Major, Ted Dunn. Bobcat takes bows for another year of success for the A. H. S. Band and retires to his conservatory to develop more ideas for next year. 62 'Bobcat Bach Babies The orchestra of 1946-47 was the musical surprise of the year to ’ol Daddy Bobcat as well as everyone else. With only fourteen regularly enrolled students, the orchestra with additional instrumentation from the band, swelled to thirty-seven members. Music of the lighter type was attempted this year under the direction of Mr. McCaw and it was a booming success. Mr. McCaw was as surprised at the improvement over last year’s orchestra as anyone. The string section although small in number had great talent and really got down and worked. He was very worried when the week of the contest came and his only Cello player came down with the mumps but she pulled through and made it to the contest. The orchestra opened its public season at the Swing concert. The custom in the past has been for people to go to the concert only to enjoy the band but this year the orchestra made everyone sit up and take notice. They combined with the Choir to make a mass group and performed Romberg's Stout-Hearted Men.” Then they went on to do Strike Up the Band, Dream,” Beautiful Lady, and Dancing in the Dark.” They were acclaimed with a great ovation and afterwards many people commented favorably on the orchestra’s performance. As soon as the Swing Concert was over they began thinking about the meet at Kelso. Everyone really got on the ball and hit their stride at the contest. They played Finale from the 5th Symphony,” by Beethoven, and Sleeping Beauty,” by Tchaikowsky. Also the strings alone, numbering about ten, played Alle-grette,” by Marcello. The judges were unanimous in awarding a I or Superior which is the best conceivable program in the viewpoint of the judge. Three weeks after the Kelso meet came the annual spring concert. The Orchestra worked right through and got another program consisting of The Procession of the Mastersingers,” Meadowlands,” Ave Maria,” Etude for Violins, and Love.” This program, too, was received with great acclaim and the orchestra season proclaimed a success. The school board has promised a string teacher so that the orchestra need not be so weak in the Violins, Cellos, Violas, and String Basses. It can go down in the records that the Weatherwax Orchestra of 1946-47 was a huge success. 63 Front row, left to right, Chuck Keaton, Russ Austin, Ronnie Olson, Ed Peterson, Jim Smith. Back, left to right, Delores Fleury, Joyce Wetherby, Marilyn Murray, Mary Lou Augers, Joanne Schwab, Betty Cooper, Emily Kargianis, Mariam Salmon, and Corinne Schefstrom. McCaw’s Minstrels The Weacherwax choir of 1946 and 47 was under the able direction of Donald McCaw. Mr. Bobcat had reason to be proud of them, when on April 12th they traveled to Kelso to capture an excellent rating in the Southwest Washington music meet. They sang, Music of Life and Oh, Lord, Have Mercy.” A mass choir was selected from all the schools to perform in the evening. Those participating from Aberdeen were: Marianna Graves, Donna Whiteside, JoAnn Coady, Virginia Colby, Louise Davies, Helen Dale, Jean Jolly, Jaquie Jones, Frances Shangler, Waldie Anderson, Gordon Elliott, Bob Sipe, John Weber, John Smethers, Kinnear Roberts, and Bob Cross. During the Christmas holidays they sang for a number of service clubs at afternoon luncheons, also they performed for the Elks club in the evening. The Swing concert this year was one of the best ever presented by Mr. Bobcat's music department and the choir did much towards making it so. Their numbers included, Oh, Susanna,” Ski Song,” and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” Mary Ellen Davidson rendering the solo. Weatherwax was well represented at the solo meet in Shelton also. Those entering and their ratings were: Lois Anderson, Superior; Mildred Dobbins, Superior; Marianna Graves, Excellent; Mary Ellen Davidson, Good. It seems that there were many music meets this year and Aberdeen was represented at all of them. The meet in Seattle was attended by Lois Anderson, Pat Munsell, Doug Oleson, Dick Davies and Gordon Elliott. The annual Christmas assembly always features the choir and this year was no exception. The singing was enjoyed by all who attended. The Spring Concert was held on May 16. This was the last of the concert series for this year. Some of the numbers rendered were, Cindy,” Rain on the River,” and Kathryn's Wedding Day. 64 Comptroller’s Cops Helping the Bobcat with the financial business around school were the Special Service Officers. Every homeroom elected some trusted person to carry on all transactions between the homeroom and the Comptroller's office. Some of the duties of these Special Officers were to take care of all Quinault subscriptions at the beginning of the year, and to sell Ocean Breeze subscriptions to those persons who did not have activity cards. They also promoted the sale of activity cards and handled the money from their respective homerooms. The Junior-Senior Prom tickets were taken care of by the representatives from each male homeroom. Special meetings were held whenever there was a job for this group to do. Mr. Bartine, being the comptroller, was the advisor and leader of the officers. The special Service Officers are not really an organization in which officers are elected and regular meetings are held. On the contrary they are representatives of each homeroom and the spirit of each homeroom when it comes to making successes out of school affairs. The officers are elected on the basis of their promptness and correctness. In selling student body tickets and Quinault subscriptions there were certain deadlines to be met and it was left to these people to try to get their own homeroom one hundred per cent, keep their books and money straight, and to be prompt about it. The representatives elected by the homerooms are: from room 302, Helen Dale; from room 208, Miriam Salmon; from room 211, Rena Pelligrini; frrom room 206, Ronnie Olson; from room 112, Russell Austin; from room 305, Jackie Johnson; from room 309, Mary Lou Augeres; from room 201, Richard Majors; from room 302, Richard Bryan; from room B-21, at Samuel Benn, George Kargianis; from room 210, Marjorie Gandy; from room 307, Joyce Wetherby; from room 203, Lois Johnson; from room B-5, Jim Smith; from room 204, Ray Rasmussen; from room 310, Corinne Schefstrom; from room 202. Betty Cooper; from room 308, Delores Fleury; from room 212, Marilyn Murray; from shop, Hugh Delanty; from B-4, Arne Haukeli; from room 207, Robert Miller; from room 306, Joanne Schwab; and from room 100, Joe Wilson. For their service to the school, the Bobcat and all his faithful followers humbly give thanks to this group of trusted individuals who carried on all the business that passed from the Comptroller's office to the homeroom and vice versa. To them we owe the fact that all our school affairs are successes as it is due to their hard work that business booms around our Alma Mater, Weatherwax High. 66 It's A Man's World The Boys' Federation of Weatherwax High School is an organization to promote a spirit of fellowship and goodwill among the boys of Weatherwax High. Every boy in school is automatically a member of this organization and ruling above the boys, their officers and their advisor, is that grand old fellow of the Blue and Gold, Bobcat.” The Federation of this year has assumed a business-like attitude as they have done in the past and have been alert with much credit going to the governing staff. Kenny Castile, this year’s president of the Boys' Federation, showed much school spirit and initiative by acting as chairman of a senior panel group on assembly improvement. This group was sponsored as a part of the senior psychology work. Ken was also present at the Leaders' Conference at the University of Washington last fall. Everyone agrees that his wonderful personality and leadership ability have made him a president well to be remembered. The Boys' Federation is similar to that of the Council of Girls, an organization in which the officers keep their offices throughout the school year. Ably assisting Ken with his duties in the Federation were Vice-President, Bob McGillicuddy; Secretary, Jim Abrahamson; and Treasurer, Bud Fosburg. The Federation has had several different committees functioning throughout the school year which were a great help to Weatherwax High. The committees include the following: Program, Concession Stand, Locker Room, Check Room, Friendship, Lawn and Projection. Serving on the Program Committee were co-chairmen Bob McGillicuddy and Eddie Stipic who were assisted by Jim Ball, Howard Muma, Bob Zelasko and Herb McClain. The Program Committee has made a splendid showing with its negotiations for sports movies and other types of movies at the Boys' Federation meetings. Mr Curran, faculty advisor, often spoke at the meetings on matters pertaining to the boys in school and problems which they had to overcome. The sports movies and the other types of pictures were shown to the boys at Boys’ Federation assemblies and were en joyed very thoroughly by the receptive audience. The Concessions Stand workers included Leonard Fosburg, Jack Thein, Pat Smiley, Don Rogers, Ned Shimmin and Roy Spielman. The function of the Concession Stand this year and in years past has been to sell refreshments at school games when finances needed bolstering. Hence the Concession Stand has been sort of an unsung silent partner” in helping Bobcat spirit. Although no group in Weatherwax High has enforced a full scale lawn cleaning program to keep the lawn in beautiful shape, the Boys’ Federation Lawn Committee has done a wonderful job in keeping the lawn in fine condition and picking up paper and refuse dropped there by thoughtless students. In fact, such a high quality job was done by this committee that at the present time it is hard to find paper and refuse on the lawn itself. 67 C. O. G. Officers, left to right back, Nancy Swanson, Mary Hansmann. Left to right, front, Marianne Clubb, Dolores Dennison. C. O. G., left to right back, Louise Davies, Bonnie Turnbull, Colleen Prather, Mary Hansmann, Dolores Dennison. Left to right, middle, Marianne Clubb, Emmy Kargianis, Virginia Reid, Nancy Swanson. Left to right, front, Mary Ann Schefstrom, Jody Greer, Stella Ragus, Joan Berken. For Women Only The guardian angel of the C. O. G., namely the Bobcat, has really been helping the organization this year by backing all of the many activities C. O. G. has carried on and has also helped strive for a goodly amount of events for the girls during the year. During 1946-1947, the Council of Girls was headed by Marianne Clubb, President; Mary Hansmann, Vice-President; Delores Dennison, Secretary; and Nancy Swanson, Treasurer. C. O. G. is the organization in which every girl in the school belongs and the purpose of the organization is to assist the girls and to promote and back up other girls' affairs such as Pep Club, G. A. A. and the Usher Squad. A number of committees help C. O. G. carry on its yearly functions. The committees and chairmen for this year were: Program, Mary Hansmann; Social, Lois Hubert; Friendly, Evelyn Knutson; Big and Little Sister, Pat Jasper; Art and Display Case, Colleen Prather and Pat Boettcher; Red Cross, Mary Ellen Davidson; Locker, Gerry Reid, and the Lounge committee was headed by Alveda Brawley. The program committee obtained entertainment for all the C. O. G. monthly meetings during the year and planned the Christmas assembly. These programs were usually packed with good entertainment. The social committee was in charge of all the social events throughout the year. The most prominent of these were the teas held every Thursday after school for the teachers. To start the year, this committee gave a party in honor of all the new girls who were attending our school. Besides helping the Senior Red Cross with their drives, the Red Cross committee of A. H. S. sponsored a drive for Christmas boxes which were to cheer the soldiers who were in hospitals around that time. The section of this committee which was in charge of favors were very happy to present the Madigan General Hospital with a host of favors every holiday this year. The Big and Little Sister committee arranged a mixer for the incoming sophomores this spring, while the locker committee was busy getting senior lockers straightened out for the same reason. The colorful scenes that may have been noticed in the display cases around the halls may be accredited to the Art and Display Case committee. Though the Friendly committee has not been advertised much, its work is important as this committee has sent some acknowledgement to the girls who may have been ill for any length of time. This year the lounge committee appointed a girl to stay in the lounge every period of the day. For a spring cleaning which this committee was in charge, many girls volunteered to help. The highlights of the spring for C. O. G. have been the Mother's Tea which is put on by the Seniors in honor of their mothers, the Southwest Washington Girls' League conference which the officers attended at Camas, and the formal installation of officers for the coming semester. 68 School Dances Our guardian angel Mr. Bobcat seemed to enjoy seeing his step-children” learn the three R’s” in the halls of A. H. S. but his joy was overflowing at seeing his proteges have fun and learn to waltz and foxtrot. He first knew of this as our social year started off with a bang with the first few dances being held at his former name-sake, Bobcat Bungalow.” Another thing not hard to take, even at his ripe old age, was the reuniting of many old flames” and the beginning of many new friendships. As to the chatter” that flew at these first few dances, it was concerned mainly with the vacation just over and, to quote our angel, If they (meaning us), would concentrate half as hard in the winter on school as they do in the summer on having a good time, everything but A’s” would disappear from the report cards.” But old Mr. B. had a grin a mile wide on his face when he said it so I knew he was only joking. He retained that grin when he told me of the kick he received while he watched the annual Barn Dance at the Y” where all of us lads and lasses hauled out our jeans, plaid shirts and gingham dresses. Cornstalks and pumpkins were used as decorations and to keep the theme, cider (soft) and doughnuts were served as refreshments. The mention of the Christmas season recalled to his memory, which he claims is nearly as bad as some school teachers, the Christmas Tolo. He said that although he is getting used to it the sight of the boys eyeing the girls with the look of are you going to ask me” in their eyes was quite a spectacle. All in all the Tolo was a huge success and from the size of the crowd there most of the boys must have succeeded in getting asked. The decorations were exquisite and any casual visitor that might have popped in must have wondered whether he was ir, a night club in New York instead of a high school dance because so many of the season’s new formals and suits were being displayed. Old Daddy B. also commented favorably on the A” Club Sweater Dance and their decorations which were super and showed that the boys' taste for good decorations was equally as good as the girls. His joy was almost inexpressible by words when he talked about the revival of the Junior-Senior Prom (for a full two hours) so we will try to condense it a little bit. In short, the theme was Spring Fever which, in turn, can be expressed by the thought that in Spring every man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love and so it was. Spring Fever was carried out in the decorations with baskets of flowers, blossoms and ferns spread appropriately about on the dance floor. Dreamy and danceable music was furnished by Aub Schmidt's incomparable combo. The highlights of the evening were the choosing of the best-looking and the best-dancing couples and, of course, Mr. B. raised his eyebrows as he told of this when he finished he guessed they were human too, at times. The dancing of the teachers (chaperons) was really eye-catching and it can be safelv said that they had as good a time as the fifty-six student couples present. He went on and on recounting every dance that was held during the year. The Hi-Y dances and dinner parties and the different clubs around which had a great many dances all over the Harbor where we could be found enjoying ourselves during the year. But by far the easiest for him to remember were the uncountable dances held for us at the Bunlalow. Mr. B. said that he would never forget (and neither will we, for sure) the good times had there by all and all those free refreshments provided at almost all of the dances by public-spirited organizations around town. And as to our love affairs chat were begun and ended there. I felt glad all over (quoting Buddy Bobcat) when those bashful boys would go out and dance with the girl of their dreams. How awkward at first but how close and smooth at the end. Then those theme songs, how dreamy, and I almost cried, too, when I saw couples break up and at times I, too, thought I would die of heartbreak right along with those fellows and girls.” Then at the end of our conference, when his eyes were beginning to cloud with mist, we parted with these words from him. You members of the class of 1947 will never forget your carefree times at those dances as long as you live and as for the classes of 1948 and 1949, you are just beginning your high school fun at those events so make the best of them.” 69 Yours Truly Oh, many were the worries of Grandpappy Bobcat this year and the Quinault was not the least of them. First of all, Editor Ronnie Rasanen started out with not enough pages for the book and just our luck—it turned out that our little Bobcat had dug up too much copy. Go ahead! Look back through this Quinault. Does it look like a lot of worries? Well, you can bet your boots it was! Ronnie started out trying to plan a suitable cover for the class of ’47 and went slowly mad doing so. Then it was the dedication and one thing right after another. The Bobcat’s friend, the photographer, turned out to be Don Friend and Don saw his fill of faces through that camera—and what faces! Then it was the finances of the Quinault. The Bobcat and Ronnie faced many a tragic day. No ads — no money. The staff, headed by Anita De Paoli, worked like demons. Marilyn O’Connor, Susie George, Nelda Smith, Frances Shangler, Betty Nutter and Betty Riley pounded the streets day after day (usually on the good days, however) and faced many a hard-faced, unrelenting proprietor or manager. But Grandpappy kept urging them forward and succeeded in loosening the purse-strings of some hard-boiled business men until finally the ad staff came through with their quota. Then were the days of cutting and mounting the pictures. Georgia Farrington got many a mouthful from Ronnie but the guardian angel was always behind her, pulling her through many a hopeless moment and helping her to find many a picture that he thought to be lost. Oh yes, the Bobcat just couldn’t leave Ken Roberts and his athletes alone. He just couldn’t get enough of the A. H. S. sports. He was with Ken and Don at games trying to get complicated action shots and that he did too. Just look at 'em! Another thing the Bobcat didn't forget was the many writers and typists that worked on this Quinault to make it a success. There was never an idle moment for them. Stories always needed writing up or typing over. It finally got to where he had to ask the Journalism class to help us out in meeting some of the deadlines. The stories had to be in and the Editor could truthfully say that these people made possible the meeting of the deadlines. We can remember the times the Bobcat would have to prop the Editor up when he was all fagged out from the sleepless nights he spent wondering if we really would have a Quinault this year. We just couldn t start telling you how hard a Quinault is to put out. If you ever saw Ronnie running around in a daze you can bet he was worried about you 47’ers” getting your well-deserved Quinault that will bring back many a memory you spent in good old Weatherwax. 70 Galley Slaves The Bobcat was sometimes pleased, sometimes disappointed with the efforts of Mr. Croasdill's Journalism class and the Ocean Breeze staff. The school paper, with a forty-year heritage, started out enthusiastically as a bi-weekly, but in the second semester, since nearly all of the students were devoting about half their time to the Quinault, it slowed down to about once every three weeks. Helen Boora edited the 1946-1947 volume, and her face was always more than welcome to writers stuck in a phrase or paragraph. Every staff member was convinced that she was one of the best editors that the O. B. has ever been fortunate enough to have. The first semester found on the editorial staff J im Ingram, who trekked all over the school, digging up club news for his column, Beneath the Gavel.” Then there was Colleen Prather, who handled the gossip column very conscientiously, and created an immortal character for Weatherwax High, Ishie Squeeks. Johnny Druzianich was boys' sports editor, and was helped out in that department by Ronnie Olson. Bill Linklater could be seen fighting his way through several features and Windblown with Ken Millen, while Nancy Swanson handled the girls' sports. Joyce Mann came out with some original ideas, such as The Best From the Rest.” Jetta Dufek, Roy Pelto, Elray Kittinger and Patty Rajcich did some good jobs .of reporting and plenty of footwork, just as Foo Chin did in his library coverage, and Don Somers in the music department. Everytime a girl wore a different dress was recorded by Charlotte Ramsay in her fashion column, The Clothesline.” The features were excellently illustrated all year by Wayne Campbell, as is this Quinault. Girls' sports was written by Marie DuBay, Windblown was done by Millen. Druzianich still led boys’ sports, but all the worst had to be done by Jim Ingram, and there was a new reporter named Gloria Hermsen. A lot of credit for the year's work belonged to the hard working ad staff. Manager of this group was Ira Brecht, who was responsible for seeing that all the ads got in, and also that there were many of them. The rest of the staff consisted of Don Baldwin, Leonard Click, Georgia Farrington, Ken Millen and Gene McKagen. In the 1947 side, Brecht, of course, Baldwin and Click carried over, while Miriam Salmon and Phil Baer were added. 71 ' PetitePepsters This year the song-queens, Joyce Mann, Anne Jordan, Jaquie Jones and Minnie Holt showed their faith in the Bobcats by making their Turkey Day challenge, a walk to Montesano. And to show his appreciation Mr. Bobcat came through and the girls got to ride along and make sure that the Hoquiam song queens walked every inch of the way. Everyone was pleasantly surprised at their uniforms this year for they were definitely the most colorful and unique of any previous ones. They consisted of white sweaters, blue and gold lyre emblems, blue and gold monogrammcd names on their sleeves, white skirts with gold letters on a royal blue background on each gore, saddle shoes, and royal blue dickies, tights and sox. For the rainy football season they donned white boots, gold kerchiefs and transparent rain-jackets. Each member of the Pep Staff had one letter on the back of their jackets and at the kick-off they lined up to spell Bobcats.” This was not only clever and original but it really looked nice from the stands and showed that the Pep Staff was truly behind rhe team. In previous years the song-queens have confined their activities to leading songs and left skits or such to the yell kings but this year they ventured something new and everyone seemed to enjoy it. For the Olympia assembly they did a very difficult version of Rah! Rah! and for the Thanksgiving assembly they came out in drill team uniforms with Beat Hoquiam signs across their sweaters and fight, team, fight, fight,” on their tights. Rain or shine the girls were always there to lead their school in the pep songs when the band struck up a marching tune. The song-queens really appreciated being elected and the support the students gave them. During half-time at the home games the girls invited the song queens of the rival teams to lead our cheering section in a song. This helped to make the visitors more at home and more friendly toward us. By hard work and a lot of strenuous practice they always made a nice showing and their pep and cheerfulness has often been commented upon, for even when our team came out on the losing end they were always there at the end of the game to lead our student body in the Alma Mater.” 72 Bobcat Boosters The Bobcat was pleased this year as the antics and enthusiasm of the 1946-1947 Yell Staff were entered in his record book among the greatest Big Three’s” in Weatherwax history. King John Druzianich and his two Dukes, Ronnie Olson and Bob Rogers, livened up A. H. S. assemblies from mid-September to March. Giving the Bobcats more publicity than he had had in a long time, our yell leaders watched the Hoquiam staff walk to Olympia, chased Vancouver” around the track in an exciting gun battle and, in the tradition, burned John Hoquiam. The now-famous Bobcat Buick made its appearance at football games as the Pep Staff drove by in the open air with all the poise of visiting celebrities. Their various stunts at half-time were also a good drawing-card. The old jeans of previous years were substituted for neat blue slacks which won the hearty approval of the students. During basketball season, Druzianich was on the team so his Dukes, Bob and Ronnie, carried on without him. The Bobcat owes a great deal to this staff, one of which, Ronnie Olson, served on the yell staff two years. Druzianich and Rogers will return next year. 73 CAMERA CLUB JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Standing, left to right: Carl Fuller. Fred Johnson, Standing, left to right: John O'Leary, Ronnie Rasanen, LeRoy Kinter. Kneeling, Ira Brecht, Don Rogers, Tom Fred Johnson, Joe Fisher. Seated, Laura Hulbert. Brennan, Don Duncan, LeRoy Seeley, Jim Jay. Y=Fun Old Grandfather Bobcat” gave a smile of approval when the Y. M. C. A. took over his Bobcat Bungalow on November 1, 1946. The Y. M. C. A., which is located at 119Vi East Heron in Aberdeen, has fulfilled all expectations for being the center of activities for both Junior High smdents under the direction of Mr. W. C. Wining, Y. M. C. A. secretary in charge. After school it’s a B-Line for the Y,” for most of the students, either to enjoy a Ping Pong game or to cut a rug” around the juke box and with the boys the pool table is always quite popular. If you feel thirsty the coke machine is handy and other soft drinks besides gum and candy are sold at the counter. The Y is usually blossoming with beautiful decorations for the main events and the Friday night dances. You'll always find your favorite and most popular tunes on the juke box, too. Two or more dances are held at the Y” each month. The majority of the dances are sponsored by various P.-T. A.’s and other auxiliaries. These affaairs are always successful with refreshments and intermission entertainment to make the evening complete. The hours of the Y. M. C. A. are, after school, from 4 to 6 and from 7:30 to 9:30 on week nights. On Friday and Saturday nights the Y” remains open until 11:30. Approximately 5,000 students per month, visit the Y. M. C. A. A Camera Club was organized under the leadership of Mr. Frank Garrett. A dark room was built at the back of the Y” for this purpose and equipment was installed. The club was very successful with a surprisingly large membership. The Y. M. C. A. is operated by an Adult Board of Directors, and a Junior Board of Directors was elected to serve on the Board from the A. H. S. student body. The Board of Directors has been making plans for a permanent building. A campaign is being conducted to raise the funds for the erection of this new Y. M. C. A. The first major project towards this purpose was a Spring Style Show, sponsored by the women of Aberdeen, who are members of the Y” auxiliaries. The show proved to be an encouraging success. Seventeen Y. M. C. A. auxiliary circles have been organized. Their purpose is to assist in developing theY. M. C.A. v 6 The Y. M. C. A. is successful only when it is supported by the community and the student Body With everybody behind the project a Y. M. C. A. with a new and modern building in Aberdeen will be yours to enjoy to the fullest extent in the near future and the years to come. 74 Smarties The Weatherwax Honor Society was organized in 1921. Its aims were to better our Bobcats by promoting a higher grade of scholarship, fostering better school citizenship, and encouraging participation in all school activities. This year, Daddy Bobcat smiled proudly as his own Honor Society applied for membership in the National Honor Society. A constitution has been written and adopted with meetings at least once every month. The faculty sponsors are Miss Phelps and Mr. Hill. Membership is based on B average scholarship, on activities, leadership, and character. Acting officers for the second semester were Jim Smith, President, and Carolyn Garbe, Secretary. The following seniors were awarded torch pins at the beginning of the year: Helen Boora, Mary Ellen Davidson, Louise Davies, Richard Davies, Delores Dennison, Delores Drake, Carolyn Garbe, Marietta Holt, Jaquie Jones, Ann Jordan, Alice Kaifer, Delores Marshall, Bob McGillicuddy, Alice Ramsay, Geraldine Reid, Kinnear Roberts, Martha Stouffer, Nancy Swanson. Esther Torheim. Two bar pins were awarded to these twenty-seven Juniors: Mary Lou Augeres, Don Baldwin, Barbara Barkley, Mary E. Cottrell, John Druzianich, Randi Espedal, Robert Fitzpatrick, Kenneth Graham, Maxine Hampton, Paul Hensley, Pat Hill, Ralph Hillier. Harley Hoppe, Laura Hulbert Helen Lidbom, Gloria May, Ann McRea, Marilyn Mercier, Wayne Parpala, Barbara Perry, Eunice Robeck, Judy Rowe, Ruth Sandin, Jim Smith, Mary A. Whalen, Diana Woolf, Connie Young. Daddy Bobcat is proud as punch when you mention these thirty-four Sophomores who were awarded one bar pins at the end of the first semester in Senior High School, Harry Baumgardner, Joan Berkin Jean Boerner, Delores Bost-wick, Foo Chinn, Phil Clark. Betty Cooper, Joy Ferri, Cath-erinebelle Garbe, Barbara Geil-ing, Donna Lee Gillmore, Jody Greer, Peggy Groseclose, Natalie Higgens, Dick Hovde, Glenn Hulet, Dale Johnson, Valgene Krueger. Donna Lundquist, Elizabeth Narrance, Patsy Nelson, Tom Parker, Betty Petrina, Agnes Pierog, Dave Pinckney, Stella Ragus, Mary Ann Schef-strom, Mike Schneider, Elaine Taylor, Mary Ann Thompson. Joanne Vessey, Donna White-side, Pat Wilson, and Bob Zelasko. At graduation the graduate becomes an Honorary Member of the National Honor Society. 75 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS established at Artcraft through twenty-seven years offaithful adherance to the principles of Quality, Integrity and Dependability. Our completely new and modern equipment is concrete e vidence of this policy. Our staff of experienced craftsmen are carefully supervised by experts in the field of distinctive school publications. Schools throughout the Northwest recognize our policy and our interest in their publications. Thanks— On the inside covers of this, the 1947 QUIN AULT, you will find the names of fifty-four Grays Harbor business firms who, through their generous contributions, have helped to finance this annual and thereby reduced its cost to you students. In the past years, we have received the financial help through the sale of advertising and have had an advertisement section in the back of the annual. This year, due to the paper shortage, we were forced to eliminate this section and seek other means for raising these funds. After several conferences with school officials and Aberdeen businessmen, it was decided to raise these needed funds through the Acknowledgement Plan.” This plan is now in use throughout the country in many large colleges and high schools and consists of the business firm making a contribution and in turn the firm’s name is printed in the annual. In our case it was decided to use both the inside of the front and back covers. It is our sincere hope that in the years to come you students will remember these public-spirited firms who have not only helped to finance your annual but who have also helped us in every way they could. We would also like to thank the following persons and firms without whose help and cooperation the publication of this annual would have been impossible. Miss Lois Gwin Mr. Dell Mulkey Mr. B. R. Jones The Flower Studio Henderson’s Studio Saari Studio Artcraft Engraving and Electrotype Co., Inc. The Craftsman Press Quick Print Co. Sincerely, STAFF MEMBERS OF THE 1946-47 ANNUAL PEARSONS HOBBY LOBBY ARCTIC FUR CO. AXLAND-O’HARE J. C. PENNEY CO. CENTRAL DRUG CO. RADIO SERVICE SHOP LAMBRIX CYCLE CO. WIITAMAKI JEWELERS WASHINGTON GIFT SHOP STEIN’S CLOTHING STORE COPELAND GLASS PAINT CO. GLOSS LAUNDRY CLEANERS ABERDEEN FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN BROWER’S QUICK PRINT COX BARKER FLOWER STUDIO BELL JEWELERS WALZ CANDYLAND TRI-CITY TRANSIT CO. HENDERSON’S STUDIO WAUGH’S MENS STORE ABERDEEN ELECTRIC CO. ABERDEEN FLOWER SHOP ABERDEEN DAILY WORLD SERVICEMEN’S MERCANTILE OUTBOARD MOTOR SALES SERVICE KXRO BENSON’S SMOKE SHOP SMITH’S DAIRY A. W. BARKLEY SCHAFER BROS. PIONEER FLORIST NOEL’S MUSIC STORE WEST S WAR SURPLUS L. H. WISE FURNITURE P. U. D. No. 1, G. H. COUNTY ART ENGLUND JEWELERS GRAND CENTRAL MARKET -MESSINGALE ROSEVEAR FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN RICK’S ROSALEE’S LIBERTY DRUG SAARI’S STUDIO OWL PHARMACY LEE A. BARRAGAR DR. J. H. SUNDSTROM MITCHELL’S MARKET BUY-RITE DRUG STORE KAUFMAN-SCROGGS CO. COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. LANDBERG PAINT GLASS DeWITT’S BEAUTY SCHOOL NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE