Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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Front Row: A1 Pierce, Randi Espedal, Tommie White. Back Row: John Smethers, Harley Hoppe. ViSni.I VIT.il STUDENTBDDY OFFICERS If student-government at Weatherwax is to succeed, rhe student body must supply those leaders who are sincere, energetic and reliable and prepared to develop a plan that works. This year we had excellent leadership in our President Harley Hoppe, Vice President John Smethers, Secretary Randi Espedal, Treasurer AI Pierce, and Yell King Tom White. Meeting the various problems as they arose, and taking them in stride. Harley' Hoppe displayed unusual resourcefulness and ability. This was a busy, eventful year at W eatherwax and it did .ake one with initiative to face new situations, and Harley proved the man for the job. One of the busiest fellows around school this year was big John Smethers. Playing varsity ball in three major sports is in itself a full-time job, but John managed to find time to serve as a competent vice president, planning fine school assemblies and fulfilling rhe other tasks which go with rhe position. A pat on the back for a job well done goes to F andi Espedal, our secretary'. Randi was kept very busy this year raking minutes at all Senate meetings and serving on various committees. When the students took over the city government, Randi was right on the job as city clerk. Our man of money in 47 and '48 was Al Pierce. As student body treasurer Al steered us clear of all financial tangles and came up with a budget which met the needs of all departments. Working closely with John Smethers in rhe planning and conducting of school assemblies. Yell King Tom White supplied the necessary pep and spirit needed to weld our six-hundred-fifty students into a loyal, scrappy body of supporters. Assisted by' his yell dukes, Russ Hulet and Joe Fisher, lorn went far in promoting good sportsmanship at Weatherwax. Yes, we had leadership in '47-'48!

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OWEN KINNAMAN Physics Geometry Trigonometry DONALD McCAW Orchestra Band WALTER PRICE Session GLADYS SHINDLER Shorthand Typing PETER LONDAHL English AILE NORIN Office Secretary CARL JOHNSON Mechanical Drawing GORDON SIMMONS Retail Selling MARGARET MADISON Physical Education Typing HAROLD OVE Effective Living DOLORES SANDERS Spanish English DOROTHY WATSON Library Science Librarian ROBERT MAYNE Drama Speech GEORGE PALO Auto Driving Physical Education PATRICIA SHAEFFER Home Economics Boys' Home Relations CARL WIESINGER Geometry WILLIAM MAPES World History American History VERA PHELPS Arithmetic Review Algebra III Chemistry CHARLES SEMANCIK Football Coach Physical Education ERMA WILLIAMS Effective Living English

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Back Row: John O'Leary, John Smethers, Jim Duncan, Dave Pinckney, Harley Hoppe, Ralph Hillier, Tommie White, Charles Graham. Second Row: Alethea Rogers, Margaret Shull, Virginia Reid, Nancy Hanrahan, Karen Wise, Stella Ragus, Marlene Briscoe, Mary Lou Augeres. First Row: Gordon Anderson, Russell Hulet, Al Pierce, Charles Siljec. THE SENATE The Senate is the most responsible governing body in the Weatherwax system of student government. It is truly representative of the student body, since the students of each homeroom elect one senator who represents them in all matters related to student affairs. The Senate has its own rules of procedure, a written constitution, elected officers, and standing committees. Presiding at the meetings has been Student Body President Harley Hoppe and Ralph Hillier has ably performed the duties of president pro tern. Tom Parker, as parliamentarian, passed upon the questions of procedure, a full responsibility since this year the Senate operated strictly in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. Margaret Shull and Russ Austin headed the judiciary committee. Bill Linklater was school scribe, and Stella Ragus was in charge of school noon dances. Mr. William Mapes was Senate advisor. The Board of Control is composed of six members—four student body officers and the president of Council of Girls and president of the Boys’ Federation. It serves as a steering committee, thus streamlining certain Senate business, and was advised by Mr. Peter Londahl. The highlight of the year for the Senate was the taking over of the city government for a day. Enthusiastically entering into the plan, Mayor Lundgren and the Aberdeen city council stepped down for the time and were replaced by a youthful administration headed by Mayor Harley Hoppe. City streets were enlivened by the bustle of che new police force and fire department. Many noted citizens, including school officials, were arrested for misdemeanors, fined, and given suspended sentences. Balancing the comedy with constructive thought, the evening session of the student council saw the introduction of many advanced motions directed toward bettering the city. After this twenty-four hour reign, Aberdeen was convinced that the Weatherwax delegation COULD govern the Harbor metropolis. The accumulation of bills and amendments passed by this year's Senate have done much to advance student government and senators next year will inherit a Constitution clarified by amendments and interpretations of many kinds. It’s fun—but work—to be a lawmaker.