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THE AMPLIFIER Patronize The Advertiser Boost For The Amplifier Published by the Students of IVest Linn Union High School VOL. 9. WEST LINN, OREGON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1930. Assemblies of Interest Presented to Students “Education” Is Topic of C. A. Howard’s Talk Two assemblies were held Mon day, November 17, which reminded II hl the upper classmen of the “good old times.” Intelligence and Self-Analysis The first assembly was Miss Kathryn Inwood’s. Her number on Tests Are Given. the faculty program was contribut Professor L. L. Love of the Ore ed by the Albany College mixed gon Agricultural College, address octet, boys quartet, and a tenor ed the Seniors of West Linn High solo. Numbers rendered by the college School, Monday, November twenty fourth. He remained at the High students were, “Where Is Sylvia,” School from the twenty-fourth to “In The Time of Roses,” and other the twenty-sixth. His business was selections. “On The Road to Mand- to not only help the undecided stud alay,” was the tenor solo. The program was quite well re ents choose their life work, but aid ceived, the boys quartet proving those who have decided, by produc- the most popular with the aud- . ing facts which might be of some ience. benefit to them. The second program was put on In his talk to the seniors, Profes sor Love said that all students in • by two students of Willamette Uni high school might be divided into versity. One of them proved to be one of three classes. In class one a magician of no mean talent. One are found those who have made of his tricks was to tear a paper their choice and have their plans napkin in shreds and by a twist of laid out. In class two are those the wrist and have it appear whole who have chosen their profession, again. Other stunts were perform but do not have many of the neces ed with billiard balls and silk hand sary facts concerning their choice. kerchiefs. The second student gave Those who have no idea what-so- a short talk on the Willamette- ever what they wish to be, are Whitman game, played November •22, and won by Whitman College of found in the third class. Three years ago the Rotary Club . Walla Walla. oi * ' rhe E. , piano -teachvr ot Fortiand asked succor of the the' Oregon City, favored the stud Oregon State College, to i aid __ ___ „ high school students in choosing ents of West Linn High with a their professions. Men were sent, number of classical selections. This and since that time this assisting was Miss Jurgens’ program which the students in such decisions has was the morning of the 24. Mr. Kid- progressed until now it is a state- by played the following selections: “The Harmonious Blacksmith”— wide activity. Theme and five variations in E Monday, West Linn students Major.............................. Handel were given an intelligence test and a. Reminiscence ............ Burleigh a self-analysis test. It is hoped these talks with b. Sunlight Throught Leaves Mer riment. Professor Love will prove very beneficial. “The Lark,” (song by Glinka) Transcribed by piano by Bala- kirew. GLEE CLUBS The glee clubs, although they Two Chinese Pieces ......... Chasins have not given any programs, are a. Flirtation in a Chinese garden (On the white keys alone) working hard and will be ready to sing for the student-body very b. Rush hour in Hong-Kong. soon. Waltz (Posthumous) ..... Chopin Several operettas have been dis “To Spring” from “Lyrical Pieces” cussed but so far none has been ..................................... Grieg decided on. “Ballade”—A Flat Major.. .Chopin Music on many occasions, has been furnished by the girls’ trio GIRLS ENTERTAIN and boys’ quintet, however. The The Freshman girls entertained boys and girls belonging to these organizations work diligently and the Girls League with a program, often to prepare numbers to sing Tuesday Afternoon, November 18. so they can spread West Linn’s Genevieve Jones played a number fame. By going to Portland and on the piano and Mina Davidson Oregon City to sing they show that and Lois Holland entertained with West Linn still has a good lively popular songs. Margaret Swope spirit among its students and that spoke a short, witty selection. West Linn doesn’t have a break down just because they can’t win a BANKING football game. The percentage of banking on The fact that Poe wrote “The November fourth was 83.4%. This Gold Bug” is no sign that he was is lower than that of the week pre vious, which percentage was 84.6. a millionaire. State Superintendent of Schools, Charles A. Howard, visited West Linn high school, November 13. He spoke to the students on the sub ject of education and its advant ages. He told the students to study so as to be able to get more out of their school work. Mr. Howard also mentioned that plenty of sleep was necessary for a student going to school; also that the teachers can not do all the work, they can not educate the students. They must do their part. Mr. Gary started his teaching career at Coquille, Oregon under the able supervision of Mr. How ard. Miss Baker also started teach ing under the present State Super intendent of Schools at Marshfield. A musical program was given in honor of Mr. Howard. The students sang “Oregon, My Oregon” as that is Mr. ..Howard’s favorite. LOVE AIDS i hl I« While the postman may not be a flirt all the girls get love letters from him. The cry of “batter up” now heard, is not a warning that the dough is rising. FIRST APPEARANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The high school orchestra, under the direction of Miss Kathryne la- wood, made its first public appear ance at the Student Body Play, Friday, November 21. The num bers they played were: “Our Na tional Honor March,” William Grant Brook; “The World Is Wait ing for the Sunrise,” Lochhart and Sectg; “Spirit of the West,” H. A. Hummer; “Gypsy Love Song,” Vic tor Herbert. The music added much to the evening’s entertainment and the orchestra will be present at all fu ture plays. There are seven new members in the orchestra this year who are working hard to take the place of those who graduated. The mem bers are: voilins, Don Nelson, Ida Mae Beam, Kenneth Elliott, Jimmy Kenney, Edith Snyder; clarinets, Bud Berry, Burton Ellege; cornets, Louis Pratt, Hamilton Johnson; saxophone, Elwood Dunmire; trom bones, Bill Nelson, Howard Mown- ke; Bass, Mr. Burns; drums, Jane Merrick, Ed Wells; accompanist, Guy Patterson. BAND PROVED SUCCESS The band this year under the direction of Mr. Wetmore plan a more successful year than in the past. Mr. Wetmore hopes to go down to Corvallis and capture first place in the band contest held there. There are 33 members in the band. They have played for every football game but one; that being the Molalla and West Linn game on the home grounds. Some men imagine themselves so good that they want their reward on earth. Mr. Shearer: James why do you sit there and scratch your head? Jim P.: Because I am the only one that knows it itches. NO. 6. Character Acting' Very Noticeable. One of the best plays ever pre sented at West Linn was given F'ri- • day night under the direction of Miss Lucille Pearson and Miss Mae Horton. It was a melodrama con sisting of a prologue, two acts and an epilogue. The members of the cast in the order of their appearance are: Elijah Quimby ... .Hubert McLarty Mrs. Quimby. .Martha Jane Hottel William Hallowell Magee ...... ................................ Joe Demsher John Bland ..................... Jerry Good Mary Norton . .t........ Roma Confer Mrs. Rhodes......... Lillian Graham Peter ........................ Cyril Perkins Myra Thornhill ... Eleanor Couche Lou Max......... . Fred Sanders Jim Cargan ................. Fred Kalhe Thomas Hayden. Stanley Chapman Jiggs Kennedy... .Donald McDuffy The Owner of Baldpate .............. ......................... Kenneth McLarty Policemen ......... Hamilton Johnson ............. and Edydrd Wells In the prologue, Quimby and his wife have come to the Inn to pre pare it for the expected visit of William Magee who, as the result of a bet is coming to the inn to write a story in 24 hours. He ar rives about 12 o’clock, and obtains the key from the caretaker. Elijah and his wife both swear that it is the only key in existence that will unlock the door to the inn. About half an hour later, after the caretakers have gone, Magee hears someone entering the house. He overhears a conversation in which Bland tells Cargan that $200,000 is waiting for him at the inn. One by one during the night, Mary Norton and Mrs. Rhodes, Peter, Myra Thornhill, Lou Max and Jim Cargan, and Thomas Hay den with John Bland come to the hotel after the money. Magee fools them all, and keeps them there un til Mary Norton has arrived at Reu- ton with the money. She calls from Reuton saying that she has lost the money. While Magee is answering the telephone ,the crooks overpow er him and tell Mary Norton to come back to the hotel. During the excitement, Lou Max shoots Myra Thornhill for trying to double cross him. The police are called for, and the blame is laid on Magee by com mon consent of the rest. By the time the police arrive the body had disappeared. It was carried away by Peter the hermit. In trying to unravel the mystery the chief of police is tempted to steal the money and go to Canada, but is prevented. The owner of Baldpate arrives at the last moment to ex plain that the people are not really (Continued on Page Three.)
