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Page Two THE AMPLIFIER Monday, March 1, 1943 Amplifier HIT and MISS Published semi-monthly by the students of the Journalism class of West Linn High School. STAFF Editor in Chief.______ __________ u__ _ ___ a.... ........ Pat Erben News Editor...... — —.......------- -—............ ......Hank Quade Sports Editor............ ._....... .............._______ t_______ Bob Brodkorb Feature Editor.............___ _—........ Joan-Elliot Manager -..^,...,......42...^.___.............................. Darrell Thompson Assistant Manager.....,.^.....«...... ................ «¿.....Beverly Buchholz Assistant Sports Editor ..... .......ÿ;...,...... ._^...2..~...... Don Holden Girl’s Sports Editor........... ............................. ¿..¿...Anna Lee Smith Feature Writer .i—....... —^^.-^..-....-,....1................... Bey Hoffer Typists ............ .... ................. .................. Irene Endres, Pat- Erben ADVISORS: Olah Cresap and Eel Goetzl Shall Student Government Continue? During the past school year, there has been a noted lack of cooperation regarding student body government. fThe en thusiasm and interest necessary in the function of any oragn- ization has been absent in ours. Due to this lack in interest, a meeting of all the student body officials was recently held to discuss the possibilities of discontinuing student body gov ernment. Although this measure was voted down, as there was a general feeling that now, more than ever, a democratic student government was necessary, you students don’t real ize the responsibilities invplved in carrying on self-govern ment. This disinterested spirit may be pointed out through the officials themselves, as there has been since the begin ning of the school year, practically a complete “shake-up” in their ranks. Going down thé line, we find Bob McAnulty’s place as student body president taken over by Frank Bracelin, ¿ormer S. B. vice-president. Ralph Elligsen held office for a period of twô weeks as the second S. B. vice-president—after his resignation, Don Dennis was elected to fill the office, but his recent withdrawal from office again leaves the position open. Aside from these, there have beep seven other changes in the student executive body, including the manager and assist ant managers of the Amplifier, S. B. secretary, advertising managers, and the Chief Justice. These were the reasons for discussing the need of a student body government. Officers holding these positions t ip duties lightly and regard them as a laughing matter, or a way to “get out of class.” What Do You Suggest? We confess that we can’t figure it out. We’ve trie'd movies. We’ve tried pep rallies, we’ve tried plays, and tried com munity sings and band concerts. But, so far we haven’t found one type of an assembly that really pleases the students. There is ope group of students that shows an, utter lack of interest in every kind of assembly. They talk during the movies; they read during the speeches— unexcusable rudness—they do everything but yell at the pep rallies, they boo the plays and generally misbehave at the musical assemblies. We’re at a loss to know what to give them now. It’s up to you to suggest something. What kind of assemblies do you like? Do you like any kind of assemblies^ We put it up to you. It’s your turn to make suggestions from now on. Letters to the Editor DEAR EDITOR: I think that if we are going to have noon dances at all that the boys should be made to dance, and if they can’t dance someone should teach them. The only students that are on the floor are girls and the boys stand around and yell and make them fell as conspicious ds possible. If they don’t dance they should be put out! CLAUDIA Editor’s Note: Jn a recent meeting of student body officer^# ft’Was voted that five cents be charged for entrance to the noon dances, thus providing funds for the nickelodian. This should keep all but the dancers out, as a charge will be made each time you come through the door. DEAR EDITOR: I would like to have this school encourage some of our student government officers to see Mr. Gary about a dance. All other schools have them on the last Friday of each month. I know we had a little trouble at our first dance of the year, but I don’t think it will happen again. Students would go for this kind of thing after not having it for about six months. And I wish we could have all our noon dances in the gym, or some larger room. Yours truly, R. R> We That Drink From Saucers by 1 ' A iri m y ' ' Heard "Ish"was right on hand to see "Web" off to the navy and the next night was seen escorted to the local cineina by the new Thrill of the Ages, George Single- ton. Evidently Ish is using elec tricity at her house now that the torch for Johnson's gone out. is and who isn’t the loVe of Eldor Baisch? Will this mystery be solved in the next issue of the ‘Almighty Amp?” Who will be the lucky urg to win the title of "Eldar's Nightmare” or “He had the Craziest Dream?” Sub scribe now! Get your copy early! (pd. ad.) Some of the lads and lassies who have jumped the gun on the familiar saying—“Spring is the time a young man’s fancy turns to love”’—are — Gayle and Red, Nora and Dwain, Roy H. and Dorothy Barr, Margie and Wal ter, Ann and Bob D., Shirley and w» gel fXV and. “Scotty" dnd last out hot least, starry-eyed Kat hie Dalzell and her “Roamful College Romeo.” Last reports stated that Gloria Smith is still Shopping ,— (for men of course/, meow— Little old shack on the hillside— West Linn. Silhouette in smoke— Maxine Buse. Baby— Margaret Maine. Constantly— Kathleen Dalzell. I wonder what’s become of Slim Bill Bartholomew. I’m doing it for Defense— E. Baisch. That soldier; .boy of mine— Bernice Brobst. It started all over again— Pete Blyth and Verle. Mr. five by five— Reuben Baisch. AT last— Virginia Dineen and Harley Fuson. Gimme Jimmie— Barbara Pittwood. Love has my heart—Walt Logs don, Margie Marcellus. Smile, Smile,,Smile— Terry Hedin. Ziggin’ with zag— Beve Buchholz. Gobs of Lovi Gloria Eisele. Won’t you let my girl alone— Lowell Bruck. The one and only— Carrier. Rosie the Riveter- Junior Roe. On the swing shift— All the local yokels. Long may we love—Rosalin*Enns and John Grossman. Quick! Watson, the Rhythm- Bob Dorney. Helpful Hints? Dear Aunt Mimi, I’m a handsome lad of 17. I am 5’11” and weigh 168. My hair is brown and my eyes are blue. I , have an Ipana smile and a g*>od linez Yet something’s Jack Marilyn's Dick has gone.. . !! ing, I can’t get a date. But—we predipt the next sucker —Dave Silvers. she’ll fish for is the little lad Dear Dave: who is now tryipg to amuse both Don’t depend entirely on Ipana Jennings sisters (alternately of —maybe it’s Life Buoy you need. course), while Lowell Bruck —Aunt Mimi. stands by to date Betty as it * * * comes Marian's turn to go out Dear Aunt Mimi: ATTENTION—ALL GIRLS! with “the wolf of Sunset.” What I’ve been brought up to con Sashing Don now has an ever happened to the “Grammar sider girls who .show off con Gal?” adorable, dilapidated, daring stantly, very disgusting; yet Dave that old line of being too, and dangerous piece of junk, these girls are continuously too bashful is< rather a poor ex which he and his cohort, hanging "around me. How can I cuse in this day and age. Whati Bouncing Bobbie Austin, call get rid of them? their limousine, and for a do you say, Morabelle? —Don Holden. For some reason, when speak- [ noininal sum, Handsome Hol Dear Don: ing of Dave, thoughts of Gloria i den will take just any ugly You will find those girls who E. arise in my mind. She has ’ urg for a ride in this jalopy. make spectacles of themselves just recently transferred her af Come early girls—or would it | are more than often easy on the be better to come late? — be fections to one Cecil Johnson. —Aunt Mimi. cause sooner or later (mostly eyes. Correct?? (meow) * * * later) he runs out of gas. One; thing leads to another as Dear Aunt Mimi: (pd. ad.) you may plainly see. We wish I am a shy little freshman and to dedicate this natty little piece ¡1 have ihy heart set on a great, of poetry to Cecil and Caroline, I haven’t heard much but— great big senior (namely Lee and for them to keep in mind what’s this about Beve Buchholz King). Hd’s so handsome, I have the old saying—“the course of and, HLY Ed Burgess? a burning desire to go out with true love never runs smooth.” Another gruesome that should him. Shall I reveal my wishes Spat and fight. certainly get together is Bud I or shall I keep them to myself? Fight and spat. (Glen to you Larsen, and Alice Sincerely But love is love, Williams. They’re a little mixed Priscilla Swedlund. And that is that. up at present. (purr-purr). Amorig the “weeping willows’ Dear Prissie: Be subtle my dear, just give Oh yes, have you heard that left behind are Virginia Dineen, complicated story of a pair of Jean Kyllo, Pat Goodrich, Donna him a hot foot. With love, —-Aunt Mimi. “dtep-ins.” It seems (as the story Beach, Bernice Brobst and (?) goes) John Grossman stepped Irene Sheperd, Rosie Enns and out of the picture and into the Claudia Isham (?) Former Amp. Manager army —Bob Green stepped into Soph-moronic Guy Foreman Visits West Linn his place—Della stepped out and has been found to be the type in stepped R... Mildred Enns. (I who lives for attention—the lat Earl L. Cox, manager of the guess it takes the army to let est was the wearing of nail pol Amplifier in 1922-23 at the time Green enter the picture), meow. ish—will this little lad ever that Jack Hemstead was editor, and a graduate of West Linn in Have you heard that the one grow up? and only Dick Smith was literal Young freshie Cornelia Nichols 1925, was a recent visitor at the ly kidnapped in his own little is now sporting the machinist West Linn high school. Willys, by three daring damsels club pin of Benson Boy, Bob Hoff. Earl, who enlisted in the navy (guess who) of the old Alma Ma As I close this impartial news shortly after graduation, where review—I wish to leave you with he remained for three and a half ter- Art Huebner still has’nt hit this thought in mind— years, has spent 18 years as a upon the right technique of win I hate war “globe trotter.” He became a reg ning the affections of Alice Chubbie hates war istered nurse and specialized in Steiwer. Chalk another up for And Roosevelt hates war emergency medical work, and Therefore— Cecil! also took up law. At the present The mystery of this initial is I remain your nosey news cor- time Earl is-working in the ship sue is the age old question—who respondent “Ambitious Ammy.1 yards.
