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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>
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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
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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:
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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.