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GAA Hold Banquet March 21 Amplifier JOIN THE DANCING CLASS 12 Issues a Year by West Linn High School Vol. 25, No. 8 Thursday, April 12, 1945 WEST LINN, OREGON The G.A.A. banquet was held in the cafeteria Wednesday, March 21. The room' was deco As I stroll up and down my rated in pink and yellow crepe favorite “haunts” of Ye Oold In paper, and on the table were stitute, I. can’t help but notice place cards of Walt Disney’s the beaming face$ of those -af characters, made by Harmon flicted with the unavoidable dis Marshall and Willa Worthing ease, “Spring Fevel.” However, ton. The banquet started at 7 this illness doesn’t• seem to be o’clock, and at that time cor one of the malignant type and sages were given to Valjean does not require isolation, inoc Madsen, president, and Miss ulation, nor consolation. It has White, advisor. Mr. Main gave never been knbwn to respond to the invocation. The dinner was the penicillin not the sulpha served by Joan Ludwig, Melba i drugs. However, for those who Denham, Lois McCart, Ilia Me-1 become severely afflicted a ri d Science Award Offered Candles, and Rose Marie Powell, j Now in its 12th year, the who seem to think their only The delicious meal was prepar ed by Mrs. Emert and Mrs. Bausch & Lomb Honorary Sci relief is a stroll ¿bout our fair Thien. Mildred Berry, Virginia ence Award has become recog “Metropolis” we have a great Worthington, Virginia McCart, nized throughout the nation as discovery! Ah Yes! A^jjuly re and Valjean Madsen made the a significant contribution to an markable prescription! This interest in and appreciation of formula not only gives relief but cake. After the meal , all played scientific scholarship. West Linn is a specific guarantee to cure in Proof and Consequences. The high school is proud to be able the short period of five minutes. first persons on the program to present this award to the For more information concern were Hattie Carpenter and Ray outstanding science student in ing this great discovery may I refer you. to our; one and only Kestek; Hattie sang “I Love You each graduating class. Dr. Henagin! Asea precaution Truly” and Ray squealed and As a logical extension of its swooned after each line. Mr. science award plan, Bausch & ary measure, however, do not Brown and Mr. Henagin gave a Lorn’b Optical Co. is now spon confuse “Spring Fever” with that couple little scenes as Hula dan soring five scholarships at the other malady which affects its cers and a waltz. A Hula skirt University of Rochester. These victims in couples and causes was provided to complete the scholarships are available on a them to become moony-eyed and dance. Miss Cresap gave very competitive basis only to win to lose interest in things mun- dramatically “Twinkle Twinkle ners of the Honorary Science | dane. For this epidemic no I Little Star” as a small girl, while Award. They have a cash value known medicant of the apothe immediately afterward Mrs. Op- of $1500 each, payable $500 a cary will afford relief.. penlander gave a lyric, “Why year for three years. In addition, Girls Are Like Angels.” the university is prepared to pro Then there was a peculiar vide loan funds for holders of number —Dolores Sherman and the scholarships for the fourth Yvonne McCaulley sang “Irish year of college study. Each Lullaby” while Gordon My hr a scholarship is awarded with the A Junior Red Gross conference played “Chopsticks” on the pi- understanding that it will be re anb. Norene ^DiWcenson taught newed for the second and third was held at ^Hlwaukie high Jim' Hawks how to ¿lay on her year, provided the holder^ rec school W-Gdacss-iSiy, March- 14L: Iviolin; Jim just couldn’t | keep ord and conduct are maintained Those representing West Linn were Shirley B r e n n a n, Etta from making it squeak. on a high level. We had a very educational Scholarship ^winners will be Payne, Shirley Mattson and Mrs. skit performed by Mr. Shearer, expected to follow an under Watson, art instructor. The pur he demonstrated how to make graduate course of study with pose of these meetings is for the love to a chair. Miss White, Val major emphasis upon one or various schools in Clackamas jean, and Leola sang “Fifth,” more of the sciences, oh a basis county to report the# progress Leola was a little “Fisth,” Miss that is mutually agreeable to and discuss their work in the Whit^“Thip” and Valjean a lit the student and the university Junior Red Cross. Nominations tle “Sthimp.” It was clever and committee. The Univers ity of were also^enffor next year’s of amuging. To complete the “Con Rochester offers under-graduate ficers. Schools represented were: Es sequents” Kathern Moore gave courses in optics;.jphySic^ Chem a skit, “The Girl and Her Chew ical engineerin^mechalical en tacada, Can by, Molalla, West ing dhim.” Miss White and Val gineering, ch e m i s t r y,’mathe Linn, Sandy, Milwaukie, Mil jean gave a speech thanking ev matics, biology/ geology, physi waukie Jr. high, Oregon City, erybody for attending the ban ological psychology, and pre< and Oregon City Jr. high. It was decided the next meeting would quet. medical work. The couples present were Wil June winners of the Honorary be held at West, Linn or Milwau la Worthington, Paul, Sunquist; Science Award medal are se kie Jr. high. The Art club at Georganne Thien, Gordon Myh- lected about five months before West Linn is planning a pro ra; Hattie Carpenter, Ray Kes graduation on the basis of their gram to raise funds for filling tek; Dolores Sherman, Harmon preceding work in scientific sub boxes to send to the children of Marshall; Ruth Dickenson, Jim jects. This early selection is nec the liberated countries overseas. While at Milwaukie, Mr. By-, Crumley; Yvonne McCaulley, essary so that the winner .will Jerry Smith; Mary Lou Berning, have ample time to wpte to the ers, the principal, showed Mrs. Jay McMurren; Lucille Kestek, University of Rochester for schol Watson and the three girls the Leonard Rothe; Virginia Worth arship information and applica art department where they were ington, Ronald Baird; Irene Sil tion blanks. Final application preparing an Easter exhibit. vers, Don Smith; Norene Dicken should be complete and in» the son, Jim Hawks; Helen Kilmer, hands of the committee by Journalism Course Ted Paullin; Rom'ona Anderson, April 10. Darreled Maple. The winning of the Honorary The girls and boys that came Science Award medal in any Offered by Pacific stag were: Marilyn D e B o k, high school is, in itself, a sig Pacific University has an Kathern Moore, Valjean Madsen, nificant achievement. However, nounced a new course for stu Leola Borland, Rosemary Paully, the introduction of the new sci dents majoring in journalism. Alfreda Carlson, De Vonna Bitt ence scholarships opens a Jstill This department will emphasize ner, Roy Pearson, Hal Linsley, broader opportunity, w li i c h newswriting and make ample Dale Bradley, Jim Cook. should be worthy of the best ef provisions for creative writing. Faculty guests were: Mr. and forts of every science student. Courses will be available in: Mrs. Henagin, Mr. and Mrs. Concerning the new science elementary journalism, copy ed Main, Miss Cresap, Miss White, scholarships, M. M. Eisenhart, iting, make-up andadvanced re Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Oppenlander, president of Bausch & Lomb, porting, feature writing, edito Mr. Brown, Mr. Gould, Mr. and -said, “Through these scholar rial writing, history of journal- Mrs. Shearer. ships, we hope to further stim- ism, principles of journalism, ■ Ulate the youth of America to an methods of teaching high school of t h e possibilties journalism, radio script writing, Eastei Movie Shown appreciation of a scientific career. In the advertising, and creative writ “Golgotha,” a historical and Bib years ahead, America’s progress ing. As classes are always small lical presentation of the sacred will be related in no small de story of The Life of Christ, was gree to its progress in science at Pacific, the journalism stu given in the school auditorium and technology., ft is bur hope dent will be assured the person on Thursday, March 29, in a that the new scholarships may al contact. For any further information movie made possible through the prove to be a contribution to contact Mrs. Oppenlander. Girls’, League and Boys’ club. that progress.” Spring Fever J.R.C. Meet at Milwaukie High Queen's Ball to Be Event Of Year on May Day Theme to Be "Spring Dream" The Queen’s Ball, which will be a formal in honor of May Day Queen Gwen Montgomery, will be presented on May 4 at 8:30 p. m. in the gymnasium. The admission is $1.10 per couple and 75 cents per person. Dancing will be too the music of Jack Gigray, his seven-piece orchestra and vocalist who is well known for his smooth music. Special invitations for your parents and friends may be obtained by seeing Mr. Henagin or Miss White. The theme of the dance will be “Spring Dream,” and the dee- oration committee is already at work. This committee is headed by the advisor Miss White, May z Day Manager Wes Stauffer and On March 20 at West Linn Louise Jent with Jeanne Em- high school there was a meeting monS, Sherma Fain, George Ma- of the Clackamas County Ad tile, Barbara Pittwvood, Betty ministrators Association, consist Schmidt, Jim Smith, Bob Wieve ing of school superintendents, siek, Donna Winkle, Willa high school principals in Clack Worthington, Jeanette Wright.' amas county. There were twen This should be one of the best ty people present. Mr. Main dances ever presented at West and Mr. Gary were guest visi Linn and we are hoping to see tors. The dinner was served in everyone there, the Home Economics dining room where Miss Lois Heater played several accordion num bers. Following the dinner the pro gram was as follows: Trio by Dehra Colahan, Bar Mr. Palmer» retired Y. M. C. A. bara Pittwood, and Jane Perry— secretary, spoke recently on the “Tura Lura Lura.” Violin solo by Norene Dickin spirit and meaning of Easter in son— “Tonight We Love/* “Ave a program sponsored by the Hi- Y. Besides this speech, a musi Maria.” Tap danceiby Yvonne McCaul cal program was also presented. The girls’ nonetti sang “Morn* ey—“Irish Jig.” ing Praise” by Beethoven, mem Song by Bob Wievesiek—“The bers of the nonetti being Louise Invictus.” Landis, Betty Schmidt, Arlene Song by Harriet Stewart—“Lit Stone, Joan Murphy, Mavis Ad tle Bit of Heaven.” ams, Beverly Colter, Phyllis Wal- Male quartet — “Negro Spirit kbr, Eunice Christensen, and ual.” Catherine Moore. Another group Solo by Jane Perry—“My Love which appeared for the first Is an Arbutus.” time was the mixed quartet Flute solo by Mary Robinson— which includes Paul Sundqust, “Londonderry Air.” Francis Jennings, Lois Otiies, After the program the admin and Barbara Pittwood. The.mix istrators met in the office for a ed quartet sang “Now the Day discussion period. The next Is Over.” Two solos were also in meeting will be held in Milwau cluded the program, one a kie on April 17 where Dr. Par,, violip solo by Norene Dickinson, executive secretary of O.S.T.A., the ot^ier a vocal solo by Bob will discuss legislative issues. Wievesiek. CCAA Members MeetatW.L. Hi-Y Sponsor Eastei Program OBSERVATION TOWER Alfred Syvertsen has finally ' West Linn’s newest- heart in come to life, the reason: Melba terest is Betty Schmidt and Keith Denham. Stein. Has Anybody noticed that new Kathryn Moore was very dis appointed not to be accompa nied by Bob ve«51mca to the G. A. A. banqugt. The G. A- Girls were surely having a hard time getting any boys to go toPthe banquet with them. Why? How does Lois’ McCart (Red Roche’s girl) get ouFWFlass 5th period? Bob Walsh seems to ge a very good looking prospect in track, says Coach Brown. Howard Hinkly surely seems td be the man around town. Ev- erytir^’e we see him he has a different girl. Who is it now, Howard, Joan, Arlene, Gertrude or Carmalita? It seems that Don Byer hasn’t been very faithful to Peter. . Few ski enthusiasts have vis ited Mt. Hood recently. Could it be that they became discouraged after their last visit? It seems that Marabel Swan is remaining true to Dave. couple, Chester Beach and Eun- ise Christensen? Watch it Ches ter. I We hear Gordon Myhra had quite, the birthday party the other night. Has anyone seed R.G.H.R. 15 (short for Bob -Robinson's hot rod). Some unusual couples showed up at the G.A.A. party. It is rumored that Donna Jean Little's favorite sayihg is, “Its’ against my better judg ment.” We all wonder what this means Dppna. What is this we hear about Marabel and Dick together again? We thought you were all out for the Air Corps, Mary. Virginia Barch seems to be do ing all right fighting off her many admirers, especially Bruce Wolf. Although Dale Bradley lost a little time when he was out of school, he surely is making it up. Who is she now, Dale?
