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Amplifier The Referee Is Right Just Learn The Rules 2 Issues a Month by West Linn High School Vol. 20, No. 9 á. Symmetry Girls Program Slated For February 6 An exhibition of symmetry will be given Wednesday evening, February 6th, in the West Linn high school auditorium. The title of this program is “Night Symphony.” The public is in vited and so admission will be charged. The program consists of “Ne- tonia” which portrays rhythm and action, “Death of a Little Princess,” “Waltz of The Roses,” “Clare de Lune,” and a symetri- cal design to “Ave Maria.” Miss Helen Brunner, Mr. Frank Mc Donnell and Mr. Burt Mills will assist with violin, vocal and piaiio solos. Colleen McCandless will also do an original symphonic tap dance. A special group from the four classes will permform to the “Warsaw Concherto.” An orig inal poem by Miss White, will be sung by Mr. FrankMcDonnell during the performance of this number. The girls participating in this will be Betty Joan Hoff man, Arlene Stone, Georganne Thien, Illa Bee McCandless, Del- ores Olson, Lois Petit, Ilene Brendle, Vivian Quick, Ilene Deamer, Mary Ann Brosnahan, Barbara Trapp, Betty Jean Olson, Kathryn Moore, Donna Buse, Norma Helsby and Beverly Cald- <*n ■ ; Teachers Plan Social Meetings Unlike the students, the facul ty of Wèst Linn enjoys Staying after school. They have planned to hold an informal social gath ering every Wednesday at 3:30. The refreshment problem is easi ly solved. Miss Mary McGuire makes the coffee and each time a different member of the faculty furnishes cookies or doughnuts. The aim of these meetings is to enable the teachers to see each other more frequently and dis cuss school policies. Lila J. McCoy Resigns Post Friday, Feb. 1, 1946 WEST LINN, OREGON Seniors Discuss Future Activities The main topic discussed at the last senior meeting was the Junior-Senior Send-off. It was the suggestion by Mr. Robert Henagin that the juniors be eliminated from such an activ ity and that the seniors make their plans for a senior picnic. Among other things, plans were made for a dance after the West Liiln-Tigard basketball game. Cornelia Nichols was appointed chairman of a committee to make arrangements for the dance. A gift from the senior class to the high school was mentioned, but aS there were no suggestions this topic was dropped for later discussion. “Huber the Tuber” is written by Harry A. Wilmer, M.D. Mr. Wilmer, when young, was a tu berculosis patient himself. He was cured and decided to work on tuberculosis, The book tells the story of the tuberculosis germs by writing of two germs as if they were people. It de scribes their journeys through the body in a simple way. It is extremely interesting and any one cap understand it. If you are interested in past7 war government a good book to read is “Total Peace” by Ely Cul bertson. Mr. Culbertson is a card expert and also an expert on world problems. The book de scribes the condition now and Mr. Culbertson’s ideas for a suc cessful world government. “Yankee From Olympus” is an other new book in the library written by Catherine D. Bowen, it is the biography of Chief Jus tice Holmes and his son, Oliver Wendell Holmes. It not only tells of their lives but describes^ the politics in which America was involved at that time. This book should be valuable not only as a biography but also for its his tory? If you are interested in getting acquainted with the nations with which America will associate, “Mother Russia,” by. Maurice Hindus should be educational. Mr. Hindus was for many years a correspondent in Russia where he had a chance to study their customs. This book tells of vari ous .Russian families and their hQjne Jife. It also describes the political conditions in Russia. The members of Omicron held their last meeting for January, in the Home Economics sewing room. Lila McCoy resigned , her position as secretary, leaving the position to Ramona Anderson who was elected by the club. Other changes in officers were: Laverne Bagley as assistant >fefe^surer, and Mary Gillespie as FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS assistant vice-president, both ap Feb. 3—Shari Botting pointed by Lois McCart, presi ^4—Lorraine Latham dent. 5— Earl Bruck The fireside chats are to be 6— Ted Fisher discontinued until there are Norma Helsby more members. Remember that Lowell Ross the only requirement in joining, 7— Fränk Fitzwo is to have taken home economics 8— Michael Park during any year of high school. 9— Shirley Lundgren There will soon be a potluck 10— Sue Mote luncheon which will be mention 11— Louise McCoy ed later. All members of Omic 12— James McGinnis ron may come and also may Louis Shuell bring one of their friends along. 13— Marcy Fish Remember, membership to Omic Dale Murray ron is open and initiation is Pat George over. 14— Velma Blanton Last Bites Read For Carl O'Neil West Linn was saddened by the news that one of its former students, Carl CXNeill, died in a government hospital on Saipan January 15. Carl was the son of Mrs. Har old A. (Curt) Hadley of West Linn. H q loine^the Merchant, Marine after finishing his Junior year at West Linn. Memorial services were held Thursday, January 31, at the Holman, Hankins and Rilance chapel. Rev. A. G. Mockford of ficiated. Girls' League Holds Monthly Meeting Friday the Girls’ league held its monthly business meeting which concluded with one of the cleverest skits produce^ for high school levels. A large sheet' upon whiçh were drawn miniature sized fig ures imitating the attire of sev eral teachers and the ideal girls were regularly perforated with the head of a vocalist who loud ly proclaimed the history of the characters she represented. The general result was that “West Linn high was ‘HEP.’ ” Sherma Fain, Donna Buse, Beverly Calder, Alice Dupasquier, Betty Hoffman and LaVona Brog den were the girls taking part in the program. Marcy Fish also gave forth on a little musical number of her own which- was greeted with loud applause. Miriam Jeter sang “Just A Little Fond Affection” accompanied by Lucille Kestek. Oh’s and Ah’s came from every side as the last event on the program was taking place. Miss White, dean of girls, displayed her beautiful white wedding gown to our eager and admiring eyes. She says that the “big oc casion” isn’t - far off now. We wish her every happinesâ. She certainly deserves it. Mrs. Mills Recent Addition to Faculty -j 7 d inpri i ■- ~ A new addition to our faculty brings Mrs. Mills to the typing and shorthand room. Mrs. Mills a graduate of the University of Oregon and taught at Maupin three years ago. When asked how" she liked West Linn, she replied “I think it is. fine.” Mrs. Mills enjoys collecting records, reading books, studying dramatics and seeing movies. She has come to fill the position left by the form er teacher, Miss Cresap. We be SOPHOMORE MEETING lieve she will do a good job of The Sophomore class held a iti_ Good luck, Mrs. Mills. meeting on Wednesday, January 30. It was called for the purpose of electing a treasurer, since the former officer, Gene Sundin, moved away. Ed Coleman was elected to the position. Also the We have many promising yell students were reminded to pay leaders for the coming year, if in their dues. There was no new doubt, stay INSIDE the building business so the president, Carl at noon. Rennewitz, adjourned the meet Report cards have come out or ing. it could happen to anyone. Apparently we have a lotr of JUNIOR MEETING all-American girls in school even A Junior class meeting was though it doesn’t show. held in Mr. Shearer’s room last Are those rides of Bob Smith’s Wednesday. President Bob Wiev- and Su2y Emmons getting more iesiek called the meeting to frequent? How about taking lit order. The purpose of the meet tle brother along? ing was to tell the class that there would be no Junior-Senior . Speaking of escapades in/the send-off, and that the Junior swimming pool. A certain young class should decide upon a sub fellow, named John Seines was’ trying to prove the hand was stitute. quicker than the eye? Well, A vote was taken as to whether Corny, was it? the class sponsor a Junior prom. It looks like Frank Fitzke The majority of the class voted for the dance. It was decided didn’t play his cards right, he’s that it would be formal and it is still single. The halls of West Linn miss to be held around the first of March. An attempt will be the dazzling. personality of that made to obtain the services of handsome man-about-town, Jim Van Armitage’s orchestra, being Smith, who has vacated his res it was so popular at the last idence in the metropolis of West dance. Kieth Stein was appoint Linn. ed by the president to be chair Have you heard about the man of the dance committee. hanging? You haven’t? Well, Also it was requested that the that’s the CHOKE, son! students pay thier class dues. The fragrant aroma of rotten Club Chatter Teachers Stage March of Dimes Musical Program A “March cf Dimes” assembly was held in the West Linn high school auditorium on January 24. The band under the direction of Mr. Bert Mills, played several numbers to open the program. Miss Helen Brunner directed the Girls Chorus in two very suc cessful songs: “Green Cathedral” and “Springtime.” Accompanied by Mr. Bert Mills at the piano, Mr. Frank McDonnell sang “The Desert Song,” “Summertime,” and “Stormy Weather.” Another highlight of the program was Miss Brunner’s rendition of “Poem” .on her violin. For an en core she played “Hejri Kaki.” Over fifty dollars was collect ed at the program and more money is still coming in for the “March of Dimes.” G.A.A. Awards Presented to Girls At Assembly A Girls’ Athletic association meeting was held last Tuesday. Letter awards were, given to, those who had earned sufficient points. La Verne Bagley and Bonita Chapman received 50 point letters. Gloria Deamer, Ruth Dickinson, Phyllis Fisher, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Mary Gilles pie, Lois- Petit, Vivian Quick, Vir-, ginia Worthington and Rozelle Yeomans received 100 point let ters; 150 point letters were given to Mary Jo Fisher, Kathryn Moore, and Georganne Thein. A pin was presented to Irene Sil vers for being the ihost outstand ing in girls’ spörts. KITTIE S KORNER . $ar eggs escaping from the cV\ try lab of recent days. 1 \ no YOKE son!!! We point with pride toL** Green’s new blue rimmed/px. sonality glasses. Paid adv. We see Ilene Brendle finally hit the JACK pot. (That’s a joke son.) Question, of the Week: Why does Donna Little owe Don Smith six cents ? Pledging seems to have turned out to be quite a pleasure, hasn’t it girls? Hmrnm. Some of our local lads are si lently asking themselves, “What has Roy Pearson got that I haven’t got?” Bob Sumner; Is on the loose again girls! Line forms to the left. Nothing like skiing on dry land is there girls? What do you think you’ll find in March? Pus sy Willows? Riddle Qf the Week: A certain Oregon City girl whose initials could mean Distinguished Serv ice is still after a popular sèn ior boy at West Linn who just happens to be the apple of a cer tain senior girl’s eye.
