Page Two
Friday, May 6, 1949
THE AMPLIFIER
®tje Amplifier
Bernie Herrmann's
Clothesline
Twelve Publications by the Journalism Class
of West Linn High School.
Editor-in-Chief.-------------- X..__ ____ —____ .____ Jean Hartman
Business Manager.....:.____ ...___ ...___ ..._____ .___ ... Gordon Putz
Sports Editor......------ .....______ ...™.........^__ _____ Aubrey Sharp
Exchange Editor.--------------------—_____ . Louis Worthington
Feature Editors.----------------- ...Eleanor Bietschek, Pat Homing,
Joy Hauser
Reporters....................... Shirley Calder, Hazel Koser, Gerald Hill,
Gayle Howard, Wilma Shannon
Adviser.^....^...£.™„.x.„>..™......1...................................Mrs. F. C. Hull
SUBSCRIPTION RATES PER YEAR
85c Student Body Members
$1.00 Non-Student Body Members
REMEMBER YOUR GOOD RECORD
IVR-ING! “There’s the last bell—late again!” The old
""maxim, “a poor excuse is better than none,” isn’t suffi
cient in this case nor for skipping.
When spring comes, everyone has the urge to enjoy the
sunshine; consequently, a few that can’t resist decide to
“take off” without telling anyone. Some of these are the sen
iors that have realized this is their last year so they should
have the fun of skipping before they leave. Of course, they
always are caught because they don’t know “the ropes,” but
even the “old hands” are found out eventually and have to
pay the price for their enjoyment.
Punctuality is important throughout life as is the training
you receive in class. Since there are only a few more weeks
of school, why not enjoy yourself without paying the conse
quences and keep your good records as well as the fine one
West Linn has?
Vox Saluda
SPEAKS
Beauties to Bedeck
Bright May Setting
It’s gossip time again, students,
so latch on to Bernie Herrmann's
Clothesline and come along for
this ride. We barely made it our
selves this time, as usual, ’cause
we’ve had so many little things
keeping us busy. Since Alex
Hays' last production, “Stage
Door” (we’d like to give it a plug
but we haven’t received our pay
ment yet), we know mostly about
the cast.
Carolyn Heisley gave a party
for the cast, stage crew and Alex
after the performance Friday.
Susan Paige, alias Gayle How
ard, had a little trouble deciding
what to do when her man show
ed up and she’d already made a
tentative date. Hope everything
turned out all right, although the
forgotten man looked - mighty
blue all evening.
Last week someone asked us
if Priscilla Horning could talk
about anything but horses. She
must be able to, for she’s been
seen around with Paul Casebeer,
and as far as we know he’s not
a horse-lover.
John Trapp, the Adolph Gretzl
of the mustache, has a quick
temper. A certain Lincoln fresh
man can’t understand his quick
change of attitude, and a certain
West Linn senior would like to
extend sincere apologies.
Now for news of general inter
est—Sue Simpson is, quote,
"practically going steady with
Wayne B. from Oregon City,” un
quote. Wonder if this is'just an
other one on Sue’s long list of
men.
We have been wanting to men
tion Lynwood May's, flashy new
auto. Don’t you think it’s note
worthy? We think it should be
any girl’s dream car, but Sue
Wright would rather ride in the
’48 Chev.
What is this we hear about
Alan Jack and Kathy Rindflesch?
Who is Tony Kissel's new girl
friend? .Perhaps his friend
George Grill can tell us.
This is a warning to all boys
flirting with little Pot Drowne.
She is already attached. Sorry,
kids!
We’ve heard that Pat isn’t the
only one going st^hdy. Joanne
Lundy lays-.claims to a -certain
Lincoln fellow by the name of
John Swingle.
Arlie Lou Proebstel is another
gal who is taking this thing call
ed love to heart!
Mr, Brown told his democracy
class that the athletes who go
out with girls ruin their game.
We decided to inquire into the
situation more deeply. Gordon
Hammerle figured out that the
three guys, not including the
pitcher who hit over .300, all go
with girls. Sorry to disprove
your theory, Mr. Brown.
Eunice Eisen and Bill Laine
held a slugging match in biology.
We ’spose Irene Hawkins thought
it was about time soirieone gave
him a little trouble.
Ben Fritchie likes to win his
bets. Adele Allen is not; always
willing to cooperate, however.
If you haven’t got around to
your spring shopping yet, do stop
in at Bernie's. He’s ready and
waiting to help > you find your
graduation outfit. Pd. Adv.
(Continued from Page One)
West Linn will lose three of catch our attention as we shall
its faculty members when school see Joan Renner, coming into
closes this spring. Mrs. Pearl view, following Jane Polzen and
Watson will retire, Mrs. Ethel
Gary Tripp. Very much pleased
Hull will settle down to married
with the honor of being Joan’s
life, arid Miss Jean Turnquist, al
escort will be Dallas Woolman.
though undecided, will seek ad
Pale pink will accent the dark
venture elsewhere.
curls of Colleen McCandless as
The lathers enjoyed themsel
she will pass before us; Robin
ODAY is West Linns thirtieth May day celebration. ves at the expense of the sons
Woodbury and Cheral Teeny will
Since this annual occasion brings parents, friends, and last night. May 6, at the annual
walk before Colleen with pride
grade school students to enjoy the event, the students and Father and Son banquet. Preced
shining from their eyes, and
ing
the
repast
was
a
softball
faculty of West Linn wish to extend a welcoming hand and
game and a tug-of-war with the equally proud Ronnie Blodgett
a happy greeting to you, the visitors.
fathers vs the sons. The evening will walk beside her. The yellow
Now that today is swinging into full harmony, -w.e are was concluded with entertain
locks of Anna Fay Rees will bob
most proud of our May day program and particularly of our ment by the German band, the
gaily above her dark green or
charming Queen Eleanor and her court. The pleasure is en~ Hi-Y quartet, wrestling and box
gandy with Ray Bernert leading
ing
matches,
and
two
movie
tirely ours to present to you the dances, drills, and athletics—
shorts.
her to her place at the Queen’s
the program that has been planned with your enjoyment in
¡Crowned at the dance Friday feet. Anna Fay’s little brother,
mind. We hope that this entertainment will be part of your . ni^ht a F t ‘^L9? i •‘Pqfty Lfince add
happy mernbrtés—ones that will givejyou the urge to return ed the name of*queen of the cot Norman Rees/and Denise-Dem*
to West Linn to help us celebrate the May days of the future. ton ball to her list of honors. ing will clear the path for her.
Highlighting this annual event Janet Whedon Will come forward
was the winning of the prize for with' her flattering blue ensem
the best corsage by Don Worth, ble; her hand will rest lightly on
EVERYBODY works at West Linn! This is no rash state- wearing Joanne Simmons’ crea the arm of Bob Adrian, and her
tion of “iribuse-in-a-trap-ori-a- footsteps will fall behind Mary
" ment for every teacher and every student has his own ob cabbage-leaf.”
Farmer and Larry Seeley., Com
jectives. The increase in the honor roll from the 30 “brains”
Annually sponsored by the art
on last year’s third six weeks’ scroll to the 41 in 1948 for the department, the art exhibit will pleting the procession will be
same period is an outstanding example.
decorate the lower halls from Adele Allen, modeling her dark
May
5 to 10 for the events of the lavender costume and being es
Not only in scholastic studies are thè students and fac
Father and Son banquet May corted by Dick Rounsevelle;
ulty striving but also in extra-curricular activities. The “strug day, and the Mother and Daugh
gling” artists entered their compositions in the Scholastic Art ter tea. AU the art students con Wally Barnes and Linda Ruud
contest where they gained standings 'of merit. Their work tribute to this display of the will step out to make way for
their princess.
also brightened the halls throughout the year. The musicians year's work.
Then just as all good things
gave a successful spring concert, had delegates in the North-
Winriing the Island league tro-
must
come to an end, this parade
phy
and
the
Portland
City-wide
Western Music Educators conference, entered contestants in
championship
trophy,
the
West
of
breath-taking
beauty will
the district music contest and entertained local organizations.
Linn Lions girls’ volleyball team pass, but the memory will re
The speech and dramatics groups placed entrants in county, were undefeated throughout their
district, and state meets, presented .performances for granges, season. The first cup was cop main for many a day.
churches and other assemblages, staged two student body ped by winning eight games and
POLL PLACES WHO'S WHO IN
plays, “Quiet Vacation” and “Stage Door,” and the open the second by triumphing in the
house along with delighting the students with various pro playoffs of the Lake, Shore, and
BEST
GIRL
Island leagues^
grams.
Diana Murphy
Representing.West Linn's Tri- Actor
In the physical education field, the female sea lions cop- Hi-Y and Hi-Y, Carol Winslow,
Thelma Parrish
ped second in the state and the males, fourth. The Lion Joan Renner, pick Rounsevelle, Athlete
hoopsters tied for third in the TYV league, placing one player and Roy Shearer presented com Dancer
Lois Patterson
in both the first and the second strings of the all-star teams. panion bills on fire protection in Dressed
Carolyn Heisley
At the present the baseball team is also endeavoring to se the schools at the junior legisla
Jane Culver
cure a top position in the league. The homemakers did well, tive assembly held in Salem Fri Eyes
day and Saturday, April 29 and
too, in aiding in preparing banquets and, through the FHA, in 30. Each Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y pre Hair
Barbara Oilsen
sending delegates to the state FHA conference.
sented a bill, which, if passed Looking
Dolores Olson
Initiating the FFA to West Linn, the agricultural work by this assembly, may be sent
ers were hosts to the regional parliamentary contest and spon on to the state legislature for Most Likely to Succeed Lovilia Taylor
Most Popular
Eleanor Simpson
sored an open house. Keeping up with the times, the student consideration.
Bulletin! All strong men are
council is revising the constitution to meet the school’s present urgently
Virginia Rabick
requested to meet at Most Reliable
needs. Last but not least are the voices of the school, the West Linn Saturday, May 7. The
Eleanor Simpson
“Green and Gold” and “The Amplifier,” which have recorded purpose is to top dress the foot Personality
Jean Hartman
the events of the year.
ball field in order to prepare it Scholar
for
next
year
’
s
season.
The
let
This work does not end here, however, for school has
Sense of Humor
Diana Murphy
termen are asking every avail
not closed. Each person is still carrying on until May 27 and able boy to do his part if West Singer
Eleanor Simpson
even beyond to fulfill the purposes of this institution and to Linn is to have a suitable grid
Diana Murphy
continue bringing honors to the name of West Linn.
iron. "
1 - , Speaker
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