vernonia’s voice schools & alumni september 2007 145 Attend Picnic By Tammy Vanderzanden The Annual Picnic of The Vernonia Society, V.H.S. “Old Grads”, and Oregon American Alumni was held on August 19th at An- derson Park. Thankfully, the rain held off for most of the event. There were approximately 145 people in attendance. Prizes were presented to Warren Aldrich for the oldest man as well as the oldest Vernonia High School graduate; Elenore Thompson and Cookie Polos for the oldest women; and Margaret Aldrich for the furthest traveler, having arrived from Florida. The planning committee for this event is often asked why they don’t have a combined gathering for “all” of the graduates of Vernonia High School. It seems as though many of the younger generations are turned away by the terms “Old Timer’s Picnic” or “Old Grads” as it has become known. However, the organizers want all grads to know this annual event is for everyone that ever attended school or lived in Vernonia, and their families. Younger folks are urged to attend. The picnic is always held on the 3rd Sunday in August, so mark your calendars now. Class of 1961 Class of 1962 Class of 1960 Vernonia High School September Sports VOLLEYBALL DATE 6-Sep 8-Sep 13-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 20-Sep 22-Sep 25-Sep 27-Sep OPPONENT Gaston/Casca Willamina Clatskanie Damascus Neah-Kah-Nie Riverdale Nestucca Warrenton Portland LOCATION Gaston Willamina Clatskanie Vernonia Neah-Kah-Nie Vernonia Nestucca Vernonia PAA JV I 5:00PM --- 5:00PM 5:30PM 5:00PM 5:00PM --- 5:00PM 5:00PM VARSITY 6:00PM TBD 6:00PM --- 6:00PM 6:00PM TBD 6:00PM 6:00PM VARSITY FOOTBALL DATE 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep OPPONENT Gaston Knappa Nestucca Portland Christian LOCATION Gaston Vernonia Vernonia Vernonia TIME 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL DATE 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep OPPONENT Knappa Nestucca Portland LOCATION Knappa Nestucca Portland TIME 5:00PM 5:30PM 5:30PM Jessica Davis Dance Camp Registration Day September 26th, 4pm at the Vernonia Community Church in the Gymnasium Classes Start October 3rd ages 4 & up ballet classes all experience levels 429~0850 07