Salem, Ore., Friday, December 21, 1956
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL
Section 2 Pa?e 3
School ActMtkA
News, Views of Salem Students
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"It's crcat to be back. South
hasn't changed a bit." is typical
of the, comments made by return -
ing graduates enjoying the Home
coming festivities Friday after
noon. Members of South Salem's
two graduating classes arrived in
their Sunday best to visit favorite
sachcrs and coaches and view the , president elect is Dale Bunse and
combined Homecoming - Christmas : Donna Curlin is secretary treas
assembly. urer.
Former classmates exchange Members approved the club
chitchat of college, work, and fu- constitution which was written bv
ture plans during registration in
the library where they were served
refreshments at 1:15 p.m. Seniors
Bob Trelstad and Kay Smith, host
and hostess, greeted visitors as
sisted by Dcanna Lee and Dave
Austin at the guest book; Linda
Kendrick and Marlis DeGroote, re
freshments: and Jim Dodge and
Larry Thompson, name tags.
Skit Portrays Show
Dressed as girls portraying last
year's alumnae, eleven senior boys
staged a "style show" and three
pantomimes, as a highlight of the
assembly presented for the student
body and visiting grads. Bob
Gates, senior class president, acted
as commentator. Cast members
for the skit included Bob Staples,
John Harvey, Dick Burse, Loren
Blaco. Herb Herman, Gary Zwick
er. Dale Bunse, Jim Rawlings. Jim
Robinson, and Steve Berglund.
Welcoming the alumni were Miss
Smith, Trelstad, and principal Carl
Aschcnbrenner. A quartet consist-j
ing of Jack Moore, Rodney
Schmidt, and John Gibbens, and
Jim Newberry entertained with a '
Barbershop style arrangement.
The Saxon Gleemen, South's all
boy singing group, sang several
Christmas hymns. The a cappella
choir' with Lucille Wonderly as
soloist, directed by Wallace John
son, also featured various Christ
mas chorals.
Finale of the program was a liv
ing picture of the Madonna with
the choir singing "Noel."
Script writers for the assembly
irere Marilyn Zeller. Bill Hazel,
John Harvey, and Delores Dallas.
Plans for a Homecoming dance
In honor of South's graduates never
materialized because of the time
Involved in preparation and the
heavy schedule of other activities
around this date.
Constitution Voted Upon
Representing the basis of South
Salem's student government, the
school constitution was voted upon
for approval or disapproval in
home rooms on Monday. Chuck
Hammerstad. head of the ballot
counting committee, reported that
although all home rooms have not
yet turned in their votes, the pres
ent majority favors acceptance of
the document.
The constitution was drawn up
last year but was never officially
ratified by the student body before
several revisions were' made by
this year's ASB council.
Speech Tourney Winners
South Salem high's debate squad
captured second place sweepstakes
at the Pacific university speech
tournament in Forest Grove last
week.
Tieing for first place in the
men's debate division were Bill
Ford and Bill Richter, and Peter
Erickson and Judson Smith, all of
South Salem.
Ford also won first place honors
In extemporaneous speaking. Rich
ter and Kenneth Savage took sec
ond and third places respectively
in men's humorous interpretation.
Donna Stone won third place in
women '5 humorous.
The six debaters receiving hon
ors all have had previous experi
ence. The speech department also
was represented by 24 first year
students.
Willamette Counseling
Charles Paeth, director of ad
missions at Willamette university,
was in charge of a counseling ses
sion for interested seniors Wednes
day. Several professors were pres
ent to give detailed information
concerning various departments
and courses of study.
Pie Baker Chosen
"Can she bake a cherry pie?"
-Kay Smith proved that she could,
by winning the title c cherry pie
baker of South Salem last week in
a contest sponsored by the proces
sors and growers of Red Tart
Cherries. January 19 she will go
to Eugene to bake in the state
nnais. uregon s winner win receive i
an all expense paid trip to Chicago :
to compete in the national contest
for a $.VK) scholarship.
Various Clubs Meet
On club day Tuesday many clubs
were busy with the undertaking of
projects and discussion of future
plans.
Bob Trelstad and Gary Zwidker,
American Field Service exchange
students, showed slides of Norway
and Germany to members of the ;
Spanish club at the group's regu
lar bu-'ness session.
The first Modern Music Masters
Initiation in Salem is being planned
bv the members of the Encore
club for January 31. Twenty stu
dents are to be added to the club's
enrollment. Composing the initia
tion committee are Rodney
Schmidt, Lucy Wonderly, and
Deanna Alexander. The musical
organization also sponsored a noon
dance on Thursday and Christmas
caroling in the halls by the choir
during sixth period on the same
date.
Play Chosen
"Wurzel-flummery" is the title
of the Drama club's third play
production of the year which is to
be staged In February. The play
was chosen by the amateur actors
I land actresses of the club at the
Tuesday meeting. The one act
cnmwlu will nHhh . k
twice with a different cast for
I each presentation. The process of
i chosing the casts is taking place
ii ingnuy practices.
Al Kins, Ski club president, an-1
i nounced that the trip to lit. Hood,
I tentatively Dlannnd for Satiirriav.
has been nostooned until Janimrv
12 because not enough members
1 were signed up to charter a bus.
Gary Bixler was pIptIpH nrpci.
dent of the newly organized Stu
dentis Pro Arte, a club for students
interested in art, at the first meet
ing of the group Monday. Vice
j Bixler and Paul Fisher. Miss
Shirla Archibald, art teacher, will
supervise the group.
John Harvey, chairman of the
International Relations League
comerence, reported Monday on
plans for the February conference
in Eugene. Speakers from the
group were appointed to relate
certain aspects of the United Na
tions, this year's IRL theme.
Holiday Activities
South students can now relax and
let "visions of sugar plums dance
in their heads" as they await a
visit from Santa. However, the
eleven day holiday will hold other
activities besides relaxing. The an
nual semi-formal holiday ball,
sponsored by the YWCA will take
place December 28, this year's
theme being "Forest Fantasy."
New Year's Eve will find many of
the high school contingent at the
tormai dance "Tux and Tulle.
also at the YWCA, sponsored by
Chadwick and Cherry assemblies,
Order of Rainbow for Girls.
Honor of being Salem Academy's
Cherry Pie Baking Champion was
won by Margie Morton in a final
contest held this week between
Margie Morton and Vi Ruby. This
ended a series of five pie baking
contests which each time elimi
nated some of the contestants un
til one final winner could be
chosen. Margie will represent the
school at the state contest held
in Eugene January It. .
With the basketball season well
underway the teams have been
announced. Varsity boys are:
Larry Merk, Tom Reimer, Vera
Heinrichs, Vern Drung, Ron Fad-
enrecht, Dick Voth, John Friesen,
and Lloyd Hamilton. The varsity
boys are coached by Bob Funk.
Win Two of Three
So far this year three games
have been played. The first game
was with Serra with Serra being
victorious. The second was a re
turn game with Serra, this time
with the Salem Academy being the
winners. The third game was with
Taft with Salem coming out on
top. The J.V.'j have won all their
regular games. League games
will start Jaunary 18.
Yawama All-League football
team was announced with Tom
Penrod and Larry Ediger being
chosen from Salem Academy and
Larry Merk and Dick Voth re
ceiving honorable mention. Mem
bers of the team were chosen at a
meeting of coaches and league
representatives on December 5.
Selections of the team were made
by having nominations from
those present at the meeting for
the players who were thought to
have done the best job at their
respective positions. The nomi
nees which received the highest
number of votes were placed on
the All-league team, others re
ceived honorable mention awards.
Hoop Tourney Held
Northwest Christian schools bas
ketball tournament was held this
week. Because of the Yawama
league jamboree the same night,
the varsity or pep club was un
able to attend. However the J.V.'s.
J.V. yell leaders and band attend
ed. The J.V. players were divided
into two teams so that they could
play both the varsity and J.V.
games. Two games were won and
two lost while second place in
sportsmanship was. received.
Junior class talent show was
held this week during the regular
cnapel and Bible periods. In all
,welve acts wcre 'presemfd wjth
the following juniors participating
Marge Weins. Glenda Wiley, Nor
ma Riggs, Velora Heibert, Elise
Steingrube, Orley Freisen, Jean
ette Dark. Wanda Thiesen, Janice
Holland. Dave Zweigart, Maddy
Shoop, Marley Shoop, Elise Stein
grube, Carol Ferguson. Jackie
Kight and Doris Pfau. Acting as
Master of Ceremonies was Lloyd
Hamilton. The program was varied
to include both musical and speak-
in. comical and serious acts
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"I just can't wait ... I just can't
wait till Christmas . , ." These
are familiar words, as the long
awaited day approaches. The girls
are determined to give Christmas
back to Christ, and crib scenes
have taken the place of individual
trees in the home rooms. The par
lor, however, boasts a sparkling
gem of a tree with a decorating
job by the seniors.
A silhouetted tableau of the nativ
ity scene took the spotlight at the
Christmas assembly today. Atmos
phere was provided by various
choral groups as they sang favorite
carols. The students presented
gifts to the cook, Mrs. Mogol; the
janitor, Mr. Moisan; and the
iaculty.
Sales Trophies Given
Trophies were also awarded this
afternoon to
the high salesmen j
from the magazine contest: Marie
Steiner, Judy McKay, Laveda
Johnson, and Susan Van. Sister
Superior made the presentations.
The carolers caroling today
were members of the senior class.
In keeping with an old tradition at
S. H. A., they serenaded the class
rooms and departments. Their
songs and carols were evidence
that Christmas is just around the
corner.
More caroling will be heard Sun
day evening, when Sacred Heart
and Serra get together to bring a
little yuletide cheer to patients at
some of the Salem institutions. The
project is being sponsored by the
inter-school council.
Named President
The National Honor Society Is
making news, as Dorothy Rupp
takes the gavel as its first presi-1
dent. Sacred Heart s chapter of
the club- will celebrate its first
birthday in February. Other new
officers are vice-president, Gloria
Koch; secretary-treasurer, Mar
lene Burton: and publicity chair
man, Janet Larson. '
Future plans discussed at the
meeting Tuesday include a tutoring
system to be introduced by the :
Society. On the basis of the
achievement tests taken earlier 1
this year, members will determine
their best field and then offer help '
in those subjects to any member of
the student body. Also planned is :
tentative student-teacher day.
with Honor Society members tak
ing over as teachers. Next semes
ter, five per cent of the senior
class and a percentage of the jun
iors will be eligible for induction ;
into the Society.
Chorus Entertains
"Music maestro please!" And
beautiful music it was. Entertain
ing in the St. Joseph's gymnasium,
the Marylhursi chorus and choral
ists presented a program of Christ
mas selections. Also performing
Wednesday were several members
of the College's chamber orches
tra. Following the hour-long con
cert, the girls were guests at a
luncheon with Sacred Heart's
Treble Triad playing hostesses at
the Academy.
Marie Steiner Is taking over as
prefect of the freshmen sodality.
Working with her are Mary EUen
Johnson as vice-prefect and secre
tary, Lynda Thompson. Commit
tees were formed at the sodality
candidates' meeting Wednesday,
with Sue Watson. Janice Suing.
Evelyn Fischer, Dottie Hartman,
Marilynn Ripp, Mary Davison,
Judy Boetticher and Joyce Wise
selected as chairmen. Membership
in these committees will be open
to all students.
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The first set ol officers ever chosen for the young chapter of
National Honor society was elected this week. The group Includes
tleft to right) Dorothy Kupp, president; Gloria Koeh. vice-president:
Marlene Burton, secretary-treasurer; Janet Larson, publicity
rhalrrnan. The chapter, which received Its charter only last
February, will soon add to Us limited membership. Only 10 per cent
of a class is eligible. (Capital Journal Photo)
Leslie Jr. High
Christmas carols, arrangements
from Christmas operettas and pop
ular holiday tunes made up the an
nual Christmas program presented
Friday to the Leslie junior high
student body. The assembly was
given twice, once for the seventh
graders and once for the eighth
and ninth grade students.
Groups participating in the pro
duction were the eighth grade
chorus, ninth grade chorus, and
triple trio all directed by Phil
McHarness; the orchestra, under
the direction of Victor Palmason,
and the Leslie band, led by Glenn
Williams.
Elections Discussed In Council
Announcement was made in stu
dent council Tuesday that cam
paign DOSters'for the second spin.
ester elections would go up Janu-
ary 2 with primary speeches and
voting tne loiiowing week. Petitions
for the various student body of
ficers were tiled this week.
Doug Simmons, PTA committee
chairman, reported that the last
meeting fell far short of the 500
goal with only 157 parents present.
Ninety-four ninth grade parents at
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tended, giving that grade top hon
ors. Following the next PTA meet
ing each class's parents attendance
total will be tallied and the grade
with the highest number will win
an extra after school parly.
Sam Spcerstra. vice Dresldent.
appointed a committee to decide a
date lor sweater day.
After returning from the much
anticipated eleven day vacation.
junior high students will be look
ing forward to the launching of
basketball season, which will be
the annual basketball jamboree,
January 5.
Gervais Women Meet
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vais grade school Mothers' club
met last week with Mrs. Chris
tine Kono and Mrs. Bethpl Phil
lips in charge of refreshments. The
bike stand project was reported as
completed by president, Mrs. Gary
Cutsforth. Co-hostesses for January
will be Mrs. Ordie Hoyc and Mrs.
Lion iiood.
Captain James Cook, who cir
cumnavigated the globe and
claimed Austria for the British
crown, was a self-taught student.
He borrowed a lamp so he could
study navigation, mathematics and
astronomy at night.
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Old Saint Nick must be scurry
ing back and forth, for there are
inly three days before Christmas
and it is here. Marking the start of
the two week vacation was the
j Christmas Assembly this afternoon
During this assembly the Juniors
jresented the play "Sparkin'." The
four -man cast included Akin Ziel-
inski, hrcd Dosher, John Ham -
street and Gary Martinmoss. In
:he production of "Sparkin'," Tom
Hirons, Jerry Pavelick. Fred Dosh-
er ana tt alter r.ncri created the ,
sound effects and the setting fori
the play.
Other events in the Christmas i
Assembly included SOngS by the!
ijiee i hid, two special songs irom
the Senior Quartet and a Jolly fel-
ow in a red suit and white wins
ters. A representative for the
Mothers' club presented a gift, to
each of the faculty members and
a gift to the' entire student body.
Father Kevin also gave a short
talk.
Glee Club Caroling
Keeping in the Christmas SDirit.
the Serrandors, are caroling to
quite a number of organizations.
The glceclub. under the direction
if Father Joseph Benedict, sang
for the employes of the T. B. Hos
pital. Tonight the group will be
:aroling before the members of
the Lions Club at the Marion Ho
tel. They also plnn to sing Christ
mas carols Saturday and Sunday
in the downtown area.
Ski Club Plaits Trip
Recently the ski fans held a spec
ial meeting to give their club a
name. The 20 members of the ski
club voted unanimously to name
their club (he "Alpine Ski Club of
Serra." The members of the ski
club and the glee club are plan
ning a ski trip to Mt. Hood. De
cember 27.
With the Christmas holidays
coming, most of Serra's faculty
will visit their home town during
the next two weeks. Father Kevin
will go to Phoenix, Ariz., while Fa
ther Claude will be in Yreka. Calif.
Father Sebastian, Brother Peter.
Brother Comorade and Brother Di-
dicates will spend the holidays in
Seattle. Sister Flavia and Sister
Xavier will be at the Mothers
House in Spokane, Washington.
Seeood Issue Out
The second edition of the EI Ser
rano was issued to all Serra stu
dents Thursday. The four page-edition
is edited by Jerry Marsh, and
supervised by staff moderator. Sis
ter Flavia. New members on the
El Serrano newspaper are Jim
Madden, Ricky Ritter. Ronald Eng
lish, Jay llch, Jim Pangcr. John
Hittncr, and James Mason,
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"I won't be back until next
year" was heard in the halls today 1
as school let out for Christmas
holidays. Parties were held by all
the home rooms during the last
half hour of school today, Christ
mas trees could be found in most
ol the home rooms and paper
i candles decked all the windows.
i Hich over the front of the buildins
picture of Santa reigned overlas well as another down by the
the occasion
"Puppy Love" was the title of
tile play presented at the Christ
mas assembly Thursday. The story
1 revolved around a girl and boy
who became angry with each other
I and a puppy brought them back
j together. Members of the cast in-
eluded David Lorance. Pati Backe.
Scott Gordon, I.ynne Langford,
jKc. Madden, Shirley Pierpoint
and Jerry Lambert.
A si-mi-formal fhrklnia. ilmm
entitled "Frosty's Fantasy," was j alumni. Senior, Herb Shipman. act
held by the ninth grade class last ed as master of ceremonies at the
night. The theme was a Christmas j afair. Theme for the occasion
setting and the students danced
to the music of a five-piece band.
General chairman of the affair
was Steve Bonawitz, who was as
sisted - by committee chairmen
Carrie Marshall, Jerrie Trott,
Sharon Wabs ondn Steve Glcckler.
A Christmas program was pre
sented in the school auditorium
Wednesday by the combined ef
forts of the music and drama
classes. The eighth grade choir
opened the program by singing
two songs, followed by the band
which played three numbers. The
play, "Puppy Love," was pre
sented by the drama class, and
was followed by the girls chorus
and the string orchestra, which
presented several numbers. During
the finale everyone joined in the
singing of "Silent Night" and "Joy
to the World."
Jim Fliflet, editor of the school
annual, reported that it is 10 per
cent finished. In the recent staff
meeting of the annual, it was de-
cided that the annual will be
named Juniper in honor of the
irst name of Serra patron saint.
Father Junipero Serra.
Under the direction of Melvin
Lulay, Don Nordone and Tom
Jselman, the Christmas crib scene
is almost complete. The eight by
twelve nativity scene faces Lan
caster and D, and is slightly ele
vated so it can be easily viewed
by passing motorists. The back
ground of the crib is sky blue with
the three silhouettes of Mary, Jo
seph, and Jesus is surrounded with
evergreens. :
One of the many activities dur
ing the Christmas holidays will be I
the CD. A. Formal. Since Serra
and Sacred Heart are connected
by the inter-social program, many
of Serra students will go. The
dance will be at the Knighta of
Columbus hall, December 28.
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There was no denying that the
Christmas spirit was quite pro
nounced at North Salem this week.
A big tree, decked with blue lights
ana tinsel, stood in the main hall, i
kjim. minikins oi me nonaays a
hcad brightened the faces of stu
dents, except perhaps those who
might have seen the North-South
game Tuesday night, but even that
unhappy experience was beginning
to wear off.
Homecoming Danre Tonight
The big events of the week we;'e
the annual homecoming banquet
Thursday and the homocomine
semi-formal to be held tonight.
The banquet, which was held in
the cafeteria, was in honor of the
were talks by various people on
tne sunjeei ot hats, such as
cowboy hats, swim caps, and
others. Sue Jenkins was in charge
of the program.
"December Dream" Is the title
ot the first semi-formal dance of
the year, sponsored by the associa
ted student body. Four murals, de
picting winter scenes, will be
placed on the walls of the gym
nasium and 20 Christmas trees,
lighted by different colored flood
lights, will be placed along one
side ot tne floor. A big Christmas
tree in the center of the floor will
be Santa's headquarters and he
will give candy te the dancers as
Ihcy pass by. A five piece band
has been engaged to play. Marilyn
Rcaney Is chairman of the affair.
Yule Assembly Held
The annual Christmas assembly
was presented to the student body
this afternoon. Along with individ
ual talent displayed, the drama
class presented a play and the
audience was treated to vocal set-
eclions bw the "A" choir and chor-
us. Bob Richardson, ASB first vice
president, was general chairman
of the program.
The Christmas spirit wasn't lag
ging in the Home Economics club
this week as they held their annu
al "Christmas Cookie" treat over
a three-day period. At a desig
nated time, students were Invited
to go down to the "HI Home" (a
room fixed up to resemble a Hy
ing room) and be given a cookie
treat. Hostesses greeted the class
es as they came to enjoy the
Christmas music, the lovely Christ
mas tree and the cookies.
A Christmas concert was pre
sented to the general public Thurs
day evening in the school auditor
ium. Featured in the program was
the school orchestra, a play by the
drama class, and vocal selections
by the mixed chorus and the Girls
Glee. The "A cnotr also sang sev
eral selections.
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