THE TIMBERLINE
Schools Sing In Morning;
Perform Thn Evening
The members of the VHS choir
traveled to Clatskanie. Wednesday,
April 5 for the annual “ Mass
Choir” .
“ Mass Choir” has been taking
place for four years now Each
year in the spring, five schools
get together anl practice chosen
songs for about six hours in the
morning. That night they perform
at a public-invited program.
The five schools that have been
participating in Mass Choir are:
Neah-Kah-Nie. Scappoose. Rainier.
Clatskanie, and Vernonia All were
in attendance this year.
Mass rehearsal started in the
Clatskanie gym at 10 a m. The
songs the choir practiced were:
Gloria In Excelsis, Games People
Play: Lo How a Rose e ’er Bloom
ing, I May Never Pass This Way
Again, Brother Jam es' Air, Ama
zing Grace. Elijah Rock, and The
Chess Master
To Challenge
All Amateurs
Exodus Song.
The schedule for the choir mem
bers throughout the day went as
follows 10-12 30—mass rehearsal:
A master chess player, whose
12:30-1:30—lunch; 1:30:3:30—reher- games have been featured in col-
sal in gym, and separate practice lunins in Christian Science Moni
sessions for individual schools tor and New York Times, is rom-
from 3:30 to 5:30. Then everyone ing to St. Helens and will »lay all
was excused for dinner when their chess enthusiasts who want to
choir was finished with rehearsals. meet him.
From 4 p.m. on, a record player
Jude Acers, from San Francis
April tenth was the magic date
was going in the old gym so peo co, is rated amng the top 10 play
to announce new royalty at VHS
ple could dance, but most prefer ers of the United States. He is
as the Spring Prom committee
red basketball and no one danced. being sponsored here by the St.
voted for four senior girls to be
The concert began at 8 p.m., Helens Senior High School, and will
the new court.
opening with the Neah-Kah Nie play May 15 at 7 p.m. in the cafe
Jackie Oriam. Bobbie Rumbolz,
choir singing “ It's My Day” and teria
Coleen Webb, and Sue Willard will
The U.S. Chess Federation Sen
"Abraham, Martin, and John", un
be the honored girls the night of
ior Master and world record hold-
der
the
direction
of
Jeff
Scott
the Soring Prom.
Scappoose's Choir entertained tr f o r simultaneous exhibition
The prom is to be held on April
next, singing “Tonight" and “What play (playing 114 gumes at the
'— at 8:30 p.m. in the high school
Color is God's Skin” with Norma same time anti winning all at
gym The theme for this year’s
the Louisiana State Fair in 1966,
Wetzel directing.
prom is “ Evening of Golden
is being brought here to promote
Vernonia
was
third
on
the
pro
Dreams.”
gram as Ward Nelson directed the an interest in the game in this
Music will be nlaved by the
area.
choir in selections from “Camelot”
Rainier Stage Band, which suppl
Acers (the name is pronounced
"P
rayer
of
St
Francis
of
Assi
ies music for the "old and the
as the land measurement) was
si"
and
"Oh
Happy
Day”
were
new" This band was so well liked
LARRY HANSON
chosen by the Rainier High direc brought up in orphanages in South
last vear at the prom, the com
tor,
Hank Anderson, and the choir. ern USA. He became a chess mas
mittee thought it appropriate for
The Clatskanie high school choir ter ( based on a mathematical per
Mickey Borst, loyal member of
them to play again this vear.
the Class of ’73, became amazingly sang “Chester” and “ Love Token” formance rating formula) at 17,
The nrom is being olanned and
the youngest ever at that time in
disturbed when he noticed that an under the direction of Dona von the South.
financed by the sotihomore and
Wooley.
JACKIE OD.AM
article he had written in Journa
junior classes Special committees
He recently advanced in rating to
After each school performed in
lism for the Timberline had been
were assigned for different Pro
2402.
the level of a senior master,
changed
dividually. the Mass Choir sung
tects. Some of the students that
the highest possible USA title other
When Mickey turned in his a r the selecious mentioned previous
have been helping to nlan the
than USA Champion. In his c a r
ticle. it mentioned something the ly.
prom are Kellv Nance. Rob Hah-
eer, he has won 99 of 100 games
Class of ’73 had done. Before it
mever. Kathv Odam. Mickey Bor
This year's Mass Choir was a played over a 20 month period in
If you hear someone making the was sent down to be printed, Mrs.
st. Sue Smejkal and Kay Grimsbo
real
success This is the first year competition against international
comment that “ It was devastat
Carol Evans Beckv Curl. Carol ing:” you can be sure that Larry Hearing and Larry Hanson decid the audience has filled as many grandmasters, international
mas
ed the Class of ’72 was really the seats as the choir. In the past ters. USA masters and experts.
Nelson. Gayle Welch. Debbie Ban
Hansen is near
class involved, therefore, a change year's there were under fifty in
ta. Kathi Medges. Walt Fioeter,
Promoting the game is also his
I arry who is 5T0” is a VHS was made.
Rhonda Smith, and Nancy Rev
attendance.
interest During 1970 he gave ex
senior this vear and has attended
Mickey, willingly, set out to
nolds Each of these students will
hibitions in 18 prisons in Western
Vernonia schools throughout his write a feature to make the
help in putting up the decorations life.
USA. The next year he did a na
change that had been made to his
before the prom
'
tionwide tour of 132 exhibitions in
Larrv has n l a v e d
football article a memorable one for Mrs.
Bring a special friend and dance
84 cities across tht nation.
throughout high school lettering 3 Hearing and Larrv Here is the
from 8:30 till midnight for only
That year he won 2673, drews 30,
years. I.arry had the nosi'ion of feature as Mickey wrote it.
S3 a couple. Tickets may be pur
and lost 174 of the exhibition gam
guard when he was a freshman,
"The VHS Journalism teacher
chased at the door. Refreshments
es. In January of 1972 he was resi
and soohomore but when he was has picked the straw that broke
of cake and punch will be served.
dent
chess m aster at the hostel
a junior he nlaved the oosition of the camel's hack.
All those in attendance will be
in the ski resort of Teton Village.
tackle L arry's senior v»ar he
In last Thursdays edition of the
able to vote for one of the prin
Wyoming.
played both tackle and guard
Vernonia Eagle, there was a story
cesses above to be chosen as the
In lectures that Acers presents,
Larrv has many hobbi»s but of a teacher who spilt paint in
1971-72 Spring Prom Queen.
he gives his views on how a play
most of the time you can see him the North Hall of the school. The
er can greatly improve his play-
Anyone and everyone is invited slaving away at a chess game.
through the study of four inex
to attend the Spring Prom. Sat Unfortunately he o c c a s i o n a l - story was written by one of the
BOBBIE RUMBOLZ
pensive books
urday, April 22, 8:30 to 12 mid ly spends class time slaving away brighter students Mrs. Hearing
With the use of a large demon
night. It will be a special occa at the chess board and the teach has, Mickey Borst, and she cut
stration board he shows some of
sion vou will never forget One ers do not approve of this form him down to a point of attempted
suicide.
the most incredible games ever
might say the theme says it best of slavery.
She openly and willingly took
played. His rapid-fire presenta
by stating that it’s an “ Evening
Among other hobbies he likes to
the advice of one of the lower
tion appeals to service clubs, and
of Golden Dream s."
ride motor cvcles but he has one
morons of the Senior class. Lar
grade children as well as chess
minor problem, he doesn’t own a ry Hanson. And she states. “I
clubs.
motorcycle. Larry nlans to own think I will take your advice, L ar
To promote chess, he enthusias
one after he works in Alaska this ry, honey, and change it from the
tically gives free lectures and si
summeri. After buying his cycle Class of '73 to the Class of ’72".
multaneous exhibitions to groups
he plans on touring the United
Y'ou see how one in the class of
SIIIKLEY POTTER
in prisons and hospitals. He is
States after which he wants to ’72 is as sm art or as bright as
Games editor for California Chess
further his education in college.
the reporter that write the story
Reporter and has done articles for
One
of
L
arry’s
pet
peeves
is
on the messv teacher
Mrs Alvilda Hearing, English
Northwest Chess, Chess Digest,
As a cut-down student reporter,
teacher, received a letter from “ people who are fake and try to
and Chess Life and Review.
I feel that she should have a full
Wilaiwan Wanasut. a form er for be someone they aren’t.”
To fufill the financial obligation
apology written in good gram m er
eign exchange student. Mrs H ear
to Mr. Acers, it is necessary to
and good taste and then published
ing states that this is Wilaiwan’s
h a v e pre registration. Checks
in the Vernonia Eagle.”
way of writing to all of her friends
should be made payable to Gen
In case any of you are wonder
eral Student Body Chess by April
Dear Mrs. Hearing.
ing. this was all done in fun. Some
17.
I have just come back to school
think this is Mickey’s best work
The fees are three dollars for
Brown-eved.
blonde-haired
Shir
after having two weeks vacation
this year!
adults and two dollars for students.
ley Ann Potter has lived in Ver
I spent a few days in a town near
Sixteen year old junior, Kathy
nonia since July 2. 1953 'her The student chess players and
Cambodia. Their language is dif
COLEEN WEBB
birthdate)
their advisor, Lee Clark, feel that
ferent from ours. I couldn’t un Odam. sent in her entrv March
28, in hones of winning the Oregon
Shirlev has been ouite active in this is a once in a lifetime oppor
derstand a word I stayed with
Press Women’s Editorial Writing
her school as well as her com tunity.
my uncle and his family. It’s fun Contest.
munity She belongs to GAA and
to try to say something in their
In order to qualifv for this con
has oartieipated in girls basket
language.
test. Kathy’s entrv had to be ixist-
ball and volleyball. She was a
I am now a 6th grade teacher
Vernonia High School is one of Jam boree Princess in 1971.
I have learned that it is so hard marked no later than midnight,
March 28 The editorial could be 25 Oregon high schools who has
Shirley’s nickname is “ mooch”
to be a teacher. I have to act
on anv subject but had to be pub entered 165 photograohs in the which really doesn’t apply to her
like a teacher The students re
lished in a high school paoer dur 1972 Linfield College Interscholas
Her favorite class is Chorus and
spect the teacher. When I walk past ing the 1971-72 school year.
Monday, April 17-Chili, butter san .
tic Photo Contest for the largest her favorite color is purple.
the studen's they stand up. The
crackers, pears, and milk
Kathv
submitted
the
article
on
contest in the 10 year history of
Shirley has one sister, Sandra, Tuesday, April 18-Chicken ala king,
boys bow their heads and the
Chris
Hicks
in
the
Timber,ine
page
the event.
and three brothers, Steve, Stuart
girls do the same thing with their
hot biscuits, cole slaw, chocolate
The contest is being judged now. and Sam
hands raised up to their faces to that appeared in the March 16 edi
cake, and milk
tion.
Linfield Visual Communications
Shirley’s plans are to go to Ve
show that they respect me.
Wednesday.
April 19 hamburgers,
The winner of the state contest students are assisting Frank Col terinarian school to be an assis
The kids are intersted in listen
potato chips, dill pickles, apple
will
receive
duplicate
plaques
.
cord.
McMinnville
professional
tant Vet because she loves ani
ing and talking to me about Amer
crisp, and milk
one for her and one for her school. phptocrapher: Stanford Smi*h of mals
-------- especially
UUi« » . .-»nine.',
horses. na: Shirley has
ica They want to go there them
Thursday.
April 20 Mashed potato
She
will
also
have
her
editorial
the Albany Democrat-Herald, and a horse of her own and often tim
selves.
es, turkey gravy, green beans,
automatically entered in the Na Ron Cooper ef the Oregon States- es you can see her riding it
It is the winter time now The
hot rolls, peaches, and milk
Whe Shirley was asked how she
weather doesn’t get as cold as in tional Federal of Press Women man in th° judging
Friday, April 21-Toasted cheese
contest.
National
orizes
are
8100
A’l
en‘ries
will
be
exhibited
in
felt
about
VHS,
she
replied.
“
I
Vernonia. It was cold for a few
sand., corn, purple plums, oat
for first: 875 for second: and $50 nidin Hall at Linfield. April 13, think it’s a really great school,
days. Now we don’t even need for third.
meal cookies, and milk
14. 15. At 3 p.m.. April 15, there and out of all the schools I hear
sweaters.
National
winners
will
be
announ
will
be
a
brief
prooram.
including
about
I
think
ours
is
the
best.”
Well, finally I sent you a Thai
SUSAN WILLARD
of awards .....................
and a cri-
r
........... .....................
Shirley
..... . also stated:
»
“ I IK
have
IVV U
done
UIIV
Flag. I hope it is the sight size. ced during the national NFPW presentation
Convention in June in Seattle,
tiaue
by
two
of
the
judges.
The a lot of traveling, and out of all Seniors Meet To
Very sincerely,
public is invited to view the ex- the places i’ve seen. I like Ver-
VHS Ccnsiilution
♦ » » » r e » » » » » » » » :« ?
Wilaiwan
Vcte On Class Gift
hibit and attend the program
nonia the best.”
Forest Grove High School has
Shirley’s pet peeve is people who
Wilaiwan s flag will be display
In Meeting Topic
The senior class held a meeting
the largest number of entries The think they’re too good for every
ed in the main hall with other
Monday
to vote on a class gift
Scenes and Features classes are one else
- Thursday
April 6. a Student flags presented by Vernonia’s pre
which will be presented at gra
the most popular classes for en
Body Meeting waa held before the vious Foreign Exchange students
Recently everyone knew when duation.
noon hour to discuss revisions
Shirley was around because after
So far we have had students
“ Cry Help", a three part movie, tires.
Jackie Odam gave a report from
made to the Student Body Cons from "hili. Japan. Switzerland, was shown in the Psychology
Other classes are People P or the tournament at Pendleton her
the gift committee. The commit
titution of Vernonia High school. Australia and Thailand.
class, during 7th period of Tues trait, Sports, Photo Essay, and voice changed for a reasonably
Color.
quiet sound to a loud, cracky tee suggested to give card tables
President Crai? Ellis lead the
day, Wednesday and Thursday
or a panel for the gym with the
students in the Flag Salute. The
sounding voice. Friends humored
team players name and number
her over this quite a bit, but now on
minutes from the last meeting were Science Club
it.
Speech class spent last week
it’s over and her voice is back to
read by Secretary Debbie Price
The
class then voted for their
doing
impromptu
and
extermpora-
normal
and the Treasurer's report was Plans Project
choice.
neous speeches.
Shirley is presently employed at
given by Jan Johnston.
The class was told that Jim
the Pine Cone.
The Science club met last Toes
Revisions to the Constitution
Gerlla would be here on Tuesday.
lay
during
activity
to
discuss
mo
were explained by several mem
The Memoiog car wash that was Thursday, April 13: Spaghetti Feed
April 4, to hand out announcements
Home Ec Room - 5 p.m .to 8
bers of Student Council Some of neymaking projects.
scheduled for last Saturday was
that have been paid for.
p.m.
Freshmen Sponsor
the revisions were the student ac
President Pennv Hamilton open postponed because of rainy wea
Little League Baseball night at
tivity card, the officers and their ed the meeting asking if the scien ther
Spaghetti Dinner
VHS gym - 6:30 p.m.
Read the Ad»_It Pay»!
duties, and rules for cheerleading. ce club should buy a page in the
Friday, April 14-Golf- VHS at Sea
Everybody received a copy of the yearbook, if so, they would have
Report cards came out Thurs
The Freshman class will be spon
side-4 p.m.
constitution so they can read over to make same money, so they dis day,
April 6
soring a Spaghetti feed tonight in
it and ask any questions. There cussed ways to bring in money.
Trach - VHS at Warrenton - 4 the Home Ec. room.
will be a vote taken in about two Some of the ideas were car wash
p.m.
Spaghetti will be served with
weeks to decide if this constitution es, baked food sales, and to spon
Jan Johnston, Craig Bergerson, Monday, April 17 Track-VHS at •French bread and punch between
will be accepted.
sor a road rally. Nothing was Jim Brunsman, Becky McNair and
Banks - 4 p.m.
5 and 8 p.m. tonight.
really accomplished because the Coleen took advantage of the va
Tuesday, April 18 Jam boree Prin
Spaghetti will be $1 a plate and
bell rang and they had to dismiss cation Friday and went to the
cess Court meeting 10:19 a m. 50 cents for seconds.
M O T O R R R B IU H T . in c .
For anyone who is interested in Portland Zoo. They saw many ani
Golf - VHS at Hillsboro 4 p.m.
joining science club, it is not too mals in the zoo that resembled
Track - Corbett and Oregon Epis
In 192» a pound of round steak
late
Phone 429-3462
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1972
many of their friends at VHS.
copal at VHS 4 p.m .
cost only about 46 cents.
COMPILED
BY
THE
VERNONIA
HIGH
SCHOOL
JOURNALISM
CLASS
Princesses Chosen For
April 22nd Spring Prom
Students Laugh
Over Feature
Larry Hanson
Enjoys Riding
Motorcycles
Letter R eceived
From Wilaiwan
Shirley Potter
Enjoys Living
In Vernonia
Kathy Odam
Enters Contest
VHS Is In
Photo Contest
School Menu
SAWDUST
lOGGER'S LOG
n nehnlem
y valley
Ocrnonia Eagle