WLHS Photos - 1930

1930 - West Linn High School Band

The West Linn High School band, under the direction of Mr. Edwin Wetmore,
has proved to be an essential factor of the school. They went to Corvallis where,
bedecked in their new uniforms, they carried off second honors in class B at the
State Band Contest. Unfortunately, they lost first place by the narrow margin of
one point.

Director - Mr. Edwin Wetmore
Trumpets - Lee Riley, Lewis Pratt, Hamilton Johnson
Baritone - Betty Merrick
Melophones - Edity DeMoy, Bonnibelle Littlefield
Trombones - Chester Jarrett, Howard, Moehnke
Drums - Jane Merrick, Edward Wells
Saxophones - Irma Snitil, Elwood Dunmire, Stanley Chapman,
      Thorne Evans, Bassoon - Eleanor Couche
Bass - George Tozier.

1930 - Boys "U" Club

Albert Cranor, Sam Nixon, Dennis Holland, Lawrence Randall, Randolph Herndon,
Glen Herndon, Kenyon Davidson, Chester Jarrett, Donald Harkleroad, Robert Willson,
Allen Swenson, Kenneth Montgomery, Philip Tuor, Dwight Aden, Richard Denley,
Robert Fox, Ed Wells, Kenneth McLarty.

1930 - Debate

The West Linn debate squad had a very balanced season this year; three debates
were won, and three lost. The teams contested with the following shcools: Sheridan,
McMinnville, Canby, Dayton and Milwaukie.

1930 - French Club

Motto: "Too low they build who build beneath the stars."

President: Marie Schultz, Vice President: Willard Wong,
Secretary-Treasurer: Zena Donis

1930 - German Club

The German Club is one of the newly-organized foreign-language clubs.
"Edelweisz" was chosen as the name of the organization, that word being
the name of a very rare flower found in the Alps Mountains. The purpose
of this club is to increase interest in the German language.

President: Margaret Lange, Vice President: Glen Herndon,
Secretary-Treasurer: Randolph Herndon

 1930 - Girls "U" Club

The "U" Club is an organization which consists of those who have won a letter in either baseball or basketball. The purpose of the Letter club
 is to build and sustain the morale of the school. It also stands for the old West Linn fight and good sportsmanship, win or lose.

This year's group has the largest membership in the history of the school, consisting of 15 girls. These girls are not only active in athletics, but are also leaders in alls chool activities.

Senior Members:  Eunice Morrell, Irene Tucker, Mabel Carr, Maxine Tuor, Alice Stangel, Ruth Carrothers, Bonniebelle Littlefield, 
Sonora Brown, Jo Zaniker, 
Junior Members:  Cleo Hinds, Sigree Hagen, Dorothy LaLone, 
Sophomore Members:  Audrey Shipley, Yvonne Davidson
Freshmen Members:  Clara Rauch

1930 - Glee Club

The Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs again had a very successful year with Miss Kathryn Inwood as director. Twenty-two boys and 
eighteen girls made up the membership.

The most important undertaking of the year was the operetta, "Jerry of Jericho Road". This operetta was given by a cast made up 
entirely of glee club members.
 

1930 - Green & Gold Staff

We wish to thank everyone, but especially Mr. Howard, for his splendid aid,
Miss Jurgens and the students who did all necessary typing, and Mr. Gary
for his cheering advice.

Raymond Thompson - Editor, Fred Sanders - Assistant Editor,
Donald Harkleroad - Manager, William Anderson - Assistant Manager,
Margaret Lange - Administration, Margaret Vinson - Senior Class,
Marjorie Ranger - Junior Class, Eleanor Couche - Sophomore Class,
Martha Murray - Freshman Class, Josephine Zaniker - Girls' Athletics,
Albert Cranor - Boys' Athletics, Vivian Hughes - Activities, Lloyd Williams -
Organizations Jane Merrick - Jokes, Chester Jarrett - Cartoons,
Irene Tucker - Chief Typist, Lyman Koellermeier - Assistant Typist

1930 - Hi-Y Club

The Hi-Y organization is a boys' honor club. This club is of much value to the
school, although most of its work is not made public. It does many things that
could be done in no other way. Mr. Howard, the advisor of the club, has worked
hard to build it up and to keep the members, enthusiastic.

The Hi-Y Club is a branch of the Y.M.C.A., and all members are entitled to use
anything at the Central Y at Portland or any other branch in the Northwest.

President: Albert Cranor, Vice President: Clarence Riley, Secretary - Treasurer:
Dennis Holland, Allen Swenson, Wob Wiedemann, Bernard Davis, Chester Jarrett,
Clarence Gross, Donald Ream, Dwight Aden, Randolph Herndon, Sam Nixon,
Kenyon Davidson.

1930 - Honor Society

The Torch honor Society boasts of being one of the leading organizations in school.
Due to the requirements of high scholarship and activity  participation, its
membership is limited.

1930 - Oratory and Essay Club

West Linn again made a very good showing in several oratory and essay contests
this year. The essays presented on the various subjects were very good and
showed the expenditure of much time and effort.

Dan Harkleroad, Vivan Hughes, Chester Jarrett, Margaret Lange,
Patricia Straight, James Vinson, Margaret Vinson

1930 - Orchestra

Under the direction of Miss Kathryn Inwood, the orchestra has been very
successful. They played at various high school entertainments throughout the year.

Violins: Chester Jarrett, Margaret Lange, Rugh Rakel, Edith Snyder, Don Nelson, Lee Smith, Elmo Eby,         Fritzina  Lyons, Theodore Quade,
Saxophones: Irma Snitil, Dwight Aden,
Clarinets: Willard Taylor, Clinton Campbell, William Anderson
Bass Clarinet: Stanley Chapman,
Melophone: Bonniebelle Littlefield,
Trumpet: Lee Riley,
Drums: Jane Merrick,
Piano: Edith DeMoy

1930 - Spanish Club - "Los Ecos de Espana"

President: Bernard Davis
Vice President: Marian Robinson
Secretary-Treasurer: Harlen Zivney

 Junior Class Council

Sophomore Class Council

Freshmen Class Council