The Class of '57 Had Its Leaders

By Cecil Houk

This is the 7th in a series about The Class of '57, and these people thought they were going to escape my attention. Let's talk about the leaders of The Class of '57 and SHUHS.

To see and read more of my articles about Sweet Home see my I remember ... series.

The 1957 Senior Class Officers

In the photo above, from left to right, the senior class officers were: Alton Doan, Vice President. Jerry Barton and Leon Swank, Sergeants at Arms. Jan Mulholland, Program Chairman. Jackie Fisher, Secretary. Charlene Luttrull Sparrow, Program Co-Chairman. Susan Horner, Treasurer. Annelle Davenport, President.

Of all the people in the Class of '57 Alton Doan is the first and last I have spoken to. We attended Foster School together, but I can't recall if we were both in 1st grade at Foster. I do recall that he lived just a short distance from the school; like 2 or 3 blocks. I was one up on him though in 1956. My mother moved into a house (for the second time, the first being about 1940), just across Long Street from the west end of SHUHS. The only problem was that I was living in Portland at the time.

I spoke with Alton on the phone just a few weeks ago, and it was good to hear his voice again.

At The Top

The 1957 Student Body Officers

In the photo above, from left to right, the student body officers were: (standing) John Bickford, Fire Chief. Royce Mc Daniel, Vice President. Mark Musgrave, President. (seated) Sue Gilbert, Treasurer. Peggy Stokes, Secratary. Carol Davidson, Yell Queen. Betty Holley, Assistant Treasurer. Ron Weaver, Sergeant At Arms, not shown.

President:
Mark Musgrave
I have nothing but fond memories of Mark.
1939 - 1993

CLASS MOTTO: A bright light from Heaven shines over the class of '57.

Sergeant at Arms:

Ron Weaver

It's a good thing Ron didn't loose his foot to that lawn mower! Seems he tried to run it over his foot one day.

Vice President:

Royce McDaniel

I first met Royce in 4th grade. Great athlete from the git go!

Fire Chief:

John Bickford

I doubt John ever set a fire just to test that thing!

CLASS FLOWER: Deep Red Rose

Yell Queen:
Carol Davidson
I don't think I ever heard her yell. Did I miss something?

CLASS COLORS: Maroon and Silver

Treasurer:
Sue Gilbert
I think I'd trust my money with her.

Assistant Treasurer:
Betty Holley
(class of '58)
Who let this Junior Class spy in?

Secretary:
Peggy Stokes
At least she could speel! [sic]

Although I did not have the opportunity to vote for this fine group (I attened US Grant HS in Portland my senior year), I can't think of a better selection to lead The Class of '57.