Amador Valley High School - Don Days Yearbook (Pleasanton, CA)

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SENICB ERS SENIOR CLASS Graduation night for the 47 Seniors meant the end of four years of studies, dances, parties, and sports. PFI The Freshman Picnic, supervised by Miss Nugent and Mr. Holden, was held at the Old Hearst Ranch. The Coleman Foley award was bestowed upon two outstanding students, Dolores Newberry and Bill Vertrees. The Big lig, a stag get-together, was a successful Sophomore Hop. Leading the students in scholastic ability was Stephen Crowe. Dolores Newberry reigned over the Halloween Carnival as queen and Mr. Sweeney became class adviser. Kenneth Whitaker and lerry Salac served as Stu- dent Body Presidents. The Iunior Prom An Ocean Dream, was a magnificent affair with mermaids, a giant clam shell, and a flourescent octqsus. A smart Senior Ball crowned four glorious years at Amador that will always be remembered by the graduating class of 1954. IUNIOR CLASS The Stars shone brightly the night the Iunior class presented its beautiful dreamy prom, Stardust Paradise. The gardens and waterfall behind the wall were enchanting. There are many outstanding scholars and leaders in this class. Ann Marie Biebli became Madame President. Paul Arrasmith was chosen Lord and Master of the student court. loe Mctcias proved his playing experience in football by being awarded the Parks Air Force Base trophy. The Iuniors have proved their ability in leadership and will surely take the lead next year not only as Seniors, but true students of Amador. PRBIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS SECRETARIE TREASUHERS ADVISERS I Salas: and S McCumbor E. Oxun and I. Griffith I. Garcia and R. Raposa T. Rosa and L Wauhab Miss Nugent and Mr Sweon

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Emil Oxsen fMechanicsl. Emil might be headed for Broad- way. He was active in Drama Teens and took versatile parts in Melody Tones and My Sister Eileen. Ronald Pacanowski llndustriall. Ronnie transferred from Blue Island High, Blue Island, Illinois, in his senior year. He made a good stagehand for drama and worked on The Board backstage. Louise Patterson CCollege Prepl. Louise transferred from Our Lady of Mercy High, Burlingame, California. She was active in Spanish Club, F.H.A. and enjoyed participation in drama. Lola Peterson lCollege Prepl. Lola, our songbird, was active in choral and band. Her spirit bubbled and took form as a cheerleader and majorette. She played well in Melody lanes. lack Pons tBusinessJ. The band needed a good major and found one for three years in lack. He was Don Days adver- tising manager in 1952 and editor of the Amadon the same year. Glen Pudwill fMechanicsJ. Glen spent his time working on the stage and in plays. He played the policeman in My Sister Eileen. He took great interest in auto mechanics. Ronald Raposa CBusinessJ. Ron transferred from San Lo- renzo High School. He not only belonged to A.E.S. but spent much time on the baseball diamond, playing in the outfield. Barbara Reasoner lBusinessJ. Barbara represented our school in many parades as a pompon girl. This gave her membership in the Band Club. She was a member of F.H.A. Ronald Reasoner fMechanicsl. Basketball and automobiles were the main school interests of Ronnie. He was an active participant in the hot-rod Blockbusters. Ioe Riebli fAuto Mechanicsl. The band will certainly miss Ioe and his rhythm on the drums. His game of football led him to membership in Block Theresa Rosa tBusinessl. A cute little secretary Theresa will someday make. She has had experience as F.H.A. and G.A.A. Treasurer and Secretary. For trimness she belonged to Block Gerald Salac fCollege Prepi. Ierry transferred from Wash- ington Union. His all-round personality won him friends and his spirit proved worthy cs Student Body President and in Block Nancy Schmidt CHomemakingl. Becoming a good home- maker is Nancy's goal. She was a sports enthusiast as a member of Block Class activities and A.E.C. kept her busy. Fred Schafer lCollege Prepl. Freddie was Vice-President of the Freshman Class, an F.F.A. member and was seen on the basketball court. He had a part in the Senior Play. Elizabeth Snyder fCollege Prepl. Liz may become a great writer. Her poetry and ceramics achievements won her the Bank of America Fine Arts Award. She was in Block Spanish Club and A.E.S. Delores Terra fHomemakingl. A stitch in time saves nine was her motto in Homemaking. Her garments were well tai- lored. She was active in F.l-I.A. Donald Tonelli fCollege Prept. Donald liked his forestry work in the summer. During the school year his time was spent working on his car and in Spanish Club. William Vertrees fCollege Prepl. A future scientist, Bill ex- celled in experiments. He won the the state prize in the Handicapped Essay contest. C.S.F., I.S.A., Spanish Club and student affairs were his activities. Ian Griffith, Lola Peterson, Nick Coreqe and Mike Watson enact a scene in Melody Iones . Frank Viada fCollege Prepl. The one and only Sparky made a fine quarterback in football. Basketball and baseball completed his strong sports role at Amador. He belonged to Block Michael Watson fCollege Prepl. Scoop was our sports writer. He always covered the games with enthusiasm as a sports scorekeeper and wrote excellent articles for the Ama- don. LaVerne Wauhab fCollege Prepi. A business manager would have a fine bookkeeper if he employed LaVerne. She had the difficult job of Student Body, Class, G.A.A. and F.H.A. Treasurer. Kenneth Whitaker fCollege Prepl. Ken took office as Stu- dent Body President the last semester of his junior year. He acquired experience as Sophomore President and as a mem- ber of Block Thomas Zaro fGenerall. Tom had an artistic hand when he drew and painted posters. He was very interested in auto mechanics and was always working on cars or trucks. Fred Schafer and Helen Platters watch Emil Oxsen and lean Henderson struggle with Sharon McCumber. I

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is eq WT.. v3 H JUNIQR QQ? . LO OU Q Yil FIRST ROW, lett to right: Mrs. Schoen, I.. Newberry. A. Riebli, R. Rabello, R. Teczon, N. Tonelli. S. Palmer, I. Mello, B. Reasoner, A. Spence. SECOND ROW: L. Oxsen. P. Arrasmith, I. Butz, I. Meuleveld, T. Uhrinak, P. Wheeler. I. Nebel, Tinga, I. Talbott, Mr. Lane. THIRD HOW: Mr. Fritz, M. Martin, P. Booker, R. Heqalia, . oqers, I.. Shatter, I. Macias, T. Iorqenson, H. Trimingham. IUNIOR OFFICERS First Semester Vice President, T. Haynie: Secretary, Ft. Teczon: Treasurer, A. Riebli: Presi- dent. L. Schaiier. IUNIOR OFFICERS Second Semester FIRST ROW, lei! to right: 5. Gritiitts, K. Byrne. G. Bunch, H. Avilla, M. McCracken Iensen: Vice President, K. Byrne. McMahon, G. Cairo. Boscarello, L. Garcia, I. Clark, H. Galanida. SECOND ROW: H. Guasco, R. Harvey: Burkhardt, D. I-Ielqesen, D. Beach, I. Baker, I. Hilton, O. Lutz, D. Arnold. THIRD ROW: Secretary, I-I. Galanida: Treasurer, B. Haynie, H. Hodgdon, B. Byrd, B. Jensen, F. Haynie, D. Edwards, L. Massa, 1. Casella, , ,X Q ,Q ll ff! If Cf ! my E I J N .W m I-IIE'-1