Burlingame High School - Panther Tracks Yearbook (Burlingame, CA)

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DICK HANSON Swede, as he is sometimes called, was well known around Burlingame as half of a set of twins. He enioyed sports very much and went out for foot- ball, baseball, basketball and was a member of the Block B Society. Outside of school Dick has also been very busy as one ot the most active members of the Rec Council. Boxing, reading magazines and his membership in Semper Fi H1-Y are his favorite pastimes. After graduation he plans to go to either San Mateo J.C. or Tilten University in Oregon. PAT HARDEMAN Cute Pat was known by her freckles and her green Chevy. She has participated in many activities, some of which were the Homemakinq Club, choral c o n c e r t, decorations for dances, first aid team, and was an active member of Saint Catherine's Newman C l u b. Pat's spare time was centered around swimming, dancing and photography. Although she maiored in Business and Art, she will have little time for anything besides housekeeping since Pat plans to be married a month after graduation. RONALD HARDY Ron, who is known 'to his friends for his good sense of humor and his peppiness, was very interested in sports and went out for track during all four years of his stay at Burlin- game High. Being a member ot the Block B Society and Order Commission also tool: up a lot of his time,and oft the campus DeMolay and Semper Fi Hi-Y helped fill his sched- ule. The University of Redlands will be Ron's next alma mater. EDWARD HANSON Ed, the other half of those hard-to-identify Hanson twins, was a busy guy during his four years at Blingum. An avid sports participator he went out for football, bas- ketball, and was a valuable player on the baseball team. He was also secretary-treas- urer ot the Student Recreation Council and a member of the Block B Society. Semper Fi Hi-Y also claims him as a member. College education at either Washington or Minne- sota are the future plans for this tall, blond, likeable guy. 'WN- DORIS HECKMAN JACK HARKINS A transfer from Serra in his sophomore year, Jack soon became one of the friendliest members of the class of '53. Famous for his John L. Lewis eyebrows and mustache, Jack, who picked up the nickname of Flower somewhere, soon became a member of the l20's swimming team, the l20's bas- ketball team, and the water polo team. Helping to fill his schedule after school hours is his membership in the Y.M.C. A. lncluded in Jack's plans for the future is enrollment in San Mateo Junior College. RONALD HARRIS Ron, with his ruiged good looks, was a mem er of the Mechanical Drawing Club while attending Burlingame, but his main interests lie in hot rods, particularly the start- lingly colored magenta con- vertible he is so often seen buzzing around in. When not tinkering with cars, Ron was also very active in the activi- ties of Gamma Chi Hi-Y. W h e n back-to-school bells ring, Ron will be enrolled in either San Mateo Junior Col- lege or San Jose State. MARY HAZARD Tall pretty Mary was one of the more reserved members of the graduating class but has, nevertheless m a d e m a n y friends with her sweet, shy manners While at Blingum Mary was on the Girls Block B Society the AGS Hos- pitality Commilrtee and par- cipated in after school sports. Outside of school she was a member of Tri-Y and spent quite a lot ot time with her hobbies of bowling, horse- back riding, and swimming. After entrance into the busi- ness world Mary will go to modeling school. SONIA HELSKE The tall girl with the beau- tiful dark eyes was Doris. While at Burlingame she was a representative ot the Mechani- cal Drawing Club, member of the Tennis Club, on the Publici- ty Committee and yearbook sales committee. Doris who was very interestld in music al- so was a member of the choral group for three years. She was a member of Aloha Chi Tri-Y. Her main interest has been art which she will continue study- ing next year at San Jose State. by 5 K'T t saw CARL HELLMAN One of the most popular members of the senior class was handsome Carl Hellman. Active Carl was very success- ful during his four years at Blingum. He was Secretary of the A.B.S. Student Managelr, and president of the Lahn Club. Carl was also a .member of the Scholarship Society and the Block B Society. Besides these many activities he also spent much time on such sports as football and track. Out- side of school Carl was a mem- ber of the Rec. Council, past vice president of his Hi-Y Club, and he spent much time playing tennis. Cute and friendly Sonia transferred to Burlingame from San Francisco during her fresh- man year. Among the many activities to which Sonia gave her time were the senior sec- tion of the yearbook, the sales committee of the yearbook and the concession committee for the carnival. She was also a member of the B Staft and the French Club. Sonia, who was one of the more popular girls at Burlingame, belonged to the Y.M.C.A. and the First Presbyterian Youth group. Among her favorite hobbies, tennis and skiing rank at the top of the list.

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Ahgp. 'U LAURENCE HALL One of the Millbrae boys known by his friends for his keen sense of humor and ready laugh, Larry could usually be recognized by the red fire- ball he buzzed around in. Sportsminded, he' went out for varsity football and tennis and was also active in the M. D. Club, Spanish Club Assembly Commission, and was on the carnival committee. Outside of school Larry was vice-president of Semper Fi Hi-Y and belonged to De- Molay. Next year will find Larry down on the farm at BARBARA GREGG Greggie , that gal with the winsome smile and quiet manner, spent a busy four years actively participating in school functions. She held the important position of associate editor of High Seas , and worked on the senior section of the yearbook. She was a iudge on the Student Court, was on the Rally and Drama Commissions, the Commission of School Affairs, French Club, Carnival Committee, A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, and the Fresh Flame staff. As an active member of her Y group, Greggie was treas- urer of the YMCA Council. JERRY GRITSCH Jerry, one of the boys could be most often found buzzing around in his beau- tiful green Chevie. He was very active while at Burlin- game serving on the Rally Commission. He also found time to go out for water polo, swimming, and basketball. His outside activities were cen- tered around being president of his Hi-Y group, Sigma Rho. After graduation, good-look- ing Jerry plans to attend col- lege, but is still undecided where it will be. WILLIAM GRUBBS Bill, a nice addition to any class, was a member of the Block B Society, and par- ticipated in the sophomore assembly. His athletic ability was proven in the three years he played for Burlin ame. Cars were Bill's hobby, and he could often be seen around town in his own little coupe. Next year will find Bill studying at J.C. JANET HAGE During her tour years Blingum, Jan, with her qi ways, was a member of Scholarship Society, Span Club, on the carnival comr tee, and the War Orphi committee. She also belonr to the Methodist Youth l lowship and the Saint Ci erine's Youth High Sch club, and in her spare t Jan likes to knit, play uke, swim, and play ten After gqraduation Jan will c tinue er education at J and San Jose State wh she will study to become teacher. RON HALL Friendly, well-liked Shorts really was an active member in school activities through- out his four years at Blingum. He was a member of the M.D. Club, on the track team for four years, on the basketball team for 2 years, a member of the Block B Society, on the Order Commission and was president of the Junior Statesmen. Out of school you could always find Ron hunt- ing and fishing, which are his favorite hobbies. Next year will find Ron at San .lose State, where he is sure to be Stanford. SUSAN HAMAN Popular Sue, with her bright red hair, w-as very active in her four years at Blingum. She ably suppo'ted the Rally Com- mission, the Commission of School Affairs and helped gut the yearbook together. ue was known for her game of tennis and belonged to the tournament-minded t e n n is club. She also helped on the carnival ticket committee. Sue had one of the sweetest per- sonalities in the class and was elected secretary of her Tri-Y. Next fall she plans to contin- ue her studies on the Pomona campus. EVELYN HAMILTON Evie, as she was known to her friends, was the girl with the lovely long black hair. She helped the freshman get acquainted on the Big 'n Lit- tle Sister Committee and was very active in the Photo Com- mission as photography is one of her hobbies. Next to pho- tography, Evie likes music and is a very capable musician. She was an avid worker on the Fresh Flame Staff and con- tributed many selected stories for it. After graduation, Evie plans to go into the business field, of which she has not yet made a choice. MARGARET HAMMOND Margaret, who is known to her friends as Marge, was very interested in sports. She ranks bowling and horseback riding as her favorite. Also interested in school affairs she was an active member of the Homemaking Club. A lively girl, Marge was known for be- ing lots of fun. She plans to attend San Mateo Junior Col- lege next year and then go on to a career as an air-line stewardess. a great success. RUTH HANNA Peppy, busy Ruthie was known around Blingum by her friendliness. One of the most active graduates she was a member of the Spanish Club, the Big 'n Little Sister Com- mittee, the A.G.S. Hospitality Committee, senior section of the yearbook, the sales com- mittee of the yearbook, and the B Staff. She was the able head of the carnival concession, contributed her talents to the decorations for the Junior Prom and the Span- ish Club dance, and ushered at the term play.

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This charming, reserved its JUDITH HITT ln her four years at Burlin- game, Judy was quite active in school affairs, particularly those of the A.G.S. Activities Committee, A.G.S. Hospitality Committee, Junior Statesmen, French Club, U.N.E.S.C.O. Club, Girls' Block B year- book staff, participated in the sophomore assembly, after- school sports, and played in the orchestra. Besides her many school activities, Judy be- longed to Howdy Hi Tri-Y, Westminster Fellowship, Job's Daughters, and the Mariners. As her hobbies are traveling and music, Judy will head toward Willamette University next fall to major in music. DORIS HIMMEL Doris, with her lovely auburn hair, was a very we ber to many of lcome mem- the school's activities including the Span- ish Club, yearbook staff, A.G. S. Publicity Committee, and lent her beautiful artistic abil- ity to the Art Commission in helping decorate the halls for various school ac tivities. Be- sides being talented in the way of art,. Doris is also a wonderful writer as was shown in her many cont Fresh Flame, of she was a memb ributions to which staff er. Outside of school, Doris belonged to the Christian Youth Council and the Methodist lowship. -real! '.,- SUSAN HEVEY Sue was one of the livelier wi-Q el members of the class of '53. She was known for her giggle which always amused the gang. As Assemblies Chair- man of the A.G.S. Cabinet, Sue was highly credited for her leadership. She was also a member of the Latin Club, Scholarship Society, Commis- sion of School Affairs, Rally Commission, and Girls' Tennis Club, The band, yearbook staff, and assistant editorship of Fresh Flame, rounded out GEORGE HERBERT Shy, friendly George was well known to his friends for his eager gocd-will. For two years he was manager of the football team. He also went out for swimming and was a member of the Latin Club. Outside of school he belonged to the St. Andrews church group. George was always busy with his various hobbies arrong which model airplanes, radios and reading were his favorites. After graduating from Burlingame, George plans to continue his education- possibly at Stanford. ,num a full schedule. Sue was also kept busy with outside activi- ties, such as the Tri-Y Club and Job's Daughters. A home- economics maior at the Uni- versity of California is Sue's goal after graduation. CAROLANN HOLMES Sweet, shy Carol with her quiet ways was a big help on the A.G.S. Activities Commit- tee, A.G.S. Social Service Committee, and the sales and senior sections of the year- book. She was also treasurer of the Howdy Hi Tri-Y club. Among her favorite pastimes Carol tcund that she liked to swim, ride horseback, play tennis, and sew best. After graduation she will be found on some- college campus, al- though :he is not sure as yet which one. JOHN HOLT A leader of his class and fun in any crowd was John Holt. John's four years at Blingum were spent by his active participation in a great many school activities. John was kept busy as asso- ciate editor of the yearbook in his iunior year as well-as on the Fresh Flame staff, Rally Commission, Latin Club, car- nival committee, sophomore and iunior assemblies, as an officer of the M.D. Club, and chairman of the A.B.S. Social Service Committee. John showed 'us his ability to act in several term plays and was al- so president of his Hi-Y club fr and church group. JIM HORN BERGER Curly-headed blond Jim was a familiar sight in and about Blingum. He was an avid bas- ketball fan, which is shown by his participation on the bas- ketball team. He was also a member of the swimming team and the M.D. Club. Outside of school, Jim's time was spent being an active member of the Y.M.C.A. Every winter, Jim can be found on the Sierra slopes skiing, his fa- vorite sport, at which he is quite good. After graduation, Jim plans to attend college. BARBARA HORNING A welcome addition to the class of '53 was Bobbie who transferred from Verdugo Hills High in Los Angeles in her freshman year. A truly beau- tiful girl with her china doll blue eyes and blonde hair, she soon became active in the Photo Commission, choral as- semblies, and on the yearbook sales committee. Bobbie also became a member of Howdy Hi Tri-Y. Sportsminded, she liked horseback riding, swim- ming, and skiing. After grad- uation, Bobbie will start prep- aration for her college career at U.C.L.A. Youth Fel- MARILYN HERBERT had a habit which, altt it annoyed her, was extre delightful to others-blue But even so she has be hard worker on many s activities such as the F C l u b, Scholarship So sales and senior section c yearbook, selling in a l for the carnival, and ho position of Activities missioner. A lovely de Marilyn lists this talent a favorite hobby. This fall will be found on the ca of Brigham Young in U1 SYBIL HOFFMAN A very busy girl was Sybil as she was in the Latin Club, was vice-president of the Span- ish Club, in the A.G.S. Social Service and Activities Com- mittees, in the orchestra and band, and out for after-school sports. She was corresponding secretary and vice-president of the Junior Statesmen, presi- dent of the Girls' Block B Society, on the Scholarship Society, A.G.S. Cabinet as chairman of the Athletic Com- mittee, B staff, Fresh Flame staff, senior section of the yearbook, and the carnival committee. Outside of school she was president of the Sen- ior Scouts and in Rainbow Girls. 'R' 1 Q.. -