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

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nnu inning nuvn One of the best-liked and best-known '53 graduates, Kit- ty, and her familiar laugh, could be found in almost any activity around school. Her wonderful personality a nd good ideas elected her to the tudent Council followed by her position as secretary of the student body. She also served as frosh-soph and varsity cheer- leader and was president of the Scholarship Society. A member of the Rally Commis- sion, Commission of School Affairs, A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, senior section and sales committee of the year- book, Tennis Club, and a par- ticipant in after-school sports, Kitty also found time to be president of Sigma Philla Tri- Y, and part of a quartet that entertained in the sophomore, vruu.:nl: nur1ll..:,l Friendly Darlene was known for her wit and humor through out her Blin um years. During these years s e articipated on the A.G.S. ocial Service Committee Commission of School Affairs carnival com mittee was co-chairman of decorations for Snowflake Fantasy , captain of her first aid team and went out for after-school sports. Interests outside of school were being both president, and vice-pres ident of Aloha Chi Tri-Y and in Rainbow Girls. Roller skat ing, swimming, tennis, and skiing are tops in her list of hobbies Afte r graduation Darlene p ns to take up nursing iunior, TERRY JACKSON Tall, likable Terry Jackson is one lad iust loaded with personality. As Assemblies Commissioner and a member of the A.B.S. Cabinet, he kept himself busy: but he also was a member of the Scholarship Society, R a I l y Commission, vice-president of the M.D. Club, in the iunior and senior assemblies and was associate editor of the yearbook. Sigma Rho, Hi-Y Club also claimed him as a member. Music Com- missioner Terry's outstanding music ability was put to use in the state champion Blingum Inn Rec Band and also in the Burlingame High band. and A.G.S. assemblies. CLAUDIA JANSSEN Claudia was a charming and welcome addition to the class of '53 when she ioined us in her iunior year. While hare, Claudia, with her quiet and shy, but friendly ways, be- came a member of the French Club and the Commission of School Affairs. Outside of school she spent much of her spare time enioying her hob- bies of ceramics, dancing, and art. Following her graduation from Burlingame, Claudia plans to attend Santa Rosa Junior College and work for the Telephone Company. WILLIAM EDWARD JOHN- SON William, or much better known as Eddie to everyone, was one of the best liked fel- lows in the class. He was an- other one of those who was interested in sports. He was a member of the varsity foot- ball team and on the track team for two years. Besides being an avid sports fan, Ed- die was a member of the Block B Society and on the Order Commission. Burlingame High will miss Eddie next year as he plans to attend the Uni- versity of California and study to be a physical therapist. BILL JOHNSTON The strong and silent tpe, quiet Bill lent his vocal abili- ties to many choral programs. A lover of nature, Bill finds his most pleasure in camping and boating. Outside of school he was active and a regular member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Next fall will find him continuing his edu- cation on the cam us of San Mateo Junior Collrege. LAURA JUDIN ROGER JOHNSTONE Friendly Rog was very active during the past four years. He was treasurer of the freshman class, on the water polo, swim- ming and tennis teams, on the Block B Society, and a mem- ber of the school band. He also played in the Blingum Inn dance band and has be- longed to the Y.M.C.A. for seven years. Known by his friends as Rodrigo, Rog uses his spare time for his favorite pastimes of dancing, skiing, swimming, and tennis. lt's J.C. for Rog next year then on to Cal. to earn a degree in Nuclear Physics. MARGARET KAUFMAN DIANE JONAS A girl who was responsible for much of the artistic pub- licity of activities around school was Diane who held the position of Art Commis- sioner. Among her many other activities were the Rally Com- mission, Drama Commission, French C I u b, Homemaking Club, carnival committee, ticket committee for the freshman party, A.G.S. Hos- pitality Committee, senior section of the yearbook, and participating in the A.G.S. fashion show and after-school sports. Also, Diane ,was presi- dent of Tutaneki Tri-Y. Sports and modeling are the inter- ests Iof this attractive senior g i r . Laura, one of the more popular girls at Blingum, al- ways had a cheerful smile for everyone. Besides holding the high office of president of the A.G.S., Lolly was a song lead- er, vice-president of the Schol- arship Society, on the Com- mission of School Affairs, Rally commission, A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, Fresh Flame staff, senior section and sales com- mittee of the yearbook, and in the Homemaking Club, and out for after-school sports. She was also secretary of the Student Recreation Council and a member of Tutaneki Tri-Y. Margaret, better known to her friends as Peggy , has made many friends while at Blingum with her pleasing way. She participated in the Home- making Club and many choral programs. She was also an active member in the Aloha Chi Tri-Y. Peg y is a popu- lar and friend?y member of the senior class and her good sense of humor will be missed next year at Burlingame. After graduation she plans to at- tend San Mateo Junior Col- lege.

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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.. -

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ALEX KOVALEFF Alex, who was known as Al fo all of his friends, frans- ferred fo Burlingame during his iunior year. He came from Lick Wilmerding School in San Frawcisco where he was a member of fhe Mechanical Drawing Club. Outside of school, Alex wlas an active member of a Hi-Y, fhe Penin- sula Timing Associafion, and Y.P.F. Nexf year Al will eifher affend S.M.J.C. or go fo work. STEVEN KEELER Sfeven, known around school as Sfeve, was well liked for his friendly smile and his greaf' sense of humor. Sfeve was ac- five in bofh sporfs and ofher school acfivifies. He pla ed l0's baskefball, was a member of the A.B.S. Acfivifies Com- miffee, a member of fhe Order Commission and fhe Mechan- ical Drawing Club. Besides fhese school acfivifies, Sfeve was a member of Y.M.C.A., fhe Rod and Gun Club, fhe Young People's Fellowship, and fhe Peninsula Timing As- sociafion. His hobby and favorife pasfime was working on cars. DONALD KESTLER Tall and quief, Don made fhe most of his fime playing in the ba - Anofher of Blin m' golf usiasfs, he s ami - igu on fh o cou - -1 for the 1' - - e kn n, puf m as his main inferesf. A er graduafion he will head for the Universify of Cali- fornia fo make chemisfry his mayor. IARBARA KEY Barbief' as she is called by her friends, was known around school for her Soufhern accenf and lovely blond hair. She was a member of The Science Club, on fhe Phofo Commission, fhe senior sec- fion and fhe sales commiffee of fhe yearbook. Oufside of school, being recreafion chair- man of fhe Mefhodisf Youfh Fellowship occupied her Time. Also her hobbies of hunfing, phorography, and science fake up much of her fime. Affer graduation Barbara plans fo affend San Mafeo Junior Col- lege for fwo years and fhen PAT KOERN ER Paf, nofed for her p eyes and affracfive smile, a welcome addifion af l ball games displaying fe as a Blingum drum maior Pal was one of fhe sfudenfs who graduafed February. While here, she acfive in affer-school si and was a member of band. In her spare fime fook up sewing and prepe for fufure plans which follow a career in marri o.on fo fhe Universify alifornia. BARBARA LANNING lf you've seen a flny girl buzzing lhfough fhe halls al noon if was probably Bobbie hurrying fo some meefing. She was in The Lafin Club, Spanish Club, A.G.S. Cabinef, Sfudenf Courf, and Scholarship Soci- efy. She also served on fhe A.G.S. Big 'n Liffle Sisfer and Acfivifies Commiffees, sopho- more assembly and was a member of The A.G.S. Cabi- nef as hospifalify chairman. Oufside cf school she be- longed fo Tufanekai Tri-Y Club and fhe Presbyferian Youfh Group. Her main inferesf is skiing, and she plans fo go fo San Jose Sfafe for College fo sludy prirrary feaching. HENRY LANCENDORFER Busy Henry was very acfive in his quiel' sfudious way in many school acfivifies such as fhe M.D. Club, Lafin Club, and Scholarship Sociefy and was manager of fhe frack and varsify foofball feams. Henry, wifh his friendly waysjfound sfamp collecfing and mechan- ical drawing among his fa- vorife pasfimes. Affer gradu- afion he will go on fo college alfhough he is undecided as fo what his choice will be. of JUDITH LAN KENAU New fo Burlingame fhis year, Jud, as she prefers fo be called, made many new friends. She is a fransfer from Lawfon Hiqh School and came from Forf Sill, Oklahoma. She was inferesfed in all oufdoor sporfs, and liked fo parfici- pafe in fhem as well as wafch fhem, Her favorife sporf was sailing. Judy's fufure plans in- clude going fo college, buf she is sfill undecided as lo which one if will be. She plans fo be a laborafory fechnician. 5' J. -, ' ' , V , .- ,il,n.M WV' - .fjii ,A 1 ifii ' 1 ,, f, ALAN LAUBSCH ER One of fhe mosf popular guys on fhe campus while af Burlingame, cufe and afh- lefic Al, fhough quief and re- served, was also one of The busiesf. His main inferesf be- ing sporfs, Al, somefimes called Ching , was anofher hard fighfer on lhe champion foofball feam, and he also was season capfain on The fen's and fhirfy's basketball feams, and wenf ouf for swimming and fennis. However, nof all Al's fime was spenf on sporfs as he was secrefary of The A.B.S., was on fhe A.B.S. Ac- fivifies Commiffee, in fhe Mechanical Drawing C l u b, and oufside of school he be- I A... .J L- Cf......- DL- LIZV rf CAROL LAUDERBAUGH Tall and quief' Laudie wifh her friendly smile, parficipaf- ed in affer-school sporfs and was a member of fhe choral group. Carol was acfive in her Y group where she served as chaplain and was also in Job's Daughfers. Swimming, fennis, and baskefball lisf her hobbies spenr in her spare lime. Next fall she hopes fo affend business school and fhen work. ,am ns