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

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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

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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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SALLY LE BLANC Sally, whose dark brown eyes you are sure to notice, has been very busy during her years at Burlingame. She was in the Latin Club, French Club, Scholarship Society, affer- school sports and on the A.G. S. Athletic Committee and the Fresh Flame staff. Outside of school she belongs to Aloha Chi TrifY and S.R.C. Her hob- bies are faking snap-shots of her friends, knitting and swim- ming. After graduation she plans to go to secretarial school. THOMAS LEDYARD This very quiet boy was known by his friends as Al. He participated in varsity bas- ket ball in his senior year. He was interested in all sports, but believed that tennis was his favorite of them all. After graduation Al will probably be seen on the campus of San Francisco State College. DICK LEHTINEN PAUL LEDWITH Well-known and well-liked Pablo could always be rec ognized by his characteristic ear-to-ear grin. During four years at Blingum, Pablo was kept busy by activities in the Order Commission and Block B Society and added a lot of life to the B s As swimming is one of his main interests, he went out for swimming for four years and also water polo. News writing is also a passion of this friend- ly senior boy. He plans to go to S.M.J.C. and then to C.O. P. to study iournalism. JOAN LEGGETT Joan is a girl who will al- ways greet you with al friend- ly hi and a cheery smile. Being a member of the Girls' Block B Society, A. 6. S. Athletics Committee, fashion show committee, and partici- pating in after-school sports kept Joanie quite busy in the past four years. She also be- longs to Rainbow Girls in which she is a line officer and is active in her Tri-Y group. Other interests which help fill her schedule are sewing, ice skating, and swimming. We will find Joan at San Mateo Junior College next year. Q, wr ar i l-7 l Q .im i it hsllk it r , w.Niii'ii,, 35, ,- ,ii Tall Dick will be remem- bered in high school for his friendliness and casual affi- tude. While at Blingum, he was a member of the Mechani- cal Drawing Club, Rally Com- mission, and Order Commis- sion. Besides wbeing a spark plug for the Varsity basketball team, Dick also found time to belong to the Y.M.C.A. Next year will find Dick on the J. C. campus, where he will prepare for San Jose State. if ' Q . V ,ii i .J , LV V .N es 5 sf rl M M a l .gf M, 'f il .. Filing , ' i - E , ia ri., CAROL LEVY RON LEVENBERG Ron is that quiet boy with a ready smile for everyone. His school activities included the Rally Commission and Pho- tography Commission. Ron's interest in music has made him active in the Peninsula chorus and Methodist Church choir as well as his own school choral group. After gradua- tion, Ron plans to attend San Mateo J. C. and then finish his education at the college of his choice. ROBERT LINDSAY W wx ii Q. il ,Q . ,s ' . ff'll 'M,,', li i, fi i 'Aish iilill 'Til if i ll llllliiv lkl ii' 'i i' . 1..i..,,,ii,,'i.i fi 43. g -, i ll,i..,fliy ' i . w'f'i'.liY i.. fini. 4- an Siu r- in 1 . it ..ii,- ii- swiqii s i il i 'lr A l 1 si-iplf,i,',,'lElJQll!5il, Qi F if.. flrl...iiwlfllQii ,il W ii l, ii , ill lil llllll l i l . in the l Carol, one of the sweetest, friendliest and most congen- ial girls in school, was best known for her beautiful art work, and she aided the dec- oration of many dances. While at Burlingame she held the office of treasurer in the Spanish Club, was a member of the Fresh Flame staff, adding to the fine literary work in this paper her own excellent writing talents, and she went out for after-school sports. Outside of school Carol was secretary of Aloha Chi Tri-Y and also spent much of her spare time with her hobbies: art work and roller skating Robbie will long be remem- bered at Blingum for his get- up-and-go and terrific organ- ization. He is one of the top men to graduate from Burlin- game this year. His activi- ties are many, member of the Student Council, iunior class president, Fresh Flame staff, Scholarship Society leve ry semesterl president. Repre- sentative at large and vice president of the S.R.C. Bob was in the Burlingame band. He belongs to Sigma Rho. He has also gone out for golf and participated in the soph and iunior assemblies. His main interests are golf, tennis and guns. His future plans include l ci-iiusrme LINGREN Chris, a really darling gal, is another one of those lucky artistically talented people. As Chris' main interest was in her art, she spent most of her time working on it. While at Blingum her maior efforts were put to use on the Art Com- mission a n d Homemaking Club, while outside of campus she was an active Tri-Y mem- ber. Chris will be fou ncl studying on the campus of San Mateo Junior College next year. Stanford. BETTY LINN Betty was that tall girl with the beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes. This popular sen- ior was vice-president of the sophomore class, vice-presi- dent of the Scholarship Soci- ety, and secretary-treasurer of the Latin Club. She was a member of the French Club, Rally Commission, Commission of School Affairs, A.G.S. As- semblies Committee, yearbook staff and many class assem- blies. Besides adding many contributions to Fresh Flame she became editor of this literary publication. Skiing, dancing, and tennis, her hob- bies, were her main interests -I -..A -I ,fl-.AAI 3,-Oiuitinr