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

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THORNTON C. BILL Thorny . . . enthusiastic, humorous, a complete extrovert . . . could do nothing halfway . . . added spar- kle fo his class assemblies and ral- lies . . . served as President of Latin Club . . . eager and capable member of A Cappella . . . mem- ber of Knight Owls Hi-Y . . . his cheerful nature will win him many more friends, and may someday enrich-the teaching profession. ff, JAMES W. BLEDSOE Gridiron Jim . . . a true athlete, student, friend . . . a sportsman of valuable consequence . . . excel- lence exemplified in basketball, football, and tennis . . . active as Vice President of the Junior Class . . . member of Bohemian Hi-Y and Block B Society . . . wishes to gear his future efforts in college to a maior in physical educatior . . . versatile interests, a welcoming personality, and industrious thought personify this fine fellow, f PATRICIA MARY BERKELEY Berke . . . friendly, lively, and above all feminine . . . respected for her independence, known for her mischievous giggle . . . did a terrific iob of promoting spirit as the l959 Rally Commissioner . . . A.G.S. Big 'n' Little Sisters and Assemblies Committees, class assemblies, and the Tiara Dea Tri- Y have profited from her participa- tion and leadership . . . . hopes someday to earn the wings of an airline stewardess, a career fitting to her personality. MARY ANN BJORKMAN Our country's hope for the future . . . hopes for an exciting career in the foreign service . . . secret ambition: to have a debate with Mr. Khrushchev . . . came to Bur- lingame in her Junior year . . . Activities: Music Club, A.F.S., Latin and Future Teachers Club, Rec Commission, and St. Catherine's Newman Club. ,s ALLAN BERMAN Al . . . active in basketball and golf . . . member of Hi-Y and Block B Society . . . college for this senior is anticipated . . . de- sired goal: commercial artist . . . embarrassing, says Al-the discov- ery that you have made a basket for the wrong teaml . . . known to be congenial and reliable . . . perseverance will insure his success. LAURENCE THOMAS BLEASDALE Tom . . . a travelling virtuoso, his interests led him to Europe as a participant in Experiments in Inter- national Living and to Salt Lake City with the Berkeley Honor Band and Orchestra . . . A.F.S., German, and Music Club member . . . drum maior . . French Horn Artisle . . talent and confidence assure him a bright future at an Eastern college. SUSAN CAMERON BOLTON Sue . . . vivacious Peter Panther . . . active member of Rally Com- mission, A.G.S. Big 'n' Little Sisters and Publicity Committees . . . after- school sports . . . Treasurer and Secretary of Tiarea Dia Tri-Y . . . secret ambition: to look down on Dave Montgomery . . . future cam- pus Iife ahead at C.W.C. or Kath- erine Gibbs Secretarial School. I8 -4'-sv J. RONALD BOOTH Quiet, clever, industrious . . . transfer to B.H.S. in his iunior year . . . railroading is his favorite track . . . a member of the Westminister Fellowship of his church . . . Presi- dent of his Junior Achievement firm . . . aims in the direction of college and a career. DONNA JEAN BINDER Actress, athlete, and author . . . competent in every field she en- ters . . . Editor of the B, A.G.S. Publicity Chairman . . . active in term plays, Girls' Block B, Publicity and Drama Commissions . . . Fu- ture plans: San Francisco State, a maior in creative arts . . . a sweet girl headed in the right di-rection. PETER WILLARD BLEWETT Pete . . . suave good looks, per- sonality to match . . . leader in both sports and activities . . . representative to Boy's State, Senior Class President, A.B.S. Commis- sioner, Hi-Y officer . . . four years performance in football, two years in baseball . . . secret ambition: to score a touchdown las a guard?l . . . fond memories will include the action at Boy's State . . . future agenda: the military service and college. l l l l l i i i l l l I ll l l I ! ,l xl I t l I l l N i 5 li ll tl l l l l l

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l l l l l l l DONALD JOHN BAKER -Don . . . talkative and pleasant . . . known to enioy his daily 'snoozes in sixth period Study Hall . . . member, of French Club . . . can be found working at the local bowling alley . . . plans to spend his college days at San Jose. SAMUEL S. BELL Sam . . . quiet in manner, but gets a bang out of guns and cars . . . College of San Mateo and Coast Guard enlistment are his plans for the future . . . grad night will be a big part of memories of B.H.S. WILLIAM EUGENE ARTHUR Tex . . . appreciated for his co- operativeness and friendliness to all . . . sports enthusiast in swim- ming and football . . . the I957 basketball championship will be a part of his memories . . . future plans include college and marriage. ELIZABETH JANE BARTHELMESS Betsy . . . effervescent, sharp- witted, well-traveled . . . trans- ferred as a iunior from Crystal Springs: participated in A Cappella and drama . . . at Burlingame, ac- tive in Future Nurses Club, Big 'n' Little Sisters Committee . . . Job's Daughters, and the YMCA .... memories of Burlingame: the Little Big Game and the frantic lunches at Hasty Tasty . . . College aim- Colorado . . . a veneer of frivglity -beneath it a well of genuine character. JEAN ANN BENNINGHOVEN A smile for everyone . . . unex- pected humor . . . excellent illus- tration of efficiency in her work as Secretary of the A.G.S., Secre- tary of the Rally Commission and Vice-Chairman of the Advisory Board . . . athletic abilities and interests enabled her to become both President of the G.A.A. and Girls' Athletics Commissioner . . . superior in sailing and skiing . . . President of her T-ri1Y . . . hopes to make the University of Califor- nia her next Alma Mater. I7 ROBERT BACH Bob . . . iournalistic ability and wry sense of humor . . . talents led to varied positions: Associate Justice of Student Court, Sports Ed- itor of the B, member of the Order Commission . . . enioys swimming and most other sports . . . has played the piano for eleven years . . . Cal is his goal for next year. DAVID L. BEATTY Quiet in appearance, moderate in manner . . . active in basketball, baseball, and swimming . . . mem- ber of the Y.M.C.A .... main in- terests: fishing, swimming, and the out-doors . . . next fall he plans to be found on some college cam- pus. CHERYL BENSON Essence of humor . . . Rally Com- mission, Art Commission, Year- book Sales, and Junior Prom Dec- oration Committee . . . Secretary and Chaplain of Tiara Dea Tri-Y . . . Job's Daughters . . . main interests: water-skiing and dancing . . . plans for the future include college and secretarial work. JUDITH ANN BARRY Blond, sweet, and unlfailingly hon- est . . . entered Blingum in late freshman year . . . made up for lost time by ioining Publicity and Drama Commissions, B Staff, after-school sports, and the term play casts . . . future goals: Col- lege of San Mateo and then a career . . . fondest memory: the nervousness, fun, and hard work of the term plays. JANE AASTA BENNECOFF Janey . . . the sparkle of a wed- ding ring soon to be seen on her finger . . . contributed her time and efforts to the Pep, Latin, and Press Clubs, Yearbook and B staffs, and Publicity Commission . . . Job's Daughters, Tri-Y, and Junior Daughters of the King . . . helpfulness appreciated by all. Y 5' 'T 9741

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BONNIE MARIE BREUER Easily recognizable by her long blond hair . . . participated in Future Nurses Club, A.G.S. Big 'n' little Sisters Committee, Junior Achievement, Job's Daughters, and Piccoli Diavoli Tri-Y . . . the crowd- ed halls and P.E. classes are the chief characteristics of Blingum that Bonnie will remember . . . hopes to enter Cal as a freshman next fall. JOHN BUNCH Johnny . . . talent and interest in shopwork . . . an avid fisherman . . . future plans include service to his country-Navy style. DONALD BORDA Don . . . has been active in fresh- man baseball and 30's basketball . . . a key man on Burlingame's varsity football team during his years here . . . member of Greeks Hi-Y . . . his future includes the Army and college . . . love for fun coupled with an easy-going nature. HARRY RAYMOND BRAGG Ray . . . blond, athletic, friendly . . . quiet demeanor often punc- tuated by wry humor . . . mainstay of swimming team, also active in Block B . . . climaxed service on Student Court by election as school's leading iurist-Chief Justice . . . roles in Hi-Y and DeMolay added to already full schedule of this popular senior . . . college educa- tion is in the future. ,J 4., A yt. LA MAR BROWN Buzzy to most . . . enioys basket- ball, cars, and all of their related activities . . . Grad Night is the night and event he will most ire- member . . . plans to be a part of the freshman class at C.S.M. next fall. I BARBARA JEAN BURGESS Barb . . . a congenial friend . . . active and hardworking as Records Commissioner, President of Future Teachers, Secretary of the A.F.S. Club, Secretary of Golden B , and Business Editor of this yearbook . . . member of A.G.S. Scholarship Committee, Latin and French Clubs, C.S.F., and the Drama Commission . . . hopes for the future include Cal and a maior in International Relations which may lead to study and a life abroad. PATRICIA ANNE BUCHANAN Pretty Pat . . . loves travel, swim- ming, and horseback-riding . . . active in class assemblies, A.G.S. Activities Committee, and her Tri-Y . . . wants to let her hair grow to her waist . . . will remember most her Latin I class and the Rec Dances. 'J' I i -if ' ' , JAMES LATHROP BURGESS Serious, mature, and always con- siderate . . . a well known actor, has led casts in several term plays . . . a member of A.F.S., Spanish Club, and the Drama Commission . . . President of Knight Owls Hi-Y and his church youth group . . . future plans: college and the min- istry . . . will always remember the friendliness of the students and the faculty of Burlingame. SUSAN D. BRITAIN Talented Sue . . . aspires for fame as a commercial artist . . . activi- ties: Assistant Art Editor of the Yearbook in her Junior year, Art Editor in senior year, member of the A.F.S. Club, Spanish. Club, A.G.S. Publicity Committee, Art Commission, C.S.F., and Treasurer of Yaunimi Wahena Tri-Y . . . quiet but frank, respected by all . , . plans to attend California College of Arts and Crafts next year. TERESA ARLENE BUNCH Terry, a girl with an unusual in- terest in geology and other sciences . . . hardworking and friendly . . . enthusiastic member of Music and Business Clubs and Science Semi- nar Group . . . belonged to the Rainbow Girls . . . looks forward to a college education-a possible science maior. F,-3131?