Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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swiss DANCING i '52 Q ' cwwffxi -r M ,wfb ' Ffiii' Q2f'1'f,. . .sv ,kv lp f I x .. 1. X. .X , Foreword ...... Although square dancing has its origins far back in Europearl folk dancing, it is as American as baseball, hot dogs, or a coke ot the dorner drug store. The pioneers who came to this new world, during the Elizabethan period and later, brought these folk dances with them and carried them along as the young nation expanded westward. The square dance as we k ow it today has evolved as result of the originality of these pioneers, with early all sections of the country contributing something to the figures, patter s and calls, and even today the some dances vary widely in different parts f our nation. Square dancing is more popular today than at any time in its history, and all indications are that it is not a short-lived fad, but will be with a long time to come, perhaps because its roots go so deeply into our American culture. s for basic Members of the Volsung staff have chosen the square dance as the theme of this year's book for many of the same reasons which mok dance itself so popular. For one thing, square dancing means friendliness and sociability the world right now could use a great deal more of both. lf you aren' ing to be friendly and sociable, you might as well forget about square ing. If you are quick to anger, especially at other people's mistake won't find much fun in square dancing, and will soon give it up. Square dancing also means organization. All of the dances have patterns which make them easy to learn after a little instruction and tice. e the , and will- onc- , you basic prac- Square dancing means co-operation and teamwork, with each member of the set doing his own part in time and sequence. Square dancing, to be successful in its purpose, requires attentio obedience. Since any single dance pattern depends on the words caller, every member of the square must listen to the caller and foll instructions. Otherwise, there is confusion, although the confusion put straight again quickly and easily. and f the w his y be Sociologists who make a study of our social habits probably will lagree that square dancing is going to benefit the country, with everyone, from tots to totterers, having more fun than they've ever had before. It is a co-cLpera- tive thing, helping people to play together with friendliness and unselfisl ness, just as a fragment of one call says: X Your girl's pretty, so is mine, l'll swing yours and you swing mine. I I 1 Aran, naxcsi ugsxi,

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The Callers direct Congratulations to the Class of l95l l Another school year has come to a c ose and for you seniors, high school days are ended. Your individual scholas- tic achievements have been carefully recorded and evaluated, and your names are listed as members of a graduating class. For each of you this indicates a real m 'asure of success. We hope your high school training has prep red you to think constructively. It has been found that one o the most power- i ful forces in the world today is the mind of man. It is in the x minds and hearts of people that ideas are orn-a force for 5 good or evil. Bad ideas bring death and estruction, good ideas save lives and promote progress. Our country's strength lies in the ability of our people CIY Y to create, express and implement ideas. M your ideas help you to be the kind of citizen your family, our school, and g your country may be proud to acclaim. C. F. SH Superint ndent BAUGH Mr. Clifford F. Shambaugh On the facing page are pictures of those adults who supervise the activities of the students. As Principal of Senior High, Mr. W. J. Wright has many varied duties. He must act as re istrar for all students, help the student with program changes, assist in extra-curricular activities, act :Es boys' coun- selor, and advise the Student Council. Mrs. Karyn B. Sanders, Girls' Counselor, comes in contact with all the girls ofthe student body. She is adviser to both Girls' League and Les Torcheres, and also teaches one class in life science. As Principal of the Central Junior High, Mr. Del Ward has many of the some duties as Mr. Wright including supervision of conduct and attendance. Girls' Counselor of the Central Junior High is Mrs. Ruby Horstmon. She is instrumfntal in plon- ning all assemblies for the girls, supervising Girls' League and counseling the girls. Miss Loring Davis in her second year at Downey has successfully filled the new pIust of attend- ance supervisor. She also issues work permits and advises those students who want td work during school. Serving Senior High, Junior High, and South Junior High, Mrs. Sarah B. Lyance as nurse is kept very busy. Near the end of the year she undertook o tremendous job in checking the hearing of all the students who wished the test. I Page 8 Mr. Knudsen Mr. Wright I Mr. Ward I I