Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

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PNR s Will Cle Brdiratinn Chis Piraty Edition of the “Purple and White” ig dedirated to Byron J. McMahon, our class teacher, in appreciation of his Inyal- tu, and guidance during the past year.

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TABLE OP CONTENTS Dedicationesn.5 Se ak eS) IGS CSharp eae sc MMe erent we Se Dif Mee LEW ICTS sean Fee Deri s 6 SAT ani ee a al ee 38 IE GR HO bese) Me ean Come eee eye tC 8 Witematey: anes eden ee eee 47 S Uae ee ee ee ee 9 Oreanizationg. ee aD Faculty wee 10 Dicaimatics: ¢ eee 87 In Memoriam 12 Music 9] SCI G1S eee ee 13 Sports eee Oa Commencement Program...... 24 Jokes ; palais) FOREWORD To record high school life, its ideals and realities, has been our purpose. Without the co-operation of the business men of Madera, the Pirate [dition of the “Purple and White’’ would not be possible. We sincerely thank Miss Elizabeth Stoddard for the efforts she has ex- pended in reading and correcting all material for this year-book, Miss Grace McMahon, A. T. Leonard, Jr., M. D., K. M. Barager, and John Boyle, for the assistance and interest they have taken to make this edition of the “Purple and White” one of the best that has been published. We appreciate the enthusiasm the student body has shown in contributing snaps and jokes appearing in this publication.

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Mik TAYE Oik Born on a farm and educated in the country schools of Louisiana, M. C. Taylor came to us in 1927 as one of the most capable executives Madera High School has ever had. With a pleasing smile, sympathetic understanding, and a wonder- ful sense of humor, he soon won the hearts and confidence of the students. His preparatory education was completed in the Louisiana State Training High School, after which he attended the State Normal College of Louisiana. His studies were then interrupted for a time, when he accepted a position as principal in one of the schools of that state. On returning to college, and on completing his course, he received a law degree, but this by no means ended his education. Although fitted for other fields, his love for educational work drew him again into that profession; and in a short time he was appointed principal and superintendent of the Lake Charles High School. Seeking further scholastic training, he once again returned to college and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico. During the years of 1915-1916, Mr. Taylor headed a cotton plant- ing concern in Louisiana, but was always haunted by a longing for work among children, and for the following three years he was leader of boys’ and girls’ club work at the State University of Louisiana. Coming westward, he became principal of the high school of Al- buquerque, New Mexico. Then he attended Stanford University, where he received his master’s degree. Last year he was vice principal of the Edison Technical High School in Fresno. Upon his arrival in Madera, Mr. Taylor was immediately con- fronted with the problem of reconstructing the shop and home eco- nomics buildings. While this was in progress, he won the recognition of the entire district for his efficient work. He also showed complete understanding of transportation when confronted with that problem because of the loss of the busses in the fire. Mr. Tavlor has made a thorough study of the Madera schools this year with the end in view of rendering better service to the community at a relatively lower cost. We are proud to have Mr. Taylor at the head of the Madera schools.