Mendocino Union High School - Boom Yearbook (Mendocino, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1957 volume:

c. BOOM ’57 Mendocino Union High School Mendocino, California Contents Foreword Dedication Administration Seniors Underclassmen Sports Organizations Sponsors Foreword Many of us are not aware of the scenic and beau- tiful Mendocino coast around us Through our theme this year we have tried to bring to you forgotten scenes of the past, places of interest along the sea shore, and a glimpse of the old coast towns The Annual Staff 2 S'IA •iki va bf fisa Dedication It has been the policy of the Mendocino High School Annual Staff to dedicate the Boom to some one person who has made outstanding contributions to the school. Mr. I. D. Henry, coach and shop teacher, has fulfilled this requirement. His tireless efforts have created excel- lent sportsmanship and winning teams during his five years at Mendocino. To show our appreciation for his efforts we wish to dedicate the 1957 Boom to Coach Henry Mrs Mason Secretary Mrs Enochs Mrs Hay ter Cooks 4- Ken Shrode Bus Driver and Custodian Employees The employees have spent much time and energy contrib- uting to the comfort and efficiency of our school. Although they remain in the background, their presence is felt in all phases of school life Mr. Slauson Mathematics William J. Larkin Principal Board of Trustees Jack A Lemos, President Mrs. Vernie J Brown, Clerk Raymond J. Sandbothe Frank A Valentine Melvin R Matson First Semester: Rita Reddington. Treasurer; Louis Fratis Publicity Manager; Connie Meek. Secretary; Bob Enochs. Vice President; Bob Pelascin: President; Janice Meek Parliamentarian; Carole Robinson. Head Yell Leader. A.S.B. OFFICERS Second Semester: Rita Reddington. Treasurer; Connie Meek. Secretary; Bob Enochs Vice President; Sandra Zunino President; Bob Pelascim. Parliamentarian; Carole Robinson. Head Yell Leader. Not Pictured Mary Sandbothe. Publicity Manager. s.s. in i er doc« no 1907 Boom History A Boom is sometimes used to guide logs down a river or to guide seamen in the narrow channels of shallow water. A school may be compared to a Boom'' of this sort for a school guides its pupils along the right channels of knowledge and true citizenship. We hope that in the future many more Booms will cast their influence over our school and continue to guide the present and future students along the right channels of knowledge and true citizenship also 10 Mendocino High School, 1898 The above is a reproduction from a photo taken of Mendocino High School in February. 1898 The old school was built in 1893 and after more than hall a century of service, was torn down in 1948 and replaced by the present building in 1949 n The annual staff wishes to congratulate and extend best wishes to the Senior Class of 1957. Take this Boom and the memories it contains with you into the future. We hope that your future will be as memor- able and as enjoyable as your Senior year. SENIORS SENIOR CLASS HOROSCOPE In the year 1977, we looked into the Crystal ball, and saw the Mighty Senior Class of 1957. Sitting behind it, telling fortunes was the one and only Emil (Teddy) Stump We asked Teddy to look into his crystal ball and this is what he saw. World famous music conductor, Rodney (Smokey) Sverko is now conducting an orchestra at Carnegie Hall, featuring David Ross as Trombone soloist. We see David Esmay, the mad Scientist, working carefully on the new bubble gum bomb Dr. Connie Meek is now in Africa trying to cure a lively disease. In the field of sports we now see Bob Pelascini playing for the San Francisco Dons and also Louie Fratis coaching the Cardinals. Carole Robinson is now married and her oldest son, Russ Jr., is a Sergeant in the Army Gloria Simons now owns a laundry house in the town of Casper which has grown to the population of 2,000,000 Watching a parade in the crystal ball we saw Milton Walcott, the famous drummer for the Marine Corps marching by Mary Sandbothe Lowe now owns several thousand Mendosa s Markets throughout the world. Clytie Costa has moved to Greenwood to be closer to Eddy in hopes that he will take the hint and marry her Carol Johnson and Lorraine Valador are now working as models in New York City Robert Sutliff and David MacDonald are selling motor scooters which is America’s newest invention in the racing field. Taking a submarine trip to Japan are a few members of our class. Diana Owens is going to meet her husband. Admiral Brown, who is due home this month Florence Jones is making her first trip under seas with the United States Army Alfred Silva is a mechanic working in Gary Colby's auto shop at Little River, California Janice Branzuela and Lynn Gabbert are now running a hot dog stand in the middle of Union Square in Mendocino. Ronnie Lowe is now running a fish factory in Big River and also is a professional jack player on the side. Ronnie Daniels owns and edits the Mendocino Tribune and has Bessie Morgan write the Lovelorn column in his paper Howard Galletti is famous for his articles on farm news Making headlines all over the nation is Sandra Zunino who has become famous for the extraordinary fete of going over the Niagara Falls in a bird cage Thelma McDonell is now a movie star and is making her 25th picture in London Her husband, Ralph Jones, is producing a picture. Two young housewives, Ernestine Alameda and Alice Woodward, are very happily married and raising the future football team for the Mendocino Cardinals. Chester Mathews and Bob Fraser have been lost ever since our sneak day A 5c award will be offered to anybody who knows their whereabouts. Coming to the end of our experience we look in and see Rita Reddington, the famous veterinarian, busy disecting a horse We thank Teddy for letting us know what the memorable Senior Class of 1957 are doing and we promise to drop in and see him soon. With this we say good-bye 13 Janice Branzuela Yell Leader G. A A Glee Latin Club Annual Drama Gary Colby Annual B Basketball Baseball Class Officer Robert Fraser Baseball Basketball Band Class Officer Louis Fratis Class Officer Gold ' M Spanish Club Football Mgr. A S. B. O. Class Rep. SENIORS Clytie Costa Band Glee G. A. A Class Officer Ronald Daniels Football Baseball Basketball Gold M 14 Lynn Gabbert Glee G. A. A Majorette Howard Galletti Spanish Club Class Officer B Basketball Baseball Football Gold M Carol Johnson Band Glee G. A. A Class Officer Florence Jones Band Dance Band Glee G. A. A. C. S. F. Drama Annual Chester Mathews Spanish Club Class Officer Class Rep. Thelma McDonnell Yell Leader Band Glee G. A. A. Class Officer Ronald Lowe B Basketball David McDonald Gold M Basketball Baseball Football Mgr. Band A. S. B. O. Class Rep. C. S. F Connie Meek G. A. A. C. S. F. Spanish Club Song Leader Class Officer Annual A. S. B. O. Bessie Morgan Hilltop Volcano G. A A 15 Diana Owens Yell Leader G. A. A. C. S. F Band Song Leader Class Officer Student Council Glee Robert Pelascini Class Officer A S. B. O. Basketball Football C. S. F. Spanish Club Gold M Alfred Silva Class Officer A S. B. O. Gold M Spanish Club C. S. F. Student Council Basketball Gloria Simons Glee G A A Carole Robinson Glee Band Class Officer Yell Leader G A A C. S. F Student Council Mary Sandbothe Band G A A Glee Class Officer Rita Reddington Band Spanish Club G. A A A. S. B O. Student Council C. S. F Class Officer Emil Stump 16 Robert Sutliff Band Basketball Baseball Rodney Sverko Boys State Gold M Band C. S. F. Baseball Mgr. Basketball Mgr Student Council Class Officer Spanish Club David Esmay Band Baseball Lorraine Valador Yell Leader Band Glee Majorette Student Council Class Officer G A. A Milton Walcott Baseball Band Spanish Club Class Officer Sandra Zunino Class Officer G A A Girls State Hilltop Volcano Spanish Club Glee A. S. B. O. Alice Woodward Glee G. A A Class Officer 17 Judith Shuster Roberta Sutlilt Pat Valadao Judy Voepel Raymalue Wilson Henry BarfI Glenn Colby Eddy Curti Bob Enochs James Esmay Claudia Gabbert ELEVENTH GRADE Kenneth Jones David Larkin Kathie Hawkins LeRoy Hayter Marilyn Helela Kenneth Iverson Nadine Jamison Joan Lermond Elzada McCoard Herbert McLean Janice Meek Raymond Merritt Juniors in English 11 Lennart Miettunen Susan Nichols Gary Parrott LaRay Potter Sharon Ray Bonnie Robinson Grace Barf! Hawood Cagle Edith Costa Reva Costa Robert Defer TENTH GRADE Carolyn Fenn Linda Iverson Lester Johnson Judy Lenhares Joann Lucas Carol Mason John Matson Irene Merritt David Nielson Carol Potter The Mighty Sophomores Relaxing’?? Catherine Richards Rebecca Ross Robert Sallinen James Sansi Nancy Shrode Leo Silva Sharon Simons JudyTomaselli Stuart Tregoning Kenneth Valenti Edward Andre Mary Barfi Michael Byrnes Mary Susan Chapman Mary Ann Esquivel Steve Fain Dorothy Fratis Judy Gabbert David Galuszlca Lawrence Gomes Charles Gorr NINTH GRADE Richard Masterson William Morgan Jack Morse Roberta Partridge Elizabeth Pittman Ninth Grade cake sale James Ross Patty Sansi William Sexton Alan Spring Reo Strelow Robert Valador Joan Terry Arlene Wells Rodger Withers William Wright Joyce Daughtery Gayle Dear Ralph Eagle Claud Elder Mike Enochs William Johnson Rilo Esquivel Marlene Evans Leon Fitch Elizabeth Forsyth Frank Freitas Howard Koskela Bill Gorr Bob Hayter Angelita Hinojos Rosalie Mathews Mike Meek Carol Lang Barbara Oats Julebeth Ross Carol Spring Carleen Whited Dale Iverson David Mathews Irene Cagle William Cagle Gracia Colby Gregory Colby David Cook Dale Johnson Robert Waite Eighth Grade Eighth grade science class Bob Chapman Donald Dawson Gloria Esquivel Carolyn Fain Steven Galletti Robert Jones Tom Jordan Mary MacDonald Roland Lloyd Maryann Valador Michael McLean Joan Matson Mike Nielson George Rau Susan Mathews Charles Ross Jacquiline Terry Rolf Shandel Rose Ann Strelow Karen Walker Arther Garner Marlene Withers Lucille Andre Judy Jamison Tommy Grammaitso Kathleen Byrnes Carl Wilson Linda Fratis Richard Voepel Gary Richards Robert Tomaselli Glenn Mason Daniel McCoard Susan Washburn Daniel Sandidge June Terry Robert Masterson Jeanette Wells Wayne Swanson Del mar Lydick S E V E N T H G R A E Left to right Bonnie Robinson, Judy Lenhares, ludy Shuster, Carole Robinson YELL LEADERS SONG LEADERS Left to right Janice Meek, Nancy Shrode, Diana Owens, Connie Meek. Hail to the fighting Cardinals t__l i J _!« ft J y of Mendocino High — Back Row: L-R. Howard Galletti, Henry Barff, David Neilson, McLean. Mike Byrnes. Raymond Merritt. Eddy Curti. Robert Bob Enochs, Ronald Daniels, Bob Pelascini, Kenneth Iverson, Deler, Steve Fain, Coach Henry William Sexton. Front Row L-R. Gary Parrott. Jim Sansi, Herky FOOTBALL Defer downed after gaining yards for Mendo Cardinals Bob Pelascini End Ronnie Daniels End Kenneth Jones End Mighty Cardinal line charges for another T. D. Bob Enochs Quarterback Herky McLean Halfback Back Row. L-R Gary Colby. Ronnie Daniels. Robert Sutliff. Robert Pelascini. Front Row. L-R Bob Enochs. Kenneth Jones. David MacDonald. Howard Galletti VARSITY BASKETBALL BOX SCORE Mendocino 59 Hopland 35 Mendocino 35 Boonville 34 Mendocino 53 Point Arena 50 Mendocino 50 Boonville 26 Mendocino 58 Hopland 49 Mendocino 52 Point Arena 45 Championship Playoff Mendocino 53 Potter Valley 41 34 Shootin the breeze with Covelo MacDonald outjumps P A man Daniels jumps against Point Arena Pelascini takes the ball from P A Back Row L-R, Steve Fain. William Sexton, David Larkin, Lee Silva, Iim Sansi, Robert Defer. Coach Henry Front Row L-R, Reo Strelow. David Gulaszka. Robert Valador. Kenneth Valenti. Laurence Gomes, Raymond Merritt JUNIOR VARSITY BOX SCORE Mendocino 18 Hopland 30 Mendocino 29 Boonville 37 Mendocino 42 Point Arena 28 Mendocino 18 Boonville 26 Mendocino 28 Hopland 58 Mendocino 28 Point Arena 29 37 Watch out Merritt Let s go, Merritt, let's go!! Get that ball, Kenny Larkin up against Pt Arena Back row, left to right: Bob Enochs, Ken Iones, Milton Wolcott, Bob Pelascini. Ronnie Daniels, Robert Suthff. David MacDonald, Gary Colby, Coach Henry. Front row, left to right Rodney Sverko, Lee Silva, Larry Ackerman, Howard Galletti, Robert Defer, Kenny Valenti, Raymond Merritt, Jimmy Sansi Dave Nielson. BASEBALL Position Class Larry Ackerman Field Sophomore Gary Colby Pitcher Senior Ronnie Daniels Centerfield—Pitcher Senior Robert Defer Shortstop Sophomore Bob Enochs Pitcher—Shortstop Junior Howard Galletti Rightfield—Catcher Senior Larry Gomes Field Freshman Kenneth Jones Second base Junior David MacDonald Leftfield Senior Herky McLean Third base Junior Raymond Merritt Shortstop Junior Jack Morse Rightfield Freshman Robert Pelascini First base Senior James Sansi Field Sophomore Hoppy Sexton Field Freshman Robert Sutliff Pitcher Senior Kenneth Valenti Second base Sophomore Milton Wolcott Third base Senior Pelascini at bat. Duck. Milton! It s a hit. Strike!! Deep in thought SutlitI winds up Dance Time On Guard, Mary!! GIRLS The Mighty Seniors Back row, left to nght: Mr Larkin, Rita Reddington, Bob Pelascini, Carole Robinson, Lennart Miettunen Middle row, left to right: Connie Meek, Thelma McDonnell, Glenn Mason, Judy Gabbert. Front row, left to right Frank Fratis. Janice Meek, Irene Merritt. Not pictured Louie Fratis, Bob Enochs. FIRST SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL SECOND SEMESTER Back row, left to right Kit Rau, Roger Withers. Robert Pelascini, Bob Enochs, Thelma McDonnell. Front row, left to right Leon Fitch, Sandra Zunino, Connie Meek, Rita Reddington, Susan Nichols, Carole Robinson, Delmar Lydic, flag bearer. Back row, left to right: LeRoy Hayter, Claudia Gabbert, Howard Galletti, La Ray Potter. Front row, left to right Joan Lermond, Marilyn Helela, Miss Thompson, advisor. Reva Costa, Gary Parrott. HILLTOP VOLCANO Hard at work Percussion: Milton Wolcott, Carolyn Fenn, Reo Strelow, Stuart Tregoning, Leon Fitch Trum- pets: Wayne Swanson, Tom Jordan, Delmar Lydick, Howard Koskela, Skip Johnson, Jim Esmay, Kenneth Valenti Clarinets: Kit Rau, Glenn Mason, Bob Sallinen, Mike Enochs, Elizabeth Pitt- man, Gracia Colby. Saxophones: Roberta Sutliff, Rito Esquivel, Susan Mathews, Reva Costa Trombones: David Cook, Mike McLean. Laurence Gomes French Horns: Bob Hayter Rodney Sverko. Flute: Karen Walker Piccolo: Carol Mason Baritone: Bob Fraser, Ralph Eagle, Bobby Chapman Majorettes: Edith Costa, Joann Lucas. Lorraine Valador Sousaphone: Glenn Colby Director: Mr Heidepreim BAND Band in Practice Band Officers Back Row L-R, Carole Robinson, Joan Lermond, Nadine Jameson, Rita Reddington, Janice Branzuela, Florence Jones, Judy Shuster, Carol Mason, Carolyn Fenn, Thelma McDonnell Middle Row L-R, Cathy Hawkins, Judy Voepel, Patt Valadoa, Raymalue Wilson, Carol John- son, Mary Sandbothe, Connie Meek. Gloria Simons, Mrs McKennon, Lorraine Valador, Grace Barff Front Row L-R, Bonnie Robinson, Janice Meek, Sharon Ray, Sharon Simons, Irene Mer- ritt, Diana Owens. Clyti6 Costa, Lynn Gabbert, Susan Nichols The Girls' Activity Club was newly organized this year It is similar to the Girls' Athletic Association, but has a revised constitution and many improvements The girls have been planning activities to promote sports- manship and interest, and hope that this organization will be a success 50 Back row, left to right Judy Voepel, Joan Lermond, Carol Potter, Edith Costa, Ioann Lucas, Linda Iverson, Lynn Gabbert. Middle row, left to right Nadine Jameson, Rebecca Ross, Claudia Gabbert, Raymalue Wilson, ]udy Lenhares, Joqp Terry, Judy Toma- selli, Gloria Simons. Mr Heidepriem Front row, left to right Mary Ann Esquivel, Mary Susan Chapman, Irene Merritt, Catherine Richards, Sharon Ray, LaRay Potter, Sharon Simons, Dorothy Fratis GLEE Glee in Rehearsal Back Row: L-R, Rebecca Ross, Bonnie Robinson, David Larkin, Alfred Silva, Carol Potter, Judy Gabbert, Janice Branzuela Front Row: L-R, Sharon Simons, Judith Shuster, Patt Valadao, Mrs Lemos. Sharon Ray, Irene Merritt, Dorothy Fratis. Thespian Society Drama Class Back Row: L-R. Mike Brynes, Linda Iverson, Steve Fain, David Larkin, Cathy Richards, LaRay Potter, Claudia Gabbert, Joan Terry Front Row: L-R. Judy Gabbert, Elzada McCoard, Jean Cauldwell, Carol Potter, Irene Merrit, Sharon Simons. Mike and Steve rehearse stage lighting techniques. Claudia and Elzada practice theatrical techniques. Mrs Lemos directs the Drama class Sharon Ray Editor Judy Tomaselli ANNUAL Janice Meek Sales Manager Connie Meek Business Manager STAFF John Matson Correspondence Director Lennart Miettunen Public Relations Florence Jones Advertising Director Bonnie Robinson Secretary Raymalue Wilson Joan Lermond Photography Directors 55 Back Row: L-R, Janice Meek, Miss Thompson, Connie Meek, Rita Reddington, Carolyn Fenn. Front Row: L-R, Rodney Sverko, Judith Shuster, Diana Owens, Sharon Ray, Patt Valadao. Carol Mason, Stuart Tregoning. First Semester C S F. Second Semester Back Row: L-R, Carolyn Fenn, Rita Reddington, Bill Wright, Bob Pelascini, Sharon Ray Front Row: L-R, Sandra Zunino, Carol Mason, Janice Meek, Miss Thompson, Rebecca Ross, Mary Susan Chapman, Judy Gabbert, Patt Valadoa, Connie Meek. Back Row: L-R, Bob Pelascini. David MacDonald. Robert Sutlilf, Rita Reddington, Bob Enochs Front Row: L-R, Rebecca Ross, Judith Shuster, Sandra Zunino, Hawood Cagle, Susan Nichols, Judy Voepel. Spanish Club Happy'' Harvey Larry and Bonnie Roberts International down at the piano ludo experts Assembly Up-'n-Atom Current attractior Ray Dixon Make-up artist 9B«| -f Agate Beach Auto Court Ottos Albion Flat Mendocino Albion American Legion Auxiliary Elk Market Mendocino Elk Bishops Store Elk Garage Mendocino Elk Dicks Place Bernies Barber Shop Mendocino Fort Bragg Ed Silva Berretini's Mendocino Fort Bragg Francis Jackson Burke Motors Inc. Mendocino Fort Bragg Homers Market Cannar-Fairlee Mendocino Fort Bragg Miles Radio £ TV Service Coast Cleaners Mendocino Fort Bragg Mendocino Study Club College Inn Mendocino Fort Bragg Albion Grocery C. Louis Wood Albion Fort Bragg Chuck and Fred (Texaco) Hardell's Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Dr. Royal Scudder Highway Market Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Dr. Alan B. Robertson Ida's Klever Klothes Fort Bragg Fori Bragg Dr. Glenn Carlson Jackson's Shoe Store Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Bakery Janet G. 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Berkley Fort Bragg Norman Sheward The Showcase Fort Bragg Fort Bragg OK Welders Thompson's Florist Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Windsor Barber Shop Richfield Service Fori Bragg Your Car Needs Our Attention Wimpy's Coiiee Shop Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Stuart Welsh Jewelers Fort Bragg Anderson Service Your Dodge and Plymouth Dealer Drive Carefully Fort Bragg Navarro By The Sea Hotel Sea Food Specialties Fort Bragg Pharmacy For the Best in Your At The Mouth Prescription Needs of the Fort Bragq Navarro River Maude Al's Coffee Shop R. H. Small Fine Spanish Foods Local Butane Distributor Mendocino Fort Bragg Noyo Ruel Eubank Dr. C. V. Whited Fort Bragg Dentist Your Pontiac Dealer Main St. Mendocino Eleanor F. Gomes Bookkeeping Public Steno—Notary Public Mendocino Redwood Coast Hospital 615 Main Fort Bragg Mendocino Fire Auxiliary Mendocino. Caliiornia American Legion Fort Bragg Co-op Big River Post Mendocino Bulk Feed. Sack Feed Everything lor the Home Fort Bragg Stauer Chevrolet Co. • 160 N. Main St. Fort Bragg Compliments of A Friend California Linen Supply San Francisco MENDOCINO MILL, BIG RIVER 1852 Union Lumber Company Fort Bragg Lumber Company California Western Company Department Store Congratulations To The 1957 Graduates Pierce Distributors Lilley's Building Supplies Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Downing's Garage Whalen's Jewelers Fort Bragg Fort Bragg Philibrick Mill Comptche, California Ralph C. Sutherland Chrysler Plymouth Fort Bragg, California The Mendocino Beacon Teds Watkins Established in 1877 80 Years of Service to The Tax Consultant Mendocino Coastal Area Mendocino Fred Shandel Mendocino Lions Club Logging Contractor Albion Mendocino Mendocino Fire Department Mendosa's Market Mendocino Mendocino Autographs COVER  T MYERS