Modesto Junior College - Buccaneer Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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Editor Erma Davis Business Manager George Plopper THE BUCCANEER In using the Buccaneer theme we have tried to represent the traditions and ideals which the name Pirate implies. It stands first of all. for bold enterprise — to challenge, and be able to retaliate to challenge with self-confidence, to take pride in and even boast of our prowess and indomitable spirit. As loyal as were the sea-farers of old to their craft and crew — so must we Pirates be to our undertakings. Fortitude! A pirate knows nothing of fear. He is never vanquished, although the odds against him are great. Ability to meet the enemy with a strong arm and brave heart is a true characteristic of those daring adventurers. The dominating factor behind success — enthusiasm. To be intensely inter- ested and to reflect that interest to all about us — to use our energy in worthwhile pursuits — mean unfailing victory. That spirit of carefree play, embodying sportsmanship, and eager anticipa- tion of all activities, signifies a lively participation. That we have done much toward attaining our cherished goal is evident by the pictorial and written record of this Buccaneer. When we have realized all these ideals, then will the name Pirate be truly deserved. — The Editor. 1501 ,« «

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The Band and Orchestra Frank Mancini - --— Leader Pride of the College. better known as the Band and Orchestra! After supplying musical accompaniment for the football games in the fall, the Band decided to establish a precedent: in the future, all athletic contests will be thus enlivened. Since the brass and woodwind sections of the band and orchestra are the same, the periods of rehearsals were at the same time. After weeks of faithful practice, the orchestra provided some fine music for the presentation of Can- dida and other local entertainments. At Christmas the student body was greatly pleased with the program produced by its musicians. The early spring brought some new selections, when Blow Your Own Horn was presented. Robin Hood. brought praise, incidentally, to the orchestra for its very satisfactory accompaniment. On this occasion, the work was done jointly with the orchestra of the theatre. Perhaps the greatest undertaking of the year was the playing of Men- delssohn ' s Incidental Music to A Midsummer ' s Night ' s Dream. This, accomplished in a successful and highly pleasing manner, established our orchestra as a group of finished musicians. With requests to play at many club functions and other such entertainments, the Band and Orchestra feel rewarded for their tireless endeavors to ' Make music and cheer the world.

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Gladyce Willson Weldon Adams Einar Ahnstedt William Brooks The Staff Geraldine Galusha Dwight Babcock Like the buccaneers of old. these modern pirates have invaded every field to bring to this book a record of our past year. Gladyce Willson. assistant editor, commanded the activities and women ' s athletics. Besides, she did most of the mounting. Instead of a pistol, Weldon Adams had a camera to do his shooting. He is responsible for the college section. Jerry, use discretion, said Sam Duff when Geraldine Galusha was mount- ing snaps. But as she had a whole section to do, some queer poses slipped in. Originality characterizes the art work of the book, and it would be, coming from William Brooke. Bill was only told to draw the pages and he furnished the ideas. Dwight Babcock edited the men ' s athletic section. He says it ' s no fun to watch an exciting game and try to trace the play on paper. As assistant business manager, Einar Ahnstedt had the job of writing all letters and typing all copy. Now Red is off of typewriters for life. Sam Duff, faculty advisor, and his trusty pen, boldly attempted to conquer the glaring faux-pas committed by the staff. We wish to thank the following for their work on this Buccaneer even though they were not on the staff: James Algar for drawings, Lyle Jackson for track pictures of out-of-town meets, Louis Pape for assistance with the snaps, and Gale Griswold and his camera club for developing and printing pictures. — Erma Davis. — George Plopper. [51]