North High School - Valiant Yearbook (Torrance, CA)

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Alumni, showing true Saxon spirit, turned out in full force this year to cheer their Alma Mater on to victory. Bob McHugh, president of the Alumni Association, with his committee constructed the attractive Alumni float which brought oh's and ah's from the crowd that shiver- ingly watched the parade of floats held before the game. The Alumni float brings back memories of our first victory. Li Ps ' Z? wi i Former Queens, Beth lLaddJ Leagus and Sharon lRichl Mclntyre, add beauty to the Homecoming game. The gentleman in the middle is Al Leagus, Beth's husband. sh? Members of the '57 Pep Squad, Carole Lesar, Jeanne Taylor, and Marsha Bradley, can't remember it ever being so cold. The night was cold and the climate wintery - unusual for sunny southern California. Vigorous winds whipped through the bleach- ers as if they were attempting to rearrange the Torrance High Field to their discretion. Nevertheless, this was not important in the minds of the Saxon rooters who were too busy watching the exciting game. For the first time in North High's history, the Saxons were leading in their Homecoming Game. When the final gun sounded, North tri- umphed again, trouncing Hawthorne, 18-6. Jubilant Saxons flocked to the Homecoming Dance for a dual celebration, a coronation and a victory. Here foot-high letters spelling out Welcome Back Alumni and A Pretty Girl ls Like A Melody, plus streamers of multicolored crepe paper forming a lowered ceiling set the scene for the mystified Saxon dancers and guests. The Seniors lwith good pre-planning and executionl did a creditable iob in making it a Night To Remember. Queen Pat and Escort Gary Little lead the dancing . . . her court and their escorts join in

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40- Wil? Dainty and charming lLeft to Rightl Nancy Taylor, Sonia Pesola, Bobbi Carse, Pat Vint, JoAnn Miller. Pretty and perky lLeft to Rightl Carolyn Weir, Nancy Mooney, Virginia Griialva, Sharon Stein, Celia Stinger. t X A feast fit for a Queen. A Queen Pat pauses to chat with other Saxon lovelies. These fifteen lovely girls were selected the finalists for the 1958 Homecoming Queen. Only one girl could receive this honor and from the looks of these girls it was a difficult decision. Graceful and lovely lLeft to Rightl Janet Tharp, Pat Reynolds, Esther Yniguez, Rosalie Murray, Charlene McLachlan. r ,....+ Five exciting days helped to make this year's Homecoming Festivities memorable ones. Ken Fisher and Terry Wennstrom started the week off with a bang by winning the pie- eating contest which was supervised by the new Homecoming Court. Tuesday, although unplanned, was enjoyed by all. lVeterans' Day - a school holidayl Wednesday her- alded a new form of Saxon activity - dancing on the quad. Thursday, an elabo- rate tea honoring the fifteen finalists was held, and the name of the new queen was revealed - Pat Reynolds. Bringing the week day activities to a close was a pep rally introducing our Varsity Football team.

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Saxons take time out from for- mality to enioy themselves with the Mexican Hat Dance. the dance is almost through. King and Queen of the Sweethearts, Ernie Thompson and Bev Harmes, begin their reign as they are crowned by Band Representatives Rozann Hathaway and Jerry Schartoff. Although the dance floor is crowded, dancers here do not seem to notice. FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH - A BAD LUCK DAY It is often noted that one should stay home, away from others on Friday the l3th. However, these Saxons, laughing at this age-old superstition, turn out by the scores to enjoy the one dance ofthe year honoring Sir Cupid , Madam Love , and above all. Sweethearts . The music ot the Saxon Dance Band brought each couple into this dreamy mood. Dream, when you're feeling blue - The King and Queen and the finalists pose for the regal photo. Surrounding the King and Queen, left to right are Charlene MacLachIan, Gary Martin, Pat Reynolds, Gary Little, Bobbi Carse and Dennis Berry.