Ventura College - La Revista Yearbook (Ventura, CA)

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I El I. A i? 1: 1 1 171 51 MID-YEAR FORMAL The funiors entertained tin- graduating Seniors with the semi-annual banquet and prom Saturday evening, Januarj 24 at the Masonic Temple. The banquet hall was attractively decorated with Eskimo igloos, dog sleds, and snow-capped trees, carrying the North-land motif throughout. The dance which followed was well attended by the Junior College Student Body. FATHERS AND SONS DINE Fathers and sons. 180 strong, gathered together for an informal banquet, sponsored by the Buccaneers ' Club of the Junior College, on Thursday evening, April 23. Ships that Come In. was the subject of a splendid address offered by San- ford Butts, which was followed by short talks from Supt. E. L. Van Dellen and Prin. Amos Clark. Captain Tommy Heath acted as toastmaster for the evening. QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll. International Honorary Society tor high school journalists whose work has been worthy of recognition, held a formal initiation and dance at the Athene Clubhouse, Saturday night, May 2. Those who were awarded the emblem of membership weie Faye Scott, Harry Moore Jr., Erwin Zander, Bill Sharp, Juanita Lowry, Louise Rockwell, Ruth Jordan. Frank Orr, and Phoena Everly. MOTHERS ' AND DAUGHERS ' BANQUET As a tribute to their mothers, the daughters were hostesses at a charming dinner given Friday evening, May 8. Juanita Lowry. past president oi the League, gave the words of welcome on behalf of the daughters. Representing the mothers, Mrs. F. L. Van Dellen entertained the gathering with a delightful response. Lucille Simmons, president of the Girls ' League, acted as toastmistress for the evening. BACKWAR DS PARTY Conventions went topsy-turvy when the girls made the dates, acted as escorts, and paid all bills at the novel Backwards Party held Friday night. May 15. Starting with a peppy program at 7:30 o ' clock, which was under the super- vision ol the popular gigolo, Joe Martin, and continuing with a sport dance at 9:00 o ' clock, the affair was a tremendous success. SPRING PROMENADE Ventura Junior College ' s biggest social event of the year, the semi-annual Junior-Senior Prom, was held Saturday evening, June 6 at the Masonic Temple. A lovely banquet carrying out an orange and white color scheme was served by the High Juniors to the graduating Seniors in the Banquet Mail of the Temple. Many delightful musical numbers added entertainment to the banquet. FAREWELL DANCE Culminating a social season ot overwhelming success, on the evening ol June 11. following Commencement Exercises, the graduates bade farewell i their friends at a dancing party given at the Athene Clubhouse.

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IEI I. 1 PB: 1 1 171 ■s ■- ■I GIRLS ' HI-JINX Each upper class girl entertained a Lll girl at the girls ' annual Hi-Jinx which opened the social season at the Junior College on September twenty-sixth. Everyone came in costume; prizes were awarded to Virginia Neece and La Verne Ficken for the most unique outfits, Jean Waterman for the most charm- ing, and Wanda Berg for the most unusual costume. HALLOWEEN HOP Jack O ' Lanterns peered from behind corn stalks as the members of the Junior College danced to the happy rhythm of Hank Walker ' s Orchestra. Weird enter- tainment was provided by the C dee Clubs who sponsored this frolic on October twenty-fifth in room 110. BUCCANEER STAG Men without women, was the stand taken by our hearty crew of Buc- caneers when they manned the good ship Ventura for a pleasant voyage on the night of November 1. Exhibitions of tumbling, wrestling, and a tug-o ' -war between the High School and Junior College boys, comprised the evening ' s entertainment. CHILDHOOD DAYS RECALL E.D Going back to the days of their childhood, the girls amused themselves with rattles, teddy bears, and dolls, once so dear to them, at a kid party held Friday evening. December 12. A large Christmas tree adorned with snow, icicles, popcorn, cranberries, orna- ments, and gifts, brought by Santa Claus, ( Abie the Hookey Cop.) lent much yuletide atmosphere to the occasion. GINGHAM AND CORD D ANCE Cord-ed lads and gingham-ed lassies danced in honor of the Winter graduat- ing class in the music room on the evening of January ninth. The Buccaneers were hosts and provided a good orchestra, clever entertainment and delicious punch. A. S. B. SPORT DANCE A peppy dance was given by the Fourteens following an inter-class basket- ball game Thursday evening, March 5 with the Thirteens. The music room .i- artistically decorated with orchid and green streamers. GIRLS ' LEAGUE DEPRESSION DAY In accordance with the times, the Girls ' League conceived the idea of com- mercializing on the situation, and sponsored a Depression Day, Friday, April 17. A musical silver tea held in the reception room, which was beautifully and attractively decorated with spring blossoms, furnished the entertainement for the afternoon. Geneva Pool and Virginia Spafford, accompanied by Betty Keim, sang several numbers which were enthusiastically received by the guests. A .splendid dance at night culminated a most enjoyable affair. Fortune telling was a special feature, and Harry Moore, Tom Meilandt, and Eddie Abbott offered a group of popular numbers.

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