Antelope Valley High School - Yucca Yearbook (Lancaster, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1955 volume:

LIBRARY STEPS—Have you ever seen the library steps look like this? Stop if you have time and count them. on Standing out from the lesser details of a campus, land- marks give it color and personality. We have our share of campus landmarks, most of them standing for many decades, used through the years by countless thousands of students. Most of them will soon disappear from the campus scene, to he replaced by newer, modernistic buildings. Here on these two pages we give you, maybe for the last time in THE YUCCA, a view of the familiar land- marks and buildings. The buildings taking their places will in turn soon be landmarks to someone else. To be finished and ready for classes this year are the new Home Economics Building and the new Arts and Crafts Building. Now under construction is a new Science Building next to the Fine Arts Building and also a new classroom building between the cafeteria and the Girls’ Gym. Also planned in the building program is a new bus garage. The year 1954-55 was a busy year for construction crews on the AV campus. Curious students caught a glimpse between classes of the feverish activity. FINE ARTS BUILDING- Graciously the Fine Arts Building stands, but it will Ik replaced by newer buildings which may lack her grace. 2 HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING—You are a witness, above, of one of the school’s future landmarks, the Home Economics Building, under construction at the lime this picture was taken. SCIENCE BUILDING ENTRANCE —The door beckons to the building which housed the attend- ance office, activities office, auditorium and many classes. GIRLS’ GYM—Seen in the background is the Girls' Gym. surrounded by students between classes, rush- ing to their classes before the next bell. SUN DIAL—A gift of a graduating Senior Class, the Sun Dial stands and is sure to stand for quite some time. MR. WILLIAM BALLARD AT INTERMISSION during one of the many pub- lic performances of his band, Mr. Ballard enjoys a light-hearted quip with Clydctte McEflfee, drum majorette, and Carol Ackroyd, majorette. THE YUCCA wishes to give recognition to two people who have truly made their lives a “symphony of service.” The knowledge, counsel and time they have given through the years to their students has been beyond their normal duties. It is for these reasons that THE 1955 YUCCA is dedicated to you — Mr. William Ballard and Mrs. Hermione Vaughn Banks, our instrumental and vocal music teachers. With a quiet hand and a happy manner, Mr. Ballard has made the AV Band one of the finest in the state. He is not only a teacher but he is also a friend to students. He works long hours after school is dismissed, planning events and thinking of ways to improve his music groups. Mr. Ballard went to Utah State College and New York University and taught in Idaho and Utah before coming to California. He was also employed in Mojave before coming to AV. The father of a lovely family, he has a charming wife and three children — Lishcth, Barbara and Maurine. He has been at AV for nine years, and during that time has fashioned a prize-winning band and an excellent orchestra. During the year he was honored at a banquet. Four hundred people came to pay tribute to him and his music groups. At the banquet he was given a high fidelity, three- speed record player from the band members in admira- tion and respect for his untiring and devoted efforts. When the people of Antelope Valley see the hand at the Fair, the Quartz Hill Almond Festival or the Lan- castr Christmas Parade — stepping high and playing well — they know the man responsible is William Ballard. BEFORE A PERFORMANCE Mr. Ballard directs a puzzled but bcmrdalcd band member to take care of one of many last-minute details. O s £VJLC£ Mrs. Hermione Vaughn Banks is well liked by her students. She spends long hours in planning musical events and finding new and different music. When stu- dents are asked what they think of Mrs. Banks, they answer: “She’s wonderful.” She is the sponsor of the Talent Club and teaches A Cappella, Girls’ and Boys’ Glee and Mixed Chorus. Last year she took the A Cappella on an overnight trip to Long Beach for a Music Festival. This year the A Cap- pella attended the Berkeley Music Festival at the Univ- ersity of California during Easter vacation. A group of twenty students from the A Cappella Choir spent five days on the UC campus. Our vocal music teacher received her Bachelor of Music Education degree at USC and she also has a Master of Arts degree. She taught school six years in Hollywood and 17 years in Texas before coming to AV. Because of her capable direction of the school oper- ettas each year, AV’s student body looks forward to this event as a high point in the school year. Successful pro- duction of the operettas means many long hours of hard work for students participating. The most gratifying approval to them is the happy smile from their friend and instructor that says theirs was a job well done. Her contributions to the AV vocal music world will be fondly remembered by her students and audiences. MRS. HERMIONE VAUGHN BANKS BEFORE REHEARSALS for the Spring Vocal Concert, the yearbook photographer arrived. Here Mrs. Banks is shown arranging her vocalists for the picture. DONNING CHORAL UNIFORMS before curtain time are three of Mrs. Banks’ male vocalists — Phil Hamilton, tenor; Larry Acker, baritone, and Rick Hudson, baritone. ill a '.LjdXl iPcUj£.± 4-55 (Dux donduatoxfL iPcuj£s. 56-69 Out (lonijio En iPacjZi. 8-13 Q aiiationi- o6-l 9 Dut Pabiom a no- 44 tuictuiE Antelope Valley—the nation's fastest growing area— has become the main desert home of a poultry industry that now produces one fourth of the state’s fryers, an agricultural industry that pushed output to 38 million dollars in 1954, a jet aircraft industry that is building Dr. Roy A. Knapp District Superintendent BOARD OF TRUSTEES—Sitting, left to rgiht: Mr. Gus F. Kliopulos, Mr. Wallace Ward, Dr. Roy A Knapp, district superintendent. Standing: Mr. James Wilson. Mr. William J. Sinclair. Absent when nicture was taken was Mr. George F. McNamee. 31 million dollars worth of factories to assemble jet planes, a real estate industry that has festooned the Mojave Desert’s highways with bright pennants adver- tising vast new housing developments. Charged with responsibility for the smooth opera- tion of the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School and Junior College—which lies at the southeastern edge of the Mojave—is Dr. Roy A. Knapp, district superin- tendent. During his tenure—first as teacher, then prin- cipal, then superintendent—the district has grown to keep pace with the post-war boom in population. Having spent more than two decades at AV, Dr. Knapp has acquired a wide background for coping with the many problems associated with his office. These include the presentation of school problems at board meetings, preparing the school budget, recommending policy on personnel, supervising the transportation sys- tem and the construction of new and maintenance of existing buildings. He received his BA at Huron College in South Dakota, his MA at Claremont and last year he was awarded an honorary doctor’s degree from his alma mater in colorful ceremonies. The Board of Trustees met twice a month to deal with their biggest problems of the 1954-55 school year —-the ever-increasing enrollment and the need for new school buildings. Presiding over the board was Mr. Wallace Ward, Lancaster businessman. Other members were Gus Eliopulos, Westsidc rancher; George Mc- Namee, president of the Tropico Powder Company, Rosamond; James Wilson, Fastside rancher, and Wil- liam J. Sinclair, owner of the Littlerock Beverage Com- pany. The man immediately responsible for taking care of AV’s growing financial problems is Mr. Albert Lo- Buono, assistant superintendent in charge of finance. Mr. LoBuono has been an administrative assistant to Dr. Knapp since 1946, and prior to that, was a commer- cial teacher on AV’s faculty, starting in 1941. Mr. Albert I.oBuono. Assistant Superintendent In Charge of Finance aznionjj Spending his third year at AV as principal is Dr. Robert L. Dougherty, past superintendent of schools in Ramona. Among his many duties are the selection of AV’s faculty members, the planning and directing of the curriculum program, counseling of students and working with all of the student organizations. AV’s principal attended USC. UCLA, Redlands and Chapman College where he received his doctorate. Dr. Dougherty has published two books on the life of Christ, the last of which is entitled Jesus The Pioneer. Among Dr. Dougherty’s other interests arc trout fishing and keeping up with current affairs in the Army Reserves. He holds the rank of colonel in the Reserves. After school. Dr. Dougherty can be found at home with his family. He has three boys, Robert Jr., a student at USC Medical School, Richard, a student at Redlands University and Jim, who was graduated from AV in 1954. Students at AV believe that this is their school and thus they take pride in making it what it is today—a school whose student l� ody is among the best in the state, according to Dr. Dougherty. AV’s wags have been known to describe Mr. Charles Parker as “administrative assistant in charge of et cetera.” Mr. Parker, a wag himself, doesn’t seem to mind. His official title—administrative assistant to the superintendent—describes a job which is varied and requires versatile talents. He takes care of problems which involve the district as a whole. Another busy man around AV is Mr. Norton Nich- ols, director of student activities. His office is the clear- ing house for all school dances, club meetings, an- nouncements and class field trips. Under his supervision the school calendar is prepared. This is Mr. Nichols’ first year as director. Last year Mr. Nichols was a social studies teacher at AV. A kind word and a helping hand is what AV’s stu- dents receive from Mr. James Churchill, supervisor of welfare and attendance. As a counselor on attendance problems. Mr. Churchill serves six schools in Kern and Los Angeles Counties and is at AV on Tuesdays, Thurs- days and Fridays. One of the biggest distinctions that Antelope Valley High has is its smooth-functioning, efficient transporta- tion system—and this is true despite the fact that AV is one of the schools in the country that has the longest bus routes—one over 60 miles one way. Modern buses and drivers known for their safety record provide all this. The man responsible is Mr. Grosvenor Fitch, dir- ector of transportation. Dr. Robert L. Dougherty Principal Mr. Charles Parker, Mr. Norton Nichols, Mr. James Churchill. Mr. Grosvenor Fitch, Administrative Assistant Director of Student Activities Supervisor of Welfare and Director of Transportation to the Superintendent Attendance No school could operate efficiently without its counseling staff, cus- todians, bus drivers, office and cafe- teria staffs. These are the people who, in the true sense of the word, compose the “melody.” Increased student population re- sulted this year in the addition of a new service for students—class counselors. These teachers were given the task of assisting the main counselors at AV—Mr. Abe Loew- en. Dean of Boys and Vice Princi- pal. and Mrs. Billye Adams, Dean of Girls. Heading a crew of custodians whose job it was to keep the school and the campus looking pleasant despite all of the building activity was Mr. Oscar Johnson. Mr. Jack Wiley, building superintendent. COUNSELORS—Shown al the left are the Freshman and Sophomore coun- selors. They are, sitting: Mrs. Lola Bal- lentine and Miss Gladys Baird. Stand- ing: Mr. Bruce Grant, Mr. Irwin Cohen jand Mr. Frank O’Connor. Shown below left are the Senior and Junior Coun- selors. Sitting arc Miss Josephine Dart, college prep counselor: Mrs. Mary Floyd. Miss Ann Urbanowski. Stand- ing Mr. Ernest Tosi and Mr. Robert Thomas. 12 Shown at the left is Mrs. Billye Adams. Dean of Girls. Shown be- low is Mr. Abe Loewen. Dean of Boys and Vice Principal. MAINTENANCE CREW — AV’s custodians are hard men to find for a yearl� ook picture. Most work different shifts. Some of AV’s custodians are shown below. They are: Charles Richards, Bill Hart. Jasper Baskins and Oscar Johnson. Mr. Jack Wiley Building Superintendent tL JVU BUS DRIVERS—Back row. left to right: Walter Scate� . Tom Garrett, Carl Gilmore. Dave Huston. Alex Gimmell. Bill Hart, Richard Sweet. Harvey Stollenwerk, Wilson Ferrell, Jean Duntley. Lawrence Wheeler. First row: Kenneth Sadler. Roland Blanco. Paul Williams. Bill Buchanan. William Gaither. Earl Fisher. David Austin. Ronald Ritchie. Don Power and Dean Rupp. CAFETERIA CREW: Barbara Winkle, Lou Puck- ett. Ada Acker, Dorothy Flemming, Lcla Crall and Barbara Nix. ATTENDANCE OFFICE STAFF —Mildred Seaton, Edith Worden. Mildred Jolin, Virginia Zarzana. Helen Klingerman, Lorein Denney and Kathryne Betts. BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF —Nan Kingsbury, Jean Buf- falo. Thelma Johnson, Mar- guerite Jenkinson and Doris Iverson. had the job of constant inspection and supervision of AV’s furious construction activity. Serving delicious meals to the students, was the cafeteria crew under the supervision of Mrs. Bar- bara Winkle. Whether it was tardi- ness, absence or grades an accurate record was kept by the attendance office under Mrs. Lorein Denney. Ln±buimznti jituncjz into tliEL% u m fyziyniny 55 So you are a Senior! After three long years of struggle you at last reached the honored position. Every one of the four years here you made things happen. You chose London blue for your sweaters and Kathy Kelly as Alumni Queen. A few of you even helped with the Blue Book. As the days flew by your heads were filled with dreams of the Junior-Senior Prom, which was the last formal for Seniors. Baccalureate, Class Night. Senior Breakfast, and of course. Graduation, the hig day. And what does the future hold? For some will come college and for others a job, a home and family. All the past seems to vanish from your thoughts as you dream of the future that lies ahead. So stop and remember: You helped make AV what it was. what it is. LARRY ACKER, V. Pres., Student Body 4; Letterman 1-4; A Cappella Choir 3-4, Pres. 4; Lancaster. LEWIS ADAMS—Track; FFA 1-4; B. League; Littlerock. MERVIN AKIN—Honor Society 2; Key Club 4; B. league; Palmdale. MARVIN ASBURY—A Cappella Choir 2-4; Talent club 3-4; International Relations club 4; Lancaster. JOYCE AUBREY—transferred to El Centro high school. JOLLIE AVILA—Letterman 1-4; B. basketball team 2-3; Varsity basketball 4; Westside. ROGER BAKER—Senior Band; Pep Band; B. League; Uncaster. ROBERT BAKMAN—FFA 1-4, Chapter Sec. 4; South Regional Sentinel FFA 3; Gor- man. ALAN BALDWIN—FTA 1; B. League; Lan- caster. BERYL BALLAS—Usherettes 4; GAA 3-4; Student Senate 3; Lancaster. JODA BASKINS—FFA 1-4; B. League; Lancaster. JERRY BECK—Electronics club; B. League; Lancaster. DONALD BEARDSLEY—Senior Band 1-4; V. Pres. 4; B. League 4; Valyermo. LESLIE BEEBE—FFA 4; B. League; Rosamond. LAURA BEISSEL—FHA; G. League; Palmdale. CAROL BERRETT—Student Senate 4; G. League; Uncaster. JACK BERTHELOT— Radio club 4; B. League; Quart . Hill. DONALD BIRD—International Relations club 4; B. League; Lancaster. ROBERT BITHELL—B. League: Lancaster. PAT BITTLE—Usherettes 4; Jr. Class re- porter 3; A. Cappella Choir 3-4, Sec. 4; Palmdale. SENIOR Cl.ASS OFFICERS, first rou left to right: Gloria Stoker. Uura Gilbert. Pat Rittle. Joyce Hankins. Second: David Ryckebosch. Don Gilmore. Not shown: Barbara Shumaker and Dorothy Moffett. Urry Acker Marvin Asbur) Roger Baker Barvl Balias 1-ewis Adams Joyce Aubrey Robert Rakman Joda Baskins Mervin Akin Jollie Avila Alan Baldwin Jerry Beck Sznioxi ox tad zSvjzat %± VIRGINIA BLAKE—FHA 3-4; GAA 3-4; Typing club 4; Littlerock. PAT BLAKELY—Usherettes 3-4; Christmas Play 4; Drama 3-4; Quartz Hill. FRIEDA BLANCHARD— GAA 1-4; Usherettes 4; Yucca staff 3-4; Lancaster. LEONA BRASHEAR—A Cappella Choir 2-4; Talent club 3-4; GAA; Lancaster. JEAN BRAY—GAA 3-4; Knitting club 4; G. League; Lancaster. NATALIE BREWSTER — G. League; Lancaster. JIM BRIDGEMAN—transferred to Edwards. ROLAND BRINLEY—C. basketball 2; B. basket- ball 3; Varsity tennis; Lancaster. JOHNNY BROCKUS —Letterman 2-4; Varsity track 2-4; Varsity football 3-4; Juniper Hills. MARILYN BROWN—GAA 1-4; Song Leader 4; Quartz Hill. MIKE BROWN—Chief justice 1; B. League; Lancaster. LILA BULLARD—Talent club 4; GAA; G. League; Littlerock. CAROL BURFORD—Pepperettcs 2; World Friendship club 3-4; G. League; Lancaster. ROBERT BURNS—B. League; Quartz Hill. JAMES BLTZKE—Pen Pals; Littlerock. CATHY CABARGA—Jr. Class sec. 3; Commercial club 3, Pres. 3; Usherettes 4; Eastside. Donald Beardslry Robert Bithell Jean Bray Mike Brown Leslie Beebe Pat Bittlc Natalie Brewster Lila Bullard I .aura Beissel Virginia Blake Jim Bridgeman Carol Burford Carol Berretl Pal Blakely Boland Brinley Robert Bums Jack Berthelot Frieda Blanchard Johnny Brockus James Butzke Donald Bird Leona Brasbcar Marilyn Brown Catherine Cabarga MIKE CAFFREY — FFA; B. League; Lancaster. ALLEN CARR—Sr. Board of Control; B. League; Lan- caster; GLADIOLA CARRUTHERS—Drill team 1; GAA 3 4; Pepperettes 1; Lancaster. RICHARD CHAM- BERLIN — B. League; Palmdale. ROSE MARIE CHANEY—Honor Society 1-4; GAA 1-4; Jr. and Sr. Play 3; Lancaster. MARLA CHRISTENSON—GAA 2-4; Usherettes4; Yucca staff 3-4; Lancaster. BEVERLY CLAUDE—G. League; Lancaster. ERIC COLBY—Lettcrman 3-4; Cheerleader 4; Pres., Soph. Class; Palmdale. MAR- JORIE COLE—Honor Society 2-4; G. League; Palm- dale. PAT COLLINS—GAA 2-4;Talent club 2-4; Typing club 4; Lancaster. PAT COLO—Senior Band 1-4, Treas., 4; G. League Cabinet Treas., 4; GAA 1-4; Lan- caster. FLORENCE COOK—Typing club 34; G. League: Lancaster. JOANN COOK—GAA; Pepper- ettes 3; Knitting club 4; Lancaster. RICHARD CRAIG—School play 34; Art club 2-3; B. League; Lancaster. DOROTHY DANHIEUX—Song Leader 4; GAA 4; Big A 4; Palmdale. MARILYN DAVIS—Merit Board 4; Commercial club 3; G. League Pearblossom. JOHN DEBS—Knights 3-4; Lettcrman 14; Class Board of Control 1-4; Pearblossom. ROBERT DeFOOR Lettcrman 1: B. League: Ou.nl Hill. DON DES- TR1AL-BY-CAMERA—The group of gaily laugh- ing seniors who await their trial-by-camera as they stand in line to have their senior pictures taken are, left to right: Kathryn Kelly, Clydette McEfee, Cathy Siemens, Cathy Mahneke, Bar- bara Shumaker, David Shultz, Delfino Saenz and Larry Hall, with a bow tie yet! In the fore- ground is Luba Kalpakoff. Mike Caffrcy Richard Chamberlin Beverly Claude Pal Collin� Joann Cook Marilyn Davi� Allen Carr Rom- Marie Chaney Eric Colby Pal Colo Richard Craig John Del� � Gladiola Car rut her Marla ChriMenoon Majorie Cole Florence Cook Dorothy Danhieux Roliert DeFoor Don Desmond Dale Drews Hud Dyer Floyd Ktherton Maureen Fix Frank Gibbs Robert Dever Barbara Dunivan Raymond Elvert Mary Farmer George Foster Beverly Gibson Frances Ditty Eddie Dwyer Ronald Eslick Arthur Firsick Phillip French I .aura Gilbert MOND—Art club 4; Typing club 4; B. League; Lan- cflstcr. ROBERT DEVER—Typing club 4; V. Pres., 4; International Relations club 4, Sec., 4; Traffic Court; Palmdale. FRANCES DITTY—Layout editor, THE YUCCA, 4; Big A 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Usherettes 4; Quartz Hill. DALE DREWS—B. League; Palmdale. BARBARA DUNIVAN—Honor Society; CAA 1-4: FHA; Palmdale. EDDIE DWYER—Senior Band 1-4, Pres. 4; Knights 3-4, Pres., 4; Varsity baseball 3-4; Lancaster. BUD DYER—B. League; Lancaster. RAYMOND EL- VERT—FFA; B. League; Lancaster. RONALD ESLIK—Electronics; B. League; Lan- caster. FLOYD ETHERTON—Knights 4; Letterman 2-4; Senior Band 2-4; Lancaster. MARY FARMER— G. League; Lancaster. ARTHUR FIRSICK—Electron- ics club; B. League; Lancaster. MAUREEN FIX—GAA 2-4; G. League; Littlerock. GEORGE FOSTER—FFA 1-3; Student Senate 4; B. League; Gorman. PHILLIP FRENCH—A Cappella Choir 4; Student Traffic Court 4; Gymnastics 4; Quartz Hill. FRANK GIBBS—Track 2-4; Gymnastics 4; Basket- ball 4; Lancaster. BEVERLY GIBSON—Varsity Yell Leader 2; Knitting club 3; GAA; Palmdale. LAURA GILBERT—Jr. Class Treas; Usherettes 4; Sr. Class Treas; Palmdale. Wit(i (lining (zgzi, cdfigh Sfiiziti, and Don Gilmore Mary Gowdy Belly Grant Paula Gurfein Larry Hall Sandra Godde Paul Graff Richard Gray Robert Hair Joan Hamburger Charles Goodson Robert Granicy Jerry Gridley Donald Hall Phil Hamilton 20 DON GILMORE—Sr. Class Pres.; Varsity football 34; Sr. Band; Littlerock. SANDRA GODDE—Office 4; Art club; Spanish club; Quartz Hill. CHARLES GOODSON—Electronics club 4, Sec., 4; B. League; Palmdale. MARY GOWDY—Pen Pals 4; Art club 4; Office 4; Quartz Hill. PAUL GRAFF—B. League; Lancaster. ROBERT GRANICY—B. League; Lancaster. BETTY GRANT—Drama club 4; Yucca staff 4; Home Ec 1; Lancaster. RICHARD GRAY—Sr. Band 3-4; Track 3; B. League; Lancaster. JERRY GRIDLEY—B. League; Lancaster. PAULA GURFEIN—FHA 4; Knitting club 4; G. League; Lan- caster. ROBERT HAIR—Mech. Drawing 3; B. League: Lancaster. DONALD HALL—Sr. Band 1-4; Pep Band 3-4; Lancaster. LARRY HALL—Letterman 3-4: Radio club 3, Pres., 3: Knights 4; Lancaster. JOAN HAMBURGER—Typing club 4; G. League; Lancaster. PHIL HAMILTON—CIF Chaihpion 3; Tal ent club 4, reporter 4; Pearblossom. DOROTHY HAN- SCHMIDT—GAA 1-4; Typing club; Reporter 4; Knit- ting club 4; Westside. VELDA HARRIS—G. League: Rosamond. FAYE HARVELL—GAA 1-4; Honor Society 1-4; FHA 1-2; Rosamond. CONNIE HAUGEN—Marjorette 3-4; Yell Leader 3-4; Band 2; Lancaster. BETH HEA- BERLIN—A Cappella 4; World Friendship 4; Typing club; Lancaster. ROLF HEINRICH — FFA 1-4: B. I PDtTIIP I I I tllTl Wk DONNA HELM—GAA; Office staff; G. League; Palmdale. JO HENLEY—GAA 1-4; Copy editor, THE YUCCA. 4; Sec., audio-visual department 3-4; Sec., orientation, 1: Littlerock. NORMAN HIGH—Football 2; rrA 4; Letterman 3-4; Westside. JERRY HILDRETH—Projectionist club 3-4; Stage Craft 4: Lancaster. DAVID HINES—Senior Band 1-4; Pep Band 1-4; Assembly committee 1-2: B. League Cabinet 4; Lancaster. GENE HILL—B. League; Lan- caster. CARMA HIYKEL—Yell Leader 1-2: GAA 1-4; G. League; Lancaster. DALE HONOR—A Cappella Choir 3-4; Cadet Corps 1-4; B. Glee Club 1-4; Palm- dale. RICK HUDSON—Talent Club 4, Pres., 4; A Cap- pella Choir 4; International Relations 4; Littlerock. KAY HUMPHREYS—A Cappella Choir 3-4, Sec., 3, V. Pres.. 4; Honor Society 3-4; GAA 3-4; Quartz Hill. DARRELL ILLIAN—Honor Society 3-4; GAA 2-4; G. League; Palmdale. RAYMOND IODER—Letterman 2-4; Varsity baseball 3; FFA 3-4; Pearblossom. KAREN JACOBS—SAND PAPER, 3-4. Editor, 4: Honor Society 1-4; Quill and Scroll 3-4; Lancaster. JANE JAMES—G. League; Lan- caster. FRED JENNINGS—Letterman 3-4; Projection- ists 1-4; B. league; Palmdale. SHIRLEY JENSEN—Pepperettes; World Friend- ship 3-4; A Cappella Choir 4; Rosamond. CAROL JOHNSON—Farmerettes 3-4; International Relations club 4; Lancaster. DANIEL JOHNSON—Gymnastics .34; B. League; Palmdale. GARLAND JOHNSON— Varsity track 2-4; Letterman 3 4; B. basketball 2; West- side. PETRENA JOHNSON — transferred to high school. SANDRA JONES—Sr. Band 1 4, Sec., 4; GAA 1-4. Sec., 4; Honor Society 1-4; Palmdale. Dorothy Hanschmidt Velda Harris Donna Helm Jo Henley Carma Hiykel Dale Honor Karen Jacobs Jane James Garland Johnson Petrena Johnson Faye Harvell Norman High Rick Hudson Fred Jennings Sandra Jones Beth Heaberlin David Hines Darrell Illian Carol Johnson Rolf Heinrich Gene Hill Raymond Ioder Daniel Johnson Connie Haugen Jerry Hildreth Kay Humphreys Shirley Jensen 21 '3k cJ oacl 22 Pat Junus Darryll Kecne Judy Kraber Sieve Layne Loretta Lewan Florence Lynch Kochcllc Kahler Kathryn Kelly Ray Kraber I-arry Ix-vell Basil Livermore Anita Lyte Luba KalpakofT Gladys Kistler Steve Kwitowski Mary Ix vingston Ernie I-owder John MacGregor Ann Kalsbeek Tabo Kono Betty La Fleur Ted Levis Judy Lundstrom Dd MacLachlan PAT JUNUS—Knitting club 4: GAA 1-4; G. League; Lancaster. KOCHELLE KAHLEK — Drama club 4, Talent club 4; G. League; Lancaster. LUBA KALPAKOFF— Majorettes 3-4; Big A 4; Class V. Pres. 1; Westside. ANN KALS BEEK—Honor Society 2-3; World Friendship 2-4; Knitting club 4; Palmdale. DARYLL KEENE—Honor So- ciety 4, Treas., 4; Spanish National Honor Society 3, Sec., 3; Pep band. Sr. Band 2-4; I ancastcr. KATH- RYN KELLY — Treas. Student Body 2; Big A 4; Alumni Queen 4; Westside. GLADYS KISTLER— GAA 2-4; Sec. for Mr. Ballard 34; Gym Office 4; Palmdale. TABO KONO — Letterman 3-4; Varsity football 4; Varsity baseball 4; Palmdale. JUDY KRABER— Peppcrettes 3; Knitting club 4; Lancaster. RAY KRABER — B. Glee club 3-4; FFA; A Cappella Choir 4; Lancaster. STEVE KWIT- OWSKI—Knights 4; B. League; Lancaster. ---' BETTY LA FLEUR—Honor Society 1-4; Big A 3-4; G. League officer 24; Lancaster. STEVE LAYNE—Sr. Band 1-4; Honor Society 3-4; SANDPAPER 3: Edit- or 3; Lancaster. LARRY LEVELL —Spanish club 4; Christmas Play 4; B. League; Palmdale. MARY LEYTNGSTON—Drama 4; Talent club 4; FHA 4; Lancaster. TED LEVIS—B. League; Lan- caster. LORETTA LEWAN—GAA 3-4; Farmerettes 3-4, V. Pres. 4; Spanish club 2-3; Quartz Hill. BASIL LIVERMORE — Square Dancing club 34; B. I.caguc; Gor- man. ERNIE LOWDER—Football 1-4; Letterman 2-4; Knights 34; Iwtncaster. JUDY LUNDSTRUM— G. League: Palmdale. FLORENCE LYNCH — Honor Society 34; Yucca Staff 4; Knit- ting club Sec. 4, Knitting club 3-4; Quartz Hill. ANITA LYTE—G. League; Lancaster. JOHN MAC- GRECOR—FFA 34; B. League cabinet 4; Sr. Band 4; Valyermo. DD MAC LACHLAN—Pepper ettes 3, Pres., 3; GAA 1-4; Yucca J ooz Jo staff 4; Palmdale. BUD MACLEN- NAN—Dust Jockies 2; B. League; Mint Canyon. CATHY MAHNEKE —Student court 3; Usherettes 3-4; G. League cabinet 1; Lancaster. JAMES MAHOLLAN—Radio 4; Wood Shop 4; B. League; Lan- caster. MARY MARSHALL—Hon- or Society 1-2; Art club 1-4; Talent club 4; Lake Hughes. IRMA MAR- TIN—Arts Crafts; GAA 4; Typ- ing club 4; Wcstside. ROSEMARY MARTIN—Merit Board 3; A Cap- pella Choir 2; Drama club 4; I.an- caster. HENRY MARYIN—Letterman 2-4; Knights 4; Social committee 3- 4; Lancaster. ANNA MASSARI— Majorettes 4; GAA 1-4, Pres., 3-4; Class Pres., 2; Palmdale. RUBY MAULDIN—Usherettes 3-; Typing club 4, Pres., 4; GAA 1-4: Lancast- er. JACK MAYFIELD—Sr. Band 1-4; Honor Society 1-4; Student Body Pres., 4; Lancaster. TOM Me- CABE—B. League; Lancaster. JAMES McCLARY — Track Letterman C 2; Track Letterman B 3; Letterman 2-4; Westsidc. FLOR- ENCE McCLENGHAN—Class Re- porter 2; GAA. 1-4; G. league: Lancaster. KIM McCORKINDALE—Typ- ing club 4. Pres., 4; B. League; Lancaster. PAT McDANIEL—GAA 1-4; Student Senate 4; Sq. Dance club 4; Rosamond. CLYDETTE McEFEE — Majorette 3-4; Drum Majorette 4; GAA 1-4; Palmdale. PAT MeKEOUGH —GAA 3-4; Knitting club 4; Lancaster. PHIL McNAMEE—FFA 1-4, Pres., 4; Knights 3-4; Letterman 3-4; Rosa- mond. BEVERLY MILLER—Campus Christian club 2-4; GAA; Student Senate 2; Lancaster. GERRY MIL- LIGAN—G. League; GAA; Lan- caster. DOROTHY MOFFETT- Sr. Class Sec.; Majorette 4; FHA 1- 4; Ix'ona Valley. MARILYN MOH- LING—Honor Society 1-2; GAA G. League: Lancaster. KIRSTEN MOLLINET—GAA 2-4; Pepperettes 2; Knitting club 4: Gorman. VALARO MORRIS — Radio club; B. league; Lancaster. Bud Macl ennan Irma Martin Ruby Mauldin Florence McClenghan Pat McKeough Dorothy Moffett Cathy Mahneke Rosemary Martin Jack Mayfield Kim McCorkindale Phil McNamec Marilyn Molding James Mahollan Henry Marvin Tom McCabe Pat McDaniel Beverly Miller Kirsten Molli net Mary Marshall Anna Massari James McClary Clydcltc McEfee Gerry Milligan Valaro Morris f ¥ Beverly Newtson Dee Obee Don Pengilley Delores Prcdiger jettv Barketj) Joan Murray Donna Nielson Pat Parker Bobbie Pierson Tom Puckett Frank Ramos Betty Nash Jeri Nygaard Vadah Patterson Mary Pitt Sharon Purcell Rob Randall Dick Nelson Wayne Nygaard Carl I'eetz Martha Powers George Pyle Barbara Rathhun 24 an 9 LORA MURPHY —G. League: JOAN MURRAY—transferred to Burbank. BETTY NASH—Usher- ettes 3-4; Big A 3-4; Yucca 3-4, Editor 4; Westside. DICK NEL- SON—Key club 3-; Knights 4; Track team 2-4; Palmdale. BEV- ERLY NEWTSON—Spanish club 2- 4; Usherettes 4; FHA 3-4; Lan- caster. DONNA NIELSON—Associate Justice, Freshman Court 1: Prom Princess 3; Class V. Pres. 3; Lake Hughes. JERI NYGAARD—Big A 3- 4; G. State 3; Sr. Band 2-4; Palmdale. WAYNE NYGAARD— Cadet Corps 1-4; B. League; Lan- caster. DEE OBEE— Football 1-4; Letterman 1-4; Track 1-4; Wilsona. PAT PARKER—SAND PAP- ER 4, Sports Editor 4: B. League; Palmdale. VADAH PATTERSON —Senior Band 2-4; GAA 3-4; Knit- ting club 4; Palmdale. CARL PEETZ—Assembly Manager 4; Letterman Pres. 4; Station Manager 3; Pearblossom. DON PENGIL- LEY—Mech. Drawing club 3; Lan- caster. BOBBIE PIERSON—Art club 4; Assembly committee 4; Yucca staff 4; Palmdale. MARY PITT—Quill and Scroll 3-4; SAND PAPER 34; Class Sec. 1; Lancaster. MARTHA POWERS —Senior Band; G. League; Lan- caster. DELORES PREDIGER— Farmerettes 4; Knitting club 4; GAA 34; Lancaster. TOM PUCK- ETT—Letterman 2-4; Varsity foot- ball 24; Wrestling squad 24; Lan- caster. SHARON PURCELL—Hon- or Society 1-4; Usherettes 3-4, Sec., 4; Lancaster. GEORGE PYLE—FFA 14; Letterman. Football 14; Lancaster. BETTY RACK ETT — Board of Control 1-3; Usherettes 4; Student Body Sec. 4; Leona Valley. FRANK RAMOS—Senior Band 2- 4; Cross Country 4; Track 4; Lan- caster. BOB RANDALL — Senior Band; Pep Band; Varsity Baseball 1-2; Lancaster. BARBARA RATH BUN—Senior Band 14; Pep Band 2-4; GAA 1-4; Westside. CAROLYN REAGAN—GAA 2-4; Pcpperettes 3; Typing club 2; Lancaster. NANCY RIGGEN—G. League; Lancaster. BARBARA ROBERTS—FHA 3-4; Typing club 4; G. League; Palmdale. SUE ROBERTS—Big A 34; G. League cabinet 2-4; Outstanding Freshman; Lancaster. CLARENCE ROTT- MAN—B. League; I ncaster. JAMES RUSSELL — trans- ferred to Lassen high school. JOY RUSSELL—Quill Scroll 4; Rad- 104; SANI) PAPER 34; Palmdale. DAVID RYCKEBOSCH — letter- man 24; Honor Society 24, Pres. 4; Class Board of Control 3-4; East- sidr. DELFINO SAENZ—Lctterman 34; Varsity football 34; Captain 4; Key club 3-4; Willow Springs. RICHARD SAENZ—football 34; letterman 34; FFA; Willow Springs. EDDIE SANNER—Radio club 2-3; B. League; Pcarblossom. CAROLINE SCHAFFER—Sen- ior Band 14; G. League Cabinet; Traffic Court 4; Lancaster. DICK SCHENBERGER—Electronics club 2; Freshman Court deputy; Traffic Court 4; Gorman. DAVID SCHULTZ—B. league; Lancaster. MELVIN SCHWAKE—B. League: Lancaster. SHIELA SEDGEWICK—Ush- erettes 34; GAA 1-4; G. League; Littlerock. PAT SEMINARIO— Yell Leader 34; GAA 14; Board of Control 34: Westside. MAR- GUERITE SHADE—G. League; Lancaster. KAY SHRYOCK—Hon- or Society 14; GAA 3-4; Dram- atics 14; Quartz Hill. F3SbYNSCHULTerGl K BABARA SHUMAKER—GAA 4; ClassTreas.,3; Class Reporter 4; Rosamond. CATHY SIEMENS— Majorette 2-4; Honor Society 14; Big A 34; Westside. JEANNIE SILLS—G. League; Lancaster. DON SMALLEY—Senior Band 1- 4; Orchestra 1-4; Lancaster. MILO SMITH—B. league; Palmdale. Carolyn Reagan Clarence Kottman Delfino Saenz Dick Schcnbcrgcr Pat Seminario Cathy Siemens Nancy Kiggcn James Russell Richard Saenz David Schultz Marguerite Shade Jcannie Sills Barbara Roberts Joy Russell Eddie Sanncr Melvin Schwakc Kay Shryock Don Smalley Sue Roberts David Ryckcbosch Caroline Schaffer Shiela Sedgwick Barbara Shumaker Milo Smith 25 UaCEllEl ant I LllLWlEi Glenn Snow Dave Spriggs Cathy Steiner Larry Stranskc Barbara Tcasley Carmen Tilbury Audrey Specht Anne Staff Jo Stevenson Jeanette Strassburg Danny Thcmpson Bill Tomkinson L. C. Spencer Barbara Starr Robert Stinson Ray Tabita Shirley Thompson Marilyn Townsend Diane Spicer Florence Steagall Gloria Stoker Janet Taylor Suzanne Thompson Carol Train GLENN SNOW—Letterman 4; Var- sity football 4; Varsity baseball 4; Lancaster. AUDREY SPECHT—Hon- or Society; GAA; Commercial club; Lancaster. L. C. SPENCER—Football 2-4; Basketball; Letterman 3-4; Mint Canyon. DIANE SPICER—GAA 3-4; Knitting club 4; Princess of Invitation- al Track Meet 3; Palmdale DAVE SPRIGGS—A Cappella Choir 4; B. Quartet 4; B. League; Lancaster. ANNE STAFF—Big A 4; GAA 4; SQ. Dance 4; Littlerock. BARBARA STARR —College Prep club 1-4; FTA 4; Honor Society 1; Wcstside. FLORENCE STEAGALL—GAA 34; G. League; Palmdale. CATHY STEINER—GAA 34; Knitting club 4; G. League; Palmdale. JO STEVENSON—Office club 4; G. League; Lancaster. ROBERT STINSON — B. league; Palmdale. GLORIA STOKER —GAA 14; A Cappella 4; G. Glee club 3-4; Palm- dale. LARRY STRANSKE —Senior Band 14; Traffic Court 4; Honor So. cicty 34; Lancaster. JEANNETTE STRASSBURG— FHA; Knitting club 4; G. League; Lancaster. RAY TABITA—Art club 4; Gymnastics club 4; B. League; Lancaster. JANET TAYLOR—Honor Society 34; Usherettes 4; GAA 14; Valyermo. BARBARA TEASLEY— Knitting club 4; World Friendship club 4; G. League; Lancaster. DANNY THOMPSON—Track 3- 4: Senior Band 4; Basketball 2; Lan- caster. SHIRLEY THOMPSON—Big A 4; Board of Control 1; Commer- cial club 3; Lancaster. SUZANNE THOMPSON —FHA; Art club: G. League; Eastside. CARMEN TIL- BURY—GAA 24; Yucca 4; Art club 24; Lancaster. BILL TOMKINSON —Electronics club 2-3; Gymnastics 3; B. League; Rosamond. MARILYN TOWNSEND — GAA 14: FHA 34: G. League; Littlerock; CAROL TRAIN—Sand Pa ier staff 4; G. League; Lancaster. 'Uzazi, and Jdizatni-------------- DON TKOMBATOKE—Knights 4; Letterman 3-4; Football 1-4; Uncaster; HENRY TRIJESDELL — Gymnastics Team 3-4; Captain 3-4; Yell leader 4; Board of Control ; Lancaster. PEGGY TURMAN— Varsity Yell Leader 2; Merit Board 3, Pres., 4; Board of Control 4; Lancaster. GEORGE VALARDI—Traffic Court 4; Chief Jus- tice 4; Football; Band; Lancaster. DONALD VAUGHN — B. League; Lancaster. JIM VAUGHAN —FFA; Basketball; B. League; Lancaster. KRISTINE VON KLARGAARD—Pepperettes 3; Sq. Dance; G. League; Lancaster. PHYLLIS WALL — Usherettes 3-4, V. Pres., 4; Knitting club 4, V. Pres., 4; Honor Society 3-4; Lan- caster. PETE WANSERKE—B. league; Lancaster. LARRY WARRENBURG — B. League; Lancaster. GLENDELL WATTERS—FFA 1-4; Orchestra 1-2; B. League; Eastside. ALICE WHITSON— Spanish club 3-4; FHA 4; G. League; Palmdale. JERRY WHITE- HEAD—B. league; Uncaster. LARRY WILBURN— Letterman; Football 2-4; Eastside. BARBARA WIL- LIAMS—G. League; Lancaster. PHYRNE WILLIAMS—Typing club 2-4; GAA; G. League; Lancaster. ROCHELLE WILLIAMS — Prom committee 3; Knitting club 3-4; Commercial club 3; Palmdale. NANCY WILSON—Big A 3-4; Honor Society 1-4; Yucca staff 3-4, Business Manager 4; Palmdale. BOB WRIGHT—Dust Jockies 1; FFA 2; B. League; Palmdale. SUE YOUNG — G. League; Lancaster. HELEN YSLAS—Honor Society 3-4; Spanish club 4, Pres., 4; GAA 1-4; Uncaster. JEAN ZARLEY- GAA 3-4; G. Uaguc; Lancaster. Don Trombaton- Henry Trusdell Kristine Von Klargaard Phyllis Vt all Urry Wilburn Bob Wright Sue Young Peggy Turman Pete Wanscrke Barbara William Helen Yslas George Valardi Urry Warrenburg Phyrne Williams Jean Zarley Donald Vaughn Glcndell Walters Rochelle Williams Jim Vaughan Alice Whitson Nancy Wilson 27 Bruce Ballew Gracic Kleiwer Pauline Rostad Dayle White Jim Blecksmith Russell Oliver Darlccn Schicrmeister Conrad Walker Comparing quality and knit of their new Senior sweaters arc Kay Humphreys, Jerry Hcldreth, and Donna Nielsen. - - BRUCE BALLEW—Arts and Crafts 4, Pres., 4; Varsity baseball 4; B. League; Lancaster. CHARLES BLECK- SMITH—B. League; Palmdale. EDWIN FULLER— Gymnastics Team 4; Tennis club 4; Sr. Band 4; Lan- caster. GRACIE KLIEWER—Sr. Band 2-4; Honor Society 4; GAA 2-4; Lancaster. RUSSELL OLIVER — B. League; Lancaster. JIM ROBERTSON—A Cappella 4; Talent Club 4; Gymnastics club 4; Rosamond. PAULINE ROSTAD—Arts club 4; G. League; Palmdale. DARLEEN SCHIERMEISTER—A Cappella 4; Sr. Band 4; Sq. Dance club 4; Quartz Hill. MARGIE SPINDLER—A Cappella 2-4; GAA 2-4; Talent club 2-4; Lancaster. DAYLE WHITE—Sr. Band 3-4; GAA 1-4; Big A. 4; Lancaster. CONRAD WALKER—Gym- nastics Team 4; Lettcrman club 4; B. League; Lancaster. CAMERA SHY SENIORS Jesse Adams Norman Allen Deanne Boggs Margie Burson Tommy Caler Derrick Cummins Jerry Dendinger Janet Emenwein Marvin Foster Charles Gwinn Adelc Hcllberg Jerry Hutchins Grierson Hamilton Larry King I.arnell Knowles Gerda Kutschke Benny I rgc Curtis Lackic Mike Locwcn Bill Lowe Charles Martin Nelson Majors Kenny Miller Charles Miller Gordon Moore Jackie Newton Carl Potter Harry Potter Robert Ryles Don Summers Robert Senkbeil Barbara Thomas Peggy Walker Above: Second semester Senior class president Laura Gilbert and Dr. Dough- erty, principal, discuss details of grad- uation. Below: Seniors enjoy the privilege of hearing speakers from all walks of life through their Senior Social Problems classes. Above: Talented Seniors Jack Mayfield and Sandra Jones were chosen as the outstanding Senior boy and girl of the AV band and were therefore given the tradi- tional honor of dotting the AV formation. Above: Joyce Hankins, Pat Bittlc, and Gloria Stoker sit in at a meeting of the Senior class officers with Dr. Dougherty. DL aukUt They’re here! These were the words on the lips of the Juniors as they received their rings on the first day of school. The rings were in a wide variety of stones, in- cluding ruby, blue spinel, or pearl settings or plain gold. The blue spinel setting was the most popular. A busy tempo of activities kept the Class of ’56 humming. They sponsored after-game dances, held a Senior Sweater Assembly in April, enjoyed parties and hayridcs and staged the beauty-in-rhythm of the Junior Senior Prom. A mingling of color and loveliness filled Junior and Senior hearts with happiness and a touch of sadness at thoughts of soon-parting friends and the years of happy harmony which would soon come to a close. Mary Anderson Jack Anthony Milton Arnold Bobcrt Austin Beverly Avery Connie Ayers Gary Iiaggs Jess Baker Joan Bartcll Bichard I). Bartlett Jackie Baughman William Bayles Barbara Beckett Joan Betts Joni Bird Don Birdsall Jim Blecksmith Barbara Blohm Jimmy Earl Blohm Joanne Bloom Judy Blouch John Bowser Larry Branan Gene Brewer Barbara la u Brigante Bonnie Bright Barbara Brinlcy Jurgen Broescl JottovcrzcL The Juniors looked ahead with a multitude of mixed feelings, including a desire to fill the honored fourth year capably, a delight at reaching their destination, and a deep satisfaction at having attained their present status. Holding down the podium during the first semester was Ted Hanson as president. Ably assisting him was Dolly Venturini as vice-president. Safely conducting them over the second semester was Harvey Casey, with the aid of Ted Hanson, prexy the first semester. A total of 424 students were enrolled in the Junior class, 108 more than the 316 of last year. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, first row, left to rights Judy Evers, Carol Akroyd. Joan Betts. Second: Harvey Casey. Ted Hanson. Not shown: Connie Ayers. Dolly Venturini and Doroth) Falls. Marscna Brown Nancy Brown Judy Buchanan Sam Cannon Marlene Carpenter Harvey Casey Eddie ChercshkofT David Clark Mary Louise Cochran Stewart Cochran Deanna Coddington Clayton Cole Delores Cole Barbara Cooper Michael Corcoran Pat Cottom Gary Craig Lillie Mac Creech Norman Crews Jackie LaVelle Crosby Irene Cross Loycc Dahl Robert Daniels Lenora Darnold Carol Darr Ellen Davis Ralph Davis Kirk Dawson Raymond Debs Suzanne Demers Joan DeMontmorcncy tikUddiM Darryl Denning Kay Dickson (James PijJ Albert liuim Danny Dyer l ouise Easton Gary Eby Alee Edmaiston Sandra Edmondson Inland Elvert l.avonne Ely Ed Emry Glade Englund Gloria Ernenwein Glen Estes Glenda Estill Judy Evers Buster Faber Dorothy Falls Donna Farmer Glenn Farmer Sharon Fasnachl Gary Fisher Jo Ann Fowler Hetty Fulkerson Michael Funk Gail Gaines Sandra Gallion Eddie Gant Dave Gardiner Rodger George Corine Gilbert Jerry Gilmore Rob Gorton Dewain Gray Wayne Green Cat Griffith James Guthrie Marcia Gwin Ardele Hamill Evelyn Hamilton Pat Hamilton Fred Hann Diane Hanschmidt Richard Hardy Russell Harper Ralph Harriman 1 Pai LPa±tim£ Aliene Harris Charles Harris Bill Harl James Hart Jackie Harvey Cameron Hawe Lyres Hayes Dell Haynes Shelley Headman Barbara Heidemann Beverly Hildreth Arlene Hilgendorf Charlene Hill Patrick Hinds Sue Houghton Jerry Howell Robert Howell Evelyn Humphreys Frank Hurst Alan Idcn Carol Isgrig John Jackson Kelly Jcnkinson Jerry Jennings Joe Jensen Lewis Jensen Charles Johnson Gloria Johnson ylarjorie JohnsoJt Herb John Gladys Jolly Barbara Jones Beverly Jones Bob Jones Pat Jones Tom Jones Carol Jordan Phyllis Kalsbeek James Kerlzman Jim Kidd Nancy King Gracie Kirk Gerry Kistner Jim Knight Ted Knox Jay Koch Johnny Koyle Alvin Krug Nona I.aml Paul l-asagna l-esta Intimer Janice Lawson Diana Leech Ramona Lewis William Linnev Dan l.ish Cathy Livermore CSmiLI P Vera Long Klona Mae Lose) Linda Lowden Roy Lyda Tom Macauley Corpus Malle Kmilia Malle Jim Marble Sonja Mark gncy Marks orbin Marriott' Florence Marshall Rhoanne Mason Pat Masters Sue Masters Ronald Mathews Donald Mauldin Kleanor McCaleb Odis McCormack 34 'UliLzcl {Tjzaz (Jnto OL Of ZJiniE---------- Myrtle McCulloch Kenneth McGowan I’am McLennan Ken McMillin Donna McNair George Mead Marilyn Mead Sharon Milbourne £lizalx-th More] Terry Murren Jerry Myers Joan Myhan Kenee Navarret Karen NecDels Barbara Newman Billy Neu Judy Nicholson Kdward Nukala James Oliver Dennis Orser Kustie Osborn (arol Overlade Larry Parker Pat Patterson .Stanley Payton Calvin- Pearson Susie PcppeK George Phelps Lee Phillips George Pi I man is Patrick Polizine Bonnie Pond Tom Powell Marguerite Preter Jeanene Prothro John Provenzano Konnie Pszyk Donna Puraley Earl Pyron Rov Rawlings ($en Reati� ) John Rehmann Kl a Rexroat Kalhy Rliea Barbara Richardson Mamie Richardson Oran Robnett Carol Rohlk David Rolh Patricia Rothwell Kill RuiT Jo Ann Russell Marcia Russell Doris Sakaguchi ('h tick Sa yrc Chuck Schmidt Waller Schroeder Gary Schuman Carolyn Schwandl Ada Scott Erlesta Scribner Kill Sebastian Lfzaz Janice Sechrisl Kill Seiler Bruce Seymour Douglas Shannon Jerry Shelden Marilyn Sherer Deanna Sieck Lametta Sivils Paul Skov Dick Slater William Smethursl Larry Smith Kob Spencer Carol Spriggs Walter Starkel David Stevens Robert Stivers Teresa Stollenwerk Connie Stone Kob Stringer Linda Stumbaugh Joyce Swarts Tom Talbert Sharon Taylor William Tensfield Clyde Thomas Betty Ann Tliomson Roger Tomfohr James Tommy Jack Townsend Dennis Trojan Jim Turner Tom Turner Paul Tuttle Duane Varley Dolly Venturini Don Waldrip Betty Wallace Judy Wallace l.a Vina Walters Bill Wanamakcr Carol Ward iJJ_Watson) IkdviaW'attcrs Verlene Weatherford Joy Weaver W ehr Dianne Weir Anne Welch ( jtt czrf-vjaiti Gary Williams Jack Williams Anna Wilson Ruth Wilson Sharon Wilson John Wirta Flora Woolf Margie Wolfe Sheila Word Marian Wood Kay Wright Vernon Wright Sandra Gayle Wynn ______Linda Young Jack Welch Duane Wcmplc Anna Wenzel Rill Whitaker Pat Wilbur William Wilbur Junioz± and dZaxnzd Bright sweaters of royal blue were worn by privileged Seniors during '54 and ’55, while lucky Juniors wore class rings to signify their class status. The Senior lawn was another privilege given to the Seniors after a meeting of the Board of Control, where it was decided that a Senior lawn should become a tra- dition. HER MAJESTY—Attendants Pat Seminario. Eddie Dwyer, Joyce Hankins and tarry Acker watch closely as King Don Gilmore crowns Connie Haugen as Queen of the Christmas Ball. SENIOR LAWN—For the first time at AV the Seniors had the privilege of eating on the front lawn while the under- classmen ate on the back lawn. Enjoying this privilege are Carmen Tilbury, Clydettc McEfcc and Eddie Dwyer. SENIORS FIRST- An AV Senior tra- dition—the privilege of leaving an as- sembly first is continued by Marvin Asbury, Bob Burns, and Cathy Caharga. IMPATIENT SENIORS — Frieda Blanchard and Marla Christenson dis- tribute Yuccas to John Debs. Rocky Kahler and Wayne Nygaard as the Sen- iors received their Yuccas first this year. c fctL jitui± and dPzi jdzcj£i SENIOR ROW Wayne Nygaard and Darryl Stinson make a quick pause at their locker. JUNIOR PORTRAITS— The Juniors anxiously wait to have their individual pictures taken- a privilege few Juniors in other schools enjoy. J O B OPPORUNITIES — Job-seeking Seniors listen to a lecture on the advantage of a business career given by Mr. E. L. Johnson. JUNIOR RINGS — Harrison Davis and Betty Wallace casu- ally compare styles of their new Junior rings. SUNDIAL BULL SESSION — Gathered around the sundial are a group of students enjoying a gab session with Mr. Abe Loewen. vice principal. 4 airmen 9 CARNIVAL CROWD— Students sought fun and fortune at the art booth at AV’s fall carnival. A FAMILIAR SCENE —Barked in the rush of the noon hour are familiar phrases such as “one hot- dog,” “two donuts,” at the lunch stand. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES — Working feverishly to provide us with new buildings and addi- tional classrooms are a few of the men seen around AV. POSING—Amidst a maze of con- fusion THE YUCCA staff took their pictures. 40 fyound thd Canifiui INITIATION — Participating in the annual FFA initiation are Larry Yingling and Gene Albrigo. DISPLAYING THEIR TALENTS — Bopping for an audience of fellow students arc Margo Shade and Dave Love. HUNGRY — Although these stu- dents were nearly famished they still found time to talk. CHANGING CLASSES - One more period marked off for the day. so on to the next. canmn 3 ALUMNI REGISTRATION — A tradi- lion of AV’s is the Homecoming. Shown helping register are Don High, Joyce Hankins. Rick Kndert, Dick Nelson and Ray Kraber. Utizougli cD- uz School is not all work and no play! That is also true at AV. This year students had their choice of two club groups. The clubs alternated their meetings every first and third, and second and fourth Fridays of the month. The students’ choices consisted of three athletic clubs, three agriculture clubs, two drama clubs, seven hobby clubs, one scholarship group, six service groups, four world relations groups, three singing groups, four skill groups, and five pep and spirit organizations. Many of the extra- curricular activities involved nine student government organizations. CADETS WAIT—Even the hard working Cadets like to eat. Waiting impatiently are Wayne Nygaard, John Jackson, Art Knowles, Ronnie Nybaaken at their banquet. RELOW: I.aura Gilbert, Gloria Stoker, Pat Bittle and Darryll Keene give a hopped-up version of Sh-Room for the Talent Assembly. RIGHT: Anne Welch enjoys decorating GAA booth for the Fall Carnival. c tatiuLtizi at V “HAVE FUN”—Those are the words Calhy Mahncke, presi- dent, leaves with the new initiates of the Usherettes—one of AV’s service clubs. WORK IS FUN—Prettying up a booth for the Carnival is Gloria Sterling. THINK HARD—Energetic Sophomores trying hard to think of a brainstorm to publicize a class activity are Judy Davis, Boyd Cissell and Bill Hunter. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS, left to right: Jan Rlioton. Dante Simi, Pat Bielenl crg, Marilyn Mcl aurin, Steve Howard. Sot shown: Janet Kelly, Carol Ayere. lomozzi, £ aid anc I IBoCJ This year the well organized Sophomores got off to a rousing start by having a November dance. “Magic Moments” was the catchy theme and students enjoyed a mysic mood under hahy blue and pink hues. Always in first place with something new, the sure Sophomores came up with a cotton candy liootli for the annual carnival at AV. Under the excellent sponsorship and counseling of Mr. Miguel De Cruz, the class was intricately organ- ized in committees. The officers met at least twice a week in order to plan for all activities ami new events. The most exciting project was the planning of an assembly which was to feature introductions by the president, talent, and other ideas centered around and consisting of Sophomore initiative and ability. SOPHOMORE, GROUP I. first row, left to right: Rlondin. Blake, Billington. J. Barker. Beynon, Azhill. C. Arnold. Ayers, Amick, B. Arnold. Second: Bailey, T. Barker, Brill. Baldwin. Baker, E. Budd, Ballard, Beale, Barton, Bell. Third: Baskins, H. Budd, Brcwton. Alvis, Bielenlterg. Remis, Boggs, Butler, Burns, Blackburn. Hack row: Boswell. Brown, Bird. Beebe, Allison, B. Barth, E. Barth. Rakman, Bacon. Bostrom. SOPHOMORE, GROUP II. first row, left to right: C. Cooper. Crane, M. Davis. Dillon. S. Davis, C. Davis, G. Cook. Caharga. Darr. Durham, Oxunes. Second: Chandler. Cosey, Calvert, M. Clark, Carter, Bergman, Birch, Bithcll, Busby, Bowen. Third: Chandley, Clement, Crawford. Huskirk. Brink. Carlson, I). Cook, Carson, Case, Cochran. Hack row: M. (’ole. J. Davis, Cisscll, Crismorc. Cristman, Chadwell. Chavez. Collings, R. Cole. 44 SOPHOMORE, GROUP HI, first row. left to right: Forde. Fraze. Eslirk. Ford, Doolin, Dronen, Deaton. T. Dunn. B. Dunn, G. Clark. Second: Forsyth. Farmer, J. Felix. Fishback. J. Felix. Edwards. F stham. Eby. J. Epley. J. Epley. Third: Echols, Dalrymple. Delight. Drake. Downs, Fairfield, Davidson. L. Davis, R. Cooper, Christensen. Back row: I). Davis, France, Fix. Edel, Foster, Duncan. Fallcnbuchel, Flue. Flaxington. SOPHOMORE, GROUP IV above, first row. left to right: S. Hill. Gentry, Gallegos, Gordon. Gilbert, B. Hayes. Henley M. Hill. Gibson. I). Hodges. Granger. Second: Hiebert. Howell, Hensley. Harvey. Gilmore. M. Gardner. HefTeron, Hewitt. B. Goodman. Third: Gridler, R. Gardner. Hawkins, G. Hayes. Griffin. Mealy. B. Hunter, Howard, Hicks, Holton. Back row: Hassard, Hall, Huntley, Herring, Garwood. Goslinc. Goodson. Greenwall. Hairgrove, J. Goodman. SOPHOMORE, GROUP V below, first row. left to right: Jen- nings. Jacobs R. Johnson, M. Jones, P. Johnson, Haley. Hays Holliday. S. Hodges, Harris, Hibbard. Second: Kurth, R. Johnson. J. James, C. Jones, Green, Hamlin, B. Greensladc. J. Greenslade. Harbert, Hier. Third: I.oewen, C. Johnson. Judge. Jahn. J. James, Jordan. Jolin. B. Jones, Jenkins, B. Jackson. Back row: R. Jackson, Lodge. Kolby, Keithlev. Kcortge, Low- der, R. Kelly. Lee. Louton. Kempton. SOPHOMORE, GROUP VI. first row. left to right: O. Longlcy. K. King, Libbey, J. Kelly. Lockart. Kraber. Love, Leavelle, Ken- nedy. Kelly, Kasson. Second: Metz. Lowman. Kelley, Knowles, Kaspcrson. Koyle. Levell. Lovret, S. Longley, Kelder. Lyons. Third: Machurek, Mohler, M. Morris, M. McCord, More, Lesley, Kirkland, Knight, linger. Hack row: Newton, Ncuton, Noel, NecDels. McGee, McKim. MacGibbon, J. Miller, McDonald, Maag. SOPHOMORE. GROUP VII above, first row, left to right: Me Kce. Morclock, Marrone, Martinez. Merriman, Mead, McLaur- in, Mirvin, V. Morris, McFarland. Second: Pigg, Pcllizzcr, Perteet, Prothro, Phillips, Persinger. Pond, McGaugh, Madera. MacDonald. Third: Maitland, McKinley, MacGregor. F. Miller, McBride. Marshall, Murphy, Morton, Moss. Nukala. Back row: Olderich. Osborn, Perry, Pyle, Ostergard. Pengilley, Puckett. Murray. Piani. SOPHOMORE, GROUP VIII below first row, left to right: Robinson. Rhoton, J. Reynolds, Rogers. Ray. Randel. R. Rud- esill. Ramos. Parks, Prothro. Second: Richard. Tomicich. Smel- ser. Riggen, Smith, Sylvies. Sutton, Sexton. Rcmbold, Rawlings. Third: Rees, Rischar, Rime. Randell. Parker, Pursley, Pugh, Rodriguez. Pratt. Back row: Paxton, Paling. Phelps. Powell. Rhodes, Paulin, Rice, Rimmer. Ogle. Pedigo. Ufiroucjh Jbticnjz thz Szcona { Jzaz SOPHOMORE, GROUP IX, first row, left to right: Shropshire, Turner, Tanner. Third: Tomilowitz, Travers, Stevens, 0. Tonoian, S. Thomas, S. Taylor, J. Snow, M. Smith, Sharp. Thompson, Solomon, R. Sylvies, C. Thomas, Schwandt, B. Stewart, Stroud. Stafford. Second: Thomson. A. Smith, K. Rudesill, Rheaume. Hack row: Serfoss, Spencer, Ramey, Rat- Thompson, S. Smith. Turton, S. Taylor, C. Snow, Townsend, liff, Reader, Simi, Starr, Ross, Trevor, Tommy, Rhanor. SOPHOMORE, GROUP X. first row. left to right: Wainscott, L. Wheeler, Willis. Wenzel, E. Wright, Whitaker, Weaver, Windbigler, VanDuscn, P. Vaughn. J. Vaughn. Second: W. Thomas, Wehr, S. White, A. White, Zalk, Wallis, Wallin, Wadsworth. Wanserske, Underwood. Third: Stoner, Spangler, Shufcldt, Windsor, Schouweiler, Schumacher, Upshaw, Vogel, Stroup. Hack row: Wolfe. Wininger. W. Wilson, Willard, Starkel, Wayman, R. Wheeler, Shelton, Shields, Uycda. CRAZY ANTICS were displayed by Darby Ellis and Bob Spindler on the ’54 Alumni Day. READY — Clvdette McEfee. pom-pom girls, and the band anxiously await the signal for half-time activities at a foot- ball game. CL all There was always something happening on AV’s cam- pus! Either the weekly football or basketball games were being planned and awaited or an initiation, con- cert, or party was in process. For outside enjoyment we had use of theatres, an ice-skating rink, a roller rink, a howling alley, and va- rious other “fun spots.” But school activities rated highest because of the great distances from home to school. Little treats, and also money-makers that the stu- dents had the privilege of enjoying during numerous ti es of the s'-h ol term, were the sales of wax-covcrecl pickles, candy canes, suckers, and magazines. These served as breaks :n the sometimes grinding hours of study and school work. A TOUCHDOWN—Led by Pat Seminario, excited students cheered AV’s football teams. A READY. PLAY—Under the leadership of Mr. Ballard the Pep Band prepares to play at one of the games. GAME PRACTICE — Clydctte McEffec goes over the routine with the Major- ettes once more before a night football game. TWO BITS. FOUR BITS—Prodded on by A Vs cartwheeling cheerleaders, the fans go wild with delight. NEW GIRLS—The number of girls at AV increased when the FFA donned female attire at its unladylike initiation. FRESHMAN COURT, first row. left to right: John Carpenter, Neil Dexter. Dave Beardsley. Jim Curtis. Second: Charles Russell. Michael Hefferon, Nor- man Hayes, Charles Lyons, Betty Baker. Back row: Ralph Kane. Jay Nelson. Ray Penn. Ken Wilkins. FRESHMAN BOARD OF CONTROL. first row, left to right: Susie St. Pierre. Cathy McCabe, Vida Strong. Ann Dali- litz, Janet Dwyer, Dorothy Draper. San- dra Ankrum, Ellen Howard. Second: Linda Sanford, Anna Watts. Richard Lindsay, John Carpenter. Neil Dexter. Roddy Hines, Charles Lyons. Back row: Ralph Kane. Norman Hayes. Bill Davis. Bobby Smith. Aram Najarian. Roger Garrett, Roger Bailey. FRESHMEN, GROUP 1. first row, left to right: Adams. Arguedas. Ackerman. Ankrum. Aldridge, Armstrong. Aber- crombie. L. Allen Brady. Brown. Second: Burwell, Buedel. Bishop. Benson. Brandt. Brand. Birkhcad, J. Brisco. Browning. B. Baker. Third: I). Blackburn, Albrigo. Ashleigh, Beeson, B. Allen. Anderson. Banto, Allison, I). Brisco. Back row: Bradfield, Bonner. Adair. Brandenburb, Atkinson, Arasmith. R. Baker. Blanchard. Avila. Bailey. Beardsley. nizn Early in September over 550 Freshmen ! egan their first year of high school at AV. One of their first events of the year was the Girls’ and Boys’ League Spread with entertainment and refreshments. The purpose of this event was to get the Freshmen acquainted with the other students. They held their first election early. Bill Benson was elected president for the first semester. The class was sponsored hy Mr. Bruce Grant, Mr. Everett Thurston. Mrs. Lola Bullcntine, Miss Muriel McDaniel. Mr. Carl Sitzman and Mr. Irwin Cohen. After the Hart-AV football game, a dance was sponsored hy the Freshmen Class. The October theme was “Autumn Leaves.” Later they sponsored the annual Curtis magazine drive. April 29 was the last official get-together of the Freshman as they held their annual Freshman Dance. FRESHMEN, GROUP II. first row. left to right: Bielenberg. Brown. Combs. P. Connell. Cassingham. Chesser. Coffman. Card. Criffield. Calvert. Second: Baines. Butzke. Barnett. Bick- more. Coggeshall. Duns. Dipre. Davenport. Doney, Dunn. Third: B. Benson. Bchnke. Bartlett. G. Blackburn. tascio, Card- er, Cottom, Clements, Carpenter, Curtis. Rack row: Buck. Bum- gardner, Babler. Blackman. Chaney. Dexter. Cannon. P. Clark. Case. Donaldson. FRESHMEN, GROUP III above, first row, left to right: Daf- fron. C. Davis. Dye. Duty. Danhieux, Dickinson. Dwyer, L. Dyer. Crews. Cossey. Second: Dahlitz. Droste, Draper, Dono- ghue. Chiles. D. Connell. Calcr, Clutter, Clegg. Third: Cox, Crow. B. Dyer. Charrlwrlain. Coats. Carter, Claudy, F. Davis. T. Clark. Dobbs. Back row: Clauson. Duhart, Duggins, Creecb. B. Davis. Donlan. Doidge. Doone Doolin. Campbell. FRESHMEN. GROUP IV below, first row, left to right: Er- skine. Eckenwiler, Ecord, Ehresman. Ellison. Ellis. J. Fletcher. Gates. Greenleaf. Gordon. Second: Faulkner. M. Freeman. Fowler. Fabling. Fulp. Fox. Foster. Grimmer. Holt. Hill. Third: C. Freeman. Edwards, Erwin. Engermann. Ekimoto. Emry. Fly. I). Frazier. Farrington. Flick. Rack row: Finch, Forbes. Fulkerson. Franklin, Fessenden. Fischer. Ferrell. I). Frazier. Griffie. G. Fletcher. f- FRESHMEN, GROUP V. above, first row, left to right: Grif- fin, Herring. Howard, Gray. Goodman. Hall, Heaps. Hunt, Hicks, Honeywell. Second: Goodrich. Granicy, Harris, Hager. J. Godde. B. Goode. Hoff. Third: Hodges, B. Hart.. B. Gentry. Gilbert. Garcia. Hines, Gaechter. Hayes, Hefferon. Hack row: Henney. Hinton, Goodell. Graves. Halsey. Gilliam. Gentert. Garrett. Gatewood. FRESHMEN, below GROUP VI, first row, left to right: Ham- mack. Hartley, Harper. Hunsicker, Hock, Hilton. Hanna, Hulsizcr. Hill, Jenkins. Second: J. Jackson. Janes, Jarrett. B. Hart. J. Hawkins, K. Johnson. Illian. B. Johnson. Justice, Luc- zack. Third: Hinds. Hughes. Heydorn. H. Jones, Holmes, J. Hawkins. Harvell, Hopkings. Iwason, Harms, Hancock. Rack row: Jahn. Hamilton. Hankins. F. Johnson. J. Jackson. K. Jackson, Jordan. Hair. Hill. FRESHMEN, GROUP VII. first row, left to right: Kasperson, Lewis, Lucas, Lessley, Ladd, Lum, Kostecky, R. Lindsay, Linncy, Livermore. Second: Kidd, V. Kirk, Leinbcrger, Judge, Johnston, Lockhart, Kipp, C. Long, R. Lindsay, Lyons. Third: Maag, Kammarer, Locwen. W. King, Kane, Lewan, Lancaster, Klingerman, Kennepohl, R. King. Back row: R. Long, Klicwer. Lodge, Karr, Larson, Loscy, Linstrom, Lampe, J. Kirk. Krehbiel. FRESHMEN, GROUP VIII, Mow, first row. left to right: McCain-. Milligan. Mason. Mast. McDougal, Marrs, Martinez, Mulder, Mooney. McGill. Second: R. Miller. Morton. L. Mead. McMillin. McKinley. Marston, McCoy, C. Miller. Mullet. Mas- ters. Third: Mathewson. R. Mead. J. Moore, Maison. W. Moore. C. Miller, Molacek. Malyszka. McGehee. I). Mauldin. Rack row: Metzger, McGaughey, Mahollan, D. Miller, Morcn, McCor- mick, Meyers, M. Mauldin. FRESHMEN, GROUP IX. bottom picture, first row, left to right: Merritt, Marshall. I.. Mathewson, Mummert. N. Mc- Connell, Norton, Nelson. N. Mead. N. Miller, Myhan. Second: G. Nagel, L. Nagel, J. Nicholson, A. Nicholson. A. Najarian, Nash, Nybakken, L. McConnell, Meikis, Meis. Third: Osborn. Price, Martin. Messer. T. Najarian, Macauley, Owen, Nygaard, L. Norton, Newton. Rack row: J. Nelson, L. Peck, Meyer, Paris, Penn, Pontis, Ponton, Polzinc, G. Pearson, Phy. FRESHMEN. GROUP X. first rou left to right: D. O’Brien. Oden. O'Sullivan. Opdyeke. J. Powell, R. O'Brien. Perry. Patch- en. Priest. Pendley. Second: B. Phillips, Pyatt. Priday. Perkins. J. Powell. Pende. Pavas, Piette, E. Phillips, Ogle. Third: Roadenizer. D. Randel. R. Peck, J. Reseck. Ryckebosch, C. Russell, Pickett, J. Roberts. R. Rindi. Back row: P. Pearson, J. Russell, Capp. Pond, J. Riley. Popejoy, J. Riley, D. Roberts. Parr. Patterson. Poindexter. FRESHMEN. GROUP XI above, first row. left to right: Pierce. Pinching. Raulslon, Racek. I). Randel. Penick. Preter. Ritter. P. Robinson, K. Rindi. Second: J. Russell. P. Rice. K. Rice, Robison. Reagon. Rumbaugh. Rapier. Roth. Rich. Rehmann. Third: B. Skinner. Spicer. Sherwood. Skov. Sawyer, I). Robin- son, Rhodes, E. Reseck. Reutter. Back row: R. Smith, G. Smith. Sibling. Sharp. I). Stewart. Romero. Ramos. Queipo. Slater. FRESHMEN. GROUP XII below, first row, left to right: J. Smith. Stout. St. Pierre. Sieck. Scott, E. Stewart. Schwake, Self. Schroeder. B. Skinner. Second: Stickles. E. Smith. Spann, Sanford. G. Stewart, W. Stumbaugh. J. Shibley. S. Shibley, Schultz, Strong. Third: Thornhill. Stinkard. Sutterfield. Solo- mon. Stoner, Shcasby, Shclden, Schaffer, J. Senseman, D. Steward. T. Smith. Back row: Turner. Trine. Townscl, Taylor, B. Senseman, Steel, Stringer, B. Smith. Sanders. S4 FRESHMEN, GROUP XIII, first row, left to right: Simmonds. P. Thomas. Turley, Taggc, Tullos, B. Thompson, Tucker. Teifke, Tate, Tensfeld. Second: P. Winslow, J. Wilson, P. Underwood. H. Wilson, I. Wilson, Weapu, S. Wilson, D. Williams, Watts, Wall. Third: Whemper, A. Thomas, Wheeler. H. Thompson, J. Todd, Wallinder, Tunnell, B. Winslow, Wilder. P. Williams. Back row: Welch, Vensel, Strawberry, F. Thomas, Surbcr, Treat. Weber, Troncale. Wismer. Wayne. FRESHMEN, GROUP XIV. first row, left to right: Weist, Wing, Weaver, Zindler. Wilbur. Second: Zilinski, Zita, oolf. Young, Wood. Third: Winebrenner, Wolfe, Willey, W illis. Warner. Back row: Wilkins, Wilfley, Webb, Worden. Thomas Buffum Frank Chamberlin Dolores Cheleden Cordon Clifgard Irwin Cohen Janies Daley Josephine Dart ylic Dap Miguel dc Cruz Dorothea Dunlop Beverly Kngelke Evelyn Ericson Wilson Ferrell Jose Avike Barford Badland ad vs Baird __Ted Bookman l-ola Ballcntine Hcrmoinc Vaughan Banks Marguerite Barsot “Buenos dias ’ was the familiar greeting MR. JOSE AVIKE gave his Spanish class. A University of Rome graduate, he speaks 11 languages. A student favorite is MR. BARFORD BADLAND, life math and wood- shop teacher and Stamp Club sponsor. Watch it, he likes judo! Hailing from Downers Grove, Illinois is MISS GLADYS BAIRD, girls’ PE coach. Sponsor of the Women’s Athletic Association, she likes music and sports. “Wonderful” is the word used by students to des- cribe MR. WILLIAM BALLARD. ' A perfectionist, he’s a master at getting beautiful music out of per- fectly normal students. “I like to help people express their creative ability,” says MRS. LOLA BALLEN- TINE, orientation teacher and counselor. She studied sociology in Tallahassee, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee. A friend to everyone is helpful, under- standing MRS. HERMIONE VAUGHAN BANKS, capable teacher of vocal music. Experiences preceding MISS MARGUERITE BARSOTS position as French and study hall teacher at AV include: studied in France, taught in the Phil- ippines and traveled in China and Japan. Busy is the word for tall, bronze MR. TED BOCKMAN. He got his lovely tan as a swimming instructor during the summer. He teaches PE. Teaching at AV since 1944 was MR. THOMAS BUFFUM, US history teacher. His interests arc scouting, aviation and athletics. A busy man around campus is likeable MR. FRANK CHAMBERLIN. Teaching bookkeeping and accounting, commanding Cadet Corps, coaching ten- nis and rifle team are some of his assignments. MISS DOLORES CHELEDEN directed the play “A Christ- mas Carol” which was presented in December. She taught drama and speech. Traveling and theatre are her interests. MR. GORDON CI.IFGARD’S students soon learned that he had quite a sense of humor and also was a good biology and general science teacher. Cultural interests mark MR. IRWIN COHEN, who likes literature, classical music, teaches English, ori- entation and is a freshman counselor. Snanish and YUCCA advisor were MR. JAMES DALEY’S assign- ments. Ruling with a light heart over her English classes was MISS JOSEPHINE DART, sponsor of CSF and College Prep club. She is a quiet and respected vet- eran faculty member. Sponsoring FFA and teaching ag science was MR. WYLIE DAY. He finds the local naval reserve unit, and fishing and camping his fav- orite pastimes. A paratrooper! That’s what indus- trious. popular MR. MIGUEL DE CRUZ was during World War II. He taught six American history class- es, sponsored World Friendship club. Future Teach- ers club and the Sophomore class. All boys? That’s what MRS. DOROTHEA DUN- LOP has. Six freshman English classes of boys only! She likes mus'C, drama and is eo-snonsor of a fresh- man Dance club. Salt Lake City, Utah is the town of MRS RFVF.RLY ENGELKE athletic and well-liked girls’ PE teacher and Big A sponsor. The quiet ef- ficient sponsor of Usherettes and teacher of freshman and senior English was MISS EVELYN ERICSON. Junior class sponsor and driver cd teacher— that’s MR. WILSON FERRELL. He’s tops with stu- dents and sponsor of the Satiare Dance club. Well- liked by all is attractive MRS. MARY FLOYD, shorthand teacher and Commercial club sponsor. She’s quiet and efficient and gets good work out of her students. Hard-working MRS. FRANCESCA FRYER taught English and health. Gifted with a sharp sense of humor and a ready reply, she is well-liked and lists “Little Frvers” as her main interest. MR. PAT GARY leads FFA. Farmerettes, and young farmers and teaches vocational agriculture with a cheery smile. MRS. ZELMA GOBEN was a friend to all her students. She kept busy directing the home eco- nomics department and co-sponsoring FHA. MR. BRUCE GRANT’S able guidance helped many freshmen while he also taught orientation and sponsored the Freshmen Board of Control and Fresh- man Court. His wife is MRS. DOROTHY GRANT, who taught home economics and co-sponsored FHA. MR. PAUL GREENLEE, art, photography, and mech- anical drawing teacher, carries the same line of in- terest into one of his hobb'cs—model building. A native Californian is MR. SID HARRINGTON, voca- tional ag teacher. He is a prime mover in FFA and deep sea fishing is one of his many hobbies. Marie Hart Lloyd Helgeaon Amy Heydorn Orson Hicken Lorraine Hunt Evelyn Ingles Kermil Irby Jack Kaiser Bernard Kelly Gloria Kelteringham Henry linger Peter I,eyh. Jr. Elizabeth Lorbeer Muriel McDaniel Janet McGinnis P 'naoiixacjE L niHativE MISS MARIE HART, likeable young faculty mem- ber, taught PE and sponsored the GAA, was a close friend of all the girls she taught and always wore a gay smile. A new addition to the PE department this year was capable MR. LLOYD HELGESON, director of athletics. One of our art teachers was likeable MRS. AMY HEYDORN who has been at AV for 10 years. She was also the Art club sponsor. Originally from Utah and a graduate of Brigham Young was MR. ORSON HICKEN, driver ed teacher. His inter- ests are sports, especially howling. A stacatto click of typewriter keys was the setting for the work of capable, pleasant MISS LORRAINE HUNT. Co-sponsor of the Typing club and Girls’ league, she rates skiing and square dancing first in interest. Head of the girls’ PE department was MISS EVELYN INGLES. In addition to her PE classes she was a sponsor of Big A, GAA and the junior class. She likes l owling and traveling. Ham radio, mech- anics and farming are the hobbies of MR. KERM1T IRBY, ag shop teacher. MR. JACK KAISER taught driver education. He finds pleasure in all spectator sports, swimming, fish- ing and golf. Ice skating, swimming, football, fishing and his family are the main interests of MR. BER- NARD KELLY, civics teacher. His jolly personality made his classes enjoyable. Swimming and square dancing seem to be two favorite pastimes of MISS GLORIA KETTERINGHAM, who taught girls’ PE and co-sponsored GAA and the sophomores. MR. HENRY LAGER’S helpful friendly personality en- deared him to his mechanical drawing and arts and crafts classes MR. PETER LEYH JR. proved his enjoyment of music by playing everything from Dixieland to classi- cal. His sense of humor showed in his English class- es and we heard that he is a Judo expert. MRS. ELIZ- ABETH LORBEER, who once taught at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, taught library science and cataloguing. Her interest in travel helped her as sponsor of the Pen Pals club. Sponsor of the Dance club and the freshmen was orientation teacher MISS MURIEL McDANIELS. She enjoys skiing, drama, music and horseback riding. Co-sponsor of Usher- ettes was MISS JANET McGINNIS, English teacher. This tiny, vivacious Pennsylvanian spent one summer in Paris. J.H- Miller Joe Milrod Geneva Mungovan George Ncl mark anc I uz With a soft Texas drawl MR. JOE MILLER instruct- ed his English classes. His interest in current affairs made him particularly well fitted to advise the Inter- national Relations club. Presiding amiably over his radio productions, speech and journalism classes was MR. JOE MILROD, advisor of the SANDPAPER He puts plenty of learning into his pleasant classes Offering advice and aid to any student who lie comes ill at school was MISS GENEVA MUNGO VAN. She is well prepared for both, having studied nursing and sociology in Iowa and California. MR. GEORGE NELMARK’S interest in sports makes him popular with his PE classes. He coached Varsity basketball and JV football. Finding pleasure in col- lecting insects and plants is MR. GAIL NEWKIRK, high school biology teacher who calls Billings, Mon- tana his home previous to AV. If it is true that nature is a study of geometric designs, then that’s probably why MR. WARREN NUNN, a trigonometry teacher, enjoys outdoor rec- reation. Wood carving and tennis arc two hobbies of MR. JOHN O’CONNOR, general math teacher. His home town before AV was West Covina, California. Knitting and choir directing are among the hobbies of talented MRS. KATHRYN PICKUS. She leads her geometry and algebra classes with a firm but friendly hand and sponsors a Knitting club. Blond and handsome! That’s MR. OTTO PLUM, pop- ular PE teacher, Lcttcrman’s club sponsor and Var- sity football line coach. His hobbies? Sports! Hail- ing from Denver, Colorado was capable MISS OUIDA POWERS, instructor of general business and business law classes. She likes photography and reading. Energetic is the lies! adjective for MR. HAMPTON PROETT. physics teacher and visual education dir- ector and sponsor of the Projectionists club. Boys’ PE teacher, B basketball coach and Boys’ League sponsor—those were the duties of popular and hard-working MR. RICHARD RANI). The mountains and fishing call MR. JOSEPH REIN- HARDT, sophomore health teacher, after school. Photography and music are two other interests. Ver- satile MR. HAROLD RICHARD, a teacher of math, history, government and English, is one of our soph- omor class sponsors. Gail Newkirk Ouida Powers Warren Nunn Hampton Proetl John () ( onnor Richard Rand Kathryn Pickus Joseph Reinhardt Otto Plum Harold Richard Leonard Rudgcs Dean Russell Manford Sampson Harold Seaton Frieda Kruse Sherburn MR. LEONARD RUDGES teaches driver education and vocational and industrial arts. He's the sponsor of Stage Craft club and his many activities lead him all over the campus. If music hath charms, then MR. DEAN RUSSELL is a charmer. Not only does he teach high school and JC music and theory of elemen- tary school music, but also is the leader of the brass choir. MR. MANFORD SAMPSON, teacher of shop nine, spends much time in his home workshop. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking, going to school, aviation and traveling. He attended universities in California and Missouri. MR. HAROLD SEATON, who taught in several schools in the United States and toured in Europe, is now teacher of electronics and radio for the high school, junior college and adult education. He is actively interested in geology and minerology. Doctoring the school's aches and pains is MRS. FRIEDA KRUSE SHERBURN, M.D. She received her medical training at the University of California Medical School. Her favorite hobby is music. Gen- eral science teacher MR. CARL SITZMAN is well fitted to fill this position, having graduated from Southwestern Institute of Technology and Humboldt State College. His interests center around recreation and athletics. Attractive MISS PAT SLOAN taught high school homemaking one and three and JC foods and nutrition one and two. She is a sponsor of FHA and chooses music and sports as her hobbies. She attended college in Seattle and had one year gradu- •iIa u-nrt if V n A Thoughtful MR. HJALMAR STROMBERG has. believe it or not. taught at AV for the last 22 years. He once served with the US Calvary and his main interest is lapidary—cutting and setting precious stones. Able coach of Varsity football, cross country and track teams is MR. EMIL SUCH who was edu- cated for this position at the University of Delaware and USC. He enjoys collecting stamps, swimming and color photography. The owner of a southern accent on our faculty is MISS WEALTHA SUYDAM, cjuiet, helpful English II and III teacher. Watching athletic contests, and working with Boys’ clubs are the hobbies of MR. ROBERT THOMAS. A track star in his school days he is a neat, pleasant civics and senior problems teacher, sponsor of the Knights and senior boys’ counselor. MR. EVERETT THURSTON, science and math- matics teacher, attended universities in South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington and California. He was prin- cipal and later superintendent of small school sys- tems in South Dakota, enjoys athletics as a spectator Carl Silzman Pat Sloan Hjalmar Slromhcrg Emil Such 'JL 2ELI action and chooses hunting and fishing for exercise. A fav- orite teacher of the boys at AV is MR. ERNEST TOSI, drafting teacher. He was very busy sponsoring the Boys' league and the senior class during the year, hut still had a little time for his favorite hohhy, golf. MR. GEORGE TURCOTT, who teaches high school chemistry and JC chemistry and geology, taught 22 years in Montana. Idaho and Nevada. He enjoys geological field trips, travel in the United States and reading. Sweet, lovahle. and adorable could describe only one person. We welcome hack MISS ANN URBANOWSKI after a one-year absence from AV. Directing general science classes, sponsor- ing Girls’ League and assisting with the Square Dance club are among her many contributions to life at AV. MR. BURTON WADSWORTH, teacher of high school metal shop and JC metal and wood shops, also sponsors one JC club. His former home was Fresno where he attended Fresno State College earning his AB and MA degrees. Another teacher who sports a southern accent is MISS LOLA WHITLEY, short- hand and typing teacher. She is also the sponsor of the Typing club and was educated in Texas. Travel- ing is the main interest of likeable, quiet MISS VIDA WILLIAMS, French and Latin teacher. She's been to Europe and attended the University of Paris for six weeks. A valued seven-year veteran of the faculty, popular ag teacher and FFA sponsor is MR. DON- ALD WORDEN. He enjoys travel, swimming and fishing. Capable, pleasant MR. HOMER WRIGHT beads his woodwork classes at AV with calm assur- ance. He is a proud owner of a thriving flower gard- en. Well, there they are—AV’s 79 faculty members. Wealliia Simlam Thorny Everett Thurston Ernest Tosi George Turcott Ann Urbanowski Burton Wadsworth l«ola Whitley Vida Williams Donald Worden Homer Wright Above: Mr. Dean Russell, assistant music instructor, notes last minute de- tails as hand members prepare for a concert. Right: Dr. Floy A. Knapp, district superintendent, presents the CTA char- ter to Mr. Frank Chamberlin, president. V D acu[tij A group of almost 100 teachers led AV’s high school and JC students competently through a year of study, enjoyment and education. The biggest event came when AV’s chapter of the California Teachers’ Association received its official charter in January. Heading the officers of the chapter were Frank Chamberlin, president; Kcrmit Irby, vice president; Mary Floyd, secretary and Marguerite Barsot, treasurer. PTA receptions, pot luck suppers and a February banquet were among the pleasurable activities enjoyed. Chaperoning at school functions and helping with stu- dent activities were among their greatly appreciated contributions beyond the call of duty. Left: Coach George Nelmark watches entranced at his basket- hall players in action. Below: Mr. Abe Loewen, vice principal, Mr. Lloyd Helgcson and Dr. Robert Dougherty, principal, talk things over before a faculty meeting. Above: Mr. and Mr� . Richard Rand arrive to chaperone at the Christmas Ball. I ft: Coach Emil Such reaches for a refreshment being studied by Miss Delores Cheleden, drama. Miss Evelyn Ingles, PE. and Mrs. Amy Heydom, art. Left: Mr. Ernest Tosi and Mrs. Lou Kelly enjoy themselves during Christ- mas Ball activities. Below: Mr. Burton Wadsworth, membership chairman of the CTA, collects dues. Below: Mrs. Lola Ballentine sings a merry melody at the piano after a teachers’ meeting. AMERICAN HISTORY—Peering over Mr. Miguel dc Cruz to catch a glimpse of an item of historical interest found in the Valley arc George Mead. Fiona Losey and Suzie Demers, above. WOODSHOP—Equally attentive. Glade Englund and Gary Eby arc hard at work on their projects in Mr. Homer Wright’s classes. LXEcl (luXZLCLLLlini Despite a big increase in student population. AV’s 1954- 55 curriculum offered a broad variety of academic, vo- cational and industrial arts courses. Student population increased as follows: AV’s total students increased by 331 students—from 1400 last year to 1731 this year. The usual day started at 8:25 a.m. and continued until 3:19 p.m. There were six class periods and two lunch periods. On assembly days the fifth period was omitted while the sixth was doubled to make it possible to hold two assemblies during this time. There were four-year programs offered in five major fields: college preparatory, industrial arts, commercial, vocational agiculture. and homemaking. At any one period during the day there were 80 classes in session ranging from English to arts and crafts. The increase in student population hy classes was as follows: the number of Seniors increased from 237 to 242: Juniors from 306 to 415; Sophomores from 410 to 496, and Freshmen from 447 to 578. Sjiaxkzd tflE HOMEMAKING—Cleaning up after one of those hard days in the home- maker's department at AV is Marceil O’Brien. CHEMISTRY — Making mental note of an experi- ment in chemistry are Con- nie Haugen, Carl Peclz and Mr. Turcott, above. TYPING— Improving their skills in one of AV’s many typing classes right, arc Teresa StoIIenwerk, Barbara Newman and Frances Shrop- shire. ART—Displaying the results of their art talents are Ed Las- well, Ann Aldridge and Judy Dickman, above. METAL SHOP—Learning the use of welding equipment in one of the many different ag shops are students in one of Mr. Kcrmit Irby’s classes. (Dut 9cuL and 9anaui TRIO OF FASHIONS—Seen around campus in many bright colors was the princess style jumper modeled by Barbara Shumaker above. Also adding to the fashions are Don Gilmore, sporting the flat top, and Dorothy Moffett with the popular ballerina shoes and the class ring worn around the neck. WINTER TOPS—Dreaming ofF into the “wild blue yonder” below right, is Carol Ackroyd and Judy Evers showing the fashions that were popular during winter—matching collar and skirt, flower sprays, and cardigan sweaters. 68 DuLifj . JSacltlfz tSfi 0£ i Styles underwent a swift and colorful change this year. Fads and fashions came and went. Girls knitted argyles and cargyles. These were in diamond or check designs of various colors and frosted with angora. The hoys were viewed most of the year in black pegged pants and shirts of pink, orange and other bright colors. Along a dressier vein, light or dark flannel trousers complimented V-necked sweaters. For foot- wear boys donned saddle oxfords and suedes of novel styles and shades. The “coolie” shirts were a rage. These shirts are a boxy type with three-quarter length sleeves. Tuxedos and flannel suits were still preferred for formal attire. Full petticoats, rope beads (a reminder of flapper 1. . . SUL... Hs£CLcl± . . . days), shell shoes, matching handbags—all these com- bined to make the well-dressed AV girl. Party dresses were made on the popular princess style, which empha- sized the waist and flared out to form a perky, bouffant skirt. Net and tafleta remained in the favored circle for formal dresses. The color wheel was accented by olive green. BEADS. BEADS, AND MORE BEADS —Another familiar girls’ fad around AV was a string of gaily-colored heads carefully draped around the neck, then knotted. The proud owner of this string is Judy Snow. SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT— Seen around AV were the Scotch Kilts worn by Judy Kraber and Carolyn Arnold. This cute novelty perked up our campus styles. CASUAL AND COMFORTABLE—The girls’ short hair cuts and the boys’ pullover sweaters really came into their own this year. Here Janet Kelly and Dante Simi show us these new styles. Out QJa%iation± luiiaij to tli£ tzmjio an cl tli£ (jzat. FIRST SEMESTER PREXY — Outstanding leadership and scholarship for the past four years — this is the story of Jack Mayfield, our first semester Student Body president. Jack’s hobby is music and he plans to attend Cal Tech and become a chemist. £ £aa£%$ in STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS Under the capable direction of our two Student Body presidents, AV was a very enjoyable place. Jack May- field, an outstanding scholar, led the students for the first semester and when election results for the second semester were tabulated, Larry Acker stepped in for a bow. Both presidents had an equal share of worries and problems, yet they seemed to cherish each moment of their jobs. Jack and Larry were seen all through the year working and solving the many problems that came to their attention. They were supervised by Mr. Norton Nichols, director of activities. Many students knew them only as “the guys who led the flag salute” in the assemblies. But their work was their reward. We the students of AV owe to these stu- dents a very grateful thank you. BOARD OF CONTROL, first row. left to right: Jack May- field. Shelley Headman, Cathy Cabarga. Laura Gilbert, Connie Haugen. Marcia Gwin, Pat Seminario. Betty Nash, Henry Truesdell. Larry Acker. Second: Ted Uyeda. Darryll Keene. Nancy Wilson. Phil Hamilton, Eric Colby. Betty Racket!. Anne Welch, Pat Johnson, Steve Howard. Back row: Bill Seiler. Eddie Dwyer, Don Gilmore, Glenn Snow. Ted Hanson, Carl Peetz, Danti Simi, Harvey Casey. (Duz J Lj±tmi BOARD OF CONTROL With the aid of Jack and Larry, the Board of Control proved to he as always very resourceful. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Nichols, the elected officers of the Student Body handled the problems of AV’s mushroom- ing student population capably. Meeting twice a month, they considered and approved many suggestions offered by clubs, individuals, teachers and administrators. Mr. Nichols stated that he found the Board very hard working and he thought they deserveth a treat. So the Board planned a party in the late Spring. STUDENT SENATE Composed of one student from each fifth period class and the Board of Control was the Student Senate. Under the leadership of Glenn Snow the Senate dealt with many problems. The Senate worked as a liaison group between the Board of Control and the students. It also served as an advisory committee to the Board of Control. STUDENT SENATE, first row, left to right: Suzanne Thomp- son, Christine Adams, Doris Sakaguchi, Jo Henley, Marcia Gwin, Nancy Wilson, Pat Seminario. Betty Nash, Donna Niel- sen, Cathy Siemens, Betty Racked. Second: Carol Berrett. Carol Akroyd, Carol Hohlk. Shirley Hill. Nancy Perkins, Luetta Wheeler. Diane Gibson, Jeri Nygaard, Rose Marie Chaney, Pat Bielenberg. Hack row: Anne Welch, Connie Stone, John Mac- Gregor, Raymond Ioder, Don Beardsley, Carrol Healy, Glenn Snow, John Debs, Eddie Dwyer. SECOND SEMESTER PREXY —At semester’s end. Larry Acker step| ed into the assembly s| otlight as president. Basketball is Larry’s favorite sport and he likes to hunt and fish. To be a lawyer and attend Fresno State is his ambition. SOCIAL COMMITTEE, first row, left to right: Acker, B. Hunter, Siemens, Hager, J. Snow, Venturini, J. Dwyer, E. Howard, J. Weaver. Second: Ryckebosch. Piani, D. Gilmore. G. Snow, Hanson, H. Marvin, F. Welch. dommittzz± STUDENT COURT, first row, left to right: Janet Kelly, Donna Nielsen, Fred Hann. Betty Racket!, Marcia Gwin. Second: Frank Piani, Don Gilmore, Glenn Snow, Ted Hanson, John Debs. With Larry Acker heading the Social Committee the first semester and Don Gilmore the second, the school year was filled with many pleasant and enjoyable activities. The behind-the-scenes job at all assemblies was handled by the Assembly Committee. Serving as Assem- bly Manager and head of this committee was Carl Pectz, 74 foundation ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE, first row, left to right: Stoker, Bittle, P. Hamilton, Peetz, Pierson, Clements. Second: Swab, L. Gilbert, Keene, C. Cabarga, D. Nelson, Hibbard. Back row: B. Bakman, G. Mead, Vilardi, Cummins, Sebastian, Kennedy, R. Lindsay. first semester, and Phil Hamilton, second. A sometimes not so well liked board but one of the most important at AV was the Merit Board. Headed by Peggy Turman and Shelley Headman, first and second semester presidents, respectively, the girls kept track of tardiness, unexcused absences, merit grades and citizen- ship grades. Dealing with school law violators was an important job of the Student Council, presided over by Chief Justice Marsha Gwin and Glen Snow. MERIT BOARD, first row, left to right: Shelley Headman, Pat Colo, Peg Turman, Cathy Cabarga, Rosemary Martin. Second: Bobbie Pierson, Barbara Newman, Sandra Taylor, Marilyn Robinson, Dawn Cook. 75 GIRLS’ LEAGUE CABINET, first row. left to right: Mary Cochran, Doris Sakaguchi, Sue Roberts. Pat Colo, Dolly Ven- turini, Marilyn McLaurin, Janet Dwyer. Second: Joy Weaver, Darryll Keene, Cathy Cabarga, Pat Bielcnberg, Ellen Howard, Janet Kelly, Marcia Gwin. Back row: Betty LaFIcur, Peg Turman, Fiona Losey. ant l in Perhaps the most remembered record that we will spin in our dreams is the one in which AV’s annual Christmas Dance is recreated. Let’s look through that frosted pane . .. It’s a dance in which every girl’s beauty, great or small, is magnified two-fold and each boy is king of his domain. Here is where tulle as fleecy as a summer cloud and organdy as soft as a tiny lamb, cling and sway and sing with movement. It is enchanting to see the tracery of shadow painting on the walls as the dancing couples flow by. A Christmas tree whose fingers seem to reach to heaven is dressed with lights of happiness and is caressed with man-made winter lace. The time? December 19, 1954. The spon- PRINCIPAL’S CABINET, seated, left to right: Mary Cochran. I)r. Robert L. Dougherty, Pat Biclenberg, Sue Hager. Standing: Douglas Shannon, Jack Mayfield. Not shown: Nancy Wilson. ovExnmznt BOYS’ LEAGUE CABINET, first row, left to right: John Wirla, Henry Marvin. Bill Hunter, Bonnie Bright, Eric Colby, Richard Hardy. Second: Darryl Denning, John MacGregor. Don Beardsley. Raymond Iodcr. David Hines, David Rycke- bosch. sor? The Girls’ and Boys’ Leagues. It was their major event of the year. Besides the “Snowflakes in the Moonlight” dance, the combined leagues welcomed the Freshmen in September, sponsored alternate Luggage Days in which students re- ceived the privilege of having their books carried to class by the person of their choice. They also sponsored “Mum” Days and a “Yo-Yo” Day in the Spring. Mr. and Miss Spring Fever were chosen to reign over the sock-hop held in the Boys’ Gym. Twice a month the Principal’s Cabinet met with Dr. Robert Dougherty to advise him of student views on assemblies, school regulations and other student activities. 77 cSincji Under the pleasant direction of Editor Karen Jacobs, nearly every Friday of the school year two thousand issues of THE SANDPAPER were distributed. The five- column publication consisted of all student work, in- cluding photography. A lot of hard work went into the writing and make-up of the weekly publication. Assignments were given on Monday to he turned in Tuesday while late stories had a final deadline Wednesday. After school on Wednesday the editor and some other students worked mathematical wonders placing the stories and pictures in attractive page make-up. SANDPAPER EDITORS, left to right: Karen Jacobs, editor; Mr. Joe Milrod. advisor; Joy Weaver, assistant editor; Pat Parker, sports editor. THE SANDPAPER was printed by Africa’s Printers in Lancaster. Advisor this year again was capable Mr. Joe Milrod. When students opened the paper Fridays they noticed such readable features as “This is Your Life” by Joy Weaver, “Wax Fax” by Mary Pitt, “Heap SANDPAPER STAFF. left to right: Karen Jacobs, editor; Bill Wilder, Joy Weaver, assistant editor. SANDPAPER STAFF', first row, left to right: Karen Jacobs, Joy Weaver, Helen Blanchard. Second: Jan Rhoton, Gary Echols, Tom Stevens, Bill Wilder, Sue Ray, Penny Wchr. Joy Russell. Back row: Frances Shropshire, Alvin Krug, Marjorie Johnson, Pat Bielenberg, Darryl Stinson, Pat Par- ker, Joanne Bloom (partially hidden). 78 of the Week” by Carol Darr and informa- tive editorials by Karen Jacobs. Prodded on by James Daley, advisor, f and Betty Nash, editor, the YUCCA staff kept busy with layouts, body copy, cap- tions and pictures in order to bring you AV’s ’55 yearbook. This year a new publisher was selected —The Year- book House of Monrovia, California. As in the past, photography credits go to Mr. Frank Stubbings of Stubbings Studio in Lancaster. Key people on the staff were Frances Ditty, layout editor; Deanna Coddington, faculty and sports; Jo Hen- ley, organizations; Nona Lamb, captions; Penny Wehr, art; Nancy Wilson, business manager; Frieda Blanch- ard, circulation manager; and Bob Spencer, staff pho- tographer. YUCCA EDITORS, first row, left to right: Nona lamb, cap- tion editor; Nancy Wilson, business manager; Betty Nash, editor. Second: Deanna Coddington, sports and faculty editor; Jo Henley, organizations editor; Penny Wehr, art editor; Fran- ces Ditty, layout editor. YUCCA STAFF, seated: Pat Bittle, senior copy editor. Stand- ing, left to right: Betty Grant, assistant caption editor; Mr. James N. Daley, advisor; Tom Talbert, Bobby Pierson. YUCCA STAFF', below right, seated: Joy Russell. Standing, left to right: Carmen Tilbury, art editor's assistant; Pat Patterson, Florence Lynch. Barbara Jones, Connie Stone, business manager's assistant; Bob Spencer, photographer. YUCCA STAFF, below left, seated: Carol Rohlk. Standing, left to right: F'rieda Blanchard, circulation manager; Rose- mary Martin, Marla Christenson, circulation manager’s assistant; Clydcttc McEffee. m Quill and Scroll is the International Honor Society for high school jour- nalists. Membership is coveted as the requirements arc strict. Having fun and learning, sounds like an impossibility, but Radio Production is just that. The staff also launched several new pro- grams, which were very successful. The Blue Book, which is a Sen- ior memory hook, was one of the most novel AV has ever seen. Under editor, Marla Christensen, a talent- ed staff started work in March on this history of the class of ’55. RADIO PRODUCTION CLASS above, first row: Kennedy, Russell. Hibbard, Tuttle. Second: Rird, Kdmondson, Krug, Mr. Milrod. BLUEBOOK STAFF below, first row: Kithell. Stoker. Gurfein, I .a Fleur. Schaffer, Kistlcr, Siemens, Yslas, Blanchard, Keene. Second: Blakely. Chaney, Christenson. Gilbert. Hankins, Pur- cell, Bittlc, Humphreys, Taylor. McEfee, Hudson. PUZZLED — Discussing the problems of publishing AV’s first literary magazine. The Antelope, are Quill and Scroll mem- bers Mary Pitt and Nancy Wilson with advisor Joe Milrod, above. QUILL AND SCROLL members below arc Stinson. Dahl. Darr, Pitt, Jacobs, Ditty, Russell. Benson and I.amb. cli {ZJittz . . . AV’s band proved to be its usual spectacular self this year as it marched through the football season and went into the concert season with state-wide fame and recog- nition. The AV band played and marched at all of the home football games and some JC games with more pep and vim than ever before. At the Pasadena football game the officials from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses came to AV and watched the band perform during half-time. The officials were very impressed by the band and, as a result, AV received an invitation to the Tournament of Roses Parade. Although it rained, the band displayed its usual snap and flash in the parade. Plans were made for the band to move from the auditorium to the old Home Ec Building this year. The building will be sound-proofed and will provide a good EUOZ ovjmani Each year the hand attends a regional festival and a state festival. This year the regional festival was held at Redlands and the state festival was at Long Beach. At these events the band was judged for sight reading, concert and solo selections. Competition is keen each year for membership in the marching band. Most students must be members of the intermediate band before they arc given the honor of Senior band memliership. At the annual All Western Band Review the band was rated first in their division. The Fair parade and the Bishop Rodeo were also events the band participated in. AV’s students should lie proud of its band — for it is one of the best in the state. WOODWINDS, first row, left to right: C. Ayres. Schwake Jcnkinson, Jordan. Seymour, Simi. V. Patterson, Stivers, R Baker, Morel. Willis. Mullet. Hostler. Second: C. Lyons, M Cabarga, Latimer, Hilgcndorf, G. Kliewer, Miles, Mayfield. E Campbell. C. Schaffer, Hellbcrg, J. Nygaard. T. McCauley Third: Strong. P. Cottom. A. White, Wainscott, Shropshire. Wadsworth. Smelser, C. Caler, E. Barth, Welt. Back row: Ballard. Rathbun, Griffin, Summers, Vilardi, R. Gray. Keene. Chrisman, G. Echols. BRASS, first row, left to right: T. Caler, Pickus, R. Bright Lish, D. Hines. Denning. Stevens. Second: Harriman, B. Bak man, F. Ramos. C. Jones. D. Cole. S. Eby, C. Schwandt, R Hines. J. Ely. Third: Schuman. Layne, Beardsley, Wcmple, M Cochran, J. Oliver, R. Rindi, Alvis, Wincbrenner, Kcpner. Stranskc, Turner, Cisscll. Back row: J. Jennings, Long, Pugh. R. Kelly. S. Howard, D. Gilmore. Exzz JL zncz PERCUSSION SECTION—Shown left MARCHING REHEARSAL l eforc the hand’s many parades takes place on Lancaster Boulevard with the familiar figure of Mr. Ballard always quietly directing on the sidelines. GAB SESSION before a performance is recorded of mem- bers Odis McCormick, Frank Ramos, Jim Turner and Larry Stranske. to right above, arc Chandler, J. Wil- liams, E. Dwyer, drummers; L. White, brass drum; D. White, cymbals; Wood, timpani; Bishop, B. Metz, G. Klicwer. C. Lyons, bells. INTERMISSION BREAK finds Mr. Ballard discussing the per- formance with Jeri Nygaard and Charles Lyons, saxophone players. 3 7 Under the direction of Mr. William Ballard AV’s orchestra experienced an interesting and eventful year. The sounds of scales and melodious strains could be heard each morning first period through the doors of the auditorium. The repertoire ranged from classics to popular favorites. Within a framework of floral decorations and as a result of careful planning the orchestra’s annual Spring concert exhibited the ripest fruit of the year’s labor. The forty members wearing fleecy formats and dress suits presented a beautiful piaram of classical selec- tions. In addition to the musical concert, the group planned a trip to a music festival in the late Spring. They also anticipated playing for the Easter Play. In order to become a member of the orchestra a student must be able to read music and play an orches- tral instrument. In preparation for this class, a student can study a woodwind, brass, string or percussion instrument. ORCHESTRA, first row, left to right reading clockwise: N. Harvey, R. Knowles, Mohlcr, Cascia, Rathbun, E. Wright, Holcombe. Second: Daincs, R. Debs, Priest, Smalley, R. Bright. H. Randall, D. Kelly, J. Ely, G. Kliewer, P. Gordon. Mayfield. C. Ayers. Back row: Ballard, R. Livermore, Metzger, Ruvalo, Hilton, M. Powers, Wcmplc, D. Cummins, S. Richard, Mr: Ballard, Anthony. 84 - - ( VzLuzl Jbt %aini A CAPPELLA Harmony of song and spirit in the A Cappella Choir produced the lovely music heard throughout the year. Led by capable Mrs. Hermione Vaughn Banks, the choir was very busy providing assemblies, giving con- certs, and supplying entertainment for various activi- ties. The choir increased its size to sixty members — the largest it has even been. President for the first semester was Larry Acker, and Kay Humphreys for the second. The highlight of the year was a trip to Berkeley, California, for a spectacular Music Festival attended by vocal groups from all over the United States. As only twenty were allowed to go, an exciting tension filled the atmosphere as members competed for the honor. The winners were gone four days during Easter vaca- tion, stayed in private homes, practiced sometimes six and seven hours a day with approximately 2.000 others and enjoyed many social activities. GIRLS’ TRIOS—Shown above are Pat Bittle, Kay Humphreys, Lavonnc Ely, Leona Brashear, Deanna Coddington, and Jule Bishop. BOYS’ QUARTET—Shown at the left arc Marvin Asbury, Dale Honor, Mrs. Banks. Phil Hamilton and Jim McGee. A CAPPELLA, first row. left to right: Hacberlin, Brashear. J. Russell, G. Cook, T. Barker. P. Hamilton, Asbury, Hudson. Tuttle. J. Epley, J. Snow, K. Humphreys, L. Ely, J. Epley. Second: Mrs. Banks. D. Boggs, J. I.awson, V. Adams, M. Mar- vin, Stoker, Honor, J. Robertson. Foster, Provenzano, K. Kelly, S. Smith, K. Tompson. Bittle, C. Arnold. Third: N. King. Patchen, Gallegos, Coddington, Gosline, B. Miles, Swab, R. Kraber. M. Farmer, Windbigler, J. Brown, Jenson, J. Davis. Back row: Carlson, S. Smith, B. Wallace, Stafford, Lockhart, Collins, D. Johnson, McGee, P. Preter, L. Acker, J. Bishop. Amick, M. Morris, Beale, McCulloch. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB, above, first row: T. Barker, M. Marvin, J. Snow, J. Brown, Brashcar. J. Russell, Mrs. Smith, Bittle, K. Humphreys, Estill. E. Budd, M. Farmer, B. Thompson. Second: G. Cook, Hilton. J. Epley, S. Gordon. Stroud, K. Tompson, Carlson, Gallegos. J. Lawson. Staff, T. Dunn. J. Epley. Mata, L. Ely, Justice. Third: P. Weaver, S. Boggs, Dronen. D. Boggs, Lovret, McCabe, M. Preter, V. Stafford, J. Bishop, R. Martinez, Kennedy, Amick, B. Gardner, J. Davis, St. Pierre. L. Robinson. Back row: Patchen. S. Smith, N. King, Collins. Lockhart. Bar- ton. Stewart, N. Stafford, S. Thomas. B. Baker. Holt, P. Foster, E. Smith, Beale. C. Dickson, M. Morris, Windbiglcr, A. Smith. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB below, first row, left to right: Provcnzano. P. Hamilton. J. Robertson. McGee. J. Koylc. Honor, Jordan. J. Hart, Tuttle, R. Jahn. Second: Asbury, J. Wilder, Hudson. B. Miles, B. Foster. Swab, R. Kraber, Clancy, Welt, F. Huntley. Back row: Bradfield, Gosline, Crismore, D. Johnson, D. Lar- sen, P. Preter, L. Acker, J. Lewis, Ponton, B. Harvell. As usual, AV’s more cultivated voices have been get- ting sharpened up and shaped in two groups — the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee clubs. These vocal students strove to obtain a place in the A Cappella Choir, AV’s select vocal group. A big event which required intricate planning and constant rehearsal was the annual Spring Concert pre- sented by the choral groups on February 17. In a serious mood, the first half of the concert con- sisted of songs by the vocal groups and soloists. Follow- ing this was a group of light musical numbers accented with some very talented comedy skits. 86 SONGLEADERS shown above arc Gladys Jollie, Dorothy Danhicux. Marilyn Brown and Anne Welch. -Pzjj (f4zouji± (IVzzz VARSITY CHEERLEADERS for the second sem- ester above are: Darryl Keene, Cathy Cabarga. Henry Truesdell, Rick Hudson. Never let it be said that AY isn’t jumping with spirit! Our athletes received very noisy backing this year from the student body, lashed into cheering fury by the Cheerleaders, who ornamented the games in bright new uniforms; the Songleaders, who were newly organized this year, and the Pep Rally Committee, which worked with the above groups in planning all of our spirited but orderly pep rallies. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS for the first semester, left: Pat Seminario, Eric Colby, Connie Haugen and Henry Truesdell. PEP RALLY COMMITTEE, below, first row, left to right: Ayers, Haley. Truesdell. Haugen. Seminario. Colby, M. Brown. Danhicux. Second: Seiler, R. Navarret. Headman, Nielson. Keene, C. Cabarga. Hardy. Hack row: L’yeda, Hudson. Beard- sley. lodcr. Hines. MacGregor. £Tunsa £fn Contributing to AV’s crowd roar and spirit was the AV Pep Band. These students were selected from the school hand on the basis of interest and willingness to play at AV’s sports events. They lent pep to the games and played snappy marches and catchy tunes to help get our rooters in the right mood. Also promoting spirit were the flashy, graceful and skillful Majorettes. They formed a club called the “Kappa I-cgga Bootz” which consisted of nine peppy girls trying to put on a good performance for specta- tors. The Majorettes were always out in front of the band. During concert season they had competition twirling with girls from other schools. PEP BAND, first row, left to right: Ballard. Schaffer. Keene. D. White. J. Williams. Chandler. M. Wood, L. White. C. Lyons. Second: Hosier. P. Cottom, Hillberg, Klicwer. Rathhun. Hil- gendorf. Mayfield. Chrisman, Echols, R. Baker, Barth, B. Campbell. Third: Schwandt, T. Stevens, S. Eby, Pickus. Vil- ardi, T. Macauley, Denning, I). Hines, R. Bright. Fourth: Schuman, Layne, Beardsley, R. Kelly, S. Howard, Wcmple. Cochran. Harriman. MAJORETTES, kneeling, Luba Ka!| akoff. Dorothy Moffett. Anna Massari. Standing: Marilyn Me- Laurin, Cathy Siemens. Carol Akroyd, Judy Evers, Connie Hau- gen, Clydette McEffee. 88 Backing away from the lashing tongue of Uncle Scrooge (Don Kelly) is Boh Cratchett (Derrick Cummins) while his jovial neph- ew, Fred, (Harry Hite) listens in. Jbjiot ytitzcl t(i£ “The Christmas Carol,” a play from the story by Charles Dickens, was presented December 16 and 17 bv an all-student cast. Directed by Miss Dolores Cheleden, dramatics instructor, the Christmas play was presented free of charge at a matinee during school hours. “Family Portrait” was staged the week before Easter vacation. This play had a combined Junior College and High School cast and was directed by Mr. Rol)ert Hahn and Miss Delores Cheleden, JC and High School drama teachers. This was the first year, according to records, that a joint production was staged by JC and High School students. The Easter plot was portrayed in scenes set around the time of The Crucifixion. Conversing with Mordccai (Richard Craig) Seeing the Ghost of Christmas Past (Pat and Joseph (Frank McCauley), is a Roman Mary (Joni Bird) happily greets Joseph’s Blakely). Uncle Scrooge trembles with fear. soldier. (Paul Robinson). brother (Frank McCauley) on arrival. Performing at least twice a year was the Talent Club sponsored by Mrs. Her- mione Banks. Ruck Hudson led the club through the first semester. Making the club thrive on variety were the vocal, in- strumental, acting and dancing groups. Miss Dolores Cheleden and her Drama Club presented the play “A Christmas Carol.” The group of 75 members and President Ronnie Puckett planned a trip to the Pasadena Playhouse and a TV tour. Operating a very nice carnival booth was the Art Club with Harry Hite as presi- dent. The club was limited to Juniors, TALENT CLUB. CROUP I. above left. first rote, left to rif-hl: W. Anderson. I- Ely. J. Eplry, Gallegos, M. Farmer. A. Smith. Btalc. K. Thompson, J. Russell. Col- lin� . Union. Second: Shade. E. Humphrey� , R. Lind- my. McCulloch, linger. Doolin. J. Barker, E. Harris. J. Foley. T. Barker. Hack rote: W. Foster. Provenzano. I). Spriggs. A� hury. Swab, P. Hamilton. French. S. Paxton. P. Preter. TALENT CLUB. GROUP II. above, first row. left to rif-ht: N. Ramo� . B. Ramo� . Kennedy. Benneth. M. Marshall. K. Humphrey� . Billie. B. Machurek. M. Kralier, l-oekhart. .Second; Hensley, R. Knowles. Tuttle. Ri� hop, J. Schvtakc, jrrutber� , McDougal. Patchen, N. Miller. Rack row: N. Wilson, Brashcar. N. King. Hudson. R. Kraber. B. Baker. J. Davi� , Carl«on. G. Cook. DRAMA CLUB. GROUP I. rieht. first row. left to rifkl: Dillon. I). Hodge . R. Miller. Hilton. Draper, Haynes. II. Jone . K. Pond. Rurwell. McGill. Second: B. Grant. Strong. C. Dunn. Bucdel. C. Grimmer. R. Martin. Dick� on. J. Bird. I- Mathew- son. Rack row: Holt. Pence. Edmondson. Sutton. Braun. Argueda� . McNair. Blakely. DRAMA CLUB. CROUP II. bottom, first row. left to ri tht: Shumaker. Shryoek. Pepper. Powell. K. Nash. Pyealt, Nagel, Kidd. V. Wilbur. Second: Chesser, A. Ixwi . Luczak. Rich, Hun ickcr, S. Thompson. Kelley. Morri� , J. Vaughan. Park . Rack row: Hairgrove. R. Puckett. K. Davi� , Lyda, Cum- min� . H. Hite. Bacon. Blackburn. r d l an j 3atznt± Seniors, Sophomores and Freshmen with an A grade average. Sue Roberts headed the Commercial Club which planned to start a job bu- reau. The club was sponsored by Mrs. Mary Floyd. Mr. Miguel De Cruz started some of the students in a vocation in his Fu- ture Teachers of America. Barbara Starr was elected president. The club went to a conference at USC. The club activities would not be complete without the Honor Society. David Ryckebosch served as president. Early in the year they held a party to welcome new members. ART CLUB, top right, first row. left to right: E. Scribner. P. Johnson. McCaleb, H. Mile. Cummin . Tilbury. J. Xygaard. Molding, M. Marshall. Tabita. Second: Cooper. S. Goode. Wallis. Gowdy. S. Thompson. Pier- son. Kasson. L. Young, Dillon. M. Henley. B. Met . James. 0. Thompson, Hack row: R. Johnson. Desmond. C. Johnson. Weisner. iioare. Hue. P. Hamilton. lodge, R. Cooper. COMMERCIAL CLUB, second from top, first row. left to right: J. Henley. HefTeron. Hewitt. S. Roberts. S. Taylor. M. Smith. Second: B. Darr. Blouch. P. Masters. C. Schaffer. S. Taylor. Gardner. Third: P. Prothro, R. Williams, I j Fleur. Helm. Train. Turton. Back row: MacDonald. C. Johnson. Kcortg R. Jackson. Wininger, M. Robinson. FUTURE TKACIfKRS OF AMERICA, bottom right, first row. left to right: Starr. I.yte, R. Wilson. low son. J. Epley. Second: Claude. D. Schultz, lovret, K. Johnson. Sexton. Back row: T. Benson. Crews, J. Vaughan. Sivit� , Al Baldwin. HONOR SOCIETY. Mow. first row. left to right: Rhoton. S. Codings, la Fleur, Siemens. S. Roliert� . C. Carlsarga. Keene. Billie. K. Humphreys, Milboume. P. Bielenberg, A. White. M. Marvin. Barton. Second: B. W allace. Falls. Coddington. I.iwson. M. Cole. Bowen. Hostler. Hankins, Evers. C Ayers. J. Xygaard. Ralhbun. A. Welch. Sakaguehi. Third: F. Harvell, B. Met . Kelley. R. Knowles. Shropshire. K. NccDel . Newtson, Purcell, Ballard. R. Willis. D. I Ilian. S. Jones. Dunivan. Lynch. Fourth: J. Taylor. Ditty. Stone. J. Weaver. M. Brown. Shannon. Tomicich. J. Jensen. M. Cochran. Stivers. Pickus. E. Barth. Flue. L. Jordan. Back rou: Akrovd. Headman. Scott. C. Godde. Dahl. Layne. Mayfield. Ryckebosch. Shryock. Wood, Steven- son, Chaney, N. Wilson, P. Wehr. oyyie m EXE One of the newer clubs at AV is the Farmerettes, a sight to behold in their light blue sweaters with the white emblems. The girls who started their organization last year have regular girl’s Ag classes. They do gardening, farming, and care for their farm projects. “The wheel of homemaking turns toward a better world” was the theme chosen for the Future Home- makers of America’s State Conven- tion, November 5, 6, and 7th, which six hundred and forty girls from California attended. FARMERETTES, lop left, first row, left to right: Wenzel, Baughman, Ward. I.cwan, Isgrig, Lowden, Marrone, C. Johnson, Broitznian. Second: Caines, N. King, L. Allen, J. Jackson, B. Ilihhard. P. Vaughn, Coggcshall, Mr. Gary. Back row: B. Prothro, B. Martinez, Kamos. Prediger, Wanserske, Weapu. rrzr- FHA, GROUP I, above, first row, left to right: Dye, Pycatt, Tate, J. Rehmann, E. Tensfeld. L. Gray, Herring, Goodrich, Spann, H. Wilson, Mullett. Second: Van Dusen. Flick, Hoff, M. Harper. K. Roth, Illian, Eslick, P. Underwood, M. Kraber, R. Johnson. Third: Durham, MeGuagh, C. Mathewson, Warren, C. Stewart, Stafford, Deaton, M. Rembold, L. Hicks, Lessely. Back row: P. Rogers, J. Turner, P. Thomas. J. McMillin, D. Woolf. McKinley, D. Read, M. Johnson, P. Burns, I. Randel. FHA, GROUP II. right, first row, left to right: Griffin, S. Shibley, Whitson, Gal- lion, Marrs. Perteet, Tomicich, Pellizzer, Venturini, Kistner. Second: S. Gilbert, N. Wilson. Dunivan. Riggen. Teifke. B. Rob- erts, Phillips, Doolin, G. Chavez, B. Ford. Third: J. Russell, E. Malle. M. O’Brien. J. Smith, Smelser, C. Malle. Townsend, Blake. Moffett, Levingston. Back row: R. Smith, C. Darr, Merritt, L. Mead. B. Godde, McDougal, E. Reagan, P. Weaver, M. Russell. Overlade. FHA, GROUP III, bottom right, first row, left to right: Norton. P. Rice, C. Jordan, NecDcls. Gallegos, S. Hill, Tonoian, Coff- man. J. Ellis, 5. Kelley. Love. Sakaguchi. Second: O’Sullivan, V. Hunt, L. Nagel, C. Ayers. Evers. Dahl. L. Jones, Barnett, E. Wright, B. Arnold, Leavelle. Third: D. Underwood. Beissell, Carpenter, M. Wil- son, Gentry, Kostecky, Potthoff. Donoghue, Card, J. Brisco. Back row: N. Wilson, Jen- kins, Luczak, Bloom, Akroyd. Headman, T. Blanchard. D. Hodges, J. Granger, D. Sutton. r in OntsiEit AV’s feminine population was increased early in the fall when the Antelope Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held their green hand initiation, when the boys dressed as girls. They par- ticipated in many events and were a great credit to AV. They attended the Great West- ern Livestock Show in Los Angeles where they won the Swift and Com- pany award for the second con- secutive year. They also made a trip to Los Angeles to buy stock to exhibit in the fair this fall. FFA, GROUP I, above right, first row, left to right: Buck, Jennings, J. Hart, Gant. Campbell, Trojan, Tensfeld, Gos- line, Bowen, Kertzman. Second: C. Wheeler, Losey, Sutterfield, R. Cole, Arnold, El vert, Kaig, Rchmann, Wayne, B. Stringer, Reade, B. Dyer. Third: Phelps, Wilder, Chamberlain, Starkel, Trine, Sawyer, J. Kirk, Webb, F. Solo- mon, Mr. Harrington. Back row: Iden. J. Welch. Gardiner, Pond, Schmidt, Roth, Crismore, Hankins, Kliewer, Dug- gins. FFA, GROUP II, second from top, first row, left to right: Wilburn, High, Elvcrt, Piani, Ramey. J. Beebe, R. Saenz, Majors, High, Caler. Second: G. Foster, Kurth, Tomfohr, Trombatore. L. Beebe, L. Adams, Moocr, Pyle, MacGregor, Welsh, Mr. Day. Third: Moss, Randall, Albrigo, Clement, Pyle, Parker. Wolfe, Solomon. Baskins. Spangler. Back row: Allison, Pcngilley. Healy, Kcithley, Cagey, Dooling, Fisher, G. Waters. Lee, Reynolds. FFA GROUP III, middle right, first row. left to right: R Wheeler, Varlcy, Bakinan. MclNamce, Sayre. L. Smith, Mar riott. Reader. Second: Hindman. Macauley, Delight, C. Miller Messer. Owen, T. Jordahl. Mr. Worden. Third: Willis, Black man, Gardner, Romero. Fulkerson. Spangler. Back rou Sheasby, Hcnney, 0. Stringer. D. Frazier, Porter, Lcwan, D Frazier. FFA, GROUP IV, bottom right, first row, left to right: Lewis, Buskirk, Phelps, Yslas, Ekimoto, J. Vaughan, G. Hamilton, D. Foster, Granicy, Wan- serske. Second: C. Todd, B. Sense man, B. Skinner, Heinrich, R. Wilbur, Bab- ler, Baskins, J. Blohm, Troncale, Alli- son. Third: Dobbs, Pond, Duncan, W. Wilson, Rhodes, Starkel, Fix, Bliss, Yingling, Mr. Irby. Back row: Fly, Martin, Doolin, Parr, Mybakkcn, Kipp, Hcydorn, Gentert, F. Johnson, F. Miller. SQUARE DANCE CLUB OFFICERS, left to right: Bill Sebastian, Laurie Brandt, David Clark, Joan Tomicich, Ken- neth Pugh, Marsena Brown, Douglas Shannon, Mary Cochran, Joe Jensen. TYPING CLUB OFFICERS, first row, left to right: Doris Sakaguchi, Dorothy Hanschmidt, Pat Bielenberg, Judy Snow, Virginia Blake, Ruby Mauldin. Second: Bob Dcvcr, Marla Christenson, Betty Wallace, Faye ilarvell. Sheila Word, Judy Davis. Kathy iliebert. Exkkti Of If you happened to pass by the Girls’ Gym during cither club period, there could be no doubt left in your mind as to what club was meeting there. The sound waves were broken with the caller’s chants of the Square Dance club. The Typing club which met during both club periods learned many new typing techniques. The club was co-sponsored by Miss Lorraine Hunt and Miss Lola Whitley. This was the first the Typing club was organized under a constitution. CADET OFFICERS, first row, left to right: Arthur Knowles, assistant commandant; John Jackson, captain. Back row: Wayne Nygaard, first lieutenant; Bill Watson, second lieuten- ant; Jim McGowan, second lieutenant. CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS. first row, left to right: Mr. Frank Chamberlin, A. Knowles, J. Jackson, W. Nygaard, Watson, McGowan. Second: J. Tommy, B. Spencer, Koyle, Fallenbuchel, Anthony, J. Jennings, Honor, B. Tommy, R. Forbes. Third: R. Jones, Chamberlain, B. Neis, Mansfield, Steward. Klingerman. J. Roberts, J. Ncwtor jTwayncJ Tompkins. Fourth: Price, G. Smith, K. Reed, L. Norton, Gentcrt. Metzger, Lancaster. Brandenburb. Back row: N. Meyer , I-ampe, Gatewood, Stiv- ers, Hopkins, Rischar, Large, Hinds, T. Allison. KNITTING CLUB, first row, left to right: Turman, Macl.achlan, Dunivan, J. Wal- lace, Lynch, Mahneke, K. Williams, C. Cabarga, J. Weaver, Nielsen, Kackett. Second: McNair, Dickson, D. Brown, L. Ixrwan. Prediger, Gurfein. Riggen, J. Dwyer, J. Snow, Wall. Back row: Shade, P. Hamilton, Tilbury, Dickinson, B. Hart, D. Wenzel, C. Davis, J. Blondin, Matinez, J. Kelly, Libbey. OFFICE GIRLS, first row, left to right: Dr. Robert L. Dougherty, Mrs. Betts, Mrs. Klingerman, Stevenson, Brewster, Kalpakoff, Semin- ario, K. Kelly, Gwin, D. Pur- sley, C. Ayers, Haley, J. Henley. Second: I. Martin. J. Taylor, Danhieux, C. Cabarga, Shumaker, Wall, Colo, Mahneke, B. Gibson, B. Thomas, L. Young, Mea- dors, A. Cabarga, Heaber- lin. Third: Burford, Rohlk, B. Jones. Kistlcr, L. Gilbert, I oscy, Venturini, McNair, Merriman, Turner, Navar- ret, Brigante. Back row: Chancy, Dahl, Steiner, I c- wan, Prediger, Word, V. Patterson, Katz, Gurfein, Pitt, Hibtard. The Cadet Corps, organized at AV for five years, performed many serv- ices for the school. They worked dur- ing football games, led the flag salute at PTA meetings and represented AV at rifle matches, drill competitions and at summer camp. Running office errands, recording absences, collecting absence slips and filing — these were some of the tasks of the office girls. The Knitting club period was quiet — members helped each other with new stitches, knitted socks and sweaters. For the first time at AV, an Arts and Crafts club was organized under the sponsorship of a new teacher, Mr. Henry Lager. Members made leather articles, plastics and metal handi- crafts. ARTS AND CRAFTS, GROUP I, above, first row, left to right: I.atimer, Newman, E. Scribner, Combs, Grecnlcaf, Illian. Second: Gibbs, I). Hallow. B. Ballcw, L. Bird, Garcia, Rawlings, Pair. Back row: Schouweiler, Hunt- ley, G. Powell, Bowser, G. Johnson, Hop- kings, Hurst. ARTS AND CRAFTS, GROUP II, left, first row, left to right: Underwood, Morel, Martin, Sicck, Woolf, Illian. Back row: Newman, Er- win, Drake, Ruff, Gilmore, Stoner, Blanchard. PROJECTIONISTS, first row, left to right: Truesdell, J. Eplcy, Rhoton, J. Henley, F. Jennings. Second: Pugh. W. Wilbur, E. Nukala, P. Prcter, Hairgrove. Back row: J. Gilmore, Bostrom, K. Nukala, Uyeda, Mealy. WORLD FRIENDSHIP CLUB, first row, left to right: R. Helping the students with their subjects by Audio Visual methods was the Projectionists club, sponsored by Mr. Hampton D. Proetl. The club was not considered a group club because they did not hold regular meetings. The members were registered in a study hall and were given passes to assignments when needed. Jo Henley, Jan Rhoton and Ed Nukala kept the equipment in use for Mr. Proctt during the times when his classes were in session. Taking a serious view of friendliness was the World Friendship dub, directed by Mr. Miguel dc Cruz. Learning the problems of courtesy was one of their projects, as was their very successful booth at the Mason, P. Vaughn, Madera. B. Wallace, R. Wilson, Hea- bcrlin, Tcasley. Second: M. Powers, N. Vaughn, F. Harvell. Burford, S. Jensen, Sturm. Back row: Curtis, C. Johnson. Graff, F. Jennings, Whitaker. USHERETTES, first row, left to right: Purcell, Mahneke. Miss Ericson, Wall. Second: Balias, Christenson, C. Cabarga. Bittle, R. Mauldin, F. Blanchard. Third: J. Taylor, B. Nash. Newtson, Rohlk, G. Kirk, B. Jones. Back row: Wynn, Demers. D. Pursley, Racket!. P. Blakely, Ditty. KNIGHTS, first row, left to right: Glenn Snow, Al Dunn, Mr. Robert Thomas, Eddie Dwyer, John Debs, Ted Hanson. Second: Eric Colby, Phil McNamee, Richard Nel- son, Ernie Lowder, Floyd Ethcrton, Henry Truesdell. Back row: Don Gilmore, Don Trombatore, Larry Hall, Henry Marvin. Haney Casey, Larry Acker. carnival. The club was once called the Campus Christian club. Maintaning their name as a service club were the popular Knights. Aided by Mr. Robert Thomas, they helped AV with many of its problems. With Eddie Dwyer as president the club held a rummage sale. Dur- ing the early Spring the Knights with the help of the Senior class staged a Clean Up Day. The project was launched as a reminder to campus “litterbugs.” Identified by a flashlight beam at school events were the smiling and helpful girls in the Usherettes. They carried out their jobs and projects with great skill. Miss Ericson led the club as advisor, and Cathy Mahn- eke presided as president. STAGE CRAFTS, first row, left to right: Mr. Rudges, Clements, Brand. Beckett, Marks, N. Brown, B. Winslow. Second: R. Rice, J. Miller. Tommy, R. Debs, D. Davis, G. Farmer. Back row: J. Baker, Brink. Corcoran, McGowan. Reed. 97 PEN PALS, GROUP II, above, first row left to right: F. Woolf, D. Sieck, S. Col lings. Justice, Mast, A. Nicholson, J. Nich olson. Biekmore, P. Wilbur. Second: J .Mvhan, Sterling, Davenport, Philli| s. V Wilbur, P. Harris, Bcynon. Back row: S Master. V. Kirk, J. Mvhan. P. Kalsl eck Bayles, J. Butzke, V. Stafford. Rischer. S Schaffer. PEN PALS, GROUP I, first row, left to right Hensley, Edwards, E. Howard. Draper Baines. McKee, Stroud, P. Watson. Mrs. Lor beer. Second: S. Ogle. C. Davis. Kirkland Aguilar. Eastham. Yoder. W. Stumhaugh. M Davis. Back row: Ankrum. Shropshire. J Shibley, D. Cole. I inl erger. Brewton. San ford. Stout. Hindi that l ozh AV’s vendors of good will to the world were the Pen Pals. With Miss Elizabeth Lorbeer as leader, they met in the li- brary as a Group I club. The Key club, a junior division of the Kiwanis club, was very active this year under the sponsorship of Mr. Seaton. Gathering momentos of foreign coun- tries in the form of stamps was the Stamp club, directed by Mr. Badland. KEY CLUB, right, first row, left to right: D. Nelson, Pyron. J. Debs, R. Saenz, Krug. Mayfield. Second: Bright, B. Hun- ter. Wirta, McClary, S. Howard. I). Saenz, Layne, Akin. Back row: Watson. Daniels. L. Hall, Peetz, Obee, Simi. Acker, Casey. STAMP CLUB, first row, left to right: I). Preter, C. Olde- rich, Windsor, Kennepohl, Slater. Lockhart. Carder. A. Thomas, Larson. Second: Mr. Badland. G. Williams. Dix, W. Thomas, J. Gilmore, Ralf, D. Moore. Levis. Back row: Loewen, D. Emry, Metzger. A. Smethurst. G. Powell. E. Barth, Drake. 98 ELECTRONICS, first row. left to right: W. Thomas. Pearson, Windsor, Fairfield. Schuman, Daley, L. Hall, J. Mahollan. Bayles. Second: Chandley, L. Hayes, Dix. Smethurst, G. Williams, D. Gray, R. Eslick. Berthelot, Buskirk. Back row: Bergman. Wayman, Gibbs, Polizine, Neu. McKim, B. Stoner, L. Jensen, McMillin. afhzx cJ+atb Quizt Another club in which the members had individual projects was the Elec- tronics club. The members prepared projects of their own under the direction of Mr. Seaton. Interest in world problems was the only requirement for entrance into the International Relations club. The dis- cussion was led at each meeting by George Pilmanis, president. Promoting interest in Spanish-speak- ing countries, the Spanish club was directed by Mr. James Daley. Several of its members visited Padua Hills to enjoy a Mexican Christmas pageant partially in Spanish. President was Sue Masters. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, first row. left to right: Strong, Schwake, Rhoton. Dcver. Pilmanis. L. Hardy, Meagher, Forbes. Second: B. Baker. Asbury, Falls. F. Marshall. Anthony. Funk, Provenzano, Iwason. Back row: R. Smith, Wirta, E. Nukala. D. Schultz. B. Anderson. Hudson. French, Englund. Hixon. SPANISH CLUB, first row. left to right: Milbournc. A. Benson. S. Gor- don, N. Harvey, Mohlcr, J. Cook, D. Hodges, D. Hanschmidt, Jordan, R. Willis, B. Bielenberg. Second: S. Mas- ters, L. Wehr, Katz, Newtson. P. Gor- don. P. Johnson, Hefferon, Perkins, Windbigler. M. Brown, Martinez, Whitson. Pigg. Third: Schumacher. Levell, Senkbiel, B. Hunter, D. Mur- ray. F. Morton, Oliver, Gallion, Mr. Daley. Back row: M. Schwake, Cissell. Hicks. Goodson, Simi. Uycda, Bos- well. R. Barth. Flaxington, Downs, B. Rudesill. 99 JVieuJk in “Being in Big A is one of the highest achieve- ments in the sports life of every AV girl,” states President Betty La Fleur. To belong to Big A ten seasons in sports participation have to be earned. The CAA. or Girls’ Athletic Association, is an organization that boasts the membership of any girl with at least one season in sports. The Lcttermen’s Club, sponsored by Mr. Otto Plum and presided over by Carl Peetz. consists of AV’s outstanding athletes. BIG A. top left, first row, left to right: Sue Roberts, Cathy Siemens. Betty LaFleur, Shir- ley Thompson. Kathryn Kelly, Donna Nielson. Betty Nash. Second: Mrs. Engelke, Miss Ingles, Luba KalpakofT, Anna Massari. Jeri Nygaard. Frances Ditty, Anne Staff. Nancy Wilson. GAA CABINET, middle left, first row, left to right: Amelia Cabarga, Judy Wallace, Joyce Hankins, Anne Welch. Second: Judy Evers, Anna Massari. Miss Kettcringham, Miss Hart. LETTERMENS CLUB, GROUP I, left, first row, left to right: V. Wright. D. Hodges, D. Gilmore, Peetz, Broesel, Colby, C. Spencer, G. Mead. Second: Swab, DeFoor, Casey, Obec. Truesdell, D. Nelson, E. Lowder, R. Puckett. Uyeda. Third: Wemple. Lasagna. Stroup, Hendrix, Talbert. McCIary, C. Jones, J. Wil- liams. Back row: G. Snow, M. Anderson L. Wilburn, B. Wilbur, Simi, Serfoss, McCor- mack, C. Cole. LETTERMEN S CLUB, GROUP II, right, first row, left to right: Dunn, D. Saenz, Piani, R. Saenz, J. Debs. Kono, L. Acker, H. Marvin. Second: Brockus, Hanson, Trombatore, S. Howard, G. Johnson, Hutchens, Hicks, G. Adams. Back row: G. Pyle, N. High, Ramey. R. Barth, R. Avery. Daniels, J. Adams, L. Spencer. T. Puckett. 100 ncliantniznt o%maL± Enchantment in formats — these words best express the exhilarated and dreamy spirits of the students at the formal and semi-formal dances of the year. As tradition has set up, the Alumni Dance, Christ- mas Ball, and Junior-Senior Prom have remained the three most an- ticipated highlights on the calendar. These were the moments of gaiety and tender moods that are remem- liered by every student long after the candle of youth has burned low. Left: Beaming beside the tree, Jerry Meyers and Pat Tullos, Freshmen, seem very pleased with their first Christmas Ball. Top right: Starry-eyed are Mike Loewen and Adele Hellberg. Left: Looking very happy and in a festive mood arc Dave Hines and Diane HefTeron. Above: Adding a little shoe- less variety to the Ball are Connie Haugen and Pat Seminario. Right: Leaving after a gala evening arc Jackie CrifTicId, Carolyn Schwandt. Jim Roller and Don Hall. Bottom right: Our two tired hut happy guests are Bob De Foor and Carol Cooper. JUNIOR PROM QUEEN AND HER COURT — Judy Evers. Anne Welch, Carol Ackroyd, Marcia Gwin and Dolly Vcnturini. Through a ray of happiness and aura of fantasy reigned the year’s glowing queens. Each girl in her own realm captured the mood of the occasion with grace and charm. Kathrvn Kelly and her princesses, Cathy Siemens and Betty Rackctt, mounted the throne as Alumni royalty. Crowded stands and a chill evening provided the background. The court entered the field at half-time in a blue convertible and smilingly posed in clouds of blue formals. Delfino Saenz crowned the queen and her court. The Christmas Ball was staged amid tinsel and holly. To the theme of “Snowflakes in the Moonlight,” vivacious Connie Haugen held honors attended bv Pat Seminario. Joyce Hankins, and Sandra Jones. She was crowned by King Don Gilmore. With a final note, the Junior Class capped our special moments with the Junior-Scn:or Prom. Spring having taken Her bow. Framed by an arbor of cascading flowers, pretty Carol Ackroyd reigned as queen and was attended by Judy Evers, Anne Welch, Marcia Gwin and Dolly Venturini. 3TT Connie Haugen—Snow Queen CHRISTMAS BALL QUEEN AND HER COURT —Joyce Hankins Connie Haugen. Pat Seminario and Sandra Jones. HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT—Betty Rackctt. Kathryn Kelly and Cathy Siemens. Kathryn Kelly—Homecoming Queen CARNIVAL BARKER—Busy re- placing balloons in ihc dart booth. George Eby warily eyes a Fresh- man carrying darts. czdf-xound PAINTING UP — Sharon Purcell is busily preparing Sandy Edmondson for the Usherettes initiation. TACO TIME—James Oliver anxiously watches Sue Masters and Ailenc Benson prepare tacos for the Spanish club booth at the carnival. INTERLUDE—Jack Mayfield and Eric Colby take five during a Board of Control meeting. 104 IVitli a Siiutt£Z INTERMISSION WORK—Dayle White does her knit- ting as band members Elizabeth Morel and Marion Wood watch. GAME TIME—Richard Hardy and Clyde McEffce decorate the goal posts Ircfore a football game. COMPARING NOTES — Clarence StratifT and Sandy Edmondson, members of AV’s radio production class, go over their cues before a radio program in the auditorium. SPIT AND POLISH—FFA members all got a free shine by initiates who were arrayed in old dresses and carried shoe polish and dish rags. 105 U(lz LntzzUlcU lizati, itzilzzi anci Ijound i tn Lt± f-zzzdom Lonnie Hardy and Jim Rob- ertson show their skill in rope climbing. A hard shove by Dec Oboe sends the shot high in the air. Coach Nelmark gives in- structions to the varsity bas- ketball lineup during time out. ax U Over the top goes Curtis Lackie as Earl Pyron awaits his turn. A capable corps of coaches led the ’54-’55 athletes through a season of victory and excitement. Director of athletics was Lloyd Helgeson, coach of frosh football and JV basketball. His encouragement and respected firmness lend a lot toward the fine teams and team spirit he produced. A muscular exhibition on the parallel bars is given by Ray Tabita for half time enter- tainment. Richard Hardy and Wayne Green seem to have firm holds on their opponents. tjLj JSzaionz Coach of Varsity football, cross country and track teams was Emil Such. His enthusiastic and meaningful pep talks kept the teams on their toes and ready for battle. Athletic Richard Rand was the popular B basketball coach and used his energy toward making a fine team and keeping morale high. Hard-working wrestling coach and popular gym teacher was Otto Plum. An active interest in boys’ sports and a will to win insured close relationships with his athletes. Assured Varsity and C basketball and JV football coach George Nelmark turned out a fine team and evoked superb spirit. He had four years of coaching at AV. Lloyd Hclgcson Coach of gymnastics was Ted Bookman. Turning out a sharp gymnastics team was one of his many ac- complishments. His boys furnished excellent half-time entertainment for a number of the Varsity basketball games. Gary Adams, guard Jesse Adams, tackle Ronald Avery, center Bob Barth, end tfiz Jbouncl John Brockus. end Al Dunn, guard Ted Hanson, back George Mead, guard Jergen Broesel. guard Rodger George, guard Steve Hendrix, hack Dee Obee, end Harvey Casey, end Don Gilmore, hack Tabo Kono, hack Carl Pcctz, end James Guthrie, tackle Ernie Lowder, guard Leroy Phillips, hack Gil McElroy. center Frank Piani. hack Jack Ramey, tackle John Ratliff, hack Oran Rohnctt, tackle .aptain Dclfmo Saenz, back Witfi a ([fiicji zin Ronnie Puckett, tackle Tom Puckett, tackle George Pyle, tackle Earl Pyron, back The 1954 season got off to a smashing start when the Antelopes smeared the China Lake Burros 35-7. A Burros fumble was recovered by the Antelopes in the first quarter and L. C. Spencer went over for a TD. In the second. Chuck Spencer raced into the end zone on a sensational 66-yard run, and later Ted Hanson crossed the goal from the 2-yard line. In the fourth. Chuck Spencer took it over followed by Don Gilmore a few plays later. The AV pigskinners were slowed considerably when the Orange High Panthers held them to a 0-0 tie. The Antelopes wrerc halted the following Friday when the Culver City Centaurs smashed through AV’s defense for a 28-6 tally. Don Gilmore took a pass from L. C. Spencer and scampered for the AV TD. Spirits were further dampened when the Pasadena Bulldogs powered their way to a 33-13 victory over the Antelopes. Chuck Spencer took a kick from the Bull- dogs and drove back to the 11-yard line for a sixty-yard run. John Brockus and Don Gilmore were the TD men. But the morale and drive of the Varsity squad didn’t waver and the following week they pranced off the field with a 14-8 victory over the Hart High Indians. With three first string AV players out of play with injuries, the Oxnard Yellowjackets downed the Ante- lopes with a stinging 26-6 win. A determined team on November 12, nipped the Santa Paula Cardinals 12-6. Ted Uyeda led a strong defense, and Chuck Spencer led the offense. But again the tide turned and the Varsity lost a painful battle to the Ventura Cougars 19-14. A pass play from Don Gilmore to Ted Hanson netted 60 yards and six points for the Antelopes and A1 Dunn came through on conversions. In the last game of the season the Antelopes slammed the Fillmore Flashes to the turf 41-26, in what was probably the most exciting game of the season. The Antelopes came out third place in league play and had four men named to the All-Ventura Squad. The honored four were Tom Puckett, L. C. Spencer, Don Gilmore, and AI Dunn. Another honoree was Ted L'yeda, AV end. A Varsity standout. Ted was chosen to first string All-Nisei, All American team—an honor extended to only the best. Richard Saenz, guard Wesley Serfoss, tackle Glenn Snow, center Dick Slater, guard Charles Spencer, back L. C. Spcnccr got � over Ihc lop. Ml The annual Varsity Football Banquet was held Monday, December 13 at the Woman's Club. Enjoying fine food and a very pleasant evening were players, parents and friends. After dinner football awards and honors were given. Receiving the Most Outstanding Player award was Don Gilmore; John Broekus was awarded Most Im- proved Player. The Best Team Player was Captain Dclfino Saenz; the Best Back was Charles Spencer; and the Best Lineman award went to Tom Puckett. Highlight of the evening was the announcement of the captain for next season. Popular Ted Hanson was elected. A great honor was awarded to Don Gilmore, back, Charles Spencer, back, and 'lorn Puckett, tackle, who were named first team All-Ventura League; John Broekus at end. made second team, and A1 Dunn at guard, received honorable mention. L. C. Spcnccr. Iwck Dean Swab, guard Don Trombatorc, tackle George Vilardi, tackle A smashing tackle by Ted Hanson brings the Hart ball carrier down hard on the turf during a stiff battle on Mays field. Ted Hanson carries the pig- skin as Dean Swab and John Brockus race interference. A sensational sprint through center by L. C. Spencer gains yardage and scatters opposition as John Brockus lands on the green. Charley Spencer charges down field for a TD. The fighting Antelopes pile on the China Lake Burros in a rousing tussle for posses- sion of the ball in the foot- ball opener which AV won 35-7. Don Gilmore, AV back, races to the rescue of Char- ley Spencer as Ernie lewder lends a helping shoulder in the China Lake curtain raiser. Every day during sixth period and after school, the turf-tearing Baby Antelopes could l e seen practicing their kicking, passing, running, and blocking tactics. The JV’s spirits were dampened early when they suffered a heavy loss to Edwards in their first game of the season, 45-14. But they proved themselves in the following game by taking the Hart JV’s down a peg, 6-2. The Baby Yellowjackets from Oxnard got through the JV’s with a 20-12 victory. Then the JV’s look a ocMEcl Lptiomi±z 26-7 loss against the Cardinals from Santa Paula fol- lowed by a 40-0 humiliation by Ventura. But the Baby Antelopes were ready and waiting in their last game as they walloped the Fillmore JV’s 26-14 for a season record of two wins and four losses. The Frosh football team worked hard on the green learning fundamental football techniques and getting into condition for next year’s JV football squad. Most of their games were inter-squad contests with an occa- sional scrimmage against the JV’s. FRESHMEN SQUAD, first row, left to right: Carder Maison. D. Rhodes, Harms, R. (taker, R. Mead, J. Todd. T. Smith, Clements. Second: Beeson, Messer, Kliewer. Willis, L. Peck, Loewen, Finch, R. King, B. Smith. Third: Sanders, J. Blanchard, Molacek, T. Najarian, F. Thomas, W. Hamilton, Fisher, B. Pat- terson, A. Najarian. Fourth: Cable, D. Hodges, Paris, Donlon, McGaughey, Kane, R. Smith. K. Jackson, Slater, Warner. Back row: Coach Such, Hinton. Reutter. A. Thomas, Wilfley, Halsey. T. Osborn, Graves, Coach Plum. JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD, first row. left to right: R. Gard- ner. Howard, R. Jackson. I). John. J. Beebe. B. Allen. Moren. L. Clement. Pengillcy, D. Miller, Wininger. Foster. Second: Rudesill. Keithley, Perry, Maag, Phelps. Morton, Fessenden, Vogel. Stroup, Keortgc, Wheeler, Pugh. Edel, Starr. Third: Hotton. HarU-rt. Avila, Qucipo. Goodell. Hendrix, Pyle, Fair- field. Yingling. T. Wolfe. Hassard. K. Pursley, Coach Nelmark. Back row: J. Nelson, Worden, Goodson. Murray. Simi, Jordan. K. Hamilton. R. Kelly, Chaney. Boswell, B. Hicks, Griffin, D. Davis. Tom Turner grabs for the ball as Larry Acker. Jerry Hutchins and Clarence Rottman wait for a rebound. 116 Larry Acker Ronald Avery Bob Barth Harvey Casey Ed Dwyer Russ Harper Varsity basketball, beaded by Captain Jerry Hutchins, plowed through the 54-’55 season with rousing bursts of tireless energy. They placed fifth in the Ventura League finals with a scoreboard tally of six wins and 13 losses. The Antelopes lost their first three pre-league games to Colton 55-47, Lone Pine 65-58, and Burroughs of China Lake 57-47, after waging hard but thankless battles. They bounced hack into the limelight with two straight wins for a snappy 63-42 victory over Burroughs of China Lake and a smashing walk-away against Bar- stow 60-30. Falling under 64-37 for a heavy loss to Ventura, they stayed under and took a 52-40 beating from Burroughs of Burbank. Waging a stiff battle against Santa Paula, the vic- torious Antelopes emerged triumphant with a 56-54 win on the records. Four straight losses to Ventura 83-66. Barstow 41- 36, Hart 75-32, and Fillmore 50-44 dampened spirits Captain Jerry Hutchins Curiis Lackie Henry Marvin Jerry Meyers Ronnie Puckett Clarence Rottman iPivotzcl j-QZ and weighed heavily on the team but they again showed that rousing energy and waged an exciting tussle with Lone Pine that put them on top with a 65-48 victory. Quickly recovering from their loss to Oxnard 52-47, the Antelopes stomped Santa Paula in their second battle with a scoring record of 92-49. The Varsity received four hard heatings in their next games with Ventura 73-59, Santa Barbara 75-38, Oxnard 60-35 and Hart 53-44. Battling Fillmore in the last game of the season gave the Antelopes their chance and they triumphed with a rousing 65-55 victory. High point man was Captain Jerry Hutchins with a 368 point total and an 18.4 point per game average. Most improved players were Clarence Rottman and Jerry Meyer. Captain for next year will be Harvey Casey who will have eight Varsity players back with him for the ’55-’56 season. iftointi Henry Marvin holds a pre-game confab with Coach Nclmark as the Antelopes prepare themselves for battle. Wesley Scrfoss A lough tussle is shown by the B’s as Billy Hicks and Frank Piani stay in ac- tion while Paul LaSagna waits for re- bound. A jump ball is taken by Gary Hayes as Bob Donlen stands by during a rough battle with Hart’s C team. DLi, Zb ZO(JE Coach Rand gives instructions to the B’s during time-out in a fast game. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL first row, left to right: Roger Tomfohr. Dean Swab. Al Dunn. Dick Slater. Dante Simi. Odis McCormick. Second: Keith Cable. Dick Murray. Gary Goodson. Ed Nukala. Ted Uyeda. Larry Ruggles. Clyde McEfee, Coach Helgeson. BASKETBALL B TEAM, first row. left to right: Don Keithlev. Carroll Healy, Dan Perry. Jay Maag. Robert Morris. Paul LaSagna. Gil MeElroy. Second: Norman Bakman. Maurice Ixxlpe. Frank Piani. Earl Griffin. Billy Hicks. Jack Williams, Coach Rand. ' bLnclzr th £ This year AV had its first JV basketball team on record. Requirements were set for frosh, sophs and juniors who had a weight average in between Varsity and B basketball players. The JV’s started the season with a loss to Desert High followed by a smashing victory against Mojave. Up against Desert for the second time, the JV’s pounded down the court to a triumphant win. They ended the season with three straight losses to Fillmore, Harvard and once again to Fillmore. A hard-won victory over Lone Pine 38-32 got the B’s on the win road, but they detoured with three losses to Burroughs 51-31, Burroughs 35-23, and Barstow 35-34. Tromping Desert High with a 62-21 win, they went under to Santa Paula in the next game 58-55. Bouncing back to take Mojave 60-31, the B’s went down for four counts to Ventura 56-33, Hart 46-32, Barstow 39-32 and Fillmore 51-49. Playing a terrific game they took Lone Pine 61-45, and then bowed to Oxnard with a 54-38 loss. A tight game with Santa Paula brought them out on top with a score of 47-44. After going down to Ventura 48-26, Santa Barbara 63-35, Oxnard 65-54, and Hart 49-36. they ended the season with a rousing triumph over Fill- more 62-53 and a scoreboard total of 6 wins and 14 losses. High point man was Russell Starr with a 237 point total and 11.8 game average. AV’s C basketball team went under in their first game against Barstow 43-29. Bouncing hack, they over- ran Edwards with a 38-21 win and a 44-28 victory over Santa Paula. A rugged tussle with Mojave brought the C’s out on top with a 37-26 tally. They went under in their next game to Hart 44-27. Their second game with Barstow fell short 40-38. continuing with losses to Fillmore 34-30. and Oxnard 33-26. They overran Santa Paula in the next game 34- 23 and then gave way to Oxnard 32-29. A stiff battle with Hart ended in a 30-25 win. The last game of the season with Fillmore showed a loss of 28-20 and com- pleted a record of five wins and seven losses. Bob Donlen proved to l e the sharpest C hoopster with a 10.8 points per game average. BASKETBALL C TEAM, first row. left to right: Loyd lx ewcn. Gary Hayes. Tommy Smith. Bobby Smith. Ronald Long. Fred Thomas. Second: Don Rob- inson. James Brown. Hank Henton. David Loscy, Henry Strawberry. Coach Nelmark. 119 ( Vanity 33ai£ UL VARSITY BASEBALL, first row. left to right: Larry Yingling. Tabo Kono. Bill Stroup. Bill Rime, Ray Iodcr. Bruce Ballew. Del lino Saenz. John RatlifT. Second: John Provcnzano, Vernon Wright. Jay Koch. Bill Hicks. Dick Murray. Ed Nukala. Clyde McEfce. Russ Harper. Paul Lasagna, Karl iNukala. Back row: Jim Marble. Clayton Cole, Al Dunn. Jerry Myers, Dec Potter, Harvey Casey. Glenn Snow, George Mead. Don Keilhley. Coach Rand. position was Harvey Casey and Ray Ioder. Short stop stars were Bill Rime and Dclfino Saenz. Bill Stroup, Russ Harper and Clayton Cole held down field posi- tions. The opening game with Lone Pine ended in a smash- ing 19-0 victory and started a promising season. The Junior Varsity squad journeyed to Ventura for their first game which ended with a rousing 7-2 win to put baseball on an early victory trail. AV’s baseballers started early practice on the new dia- mond l chind Mays Field. Under the able direction of Coach Dick Rand, the Varsity squad got down to busi- ness early. At pitcher’s position were Don Kiethly. Glenn Snow and Larry Yingling. Behind the plate George Mead and Al Dunn stayed in action. At first base was Bill Hicks and Bruce Ballcw. Second was competently manned by Tabo Kono and Paul LaSagna. In third A hard fly out to right field is hit by second Iwiscman Tabo Kono. Coach Rand talks things over with the Bill Rime knocks a high fly out to center Varsity baseball team before a game. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL, first row, left to right: Tom Najarian. Bob Donlan. Petic Ramos. Bobby Smith. Jimmie Blanchard. Dean Hodges. Second: Gary Schneider. Aram Najarian. James Brown. Jim Fessenden. Michael Edel. Hack row: Coach Plum. Dave Blackburn. Dan Perry. Gerald McGaughey. Ronald Worden, Bill Newton. John Yslas. A hard grounder brings Harvey Casey around the bases. Tabo Kono slides home as George Mead makes the out. Ed Fuller gets set to serve with a wicked overhand. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, first row. left to right: Wayne Hamilton. Dave Winninger. Tom Powel. Dick Nelson. Ken Pugh. Steve Howard. Bill Foster. Jim McClary. Frank Ramos. Second: Ron Wheeler, I.ancc Bird. Ken Hamil- ton. Ed Boswell. Larry Hall. David Ryckebosch, Richard Kelly, Boh Maag. Curtis Jones. Coach Such. Z7 z£ iPaul JhtiL Six lettermen in cross country were Wayne Hamilton, who held the B record, Steve Howard, Ken Pugh, Tom Powell, Bill Foster, and Larry Hall. There were thirty men on the squad. The tennis team had a well-rounded schedule to work at coached by capable Warren Nunn. Larry Acker and Henry Marvin led the AV racketeers in their fight for victory. Our gymnasts led by Captain Henry Truesdell came through in good form producing the best team in four years. Harry Truesdell was an all-around player plac- ing high in free exercise, parallel bars, side horse. 'NNIS TEAM, first rote, left to right: Dan Barmorc. Ed Fuller. Rick Hudson. James Dix, Cal Calvert. Gilbert Mc- Elroy, Coach Nunn. Second: Assistant Coach Tom Stollenwerk. Wayne Thom- as, John Rough. Gary Williams, Tom Tallwrt. Henry Marvin. This crazy mixed-up jumble of feel, legs, arms, heads and bodies is the wrestling team in action. Richard Hardy, Junior, is only wrestler identified. cJ-fz£cl to tumbling, and rope climbing, where he took a first. Eric Colby maintained a high average in tumbling, long horse, and rings. Ernie Lowder was a point getter in tumbling and free exercise. Ray Tabita came through with some firsts on rings, high bar, parallel bars and long horse. A five- second rope climb for first place against Pasadena was made by Jim Robertson. Daniel Johnson gave some nice performances on the rings, and C. G. Walker made with honors on the long horse. The wrestling group took a trip to Redlands for a meet and attended the CIF sectional at Whittier. Vernon Wright took the honors with a fourth in his weight group. GYMNASTICS TEAM, first row. left to right: Mitch Upshaw, Eddie Kennc- pohl, Lynn Donaldson, Floyd Davis, Eddy Blackburn. Second: Lee Butler, Lonnie Hardy, Eric Colby, Lee Chcrc- shkofT, Jim Rol crtson, Ray Tabita, Coach Bockman. Hack row: Daniel Johnson, James Miller. Joan Hoare, Ernie Lowder, Bill Ruff, Conrad Walker. WRESTLING TEAM, first row, left to right: Gilbert Moss, Lewis Clement, Dick Pengilley, Chuck Sayre, Richard Hardy, Ixre Philips, John Debs. Second: Dave Davis, Denis Orser, Bill Tcnsfeld, Larry Warrenburg, James Guthrie, Wil- liam Wilbur, Bob Fairfield, Wayne Green, Coach Plum. 123 VARSITY TRACK, first row. left to riftht: Dick Nelson. Jon Whited, Ted Hanson. Steve Hendrix. Bob Daniels. Harrison Davis, Harry Budd, Earl Pyron. Second: Garland Johnson. Dante Simi. David Ryckebosch, Wes Serfoss, Larry Hall. Odis McCormack, Don Gil- more. Kenneth Hamilton. Terry Gilbert. Back row: Curtis I ckie, Gary Good- son, Thomas Turner, Clarence Rottman. Ronald Puckett, Dec Ohee, Carl Pcetz, Coach Such. ddndzci t(iz AV’s track men gave a good showing despite a rough schedule of events. Honors were made on the dash by Garland Johnson, Ted Hanson, Dante Simi, and Wesley Serfoss. Larry Hall tied last year's record with an unofficial 52.8 in the 440. Ken Hamilton and Dean Swab made good in the 880. Jon Whited ran the mile and Carl Peetz and Don Gilmore vied for honors in the hurdles. In shotput position was Ted Hanson and Dee 01 ee who held the present shotput record with 47.6. Pole vault was manned by Curtis Lackey and John Brockus. High jump places were filled by Tom Turner who took fifth in the CIF high jump while relays were run by Don Gilmore, Carl Peetz, Larry Hall and Garland Johnson. Flying through the air and over the trees with the greatest of ease, is Curtis Lackey. Away they go! Don Gilmore. Garland Johnson and Larry Hall shoot down the track in the dash. Carl Peetz goes over the top of the hurdle with studied ease. tllE B TRACK, first row. left to right: Rich- ard Gray. Roy Lackey, Jim uicUary, Ralph Kane. David Wininger. George Phelps. Herbert Hulsizer. Richard Cart- wright. Second: Jess Baker. Gene Sand- ers, Ron Jackson. Lee Jordan. Steve Howard. Glen DeMarcus. Terry Pyle. Fred Morton. Frank Ramos. Terry Gil- bert. Third: Tom Powell. Jay Maag. Kenny Pugh. Frank Piani. Curtis Jones. Ronnie Hassard. Bob Maag. Bill Foster. Rack row: I-anco Bird. Carrol Healy. Richard Kelly. Ed Boswell. Kurt Pickus. Earl Griffin. Charlie Keortge. Noble Baker. Boyd Cisscll, Ted Knox. Coach Such. C TRACK, first row. left to right: Gary Pickett. Mike Gaechter. Robert Baker. Gilbert Queipo. Don Ashleigh. Marc Maison. Paul Clark. Second: Dick Ven- sel. Gary Hayes. Lloyd Lowcn. Jack Sanders. Ken Purslev. Larrv Turner. Ronald Long. Rodger King. Keith Cable. Back row: Jess Baker. Dave Goodell. Boh Hotton, Bruce Jones. Mickey War- ner. Robert Smith. Iceland Elvert. An- thony Molacek, Coach Such. L' P£ Cla Dressed in blue shorts, white blouses, white socks and tennis shoes, the girls of AV attended varied gym activities. The activities were planned for the girls by Miss Ingles, head of the girls PE department, with the able assistance of Miss Marie Hart. Mrs. Beverly Engleke, Miss Gladys Baird and Miss Gloria Kctter- ingham. Starting off the year, the Freshmen and Sopho- mores swam and played softball, while the Juniors and Seniors played volleyball. Next came a fast action game called speedball for Freshmen and Sophomores with hockey for Juniors and badminton for Seniors. To round out a full year of enjoyable sports the Freshmen and Sophomores had their choice of either volleyball or swimming, while the Juniors and Seniors had the choice of tennis, archery, dancing or swim- ming. REACHING HIGH—Miss Baird looks on with excitement, as two of her stu- dents jump for a toss-up. PRACTICE—Dolly Venturing Diane Weir, Barbara Cooper. Geraldine Kist- ner. and Fiona lx sey rehearse a dance for the annual Mother’s Tea. BATTER UP —Dolly Venturini takes her place in the batter’s box as Diane Weir looks for a signal from her team’s captain. STEPPING HIGH —Ruby Mauldin goes forward for a close-up badminton shot, while her partner Phyrne Wil- liams anxiously looks on. THINKING HARD—Deep in concen- tration, Miss Ingles is seen conversing with Coach Rand and Coach Plum about the athletic program. ■ UP IN THE AIR—Both girls arc seen jumping high trying to spike the ball, while the opposing team eagerly pre- pares defense. CLEAR THE FIELD—Running down the field with the hockey ball is Gladys Jolly, forward, with teammates in hot pursuit. 127 zniox Acker. Larry—5, 16. 72. 73, 74, 85. 86. 97. 98. 100 Adtirs. Lewi� —16. 93 Akin. Marvin—16 Aubry, Joyce—16 Avila. Jollie—16 Aabury, Marvin—16. 85. 86. 90. 99 Baker. Roger—16 Bakman. Bob—16. 93. 75 Baldwin, Alan—16, 91 Balla� . Beryl—16, 96 Baskins. Joda—16, 93 Beck. Jerry—16 Ballcw, Bruce—28, 95. 120 Bcardslev. Don—17. 73. 82. 87.88 Beebe, Leslie—17, 93 Bcisocl. Uura 17 Berrcit. Carol—17, 73 Berlhelot. Jack-17 Bird. Donald—17 Bithell. Robert—17 Bittle. Pat-16. 17. 75. 79. 85.86.90.91.96 Blake, Virginia—17. 91 Blakely. Pal—17. 90. 96 Blanchard, Frieda—17, 79. 95. 96 Brashcar. Leona—17. 85. 86.90 Blecksmith. Charles— 28 Boggs, Dcanne—17,85,86 Bray. Jean—17 Breeding. Millie—17 Brewster. Natalie—17. 95 Bridgrman. Jim—17 Brinley. Roland—17 Brockus. Johnny—17. 100, 110. 113 Brown. Marilvn—17.87,99 Bullard. Lila—17 Burford. Carol-17. 95.96 Burns, Robert—17 Burson. Margie—17 Butzke. James—17 Cabarga, Cathv—17. 72, 75. 76.87.91.95.96 Caff rev. Mike—18 Caler. Tommy—82. 93 Carruthcrs. Gladiola—18, 90 Carr. Allan-18 Chamberlin. Rick—18 Chanev. RoseMarie—18. 73. 91. 95 Christenson, Marla—18, 79. 9� . 96 Claude. Beverley—18.91 Colbv. Eric—18 72. 77. 87, 97. 100. 10� . 123 Cole. Marjorie—18 Collins. Pat—la 85. 86, 90 Cook. Florence—18 Colo. Pat—la 75. 76.95 Cook. Jo Ann—18 Craig. Richard—18 Cummins, Derrick—75.8� 90. 91 Danhieux. Dorothy—la 87. 95 Davis. Marilyn—18 Del� � . John-ia 74. 97. 9a 100. 123 DcFoor. Robert—ia 100. 101 Desmond. Don—19 Dever, Boh-19. 9� . 99 Ditty. Frances—19. 79. 91. 96. 100. 138 Drews, Dale—19 Dunivan. Barbara—19. 91. 95 Dwyer. Eddie—19. 72, 73. 83. 97 Dyer. Bud—19 Elvert. Raymond—19 Eslick. Ronald—19 Etherton. Floyd-19. 97 Farmer. Mary—19 Firsick. Arthur—19 Fix. Maureen—19 Foster. George—19. 93 French. Phillip—19. 99 Fuller. Edwin—28 Cibbs, Frank—19.95.99 Gibson. Beverly—19. 95 Gilbert. Laura—16, 19, 72, 95 Gilmore. Don—20. 72. 74. 82. 97. 100. 110. 114. 12� Goode, Sandra—20 Good son. Charles—20 Gordon. Peggy—8� . 99 Cowdv. Mary—20 Graff. Paul 20 Graniey. Robert—20 Grant. Betty—20, 79. 90. 134. 137 Grav. Richard—20. 82 Gridley. Jerry—20 Gurfcin. Paula—20. 95 Hair. Bob—20 Hall. Don-20. 101 Hall. Larry—18. 20. 97. 98. 99. 122.'124 Hamburger. Joan—20 Hamilton. Phil—5. 20. 72. 75. 85. 86.90.91. 95 Hamilton. Grierson—93 Hankins. Joyce—16, 91. 100 Hanschmidt. Dorothy—21. 91.99 Harris. Velda—21 llarvell. Faye—21,91.9� , 96 llaugrn. Connie—21. 72. 87. 88. 101 Ileaberlin. Beth—21. 85, 95. 96 Heinrich. Rolf—21 Hcllber . Adcle—82. 88. 101 Helm. Donna—21 Henley. Jo—21. 73, 79. 95. 96. 138 High. Norman—21. 100 Hildreth. Jerry—21, 28 Hind . David—21, 77,82, 87. 88. 101 Hill, Gene—21 Honor. Dale—21. 85. 86. 9� Hudson. Rick—5, 21,85, 86, 87.90.99 Humphreys, Kav—21. 28. 85.86 90.91 Hutchins. Jerry—100 I Ilian. Darrell—21. 91.95 Ioder. Raymond—21. 73. 77. 87. 120 Jacob� . Karen—21, 78 James. Jane—21 Jennings. Fred—21. 96 Jensen. Shirley—21. 85. 96 Johnson. Daniel—21, 23. 85, 86 Johnson. Garland—21. 124 Johnson. Petrena—21 Johnson. Carol—21. 91, 96 Iones. Sandra—21. 91 Junus, Pat—22 Kahler. Rockv—22. 136 Kalpakoff. Ltiha- 18. 22, 88. 95. 100 Kalsbeek. Ann—22. 96 Keene. Darn II 22. 42. 72. 75. 76. 82. 87. 88.91 Kelly. Kathrvn—18. 22. 85. 95. 100 Ki-tlcr. Gladys—22. 95 Kliewer. Gracie—28. 82. 83. 8� . 88 Kono. Tabo-22, 100. 110, 120 Kraher. Ray 22.85.86.90 Kraber. Judy—22 Kwitowski. Steve—22 Lackie, Curtia—108, 124 La Fleur, Betty—22. 76.91, 100 Layne. Steve-22, 82. 88.98 Levell, Larry—22, 99 Levingston. Mary—22, 92 Levis. Ted-22. 98 Lcwan. Loretta—22. 92.95 Livermore. Bud—22 I-oewen. Mike—101 Lowder. Ernie—22. 97, 100, 110. 11� . 123 Lundstrom. Judy—22 Lynch. Florence—22, 79.91. 95. 135 Lyte, Anita—22. 91. 133 MacGregor, John—22, 73, 77 MacLachlan. Dd-22, 95. 132 Maclxnnan. Bud—22 Mahneke, Cathy—18, 23.95. 96 Mahollan. James—23 Majors, Nelson—93 Marshall, Mary—23, 90,91 Martin. Irma—23 Martin. Rosemary—23, 75, 79, 90. 130, 143 Marvin, Henry—23, 74, 77, 97. 100 Massari. Anna-23. 88.100 Mauldin. Ruby—23. 9� . 96 Mayfield. Jack-23, 72, 76, 82 8� . 88.91.98.104 McCabe. Tom—23 McClary. Jim-23. 98. 100. 122 McCorkindalc, Kim—23.137 McClenghan. Florence—23 McDaniel.. Pal—23 McEfee, Clydcite—� . 18, 23, 48.49. 79. 88, 105 McKeough. Pat-23 McNamee, Phil—23, 93.97 Miller. Beverly 23 Milligan. Gerry—23 Moffett. Dorothy—16, 23, 88.92 Moore. Gordon—93 Mohling. Marilyn—23, 91 Mollinet. Kirsten—23 Morris, Yalaro—23 Murrv. Joan—24 Nash.' Betty—24. 72. 73. 79. 96. 100 Nelson. Dick—2� . 97, 98. 100. 122 124. 142 Newtson. Beverly—24, 91. 96 Nielsen. Donna—24. 28, 73, 87. 95. 100 Nygaard. 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George—27. 75. 82. 112 Vaughan. Jim—27, 90,93 Vaughn. Don—27 Walker. Conrad—28 123 Wall. Phv llis—27.95.96 Wanscrske. Pete—27 Warrenburg. Larry—27 M atters. Glendell—27 White. Davie—28 83.88 105 Whitson, Alice—27 Whitehead. Jcrrv—27 WiU rn. I jrry—27. 93, 100 Barbara—27 • Williams, Phyrne—27 ■ Williams, Rochelle—27.91. 95 Wilson. Nancy—27. 72, 73. 79. 91.92. 100. 144 Wright. Bob—27 Young. Sue—27 Yslas. Helen—27 Zarley, Jean—27 Like it hot or cold? Either kind of food may lx found at THE HAT, 38861 Sierra Highway. Palmdale. Hambur- gers. pastrami dips, and hot fudge sundaes arc among their delicious foods, as well as free coffee on Wcdnes- mornings. Join I)d Mael achlan in the fun! “This is the lx st place to get cosmetics.” says Carol Rohlk. So. take her advice and come to WESCOTT AND PLUM- MER at 501 West Lancaster Blvd.. for prescriptions, cosmetics, and the sweetest smelling perfumes. I “They’re the freshest.” says Bob Morris. All of the appetizing fruits, meats and vegetables found at the friendly MORSE MARKET, 38430 Sierra Highway. Palmdale, are guaranteed fresh and tasty. Are you lacking in any of those “necessities” around your home? Then make WARDS, 526 West I.ancastcr Blvd.. your shopping center foi everything from tools to sewing materials as William Foster and Keith Cable do. 132 It's the most . . . These were the words exclaimed by Wren Kasson. as she admires the jewelry shown her by Mr. Neuharth. This necklace is only one item of PEN- NEY’S well-stocked department store, at 627 West Lan- caster Blvd. Bead all al out it!Among the many readers of the LEDG- ER GAZETTE are Freda Pigg. and Ruth Willis, who arc shown placing an ad with Sally Kortus. one of the well-trained stafT at our valley’s efficient newspaper office located at 656 WEST LANCASTER BLVD. What’s playing at the ANTELOPE? This «piestion is always on the minds of AVites . . . and Janet Leave! le and Anita Lyte are among Dump Mvatt’s happy patrons. Remember the JET DRIVE-IN on Ave. L. Enjoy an evening under the stars. No money? Karen Pond and Gary Powell will never be in that fix if they continue to safeguard their savings at the BANK OF AMERICA. 531 LANCASTER BLVD. Why not open an account here and watch your savings grow? Did you part with a part? Don't worry, PALMDALE AUTO PARTS, located at 38711 NORTH SIERRA HIGH- WAY, is sure to have every kind of auto part to suit your needs, as Tom Talbert knows. Anyone for tennis? Or would you prefer archery? What- ever the sport may Ik , says Betty Grant, you're sure to find the suitable equipment at PALMDALE SPORTING GOODS, 38503 SIERRA HIGHWAY, open seven days a week for your convenience. Keep it cool! For the finest in refrigeration appliances and supplies many AVites do their shopping at DIXON REFRIGERATION. 38503 SIERRA HIGHWAY, PALM- DALE, where friendly service and dependability can al- ways be found. For that extra get up and go advises Pat Parker, NY- GAARD’S RICHFIELD SERVICE STATION is the place to go. located at 38362 N. SIERRA HIGHWAY, PALM- DALE. They offer that special rust proof ethyl gasoline that makes your car go farther, faster. 134 Florence Lynch knows that TINDALL’S JEWELERS, 507 WEST LANCASTER BLVD., offers a wide and excellent choice of jewelry, including everything from rings to silver service. Among the many who know of the fine values to be found at the RED TOP MARKET is Melissa Kral cr. She knows she can always depend on RED’S for fresh meats and vegetables in Lancaster. Cal Calvert and Pat Johnson are trying to decide between some of the many different types of records ranging from Blues and Rhythm for bop fans to concertos for classical music lovers, available at LING’S MUSIC BOX, 44903 North Cedar. Lancaster. Although Sue Ray may be too old to play with dolls, nonethe- less she still likes the toys shown to her at HELEN’S TOY SHOP. «64 LANCASTER BLVD. Ummm. nice. Pat Braun ad- mires some of the many per- fumes and cosmetics at Lancast- er’s popular pharmacy, CARL’S DRUG STORE, located at 516 LANCASTER BLVD. Admiring one of the many beautiful record players at LANCASTER RADIO. 530 W. LANCASTER BLVD.. are Lor- na Dillon and Harry Hite. For outstanding values in home ap- pliances make LANCASTER RADIO your shopping center. Lee Jordan and Pat Windbigler are shown some of the attract- ive furnishings at ANTELOPE VALLEY FURNITURE COM- PANY, 601 WEST LANCAST- ER BLVD., by Jim Wissman. For any of your furniture needs let Jim help you. Zane Gilmore is shopping for rings at REDMAN JEWELERS. 624 LANCASTER BLVD., and who’s to blame her. for their selection is large and one of the best in the valley. Baby face! Baby face, or nol, KING’S PHOTOGRAPHY, located in the Arcade, photo- graphs you to your best ad- vantage. They specialize in in- dividual and in wedding por- traits, as well as scenic shots. For the ultimate in photogra- phy join Rocky Kahler and Rosemary Martin and be sure to see KINGS. Jim Flaxington knows that for the ultimate in accommoda- tion, you should stay at the modern TROPIC MOTEL, where you can swim as you rest. The TROPIC is owned by the popular AV substitute teacher. Don Stoutenborough. For every real estate need fol- low the example set by Karen Pond and goto LANE-MILLER REALTORS, 1010 WEST LANCASTER BLVD, where she is discussing a business transaction with Emily La- gasse, one of their efficient staff. Whatever your construction needs be, in brick, block, or stone, make your one and only stop with Doug Shannon at the PALMDALE BLOCK COM- PANY. 38731 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY. Need a ring? asks Carmen Til- bury. For any jewelry and gift needs, be sure you stop and shop at BRADY JEWELERS, 38641 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY, in PALMDALE, and you’re sure to be satisfied. For those bare floors and win- dows go to AV LINOLEUM AND SHADE CO. for that cover up job. See us at 38639 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY, in Palmdale. tirJtkixVdttei LINOLEUr SHADE Co Tired of abusing your taste buds? Then try the food at WELCH’S for the finest in Palmdale. Stop in at 38563 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY and join Barbara Jones for a treat. Watch the birdie! ... a fam- iliar phrase to those around STUBBINGS STUDIO. Once again we selected Frank Stub- bings as the official school and YUCCA photographer for ’55. AV High — the town — every- one likes the fine quality of Stubbing’s portraits. This is Marla Christenson. She says your wallet doesn't have to be well-padded for you to be able to afford those sharp-look- ing shirts, jackets, and suits at MEL’S MEN’S SHOP. 38511 SIERRA HIGHWAY in Palm- dale. No matter what you need for your home, it can be found from the varied stock at WEST- ERN AUTO SUPPLY. 38175 SIERRA HIGHWAY, in Palm- dale. Betty Grant does all her shopping here and knows of the many values that are offered. For any of your drug or cos- metic needs, follow the advice of Betty Prothro and stop at BURN’S PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY, located at 866 WEST LANCASTER BLVD. You’ll enjoy shopping in this pleasant new store. The best at BYRAMS.” And you can lx sure as Joy Russell is. that you’ll get the best in watches, diamonds, silverware and watch repair if you patron- ize BY RAM’S JEW KEEKS. 38346 SIERRA HIGHWAY. PALMDALE. If your home is drab and color- less. liven it up with those bright and durable paints and wallpapers, as Kim McCorkin- dale is planning to do with sup- plies from KENNEDY-DISCOE PAINT CO.. 38631 SIERRA HIGHWAY in Palmdale. There are all kinds of houses and even more places to build them, but to find exactly the one that you’re looking for join Glenn Snow and check with EDDIE DEBS REALTORS, lo- cated at 38161 SIERRA HIGH- WAY. PALMDALE. Isn’t it pretty? A wide selection of ladies’ and men's ready-to- wear are featured at the TOG- GERY. 38424 SIERRA HIGH- WAY. PALMDALE. Connie Stone knows from experience that they offer the best in quali- ty and courteous service. In the notion for a potion? If you’re yearning for a magic Itcauty potion, the closest you’ll come says Carol Rohlk. is with the cosmetics at Don Hertel’s PALMDALE P H A R M A C Y. Here you’ll also find speedy prescription and fountain ser- vice. Missing an aulo part? If you join Mike Cochran and go to NOBBY ALTO PARTS. 38528 SIERRA HIGHWAY. PALM DALE, you'll be able to find a large assortment of auto parts to replace the one that you need. Repair work necessary on your shoes? Doug Shannon patron- izes GENE’S SHOE REPAIR, because he knows Gene offers top quality repair work, shoes, and shoe polish of every kind. Listen to that music! There’s plenty of music in the form of records and sheet music at RADIO PALMDALE. 823 PALMDALE BLVD. They also feature the In-st in phonographs, and other home appliances, as Jo Henley knows. Are you interested in getting interest as Frances Ditty is? Save money at the PALMDALE BANK OF AMERICA on the corner of PALMDALE BLVD. and 9TH STREET when the interest is 2 percent a year. Penny Wehr looks cute and no wonder! She’s dressed in the lies! from the ROCHELLE SHOPPE, 38340 SIERRA HIGHWAY. PALM DALE. where it’s a pleasure to shop for all your wearing apparel. Your life is worth money, so why not insure it? Deanna Cod- dington advises you to go to W. J. MCADAM AGENCY lo- cated at 801 EAST PALMDALE BLVD. for insurance policies of all kinds. Although they don’t sell glass slippers. RAYMOND’S SHOES, on Palmdale Blvd.. have that high-fashion look that would please even Cinderella, says Nona l mh. And look at those purses! Do you. like Larry Stranske. need some gems for vour col- lection. or maybe a gem cutter, or polisher? For information about all of these, read the monthly magazine GEMS AND MINERALS. published at '18244 E. Sixth Street. Palmdale. Subscription rate for one year is $3. Building u patio or Bar-B-Q? Get yeur cement blocks and supplies from JAQUA AND SONS, 45101 YUCCA AVE.. LANCASTER. Kirk Dawson buys all his cement blocks here and {mows that top quality is guaranteed. It’s the coolest, says Tom Stevens. Aim! both you and your house will keep cool if you have an air conditioning unit installed by ADRIAN HYMEN. 661 WEST AVE. I. LANCASTER. “Be careful!” says Jan Hholen. But if you do damage your car, you needn’t worry if your have it covered by HERB BAKER AGENCY. 44922 NORTH BEACH, LAN- CASTER. They offer public liability, collision, fire and theft, and life insurance policies. Real solid! That's FRANK LANE’S ready-mix concrete made at 852 WEST AVE. I. LANCASTER. Re convinced that FRANK LANE offers the best of concrete and de- pendable service. 139 BfrP distributors LANCASTER flKli one; I Like some good ice cream? B AND I DISTRIBUTORS offer the best in ice cream and other dairy products. They’re in Lancaster. Try some of their Challenge ice cream, and sec if you don’t like its creamy richness. A sportsman in the crowd? Why not drop in at ARVIN’S SPORTING GOODS. 45455 SIERRA HIGHWAY. LANCASTER, to get the equipment for that hunting trip? They offer all kinds of guns from pistols to large hunting rifles, as Carol Darr has discovered. Behind on repair work? There’s no time like the present, says Cathy I essing. for getting it done. So. hop in your trusty pick-up and go to the FOREST LUMBER CO. in either Lancaster or Palmdale for all the building sup- plies you’ll need. Soooo streamlined! That’s the new look in the ’55 Dodges and Plymouth� . Any AV student realizes that H. W. HUNTER, 44733 SIERRA HIGHWAY, LAN- CASTER, offers these fine cars at low prices. If you're hungry after a date, then come and join Mary Cochran and the rest of the kids at the IIOHN INN. 15219 SIERRA HIGHWAY. LANCASTER. Try some of their delicious food, among which their homemade pie and hot coffee are favorites. looking for that special rug? Then drop by FRANK SHANNON RUG CO., 45411 SIERRA HIGHWAY. LAN- CASTER and sec with Pat Patterson their wide selection of beautiful rugs, where you’re sure to find just the one you’re looking for. Like to see the U.S.A. in a Chevrolet? Nona Lamh thinks she would like to travel in the popular '55 Chevrolet avail- able at contributors of the training cars for A Vs Driver Education program. Want the best in motel accomodations? Then go to one of Lancaster's finest motels, the DESERT INN MOTEL. 44219 SIERRA HIGHWAY, Lancaster, complete with a beautiful swimming pool and restaurant. 141 Look sharp, fed sharp. In- sharp! There’s nothing to re- fresh a guy like a haircut and a shave from TONY’S BARB- ER SHOP located at 819i 2 AVE Q-9. PALMDALE. Tony and his men really do a smooth job. Feed or seed? No matter which NEWELL LAND CO., located at 44313 YUCCA, LANCAST- ER is the place that fills the hill. NEWELL’S arc well-known for their fine quality products. The clothes make the man!” Especially if those clothes come from the wide variety of well- tailored shirts, slacks, and jack- ets. sold at DU BOIS AND SON, 611 WEST LANCASTER BLVD. Dick Nelson knows that clothes from DU BOIS can’t be beat. Dave Rykebosch uses all those great Chevron products to keep life in his little auto. So why not follow his example and pat- ronize HERM MOHLING CHEVRON STATION. 1004 WEST AVE. I. Is your office lacking in mod- ern equipment? If so, you should sec some of the latest in desks, files and business ma- chines at DESERT OFFICE EQUIPMENT located on 653 WEST AVE. I. as Loyce Dahl is doing. For those difficult and back- breaking tasks, lighten your load with equipment from JOHNSON AND SCHAFFERT 1028 WEST AVE. I. LAN- CASTER. Dick Murray knows that they sell a dependable line of equipment. If you. like l ncc Bird, arc tired of doing things by hand power instead of horse power, visit MAGNEY ELECTRIC MOTORS. 663 West Ave. I. LANCASTER, and see their wide variety of electric motors. Tires wearing down? Ed Bos- well knows that BABCOCK AND SON’S, 631 WEST AVE. I. LANCASTER, affords you a complete line of tires and help- ful services to accommodate your every need. Need more room? After look- ing around the store. Bob Mac- Gregor realizes that FRON- TIER BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. located at 374 WEST AVE. I. LANCASTER, has an exten- sive supply of building equip- ment to serve every purpose. Whether your furniture needs be large or small, follow Rose- mary Martin to FOREST FURNITURE, 45335 SIERRA HIGHWAY, LANCASTER. for outstanding values. There, you’ll find everything from the smallest lamps to living room suites. Have old-fashioned plowing methods got you down? Stop in at ARNOLD TRACTOR EQUIPMENT CO., and let Jack Arnold show you their line of smooth performing tractors and other farm implements. “Fill ‘cr up! Tex Martin's TEXACO STATION, 44104 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY. LANCASTER, is the place for gas. oil. auto parts, and all those wonderful Texaco prod- ucts. Next time your gas tank is low, stop in. They honor credit cards. Want compliments on your flooring? Then cover your floors with attractive tiling and rugs from AYENS FLOOR COVERINGS, INC. 45151 NO. SIERRA HIGHWAY, LAN- CASTER, as Jackie Harvey does. AVENS also carry many kinds of window shades and blinds. Break a window? Broken glass in either your home or car can quickly be repaired by the com- petent serviceman of LANCAS- TER GLASS CO. They fea ture in their store, at •'15145 WEST YUCCA, attractive mir- rors of all sizes. Harvey Casey knows! Wow! We’re all with Anne Welch in wanting one of those fabulous new Buicks from C. W. FISCHER BUICK, 44933 SIERRA HIGHWAY, LAN- CASTER. Buicks are well- known for dependable, safe driving. Check that shirt! The best clothes come from RUDSONS. 44847 SIERRA HIGHWAY. LANCASTER, where good- looking suits, shirts, and also slacks, as well as work clothes are always sold at low prices. For all your hardware needs, electrical supplies, cooking uten- sils. and shopping in general, go to SID OSHEIM’S HARD- WARE. 44764 NORTH SIER- RA HIGHWAY, LANCASTER. They have a wide selection of products at low prices. Every kind of food imaginable is always in the stock at BILL’S BREAD BASKET on Sierra Highway in Lancaster. Now Larry Strankse, we know the food is good, but leave some there for the rest of us. If any of you AV hot rodders are in need of auto parts, re- member H. M. PARKER AND SONS. 44749 NORTH SIER- RA HIGHWAY. LANCAS- TER. where name brand auto parts and accessories are al- ways handled. “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who sells the best glass and mirrors of all? KINGSLEY GLASS CO., located at 44614 SIERRA HIGHWAY. IN LAN- CASTER,” says Penny Wehr. ' ‘ . and we’ll meet you after- wards at PAXTON’S. This is a very familiar phrase around school and town, and no won- der. as the food at PAXTON’S DRIVE-IN on Sierra Highway in Lancaster, is really tops. Out of stationery? Nancy Wil- son does all of her shopping for school supplies and writing equipment at DESERT STA- STATIONERS, located at 41920 NORTH BEACH LAN- CASTER, and advises you to shop there also. Jan Rhoten shops and saves at SCOTTS YARN AND YARD- AGE, 41921 NORTH BEECH. LANCASTER, where she buys all of her patterns, yardage, thread, and various knitting supplies. It’s the fastest! Yes, gas is the fastest way to cook and heat your home. If you’re thinking of replacing that old stove or other gas appliances, be sure to shop at LANCASTER GAS CO., 44073 SIERRA HIGH WAY. I ’vuiwun o Of no flier TJ. JL creation cn Smith CBAFTEC