Arvada High School - Redskin Yearbook (Arvada, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1941 volume:

8 To the Administration and the School Board, we give our grateful appreciation for the many things that we have received from them. Our Administration, made up of Mr. Homer N. Peck and Mr. Ray S. Fitzmorris, has labored diligently in our behalf, providing us with able assistance and guidance throughout the six years spent in this building. The School Board composed of Mr. Howard Roepnack, Mr. John E. Olson, Mr. Charles H. havis, Mr. Clyde Morris and Mr. Robert Wilson, develops the policies of the school and settles the problems that may arise in this management. The Board receives little mention other than at the time of the election, and yet it is one of the most important and hardest working bodies in our democratic system of education. Ruth Shaffer----------------English, music Ruby Clark—Home economics,senior sponsor Thomas Vanderhoof-------------Agriculture, basketball coach Mildred Phares------Girls hygiene,girls athletics,mathematics Joe Weber------Boys hygiene,mathematics, football and track coach Anne Erowne-------English,mathematics. Pep Club,junior sponsor Y endell King-------Science,music,twirlers Ray Kitts-----------English,social science psychology,Redskin Arrow Bernice VYagle—History, girls athletics Homer N. Peck Marjorie Kratz—English,foreign language sophomore sponsor Ray S. Fitzmorris------------Mathematics Virginia Fowlkes---Junior high English, music,dramatics coach Knowles Clifton----Science, mathematics, freshmen coach .Anna KcComb-------------- Study Hall Robert Bartlett-------Junior high social science, football coach The class of 1941 bids farewell to Arvada High with feelings of regret and anticipation. At last graduation, that long-awaited day, reputedly the happiest in our careers, is at hand. Now that we have reached that point, we adnit we'll miss the old grind . We want to thank our sponsor. Miss Ruby Clark, for all she has done for us. We couldn't ask for a better or more loyal friend. y;e leave Arvada High School in the hands of all faithful Redskins. Take good care of her, will you? Duane Sanborn President J. Phill Wainner Vice-president Walter Smith Claudia Barrett Gladys Wuetig . . Secretary-treasurer .Student council member •Student council member MOTTO To seek, to strive, to find, and not tjO yield COLORS Old rose and silver FLOWER Red rose ADAMS, MARTITA Physical Ed. 1-2 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 also Club 1-2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Vice-President 4 Twirlers 2-3-4 Majorette 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 D. A. R. Rep. 4 Yearbook 4 ANDERSON, ANITA Qlee Club 1-2 F. H. C. 2 Physical Ed. 2-3 Twirlers 3-4 Pep Club 4 Yearbook 4 Typist BLACK, KENNETH Class Vlce-Pres. 1 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 1-3 Class President 3 A Club 3-4 Yearbook 4 CAMPBELL, ELEANOR Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 3-4 Dramatics Club 3 Twirlers 3 Junior Play 3 Properties Senior Play 4 Property Mistress Yearbook 4 Copy Writer AUSTIN, JUNIOR Glee Club 3 BAKER, STEVE Photo Club 1 Debate 1 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Operetta 1-2 Junior Play 3 Football 4 A” Club 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 Yearbook 4 COTKER, MARY Glee Club 1 Physical Ed. 1-2 Pep Club 3-4 Treasurer Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 Advertising Yearbook 4 Typist DAVIS, HELEN F. H. C. 2-4 BARRETT. CLAUDIA Student Coun. Mem. 1 Physical Ed.1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3 Pep Club 2-3-4 President 4 Twirlers 3 Junior Play 3 Staff Class Sec.-Treas. 4 Senior Flay 4 House Manager Yearbook 4 DAWKINS, BERNICE Physical Ed. 1-2 Pep Club 2-3-4 DAWKINS, BUD F. F. A. 1 Track 2-4 Junior Play 3 Football 3-4 Basketball 3-4 A Club 3-4 Vice-President 4 Yearbook 4 DOANE, ALBERTA Physical Ed. 1-2 P. H. C. 1-2 Pep Club 3-4 DOLLAR, JUNE Physical Ed. 1 Pep Club 2-3-4 Cheer Leader 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Yearbook 4 Typist HEADRICK, JOE LEE Photo Club 1 Qlee Club 1 Basketball 1-3 Football 1-3-4 Junior Play 3 Business Staff A Club 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 House Manager Yearbook 4 HOUSELEY, HELEN P. H. C. 1-2-3 FIELDS, WAYNE Glee Club 1 Librarian 1 FISK, LEONARD P. P. A. 1-4 Track 3-4 Football 3-4 A Club 4 Yearbook 4 Copy Writer HURLEY, CLARK Track 3-4 P. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Yearbook 4 Copy Writer HUTTON, KEITH Glee Club 1 F. F. A. 1-2 Football 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 A Club 3-4 Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 Advertising Yearbook 4 Artist PULTON, HELEN G. Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Dramatics Club 3 GOURLEY, LUCILLE Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Junior Play 3 Advertising Photo Club 3 Senior Play 4 Advertising Yearbook 4 Art Editor JACKSON, LOIS F. H. C. 1 Glee Club 2-3 Operetta 2-3 Pep Club 3-4 Yearbook 4 Underclass Editor Typist Sales KELLER, NICK Glee Club 1 P. P. A. 1-2 Track 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 A Club 3-4 Junior Play 3 Business Staff Yearbook 4 Sales KINKEL, MARGIE Glee Club 1 Physical Ed. 1-2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 Property Manager Yearbook 4 Typist tm LEVERETT, HOWARD P. P. A. 3-4 Senior Play 4 Stage Assistants Yearbook 4 Copy Writer BOYD, MARGIE Physical Ed. 1 P. H. C. 1 Glee Club 1-2 Operetta 1-2 Debate Club 2 Pep Club 2-4 loga:;, Robert Glee Club 1 L0SASS0, GEORGE P. P. A. 1-3-4 Junior Play 3 Stage Crew Senior Play 4 Yearbook 4 Sales MAUCK, BETTYJO F. H. C. 2-4 MeCOMB, PEGGY Glee Club 4 Operetta 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Orchestra 4 Senior Play 4 Advertising Yearbook 4 Artist MORGAN, MARIE Glee Club 1 Physical Ed. 1-2 Twirlers 2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Cheer Leader 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Yearbook 4 Sales MUIR, DOROTHY P. H. C. 4 NEWMAN, JACK Football 1 Photography 2 Track 3 Junior Play 3 Properties PAGE, L10NNE Physical Ed. 1 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3-4 President 3 Band 2-3 Pep Club 2-3-4 Junior Play 3 Yearbook 4 School Activities PAVELKA, EDWIN Track 1-2 3asketball 2-4 Football 2-3 SHANNON, BLAINE L. Fi P A 1—2—3—4 PLUMLEE, PETTY Physical Ed. 3 Pep Club 3-4 Dramati c s 4 Yearbook 4 Prophecy Senior Play 4 Redskin Arrow 4-5 SIMPSON, MARJORIE Dramatics 3 Glee Club 3-4 Operetta 3-4 Twirlers 3 F. H. C. 4 Yearbook 4 Typist ROSS, GLENN Glee Club 1 Football 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Junior Play 3 Stage Crew Class Vice-Pres. 3 A Club 3-4 Sec.-Treas. 4 Senior Play 4 SMITH. BERTHA LOU Glee Club 1 3and 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3 Junior Play 3 Yearbook 4 Copy Writer SANBORN, DUANE Basketball 3-4 Track 3-4 Photo Club 3 A Club 3-4 Football 3-4 Junior Play 3 Class President 4 Senior Play 4 Redskin Arro? 4 Yearbook 4 SMITH, WALTER Photo Club 3 Junior Play 3 Football 3-4 A” Club 3-4 Redskin Arrow 4 Student Coun. Mem. Senior Play 4 Business Manager Yearbook 4 Sales SCKOEN, ROBERT Glee Club 1-2 Operetta 1-2 Band 1-2 Orchestra 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 1-3-4 Class Vice-Pres. 2 A Club 3-4 Photo -Club 3 Junior Play 3 -.1- A SODERSTROM, ZOE Glee Club 1-2 Physical Ed. 1-2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Senior Play 4 Publicity Yearbook 4 Copy Writer SPANO, CLARA ANN Physical Ed. 1 Glee Club 3-4 Operetta 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 Advertising STALEY, DEE Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3 Social Hour Orch. A Club 4 Athletic Manager 4 WAINNER, J. PKILL Photo Club 1 Basketball 1 Debate 1-2 Redskin Arrow 2-3-4 Junior Play 3 Class Vice-Pres. 4 Senior Play 4 Yearbook 4 Editcr-in-Chief WALLEN, MURLE Glee Club 1 Physical Ed. 1-2 SWANSTROM, AL P. P. A. 1-3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 WARFIELD, ROBERT Senior Play 4 Business Manager Yearbook 4 Business TETZLOFF, JUNE P. H. C. 1-2 TOMETICH. CHARLES P. P. A. 1-2 Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Class President 2 Student Coun. Mem. A Club 3-4 President 3-4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Student Coun. Pres. TOMETICH, HELEN Glee Club 1 Junior Play 3 Properties Redskin Arrow 4 Yearbook 4 Typist WEAR, JOHN P. ?. A. 1-2-3-4 President 4 Football 1-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 A Club 3-4 WHYMAN, DOROTHY Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Librarian 3 President 4 Operetta 2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3-4 Student Coun. Mem. 3 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Redskin Arrow 4 Yearbook 4 Typing Manager YaLCOXSON, DOROTHY Glee Club 1 Physical Ed. 1-2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Secretary 4 Junior Play 3 Advertising Senior Play 4 Yearbook 4 Senior Activities WILLIAMS, EDITII WILSON, VIRGINIA P. H. C. 1-2 Junior Play 3 Prompter Redskin Arrow 4 Glee Club 1 F. H. C. 1 Physical Ed 1-2 WILLIAMS, ELEANOR F H. C. 1-2 Junior Play 3 Advertising Redskin Arrow 4 WOJTACHA, VIRGINIA Physical Ed. 1-2 F H C • 3 Glee Club 4 Yearbook 4 Typist WILLIAMS, ELSIEJANE Physical Ed. 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 2-3-4 Class Sec.-Treas. 2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Junior Play 3 Advertising Redskin Arrow 4 Senior Play 4 Wardrobe Mistress Yearbook 4 WILLIAMS, PAULINE Glee Club 1 Physical Ed. 1-2 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 F. H. C. 2 WUETIG, GLADYS Glee Club 1-2—3-4 Secretary 3 Operetta 1-2-3 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3-4 Junior Play 3 Social Hour Orch. 3 Student Coun. Mem. MISS RUBY CLARK Sponsor MEININGER, GEORGE F. F. A. 1-2-3 WARFIELD, JAMES Basketball 2-3-4 Track 3-4 Junior Play 3 Stage Crew Senior Play 4 Light Master Fourth row: R.Boyd, D.Patterson,M.Morris, D.Tomsic, M.Kerr, K.Davis, A.Wilson, R.Hayden, A.Dortch. Third, row: B.Upp, R.Smith,F.Rugg, J.I� 'ortenson,E.Nelson, D.Gatchell, R.Anselme, R.Smith, G.Koon, n.West, G.Flori, 3.Montgomery,J.Loveall, B.Curtis, J.Garrison, L. Wilson, K.Goetz, 11. Pruitt, W.Plumlee. Second row: J.Downey, K.Feazell, A.Hale, E.Bruce, M.Abrams, J. cker, L.Lotito, H.Hooper, M.Logerot, G.Campbell, J.Manchego, K.McNamara, J Watson, D.Sprague, R, Munson, E. Fe ckner, B. '.Ya 1 sh, E. '.Va inner, C. Rhoads, J .Peters, A. Rhoads, R. Olson,.-.iss Browne • First row: B..Vertin, F.Ghilarducci, L.Barenberg, D.Lundeen, C.Anderson, 2.i-ee, C.Regensberger, T.Thonpson, R.Warren, L.Barenberg, T.Unruh, Acker, D.Longnecker. During the last three years, we Juniors have worked very diligently in anticipation of making our senior year one to be remembered. The officers—Dale Gatchell, president; Dick Longnecker, vice-president; and Erma Fechner, secretary-treasurer—have done a great deal to make this year a very successful one. Upon the resignation of our former sponsor, Kiss Ethel Dark, the position was immediately filled by Miss Anne Browne,who began plans for the Junior-Senior Prom. We are proud of our record, and we shall continue to be loyal. Fifth row: J.Mars, V.Enright, K.Wertin, M.Williams, .'Aestlake, O.Rousley, I.. Sorrentino, L.Tometich, S.Hall, D.Ellis, II.Brouse, R.Tunnell. Fourth row: 3.Clark, D.Jones, C.Fisk, J.Perkins, B.Flori, G.Rand, J.Patterson, Johnson, D.Schrader, C.Perkins, K.Lamb, 0.Bennett, L.Boatright, G.Jones, A.Albers, E.Upp, G.Gorrell, L.Williams, K.Hill, E.Thompson, M.IIenderson. Third row: O.Rock, F.Gunnels, L.Loveall, V.Bell, E.Johnson, C.Newman, L.Sims, T. Morris, H.Wallen, F.Weaver, J.Ferina, Miss Kratz, B.Muench, M.Newell, T.Waits, Watson, H.Dirks, C.Thomas, E.Kammin, N.Lindsey, A.Newton, B.Goodlett, b.Tunnell. V. Sleyster. Second row: D.Clements, A.Greenfield, R.Harris, D.Crawford, J.Williams, E. erton R.Miley, E.Leverett, E.Shoemaker, M.Norris, P.Nolte, R.Osborne, L.Price, M.Vanler-hoff, F.Roberts, L.Flori, M.Mills, L.Kanaugh,Y.Desmartin, F.Helms, R.Ulrich,I.Beal. First row: D.Dawkins, b.Marooney, P.Fagerstone, B.Whyman, A.Starr, C.Brunner, J, Mellor, A.Stout, C.Brunner, R.Regner, A.Scarffe, M.Dayo, R.Carson, J.Welker, D. Acker, R.Plumlee, A.3rouse, R.Burtard, D.IIill, D.llote, E.Hayden. Under the able leadership of Martha Mae Newell,Joe Ferina, Robert Muench, and Fred Weaver, the Sophomore Class has been making a place for itself in Arvada Hi h School..Numerically the largest class in the school, they have been trying to make themselves the most powerful. In the fall they presented a clever assembly program, which proved that they have real histrionic ability. Sophomores heve figured prominently in football, basketball, track, and pep club. Several members of the class h8d leading roles in the annuel operetta, and many were in the chorus. In April they sponsored the picture Escape at the Arvada Theater. At present they April they sponsored the pictureftEscapeMat the Arvada Theater. At present they are formulating plans for giving their prom, which they are looking forward to next year. Fifth row: E.Burroughs, J.nines, G.Herfurth, L.Smith, J.Smilanich, L.Higley, P. Dickerson, A.Schreeve, M.Tonetich, L.Morris, J.Keller, C.Hall. Fourth row: R.VanEhrenkrook, O.Pettid, C.Anderson, J.Tedford, K.Smith,V.Soder- strom, C.Sherman, 0.Smith, B.Burns, O.V.ear, D.Harkness, N.Adams, A.Olson, G.Stapp, B.Jump, C.Lane, C.Tory, E.Feazell. Third row: E.Williams, R.Lurasden, L.Spano, B.Wilson, H.Feckner, B.McPherson, L. Jeager, V.Petrie, C.Sherman, B.Burtard, M.Burton,M.McDaniels, J.Dortch, A.Anderson D.Marcum, R.Muir, J.McNamara, D.Morris, M.Evans, G.Campbell, S.Mestas, G.Aojtach , Miss Kambly, J.Stonich. Second row:L.Carrell, A.Lang, C.Perez,A.Marooney, M.Geyser,N.Miskol, J.Ginther, B.Mote, D.Pavelka, F.Osborne, D.Gleason,J.Mortenson, M.Henderson, M.Waits, A.Ball, D. Vard, D.Keeler, R.Weaver, S.Akin, A.Rand, M.Smith, K.Nicholson. First row;E.Schoen, R.Gleason, R.Kennedy, J.Lane, S.Nosier, R.Miller, H.Dick,B. Mannasmith,C.Pavelka, A.Burghart, J.Wren, B.Sorrel, J.Loveall, F.Shannon, H.McDaniel, J.Peros, F.Losasso, P.Geiser, R.Dormer. The footsteps of one hundred and ten freshmen sounded in the halls of Arvada High School on registration day, September 29-30, 1940. They elected Eugene Feazell, president; Bill Jump, vice-president; Betty Dean Mote, secretary; and Johnny Miller, treasurer; who, with the class sponsor. Miss Ellen Hambly, cooperated whole-heartedly on the undertaking of any activity. Social life began with the first class party, the outstanding event of the year. Later in the year an all-school party was given, at which a large group of freshmen were present. In February they entertained the upper-classmen at an assembly program In which 25 freshmen participated. Athletics, Twirlers, Glee Clubs, Future Homemakers, and Future Farmers of America are some of the forms of activities in which freshmen have participated. We will strive to develop a greater spirit of cooperation among classmates; a desire to share responsibilities,whether individually or collectively;and Increase the initiative of fellow students in future years at Arvada High School. t b Third row: J.Mortenson, L.Boatright, R.Smith, G.Flori, J.Loveall, L. Fisk, F. Rugg, A.Montgomery, H.Brouse. Second row: R.Schoen, D.Sanborn, W.West, G.Ross, R.Larsen, G.Koon, D.Gatchell, R.Muench, K.Gorrell, J.Wear, K.Hutton, Coach Weber. First row: Coach Bartlett, C.Tometich, L.Feazell, V.Wertin, B.Jump, M.Hill, N. Keller, P.Dawkins, W.Smith, S.Baker, J.Headrick, Dee Staley. With each member of the team giving his best for the school and the new coaches, Mr. Joe Weber and Mr. Bob Bartlett, this year’s football team began the season with determination to finish as high in league standings as possible. Both the fans and the coaches were optimistic, as there was a letter man for every position except left end. Golden, defending champions, and Wheatridge had stronger teams and finished ahead of the Redskins. However, our boys played clean ball and were good sports throughout the season. Three of the Redskins were honored by being placed on the all-conference team. They were: Charles Tometich,fullback; Glen Ross,end; and Bud Dawkins,guard. The schedule: We They Westminister 6 0 Golden 6 6 Aurora 6 0 Hugo 19 18 Wheatridge 0 14 Littleton 26 0 Golden 0 19 Aurora 19 26 North 0 33 Wheatridge 14 6 Littleton 6 6 JUALL Top row Duane Sanborn Kenny Black Warren West John Wear Glenn Ross Bob Schoen Charlie Tometich Coach Vanderhoof First row Gordon Koon Bob Larsen Vincent Wert in Howard Motoyama Kick Keller Although the Redskins were unable to retain their league crown, they climaxed a fine season by driving hard at the close to reach a tie for second place. Starting out with a bang, the Redskins easily took the first two league tilts against Wheatrldge and Littleton. Next week the Redskins dropped into a gradual decline, losing two hard fought games on their own floor to Golden and Aurora. The losing streak continued the following week, as the Farmers of Wheatrldge avenged their first round defeat at the hands of the Redskins,by returning the compliment. At the same time that we slumped into the losing session,we suffered a severe blow in the los3 of Robert Muench, who was unable to play again this season because of an injury to his knee. With but three games remaining,the Redskins again struck their stride, and in close,hard-fought games managed to wrest the last three contests from their opponents, thus tying with Golden for second. Redskins again were the victims of the Demon attack and so lost a berth in the District Meet, but they remained tied for second in the league. THE STANDINGS Wheatridge Y on 6 Lost 2 Arvada 5 3 Golden 5 3 Aurora 4 4 Littleton 0 8 Top row Coach Weber Buck Curtis Jay Mortensen Jim Loveall Kenny Lamb George Flori Leland Boatright First row Charles Anderson George Pettid Lowell Williams Harry Brouse Monroe Hill Bob Whyman Third row: Clark,Fisk, Boatright, Jones,Hill, Ferina,Wilson,Thompson Second row: Tometich, Loveall, Gorrell,Koon, Sanborn,Gat che11,FIor i Smith,Fisk,Coach Weber First row: Nelson,Fea-z e1,Jump,Me unch,Hut ton Keller,Dawkins, Newman Warfield. The loss of many seniors last year does not discourage the Arvada track team, which is determined to win the fifth straight league championship this spring. The boys, under the direction of Coach Joe Weber, expect to win first place in the State B meet, which they so narrowly lost last year. Since the Arvada boys have won the cup at the Mines Meet for the last four years, they are qualified for the State Meet, and have no intentions of giving up their cup. Each boy has tried his best to win a place on the team so that he could Journey to Greeley or Colorado Springs early this season,and to Golden and Boulder for the District and State Meets. Third row: V ertin,Ton-etcl Third row: Wertin,Tometich, Kutton, Larsen, Ross, Newman, Loveall, Boatright,Ferina,Coach .Veber. Second row: W. Smith, Headrick, Mortenson, '.Vest, Black,Flori,Gat-fehell chell, R.Smith, Baker, Muench, Staley, Coach Vanderhoof. First row: Coach Bartlett, Montgomery,Fisk, Wear,Schoen,Keller,Dawkins, Sanborn,Koon. The A Club of Arvada High School is an organization for the boys who have earned a letter in any sport in this high school. One of the main features of the club is its annual entertainment in the form of a dance, a party, or a trip. The officers of the club are: president, Charles Tometich; vice-president. Bud Dawkins; and secretary-treasurer, Glen Ross. f, Third row: L.Slms, D Kills, E.Weston,K.Kerr Miss Brov ne, L.Price, A.:Iale, T.Morris. Second row: A Doane,M Cotner, L Jackson, A. Anderson, E.Bruce, R Harris, ?'. Kinkel, S Vest lake, D.W'ilcoxson, R.Olson, R.Ulrich, M Loyd, D.Tomslc. First row: B.Goodlett, A.Greenfield, O.Hous-ley, Z.Soderstrom, C. Barrett, B.Dawkins, D. Sprague, H.Adams, D. -Vhyman, R I� illey,i Kan-augh,II.Hooper, G.Rhoads E.Vainner, A.Rhoads,J. Peters, L.Page, It.Yan-derhoof F.Roberts, E. Williams ‘.I Korean and J.Dollar A-R-V-A-D-AI ooml Rahl -- familiar sounds heard at all sport events, coming from a peppy,anergetic group of snappily uniformed girls in red skirts and socks, white blouses. Jackets, and shoes.Personifying school spirit, cheering the boys in victory or defeat,the Arvada Pep Club is in its twelfth successful year. Our three vivacious cheer leaders this year have been Marie Morgan, Peggie O'Neal, and June Dollar. Much credit for the success of the organization goes to President Claudia Barrett and her able assistants, Martita Adams, vice-president; Dorothy Jane Wil-coxson, secretary; Mary Cotner, treasurer; and to the capable sponsor. Miss Anne Browne Third row; T.Waits, R Harris,M.Sorrentino,S. Hall, 3 Wallen, L.Tom-etich, L.Morris, M. Geiser, E Johnson. Second row: D Tunnel 1, P.Williams,A.Marooney, J. Marrs, kiss Wagle, Hiss Prucha, H.Dirks, K. Miskol, L.Higley, P. Dickerson. First row: M.Abrans,D. Crawford, K.Wertin, J. Williams, C.Barrett,D. Sprague, R Ulrich, M. Smith, A.Schreeve. Three times a week twenty-five girls dressed in red shorts and white blouses meet with their director. Miss Bernice Wagle, to participate in various seasonal sports such as basketball, softball, track, and volleyball Fourth row: C.Tun- nell, J. Wileoxaon, J. Hines,G.Rand, vr.King, V.Petrie, M.Newell, F. .Veaver, U.Longnecker. Third row: J Moore, J.Elgin, L.Lumsden, P. Nolte, J.Stan, R.Boyd, R.Lumsden, C.Lane. Second row: Y.Des- martin,D. Jones,A.Stout G.lligley, E.Upp, C..Zuider son, J.Williams, A, Wilson, P.Williams. First row: U.Adams, P.McComb, H.Fulton, E. Burroughs, L.Gourley. fourth row: Hill, Van-derhoof,Evans,Drum Majorette Adams, Marcum, Boatright, Weaver, Newel 1, Da vis, Mr. King. Third row: Peters,Peters, Keeler, Gooalett, Crawford, Longnecker, Upp, Warfield,Lumsden, Lane,Jacobson,Wilson. Second row:Rogers Anderson, Nichols on, Welch, Bartley, Schooley, Brouse, Upp,Higley,Olson, Gomel 1, Staley. First row: Williams, Wilson,Willlams,Petrie Boyd,Strong,Hines,Burroughs ,Gour1ey• Appearing at Class plays. Annual Band Days, football and basketball games. Visiting Day, White Christmas, Baccalaureate, and Commencement , the band and orchestra, under the direction of Mr. King, add much to the success of these school activities. Mr. King also promoted and organized the Twirlersf Club in 1936, which has increased consistently in popularity and membership. Led by Martita Adams, the sixteen high-stepping girls in this year s club, have put on some excellent drills at the games. Harvest Festival, and at Band Days at Colorado University and Denver University. Mr. King has given the junior high school students and the accordionists a new opportunity by organizing a beginners band and an accordion band. Third row: A.Anderson, E.Bruce, P.Dicker-son, D.Pavelka, R.Harris, K.Davis, S.West-lake, P.Nolte, J.Ginther. • Second row: E.Wainner, M.Sorrentino,Drum Majorette, Martita Adams, M. Vanderhoof, F. Roberts. First row: M.Feazell, E.Johnson, B.Mote. Fifth rowsC.Newman, S.Hall, I.Sims, D.Ellis, R.Harris, N.Kerr, L.Prlce, K.Davis E. Campbell, P.I .cComb. Fourth row: R.Lumsden, D.Mote, E.Feazell, E.Hayden, A.Swanstrom, J.Lane, J.Ted-ford, E.Johnson, C. Hall, J.Garrison, C.Anderson, A.Olson, G.Higley, J.Loveall, J. Austin, R.Smith, E.Kelson, R.Boyd. Third rows M.Kills, R.Kiley, C.Thomas, D.Whyraan, V.Petrie, E.Burrcughs, J.Hines D.Ward, K.KcNamarn, E. Simpson, K. Nicholson, L.Page, K.Williams, Miss Shaffer, D. Sprague, A.Ball, V.Beli, P:. Johnson, M.NcDaniel, E.Pavelks. Second rowsC.Spano, V.Wojtacba, A.Rand, L.Spano, G.Campbell, L.Jaegar, P’..Bruce, J.Downey, A.Hale, S.Aiken, E.Henderson, E.Kote, E.Evans J.Keller, A.'Mlson, J.Ac-ker, E.Fechner, C.Rhoads, R.Olson, A.Rhoads, J.Peters, H.Hooper. First rows B.Whyman, C.Brunner, E.’Ailliama, E.Pavelka, W.Lundeen, B.Sorrell,A. Scarffe, R.Kegner, E.Schoen, K.Burton, K.Anderson, A.Burghart, W.A.cker,B. Williams • The 3oys' and Girls' Glee Clubs, directed by Kiss Ruth Shaffer, have taVen an active part in the many activities of this school year. Some of the events in which they have participated are the Spring Concert,the annual Operetta, White Christmas, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. This year the Glee Clubs gave an excellent performance of Norwegian Nights an operetta based on the life of Edvard Grieg, the famous composer. turn MY Second row: Charles Tometich Walt Smith Mr. Peck Tom Unruh Robert ktuench First row: Phyllis Jackson Jacqueline Keller Marie Morris Jack Yarber The Student Council of A.H.S., made up of representatives chosen by the classes, was led through a very successful year by the student body head, Charles Tometich. It is the duty of these representatives to bring all class problems to the weekly council meetings, where they are discussed under the supervision of the sponsor, Mr. Peck. This year the council has, through the auspices of the National Assembly Association, secured several very interesting assemblies. Much credit is due this group for the success of the school activities. This year’s representatives were: Seniors, Gladys Weutig and Walt Smith; Juniors, Marie Morris and Tom Unruh; sophomores, Robert Muench; freshmen, Jackie Keller. Editor- J. Phil Walnner; Associate Editor: Betty Plumlee; Artists: Erma Fechner, Pe KY McComb, Blanche 7 alsh; Exchanges: Walt Smith, Bob Muench; Reporters: Steve Baker Gerald Stapp, Joe Lee Headrick, Francis Roberts, Marie Morris, Fannie Rose Heins: Sports: Duane Sanborn, Kenneth Cornell; Typists: Clara Ann Spano, Eleanor Williams June Dollar, Helen Tometich, Mary Logerot, Mary Cotner, Margie Klnkel, Dot Y hyman, Martlta Adams, Marie Morgan, Elsiejane Williams with a circulation of about 150 copies—125 subscribers and 20 exchanges— The Pedsklr. Arrow , the Arvada High School newspaper,Is published every two weeks bv members of the staff under the direction of Mr. Ray Kitts. Mimeographing is done by the commercial department,supervised by Miss Ham ly. Third row; G. Stapp, J.Wainner, W.Smith, D. Sanborn, S. Baker, R. Meunch, J.Headrick, K. Hutton, K.Gorrell. Second row: B.Wallen, M.Cotner, M.Logerat,C. Spano, H. Tometich, F. Helms,M.Morri s,E.Wi11-iams, H.Hooper, J.Dol-lar,D.Whyman,Mr.Kitts. First row:Ed.Williams, B.Walsh, E.Fechner, B. Plumlee,F.Robert8, EJ. Williams, M. Adams, V. Morgan,M.Kinkel, P.Mc-Comb. gzmm nm Jane Milburn—--—Martita Adams Billy Winters---J. Phill Wainner Ernest Blakely------Duane Sanborn Mr. Merritt------Charley Tometich Cornelius Kendall---Steve Baker Thelma Kendall-Dot Whyman Ena Ray-----Marie Morgan Pinch--Dorothy Wilcoxson Wo Sing----George Losasso Miss Fowlkes----Director The senior play put on by the class of 41 was a rib-splitting comedy entitled Run, Kero, Run . The farce was built around the rescue of a pair of twins salvaged from the sea by a young bookkeeper, Ernest Blakely, who then tries to get away from the publicity that would naturally follow such a deed of braverv. Ine constant conflict between the wishes of Ernest and those of the people bent on rewarding him for the deed of bravery kept the audience in continual laughter. Aaron Slick-Dewey Jackson Wilbur Kerridew-Tom TJnruh Clarence Green----------- —-Dick Longnecker Mrs. Rosy Berry------Marie Morris Gladys Mae Merridew------ --Elizabeth Wainner Sis Riggs-----Jane Peters The Girl in Red---------- ---Helen Hooper Extras------Dorothy Tomsic Rudy Anselmi, Fred Rugg Carolyn Rhoads, Audrey Hale, James Thompson Miss Fowlkes-----Director Aaron Slick is concerned with the trials and success of Mrs. Rosy Berry, a widow, in her contest with the city slicker , Merridew, who with the aid of his niece Gladys Mae, attempts to swindle the widow. Merridew, believing that there is oil on the property, tries to buy the farm from the widow for a pitance, only to be detected by Sis Riggs, who had heard him talking to his niece. Aaron refuses a bribe to keep quiet and tells the news of the oil to the widow, forcing the would-be swindler to pay an honest price for the farm. However, the oil was planted on the farm by Aaron, as Merridew soon discovers When he tries to force the widow to return the money he paid her,he is arrested on an old swindling charge by Clarence Green, a plain clothes detective. Aaron winds up the play in a slick manner by marrying the widow. Third row: Mortenson,Wear,Wertin,Tometich.Hutton,Rosa,Losasso,PIsk,Hurley,Love-all ,VonEhrenkrook,Swanstrora,Perk1ns,Albers,Goetz,Anderaon,Tunne11• Second row: Thompson,Flori,Henderson,Harkness,Fisk,Geiser,Perkins,Higley, Leveret t,Barenberg,Austin,Kennedy,Montgomery,Rand,Welker,Pruitt,Gleason,Brunner,Shannon , Di ck, Mr • V and erhoof • First row: Burtard, Clark,Plumlee,McDaniels,Peros,Losasso,Mote,Lundeen,Burton, Nosler,Burtard,Deyo,Hall,Mellor,Jones,Upp,Anderson,Loveall,McDaniel,Dormer,Sorrel, Fagers tone,Carroll,Lane,Sherman,Upp• The Future Farmers of America, a national organization, is one of the most outstanding clubs in the Arvada High School. This organization, which is open to every student who has taken or is taking agriculture, prepares the boys to be successful farmers after they graduate. Fourth row: Dickerson,Oliver,Domenick, Shreeve,Ellis,Sims, Tometich,Dirks,Mor- ris, Watson,Kammin,Ulrich,Loveall,Enright,Marrs,Gunnels,Flori,Marooney,Miskol,McNamara,Watson Third row: Jaeger,Simpson,Wilson,Ball,Housley,Housley,Muir,Thomas,Lindsey,Man- augh,Huppe,Prucha,Helms, Lang,Higley,Kerr,Davis,Piper,Tetzloff,Davis,Mauch,Mestas, Newton,Goodlett,Perez,WoJtacha,Waits,Plumlee,Loyd, Miss Clark. Second row: Bruce,Downey,Walsh, Gourley,Westlake,Sorrentino,Waits,Wallen,Akin, Osborne,Pavelka,Gleason,Mortensen,Rand,Peros,Henderson,Ginther,Bell,Johnson,Wertin Williams,Newman,Beal. First rows Anderson, Williams, Doane,Cotner,Smith, Ward,Herfurth,Smith,Tunnel, Clements. The Future Homemakers Club gives its members experience in business organization and in planning programs and social activities.In addition to their regular meetings, the girls sponsor the White Christmas program,join the Future Farmers in their annual party, plan a Mother s Day Tea, and at the last of the year, participate in the Central District Future Homemakers Day. The Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet was held in the high school gymnasium. Decorations were in black and white musical motifs, carrying out the theme of Melody Manor, a modern night club. The table decorations, programs, and invitations also carried out this theme. The ceiling was studded with black and white musical notes hung in a circular pattern.Prom the center hung a revolving ball covered with tiny mirrors. Colored lights transformed the room into an enchanting spectacle. Toasts from a schoolboard member,our superintendent,and the presidents of the classes followed the dinner. Entertainment was then provided in the auditorium by members of the faculty and the student body. Immediately after the program,dancing began in the gymnasium to the sparkling rhythm of Bill Petrie's orchestra. The Junior Class president,Kenneth Black,placed a floral crown upon the head of Mildred Gatchell, the Prom 4ueen. The Juniors were hosts to the Senior Class at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom held in the high school gymnasium May 24, 1941. What a wondrous transition was wrought by turning the room Into a beautiful spectacle of rainbows I The sky of blue cellophane and multi-colored balloons shimmered over rainbow poles which ended in pots of gold. At both ends of the room ice blue satin drops were accented by a huge, shaded rainbow. The tables of snow white were touched with bright spring flowers; the nut-cups were Individual pots of gold. Following the luscious dinner served by the Junior Mothers, toasts were given bv Superintendent Homer N. Peck, president of the board, Howard Roepnack, and class presidents. The group then was entertained by the Junior Class In the auditorium. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing to the scintillating rhythm of Gene Eland's orchestra. The Arvada Parent-Teacher Association has established an enviable record of solving problems concerning the relation of community and school. Having a total membership of 471, the Parent-Teacher Association of Arvada has done much toward promoting the health of the grade school children by generously donating money to buy milk for the needy, and by giving free physical and dental examinations to each child. There have been many contributions made by this organization to the county library, the local library, the county nurses, the boys' loan fund, and the membership drive. The P. T. A. is very active in legislative affairs, submitting bills for the uniformity of text books in Colorado schools, the prohibition of the sale of 3.2 beer to minors, and changing the legal age of minors who drive cars. The officers of this organization are; Mrs. Eugene F. Burge, president; Mrs. K. Ashton, first vice-president; Mr. Homer N. Peck, second vice-pres .dent;MIss Mary Nicholl, secretary; Mrs. Martin Klumker, treasurer; and Mrs. Louis Graves, historian. f 6W ms w Among social activities,foremost in student popularity is dancing To satisfy student demand weekly noon-dancing has been continued well into its second year Records for the public address system are donated to the school by the individual classes or are bought by school funds to be used at these social gatherings The occasional social hours are highly anticipated events which brighten routine days Weekly classes for square dancing conducted by the Works Progress Administration in conjunction with the school have found a welcome from high school enthusiasts On winter days which make outdoor sports impossible, the students spend their noon hours in the gymnasium There is interclass competition in basketball and volleyball for both boys and girls. This year students witnessed one of the most interesting indoor sports events, the second annual free-throw tournament Arvada1s social calendar is filled with school parties. The seventh,eighth,and ninth grades each have a party in the fall. The three upper classes combine forces for their evening’s entertainment In the spring an allschool party is given for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors Games, contests, and dancing fill these evenings with pleasure for everyone Under the six year plan of our high school we, the Little Chiefs in the seventh and eighth grades, prepare ourselves to step into the shoes of upperclassmen. Our athletic program of volleyball,touch football, basketball, and track,builds us for suburban league competition.Our vorlr in junior high music,the school operetta, and junior high pep club trains us for later assuming those responsibilities. Thus do Little Chiefs become'full-fledged Redskins. A TfJEAWl Third row:Mr.Bartlett,J.Starr, M.Bailard, M Quintana, L.Westlake, K.LaChapelle, P.Jackson, F.Peters, M Zinser, K.Nicholson, E.Bough, J.Petvello, VuPiper, B.Petty-court, P•Waydre• Second row: T.Tranutolo, E Stife, F.Davis, J.Miley, B.Shrader, J.Anderson,B. Beghtol, T. Warfield, C Lundeen, B.Wuetig, B.Rock, G.Gorrell, B«Koon, S.Rogers, R. Lenhart, H Korris, L.Good, J.Wilcoxoon, Miss Phares. First row: W. Hock, R.Vanderhoof, V .Bisbee, B.Stone, S.Alley, D.Shulenburg, H. Miller, B.Rodda,M.Mandis, D.Dennis, J.Williams,B.Olson, M.Whyman, M.Wilson,G.Tuft, B.Lewis, G.Rentley, A.VanOamp, D.Myers, C.Cairns, A.Williams. Third row:J.Biggins, D.Rhoads, E.Sorrentino, J.Moore, J.Schoen, A.Jaegar, E.Ge-nit, J.Werton, O.Dorence, G.Brouse, W Jacobson, M.Erown, D.Green. Second row:J.Ladner,K.Miskol, B.Olson, C.Morris, F.Schooley, C.Tunnell, P.West-lake, B.Wallen, B.Welsh, B.Davis, B.Partley, J.Yarber, S.Shaver, R.Hock, D.Wagner, C.Losasso, K.Acker, J.Williams, R.Brandon, Miss Fowlkes. First row:J.Elgin,A.Perkins, J.Dodorico, L.Lumsden, B.Tracy, D.Spano, N.Minges V Regensberger,B.Nolte, B.Jackson, E.Wertin, E.Ward, M.W'ood, B.Williams, C.Strong! S.Olson, C.Dean, R.Wilson, F.Perts, P.Kerr, D.Abrams, E.WoJtacha, D.Flori. TM m YEA m K Third row: J.Tetzloff, L.Fisk, P.Dawkins, C.Hurley, G.Losasso, X.Black, D.San- born, H.Leverett,G.Stapp, W.Smith, G.Ross, K.Keller, $.Baker,J.Headrick , K.Hutton, P.Wainner. Second row: Miss Clark, L.Gourley, C. Jaeger, C.Spano, H.Tometich, V.Wojtacha, V.Wilson, B. Dawk ins, E.Campbell, E.'Villiams, D.Wilcoxson, H.Housley, I.I.Simpson, L. Jackson, W Jackson, E.Williams, Mr. Kitts. First row: M.Morgan, J.Dollar, M.Adams, M.Kinkel, P.McComb, C.Barrett, A.Anderson, A.Doane, M.Cotner, D.Whyman, L.Page Much of the credit for the success of this publication is due, not to the Annual Board, but to the various people who have so unselfishly devoted their time and efforts to it. We wish to express our appreciation to: Miss Anne Browne and the class of 40” for the aid that we have received from the use of their book. Miss Ruth Shaffer, Mi'-s Juanita Huppe and Miss Virginia Fowlkes for their as-?istance in the grammatical correction of cur copy. Miss Ruby Clark and Mr. Raymond Kitts for the time and effort that they have . iven that we might publish The Chief. Rev. H. G. Kelson, Mr. LeRoy H. Lansing, Morganti Studio, and our high school students for pictures. Mr. Russell R. Johnson and Mr. LeRoy H. Lansing from the Colorado 31ue Print Paper and Supply Company for their suggestions and help in setting up our book. Miss Ellen Hambly and the typists who have worked so unceasingly to iet this book ready for publication. W’e hope that you have received as much enjoyment from the reading of The Chief as we have from writing it.