Banning High School - San Gorgonian Yearbook (Banning, CA)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS In a large wigwam situated on San Gorgonio road in the pueblo of Banning thrive a band of Indians consisting of four tribes. The head of the Sophomore tribe is Chief Harley Morrin, who was chosen nine moons ago, last May, 1927, for his pop- ularity among all the braves and maidens. We have entered in councils under the auspices of our Great Head, Mrs. Silverwood, whom we hold in awe and reverence. Two clans of th e tribe are the Girl Reserves, which take in the greater part of the maidens, and the Forestry Club, which takes in most of the braves. The braves have gone on the warpath often, meeting in conflict with tribes of other schools and sometimes returning with victory, then making merry for days. On being allied with the Freshman clan we worshiped the Fire God in a weinie bake at the foot of Hall’s Grade, at which there was much dancing and singing and feats of prowess. Many maidens and braves have come to our pueblo and have become one of our tribe. Some have left us for other tribes in other pueblos, so that our numbers have been about the same all during the term. No matter who has joined us, we have all remained true to our colors of purple and white. We chose these colors while still in the Freshman clan. We also owned headdresses of purple and white, which added to our dignity in the B. U. H. S. tribe. In February, 1928, a warfare was waged when the Senior tribe and the Sopho- more tribe met in a great debate. The Seniors were victorious, and the pipe of peace was offered to us when they shook hands all ‘round. On March 13, all the tribes intermingled in what was called “Tacky Day.” Many different headdresses and kinds of clothes were worn and we all had a very good time together. Such is the history of the Sophomore tribe, which is now a large one and respect- ed by all the people. —P. S. PAGE SEVENTEEN

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JUNIOR CLASS Among the great tribes of Indians, old B. U. H. S. is one of the greatest. There are four smaller tribes within the big B. U. H. S. tribe. These are the Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior clans. We all live in the big pueblos of Banning, Cabazon and Palm Springs. We are happy in our pursuit of the animal of Study in the Forest of Learning. The Junior braves, although few, are courageous and strong. Our maidens are beautiful and fair. The chief of the Junior tribe is a most brave and strong warrior, Alden Burks, Our chief counsellor is the fair maiden, Miss Pray. Our braves were outstanding in athletics this year. They went on the warpath in an intermural track meet with the other three tribes. The battle was fought until sundown. At last the Juniors carried off the victory. For their prowess they re- ceived a silver loving cup. The valiant braves needed track moccasins. So each tribe was asked to give ten dollars to pay for them. The Junior tribe gave a big pow-wow dinner, costing thirty-five cents a plate. However, all of our contests are not those of strength. Some two moons ago, the Junior and Senior tribes met in solemn debate. The Seniors came off victorious. Spring came. With it came the mania for colors. As a result the hand-ball courts were adorned with the many hues of the rainbow signifying the colors of the tribes. The Junior tribe, having won two prizes at the great annual flower show in San Francisco, sent wild flowers in great quantities to the show. At last the day for the Great Feast, dedicated to the Gods of B. U. H. S., came. Here the Pipe of Peace was smoked and the hatchet buried by the Junior and Senior tribes. Summer is here! For three moons we shall dance and sing, hunt and fish. So ends this record of the mighty Junior tribe. —T. K. PAGE SIXTEEN

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FRESHMAN CLASS Fifty-three Indian youths and maidens filed into the huge forest of High School Land one sunny day late in September, 1927. They had just come from a land far distant, known as Grammar School, and they were eager to make new friends and become acquainted with the customs of this new land. This new tribe of Indians is the largest to ever enter the Banning Union High School. They were soon trudging through the leaves of the forest, leaves of Alge- bra, Latin, Spanish, History and many others, Later on in the same week, they once again gathered around a big tree and held a consultation. They chose George Barker as big chief of the tribe, and agreed on Miss Thayer as the wise man to advise them in all of their important steps. Louise Bramlette was chosen to represent this new tribe in the Student Council, but she left them later in the year and Clarice Cothran succeeded her. Evans Fitzpatrick became wampum keeper, but he also went away, leaving Philip Coombs to take his place. This tribe of ’31 became full fledged members of this group of Indians one evening when they were initiated by their elders. They worked earnestly to capture some of the leads in the Tribal Plays and the Operetta. They seem to have succeeded, as a number of the leading parts were acted by Freshmen. The Indian braves went out strongly for atbletics as well, and intend to do the same in coming activities. 19 Wh, SS PAGE EIGHTEEN