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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1943 volume:

SAN GORGONIAN Published annually by the Senior Class of Banning High School Ww Editor-in-Chief Julia Warner Ww Associate Editor Frank Wiefels EDITOR'S MESSAGE President Roosevelt has expressed our war aims in terms of what he He said we are fighting to maintain freedom from want, freedom from fear, free dom of religion, and freedom of speech and press, calls the “Four seemed Aware as we were of the place of the four freedoms in our life, we could think of no better theme for our book than the life of the pioneers in the Old West. Their way of life to reflect such a high ideal of these four freedoms. The first settlers were free from want, for food was indeed plentiful, if not in one’s own household, then certainly in a neighbor's, for hospitality attained its fullest meaning then The men and women of the Old West feared only one thing—Nature, and Nature they could conquer by their own efforts. They had no fear of government, for the government left them strictly alone. Freedom of religion was a cherished and loved liberty by the early settlers. They wot shipped or not as they chose at the church of their choice. Westerners were noted for their respect for God. Freedom of speech and press was not limited by anyone or anything, so long as a man of unrest could find a place to speak, or a printing press to publish his work In the world we can think of no better future plan than a world as symbol ized by the life of the pioneers of the West and their love for an attainment of freedom. JULIA WARNER Contents « Clashes « Actinities Sports CONTENTS ii; oor: 332977 DEDICATION DEDICATION We, the class of “43, proudly dedicate this book to a man who has werked hool unceasingly and untiringly in the capacity of friend, teacher, for our sc and counsellor. In the time he has been here, he has yearly increased the prestige of our school, particularly in the field of public speaking where Banning has won numerous plaques and cus. We, therefore, gladly dedicate this book to Mr. Day Hanks in honor, not only of his achievements, but also of his fine character and perscn- ality. MESSAGE TO SENIORS “New occasions teach new duties: Time makes ancient good uncouth; “They must upward still, and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth.” These lines, written by James Russell Lowell one hundred years ago in a poem call- ed “The Present Crisis”, carry a message for us today. I commend to you the whole stir ring poem. All of us again are in a very present crisis and we must needs “upward still and onward” if we'd keep abreast of Truth. | have confidence in the younger generation, and I have special confidence in that part of the younger generation made up of you high school seniors. You will take up your duties, new, trying, and perilous though they prove to be and you must and will succeed. Your sincere well-wisher, f Wm. C. Gunnerson SCHOOL BOARD William Westerfield, Rose Thompson, John Minney, Esther McClean, Raymond Trudeau, Dr. Gunnerson. FACULTY MIS$ ALPERT BaeAy aa eA: MR. ALEXANDER B. A., Panhandle A M M. S., Colorado State Spanish College Latin Wood Shop Biology Metal Shop English Mechanical Drawing MR. DAWSON A. B., Stanford M. A., Univ. of So. Calif. Boys P. E. Algebra MRS. BRYDEN A. B., Univ. of Calif. Graduate Work, U. of C. Art Arts Crafts Home Economics MRS. KELLER B. A., Univ. of Utah Office Secretary MR. HANKS B. A., Occidental M. S., Univ. of So. Calif. English Public Speaking Orientation Physics Chemistry Math III MISS MORGAN B. S., Univ. of Idaho Graduate Work, Univ. of So. Calif. MR. LEWIS B. A., Univ. of Oregon M. A., College of Pacific Glee Club Mixed Chorus Typing Orchestra Shorthand Instruments Bookkeeping FACULTY MR. POWELL B. A., Univ. of Redlands U. S. C. and Claremont Graduate Work American Government Preflight Orientation MR. TOSTINSON A. B., Lafayette College Graduate Work, French and Ger- man Colleges. Physics Chemistry Math III IV MRS. VARNEY B. A., Parsons, lowa U.S. C., Graduate Work Girls PE: English MR. BARNARD B. A., Univ. of Arizona LL. B., Univ. of Colorado M. A., Colorado State College English Orientation Julia Warner, Editor: Arland Privett, Business Manager: Frank Wiefels, Associate Editor: Alice Feldt, Secretary; Inez Eidson, Treasurer: Arlo Russell, Sports: Judy Whitlock, Advertising: Joann Vaughan, Literary: Gladie Austin. Activities; Gwen Anderson, Art: Jim Hunt, Photography 6 ) H f ANNUAL STAFF SENIORS OF LLOYD ALBRIGHT Intramural Baseball 41 Intramural Basketball 43 GWEN ANDERSON Junior Class Secretary Student Body Secretary Annual Staff RUFINA BARAJAS Girls’ League Etiquette Club Spanish Club CHADWICK C. BRINTON AMPARO M. ARREOLA G. A. A. 41-42 Girls’ League 39-43 Dancing Club 39-41 Etiquette Club 41 Spanish Club 42 GLADIE AUSTIN GLAS A. 43 Annual Staff Operetta 41-43 Girls’ League Dancing Club 42 CLARENCE BIRD Debate INS BG: Block “B” 41-42-43 MARGARET BUNDICK DAL Re G. A. A. 38-39-40 Junior Play Girls’ League SENIORS OF ROBERT BUTTLES Junior Play Scholarship one semester Block “B” 41-42-43 ALICE FELDT G. A. A. 4 years Senior Class Officer Girls’ League Vice-Presi- dent, 43 Annual Staff Home Economies Club, 41-42 Senior Play Etiquette Club 41 MARVIN HIGGINS Operetta 43 Dancing Club 4 years MARJORIE JOHNSON Operetta 4 years Junior Play Senior Play G. A. A. 4 years Secretary Girls’ League, 41-42 President Girls’ League, 43, Ist semester Dancing Club Tennis ‘43 INEZ EIDSON Girls’ League Operetta 40-41 Treasurer Freshman Class 40 Annual Staff Dancing Club 42 BETTY GRAY G. A. A. President 42-43 Girls’ League Tennis 43 Home Economics Club ROBERT IRVIN Football Basketball Block ““B” Baseball Debate N; EF: L DON KEELE Vice President Student Body Operetta 42 Football 40-41, Captain, 42 Orchestra 4 Years Basketball 40 Junior Play 42 Mixed Chorus 42 Vice President Junior Class SENIORS OF LOWELL LEWIS Basketball 4 years Baseball 41-42 Operetta 4 years Quartet 42-43 Junior Play Senior Play VICTORIA MIGUEL G. A. A. 43 Sherman Institute Ass’t Commissioner of Safe- ty 41-42 BUSTER PETERS President Freshman Class Orchestra 4 years Football 40-41-42 Baseball 41-42 Archery Club ARLAND PRIVETT Class President 41 43 Football 42 Operetta 43 Baseball 41 ‘93 KENNETH LITTLE Senior Play Track 41 Basketball 40 OLIVER OCHSNER Manual Arts High School Athletic Manager RICHARD PIKE ARLO RUSSELL Football 42 Operetta 42-43 Student Council Student Body President Senior Play Block B Annual Staff SENIORS OF '43 WALTER SCOTT HAROLD SIMS Football Basketball Baseball Block “B” MARTHA TERRILL Girls’ League Scholarship Operetta 43 Debate, Horton. Kansas Home Ec. Club, Horton, Kansas DWIGHT WALKER CLARINE SEYMOUR Operetta 4 years Girls’ League Senior Class Secretary BILL STEWART Student Body President, 42 Football 41-42 Basketball 40-41 Operetta 4 years Junior Play Student Council 41-42 Class President 40 JOANN VAUGHAN Vice President Senior Class G. A. A. Annual Staff Junior Play Senior Play Dancing Club Girls’ League Jr. Class Treasure JULIA WARNER Girls’ League President Broncho Broadcast-Editor Scholarship 4 years Annual Staff Ne eis, G. A. A. 4 years Junior Class Officer SENIORS OF ‘43 JUDY WHITLOCK Annual Staff Operetta Lead Senior Play Mixed Chorus 4 years Hostess Club 2 years, Bakersfield High High School Trio and Double Quartet, Bak- ersfield Gr A. A FRANK WIEFELS Scholarship 41 Student Body Vice Presi- dent Student Council Football 42 Annual Staff Block B DOROTHY WILLIAMS Operetta G. A. A. 40-43 Girls’ League WILL Lloyd Albright wills his quiet ways to Phyllis Jones. Amparo Arreola wills her sweet smile to Estella Flores. Gwen Anderson wills her beautiful eyes to Barbara Arnoid. Gladys Austin wills the Saturday night dances to Sally Colbaugh. Rufina Barajas wills her black hair to Anna Martin. Clarence Bird wills his intellect and genius to the ignoramus, Dicky Johnson Chad Brinton wills his nuts and bolts to a screwball, Pat Ramsey. Margaret Bundick will take her little bundle of joy with her. Robert Buttles wills his screwy airp’ane ideas to anyone screwy enough to accept them. Alice Teldt wills her engagement ring to Norma Kirby. Betty Gray will swap her “Chili Bowl” for Shirley Partch’s “put-put.” Marvin Higgins wills his freckles to anyone who is doing without. Bobby Irvin wills his artistic ability to Victor Hansen. Marjorie Johnson wills her pleasing personality to Barbara Chandler. Don Keele wills his rugged ways to Howard Sartin. Lowell Lewis wills his ability to act (if that’s what it’ s called) to Billy Griswold. Kenneth Little wills his freight job to anyone with a lump of muscle. Victoria Miguel wills her quiet manner to Nettie Jean Rice. Oliver Ochsner wills his Ford to Johnny Seymour. He’s got tires! (I heard) Buster Peters wills his “butch” haircut to Bobby Black. Richard Pike wills his pressing job to anyone slightly wrinkled. Arland Privett wills his favorite soda-jerk, Barbara Stacey, to Hal. Arlo Russell wills his height to Wally Moore. Walter Scott wills his “manly physique” to Bob Smith. Clarine Seymour hasn’t the right to say what she wills. She’s not the boss now! Harold Sims wills his Coast Guard uniform to Donny Miller. Billy Stewart wills his so-called car (the old jalopy) to Wayne Germain. Martha Terrill wills the U. S. O. to any girl who likes to dance. Joann Vaughan wills her “perfect” attendance to Mary Hill. Dwight Walker wills his mail route to Margie Berdan, Let her play postoffice awhile! Julia Warner wills her silly giggle to Toni Palmer. Judy Whitlock wills her nightingale voice to anyone who can’t sing a note. Frank Wiefels wills his ambulance to the football team. Dorothy Williams wills her ambitions to be a WAAC to Juanita McCann. BIOGRAPHY SENIOR Lloyd Albright Amparo Arreola . Gwen Anderson ... Gladie Austin Rufina Barajas Clarence Bird Chad_ Brinton Margaret Bundick Robert Buttles Inez Eidson Alice Betty Gray Marvin Higgins Robert Irvin Marjorie Johnson Don Keele Lowell Lewis - Little Victoria Miguel Kenneth Oliver Ochsner ...... Buster Peters Richard Pike Privett Russell Arland Arlo Walter Scott - Clarine Seymour Harold Sims Billy Stewart Martha Terrill Joann Vaughan Dwight Walker Julia Warner Judy Whitlock Frank Wiefels ........ Feldtyreee= Dorothy Williams ............. i lee “Julie” Dot NICKNAME “Lloyd” Le A ” Amparo ate sEreck™ ‘Rufina” ek Oey Shadrack” Marg” ‘Brain “Eddie” “Hedy” “Betsy” “Hag” ‘Louie the I” “Romeo” “Kenny” Pritze’ Ae. “Kmetovic” ‘Little John” sRetew “Scotty” a@lantnei es ‘Goldbrick” Bill” “Marty” “Io” “Dewitt” “Judy” “Hogan” “Shanty Irish” “Louie the II” ‘When Roy c Quit your PET SAYING “Special Delivery” SSO oenoTn i suppose” ‘The fleet’s in’ Welle sade Have you seen Betty?” ‘Only a year now” “On. gosh” “Oh, meow!” “Now Buster” Slteantdo 1t “Tve been in sick bay” “Where’s my Me Pee” “What ya say, sonny?” “You'd be so nice to come home to” “You don’t love me!” “Ah, gee” ‘Got a gas stamp?” ‘Let’s join the Navy?” ‘When Bumps comes up!” Seen my little woman?” Give you a penny, Helen” ‘Oh, I dunno” “Yes, Donnie” riome was never like this” mY, Mc 00 wee you at the U: 5. ©,” ‘Ain't it awful?” “Heh, heh” “Mr. Hanks said” My men and I 505 “T had a man once” mes home” POEMS 9% = VEAR The Moon 94 Down O, hoarse the cry spread o’er the town. It whispered low, The Moon Is Down!” The light of freedom from the sky God may I see it for I die! God, grant to us peace in this word That we shall not f rom homes be hurled Into the murky hell of war! But give us peace forever more. And grant us hope and charity, And faith, Yes, God, and liberty. That under her, we may be right Not groping blindly in the night, Of hate and greed and strife and sin But give our souls light from within That we may overthrow at last The hated tyrants choking grasp! And all be brothers, white and brown. The moon will rise and ne'er go down! MARY HILL Barren Spring The world once more wakes from its winter’s rest, ‘Tis spring again,” all nature gladly sings. To man their Mother Earth such beauty brings, That each declares this spring of all the best. The hearts of all who see are filled with mirth: Once more the Lord gives sight to those once blind. The birds their carols raise to tell mankind That God has not forsaken his own earth. Yet to my heart that spring has failed to come The world which lives in me goes sleeping on While at the voice of spring glad hearts rejoice The heart which in me beats ignores that voice. The birds are mute, the sky’s no longer blue; My own small world is barren without you. FLORENCE LOCKWOOD POEMS 9 tH YEAR Oft When In Silence and In Stillness Lone Of't when in silence and in stillness lone, I think of earth’s cold cruelness and I weep For heartless, homeless, and the ancient crone. What can life hold for these who near death creep? Would not the restfulness of death be yet more sweet Than life alone, beloved by none who cares Which path is taken by these failing feet? Where life is naught and only death is fair? But yet mayhap their lives are not so dread. For God has made the earth more lovely still. Are not the living better than the dead? What shall it take their wishes to fulfill? Kind words, contentment and the warmth of love. All glory in the heaven and God above. MARY HILL H Soldier's Thoughts The battlefront is quiet tonight The earth no longer shakes with might; The guns have ceased their firing, Until tomorrow, again untiring. In lonely hours so bleak and dreary, I think of home, and tho’ so weary, I think of dad and mom and Lee: And wonder if they, too, are thinking of me. The sun says it is 6:00 A. M. The enemy will soon return again, My gun beside me, here we lie; Waiting, for planes to fill the sky. Once more we battle for freedom strong A bullet has my name, life is short, or long? Maybe tomorrow, maybe today; Death lures near me any way. I feel it in my open soul; For me, I know death's bells will toll: But first I'll fight, fight to the end, Of my short life, my sins to mend. The shells are whizzing o'er my head; We'll damn the enemy who dare to tread On our free soil, and we'll make him pay For all the grief he has caused today. Alas! The bullet bore my name, My prayers to God are not the same; Death has raised its ugly head, I go now to my eternal bed. MARJORIE JOHNSON ESSAY OF THE YEAR YOUTH Youth, industrious, courageous, faithful; youth, looking through the problems of today to those more impending problems of the future; youth, involved in the pres: ent bloody struggle to free an iron-shackled world, has not forgotten the lesson taught them by those youths who fought two decades ago. They realize that they have a great job before them. When we send our youth to the battlefield we know that the trust we place in them will not be betrayed. They are facing an adventure which is strange to them. Yet they are filled with a desire to gain from that experience the valuable lesson it offers. And from that lesson and the lessons of the past they will secure the knowledge which will enable them to establish a just and durable peace. They will not be found wanting when they face those great problems of the future. They know from the fateful experience of those who preceded them that their job does not end when they thankfully lay down their weapons. And so they look forward confidently to that enormous and complicated problem of establishing a successful post-war world. And standing strongly behind them is their priceless heritage. They stand firm in the conviction that they are right, and that those rights for which they fight are worth any sacrifice, even that of their own lives. For they know that by giving their lives they may insure freedom from want and fear to millions. Those youths who fought before have not died in vain, for from them our youth today takes up a challenge and from their courage finds its own. So let us place undying faith in these youth, who while they fight are not blind to what lies ahead. These dauntless youth possess the courage and determination which will see them through to a victorious end. Youth marches on! FLORENCE LOCKWOOD. CLASSES ig AAA WAaS Pre e ‘ ( A POET ] often wonder if a poet Has a trying time Putting down his thoughts in ink And getting them to rhyme. But when I see a babbling brook My notions all reverse It isn’t hard to understand Why a poet writes a verse. I often wonder how musicians Express the beauty of a sound And through the touch of a piano Spread life’s beauty all around. But when I see the stars above Or the glory of the moon It isn’t so hard to understand Why a musician writes a tune. To me it is a marvel And it seems I'll never know How man can put on canvas All the scenes he wants to show. But when I see the sunrise Or the tone of nature’s green It isn’t hard to understand Why a painter paints a scene. I've often truly wondered How all life came to be And why nature holds her secrets From the hearts of you and me. Of why nature holds her secrets I do not see or realize But a poet, painter, and musician Bring the answer closer to my eyes. WILMA BUCHEN Back Row: J. Koppes, E. Cox, J. Hunt, R. Weber, B. Smith, D Miller, J. Seymour, H. Sartin, li R. Westfall, B, Griswold, W. Boyle, Center Row: Miss Morgan, B. Huffman, F. Black, B. Stacey, M. Hill, D. Sanford, S. Partch, M. Lascomb, W. Buchen, A. Palmer, E. Parsons, A. Martin, E. Flores, V. Palacios Front Row: A. Olguin, G.DeLopez, E. Hill, P. Ramsey, F. Lockwood, J. McCann, C. Jackson, I. Pizinger, V. Sullivan, E. Hafner, S. Colbaugh, J Douglas, J. Irwin, E. Morris, B. Bolt. Love, F. Krause. CLASS OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester Don Willers ee ncen es eeearn President. avccas «= =: Mary Hill Barbara Stacey ..... Wice-President ... .. Russ Westfall Mary. taille. ante ann ete Secretary .....- .. Shirley Partch Winona Martin 28 0 KeABUVe tame aranite Howard Sattin . .... SeteatArms ....,. Howard Sartin JUNIORS Third Row: H. Arreola, D. Weaver, B. Williams. W Germain, B. Black, E. Derington, S. Krause. D. Judy, D. Smith, B. Colling, R. Boyle, D. Satterfield Second Row: N. Rice, E. Sanchez, F. Lyman, D. Huff, W. Moore, L Meston, P. Jones. B Torrance, E. Bird, D. Williams, B. Dennet. First Row: N. Kirby, G. Schneider, T. Peters. B Arnold, E. Nay, M. Scott, M. Ardrew, M Morris, M. Johnston, M. Spayth, B. Kinnaird, M. Lashlee. CLASS OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester Barbara Arnold ...... President ..... Eugene Derington Eugene Derington .... Vice-President ... . Barbara Arnold Marie Scott Piast TCC MEAS! sine Auth. Mae SGOrt Bobi Blacks ea. 406 wSebeat-Armse 1...) 5. Bob Black Darlene Williams .... Yell Leader .... Darlene Williams SOPHOMORES Third Row: P. Ellis, H. Ellington, E. Hemmerling, C. Love, A. Rice, J. Pete, C. Irwin, H. Dug ger, G. Seymour, H Quintar a: Sesond Row: B. Sullivan, N. Ragan, W. Stanfield, B. Millar, J. Underhill, J. Hart, J. Habegar, M. Rivas, F. Sutton, 'D. Johnson; First Row: Miss Alpert, C. Jones, J. Zavala, B. Garcia, A. Palacios, D. Yanez, D. Carter, V. Lamons, J. Cornelison, ss FRESHMEN First Semester CLASS OFFICERS Second Semester Victor Hansen - President - Arthur Gray Ken Weaver - - Vice President cee . Jerry Strobridge Bettie Sullivan Secretary . Marjean Colling Bert Quimby Set.-at-Arms ae . ’ George Seymout Third Rew: C. Higgins, A. Gray, G. Habegar, K. Weaver, B. Ritter. L. Buchen. L. Sermour, B. Dugger, J. Rice; cond Row: T. Nay, V. Wood, G. Brinton, V. Hansen, J. Strobridge, R. Nelson, O. Adams, D. Ackley: First Row: J. McCann, C. Sparks, L. McCarty, B Chandler, D. Armstrong, H. Davis, P. Urton, A Crawford, G. Goldflam ACTIVITIES 7 7, 4 ail) RA HON NATIT RA IN ASTEERANNY NATL ANA Waa aN FN WALES, UCU UT 1 YN TANNA TT Back Row: A. Russell, D. Miller, A. Center Row: F. Wiefels, B. Griswold, W. Germain, B. Arnold, M. Hill, B. Stacey, Mr. B. Stewart, J. Seymour. Front Row: A. Gray, W. Moore, V. Hansen. STUDENT COUNCIL I became very much interested in the Student Council when I heard of the grand job they were doing. school’s democratic way of life. Privett, D. Keele, G. Anderson. Powell, After attending one meeting I found that the Student Council is the nucleus of our I discovered that the Student Council, among other things, drafts and brings before the Student Body proposed amendments to our Constitution. school activities. Council. The Student Council is composed of the Student Body Officers and the various class It also decides on the policies of our Vacancies in the Student Body offices are filled by appointment by the Student presi- dents. The Student Council is, of course, presided over by the President of the Student Body. I am proud to say that our school is run in such a democratic manner, but I am more proud of the nation that has made such democracy possible. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS First Semester Bill Stewart Don Keele Gwen Anderson John Seymour Wayne Germain Manager of President Vice President Secretary’ Treas. Student Yell Leader Affairs CLASS PRESIDENTS First Semester Arland Privett Don Miller Barbara Arnold Victor Hansen Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Second Semester Arlo Russell Frank Wiefels Gwen Anderson Bill Griswold Wally Moore Second Semester Arland Privett Mary Hill Eugene Derington Arthur Gray N. Kirby, A. Feldt, M. Hill, J. Warner, M. Johnson, Mrs. Varney. I belonged to Girls’ League just as every girl in school did. We girls knew each other better after the Get-Acquainted-Party in the Fall. Later in the year, April 9th to be exact, we sponsored the Annual Spinster’s Dance at which the girls paid for everything, including tickets and flowers, and even furnished the car (with or without tires.) The theme of the dance this year was “Rhapsody in Blue.” The Study Hall was transformed from a dull study room into an enchanting ballroom by the use of varying shades of blue crepe paper. We were also very fortunate in having an orchestra. The next event put on by the Girls’ League honored our mothers with the traditional Mother’s Day Tea. Even though the war curtailed so many of our activi- ties, I was glad we were able to continue with our delightful traditions. Mrs. Varney is our sponsor. First Semester Second Semester President—Marjorie Johnson President—Julia Warner Vice President—Alice Feldt Vice President-—Alice Feldt Secretary—Mary Hill Secretary—Mary Hill Treasurer—Neva Parsons Treasurer—Norma Kirby GIRLS’ LEAGUE Third Row: W. Buchen, A. Russell, M. Hill, J. Warner, B. Torrance, M. Scott, M. Colling. Second Row: Mr. Hanks, P. Ellis, C Higgins, A. Gray, C. Bird, B. Stewart, J. Seymour, 5 Krausc First Row: E. Derington, D. Judy, H. Sartin, B. Griswold, F. Lockwood, J. Hunt, D. Millet “Banning! where’s that?” “Oh, it’s back in the woods, somewhere. Big illiteracy, I believe.” Yes, this is what I heard when I went to the 1942 Fall Citrus Belt League Tourn- ament. The tournament was over. The big schools were singing a different tune and they had good reason to for Banning had walked away with Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th places. I saw the teams composed of Bill Griswold and Howard Sartin, Florence Lockwood and Jim Hunt tie for first place, while Eugene Derington and Daniel Judy had tied with John Seymour and Don Miller for third place and finally Bob Irwin and Clarence Bird had tied with San Bernardino for fifth place. It was really unprecedented when we had to hold the final round of the C. B. D. L. tournament in our own assembly! Howard and Bill won. I walked around with my head in the air at the Spring Tournament at San Bernardino High School, for we had a real reputation. I felt even more proud for Howard and Bill won first place and Don Miller and John Seymour took third place. I felt like shouting “Now you know where Banning is!” I was disappointed that the C. B. D. L. Freshman-Sophomore Tournament wasn’t held. We had one for Banning’s Freshmen and Sophomores. Eugene Der ington and Daniel Judy defeated Wallace Moore and Jerry Thornton in the finals. DEBATE Second Row: D. Armstrong, P. Ellis, D. Miller, C. Bird, A. Russell, M. Hill, S. Krause, A. Gray Mr. Hanks First Row: J. Warner, W. Moore, J. Hunt, F. Lockwood, H. Sartin, B. Griswold, E. Derington, D. Judy. “] was there.” Yes, I was there when Banning High School’s Speech Depart- ment began functioning so well that we were admitted into the National Forensic League. I saw the small group of stalwarts, who first composed this honor league, invade the sacred territory of such impregnable schools as Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywoed and those other schools who, prior to the advent of Banning’s pilgrimage, held the cups and trophies which signified state supremacy in the N. F. L. Then from the nucleus of the now supreme Banning Chapter, I saw Sophomores Bill Griswold and Howard Sartin take third and fourth, respectively, in Oratorical Dec- lJamation in the N. F. L. State. I saw the membership grow from nothing to 35th in the nation. This year, I saw our young aspirants send Banning to the number seven spot in national new membership and a tie for first in California. I saw the persons in the above photo pulling together to send Banning to national renown. I was mighty proud when Howard Sartin won the County Legion Oratorical Contest and took second in the Southern California contest. My proudest moment was when a Junior, Bill Griswold, topped off a glorious year by winning the number one spot in the California-Arizona N. F. L. District Oratorical Declamation. Bill duplicated this victory at Redlands State Tournament when he again took first. Howard topped them all in extempe, taking first place; and giving Banning second place in the tournament. First Semester Second S emester Howard Sartin Ne hae President F 2 Bill Griswold Bill Stewart : Vice-President : : Eugene Derington Florence Lockwood Aree : Secretary : 5 Florence Lockwood Bill Griswold 2 Treasurer : Florence Lockwood NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE Second Row: D. Williams, A. Palmer, B. Huffman, V. Sullivan, M. Colling, M. Spayth, J. Mc Cann, J. Warner, Mrs. Bryden First Row: P. Ellis, K. Weaver, J. Brinton, M. Hill, F. Lockwood, B. Griswold, E. Derington, R. Buttles. THE CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY As I walked down the hall, in the rotunda I saw an announcement for a meeting of the C. S. F.—-better known to us dumb-bells as the Brain Trust Society. But as I walked away sneering at the thought of such an organization, I looked at my report card which had just been given to me. I stared blankly at it for an instant and then as the light dawned I saw that I had made the necessary ten points—-Land sakes alive! I was a member of the California Scholarship Society! This was all in my Freshman Year and now I’ve been a member for four years. During this time I have had more real fun and enjoyment out of Banning High School than most stu- dents because of the enjoyable acquaintances I’ve made on the different trips to the various places of interest all over the Southland. The C. S. F. has one day each semester that is given to the development of young America. That’s us, I guess, and as far as I'm concerned the trips and the various affairs that are put on by the C. S. F. have given me a much better in-sight on how our school and the other High Schools of Southern California function and operate. SCHOLARSHIP Second row: J. Whitlock, M. Johnson, C. Seymour. First row: H. Sartin, M. Higgins, A. Russell, A. Privett, D. Miller, L. Lewis, B. Griswold. As I walked into the auditorium, Friday night of March 5, I noticed the grand crowd that had come to see the operetta, “Shreds and Patches.” And well named it was, for it was a collection of various Gilbert and Sullivan melodies. It seemed Director Darte was trying to produce a show but Mr. Coyly had spent all the money. Unless Director Darte produced the show he could not marry Miss Eileen. Harry Oliver, the wandering minstrel, came just in time to get the lead with Jenny Lind Nearly. Their little mis understandings were because of Madame Zuviel, once a famous contralto soprano. Midas Golden- touch, Jenny’s rich uncle, offered to pay Director Darte well if he would produce a bad show and ruin his niece’s career. Madame Zuviel, with some old love letters, finally persuaded Mr. Goldentouch to produce a good show, or have his reputation ruined by a breach of promise trial. All ended well with plans for a triple wedding I know Mrs. Varney and Mr. Lewis were more than proud of the fine coaching they had , done. Director Darte .. Howard Sartin Eileen Gray ... : Clarine Seymour Harry Oliver ... Lowell Lewis Jenny Lind Nearly ..... a . Judy Whitlock Midas Goldentouch - : E Arland Privett Madame Pattie Zuviel - eee eee Fe ; Marjorie Johnson Mr. Coyly .. ; : : ; Don Miller Mr. Mutterley ..... : Arlo Russell Stage Hand ... é bs Marvin Higgins The Orchestra Girls’ Chorus Mixed Chorus OPERETTA F. Black, J. McCann, E. Parsons, J. Seymour, C. Jackson, H. Sartin, M. Hill, A. Palmer B. Griswold, F. Lockwood. As I walked down the hall, two Juniors went madly rushing by. On noticing I was a Senior, they stopped suddenly and asked me to buy a ticket to their Junior play, with the argument that we wouldn't have a prom unless I helped. So—out of pure generosity, I bought a ticket. On Friday, Dec. 11, 1942, I was more than surprised at the grand performance the Juniors presented! The play was the Fowler Player's version of Hollywood’s version of a play. For an added attraction, they had invited a Broadway actress to act with them. As the play progressed and little Ruthie brought in a cackling and very irritated hen, the audience rolled in the aisles! When Kenneth and Danny administered cake to poor Hamlet, who had received the worst of the deal well, Elmer, the janitor, had to sweep the audience out! The curtain finally fell as Julia scratched Kenneth’s Summer Rash—poison oak. The happy smiles of the directors, Mrs. Varney and Miss Morgan, were well earned. THE CAST Julia Sterling en actcateend Aad ca : senza Mary” Hull Kenneth Fowler ............... See escctesee toward sSartin DB niny; VLCOM: 22 -seeeeeastree tera teans eeace Bese Pee Bill Griswold Ruthie Peters cx :si.c-cec.asheeesarensneas Aa Dawe auren Ce Palmer Hamlet Henderson ................ Seczabt sevapuaneee .... John Seymour Carol Tayton p SRS Ohare PER A Oe PW Ronee hae Charlotte Jackson J Cel ef eS a (cee ne eer eee weue-eee------ Florence Lockwood hep, 15 BV yd noc ee eas See Meee ene ee YS eens Eva Parsons INASS VES TE COTM oe see oso ceeenpecceseeeeccsee-ssasce Satta HlOrasfane) black Messen per ao o oes c eres tee : aoe aoe .... Juanita McCann JUNIOR PLAY First Row: J. Vaughan, M. Higgins, J. Whitlock, L. Lewis, M. Johnson, B. Stewart, A. Feldt. Second Row: K. Little, A. Russell The Senior Play finally got under way this year and turned out to be a comedy hit, “Good Gracious, Grandma!” I was quite amused at the story itself. It seems Henry and George Breckenridge like to spend money rather than earn it. P-Sam, the colored house-boy, solves the problem of a chaperon for two girls coming to visit them when he finds a black dress and a wig. Thinking the father of Henry and George is there, the girls, Helen and Cecile Allen, arrive. It is a hilarious mixup as George dons the black dress and wig to play Grandma! Mrs. Lennox keeps things in hot water as she suspects the boys of stealing her clothes. When everything is straightened out and forgiven, Delicia, the colored maid, demands that she and P-Sam get married to make her an honest woman for she fears there has been no real chaperon present. There are prospects of three sets of wedding bells ringing out—or three sets of necks wrung! I know Mrs. Varney and Mr. Lewis must have been proud of the results of their coaching. THE CAST lenny Dreckentid pe yee svar ee eee Lowell Lewis George Breckenridge —................. .....--- Billy Val Stewart Wirsilce rin oxy seen ete ee ere ees Alice Feldt Te lentenl lene eecteree eek ae ee Judy Whitlock CecileAllenige cae: eee eee Margie Johnson P-Sam ..... Marvin Higgins Delicia Joann Vaughan lan Cys 2. se eee Acces anes Kenneth Little NA Ctog ba Yo ee eee ee sehen tae entees ee Arlo Russell SENIOR PLAY First Row: C. Sparks, D. Johnson, P. Ellis, A, Gray, V. Lamons Second Row: H. Davis, D. Armstrong, M. Colling, E. Hemmerling, Miss Alpert, J. McCann, N. Ragan. I hardly knew what to expect as I walked into the auditorium Friday, April 16. “Aunt Tillie Goes to Town.”—It sounded a little like everyday happenings. I was anxious to see how interesting such a title could be. As I sat down the curtain went up on a very amusing play. It was full of interesting and exciting moments from which I nearly died laughing. There was quite a mixup as Melvin tried to escape the Chinese and not let Pamela, his fiancee, know where he was. Lizzie, the curious neighbor, got too noisy for comfort as she popped in and out unexpectedly. All ends well as Aunt Tillie and Larrimer go out for a good time. Even Miss Alpert was a little surprised at the outcome. Mrs, Bryden and her helpers did a swell job on the setting CAST Aunt Tillie Trask : Norma Jean Ragan Uicinda 2... ree oe ; .... Janice McCann Lizzie : : E esceceSc nares eee : .... Marjean Colling Pamela am niet ana s Colleen Sparks Melvin i oe nee ee a eee chee .... Dickie Johnson ROUGH neers ere Seca eee ovadsi rica Cagby Aunt Tillie Tucker : nee avvetaeese Llelen Davis Larrimer .. ‘ Bi pesuiieets A: Edward Hemmerling Charlie One Lung ......... pee a a ietateecs ere EDU De LS Ellen. ot : : Doris Armstrong Dr. Hattie Bing ....... : Viola Lamons FRESHMEN PLAY Second Row: E. Hemmerling, J. Habeger, G. Brinton, O. Adams, B. Buchen. First Row: D, Ackley, M. Rivas, B. Ritter, D. Keele, M. Johnston, B. Millar. As I wandered down the hall the other day, I heard the queerest sounds coming from the music room. As I peered in I noticed different students practicing on all kinds of instruments. 1 summoned enough courage to enter and ask Mr, Lewis a few questions. I learned that these students were members of the Be- ginner’s Instrument class. The school provides the instru- ments and instructions for these students to learn to play an instrument. There is an understanding that when they do, they will play in the school orchestra. The purpose of the orchestra is to play at programs like the Operetta, the Junior and the Senior Plays. As added attractions, they also play at commencement and baccalaur eate. I noticed also, as time went by, that they helped make more than one assembly program more interesting. RCHESTRA Stewart, MIS AU SAN Second Row: G. Austin, J. McCann, B. Bolt, M. Morris, C. Seymour, G. Anderson. B. Arnold, H. Davis, D. Williams, B. Torrance. First Row: M. Terrill, F. Lyman, B. Chandler, M. Johnson, D. Armstrong. L, Meston, M. An- drews, M. Scott, 5 Colbaugh As a member of the Girls’ Glee Club, I have found the singing we have done in class and in special programs to be not only instructive but entertaining, as well. In class we practiced scales, learned to read music, and also received instruction in music appreciation. But all was not work, for we presented several Christmas pro grams, one at school, at the Kiwanis, and in several churches. A trio composed of Marjorie Johnson, Mary Hill, and Clarine Seymour has entertained several times, putting on a show at the U. S. O. and also performing at the Public Schools’ Week Program. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB _ ; aagagi 7 te eke ae ie ti . - Ge On 615, toe 9 O ae, wat —- % “e +s ge © % _ier “toh, a Third Row: D. Johason, D. Miller, M. Higgins, L. Lewis, A. Russell, A. Privett, L. Seymour, H. Sartin, J. Strobridge, R. Nelson Second Row: M. Johnson, W. Buchen, J. Whitlock, M. Hill, B. Griswold, P. Ellis, B. Stewart, E. Parsons, G. Schneider, M. Johnston, A Crawford. First Row: P. Ramsey, J. McCann, I. Pizinger, C. Jackson, C. Sparks, F, Lyman, N. Kirby, M. Scott. As I interviewed Mr. Lewis, I learned that one of the many purposes of the Mixed Chorus is to expose the students to a better class of music than they hear outside of school. I judged, from all the appearances they make at clubs and community entertain ments, they are well liked. Also they entertain at various school programs such as the baccalaureate and graduation exercises. From the group of students in Mixed Chorus were formed groups for extra entertainment such as: The Boys’ Quartette, D. Miller, A. Russell, B. Stewart, and L. Lewis: the Girls ’ Trio, C. Seymour, M. Hill and M. Johnson. The chief s lo students this year were C. Seymour, J. Whitlock and L. Lewis. I'm sure Mr. Lewis is very proud of the students to whom he presented four year Music Pins. MIXED CHORUS Third Row: H. Davis, Mrs. Varney, A. Feldt, J. Vaughan, B. Stacey, B. Chandler, A. Crawford, F, Lyman, B. Arnold, C. Jackson, G. Austin. Second Row: A. Olguin, E. Flores, E. Sanchez, V. Palacios, J. Whitlock, T. Peters, P. Urton, V. Lamons, A. Martin, V. Miguel, J. McCann, F. Black, M. Morris First Row: A. Arreola, E. Nay, B. Kinnaird, S$. Colbaugh, N. Kirby, B. Gray, N. Rice, E. Parsons, M. Andrew, M. Johnson, J. Warner, M. Johnston. Walking past the basketball court one day, I heard shouts of excitement. Wondering at the. cause of so much gleeful shouting, I investigated and found the members of the Girls’ Athletic Association enjoying a good game, I decided that if the girls had that much fun, I would join. I found that basketball was not the only sport enjoyed. We played tennis, horse shoes, baseball, speedball, and volleyball. To remain a member, I had to earn twenty-five points a semester by playing one of the above mentioned sports. G. A. A. gave a dance this year to replenish our dwindling funds. An election was held to crown the Queen of G. A. A. Each class was represented by a member of G. A. A. They were: Marjorie Johnson—Senior, Barbara Stacey-—Junior, Barbara Arnold—Sophomore, and Helen Davis—Freshman. Marjorie Johnson was the lucky girl and she was crowned Queen at the dance. G. A. A. was a lot of fun this year; I would advise every girl to Join. Mrs. Varney was our able sponsor G. A. Ay OFFICERS President ........ asbead ences Heaton betty. Gray Witemiresigentnetsese a. )..c Erssiesanceeeeeesten UNeCHe eaty Rice Secretary and Treasurer . Bea sraeeseawetes ees OTD) NGL DY a cufe Pi) 2 ASKETBALL Third rew: C. Bird, B. Peters, B. Stewart, F. Wiefels, J. Seymour, J. Koppes, D. Sanford, J. Hunt. Second row: E. Hemmerling, L. Lewis, D. Miller, B. Ritter, S. Krause, B. Black, H. Arreola, iF Pete. First Row: B. Smith, A. Russell, A. Privett, D. Keele, B. Griswold, D, Weaver, Coach Dawson. BLOCK 8B I noticed a lot of fellows wearing green lettermen sweaters with a big block “B” on each one. A little curiosity brought me around to asking one of the fellows all about it. I was told that these fellows were mem- bers of Block “B”, the boys’ athletic club, sponsored by Coach Dawson. There are twenty-two members and to be eligible for membership they must make their letter in at least one major sport. The boys seem to have a good time and once a year, during football season, they sponsor a dance. Fun is had by all and the boys have a chance to show off the stripes and letters they have earned. First Row: R. Westfall, L. McCarty, M. Hill, J. Warner, A. Palmer, P. Urton. Second Row: H. Sartin, Mr. Hanks, Miss Alpert, Miss‘ Morgan, E. Derington. Three times this year, while innocently walking down the hall, I have been caught in a throng of students madly dashing toward the Rotunda. Could it be they were giving away free gum, or ice cream or perhaps a rubber tire? Upon delving into the dilemma, I discovered the BRONCHO BROADCAST was on sale. I opened my copy with bated breath, wondering if my reputation had been made or broken by the “dirt dished out.” Humor, news, editorials, personalities, but no scandal But there was little dirt, All three issues were exceptionally good, introducing new features as well as continuing with the traditional items. Some of the new features were: letters from our former students in the armed forces; “The Spotlight,” a page of biographies of some of our more prominent students; “Echoes,” a page devoted to the activities that took place in past years. THE STAFFS FIRST Editotmine Ghiely 24ers ee ee Julia Warner ENSOIG Ea EOS CIE tee gee ee eae ace ee eee new ae eee OES GE RNILEL ENS ferent ee oko pee ee -Phyllis Urton Sports Russ Westfall Social Echoes .._Lou McCarty CO ISOTILO RGR, Seem Metre Ree Pa net rie oP ae eye IE ae ale Petterstirom: services Men: 2a MOMEIORI ees ta eee heey eee eee Pee oN ea Dolly Dove ELI Oia seem eae eee oes ROO. See Nee ere Mary Hill SECOND Howard Sartin Alice Palmer Marjean Colling Pat Ramsey Phyllis Urton Pat Ramsey Florence Lockwood Pat Ramsey Dolly Dove Lou McCarty BRONCHO BROADCAST Re Watching the boys practice one day, I noticed that they showed a lot of “Fight and Fire. The boys practiced hard but due to the dismissal of school for two weeks to pick prunes, our team suffered a few setbacks. This experience drew down the name of “Prunepickers” for the team. Our new instructor, Coach Dawson, introduced several new plays to the boys; cne of these was the famous “T” formation. This play is especially intricate and requires a lot of practice which we were unable to get. Most of this year’s squad will return next year. The added experience ought to give us a championship. We are proud of our team this year, for even if we did not win the games, we made a record of clean playing, gocd sportsmanship and plenty of courage. FOOTBALL al ee Crawford, H. Arreola, M as John Seymour ............ : Month cel er noe oes asec eeeeeaee oe lara) d! ims: see---c fhe co Rin ay eee ee Bobby Black Arlo Russell limiter lant oer ‘eat Doyan Sanford Frank Wiefels . rm Jt oO Ke wwnNn ny Oo OO — 2 Arland Privett Third Row: B. Smith, T. Ortega, Coach Dawson, R. Westfall, D. Madigan, A. Privett, D. Keele, A. Russell, F. Wiefels. Second Row: K. Little, D. Weaver. First Row: B. Irvin, H. Sims, J B. Peters, D fullback quarterback left half right half right end right tackle right guard center left guard left tackle left end - oer - = e ® 1 Third Row: J. McCann, M. Mitchell, G. Austin, V. Lamons, J. Irwin, J. Douglas, M. Spayth, L. Lynch, F. Black, E. Parsons, A. Palmer, B. Stacey. Second Row: T. Peters, M. Johnston, J. Warner, A. Miller, L. Meston, D. Carter, C D. Williams, P. Urton, J. McCann. First Row: D. Armstrong, H. Davis, E. Nay, N. Kirby, S. Colbaugh, 'D. Clark, F. Lyman, B. Bolt, B. Torrance, D. Williams, M. Scott. ORILL TEAM During the half time, at all of our home tovtball games, I was pleased to see a large group of girls marching out onto the field. As I watched I marveled at the way these girls marched in such perfect co-ordination, Their evolutions and convolutions made a most beautiful sight as they made spirals, letters, and other designs. Jackson, To top the entertainment there were three majorettes dressed in high hats, white satin dresses, and whirling shining batons. atoll Fae First Row: B. Black, W. Germain, B. Ritter. Second Row: W. Stanfield, E. Hemmerling, D. Weaver, L. Lewis, 5S. Krause. Shortly after football season, the basketball season started. Usually Banning has three teams consisting of A, B, and C teams. I noticed a slight decrease in teams this year and was told because of gas rationing we were allowed only one team. Coach Dawson had several games lined up with Palm Springs, Beaumont, Coa- chella, and Redlands, but the season was jinxed for us until we jinxed Coachella by beating them our second game. I learned from Coach that the team we had this year improved more throughout the season than any team he has coached. I think the boys did very well considering the disadvantages they had all year. Players: De Stantiel cl Aer sceoeeeece ee eres te Bee ee arg Eciwardetremimenlingscecctecseetaceas nso ee reer .. Guard Don Weaver ....---- eee ee nt eee Poe Center: Waswellalcewis) eceuhenee ea eee ee eee er SEC Po Lela (Satan) Gre RUE eye ek eae once ree eee eee eae eer ree . Guard [B¥e} SpE Vc) tle ate ohn ume eae Oat pee net Se eee .. Forward Jove} oygll Wiig 6olk tee ease peer rere rein Pree er eee Forward Bila ebe re ee eee secre eens eee eee eer eee . Forward Wayne Gerine iin esse eeesee=s aces een eee Forward BASKETBALL First Row: E. Nay, M. Johnson, T. Peters, P. Urton, B. Stacey, B. Gray, S. Partch, M. Andrew. Second Row: Mrs.Varney, H. Davis, B. Chandler, M. Scott, D. Armstrong, B, Torrance, B. Ar- nold, G. Schneider. Third Row: D. Williams, M. Morris, J. Vaughan, M. Hill, J. Whitlock, M. Johnson One day while walking past the tennis courts, I heard shouts of “Deuce.” and “Ace.” I wondered what was happening. Were students of Banning High School actually playing cards? Further investigation disclosed a hot game of tennis, not rummy, in progress. I have not seen any interscholastic tennis matches this year, for the war has curtailed interscholastic athletics. The boys have been training for Junior Com- mandos and that doesn’t include tennis. Tennis usually includes the best looking people in school! As this article is being written, the top four girls in singles tennis are: 1. Shirley Partch 2. Norma Kirby 3. Barbara Stacey 4. Thelma Peters Doubles Tennis: Barbara Stacey and Mae Andrew, Marjorie Johnson and Norma Kirby, Shirley Partch and Mary Francis Johnston. TENNIS CALENDAR Sept. 23 to Oct. 6—Prune vacation. Oct. 23—Banning at Palm Springs—Football. Oct. 30—-Beaumont Game at Banning. Juniors Hallowe’en Dance. Fri. Class assembly. Novy. 6—-Banning vs. Palm Springs. Nov. 10—Armistice Day Program. Nov. 11—-Holiday—Alumni vs. Varsity. Nov. 19—Motion Pictures on Football. Nov. 20— Banning vs. Beaumont. 24—-Freshman-Sophomore Debate Tournament. Nov. 26—-Thanksgiving Day. 5—C. B. D. L. Debate Tournament, San Bernardino J. C. Dec. 8—C. B. D. L. Championship Debate in Assembly. Dec. 10— Matinee, Junior Play. Dec. 11—Junior Class Play. Dec. 16—Girls’ League Dance. Dec. 18—Annual Staff Dance. Dec. 21 and 25—Christmas Vacation. Jan. 1—-Holiday—New Year’s Day. Jan. 13—-G. A. A. Initiation. Jan. 15-— American Legion Oratorical Contest. Jan. 15-—Class Party (Sophomores). Jan. 29—Speech Class Banquet. Feb. 5—Basketball—Palm Springs vs. Banning Feb. 9-—Lion’s Club Oration Contest. Feb. 12—Holiday—Lincoln’s Birthday. Feb. 22—-Holiday-—Washington’s Birthday. Feb. 19-—County American Legion Oration Finals in Banning. Mar. 5---Operetta. Mar. 10—C. B. D. L. Debate Tournament at San Bernardino. Mar. 12 and 13—N. F, L. Tournament at Alhambra. Mar. 19—Elementary School Carnival. Mar. 26—G. A. A. Dance. Apr. 9---Girls’ League Spinsters Dance Apr. 16—Freshman Play. Apr. 19 to 23—-Easter Vacation. May 5—-American Legion Trophy Tournament. May 7 and 8—-State Speech Tournament, Redlands University. May 14—Junior-Senior Banquet May 21—Senior Play. May 27—Inauguration of Officers—Musical Program May 28—Scholarship Day June 4—Sophomore Hi Jinks. June 4—Annuals Distributed. June 6-—Baccalaureate. June 11—Graduation, SHORT STORY oF rue YEAR OUT OF THE FOG “All right, fellows, let’s go.” The sharp order of the Squadron Commander made each flyer hurry to his plane. — And as for you, Thompson,” he spoke directly to a fair haired, slender flyer who was sliding into his seat—“Let’s hope the gremlins don’t get you, this time!” Did he imagine the sarcastic tone of the Commander? Were they trying to put him on the spot because he had had so much bad luck ever since he started the flying school? It wasn’t his fault his plane broke and forced him down the first time they had really met the enemy. And then those lousy mechanics had reported to the Commander that there was nothing wrong with his plane. Trying to make him look yellow, that was it! Just because they had a grudge against him!—He wasn’t afraid—much! Anyway there was no sense in all this daredeviltry, risking his life and his plane. Oh, sure, they were all brought up in the tradition of the great Gilbert--the Ace of all Aces, whose courage and daring had made the Panther Squadron known and feared throughout this part of the world. He probably didn’t know what it was to be nervous—to have his hands shake so they couldn’t handle the stick and his feet slip off the controls, they were trembling so. He had always been the nervous type, and probably Gilbert wasn’t. Anyway when his heart was throbbing like this it really made him feel sick all over—and a sick man is no good as a pilot—anybody knows that. But he would have to stick it out—he wouldn’t dare go back now. He'd even rather face the Japs than hear his comrades laugh at him- see them smile as they said, “You couldn't have felt quite up to it today either, did you Thompson—or was it just the gremlins—?” “A good paper flyer” they called him—-he knew what they said. He was the best at handling a plane in the whole outfit, and his dead-reckoning when they had to fly blind was perfect. In peace times he knew he would have been a good pilot but this “kill or be killed” stuff was making him go all to pieces. If he didn’t make good this trip, he would be sent back, grounded, and disgraced, too. Maybe even that would be better than cracking up—dying in a burning heap of molten steel, as he had seen some of his pals do. There they were now—the Zeros—a long line, in perfect formation headed straight for him. Dimly, almost unconsciously, he heard the order to dive—then he came up automatically, still in his place in the formation. But the Japs had opened fire—two of them were concentrating on him. He felt the whole plane tremble. He would have to go down now—something very vital must have been hit. So he dropped out of formation and pointed the nose down, toward a little atoll he could see below him. It was only common sense—he knew he had been hit. Probably Gilbert would have stayed and fought it out—but he wasn’t Gilbert. Let the rest of the fellows be heroes if they wanted to—he just couldn’t make his hands stop shaking and that is land certainly looked good as it seemed to fly up to meet him! Funny! Where did this darn fog come from? It had been a clear day—the Pacific is funny, he thought—it certainly does queer things. Anyway, he made a perfect landing on the little island which was unbelievably green and beautiful. He stepped out of his plane, grateful for the firm ground under his feet. He looked the plane over. All the bullet holes were in unimportant places. There really wasn't anything wrong with the ship-—she could fly again. There was a thick blanket of fog over all the island now—and out of it ap- peared the figure of a man, dressed just as he was himself, with the same Panther insignia on his arm—only that the familiar togs were torn and blood-stained and the man appeared to be seriously wounded. Thompson looked closer. My God! It was Gilbert, the great Ace! Thompson had never seen him before, but had seen enough pictures to recognize him. Gilbert spoke as if he had known him all his life. He didn’t ask, “Who are you?” or “How did you get here?” He only said, “Why did you come down, pal?” “My plane,” Thompson stammered, “It was hit—the fuel line—I had to mak e a landing—” Somehow it didn’t sound convincing, even to himself. Again Gilbert asked, with quiet insistence, “Why did you leave the Squadron?” “TI-I guess I was afraid 1d be hit! I’m not a hero like you, sir. I don’t have any nerve at all when I see those Japs coming at me, I go all to pieces—I can’t even control my hands—I guess I’m just yellow!” he blurted out, hanging his head, ashamed to look into those scornful eyes. Anyway, it was out now, and he felt better. No more excuses or alibis. He was afraid, that was it—he was yellow! Well, at least he had admitte d it. But the great Ace spoke kindly. “Don’t you think I’ve been nervous, too? Only a fool doesn’t see the danger and dread it, but he goes on anyway because he cares about something bigger than himself. As you are going to do. Yes,” as Thompson looked up in surprise, “you're going back in there and lick a couple of those Japs—for me, if you can’t think of a better reason. You see,” he smiled sadly, looking down at his wounded leg, “I won’t be able to get any more myself—so I want you to carry on in my place.” He looked strangely at Thompson. “Get a couple for me, kid, and all the rest will be for the Squadron, and yourself. I’m counting on you!” The fog swept between them, blotting him out. Quickly, before he should lose his nerve, Thompson climbed into his plane. Before he knew it he was back in his place in formation, and no one seemed to have noticed his absence. The Squadron Commander was giving orders in his usual calm, somewhat sarcastic tone. “Watch that So-and-so behind you, Thompson! That’s no gremlin—that’s a Jap!” “You bet I will,” Thompson said to himself, “This one is for you, Gilbert! Why, this is something like opening interference in a football game—only a little trickier—” As he pointed his machine guns and cannon at the Zero it surprised him to see it crumple up and whirl downward into the sea. Time went by in flashes—with blank spots in between. “Queer thing about a Jap,” he said to himself, “As soon as you get the lines on him he turns tail and runs.” The voice of the Commander came to him dimly, as if from a long distance—some- thing about tail. Tail, tail? What was the darn fool talking about? Then it hap- pened—blam! The whole universe shook! It seemed ages, though it was probably a matter of seconds, until he pulled the ship out of the spin. Even as he succeeded in righting it, he felt the lack of control, and knew for certainty that he could never land the plane now. “Don’t you think I’ve been nervous, too?” The words rang in his ears almost as if he heard them again. “Sorry, sir, I did my best, but I guess this is it—” In the midst of all the confusion in his mind one thought was clear--he hoped that somehow Gilbert would find out that he had gone back and had done the best he could. For once, at least, he hadn’t been a quitter, But somehow, as he struggled with the rudder, he knew that he was nearing the home base. He brought the plane in somehow-—a terrifically clumsy landing, banging down the runway —then suddenly—darkness. When he came to, he could hear a jumble of voices, the men jabbering with excitement-—“practically no tail at all”—and “three Japs on his third trip up” “You'd think he was the great Gilbert himself’—“talk about nerve.” Painfully he tried to pull himself up, and as the men crowded around, he knew he was a hero. “Wait a minute, fellows” he protested—‘‘wait until you hear the whole story. I didn’t do anything—I was so darn yellow I quit, right in the middle of the attack picked myself a nice quiet island, and landed on it. But there I met Gilbert—and after I talked to him, somehow I wanted to go back. I guess talking to him made me see that some things are more important than saving your skin—anyway I went back up and got three for him—he asked me to. I'll sure be glad to tell him about it when I see him—Why, what's the matter?” No one answered. Thompson could tell from the glances they exchanged that something was wrong. “Don’t you believe me, Sir?” to the Commander, “You be- lieve that’s why I came back, don’t you?” “Thompson,” the older man said quietly, “You never left the formation. I was watching you all the time. There are no islands in this part of the Pacific. Besides that, as you will hear over the radio when we get back to the base, Gilbert couldn't have talked to you. He was shot down a week ago. The report came in before we left, but I didn’t want the fellows to know before they took off. As a matter of fact, they found his body on an island like the one you describe—but it was half-way across the Pacific from here. But that part doesn’t matter—HOW it happened. Gilbert or not—-SOMETHING made a man of you. The fog plays strange tricks out here, and whatever it was, we've got a new Ace, and I can tell you, Gilbert would be proud of you.” BILL GRISWOLD MAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAA Compliments -.-FTO THE... Class of ’43 Vv Rough the path and steep the hill, Step by step. keep climbing still. Wild the storm and dark the night, Follow still faith’s candle light. Watch and work and wait and pray, Little’s settled in a day. Worried, fearful and perplexed, Wondering what may happen next? Brave the present moments through All tomorrow waits for you. Work and wait; let come what may, Little’s settled in a day! —Edgar A. Guest Vv CITY OF BANNING MAAAAAAL MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAAAL MAAAAAAAAAAAA A. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Graduating Class of 1943.... 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