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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1949 volume:

Pao l Ss Tiet cars | ag: - | ly Sone Sarin Wows wy ee Dees afore ee q ay ed ee woe ce ; (feos of Mok crew cut y) — | a is � | ‘s : ASS om | YQ a Cal Be Wa . no, ( y co = Sy 5 Se — ke s Q. « a. G é 3 = %, h- 40 Hie 6 | W ¢ Joreaond orewor As our hopped-up rod slid into the rear grounds of Banning High, there was a screech of brakes and laughter as we piled out of our little car to enter the rear entrance of school. . . Greetings of “Hi, guy!” and ‘Where did you go last night in such a hurry’? were showered on us, accompanied by smiles of happiness... Small groups cluttered the hall and gossip—talk of that dreaded test and the latest being spread about the cute new fella—floated to my ears as I headed for my over-loaded locker. Overloaded? ... Among coke bottles, pajamas from that last Slumber Party and Levis from a frosh initiation, I recovered my notebook and a stub of a pencil and headed for my first class as the bell thundered in my ears... as if to say “On the ball, fella, or 5 demerits’! @ OUR SCHOOL ® OUR CLASS @ WE BELONG @ WE DO ® WE PLAY ) SAN ‘$e GORGONIAN This, Our San Gorgonian Annual Is dedicated to the girl who sat next to you in English . . . to the boy who helped win the game . . . to the teacher whose class you ditched ... to the fella who dragged you to the Spinsters’ Dance . . . dedicated to our high school days. and also to MRS. BECK our guide. She has helped us and watched over us through our high school days, and we dedicate the San Gorgonian to her as a symbol of our gratitude and thanks. Low Levis, An unused book, Argyle socks, A vacant look, Hatless head, The latest fad, And always broke, PAE OD A.GUN Gets 2. Dill, dad Wetty PONT. as And there you have... . GEORGE PELONIS— a Our Billy Broncho lad! Two dazzling eyes, With baby stare, Two ruby lips, And golden hair, Two dancing feet, A shoulder sway, A rippling laugh, A vamping way, A crowd of boys, A social whirl, And there you have... . PAM PETERSON— Our Betty Broncho girl! eee Water Hail to our dear old Banning High, We'll sing your praises to the sky, We will be loyal to thee ever, Banning High, When our high school days are through, We'll look back to you, We will be loyal to thee ever, Banning High. —, © INFORMAL 4 @ FRIENDLY @ EVERLASTING Sel ee S.anding: Dr. Peterson, Mr. Westerlield, Mr. Barker. GScaed: ivir. Nelson, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Trudeau The school board, composed of five members, is perhaps the most vital functioning organ of the high school district. Their worries are many and their thanks few. We owe a great deal to these members, and now is the time to show our appreciation for their helpful gestures during this year. Eby EL ee Dr. Peterson, our superintendent, is not only an excellent administrator, but a true friend of every student in the school. Dr. Peterson has been an excellent principal, for he is a man whose ability is exceeded only by his convictions and determination to stand up “for the one thing he wanted to see: the stu- ‘dents of his high school developing and ma- turing into strong, useful citizens of a country that needs brave individuals now, more than at any other time inits history. Our gratitude and appreciation for all he has done for us can scarcely be proven by. saying “Thanks, Dr. Peterson, for a job well done!” We represented the “kids” this year, and any situation that was brought before us by the pupils was discussed and any possible improvements were made. You elected us and we have done our best; sure hope you've been satisfied with our efforts. “No kiddin’!” OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER IPYOBIGECING fois a acahe oeca' «ba eayabeacaye 4 Clarence Stanfield PPPEBIGO IUD aia tstans 0:4! 3 ajote alae egos a eracele George Pelonis WiICG Presidents... ss. is ....Jderry Vaughan Vice Presidents... .ccsccn news Eldred Rutherford Manager Of ATfalrss cs iterecsines «5 0 se, Irene Quezada Manager ‘OF Affairs... cicsisise scracce nee wi Jim Beall POCCTOREL Us ars veto rea winitalay view eves ers Letty Etta Murray SEG) Ea eens con deonmtoaad C0 cade Beverly Fessenden DUDIOTE PLOSICOU bis wrancia te dine sare atans (acters ain Bill Jones pg) b Geet Yo (rae SI ec OE REE Mary Peterson Sophomore President ....Edsel Stiel SuUnIer Presldewb.. cis-c way aele © wie siehe Doug Murray Freshman President..Ronald Terry - Andy Guerth Sophomore President..........+..+. Phila Minkle Freshman President......-+.s... Johnny Peterson mer ( Die) (Os aa Gace SHIRLEE FORSYTH Editor IRENE QUEZADA Editor MARILYN MILLER Editor MRS. VESETH San Gorgonian Advisor eh eee) Cf) See et Cy Energetic in a lazy sort of a way... Vacant chairs at meetings... sleepless nights... the clicking of camera shutters .. . the tap- ping of restless pencils as we turned out written matter... all these things and more, combined to make this, our ‘49 San Gorgon- ian. Many times our befuddled brains asked us if it was worth it; we decided it was and plowed deathlessly ahead. So here it is, kids, “Is everybody happy’? Row I: Donna Chandler, Letty Etta Murray, Harry Jones, Helen Edgar Row II: Ronnié Tobin, Bessie Caldwell, Celia Ornelas, Hubert Rich Row III: Dorene McComisky, Carol Westerfield, Clarence Stanfield, Adel Sartin Row IV: Bev Fessenden, Jeanine Menigoz, Jean Ritter, Carol Guy MRS, RUTH BRANTON Substitute Librarian MRS. DELORES SANDERS A ssistant Libraria n HELEN FLEISHMAN Head Librarian MRS. JEAN BECK Secretary : Oo the ees ‘ From Joe Schmoe! When school had started once again and lessons must be done, I quit “goin’ out” right there and then, cause that meant no more fun. Geometry? oh, that’s not bad, but you sure do have to think. When gym comes that’s when I’m glad, that leaves out pen and ink. Some say English isn’t bad, and some sure like the junk, They even say that Latin’s great, but I think that’s all “bunk”! If physics wasn’t quite so hard, and chemistry so cruel, And we had lunch three times a day, then maybe, we’d like school!!! flO dala devs First row: Second row: Third row: Fourth row: Mrs. Thelma Wood Mr. A. D. Zollars Mrs. Violet Veseth Mr. Herbert Gunther Mr. Jerald Kotas Mrs. Velma Smith Mr. George Smithpeter Mr. Manly Lewis Mr. Victor de Veritch Miss Jacqueline Rose Mr. Albert Rekow 2 Se) Not shown: Mr. Irving Crowley Mr. John R. Kailer Mr. Luther Scheffy Miss Charlotte’ Wells tina ROOT PEE AE OUR CLASs SENIOR HALL OF FAME “Hey, kids! Here are the students voted tops in these classifications. We Seniors know you'll agree we've got a fine bunch of leaders. “Dig me?” OUR MOTTO: “We build the ladder that we climb.” OUR COLORS: “Maroon and white.” Our Emblem MOST MOST TALENTED LIKABLE Dick and Jerry and Donna Letty MOST SERVICE BEST TO SCHOOL LOOKING Irene and George and Clarence Mary : MOST MOST LIKELY ATHLETIC ae Mert and SUCCEED Charlie Celia and Dick FIRST SEMESTER Seated: Eldred Rutherford, Jerry Lou Geiger, Marilyn Miller, Jerry Vaughan Standing: Shirlee Forsyth, Helen Edgar enwor Nf cers These “Campus Characters” were the heads of things in the Senior Department this year. They really were “on the ball when it came to putting the seniors where they should be—right up on top! SECOND SEMESTER Standing: Jerry Lou Geiger, Jeanine Menigoz. Jerry Vaughan Seated: Clarence Stanfield, Marilyn Miller, Helen Edgar, Mary Peterson _— “JOE PROS CHARLIE BACA Nickname: “Baca” Pet Saying: “In front of God and Everybody?” Football, 49 Basketball, °48-°49 Co-captain Basketball, 48 Captain - Basketball, °49 All-County Basketball High Point Man (Riverside County, °49) Operetta, °49 We were the “Big Wheels” of this year and certainly want to thank all the ‘little cogs” for making it possible. This is our last year, a year that will not soon be forgotten. May you “Frosh” not forget that “real fine” initiation with which we greeted you, and as for you “Sophs” and Juniors best of luck to you, and hold the.tra- ditions dear as long you have them and pass them on as they were when you received them. Thanks to the Juniors for that fine Spinsters’ Dance and ‘say!’ that prom was real swell. ‘Bye now, we'll miss you! JAMES R. BEALL JEAN BLACK Nickname: “Jim” Nickname: “Jeanie” Pet Saying: “Howdy, Bub” Pet Saying: “Oh, Bobby!” Manager of Student Affairs Song Leader, °49 Student Council Class Yell Leader, 49 sk HOWARD BROYLES ROY BUCHANAN Nickname: “Lori” Nickname: “Corky” Nickname: ‘“Hoy-bird™ Pet Saying: “Such is life” Pet Saying: “Hey, Guy, that’s Pet Saying: “Crude!” G.A.A., 3 years slick!” Football, °47-°48 Scholarship, °49 Annual Staff Basketball. °47 Debate Society, °49 Block “B,” 3 years Track Senior Play Football Track, 3 years Bauch and Lomb Science Award LORNA BOSWELL CALDWELL DONNA GAY CHANDLER Nickname: “Messy Bessie” Nickname: “Denna” Pet Saying: “Bird dogs!” Pet Saying: “Oh, [miall me!” G.A.A., 4 years (Officer) confuddled” Junior and Senior plays Operetta, 2 j G.A.A., 3 years Student Body Secretary Home E c : Bard, 4 years Staff Senior Play Director, 49 Annual Staff, 2 years Annual G.A.A., 2 years Drill Team, 2 y Annual Staff Majorette, 2 years Folk Festival Scholarship Hoof Print Staff Talent Parade Hoof Prints LETTY ETTA MURRAY BESSIE ANN N'ckname:. “Letty” Pct Saying: “Scared the fool out of BONNIE COX Nickrame: “Bonnie’ Pet Saying: “T wish Doyan meet me” G.A.A., 4 years Talent Parade, Sophomore y« Operetta, 48 Drill Team, °46-°47 PATTI COX Nickname: “Sad Eye vould Pet Saying Take me somebc dy” G.A.A., 4 years 4 Drill Téam Operetta, °49 Folk Festiva RUTH ANN CRAVER | Nickname: “Sid” Pet Saying: “Crud Roy” G.A.A., 4 years Varsity Drill Team Operetta ¥ BETTY DISHMAN Nick ame: “Betts” Pet Saying: “Oh, that’s fine” Operetta. °46 Varsity Club Officer G.A.A. Officer Tennis Team, 2 years Senior Play Majorette, 2 years Drill Team, 2 years MYRNA ROSE DURKEE Nickname: “Blondie” Pet Saying: ““Oh, Bosh!” Senior Play G.A.A., 1 semester HELEN EDGAR Nickname: ‘Helen’ Pet Saying: “Hi, guy! How you was?” Talent Parade, °46 and °48 Operetta, 49 Class Yell Leader, 2 semesters G.A.A., 4 years Annual Staff Varsity Cluh. 1 semester Scholarship BILL ERICKSON Nickname “Red” Pet Saying: “Ya got me?” Operetta Basketball, °48-°49 Baseball, °47-°48 Football J. V Block “B,”’ 2 years Senior Play Stage Crew BEVERLY FESSENDEN Nickname: “Bev” Pet Saying: “I’ve got it, why should I fight it?” Junior Play Student Body Sec., 49 Annual Staff, °49 G.A.A. Secretary, 48 Senior Play Class Officer Girls’ Football Team SHIRLEE FORSYTH Nickname: “Shirl” Pet Saying: “Get on the ball, guy!” Annual Editor, 49 School Song and Yell Leader, 48-49 Talent Parade, °46-°47-°48 G.A.A. 4 years, and Girls’ League Officer, °47 Majorette, °46-°47 Junior and Senior Plays, °48-°49 Senior Class Yell Leader, °48 DICK GAVALYA Nickname Dick” Pet Saying: “Hi ya!” Operetta Track (County Record) Band and Orchestra Senior Hall of Fame JERRY LOU GEIGER Nickname: “Jerry” Pet Saying: “How do you know?” G.A.A. Scholarship Girls’ League Girls’ State, °48 RUBY GONZALES Nickname: “Bobbie” Pe: Saying: “Gee, but I’m sleepy!” G.A.A Dr ll Team Girls’ League DALE HOUSTON Nickname: “Dale” Track DONALD R. HOPKINS Nickname: “Goido” Pet Say.t.g: “Put your money ia the pot, boy!” ennis, 3 years Blox k : Bae + years Football, 2 years ARLENE HELEN HOWARD Nickname: “Arlene” Pet Saying: ““How cute!” G.A-A Operetta, °49 Senior Play Advertisement CARLOS A. LANGSTON ’ Nickname: ‘Geese’ Pet Saying: “Quack” Band, °46 Football J. V.. °47 Basketball, °49 ‘Teanis, °48-°49 BARBARA LEE LYLE Hi kname: “Babs” Plagette Juccor Play, °48 NANCY LEE MARTIN Nick:ame: ““Naney Pet Say...g: “Good gravy!” Speech Class Dell Team 46-°47 Junicr Play D’rector, °48 G'rls’ Football Team, °48 GAA. 4 years N.FL., °46 Girls League Assembly, °46 DORENE McCOMISKY Nickrame: “Julie” Pet Savi. g: “Darned if I know” G.AA., 3 years Bai d Operetta Senior Play A nual Staft ALFRED C. MEDINA Nickrame: “Bobby” Pet Saving: “You type it?” Football J. V., 2 years Woodshop JEANINE MENIGOZ Nickname: “Amazon” Pet Saying: “Oh, no, | can’t!” G.A.A., 4 years Annual Staff Girls’ Varsity Senior Play Class Officer. “47 and °49 Scholarship Officer, '49 G:rls’ Football, 48 BEVERLY MILLER Nickname: “Bev” Pet Saying: “Oh, no, Rosie Operetta, °49 Christmas Play Folk Festival ANTHONY G. ORTEGA Nickname: “Tony” Pet Saying: “You write it?’ Football J. V., 2 years W oodshop MARILYN MILLER Nickname: “Marilyn” Pet Saying: “Naturally!” G.A.A., 4 years (President) Annual Editor Girls’ Varsity, 2 years Junior Class Play Scholarship Officer Sophomore Talent Parade Director Class Officer LEAH (OWEN) CHRISWISSER Nickname: “Lee” Pet Saying:. “Bob!” Girls’ League G.A.A Speech CELIA ORNELAS Nickname: “‘Silly” Pet Saying: “The heck it is!” Annual Staff Scholarship, 4 years (Officer) G.A.A J Varsity, 2 years (Officer) Class Officer Hoof Prints Home Ec. Club ROSE MARIE FRITSCH Nickname: “Rosie” Pet Saying: “You know what Bev 4) did this morning? Operetta, 49 Christmas Play Folk Festival MARGARET MARY PALACIOS Nickname: “Margo” Pet Saying: “Oh gosh!’ GEORGE GEORGE PELONIS NORMA LILLIAN PERRAULT Nickname: “Greek” Nickname: ‘““Nomie” Pet Saying: “The way I figure it!’ Pet Saying: “No, no!” j Operetta Football, 2 years (Capt. ’48) G.A.A. | G.A.A Basketball, 2 years( Capt 48-°49) Baseball, 2 years (Capt. “49) Girls’ League Track, 2 years Girls’ Football Team, °47 Student Body President Boys’ State Senior Play Girls’ League Class President MARY PETERSON Nickname: “Betts” IRENE QUEZ ADA Nickname: “Renie Pet Saying: “How ‘bout that?” Pet Saying: “Tutti tutti to you too! Class Yell Leader, 4 years Annual Staff, 2 years Student Body Yell Leader, 2 years Girls’ Varsity, 2 years Bev 4 Student Council G.A.A., 4 years (Officer) Operetta Manager of Student Affairs G.A.A., 4 years (Officer) l Talent Parade Hoot Prints semester Junior Play Class Officer, 2 semesters Hoof Prints JEAN RITTER Nickname: “Jeannie” Pet Saying: “Heavenly days!” G.A.A., 4 years (President and Vice-President) Sophomore Class Vice-President Senior Play Varsity Club Operetta, 3 years Annual Staff Girls’ Football Team, °47 ELDRED E. RUTHERFORD Nickname: “‘Rastus” Pet Saying: “Go ahead, blast off! Football, 2 years Basketball, 3 years Senicr Class President Student Body Vice-President Sophomore Hi-Jinks Junior and Senior Plays Operetta “49 RONALD SILVER Nickrame: “Ronald” Pet Saying: “You know it!” Basketball, °49 CLARENCE STANFIELD Nickname: “Clancy” Pet Saying: “Curses” Senior Class President Student Body President Football, °47-°°48-°°49 Basketball, °47-°48 Junior and Senior Class Plays Block B Track, °47 KEITH STEWART Nickname: “Keith” Pet Saying: “And a course!” Junior Play (Sound Manager) Track, °49 Senior Play MURIEL STUDOR Nickname: ““Murt” Pet Saying: “Oh, crumb!” Varsity Club, 2 years G.A.A., 2 years (Officer) Senior Play JEROME VAUGHAN Nickname: “Jerry” Pet Saying: “Not especially” Football, °46°47-°°48°49 Baseball, °48-°°49 Block B, °48 Vice-President Student Body, Vice-President Senior Class ey “49 First and Second Semesters Operetta, °49 JIM WALTERS Nickname: “Laurie” Pet Saying: “What say, fella Band Senior Play (Laurie) CAROL WESTERFIELD Nickname: “Amy” Pet’ Saying: “Heavens!” G.A.A., 4 years Debate Team Annual Staff Operetta, °45 Senior Play Scholarship JACK WHITENER Nickname: “Jackson” Pet Saying: “I don’t know” Block “B” Track LILLYAN WILLIAMSON Nickname: “Lilly” Pet Saying: “How you be?” Are Lai iit 50 WM. RICHARD WILLIAMS Nickname: “Bluepants” Pet Saying: “What the heck” Sophomore Talent Parade Junior Class Play, “48 Operetta, °48-°49 Annual Staff, °49 American Legion Contest, Folk Festival, °49 49 The Jaunty Juniors of 1949 are noted for successfully operating classroom student government in their English classes. It seems that every year the Junior Class is al- ways the most in need of financial aid. The forty- niners were not original in that respect! JUNIOR OFFICERS First Semester Tom Finch, Yell Leader Dona Gavalya, Secretary and Treasurer Frank Burk, Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Jones, President JUNIOR OFFICERS Second Semester Bottom: Dona Gavalya, Secretary Mary Lou Saunders, Treasurer Jack Hamilton, Yell Leader Top: Bob Scherer, Sergeant-at-Arms Franklin Burk, Vice-President Ann Sage, Yell Leader vv ROW ONE Don Adams Paul Barbour Kay Beechan Johnnie Bolt Jo Birkemyer ROW TWO Joann Burgess Jean Brotherton Shirley Buckley Frank Burk Marian Cariker ROW THREE Dare Crandall Mark Croshier Josephine Dahnke Johnny Danchak Lois Dean ROW FOUR Marjorie Dillard An'ta Dugger Ruth Ann Dryden 3etty Echols Tom Finch ROW FIVE LaVon Gassett Dona Gavalya Doris Giese Marianne Goellrich Clara Goss ROW SIX Alma Gromer Jack Hamilton Keith Hawkes Jo Ann Higgins Bob Hilliker y ROW SEVEN Robert Hoquist James Hubler Don Irwin Richard Jackson Bill Jones ROW EIGHT F rank Kirby Virginia Koontz Ray Love Jim Love Jane Marshall ROW ONE Jackie Mayfield Johnny McComisky Florence McCue Jane McKnight Ronnie McMasters ROW TWO Louis McNabney Joyce ‘Miner John Moore Bill Morris Jerry Morton ROW THREE Fred Nelson Mary Sue Partin Pam Peterson Hubert Rich Vera Roa ROW FOUR Eddie Rosenbusch Ann Sage Jerrald Sanford Mary Lou Saunders Bob Scherer ROW FIVE Corky Schonauer Donald Simms Marijane Singleton Barbara Smith Betty Smithpeter ROW SIX Gloria Suarez Barbara Sullivan Roberta Sutton Beverly Tavlor Ronnie Tobin ROW SEVEN Ruth Yanez Ronald Whitt Agapita Villapanda Earl Tryon = Pai ¥ v � 4 et, 4 ‘ ie ie Be: a Wak SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Second Semester Ha-ry Jones, Yell Leader Joyce Cox, Yell Leader Phi'a Minkel, Pres‘dent Ba: bara Hanson, Secretary-Treasuret Gary Eddy, Sgt. at Arms Mi-kcy Barbour, Vice-Pres'dert The “Saucy Sophs” had quite a time for themselves this year. Snowed under by the Junior upper class- men and high above the Frosh, they had a jumbled but boister- ous year. First Semester Top row Jim Adams, Sgt. at Arms Jae Emenhiser, Yell Leader Joyce Cox, Yell Leader Max Milton, Vice-President Bottom Edsel Stiel, President Barbara Parsons, Secretary-Treasurer Row 1: Francis Schraeder, Mary Ann Carothers, Ruth Bretscher, Tommie Cato, Barbara Hansen, Virginia Johnston, Beverly Harris, Kay Hitchcock, Ann Kreitz Row 2: Cecil Drake, Jo Wilson, Ruth Reed, Daunis Whitener, Ernestine Stephens, Phila Minkel, Margaret Allen, Mildred Kissee, Olivina Jurado, Stella Ortega, Rachel Hernandez, Jerry Maxwell Row 3: Kenneth Van Doran, L. D. Butler, Philip Ohavez, Donald Maddern, Joseph Shambo, Dale Singleterry, Gary Cowger, Bob Jinks, Bill Goss, Philip Hoffman, Mickey Barbour, Bob Brownfield Saucy Sophe ” ; Row 1: Adel Sartin, Jim Herra, Ella Ellingson, June Holton, Cecil Drake. Beryl Caverley, Roberta Branton, Elise Mears, Max Milton, Joyce Cox, Patsy Burke, Jae Emenhiser, Bruce Peterson, Seth Hill, Teddy Schilling Row 2: Natalie Hatfield, Charlene Horn, Pauleen Elliott, May Belle Love, Adeline Durr, Josephine Vici, Wanda McCann, Jo Ann Geiger, Barbara Welts, Cyd Buttons, John Bullock Row 3: Carole Guy, Connie Lillibridge, Barbara Silver, Ardith Stewart. Norma Bodine, Martha Scott, Arlene Cox, Bonnie Hummel, Barbara Parsons, Edsel Stiel. L. D. Butlet Row 4: Jim Adams, Daril Wall, Gary Eddy, Jim Belcher, Santos Ornelas, Jack Woods, Charles Smith, Harry Jones, Lane Grenstead, Ronald Tabor : reitfel eee : TT ae PD; FRESHMAN CLASS Frolicking Frosh... Hats off to the Freshmen for tak- ing their “shovin’ around” like “keen” sports. It's a Qty hard life but they took it fine—Three Cheers! ae ee Z FRESHMAN OFFICERS Second Semester Johnny Peterson { Joanna Bretscher Barbara Saunders FRESHMAN OFFICERS First Semester Sitting: Joanna Bretscher Lucille Baca Andy Guerth Ronald Terry Standing: Babs Saunders Top row: Bill Pettis, Don Newman Halbert Giese, Bill Iselin, John Montez, Carl Curtis, James Mahan, Bob Coulter, Jerry Rodgers, Bob Beechan, David Farris, Donald Gri ham, Richard Alford Second row: John Baca, Philip Pala cios, Sharon McManus, Lupe Her nandez. Rose Garcia, Carmen Gor zales, Lucky Chandler, Sharon Salter, Doris Williams, Joanna Bret scher, Joyce Tryon, Robert Roa, Gary Williams, Allen Eastgate Bottom row: Leonard Jost, Arthur Gonzalez. Richard Fidler, Loui Hirst. Margaret Rogers, -Hed Dahnke. Bobby Jo Ray, June Hirst, Lucille Baca, Barbara Saunders, Ray Rutherferd, Don Compton, Johnny Peterson, Eugene Turner, Johr Quimby Tep row: Gordon Horsman, Cedri Linton, Fred Otten, Erwin Johnson, Charles Wirter. Leon Wells, Mel Lewis, Leslie Menigoz. Harry San ford, Arlen Stevens, Skipper Jones, David Wilcox Second row: Jerald Mor ae Ronald Boe, Suzarne Gutches, Matilda Sion. Pat Duncan, Suzanne. Ellis, Carole Allen, Nolene Wade. s Medina, Margaret Nunez, Ronal Terry. Jackie Adrian, Guerth Bottom row: Delano Durr, T Cartwright. Don Stapleto Sullivan, Patsy Sullivan, Sickles, Shirley Bellue, Shirley. Marjorie York, Maxwell, Ruth Barnett, Sanchez, Melvin Vanderhoo Dryden, Mark Torrance FROSH INITIATION “Ouch! Dog-gone it!” “That pie’s gooey!” Powdered alum, baby clothes and the smell of limburger cheese, will long be in the memories of the Frosh as they go through their coming High School years. But, kids, you were all swell sports and we hope we didn't disappoint you and your dreams of being a “Frosh.” y9 335%; 34 Sthh$5 i ee meen cite oSS sivseres Oey 253435 4585 $2 Sebeys seed SSS Shee? st 84% Nteeee ebopth’ ent? . eye na x ry eye Teds . Vue AN - eH . Seq ; pin ng SOPRA TONG St Rhee 7 PRE SOSA SK ER a. ye 1 PD Pee on ‘WE BELONG Rode, he) ean Anan Pe ae, won An oes ana Sate Dae Abang Aereepnreesase sss, wee a Aanne ages OOO CPSS MERE OS OCC OP CELE OPE Oe eee A COPE OLE eR ELE PRET LCOS EO CE OER LO LO EEE � � °F RLOLSSEDELE ME CELL EEC CESSSSSUAAAZERESL LL LER EEESY LEE EC ELALE RELL EL EEEP OAD TE PS EL ES EERE LEAL PREP POPLIN OLE 4 Ef EEL EEE AP LOIFELPA ET EFEL SL io ee be V-itality A-mbition R-esponse S-incerity Interest T-rust Y-outh “a Varsity - 49 To 48 a Varsity girl you must have: OFFICERS Bonnie Hummel Betty Dishman Celia Ornelas 66 by GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | Have ya noticed the “fine” looking sweater the G. A. A. girls have been “sporting” this year? And that's not all —the “gals” have really sported the Block B's too and they can really be proud of “um” “cuz” they worked hard “ta earn ‘um.” G. A. A. Officers First row: Betty Dishman, Muriel Studor, Bessie Caldwell Second row: Barbara Smith, Donna Gavalya, Betty Smithpeter Third row: Jane Marshall, Pam Peterson, Joyce Cox, Jean Ritter, Marilyn Miller First row: Patsy Burke, Joyce Miner, Mary Lou Saunders, Margaret Sanchez, Olivina Juarado, Rachel Hernandez, Mary Peterson, Bonnie Cox, Joyce Cox, Bonnie Hummel, Jane Marshall, Vera Roa, Dona Gavalya Second row: Barbara Smith, Jerry Morton, Betty Dishman, Beverly Taylor, Gloria Swarez, Alma Gromer, Carol Westerfield, Dorene McComisky, Donna Chandler, Barbara Welts, Kay Hitchcock, Barbara Hanson, June Holton, Ella Ellingson, Ann Krietz Third row: Ruth Yanez, Hettie Dahnke, Joanna Bretscher, Barbara Saunders, Lois Dean, Betty Smithpeter, Phila Minkel, Ernestine Stephens, Carole Guy, Marian Caraker, Adel Sartin, Mary Sue Partin, Pam Peterson, Sharon Salter, Ann Sage, Jeanine Menigoz, Carmen Gonzales, Barbara Parsons, Rosa Garcia, Arlene Howard Fourth row: Helen Edgar, Shirlee Forsyth, Marilyn Miller, Muriel Studor, Irene Quezada, Celia Ornelas, Bessie Caldwell, Jo Dahnke, Mildred Kissee, Margaret Allen, Diane Crandall, Jo Birkemeyer, Jean Ritter, Bobby Jo Ray, Mary Jane Singleton oR , 3 a . he Oa Beg — — 7 rt -« ryden ee C Patti Cox, eee SP sok Barbara Jato, d Bar ara € Tommie Jurado, Sage, na an purges® Aan 228 sey OUND : Joan _ oe Roa, Dons wie -d. Lupe oe De V ent. Roberta apa: ae Saunders, : Arlene Howare, {cK night, Le Tiatelkey Chand Rt n Gasset, Bat e as c aVo ” Jdred Kissee Jan Maybe le Loves 7G routhers, 12 . jimmy Love; a ee Schonave” Marianna ne Cecil Drake, J OrKky Williams, vx Miltor 2 Me sechan, ; oan ies Terry Murray These Song Birds keep all B.U.H.S. singing by strutting their stuff this year and “Frankie” or “Bing” couldn’t have done better than some of our baritones and basses. The girls also proved their ability in the programs by meeting the demands of their many audiences. ed ——— Sore 3 Tom ae C3 andez, Bac. aca ee : Daa Bobby Jo R Ray, Luc argaret Sa 2 oh Ard ene Shirley acy: y Miller, Romero Ruth Barnett, k Bar bars Silver, ; , Florence M AcC ; Sh lirlee Forsyth; W. Jaran Earls anda rene — Smithpeter, Jean Ritter, Jim Adams, Dick Gavalya, Clara Goss Veritch, Melvin Vanderhoof, Don S:apleton, Betty Mae Bob Scherer, Jack Ellis, Ernestine Stevens, Mel Lewis, Seth Hill, Teddy Schilling, Hubert Rich, Bottom row: Mr. De Helen Edgar, Noline Wade, Suzanne Jae Emenhiser, Max Milton, (), thostre el Eee! Top row: Ronald Tobin, | Hamilton, Jerry Maxwell THE ORCHESTRA participated in numerous dramatic productions and school performances. They learned some THE BAND took an active part in boosting school spirit. i they made a striking of the techniques of marching, and, wearing new uniforms, appearance at the local Memorial Day Parade Donna Chandler, Suzanne Ellis, Nolene Wade, LaVon Gassett, Dick Gavalya, Olivina Jurado Second row: Melvin bree a ns Ted Schilling, Betty Mae Smithpeter, Sue Partin, Jean Ritter, Jim Adams, Jack Hamilton, Bob Scherer, Helen Edgar Third row: Mel Lewis, Ronald Tabour, Doug Murray, Hubert Rich, Irene Quezadz Max Milton, Seth Hill, Ray Rutherford Emenhiser, Ma: First row: Jim Belcher, , Jerry Maxwell, Ronnie Tobin, Jae Scholarship Front row: Jane Marshall, Jeanine Menigoz, Bonnie Hummel, Jerry Geiger, Helen Edgar, Jae Emenhiser Back row: Mrs. Wood, Edsel Stiel, Donna Chandler, Betty Smithpeter, Lorna Boswell, Kay Beechan, Celia Ornelas, Paul Barbour Scholarship Officers First row: Jerry Lou Geiger, Treasurer first semester; Marilyn Miller, President first. semester; Celia Ornelas, Secretary and Treasurer first and second semesters; Paul Barbour, President second semester Second row: Jeanine Menigoz, Vice-President second semester: Helen Edgar, Vice President first semester; Mrs. Wood Scholarship Society “Joe Scholar” did all right for himself, and we find many kids inthe Scholarship Society. These scholars made our gregarious campus look educational with | their literary air. Crude, huh? CALENDAR OF EVENTS Into cur Scrap Book go the memories . . . never to be fe yrgotten. cP TEMBER FROSH INITIATION “Tuff life, huh, kids?” TOOTLALL GAME—‘Winners, all!” __4 7a JUNIOR DANCE— Ain’t we got fun!” NOVEMBER FOOTBALL DANCE— Not 80 clo-o-osel — JEANIE AND CELIA DECORATE— Gruesome ig i but smile pretty!” A DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PROGRAIM— “Merry New Year and emt Happy Christmas!” APACHE HOP ““Aren’t we cute?” BASKETBALL boy!” GAME “Put some money in the pot, EX INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS “T do!” MC es é Pees Wee is TALENT PARADE— “Talent Plus!” OPERETTA— “Marianne!” ce SPINSTERS’ DANCE—“What a night!” FROSH-SOPH PARTY— Wall flowers!’ ni a G85 EXAMS “Trying to fool somebody?” ? 5 ? SENIOR PLAY “Headache, tears, laughter, success!” MOCK WEDDING— Grown-up stuff!” MOTHER’S DAY TEA—“Slurp!” DITCH DAY— Seniors’ Day out!” GRADUATION “Don't forget us!” “KING DICK!” The fine Senior boy you girls elected as the best looking and most liked boy for our Spinsters’ Dance King. He’s a “whiz” on the dreams and certainly no “square” when it comes to a smile and good time for the “gals.” He’s all yours, girls . . . Dick Gavalya. oe “QUEEN MARILYN!” She’s beauti ful and charming, a Senior at Banning High School. Marilyn Miller, the girl chosen “Homecoming Queen” by the fellas and gals. She does make a lovely queen, don’t you think? Marilyn is a talented miss, has a smile for everyone and is loved by all. Numbed noses .. . bruised iy Kid iz arly @ 3 bodies ... pies on walls and in faces ... the odor of lim- burger cheese ... lipstick on everything but lips .. clothed in gunnysacks and yelling for mercy, the cringing, frightened freshmen were royally initiated early this year by all the “big wheels” and worldly “cogs.” 67 sé i] The jaunty Juniors pulled a riot of a play out of the bag When two old people, both deaf, met each other, they proved to be a gala source of laughter. But by the audience’s applause, they seemed to think there really weren’t “Too Many Relatives.” Saat hd eso = OO} Carl = SENIOR PLAY CAST VP, FIRST ROW: Clarence Stanfield Jeanine Menigoz Carol Westerfield Beverlee Fessenden Shirlee Forsyth SECOND ROW: Norma Perrault Myrna Durkee Betty Dishman Murial Studor Dorene McComisky THIRD ROW: Jim Walters Donna Chandler, Student Director Mrs. Wood Howard Broyles Keith Stewart Eldred Rutherford Jean Ritter i Pele The Senior Play cast struggled hard and long for the success the Senior Play received. Mrs. Wood was the director and a very excellent one. The play, ‘Little Women” was applauded with smiles, tears, and hap- piness. It was a story everyone loved watching as the forthright Jo, the beautiful Amy, the quiet motherly Meg, and the shy Beth grew quickly into womanhood. Ks the trials and tribulations of “Little Women” un- folded, everyone responded sympathetically. STAGE CREW gl bs Ba Johnny Moore, Earl Tryon, Don Hopkins. ware 1 ¥ SENIOR PLAY CAST (a) FIRST ROW: Clarence S anfield Jeanine Menigoz Carol Westerfield Beverlee Fessenden Shirlee Forsyth SECOND ROW: Norma Perrault Myrna Durkee Betty Dishman Murial Studor Dorene McComisky THIRD ROW: Jim Walters Donna Chandler, Student Director Mrs. Wood Howard Broyles Keith Stewart Eldred Rutherford Jean Ritter ee The Senior Play cast struggled hard and long for the success the Senior Play received. Mrs. Wood was the director and a very excellent one. The play, “Little Women” was applauded with smiles, tears, and hap- piness. It was a story everyone loved watching as the forthright Jo, the beautiful Amy, the quiet motherly Meg, and the shy Beth grew quickly into womanhood. As the trials and tribulations of “Little Women” un- folded, everyone responded sympathetically. STAGE CREW SBaOe Johnny Moore, Earl Tryon, Don Hopkins. gas The Banning High music department's operetta for 1948-1949. “Marianne,” was enthusiastically hailed by local music lovers as being the best display of musical ability ever to be presented in the high school. The cast was well chosen and the performance was top’ notch. Mr. de Veritch’s fine musical talent was reflecte d in the quality of the performance ren- sole a at! oe A ae eee Feb. 25th dered on Friday evening, ‘a the 28th of February. The operetta was taken y to Palm Springs and - Coachella on the follow st ing Monday, and to YY Beaumont on Tuesday. It a was the first time any st such “road tours” had iS been taken by the music ; department. Fun was ] had by all and it was a hit that will not soon be forgotten. Beauty e, ontest There were abcut 50 entries in the Second Annual Beauty Contest this year. Gregory Peck, that handsome hunk of man, above, did the judging. Striking Beauty, “plus”! First Place—Johnny Boll = Bite i f Mt Second Place—Doris Williams Third Place—Jo Wilson i j CU Leaders Harry Jones, Sophomore, and Mary and Ella, two Senior girls, did an excellent job. They worked out some “real fine” routines and kept the “pep” high. ty Ls eee v ds y ie nes we 4 me Ping WO a toe j _ . 2 hc a. a. ee s = oe et e , i SONG LEADERS (standing) — POM POM GIRLS (sit ting) Rusty Miner, Shirlee Forsyth, Jackie Mayfield, Jeanie Black, Charleen Furlong We Gals Whe aD SS Which Our Song Leaders were “really reet!”’ and kept the spirit of our fellas “’way up there!” The girls were very colorful in their green and white and full pom-poms. This was some- thing new at B.U.H.S. and the “gals” really “put it over.” Bottom row: Tom Finch, Fred Nelson, Johnny Danchak, George Pelonis. Clarence Stanfield, Eldred Rutherford, Mickey Barbour, Bill Jones, Frank Burk Second row: Cecil Drake, Bob Hilliker, Jerrald Foster, Max Milton, Bob Scherer, Jerry Vaughan, Jim Adams, Jim Herra, Coach Zollars Top row: Roy Buchanan, Al Rolfe, Jim Love, Johnny Murray Ronald Terry, Ray Love, Johnny Moore FOOTBALL SCORES 1948-49 Oct l Banning O Hemet 13 Oct. 8—Banning 7 Perris ( Oct. 15—-Banning 13 Elsinore s..J® Oct. 21—Banning 12 San BON Ww 1 DON ADAMS TOM FINCH Oct. 28—-Banning 8 Retane Y Nov. 5—-Banning 26 6 Nov. 11—Banning 0 Senet AY 9 ] COACH ZOLLARS Big Hearted” Varsity Football The gridiron season of 1948 saw our bucking Bronchos buck themselves into a fourth place spot in the final R. C. L. standings Although they were not champions, the Bronchos displayed such a firebrand type of football team that five players, at the close of the season, were picked on the league’s mythical elevens. A tribute to fine sportsmanship was paid to the squad by Doctor Peterson. He commended our green and white warriors because not once, during the entire season, did they receive a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct A record to be proud of! ‘Top row: Leonard Jost, Howard Broyles, Mel Lewis, Philip Chavez, Jim Belcher, Andy Guerth, Philip Palacios, Cyd Button Bottom row: Bill Erickson, Ronnie McMasters, Don Maddern, Jae Emenhiser Santos Ornelas Bruce Peterson, Bobbie Brownfield, Don Jamison Lae Varsity The Junior Varsity had a fine sea- son this year and had good reason to be proud of each and every mem- ber of their team. Coach Gunther was the ‘Prof’ for the group of en- “Get that smile”! thusiasts, and they fared quite well. Scores k Banning : 0 Beaumont Fy eee d Banning 6 Palins Spruce aereneree=- ea 1e Banning 6 San Berdoo Sophs....-..... 33 S. Banning 6 Beatin O mbar aescecee eee yy 4 Banning 6 Grammar School = ) rs a Not bad, fellas! Not bad at all So rudl, e Ths [! NOT PICTURED Johnny Murray Jack Hamilton Roy Buchanan Jerrald Foster Johnny Moore JOHN MOORE - - - - - “Johnny” Junior Line Position Although Johnny didn’t see much turf this season, he still has a year left in which to prove himself JERRALD FOSTER - - . “Red” Junior ‘ Half Back Small, burly and speedy was Foster... . Oppo nents found him fast and tricky when carrying the pig skin suffered broken ankle during season, JOHNNY MURRAY “Murray” Senior Right End Johnny was an aggressive, ever fighting end tall, lanky and the joined Army receiver of many a pass ROY BUCHANAN - - , “Hoy-Bird™ Senior Right Halfback The latest of the Buchanans to play excellent ball I Had great ability to run his reverses proved valuable to the team this year CHARLIE BACA “Baca” Senior - Tackle A big, husky fellow who played exceptionally fine ball in the Perris game... ran ball into “pay dirt” many times GEORGE PELONIS - - - “Greek” Senior Fullback This year's co-captain . . . one of our most valu- able players was a constant spark-plug and an expert passer the “Greek” will be greatly missed by fans next year....He made All County second team fullback ELDRED RUTHERFORD - “Rastus” Senior Center Eldred was stable, energetic, and willing to give his all for his team. . . . Rough going and capable of playing clean ball and constantly plugging up holes in the line we are proud of him and will miss him greatly Honorable Mention All County CLARENCE STANFIELD - “Clancy” Senior - Left Halfback (Captain) All over the field at once with his never-say-die spirit . . ..there was never a play which he missed out on... where the ball was “Clancy” was. His wonderful playing and sportsmanship will be missed greatly in coming years. All County Honorable Mention Std a’ Da aa ee RR ar re ae ROBERT SCHERER - - - « “Bob” Junior - Quarterback Was another fast man and might well have been u.ed in another position but he proved valuable as quarterback. . . . Scherer has one more year to carry the ball. FRED NELSON - - - - « _ “Freddy” Junior - Guard Although he was not a steady first stringer, he should have been because of his excellent ability to {ill up holes and because of his blocking. RAY LOVE , . , - “Ray” Junior - Right Halfback Fast, stocky, and capable is Ray. . His first year here he played every game and held his position against all oncoming opponents. JIM LOVE me - “Corn Fed” Junior ’ Center For three years Jim has played center and every year has proved himself worthy of his position next year he will be in there with the rest. BOB HILLIKER - - - ‘ - “Hilly” Junior , Left Half Reliable and always ready to go when needed. . Fast backfield man . . . noted for his breath-taking runs. JEROME VAUGHAN - - - “Jerry” Senior - Right Guard and Safety Man Tall and capable was Jerry .. . would pop up out of a group of charging opponents to pluck the ball out of the air and head for “pay dirt.” ... In jured in Palm Springs game. “Terry” RONALD TERRY - Freshman - Halfback Rough, hard to handle... . 4 Although he was un- able to play varsity ball, he played on squad in non-league games. . . . Fans predict Terry will be a great player in future years. CECIL DRAKE a “Ducky” Sophomore - Left End When Jones was seriously injured in Elsinore game, Drake went in to hold his position unceasingly. _.. He has two more years to stay in there for the Bronks. FRANK BURK - - - 2 Frank? Junior - Right End Seriously injured in the first game, Frank came back again to play the last games of the season making one touchdown in the Palm Springs game AL: ROLFE - “Al Freshman Husky, easy going,.and a hard worker as a ball handler . . . Al went out for Varsity ball and had great spirit during a game MAX MILTON - - “Maxy’ Sophomore Fullback Although small in stature, Max had a passing ability that was used in many a game . should be valuable in years to come BILL JONES “Jonsey” Junior - Left End Although he was seriously injured in the Elsinore ame, he played exceptionally well in all his games Bll was always ready to receive and “‘fire” passes JIM HERRA “Young Hare” Sophomore - Tackle J:m has. two more years to play good football he filled Danchak’s position when Johnny was in jured in the Beaumont game and fared well JAMES ADAMS “jim Sophomore Right Guard Played his position well and has two more years to be an important player MICKEY BARBOUR “Mickey” Scphomore - Guard Mickey made an early start this year by making All-County guard . two more years in which to pull a repeat and make All-County again should show great skill next year JOHNNY DANCHAK - . “Danny Boy” { Junior ‘ Left Tackle i Johnny’s a big boy on the field and opposing players found him hard to move when they bucked up against his big frame Johnny made All County second team tackle { ol 4 Varsity Waskethall “To the future, hopeful, athletes of B.U.H.S.... from “Joe Schmoc.” I wanted to be an athlete, and stand upon my head; For I am very good at that (so everyone had said); And so I joined the gym class, with Mr. Zollars’ class; The examination he gave me was sure a cinch to pass. So I went to the gym class almost every day. But what surprised me most, I hate to have to say; Instead of being an athlete and standing on my head, I was in the hospital, lying in my bed. INDIVIDUALS OF TEAM Top row: (33) Bob Scherer; (39) Jimmy Herra; (center) Bob Hilliker; (37) George Pelonis; (38) Eldred Rutherford; lower row: (30) Bill Jones; (31) Frank Burk; (36) Charles Baca. (33) Clarence Stanfield; (32) Cecil Drake obight- Wright en A 4 Lad 3 ®. ao eur : —_ “Tis a, uate — x� ‘A ae aa ee jes aa z = — twee oe “ a “ aa B’” BASKETBALL C” BASKETEALS Jim Belcher, Jae Emenhiser, Ronald Terry, Jim Adams, Top: Arlan Stevens, L. D. Butler, Bruce Peterson, Don Santos Ornelas, Max Milton, Bill Erickson, Don Maddern, Mark Torrance, Cyd Buttons Adams, John Moore, Coach Zollars Bottom: Coach Gunther, Phillip Palacios, Johnny Peter- son, Don Stapleton, Harry Sanford, Edsel Stiel, David W:lcox, Manager , ‘ } . —_ Bottom row: Jack Top row: Jae E menhiser VA ay, Our Banning High School representation in track this year was strong with many individual laurels garnered by our erst while cinder trac k- men. They represented us well, as many of out lads turned in sparkling performances Second row (left to right): Coach Zollars, Hilliker, Walt, Stewart, Pelonis, Rutherford, McMasters, Beechan, Houston, Woods. Irwin, Erickson First row (left to right): Hamilton, Masterson, Broyles, Whitener, Gavalya, Burk, Moore, Danchak, Terry, Smith, Belcher, Emenhiser, Milton Hamilton, Don Adams, Bill Jones, George Coach Zollars, Don Maddern, Paul Martin, Mickey Barbour, Jim Herra, Charlie Baca, Bob Hilliker, Bill Pelonis, “Joe Somebody” Esq. yo be pte $2 Adams Morris, Max Milton, Jim Baseball A long desired championship came to Banning at last when the rampaging Bronchos came through with a six win one loss record take RC.L. The showed an early season spark that carried them against to the pennant. Bronchos through their toughest games. San Jacinto was champion San rampage short out the After their Bronchos the only school to Broncho_ baseballers. defeat by Jacinto, the went on the again and coasted into the championship column, therefore bringing glory and honor to old High Banning ise (5 Lois Dean, Alma Gromer, Dona Gavalya, Jane Marshall, Bonnie Hummel, Shirlee Forsyth, Barbara Parsons Boys’ and girls’ tennis was fun this year. All the play- ers had a bang-up good time in journeying around the county to participate in the various meets. Taken as a whole, the year was pretty good for all concerned. BOYS’ TENNIS Cyd Button, Harry Jones, Don Hopkins, Jay Emenhiser, Jim Herra, Carlos Langston, (Not pictured: Andy Guerth) FORSYTH TEAM Second Jeanine Menigoz Shirlee Forsyth Betty Dishman Muriel Studor Jean Ritter Jo Birkemeyer Gloria Suarez Jackie Mayfield CALDWELL TEAM Third Top Row: Bessie Caldwell Carol Westerfield Bottom Row: Suzanne Gutches Kay Hitchcock TAYLOR TEAM “Champs” Florence Maxwell Lois Dean Alma Gromer Dona Gavalya Beverly Taylor Betty Smithpeter Mary Lou Saunders Ruth Ann Dryden HERNANDEZ TEAM Fifth Ruth Ann Craver Arlene Cox Rachael Hernandez Irene Quezada Celia Ornelas MILLER TEAM Fourth Top Row: Mary. Sue Partin Pam Peterson Marilyn Miller Barbara Croshiet Bottom Row: Jerry Morton Barbara Smith BpAws ie lim BRETSCHER TEAM Top: Carol Westerfield, Margaret Allen, Ruth Bretscher Bottom: Bessie Caldwell, Daunis Whitener BIRKEMEYER TEAM Muriel Studor, Jeanine Menigoz, Barbara Welts, Margaret Palacios, Jackie Mayfield, Jo Birkemeyer, Gloria Swarez BOLT TEAM Top: Doris Williams, Margie Dillard, Mary Frances Wall Bottom: Barbara Saunders, Florence 'Max- well, Johnny Bolt MORTON TEAM Rosa Garcia, Marilyn Miller, Ruth Yanez, Jerry Morton, Barbara Smith POLLEYBALL (1) “He Man”; (2) “She uses Pepsodent!”; (3) “Dirty work at the cross roads”; (4) “Kiddies must play”; (5) “Dog Pile” (6) “Deep Freeze”; (7) “See No Evil?”: (8) “Check the Shiner!”; (9) “What's up?”; (10) “The boys?”; (11) “Ain’t we cute?”: (12) “Power House”; (13) “Doe-ray-me!”; (14) If you say so, “Honey”; (15) “I’ve got my love to keep me warm”; (16) “What have we here!”’; (17) “What's so surprisin’?”; (18) “Bottoms Up!”; (19) “Tl close my eyes (20) “Tommy Vollaro Jr (21) “Tough Guy (22) “In the flesh! (23) “Joe Pro ) Snake eyes! (5) Oh heck! (6) Burr! (7) Interested. (8) You dog! 2) Knit one, pearl two. (13) This should happen to a dog! (14) New 1) Twang! (2) Dude. (3) They’re off—like a herd of turtles! (4 9) Amazon. (10) What ya doin, Clancy? (11) Yeah Banning! (1 rym! (15) Let’s go—Joe! Ending As the little rod digs out from be- hind Banning High, gravel flies as all thoughts fly ina teenager's mind —things jumbled, happy, and care- free and to the Seniors one thought remdins ... it will soon be over, never to be recaptured again. We, the annual staff of 1949, wish to express our sincere appre- ci ation to the businessmen of Banning for their co- operation and sup- port of the 1949 San Gor- gonian! cé Be bed lees: Sign Mh, ee 4 Coe Sr | Ber pf. oan Sd. SE Ctl y ms oO wéa ya por : | _phabi pp afi fi, Ct us =i | fad ae The htet probe a8 Ate f- luck “4 prergthe lier wo : tr re ae ae pee ready. Ay on Jorg Y ae: Peiie fag ae. rt REL BANNING Sincerest Congratulations PRATT'S RADIO and Refrigeration 89 N. San Gorgonio Ave. TO THE CLASS OF ‘49 Phone 2492 | ———— ee ee Jerry: “Darling, will you marry me?” Santos: “I put a tack on the teacher’s chair yesterday.” Barbara: “‘Have you seen mother?” Anan: “D'd you? TI bet he won't sit down in a hurry again Jerry: “Yes, but I still love you.” Santos: “No, and neither will I!” SHELL OIL GAS STATION. PRODUCTS A. N. NELSON Dick and Woody's 344 E. Bryant Tel. 3671 255 E. Ramsey Tel. 3151 Gun BEST WISHES aS : CHEVRON ——————— eee KEARNS Men's Furnishings Studebaker Automobiles Trucks MARK O. TORRANCE TUDEBAKER Sales Service “T hear your son is quite a journalist in college. Does he Jane: “The garbage man is here, sir. write for money?” Smitty (from deep thought): “My, my! Tell him we don't “Yes, in every letter.” want any.” BEST WISHES LOuG Ey ee : : é Wonderful sLULCOPELAND YAROS (Sees, eZ Pi a 3 “ = ue aan? SENIOR CLASS COPELAND LUMBER CO. For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 American Lutheran — Rev. R. H. Rismiller. Assembly of God — Rev. J. F. Walls. Banning Foursquare — Rev. May Nielsen. Baptist Youth Fellowship — Rev. H. M. Gromer. Cabazon Foursquare — Rev. Leona McDougal. Church of the Nazarene — Rev. Milton E. Pool. Grace Lutheran — Rev. G. T. Fisher. First Methodist — Rev. Harry Branton. Precious Blood Catholic Church — Father Dominic. Best Wishes BAMING AUTH SERUILH “as near as your phone” 16th and Ramsey Tel. 3123 Banning California Free Pick-Up and Delivery Max: “This fellow Smythe claims to be a relative of yours, and says he can prove it.” Jae: “That man’s a fool.” Max: “That may be a mere coincidence.” SBORN JEWELRY CO. “Established in Banning Since 1910” 61 W. Ramsey Phone 4177 For best results in dry cleaning Call an Expert Radio Dry Cleaners Paul Peternell 69S. San Gorgonio Tel. 3701 SPARW EEE’ S DEPARTMENT STORE “Everything for Everybody” Tel 4982 70 N. San Gorgonio Best Wishes from the Banning Floor Coverings G Paint Co: Complete Floor Coverings Dutch Boy Paints Shades Venetian Blinds 52 N San Gorgonio Ave. Tel. 4985 A party of tourists in Arizona came upon an Indian brave riding a pony, a heavily burdened squaw walking beside him. “Why doesn’t the squaw ride?” asked the tourist. “She got no pony.” Best Wishes from all of HAL’ S to the CLASS OF ‘49 Corner Ramsey and San Gorgonio Banning, California Phone 577 olf. bi riny | BANNING MACHINE SHOP Dr ies E ING Best Wishes to the Class of 1949 Ist and Livingston u| . Congratulations Acetylene and Best Wishes Class of ‘49 Bill Millar Uh hen Siow: WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO. “ and Electric Welding Siecl Sales Phone 591 “Do you thirk I should put more fire into my editorials?” Examiner: “Who was your mother before she was married?” iinenmorttermacked: Applicant: “I didn’t have any mother before she was mar- “No,” sad the ed’tor, “vice versa. ried. j Congratulations Compliments of Wages Hardware Co. ie Hardware Appliances Pipe and Fittings Paint Varnishes BRIARGATE LODGE The Big Richfield’ ae ae LAUNDERITE Self-Service Bendix Washers Congratulates the Class of ‘49 Frank Moulton Ist and Ramsey Tel. 2650 Phone 511 66 W. Hays Cigarettes Cigars Tobacco WESTERN TOBACCO AND CANDY COMPANY Banning Professor (irritated ) sah there are any morons in the room, please stand up.” A long pause, and a lone freshman rose. WE SELL STRICTLY WHOLESALE and the widest Selection of the Best Varieties of Candies ] Professor: “What? Do you consider yourself a moron?” Freshman: “Well, not exactly that, sir; but I do hate to sé pi you standing all alone by yourself.” Congratulation Seniors from the | | ALPHA BET, MARKET which strives to keep you Healthy and Happy with its FINE’ FOODS and SERVICE | | | FOR TRE Cirl (ADO . . you'd love to sample ... for fine, tasty candies SI fs Ll and dates, visit your... DESERT GARDEN DATE. SHOP 55 South First St st Banning es on?” Coach: “Say, there’s a football player out here wants his Collegian: “What did you do with my shirt?” | e to see picture taken.” Roommate: “Sent it to the laundry.” 1 McCulloh: “Full face?” Collegian: “Ye gods! The whole history of England was on _ Coach: “No, half back.” the cuffs!” f ion CHAMBERS CHAMBERS R. B. SAUNDERS, Prop. Phone 3147 poe SAUNDERS... 111 N. San Gorgonio — Phone 576 UPHOLSTERY Congratulations from FURNITURE r PONTIAC AWNINGS SEAT COVERS 2873 W. RAMSEY 300 East Ramsey GLASS BANNING, CALIF. s to T ‘ Best Wishes from Compliments of UNIVERSAL CLEANERS and TAILORS ee GLEN A. EMENHISER 44S. San Gorgonio Tel. 3641 701 West Highway 99 DS Beaumont, California FRANK J. DENISON STOCKS and BONDS Telephone 559 65 N. San Gorgonio Banning, Calif. Representing Growers and Shippers of San Gorgonio Pass and Coachella Valley Best Wishes from Neds LUMBER COMPANY 310 East Ramsey Banning Banning Tel. 4444 Palm Springs 679 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs Tel. 2759 or 2758 Rekow: “I’m going to speak on liars today. How many of you have read the twenty- ‘fifth ch apter of the text? Every s tudent raised his hand. Rekow: “Good. You are the very group I want to speak to. There is no twenty-fifth chapter.” Best Wishes from The Metropolitan Market The Herras FREE DELIVERY 61S. San Gorgonio Tel. 3702 Congratulations from Banning Clothing Store Mr. and Mrs. J. Sion GOOD LUCK ‘49ers Caroylus COSMETOLOGIST 76 N. San Gorgonio Caroyn Knox | Phone 2016 Jerry Kizer Banning Congratulations 49’ers from CENTRY S PHARMACY Phone 3303 160 W. Ramsey Rastus: “Boy, it was so cold whar I cum from, we used to trow water out de wirdow an ey slide down on the icicle.” Moee: “Yo yu all talk ruff-ns. Whar I lib, it’s so cx id we gotta build fiahs unders de cows to kee ep ‘em sane givin’ ice cream. CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF ‘49 PELL LUMBER COMPANY Lumber Paint . — 6 ae Home Appliances “Everything for a New Home” RALPH FELL Phone 2871 9140 W. Ramsey — se rennecocoeontcntepcente reheat 0 CALIFORNIA “MOTE Owned and Operated by Irene Quesada California Motel Wishes to extend its wishes and congratulations to CLASS OF ‘49 BANNING BRANCH CITIZENS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK OF RIVERSIDE We trust you will make ''Citizens'' your banking home in the years to come. Our staff in- cludes many graduates of Banning High who are eager to serve you. Wm. J. Westerfield, ' Vice-President and Manager B. E. Hansen, '18 Assistant Cashier Rae Etitlewesc Assistant Cashier “You are the sunshine of my life!’ .. . “Oh, Jack.” Dumb: “Where do you come from?” “You reign alone in my heart!” . . . “Darling!” Dumber: “Banning.” “With you at my side I could weather a storm!” Dumb: “Oh, that’s where they feed the cows broken glass so “Jack, is this a proposal or a weather report?” that the milk will come in bottles.” DELUXE FINISH SEMI FINISH DRY CLEANING cision BANNING LAUNDRY Telephone 2662 160 E. Livingston Street —_ —_— — ig | SERVICE LOTS OF LUCK CLASS OF ‘A9 Stantield’s Tel. 4954 276 E. Ramsey yeorge: “What do you mean by telling everyone I’m a fool?” Eldred: “Oh, I didn’t know it was a secret.” Freshman: “May I kiss you?” Coed: “Jeepers! Another amateur.” CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES HICKEY’S REAL ES TALE 65 N. San Gorgonio Tel. 2643 FERRIS A. J. Sartin MEYERS + Locker oe MURIEL pase FULTON Wholesale REALTY. Meats Phone 503 39 E. Bryant 156 N. San Gorgonio Phone 3264 or 4934 PET RI-S, ELECERIG CONTRACTING ELECTRICAL FIXTURES 692 W. Ramsey Tel. 3371 1. ark. Se a ee ee © Packing SAN GORGONIO Pie TRANSFER Phone Local and Long Distance MOVING 118 S. Third Street Banning, California Agent for ALLIED VAN LINES Prof: “Why are you late?” Stude: “Class started before I got here.” “Are you going to be busy tonight?” “IT don’t know: This is my first date with him.” COMPLIMENTS and BEST WISHES BANNING ‘ul ROLLER §N J. R. ROBERTS 3127 W. Ramsey Banning BANNING MERCANTILE CoO. R. D. Pickett and Sons FiINE FOODS Phone 501 11 S. San Gorgonio Compliments from HUMMEL'S San Gorgonio Pass Stationers and Booksellers 40 W. Ramsey Phone 3613 Hilly: “What is your brother in college?” Billy: ““A halfback.” Hilly: “I mean in his studies.” Billy: “Oh, in his studies he’s away back.” DEPARTMENT e@. RE c . Banning’s Home of National Brands Clothing Entire Family 114 East Ramsey Phone 3402 N Shoes for the Compliments from the BANNING CANNING COMPANY 494 W. Livingston Tel. 2522 A rather pedantic student was asked to give his definition of a woman. He cleared his throat and began, slowly: “A woman is, generally speaking .. . “Stop right, there!” cut in the instructor. “You've said it. Class of ‘49 JOE “The Barber” 04 West Hays Banning Congratulations from Alice’s Style Shop “Clothes for California Living” 67 W. Ramsey Tel. 2052 Here's Wishing the Class of ‘49 all the luck in the world and may God Bless you. HENRY WM. OBST Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Dealer ] Stanfield: “Where is Herra this afternoon?” Hilliker: “Boy, O, boy, when I was back in Michigan did $ Rutherford: “If he knows as much about canoes as he I catch a fish? It was tremendous. Why, it was t-h-a-t long. thinks he does, he is out canoeing, but if he doesn’t know any I never saw such a fish!” more about it than I think he does, he is swimming.” Danchak: “I believe you.” Best Wishes to the ' Class of ‘49 preted CHE| Jj GASOLINE Congratulations to the CLASS OF ‘49 from SPROUSE-REITZ CO. Congratulations and Best Wishes from The San Gorgonio Inn Jack and Ria Beauvell ck: “Doesn't it make you mad when a girl keeps you so getting ready to go to dinner with you?” ck: “Yes, the longer she takes the hungrier she gets. Ni lo g Di 1 BEST WISHES SENIORS from CHARLES HILL INSURANCE 6458. San Gorgonio Tel. 4142 Bring Industry to Banning So Students Will Stay! TED'S PDQ SERVICE LOTS OF LUCK Class of ‘49 ERNST CREDIT JEWELER BEST WISHES FROM MITCHELL BROS. AUTO PARTS Phone 4062 553 E. Ramsey Bonnell Furniture Co. Sends Best Wishes to the CLASS OF ‘49 Clyde Bonnell 66 N. First St. Tel. 4811 “Mr. Jones,” asked the instructor, “how far were you from the correct answer?” “Only three seats, sir.” Good Luck to Class of ‘49 from OTTO MILLER Plastering Contractor Phone Beaumont 3887 3971 Brookside Cherry Valley Best Wishes from EL ORO GRILL Phone 3145 3739 W. Ramsey of Compliments City of Banning N X S sy X S 4 = 8 3 s ) “Q Erv. Spiers’ Banning Shoe Repair 59 N. San Gorgonio Luck to ACS Class of ‘49 Compliments of Enmish MY CLEANER Bob Ermisch, Proprietor ID. 2 nirdiot: Tel. 2055 Visitor to hotel clerk (in coal mining city): “This wall is = so thin that you can almost see through it. Manager: “ That's the window you're looking at. Best Wishes BANNING REALLY COMPANY W.E. VINER, Realtor Real Estate - Insurance 68 South First Street Telephone 4044 Y SAN GORGONIO BUILDING-LOAN ASSOCIATION Y: $0. FIRST ST., BANNING BEST OF OF ‘49 50 S. First Street Banning Wife: “Mrs. Rasp invited us to her musicale, and I think we ought to do something to reciprocate.” Husband: “You mean retaliate, don’t you?” GLEN I. MILLER Photographer Portraits and Commercial Cameras and Supplies 75 W. Ramsey Tel. 4832 | HOPE that within your ranks there will spring forth several who will be exception- ally gifted and serviceable for the promo- tion of everything that is worthwhile in the arts, sciences and literature. Sincerely yours, C. M. WOOLLEY ? Fate ee Compliments of the Banning Theatre to the Seniors of 1949 and all those who will follow them. Best wishes to all the teachers . . those who are leaving Banning this year and those who will be with us next fall. e RAY HAWLEY Manager Actor: “Yes, my friend, usually my audience are glued to Author: “I once got ten dollars a word.” their seats. Edtor: “Hmmm! How was that?” Friend: “What a quaint way of keeping them there.” Author: “I talked back to the judge.” Congratulations and BEST WISHES to the - “Forty-Niners” ia ee IDTIAUES WM. PORTER'S ANTIQUE SHOP on West Ramsey Banning BEST WISHES from J. C. Wages Electric Company Hugh Rich 30 N. Second Ross Barber Tel. 3636 Lots of luck ‘’49’ers” JERRY JESSUP’S Courtesy, Safety, Reliability Blue White Cab Phone 4321 45 8. First St. “For goodness sake, use both hands,” shrilled the coed in the auto. “I can’t,” said her escort. “I have to steer with one.” Everything for the Sportsman W ally's Bicycle Repair Outboard Motor Repair Gunsmithing ______ Sporting Goods W. H. (Wally) GEIGER Phone 2013 Banning, California 55 E. Ramsey Phone 3733 ALMOND BLOSSOM FLORISTS Mrs. Paul F. Shaeffer 36 North Second St. Banning, California CONGRATULATIONS to another GRAND CLASS BANNING FLOWER SHOP 140 W. Hays St. Tel. 2362 Banning Nursery and Beauty Shop Send Best Wishes to 49’ers Phone 3141 2264 W. Ramsey Adel: “What kind of a fella is that guy?” Helen: “Well, he’s one of those fellows who can always get the stool when there’s a piano to be moved.” HICKCOX DATE PACKING HOUSE Wholesale Phone 3349 Retail 4285 W. Ramsey Congratulations from BILLS: SHELL SERVICE A complete line of SHELL PRODUCTS Ed Pope, Assistant 121 E. Ramsey Tel. 3830 IRE. RARE Te RR. ie Class of ‘49 CONGRATULATIONS DAYTON MOTORS MARK WEBSTER 555 E. Ramsey FELTS JEWEERY Haviland China Made in America Watches Silverware Fostoria Glassware Schaeffer Pens Gifts of Quality and Distinction Diamonds Theatre Bldq. Banning “Are they very strict at your colleg “Strict? You remember Jonsey? We all he die 2d in clas they propped him up until the lecture ended Congratulations from e J Constantino 5 DATE and CANDY SHOP 140 W. Ramsey Banning Tel. 4061 s, and BEST WISHES from J.C. PENNEY (CO, Whatever your needs may be, whether in clothing or accessories, you can be sure to get it at your dependable Penney Store. HOWARD DIEBEL, Moar. Tel. 2342 Banning Prof: “What is the most outstanding product that chemistry has give en to the) w orld?’ S« ph: “Blondes Congratulations from MARKET VERNE LIEULLEN “Good Food For Everyone” Tel. 3353 +141 N. San Gorgonio Best of Luck to CLASS OF ‘49 SMART SHOP 66 WEST RAMSEY « BANNING, CALIFORNIA The very best to you all for the Jee oe Office SeEriiis rene Cu oalisk VERNA R. IRWIN 25 6. First St Tel. 4433 CLASS of ‘49 Best Wishes BURSON'S 86 N. San Gorgonio Ella: “An d Billy actually kissed you last a Bo nie: “W hy, yes . . . but it was by force. Ella: “Arms or habit?’ CONGRATULATIONS from Courtright ‘4 MORT and ANN Everything for Sport 135 N. San Gorgonio Tel. 4813 See You In College Next Year Mr. and Mrs. George M. Gray 135 North San Gorgonio — Dill: “He Es a head like a doorknob.” Gill: “Ho yw come Dill: “Any eaike can turn it.’ Congratulations from Rose S. Thompson Insurance and Real Estate 55 North First Phone 541 Best Wishes from W. F. Roberge Insurance 111 N. San Gorgonio Tel. 575 Seniors! Bes? OF LUCK SAN GORGONIO ROCK PRODUCTS W. EUEL BECKHAM S. BUEL BECKHAM 1990 N. Hargrave Tel. 2766 The last letter in female is silent; it’s the only thing about her that is. When a boy marries, his mother thinks he’s throwing him- self away; his sisters think the girl is. DeLuxe Texaco Taxi Service MeGOY'S TUNE-UP SHOP 29 E. Ramsey Tel. 4242 or 4394 Painting Glazing Building Maintenance Color Designs J.D. LOWMAN LICENSED CONTRACTOR Banning, California PO. Box Zor Phone 4404 BEST WISHES SMITH’S MOBILE SERVICE A 181 E. Ramsey Phone 3600 Compliments Charles G. Peters Associated Service Tires, Batteries Lubrication S H Green Stamps Tel. 4414 376 W. Ramsey | “Hello, little girl, want a ride?” No, thanks. I’m just walking back from one now. She: “I'm not myself tonight.” Brute: “Then we ought to have a good time.” BEor OF LUCE to the CLASS OF ‘49 Banning Chamber of Commerce Banning, California ey | ee | neo MM, w pb yi as SS i £5