Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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Durwood Steele Rose Ann Casey Leland Dicks Pessv Hankins Betty Ann Passalacqua X E gene vixnkel' Mickey O'Connor, also a senior, was elected Student Body Vice-President for the whole Year, Wanda Kilby did a very efficient job as Secretary-Treasurer, and there were seven seniors on the Student Council, The senior class officers were Fred Benton, president, Ronald Clark, vice- president, and Velda Cathey, secretary- treasurer. The council members for the fall term were Eleanor Sargent and Carl Redden and those who represented the seniors during the spring term were Betty Passalacqua and Robert Hamby. The sen- ior class of 1950 were ably assisted in planning their four years of high school by their class advisors, Mrs. Frieda Bark- ley and Mr. Frank Hoffman. During the school term four senior boys combined their musical talents and formed a Dixie Land Band. The members were Jim Wesson, saxophone, Richard Yaeger, trombone, Vincent Sanz, trum- pet, and Mickey O'Connor, drums. The band played at many assemblies and en- tertained for local organizations. The senior class also produced several outstanding school athletes. Q it IF ' e5l2Y ns owe la Came' catmsavm Betty Bar'0

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Early in January the seniors began to choose their senior play. After much dis- cussion they chose Strictly Formal, a three act comedy, Try-outs were held for a week and the following students were selected: Garland Benton, Eleanor Sargent, Doylene Price, Nina Lou Smith, Jo Ella Parton, Jill Reeves, Joyce Weaver, Velda Cathey, Carol Wilson, Sue Moore, Ronnie Jeha, Wesley Owens, Fred Benton, Durwood Steele, Jack Reeves, and Carl Redden. Lillian Jarosz and Jo Ann Miller assisted Miss Alice Crooks as prompters, and Norman Silva was stage manager. After six weeks of rehearsals five nights a week, the play was very cleverly presented on Friday, March Bl, before a full house. The funds raised by this activity, added to the money in the treasury, was used by the Senior Class on their Ditch Day, May 3, and for the Senior Banquet which took-place May 5. Under the direction of Miss Alice Crooks, five senior boys, Fred Benton, .lack R'eeves, Jim Gregory, Wesley Owens, and Gary Dunn, presented a program in Bonor of LincoIn's Birthday. Also, seven senior girls presented a program in honor of Washington's Birthday. The participants were Jo Ella Parton, Eleanor Sargent, Jill Reeves, Velda Cathey, Jo Ann Miller, Nina Lou Smith, and Wanda Kilby. This senior class, being very active in school life, had many outstanding stu- dents. Jim Gregory, a member of the Class of '50, was elected Student Body President for both spring and fall terms. Befh 'lwllaiii Bob collil195 h deff' caznson

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The outstanding football player, Jim Gregory, and honorary co-captains, Jim Wesson and Gary Dunn were all members of the senior class. Eight other seniors made the Varsity squad: Fred Benton, left guard, Ronald Clarke, fullback, Dun- can Coleman, right end, Mickey O'Connor, 'right half, Wesley Owens, right tackle, Norman Silva, left tackle, and Vincent Sanz, center. On the Benicia Basketball Varsity were the following senior boys: Mickey O'Connor, Duncan Coleman, Gary Dunn, .lack Reeves, and Fred Benton. The tennis team this year included many seniors, Jack Reeves finished his third year playing first singles, and Ronnie Clarke and Fred Benton compriseda competent doubles team. Char- lotte Benson, Eleanor Sargent and Helen Hamann also were members of this year's tennis team. The girls, not being overshadowed by the success of the boys, were also very active in sports. The Class of l95O will have their name put on the G. A. L. plaque representing the greatest number of inter-class victories in girls' volley- ball, basketball, badminton, tennis and softball. Twenty-one senior girls were in G. A. L. by the end of their senior year and several of them were able to obtain the special athletic award which is given to those who have received over l6OO G. A. L. points. ' Commencement exercises were held the evening of June 7, l95O, and leaving Benicia High School, the seniors are ready to apply their acquired knowledge to the practical aspects of life ahead of them. They have completed their secondary education, leaving with Benicia High a traditional gift which they hope will be a constant reminder of the efforts and accomplishments of the Class of l95O. guilt V, ,um-sf ' D WE' Gsfhll Cav' Redden dna Tgad bef' :gmail