Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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50.12110 The Sophomore Class, composed of thirty-nine girls and forty boys enrolled September 7 for their second year of high school. Klum Within the first few weeks of school, all of the sophomores chose their class officers and decided to send Betty Allen and Robert Pearce to the Student Council to represent the Sopho- more Class for the first semester. The first event of the year, the Freshman Reception, was sponsored by the sophomores in September after the first foot- ball game. The Sophomore Class was very interested and active in stu- dent body and extra-curricular activities. They were well rep- resented on the Prowling Panther, Jeanette Jensen did an excellent job taking care of and editing the news section. Joan Griffith, Assistant Editor of the annual, was very capable and was helped by another sophomore, Marie Precour. Eddie Petht President Jeanette Jensen, Secretary-Treasurer Don Sloan ViceAPresident Row l, left to right: J. Miller, J. Beavers, J. Wintz, J. Rahill, H. Fernandes, B, Kishcli, Mrs. Shone, H. De La Fontaine, L. Taggart, D. Case, L. Vice, M. Garcia. Row 2: M Kearns, J. Collins, I. McElhaney, B. Sites, K. Beavers, M. Ward, J. Schildt, B. Pearson O. Mason, D. Dunn, S. Wilcox, Row 3: M. Johnson, R. WalkinQY0nf M- Pfecou' J. De Silva, D. Fish, D. Read, D. Hamilton, C. Strong, D. Santos, T. Gardner, B MUSCfll Row 4: M. Brandy, J. Garrigues, G. Benge, J. Griffith, G. Smith, M. Humbeff, N- C0fll W B Allen, J. Jensen, L. Fairbanks, C. Gould.

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it Row l, left to right: J, Bernard, C. Pagter, B. Huggins, C. Glass, Miss Bruner, H. Sandoval, M. Craig, E, Adams, J, Honeywell. Row 2: C. Chase, R. Padgett, R. Smith, A. Silveria, T. Dale, A. Dc Leon, G. Clark, E. Curry, E. Vierra. Row 3: T. Sorenson, D, Hamro, D. Galbreath, B. Corn, C. Carr, B. Smothers, A. Bortisser, D. Wold. Row 4: P. Redden, E. Littlefield, J. Finn, J. Rahill, K. Liggett, E. Plunkett, D. Wilson. ln basketball Chet Carr shone on the A team and Don Trent on the B team. Several of the girls who were active in sports belong to the G. A. L. The juniors had ordered their rings at the end of their sophomore year and anxiously awaited their arrival. They were lO K gold, and the emblem had a pink and gold background with the usual panther crest. They arrived in early November to the satisfaction of all. The juniors under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Chorley and Miss Fern Bruner started a little early to raise money for the Prom by giving an Armistice Day Dance. The stage was decorated with a huge Uncle Sam. The Junior Prom, the biggest event of the school year, was held on Friday, April Zl, in the l. D. E. S. Hall. After many suggestions a Dutch theme was chosen. The music was furnished by Phil King's orchestra, The juniors are now waiting to return to Benicia it A' 'T N 5 ' 5' High for their final year of school, and, if they keep up with their peppy support of school activities, they can expect a successful completion of their senior year. E ' ' T,--A, ff I i 'A-.ff ,f W ,? .X li.. - 2' f' T' J' fiat' ou. E1 EQ s. 90 gf A g R - ,I 1 li ,I I I 1

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Row l, left to right: J. Feiro, J. Hammers, J. Hauser, F. Saraiva, B. Drennon, Mr, Drolette, D. Moore, H. Barton, D. Madden, R, Silva, D. Cathey. Row 2: B. Meyers, D. Johnson, H, Tennis, J. Conway, B. Polander, T. Tidwell, J. Earp, C. Morrow, D. Sloan, E, Pettit. Row 3: F. Gee, B. Moore, W. Waters, D, Cardoza, R. Jarosz, R. Pearce, E Poole, D. Sanz, R. Hamlin. Row 4: J, Peters, J. Martin, L. Ziese, J. Steiger, H. Neal A. Bertellotti, R. House, M. Young. .,i.....-- lll The traditional Sophomore Hop was held this year in February. The program and decorations were very successful, being built around a St. Valentine's theme. ln sports also the class was well represented. Eddie Pettit, Don Sloan, Bob Pearce, Richard House and Jim Earp appeared as valuable assets on the Varsity football squad. Dave Johnson, Roland Hamlin, and Harold Tennis worked on the Junior Varsity squad. ln the spring, Don Sloan and Eddie Pettit were regulars on the B basketball team, sophomore boys appeared in C and D basketball, track, tennis and, of course, Jim Earp returned as one of the eleven in baseball. The girls were very active in class-competitive sports. They put out good teams in volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis and baseball. Quite a few sophomore girls earned the number of points necessary for joining the G. A. L. Under the able direction of Mrs. Alice Shone and Mr. George Drolette, their class advisors, the Sophomore Class finished their second year in high school, and are anxiously awaiting next year when they un officially join the seniors as upperclassmen, The Y too will enjoy the added responsibility, as well as Y 0 the new privileges, which come with their entrance Nts i k- I . N Y W . . xx Q' QXX -M ' Y x Ei xg into high school as juniors. i W' 5 X. 'X K4 7. g