Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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5 , i CHORUS ROW l, left to right: H. Tennis, B. Liqqetl, J. Del Campo, G. Watterson, M. Hudson, F. Spangle, C. Aceves, W. Gregory, M. Henkel, G. Woodard. ROW 2, left to right: Mr. F. Hoffman, D. Dunn, B. Baker, N. Roderick, B. Fulton, M. Johnson, R. Mathews, E. Stanhope, M. Brosch, G. Fadley, S. Kimbell, C. Grace. ROW 3: D. Madden, H. Tennis, M. Craig, R. Hamlin, D. Wold, C. Phillips, D. Sanz, C. Paqter, L. Woo. DANCE BAND ROW 1, lelt to right: D. Grant, P. Dunaway, R. Hamlin. J. Steiger. ROW 2: B. Brown, 1. Van Buren, D. Sanz, E. Poole. MAJORET'l'ES ROW 1, left to right: W. Hope, B. Meyers, S. Brown, G. Folsom, K. Hockney. ROW 2: R. Walkinqlon, M. Johnson. M. Humbert. G. Smith, K. Beavers, B. Pearson. Late in the year the band took an all-day trip to San Francisco State College. The purpose of the expedition was to determine the correct methods of band citizenship, practiced by a large college. Another important event in the schools curriculum was its participation in a series of reciprocal concerts tc be held among the league schools. The members of the Music Federation wish to thank Mr. Hoitmar, for his mulling and cooperative assistance during the entire school year. Li is his excellent guidance that has given Benicia High its wonderful music aepartment, 31

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6 rg..-X HI Q' Cl' 4ND ' ROW 1, lelt to right: G. Hoiier, L. Cole, G. Vice. B. Brown. B. Sherwood, J. Tcxlumantes, G. Fadley. J. Edmiston, B. Bernardo. ROW 2, lei! to right: J. Rcxhill. D. Nilsson, F. Castillo, E. Poole, D. Wold, M. Craig, C. Flick, M. Henkel, C. Strobele, S. Strobele. ROW 3: E. Adams, J. Dunaway, H. Jarosz, H. Tennis, D. Sanz, D. Cathay, R. Hamlin, J. Steiger. Maiorettes: M. Humbert, G. Smith. Music Federation The Music Federation includes the band, chorus, dance band, and majorettes. This year under the able assistance of Prank Hoffman, advisorg Don Sanz and Dorothy Grant, Presidentsg Mickey Craig and Marilyn Henkel, Vice-Presidents, and Ruthrnary Savidge and loan Rchill, Secretary-Treasureis, the federation underwent many changes that helped make the year outstanding, The dance band and rnajorettes, seeming to be aware of the old adage, Practice Makes Perfect, stayed almost completely out of the social spotlight, and were contented to learn more about music instead of participating in music performances. The only appearances of either group was that of the maiorettes at the fall football games, and in various parades throughout the year. The chorus, the leading section in the federation this year, was one of the largest and most talented ever produced in Benicia. lt appeared frequently at various social and civic organizations, performing at the Mothers' Tea, P.-TA., many Kiwanis meetings, the Womens Club, and other functions. Later in the year a group of nine choral students selected by Mr. Hoffman traveled to Stockton to participate in a choral clinic under the direction of lester Hairiston. lmmediately afterward the chorus gave a combined concert with the band. This was a huge success, everyone complimenting the members on their splendid performance. This year's band, although small in both the number of members and performances, did as well as they were expected to do. 30

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G.A.l IRENE PRECOUR, Vi '- l'rfr.f:' BARBARA LAMBRO. Prefwdr-r.' MARIE PRECOUR, 31 fret-,tty rr The Girls' Athletic Leaque :vas lirst organized in l94l to azve the girls of B. H. S. an opportunity to have interclass corripetiticri instead of continuing the strenuous leaaue qarnes that they used tr- play. ln order to D?CCflTi'? a znerrzher a irirl :nust have 400 athletic Points. which can be earned by zilayiriq on class teaxrxs lceerzinq score. and taking: rrart in other athletic activities. Tgiis year the G.A.L. ernoyed rilayaays with Valleio and Arrriiro. Particularly exciting was their victory over the Block E boys in volleyball. ln Novernber, the G.A.l.. had an alurnna? niqht to which lorrner nernbers oi the GAL. were invited. On March 2, l95l, the qirls, with their advisor, Miss Violet Moltino, sponsored the Mothers! and Fathers' Reception for the parents of B. H. S. students. Mrs. Barkley's Home Economics Classes were responsible for a fashion show and tor breparinq the refreshments. The G.A.l.. qirls participated in thc sale ot tickets, proqrazns, and born-porns at football aarnes. This organization has been 9L1C'C'OSSllll in prornotinq qood sportsmanship arnona the qirls ot Benicia Hiah School. ROW 1. leli to right: M. Trenl, J. Collins, O. Mason, H. Pearson, D. Dunn, J. DeSilva. J. Rahill ROW 2: R. Walkingion, M. Johnson, G. Smith. ROW 3: M. Hall, B. Head, J. Jensen. B. Allen M. Humberl, J. Griflilh, B. Craddick. Not pictured: G. Benqe, J. Beavers, M. Brosch, J. Tripp Criner, M. Higginson, D. Price, L. Salvador. 4145- 7 if .. '-1