Brethren High School - Element of Style Yearbook (Paramount, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1957 volume:

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We trust this book will be an example of practical Christianity and that it will remind you musically of the year 1956-1957 at B.H.S. We sincerely hope you enioy the 1957 AMBASSADOR as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. , , , Lwwaw fJQ1Q , ?UwzQfw.4 if, ik Z' 7, ' 2 f gg? 1 Lyrigf' if? 1 gg i WVWQ Vfiflfa Q, x , Z g S? 5 1 3 IN MEMORY OF BCDBBY DQDDS The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of heaven Oh, Christ He is the Fountain, the deep Sweet well of breaks, love! The summer morn I've sighed tor, the fair sweet morn The streams on earth I've tasted, more deep l'll drink avvakes. above, Dark, dark hath been the midnight, but day spring is There to an ocean fulness His mercy doth expand, at hand, And glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. And glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. ACADEMIC If TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you on this page IS a presenta tuon In brief of the 1956 57 school year at Brethren Hugh and of the T957 AM BASSADOR It IS difficult to dlvlde school lufe into categorles but for the sake of or ganlzatlon In thus yearbook we have chosen to separate It into these sax davusuons which you wall fund on the oages that fol ow SPIRITUAL ORGANIZATIONAL SOCIAL ATHLETIC coMMsRclAL 71 5 School Board Members Clifford Yocky, Melvin Veale, Charles Andrews, Dr, Charles Mayes, Mrs, Ted Austin, Mrs. William Seymour, Walter McPheeters. Not shown: William Coon, Donald Dyer, Julius Levering. BRETHREN SCHCDGL BCDARD Dr. Mayes, Pastor-Counselor of our school We gratefully acknowledge the labors of our school board. Through their efforts and faithfulness they have made our school a place of Christ centered education in this sin-filled world. They have an in- interest in every student. We all have witnessed in some way the fulfilling of their plans. They have made it possible for the number of students here to increase from un- der 5O to over 350. We are all thankful for their work in meeting our needs and in planning for Our future. gi t X 4 ' t Je Q 2 2 1 X 1 ' 1 , 1 f 2 4 Education is important. We ask God for further guidance through song. Lead on, O King Eternal, the day of march has come, Henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong, And now, O King Eternal, we lift our battle song. ACADEMIC Lead on, O King Eternal, we follow, not with fears, For gladness breaks like morning where'er Thy face appears, Thy cross is lifted o'er us, we journey in its light: The crown awaits the conquest, lead on, O God of might. 7 SENIORS Above: Class President John DeYoung. Upper right: Class Officers: Kathy Harwood and Sharon Patrick, Co-Social Chair- men, Nancy Whittaker, Secretary-Treasurer. Bob Nicholson, Vice President, not shown. Below: Bob and Craig pile up appetizers at the Senior Class Progressive Dinner. lTasted good toolj Lower right: For our one hundred per cent membership the P. T. F. sponsored our trip to the Magic Kingdom. ...ML- We, the sixth and the largest graduating class of Brethren High, can look back on a grand and glorious past, years during which we were given varied responsibilities, along with well-rounded training in various fields. Our high school years have been a time ot tremendous enioyment. We will never be able to torget the good times we have had together. Also, our lives have been built up spiritually by our Lord during our years at Brethren High. The opportunities lying ahead ot us, as Christian High School graduates, are many. More important than the contributions that we have made to this school, Brethren has given us Christ-centered train- ing that has prepared us to intelligently walk in His will through the years to come. Although future schooling and work will pull us apart, we will always have one thing in com- mon-we are Brethren High alumni, members ot THE CLASS OF '57 9' ' ll Q 95' ,qv-'-'v-rv--- 4 2 li '. i : -wr ' M EDDIE ASPER it Timothy 2:15 Orchestra 45 Pep Band 45 Brass Trio 45 Play 45 Letterman's Club Secretary-Treasurer 45 Car Club Secretary'Treasurer 3, 45 Football 3, 4. Transferred from Compton in Junior Year. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. EDWARD BASKETT Psalm 121:7 Transferred from Southern California Military Academy in Sopho- more Year. Kind words he ever had for all. WANDA BEAL Philippians 4:13 GAA 2, 3, 4. Transferred from Wilmington in Sophomore Year. Being her friend, I only covet art, a white pure flame to search me as I trace the hymn to beauty written on her face. CHARLES BEARINGER Il Corinthians 4:6 Choir President 45 Scholarship 45 Orchestra 45 Pep Band 45 String Trio 45 Male Chorus 45 Letterman's Club 45 Football 4. Transferred from Warsaw, Indiana, in Senior Year. The loveliness, the fruitfulness, the power of life live there. WALLACE BIRNIE ll Corinthians 5:19 Scholarship 25 Radio Club 2. The noblest mind, the best contentment has. JO ANN BISHOP Philippians 4:13 Glee Club 2. All grace, all sweetness is hers. DONNA BOWERS I Corinthians 10:13 Annual Staff 25 GAA 2, 3, 4. A smile comes from a happy heart. MAUREEN BUTTERFIELD John 10:28 Girls' League President 4, Secretary-Treasurer 25 Class Social Chairman 35 Annual Staff 25 Choir l, 2, 3, 45 Ninette 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Quartette 15 Cheerleader 2, 35 GAA l, 2, 3, 45 Winner of Jeweled B. Lady, whose brightness rains influence. WILLINA COON Colossians 3:16 Girls' Athletic Commissioner 3, Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, 2 3, 4, Ninette 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, Play 3, Song Leader 2, 3, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Girl Athlete of the Year 3, Winner of Jeweled Her heart is always doing lovely thingsf DON DAMRON I Corinthians 10:13 Choir 3, 4, Car Club Sergeant-at-Arms 4, Letterman's Club 4, Football 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4. His virtues walked their round, nor made a pause, nor left a void. JOHN DEYOUNG Romans 8:28 Class President A, Choir 45 Male Chorus 4, Stage Crew 2, Football 1. Transferred from Bob Jones Academy, Greenville, South Carolina, in Senior Year, after having been at Brethren High previously. Worth makes this man and a warm heart within. MID DOOLEY Philippians 4:19 Play 4, Letterman's Club 4, Basketball 3. Some cause happiness wherever they go. SENIORS fi DONNA EKDAHL John 14:27 Commissioner of Affairs 4, Student Body Secretary 3, Class Social Chairman 35 Class Secretary 2, Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Choir 4, Orchestra 47 Play 3, 4g Cheerleader 2, 3, A. Winner of Jeweled B. Surely a precious thing, one worthy of note. ANN FORD Romans 8:38-39 Choir 4. Transferred from Whittier in Senior Year. Of dew, and sun and air, by this small parcel of life is made more fair. JIM GALKIN Proverbs 22:6 He liked to like people, therefore people liked him. SHARON HALE Proverbs 3:5-6 Commissioner of Affairs 3, Safety Commissioner 4, Class Social Chairman 1, 2, Scholarship 1, 2, 4, Annual Staff 2, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Ninette 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Play 2, 3, Song Leader 3, 4, Winner of Jeweled B, The youth, the grace, the charm, the glow. KATHY HARWOOD Philippians 4:19 Girls' League Secretary 4, Class Social Chairman 4, Scholarship 4, Annual Staff 2, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Ninetfe 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Play 2, 3, Song Leader 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Winner ol Jeweled B. There is music here that softer falls than petals from blown roses on the grass. SALLY HECKMAN Philippians 4:13 Class Secretary 3, Usherette 2, Cheer Leader 3, GAA 2, 3, 4. Brightness, purity, and truth, where joy forever dwells. JACK HIGBIE Romans 12:1 Class President 1, 3, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Male Quartette 1, 2, 3, Male Chorus 2, 4, Mixed Quartette 1, Brass Ensemble 1, 4, Brass Trio 4, Pep Band 4, Car Club 3, 4, President 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Winner of Gold B. They have a plentiful supply of wit. DAVID HOCKING ll Timothy 3:16-17 Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 3, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Male Quartette 1, 2, 3, Male Chorus 2, 4, Mixed Quartette 3, Brass Ensemble 4, Brass Trio 4, Pep Band 4, Chapel Piano Player 3, Car Club Treasurer 3, Letterman's Club 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Winner of Jeweled B. Discretion and hard valor are the twins of honor. SENIORS WARREN HOGG Psalm 19:14 Stage Crew 4. Only the actions of the just smell sweet and blossom in the dust. JOHN HULPKE Philippians 4:13 Annual Staff 3, 4, Editor 4, Scholarship 2, Pepsters Club Presi- dent 4. Transferred from Wilson High, Long Beach, in Sophomore year, Men who their duties know, but know their rights, and knows ing, dare maintain. SHARON LA NOBS Psalm 119,105 Choir 1, 2, 4, Orchestra 1, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, String Ensemble 2. Transferred from Poly High, Long Beach, in Senior Year, after having been at Brethren High previously. Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman, MARY ELLEN LEAL Colossians 1:10 Scholarship 2, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2. To live in hearts she leaves behind. C -3 ,Q ' , . X, its 69' 4t 7 J -1 KAY LUNSFORD Philippians 4:19 Glee Club 25 Play Costuming 2, 3, 4. Gay, fair, to youth belong. BRUCE MACPHERSON I Corinthians 15:58 Scholarship 45 Annual Staff Business Manager 45 Radio Club President 25 Play 35 Track 3, 4. Hard he laboured, long and well. GWYNDA MANN Jeremiah 33:3 Girls' Athletic Commissioner 45 Scholarship 2, 3, 45 Choir 3, 45 Speech Contest Winner 45 Play 35 GAA 2, 3, 45 Winner of Gold B. Where patience, honour, sweet humanity, calm fortitude take root and strongly flourish. CAROL MARTIN Proverbs 3:5-6 Scholarship 3, 45 Usherette 45 GAA 2, 3. Glowing with love and lovelinessf' SENT , . V ORS JUDY MCINTURFF l Corinthians 10:13 -3 Class Secretary I5 Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Ninette 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 35 Play 2, 35 Cheerleader 35 GAA 25 Winner of Gold B, She sings to me in a lovely place, she takes my trembling hand. MONTE MCKNIGHT Romans 3:23 Track 3. Faithful indeed, thy noble heart forever. IVERNA MILLER Romans 12:1-2 Annual Staff 25 Choir 4. Transferred from Paramount in Sophomore Year. How far that candle throws its beams! JANICE MILLSPAUGH Psalm 139:23-24 Student Body Secretary 45 Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Play 35 Song Leader 3. Sweently did she speak and move. f WW.. , BOB NICHOLSON Romans 8:28 Baseball 3, 4, Track 3, A, Winner of Gold HB. Transferred from Huntington Park in Junior Year. youth. PAUL PARKE Matthew 11:28 Choir 3, 4. Hath he not always treasures, always friends? SHARON PATRICK Philippians 1:20-21 4, Usherette 3, A. A smile comes from a happy heart. VlVlAN PETERSON Romans 12:19 Transferred from Huntington Beach in Senior Year. She sweetened the chill mornings with her smile. SENIORS MAXINE RATEKlN Psalm 37:5 Glee Club 2, Usherette 4. Perennial youth, perennial grace, and sealed serenity. CRAIG SEATON l Peter 3:15 Homecoming Committee Chairman A, Play 3, 4, Letterman's Club 4, Football 3, Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 4. Transeferred from Poly High, Long Beach, in Junior Year. His little nameless, remembered acts of kindness and of love. PAT SICKEL Psalm 37:5 Choir 4, Ninette 4. Singing she wrought, and her merry glee. DON STERRENBURG Philippians 1:6 Student Body President 4, Class Vice President 2, Scholarship 1, 2, 3, President 2, Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 2, 3, Choir 1, 2, 3, A, Male Quartette 1, 2, 3, Male Chorus 2, 4, Orchestra 1, Brass Quartette 1, Speech Contest Winner 3, 4, Play 3, Stage Design 2, 3, 4, Football 3, Basketball Manager 3, Winner of Jeweled HB. 'lin the very May-morn of his youth, ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises.' Transferred from Poly High, Long Beach, in Junior Year. Student Body Vice President A, Class Vice President 3, 4, Choir 4, Play 3, Stage Crew 3, Car Club Sergeant-at-Arms 3, A, Let- terman's Club Vice President A, Football 3, A, Basketball 3, 4, There was manhood's brow serenity high, and the fiery heart of Class Social Chairman 4, Scholarship 4, Speech Contest Winner 'Six 7-47 l -Z JERRY TONG Proverbs 3:5-6 Annual Staff 3, 4, Play 3, A, Car Club Vice President 3, President 4, Stage Crew 3, 4, Transferred from Poly High, Long Beach, in Junior Year. And also he was a right merry man. LINDA WELCH l Corinthians lO:l3 Choir lp Glee Club 2, Usherette 3, GAA A. ln fellowship, she'd laugh and chat around. NANCY WHITTAKER Colossians 3:17 Class Secretary A, Scholarship 2, 4, Choir 3, 4, Ninette A, Glee Club 2, Song Leader 3, 4. How sweetly sounds the voice of a good woman. JIM WILLIAMS Philippians 3:14 Play 4, Letterman's Club President 4, Football l, 2, 4, Bas- ketball 2, -'ig Baseball I, 2, 4, Transferred from Bob Jones Academy, Greenville, South Carolina, in Senior Year, after having been at Brethren High previously. f'Not a better man was found. Scholarship 4, Play A, Usherette 35 Song Leader 2. Whence came that high perfection .53 MARY LOUISE WILLIAMS Psalm 27:l of all sweetness? Gwynda Mann, the senior who represented Brethren in the Lion's Club Speech Contest, triumphed over en- trants frorn more than fifteen high schools. Congratula- tions, Gwynda. '2' O .fry 45,1 v 'F i 1 fl Us 1 if H H 4 Q?3?Q?'N X Q2 ,, , is 5 L F ve A fi 7' 5, 1 t ft K? ' if Brian Ayers Rosemarie Baker David Ba1es Carol Bergen Ray Bishop Dave Blat? Joyce Blevens Dave Bond Sandra Bradley Perry Brickley Alfred Brock Bill Brown Lillian Brown Judy Conaway Tom Derrison Kay DOrCl16STer i 2 -44? Jxrn Ellis Dave Fisher Sue Fuller Rncbard Goodman Don Grasman Wayne Hansen Glenn Harmonson Bob Harris IUNICDRS Marjorie Healy Betty Hobby Lynette Howell Ronnie Lansing Jan Leach Leanna Lemond Marlene McCIintick Nolan McKnight 'Y T17 Connie Schneider Duane Swanson ,,-.L 'fo' PJ Rolan McKnight John McNeil Eddie Nernechek Paula Parker Caria Parks Kathy Peterson Darlene Roush Marilyn Schmidt Dave Scovel Marlene Ward TUNIORS Beverly Smith Mardell Whittaker Paul Sundstrom Joe Zahn 'JM' AC 'Q 1 an Ca' SOPHCDMORES Left: Class Officers, Seated: Charlotte Mca Farland and Nancy Hackley, Co-Social Chairmen. Standing: Ross Carey, Presi- dent, Beth Baker, Secretary-Treasurer, Harold Williams, Vice President. rf' We, the members of the Sophomore Class, are glad to have been a part of Brethren High Student Body this past year. Although we have had our ups and downs as well as our share of problems, we have enioyed many good times together. Be- sides the fun, we have learned things which will prove beneficial in the future. Also this past year has been a time to grow spiritually. We have en- joyed, aswell as benefited by, the chapels and especially Bible Conference Days. We recognize the fact that as this year ends we will be starting as upperclassmen. Because of our profitable Sophomore Year we feel better qualified to meet those responsibilities lying before us. And with the Lord's help we hope to have a successful Junior Year. Above: Typical hall scene, Charlotte's books start out on their trip to the floor. Left: We did LOTS of studying C?J this year as'you can plainly see in the picture. I9 f '9u Charlotte Crandall Marian Crawford Erwin Dempsey Ellen Dooley Ruth Dunning Carolyn Dyer Jerry Eisley Kathy Fleiss mf 11' rlllllHlt,.f a s ' Qs all ' V Q C, E jg X C up ' N. u '- ..M i Q-'H' A 5? 2355 , 4' ff' ,'4'3 221. o 4 g son- un ', 9 U Jgkzz. g -' , ' JR. SOPHOMORES Ross Carey Duane Clouse Jack Combest Q 'W vs Carolyn Aday Pat Arnett Beth Baker Brian Barke Tura Barton Mary Beal Larry Beasley Basil Benningt Ruth Birnie Finis Bozarth Marcia Brown Daniel Burk fha OD 'Vi' Milton Foix Dick Fuqua George Galkin Bob Gilbertson Nancy Hackley Suanne Harper Max Henry Bonnie Holmes Jerry Jackson Ruth Johnston Shirley Ketchum Jean King gd C , ., 5 .LU l gin Y l Q - , X'-' Q 3 il, xf flip s. ll 2 Q M SOPI-IOMCDBES Edwin Kopf Gary Lewis Linda Lovejoy IQ Charlene Marks Charlotte McFarland Dave McMillan Barbara Miller Ruth Miller Lawrence Montgomery Carole Ann Parsons Bonnie Patrick Linda Price JO Ann Quimby Douglas Robertson Dois Robison Jim Roney Bob Sadler George Schwartz Marcella Shaver X , ,pn nf' - , Carolyn Sheldon David Simmons Pat Stack ty 5 X la S Z vw if SOPHOMORES i 'T Patty Sterrenburg Peggy Sterrenburg Leemay Suiter ,i qw ' Beatrice Thesman Donna Thomas Julie Walton Carolyn West Harold Williams Loretta Wilson Joyce Wobermin Vikki Youngker t Y 1 fir? gf, GCN.- sa -W . 'His -, cg N,-qu 't,s..- it - . iw- . ., s A wx- 1 Above: Waiting in line is a common practice at B.H.S. The student store line is down iust about far enough for these ninth-graders to make their purchase. 5'- 'N FRESHMEN This year's Ninth Grade is certainly one of the best as far as quantity and quality are concerned. lt is a fact that the quanity is here, and just as sure, the quality too. We had almost one hundred per cent in the P.T.F. membership drive, but found ourselves over- come by our upperclassmen. We made a showing in the Scholarship Society, having seven of our members in that. Our class has received a real spiritual treat from chapel services and from the two Bible Conference Days. These times of spiritual renewal and feeding have been looked forward to as each scheduled i time has come. As for sports, some of our fellows made a good showing in all three sports on the B teams. All in all it has been a wonderful year and we thank Him for it. Upper left: Class Officers-Coralie Sturz and Sandra Bruckman, Co-Social Chairmen, Barry Cotter, President, Linda Moore, Vice President, Becky Bates, Secretary-Treasurer. Below: Flag-raiser Paul Levering hoists the victory flag while Ralph watches the process, Ralph helped manage the baseball team to a victory in its first game this season, so he is para ticularly interested. se., x F3 5 A wwf f- YEA XX A - 9 f, fl' -re Martin Canavan Kenilee Carpenter Bob Carter Judy Christine Gary Clements Barry Cotter Doris Craig Gloria Cunningham Joyce Curtis Mary Ann Cushman Bill Edrnundson Diane Estill ll N fin it f f 3 's I FRESHMEN Evelyn Allen Chuck Allison Diane Allred Bob Altig Ronnie Baker Becky Bates Tom Beattie Mardell Boswell Charles Bowler Patty Brick Billy Brown Sandra Bruckman '. -...z fjl 1 5 Marian Eubanks Janine Frilot Judy Gallaher Richard Gilbertson Bill Gulick Sharon Harmon Jean Haudenschield Melanie Hawes Terry Helton David Hines Linda Holmes Beverly Jenkins J' '9 ' gr .f-- f- Q- ,auf Lf, 4 V . f , fm' M ' .8 H I at f f uv. n 1 ,' nun w 4 'Q 4- ,fi I Lkal. fr' . 41 1 I 0 FRESHMEN , in. F -e ' Qxjyil 4 I . 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T .lohn Richardson Emil Roberts Sandra Roberts Roy Robertson Karan Rogers Elaine Schwab Kandyce Seymour Donald Shock Lee Simmons Jim Sisson Judie Skellenger Nancy Smith S J ' as-f 'ga 45 'O .JA 4 5 I Af Bill Woodward Wayne Smith Ernest Strong Coralie Sturz Glenore Taylor Sandra Jean Tolle Jim Van Coutren Veria Vandivort Tom Westerman PRESHMEN IUNICDR HIGH Right: Hey, lookit this! Jokes! Fourth period always finds some Junior-Highers looking at t main bulletin board. Below: Have you bought your AMBASSADOR yet? For about two weeks this was the most popular question on campus, Here Margaret Harmonson signs up some classmates. f' 7, ,4 a ces R y Leach and Nancy Folaron, Co-Social Chair- k a y, President, Margaret Harmonson, Secretary- T eas y Smith, Vice President. Paula Benner Linda Blocker Clifford Brown Clinton Brown Gary Brown Ronnie Cardwell Mark Carey Lillian Chadwick Sydney Cohee Jimmy Davidson Glenda Dobbs Roy Dodson Jean Fluke Nancy Folaron Larry Fries EIGHTH GRADE Our Eighth-Grade Class This year has had a lot of fun participating in The activities that have been planned for us. These activities have included Trips To Griffith Park Observa- tory, to Los Angeles County and City Mu- seums, and to our Long Beach Water Depart- ment. As well as being fun These outings were educational. Academically speaking, The students of The Eighth Grade are proud to say that they had representatives in both the Spelling and Speech Contests. Although the two repre- sentatives tothe Spelling Contest did not come out with positions in the finals, the two speech contestants did, with first and third places. We are looking forward to many more good times together in the coming years. High school will bring new challenges, but our class is ready, with God's help, to gain new and higher heights. +P' Gary Austin Jerry Bearl .735 '3' , l A 1 Q -, F'-T 'as . in A fxmlv' 3, 3 iixgg 'T R. . if YP Ai - T L T ' ' ..f' F, I ,f ' -'Q P l I ll . lc. f Y- 4 q Nadja Galkin Judy George Aluce Hallows Gary Hanners Margaret Harmonson Pat Harper Sy vua Hzll James Hooper Janet Keith Don Ketchum Ron: Ket hum Donna Ktvrlzts Pamela Lawson Ray Lea h Karen MacKunnon EIGHTH GRADE l Gary McClintock Tom McGuyre Karen Nlclnturff 41 56' fit Y 40 mlu Betty Nelson Dorothy Nevlls Dennls Ossen Georgna Ossen Delores Pugh Joanne Reed Jackle Rhodes Janet Rttchue Rose Ann Shoch Nancy Smtth Rlnda Trammel Kerry Waste Rose Watson Bruce Whnttaker Llnda Youngker ,ln 4 v .v 0 2 J ., ' -A G 1 ' ' A A L J :QQ f 2 . yt' w f .fi ll 'X .t-Simi 1 J if A I . ,V i -f I A 95 if Af- .' ,Aff Z ll. J if V, XM J gy up K- h 6 ,, WV ,QE f y , If r I ' A l y :H lxrig s ip 4 J . as , x L J' ez- , ' '-2 4 rw lil ' I J 9 4 JI ' x J G ' av yxa K ...Y , VW. 1' g - is H N If l G' , J , U A 5 ' , 3, f 4 ' 1 f ' liar I , ' 'E il - K ? l J Tl' f 'A 'K' lf . 1 ' . I ' Aw - g . X 4' fy' J - 29 R MM SEVENTH GRADE Class Officers: Claudia Sturz, Vice Presidem Sylvia Clyse, Co-Social Chairmang Jeannie Har wood, Secrelaryg Ricky Lockhart, Co-Social Chairs many Jerry Higbie, Treasurerg Charles Birnie, Pres idenr. EnTering Junior High was an exciTing experience for The SevenTh-Grade Class. Our whole idea of school was changed. The acTiviTies were new To us. One of The high poinTs of The year was winning The Junior High P.T.F. conTesT, and 4 4 Ji.- for our eTforTs The P.T.F. awarded us a Trip To The Bellflower roller skaTing rink. ln sporTs, our boys' baskeTball Team played The sixTh grade and won. So The TuTure looks brighT To us in aThleTics as well as in The oTher fields ahead of us. -1 Sandra Aday David Ballard Charles Birnie Sylvia Braden I r Y V. Mike Brick 3 A 2,1 -3 . .rg f rm!!! Q H1391 QSHX W fi! ww rlf We 'Mil Lois Briggs ', 'fi' ,, Carol Brooks L v I fr ' Ina Brown K' Eldon Buell A Lf, Richard Calkins PeTer Carnpf , Mark Cardwell Marilyn Chadwick Glenn ChrisTiansen w iv- , x.7 Barbara Church Sylvia Clyse David Cole Howard Cooney JaneT CowperThwaiTe , H ni? l '99 , be Richard Herring Jerry Higbie Roy Hobbs Stephen Hottman John Hornbeck Carolyn Hotzell Danny Howell Anne Johnson Charlotte Johnson Paul Kay Diana Keldere Kathy Kirkland Karen Kizer Barbara Kloes Dorothy Leach ,f SEVENTH GRADE Robert Goble Winnilee Gregg Robert Harmon Jeannie Harwood -C 7. V Bill Cryar Ronnie Culpepper Leah Dooley Steven Dotson Luann Dysart Dale Ekdahl Paula Ewert Vicky Feezor Kay Forqueran Sharon Fosholdt Danny Galkin Pamela Gallaher Carolann Gann Gaylen Garrison Lynette Gleason x . . Q h , wig XX f . VU in z A y gills ' fxff fx X fra Qi f-7 S-sr K . 'C' JI A F, 2 . .3 1 S' A1 - s P X ' 1 f X ' 1 , ' V I V 1' f V ' I if il l i i 4 A l , V A P , 1 ' , 'X 5 xi 7 fy wx il ll L 75132-17 I ,il' V N 'W A solemn moment in a pep assembly: Hail, Christian Warriors, this emblem you bear, serv ing the Master . . SEVENTH GRADE Jucly Leaf Ricky Lockhart Mike Luther Suzanne McJimsey Bill Melquist Don Miller Jaynes Quimby Linda Rickert Douglas Robison Linda Rundall Norman Schickeclanz Cheryll Seymour Diana Sharp Eddie Simmons Kent Skellenger Judy Sorensen Jerry Stephens Claudia Sturz Patricia Tomlin Mary Walton The iob of preparing young people for a stabilized and useful life in a shaky, uncer- tain world is an important task. This prepara- tion is largely done by the schools of our towns and communities, Brethren differs from most public schools as it relies on Christ as well as qualified faculty members to do this. The trained men and women who are our teachers, work hard to help us students be- come better Christians and better Americans. Always ready to help us with any spiritual or secular problems, our teachers are out- standing in that they take a personal interest in their pupils. They are constantly striving to accomplish more and to improve their methods of teaching us, the citizens of tomor- row's nation, ALBERT FLORY, Principal 5 l 4- JAEQ ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY l 51 LAURAINE BARBER English, Art HELEN BRICK Librarian, Study Hall ARTHUR CAREY Social Studies, Business, Foreign Language, Science MINA COON Home Economics MABEL HORN Office Clerk, Substitute Teacher CARLEDA HUTTON Music REGlNALD KANTZER Bible, Social Studies, Mathematics MARGARET KANTZER Business FACULTY JAMES CRAWFORD Social Studies, Industrial Arts ALFRED DODDS Bible, Mathematics, Boys' Physical Education, Boys' Counselor RUTH ENDER English, Bible, Foreign Language, Girls' Counselor DOROTHA HARMONSON Girls' Physical Education, Business 0 ' s GENE KLINGLER Bible, English JOHN MAYES Bible, lndustrial Arts BILL MCDOWELL Boys' Physical Education, Social Studies, English RALPH MILLER Industrial Arts, Business, Social Studies 4? ,fx, FACULTY SUZANNE ROYER Mathematics JOSEPH SMITH Science HELEN STURZ Bookkeeper LORAINE YOCKY Business, Principals Secretary Choir Accompanist Feeding the hungry student body at reasonable SERVICE STAFF CAFETERIA PERSONNEL Mrs. Schilling and Mrs, Camp- bell, First Semester. Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Hummel, Second Se- mester, not shown. CUSTODIANS David Blatt, Larry Hamby, John Correll, Houston Morrison, and Earl Cooper. Neil McNinch and David Pillott, not shown. BUS MECHANICS Howard Mayes and Jim Boyd. Keeping our kids well fed, keeping our rooms clean, and trying to keep enough busses going to get our kids to school are the duties of the service staff. prices is the problem of the cafeteria staff. Al- though only two years old, our cafeteria has served over forty thousand meals. That amounts roughly to one-half ton of enchiladasl Another leaky carburetor, Jim tells Howard. Sound familiar? 'Y' X x 4:12 0. Plenty of coffee for all! QAII the teachers, that is.D Our mechanics do a gigantic amount of work keeping our fleet of twelve busses in working order. This fact can be particularly appreciated by all those who find it necessary to use this means of transportation to and from school. 'J A word about the service complete without mentioning untiringly do their work in look better. For all this we staff would not be the custodians who making our school gratefully acknowl- edge the work of these people. The clean-up crew gets ready to go into action. N - 'x ,4 .FF 1 . . ' -. , x - .L X -. - 5 A ' . , 3- .1 1. -g gf , E V A - ,x . . 47: ' ' v r 59.1. I f TW, ni . M., ,M lb .... 4 ,,.,.,.,... E 3 ik 24:4 1 , ,217 f 1'-.. Y , K Y X ?7: '-4 V' i x , S Urn, ffvgf- 5' X ,i 'ff' ' . T515 5' ,QQTQA-'fs V . A V pw, .f : . i an I W ,r 'V' 'ffl . 1 , 'K Q is 'twine , V. ' A , ee- f'G'f-' mf, 0' V. . ' Axis- ilvlri ',,,f'- fi . X f w 5A gf? .X A V .'-Q' F - , 'Q ' s 1 fain 21' ' 4 A-2' .l4f'5?1 'fj'H'jQ ?'afY'i Q x 5 ,'2 'Qf: V V Y- f ff 9-lf? QP ' ,fi f , ,X 5 , 75' if CI-IAPELS We do not believe That a ChrisTian's activities Tall into easily definable groups such as Social, Academic, and SpiriTual. ChrisT is The center of our lives and is with us in ALL of our activities. ln building a book, however, it seems essential To use some Torm of organization. Thus This an- nual is divided into The sections which you Tind. This division is labeled SpiriTual and deals with quest Tor beTTer spiritual understanding in T956 and 1957. Dr. Paul Bauman was one of several speakers from Grace Seminary and College at Winona Lake, Major Lorenz, who spoke in chapel about lndlana' the chaplain's opportunities, seems to have the attention of this group. x 1 K Dr. Percy Crawford lwell-known Christian song writerl, Mrs. The Gospel in Song was heard by the student body when Crawford, and a King's College student presented an out- the Biola Coronation Choir came to Brethren High. standing musical program. ,. k , f' s , l i I O ii C Dr. H. G. Tovey, composer of our school hymn, in- yfoduqed 5 new song to the students, Mrs. Tovey played The piano and said a few words also. CI-IAPELS Chapel speakers broughT us messages once or Twice each week since last September. It wouldn'T be possible To show all The fine speakers we had, but these photos represent a good cross-section of The year's chapels. The prayer and preparation That back our school and backed our spiritual program This year made our sTudenT body strong in The Lord, and The chapels ThaT This program provided challenged us all To Press Toward The mark for The prize of The high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Mr. Hurnbard used charts and vivid illustra- tions which made his messages interesting and his two-day visit unforgettable. . fx 0 1, 'O . af jj x r'i ,f'-1' rg, 1 ,, I ' - -,,, 1 HMGVY haaad uh liittlll laaaaaa . lsn't it marvelous what The M00dY Silence fllms Wefe Of definite Splfllllal and Qdllfa' electronics can do? tional value. Here Keith Hargett holds up a duck for the Bible Conference Day crowd to see. iOr is it a rabbit? RENCE DAYS Such days as Bible Conference Day help us to realize the sole purpose and centrali- zation of our school. Many hours of plan- ning on the part of our faculty, put forth a day worthwhile. Now, as for several years, Bible Con- ference Days have been held twice a year. These meetings give the student body ret newed vision on the ioys of soul-winning and practical tips on how to live a useful Christian life. Reverend Wayne Flory brings mes- sage to the students on Bible Con- ference Day, SPIRITUAL RETREATS Keith Bentson, missionary to Uruguay, talks at the Fall Retreat. Among the extensive activities we were able to take part in during the school year, the retreats were probably most beneficial. Spending two days in the mountains away from the smog and the noise of the city, found those who attended coming home with new inspirations, better pre- pared by our Lord to meet everyday problems. Many wonderful speakers were there to speak to us concerning things which were a spiritual help. Perhaps you will remember Keith Bentson, who alternately brought morning classes and eve- ning services at Fall Retreat. He is a missionary to Uruguay on furlough and plans to return very soon to South America. Besides providing a time to grow spiritually, everyone had a relaxing time physically and men- tally. Recreation of some type, whether it was swimming, volleyball, or hiking, was always available. Jim Sisson reads his Bible during quiet time while at the Fall Retreat. GOSPEL TEAM Gospel Team members Howard Mayes, Jack Higbie, Brant Carey, and Don Sterrenburg go through a song with Dave Hocking accompanying, Last summer our school was represented by a Gospel Team which visited churches in the three west-coast states. This team was used to present Christ to its audiences and also to suggest to them the numerous possibilities that there are in the field ot Christian education today. 4 The daily Bible class is another essential por- tion of life on campus. We have the privilege of learning how to have Christ preeminent in our lives. We at Brethren take seriously the admoni- tion, Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. 1? BIBLE CLASSES Mr. Dodds, one of our many fine Bible teachers, points out a verse to Beverly Smith dur- ing a Bible class study period. ,av Q ik 7' n, S? X . ,- f.a.-A I ' QB --H 5 QQ15' Q 9 i'f .5 .a, 2: 221 at A,q'g 42912519 i 5,i 5 1 ai',m My N. I ' , L , M Q. lv ' 1 fv IL ' 'r si.I.. 'K Q X I 1 rs..- f X , 4..- S .. if 6 a i. MUSIC 8TH AND 9TH GRADE CHORUS ORCHESTRA BAND PEP BAND S , 5 . V - iliil Q f' T 2 il l ORCHESTRA: Back row: Carolyn Aday, Chuck Bearinger, Dave Hocking, Jerry Eisley, Donna Ekdahl, Ross Carey. From row: Lee Simmons, Sharon La Nobs, Jim Sisson, Ricky McLain, Vikki Young- ker, Mike O'Neil, Miss Hutton, standing. 1 4. V. -.-Q gr A . 3-1' . 1 meg . - 31' -we Q A f' li Back row: J, Curtis, J. Skellenger, P. Brick, B. Nelson, J, Galla- her, L. Moore, S. Herrmann, L. Michel- son. Middle row: G. Ossen, P. Harper, E. Schwab, L. King, C. Sturz, L. Lewis, B. Bates. Front row: K. Seymour, A. Fuller, M. Harmonson, N. Smith, M. Boswell, G. Aus- tin, M. Carey. k BAND' Left to right, inner circle. Jack Higbie, Jim Sisson, Ricky McLain, Chuck Bearinger, Ross Carey, Vikkie Youngker, Mike O'Neil. Outer circle: Dave Hocking, Ed Asper, Carolyn Aday, Jerry Eisley Donna Ekdahl. How- ard Mayes, Director. PEP BAND: Back row: Harold Williams, Ricky McLain, Darrell Baker. Third row: Mike O'Neil, Vikki Youngker, Ross Carey, Carolyn Aday, Second row: Jerry Eisley, Donna Ekdahl. Front row: Jack Higbie, Jim Sisson, Bruce Whittaker, Gary Hanners, Howard Mayes, Director. 55 4 if Mrs. Barber, co-sponsor, B. Nelson, V. Feezor, J. Leaf, M. Walten, P. Ewert, J. George, Mrs. Coon, co-sponsor. IUNICDR I-HGH P This studious group by getting A's and B's in citizenship and Bible plus earning ten points in solids Cthree points for an A and one for a BHD became members of Brethren High's Schol- arship Societies in either the spring or fall se- mesters or both semesters ot the 1956-57 school year. QR The school awards a banquet and a ditch day each year to those who prove themselves ac- ademically successtul enough to belong to this l l organization. Back row: J. Gallaher, C. Sheldon, E. Nicholas, B. Smith, J, Leach, S. Bradley, C. Bergen, N. Whittaker M. Williams, R. Miller, C. Aday, G. Mann, W, Coon, B. Holmes, Middle row: D. Fisher, J. Millspaugh C. Martin, L. Howell, K. Harwood, Miss Ender, sponsor, J, Wobermin, R. Birnie, R. Dunning, B. Bates, D Hocking. Front row: J. Eisley, B. Altig, W. Smith, R, Porter, D. Sterrenburg, B. MacPherson, C. Bearinger B. Cotter, S. Hale, S. Patrick, C, Sturz, not shown. RS S I-IC 1 STUDENT COUNCIL The Brethren High student body has chosen as its representatives, students who have thoughtfully and efficiently planned many of the year's activities. We of the Student Council feel that our accomplishments have supported the standards and principles upon which our school was founded as well as upheld the in- terest of each student. W Don Sterrenburg Standing: Charles Bearinger, Choir Presidentg Paul Sundstrorn, Boys' Athletic Commissionerp Ross, Carey, Sophomore Class Presidentg John Hulplce, Yearbook Editor: Kathy Peterson, Store Managerg Gwynda Mann, Girls' Athletic Commissionerp Barry Cotter, Freshman Class Presidentg Glenn Harmonson, Junior Class Presidentg Mr. Flory, Advisor. Seated: Mark Carey, Eighth Grade Class Presidentg John De Young, Senior Class Presidentg Bob Nicholson, Vice Presidentg Don Steven.- burg, Presidentg Janice Millspaugh, Secretaryp Maureen But- terfield, Girls' League President, Donna Ekdahl, Commis- sioner of Affairsg Sharon Hale, Safety Commissioner. Not shown: Charles Birnie, Seventh Grade Class President. K PEPSTERS Brethren's loudest organization was just about ready to break loose and yell when this picture was taken. Started this year under Miss Hutton's supervision and composed of highly-spirited students, the Pepsters proved their value mainly dur- ing football season. GIRLS' LEAGUE Presenting the Mother-Daughter Tea was the high point of the Girls' League ac- tivity schedule. Maureen Butterfield, Pres- ident, Lynette Howell, Vice President, and Kathy Harwood, Secretary, plan for the future in this photo. Miss Ender ad- vises Gjrls' League, which includes all girls at B.H.S. as members. LETTERMEN'S CLUB Another new group on the campus scene this year is the Varsity Lettermen's Club, shown above talking over a play. Don Haney got this athletic crowd organized. NOBLEMEN Brethren's car club, the Noblemen, look over Bob Nicholson's Chevy'd-up Ford. The Noblemen use the school's equip- ment at their meetings. Sponsors are Mr. Tong, Long Beach Police Officer, and Mr. Mayes. W, J Q4 x C K Z-5 ITUA . : '-. Cameramen Jerry Tong and Harold Williams prepare to shoot Bruce MacPherson, Business Manager, and David Bond, Sports Editor. Advisor Miss Royer is standing. .3 Vip 0fAB00k ff cf' A A' mt , AMBASSADOR STAFF l JOHN HULPKE, Editor Class representatives Alfred Brock, Paul Levering, Linda Price, Donna Ekdahl, and Margaret Harmonson organize copy for an approaching deadline, Don Ster- renburg, art consultant, and Mr, Mayes, darkroom advisor, are not shown. Here it is, your '57 AMBASSADOR, the product of fun, fellowship, and many hours of frustration. Surrounded by a maze of typewriters, copy sheets, and pictures of all descriptions, the '57 AMBASSADOR staff had its ups and downs, not always hitting the stride the editor hoped for. But with the combination of planning, work, and enioyment on the part of the entire staff, this book resulted. We trust that this annual will help you to re-create, in happy memory, the record of a truly memorable year at Brethren. AV lf! ..--'J Sv X it l' ,, 5 tl... vis. Music and social activities are iust inseparable, for instance at banquets School Days are best remembered because of the fun, the friendships, the festivities. Golden Days, a song that the group sang at the Fall Banquet, nicely brings back to mind the social highlights of the year. SCDCIAL But alas, the copyright men are without a heart tovvarcl us, so we are Without a Song to print for you. You'll have to recall it for yourself. With a Song in Your Heart you won't have any problem remembering the social ac- tivities ot the year anyhovv. 5l S SOCIAL If 4 X xx X F4 1 Q up X , 2, A j NX Q W g wa- ,J The mechanics D P ', 1, A' t 1 n. Something to yell about! Even if we don't all have the ability to play the game, we can all cheer. l'ven things up at the Halloween Party at the home of Mary Here the Seniors i Louise Williams. Parties constitute a large portion of the activities at BHS. ACTIVITIES Remember the French least three F ' 9 Alfred Brock displays Pierre the County air, ' ' t d at Poodle, which he won after having was e dollars. It was fun while it lasted anyway. 1: Q' . i N' i SOCIAL if H' V I 5 1 K A. 'qv if 19 , 1- I 4, 4 ,', k !l.-V IMI -. ', W. , , -'ffli',1.5ni! ' 9 suzfurvfgtzxkr 'fffiigig fi? 1514?- si W- Our dignified and refined principal addresses the crowd at the Fall Comedian Flory, our gay, carefree principal, looks things over at Banquet. The cast of Two Christmases for Carole relaxes after the play, Left to right, they are Max Henry, Jim Sisson, Mary Louise Williams, Nancy Smith, Dale Ekdahl, Donna E'kdahl, and Jim Williams. the Christmas Party. May I show you to your seat? CertainIy. Carol Martin, Sharon Patrick, Maxine Ratekin, Marline Ward, Rosemarie Baker, and Marilyn Schmidt are ready to usher the crowds in to see the Christmas program. Miss Hutton warms up the choir while on stage Wes Harty, play di rector, gives last-minute instruc- tions to the cast of Two Christ mases for Carole. Sb ffiif. lk if tt C527 C7 Lf ,ry- Then there was the C.A.C.S. Speech Contest, held this year at our own school. We came through with our share of winners, as usual. I I C' N ' a- I N' 7'-Q' 1-ae Q f -0.1. Q if li . Y If v ...,, ga t Aff 7 , 9.4, rf V i ,,.: ., I i i ,AL 1 ff? I v ' l Kill' 'ix iw i,.,-were if M if be-sgjf, i ,,m,,- it Run: L-Q W Open House drew a large crowd this past March. Those who came saw everything from displays, like the one being prepared above, to demonstrations in physics, like the one below. This was our night: the time we showed our parents and friends what we were accomplishing. Brethren's first homecoming was capped oft, by a party. Some of the alumni who showed up are pictured above. Award assemblies are a high point in the year to many, Here are some of the GAA. Championship Basketball Team receiving recognition for their triumphs. 767' SQCIAL ACTIVITIES This closes The '56-'57 school year's social story. lT's been an eventful year, To say The leasT. The assemblies, The parties, The banquets, The musical programs, the school spirit-all are a parT ot' our growing up, our learning. These extracurricular acTiviTies helped to balance our schedule and made The whole education process seem less painful. Like They say, You're only young once. But Then, if you work it righT, once is enough. ThaT's The reason in our minds Tor our school's social activity program. Another Typical year came and went. Lots of hard work, lots of fun, lots of excitement. Though it was a typical year, there will never be another iust like ity that's for sure. Wes Harty, who wrote the Christmas play and the narration Tor the May Festival, looks over some selections while planning for the May Festival. These spring musicals have always been good, but this year's will be extra hard to forget. What better way to end a school year and start a summer? The traditional pic- nics are getting better all the time. Good time for signing AMBASSADORS, too. Brethren students show school spirit through song, particularly 3+ football games ATHLETIC Come on and fight, fight, fight for Brethren High, Come on and hail our Arna Mater dear, Come on and cheer, cheer, cheer for the green and Stand up and give a cheer for victory, White, Our fighting Warriors bold will do or die, Our fighting Warriors bold will do or die, Come O,-, and fight boys, fjghyi We're going to win this game or know the reason why! Q , . .sw- an , ,w,w1'V n15 cf , ,. n, - 4 , .' -iffy' smihiif . . ,, , -swim, . ' .M 1 'S . f. , .sts Back row: Chuck Bearinger, Dave Hocking, Paul 5Uf1dS'f0mr Dale Pace, Bob Nicholson, Brian Avers, Perry Brickley, Glenn Harmonson, Jim Williams Front row: Max Henry, Jim Roney, Bill Edmundson, Roy Robertson, QCO-Managerl, Coach Haney, Ernie Strong QCO-Managerl, Bill Brown, Dave Fisher, Ed Asper. Sundstrom grinds out a sizeable gain against Bellflower. VARSITY Highlighted by a record-breaking 68-32 victory over Pasadena, our Warriors showed an all-around improvement this year. Two of our losses were by a margin of less than one touchdown. Almost half of our Senior High attended the Culter game, at Culter, showing our enthusiastic school spirit. Bob Nicholson, by scoring ninety points, tied the all-time school scoring record for individual players for one season. Keep up the old school spirit, boys, and we'll be rooting for an even more successful season next year! THE SEASON OF 1956 BHS Opponents 12 Chadwick O C H., Y . 45 16 Flintridge , , 13 6 Bellflower , 51 12 Flintridge 14 68 Pasadena 32 35 Cutler 38 Coach Haney explams how :Ts clone Shown with Coach are Glenn Harmonson and Dave F sher who quarterbacked this year s squad FOOTBALL The Bees try a run around left end. COACH FOSTER BEE FCDOTBALL Our boys have gained a great deal of experience l playing together. This experience, which showed to , be of greater value as the season progressed, will cer- ' tainly be an asset to the fellows who go out for foot- ball next year. Back row: P. Jepson, J. Combest, B. Sadler, B. Gilbertson, B. Gulick, E. Strong, Manager. Front row: J. VanCoutren, H. Williams, P. Levering, A. Brock, G. Lewis, S. Jensen, G. Nicholson. r 219 , . . :wav 11 Q Harold Williams drives in for lay up. AND BASKETBALL Although the Bee Team was hampered by lack of height, several showed great promise for the future. They played hard all year, had good team spirit, and should be recommended for their will to win. ' :ilu- Back row: J. Combest, H, Williams, B. Sadler, B, Gulick Henry, R. Carey, Coach VanVoorhis, R. Porter, M. Carey. 'l 5'3'Z o'5'i'f'l'i 'Q V Y V V . Al QAf?++f-ra COACH VANVOORHIS ,L 4- B. Edmundson, J. Van Coutren. Front row: M, 1 Q fm, u VQOY M A Po , ' you . v in 'g xy , . . ,. x- '. ' l ,xi . x I yi X 5 4 S ' l W J X 'xx 1 v ' .. : 5 CJ ,il t 1 f- 5 X ,Ck 7 'A ,' I A , T . 1 Q 'N X' 3' 'N - ' A .1 N i CQ N 1 7 l , Q Harrnonson racks up two for Brethren. SCORES BHS Opponents 33 Avalon ,,,,,,7,7,.,.,,.V tt...V77ffff77f7 5 6 44 St. John Bosco ,,,7..o .V7,.7 3 l 31 Flintridge ,,,..V,7,7,, fffffo 3 7 52 Templeton ,.7,..V o...f. 5 8 45 Bellflower ,.,. ,,o,,o 5 4 50 Black Fox ,,,,,, ,,.... 4 6 4l l.. A. P. C. .... ...-.. 4 9 49 Alumni ,,,.. .4..... 4 7 22 Bellflower .... ....... 5 5 69 Culter .......... ....... 5 3 48 Chadwick .... ..-eeee 5 l 56 Bellflower .... ....... 7 7 42 Upland ..... ...--e4 5 3 48 Black Fox ..,... ....... 5 2 63 Flintridge ...... ....... 4 l 5l Upland ..... ...---- 4 3 53 Culter ...... ...eeee 4 0 49 Chadwick .... ...-.4- 5 l 62 Warriors go to battle for rebound! VARSITY BASKETBALL SEASGN GF 1957 Back row: Bob Nicholson, Paul Sundstrom, Brian Avers Don Damron Dave Hocking Jim Williams From row: Dave Bond, Jim Ellis, Duane Swanson, Coach Don Haney Glenn Harmonson Dave Fisher Jim Roney Our Varsity Basketball Team got off to a rather slow and uneven start, but won a good number of games throughout the season, proving their ability. They developed teamwork and sports- manship, and played some real thrillers. In the annual Alumni Game the varsity won a hard fought battle. Glenn Harmonson hit for twenty-nine points that night, equalling the rec- ord set by Monte Bowers in a game during the '54-'55 season. Almost two-thirds of our team will be avail- able for next year's competition. Back row Coach Swagerty B Brown B Gllberfson H Wllllams J Roney C Sealon, E. Asper Mlddle row B Nlcholson P Sundslrom A Brock G Harmonson D Pusher D Hockmg, J, Williams Front row Williams tosses to Harmonson an close play at the plate ' 1 1. 454' .V 5 lv 94 1, V ...iv 'In fawfcnfq 'gm 'Www f P A M if fr nl- v 1 Q If M ,qauqpwu 159 ' 'Q 0 ' Fisher tags Bellflower man at third. Everyone appears tense as they await the umpire's call. BASEBALL .The Varsity Baseball Team has, so far, held their own in league competition with a one and one record. As our pitching staff shows great promise, with a little more development our Warriors should wind up the season near the top of the league. Along with some fine reserve players, we are fortunate to have an exceptionally well-rounded outfield and one of the strongest infields in the league. We're hoping that maybe this will be THE year for our varsitymen. COACH SWAGERTY L25 Song Leaders Nancy Whit- iaker, Sharon Hale, Paula Parker, and Peggy Sterren- burg. SUNG LEADERS Our school spirit This year was really splendid. These girls did their part in keep- ing The enthusiasm aT its high level. Thanks, kids, you were wonderful. Yell Leaders Carolyn Dyer, Donna Ekdahl, Patty Sterren- burg, and Nancy Hackley. YELL LEADERS 1 For the past three years our girls have prac- tically turned the league upside down in bas- ketball. They took the title two years ago and last year missed taking first place by only one point in the championship game. This year they went all the way again to bring horne the bacon in high fashion. SCORES BHS 3l Culter lO 35 Pasadena T3 40 Bellflower 28 22 L. A P. C. 32 40 Culter l0 38 Pasadena lA 39 Bellflower l4 40 L. A, P. C. 37 44 L. A. P. C. .. 43 G A A BASKETBALL CI-IAMPICDNS B ck row Coach Harmonson C Sheldon B Smith, S. Roberts, B. Bates, J. Gallaher, D. Thomas, J. Blevens, C Schneider C McFarland Mddle row P Parker, L, Welch, L. Suiter, B. Jenkins, D. Estill, M. Schmidt, C. Parks Front row S Heckman L Howell M Butterfield, G. Mann, W. Coon, K. Harwood, D. Bowers. J I , L C I v X i ' Lynette sets up ball to Donna Our G. A. A. volleyball team had an outstand- ing season this year, losing only once. They took the championship for the third straight year, making it possible for us to keep the trophy in our case permanently. GAMES Brethren First Second l, Third Lutheran First Second 2, Third Brethren First Second 2, Third Bellflower First Second O, Third Brethren Firstw Second 2 Culter Firstf Second O Brethren First- Second 2 Pasadena First Second O -Q-.,,,,, G. A. A. VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS Back row: Coach Harmonson, R. Johnston, J. Gallaher, D, Thomas, L. Loveioy, C, Sheldon, S. Ketchum, D. Estill, S. Roberts B. Bates, J. Leach, C. Bergen, C. McFarland, Middle row: G. Mann, L. Welch, S. Heckman, L. Howell, M. Butterfield, D. Bowers, W. Coon, K, Harwood, B, Smith, M. Hawes. Front row: P. Parker, L. Suiter, B. Jenkins, J. Blevens, C. Schneider, M. Schmidt, C. Parks, R. Baker. I . 1 'Z' arf w ' . , .. , . T N xg if I1 J 1 r 1 A l . .. .wi gf u Q ., ' x O4 4 C .ww 'ft .TQ q .... J L 4 E.. l . f i f qa, 4 . 4 V Back row: Coach Harmonson, L. Howell, D. Estill, J. Blevens, C, Parsons, C. Dyer, S. Ketchum, W. Beal, D. Thomas, B, Smith, C. Parks, C. McFarland, P. Parker. Middle row: M. Schmidt, E. Nicholas, C. Sheldon, C. Parkhill, L. Suiter, J. Gallaher, B. Bates, C. Schneider, J. Leach, G. Mann, D. Bowers. Front row: L, Moore, D. Lindquist, S. Heckman, M. Butterfield, K Harwood, W. Coon, B. Jenkins, K. Rogers, S. Bruckman, R. Baker. G. A. A. SCDFTBALL TEAM Although our girls havent as yet had a game up to press time It is very pos sible that they will make a clean sweep of all three sports by winning the soft ball title There are twelve returning letter women from last year which should give us more than enough depth to clinch the championship Donna gets trapped between third and home I Q 9 QQQ Q 1 1 4 I X fb IUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM I Q .,.. 'KI QL? IUNIOR HIGH I Is?-x T55 BASEBALL TEAM QA! OUTSTANDING ATI-ILETES - 1956 -Ii .1 f A gyzawwf .4 , V, , ' 1 ,W , f ,, , 1 ' ' 45511414 5 V f .' Zf'Q?v',,f , f 7. K P' G V fi 'Z' eg ,A , A ,ip 7Ta5w,ggf?rmM V' I 3 V ' 7 7 ' 'I' I ,V 'EAA U 1f?wiR:f' A mt ' A wfww ,, . ,, 2, , ,Va JW x . V ,Q SL- f ab A 1 we tl, ' S 3 E 5 M' ' 1 -Hifi 1,4 Lf MW W ,M-. 1 p....w-wW WM A qW1m.v.m.1-,,l 77,5-fl A , if age... f',, ww-1 .V I ' 4 ' f F' muy! 23 I M ll 0 3 55' ,,,v Heavy-hiHer Ross Carey, cafcher Dave Hocking and Tex warm up a+ TEX MlLLER'S SPORTING GOODS, 506-I0 Wes+ Firs+ S+ree+, Long Beach. 3 T is jl 3 5 5 S , 1 'E v, 3 3 n , , gm,Wj3 www ff!-... ' 9 4,4 , I W.. - ..,, W J yn... num I' 4 f Where +he eIi1'e meei' +o eafg Paul Parke, Willina Coon, Linda Loveioy and Bob Sadler enioy colres a+ PARK PANTRY. A+ Junipero and Broad- way, facing beaufiful Bixby Park, PARK PANTRY is open from 7 a. m. +0 I I p. m., seven days a week. x - B.R.HlGBlE U.llI.B.l!Q!!.B, n.H.lU.16167 Q Q-ig.,- , 1 Y .?, Jack Higbie and Don Damron help Mr. Higbie a+ a service s+a+ion being re-consfrucfed by B. R. HIGBIE CON- TRACTOR. fgbfpknf lashllel 'i !1y 'ff 4- -Q ,f Ah v-gf -L , 4-fa fa., W 'wifi' bf Mu Q V . ,, s. .f cs, kv-gk f., A A i .whip K3 v' mil -1 V f-QW 'iw 'www ' Fw . gym YM , 1- A ,eh Sv Wi! K N fn if 'fi Q if M j '!9'fFi.:-5. -in ,,f,a ii ' 'iv -X 'luv ,, by-.M .. Q? rm W, 'A 1 X' 2 M 'Mer 'ff ya-N, 3 A ' E7 8' QMEJ, 4, W 'K 1. .1-3' 'K' . ,Ki s. 3 f'-ml I U Jimmy Williams receives his heap-big payoff from Mr. Smifh af COOPER AND SMITH INSURANCE AGENCY. your personal insurance agenfs. Their office is locafed in Bellflower af 9744 Easf Flower. iw., gil PAGE OIL TOOLS, INC., 3356 Lime Avenue, specializes in +ension +ooIs. Page, 'rhe name +o Iook for on oil +ooIs. Ii' w.,,.,,4, David Fisher looks on as Mr. T. J. Mills works on a Ia+I1e a+ PAGE OIL TOOLS, INC. My JW A we 2 W. G Za MW ,W M , nm? M, ff' 0' X e Chuck Bearnnger and Mr Sml+l'1 work hard af A. A. APPLIANCES Loca+ed a+ 7l5 Amerlcan Avenue A A APPLIANCES is open evenings x Sally Heclcman smiles 'For Mr. Hicks while she poses for her Senior pic +ure. For qualify phofography visif CURL RAY STUDIO, 622 Easf Sev en+l1 Sfreei, Long Beach. 'X- Howard Mayes refuels one of fhe fleel of many busses our school operaies. If 'lalces a lol of gas 'l'o lceep fhese busses rolling, bul' where does all I'his gas come from? This big fruclr, offen seen delivering gas +o our school, comes from COOK 8: COCLEY INDEPENDENT HAN- COCK DISTRIBUTOR, Iocafed af 30I Soulh Alameda, Complon. Dave Brick, manager of fheir sfafion and 'Ihe whole- sale lire, baffery and accessory sfore, handles 'Iwo of fhe 'linesl producls made-Hancock Mileage Boosler Gaso- line and Fireslone Tires ancl Accessories. Dave says, I+'s a pleasure Io serve Brefhern High School. 79 A+ JACOBSON'S BARBER SHOP, I447 Cherry Avenue, Housfon Morrison gels squared away. JACOBSON'S specializes in flaf-iops. Craig Sealon orders a laco al' GUY'S HAMBURGER STAND, 90I Ocean in Seal Beach. When in Seal Beach, sfop in for refreshmenf a+ GUY'S. locafecl across Ocean Avenue from lhe Pier. W3 During fhe four years fhaf l have been af Wesfmonf, l have learned fhaf in fhe midsf of sfudies, exfracurricular acfivifies and life in general, fhere is a sfeady beam of foundafional frufh fhaf brealrs fhrough fo illuminafe and focus fhese various elemenfs of life. This beam is Jesus Chrisf. As we wall: in fhe lighf our life finds a goal and fhe incidenfals fake care of fhemselves. My academic, social and spirifual life should be mofivafed by a desire fo glorify God. This affifude l found is basic and musf be learned before enfering fufure worlr. -Roy Price, Brefhren High alumnus and sfudenf body presidenf of WESTMONT COLLEGE, Sanfa Barbara, California. at-ee Alfhough Jack Higbie gefs ferrific mileage in his MG, even he has fo fuel up once in a while. The place +o go is MATTY'S SHELL SERVICE, iusf across Orange Avenue from fhe school. Arfisfic Don Sferrenburg, shown worlcing on fhe '56 Chrisfmas program, buys his supplies from LOU'S STA- TIONERS. Af 5649 Aflanfic Avenue, LOU'S STATIONERS carries boolrs, 'rypewrifers and arf maferials. .r' 1 f I ax? ni XJ' s ,Z ?' . l BI gl r lil OPINIONS BASED ON FACTS HIGH SCHOLARSHIP AND SOUND CHRISTIAN EMPHASIS Majors in Liberal arts lead- ing to the A. B. degree. Majors in Education lead- ing to the H. S. degree Plzr irrfbrmation write I0 DR. HONIER A. KENT, REGIS- TRAR 7 Pat: Warren, I'll never forget these college days. Warren: Yes, college life here is really great. l'm glad l devidecl to rome to Grace. Pal: All of my life l-will remember these days of growing in His grace while receiving my education here. Clyde Cook WANTED BY Univ. of Calif., USC, Stanford, UCLA The really great high school athlete has no problems about going to college. His only problem is which college to choose. While in high school Clyde Cook of Laguna Beach, Calif. turned in a very impressive basketball record: he was selected on all-league teams, all-state teams, and was chosen as CIF Player of the Year as a senior, while establishing a still-standing individual league scoring record. Ofifers of scholarships came from the Uni- versity of California, USC, Stanford, UCLA and others. Clyde considered each - particularly USC - then decided against them all. Clyde has a goal and he finally de- cided that a liberal arts education at a Chris- tian college would best fit him to reach that goal. The college he chose: BIOLA Bible Col- lege Ca school of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Inc.j . In choosing BIOLA he said, I came here because of the high spiritual standards which are held, because of the strong em- phasis on the study of the Word of God and because the students are constantly challenged to complete dedication to the will of God for their lives in Christian serv- ice both here and in the foreign fields. Clyde's goal is the mission field Che was sf T77 lllllllu born in Hong Kong where his mother was a missionary and his father a captain of a merchant vesselj. And while he is preparing for this high calling he is using his basketball skill as a solid testimony for the Saviour. Clyde averaged 30 points per game this year in leading the BIOLA squad to a league cham- pionship CI4 wins, no lossesj. This summer he was selected to be a member of the Ven- ture for Victory college all-star team spon- sored by Youth for Christ International. The team is spending three months playing basketball games and conducting religious meetings in schools, army camps, hospitals, service clubs, prisons. The tour includes Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. BIOLA offers a Bible College granting B.A. degree with majors in Bible, Christian education, public school education, psychol- ogy Qwith emphasis on guidance and coun- selingj, music, English, history. In addition to BIOLA Bible College there is Talbot Theo- logical Seminary, School of Missionary Medicine Can intensive one-year training in medicine for the prospective missionary and missionaries home on furloughj and two- year Bible Institute. Biola graduates izzrlude Donald G. Bfzrnhouie, Perry Crawford, Cbarlef E. Fuller, Dirk and D011 Hillif, Irwin Moon, Dnwmn Trolmrzn Q I6-page picture-story booklet f I Write today for your free copy of this beautiful 15-page picture-story booklet. Bg 8 10 - prior sho in i no educati nal sites of Suthern California. F d s os w g scen c a o o rom rugge no co ered ' mountains to lush orange groves. See for yourself why so many students are Coming to sunny Southe I California. .lust ask for picture-story booklet. ni BIBLE INSTITUTE UF L03 ANGELES IIIC MCCALL ELECTRIC 748 Eas+ Elghfh 5+ree+ Los Angeles Congra+ula+ions and bes+ wishes +0 +l'1e class of '57 'from CHESTER wg Q x xxtiow X WX QJQQBS' Q5 fd A0 'O A 144, x' fix 9 xois 14286 1 Q00 Oo 0 7 Q? QS 5 QW? X3 Z M A Q ,f If 9 6 ,Q f A A K X Z f QQ ,ga Q 4 ! A 2 6 7 We Sa w 59 ee 9 sy ge X090 Q9 Q ox 6' 44 7 if 4 , I If f 34 Ox my W Q qqo 9' xx X xx Q f 9510 0 f 14 ga!! ,K 96 . QS X ,f 1 I 6 f e ' 5 ' . xg T5 'Gs ' n 409 ox ii 4 Ig xi ' fn rx ve Q Q' 1 'I' s . . X x v , , ov mx ' , , 5. 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