Burbank Junior High School - Wizard Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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LOOKING IN THE CRYSTAL BALL As I was walking to- wards the bus stop on Uni- versity Avenue in 1956, whom should I see raising the American flag on the pole but Ray Hollenbeck, the present custodian of Burbank School. 1 As I con- tinued to gaze on this tranquil scene, someone came out and began vigor- ously shaking my hand. Why James Piper.’ I ex- claimed, Didn ' t you get out of here yet? No, I liked it so much that I’m the principal now. Just then the bus came along, driven by my old friend, Robert Moor- head. I sat down next to a chap carrying a violin and who did it turn out to be but Irwin Jones, who told me of the brilliant symphonic orchestra of which he was a member. The conductor was that famous maestro, Richard Larson. The Prima Donna was Jean- nette Marlin, who sang duets with Tommy Knudsen, The piano player was Wal- ter Locatelli. Lctha Har- vey played the sousaphone. The flute was played by the talented Donald Wolfe. Astor Mizuhara ' was the trumpet player , and who played the accord ian but Ardel Docki Then Irwin got off the bus so I opened my newspaper. Who should stare at me from the front page but those two famous scientist partners, Elaine Gimbol and Howard Rungei As I turned the page , I saw that officer Edward Wulbern had finally cought Public Enemy-No . -I --Vin- cent Nicora. His case was to be tried by judge Joe Hernandez; the defendant’s lawyer was George Shirley. As I got off the bus I heard a whistle and turned around to see three sailors, Kenneth Thomas, Gene Ross, and Joe Rogers, Shriek. ' Crash. ' Two auto- mobiles had collided head on. In one were the three leading society ladies of Berkeley, Pat Wallace, Phyllis Jackson, and Joan ' Thorpe. In the other car, there were the three school teachers, Esther Ducnas, Dorothy Roberts, and Mar- garet Ruddcll Just then the ambulance arrived dri- ven by Andrew Soo and Ray Soo. The woman physician turned out to be Bernice Nagel, assisted by Barbara Bradley and June Bonham. As it was time for my dentist appointment I en- tered the office building. ' Someone said, Chewing gum, candy. I turned and there was Hilda Peruzzo, Swish. ' A little black pup ran by me, followed by Tony Cannizzo, with a net. I stepped into an elevator operated by Gene Whiting, and in there I met Eula

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HISTORY OF HIGH NINE CLASS 1939 A smaUi group of very young and timid Low Sevens scurry curiously about Burbank. These same little budding genuises have the time of their lives at Treasure Island on Berk- eley Day. 100 aesthetic dancers impersonate the winds . 1940 A paper drive proves to us in the Low Eight that collecting pa- pers can be a lot of fun. The West Berkeley Merchants have their win- do ws decorated by Burbank artists especially High Eights . 1941 In the Low Nine the three advisories com- bine and give the paper drive a whale of a push with the help of Miss Glover’s trailer. They whoop it up at Cordonices park for their picnic. Betty Owens discovers some Pretty leaves . Poison Oak! The Low Nines go back to infancy to help roll the money in at the Burbank Fiesta with a kid circus . Near the end of the Low Nine term they are busy composing campaign speeches. Yes I we turn politicians and elect the next Student Officers from our number. The High Nines, the smallest class in some years , awakens to become a giant of bustling activity. Admiral Glover and co- admiral Skitnmings lead a hundred murderous sub- chasers in pursuit of 600 subs (subscriptions) or at least as many necks. The start is poor, but what a finish! 620 subs are in the bag! About a score and three days later the victorious fleet reaches port. An outdoor rally is held--what a welcome! The H9-2 ' s had chased do wn the most, and the 3 ' s and l ' s followed close. In their honor a gay vic- tory party is staged by the 3 ' s and l ' s. Among the famous guest artists at the party are: Lily pons. (Ray), Lawrence Tib- bet. (Tony), Mary Astor, (Anna Belle), Gladys Swarth- out, (Lily), Eleanor Powell, (Joan M.), and our own James Hendricks. Chinese checker champions compete against other champions. Gadgets were given as prizes. While Seth and his buddies played the rec- ords, Charlene and Merced danced away with the first prize . 1942 Commencement Day, the climax of High Nine ef forts !

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Mae Mann, famous majorette, and Evelyn Lewis, famous blues singer. In the den- tist’s waiting room was La Verne Wagner with a puz- zled look on her face. When questioned she said she was still trying to decide between Alfonso Brito and Manuel Puccio. Also waiting for the den- tist was Charlene Johnson, now secretary to Merced Jiminez, the most famous movie star, and George Murakam i, now a camera man for the Look” magazine. The dentist ' s nurse turned out to be June Johnson. There was a salesman try- ing to sell patented false teeth to the dentist. The saleman was Richard Swerer and the dentist was Law- rence Verdugo. After my appointment I went to do a little shopping. On the way I passed a barber shop and Seth Zwetz, with his hair still in his eyes was cut- ting Esther walker ' s hair. Looking up to the sky I saw a stunt plane just pulling out of a dive. Lucie Quihillait, now a Spanish teacher, said, That ' s Viola de Zeeuw, the stunt flier, and her co-pilot, Shirley Duffin. And that ' s Betty Hale that made that parachute land- ing on the roof of the ci- ty hall. As I entered Lee Newall Sons ' Department Store, a floor walker came up to me, whom I re- cognized as William Estra- da. When I told him I wanted to buy some cosmet- ics he took me to them, passing on the way, Rey- nold Lofberg selling a piano to La Mar Overman, and Joan Me Cormick selling school supplies. Finally reaching the cosmetic counter, whom should I re- cognize selling rouge and powder but Bob Tool l Then I saw Earl Rudd selling haberdashery and there was Cleophas Mack selling Ma- rie Luedor an imitation wedding ring. ' Flashi I was blinded by a light. Then I realized it was Josephine DeRienzo still taking candid shots. I then took an elcvator-- this time operated by YVil- lys Gilmore-- to the lunch room where Ralph Seddon waited on me. At tho ta- ble next to me were some gossiping ladies who turned out to be Ida Accurso, Marilyn Berry, Gwen Brown, Shirley DeMamiel and Rita DeLeon. At another table was Lois Johnston with five Kiddies. After I finished lunch I passed tho beauty parlor depart- ment. There was a sign that read Laura Cardoza, expert hair cutter. Hav- ing their hair cut ’ ore Ear line Evans, Maizie Thomp- s 021 and Dorothy Gustafson. Then I walked out to tho street and saw Jac ’. ' . ' yman