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

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and Lucille Parker rid- ing a bicycle built for two, followed by Isamu Na- gata and Mariko Shinoda on another, I then looked at a signboard which read, Buy Dandy Baby Rattles-- Put Out by Robert Thomas, Charles Moore, Eugene Chrisman Co. Seeing a crowd I looked up and saw James Hendrick shout- ing on top of a soap box. Rooting for him was Ichiro Ozawa, and arguing with him was John Noriega, Listening to James was Vivian Wimmer in a nurse ' s outf i t . I then walked towards the bus stop, passing on the way, Jesus Noriega, now a tamale taster , I got on a bus and sat be- hind ’’. ' ilbertine James, Vivian Richardson and An- na Belle Jones talking a- bout Lily Wong and Robert Carter, the two intellect- ual speakers of the day. In the back of the bus were Barbara Wiseman, He- len Wagner, Laila Kangas, Beverly Kaufman, Ernest- ine Oubre and Betty Owens . From their conversation I gathered that they wero on their way to a p. T. A. meeting. By the way, the bus was driven this time by Eiji Yamamoto. When I arrived home in the evening, I said to myself, I think I met every single person who graduated from Burbank with me. My thoughts were interrupted by the door- bell, When I answered it who should be there saying, Shoe laces, needles, and pins , but Lowell Gomez ii GUESS WHO It is rumored, that daring this last term, a very sympathetic, and gen- erous being in the leaving High Nine Class, had the habit of taking in stray dogs. He had previously been involved in some, dog trouble, for sympa- thizing with a strange- looking mongrel . Un- doubtedly he was possessed with an intense longing for a canine friend of his own. At last, opportunity knocked! A poor frightened and forlorn-looking puppy had strayed into the school building. A kind teacher had heard that this gener- ous boy was searching for a dog of his own, so she very graciously bestowed the bewildered little pup- py upon him. Oh 2 but his joy was short-lived! For the very next day he had to return it, because the legal own- er had inquired for it. This ardent sympathi- zer was so sincere that he absolutely refused a reward that was offered for the return of the dog. He couldn ' t possibly be a stu- dent court judge, or--could he? --Isamu Nagata

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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

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A LITTLE, CLASS IN BURBANK GREW Our little class in Burbank grew, Our little class of Lo w Sevens, who Were filled by teachers with knowledge true, And so we grew. And so our class is very blue, As we sit back and now review Our good times here, and bad times, too, And say adieu, --Lois Johnston With apologies to Eugene Field THE TERRIBLE THREE Tony knew it had to be done ; it was a job the gang had been waiting for. There they were, staring at hirn, knowing at any mo- ment he would hit with all his mig ht. He felt the beads of sweat standing on his forehead, as he gently switched his club, waiting for the right moment to ar- rive, Tony saw the terri- ble three waiting for him to strike the fatal blow. Then he saw it coming to- ward him; he moved slight- ly, and wanted to back out, but he saw the gang tensely waiting, and it was useless to admit he was such a cow- ard. It was almost upon Tony, he knew then was the right moment. He struck blindly, for until then cowardice had filled his heart. It was a perfect connection and the ball went over the fence f or a home run; the terrible three , Chris man, Nagata and Yool, on first, sec- ond and third, stood amazed while Tony ran by each of them to home -plate. --Lowell Gomez GOODBY BURBANK Burbank Junior High School, We must now bid you adieu; Words cannot express how much, We ' ll all be missing you. As we enter some fine high school And in it ' s life we take our parts, Please believe me and my classmates You ' ll remain deep in our hearts . Mr, Zimmerman and teachers, We love you each and every one Although you made us study, We still had heaps of fun. There ' s a little sadness in our hearts, As we start this year anew But we ' ll try to make you proud of us , As we ' ve been proud of you. We ' ll give three cheers for Burbank Then on our ways we ' ll go, We leave you our best wishes , Because wc lovo you so. --Maizic Kent Thompson