Burlingame High School - Panther Tracks Yearbook (Burlingame, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1953 volume:

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The fooTball players' picTures lined The rec cenTer walls aT The annual Grid Classic. . . Thanksgiving Day arrived! In The midsT of Tlowers and floaTs and fesTiviTies we beaT San lv1aTeo 26-2l To win The P.A.L. TiTle. . . The foofball players received Their iusT deserfs aT The awards assembly . . . We Took a Trip wiTh The Junior class Through a haunTed house and a delighTful class assembly. . . BaskeTball season was Then under way. . . Before leaving for a long-awaifed ChrisTmas vacafion. Ray HackeTT's band supplied The music fc our Chrisfmas formal. Snowflake EanTasy . . . New Year's resoluTions were The Talk. . . STudenTs donned 'plasTer casTs and crufches afTer The mid-Term vacaTion. . . The second half of our year's Trip began wiTh clean sla+es for everyone and a newly-elecTed goverr ing body. . . The Big Top came To B.l-l.S. Through The courTesy of The STudenT Council. . . Our baskeTball Team walloped San lvlafeo. coped second place, and our players broke numeroi records. . . The Senior assembly wenT off like a bang and was considered The besT in many years. . The A.G.S. Took us on a Trip To The moon via rockeT ships aT Their annual dance. . . The spring Term play. on a more serious vein, was enTiTled Joan of Lorraine and proved enjoy able To all. . . Everyone howled aT The Senior-FaculTy baslceTball game. . . A wide field of occupaTion was offered us aT our second Career Day. . . A April in Paris was The Theme Tor The long-awaiTed Junior Prom, and The Parisian afmosphere agree wiTh everyone who aTTended. . . Many enTerTaining assemblies followed Through The spring Term. . . The sTudenT leaders were inviTed To aTTend The annual Who's Who Dinner under The direcTion c The Commission of School Affairs. . . The Senior Ball arrived aT las+! . . . WiTh some Teary eyes and some sTarry eyes we came To The end of our school year and graduafioi filled wiTh appreciaTion and devoTion To our faculTy and To our alma maTer, Burlingame! . . . do you remember? Then clearie, you're much older Than l! Faculty U J LQ A.: ,J 1 if I .J Faculty Pla Spinning +he records for rhe many programs which up a school year were lhe filly members of ihe faculfy. Their efforfs ro provide a varied fare were aided by very BFl'l'lSl1 conlribuhons of our exchange 'reacher Miss C felfer from lhal +igh+ li+'rle island. New also among 'rhe faces picrured here are fhos Firsi' Row: Mr. Allen. Mrs. An+onacci. Mr. sfrong, Mr. Beeman: Second Row: Mrs. E Mr. Brown. Mrs. Clodfeller, Mr. Colemar Ferfig, Mr. Fine: Third Row: Mr. Hevey Hinds. Miss Hifchcoclc. Miss Jennings, Keeler, Mrs. Koller: Fourfh Row: Mr. Miss Morrison, Mr. Righler, Mr, Rossier Schaalce, Mr. Shor'r. 5 . , fi V xl il ,Min+ 3 1 Q , 1 .. ... - 2.- ' i I Q . .s,, . : Jef? , ...,,, ' .59 s 5 a .s ss is 'f ef f j ,, ii I 'if L A a Merry Tune 'rhree popular newcomers: Chick Hinds, Larry Shorl and Jack Lee. A melancholy disc finds ils place among our records as we play Aloha lo Judy Campbell, Dean of Girls and Poel Laureaie of 'lhe facully. Afler far more years of service ihan show in her fealures. Miss Campbell is reliring +o a snug li++le ranch in Los Galos? Firsf Row: Mr. Bel+ran, Mr. Biggs, Miss Boddy. A Mr. Brose: Second Row: Miss Fowler, Miss i Frost Mrs. Gulla, Miss Harris, Miss Harvey. Mr. l-laselrinez Third Row: Mr. Lancasler, Mr. i Lee, Mrs. Lee. M'ss B. Maple, Miss V. Maple, - - Mr. ill' Fourfh Row: Mr. Slory, Miss rig. gi fs McN . is M Mr Walsh, Mr. Walson. Mrs. Wil- :Z.,1 Mr Woods g Iiii iiii I V 5 r w,.fga2 Y sf X 2 :Eff 1 ,x 3.,.- 1,3 ' Q 'ff' if -'-?'u!.z11-1' H- 18 msg 421 '53 Q Gs? .3 'Mrs Sw 5, A f ip, , Hz ik'-93.2, ' QQ ' i V ' - 'L . 555452-i ll? 's ., web as fvvis ,L ,S 5 'f ...J C L: E L 3 Fall Presidenl' Reece FosTer FALL COUNCIL-LeTT To Righh Davis, WeighT, Lindsay, Schuman, Ahern, Hellman. Fos Ter. Huck. COUNCILS GOTO BAT FOR COMMUNITY AND RED CROSS The big proiecT underTaken by This year's Tall council was The imporTanT cleanup campaign. Led by Bob Davis, The sTudenTs really goT To work and proved To The local ciTizenry ThaT They could keep The ciTy clean. A conTesT was sponsored Tor The Treshmen, and a winning posTer and leTTer oT recommendaTion were selecTed. STudenTs were asked To deposiT Their wasTe papers in The ash- cans insTead oT in The guTTers. In cooperaTion wiTh The LaTin Club, The coun- SIIOR CABINET-Frcni Row: Tassen, Dixon, and Wineman: Sec- Row: PeeT, RiTzau, Allen, and AbboTT, cil senT ChrisTmas packages To a war orphan. They also appoinTed The sTudenT courT. A meeT- ing oT The P.T.A. was aTTended by The council. aT which They presenTed one oT Their own regular meeTings. They repeaTed The process Tor The delegaTion of 'foreign sTudenT Teachers which vis- iTed The school. The annual Tall council dance oc- cupied a good deal oT The council's Time: and They aTTended The all-P.A.L. conTerence wiTh oTher sTudenT leaders. FALL COMMTSSIONERS-Fronf Row: HerberT, Records: Warren, Drama: GoeTze, Rally: Francard, Rally: Second Row: Dollinger, Ra- dio: SpeighT. School ATTairs: WhiTe, PubliciTy: Jonas. ArT: Cain, Girls' Awards: Third Row: Allen, Boys' Awards: Lachman, Boys AThleTics: Jackson, Assemblies: Wilde, Order: Frey, Finance: RoTh, Public Address. fe H -itll-, Q! Q E 1 ,Y1 ' W ,gl 3 anal-...1 . SPRING COUNCIL-Leff To Righf: Ahern, STein, Messinger, CarTer, Murison, Davis, Lind- Spring PresidenT Bob Li say, Schuman. The TirsT acT oT The spring council was To adopT The U.N.E.S.C.O. ConsTiTuTion proposed by Mr. BeITran and his hard-working group. Their nexT. and biggesT proiecT, was To collecT blood pledges Tor The Red Cross. A goal oT sevenTy- Tive was seT, buT The energeTic volunTeers wenT all ouT in a house-To-house canvass and collecTed ex ToTaI OT Two hundred and TiTTy pinTs oT blood, in cooperaTion wiTh The P.T.A. STudenT GovernmenT Day and an all-school SPRING COMMISSIONERS-Froni Row: Peel: Rally: Wilford, Girls' Awards: Second Row: Dillaway, Rally: Pierce, ArT: Camp, Music: Maude, Records: Linn, School Affairs: Delwig, PubliciTy Davis. ArT: Harvey, Girls' AThleTics: Third Row: Frey, Finance Wilde, Order, I-Ial', Boys' Awards: Jackson, Assemblies: HerberT Boys' ATl1leTicsg Dollinger, Public Address: Wilkinson, PhoTographyi ' - Q sr Talenf varieTy show concluded The worlc oT The spring council. The senior oTTicers' and cabineT's main duTies were The deciding on and The obTaining oT The Senior AnnouncemenTs and The arranging oT The Senior Ball. This was a big enough job in iTselT, buT They also Taclcled The job oT selecTing The Teams Tor The Senior-FaculTy Baseball and Bas- IceTball games. SENIOR CABINET-Fronf Row: Allen, Hellman, I Row: DolTon, Bauer, 6riTsch. X Q-0N i mi .- - , '-.. ff , X 1, A 3 ,A A ' f X if, ,av ' x -.Jn Q Q I if X , N 2 11 Q f lx ' fa'-ff fel? is Aix ggi' SCHOOL Z2 DAZE 'WIP Senior Class I x Q' N my V .K , ' X ffx i X , w 1' 1 , S. I x X X f' , v 45 U 5 P6 J . VA I x 1 i' I , xx Em A A! is Nichols 'inen tai Wu Bonnie Jean Munson i Ufnef Kaihy Ogilvie A Carol Turn ' i Diana Dallon Marilyn Sfroh HBV ' Ted Dolion if-a Joe Cairah Sf Jack Hari: Joan Leggeii' Marilyn Goelze is Jane? Hoge Lowell Weiglw RS ld' Q .1 Orville Winders Y Ann Sargenf well , ' ,f:K'1 Leonard Co K .,ig1,,f X arbara Fra Julie Johanson Bob Schoeplein Bob Davis Margarei Kaufman Barbara Gregg Marguerrle Ray Lucy Covmgfc Bill Seniney Mollie Ahel Jolwnsfone B. Shllwell Sally Dillaway Bill Malher rilyn McClin+o4 I 5-' fiwfwlw!-' 1 clue Figone ' UZ K N X. 'ff Awfwfis Ili I 1' U, xl swf 'k X. , we ww 4 1 Q 'W 6 . . Q 1 '1wff '.4w - s .11-1-A 'A I T . 1 fl 4.9.- rfm. , ,.wff , 51 bf' g JANE ABBOTT Jane was one of our busiesl' seniors, buf she always Took Time To smile and say heIlo in The halls. She was in The LaTin Club and Spanish Club and was very acTive in affer- school sporTs. She served on The Rally Commission, The Commission of School Affairs, and The yearbook sTaff. Jane worked on The carnival com- miTTee and parTicipaTed in The sophomore and iunior assem- blies. She served on The S. Big 'n Liffle Sisfer CommiT- Tee and laTer was elecfed sec- reTary of The A.G.S. Jane was sgleded Foofball Ouean of I 52. CHARLENE ACREE Charlene, who affended boTh Lowell and Balboa High Schools in The cify before she ioined The class of '53 af Bur- lingame in her senior year, was a freshman room repre- senTaTive and parTicipaTed in Tri-Y acTiviTies aT Lowell, was on a dance commiTTee aT Bal- boa, and belonged To The Ex- celsior X Club. Charlene lisTs dancing and singing as Two of her favoriTe pasfimesp her main inTeresT is arT, in which she plans her career. Affer receiving her diploma, Charlene will proceed To eiTh- er San MaTeo Junior College or San Jose STaTe. NANCY ADAMS A real personaliTy-plus .las- sie, Nan, wifh her brillianf wiTTicisms, goT righf info The swing of Things when she Trans- ferred from SeaTTle in her sophomore year. Very TalenTed in bofh drama and liTeraTure, Nan gave sferling perform- ances in The Term plays, The one-acT play conTesTs, and was a member of a quarTeT Thaf sparked man assembliesland rallies. Fresh Flame p.ri.nTed many of her excellenf wriTinqs. Also included in her longlisT of acTiviTies was The posihon of Drama Commissioner, and membership in The Rally Com- mission, Commission of School Affairs, Scholarship Socielfy, and A.G.S. Assemblies. MOLLIE MAE AHERN Mollie, known by all for her beauTiful, long brown hair and her green eyes, had many school acTivi'ries. Topping These was her posiTion as vice presi- denf of The sTudenT body. She conTribuTed much To The Lafin Club, The French Club, The Rally Commission, The A.G.S. Assemblies and Big 'n LiTTla SisTer CommiTTees, The year- book sTaff, and The Scholarship Sociefy. She was secrefary of The CommiTTee of School AT- fairs and assisTanT edifor of Fresh Flame. Oufside of school Mollie was a member of Hui Akami, Tri-Y and Rainbow Girls. Her favoriTe inTeresT was playing The piano. Mollie plans To furTher her educaTion down on The farm. ELAI N E AH LSTRO M KENTON ALLEN During her Tour years al' Bur- lingame High School, Elaine made many friends wiTh her sweef personalify and quief ways. She was quife inTeresTed in aThleTics and wenT ouT for afTer-school sporfs. She was an acTive member of The Spanish Club and parficipafed in The school fashion show. Elaine was also Presidenf of Aloha Chi Tri-Y. Her inTeresTs ouT- side of school included skafing and arT. She plans To confinue her schooling aT San Mafec Junior College in The fall. Ken, a fun-loving fellow wiTh curly, blond hair, was always in The midsT of some acfivify. He served as chief iusTice of The STudenT CourT, was a mem- ber of The Senior Cabinef, and was Commissioner of Boys' Awards. He also was an M.D. Club officer, co-ediTor of The boys' sporfs secfion of The yearbook, in The Spanish Club and The Block B Sociefy, parTicipaTed in The iunior as- sembly, and was on The carni- val commiTTee. lnTeresTed in sporfs, Ken wenf ouT for l0's, 30's and varsiTy baskeTball and was a livewire on The Tennis Team. AcTiviTies ouTside of school included The Peninsula 'Ennis Club and Phi Kappa Tau I' - BEVERLY AMABLE PeTiTe Bev, or ShorTie as she is somefimes known, was a pleasanT and qay addifion To The class of l953. She was in The Term play, SighT Unseen, worked on The carnival, and parficipaled in The sophomore assembly. Oufside of school, Bev was The chaplain of Aloha Chi' Tri-Y and a member of The Newman Club. AfTer grad- uaTion, Bev may be found aT- Tending lnfernafional Business Machine School. B 'sas-sis Xl BROOKE ANDERSON ThaT fellow wiTh The crew-cuT Top, a big, wide grin, and wearing a blue iackef, was none oTher Than Brooke, our hard-working co-ediTor of The yearbook. Andy as he was somefimes known, was secre- Tary-Treasurer of The Scholar- ship SocieTy, ouT for fooTball one year and Track Two years. He was presidenf of Phi Kap- pa Tau and a delegaTe To The YouTh and GovernmenT Confer- ence in SacramenTo, and was also presidenf of his church group. Music and collecTing of sTamps and ScoTch plaids were among his hobbies ouTside of school. Nexf fall This likable guy will be conTinuing his sfudies aT Princefon. RAE ANDERSON Judy was quife acTive in her years aT Burlingame. She on The Rally Commission, 'n LiTTle SisTer CommiT- erm yearbook sales commiT- n The Spanish Club, Chor- nd A.G.S. AcTiviTies. She belongs To Tri-Y. Her inTeresT is The piano, she plays very well. She To go on To college maior in music. JULIE ANDERSON Striking red hair and a friendly personality are the features for this half of the Anderson twins. With her sun- ny smile, she was a welcome worker in many activities. Jim, as she was sometimes known, was on the A.G.S. Ac- tivities, . A.G.S. Hospitality, and A.G.S. Big 'n Little Sister Committeeg was a member of the Spanish Club, of which she was secretary, Latin Club, Ten- nis Club, and participated in the senior assembly. She was a member of the Y, Rain- bow Girls. Millbrae Tennis Club, and the Millbrae Play- ers. She also found time for her hobbies of sewing and mu- src. MURRAY BALDWIN JOENA ATKINSON Jo.. known for her witty per- sonality and beautiful blonde hair, was one of the more pop- ular senior girls. After trans- ferring from Seattle in her high freshman year she got right into activities with the Rai? Commission, Commission of chool Affairs, after-school sports, yearbook sales commit- tee, Big 'n Little Sister Com- mittee, senior section of the yearbook, and participation in the sophomore assembly. Jo- ena also belongs to Tri-Y.She will be missed around Burlin- game when she goes to iunior college in the fall and later to the University of Washing- PAUL BARNARD Quiet Murray was an active member of the water polo team and was an avid devotee of diving. Other activities that sparked his interests were the M.D. Club and the Pho- tography Commission. DeMo- lay and church groups took up a lot of his spare time. Like many sports fans his hobby was watching football games. He also liked working with cars and boats. After gradua- tion Murray plans to attend the University of Nevada. Peppy and witt Barn?'z was one of everyl:ody's a ites. Very active in school fairs, his distinguishing hair was perhaps one of helps to his success. He w ed earnestly on the A.B.S. tivities Committee, the t ball and track teams, Spanish Club, and the B B Society. President and ganizer of Semper Fi Hi-Y also found time to play their basketball team, ' Rebels. Music was anc one of the talents Paul sessed as he played in ep band and the sc band. College is includes his future pans. BILL BAUER ANDREW BAUER Andy, a transfer to Blingum in his senior year, was famous for his height. Like many oth ers he was a sports enthusiast active on the basketball court the track and the baseball diamond. Buzzing around in his car with the gang was one of his favorite pastimes His outside interest was the Y.M.C.A. College plans for this fun-loving guy are J.C., after which he will ioin Uncle Sam's Navy. Famous for his nose, and nicknamed Beals becauseof it, Bill was a rival to Jimmy Durante in his laugh-getting ability. He could always be depended upon to liven up the party and was a favorite cut- up of the graduating class. He was a hard wor er. too. as was proven by his record as president and vice presi- dent of the Associated Boy Students, vice president of the iunior class, and secretary- treasurer of the Block B So- ciety. He was on the Order Commission, Rally Commission, in the term play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, in the one-act play contest at Pasa- dena, in the Latin Club and out for football, baseball, and basketball BARBARA BECKEL ' Bobbie, a transfer to.Bling- ium in her sophomore year, was proof that nice things came in lsmall packages. Although quiet most of the time, she found lots of pep for sports. Her hobbies include reading, writ- ling poetry, and collecting rec- ords. After graduation, this 'petite miss plans to work for a year and then attend school lto study for a career as a hair stylist. KEITH BELLMAN Keith was very active while at Burlingame. A member of the swimming team, B staff, and the band, he found time to become a regular cashier at the local super- market. Among his many hobbies are hunting, fishing, swimming and skiing. After graduation, Keith plans to attend San Mateo Junior College, or go into the Navy. BARBARA BENTLEY Here's a really busy gal. Barbara went out for after- school sports, Block B So- ciety, band and orchestra, A. 6.5. Social Service and Activ- ities Committees, Big 'n Lit- ' 03,1 tle Sister Committee, Junior Statesmen, B staff, and yearbook staff. She also found time to serve as Music Com- missioner. Barbara's other in- terests include the S.R.C., the Y, and Westminster Fellow- ship. She likes camping and hiking as well. Barbara wants to attend college and become a P.E. teacher. JANET ANN BLISS Jan is one of our sweetest and more popular girls, a transfer to Burlingame in her sophomore year. She was en- thusiatic in everything she did. Jan gave much of her time and energy to the Latin Club, Junior Statesmen, A.G.S. Ath- letics Committee, Scholarship Society, and partici ated in after-school sports. Sff cam- pus her membership in the Hui Akami Tri-Y and partici- pation in the activities of the Methodist Youth Fellowship kept Jan busy. Next fall will find Jan with her cheerful and friendly ways at some college - possibly Willamette -- where she will study nursing. .l1i i'WifIiMi ' JAM ES BOODELL Friendly, good looking Jim is known and well liked around Burlingame. His firsf lwo years were occupied by Frosh-Soph foofball, lhe Lalin Club and lhe Rally Commission. Oulside of school he belonged lo a Hi-Y group and lo lhe New- man Club. Skiing in lhe winfer and swimming and waler-ski- ing in lhe summer are Jim's main hobbies. Nexl fall Wil- RODN EY BOWES His carrol-lop crop pegged Rodney wifh lhe appropriale nickname of Red. He lrans- ferred lo Burlingame High in his senior year and conlinued pursuing his hobby finkering around wilh his car and sludy- ing .hard in lhe field of elec- lronlcs. Rod's plans for col- lege are undecided as yel, buf whichever one he goes lo, we know he will be a success. lamelle will be Jim's home. BETTE BROWN Belle, a prelly girl wifh a pleasing, quiel personalily, was known for fhose big, beau- liful brown eyes. She was ac- five in Rainbow Girls and 'lreasurer of her Tri-Y group. She .belonged lo several folk dancing clubs and lo a roller skaling club. She also enjoys playing lhe piano. Bells, as she is known lo her friends, plans lo allend San Jose Slafe and sludy lo become a secre- lary. PETER BROWN Shy Pele, wilh his quiel ways, was an acfive parlicipanl in lhe Lafin Club and lhe Me- chanical Drawing Club. Oul- side of school he belonged fo lhe Young People's Fellowship. Pele's posl-graduale plans in- clude San Maleo Junior Col- lege followed by lhe Univer- sify of California. JAM ES BRYAN Red-headed and full of fun, Jim was a willy guy of lhe gang. Taking lime for sporls he aclively wenl oul for baseball and swimming. His oulside inleresls were mainly cenlered around cars, molors, and airplanes and his siare lime was spenl in lhese ob- bies. San Maleo Junior Col- lege will be Jim's desfinalion nexl fall followed by service in lhe Coasl Guard Reserve. WILLIAM BULL Good-nalured Bill, wilh his wiffy remarks, was well liked by everyone. An all-round alhlefe, he was an assel lo lhe frosh-soph and varsily fool- ball leams, on lhe baskefball courf, and on lhe baseball diamond playing on lhe frosh- soph and varsily leam. Bill was a represenfalive lo Boys Slale, a member of lhe Block B Sociely, and was in lhe band for four years. Oulside of school lhe Hi-Y and his church youlh group keep him busy. Fulure plans for Bill include college in lhe fall. JOE CAIRATI A well-liked, friendly B'ling- umile was Joe Cairafi some- fimes called Caesar. Bur- lingame will miss lhe uncanny accurale place-kicking abil- ify of Joe while on lhe Frosh- Soph and vassily foolball squads. Joe was also on lhe Block B Sociefy and for lhree years was a main spark-plug on lhe varsily baseball leam. Hunling and working on cars are Joe's favorile hobbies. Following gradualion Joe plans lo go lo work. JOYCE CAIN Friendly, efficienl Joyce was an aclive member in school affairs. Her ready smile made her a pleasanl work- male on lhe A.G.S. Alhlelics Commiffee, lhe Lalin Club, lhe Girls Block B Sociely, and lhe Spanish Club of which she was vice-presidenf. She was also iunior edilor and assisfanl edilor of lhe year- book. Oulside of school she was a member of Aloha Chi Tri-Y, and a lol of her spare lime was spenf in sporls. She hopes fo claim San Jose Slale as her fulure alma maler in lhe fall. BEVERLY CAMP Bev, being a sporls-lover wenl oul for afler-school sporls, was on lhe A.G.S. Afhlelics Commillee, in lhe Tennis Club, secrelary-lreas- urer of lhe Block B So- ciely, and was Commissioner of The Girls' Alhlelics. Music being anolher of her hobbies, she was also in lhe orcheslra. Besides lhaf she was in lhe Spanish Club, secrelary of lhe Junior Sfalesmen, on lhe A. G. S. Aclivilies Commillee, Schol- arship Sociely, and lhe Com- mission of School Affairs. Oulside of school Bev was bolh secrelary and-vice-pres- idenl of lhe Senior Scouls and belonged lo lhe Young MARYLIN CAMPBELL Marylin, more oflen called Mickey was noled for her marvelous dancing abilil , which she very effeclivelly displayed in various assem- blies. Mickey look parl in lhe Homemaking Club, lhe Homemaking Club's fashion show, and lhe annual foolball dinner, al which she helped enlerlain byldancing. Mick- ey enjoys piano playing and modeling, which is lhe pro- fession she would like lo go info afler gradualing. How- ever, she is also planning lo be married afler leaving Burlingame. A LEILANI CHURCH 43'-9 W'-.. LOIIRINE CECCHI Cecchi as she is called by her many friends was ThaT dark, perile girl wiTh all The pep. WheTher dancing or going To movies she's always ral:-d as one who's fun To be wiTlr. Cecchi is also known for her game of badminfon which is some-Thing To see. She was one of The few sTudenTs To graduaTe in Feb- ruary. She found her firsT employer To be The Bank of America where she puT her pep and energy in an op- porTuniTy-filled iob. Anofher Talenfed me-mber of The senior class is Leilani who enTerTained aT many a rally and assembly wiTh her acro- bafic dives. well and is very arTisTically inclined. An ac- Tive merrber of The Junior STaTesmen, she was also one of and darcing. She s w i m s The few female members of The Mechanical Drawing Club. Leilani, whose nickname, be- lieve iT or noT is Hugo, has a mosT inTeresTinq and in- Triguing hobby of waTchinq and invesrinq in The sTock markeT. Her qraduaTi-an plans include J.C., The UniversiTy of California, and maybe a summer semesTer aT The Uni- versiTy of Hawaii. 1 i , rl lil X X rx. I s i ii T We engineering. BARBARA CLARK The shorTesT member of The class of '53 was dainTy, peTiTe, Barb wiTh her heighT of four feeT, Ten inches. During her four years aT Blingum she made many friends wiTh her shy, quieT manner and friendly smile. She was ac- Tive in many school acTiviTies such as The A.G.S. Hospi- TaliTy CommiTTee, The year- book, and The fashion show commiTTee. She also helped To make a success of The soph- omore assembly wiTh her TalenT for dancing. Barb and her big, gray eyes will be found on The campus of S.M.J.C. nexT year. MARTIN COHEN PhoTography was MarTy's rl chief pasTime and TalenT. As ' an acfive member of The PhoTography Commission he , was very much in demand K- when school publiciTy was ,K needed. When he wasn'T shuT- . Ter-bugging MarTy could ofTen , be found in The music build- ing, as he was a member of The marching band. He was also an officer in The Mechan- ical Drawing Club. Alfhough he is undecided as To which college he will aTTend, he plans To conTinue sTudy- ing mechanical drawing and GEORGE CANTALOUB One of The besT liked and admired boys in The class of '53 was dark, handsome George. On The vicforious PanThers' Team George was oufsfanding. He made The all-P.A.L. Team, was named Peninsula Player of The Year, was chosen on The firsT sTring for The Norfhern Cal- ifornia Team and Took The very Top honor, Linesman of The Year, in NorThern California. George is also as fine a guard on The bas- keTball floor as he is on The gridiron. He was presidenT of The Block B , order commis- sioner, vice-presidenT of The S.R.C. and vice-presidenT of The A.B.S. LEONARD COHN A familiar sighT in The halls of Burlingame High, Len's lanky'Trame could easily be spoTTed above mosT ofhers' heads. Membership in The Junior STaTesmen and The Spanish Club Took up much of his Time, while ouTside of school Len found ThaT swim- ming was his favoriTe pas- Time. The Universify of Cali- fornia will be Len's home for The nexT four years while he sTudies To be an orThodon- TisT. BEVERLY CASTLE Beverly didn'T Take parT in Too many club or school ac- TiviTies as she was quiTe busy pracfising To perfecf her ma- ioreTTe abiliTy. She Took an ac- Tive parT in The band, how- ever, and in Bev's senior year she was chosen To help lead The band as one of Burlin- game's maioreTT'es. OuTside of school Beverly's hobbies and inTeresT's ranged from skaTing and dancing To foof- ball. Alfer leaving Burlingame Beverly plans To sTudy and laTer To become a sfewardess. PATRICK CASEY D a r k-haired, good-looking PaT was quiTe a well-known boy around Burlingame. His acTiviTies in school were lim- iTed To aThleTic evenTs, in parficular Frosh-Soph foofball, 20's baskeTbalI and Frosh- Soph baseball. OuTside of school PaT parTicipaTed in Hi-Y and The Newman Club. PaT kids ThaT he enioys mosT of all spending money, which cerfainly is a hobby we'd all like To have. PaT will eiTher go To work, or else The ParaTroopers. gli- VU' EDWARD CATHCART Ted, alThough quief and left his impresi records of Burlingame H Through his acTiviTy n school organizahons inc ing The Mechanical Draw Club, The Lafin Club and Scholarship SocieTy H p TicipaTed also on The basl ball Team and on The r for The oof Team e Ture will lind Ted un r red and whiTe banner STanlord where he will sT for a career in engine HOWARD CHICK Howard reTurned To us in his senior year alTer leaving for a while To aTTend school San Francisco. While ere he managed To find Time To qo ouT for l0's and 20 kefball and belonged To The M,D. Club. Known friends as eiTher Howie or Chick, he could be rec nized by his beauTrl'ul qray eyes. His main inTeresTs ouT side school are sporTs of any kind. Gamma Chi HIY and The Young Peoples Fellow ship also Take uo a loT of h spare Time. Affer gradua Tion Howie plans To aTTend San MaTeo Junior College nfl'- lil '2iW'2!'i?W' K l'EiiK BILL COLE Curly-headed Bill was a welcome addifion To Blingum's musical realm. As a member of The choral classes for mosT of high school career, Bill gave his lusTy supporf To The bass secfion. His musical in- Teresf was noT confined To school, however, he Took greaT pride in his coIlecTion of records and knowledge of iazz. Cars and sporfs also claimed parT of Bill's leisure Time. AfTer graduaTion he plans To head easT To affend Brigham Young Universify in Ufah. SHIRLEY COLLINS The al wifh The lovely reddish-grown hair and sweef smile is Shirley. AT Burlingame she was everybody's friend and her hellos in The halls meanT a greaf deal To a loT of people. She enioys music very much, her main inTeresT being The piano. Besides her exTra-curricular acTiviTies aT B.H.S., Shirley belonged To The Aloha Chi Tri-Y club. This friendly, freckled-faced gal will aTTend Heald's Busi- nens College in San Jose nexT a . l BARBARA COOP Characl'er is The only word ThaT will appropriaTely describe This peppy, bouncing gal whose inabiliT To Talk wiThouT using her hands and sfarfling sTaTemenTs made her The life of every class. Bar- bara was very acfive in school organizafions such as The A.G.S. Social Service Com- miTTee, French Club, LaTin Club, and The Scholarship Sociefy. Oufside of school she was also a member of Job's Daughfers. S w i m m i n and horseback riding Top Ba:-f:ara's lisTs as her Tavorife hobbies. Whifman is her choice for her fufure alma mafer. LUCY COVINGTON There was never a girl wiTh more pep and personaliTy aT B.H.S. Than our Lucy. During her iunior year This sparkling, blue-eyed gal was a cheer- leader and rose To head cheer- leader in her senior year. Our rooTing secfions were winners Too Through Lucy's unfiring effoijs. Anofher im- porfanl' posiTion she held was Treasurer of The A.G.S. She served on The Rally Commis- sion, A.G.S. HospiTaliTy Com- miTTee, yearbook sTaff, carnival cornmiTTee, and was a member of The Spanish and Home- making cubs. Lucy parTici- pafed in The sophomore as- sembly and was ouT for af- Ter-school swimming. CAROLE COURTIN Tall, aTTracTive Carole was a real worker aT Burlingame. Her calm, quieT manner and friendly smile won her many friends during her four years. MosT of her exTra Time was spenf working in The co-op. She managed, however, To be acTive on The A.G.S. Ac- TiviTies CommiTTee and The A.G.S. Social Service Com- miffee. Carole enioyed choral classes, Too. Among her many oufside inTeresTs were horse- back riding and swimming. Her fuTure plans include eiTher J.C. or secrefarial work. HHH, DOROTHY DAVIS Friendly, ,shy, and charming Dodie was one of Those lucky eople wiTh arTisTic Tal- enT. This she used in helping decorafe The Spanish Club dance and also in The arT secfion of The yearbook. Do- die exerfed energy in oTher acTiviTies such as The A.G.S. Big 'n' LiTTle SisTer CommiT- Tee, Rall Commission, and Spanish Club. Nexf year we will find aTTracTive, slender Dorofhy adorning The campus of S.M.J.C. 'I an W ,A I e ? F , , f Ti i , ?f l ii E T i HUGH F. COX PETER DAHL Shy, quief PeTe was very inTeresTed and enThusiasTic in everyThing he did aT Burlin- game. He was a valued mem- ber of The Tennis Team as well as an officer in The Junior STaTesmen and highly acfive in all Their debafes and conven- Tions. OuTside of school he was a member of The Burlin- game Hi-Y. His ofher infer- esTs included hunTing and fish- ing, working and making guns. AfTer graduafion from Bur- lingame, PeTe plans To affend a college in Colorado To sTudy eiTher geology or chemisfry. ROBERT DAVIS Hugh Transferred To Bur- lingame in The middle of his iunior year. He adapfed him- self quickly and became an av- id supporfer of The French Club. He parficipafed in The iunior assemblys and was a greaf favorife as Toni in The fall Term play, The Impor- Tance of Being EarnesT. Tall, good-looking Hugh has been branded Big One by some of his friends-and righfly so. Besides being a very sfudious fellow, he served his school by working in The cafeferia. This summer Hugh will be fo.'TunaTe enough To Tour The Unifed STaTes and Europe. He enfer California in The DIANA DALTON Talkafive and wiTTy Dai always was a favoriTe addi- Tion To The parTies and snow Trips which she loves To aTTend and which head her lisT of favorife Things To do. BuT be- sides iusf having fun, she gof in some hard work in her Tour years aT Burlingame by ioining in The acTiviTies of The Spanish Club, Homemaking Club, A.G.S. Big 'n' Liffle Sisfer Commiffee, and The sales commiffee of The year- book. ln The fuTure we will find Dai on The campus of S.M.J.C. and Then aT San Jose STaTe. Bob was one of The busiesT guys in Burlingame High. He held The responsible posifion as sTudenT manager and worked hard as a member of The sTudenT council. He was acTive in The Block cieTy and The Rally Commis- sion. A live wire on The Ten- nis courT and The lighfweighf baskeT ball Team made him an assef in many games. ExTra-curricular acfivifies ouT- side of school included mem- bership in Sigma Rho Hi-Y and The high office of presidenf B So- of The Peninsula Tri Hi-Y Council. Affer graduafion Bob plans To confinue his ed- ucafion, buf is sfill undecided as To. which college he will up- 'W' KEN Good-looking, likable Ken s well liked by all aT Bur- lingame. A member of The ock li Sociefy, The B sfaff Ken was also well known and ouTsTanding for his swimming abilify. Both wafer polo.and compeTiTive swimming claimed his Tale w I aT Ken has also been a member of Delvfclay and The Millbrae Gee , Tar is cne of Ken's fayoriTe hobbies, and Takes up much of his Time. Ken leaves B. H. S. To aTTerd S.M.J.C. for Two years Force. SALLY DILLAWAY 'Dilly is The girl wilh Thaf effervescenlr personalify and The friendly smile. This popular senior was on The Commission of School Affairs, Rally Com- mission, French and Lafin Clubs, Scholarship Sociefy, Junior Prom CommiTTee, Sen- ior Ring CommiTTee, sopho- more and senior assemblies cornmiflees, yearbook sfaff, and on The ediforial board of Fresh Flame. Next year Sally will be found on The Univer- sity of Washingfon campus. and Gamma Chi Hi-Y. nts hie A B.H.S. Club. Playing The gui- ard Then inTo The Air TED DOLTON One of Blingum's favorife seniors, Teddy was very acTive during his four years. He was secreTary of The A.B.S., a mem- ber of The Block B Sociefy, Lafin Club, Rally Commission, Scholarship SocieTy, yea r- book sTaff, and sTudenT body card commiTTee. Spor'!s-mind- ed he wenT ouT for Track for four years. He belonged To Sigma Rho Hi-Y Club, WesT- minsfer Fellowship, and DeMo- lay. Teddy enioys fishing and camping, and his summers are spenT in These Two hobbies. He plans To go To Sfanford when nexf fall rolls around. DODD MALIN DOLLINGER The farm will be Malin's sfamping ground nexl' year. He has been very inTeresTed in science since he has been aT Burlingame, and To prove This, he was a guesT on The Tele- vision program Science in AcTion. The M.D. Club, Pho- To Commission, Scholarship Sociefy, Radio Commissioner, presidenf' of The French Club, Junior STaTesmen, proiecTion crew, and a member of The golf Team are many of The various acTiviTies Malin has been associaled wifh al' Bur- lingame. His plans for The fufure are Sfanforcl and Then To conTinue wiTh science. PHILIP DEARING A nice addifion To any class is Tall, serious Phil. During his four years aT Blingum, he puT mosf of his aTTenTion on The frosh-soph and varsify foof- ball feams, buf found Time To ioin The Mechanical Draw- ing Club as well. In his lei- sure Time, Phil can be found aT The ST. CaTherine's High School Club or aT Blingum Inn. His plans for The years ahead are college and Then The Air Force. Training. JOANNE DOUBLEDAY The girl with The blue eyes and 'long blonde hair is known To her friends as Joanne. During her four years Joanne was acfive in The band and choral groups. Also, she was in The Homemaking Club, and was a member of The B sfaff. Among some of her various hobbies she puf horse- back riding and music on Top. Joanne was among The few people who graduafed in February. AfTer graduafion she plans To aTTend Business Col,- lege, and lafer on fo work. CAROLYN DESLER Carolyn, known for her friendly smile ThroughouT The school, spenf a greaT deal of her four years swimming, horseback riding, and col- lecTing knicknacks. ln school KiTTen wenf ouf for affer- school baskeTball and volley- ball, choral, and was on a TirsT-aid Team. Carolyn plans To furTher her educafion al' J.C., followed by nurse's DIANE DEMATTEI Dina, as she is called bv her friends, added a greaf deal of pep and personaliTy To The senior class. Her abiliTy To make friends and have a smile for everyone made her a popular girl. The acfivifies she parficipafecl in include being A.6.S. vice-presidenf, sophomore c I a s s Treasurer, member of The Rally Com- mission, Commission of School Affairs, Scholarship Sociefy, several A.G.S. commiTTees, Homemaking Club, yearbook sfaff, and The Junior Prom CommiTTee. Diane was also corresponding secreTary of The S. R. C. Oufside of school her inferesfs lie in dancing and sporTs. CAROLE DICKEY Dark hair a pleasing s and a friendly h ll0 I' a familar PVT 0 Acrive in school affairs was on The AGS Hosl iTy ad Acfivifies or fees, The Junior STafesmer' Girls' Block B U N and was our for affers sports and choral Carol! also very achve oufside s with TriY Jobs a and Wesfminsfer Fellov She plans To affend JC Two years a d fllefl 9 work affer graduafion ROBERT DIXON Tall, dark and handsome Bob was one of The most popu lar members of The graduaT ing class. His lon lisf acTiviTies include being pres idenf of The senior class vice Eresidenl' of The Block B ociefy, on The Order Commls sion, Scholarship Sociefy par Ticipafing in The sophomore and iunior assemblies ouf for frosh-soph and varsiTy fooT ball, Track, and swimming AfTer school hours he was boTh vice-presidenf and Treasurer of Sigma Rho HiY and pres idenT of his church group ln his spare Time Bob is usually enioying h' hobbies of h car, guns, or ea in lS GEORGIA DRAKE Georgia was ThaT sTaTely, quieT girl wiTh beauTiTul brown eyes and sofT voice. She was a welcome addiTion To The school choral group. OuT- side inTeresTs of sewing, read- ing and collecTing Things Took up mosT of her spare Time. AfTer graduaTion Georgia will be preparing for a career in marriage. VERLAINE DUNN Peppy, ever-laughing, Ver was one of The mosT friendly KEARNEY ELIA RICHARD DUDGEON Dick, wiTh his good looks, was anoTher avid sporfs Tan and wenT ouT for Trosh-soph and varsiTy fooTball, 20's bas- keTball, and Track. He was a member of The Block B So- cieTy, and ouTside of school he was a member of The Sem- per Fi Hi-Y. Dick was an ardenT chess player which Took up a loT of his spare Time. San MaTeo Junior College will be The nexT home of This Tun- loving boy. Kearney Transferred To Bur- lingame High in his iunior members of The qraduaTing class. She parTicipaTed in af- Ter-school sporTs, was on The yearbook sTaff, Commission of School Affairs, A.G.S. Social Service CommiTTee, and The carnival commiTTee. She was also Treasurer of Aloha Chi Tri-Y. A mosT unusual and inTriquing hobby is Ver's- Alaska. Having once been There, she Tell in love wiTh The land of The MidnighT Sun and plans To reTurn as soon as possible. When she isn'T read- ing abouT Alaska, Ver is usual- ly pursuing anoTher favorife in- TeresT: sporTs, parTicularly ski- ing. year and ioined acTiviTies righl' away. EnTerTainmenT especial- ly was his field and his unusu- al Talenf lor venTriloquism has inTroduced him To everyone in The school. Small, friendly Kearney and his dummy Wil- ber are known TurTher Than iusT The school. His TalenT is as wide-spread as iTs qualiTy proves. He was a member of The M.D. Club and parTicipaT- ed in many rallies and assem- blies. He also belonged To The Ree, AnTio, DeMolay and Hi-Y. ATTer graduaTion he inTends To make a profession of his ven- Triloquism. JERRY EVENDEN OuieT, good-naTured Jerry Transferred To Burlingame in his iunior year. He was wide- ly known around school for his Tine abilily Tor playing a Tuba in Prof. Brose's band, The pep band, and also many im- prompTu bands and gaTherings wiTh oTher musically minded sTudenTs. Besldes his Tuba playing, he was inTeresTed in phoTography, aT which he was also good. AfTer graduaTlon Jerry plans To aTTend STanTord UniversiTy. lil A fir Ty ,fi -in FRED FALK Fred was a Transfer from Palo AlTo in his low senior year, and was a welcome ad- diTion To The class of '53. His hobbies included boaTing, horseback riding, and Tennis. He enioys Traveling and wanTs To go on a Trip To Europe. Fred's. fuTure plans include aTTendlng a universiTy To sTudy engineering. -mm DOUGLAS FIELD The boy wiTh The horn- rimmed glasses and pleasanT smile is Doug. He was very inTeresTed in Track during his sTay aT Blingum and wenT ouT for lighTweighT baskeTball and Track Tor Three years. Doug also was a member of The A.B.S. AcTiviTies CommiTTee. OuTside of school, he was an acTive parTicipanT in DeMolay. When he graduaTes, Doug plans To go To J. C. and Then join up wiTh Uncle Sam. RUTH FIELDHOUSE RuThie was well known around Blingum for her friend- ly smile and big dimples. She parTicipaTecl in The A.G.S. Social.Service and HospiTaliTy Comm1TTees, Big 'n LiTTle Sis- Ter CommiTTee, and afTer- school sporTs. RuThie enioys sewing, swimming, and lisTen- ing To The radio: and belongs To Aloha Chi Tri-Y. ATTer grad- uaTing from Burlingame, she plans To aTTend San MaTeo J.C. and Then become a sTenog- JACQUELINE noone Jackie, known To everyone Tor her Terrific personaliTy, was one of Blingum's besT looking gals. She was a maioreTTe Tor Three years, wenT ouT for aTTer- school volleyball, parTicipaTed in The Big 'n LiTTle SisTer Com- miTTee, Tennis Club, sopho- more and iunior TalenT assem- blies, and was The secreTary Tor The Commission of School Affairs. Jackie belonged To TuTanekei Tri-Y and was es- pecially inTeresTed in Tennis, swimming, modeling and acTing AfTer her graduaTion from Blingum, she would like To be eiTl1er a model or a denTal assisTanT and seci'eTary. rapher. JOAN FINCH PeTiTe and cuTe-ThaT de- scribes Joan who was a wel- come member of The senior class. She Transferred here from Pullman High School in Pullman, WashingTon, This fall. While There, This busy gal was Treasurer of The iunior class, arT ediTor of The school annual, on The sTaff of The school paper, member of The YouTh CenTer Council, and sopho- more carnival queen candi- daTe. She parTicipaTed in The Pep Club, an honorary serv- ice club, The Thespians, and The Treble Triad, an honorary singing' group of Twelve. 12 -er' BETH GANS rien Lee adde er EersonaliTy To The school wiTh er famous cowbell aT fooT- bali, games. This busy gal parficipafed in The Home- making Club, yearbook sTaff, A.G.S. Social Service Com- miffee, U.N.E.S.C.O. freshman dance commiffee, and The Jun- ior Sfafesmen, Being a mem- ber of Howdy Hi Tri-Y and Job's DaughTers were oufside inTeresTs of Lee's. An enfhusi- asf in hobbies, she spenf much of her Time in collecfing sil- ver, mafch books, and napkins from places she has been. Af- Ter graduafion she plans To affend S.M.J.C. ANNE FLICK Anne, known To her many friends as Annie, Transferred To Burlingame in her iunior year from Lincoln High School in San Francisco. This blonde- haired girl parficipafed in rallies, belonged To The Span- ish Club, and was a member of The yearbook sales com- miTTee. Oufside of school, horseback riding is Anne's main inTeresT. Affer gradu- aTion, she plans To aTTend San Mafeo J.C. and Then go on To San Jose Sfafe. BARBARA FORBES Nofed for her dramafic abilify, Barbara added her in- dividual spice To Burlingame's Term plays, Our Town and The lmporTance of Being EarnesT, and was also a mem- ber of The Peninsula LiTTle Theafre and Hillbarn Summer Theafre. However, Barbara did noT use all her energy on acl'- inq, buf was a member of The A.G.S. cabinef, Drama Corn- mission, Scholarship Sociefy, Spanish Club, and was vice- presidenf of The French Club. In The nexf four years, Barbara hopes To aTTend Sfanford where she will sfudy speech and drama. REESE FOSTER Reese was one of The mosT popular members of The class of '53 and will be remembered for his always friendly manner. Affer serving on The Sfudenf Council, he was elecfed To The high office of sfudenl' body presidenf. He wenl' ouT for ll0's baskefball, and parfici- pafed in The French Club, Ral- ly Commission, Drama Com- mission, and TalenT assem- blies. IT was many of Reese's fine performances Thaf made The Term plays successful. Reese was chaplain for his Hi-Y, Sigma Rho. Nexf fall This hard-working fellow will be BARBARA FRANCARD One of The peppiesl' gc school, Frankie helped parf some of her school info The sfudenf body by wonderful rallies she orga as Co-Rally Commissione real live wire, Frankie 4 be found aT meefings ol A.G.S. Assemblies and liciTy Commiffees, ArT 1 mission, Homemaking 1 -or The Commission of Si Affairs. She also serve: sales manager of The yearl was head of a carnival bi a member of The band, wc on The sophomore asser and wenf ouf for affer-sc found sfudyin speech and Q adverfising af Sfanford. I SALLY G-ARDN ER ln Sal y's Three years here af Blingim she became well known for her acfivifies in affer-school sporTs, especially hockey. Ofher acfivifies ThaT Topped her school inTeresTs were Spanish Club, French Club, LaTin Club, and The A.G.S. Afhlefics CommiTTee. Rainbow Girls and many hob- bies such as horses, sailing, swimming, and fishing Took up her oufside Time. NexT fall we will ind Sally aT The Uni- versify of Colorado. ANNE GARLAND The girl wiTh The long brown hair and friendly personalify is Anne. Acfivifies which Topped her Blingum years were The Spanish Club, Jr. STaTes- men, Commission of School Affairs, The carnival commif- Tee, and choral. The hobbies Thaf inTeresT her mosf' are reading and working wiTh children. Anne is Taking up a worfh-while vocafion a f T e r graduafing, occupaTional Ther- apy. This she will sfudy af Oregon Sfafe. ,,.,......1 x Gr-T. -sf sporfs. OuTside of school found Time To belong To aneki and Tri-Y. JOHN LUCEY GARDELLA Lucey, who Transferred To Blingum from Serra in his sophomore year, was well liked by everyone because of his friendly aTTiTude and fun lov- ing nafure. School acfivifies included parficipafion in The LaTin Club, Order Commis- sion, and presidenf of The M.D. Club. Wafching sporTs, playing The accordion, or buz- zing around in his blue-bomb Plymoufh, occupied his ouf- side Time. Clubs he belonged To: Semper Fi Hi-Y, ST. Cafh- erine's Newman Club, and Treasurer of O.L.A. Newman Club. Posl' graduafion plans are To sfudy engineering aT eiTher SanTa Clara or Cal. Tech. ez l GARY GARTEE Buck, as he is known To all, has been a welcome ad- difion To The school as well as a parficipanf in many school acfivifies. Gary showed an inTeresT in sporTs by going ouT for foofball and swim- ming. This good-looking guy was also an M.D. Club officer. OuTside of school, Gary is a member of The California Na- Tional Guard, and 49'ers Bas- kefball Team. Nexf year Buck will be seen aT Cal Poly, affer which he plans To make The service his profes- sion. BEVERLY GENSLER Cufe, pefife Bev was well known and well liked aT Blin- gum. Bev, being very skilled aT aThleTics, wenT ouT for affer- school sporfs during her fresh- man and sophomore years. She was an acfive member of The Rally Commission and Home- making Clubs, and during her Senior year was seen al' every foofball game keeping up The spirif as a song leader. Bev doesn'T have any definife plans for her fufure buf nexf fall we will probably find her aT San Mafeo Junior College. w 'F-. ' , H QW, .- we --I ADELE GEORGE Small, cuTe Adele wiTh her preTTy black hair and freckles could always be seen walking down The Blingum hall wiTh a ready smile for everyone. ln her four years aT Burlingame, she was well known for her lonq skirTs, which showed her individualism. Adele, known as Lou by her friends, par- TicipaTed in The ArT Commis- sion, Choral, and The firsT aid squad. Plans for Adele afTer ghraduaTing are indefinife buf s e hopes To work a year be- fore she goes To college. 'S ELEANO GIESI R Ellie was ofT n nTeresTe in I ying The c- called, is v dancin a cor i , wh ake up . ch of e Time. hile a n ing Burl ame, he w The a al an was iT for e Fresh lame. i plans e T rk or a Brig- Yo Unive afTer gradua . BARBARA GILLETT Sparkling Barbara wiTh her dark eyes and lovely complex- ion was always a favoriTe around Blingum. She was ac- Tive in The Rally Commission, Homemaking Club, senior sec- Tion of The yearbook, affer- school sporfs, on The Junior Prom commiTTee, in The soph- omore and iunior assemblies, on The A.G.S. Big 'n LiTTle SisTer CommiTTee, and worked on The carnival. She also be- longs To Job's DaughTers and Tri-Y. Of her many acTiviTies, Barbara finds ThaT she likes besf Those of dancing, skiing, and kniTTing. Barbara and her charming personalify will be found nexf fall aT San Jose STaTe maioring in business adminisTraTion. DONNA GIVENS Peppy, friendly Donna was a very acTive parTicipanT in class acTiviTies. She served as vice presidenf of her freshman class and was an acTive mem- ber of The Big 'n LiTTle SisTer CommiTTee, Homemaking Club and Rally Commission. Donna was also a member of The orchesTra and choral groups. One of The mosT imporfanf of her acTiviTies was acTing as cheer leader, boTh frosh-soph and varsify. She was acTive in Tri-Y in which she held an of- fice, and also in church or- ganizafions. Her personalify and good looks will Take Don- na a long way on her iourney Toward success. Affer gradu- aTion she plans To affend col- lege. ED GLASGOW Friendly, easy- oing Ed was well liked by aiil. He is shy buf friendly. He seT for him- self quiTe a name in The field of sporfs. His all-round abil- iTy made him an asseT on The lI0's and varsify baskefball squad, frosh-soph and varsiTy foofball squad, and especially on The varsify baseball Team where he sparked many games To Blingum vicTories. Ted, as he is called by his pals, plans To aTTend college. So, come nexT fall, This popular senior will probably be aT The Uni- versiTy of California or SanTa Clara. MARILYN GOETZE Mousie , The pefife liTTle gal who makes up for her five fooT and one inch wiTh her friendly smile and personalify made The mosT of her .four years wiTh loTs of acTiviTies. She was an acTive parfici- panf on The Commission of School Affairs, Rally Com- mission, of which she was Commissioner, Carnival and Dance Comrniffee, yearbook sTaff, band, Mechanical Draw- inq Club, Frosh-Fu'n NiTe Corn- miTTee, and The Good Rela- Tions CommiTTee. Nexf year Mousie will be found furfhering her educa- BILL GODBE Tall, blond, and good-look- ing Bill was acTive in baskef- ball and played on The 20's squad. He was a member of The Block B Sociefy and par- Ticipafed in The choral group. Music, especially iazz, and cars lisf his main inTeresTs. ATTending college is in his plans afTer graduafion, buf he is undecided as To whaT campus To make his fuTure home. Tion on The Cal campus. ROY GORDON Roy is known around Bur- lingame for his wiT and hu- mor. He wenf ouT for fooT- ball for Two years, parfici- pafed in choral, and belonged To a Hi-Y group. His main in- Teresfs oufside of school are sporfs, cars, dancing, and girls. He is well kndwn for his gray Chevy. Affer gradu- aTion, Roy infends To go To Arizona Universify. LOIS GOTELLI ShorTy, or Pee Wee as she was somefimes called, was ThaT darling liTTle girl wiTh The flashing smile for everyone. Lois was very. acTive in school affairs, serving on The A.G.S. Social Service Com'- miTTee, and a member of The French Club. ShorTy also parTicipaTed in The Term play, Our Town. Oufside of school, Lois' hobbies were dancing, swimming and horse- back riding, and she is The secrelary of her Tri-Y. AfTer graduafion Lois plans To enTer college and sfudy nursing. SH EILA GRAY PeTiTe and saucy Shiela wiTh her beaufiful big brown eyes added To Blingum's acTiviTy program by serving as chair- man of The freshman fun nighf, working on a commiffee of one of The boofhs aT The carnival, and she also parfici- pafed in The i952 fashion show. NexT fall Sheila's Tiny frame will adorn The San Mafeo Junior College campus where her peppiness will be very welcome. The following year, Sheila, being very fond of arT, will Transfer To an arf school. Ahgp. 'U LAURENCE HALL One of the Millbrae boys known by his friends for his keen sense of humor and ready laugh, Larry could usually be recognized by the red fire- ball he buzzed around in. Sportsminded, he' went out for varsity football and tennis and was also active in the M. D. Club, Spanish Club Assembly Commission, and was on the carnival committee. Outside of school Larry was vice-president of Semper Fi Hi-Y and belonged to De- Molay. Next year will find Larry down on the farm at BARBARA GREGG Greggie , that gal with the winsome smile and quiet manner, spent a busy four years actively participating in school functions. She held the important position of associate editor of High Seas , and worked on the senior section of the yearbook. She was a iudge on the Student Court, was on the Rally and Drama Commissions, the Commission of School Affairs, French Club, Carnival Committee, A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, and the Fresh Flame staff. As an active member of her Y group, Greggie was treas- urer of the YMCA Council. JERRY GRITSCH Jerry, one of the boys could be most often found buzzing around in his beau- tiful green Chevie. He was very active while at Burlin- game serving on the Rally Commission. He also found time to go out for water polo, swimming, and basketball. His outside activities were cen- tered around being president of his Hi-Y group, Sigma Rho. After graduation, good-look- ing Jerry plans to attend col- lege, but is still undecided where it will be. WILLIAM GRUBBS Bill, a nice addition to any class, was a member of the Block B Society, and par- ticipated in the sophomore assembly. His athletic ability was proven in the three years he played for Burlin ame. Cars were Bill's hobby, and he could often be seen around town in his own little coupe. Next year will find Bill studying at J.C. JANET HAGE During her tour years Blingum, Jan, with her qi ways, was a member of Scholarship Society, Span Club, on the carnival comr tee, and the War Orphi committee. She also belonr to the Methodist Youth l lowship and the Saint Ci erine's Youth High Sch club, and in her spare t Jan likes to knit, play uke, swim, and play ten After gqraduation Jan will c tinue er education at J and San Jose State wh she will study to become teacher. RON HALL Friendly, well-liked Shorts really was an active member in school activities through- out his four years at Blingum. He was a member of the M.D. Club, on the track team for four years, on the basketball team for 2 years, a member of the Block B Society, on the Order Commission and was president of the Junior Statesmen. Out of school you could always find Ron hunt- ing and fishing, which are his favorite hobbies. Next year will find Ron at San .lose State, where he is sure to be Stanford. SUSAN HAMAN Popular Sue, with her bright red hair, w-as very active in her four years at Blingum. She ably suppo'ted the Rally Com- mission, the Commission of School Affairs and helped gut the yearbook together. ue was known for her game of tennis and belonged to the tournament-minded t e n n is club. She also helped on the carnival ticket committee. Sue had one of the sweetest per- sonalities in the class and was elected secretary of her Tri-Y. Next fall she plans to contin- ue her studies on the Pomona campus. EVELYN HAMILTON Evie, as she was known to her friends, was the girl with the lovely long black hair. She helped the freshman get acquainted on the Big 'n Lit- tle Sister Committee and was very active in the Photo Com- mission as photography is one of her hobbies. Next to pho- tography, Evie likes music and is a very capable musician. She was an avid worker on the Fresh Flame Staff and con- tributed many selected stories for it. After graduation, Evie plans to go into the business field, of which she has not yet made a choice. MARGARET HAMMOND Margaret, who is known to her friends as Marge, was very interested in sports. She ranks bowling and horseback riding as her favorite. Also interested in school affairs she was an active member of the Homemaking Club. A lively girl, Marge was known for be- ing lots of fun. She plans to attend San Mateo Junior Col- lege next year and then go on to a career as an air-line stewardess. a great success. RUTH HANNA Peppy, busy Ruthie was known around Blingum by her friendliness. One of the most active graduates she was a member of the Spanish Club, the Big 'n Little Sister Com- mittee, the A.G.S. Hospitality Committee, senior section of the yearbook, the sales com- mittee of the yearbook, and the B Staff. She was the able head of the carnival concession, contributed her talents to the decorations for the Junior Prom and the Span- ish Club dance, and ushered at the term play. DICK HANSON Swede, as he is sometimes called, was well known around Burlingame as half of a set of twins. He enioyed sports very much and went out for foot- ball, baseball, basketball and was a member of the Block B Society. Outside of school Dick has also been very busy as one ot the most active members of the Rec Council. Boxing, reading magazines and his membership in Semper Fi H1-Y are his favorite pastimes. After graduation he plans to go to either San Mateo J.C. or Tilten University in Oregon. PAT HARDEMAN Cute Pat was known by her freckles and her green Chevy. She has participated in many activities, some of which were the Homemakinq Club, choral c o n c e r t, decorations for dances, first aid team, and was an active member of Saint Catherine's Newman C l u b. Pat's spare time was centered around swimming, dancing and photography. Although she maiored in Business and Art, she will have little time for anything besides housekeeping since Pat plans to be married a month after graduation. RONALD HARDY Ron, who is known 'to his friends for his good sense of humor and his peppiness, was very interested in sports and went out for track during all four years of his stay at Burlin- game High. Being a member ot the Block B Society and Order Commission also tool: up a lot of his time,and oft the campus DeMolay and Semper Fi Hi-Y helped fill his sched- ule. The University of Redlands will be Ron's next alma mater. EDWARD HANSON Ed, the other half of those hard-to-identify Hanson twins, was a busy guy during his four years at Blingum. An avid sports participator he went out for football, bas- ketball, and was a valuable player on the baseball team. He was also secretary-treas- urer ot the Student Recreation Council and a member of the Block B Society. Semper Fi Hi-Y also claims him as a member. College education at either Washington or Minne- sota are the future plans for this tall, blond, likeable guy. 'WN- DORIS HECKMAN JACK HARKINS A transfer from Serra in his sophomore year, Jack soon became one of the friendliest members of the class of '53. Famous for his John L. Lewis eyebrows and mustache, Jack, who picked up the nickname of Flower somewhere, soon became a member of the l20's swimming team, the l20's bas- ketball team, and the water polo team. Helping to fill his schedule after school hours is his membership in the Y.M.C. A. lncluded in Jack's plans for the future is enrollment in San Mateo Junior College. RONALD HARRIS Ron, with his ruiged good looks, was a mem er of the Mechanical Drawing Club while attending Burlingame, but his main interests lie in hot rods, particularly the start- lingly colored magenta con- vertible he is so often seen buzzing around in. When not tinkering with cars, Ron was also very active in the activi- ties of Gamma Chi Hi-Y. W h e n back-to-school bells ring, Ron will be enrolled in either San Mateo Junior Col- lege or San Jose State. MARY HAZARD Tall pretty Mary was one of the more reserved members of the graduating class but has, nevertheless m a d e m a n y friends with her sweet, shy manners While at Blingum Mary was on the Girls Block B Society the AGS Hos- pitality Commilrtee and par- cipated in after school sports. Outside of school she was a member of Tri-Y and spent quite a lot ot time with her hobbies of bowling, horse- back riding, and swimming. After entrance into the busi- ness world Mary will go to modeling school. SONIA HELSKE The tall girl with the beau- tiful dark eyes was Doris. While at Burlingame she was a representative ot the Mechani- cal Drawing Club, member of the Tennis Club, on the Publici- ty Committee and yearbook sales committee. Doris who was very interestld in music al- so was a member of the choral group for three years. She was a member of Aloha Chi Tri-Y. Her main interest has been art which she will continue study- ing next year at San Jose State. by 5 K'T t saw CARL HELLMAN One of the most popular members of the senior class was handsome Carl Hellman. Active Carl was very success- ful during his four years at Blingum. He was Secretary of the A.B.S. Student Managelr, and president of the Lahn Club. Carl was also a .member of the Scholarship Society and the Block B Society. Besides these many activities he also spent much time on such sports as football and track. Out- side of school Carl was a mem- ber of the Rec. Council, past vice president of his Hi-Y Club, and he spent much time playing tennis. Cute and friendly Sonia transferred to Burlingame from San Francisco during her fresh- man year. Among the many activities to which Sonia gave her time were the senior sec- tion of the yearbook, the sales committee of the yearbook and the concession committee for the carnival. She was also a member of the B Staft and the French Club. Sonia, who was one of the more popular girls at Burlingame, belonged to the Y.M.C.A. and the First Presbyterian Youth group. Among her favorite hobbies, tennis and skiing rank at the top of the list. This charming, reserved its JUDITH HITT ln her four years at Burlin- game, Judy was quite active in school affairs, particularly those of the A.G.S. Activities Committee, A.G.S. Hospitality Committee, Junior Statesmen, French Club, U.N.E.S.C.O. Club, Girls' Block B year- book staff, participated in the sophomore assembly, after- school sports, and played in the orchestra. Besides her many school activities, Judy be- longed to Howdy Hi Tri-Y, Westminster Fellowship, Job's Daughters, and the Mariners. As her hobbies are traveling and music, Judy will head toward Willamette University next fall to major in music. DORIS HIMMEL Doris, with her lovely auburn hair, was a very we ber to many of lcome mem- the school's activities including the Span- ish Club, yearbook staff, A.G. S. Publicity Committee, and lent her beautiful artistic abil- ity to the Art Commission in helping decorate the halls for various school ac tivities. Be- sides being talented in the way of art,. Doris is also a wonderful writer as was shown in her many cont Fresh Flame, of she was a memb ributions to which staff er. Outside of school, Doris belonged to the Christian Youth Council and the Methodist lowship. -real! '.,- SUSAN HEVEY Sue was one of the livelier wi-Q el members of the class of '53. She was known for her giggle which always amused the gang. As Assemblies Chair- man of the A.G.S. Cabinet, Sue was highly credited for her leadership. She was also a member of the Latin Club, Scholarship Society, Commis- sion of School Affairs, Rally Commission, and Girls' Tennis Club, The band, yearbook staff, and assistant editorship of Fresh Flame, rounded out GEORGE HERBERT Shy, friendly George was well known to his friends for his eager gocd-will. For two years he was manager of the football team. He also went out for swimming and was a member of the Latin Club. Outside of school he belonged to the St. Andrews church group. George was always busy with his various hobbies arrong which model airplanes, radios and reading were his favorites. After graduating from Burlingame, George plans to continue his education- possibly at Stanford. ,num a full schedule. Sue was also kept busy with outside activi- ties, such as the Tri-Y Club and Job's Daughters. A home- economics maior at the Uni- versity of California is Sue's goal after graduation. CAROLANN HOLMES Sweet, shy Carol with her quiet ways was a big help on the A.G.S. Activities Commit- tee, A.G.S. Social Service Committee, and the sales and senior sections of the year- book. She was also treasurer of the Howdy Hi Tri-Y club. Among her favorite pastimes Carol tcund that she liked to swim, ride horseback, play tennis, and sew best. After graduation she will be found on some- college campus, al- though :he is not sure as yet which one. JOHN HOLT A leader of his class and fun in any crowd was John Holt. John's four years at Blingum were spent by his active participation in a great many school activities. John was kept busy as asso- ciate editor of the yearbook in his iunior year as well-as on the Fresh Flame staff, Rally Commission, Latin Club, car- nival committee, sophomore and iunior assemblies, as an officer of the M.D. Club, and chairman of the A.B.S. Social Service Committee. John showed 'us his ability to act in several term plays and was al- so president of his Hi-Y club fr and church group. JIM HORN BERGER Curly-headed blond Jim was a familiar sight in and about Blingum. He was an avid bas- ketball fan, which is shown by his participation on the bas- ketball team. He was also a member of the swimming team and the M.D. Club. Outside of school, Jim's time was spent being an active member of the Y.M.C.A. Every winter, Jim can be found on the Sierra slopes skiing, his fa- vorite sport, at which he is quite good. After graduation, Jim plans to attend college. BARBARA HORNING A welcome addition to the class of '53 was Bobbie who transferred from Verdugo Hills High in Los Angeles in her freshman year. A truly beau- tiful girl with her china doll blue eyes and blonde hair, she soon became active in the Photo Commission, choral as- semblies, and on the yearbook sales committee. Bobbie also became a member of Howdy Hi Tri-Y. Sportsminded, she liked horseback riding, swim- ming, and skiing. After grad- uation, Bobbie will start prep- aration for her college career at U.C.L.A. Youth Fel- MARILYN HERBERT had a habit which, altt it annoyed her, was extre delightful to others-blue But even so she has be hard worker on many s activities such as the F C l u b, Scholarship So sales and senior section c yearbook, selling in a l for the carnival, and ho position of Activities missioner. A lovely de Marilyn lists this talent a favorite hobby. This fall will be found on the ca of Brigham Young in U1 SYBIL HOFFMAN A very busy girl was Sybil as she was in the Latin Club, was vice-president of the Span- ish Club, in the A.G.S. Social Service and Activities Com- mittees, in the orchestra and band, and out for after-school sports. She was corresponding secretary and vice-president of the Junior Statesmen, presi- dent of the Girls' Block B Society, on the Scholarship Society, A.G.S. Cabinet as chairman of the Athletic Com- mittee, B staff, Fresh Flame staff, senior section of the yearbook, and the carnival committee. Outside of school she was president of the Sen- ior Scouts and in Rainbow Girls. 'R' 1 Q.. - nnu inning nuvn One of the best-liked and best-known '53 graduates, Kit- ty, and her familiar laugh, could be found in almost any activity around school. Her wonderful personality a nd good ideas elected her to the tudent Council followed by her position as secretary of the student body. She also served as frosh-soph and varsity cheer- leader and was president of the Scholarship Society. A member of the Rally Commis- sion, Commission of School Affairs, A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, senior section and sales committee of the year- book, Tennis Club, and a par- ticipant in after-school sports, Kitty also found time to be president of Sigma Philla Tri- Y, and part of a quartet that entertained in the sophomore, vruu.:nl: nur1ll..:,l Friendly Darlene was known for her wit and humor through out her Blin um years. During these years s e articipated on the A.G.S. ocial Service Committee Commission of School Affairs carnival com mittee was co-chairman of decorations for Snowflake Fantasy , captain of her first aid team and went out for after-school sports. Interests outside of school were being both president, and vice-pres ident of Aloha Chi Tri-Y and in Rainbow Girls. Roller skat ing, swimming, tennis, and skiing are tops in her list of hobbies Afte r graduation Darlene p ns to take up nursing iunior, TERRY JACKSON Tall, likable Terry Jackson is one lad iust loaded with personality. As Assemblies Commissioner and a member of the A.B.S. Cabinet, he kept himself busy: but he also was a member of the Scholarship Society, R a I l y Commission, vice-president of the M.D. Club, in the iunior and senior assemblies and was associate editor of the yearbook. Sigma Rho, Hi-Y Club also claimed him as a member. Music Com- missioner Terry's outstanding music ability was put to use in the state champion Blingum Inn Rec Band and also in the Burlingame High band. and A.G.S. assemblies. CLAUDIA JANSSEN Claudia was a charming and welcome addition to the class of '53 when she ioined us in her iunior year. While hare, Claudia, with her quiet and shy, but friendly ways, be- came a member of the French Club and the Commission of School Affairs. Outside of school she spent much of her spare time enioying her hob- bies of ceramics, dancing, and art. Following her graduation from Burlingame, Claudia plans to attend Santa Rosa Junior College and work for the Telephone Company. WILLIAM EDWARD JOHN- SON William, or much better known as Eddie to everyone, was one of the best liked fel- lows in the class. He was an- other one of those who was interested in sports. He was a member of the varsity foot- ball team and on the track team for two years. Besides being an avid sports fan, Ed- die was a member of the Block B Society and on the Order Commission. Burlingame High will miss Eddie next year as he plans to attend the Uni- versity of California and study to be a physical therapist. BILL JOHNSTON The strong and silent tpe, quiet Bill lent his vocal abili- ties to many choral programs. A lover of nature, Bill finds his most pleasure in camping and boating. Outside of school he was active and a regular member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Next fall will find him continuing his edu- cation on the cam us of San Mateo Junior Collrege. LAURA JUDIN ROGER JOHNSTONE Friendly Rog was very active during the past four years. He was treasurer of the freshman class, on the water polo, swim- ming and tennis teams, on the Block B Society, and a mem- ber of the school band. He also played in the Blingum Inn dance band and has be- longed to the Y.M.C.A. for seven years. Known by his friends as Rodrigo, Rog uses his spare time for his favorite pastimes of dancing, skiing, swimming, and tennis. lt's J.C. for Rog next year then on to Cal. to earn a degree in Nuclear Physics. MARGARET KAUFMAN DIANE JONAS A girl who was responsible for much of the artistic pub- licity of activities around school was Diane who held the position of Art Commis- sioner. Among her many other activities were the Rally Com- mission, Drama Commission, French C I u b, Homemaking Club, carnival committee, ticket committee for the freshman party, A.G.S. Hos- pitality Committee, senior section of the yearbook, and participating in the A.G.S. fashion show and after-school sports. Also, Diane ,was presi- dent of Tutaneki Tri-Y. Sports and modeling are the inter- ests Iof this attractive senior g i r . Laura, one of the more popular girls at Blingum, al- ways had a cheerful smile for everyone. Besides holding the high office of president of the A.G.S., Lolly was a song lead- er, vice-president of the Schol- arship Society, on the Com- mission of School Affairs, Rally commission, A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, Fresh Flame staff, senior section and sales com- mittee of the yearbook, and in the Homemaking Club, and out for after-school sports. She was also secretary of the Student Recreation Council and a member of Tutaneki Tri-Y. Margaret, better known to her friends as Peggy , has made many friends while at Blingum with her pleasing way. She participated in the Home- making Club and many choral programs. She was also an active member in the Aloha Chi Tri-Y. Peg y is a popu- lar and friend?y member of the senior class and her good sense of humor will be missed next year at Burlingame. After graduation she plans to at- tend San Mateo Junior Col- lege. ALEX KOVALEFF Alex, who was known as Al fo all of his friends, frans- ferred fo Burlingame during his iunior year. He came from Lick Wilmerding School in San Frawcisco where he was a member of fhe Mechanical Drawing Club. Outside of school, Alex wlas an active member of a Hi-Y, fhe Penin- sula Timing Associafion, and Y.P.F. Nexf year Al will eifher affend S.M.J.C. or go fo work. STEVEN KEELER Sfeven, known around school as Sfeve, was well liked for his friendly smile and his greaf' sense of humor. Sfeve was ac- five in bofh sporfs and ofher school acfivifies. He pla ed l0's baskefball, was a member of the A.B.S. Acfivifies Com- miffee, a member of fhe Order Commission and fhe Mechan- ical Drawing Club. Besides fhese school acfivifies, Sfeve was a member of Y.M.C.A., fhe Rod and Gun Club, fhe Young People's Fellowship, and fhe Peninsula Timing As- sociafion. His hobby and favorife pasfime was working on cars. DONALD KESTLER Tall and quief, Don made fhe most of his fime playing in the ba - Anofher of Blin m' golf usiasfs, he s ami - igu on fh o cou - -1 for the 1' - - e kn n, puf m as his main inferesf. A er graduafion he will head for the Universify of Cali- fornia fo make chemisfry his mayor. IARBARA KEY Barbief' as she is called by her friends, was known around school for her Soufhern accenf and lovely blond hair. She was a member of The Science Club, on fhe Phofo Commission, fhe senior sec- fion and fhe sales commiffee of fhe yearbook. Oufside of school, being recreafion chair- man of fhe Mefhodisf Youfh Fellowship occupied her Time. Also her hobbies of hunfing, phorography, and science fake up much of her fime. Affer graduation Barbara plans fo affend San Mafeo Junior Col- lege for fwo years and fhen PAT KOERN ER Paf, nofed for her p eyes and affracfive smile, a welcome addifion af l ball games displaying fe as a Blingum drum maior Pal was one of fhe sfudenfs who graduafed February. While here, she acfive in affer-school si and was a member of band. In her spare fime fook up sewing and prepe for fufure plans which follow a career in marri o.on fo fhe Universify alifornia. BARBARA LANNING lf you've seen a flny girl buzzing lhfough fhe halls al noon if was probably Bobbie hurrying fo some meefing. She was in The Lafin Club, Spanish Club, A.G.S. Cabinef, Sfudenf Courf, and Scholarship Soci- efy. She also served on fhe A.G.S. Big 'n Liffle Sisfer and Acfivifies Commiffees, sopho- more assembly and was a member of The A.G.S. Cabi- nef as hospifalify chairman. Oufside cf school she be- longed fo Tufanekai Tri-Y Club and fhe Presbyferian Youfh Group. Her main inferesf is skiing, and she plans fo go fo San Jose Sfafe for College fo sludy prirrary feaching. HENRY LANCENDORFER Busy Henry was very acfive in his quiel' sfudious way in many school acfivifies such as fhe M.D. Club, Lafin Club, and Scholarship Sociefy and was manager of fhe frack and varsify foofball feams. Henry, wifh his friendly waysjfound sfamp collecfing and mechan- ical drawing among his fa- vorife pasfimes. Affer gradu- afion he will go on fo college alfhough he is undecided as fo what his choice will be. of JUDITH LAN KENAU New fo Burlingame fhis year, Jud, as she prefers fo be called, made many new friends. She is a fransfer from Lawfon Hiqh School and came from Forf Sill, Oklahoma. She was inferesfed in all oufdoor sporfs, and liked fo parfici- pafe in fhem as well as wafch fhem, Her favorife sporf was sailing. Judy's fufure plans in- clude going fo college, buf she is sfill undecided as lo which one if will be. She plans fo be a laborafory fechnician. 5' J. -, ' ' , V , .- ,il,n.M WV' - .fjii ,A 1 ifii ' 1 ,, f, ALAN LAUBSCH ER One of fhe mosf popular guys on fhe campus while af Burlingame, cufe and afh- lefic Al, fhough quief and re- served, was also one of The busiesf. His main inferesf be- ing sporfs, Al, somefimes called Ching , was anofher hard fighfer on lhe champion foofball feam, and he also was season capfain on The fen's and fhirfy's basketball feams, and wenf ouf for swimming and fennis. However, nof all Al's fime was spenf on sporfs as he was secrefary of The A.B.S., was on fhe A.B.S. Ac- fivifies Commiffee, in fhe Mechanical Drawing C l u b, and oufside of school he be- I A... .J L- Cf......- DL- LIZV rf CAROL LAUDERBAUGH Tall and quief' Laudie wifh her friendly smile, parficipaf- ed in affer-school sporfs and was a member of fhe choral group. Carol was acfive in her Y group where she served as chaplain and was also in Job's Daughfers. Swimming, fennis, and baskefball lisf her hobbies spenr in her spare lime. Next fall she hopes fo affend business school and fhen work. ,am ns SALLY LE BLANC Sally, whose dark brown eyes you are sure to notice, has been very busy during her years at Burlingame. She was in the Latin Club, French Club, Scholarship Society, affer- school sports and on the A.G. S. Athletic Committee and the Fresh Flame staff. Outside of school she belongs to Aloha Chi TrifY and S.R.C. Her hob- bies are faking snap-shots of her friends, knitting and swim- ming. After graduation she plans to go to secretarial school. THOMAS LEDYARD This very quiet boy was known by his friends as Al. He participated in varsity bas- ket ball in his senior year. He was interested in all sports, but believed that tennis was his favorite of them all. After graduation Al will probably be seen on the campus of San Francisco State College. DICK LEHTINEN PAUL LEDWITH Well-known and well-liked Pablo could always be rec ognized by his characteristic ear-to-ear grin. During four years at Blingum, Pablo was kept busy by activities in the Order Commission and Block B Society and added a lot of life to the B s As swimming is one of his main interests, he went out for swimming for four years and also water polo. News writing is also a passion of this friend- ly senior boy. He plans to go to S.M.J.C. and then to C.O. P. to study iournalism. JOAN LEGGETT Joan is a girl who will al- ways greet you with al friend- ly hi and a cheery smile. Being a member of the Girls' Block B Society, A. 6. S. Athletics Committee, fashion show committee, and partici- pating in after-school sports kept Joanie quite busy in the past four years. She also be- longs to Rainbow Girls in which she is a line officer and is active in her Tri-Y group. Other interests which help fill her schedule are sewing, ice skating, and swimming. We will find Joan at San Mateo Junior College next year. Q, wr ar i l-7 l Q .im i it hsllk it r , w.Niii'ii,, 35, ,- ,ii Tall Dick will be remem- bered in high school for his friendliness and casual affi- tude. While at Blingum, he was a member of the Mechani- cal Drawing Club, Rally Com- mission, and Order Commis- sion. Besides wbeing a spark plug for the Varsity basketball team, Dick also found time to belong to the Y.M.C.A. Next year will find Dick on the J. C. campus, where he will prepare for San Jose State. if ' Q . V ,ii i .J , LV V .N es 5 sf rl M M a l .gf M, 'f il .. Filing , ' i - E , ia ri., CAROL LEVY RON LEVENBERG Ron is that quiet boy with a ready smile for everyone. His school activities included the Rally Commission and Pho- tography Commission. Ron's interest in music has made him active in the Peninsula chorus and Methodist Church choir as well as his own school choral group. After gradua- tion, Ron plans to attend San Mateo J. C. and then finish his education at the college of his choice. ROBERT LINDSAY W wx ii Q. il ,Q . ,s ' . ff'll 'M,,', li i, fi i 'Aish iilill 'Til if i ll llllliiv lkl ii' 'i i' . 1..i..,,,ii,,'i.i fi 43. g -, i ll,i..,fliy ' i . w'f'i'.liY i.. fini. 4- an Siu r- in 1 . it ..ii,- ii- swiqii s i il i 'lr A l 1 si-iplf,i,',,'lElJQll!5il, Qi F if.. flrl...iiwlfllQii ,il W ii l, ii , ill lil llllll l i l . in the l Carol, one of the sweetest, friendliest and most congen- ial girls in school, was best known for her beautiful art work, and she aided the dec- oration of many dances. While at Burlingame she held the office of treasurer in the Spanish Club, was a member of the Fresh Flame staff, adding to the fine literary work in this paper her own excellent writing talents, and she went out for after-school sports. Outside of school Carol was secretary of Aloha Chi Tri-Y and also spent much of her spare time with her hobbies: art work and roller skating Robbie will long be remem- bered at Blingum for his get- up-and-go and terrific organ- ization. He is one of the top men to graduate from Burlin- game this year. His activi- ties are many, member of the Student Council, iunior class president, Fresh Flame staff, Scholarship Society leve ry semesterl president. Repre- sentative at large and vice president of the S.R.C. Bob was in the Burlingame band. He belongs to Sigma Rho. He has also gone out for golf and participated in the soph and iunior assemblies. His main interests are golf, tennis and guns. His future plans include l ci-iiusrme LINGREN Chris, a really darling gal, is another one of those lucky artistically talented people. As Chris' main interest was in her art, she spent most of her time working on it. While at Blingum her maior efforts were put to use on the Art Com- mission a n d Homemaking Club, while outside of campus she was an active Tri-Y mem- ber. Chris will be fou ncl studying on the campus of San Mateo Junior College next year. Stanford. BETTY LINN Betty was that tall girl with the beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes. This popular sen- ior was vice-president of the sophomore class, vice-presi- dent of the Scholarship Soci- ety, and secretary-treasurer of the Latin Club. She was a member of the French Club, Rally Commission, Commission of School Affairs, A.G.S. As- semblies Committee, yearbook staff and many class assem- blies. Besides adding many contributions to Fresh Flame she became editor of this literary publication. Skiing, dancing, and tennis, her hob- bies, were her main interests -I -..A -I ,fl-.AAI 3,-Oiuitinr Q90 gf ANGUS LORENZEN Angus was another of the many members of the Mechan- ical Drawing club. Angus, or Andy as he was called by his friends, was one of the friendliest fellows around Bur- lingame High School. His fa- vorite hobbies were working on his car, which takes most of his time, and attending sports events. After graduation Angus plans to work for a short time to earn enough money to go to a college. If not he plans to attend San Mateo Junior College. ED LOW Shy but likable Ed was known for his lanky height and quiet manner. As a member of the Mechanical Drawing Club, he made an early start to fulfill his ambition of becoming a draftsman. In the way of a hobby boating rates tops with him as an outside of school diversion. Next year maydfind Ed studying at San ateo Junior College or working. DIANE MARINO When you saw an antique Ford coming down the street, you knew Diane was coming- slowly but surely. When not in the Ford, Diane worked on the yeaebook staff, A.G.S. So- cial Service, Spanish Club, Art Committee, and after- school swimming. Diane en- ioyed swimming and skiing. After graduation she will at- tend college. 4 HANK LOUMENA Hank's high school fame was centered around the field of sports. He was out for four years of football and track. ln his senior year of football he made the second string P.A.L. team. In his iun- ior year he made not only the P.A.L. track finals but also the N.C.S. contest. Aside from sports, Hank was a member of the Block 8 Society and of the M.D. Club. His extra- curricular activities included the St. Dunstan Church Club and Phi Kappa Tau Hi-Y. After graduation, Hank plans to attend Oregon University, where, we are sure, he will find the same successes in store that he found at Blingum. DON MAFFEI Don was the friendly who was manager of the sity football team and in spring he could be found the track field. Don was a member of the M.D. C and the Block B Society his spare time he found 1 for model building and mals. Next year Don will found at S.M.J.C. PATRICIA MARR Patty will long be remem- bered for her beautiful red hair and sparkling personality. While at Burlingame she went out for after-school sports, managed a volley- ball team in er iunior year, and was a member of the Girls' Block B Society and on the committee for, Sports Play Day. She was also a member of Job's Daughters. Any extra time finds Patty swimming, roller skating, playing tennis and dancing- especially the rhumba. After high school Patty plans to go to Washington, D.C., where she has a very interesting iob in the Pentagon as a secre- tary. GLORIA MASI The busy girl with the peaches and cream com- plexion was Glo, who was a member of the A,G.S. Cab- inet as chairman of the A.G.S. Activities Committee. Includ- ed in her many activities were her membership in the Spanish Club, Homemaking Club, Commission of School Affairs, yearbook staff, and Art Commission. She also helped turn out the Burlin- game B by serving as a page editor. One of Glo's favorite hobbies is rooting for Stanford along with play- ing tennis. The College of Pacific will be Glo's next alma mater. JEAN MASER This quiet, unassuming girl can best be remembered for her marvelous smile and natural poise. While at Bur- lingame she was on the A.G.S. Big 'n Little Sister Commit- tee and was out for after- school sports. Her main hob- bies are collecting ceramics and knitting, though swim- ming, horseback riding, and badminton find their way into her schedule. A business maior at the University of California will keep Jeannie busy for the next few years after graduation. BILL MATHER Bill was one of Blingum's most likable seniors. With a friendly smile and a witty manner, he was a welcome member of the l0's and 20's and 30's basketball team. He was also out for the 20's and 30's swimming team. Bill also found time to put his talent into the term play. Out- side interests were in the Y and his church group. Tinker- ing with his car was another of his hobbies spent in his spare time. The University of Nevada will be Bill's future alma mater. JEANNE MARKUSON Jeannie will be remembered for her good humor and pleas- ant smile. Her interest was with music as she spent her time actively playing in the orchestra and was a member of the choral group. Swimming and golf also list her group of interests along with taking in after-school sports. Jeannie liked to spend her spare time working on her collection of silver, and was also busy with Job's Daugh- ters. ln the way of future plans, she hopes to become a sec- retary after attending S.M. J.C. or some business school. .ml W 30 DAVID MATHIESEN I Dave came to us in his sen- ior year from San Francisco, but he lost no time gaining many friends with his big smile and hello. He partici- pated in both football and basketball, and outside of school he was a member of Semper Fi Hi-Y. At Com- merce High he was president of Junior Achievement and a member of the Y Teen Club. Dave enioys cooking, traveling, and just plain, old loafing. Next fall he plans to go 'into the U.S. Navy Sub- marine Corps or some col- lege. MARILYN McCLlNTOCK Letish or Mickey as this Irish Iassie was nicknamed was involved in so many ac- tivities it might be easier to mention the ones she missed. Her iournalistic efforts as Editor of the B and this yearbook represented her ma- ior contributions to school life although the Band, Quill and Scroll, Tri-Y, Publicity Com- mission S.R.C., and the Girls' Tennis Club profited by her membership. Marilyn will sight-see in Europe this sum- mer before taking up iour- nalism in earnest at San Jose in the fall. SUZANNE MCCORMICK Friendly Susie as she is known by her friends could always be recognized by her ready smile. Among her ac- 'tivities she has been both treasurer and president of the Meadow Glen Juniors. ln- terested in art, Woody, as she is also known, likes to do fashion illustrations besides her other hobbies of dancing, horseback riding, and iust plain Ioafing. After graduation, Sue plans to maior in art at J.C. in order to become a fashion illustrator. i ,V -its J' i Lijf' , A f. ' lisa 45 - ami 'Ti JULIE MCCLUNG A gal with big, blue e es and a ready hi is Julie. While at Blingum she was a member of the A.G.S. As- semblies Committee, Girls' Tennis Club, Commission of School Affairs, Rally Commis- sion, sales committee of the yearbook and -senior section of the yearbook. Being a mem- ber of Tutanekei Tri-Y took up a lot of Julie's time along with swimming and tennis, but she could most often be seen buzzing around town in her Ford convertible with a bunch of the gang. In the future, Julie will go on to some college, possibly the University of Southern Cali- tornia. BEATRICE MAUDE One of the nicest gals Blin- gum has ever known is Bea who has really been active during her high school career as editor of Fresh Flame, vice- president and secretary-treas- urer of the French Club, on the Drama Commission, year- book staff, A.G.S. Activities and Social Service Commit- tees, in the term play, Our Town, and in orchestra and choral. Outside of school Bea is in line to become Honored Queen of Job's Daughters and also spends much of her time with her hobbies of swimming, music, especially the piano, and horseback riding. THOMAS MCGOURTY This tall, typically Irish boy with his curly, dark hair and beautiful big, blue eyes made many friends with his quiet, shy mannerisms. While at Blingum he became a member of the Mechanical Drawing Club and was one of the hardest workers on the paper and salvage drive. As Tom's major interests lay in the field of sports, he went out for track, basketball, and football during his four year high school career. San Mateo Junior College will be the next alma mater for Tom af- ter graduating from Burlin- JIM MERCER Good-looking Jim was one of the friendliest boys in the senior class. While at Burlin- game, he participated in many sports such as swimming, bas- ketball and waterpolo. He was also a member of the Block B Society, Spanish Club and the M D. Club. Be- sides this Jim did a wonderful iob 'helping his fellow-class- mates on the carnival. Jim's activities were not limited to school, however, for he was president of Gamma Chi Hi-Y and president of the Metho- dist Youth Fellowship. Next Lear this active fellow will e found on the campus of lv Willamette University. i J. C. for aw JENNY LYNN MONTANDON A charming and very wel- come transfer from Lynwood in her senior year was Jenny Lynn. While at Lynwood she was in the Talent Club, par- liamentarian of the Speech and Gavel, Commissioner of the Pep Club, in the exchange play, on the iunior and senior prom committee, in band and orchestra, red cross represen- tative for the Junior Jam- boree, and at Blingum she be- longed to the Commission of School Affairs. Outside of school Jenny also belonged to the Triann Club and the Kit Kat Club at Lynwood. Jenny with her poodle cut and lovely smile is very talented at the piano and the clarinet. MIKE McOUEEN JOHN MCDOUGAL John transferred in his sophomore year from Fuller- ton, Calif., where he partici- pated in football and bas- ketball, During his two and a halt years at Burlingame, Long John, called suc be- cause of his outstanding height, became vice-presi dent of the House of Young Churchmen and president of the Youth People's Fellowship Hunting and sight-seeing are considered his favorite hob bies, but John's ambition is to be a doctor. So after grad uation, he hopes to enter medical school'-fitter attending ie Mike, known for his quick humor and perpetual smile, was a cheerful sight around Blingum. He was out for foot- ball and track and was a member of the Block B Society. Mike also pated on the A.B,S. ties Committee and sophomore assembly. side of school he member of Semper Fi Hi-Y and the Newman Club, Mike's plans after graduation in- clude the service, probably the Navy. Of one thing we are certain, there will never be a dull moment with Mike around. partici- Activi- in the O u t - WGS G BONNIE-JEAN MURISON Although Bonnie, with her vivacious eyes and intrigu- ing eyebrows was one of the most popular and active girls in the senior class. She found time to be an active Council member, president of the Latin Club, editor of the B , Publicity Commissioner, and l95l football queen. She was a member of the Rally Commission, Commission of School Affairs, Latin and French Club, Tennis Club, A. 6.5. Assemblies, Publicity, Hospitality and Big 'n Little Sister Committees, Junior Prom committee, lifesaving team, yearbook staff, was past pres- ident of Tutanekai Tri-Y and reporter of the Y paper. DOUGLAS NICHOLS While at Burlingame, Doug was a member of the very active Mechanical Drawing Club. He was also a member of the Methodist Youth Fel- lowship, and as his hobby is boats, he could very often be found on the ship belong- ing to the Burlingame Sea Scouts, of which he was a member. The fall, following graduation, will probably find Doug on the campus of San Mateo Junior College. HELEN NICKELSON Helen with her cute, little pug-nose and electric per- sonality will long be remem- bered by the pedestrians in the halls due to her reckless abandon in traveling from place to place. She was an after-school sports enthusiast and a member in the A.G.S. Big 'n Little Sister Committee. Another of her interests was Tri-Y. Spare time often finds Helen in a badminton court or swimming. After high school she intends to work and as a later aspiration plans to be an air-line hostess. NORMAN NORDLING Norm, blond, good-look and owner of that envia skiier's tan, was one the shyer members of class of '53, but neverthe he had a friendly smile everyone. As a lower classm Norm was a member of frosh-soph football team i was elected honorary c tain. Then he spent a y in New Orleans but returr to the halls of Burlingame time to become a necess and valued member of ' champion varsity football te as an end which won him t honorable mention on the e P.A.L. team. Norm is a DAVID NYELAND Tall, good-looking Dave, or Nylon, as he is better known, can be easily spotted in any crowd due to the b'4 frame which keeps his head high above everyone else's. While at Blingum, Dave's main interests were in water polo and swimming, and he could often be found in the swim- ming pool after school im- proving his skill at these sports. Membership in the Burlingame Hi-Y helped keep Dave's schedule filled ou?- side of school when he wasn't fooling around with mechan- ics, another of his hobbies. Following his graduation from Blingum, Dave will attend San Mateo Junior College. H an active member in Sem: Fi HEY KATHERINE OGILVIE Shy, quiet Kathy was a fa- m i I i a r personality around Blingum halls. Her main in- terest while at B.H.S. included the A.G.S. Big 'n Little Sis- ter Committee, school car- nival, senior section of the yearbook, and the French Club. She is another girl known for her podle cut. Kathy will be missed next year when she leaves to attend San Jose State or S.M.J.C. WAYNE OKEY, JR. Wayne, better known as Oak, was famous for his h i l a r i o u s dramatization of Macbeth and his San Quen- tin shirt. This seemingly quiet fellow who is really surpris- ingly funny was a transfer to Burlingame in his iu n io r year and has become a mem- ber of the Mechanical Draw- ing Club, and outside of school he belongs to a Hi- Y Club. After graduation Wayne plans to attend iunior college. ROD OWEN Rod is the little guy with the quiet, but pleasing ways. Rod has been so busy raising small animals as his main interest, that he hasn't had too much time for school affairs. How- ever, Lucky, as he is known, managed to squeeze -in mem- bership in the Spanish Club, A.B.S. Activities Committee, and the M.D. Club. After graduation R-od plans to go to some iunior college and then work. mm i iw - . . 'fx , H ,.,,:,,r3, .fl A .M its M, 'H -0-.aan--'U i VERROL PAGE MARILYN PEDERSON One of the sweetest and Tall re Ma.-il n wa friendliest seniors, Verrol was very active in after-school sports and in the Tennis Club. She worked on the Rally Com- mission, on the Commission of School Affairs and on the carnival committee. You could often see Verrol knitting and wearing the lovely clothes that she made, as knitting and sewing are her favorite pas- times. She belonged to the Tutanekei Tri-Y and was a member of a quartet that entertained in several rallies and assemblies. . P tty, Y S known around Blnngum for her freckles and athletic ability. During her four years here, she participated in after-school sports, was in several fashion shows, was a member of the Girls' Block B Society and of the A.G.S. Athletic Com- mittee. Outside of school Marilyn was a member of the San Bruno Tri-Y. Next semes- ter we will find Marilyn at a modeling school. linin- MIKELL ANNE PEET Petite and peppy Mikie came to Blingum from Mercy High School in her sophomore year. While there, she was president of her freshman class. Getting right into the swing of activities she be- came a member of the Span- ish Club, Commission of School Affairs, Rally Comis- sion, and Drama Commission. She was a Senior Cabinet member and was on the A. 6.5. cabinet as chairman of the Big 'n Little Sister Com- mittee. Outside of school she was active in Tutanekei Tri-Y and was chaplain of the Tri-Y Council. KEN PERSONS Ken was that friendly fel- low with the wide grin and happy-go-lucky manner. Foot- ball being his main interest he was a spark plug for the team during his four years. Earning himself a block he became a block B Society member. He also partici- pated in the Mechanical Drawing Club. Jazz and cars are his outside interests. After graduation Ken plans to ioin the Air Force and then go on to college. CAROL PETERSON Pete, as she was called by her friends, was a famil- iar sight at Blingum with her beautiful, long, blond, natural- ly curly hair, cute nose, and sunny smile. She was a member of the Spanish Club, Scholar- ship Society, on the sales and senior sections of the year- book, and lent her lovely voice to many of the choral con- certs. A career in business is planned by Carol after grad- uation from San Jose State. JAN E ELLEN PIERCE Pretty, vivacious Janeth, as she was called by her friends, was well known around school for her friendli- ness and pep. During her four years at Blingum she was a member of the French Club, Art Commission, A.G.S. Pub- licity Committee, yearbook art staff, Rally Commission, Order Commission, first-aid team, on several dance dec- oration committees, worked on the carnival decorations and participated in after- school sports. Jane's interests were painting, sport cars, mountain climbing and golf. Next semester we will proba- bly find Jane at S.M.J.C., af- ter which she will attend Cal. . ani JACQUELINE PLANK Pretty Jacqui with her love- ly long, dark, naturally curly hair was a familiar sight around Blingum. Although she transferred here from Denver, Colorado, in her senior year, she soon became one of the most popular girls in the sen- ior class. Jacqui, known for her you all, was active in the Rally Commission, and outside of school she belonged to the church quild. Among Jacqui's interests are col- lecting French records, swim- ming, and iazz. Stanford, William and Mary, or Pomona will be Jacqui's alma mater after leaving Burlingame. -X MARY KAY PLOWRIGHT Mary was well known around Blingum for her intellect and athletic ability. She was very busy with many activities as the Spanish Club, Tennis Club, Girls' Block B Society, A. G.S. Activities Committee, Scholarship Society, activities section of the yearbook, and the Commission of School Af- fairs. She was also girls' sports editor of the yearbook, and went out for after-school sports. With her writing abili- ty she made many contribu- tions to the B and Fresh Flame. Mary with her friend- ly shy smile was a familiar sight on the courts, tennis being her favorite sport and hobby. JAMES POL Known as one-half of the Pol clan, Tadpole, as he is known, has been very active while at BHS. He was a mem- ber of the Spanish Club, Block - B Society, Order Commission, and worked on the school carnival. James was a member of the M.D. Club for three years and an officer for two years. He al- so went out for track and be- longed to the Peninsula Stamp and Coin Club. His main in- terests are aqua-lung spear fishing, science fiction and c 'nce. After graduation Tad- would like to attend the 'sity of California. JOHN POL Known for his artistic abil- ity, the other half of the Pol duo, John, has added a great deal to Burlingame High. He was vice-president of the M.D. Club, on the Order Commis- sion, Scholarship Society, and worked on our carnival and M.D. paper drive. John is a member of the Block B Society, having earned his block in track. His outside interests include the Rod and Gun Club and the Peninsula Stamp Club, col- lecting - stamps, sports, cars, and art. John plans to attend the Los Angeles Art Center School in future years. mcmno Fontan' A transfer from San Mateo in his senior year, Dick has, nevertheless, been well known around Blingum all during his high school career. While at Burlingame he was a mem- ber of the Drama Commis- sion, Rally commission, on the Student Court, and out for varsity basketball and golf. Filling his time off campus was his membership in and presidency of Sigma Rho Hi-Y of which he is an ardent supporter, and he was also a delegate to the Y.M. C.A. model legislature. Dick would like to attend the Uni- versity of California or the University of Washington af- hsr nradimtion. GAIL PRATT Gail, that gal with the beautiful eyes and enviable poise, came to Blingum from Hawaii in her iunior year. Her activities here included work- ing on the Publicity Commit- tee, after-school sports sparked many assemblies with her talent for doing the grace- ful hula. She was also a mem- ber of Howdy Hi Tri-Y and was president of Westminster Fellowship. While in Hawaii, she was on the sophomore student council, social com- mittee, baton corps, and worked on the school paper, Ka Punhow. After graduation Gail plans to attend Endi- cott J.C. in Beverly, Massa- chusetts. MARGUERITE RAY Short, cute Totty, as her frierds call her, with her shy manners and intriguing gray- green eyes is one of the many girls who aspire to be a model and one ot the few who can. After graduation she will work at the Telephone Company for a while and then go on to modeling school to try and fulfill her ambition. i Whi'e at Burlingame, when she wasn't busy with home- work, Marguerite was a very active member of a Tri-Y in San Bruno. ti-HL nimu Tall, good-looking Phil was one oflthe best-liked boys in the senior class. While he will probably be remembered most for his playing on the foot- ball team, for which he was named on the all P.A.L. team, he has many other activities. He was the president and vice- president of the Block B , secretary and treasurer of the A.B.S., treasurer of his iunior class,. and a member of the Senior Cabinet. He also played baseball for two years. ihil was also very active out- side of school in the Sigma Rho Hi-Y. He will be missed around Blingum when he goes to college to take up archi- tecture. WILLIAM PRINCE Tall, b I o n d, good-looking Bill was an ever-present fig- ure on the Blingum scene of activity as he served as the A.B.S. Concessions Commis- sioner for two years. He was also a iunior counselor in DeMolay and a member ofthe Semper Fi Hi-Y. One of the Millbrae boys, Bill's great- est interests are horses and cattle. The future for Bill will be the furthering of his edu- cation at the University of Wyoming. ELIZABETH PRIOLO Betty, as she is known at Blingum, has added a great deal to her class for the last four years. She worked on our carnival, as many did, manag- ing a booth. She also be- longs to the Spanish Club. Outside of school she be- longs to the Saint Cather- ine's High School Club, and finds interest in tennis and swimming. Far from quiet, Betty is known for her poodle cut. She will attend S.M.J.C. next year and then go on to Cal to study business admin- istration. JOHN ROBBINS Robbins as he was known by all his friends came to Burlingame in the middle of his sophomore year. He didn't waste any time getting into sports for he was on the var- sity football and basketball teams for two years. Outside of school, he participated in the Y and enioyed his hob- bies which are archery, hunt- ing and bowling. Next year tall, likable John will be found at Cal Tech or Stan- ford .studying chemical en- gineering. JOSEPH OUADT Pete, as he was known by his friends, came to Blin- gum in his iunior year from Serra High School, where he played football and did some boxing. He was a member of the M.D. Club while at Blingum, and outside of school belonged to the Hi-Y and was a member of the San Mateo Police Club. Joe's other interests are duck hunt- ing, fishing, basketball, and football. A familiar sight around the Blingum campus was Joe buzzing around in his Green Death hot rod which will probably be seen on the S.M.J.C. campus next year, where Joe will study engineering. GERALD RAFFO Tennis was Jerry's main terest all through high schc although he also enio' bowling, and was a stau and sturdy member of tennis team. One could alw find Jerry over at the P insula Tennis Club every i after school trying to prove his game and succe ing. An agricultural cor at some college, as yet decided, is Jerry's fut plan. BEVERLY ROBERTS A welcome transfer from Tamalpais High School in her high iunior year, Bev with her fascinating almond-s h a p e d eyes soon became a familiar figure in the Blingum halls. Dancing is one of Bev's fa- vorite pastimes and skiing is also of interest. San Jose State will be Bev's future al- ma mater where she will maior in business administration. SHIRLEY RING That cute gal with the ex- uberant personality and a gigcile to match transferred to lingum from Santa Cruz High School in her iunior year. While there, Shirley was edi- tor of the school paper, and head cheerleader. Moving right into the swing of Blin- gum activities she became e member of the yearbook and B staff and appeared in the term play. An active member of Aloha Chi Tri-Y as vice-president and Council representative, she was se- lected to represent her group at the Youth in Government Conference in Sacramento. Sewin , skating, and bowling were gher favorites for spare- time fun. ELLIOT ROSE El was one of those friendly guys that everybody liked. While at Burlingame, he showed his interest in sports by participating for two years on the 20's track team. He was also an active member of the R al ly Commission. Be- sides school activities, El still found time to be ac- tive in the Sigma Rho Hi-Y and the National Rifle Asso- c i a t i o n. When he wasn't found doing any of these things, he could usually be seen playing the uke or boat- ing. Next year El will be seen around the Campus of the University of Davis where he will study animal husbandry. SUE ROTH Susie with her ready smile will always be remem- bered for the fine iob she did in the sophomore, iun- ior, and senior assemblies. She was a member of the French Club and Latin Club, on the stage crew and did a wonderful iob as spotter for the football team. Much of her spare time was spent be- ing Worthy Advisor of the San Mateo Order of Rainbow for Girls. Besides all these activities, Sue found time to participate in her many hob- bies which are dancing, swim- ming, basketball, and horse- back riding. BOB ROSS Short and shy are the two words that describe Bob, but he was very well liked by his many friends. Most of his spare time was spent in study- ing and working on automo- biles. Next year this likable lad will probably be found at our own San Mateo Junior College campus. The strong and silent type, John with his shy, quiet man- ner was a real asset in Blin- gum's world of sports, sports being his favorite pastime and hobby. He was on the varsity basketball team, where he made quite a name for him- self, on the 30's and varsity swimming teams, and on the varsity water polo team. But John took time out from sports to ioin the M.D. Club, the Block B Society, Order Commission, and Semper Fi Hi-Y. After receiving his di- ploma, John will leave the land of sunshine and travel to Milwaukee's School of Engi- neering. SYLVESTER SCHALLER This quiet boy was known by his friends as Sylver and had the interesting hobby of collecting guns, his large collection consists mainly of antique models. Sylver en- ioyed iournalism very much and also participated in choral programs. After grad- uation he plans to go to col- lege for at least two years and then enter Naval Ordnance School. RAY SALTER Ray was one of the M.D. ' A Club's most active members Y, throughout his four years at . 3, Blingum, Salty, as he was , 'r N, , wg, known by his friends, was very N M - interested in cars. Next fall ' Q he plans- to take a course in ' engineering- or electronics at is fillet a college not yet se ected. Nigga., F i , aeti?fl :' eL1l i 1 , 'iz . Skill 3' if- ii gg . , n- , M ,, r X , 5 ' Alan, or Al, as he was known BOB SC S h v. ANN SARGENT A transfer from Sequoia in her sophomore year, Ann's pep and enthusiasm made her tops in school activities. Her school spirit was shown by her ' song leader. her activities she served as Student Court, pepprness as Not confining to one thing iudge on the was a member of the Commis- sion of School Affairs, Homemaking Club, yearbook sales committee, A.G.S. Big 'n Little Sister Committee. Her talent sparked the sopho- more, iunior and senior as- semblies. Next year we will find Ann on the San Jose HOEPLEIN good-natured Bob, very interested in sports, was a maior spark plug on the championship football team besides participating in track and basketball. He was kept busy working as co-editor of the sport section of the year- book, Commissioner of Boys Awards, and the Order Com- missioner. His other activities were in the Block B Society, Spanish Club, M.D. Club. Outside of school he was president of Phi Kappa Tau Hi-Y, and a member of the Newman Club and Knights of Dunimus. Next fall wil find Bob studying to become an engineer down on the farm. State College campus. CYNTHIA SCHUMAN ALAN SCHNOEBELEN here at Blingum, transferred from Iowa City High School in the Corn State as a iunior. He got right into the swing of things here, by going out for football, basketball and track. Al was a member of the Block B and also a helpful member on our cham- pionship football team. His main interest outside of school is the Phi Kappa Tau Hi-Y group. Popular Al's spare time is taken up by swimming, in which he excels, and buzzing around in his little red Austin.' After graduation Al's future plans include Cal Poly. BRIAN SEARS Shy, likable Lefty transferred to Burlingame from St. lg- natius High School at the be- ginning of his sophomore year. At St. Ignatius he participated on the l0's basketball and 20's swimming team. Since he has been at Burlingame, Lefty has gone out for varsity football, 20:5 and 30's basketball, swim- ming, and has been on the Block B Society. -His out- side .activities include mem- bership in a Hi-Y group and a broad interest in sports. The next two years will find him attending San Mateo J.C. followed by U.S.F. or Santa Clara. Sweet, enthusiastic Cynthia was known around Blingum for her energetic work on many school activities. Her new ideas and friendly personality elected her to the positions of secretary of the student body, sophomore class secretary and Student Council. She was known for her very good cre- ative writin works and was on the Fresh Flame editorial staff. Besides being on the Rally Commission, Commission of School Affairs, French Club, Junior Prom Committee, and A.G.S. Assemblies Committee, she was a member of the Scholarship Society. Drawing and horseback riding are two -I f'..-LLf-l, -,.L.!.I- 1-1. ,.,. L. CHARLES WILLIAM SENTENEY Bill was one of Burlingame's mosl TalenTed musicians. l-le spenT Three years in choral and Two years in The orchesTra as well as parTicipaTing in many of The programs presenTed by The school. When he was noT occupied wiTh his music, as- Tronomy filled his Time. Bill is undecided as To whaT college he will aTTend afTer gradua- Tion, buT iT is sure To be a school which has music as a maior. MARJORIE SHELVY A seemingly shy qirl was Margie, buT she was The pos- sessor of a dynamic personali- Ty. She was quiTe acTive dur- ing her four years aT Blinqum parTicipaTing in The Spanish Club, A.G.S. Big 'n LiTTIe Sis- Ter Cornmiffee, Girls' Block B Sociefy, and wenT ouT for alTer-school sporTs. OuTside ol school Margie enioys music and sporT acTiviTies. She is also a member ol The Newman Club, Nexf year we will find her aTTending eiTher Cal or San Jose STaTe. SANDRA SINGER Sandy was known by ev- eryone aT Burlingame for her luscious blond hair and dar- ling smile. She puT a loT of work inTo The l-lomemakinq Club, Girls' Block B Soci- ely, The Spanish Club, whose annual dance she helped make a big success, and she wenT ouT for alTer-school sporTs lor Three years. OuTside ol school, Sandy's main inTeresTs were her Tri-Y Club and The Sai,nT CaTherine's Newman Club. She loves To swim, kniT, and ski, and excels in Them all. Sandy's coal is To aTTend U.S.C., and she plans To become a Teacher. JANICE SPEIGHT Janny, one ol The swm qirls in The senior class, also very hard-working dependable. Her nume acTiviTies included alTer-sc sporfs, The sophomore as bly commiTTee, Lalin C ol which she was presic Fresh Flame sTalT, Scholar Sociely, ol which she secreTary, and The school rus. She was also Comrnissi of School Affairs and se edifor ol The yearbook year. Janice has a wondi TalenT which made Our Tc and The IrnporTance of ing Earnest Two ol DOLOR ES SPEN SER Happy-go-lucky Dee wiTh her dry sense of humor and in- fedious laugh was always Tun To be wiTh. All Through her acTiviTies aT Blingum, her main inTeresTs were direcTed aT The T-lomemaking Club and The Tenns Club. Claimin her in- Teresl ouTside of school was The SainT CaTherine's Newman Club and The SainT DunsTan's Newman Club. Her oTher pasTimes included Tennis and in roller skafing, boTh skills which she excels. Her plan aTTer gradualion is To enl'er The business world. JANICE STEPHENS school's mosT enioyable p LasT year Jan was chosei represenT Blingum aT G Sfale, which was one of besT experiences. SUZANNE STEBENNE Here's ThaT cuTe gal whom we always saw buzzin' around in The cream-colored car. Su- zie, as we knew her, was 'usT as busy as she was cuTe. She was a member of The A.G.S. Big 'n Little Sisfer, Publicify and Acfivifies commiflees, and was also in The Spanish Club. In The iunior assembly, we saw a sample of Suzie's won- derful skaTing which was her main hobby and Took up mosl' of her Time. Suzie also Took a greaT inTeresT in arf. She was one of Mr. Beeman's mosf TaiThlul sTudenTs. Suzie plans To aTTend J.C. and from There go on To San Jose STaTe. Here's a girl wiTh sparkling blue eyes and a sense of humor To go wiTh Them. Jan was a member of The school band for a year, buT her Tri-Y and Rainbow acTiviTies are whaT really Took up her Time. Jan had many inTeresTing hobbies, some of which were camping, folk dancing, kniTTing, and her mosT proTiTable hobby, baby- siTTing. Jan's fuTure plans in- clude aTTs:nding J.C.g There Taking a business course. She wanfs To be a recepTionisT in a docTor's o'fTice afTer she fin- ishes school. Tall, blond, and handsome Eric, someTimes known as Swede, parTicipaTed in many choral programs during his sTay aT Blingum, and ouTside of school he spenf much of his Time lisTening To progressive iazz, his TavoriTe inTeresT be- sides The opposiTe sex. NexT fall will find Eric enrolled on The San Mateo Junior College campus. . it .g i I X ' - . r . iv . li 1' and ll. rl Aa RILEY M. STEVENS, JR. The boy wiTh The Soulhern drawl was Riley. His was a welcome Transfer To Burlin- game from way down SouTh in Tennessee. Riley had many friends There, and he has al- ready made friends here. This energeTic boy plans To work aTTer graduaTion. BERNADINE STILLWELL Berna, as she was known To all, could be easily recog- nized by her beaufiful long brown hair and suede iackef. She served on The A.G.S. Big 'n LiTTIe SisTer CommiTTee, The yearbook sTafT, decoraTed for The iunior prom, and deco- raTed a boofh for The carnival. OuTside of school Berna was a welcome member of The Newman Club. Possessor of a lovely voice, she liked To sing and play The ukelele and has sparked many a gaThering ,in This way . . . Nexf year we will find Berna aT San MaTeo Junior College. f 7 Ai., . V L ,fbi -i -. 1.-'JV , . QV' s . if if J' 'li . .fall Ss a T ' lg q si! NN if-,il W . 5' L' A if 5 1 Ll Q93-i Qi :Q 6 le kj, i ' iw? I I GRATIA -Gratia winning circle of STODDARD with her sweet and ways had a large friends and has been an addition to Burlingame High School in many ways. She was Radio Commissioner, and was on the A.G.S. Activities Committee. Known by her lovely auburn hair and big dimples, Gratia was well liked by all. We know that she will go far in whatever she does, mainly attending S.M.J.C. and maioring in Horne Economics. MARILYN STROH That tall, blond, good-look- ing girl that we have seen so often playing in the school orchestra was Marilyn. Besides being a talented four-year member of our orchestra, Marilyn was secretary of her freshman class, a member of the Spanish Club, has worked on the yearbook, has been on the A.G.S. Activities and Pub- licities Committees and was also a member of the Schol- arship Society. Marilyn's spare time was taken up with her knitting, horseback r i d i n g, swimming or tennis. She plans to attend San Jose State af- ter graduation. BEVERLY SVENINGSEN A transfer from Lowell, Bev came to us in the middle of her freshman year and quickly ioined into Bligum's school ac- tivities by being on the Rally Commission, Spanish C l u b, sophomore, iunior, and senior sections of the yearbook, sec- retary of the Junior States- men, secretary of U.N.E.S.C. O., A.G,S. Social Service Committee, Girls' Block B Society, Fresh Flame staff, and worked on the carnival. Out- side of school, Bev, known for her gift of gab, was a Tri-Y member, secretary of the bay area Federation of Luther Leagues, teaches Sunday school, and pursues her hob- bies of sewing and working in social welfare organizations HUGH M. SZEGHY The boy with the smile and the crew cut was Hugh. This friendly fellow came to Bur- lingame in the middle of his iunior year from Lowell High School in San Francisco. Since he has been at Burlingame he earned his block on the var- sity football team. Besides school affairs, Hugh also found time to be an active member of Phi Kappa Tau Hi- Y. Although he hasn't made any definite plans for next year, he will probably attend college. WAN DA LEE SWETT l-lere's a peppy gal, known to everyone as Wamba. Be- sides iust having fun in gen- eral, Wanda worked on the yearbook as a senior editor, was on the B staff, Fresh Flame staff, on the A.G.S. Publicity and Athletics Com- mittees, was president and treasurer of the Spanish Club, and in the French Club. She also participated as chairman of the Spanish Club dance, in the Homemaking Club, Rally Commission, and went out for after-school sports. Wanda has outside interests too. She was president of her Tri-Y and she likes writing, playing the pi- ano, sewing, knitting, dancing, swimming, tennis, and boys. DON THOMAS Don's activities while in Blingum constituted mainly of sports, which he claims as his hobby. He played both bas- ketball and baseball for the crimson and white. Future- wise Don plans for a career either as a draftsman or an architectural engineer. T o study for his chosen profession he plans to attend a special- ized school or Junior College. Wherever he goes, we are sure his high ambition will bring him great success. AUGUST TASSAN Jovial, ever-smiling Augie was one of the best-known, best-liked fellows on campus, and his popularity was proven when his classmates elected him to the office of vi president of the senior class. He also belonged to the Block B Society, went out for track, and was a star player on the championship football team, thus earning himself a place on the all P.A.L. second string team. Augie's outside interests include participating fornia. in the activities of Sigma Rho Hi-Y and playing football. After graduation, Augie hopes to pack up his ever-ready smile and wonderful person- ality and head northward for the University of Oregon. Ce- BARBARA TANNER Friendly Barbara was always ready with a smile for every- one throughout her four years at Blingurn. Bobbie, which she was sometimes called by her friends, worked in a booth in the Carnival, Le Rue de Paris. Her interests were sparked by her membership in the Meadow G I en Juniors. Tops for Bobbie in the way of hobbies are collecting horse statues and riding horses. Af- ter graduating, next fall we will find Barbara at David Lip- scomb College in Tennessee. There she plans to take a busi- ness course. SYLVIA TERRY PEGGY THOMPSON While at Burlingame, Peggy participated in the French Club, after school weaving, and she helped the freshmen get acquainted by acting as a big sister. Peggy's life outside of school consisted of belonging to Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls and the Meth- odist Youth Fellowship. Her main interests are knitting and football. Peggy plans to en- roll at San Mateo Junior Col- lege for two years and then it's San Jose State for her. She is planning to study to be a primary teacher. W Good-natured Sylvia, with her beautiful long hair, was a welcome addition to Bur- lingame during her four years. She was a reporter on the B staff and was a real tribute to the band with her French horn playing. Sewing took up a lot of her spare time with the result of many clothes. Sylvia plans to continue her education at San Mateo Jun- ior College and then finish up at the University of Cali- DAVE VON DOH REN BOB UMLAND Tall, dark, and good-looking Bob is a great fan of the For- ty Niners and football in gen- eral. While at Burlingame Bob was in the Christmas assem- bly, worked on the exchange assembly with San Mateo, and was on the Movie Review staff, Outside of school he is an enthusiastic member of his church group. Bob plans to go to J.C. next year and then on to San Jose State or San Francisco State. GAYLE TICHENOR Peppy Gayle is a newcomer to Burlingame this year. Dear- born High School in Michi- gan really lost a swell gal when Gayle came to Burlin- game. At Dearborn, Gayle was elected by her class- mates secretary for Senior-Y- Teens, She was also on nu- merous d a n c e committees, worked on school plays, be- longed to the Spanish Club and publicized the Council Elections. Although Gayle has only been at Burlingame for a short while, she has ioined Newman Club and Rainbow Girls. Outside of school Gayle likes tennis, swimming, sewing, and traveling. ED TOWLE Tall, quiet, and nice-looking Ed was an active member of the Mechanical Drawing Club and the band. Another of Blingum's sports enthusiasts, he went out for water polo and received his block. Al- though all sports were includ- ed in his outside interests, sailing was his specialty and was his spare-time hobby. Af- ter graduation Ed plans to continue his studies at San Mateo Junior College and then ioin the Navy. CAROL TURNER Carol was that sweet little gal with the friendly smile and manner. She spent a busy four years working on the Social Service Committee, Homemak- ing Club, of which she was secretary, Social Service Com- mittee, Junior Statesmen, and band. Extremely active in Jun- ior Red Cross work, she at- tended the J.R.C. Training Center as a Blingum represent- ative. Her spare time was de- voted to music. Carol hopes to become a kindergarten teacher and will further her education at S.M.J.C. and the College of Pacific. RONALD TURNER Good looking, likable I with his crew cut was acl since he has been attend Burlingame. He was a tra fer from Lowell in his freshn year. Ron went out for b frosh-soph and varsity fc ball. He was on the Rally Cr mission, yearbook staff, e Block B Society, He worl on the carnival committee e was elected secretary of iunior class. Outside of sch Ron belongs to the Hi-Y, a he is an ardent stamp c lector, After graduation, F plans to attend Cal. to sti engineering. ROBIN WAGNER Tall, dark, and good-look- ing Dave was a mainstay on the water polo team and earned his block B in that sport. He actively participated in the Mechanical Drawing Club and was on the Block B Society. His hobby, as is a favorite with many Bling- umites, was cars. Next tall will find Dave on the San Mateo Junior College campus. Robin, with her lovely nat- urally curly hair, was one of the most charming girls in the senior class and had the knack of enhancing her charms with the beautiful clothes she chose. An active participant in school affairs, Robin's ar- tistic ability made her a wel- come member of the Art Commission while the A.G.S. Assemblies and Publicity Com- mittees, Commission of School Affairs, yearbook staff, and Fresh Flame Editorial Board also claimed her as a mem- ber. Robin was also artistic in her use of words as was shown by her many articles in Fresh Flame. Outside of school, she is an active mem- ber of the Hui-Akami Tri-Y. BETTY WALLACE A girl with a smile for ev- eryone is Betty Wallace. Bet- ty has worked on the B , been a member of the Rally Commission and Homemaking Club, and has gone out for after-school sports. She also belongs to the Y which takes up most of her spare time. Her hobbies include dancing and swimming. Bet- ty's future plan calls for work after a year of college. DAN WALTERS Danny left Blingum in his iunior year for a year at an- other school, but he returned in his senior year to once again spark the varsity bas- ketball team in his superb style. He also went out for twenty's and thirty's basket- ball, played an important part on the golf team, and partici- pated in football. Away from school, Dan, who is an im- maculate dresser and a wiz- ard on the dance floor, spends most of his time in and around his main interest, his car, a big, black sedan. lt's the Service or work for Danny after graduation. PETER VAN DYKE Shy but friendly Pete will be remembered at Burlingame for his terrific swimming tal- ent. Many water polo and swimming meets were sparked with his ability. While here, Pete was also active on the Block B Society. Some- thing different in the way of future plans for this well- liked fellow-the study of oceanology or science. So, come next fall Pete will be found carrying out these plans on the Santa Barbara campus. SHIRLEY WARN OCK The slogan, beauTiTul buT dumb, does not apply To blond Shirley. Far Trom iT, she was known as one of The smarTesT members of The class of '53 and was on The Schol- arship SocieTy all during her Tour years. BUT Shirl doesn'T spend all her Time sTudying as she was very busy as business manager of The year- book, on The A.G.S. Hos- piTaliTy and AcTiviTies Com- miTTees, Junior STaTesmen, LaT- in Club, Girls' Block B , U.N.E.S.C.O., in The band and orchesTra, and she helped make The Term play cosTumes. One of The mosT ouTsTanding Besides longed Job's WesTmi LOWELL D. WEIGHT and acTive members of The class of '53 was Lowell WeighT. He was Th:iT Triendly, hard- 'working and really likable fellow in so many of our ac- TiyiTies. Upon enTering Burlin- game Lowell was elecTed presZdenT of his freshman class, Tollowei by being secreTary- Treasurer of The Boys' Block B Society, was a member of The Scholarship SocieTy, The LaTin Club, B.H.S. Band and Hi-Y. ATTer serving on The STudenT Council he was elecTed vice-presidenT of The sTudenT body. He also played varsiTy TooTball, baskeTball and baseball. HUGH WELLS Hugh was very inTeresTed in swimming, which he showed by his parTicipaTion on The waTe r polo Team Tor Two years. Hugh also has oTher inTeresTs which include band of which he has been a mem- ber Tor Tour years. Nexl' Tall we will find Hugh aT The Cali- fornia UniversiTy. all This, Shirley be- To Aloha Chi Tri-Y, Daughfers, and The nsTer Fellowship. MARJEAN WEIS Sweef, blond Mariean was HELEN WARREN H e I e n, anoTher TalenTed member oi The graduaTing class has boTh a lovely voice and dramalic abiliTy. She ap- peared in The Term plays, SighT Unseen, and The lmporTance oi Being EarnesT, served as Drama Commission- er, and was in many of The choral programs where she sang solo parTs. Helen can also wriTe and was a member of The Fresh Flame sTaiT, be- sides being on The Commis- sion oi School Affairs, Schol- arshio SocieTy, Spanish Club, A.G.S. AThleTics CommiTTee, and worked on The iunior and senior secfions of The yearbook. a crediT To our school by be- longing To many acTiyiTies some of which were The Social Service CommiTTee, Home- making Club and al'Ter-school sporTs. Margie, as she is called by her schoolmaTes, had many hobbies and ouTside inTeresTs- mainly horseback riding, skaT- ing and swimming. ATTer graduaTing, Margie plans To aTTend San MaTeo Junior College and Take up professional modeling. WILLIAM WELLS Bill, beTTer known as Wild Willy, is anoTher one of Those Millbrae boys, who, as his nickname denoTes, did much Toward pushing BIingum's fooTball Team over The Top To a P.A.L. championship, which won him an honorable menTion on The all P.A.i.. Team, Bill was also an ouT- sTanding player on The var- siTy baseball Team and wenT ouT Tor lighTweighT baskeT- ball as well. Besides parTici- paTing in sporTs, Bill, who is well-known by his friends for his conTinual sTream of iokes, was an officer in The M.D. Club and a member of The A. B.S. AcTiviTies CommiTTee. ED WILKINSON Eugene who was known by his friends as Gene was ThaT Tall, likable Tellow wiTh The sparkling grin. While aT Bur- lingame he was ouT for Tennis Two years and because of his inTeresT in dramaTics, he Toiled backsTage during The fall Term play, The lmporTance oi Be- ing EarnesT, The scenery be- ing parf of Gene's handiwork. He belonged To The Millbrae OpTimisTs' Young Men's Glee Club and is a member of a Naval Reserve uniT. Samper Fi Hi-Y is anoTher of his ac- TiviTies. Gene's plans for The fufure are nof deTiniTely de- cided, buT San MaTeo J. C. or Arizona STaTe are Two of his f X ine performances in- u wn and The lm- porTance Qu ing EarnesT, was evdreme acTive in The Tie of phoTography. IT was lar y Thfoughfa is TforTs Tha pi ures e year- bosk w reh-mf ossible. urin is o ,years was PhoTo Qommissiquengblic Address c?ommisqioner'jQ6and also found To rti ag in The One ys K rc e - Tra, Concessi n. CommiTlee, and The yearbooif. FuTure plans Tor Ed are aTTend g The U. S. CoasT Guard Aca y. X., JANE WINEMAN One of The mosT vivacious personaliTies in school be- longed To Janie, a gal wiTh plenTy of geT-up-and-go. A Transfer from Indianapolis in her sophomore year, Janie soon became one of The mosT popular girls in school due To her ready laugh and fun- loving ways. To prove This, Jane was elecTed secreTary- Treasurer of The senior class, and was acTive in The LaTin Club, Junior STaTesmen. She was on The Commission of School Affairs, The yearbook sTaTT, and wenT ouT for aTTer- school sporTs. Hui Akami Tri- Y Club Took up a lof of Jan- ie's Time affer school hours. TirsT choices. ORVILLE WINDERS OuieT and reserved Orville was mainly inTeresTed in mu- sic during his high school career and was a member of The school band and The new- ly organized pep band which helped spark enThusiasm dur- inq The baskeTball season. Af- Ter school hours Orville spenT mosT oi his Time wiTh his in- TeresTs in good music and sporTs cars. Orville's posT- graduaTion plans include be- coming a member of The Army band. JACK WIRICK Easy ooino Jack was one ot those friendly, well likert, al- ways-with-a-smile l e l l o w s around Burlingame. He was an ardent member ot the Me- chanical Drnwinrl Club but most ot his time was spent on some qoll course prarticinq his strokes. l-lis love tor the qame was shown by his active par- ticipation in the Galt Club. Atter qraduation Jack plans to work tor the railroad com- pany. DAVID WILDE Everyone knows tr Dave, a really active participate-t in all r school attairs. A apo siast, Dave went out ketball ant baseball member ot the Block Ciety, and was Com ot Boys' Awards. He kept busy as presider Latin Club, vice Dff' the Mechanical Drawi and Order Commissir a member ot the Sc Society, and partirir A s o en u as r- s somet ra 1 mpmlf- orietv f' i r er Co a ive n the tvterhw n Cl b ft red take p the G1mm1 Ch H wal mr-rve i r w so winstenn Above s ful 1 P 'iso on SSlOV1 1 nc1lD w s ri i nfl un rr-t John was t s good look no ra or-r in bitc P P Gt are consirte ed ans he senior Ot no or col Wil' wmette the sophomore anrt i semblies. Outside include DeMolay, in was a master counse Phi Kappa Tau Hi-Y. RON WOLLM ER Ron, that guy with the triendly personality and smile, was a member ot the I0's and 20's basketball tea m s, the swimminq team and the water polo squad. l-le also tound time to be a member ot the Order Commission and the Mechanical Drawing Club. Ev- ery summer tinds Ron at Lake Tahoe water skiing, his tavor- ite interest, at which he is quite an expert. Come next fall, Ron plans to further his education at the University of Colorado. MARJORIE WC Margie was Burlingame tor artistic talent. ability she bec rnissioner and v tor many ot decorations wh cesses ol Burlin But Margie's tc confined-she a cellent writer af her ma ny cr Fresh Flame, ol a statt member on the yearboo the A.G.S. Cal SUE WOODBRIDGE Quiet Sue came to Burlin- gaiie in the middle ol her iun or year trom Stockton. She was one of the few students who graduated last February. Even though she was only at Blirgum a short time, she was ouire active in choral and par- ticipated in The Seven Last Words ot Christ at an Easter concert. Outside of school Sue liked to spend her time sew- ing. Atter grarluation she be- came a secretary in Modesto and plans to soon get married. TOM WYATT man ot publicit committee, can tee, and Comm. Attairs. LORRAINE WOOLDRIDGE The talented singer, Lorrie Wooldridge, was a transfer in her iunior year from San Ma- teo High School, where she sang in an a Capella choir and was an A.G.S. representative. While at Burlingame, Lorrie added her musical talent to the pre-game Sequoia toot- ball rally, the San Mateo ex- change assembly, and open house. Lorrie's one and only interest is sinqing. Next tall after her graduation, Lorrie plans to be an air-line host- ess. RUSSELL MOUN Tall, dark Ru OU cars Vt hobby. His and t-ootball. John will attcnr grin halls. as his ta other in- centered arciund swim Next year t J.C., un one ot the services claims Tom, known tor his wit, pep, and personality was one ot Blingum's well-liked seniors. l-te put a lot ot his energies into the drama tield and will be well remembered tor his per- tormances in Our Town and The Importance ot Being Earnest. Not contininq his activities to one tield he worked hard as co-senior ed- itor ot the yearbook. l-te was on the Scholarship Society, worked on dance committees, and served as Blingum's rep- resentative to the Rotary Club Big Little Game Rally. As an active member ot Siorna Rho Hi-Y, he was a representative to the Youth in Government Conference in Sacramento. CORDELIA WYSARD Cordie, as she is known by her tricnds, was a tronsler trom Punahou l-tigh School in Ha- waii. ln Hawaii Cor-,tie was very active as she was on the varsity swimm nq team, aaua- cade lor three years, rlirlg' quild, and Student Council. She is known tor her long dark hair and her Jeautitul profile. Swimming is Cordie's main activity. This is shown by her participation in lite saving and atter-school svvirnrnfnq while at Burlinoame. After qratuation, she plans to work at the Tele- phone Company in San Fran- cisco. STEVEN ZIFF A car enthusiast, Steve can usually be found tinkcrind with cars or buzzing around in his Hot Donloef' Durinq his tour years at Blinoum, Steve has participated in Block B So- ciety activities, and has been a member ot the Mechanical Drawing Club. Extra-curricular activities outside of school in- clude membership in the New- man C l u b. Post-graduation plans tor Steve will be a tour- year electrical apprenticeship prooram and then on to col- lege. in writing and i out his tour y school. He workr tor tour years, a his career as E ganized a pe winter to brighte spirits at the bas as well as playir lar band. Out m a i n interest around in his bi son. Russ will b as the tellow w battle with the the B, Next y to attend S.M..l Mr. Brose with his spare morne i, it.-,mm .rl GLORIA ZIOCK Glo, as she is frequently called, may easily be recog- nized by her infectious giggle. During her four year high school career Glo started out at Burlingame, but since then she has attend both Oakland and Fresno High Schools and then returned to Blingum for her senior year. Even with all her traveling, however, Gloria has found time to be on the Commission of School Affairs, in the Spanish Club, on the yearbook sales committee, and the A.G.S. Social Service Com- mittee. Interested in drawing, Glo has even branched out into the field of wood carving. Next year we will find Glo studying at some dental col- lege. DAVID BELEW An unusual way of walking and a friendly grin mark the characteristics of this likable guy. A transfer from Lick-Wil- rnerding in San Francisco, Dave was a member of the orchestra and helped on the stage crew. Outside of school he was active in the Sea Scouts. Boats and music are his favorite pastimes. The Coast Guard Academy will be Dave's future alma mater. GEORGE FIFE Friendly, quiet George spent all of his high school years here at Blingum, where most of his interest went to sports. Track and basketball, which he participated in and added much to the team, are his main interests. Another interest in- side school is the M.D. Club of which he was a member for 4 years. ln his last year at Burlingame he was a mem- ber of the newly organized Semper Fi Hi-Y. At the pres- ent time his plans after gradu- ation are undecided LEE ADELE GILLAN O uiet, Lee Adele, nick- named Lee by her friends, was well-liked in her few years at Burlingame. She transferred from Jefferson in her sopho- more year and quickly got into activities. She became a mem- ber of the Spanish Club and went out for alter-school sports. Tops in the way of out- side activities for Lee were participating in Tri-Y and cul- tivating her hobbies of danc- ing and sewing. Lee plans af- ter graduation to attend col- lege for two years and then work. iii A ri fi, in LLOYD GRIFFITH A newcomer to the halls of Burlingame High in his senior year, Lloyd, better known as Mickey, was a welcome addi- tion and soon became one of the hard-working cogs in the machine of activities. He could often be found puffing into a tuba which he played in the newly organized pep band when he wasn't buzzing around in his gray ialopy. The rally commission also took up part of Mickey's time along with his membership in Sem- per Fi Hi-Y. Next year will find Mickey with his friendly smile pursuing his education on the campus of the Universi- ty of California. JOHN JAKOBS NATALIE HAGER An animal-lover, Nat loves to train dogs and horses and spends much of her time horse- back riding. However, she did take time out to partici- pate in after-school sports, basketball and volleyball, and was also in the term play Our Town. After gradua- tion, lovely, dark-haired Nat- alie will either attend San Mateo Junior College or go to work. WILLIAM DALE JONES Dark, good-looking J o h r could always be recognized by the black '40 Hudson coupe he buzzed around in. When he wasn't participating in the ac- tivities of the Mechanical Drawing Club, of which he was an active member, John, known as Jake to his friends, was usually pursuing his in- terests in automobiles, popu- lar music, and girls. After graduation he will go to work and then probably ioin the Navy. A live wire who helped spark the Blingum scene was Dale with his wise-cracking ways. He also sparked the l0's, 30's and varsity basketball teams, and went out for swimming and football as well. A member of the Block B society and M.D. Club, Dale also was ac- tive in the Semper Fi Hi-Y, DeMolay, and the Millbrae Glee Club. Besides ' Dale still found tim hobbies of hunting, fishing, and camping. Next fall Dale will attend college although he is undecided as yet as to his choice. all this, e for his MARCIA LINTON Quiet, sweet natured Mar- cia was a transfer from Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania, in her sen- ior year. Keenly interested in iournalism-she was editor of the yearbook and news editor of the school paper in Pitts- burgh-Marcia lost no time in getting into the swing of things at Blingum. Outside of school, Marcia is active in the Rainbow Girls and in Senior Girl Scouts. She is undecided about the college she will at- tend after graduation, but her ambition is to become an el- ementary school teacher. JACQUELI NE LOGAN Good-natured J a c k i e has been seen in the halls of Bur- lingame for the past three years. Her freshman year was spent at Sequoia where she we nt out for after-school sports and participated in the a capella choir. She is also a member of the Rainbow Girls. Jackie's main interest is music in which she has a vocal tal- ent. After graduation she .plans to attend San Mateo Val, who graduafed lasf VALERIE RILEY February, made many friends dur ng her four years aT Blin- gum. WiTh her sparkling per- sonalify she was a welcome member of The Homemaking Cluo and served aT The foof- ball dinners. Her inTeresT in drana was shown when she had a parf in Life wifh Fa- fher. She also did a greaf deal of work on The proper- Ties for The play Our Hearfs Were Young and Gay. An- oTher of Val's inTeresTs was wrifing as was shown by her confribufions To The Fresh Flarwe of which she was a sfafr member. Her oTher in- TeresT lie in The fields of Trav- SUZANNE MOORH EAD A Transfer from Jefferson where she parTicipafed in The acfiviTies of The Spanish Club and was a member of The A.G.S., Suzanne came To us in her iunior year and was very welcome. This demure girl wiTh her blond, naTurally wavy hair and crysTal-clear blue eyes spenf a good deal of her Time wifh her hobbies which included collecfing doll models, and sewing. Ofher inferesfs are ice skafing, swim- ming, and Tennis. As she is planning for a nursing career, Suzanne will firsT go To S.M. J.C. in preparafion for a specialized school in This field. AL PERRY Ouief, slim Al was besT known for his wif and his in- TeresT in cars. Mosf of his leisure Time was spen-T work+ ing on his car-his pride and ioy. Around school, Al was a member of The Mechanical Drawing Club. Affer gradu- aTion, This likable fellow will be found on The campus of San Mafeo Junior College. . -. se. .rise . - , so-sea-. e ' ,rr- ev 'Sf so i ,L . a. r B is E r eef, . s i . 'M Q. 2 T W X if x 4 BILL PIRIE Bill, like many of his class- mafes, found Blingum sporfs a greaf affracfion. Tennis was The field in which he was mosf inferesfed. Oufside school he enjoys skafin , swimming and pool. Bill's piians for a career include Junior College and possibly serving in one of The branches of our Armed Serv- ices. BILL PORTER Curly-headed Bill was of The main foyer boys. and foremosf on his lis hobbies, inTeresTs and T plans is foofball. He has on several of Blingum's rafe squads. Ofher acfi' include membership in Th D.. Club and The lendin- his sTurdy bass voice To choral group af Blingum. Ter graduaTion, Bill plan affend Willameffe Univers and play foofball. ALAN ROUNDY UTah, as his nickname im- el and educafion. VIRGINIA SANTELIZ Ginger, as she is called by her frienos, was'known around Burlingame as one of iTs shorfesf girls. She wenf ouT for afTer-school sporfs and has been a member of The Spanish Club. Mcsf of her Time ouT- side of school was Taken up by her dancing and Ter mem- bership ir a Tri-Y group. She plans To work for a couple of years affer graduafion and Then affend business college. CAROL SKOVGAARD Cufe, eye-cafching C a r ol wiTh her beauTiful blond hair and wonderful figure was a popular member of The sen+ ior class. Carol parTicipaTed in affer-school sporfs, which Took up mosT of her Time, buT she sTill found room To en- gage in her favoriTe acfivi- Ties which include bowling, horseback riding, and model- ing, aT which she is a naTural. Affer graduaTion, Carol will be found confinuing her ca- reer as a model. plies, came from UTah in his senior year and was one of The shorfer, good-looking boys in his class. He was a member of The Junior Sfafesmen and parficipafed in many Talenf assemblies, offering his unique cowboy singing, being one of Blingum's few yodelers, and his excellenf guifar playing. Known for his slighf Soufhern accenf, Ufah finds his greaf- esT inferesfs lie in model building, music, and sporfs. Affer graduaTion he plans To aTTend college and sfudy en- gineering and iournalism, al- fhough which college iT will be is sTill undecided. s 7 BOB STEELE Cheerful, drama-minded Bob is besT remembered for his work in The drama deparTmenT -boTh on The sfage in Our Town and SighT Unseen and behind The scene as a member of The drama com- mission. Bob was also an ac- Tive member of The choral classes Throughouf his four years. Oufside school he sang in church and Rec Cenfer choruses. A f T e r graduaTion, Bob hopes To pursue a career in show business-an ambifion we are sure he will achieve Through his keen inTeresT and perseverance. CLIFF VICKERY QuieT, blond Cliff was an acTive parficipanf in Blingum's sporfs parade. He was a mem- ber of The baskefball Team, buT found his greaTesT fame as a member of The Tennis squad. Gaining experience on lasT year's all PAL Team, Cliff guickly climbed fo The Top of The ladder This year. On The more academic side, he was a member of The Spanish Club and was keenly inTeresT- ed in The science deparfmcnf. His hobbies include a coin collecfion and, of course, Ten- nis. Following graduafion Cliff plans To affend San MaTeo Junior College where he will maior in science. any A Little Bit of Heaven The pearly gaTes oT ST. PeTer made an unusual and heavenly Theme Tor The senior TalenT assembly. WiTh John l-lolT porTraying ST. PeTer and Reese FosTer as his hey-hey and ho-ho ioke-cracking angel, The class OT '53 gave a TasT and Tull-oT-Tun show. Bringing up The TirsT case To be iudged Tor admiTTance inTo The gaTes oT heaven were The Calendar Girls, who represenTed every monTh oT The year in many eye-caTch- ing cosTumes. A Take-oTT on a can-can rouTine, done by Al Lauloscher, Ron Turner, Bill Bauer, Bob Davis, Phil RiTzau, George CanTaloub, and Auggie Tassen, proved ThaT The TooTball Tield isn'T The only place where The Tellows can do some Tancy kicking. The hula, done by Cordie Wysard and Gail PraTT, and a caTchy song and dance rouTine called Ricky Tick, by Robin Wagner, Sonia Jelske. Mollie Mae Ahern, Jackie Figone, Laura Judin, Barbara Lanning, Bonnie-Jean Mu- rison. and Diane DemaTTei, gave ample reason Tor male blood pressure To rise. The drama oT The Typical soap opera gave us The Trials oT John and Marsha, by Lee Gans and Beverly Camp. The Old Fashioned Show, compleTe wiTh auThenTic cosTumes, Took us back To The days when Tlappers were real gone and The CharlesTon was The newesT rage. Ending The assembly The enTire casT sang a Tarewell To The Tune oT You'll Never Walk Alone. Oh Happy Day Skung Time p-4 QA Hearfs and Flows it Happy-Go-Lucky TYWFH I , H's A Greai' Day By The Sea Heflo Sunshine Snde By Side Dream Gnri ,.,.. 1 Coqueiie The Winrer Wonderland Defour Rockin' The Join? ' A ggi ll iii No Help Wanted h g P 3 ' 5 T- yi . 'X - ,MT w . MQ I - Jeepers Creepers X' W W. 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J ' A T? ffl if umor Clqggt 1' 5 , 1 Nl , SECRETARY XCE PRESlDE 7. S J- Z 71 E 26 .L zu 3 IT! I' rn O c Z Eli 37l 35' if xl N V1 P I , 1 wx 5, 21 CZ D . LD -1: J LU If or ,. av XX Juniors- Spend April In Paris The class of '54 spun gaily info ifs junior year wifh fhe elecfion of officers. The class's besf afhlefe and sharpesf dresser. Bob Schmidf. capfured fhe imporfanf iob of class presidenf, while fall and lovely Parmele Dunn assisfed him as vice presidenf. The ideal blonde wifh beaufiful fan. Vivian Ruhne. was class secrefary. wifh all finances managed by friendly Peie Kelsey as freasurer. Nexf fhe Juniors added fo fhe school's record by presenfing fhe firsf and besf assembly of fhe ear, led by dancing emcees Sue Barker and Joan Crisfofani. and based on a frip fhrough a haunfed house. Three oufsfanding members of fhe class. Jim Carfer. Jim Messinger. and Diclc Sfein. were elecfed fo fhe sfudenf council. 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Ni IIIWXIHL F ' Wifh My Mouih Wide Open See fhe Pyramids Along fhe Nile Q... 1 9 The Gang s All Here Loveiy To Look Ai ey, Good Looicirf! by As Picfures '12 Y on'f You Believe Me? .W I- Parfy Timm It ' if Here In My Arms Ain'f Misbeiwaving Oh Happy Day' 5'-P ,-'ff1 'lF Say H Isn'+ So Taking Life Easy '.W..-J Q s Q ef If Snow A ogg,-5 -,W 1 add, ii, 1 Good Old Summertime Side By Side 91-- fuk- - Freshman Class aka wif by sw Www S 441 S no A u.: ' or D. Seca ETA R y J 'WCS CROSSWK xi ce PRES DE Oi-nvfwxfl xReAsuRg,s Z 'Meow KNXGYX 5 ryir p Ag, I x ei 'S 11' I- I-' Z Z f'l'l ,.'. R ' They Tried To Tell Us We're Under lhe ambilious leadership'of Ernie Cra- valho, presidenr, The frosh class embarked upon several proiecrs 'rhis year, all of which mel wirh success. Firsr on lhe lisl was fhe annual frosh dance. al' which even lhe bashful boys danced. 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' ilk' ' riiifk lk Q .lg 3 ELMER SCHAAKE Varsify Foofball Varsily Baslcelball JACK LEE F.S. Foofball - f 'I 5 Ll x',,,- l QL 'fl A A A A L 5 ,l ' :.. ,L ' 2 A 5 ' 5 :5 - l I ,IKE K Q gg 5 5 - 7 1 A if s I E A PAUL ARMSTRONG Varslly Foolball Varsily Baseball VIC MANGINJ Versily Foofball Track SWEDE RIGHTER Swimming ALLAN BIGGS IO's, 20's Baslcefball F.S. Baseball CHICK HINDS F.S. Foolball Track VARSITY FOOTBALL-FronT Row: Brown, Nordling. Lunsman, MaThiesen, Jensen, McQueen, Riley, Sears. Glasgow, Laubscher, Barnard, McRoberTs, Brucher, Davis, Wells, Hall, Coach ArrnsTrong1 Second Row: Coach Mangini, Manager Herbert Goad, FleTcher, Robbins, STein, CanTaloub, Gerbing, De Grant Lagerberg, Dearing, Franchini, RiTzau, Dixon, Loumena, Schnoebelen. Bull, Medaris, Jones, Manager MaTTei, Coach Schaake: Third Row: Bauer, SarmenTo. Barber. WeighT, Szeghy, D. Hansen, Dudgeon, Biggs, Grubbs, Angus. Schmidt E. Hansen, Tassan, Clark, Turner, Schoeplein, CairaTi, Anderson, Lancendorfer. Fiery Panthers Annex ist League Title Since '48 Vifading Through whaT experTs admiTTed was The ToughesT schedule in The league. Blingum's exTremely well-balanced Team picked OTT The league TiTle on Thanksgiving Day lasT Tall. A rug- ged Torward wall, Three oT The leagues besT backs, and a liTTle exTra spiriT carried The Pan- Thers over The bumps down The long road To vic- Tory. Anchoring Blingum's Torward wall This year were Three double-duTy seniors, all OT whom re- ceived league menTion. Auggie Tassen, sTocky guard and linebacker, was named To The second sTrirg All-P.A.L. Team. Phil RiTzau, PanTher Tackle, linebacker, and punTer, was named To The TirsT All-League Team. and in addiTion was named a second sTring Tackle on The All-NorThern Cali- Tornia Team. George CanTaloub was named The MOST Valuable Player on The P.A.L. aT his guard spoT, as well as a TirsT sTring spoT on The All- NorThern Cal Team. George. who wears a brace and yards OT Tape on his leTT knee, and Auggie and Phil were capTains Tor The San MaTeo Tra- diTional. Bob Schmidt iunior Tullback. and Hank Lou- mena and Bill Wells, senior halTbacks, gave The PanThers down-The-middle and around-The-Tlank power and punch. SchmidT was named All- League and second sTring All-NorThern Cal. Hank was named a second sTring halTback, and Wild Willie, Third oT The speed-burning Trio, was given All-League honorable menTion. Lou- mena, who cracked a leg bone early in The sea- son. recovered suTTicienTly To lead The league in scoring, while SchmidT had The besT yards-per- carry average. Wells was noT Tar behind SchmidT in ToTal yardage. H Exif?-T' I- ITIL K I , ...fiiifm l 1411 A El '-Q 'c1:B'i I IK T LH- '1l1Qf 211 . CHEERLEADERS--Fronf Row: Cru ' Second Row: Huck. Covingfon, head loader: Givens. 1-T U6 9 A.L. IQA, J' CHEERLEADERS Sally Wolfe, Connie Griggs Blingum's Kittens Running Wild The Blingum Frosh-Soph eleven sfarfed fasf. and recovered from a mid-season lefdown fo posf a 6-3 record in fhe books for a beffer-fhan-aver- age season. Winning fheir lasf five sfarfs, fhe Kiffens climaxed fhe season by furning back fhe San Mafeo Bearkiffens, 20-I9, on fhe eve of fhe Big-Liffle Game. The Li'l Panfhers opened fhe season wifh a smashing vicfory over Capuchino, 3l-I3, and fhen suffered fhree sfraighf sefbacks af fhe hands of Menlo-Afherfon, Palo Alfo, and Jefferson. They recovered fheir fighf, and rolled fhrough fhe lasf five games, beafing Carlmonf, Sequoia, Soufh Cify, Bellarmine J.V.'s, and finally San Mafeo. One of The highlighfs of fhe season was quar- ferback Jim Connor's fofal of fourfeen fouch- down passes. Ted Treu. end, was Connor's chief fargef, and high scorer. John Maffhews, Roger Peferson, and Gaven Dunn, ends, also caughf Connor's TD heaves, as well as fhose of Rich Kheen, Soph fullback. Fullback Bruce Schaake and halfbacks Bob Clunie, Bob Sfein, Bill Clufe, and Bob Emmenf did mosf of fhe running. Em- menf and Chuck Harris gave opponenfs a lof of frouble on punf and kickoff runbacks. In fhe line, if was Soph fackles Reed Baird and Leon Krueger and Frosh fackle Tom Wakeman, along wifh guard Lee Melbourne and Chuck Engsfrom and cenfer Pefe Ueberrofh, all Sophs, who opened fhe holes on offense and plugged fhem on defense. Bruce Schaake also played de- fensive middle guard, buf dislocafed and frac- fured his elbow in fhe San Mafeo filf. l-le and Ted Treu were capfains for fhe game. Chick Hinds, former head coach af Sf. lgnafius High in fhe cify, and youfhful Jack Lee, from Chico, helped Coach Rube Belfran mold fhis year's squad. Audley, O'Donnell, Engsfromg Second Row: Anderson, Collins, Sfein, Clufe, Robinson, Balonis, McNiff, Geffins, Feinberg, Taylor, Melbourne, Goodwin, Belfran, coach: Third Row: Lee, coach, Anderson, mgr., Murphy. mgr., Biggs, Coquin, Dunn, Wakeman, Maffhews, Harris, Alfieri, Pfarrer, Krueger, FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL-Fronf Row: Nixon. Gregg, Sfouf, Afkinson, Bleweff. Osborne, Guichof, Kheen, Baird, Schaake, Peferson, Connor, Vickery, Clunie, Ueberrofh, Emmenf, Treu, Hinds, coach. is lilac , X- I J T X5 5, x . , .-gxbwizh imktllr: WW Lurlcing in The shadows oT Their Taller and more Tamous breThien oT The VarsiTy, The PanTher I3O's showed occa ional Tlashes oT brilliance, especial- ly in Their Two conque-sTs oT San MaTeo. Playing in The same s:Jl1T league as The VarsiTy, The lighT- ies Tinished ouT wiTh an even 5 and 5 league Coaches Be-lTran and Lee experimenTed wiTh diTTerenT con'blnaTions, buT by The Time The sea- on had oTTicially opened, The combo was: Car- Ter and Knoeppel aT Torwards, Simpso or Biggs aT cenTer ard Hibson, Conner, andEl?lsey aT rx 23 I8 ir, v Sis TBT 14 H24 V20 fi 2 VARSITY BASKETBALL-Fronf Row: MaTTei, mgr.: Schaalce, coach: l-lerberT. mgr.: Baci: Row: Me bourne. Messinger, Feinberg, CanTaloub, WalTers, HeaTon, Jones. Bogie, Medaris, STein, Fineberc SchmidT, WeighT, Allen, Laubscher. Varsity Hoopsters Ring a Merry Tune The Blingum baslceTball Team was very suc- cessTul This year, winding up in The second sloT. This was largely due To Charley Bogle, The 6'8 pivoT man and Team sparlc plug. Charlie brolce boTh The P.A.L. records Tor ToTal poinTs in a season, 265 in Ten games, and ToTal poinTs Tor a single game, 40. Jolly ChoIly shaTTered The seasonal mark by 68 poinTsl Charley was also named Player oT The Year, in The P.A.L.. and TirsT All-NorThern CaliTornia. The PanThers losT only Two league games This season, boTh To TronT-running JeTTerson. They more Than made up Tor iT, however, T: San lv1aTeo Twice, 6I-43 and 7O-37. T gesT margin oT vicTory was over He Bay. 80-37. OTher Top perTormers Tor The PanTT Dale Jones and Gordy Medaris aT Torv George CanTeloub and Dan WalTer a Coach Elmer will have a rebuilding year. buT wiTh several holdovers Trom siTy aqd Tellows up Trom The ThirTies. he plenTy To worlc wiTh. guards. Knoeppel was high-poinT man wiTh a season ToTal oT I43 poinTs, Tollowed by CarTer wiTh I24. OTher scorers were Conner wiTh 56, Simpson wiTh 5I and Hibson wiTh 47. PeTe Kel- sey was a playmalcer and noT a poinTmalcer. and his consisTenTly sTrong game lcepT The Li'l PanTh- ers in The running. Jack Knoeppel, second-high scorer in The league. was chosen To The N.P.A.L. TirsT Team. Jimmy CarTer made The second sTring. Many oT These hoopsTers will conTinue Their hardwood careers wiTh The VarsiTy nexT season. K. 'ilil'ffT -.lwdl ' 30's BASKETBALL-Fronf Ro sey, Odell, Knoeppel, Hibso Hansen, mgr.: Lee, coach: STein, Bailey, Connor, Biggs Simpson. FriTTs: Second Row: Belfran, c ,J gy . T525 - in 1 Q. f . ' 3 X +V 1 ,R g 2 ,Xa iam 1 X f if ff? Charley Bogfe f E 2 Lowell Weighf L--....... My IQ. v 3' 2 1 wg Jim Messingar 5'1 if Q V 1 . x l . l x .9 7? K1 1.3 A HA 3,1 s.' .-q - - - as' fi? 'Q'-liiw' J 'l0 -'W 1 RECORD 20's Menlo-Afherfon 3I Frernonf I6 San Lorenzo I6 Hayward 24 San Lorenzo 'I5 Capuchino I8 Serra 'I8 Half Moon Bay 'I5 Jefferson ' 9 Soufh San Francisco 'I6 San Mafeo I6 Serra '23 Capuchino l4 I-Ialf Moon Bay 'I6 Jefferson '22 Soufh San Francisco '26 San Mafeo Biggs' Babes Bolster Blingum Basketball Under Coach AI Biggs' careful fufelage, fwo fine Iighfweighf bas- Icefball squads emerged af Burlingame Iasf fall. The fens, losing only 'ro Capuchino in league play. closed in second spof in fhe norfhern division of lhe new splif league. The fwenfies were Iess forfunafe, losing all buf fwo games. buf fhey improved during fhe second half of lhe season fo give everybody a fighl. The fens were sparked by Dean Sanders. an experf ball-handler and shoofer. I-Iis I30 poinfs was feam high for fhe season. Knufe Carfer was second in scoring wilh 88 poinls. and his I7 poinfs in fhe I-Ialf Moon Bay game was an individual game high. Jerry Ivlagnin. a promising Frosh cenfer, was fhird wifh 56 poinls. Cenfer John Bayse, wifh 63 poinfs for fhe season, led 'rhe fwenfies in scoring. Bill Knorp was second wifh 59 poinfs, and John Tegfmeier, fhe Frosh who exploded for I6 poinls in The S. lvl. finale, was fhird wilh 47 poinfs. More of fhe same can be expecfed from fhe boys of Ioofh squads nexf year. 1fXWi??sV4'5?7Q 7?'i:l.'IL-'r-IW 57153 - 'VY ' f '1 'If'55DQI'ix,IiS2 RECORD l0's B I8 Menlo-Afherfon I I Fremonl' 2I San Lorenzo '25 Hayward '22 San Lorenzo I5 Capuchino 2I Serra '30 Half Moon Bay I7 Jefferson '24 Soufh San Francisco '34 San Mafeo I5 Serra '2I Capuchino '29 Half Moon Bay 'l9 Jefferson '25 Soufh San Francisco '27 San Maleo O 26 28 29 22 20 25 I9 26 26 24 I9 20 I8 20 20 29 PP 2l 29 20 I3 2I 23 23 33 22 20 I9 I2 23 I9 I6 I9 20 Opp. 39 U an-R-4.4 VARSITY BASEBALL-Leff fo Righfz Weighl, Kheen, Hansen, Glasgow, Rifzau, Wells, Bogie, Wheeler. Medaris, Minlcin, DeGranf, Barber, Simpson, Angus, Wilde, Cairafi, Bull, Coach Armsfronq. Horsehiders Slug Out Solid Season NVi+h a raff of pofenf sficlcmen, Coach Paul Armsfrong's big problem was developing a sfrong pifching sfaff. Wilh such sfalwarfs as Rich Minlzin, Charley Bogie, Phil Rifzau, and Bill Bauer, fhe problem narrowed fo finding fhe besf com- binafions. Since Phil Rifzau was iusf as valuable behind fhe plafe, and Bogle was a power hiffer who could be used in fhe ouffield. and Bauer was also a good ouffielder, Rich did mosf of fhe flinging. Gordy lvledaris, Bogle, Rifzau. George Simpson, and Eddie Glasgow provided fhe punch af fhe plafe. Wifh several snappy infielders ancl an exfra- good baclcsfop, fhe frosh-soph horsehiders fool: fhe diamond fhis spring wifh high hopes of elim- inafing fhe resf of fhe compefifion. Peppy Dean Sanders af second base was fhe feam leader and pepperpofg he sfole more bases fhan fhere are posies in Cenfral Parlc. Smarf. accurafe Jim Connor was fhe feam's cafcher. and Paul will welcome him fo fhe varsify nexf spring. Pefe lleberrofh and John Maffhews did fhe flinging for Coach Al Biggs. FROSH-SOPH BASEBALL-Fronf Row: Engsfrom, Lambroolc, Sanders: Second Row: Manwarir-ig? . M Clunie, Treu. Connor, Maffhews, Dunn, Ueberrofh, Biggs, coach. , Cf ' VARSITY TRACK-Firsi Row: Hinds, coach: McRoberTs, STein, Krueger, Fieldhouse, Loumena, PeTerson, DolTon, Har- dy. James Pol, ZITT, Dixon, Fineberg, Mangini, coach: Sec- ond Row: Dudqeon, Baird. Harris, Lounqeway, Hellman, EngsTrom, Lancendorfer, Lagerberg, Tassan, Szeghy, Schoe- plein, MaThiesen: Third Row: Mann, Franchini, Bigham, John Pol, Bernard, Newman, Pharrer, McGourTy, GeTTins, Dunn, McCarThy. Cindermen are Vic-tors WiTh more poTenTial This spring Than in recenT years, Blingum's varsiTy TracksTers Took To The cin- der paThs wiTh hopes oT a championship and good showings in The NCS and sTaTe meeTs. Hank Loumena had besTs in boTh sprinTs. Bob Newmanhad besTs in boTh hurdles, Roger PeTer- son was near The Top in The cjuarTer. Roy Fran- chini sparkled in The broad jump and The quarTer, and The halT-mile relay Team OT These Tour boys was The besT in The league. Vic was hoping ThaT The injuries ThaT deprived us oT so many poinTs in lasT season's Tinals could be prevenTed. WhaT- ever The case, PanTher TracksTers conTinued To give a good accounT oT Themselves. The lighTweighT TracksTers also had a good crop oT perTormers To rival Their bigger broTh- ers. SprinTers Tod Moher and PeTe AlTieri were The class oT The league. and high jumpers Bob STein and Don Hibson were jumping wiTh The besT oT Them. Ron Hall also picked up poinTs in The hurdles and The 330, and The besT discus man in The league was Don Thomas. The TwenTies, while a small squad. also boasT- ed several sTars, such as Bob Kroeckel in The broad jump and high jump, Dick Fields in The shoT and The sprinTs. and Bill Bevilockway in The sprinTs. Vic will welcome a majoriTy oT These men To The varsiTy ranks nexT spring. 20's TRACK-FirsT Row: Hinds. coach: Field, Seawell, Koer- 30's TRACK-FirsT Row: Hinds, coach: Umland, Hall, Ai nig, Brown, Manginifcoach: Second Row: Mann, Kroekel, ley, Moher, ATkinson, Manginimcoachz-Second Row: Ma CarTer. Simons, GameTTe, McCarThy. Anderson. TegTmeier, Hibson, Jessen, SwindT, McCarThy Q I E i w - ' ,, ., sn . 'A X ww! A iiQ' mv ' iv ui X, ,sr,., .. if Q9 , R Qi- Dx L x X 7 fzf f v W ,hw ,ih gf Zfj wfw b 1 W ? fi' WAV f 74 'Q N 9 f ,, A 3 s Q., .l... sys,- SWIMMING-Fron'l' Row: Wells, Clufe, Nixon: Second Row: Van Dyke, Zillmer, Burnell, Langston. Gamelle, McMIllen, Spalh: Third Row: Sfroh, Wakeman, Schnoebelen, Goldman, Ledwifh, Schroeder. Heller, Miolsnes. Panther Paddlers Stroke Through Successful Season Coach Swede Righ'rer's swimming Teams gol 'rhe iump on las? year's nalalors, as l'here was al' leas+ wafer in 'rhe pool lhis spring. Perennial sfrong man Pele Van Dyke spearheaded 'rhe Panlher mermen, wi+h Ken Dodd and Paul Led- wilh helping oul. Ofher varsily compelilors were . 5- - 1 Bruce Moll, AI Schnoebelen, and Jerry Griisch. The lighlweighl swimmers were noi expecied +o have much lhis year, buf Swede did a building iolo 'lhis spring. and lhe resull' will be apparenl nexl' season. Ledwilh, Van Dyke, Goldman. ,f,355u,e,g:gei,,f ,, , , ww , . , , ' Q. Q? 'l 1 VARSITY TENNIS-Firsf Row: Laubscher, Schmidl. Messinqe Gregg: Second Row: Davis, Frilfs, Kelsey, Slolres. George: Th' Bellran. coach: Knorp. Dazols, Bean, Raffo. Viclxery. Netters. Duffers Defend League Titles Blingum's varsily golfers had a Jrouqh iob lhis year in lrying To hold up lhe repulalion ol pasl championship Teams. bul' lhey came lhrough in fire slyle. Firsl and second men Dan Waller and Bcb Lindsay shol in The low sevenlies. and lhe nexl several men were noi far behind. An excep- lionally large squad assured Coach Lancasler of a conlinued inleresl' in lhe ancieni and honorable sporf. Again fhis year Burlinqarne's 'rennis leam, wifh Coach Belfran af lhe helm. had a mosl' successful season. Led by Cliff Viclcery. Jerry Raffo. Jim Bean. Bob Schmidt and Bob Davis in singles and by combinafions of Ken Allen. Jim Messin- ger. AI Laubscher, and Andy Dazols, lhe raclcel'- eers lrounced Sequoia. Menlo-Alherfon, George Washinglon, Lincoln of San Jose. Lin- coln of San Francisco. and Palo Allo in early and mid-season vic'rories. Viclcery and company showed championship form in finishing +he sea- son wi+h flying colors. Gihisfii f- fi f WINE 5l.i?2 'Msn L' -. 'VYSSFMQ h if . my 2 mx wf 45 4 Q 5 IH, Q. fly I I Za v' , we' it 7' ,,f-1-5 H R, ' :Ilia 'Y is 2' 34 Ms. sw, .-.Q ,SIK H N V. i ff Li' K I 5 -0 L ,mi ' Mm ny? 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The season was culminared by rhe highly! spirifed inlramural conlesls, which look place BLUES-Fronf Row: Blum, Kirkham, Balzarini, Led- wifhr Second Row: Camp, Wik, Mafhiesen, Wood: Back Row: Williams, Sveningsen, Glasbrenner, Dougherty. Harvey: Second Row: P. E. Lugue: Back Row: Sfeele, Plowrighf, Griswold, Va- Row: Collins. Ledwifh, Durden, f--'- -' A J iW May 6-I2. The caplains of rhe color reams were Bev Camp, Blue: Joan Marion, Green-Orange' Hazel MOH, Red: and Tissie Valinga. Sunian, The season was opened wilh an enjoyable vol- leyball play day ai San Mafeo wifh San Maiec and Capuchino. Julia Wood capably managed lhe season, and Miss Fowler supervised. REDS--Fronf Row: Morrison, Collins, Cricl DeVries: Back Row: Brofhers, Alexander, Mei Moff, Nielsen. ORANGEGREENS- Corropassi, Thompson, Roy: Madding, Fraz Red-Orange Team Comes Through With Victorious Season During ihe Tall monihs many Blingum co-eds can be found racing up and down The hockey field aliler school. These energeiic gals had a special rreal in The way of insiruclion, for Miss Buffs, our exchange +eacher from England, 'raughl ihem 'rhe do's and don rs of good hockey playing. The combined Red-Orange Team, capiained by Sybil Hoffman, was viclorious in The infra- mural coniesls. Caplains of ihe ol'her 'reams com- peling 'For ihe championship were Bev Sven- ingsen, Blue: Margie Shelvy, Green: and Nancy Jensen, Sunfan. Florence Fife capably managed 'rhe season, ar- ranging for sporisdays wiih San Maieo and Mercy. GIRLS' HOCKEY-Firsf Row: Axf, Collins, Bliss, Wrighl, Glasbrenner, Parker, Morrison. Thompson, Blum, Malhisen, P. Wilbur: Second Row: Willey, Wineman. C. Nielsen. Berry, N. Nielsen, Beggs, Luque, Bourdel, Melzer, Williams, E. Wilbur: Third Row: Miss Buiis. Delaney, Lang, Barshel, Van Bebber, Camp, Mafhiesen, Gardner, File, Monfgomery, Griswold, Anson, Wehking, Wilq, Svening- sen. Jensen. Dickman, Hoffman, Shelvy, Sieele, Dickinson. - I ilii7:i ??,?2Sbi5E,,.' V7 ?aGBi8'nii4 i i i '54 '5'f'fi'! E'i 'Wi lff'rTT939ie1FX4w9?,'i iillyf filiff' -x'4 2ffZ EFT GIRLS' SWIMMING-Firsf Row: Bau meisTer, SmiTl', Marr, Finch, Taylor, Wy sard, Broadwood. Kanewslci, Davis. Tur biTT, Winsfead: Second Row: VandivorT Anderson, Williams, McKenzie, Moni- gomery, BourdeT, Hoffman. Mermaids Make A Big SpIash ATTer-school swimming aTTracTecl many girls, who Took advanTage of The lovely Spring days -and The noT-so-lovely ones-To pracTiCe Their racing sTrolces. The mermaids parTicipaTed in The highly compeTiTive inTramural swimming. Cap- Tains were Cordie Wysard. Sherry Kiser, and Ire-we Taylor. Miss BuTTs supervised, and The sea- sor was managed loy Gayle Morrison. A large number of Blingum gals braved The unpredidalole Tall weaTher and wenT ouT Tor Junior and Senior Lifesaving. These girls were aiming Tor The Red Cross Lifesaving CerTiTicaTe. which cerTiTies Their abiliiies To acT as life guards or swimming insTrucTors in summer camps, eTc. Sandy Singer was The manager, and Miss Hifch- coclc supervised. Gail Morrison Swimming Manager GIRLS' LIFESAVING-Firsi' Roi SmiTh, J. Fieldhouse, Mullens, TurbiTT, Davis, WinsTead, Wilfo wiTh: Second Row: Schaefer, P Vandivorf, De Vries, Bennett. Hill, Nelson. Warnock, Marini Row: Cassidy, R. Fieldhouse, A Henschel, Dunn, McKenzie, Sing liarcws, MOTT. Nicolaides. Broadwi rlc . ? 2iE3iYf?FiE31i'9?E?3?i'21if9i5iSf annelf, Wilford. bill!! 'C' LTI E J 'V -. , f ' A H-T21 4' ss WV -:sq R1-e . -'5 , ..l.'vN' ' gb- sf '-Sgt 'AQ- f Q j, .4 'Y ,,k,,f,s2lI4-11' A -aff! J afzJf'?rl3'?kx I LS' TENNIS CLUB Firsf Row Nelson Jensen R - : , , iss: Second Row: Morrison, Peacock, Dellwig, IRLS' BLOCK B -Fronf Row: Wilford, Camp. offman, Weslerrnan, Shelvy: Back Row: Swe++, ein, Marr. Dickey, Hill, Gardner, Warnock, Bliss. ,I wily. Activities 4 U5 ZAGEYEF 33 Uiif DE1- L .., si! RoclceT Rendezvous, wiTh iTs ouT-of-This-world Theme, Ti- Tled This year's girl-ask-boy dance. which boasTed an all-ouT aTTendance. Spike Lynch and his STardusTers provided The dream sTuTT. The A.G.S. also engaged in several service proiecTs, among Them raising Tunds Tor The Save The Children campaign, The Disabled American VeTer- ans' Drive, and collecTing car- Toon boolcs Tor hospiTals. The Block B, prexyed by Phil RiTzau. ran oTT The annual Grid Classic pre-game dance wiTh Tremendous success This year. FooTball Queen Jane Ab- boTT was presenTed wiTh a bou- queT oT red roses by The blush- ing Phil. and sTudenTs danced To The music oT Wilbur Brown. AnoTher big evenT was The iniTiaTion dinner Tor members only. CrediT musT be exTended To Vic Tor his Tine TiclceT selling Tor The Two aTTairs. A.G.S. CABINET-Froni' Row: PeeT. Lanning: Middle Row: Hevey. Masi, Hoffman, Forbes, Wood: Back Row: AbboTT, Judin, DeMaTTei, CovingTon. v-r 4 Q , 5 4 , gf -' A Q 1 2 ' .4 Eg Y , .W F D ,1' , ' -mga ., iw BOYS' BLOCK B -Fronf Row: Ledwifh, P., K pel, Knorp, Schmidt Barnard, Laubscher. Tassen sey, Wilde, Dixon, Dolfong Back Row: Murphy, ing, Hall, R.. Newman, Allen Pol, J., Bull, La dorfer. Rifzau, Barber. James Pol, Feinberg, chini, Messinger, Simpson, Weight Johnsfone. 'S Arfisfs Margie Wo Don Laqerb i Feafure Ed Jackie Fig ParmeIe E Sophomore Edifors Phofo ra h by LEVY BROS, San N Carolyn Larminq Prlnfed by THE NATIONAL PRESS, Palo Assembly and Pasfe up by IRETA COOPER, Arfisi, Palo Faculfy Advisor WILLIAM WA N Junior tdifors Pal While Noel Palriclc Mx, Phofogra phers - Tom Smifh lil. Al Mermel .- ww Assislanl Joyce Shirley Marcia Senior Edilors Wanda Swell' Tom Wyall Janice Speighl Rollin' Along Side By Side YEARBOOK STAFF-Fronl Row: Peel, O'Shea, Moll, Svenlngsen, Bunce, Waugh, Marion, Schnl Slark: Second Row: Abboil, Covinglon, Murison, Delviallei, Judin. Wagner, Hanna, l-lelslce, Bli Goeizo, Clarlc: Third Row: Marino, Dellwig, Ruhne, Bernharcll, Fairfax, l-lannason, Poxon, Schaelfe Morrison: Back Row: Fliclc, Cohen, Wilkinson, Mermel, Goldman, Smilh. First Year Successful for New Orchestra Director ln the new spot as orchestra director was Mr. Short, who started his tirst year ot teaching at Burlingame l-ligh School. The orchestra, tor the most part, was made up ot treshmen and sopho- mores who proved to have an abundance ot talent which should prove valuable in the com- ing years. The choir, represented by a selected group ot singers trom the various classes, did an ex- cellent iob, Outstanding soloists tor the year were Anne Garland, alto: Marlene Givens, so- prano: Woody Hayes. tenor: and Bob Steele, bass. The Christmas Concert departed trom the an- nual tradition to give a program ot selections both serious and light which were well received by the student body as well as the general pub- lic at the night pertormance. The Stanislaus County Music Festival was at- tended by honor members ot the orchestra cho- rus. Mr. Franlc Mancini and Mr. Locoton con- ducted the two groups. For the tirst time-something ditterent in the way ot a musical program. The orchestra and the band combined torces and presented an all- departmental spring music concert tor a top- notch tinish ot the school year. ,wwwm4'f1.. Q. H.. ,f.-Wx , 5. -ff.. Q HM. . ', A ' Lfxagfii Sa--Eg! L x Q 1 Sim A Q .. ., 3. ,kk,. M In ., , T ,V . 1,77 My 1. :Zyl ,H A V. T mx , f M i my iv .. 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' e The Gang Shipmale Shindigf' lhe lirsl dance lhe year, sponsored by lhe Spanish C slarled oll many aclivilies wilh a bi Guiding lhe group in i952-53 were . Munch and Wanda Swell. Gelling inlo lhe groove ol lhings, French Club, led by Malin Dollinger Connie Willord, held boolhs al baske' games. dined al a French reslauranl. gave lheir annual inilialion dinner al rec. Topping lhe lisl in Lalin Club doings lhe proiecl ol revising lhe club cons lion. Led by Bob Schmidl and Ni RENCH CLUB-Fronl Row: Hay, Greenhaus. Pelerson. Bennell, Coop, - arvey. Moskourilz, de Bolon. Blissr Second Row: Ahern, Helslce, Palrick, l-lerscllsgirg' hmembegs gave 6 lil urrier, Hill, Jonas, Cogan, Schaefer, Hannason, Pierce. Willard: Third Success U 5909, 5 OW an Complelied ow: Dollinger, Gardner, Henschel, Plowrighl, Key, Linn, Schmidl, Gregg, eral TTNOHSY-FGISIDQ prolecls. fvmpnef- Julle Anderson- Civic-minded Junior Slalesmen spoi ATIN CLUB-Fronl Row: Alford, Burrows, Malhiesen, Berry, Wall, Bennell, Wahlslrom, Anderson, Hclcinson, Turbill, DeVries, Nielsen, Svelsinger, Cravalho: Second Row: Bronson, Fisher, Mclfenny, andivorl, Church, Smilh, Greenhaus, Glasbrenner, Collins, Parker, Brown Hirschberg, Medaris, liclcman, Wrighl, Murison,'McNeil, Umland, Wilford, Kendall, O'Shea, Fields: Third Row: Kendall, frall, Harvey. Hollman, Cain, Jensen, Flack, Wilc, Melle, Queen, Weslermann, Williams. Moll, xnderson, Ahern, Warnock, Schaefer. Hannason, Palriclc, Currier, Denninger: Back Row: Smilh, Visewell, Bowman. Coaquin, Kindig, Barber, Simpson, Smilh, Hanson, Schmidl, McNill, Rinlala, lmus. Jillaway. S l M F QWW' Y' .. . -I I 1 W , , , -s--Q A--w e ' -x,, u.,vW,,u ,gy , . ,,. . , .. - - b i j - , - M . , we-f-f y I X , 'j Y . U illfluif1ieifisQ.5'4--iA 1. ..J4,,f-L ,. '. --Q-:.fg..1-fsfxw--.e' 'l x K was W 'Y' -' eg, V. , ' - . ' . Jig. ,, ,x i-Yg l yaf-xml 7'-f n - fi' w,,7e,ifx--f y f vw , r ,,,, gp, - I. . - -W .. .M ,. 4- -f A ' K '- - ,5,,s,- nf ' lfsyxfl ge illllif ?f3'lf'Q .. . , . H ' 1 - 'P , ' Q Q V. Q g f .s -- f s swf-M 159 fm. se i uf ' H Ere fhe Senior-Faculfy Baskefball game, funds lo send fwo represenfafives fhe sfafe convenfion af Berkeley. Under Ron Hall and Fefe Rofh, fhe held a Msfraw vofen in fhe recenf' l campaign. T e highly-acfive Mechanical Drawing b was led oy John Gardella and Allan and advised by Al Fine. The year's included many field frips-fhe ones being fo Hunfer's Poinf fo fhe Dodge Assembly planf. lingum's scholars foured fhe Cal cam- and boasfed a large furnouf af fheir dinner. The Scholarship Sociefy, by Jane Munch and Jan Speighf, a fofel of 85 members. 5 .R ll MECHANICAL DRAWING CLUB-F Mr. Fine, advisor: Pfarrer. Newman, Jen wifh, Wilde, Dolfon, Weighf, Rifzau, Knoeppel: Second Row: Bausch, Larish, Freund, Naylor, Church, Hall, Roundy, Sfeele, Belda. Barber, Heller: Third R Lorenzen, Wilkenson, James, John Pr dorfer, Anderson. James Pol, Johnsor' Jackson, Moff, Bowman, Frey, Laubsche Van Duker, Schroeder. JUNIOR STATESMEN-Fronf Row: Ce man: Second Row: Gans, Vandivorf, 1 Harvey, Hoff, Church: Third Row: Rr Swope, Miolsnes, Rofh, Kindig, Dallir Roundy. .xg SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY-Firsf Row: C. Lanninq, Clark, DeBofon, Helske. Bliss, Griggs B. Lanninq: Second Row: Smifh, Glasbrenner, Turbiff, Greenhaus, Schaffer, Daly, Speiqhf, Pafrick, Conner, Sfeele, Anderson, Benneff, Kendall, Adams, Dillaway: Third Row: Schumi Landnnau, Biorgan, Dellwiq, Hoffman, Camp, Plowrighf, Dunn, Linn, Alexander, Huck, Jensi Browning, lvleffe. 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If you amber, one issue was hand- led because of a mixup af prinfers, and anofher issue fhe vicfim of shennanigans he fypeseffers, wifh fhe resulf fhe P.A.L. foofball record swifched 'lo puf somebody ' in firsf place insfead of fhe hers. However, fhe B sfaff e fhrough in fhick and 'rhin ive fhe sfudenfs some of 'lhe news reporfinq in recenf s NEW AND POPULAR TEACHER LEADS NEWS CLASS Smiling Jacl: Lee, fhe por new feacher of fhe iourna arfs, made himself known an Blingum in several ways be' feaching. Mr. Lee helped C fhe Frosh'Soph foofball fearr fhe 30's baslcefball feam, and assumed fhe dufies of advisc a new Hi-Y club. A well- feacher, Jumping Jack 1 from Chico, and if is a cerf. fhaf if fhe sfudenfs have anyl fo say abouf if, he'll be arf for a long fime. BURLINGAME B STAF Froni' Row: Masi, Ring: Se Row: Murison, Hanna, S Morse: Third Row: Wells, Ar son, Hansen: Fourfh Row: W Anderson, Wik, Pafriclcg Back McClinfoclc, Mounf, Plowrig :assi-1 ILA M-ir. ERARY WORK LLOWS BLINGUM ADITION wis year's Fresh Flame was lished alfernafely by fwo cre- e wrifing classes under fhe orships of Beffy Linn and Bea ide wifh fhe guidance of fac- advisor Fern Harvey. ssisfanf edifors for fhe firsf second period classes were ie Mae Ahern and Sue Hevey, iecfively. Comprising fhe edi- al board were Sally Dillaway, ra Judin, and Robin Wagner one class, and Kiffy Huclc, fhia Schuman, and Nan Ad' for fhe ofher. Copy-reading done by Mary Plowrighf, nda Sweff, Sally LeBlanc, Val y. Barbara Gregg, Ann Gar- land, and Doris Himmel. F readers were Barbara Coop, Haman, and Barbara Forbes. fribufion was handled by Speighf, Julie McClung, l Warren, Evelyn Hamilfon, Sveningsen, Carol Denlcers, Carol Turner. Sybil Hoffman, ol Levy, Judy Anderson, am lan Roundy were fha ma arfisfs. Typisfs for 'lhe fwo cl were Rufh Fieldhouse and nore Giesinger. 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