Caruthers Union High School - La Puerta Yearbook (Caruthers, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1941 volume:

- -x1mmr,v.v..w,J 1 . f-n.ue.upra,maraff wfwssq:.:P f mm. nuvuwnw' 1.vr':unrw:w. -Alum rw .anxmnv-us:.'m.f.uc.aaz Y: -rl-mxurxsvn , ' n ,1 '4 'Q kr 1 3 1 V 1 1 a in I V J w 'r Q , MAL.- ,,.4-Q-,Av LA PUERTA bllibl i of CARUTHERS LHMONIHGH SCHOOL June,I94I Cnr I nlifornin STRIKE UP The Caruthers Union High School program is composed of four courses. They are agriculture, commercial, col- lege preparatory, and general. Thesf include everything necessary for a stu- dent in high school, as you can see on these pages. Our school has employed teachers capable of teaching each speci- fic subject. Being handicapped by its size, it cannot -expand into the minor subjectsg but puts forth every effort to make each major subject better. livery class with the exception of the individual music classes lasts one hour a day. We , 'f l ' , A i i y i l li ' 1 l il 1 i l 3 pil ll l ,3,' Our schctlulc is .ll'l'.lI'lgL'Ll in such .1 w.1y th.1t uit-li pcrson may prcpnrc Ll pro- gxxun ol' work his frcshman yc.u' and h.1yc littlt- tlifliiculty following it throughout thu coming ycarw. lfQlCl1 of oui' courses is lacing mught with modcrn cquipincnt so that cvcry wtutlcnt ltccps his 'wl.lHLl.ll'kl0li'iCl100lll1g with ll1L'CVCI'y- tl.1y youth of today. Our courxcx .u'c lwinig ciilargctl day hy day to suit the ncctls of the oncoming pcoplcg thus, strikc up tht- lmnd, .intl set your rhythm lo tht- slutlics of ci.ll'Llll1L'l'N Union lligh School. THE BAND W E S O U N D A N O T E ln all our school activities, music has been a dominant factor as well as an integral part of every entertainment. The junior-senior banquet would not have been complete without an orchestra to play for the dancing. Every lull between acts of our junior and senior plays has been brightened by music from the band, orchestra, or choruses. Our colorful band has given the pep note to all our football games and rallies as well as the color of its music to the Caruthers District Fair. Thus as music has been the leaven as well as the binding factor in our school activities, the staff of La Puerta chose it as the theme for the 1941 book believing it would add its note of color, enlivening and binding the parts together. A song expresses our feelings-a light, carefree one when we are happyg a slow and melancholy one when we are sad. It is the wish of the staff that the song of the 1941 La Puerta shall be light and carefree, yet accurate and complete. It was with this in mind that our sketches took a light vein. The sedate orchestra seemed best to represent the classes, whereas the light lilt of a chorus seemed more appropriate for the activities. Of course, the band should represent our athletic section, and the added n0t6 of the drill team seems appropriate for our sponsors. It is the hope of the staff that through this theme we may pay tribute to the part music has played in our school life. O F T H E E W E S I N G Music has played a great part in the high school and numerous other programs of the Caruthers school district. Behind all these programs, as far as instrumental music was concerned, was a man who put forth every effort and skill in their behalf. To provide well-played music for entertainments tools time, patience, and practice. These qualities were all possessed by our music director, Mr. Richard L. Grauel. He willingly gave his time to whoever asked for help in arranging a program by supplying the instrumental music. lt was an unusual day when, on passing the school, one did not find his car beside thc grammar school or see the lights burning in thc tower room long after dark where Mr. Grauel was still working toward some musical program. It was through his efforts that the band was able to purchase the new uniforms. Our liandjoree, the first our school had ever had, was successful because of his uncomplaining efforts. Mr. Urauel came to Caruthers in 1930 to take over the instrumental work in the high school and the several grammar schools of the district. This year would have completed his eleventh year of faithful service to the school if it were not for his untimely death. W'hen music was chosen as the theme, the staff of La Puerta had planned to dedicate the 1941 book to Mr. Grauel and his music. Thus, we, the students of Caruthers Union High School, wish now to dedicate the 1941 La Puerta to the memory of Mr. Grauel in greatest appreciation of his efforts. Q 1, WX 4 J Ax, THE WHOLE GANG PLAYS W1 WE SING OUR PARTS Q Q' -TU f , .af OUR SONG MOVES ON T ' -- Midi THEY ADD TO OUR SONG THE WHOLE GANG PLAYS Mix. M O. Pison, President Min. R. l.. Gang Clerk Ma. j. A. Burma Mn. C. S. Muoul Mu. H. l'. Sifuix THEY WRITE THE SCORE In all activities there is usually a governing body behind the scenes-one which wishes to be known by its deeds and not seen. This is true of the Caruthers Union High School which has behind it the boost of five men who compose the board of trustees, the backbone of the school. All of the school regulations are set by these capable men. Through their kindliness Caruthers High has received many improvements during the past years-the most recent of which is the addition to the shop. They report to their duty in all kinds of weather to carry out their business transactions each month. The trustees give of their time uncomplainingly and make painstaking efforts to serve in such a way that they might best carry out their aims. It is their desire to see that Caruthers lies among the top-ranking schools of California. The tasks and responsibilities which rest on their shoulders are not easy. For example, they have many applications from teachers for positions in the school. When vacancies occur, these applications have to be studied very carefully by the board. Even late into the night they may work deciding on the most capable and best suited teacher for the position. These trustees have been selected as representatives of the people in the high school district: J. A. Butler, Alvinag H. P. Stark, Caruthersg M. O. Pisor, Monroe, R. L. Gray, Princetong and C. S. Moore, Raisin City. It is the desire of the students of Caruthers, through this page, to express their appreciation to the trustees for the sincerity, willingness, and deep thought which they have given to make the school a remarkable success. It is expected that the trustees of the future will write the score as well as those of the past and present have done. 8 Maujouli Mum, Secretary lj. l.. Wmroiw, l'rineip.il, Geometry HE HOLDS THE BATON When an audience is thrilled with music of a great symphony orchestra, they are likely to give the conductor most of the credit. They should not overlook the fine musicians who play the music and the sponsors whose contributions have paid the bills. The little man in front with the baton cannot get very far without the help of all the other people. The conductor is not able to put on the show by himself. His job is to bring order and harmony out of the group under his baton. Even in swing bands the individualistic outbursts of the trumpet and the rippling runs of the clarinet must not fail to fit the pattern of the piece being played by the entire group. Some of the school principal's assistants correspond to the first-chair men of the orchestra. Others just play as their turn comes. Among these helpers is the young lady whose picture appears on this page. She is the one who does all the chores for this important institution. Many people do not appreciate the great variety of work she does such as recording attendance and grades, writing letters, cutting stencils, keeping sundry accounts, checking bills and the general accounts for the trustees, attending to all the financial records of the Future Farmer Loan Fund, and answering questions over the counter and over the telephone. She is always serene and capable, even when some of these questions seem trivial. Nothing can cause discord so surely as to have things go wrong in the office. Such harmony as we are able to have is due in considerable measure to our office secretary. ln our symphony the tax-payers are the sponsors and the school trustees are the board of directors. When all of us work together in full cooperation, we have the proper condi- tions for a real harmonious result. 9 Miss Sur: CRANli Lnixud Slum Hivmrv, Wm-ld llixmry, I'. lg, Miss Wx'Nli1 l'li Foxx'L1iR Algulwra, Art. journnlixm. MR. W. tl. GIL1. cm.-1f..l sho,-, v. li. Mk. R. L. GRAUL41. Il.md, Um-lwurj. Miss MABI-il, N1-11.soN Honwn1.lliing, .Npplicd Svicmn MRS. CII-1l.lA C,STI-1RllOUD'l' latin, s,.,...m., lfnglixh, MR.D.R.B1Av1'R Sm-ml l'nmgn-u. l'. I . lhmm-A l'1m .-.,,1m. Mk. R. H.Bu'rzBAu1 rfrwa.-., Lkhunwixrrx, ns,.,l..p. ,x,.1.u..a Summa. Mass IN1fz CQOIWIN Clnrlw' Uh-u flulw. Mum! tlmrux MR. H. F. PI 'rl-:RQ XLgriculml'v:. Wlmp. Miss El.lZAl5l4.'I'H Scxuuol-1'r14.1i T.,,.,... 1s.,.,m.-,,...X, sm-.n......1, mf... IH .. nut 'r. Miss CQLAUYS W1XI.l, va.-C 1-.-i....,...1, 14...,.la.1.. THEIR SCORE IS COMPLETED We, as seniors, are sounding our last note. We, however, are not so impressed by our own importance that we cannot remem- ber the struggle we have had reaching the top. We entered high school in September, 1937, seventy-six very frightened individu- als. Few of us had ever realized that there were so many shades of red, but we soon saw plenty, for the sophomores did not spare the paint. We soon became organized by elect- ing officers and acquiring the name, class of '41, Kim. Ni-mm, Pmidcm When we became sophomores, we kept up the tradition by giving the freshmen a reception. As juniors, we were once again hosts when we entertained the seniors at the junior-senior banquet. Strains of Aloha still haunt us, serving as a reminder of the enchanting Hawaiian setting. During that year we devoted part of our time to the play, Don't Darken My Door. This year we gave another successful play which is portrayed on another page of this book. All through our four years we have been outstanding in sports, and many of our class are musically inclined. In previous operettas and this year's Bandjoree and Extrava- ganza we were well represented. The officers in order have been Kenneth Mills, Glenda Bates, Shirley Efird, and Keith Nystrem, presidentsg Wallace - Y Ransier, Keith Nystrem, Elsie M Eisner, and Richard Perry, V , vice presidents, Keith Nystrem, Norma Hammond, Art Gil- strap, and john Haggard, sec- - retariesg and Shirley Efird, , Marie Beck, Norma Hammond, i and Evelyn Dildine, treasurers. On June 6, 1941, we, forty-seven seniors, marched up to receive our diplomas. We nj had the honor of being the twenty-fifth class of Caruth- lifl to right: R. Perry, vice prexidentg E. Dildine, treasurer, -I. Haggard, . . wmretaryg Min Wall, adviser, K. Nyxtrem, president. ers Union School- 11 JESSIE AMORINO GLENDA BATES MARIIE BECK VON BERG DAVID BLACKMU N UEL COPELAND CLARENCE DEFREITAS EVELYN DILIJlNli HISAYE Dol DAN DOSTINICPI JAY EATON Luiz to right: V. Burg, social cwnmnxixwuq H Hansen. mcril lwmrd: I3. Doslinich. rallv cum mittccg G, lhtcw, xncinl committee, IRI I I II I ISN ARI' GII,S'l'liAI' QIQIIN HAGGAIQII NQRMA HAMMUNII PIANS PIANSI N Bon Hl.llRIC'K QIACQUI-iI.INI-, Hol-'I-'II ClIARl.l4.S HoIIs'I'oN VIRGINIA HUIsI4.Ix'I' IiAIxI,I-s'I'I4k .lAc1IxsoN I4-II In rlgln: I Huh-r, pl.Iv .IIIII IIII.IIIw cmvl IIIIIII-v, S. limi, pl.Iv Iumvmtrccg S. Sh.InImn nwrII lm.Irdg K, MIIII, pl.Iv IIIIIIIIIIIIII-I-. BILL JONES FRED JORGENSEN JOSEPHINE KIRSCHNER R. L. LAWRENCE EVA MEYERS KENNETH MILLS ROBERT MORGAN MARY MOSER WILLIAM PAULSEN ARLENE PEART RICHARD PERRY STANLEY QUALLS HLNIIIIJITA RAYIIUIIN VESTA ROWDEN NELLIE RYAN HERSEY SAY STELLA SHA NNON ALVIN SONKSEN MAR,IORlE TERKIELSEN VICTOR THOMASON JAMES VERHINES SIIIZUYIQ WAIIA EIJWAIIIJ WAsIIINc1'I'oN BILL WININGIiR NEW SONG IS 'Twas a warm sunny day in September of the year, 1938, that sixty-three high hatted freshmen entered the Caruthers Union High School, but, alas, we soon found ourselves extremely stupid. The sophomores used the brightest red to shame us as they painted us from head to foot. They, however, entertained us on the following Wednes- dayg and, much to our delight, we won the tug-0,-war. All was well again. We organized by electing the following class officers: john Beck, president, Flora Shoji, vice president, Mildred Pedersen, secretary, and Henry Mayeda, treasurer. The next September we claimed to be in a slightly higher position for we were sophomores and not scrubs. We, of course, during the first week, gave the freshmen a party at which we were embarrassed for they gave us a ducking in the tug-o'-war. We again elected class officers making Raymond DeGroote president, john Beck vice president, Emma Jean Brown secretary, and Mildred Pedersen treasurer. Left to right: M. Pedersen, secretary: R. DeGroote, president: F. Shoji, vice presi- Llenrg J. Berk, treasurer: Miss Crane, ada visor. Back row, left to right: E. Corrcia, W jackson, B. l,lldine, v. Bowlin, G. Hal sion. A. Gomes. Middle row: A. Jeremias K. Moser, H. Hansen, N. Darmanian, M Amorino, ll. Helm. lfront row: C. Byrd M. l.. Black. I. Andersen. M. l7- l-CWD D, Campbell, li. Farm. 16 ' SOON TO BE SUNG This year we entered school with perhaps a little sad spot in our hearts because our high school days were half over. The elections proved that Raymond DeGroote was president againg Flora Shoji, vice presiclentg Mildred Pedersen, secretaryg and john Beck. treasurer. We presented a successful play, Miss Informationf' which was a mixture of comedy .ind mystery. Then our thoughts turned to the planning of the junior-senior banquet at which we entertained the seniors in May. It was an enjoyable party. Both boys and girls have been doing well in sports, and our class has been well repre- sented in operettas, the Bandjoree, and the Extravaganza. We are proud of the class of '42 and all of its accomplishments. We expect to accomplish as much or even more in our senior year. lufr lo right: I, Helm, rally coiuminve: S. N.lk.1shim.l. merit hoardq H. Cox, so- ml t-..mmam.,. if. -1. iifawn, M..-nl .-.im- mirlec: l'. Ranwicr. finance comnziueeg Y. lloshilm, merit board. Back row, lei: ui right: lf. Num-s. l. Sars luxian, A. Swaclier. K. Tate. R. Paucrmn. i i R, loner, I. Noi-mn, Middle row: M. N.llc.xshin1.l, D. Nielson, JL Wise. R, Ripv Icy. I. Verliinvs. K. l'eih'l'wn. D, Sav. umm raw. ui, IR-mllev. s, sf.-in... 1. s...- ,..-ni. n. N.,f..,.1, M, i. i'..ii.,.', si. muff... 'si' X -.QM 17 Back rom, left to right: L. lldwards. W Gallaher, D. Harris, E, Hallam, H, Gun land, R. Brewer, C, Griffith, H, Cline, W' Chrisrman. Middle row: D, Ilostinich, R Bates, E. Hedrick. E. Ferguson, W. Delhi rox, J. Edmunson, M. Crook. G. Dildinc, 15. Hughes. Front row: H. Espinolci, R Delireitas, T. Hoshiko, M. Doi, E, Bruhn, V. Gaines, D. Hammond. M, Hansen. A Iionuna, W. Hill. Left io right: j. Visor. secrelirv: Mr. Beaver, adiiser: l'. Axakawa, treasurer: I.. Kiilsirnp, president, C.. Marlin, vice presi- dent. We, seventy-five confused freshmen, entered the Caruthers Union Opera House for the first time on September 18, 1939. At once, the sophomores did the usual thing with lipstick, and the grand mass of color surely struck a discordant note. To our delight and glory, we were the victors in the annual tug-0'-war with the sophomores. With the help of Mrs. Osterhoudt and Mr. Butzbach, our advisers, we elected the following officers: Guy Taylor, president, Whitney Gallaher, vice president, and later president when Guy Taylor had to move to another school district, Viola Gaines, secre- tary, and Clemmie Jean Walton, treasurer. As freshmen We put up a good fight in sports with Leland Gilstrap, Bob McTeer. Ralph Mower, Robert Brewer, and Homer Haggard playing on the championship C basketball team of 1940. THIS SONG IS JUST 18 II.uk rim, Iell tu right: II. I'imenleII. l'. I'ere1, W'Iiilener, II. U'Quinn, II. I'elrev. R. Mt: .in-lit-.-H. li. Mt-leer. ii. slower, wg XIiI.ln. MiddIe row: B, S.irkixi.iii, R. Rud- rlguel, Nan SeIw.ixtl.in, fi. iIi.lln', II. Y.lm.l- umm, K. Kolwinson, Il, I'endergr.lss, K. m......i... o, lam..-., it. long. umm ...W N. Ui.-rureei. M. Hu-rstreei, I' Wimdw,ird, I. It-.iI. XI. XYeIcIi, M. I'etrei. KIi.ln. I, Mmdlsim, II, Innes, 1. W.lItnn. II.nL rim. Ieli in iight: I. Num-N, i.iIIi unnviiitiee: K. 'I'evIwIwn, nn-rii Im.iriI: II. ii..,4,4..f.i, W.-...I .-...warn-t-. im... im.-1 1. Innen. Iin.ime coiuniiiiee: XY. III.n'Itmun. -M mt-i.iI ennumtu-eg I, Iiirdwll. r,iIIi .mn- bi mittee. .X. I. Ciiziu--, merit In-.ird, In September of that year, we took up our second year of work: but not witIi tI1.1t same feeIing for tI1is time we knew our way around .ind couId Iook down on another cI.iss. Under tIie supervision of Coach Beaver, we eIected .1 new group of officers incIuding I.eI.1nd Ciilstmp, president: Clarence Martin, vice president: -Inner Pisor, secretary: and Iiumi lXs.1Ii.1w.1, treasurer. After entertaining the freshmen nt the nnnu.iI initiation party we rested. We I1.1ve many outst.inding LltI1ICtCS'I.CILll1iI Gilstrnp, Don Dostinich, George Ilildine, Ray Bates, Homer Haggard, Robert Brewer, Bob McTeer, Walllglce Christmun, .ind -lim Wliitener. Among the girls in sports are Marie Petrey, -Innet Pisor, FII.1 Bird- seII, AIIvin.1 I5ont.tn.1, .ind IIiIdg1 IispinoI.i wI1o Imve given tIie other cI.1sses stiff com- petition. I-IALF WAY THROUGH DO WE I-IEAR THE FIRST At the beginning of the school term, September 16, 1940, seventy-eight freshmen enrolled in Caruthers Union High School. Everyone was friendly and helpful to us with the possible exception of Ll few sophomores who tried to smear us with War paint. On the third day of school they had their big chance to initiate us at the freshman reception. Although the sophomores won the tug-0'-war and most other games, we made them fight hard for their victories and we were accepted as good sports and full-fledged Caruthers Union High School students. Soon afterwards, we held our first class meeting and elected the following officers: Rayne Motheral, president, joe Cabral, vice presidentg Norma Efird, secretary, and Norene Nielson, treasurer. There are many in our class who are outstanding in music. Patty Peters has been our most noted vocalist, and L nette uist has been willin and lad to 'ive instrumental 8 8 -S B.ick row, left to right: R, Mothernl, presi- dentg Mr. Butzlmeh, adviser, NI. Cahril, vice president. liront row: N. Nielson, treas- urerg Miss Nelson, Adviser: N. lifird, see- retiry. Ihek row, lefi uv righi: -I. Christensen, G Hnnner, l.. Hrisendine, K. Chance, l. mmm, J. Glimmerwen. ci. Engle, 1. nc., nisron, I., Bunn. Third row: R. Buss, l. Gmnn, A. M. Hunxnker, lf. Adams, I.. For Nihon, B. lidmumon, G, Gtml.m.1, ii Hammond, Second row: lf. Bowlin, N. S lkinkston, N. Armstrong, J. Guynes, KT. lfngle, U. Cox, N. Crook, M. Hunulter. M lhll. l'ronl row: li. C..1rdol.l. l.. Com stock, H. Gunl.md, H. Doi, R. U.irm.ini.ln 20 NOTES OF A NEW SONG solos. Many others have taken their places in the band while three of the majorettes are freshmen-liarbara Cox, -Iosephine Leone, and -Iohnnie Guynes. The girls have contributed to a number of school programs, the Girls' league being the organilation that has given them their best opportunity. ,loe Clahral was the only letterman in football and seemed to be the only well ltnown freshman representative in sports, but the basketball season came along and several more of our number became lsnown as good athletes. llideo Uoi, l.ester Bunn, xlaelt Christensen, l.eo Gomes, Robert Padgett, and Kenneth Kennedy were among the good players. The girls also put up a good fight. XVith the start we have had and all of our talent, you may expert a lot from us in the nest three years. It is our present intention to show you that your expectations are l-ulfilled in those three years. Itli it iight I lt-one. ialli ronnmtt--sz XX. lh-lm. linaute roiniuittee: l, Quin. suv mil tommuteeg ll, lxiugslaml, merit lNv.ix'd, isnt mt, lm t.. iight- t, luiul. I l'h.lA l.,.t, si, lata... 1. l.,!...t.,,.. x. iw., tg lannsim, S Uv.-rstrrex. l. Rank, tl. 'l honias. I hiitl mu: A. Riplt-t, la 'I li.-in as:-n, 'I. Singh. l lxnliii, l'. Ising. I' in-.1-.t, in it.,sit-t. I, im, c.. ii..-...mt s......a ,-...tw it s.......t..t,., x xi in yin.-. 1. itmtiit. I, x1.t..t.-nit-.,.., .x fmt.-t, i. i..t...t-N, ii. smut., i. xi,...,-I umm it ti...i.,,..t.'.., o. s...t.-..t. in Ni-vi-in, R. XI.-wi. 21 AS WE ARE IN SCHOOL The band Q11 gave us music at our rally, pausing long enough for Ruth and Evelyn QZJ to lead our yells. Even though we had the sun in our eyes C35 we enjoyed the perform- ance of the drill team Q45 between halfs. Thar QSJ was an exciting moment at Clovis. The band f6j and the drill team UQ were on dress parade for the Ca- ruthers Fair. It looks as though Miss Crane Q81 enjoyed sprinkling the tug-0'-war C9j at the freshman- sophomore party where we saw two freshmen f10j Compete in the sack race. Bob fllj was caught mixing ealsomine for the junior play set. Forty-two were late to school over this break down QIZQ, but honor study Q13j goes on just the same. ff' WE SING GUR PARTS TI-IEY PREPARE THE SCORE KINNHH Mins, lidilor Sunurv Ermu, Business Manager Gathering their flock of staff members under their wings, Kenneth Mills, our progressive editor, and Jackie Hofer, speed demon assistant editor, quickly set about to make history by producing the best La Fuertan yet to be published. Several meetings were held to decide such things as dedication, type of cover, and other trivial matters before actual work was begun. Under the direction of Miss Fowler, Shirley Efird, manager, and Arlene Peart, assistant manager, kept the financial angle in good condition. Boys' and girls' sports were penned by Jim Verhines and Stella Shannon, two veteran journ- alists. The snapshots, taken by Arlene Peart and arranged by Helen Hansen, proved to be some of the best taken in several years. Glenda Bates and George Holston saw to the contracting of classes and organizations, respec- tively, and edited the write upsg but, when George left for the southlands, Emma Jean Brown took over. Last, but not least, we acknowledge. the art staff which included Keith Nystrem, a pen, and a bottle of ink. From the pens of the staff have poured the contents of the 1941 La Puerta. Luft xo right: Miss lowlur, A. IM-,nu-i, AI. Hofer. G. Bucs, S. Slmmmn lxMllS H H 9lt'illxNwl1unGllltnIN:-hm '. i , . nnsen, .. fur , '. jx , , uso ,--. 'r iiw. 24 THEY PUBUSH At the e11d of the 1939-40 school term, Art Ciilstrap was elected president of the student body THE SCORE 1 1211 siiuv. l'it-sideiit Mum Blix, Nt-trt-ta1'v for tl1e following year. lilected to the office of first vice president was a member of the weaker sex, lilora Shoji. Next in line was Raymond lleiiroote, man about school, in the role of sec- ond vice president. To Marie Beck was intrusted the position of secretary. To lilsie lfisner was comniitted the office of treasurer at which she did a careful and exact job. Hans Hansen was elected business manager. Kenneth Mills, elected editor, and Shirley lifird, business manager, of the annual agree with past editors and managers that the balancing of the budget is the most difficult problem. Yells were encouraged by livelyn Ilildine. Several interesting programs were presented by tl1e student body such as the Christmas pro- gram at which readings were given, songs and orchestral pieces rendered, and then topped off by the appearance of Santa Claus. limblenis were awarded at several of the regular meetings. Tlirotigliotit the year, Miss Schroeter has been the guiding force behind the student body activi- ties. ller efforts put forth were well received by the student body. 1.1. .t...,'l11 s 11...1, sim s.1.1...-1.1.1 1it..t-1,i,s11..,.,1t. 11.-c.....i. .i i..1.i...,y, 1. 11,1.1..,.-, si. 11.-.L, is. unit, 11. 1i....s.'.1. 25 . 'l :ai tkigsmis -1 ,. Q gi .t Ms 1' RALLY COM MITTEE lm K., .-agm: R. up Grown-, KI. Lcunu. I. Ilflm, R. Raplv,-. li, IiirdxcII, D, Dmuniclw. Mu. Ouurlwudn, Ia. IJII- dine. SOCIAL COMMITTEE Ich tn righlz Ii. QI. lsmwn. 1. Quin, ll. iux. W. Iilmckmun, G, Ihlcx. If. Shoji. V. Berg. ll, lr..gg.m1. Mm umm. FINANCE COM M ITTE E Iiquk row, Ich w rigln: Ma.. sqlmmx-, ul. Iloiur. I' Rmnxicr. XV. Hclm. 1 Ifnncn. I'runt row: In umm, A. csalxmp, M, licck, Ii. Hanson. an MERIT BOARD Ich m rIgIn: S. NAIC'- uu. IX. 'Il-rIwIwu. N. sh.mm.... II. KaI.,4.l.....1. II. Ilmnwvl. A, I.. Crnvcs, Y. Hmhxko, Miss WHIII. The Commercial Club is a service and social club similar to the clubs in the business world today. Interesting monthly meetings were held throughout the year. At the first one, .1 large number of new members were initiated. A Christmas party was held in December. In Ifebruary, the annual movie night took place. Six highly educational and entertaining reels were shown at that time. In March, the club made its yearly excursion to various business firms in and near Iiresno, where first-hand business information was IIIIL Inu, It-It to iight I Mittel, I III-ilritk, l'. Singh, N. trook, l'. I , Iiowlm, I . I .mt-. Ci. 'I'.ne, .X. I't-Ilrisen, Is Y.nn.I.,ikI, XI Ri-nht-, N1 1 III.n L, NI, Uxerstrt-ex, A. Wise. 'I'InrII row: I. Andersen, K. Pedersen, S Xl ada, II Norton, Il. tamplwll. .X. Ilunsalser, I'. Ixine, I. Iiuxnes, If. Kuhn, Ii. Mei uulxeou, M. II1owr, XY. lit-liaiiot, I, I t-une. St-umil mu' II, Y.nn.imoin, I , IIruIm, M. Ilunxaltrr. Ii. Whales, Ii. IIirtIseII. 'If Iloslulm, W. III,n kiuun, II. I spmola, IN. Wt-ltlu. NI I't-ner, I S.n'i1t-nt. K1 Ingle, I mm row: W. Qlatkxon, l'. Ransier, xx. I i....i.,,..... I-. s.,f..,,., ii, iI.,t,t....I, it. is..-wr, I.. I...-ni, x. liar.-.-I. M. ima,-t. I I It-It 1-I iight- I. Iisnfi. I. It-iemi,it, XI. III-tk, M. Ihtk mw: I. Slum. A. l'e.irt, Y. Rowden. I.. le.iI. 'IR-:kt-Isen, Miss Stliiwifi-, Middle row: Il. Saw, S, Slmnmm, ll. Haninmnd, IS. Iumenxt-II, Iron! row: N. Iffirtl, J. Iiirsehner, V. Gaines, R. IleI'reit.is. obtained. The April meeting was .1 farewell party in honor of the graduates. To Iflsie Iiisner, presidentg Alice Aleremias, seeretaryg Marie Beck, treasurerg Mar- jorie Terkelsen, vice-presidentg Miss Schrocter, adviserg and other members and friends who assisted with plays, music, and readings, we extend our appreciation for their help and advice in making this club year a successful one. 27 mek raw, len is right: Miss ezmlm, J. Paw, xv. iilseltmun, ii, 1-ramen, M. n, Lewis, 1, .'x.iatm.., N. ln.-m.m,..,i. Middle , row: M, lf. lolter, C. KI. Wailrnmii, Y. Gaines, 17. Hammond, lf. LI. Brown. ll. Axnnrino. lronr row: II. Doi. M. Amorlnu. N. Ilammonil, Ii. Ikleyers, G. B.1Les,B. Ilelm, I. Shoji. GIRLS' GLEE The Girls, Glec Club elected offi- cers early in the fall. These were Flora Shoji, Glenda Bates, Dorothy Hammond, and Emma jean Brown. The club sang at several programs, including the Ca- ruthers Fair, the Christmas programs, and the President's Ball. In March they helped produce the Extravaganza. MIXED CI-ICRUS The mixed chorus took part in va- rious programs this year, including the Caruthers District Fair, Christmas pro- grams, and the President's Ball. They helped produce the Extravaganza in late March and sang for commencement. The officers are Hersey Say, Barbara Helm, Hisaye Doi, and Norma Darmanian. Baeli row, Ietx lu iiglii: Min Collin. NY. Ilelm, Ii. Ponies, IH. II.n'rix, G. Ilnlsion. I. lolmson, XY. 'I.itlxxnn, XV. ISl.nIXmnn Middle row: NI. I'. Potter, H. Iianimond, I. Qihrisiensen, II. Sai, I. Bunn, I. Andurien, j. Xmorinn. I. jaekwvi. Imni ri-vi M. .Xmorinu, N. Il.irm.ini.in, I.. Qinsi, Y. iiainei, II. Helm, I. Shoii. Il. Dui, j. Ienne. .ali 'ON Ii It it-m, It-it to iiglii' I, Xklnii-ner, I tliristt-nxt-n, Xl. I'.inlst-ii, II. Cox, X. Iliuxnason, Ii. Mower. II. Ilililine, 11. Ilarris. IIvn.I invt II Noir-tn, ls, Nlills. I ijuist, R Iiates, II. I'imi-nu-II, M. I. Iklatls, TN. S. Ilaiilnttm, I'. l'eu-rs, Mr. Q-iniiiel. hemml I w II Nu. I, Nat St-I-asiim, 1. Ilnlsinn, N N.ik.isIinna. ,X. 5w.i-Iyer. KG. lhltlnn-, M. NaIt.uInina, I'. Nlexer-, N. Nielson 1, ,.i is tm, ii 1t,,....,i,.. I i.'...,.t, x. im-t-... BAND ORCHESTRA An excellent joh was alone hy the This year the orchestra is the largest ntl this year in fostering school spirit it has ever been. Music, under the tlirec- xiith its niusie at student assemblies. It tion of Mr. Graucl, has been presented hy ve a splendid performance at the l.e- it for several programs, a few student in Clhristmas party and the Caruthers assemblies, and for the class plays. It is intl Madera fairs, reaching its peak in capable of presenting either classical or lite -Ianuary in that perfect Bantljoree popular music upon request, as well as threctecl hy Mr. firauel. solo numhers when they are neetletl. it it I.-it U, nrt.. ii s.,,i.,., I xxt..it-mt.. i s.,..tt.t... x, 'it,.,...,......, I, tai-,,.1, xx, I-,...tat... ii. tat. it lima.. 1. it it...,., i Sw att. x1..i.H. ,aa xi., t..,...t-I. it itat-X, ii. i,,,.,..,l.., 1, s.... s.-is..t......, M :s..t,.ti......., it, r.....-..i.-li, I I ii.. 1. it n.,..,..,..... s s..t.ti.....,. i,..,.t .Mt 1. IMI. ii. ii......'..,x1. I. iil...t, 1. 1. xx..lt...., im ii.............a, in ix-it-it. s s,.tt...., s ii...,..,,.,..1.f, n...t,i I 1si.,w...xi iv 1.a.t. 29 mai mw, Im m right: R. Kang, ii. 1-WIC, ii. oi.n1.m.1. VV. Gallaher, L. Gilslrap, l.. Gomes, li. Pcierv. G. linu- land. Third row: I.. Cfonnmck, lu, Hughes. l.. liilwaixlw. il. Marlin, l'. l'ere1. K. Terlielxcn, U. Iloslinirh, Y. Bowlin. Second row: Thomas, G. Lund, S. Oxei- street, R. Buss. H. lloi, if Innen, K. M.ix.hi.i, li. Pendergrnss, H. Cline. lronr row: H. llaininoml, -I. Glimmervcen, li. Nunes, G, Uildine, ll. Dennixtnn. OUR BARNYARD With the help of the adviser, Mr. Peters, the Future Farmer Chapter is closing another successful year. The project earnings attained an all-high labor income record of 59,5 56.00, which is outstanding in the state. The boys won many ribbons at the Sacramento, Fresno, and Caruthcrs fairs. Their exhibit in the horticulture build- ing at the Caruthers Fair captured the sweepstakes award. At the Fresno Fair, Dan Dostinich won the Safeway trophy award for champion livestock showman. Four senior members, Dan Dostin- ich, Clarence Delireitas, Art Gilstrap, and Hans Hansen, applied for the State oiiiiiii. ii-ff in .mini I-. im rrf, wp iz.mi.t-r, xx 151-rg. H. fiunland, il. llelircims, li. Mills. Svlmtmr. Gowns: ANU Siiiwx1,xNwii1i'. A. Ciilxiixip, D. Doxiinich. l'i1'l'i.1u Ifniuiiii Cxxiuimiis. lui in right: D. Dost: nirh, H. Hansen, CQ Dei'rcii.is, A. Cilstmp. 111.1 1.11, 11-11 1.. 11,4111 11 x11.1g.111, 1. N11111-1, 11. ll111w11, .X I11lx11,1p, Ii XV111111141-1. ll. lil.1el1111u11, l. XX11l11111g11111 11.11.111 111. 11.-11-11. 1. S1111-1.1, 12 111111. 1 11.-11.-11.1, s 1p1...111. 1 1.1.1.-1.1, 14 11.111, xx 11111111111 1111.11 .111 11 1. 1.1111-111.-, 11. x.11.11111111.., 111 11.1.1111-1. I l111,g1-11111 ID l1111111111I1, I IS1-1L. I1, IXNI11111, ,X, 1.1.1111-1 SYMP I-IO NY PLAYS l'-.ll'l11CI' degree. The chapter, with the l1elp of Mr. ciI'.lllCl, formed .1 lfuture lfarmer band which proved successful. They were represented in rhe 1111- l1LI.ll vine pru11i11g contest which was l1eld i11 l'.1rlier, l elur11.1ry li, by l,ClLlI1Ll C1ils1r.1p, lfred -lorgensen, Art Gilstrnp, .111d M.1s11o N.lli.lSl1ll1l.l. They were represented in the .111- 1111.1l l',C.A. puhlie spegiking contest which was held in lfresno i11 -I1111u11ry by Art Ciilstrnp, who won fourth place. Tl1e livestock jlltlgillg te.1111, -Iohu Heck, lfugene Clorrei.1, IJLII1 lDosti11iel1. .1g.1i11 entered the Madera contest. 11111111x 111x11 111.11 1.11. 11111 1.1 1111I11- 11. 111I1l1111', lx N11IIx. ll ll111w11, X11 111.1111-I, I111111 111w' 1,1111- 11111. XI N1L11i11111.1,4 I11Ir1111.11 l'111-ix.. 11111 l,f11I.11111, 1. 1.1111-1111-11, .x. c,1I111.1,1, 'N N,1l1,11l11111.1 l111..1x1 l11x1 lb l1..1111111l1. I 111-1L, l 4.111.111 31 Eleven cub reporters filed into the journalism room on the second day of schoolg and after much deliberation, it was decided that the editorship should be rotated and that each student should be made responsible for at least one issue of School Daze. Each of the following handled one or more issues: Kirschner, I. Verhines, C. Byrd, C. DeFreitas, E. Birdsell, R. King, K. Tate, M. Renfro, R. Morgan, W. Blackmun and A. 'Fl O I3 rr 5 5 P FOOI0m Left is right: Mm iowln, c.. 1i.i.r-im, R. sim-g...., M. milf.-ii, ix. iliit, cg. livrd, I. wi-li...i-N, R. King, Il Kirschnur. li. liirdsell. mNPU G I R L Sl L E A G U E Back row, left to right: lf. liisner, fl. -leremias, l', Peters, G. Hates, Miss Nelson. Middle row: D. llaniniuncl. S. Slunnoll, lil. Tcrlielsen, lil. Beth, N. l7.lrm.ini.ln. lilonl row: ll. lispinol.l, l. .'Xs,lls.lw.1, li. llirilwll, l'. Shogi, A, Www. One of the outstanding organizations of the school is the Girls, League. Witli the cooperation of every girl we have had many interesting meetings. This year We had our second annual potluck Christmas party. Each girl contributed a can or toy which was presented to the American Legion for distribution to needy families of the community. With the help of our faculty adviser, Miss Nelson, the Girls' League will continue to grow. 32 v Under the excellent supervision of Miss W.ill, the senior play, Aunt Tillie Goes to Town, given May 23, was a riotous success. The fun began when Mervin discovered his suitcase had been switched so that it was necessary for him to appear in women's clothes. Ronald, supposedly Mervin's closest friend, takes care of a bad situation by 5. F7 1 c s. C C :s sv: T :a .. F-3 Ch 3? c :J F? 'Il 5. 0 5 E. E. 7-3 Cf. o : ffl 3-3 'S o CD P T-7 :J ca. : :1 2. ff :- O LT' Ili FY o 'Fx FY :r- 0 F9 Eff 'T Q. T-5 0 H PUO-Zmm -4Jff U the nine other characters kept Mervin in hot water. Batk ww, I.-fi in Hgh., ll. lime.-ii. lx. mart-in. s, sli..i-iimi, K. Milli, I . lzisner. V. Berg. l'ron! ww: N. llammnml, il. Holi-r, Y. Rixwden. Nllxs XX xll Ci. Balex, Kirxchner. Cb 'ul HI GQ- -ZCL- 700 -CDI-U I E 5 I 7-2 :z .. -4 U2 FV fi '1 K4 E 2-5 ra' Q. G D 1: U: 2. :- PV :- G m 5. 2-I 'O 'U C 2-5 1 7-5 5 ru Q o 'fm LJ 4 L? .. c I-3 0' C Q. C U' Q we lhik inw, It-li to right: -I. Beck, R. Puller, ll. Cox, l. llelm, R. Miss CMN: lleiiroulel l'rnut row: R. Ripley, ll. Hansen, B, Helm, I. Amlerxen, lf, J. Brown. Miss Information was presented by the junior class on the evening of December 6. The play cast was chosen from the leading actors of the junior class and included Barbara Helm, Helen Hansen, lnger Andersen, Ruth Ripley, Emma Jean Brown, Hiram Cox, lfred Helm, Richard Potter, john Beck, and Raymond DeGroote. 33 WE ENTERTAIN WITH MUSIC The Ag. boys QU were the hit of the Band- joree with their German Band. jackie and Evelyn CZJ added an Hawaiian number, and Evelyn. Jackie, Patty, and Iva C31 tapped to the Dark Town Strutter's Bally' for the same program. Josephine C4j added interest to the band in uniform. Elma Osterhoudt and Beverley Klepper CSD opened the curtain on the Extravaganza. Viola Q61 sang The Second Minueti' while Helen and Lynette f7j carried on a flirtation. The Minuet CEU and the Sextette f9j carried on the periods of the program. Norma and David CIM portrayed Stephen Collins Foster and his xleanie while Mary and Alosephine fllj tapped to Little Liza -Ianef' Williaiii and Earl- ester 1121 gave the Calie- walk, and Paul, Hersev. George and David Q13 gave a Gay '90 number. 'Q OUR SONG MOVES ON QR -4. 5. ! fm-. vfax it f..,9 '1Q-gf I iz! QQ. 3697 GN Kerman Avenal Central Coalinga Clovis - Clovis - Kerman Central Avenal Coalinga Clovis - Kerman Central Avenal Coalinga Clovis - Kerman Central Avenal Coalinga Central Coalinga Kerman Clovis Avenal Central Coalinga Kerman Clovis Avenal CARUT FOOTBALL - 0 Caruthers 37 Caruthers - 19 Caruthers 13 Caruthers - 19 Caruthers VARSITY BASKETBALL - - 26 Caruthers 38 Caruthers - 34 Caruthers 36 Caruthers - 20 Caruthers MIDDLEWEIGHT BASKETBALL - - 23 Caruthers 16 Caruthers - 11 Caruthers 14 Caruthers - - 19 Caruthers LIGHTWEIGHT BASKETBAL - - 21 Caruthers 1 S Caruthers - 25 Caruthers - 31 Caruthers - 29 Caruthers BASEBALL - 7 Caruthers 11 Caruthers - 5 Caruthers 6 Caruthers - 9 Caruthers TENNIS - 3 Caruthers 4 Caruthers - 4 Caruthers 4 Caruthers - 3 Caruthers 36 Under its new leader, Mr. Beaver, the Varsity C held several meetings at which plans were made to raise money to purchase equipment for the use of the club in the future. At the end of the basketball season new members had been taken in from all classes to replace those who graduated last year. The highlight of the year was the annual Varsity C Block C party. ii..iL ww, It-ii is fight: i. c...i-f..l, it. Km, .x. sw...1a'f. is xi.1i-.-i-, it is.-.-ws. xy 'i'i..,m..t.,.i, ,x. santa... if xxp.tv....gi.,.i. I. l..tut...i, 1. imni. Mr. iight-f. x1.a.1lt- .W-I in vi.m.i., ii, cgami-X, n. lm.,a.....-ii, Al. xmri1..wt, R. ii.-c,f.,.,i.-, Il, iliiiwii, 11. lima, x. img, I.. c..1vi...,-, ii, img..-A.l. I.-.mi .-.ai-1 1. s..rk.t..m, lt. mils. ls. n.l.i...t-, is. xx'..i.n,4.-f,,1. ii..g,1.mi. ,x. c,.ltm,., ii. sn.. V A R S I T - Y IICII B L O C K :salt ww, lm is fight: s. Iffiid, v. :lui-vi-i, R. IM-l-ruii.n, it. ifam, lt. ka,-icy, s. si...i...i..., 1. Dildine, ai. asm, J. it.mi..wr. sim tri...-. mating ww: s. w..a.i, i. Visor, xx it.,w.it.i, tr. up-ti, A. www, Qi. 1-iam, 1.. mi, Y. ri..aiai.,, fi. i.,.a...u, 11 simji. ima ww. i-1. liirilwll, ii. ii....w.-, M. mm-,, o. can.,-iwiu, ii. Iispi- ....i.., M. ,im.,fa.i... M. iu..rr.,. A group of athletically inclined, lively, and ambitious girls compose the Block C, of which Caruthers High School is the proud possessor. The gala party given each year by the Block C for the Varsity C and faculty members was presented with XWashington's Birthday as the theme. At the beginning of the second semester the old Block members proudly awarded letters to eleven new mem- bers and one honorary member. 37 Though the Blue Raiders were unable to win a single league game, they proved that weight is not all that is needed to make a football team. The Caruthers team was excep- tionally light this year, and it ran up against some pretty heavy competition . The Raiders opened the season by dropping a practice tilt to Woodlake, 19-14. This was followed by scoreless ties with Corcoran and the Roosevelt Buccaroos in practice games and Kerman in the league opener. The rest of the league games were lost, but Caruthers Back row, left to right: A. Gilwimp, In llelm, W. hlntkson, -I. llrzggard. l'runt mw: A. Sonkscn, B. Winingcr, J. Cabml, H. Hansen, B. Hedrick, U, Copeland, R. Perry. F O O T B A L L T H E B L U E Back row, left ro right: Mr. Beaver, Correia, H. Gunland, K. Tate, CAPTAIN Pram O. Ransier, P. Norton, H. Say, Middle row: W. Paulsen, A. Gomes, L. COALH BEAVLK Gilstrap, G. Holston, L. Sarkisian, L. Gomes, R. King. Front row: W. Milan, B. Dildinc, P. Ransicr, C. Martin, V. Thomason, R. DcGr00Lc, H. Cline. finally won over Washington Union, 6-0, in that annual practice game. Caruthers ended the league in a tie with Kerman for the cellar position. Members of the team whose absence will be keenly felt next year include Captain Rich- ard Perry, Alvin Sonksen, and Bill Gier at endsg Bill Wininger at tackleg and Bob Hedrick at center. Art Gilstrap, John Haggard, and Al Gomes will be missed in the backfield. 38 The middleweight basketball team, composed mostly of boys who were on last ycar's championship C squad, caused most of the excitement around Caruthers High during basketball season. This B team suffered its only defeat at the hands of Central, later beaten by Avenal. Thus, both Caruthers and Central were given championship banners. However, when the new rule of flipping a coin to decide a tie between the two to enter the county finals was followed, Caruthers lost that honor to Central. Hank row, I,-li no right: ll. Wininger, A. Ciilxiluip, A. Sonkxen, I. Ummm, W. ,l.n'kwon, tl. Calwral. lrom row: ll. Hedrick, -I. llaggaril, A VAPIMN ll. llA:.i.,uum l' Num-s, lu. XX.nlnngum, B. Ilililinc. Colvin Bmvik B A S K E T B A L L R A I D E R S R .Lew Bark row, left to right: IJ. Doiiinieli, R. llrewer. Back row: ll. Norton, ll. llaggard. V. Berg. G. l. Sarkuian. l.. fillwlrap. Middle row: R. l'.iltux'xon, Dildlne, Mr. funk. Middle ruw: ll. Uni, lihrix- l'. Norlmi, IS. Mcilieer, A. Gomes, ll. Harris. lirunl lenxen, ll, S.irlxixi.in, if llelreilas. l'rimt row: -l. row: R. Puller, A. Swatker, Lf C.opel.iml, Ci, llol- 'l'hmn.ix, R. llalex, li, lkhrunusen, I. llunn. sion, W. tllirixtmaii. While the varsity team handed Riverdale and Tranquillity setbacks in practice tilts, it was unable to win a single league game. The C's, coached by Mr. Cook, were likewise unable to win a league game. How- ever, in all of the league games except Central, the Caruthers lightweights came within three points of a tie. 39 Although the Caruthers baseball team was unable to win a league game, the players showed a great improvement in batting. They outhit practically every team which they played this year. Some of the seniors on the team who will be greatly missed next season are Pete Haggard, the outstanding league pitcher, Al Sonksen at first base, Hans Hansen, Bill Wininger, and William Paulsen in the outfield, and Victor Thomason as alternate catcher. Back row, left to rigl-it: B. Martinusen, D. Nielson, l.. Bunn, I.. Brisendinc. B. Denniston, G. Gunland, R. Padgett, K. Tate, H. Gunland, L. Gomes, P. Norton, Mr. Beaver. Middle row: R. King, W. Paulsen, I.. Snrkisian, A. Swacker, 1. Cabral, V. Bowlin, R. Patterson, B. Sarkisian, R. Brewer, ll. Haggard, R. Mcikircheon. liront row: B. W'ininger, Haggard, A. Gomes, H. Hansen, G. Holston, B. McTccr, VV. jackson, V. Thomason. A. Sonksen. B A S E B A L L F0570-l 'Pm '13 '70 C523-I Boi' ima 3393 'Ogg Sian' o-PU 532. -fo. -:Wm 0243 EH, :LS-+-f. 2.53 5150 Kgs. 5.--2 FE, sw'- U 2.52 :sF' Hoo :T sn F090 .p 0 3305, 'Se H939-D QUQE. Ria Q 250' 2.2! N4 O .gc 5-'F-9 QS- 02 3: S9 F: Sn. 'Sod :Q 3 N 52 Q., Back row, left to right: E. Washington, W. jackson, H. Hansen, I.. Sarkixian, A. Sonkscn, IJ. Blackmun, A. Gilstrap, Haggard, R. Perry, B. Dildinc, Mr. Beaver, Mr. Gill. Middle row: I.. Gilstrap, A. Swacker, I, Helm, R. Patterson, A. Gomes, L, Edwards, K. Mills. U. Copeland, C. Martin, R. Copeland, H. Kingsland Front row: H. Doi, C. DeFreitas, G. Dildine, V. Berg, H. Haggard, J. Whitener, B. Sarkisian, K. Masada, R. Morgan. Art has the best time in the valley, this year, in the 440. It was expected that Hans and Richard Perry Would, also, attend the State Meet. Richard is a half-miler and has only been beaten once in the meets of the season. 40 Evelyn Dildine and Kenneth Mills, playing mixed doubles, were the outstanding tennis players of the year for Caruthers. They won all of their matches with the excep- tion of that with Clovis. Glenn jameson, at boys' singles, may prove a real threat another year. Other members of the team were Shirley Efird, Norma Hammond, Glenda Bates, Jacqueline Hofer, Inger Andersen, Martha Dean Lewis, Josephine Kirschner, Henry Mayeda, Shorji Nakashima, Genevieve Tate, Clemmie jean Walton, and Kenneth Mills. Back row, left ui right: G. hlanwsun, H. Mayeda. K. Terkelxen. IJ. Say, -I. Pendley. Mr. Walton, li. Meyers, K. Mills, G. Tale. lruni row: S, Nakashima, j, Kirxchner, G. Hanes, C. -I, Walton. -I. Hnfer, N. Hammond, S. lifiril. M. D, lewis, li, lluliline. l. Andersen. T E lg N N I S S W l M M I N E . g i 1 H vw. Hack row, li-fl to riglu: ll. Martinusen. Miss Crane, N. lifiril, M. Peirey. R. M. lfullingmn, l. Andersen, M. D. l.i-wit, M. Amorino. lfront row: A. Swackcr, B. Hedrick, R. Potter. Yes, perhaps you saw your favorite girl's long tresses hanging uncurled down her back and wondered what had happened. Probably she had just been in the pool for the opening of the swimming season. Under the direction of Miss Crane, our lifeguard, many students learned the prin- ciples of swimming and improved their strokes. Still other students went out for swimming making it possible for Caruthers to have a good team this year. 41 It was hard for the girls to play volleyball and dodge footballs at the same time, but they finally got around to playing their inter-class volleyball games. The Stars and Stripes Forever was the theme song for the teams. Under the guid- ance of Flora Shoji, Shizuye Wada, and Jackie Hofer the Stars proved their ability by be- ing victorious over the Stripes. Those standing by for the Stripes were Yoshiko Hoshiko, Vesta Rowden, and Virginia Hubert. Back row, left to right: Miss Crang, V. Rowdcn, l.. Quist, S. Shannon, ll. Hansen, M. Pctrcy, li. Iiisner, -I. Hofcr. Middle row: li. Shoji, Visor, li.. Birrliell. Wh Helm, V. Hubert, A. lunlana, U. Campbell, N. I-lammond, jackson. liront row: M. Beck, M. Amorino, j. Kirschner, C. Byrd, M. Rcnfro, S. Wada, H. llxpinola, Y. Hoshikn. V O L L E Y B A L L B A S K E T B A L L Back row, left to right: Miss Crane, J. Pisor, li. Birdsell, D. Campbell, V. Rowden, S. Shannon, II. Hansen, M. Petrey, E. Eisner, J. Hofcr. Front row: li. Shoji, V. Hubert, M. Rcnfro, C. Byrd, S. Wada, Y. Hoshiko, A. Fontana, H. Espinola, M. Amorino Although some classes were much too large and others quite small, basketball season found the Stars and Stripes in hot competition. The Stars proved that they were sharper than the Stripes by winning the all-star bas- ketball game. The triumphant Stars were under the leadership of Dorothy Campbell, Minda Renfro, and Flora Shoji. The ever present and hard fighting captains for the Stripes were Ella Birdsell, Hilda Espinola, and Stella Shannon. 42 Fullbaek! Halfback! Punt! liield goal! Pass! No, it is not football but the girls playing speedball. The girls who enjoyed football liked to play speedball for its resemblance to that game. Getting the ball up off the ground was the hardest and most comical part of the game. The ever inevitable Stars again defeated the Stripes with Elsie Eisner, Shizuye Wfada and Flora Shoji as captains. The Stripes were led by Marie Beck, Mary Amorino, and Aileen Wise. Ihili row. left ru right: l. Shoji, M. Heck, RV Ripley, XX. lilnluiiiiii, l. Yr-rliiiws. M. Terkelsen, S. Shannon. I Wise, V. Ruwden, V. Hubert, Min Lrane. Middle iiiw: N. ll.irvn.ini.in, S. Wada, K. Miner, M. Renfrn, ip i-'ma-r, M. lwiwy, ll ,l.aki...i, ii. ii...-i....,...l. im... row: ii. iw,i..i.,l.., i-. lkirilwll, rx Byrd, M. .'xm.,.a...., I7. Norton, A. loni.m.i. S P E E D B A L L B A S E B A L L liaelt ruw, It-fx lu right: li. Wise, M. Beck, W. lilaelcmun, M, Terlxelseii, S. Shannon, M. Petrey, N. Arnistrong, I,, Lolcnun, Min Lrane. Middle row: li. Shoji, S, Waila, K. Miner, M. Renfru, Ci, Byrd, li. liisner, li ilaclnmi, ll. Hammond, l'run! row: ll. Iiirdsell, ll. Fxpinola, Y, liuxliikn, Nl. Amnrino, I3. Norton, A. liununa, V. Hubert. First it! Second it! Hold it! Whgit is it? Wliy, it is only the girls playing baseball. Baseball started off with a bang, so to speak. The sophomores took the interclass games with the seniors a close second. The Stars won a majority of the games played during the season and were guided by Elsie Eisner, Shizuye Wada, and Flora Shoji. The Stripes were led by Marie Beck, Mary Amorino, and Stella Shannon. 43 AS WE ARE ON THE FIELD At the Clovis game Q1 few subs flj get ready to go in, and between halfs QZJ Coach gives the boys a pep talk. The boys are on the defensive OJ, Pete pulls up his socks C4j, and Bob UQ holds the ball for Karl to kick. Maybe the ball went in f6j. Mr. Gill UQ gives the boys some pointers on track. Plays QSQ and free shots 19, 101 were caught during the Avenal games. Evelyn fllj practices for the tennis tourna- ments, Pete 1121 takes some sun on one of those changeable days, and Miss Crane f13j surveys the sixth hour P. E. class. THEY ADD TO OUR SONG QW F BW fc ' v lb ,,. xl! ll! 1 Q .M WE SOUND THE NOTABLE Caruthers Union High School opened its doors on September 16, 1940 to find every- one raring to study. Following a few Indian paintings presented by the freshmen, the sophomores entertained the freshmen at a party on the afternoon of September 18. October was an eventful month. On the second the band went to Fresno to play at the Fresno District Fair. Two days later the football team went to Woodlake for a night game. On the ninth, the first Student Body meeting of the year was held. The eleventh proved to be a good day for the football team at Corcoran. The girls, trying to catch up with the boys in number of events, held a play day on the twelfth. October 17, 18, and 19 resulted in a two and one half day vacation so that students might take in the Caruthers Fair and do their part in making it a success. The eighteenth and twenty-fifth were filled with football games with Kerman and Avenal, respectively. Also, the band and drill team went to Fowler on the twenty-fifth to march in a parade. On the twenty-ninth the Girls' League held its first meeting of the year While the Future Farmers held their first day meeting. November carried on the work of October by filling almost every other day with some event. The first and eighth were football games with Central and Coalinga, respectively, followed by an Armistice Day vacation the eleventh. The band had no holiday, however, for they had to march at Madera. Football was played again, this time with Clovis on November 15. Thanksgiving and Teachers' Institute brought a vacation from the eighteenth to the twenty-second, although our teachers spent two of those days going to school. On the twenty-sixth both the Girls' League and the Future Farmers held their regular meetings. The Commercial Club held its first meeting on the night of November 29 for the purpose of initiation of new members. December brought with it the spirit of Christmas. The junior play, Miss Infor- mationf' was presented on the sixth. The Commercial Club had its Christmas party on the thirteenth, the Girls' League on the seventeenth, and the Student Body on the twentieth. Vacation commenced that day. January brought a new year around, but school did not open until the sixth, giving everyone time to think out his New Year resolutions so that he might forget them more readily. On the tenth, football awards were presented to the boys at the Student Body meeting. Basketball occupied the next three dates, January 19, 24, and 31, in games with Clovis, Kerman, and Central, respectively. On the last evening of the month, the band presented Caruthers' first Bandjoree. February fifth began a new semester with basketball still in the groove, games being played with Avenal on the seventh and Coalinga on the fifteenth. Also, on the seventh the Commercial Club held another of its evening meetings. The twenty-first brought the school an American Legion assembly with Judge Klette of Fresno as the speaker. The Girls' League met again on the twenty-fifth, giving a short play. A second assem- 46 CI-IORDS FRGM THE SCCRE bly was held on the twenty-seventh so that the students might hear Dr. Wirt speak of his experiences in Alaska. The evening of the twenty-eighth was just right for the annual Block C -Varsity C party. March entered the calendar with only a few dates scheduled, the first being the Student Body meeting at which the girls received their letters. The Extravaganza was held on the twenty-first. The first league baseball game was scheduled for the twenty- eighth, but rain interferred. ' April proved itself the month of showers by postponing many of the previously set dates. The entire student body braved a stiff shower to cross over to the auditorium to enjoy a program put on by the Reedley Junior College on the second, but the baseball and tennis games with Central on the fourth were driven off the field by rain. April fifth was the date set for the annual school picnic, but the rains headed it off. On the tenth the baseball team had a trip to Avenal but were unable to play the game. Vacation interrupted the schedule which was actually begun on the fifteenth with a game with Central and one on the eighteenth with Coalinga. The latter evening was the date of the annual Future Farmers of America Father and Son Banquet. On the seventeenth, the Commercial Club made its annual trip to business firms of Fresno. The annual Ideals Conference was held at Sierra Union and a track meet at Coalinga on the nineteenth. On the twenty-second, nominations of officers for the next year were made in the Girls' League meeting while the boys met for a Future Farmer meeting. The twenty-second and twenty-fifth resulted in baseball and tennis games with Kerman and Clovis, respec- tively. A track meet was held the twenty-sixth at Avenal. May, the last full month of the school year, 1940-41, really was full-of joys for the freshmen and sorrows for the seniors. On the second there was a baseball game at Kerman. May third brought the Sierra League track meet held at Lemoore. The ninth brought another baseball game at Central. On the following day the Valley Track Meet occurred. The sixteenth brought that good old mouth-watering ice cream-strawberry feed for the Future Farmers and their lady-friends. The seventeenth was the date of the West Coast Relays. Aunt Tillie Goes to Town, the senior play, was given on the twenty-third. The following Monday was devoted to the lost school picnic by having one on the school grounds. The twenty-ninth was filled with never-ending memories- the Junior-Senior Banquet followed by a day of vacation. june, the saddest and happiest month for the seniors, held in its clutches that long unfailing memory of graduation. On june first, baccalaureate services were held in the grammar school auditorium. On June sixth the doors of school closed with graduation for the seniors that evening. Quite regularly on Wednesday either a March of Time or other picture was shown. 47 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 MAXWELL STUDIO 1149 Fulton Street, Fresno Phone 3-2629 48 After Twenty Years of Serving the CONGRATULATIONS Caruthers Schools We Are More to the Pl'0Ud of Them Than Ever. Yours for Further Sr'r1'iz'c from THE LUNCH BOX W. E. ELLIOTT M,,S,N,ELSON Druggist SUAZFTSHII CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 PRODUCERS COTTON OIL COMPANY THE PRODUCERS CARUTHERS GIN NATE DILDINE Residence Phone 22 Office Phone 31 Caruthers, California Best Wishes for Success to the Class of 1941 J. S. ANDERSEN GROCERY Service with a Smile GROCERIES - MEATS - FEEDS - SULPHUR - TRAYS 1 1 1 FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATORS - RANGES - WATER HEATERS SELMA STEAM LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING WORKS W. F. MASON, Prop. J. D. GRAY, Commission Driver 1 1 1 Suits Cleaned and Pressed 85c Why Pay More? Telephone 53 Selma, California 49 HDOL WE CATCH OUR FACULTY OFF GUARD Mr. Walton QU, with the aid of Mr. Stark and Mr. Gray, accepts the new bus. Wonder who gave Miss Mills f2j the apple? Miss Nelson Dj har-- vests the season's crop. just why is Miss Wall Q4j so horrified? Miss Crane QS, was stopped in the act while Miss Schroeter f6j found something too fun- ny to stand. As we line them up we find Mr. Grauel UQ frowns but smiles fif pos- siblej, Mr. Beaver CSD with his tongue out Cdon't bite itlj, Mrs. Osterhoudt C9j in a sympathetic mood, Miss Fowler 110, in one big hurry, Mr. Peters fllj in a stubborn pose, Mr. Gill QIZJ step- ping riht smartly, Miss Coffin U31 trying to hide the cola, Mr. Cook CMD just a little coy, and Mr. Butzbach flfj his genial self. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 1 1 1 LAWRENCE SERVICE STATION Gilmore Products CONGRATULATIONS TO THE cLAss OF 1941 PIMENTELL MOTOR CO. 1 1 1 Ford Sales and Service 1 1 1 Phone 12 Caruthers, California CONGRATULATIONS . . . CLASS OF 1941 FOREMAN'S APPLIANCE STORE Duo-Therm Oil Heaters Philco Refrigerators Wedgewood Ranges Philco Radios Electrolux Refrigerators Ironrite Ironers Easy Washers Phone 28 Caruthers, California CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 . We Wish All of You Success From the Store of Quality GROCERIES, MEATS, FEED Where Prices Are Consistent With Good Business and Seruivc' CLEVENGER MERCANTILE CO. Sl SERVICE SECURITY SI LEN CE The First National Bank of Caruthers A Bank for Smiling Service 1 1 1 Deposits insured up to 55,000 by reason of membership in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 1 1 1 PATRONIZE YOUR HOME-OWNED AND INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION 1 1 1 Our Insurance Department Equipped for Technical Insurance Needs of the Community 52 Riverdale Fresno Chowchilla WASEMILLER DRY GOODS CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU CLASS OF 1941 I Turbine Pumps Bean Spray Rigs CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ' CLASS OF 1941 PEERLESS - PUMPS SALES fr SERVICE Division of FOOD MACHINERY CORPORATION Allis Chalmers Tractors and Implements 1755 BROADWAY FRESNO, CALIF. Mansel W. Gallagher Office Phone 3 4295 Res. Phone: Caruthers 7-W CORRECT LIGHTING . SAFEGUARDS EYESIGHT Adequate lighting greatly reduces eyestrain Beiter Light for Brffvr Sigh! SAN JOAQUIN POWER DIVISION PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY 53 WE CATCH THE ' STUDENTS AT LEISURE Clemmie, Pete, and Al Qlj settle a problem, Fred- die consoles Bob Q2j , while Hans Q3j tells the world a thing or two. Arlene and Virginia Q41 have made a trip to the Post Office. We know it is Homer QSD, but are the other two really Robert and Wallace? Phyllis Q63 pauses for a drink, while a group of seniors Q75 watch the birdic,', and our student body president Q8j is bored with the idea. David shows Bion Q9j how it is done, but Mary Luc Q10j doesn't seem pleased at this catch. Shirley and Jo Qllj do a little studying in the sun. Virginia Q12j is another thirsty girl. Mr. Conard Q13j be- lieves we can't catch him, but this proves he is wrong. Dave Q14j does some trimming for the shop. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK from HARRY COFFEE Fresno Bakersfield COMPLIMENTS OF H. S. CROCKER COMPANY, Inc. 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They brought an end to isolation of farm life and allowed the profitable farming of rich lands far from other means of transportation. Road building is a rough and rugged undertaking. It took men of toil, understanding and courageous heart to meet each challenge in many kindred branches of engineering. Because of their faith and their vision, four million miles of roads bind us shore with shore and unite North and South in one Great Nation. Without the sound of drums we lift our stars and stripes to be the lasting token of Liberty for all mankind. J. D. ADAMS CO. Manufacturers of Road Building Equipment San Francisco Fresno Los Angeles 56 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 SUNLAND SERVICE STATION Your Patronage Is Always Appreciated E. C. WILLIAMS LUERICATION - TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CARUTHERS CLASS OF 1941 CONCRETE PIPE CO. from Manufacturers of J 0 CONCRETE IRRIGATION AND DRAIN PIPE INDEPENDENT DEALER Systems Installed - Guaranteed Norwalk Gasoline Associated Oils and Greases Caruthers P' O' Box 102 California CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS to the to the CLASS OF 1941 CLASS OF 1941 CAR UTH ERS BEAUTY SHOPPE C- KO':0'D LUMBER CO ELVERA HARDER, Operator ' CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 1 1 1 VALLEY BARBER SHOP Your Patronage Is Always Appreciated S7 THE AG BOYS SHOW THEIR WARES The Caruthers Fair parade Clj was joined by our farmers. Kenneth Mills 121 presented Mr. Wrasse with the honorary state farmers' degree while Dan Dostinich Q31 re- ceives the Safeway Show- manship trophy at the Fresno Fair. Leland Gilstrap Clarence DeFreitas QU, Richard Perry CGD, Paul Perez UQ, and Art Gil- strap QSQ display their Wares. 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