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

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CLASS HISTORY Lipsticked and browbeaten, the lowly scrubs, later to be referred to as the class of '52, entered the halls of C.U.H.S. in the fall of 1948. With hopes high and a determination to make a place for themselves, they established a reputation as the rowdiest class in years, as most Freshman classes do, especially to their superiors, the Sophomores. Nevertheless, in their four years here, they have come to be one of the most active and successful classes of C.U.H.S. After the Principal, Mr. James Edmonson, established order at their first class meeting, by stopping such activities as spit-wads, haircombing, and hair pulling of the cutest Fresh- men girls, nominations were made for President. When Melvin Farmen was nominated, he rushed to the platform and clasped his hands above his head. A cheer emerged from the throats of the assembled throng. He was elected. Pretty Joan Taylor was elected Vice President, Dick Beck became Secretary and Treasurer and Leon Chapman held down the responsible iob of being Student Council Representative. Lee Ola Reddell became the charming yell leader. ln the annual fair at Caruthers, the Fighting Freshman won S15 on a float in the parade. Violet Gomes had the idea of stuffing chicken wire with napkins around the sides of a vineyard trailer. On top of the trailer was a boxing ring. Inside were two fly- weight girls, Joyce Smith and Betty Koontz, battling it. out with gloves. Violet kept them from breaking any fingernails or something equally as serious. She was attired in a striped shirt that was slightly large, and acted in the responsible position of referee for the event. ln their Sophomore year, the class came from the last place to first place in inter-class sports to win the trophy. They also gave an assembly for the entire student body. A group of boys, Spike Jones and his City Slickers, wowed 'eml Th'e officers of their Sophomore Class were as follows: Charlie Farmer, President, Harry Buchaklian, Vice President, Mildred Dostinich, Secretary, Avery Harris, Treasurer, Don Sorensen, Student Council Representative, and Judy Helm, yell leader. The intenclass athletic trophy was again captured by the Class of '52 in their Junior year. They netted about S300 from a booth at the fair, a Queen contest, and concessions at the athletic events. After many a weary battle, they finally gave the Seniors a very' successful prom. The theme was an oriental garden. Martha Denniston was Chairman of the prom committee. She received valuable help and technical advice from Nina Taniguchi. The following officers were chosen to guide the class in their Junior year: Leon Chapman, President, Dick Beck, Vice President, Harvey Lane, Treasurer, Bill Gattenby, Student Council Representative, and Sue Harris, yell leader. ln their Senior year, they prided themselves with having four students meet the re- quirements to life-time membership to the California Scholarship Federation. They are Mildred Dostinich, Martha Denniston, Raymond Simons, and Elizabeth Scott. Bill Gattenby became President, Vice President- was Don Sorensen, Melvin Farmen, Secretary and Treas- urer, Dick Beck was a very effective Representative to the student council, and Julie Moore was cheerleader. All in all, the Class of T952 experienced a very successful four years here, in addition to serious thoughts. They will go from here, each to his separate way, probably never to be assembled again. But we shall remember and hold dear these years as the happiest of our lives.

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ELIZABETH SCOTT 48-52 One Mad Night 2, That's My Boy 3, CSF l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Block C 2, 3, 4, La Puerta 3, Editor 4. RAYMOND SIMONS 48-52 CSF I, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Photo Club 3, Varsity C 3, 4, Business Manager Student Body 3, 4, Business Manager of the Annual 4. DONALD SORENSEN 48-52 Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, CSF 3, 4, President 4, Varsity Football and Baseball 2, 3, 4, President Photo Club 3, Class Vice Presi- dent 4, That's My Boy 3. GERALD STARNES 48-52 B Track 3, A Basketball 4. LEROY VALENTINE 48-52 Varsity C 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Cap. tain 4, Pep Club 4, Boys' Glee 3, 4. HARVEY WINTER 48-52 Track 3-4, Baseball 3, Football 4. GEORGE YAMASHIRO 48-52 Boys' Glee 4, Track 4. CHARLES YARBROUGH 51-52 Attended Marysville High School l-2-3. JEAN YARBROUGH 5l-52 Attended Marysville High School 1, 2, 3. ARTHUR HALSE 48-52 Boys' Glee 4, Varsity C 2, 3, 4, Track l, 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR HALSE 5 Senior not shown '

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John Jackson, President Kenneth Bean, Vice President :rom Committees Chairmen-H. Wood Vl. Dostinich, A. Hodges, A. Cattuzzo, D. Cline, Over-all Chairman, and L Boyd. O Norma Overstreet, Secretary Alpha Johnson, Treasurer IUNIURS Cecil Lane Concessions Committee A Yi-Oo 1. x , . Q. Q f Mrs. Hazel Hall, Advisor Mr. John Kramer, Advisor Not pictured Lee Boyd, Stu. Council Rep., Margie Dostinich, yell leader. BIT:-F 5 i