Corona High School - Coronal Yearbook (Corona, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1946 volume:

3 7 J Qor 1‘£L IF ® S H! W ® IS ® Although this book is primarily pub- lished to give the reader a pictorial re- view of the school events of 1945-46, we of the Coronal staff feel that special emphasis should be placed on many of our beautiful campus scenes. It is our sincerest hope that you will enjoy this book and it will, in future years, revive many of your happiest school memories. The Coronal Staff, 1945-46 FREDERICK CARLYLE MOFFETT, Jr. June 3, 1927 - January 27, 19 6 ® g id a © a ® He cannot die, he never could stay dead. For he teas far too laughingly alive-, T he song that through his senses rioted, Though ntoons dissolve, will somehow still survive . . . . — Joseph Auseander.- FOREWORD DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES SPORTS SERVICE PERSONNEL CALENDAR SNAPS AUTOGRAPHS BOARD OF TRUSTEES The board of trustees is composed of some of our leading citizens who have proven to us in many instances that they are continuplly placing the welfare of the students foremost in their thoughts and actions. DIRECTOR OF CHILD WELFARE Since Mr. Thome’s office has been moved to the high school many of us have become more familiar with the many services he has extended to the students along the lines of vocational guidance. SUPERINTENDENT District Superintendent of Corona Schools, Frank E. Bishop, has always been looked upon by the students of the school as a friend and helpful advisor. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Although many of us have not had the opportunity of personally meet- ing and working with our assistant superintendent, Mr. Hull, we are continually aware of the many things he has done in our behalf. The right to dream is one of God ' s unquestioned gifts to man — yet dreams, without deeds, are only empty substitutes for achievement. Out of man ' s dreams come the miracles of ma- chines — the miracles of medical progress — the com- forts and luxuries of life. Students — you are living in an age unparalleled by progress. What, with radar contact with the moon — the freeing of atomic energy and the reality of lunch in California and afternoon tea in New York — the future holds marvels only waiting for your dreams — your deeds — to release them. My sincere wish for each of you is, that you will dream great dreams and that you will constantly strive to use your God-given talents to change those dreams to realities — so the world will be made bet- ter, and people happier, because you have lived. FACULTY MRS. HAZEL HYATT Latin French English 11 and 12 Ko-Hi-Nur Sponsor Assembly Committee Sponsor Scholarship Society Sponsor MR. C. J. SLATTERY Physical Science Chemistry Visual Education Senior Class Sponsor President of Faculty Coronal Photography MR. J. LORIN FARMER Chorus Special Voice Music FACULTY MISS THELMA SPRAGUE Public Speaking English Sophomore Class Advisor Director of Plays Thespian Sponsor MRS. LUCY ARNOLD American Problems Homemaking Costuming Committee Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. W. D. ADDISON World History U. S. History Junior Class Sponsor Guidance Committee MR. ORVILLE BROOKS Mechanical Drawing Wood Shop “X” Football FACULTY MRS. ARLYS TUTTLE Girls’ P. E. Girls’ League Sponsor Junior Class Advisor Girl Reserves Sponsor G. A. A. Sponsor Tennis Club Sponsor MRS. HELEN NOEL Homemaking History Junior Class Advisor Girls’ League Sponsor Chairman of High School Guidance Committee MRS. MARION GRISWOLD Typing Shorthand Office Practice Senior Class Sponsor Mimeograph Work MISS MARGARET SPILLER Orchestra Special Music Pep Band MR. ARTHUR HUNEVEN Machine Shop Extra Activities MRS. MARGARET PALMA Spanish Library Spanish Club Sponsor Bookstore Girl Reserve Sponsor FACULTY MRS. MINNIE A. BISHOP English Librarian MR. SHERMAN E. WALDRIP Boys’ P. E. Lettermens’ Club Sponsor School Dance Committee MR. H. E. BYNUM MR. HILBERT FROSETH Typing 10 Bookkeeping 10 and 11 Student Body Sponsor School Bank Auditor School Dance Committee Mathematics Senior Class Advisor Mr. James Fonseca replaced Mrs. Margaret Palma as Spanish and Eng- lish teacher, after her retirement in March. STUDENT BODY EXECUTIVE BOARD The members of the Student Body Execu- tive Board have strived this year to make the school year more enjoyable by providing extra ac ' ivities, such as dances and assem- bly programs. This year ' s officers include: President, Frank Brewster; Vice-President, Alyce Iriart; Secretary, Helen Emerson; Treasurer, Jean Sherlock; Editor of the Coronal, Oneta Perrin; Business Manager of ihe Coronal, Ray Holton; Class Repre- sentatives, Verne Olufson, P. H. Phillips, Bill Shannon, Vernon Grassie, Dawn Blacker, and faculty sponsors, Mr. Frazier and Mr. Bynum. g 2a 1) I) IE l SENIOR CLASS SENI OR CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD CLASS HISTORY Because the class of ' 46 totaled nearly 126 mem- bers upon entering Corona Senior High School, they were represented in almost every activity or club of importance. Some of the highlights of their first year in high school were: The “Sadie Hawkins dance which was presented on April 14; the sophomore as- sembly, presented in the form of a variety show, and the decorating for the senior baccalaureate service. Upon entering their junior year in high school, the class of ' 46 elected Robert Freeman to serve as pres- ident. Shortly after his election, Bob left for the Navy, and was succeeded by Yvonne Dupuis, a very capable vice-president. An Hawaiian motif was used in the decorations and the food for the junior-senior prom, which was presented by this class. Mary Rose Muratore and Eugene Bristow took the stellar roles in the annual junior play, “You Can ' t Take It With You. The class of ' 46 was represented at executive board meetings by Alyce Iriart and Frank Brewster. The members of this year ' s senior class proved to be leaders in nearly every school activity. Six mem- bers of this class, Frank Brewster, Alyce Iriart, Helen Emerson, Jean Sherlock, Duke Jordon, and Oneta Perrin, served in the capacity of student executive officers. The senior assembly, presented in the form of a radio program, proved to be one of the most out- standing events of this school year. At the first of the year the following were chosen to serve as class officers: President, Charles Slat- tery; treasurer, Betty Tucker, and executive board representative, Verne Olufson. Vice - pres., Margaret Enriquez; sec., Mary Ellen Schumacher. Even though the graduating class of 1946 will soon leave, their fine reputation will linger on to serve as an inspiration to the underclasses. SENIORS Barbara Jane Schmidt La Verne Miller Oneta Estelle Perrin Helen Marie Emerson Shirley May Golliher Dorothy Mildred Koch Yvonne Evelyn Dupuis Roberta Black Bettie Joan Black Lucenc Turner Alice Tarango Chavira Aurora Guerrero SENIORS Isabel Valdez Munoz Maria di los Angeles del Mary Harriet Henz lmo Gene Edmondson Valle Patricia Jean Malsed Gladys Evelyn Jellsey Helen Elizabeth Richards Adeline Enriquez Randall Claude Bomar Pauline Jeannette Sampo Ransom Perry Ogan Gerald Raymond Craig Robert Emory Bolland Thomas O. Moffett Charles Joseph Slattery, Jr. Frank Jerome Brewster SENIORS Margaret Bustamante Verne Lawrence Olufson Beverly June Adams Thomas Chauncey Reed Enriquez Lucille Bryant Robert Henry Terpening Melvin Stanley Smith Reginald Raymond Gonzales Roland H. Jordan Albion B. Lee Eleanor Ruth White George Dale Belcher John Tillotson Edward Arthur Bell Glenn Edward Walker John Jules King Raymond Edward Webb Colleen Marie Staton Walter Sidney Zumstein SENIORS Betty Jean Grassic Betty Elaine Tucker Velma Louise Mitchell Barbara June Wheeler The following Seniors are not pictured: Ellen Jane Banks Gloria Marie Bigness Lera Velva Gasto George Gaiberrv John Franklin Locke Nellie Castillo Rivera Barbara Robertson John Thomas Salyer Carlvn Namier Velden Nancy Irene Worthing JUNIOR CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD This year’s junior class carried the torch in an unusual number of school activities. In the fall, the class of ’47 successfully manag- ed the Lemonville dance in addition to several money-making booths. The precision in planning was due largely to Mrs. Noel, chairman of the faculty sponsors. Just before Christmas vacation the junior assembly was present- ed, much to the delight of the student body. The theme was that of a Hollywood movie setting, visited by local residents. In the spring, the class play was presented with great success. Some new dramatic ability was revealed in “And Came the Spring.” This class provided more than their share of the talent this year in every field, including athletics, scholarship, and dramatics. President Pauline White Vice-president Jerry Lillibridge Secretary Florence Stambaugh Treasurer Ray Holton Student Body Representatives P. H. Phillips, Bill Shannon SOPHOMORE CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD Ardeth Ann Noble was elected president of the class of ’48 which entered Corona High School September 11, 1945. Ardeth Ann was assisted by Morell McGregor, vice-president; Margaret Flores, sec- retary; and Imogene Harris, treasurer. Robert Sanford and Nelda Nolan were chosen yell leaders; Dawn Blacker and Vernon Grassie, student body representatives; and Dolores Lemus, Tom Allen, Vir- ginia James, Joe Moreno, and Wayland Nelson, English class repre- sentatives. Mrs. Stewart and Miss Sprague were class sponsors. “Pitchers’ Paradise,” a booth at Lemonville, was sponsored by the Sophomores. They also participated in the Christmas skit, “Foot- Balls and Powder Puffs.” The class presented an assembly, and decorated for the baccalaureate service. CORONAL STAFF This year’s pictorial record of the outstanding school events has been made possible through the combined efforts of the Coronal staff and faculty advisors. This year’s staff includes: Oneta Perrin, editor-in-chief; Ray Holton, business manager; Mary Ellen Schumacher, Helen Richards, Mildred Reeb, Gor- don Addison, Morton Henson, Bob Bolland, and faculty ad- visors, Mr. Bynum, Mr. Frazier and Mrs. Hyatt. STAMP CLUB One of the more recently organized clubs this year at Corona Senior High School is the Stamp Club, under the supervision of our Superintendent, Mr. Bishop. The main function of this club is to draw students who are mutually interested in stamps together to exchange stamp information and stamps. It is hoped that next year an equal number of enthusiastic stamp fanciers will take an active part in the functions of this interesting club. SCHOOL SERVICE CLUB The School Service Club, a new organization this year, has taken upon itself the responsibility of beautifying as well as improving our school. Although their services have been unlimited, space permits us only to list a few of their activities, such as: painting the trophy cases and the bulletin boards, putting potted palms in the corridors, and decorating the stage and the front hall entrance. There has lcng been a need for an organization of this kind in high school so we feel that special thanks should be expressed to Miss Healy, the sponsor of the club. GIRLS LEAGUE One of the biggest as well as the most active organizations at Corona Senior High School this year is the Girls’ League. In addition to sponsor- ing the traditional white Christmas gift campaign, big and little sister day, and Hi Jinks, they also had numerous interesting and entertaining pro- grams, such as: Mrs. Ella Pfister, director of per- sonal guidance at the Burbank city schools; Dr. Spring, President of Chaffey Junior College; Mrs. Case from Bullocks in Los Angeles, presenting a fashion show, and different school talent programs. The officers elected for the 1945-46 school year included: President. La Verne Mil ler; Vice-presi- dent, Helen Richards; Secretary, Florence Stam- baugh, and Gladys Jellsey, Treasurer. The Girl Reserve Organization has been one of the most active student organiza- tions this year at Corona Senior High School. As well as sponsoring the annual Girl Reserve formal dance, this group sponsored: a weekend snow party, a talk on boy-girl relations, and a backward dance. Settlement house work has also been one of their most active projects this year. The officers for 1945-46 included: president, Barbara Wheeler; vice-president, Edith Ann Jameson; secretary, Dorothy Huffman; treasurer, Patsy Howard; music director, Peggy Gills; publicity director, Kathleen Bishop; food director, Patty Pad- gett; devotional director, Helen Emerson; service chairman, Jeanne Lyman; pro- gram chairman, Yvonne Dupuis; corresponding secretary, Jean Sherlock; history, Loreen Barnes; sponsors, Mrs. Margaret Palma and Mrs. Arlys Tuttle. SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY Probably the most select organization at Corona Senior High School is the Scholarship Society, which had a grand total of 32 members for the second semester. The membership for the second semester was comprised of 15 sophomores, 11 juniors, and 6 seniors. Even though the members of this organization served as guides at the annual Ninth Grade Visita- tion Day, their big social event was a trip to Expo- sition Park in Los Angeles. TENNIS CLUB The tennis club under the directon of Mrs. Arlys Tuttle had a fine record for the year of 1945-46. About thirty members took part in its various activities through- out the school year. In the fall an excellent dance, featuring a cider cellar, was held in the gymnasium. In February the club earned some money by controlling the valentine box in the main hall in a clever manner. Throughout the spring ten- nis season many of the tennis club members competed against other schools in this vicinity. The officers for the year were elected as follows: President, Barbara Wheeler; Vice-president, Raoul Munoz, Secretary-treasurer, Bernice Bradley. GLEE CLUB During the past year the vocal department of Corona Senior High School has made a fine showing in the various programs in which it has participated. The combined chorus of “B” period and the regular fifth period class totaled 45 and the organization grew throughout the year. In the Christmas program the Glee Club was one of the highlights of the evening in their presentations of Christmas numbers in addition to selected numbers from the Messiah. Director J. Lorin Farmer sent a large number of these vocal students to the spring festival held at Claremont where they made a fine showing. A fine Easter program was also presented by this group and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the selections that were rendered. At the first of the year the following officers were chosen: President, Shirley Golliher; Vice-president, Gordon Addison; Secretary-treasurer, La Verne Combs; Librarian, Charles Koehler; Custodian, Bob Wright. PANTHERS DEN After a very successful start last year, the Pan- thers’ Den continued its fine work in the fall. The Den sponsored dances nearly every week at which the youth of Corona enjoyed many a good time. In November the organization held a weiner bake at the stone quarry. All the activities were well attended and maximum support was given the Panthers’ Den. The autumn election showed the following results: President p. H. Phillips 1st Vice-president Jean Dupuis 2nd Vice-president Vivian Nolan Secretary Ardeth Ann Noble Representative from the Youth Council Frank Brewster ORCHESTRA ..The orchestra under the capable leadership of Miss Margaret Spiller, made a fine name for itself during the year of 1945-46. Besides the regular practice during the day, an additional rehearsal was scheduled one night every week. The orches- tra received aid from some local town musicians for most of their programs, and this help was greatly appreciated by the entire student body. At the Christmas concert the orchestra played a fine group of arrangements that went over big with the audience. In the spring a group in this organization went to the Tri-County festival, held at Claremont. Also, a spring concert was given which featured several soloists from high school. A well selected repertoire was picked, including, popular, march, and classical music. The public enjoyed thoroughly the efforts of this musical or- ganization. PEP BAND Under the capable direction of Miss Margaret Spiller this year’s pep band was a great success. With the combined efforts of the Junior and Sen- ior High the organization numbered nearly 25. The bright crimson and gold capes and caps added much color to the gridiron and cage contests of the high school. G A A The Girls’ Athletic Association is made up of a group of athletic minded girls who can’t get their fill of sports during the gym period. The “Pantherettes” represented Corona Senior High School at several playdays during the year, including: basketball at Citrus, speedball at Claremont, swimming and minor sports at Bonita, and a spohomore playday at Chino. A combined Letterman-G. A. A. party, an initia- tion party, and the annual G. A. A. banquet were a few of the many social functions sponsored by this group. The officers for the 1945-46 school year include: president, Shirley Golliher; vice-president, Vivian Nolan; secretary, Pauline White; treasurer, Margie DeWitt; manager of speedball, Mary Rose Mura- tore; manager of basketball, Alyce Iriart; manager of tennis, Barbara Wheeler; manager of baseball, Gloria Self; publicity chairman, Dorothy Huff- mann; Sophomore representative, Charmayne Lee- son; manager of hockey, Patty Padgett, and faculty sponsor, Mrs. Arlys Tuttle. LETTERMEN ' S CLUB Although the Lettermens’ Club is one of the old- est organizations in the school, it has never failed to attract numerous new members. Even though there is a stiff initiation to be coped with, the membership of this club was increased by over 20 members this year. On October 5, after the Downey football game, this club sponsored a dance, which proved to be one of the big highlights of the school year. The following members showed their leadership qualities by acting as officers: Tom Reed, presi- dent; Leo Kroonen, vice-president; Tom Moffett, secretary and Lloyd Lay, treasurer. THESPIAN SOCIETY Corona Senior High School Troupe 316 of the National Thespian Society is a new organization this year, under the sponsorship of Miss Sprague. The purpose of this Society, established in 1929, is to establish and promote standards of excellence in all phases of dramatic arts and to create an active and intelligent interest in dramatic art among students. The motto is: “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” Thirty-one students are charter members this year. Membership is a reward for meritorious participation in dramatic arts and also evidence of the students’ desire to be associated with other high school boys and girls who are displaying out- standing talent in the dramatic arts field. SONG LEADERS YELL ANDSONG LEADERS Without the enthusiastic spirit which our competent yell and song leaders have instilled in the student body members of Corona Senior High School, it is some- what doubtful whether the Panthers would now have so many victories to their credit. Before the Claremont game the song and cheer leaders planned a football bon- fire rally during which a corpse (repre- senting the rival) was burned. The cheering section was led by the cheer leaders, LeVerne Miller, Shirley Golliher, and Mary Rose Muratore, while Lynn Hanson, Pauline White, Vivian No- lan, and Dixie McElhany supervised the songs. LEMONVILLE Seven-thirty P. M. October 26, the traditional Lemonville audience found their seats in the Corona Senior High School Auditorium to witness three plays, “Sugar and Spice,” “Last Night,” and “Happy Journey.” These fast moving, colorful, one- act plays were presented by the dramatics classes under the direction of Miss Thel- ma Sprague. Preceding and following the entertainment in the auditorium were booths, which were sponsored and operated by various organizations and classes. Promptly at nine o’clock the gym was opened to guests and students. As the doors closed at eleven o’clock everyone left with the feeling that in this year, 1945, the traditional Lemonville had been a great success. JUNIOR PLAY On the evening of March 1, the junior class presented their annual play to a good-si z ed audience in the auditorium. This year’s edition was a youth comedy, And Came The Spring,” centered around the events of spring vacation. It was warmly received by the crowd attending. Members of the cast included: Dixie McElhany, Bill Gist, Nancy Wroot, Chuck Macon, Gordon Addison, Lsraine Chapin, Bill Shannon, Patsy Howard, Art Moore, Edith Jameson, Shirley Brooks, Don Eells, June Childress, Bob Underhill, Ray Hol- ton, Margie DeWitt, Shirley Brooks, and Bob Wright. Miss Thelma Sprague was the director while Raoul Munoz was stage manager with Dorothy Huffman assisting. FOOTBALL BANQUET The night of December 6, 1945, will be remembered by the football teams as the night of the Lions Club annual football banquet. Guest speaker of the 200 as- sembled was Bert La Brucherie, head coach at UCLA. High point of the eve- ning however, was the announcement that Ed Bell had been selected as the most val- uable player of the varsity team. He re- ceived the 20-30 Club trophy for service to the team and sportsmanship. Bob Town- send was announced as captain of the team for 1946. To the theme of “Stardust,” the annual Hi- Jinks coronation and dance took place on March 15 in the high school gymnasium. At 9:00, under the star studded canopy, Barbara Wheeler was crowned queen by Helen Richards, vice- president of Girls’ League. Barbara was attended by a court consisting of Isabel Munoz, Alice Chavira, Col- leen Staton, La Verne Miller, Alyce Iriart, and Mary Ellen Schumacher. COACHES Varsity Football Although starting badly, the Panther footballers of 1945 end- ed their season with two straight wins to give them a record of three wins and five losses — two wins and three losses in league competition for a fifth place standing. Led by a first string line of ends, Lay and Olsen; linemen, Finnell, Attebery, Shannon, and Kroonen; center, Jordan; and backs, Martinez, Bell, Brewster, and Townsend. Slattery, Eells, Reed, Gadberry, Walker, and T. Allen ably assisted in the line, while Jenkins, Smith, Warren and Nelson helped out in the backfield. The Panthers opened their season on September 29 when they battied at Colton under the lights. Colton scored in the last quarter to break a 6-6 tie to win 12-6, after Martinez had scored for Corona early in the first quar- ter to give the locals the lead. In a second practice game a week later, the locals were de- fated by a strong Downey eleven, 19-7, on the local field. Their first game saw the Pan- thers go down in defeat by one point, 20-19, in the hands of Chino. Behind two touchdowns in the final quarter, the locals opened up but couldn ' t make their extra points. Claremont came to town Octo- ber 22 and badly trounced Coro- na, 1 8-0. Starting out fresh again after their first defeat, the locals with a new set of plays and formations, trounced a visiting Citrus team 19-0 for their first 1945 victory. Lay, Finnell, and Bell scored the touchdowns as the Panthers looked prelty good for a change. Leading until the fourth-quar- ter, the Panthers were downed by the 1945 Tri-County League champions, Bonita, 12-7 there on November 2. With Bell scor- ing in the third quarter, the Pan- thers led 7-6 until the final stan- za when Bonita pushed over their score. Their final league game prov- ed harder than they had expect- ed, but the locals eked out a 6-0 win over Puente to escape the Tri-County League cellar. Smith scored the touchdown i n t h e fourth quarter at Puente. The locals ended their season successfully as they defeated Elsinore 14-13, in a Thanksgiv- ing Day game at Elsinore. Martinez was the big gun for Corona, scoring one touchdown, passing to Lay for the other touchdown and kicking the very essential extra points. The locals ended their season with three victories against five losses and were fifth in the Tri- County League. Frank Brewster captained the eleven with S. E. Waldrip coaching, assisted by Bill Heckert. Among the squad members were four iron men who played in every quarter of the games: Rol- land Attebery, Benny Finnell, Duke Jordan, and Lloyd Lay. Other 1945 lettermen included, Ed Bell, Don Eells, George Gad- berry, Walt Jenkins, Leo Kroon- en, Celestino Martinez, Way- land Nelson, Paul Olsen, Tom Reed, Bill Shannon, Chuck Slat- tery, Bud Smith, Bob Townsend, Glen Walker, Roy Warren, Frank Nugent, and Manager Alvin Bradley. X Fo o t b a 1 1 The Corona High X foot- ballers ended their 1945 season with an o.k. average — winning one, losing one, and tying one. However, this year they did not win the league championship, a feat which they had accomplish- ed in each of the four previous years. Getting a late start at practice and without the benefit of a practice game, the locals went over to Chino on October 1 1 and emerged with the long end of an 18-6 score. Touchdowns by Reeder, Burnett and Wy r i c k gave the locals the needed extra points. Two weeks later the little Panthers took another trip, this time to Citrus. However, they did not return quite so victorious- ly, losing by a 1 9- 1 3 score. They just weren ' t on the ball that day and received their first defeat in five years. On November 1, the team played their last and only home game — this time fought the Bo- nita lightweights to an 0-0 tie, although outplaying them most of the time. The Coronans got as close as the Bonita 2 yard line but could not hit pay dirt. This year ' s squad was captain- ed by Chewy Moreno, one of the few men on the team who had experience from last year. Coach Brooks was again at the helm. Lettermen are Captain Moreno, Jack Kroonen, Vernon Grassie, Glen Brooks, Chump Gunderson, Bob Cleveland, Neil and Jerry Lillibridge, Art Kraft, fob Morrell, Gerald Craig, Dick Garton, John Wyrick, Dave Raw- son, Bill Schramm, Lindell Bur- nett, Jack Russell, Dick Allen, Harold Reeder, and Bob Allen, Manager. Varsity Basketball With only two lettermen re- turning and very few players who had any experience at all, the lo- cal A team did not fare too well this year, but managed to grab fifth place in the Tri-Coun- ty League with two wins and eight losses. The locals did bet- ter in practice competition win- ning six and losing four for an over-all record of eight wins and twelve losses, which is not half- bad considering these handi- caps. Corona opened their season with a practice tilt with Elsinore and triumphed by one point, 18- 17. Although a close game all the way, the locals lost their first league game by a 31-27 score when they met Claremont there on December 7. Finnell scored 10 and Parks 8 for the locals. Journeying to Citrus, the locals had no better luck in their second league game which they dropped by a 36-20 score. The Panthers started the New Year right with two straight wins, a practice victory over Colton, 29-26, and their first league win, a crushing 41-27 win over Puen- te on January 1 1 on the local court. Lay was the big gun for Corona with 17 points to his credit in that battle. A visit to San Bernardino prov- ed disastrous as a strong Ber- doo five topped the locals 50-20 in a practice tilt. The following Friday, the locals were still off as they lost 24-17 when they visited Chino. Corona again got the best of Colton — this time at Colton by a 30-27 score. Still winning, the Panthers trounced Clar e m o n t 33-20 on January 25 on their home court as Lay scored 14 points and Finnell 7. Lloyd Lay led the team of- fensively with 161 points to his credit, with Benny Finnell next with 137, Barney Parks and Chuck Slattery were next with 64 and 51 points apiece. Roy War- ren had 29, while Gordon Addi- son and Wayland Nelson each had 25. As a team the locals were out- scored 576 to 528, an average of 28.8 to 26.4 per game, or a mar- gin of only two points. Lettermen included Captain Slattery, Finnell, Lay, Parks, Nel- son, Addison, Warren, and Kroonen. Completing the squad were Dick Rawson and Tom Al- len. Surprising everybody, includ- ing themselves, the locals took the measure of the visiting San Bernardino five by a 26-17 score in an upset practice game. After Finnell tied up the score in the final minute of the Citrus game the locals lost out in the over- time, to lose by a 34-32 score in a league game at Corona on Feb- ruary 1 . In a close practice game, Downey topped the locals 22-19 the following Tuesday. In a close game played at Bonita, the Pan- thers were defeated again by three points, this time 30-27 to make their league record two wins and five losses. Lay scored 1 1 and Finnell 9. Going to Pu- ente, the locals lost a heart- breaker, 37-35 on February 15. A visit to Downey for a prac- tice game gave the locals a 41- 1 8 loss, as Downey was too hot for the Panthers. A see-saw bat- tle with Chino on the night of February 21 went the wrong way as Chino came out on top by a 38-33 score although the lead changed many times. B Basketball Although they had to settle for only a co-championship this year, the Corona High B bas- ketballers again proved they were among the classiest teams in the Tri-County League as they tied for top place with the Citrus B ' s with eight wins and two losses each. The season started well enough, as they won their first 8 games. After defeating Elsinore 20- 10 in a practice game, the lo- cals went to Claremont for a lea- gue tussle and took Claremont to the cleaners on December 7 by a 36-17 score. The Panthers then went to Cit- rus where in a close finish when their lead was almost overcome, they defeated Citrus 29-26 for their second straight league tri- umph. Continuing their winning ways after New Year ' s, the locals took a 27-14 practice win from Col- ton on the local court. On Janu- ary 11, Corona thumped their guests, Puente, by a 32-20 score for three league wins as Gunder- son scored 13 points and Phillips 8. A visit to San Bernardino for a practice game brought the lo- cals a hard-fought 27-21 victory. On January 1 8, the locals visited and defeated Chino by a 32-19 score although at the half the score was tied. Gunderson and Phillips shared scoring hon- ors with 8 points each, while Jenkins had 7. In their first loss over a period of 28 games in two years, the locals fell before Col- ton in a practice game by a 31- 23 count the following Tuesday. Bounding back, the locals won their fifth straight league game when they defeated Claremon- 28-11 in the Corona gvm, with Jenkins scoring 1 1 points and Gunderson 7. On February 1, the Coronans lost their first league game when a hot Citrus team bumped them on their home court, 40-28. At- tebery scored 1 0 points and Raw- son 8, but they could not stop Ihe Cougars. The locals suffered their sec- ond league loss as they dropped a 27-24 tilt to Bonita there on the night of February 8. A visit to Puente a week later got the Coronans started again and they took Puente into camp, 36-22 with Martinez and Phillips each putting in 9 points. With a score within a few points all the way, the locals end- ed up on top as they trimmed Chino 36-33 in a league game, February 21. Gunderson scored 13 points and Martinez 10 for the top scorers. In their final game of the season in which the locals knew they had to win to get even a tie for the champion- ship, the locals defeated Bonita 34-23 on February 26 to win the co-championship. 1 n t h e scoring department, Chump Gunderson led the team with 1 74 points scored. Dave Rawson was next with 1 10 points while P. H. Phillips was close behind with 107. Burr- head Attebery was fourth with 68 points while Celes Marti- nez had 47, Walt Jenkins 41, and Odell Rogers 21. B lettermen for this 1945- 46 season included: Gunderson, Rawson, Phillips, Martinez, Rog- ers, Attebery, and Jenkins. Also finishing the season on the team were Dick Allen, Morrell McGre- gor, Ray Holton, Alvin Bradley, Jack Kroonen, and Vernon Gras- sie. As a team, the Panthers show- ed their strength by outscoring their opponents 594 points to 446 over 20 games, an average gamescoreof 29.7 to 22.3. Showing they also played a bet- ter brand of ball than their op- ponents, they had less fouls call- ed on them. Varsity Track Capturing a third in the Tri- County meet as well as doing well in some of the larger meets, the Corona High varsity track team had a highly successful year under the guidance of Coach C. J. Slattery. Chuck Slattery grabbed a first in the 880 and Glen Walker a tie for first in the pole vault for the Panthers ' best marks at the meet. Attebery took a second in the mile, Celes Martinez a sec- ond in the broad jump, Brewster a third in the 440 and Moffett a third in the 880 for other high Corona places. Bell had a fourth in the shot put, Lay a fourth in the 220 and Lemus a fifth in the 100. The Corona relay team of Bolland, Lescault, Tow n s e n d, and Rathbone placed third. In some of the earlier meets the locals also did well. One of their relay teams won a relay at Brea-Olinda March 1, with Le- mus running 1 1 0 yards, Lay 220, Brewster 440 and Slattery 880. A week later the local tracksters took a third at a Colton meet. Winners for Corona were Mar- tinez in the broad jump, Slattery in the 880, Walker in the pole vault, and Lemus in the high jump. Moffett was second in the mile. Later at the Bonita Invitation- al meet, Walker got a tie in the pole vault for the locals ' only first place. Slattery and Atte- bery got seconds in the 880 and mile respectively. The locals had teams at vari- ous other big meets, such as Huntington Beach, Chaffey, and the C. I. F. prelimininaries. Al- though not winning every time, the track men had fun trying, and many of them have medals and ribbons in the events in which they did come out success- ful. Panther sprinters incl u d e d: Lemus, Lay, Rathbone, Lescault, Bolland, Townsend, and Brewst- er. Distance men were Moffett, Slattery, Attebery. Field men in- cluded Walker, Bell Martinez, and Allen. Km ■: ' Wsb f un X TRACK Although having only a few men out, the Corona X track- men had a good year and captur- ed third place at their big meet of the year, the Tri-County Lea- gue meet on April 12 at Chino. With only nine men qualified for the finals, each one of them won points as they came a good third among the six teams. Dan- ny Blakeley scored nearly one- third of the locals ' points, mak- ing 1 11 2 of their 3514- He won the 75 and 150 yard dashes in time of 8.1 sec. and 15.5 sec. re- spectively, breaking his record for the 1 50 that he had set a week before and tying the lea- gue record for the 75. He also garnered a fifth in the shot put. Neil Lillibridge nabbed a first as he won the 1320 for the Panth- ers. Bill Gist took thirds in the 75 and 150 and Bill Black a sec- ond in the 660. Ruben Delga- dillo got a third in the 330 and Bob Danieri a fourth. Jack Kroonen got a fourth in the 1320 and Wally Wilson a tie for fifth in the pole vault. The Corona relay team of Blakeley, Gist, Richard Hall, and Danieri took fourth. Earlier in the year, the local X team took a third at the Col- ton meet. Winning firsts were Gist in the 150, Danieri in the broad jump, and the relay team of Blakeley, Gist, Hall and Da- nieri. Later at the Bonita Invitation- al meet, the locals were fourth but they outscored two other T ri- County League rivals. Black won a first in the 660, Blakeley a first in the 75 and third in the 150, Gist a second in the 75 and fifth in the 150, Kroonen a third and Lillibridge a fourth in t h e 1320, and Wilson tied for third in the high jump. The locals also participated in several other large meets but usually had to run varsity and did not fare so well. However, it gave them good practice for their X meets in which they had plenty of competitive spirit and showed up well, although they had a small squad. C. J. Slattery was again coach of this squad. _ -.V- d Varsity Baseball The Corona varsity baseball- ers, with only one letterman from last year ' s championship varsity team, and with not a senior on the team most of the time, nev- ertheless, finished in the upper division of the Tri-County Lea- gue as they had a good season under Coach S. E. Waldrip. Starting out unexperienced, the locals lost their first game, a practice one to San Bernardino 9-0. The locals could garner only four hits. Playing their first league game, the Panthers lost a close one to Chino 7-6 on March 12 as Smith, Parks, and Phillips each got two hits. The locals won their fir_t lea- gue game as they topped Clare- mont 4-3 on their home field with a run in the last inning bat- ted in by Phillips. The locals took their second straight league win as they topped Citrus 11-4 on March 26. Phillips got four hits for the locals as P. Martinez pitched good ball. Bonita, with a strong team, topped the locals 6-2 as they scored four runs in their last in- ning. The locals got only one hit — that by Finnell. The Fanthers resumed winning on April 9 as they topped Puente 10-8 to give them three wins and two losses in their first round of league play. A thirteen-inning duel saw the locals lose to Chino on April 26, 7-6, as both learns nearly won several times. Corona put out several rallies but could not stop Chino in the last inning. C. Mar- tinez hurled good ball for Corona and got three hits. Smith got four and Finnell one. The locals defeated Downey 10-7 in a prac- tice game where they led all the way. The Panthers really went to work the next Friday when they defeated Claremont by a 25-4 score. They got 17 hits with C. Martinez and Allen each getting three. Celes also got a home run. This didn ' t stop them a bit as on May 10, they took Citrus into camp by an even worse score, 24-1 to give them five league wins and three losses. Celes Martinez got another homer and he and Pete Martinez pitched six-hit ball for the Coronans. The Coronans finished their season with another practice game with Downey and two lea- gue games with Bonita and Pu- ente, all at home. Top batters were Smith and Phillips with most of the others not far behind. Pete and Celes Martinez shared duties on the mound most of the time with Celes playing the outfield when not pitching. Wayland Nelson did a good job behind the plate as did Barney Parks at first base. Rolland Attebery was at second towards the end of the season, P. H. Phillips at shortstop and Dick Allen at third oase. Other infielders were Richard Flarter, Alvin Bradley and Frank Gon- zales. Bud Smith and Benny Finnell were steady outfielders with Ray Holton and Roy Logan also out there at times. Varsity Tennis Resuming league competition for the first time in several years, the Corona High varsity boys 7 tennis team had several matches this spring. Their first league match saw them top Chino by a 7-2 count. Holton, Lee and Wilson won singles matches while the teams of Munoz-Slat- tery and Kroonen-Addison won doubles matches. Practice matches with Down- ey were lost, 4-3, with Wilson and Holton winning in singles and Munoz-Slattery in doubles. The Panthers then blanked Claremont in league matches on May 2 as every Coronan won. Wilson, Holton, Lee, Bomar and Macon played singles and Slat- tery-Munoz and Addison-Kroon- en doubles. Citrus then topped Corona 7-2 as only Holton and Lee won matches. The others however extended their oppon- ents to three sets in several cases and gave them hard battles. The season was ended with matches at Bonita. Besides these team matches, the better local players also par- ticipated in several big tourna- ments, one at Santa Mcnica and one at Orange. The local team was composed of Wally Wilson, Al Lee and Ray Holton alternat- ing in the first three singles and Randall Bomar, Chuck Macon, and Paul Dolan playing the other two. Raoul Munoz and Chuck Slattery composed the first dou- bles team and Gordon Addison and Leo Kroonen the second. Mrs. Arlys Tuttle was the coach and it is hoped to play even more next year. The locals should have a fairly strong team as only two players graduate. SERVICE PERSONNEL Although we, the class of ’46, recognize the fact that you, the returned veterans, would much rather have graduated with your own classes, we hope your delayed school days at Corona High School have been a joy to you. We realize that we can probably never fully repay you for the many sacrifices you have gone through in our behalf, but we would at this opportunity like to wel- come you as regular members of the class of ’46. CARR IK TOWNSEND Ph.M.-2-c— Wave Training — Hunters’ College Bronx, New York MIKE AGUIRRE Staff Sergeant Army Air Corps Training — Lowry Field, Colorado JOE BUREAU Sig.-3-c — Navy Training — Newport, Rhode Island CLAUDE M. FINN ELL Sergeant Army — Field Artillery Training— Camp Roberts, California ALVIN B. JELLSEY S.-l-c — Coast Guard Training — Alameda, California GEORGE A. KELLER Pvt. — Army Air Corps Training — St. Petersburg, Florida ANSELMO M. MEJIA Pfc. — Army Paratroops Training — Fort McArthur, California REYNALDO APARICIO Corporal, Army Air Corps Training — Fort McArthur, California JOSE REFUGIO FLORES Pfc. — Army Air Corps Training — Denver, Colorado KENNETH FREDRICK FARE S.-2-c — Navy Training- — San Diego, California BLENNA H. MAYFIELD A.E.M.-2-c — Navy Training — Farragut, Idaho EDWIN MILLER Ph.M.-3-c — Navy Training — San Diego, California JAMES PAUL SPARKS Cox. — Coast Guard Training — Treasure Island, California JOHN V. TAYLOR A.R.M.-2-c — Navy Training — Farragut, Idaho RAYMOND ROBERT VINNF.DGE G.M.-l-c — Navy Training — San Diego, California DE VERK WINGO M.M.-2-c — Navy Training — Farragut, Idaho DONALD BICKHART P.M.-2 c- — Navy ROBERT BICKHART P.M.-2-c — Navy DEWEY PETTIT Navy ELMS PETTIT Navy DAVID PANATTONI Y.-2-c — Navy ELTON SHRODE Corporal — Marine Corps ROBERT COMPTON Navy September 19 — Farewell to vacation joys! Back to the old grind. October 5 — The Downey Vikings gave us a drubbing on our home field with a score of 19-7, starting off our football sea- son. The Lettermen sponsored the first dance of the year. Swell dance, but no one came! 1 1 — Our X Team brought home an 18-6 victory from Chino. 12 — I he Chino Cowboys gained vengeance by downing the Panthers in a close game of 20-19 19 — -Claremont gave us a trouncing with a final score of 18-0. 26— Citrus came to our home field for a football game and we sent her home with a defeat of 19-0 and proceeded to enjov our annual Lcmonville festivities. 30 — We sent sonic of our tennis enthusiasts to Claremont where they left a swell record. November 2 — The Panthers and the Bearcats of Bonita met in a close game of 1 2-7, with the Bearcats winning. 9 — The Panthers brought home a 6-0 victory from Puente. 12 — C.S.H.S. thoroughly enjoyed an Armistice Day holiday. 14 — End of first quarter. 21 — We gathered for a Thanksgiving Day Assembly before our vacation. 22 to 26 — We enjoyed turkey — and a few davs to recuperate! 30 — The Tennis Club gave a dance in the Gym. December 6 — The annual Football Banquet was enjoyed by the brawn in our midst. 7 — 7 he Junior Class did the honors in an entertaining as- sembly. 7 — The Panthers went to C ' aremont in our first big basket- ball game. I he “B” Team gets off to a good start bv be : ng the victors. 15 — The Thespians traveled to Padua Hills Theater on their first trip together. 21— An evening Christmas program was enjoyed by students and parents alike. 23 — We began on our third “not long enough’’ vacation this year. January 7 — The student body and faculty returned to C.S.H.S. with p’casant memories and a few hangovers. 8 — In the groove with our “B” and “A” Basketballers giv- ing the Colton Yellowjackets something to think about! 1 5 — Our Panthers met with San Bernardino and our “B’s” again arose triumphant. 16 — Claremont visited our courts for a tennis match. 18- — We begin to get awfully proud of our “B” Team as they again “bring home the bacon” from Chino. 22 — Our “A’s” rise and shine, while the “B Team suffers a loss from Colton. 25 — Corona wins two games when Claremont visits our Gym. 29 — The San Bernardino “A’s” fell before our Panthers when they clashed at the C.S.H.S. Gvm. 31 — A group of students from Poly High presented an as- sembly to us which was enjoyed by all; wasn’t it, boys? February 7 — Harold and Alice Allen gave us an assembly on screen and mike which proved interesting as well as educational. 8 — The Panthers suffered a double loss when we went to Bonita. 1 5— Our “B’s” came home from Puente with another victory. 22 — The Chino Cowboys came to Corona where the Panther “B’s” gave the pony pals a trouncing! March 1 — The Juniors presented “And Came The Spring” in a gala performance at 8:00. 8 — A Track Meet was held at Colton, w ' hile San Bernardino came here for a baseball game. 12 — Corona lost a baseball game to Chino. 14 — The language classes presented an assembly — rnais oui! 15 — The Annual Hi Jinks Dance was held under a canopy of stars. 1 9 — The Panther Bascballers took Claremont for a ride and turned up victorious in a game on our home diamond. 22 — F.nd of third quarter. 23 — Track meet at Huntington Beach. 26 — “Stub” Harvey appeared in an enjoyable assembly. Base- ball with Citrus, too. 29 — The Girl’s Reserve held their annual formal dance. April 2 — The Bonita Bearcats and the Corona Panthers met in a baseball game. 6 — The G.A.A. w r cnt to Bonita for a mixed plavday, while a group of Senior Beys attended the March Field Air Show. 9 — We came home triumphant from a baseball game at Puente. 1 1 — To climax Public Schools Week, C.S.H.S. held an open house in the evening, w ' ith all the class rooms open for inspection. 1 2 — Fourteen of our track stars represented us at the Tri County Track Meet at Chino, and we adjourned for a week’s vacation before Raster. 23 — The Panthers went to San Bernardino for a baseball game. 25 — The Boys’ Tennis Teams clashed with Chino. 26 — Some of the Seniors went to Riverside Junior College for the annual “High School Day.” Along the line of sports, a baseball game was played at Chino and the Girls Tennis Teams went to the Chino courts. A few of our Glee Club members went to the Tri- Countv Music Festival at Claremont, also. 30 — The Girls’ Tennis Teams from Elsinore arrived here for a few games. May 2 — The Sophomores presented an assembly today, and the Bovs’ Tennis Team met Claremont. 3 — SENIOR DITCH DAY! ! ! ! ! The Panther Bascballers played Claremont and the Girls Tennis Team w’ent right along and showed the Clare- mont tennis teams a thing or two at the same time. 9 — The Bovs Tennis Teams played the Citrus teams. 10 — Corona met Citrus in a baseball game while the C.S.H.S. Orchestra presented a Concert that evening. 17 — A baseball game at Bonita w ' ith the Junior-Senior Prom in the evening. 24 — Puente clashes with the Panthers in a baseball game. Senior Class night. 30 — Memorial Day. June 2 — High School Baccalaureate. 6 — Commencement ! 7 — End of school. Time came again to say, “farewell” to office dates and tardy bell, To football games and school cheers, to homework nights and grade card fears, To all the teachers’ dirty looks, to spelling lists and history books, To all these things we say, “adieu,” being sad and a little blue, But there’s no need to feel that way, ’Cause summers here for many a day. SNAPS SNAPS AUTOGRAPHS