Desert Sun High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Idyllwild, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1957 volume:

■ ffi ■A T THE THUNDERBIRD PUBUSHED BY THE SENIORS OF THE DESERT SUN SCHOOL IDYLL WILD, CAUFORNIA 1957 Volume IV iU THEME High above Desert Sun towers the summit of Tahquitz Peak, a constant beacon to every student. Many of us have chmbed this peak, and have had the exhilarating feehng of stand- ing UP TOP, and looking down on desert, valley, ocean, and cities. To most of us Tahquitz Peak stands as an everlasting symbol of the goals we are aiming for as we enter Desert Sun as Freshmen, and as a reminder of those which we have now reached as Seniors. We have reached the top not on our own, but with the help of TOP leaders and educators. The aim of Desert Sun and those of us here is to be UP TOP in every way possible. We feel that although there are still higher peaks beyond, we have reached our first goal. For this reason we the Seniors have chosen UP TOP as the theme for our 1957 annual. afr i y Expansion and growth have been key words this past year at the Desert Sun School. Materially, the long awaited biology laboratory has been completed. Equipped with all the latest devices, the building also contains a dark room and office. Our swimming pool, finished last summer, was used by all of us early this fall and enjoyed to the fullest degree. i,j,-.V-.. ' i-. This year the ratification of the Constitution brought J4? ' .■ ■) ' • -■? out greater results in the field of student government. y ■ ' ■ ' ; .- Expansion in community responsibility has brought the — beginnings of an honor system. ■ ' ite; We all agree that this year has been a memorable one. -j? ' : Much has been accomplished, but we wish to look for- ' ' - ' ward to the future as the greatest opportunity for more ' : ' ' r ' t ' ' : achievement in our school and in ourselves. iV i. ilii Now let us continue our climb to the TOP. 7 - ' r.-}. ■ ■■ - St - ■ ■ ? ; . ' ilM. k ' r ' tIK- : • i.v.--. TABLE OF CONTENTS UP TOP - - page 2 TOP GUIDANCE page 8 CUMBING TO THE TOP page 14 UP TOP WITH LEADERS page 36 TOPS IN SPORTS page 48 ATOP SOCIETY page 58 OVER THE TOP WITH ADVERTISEMENTS page 72 l_ ■ . ' ' ' Bmij ' 4 cr FOR THEIR CHEERFUL AND WILLING ASSISTANCE II If If iiiH L DEDICATION During the past four years Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have been powerful voices in the development of the Desert Sun School. They have worked with us in the dorms, at the desk, on committees and in the business office. Always ready to give a stu- dent a helping hand, they have become permanent fixtures in our hearts. There- fore, we the Senior Class of 1957, proudly dedicate our annual to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hughes Jr. Ralph G. Lindstrom president Mrs. Richard H. Winkler Kenneth K. Bechtel vice president TRUSTEES Incorporation as a Non-Prof it Educational Foundation in 1951 was made possible by the vision of the original five people who accepted the responsibility for developing the work of the Foundation that is the Desert Sun School. These are, Mr. Lindstrom, Mr. Bechtel, Mrs. Jayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Elliott. Their imagination and determination have been spurred on by the addition to the Board of Mrs. Winckler, Mr. Farquhar, and Mr. Hunter. All ore unceasing in their desires and efforts to foster the ideals of Desert Sun and to make opportunities possible for its facilities, strengthen its roots and expand its effectiveness, and constantly build on the great principles that are the credo of Christianity. Each believes in the spark of greatness inherent within every individual student and in his ability to grow in his understanding of honesty, humility, and spirituality. Mr. and Mrs, R. W. Elliott Mrs. Donald E. Jayne Joseph L. Hunter Francis P. Farquhar afr (dUcdcUtCC FOUNDERS AND MAINSPRINGS OF THE SCHOOL Throughout the year we have come to realize the amount of time and effort both Mr. and Mrs. Elliott hove given to the students. We appreciate their guidance, for it is just this help that has strengthened our foundations, and given us a better view of the world we live in. Their guidance has been tops, their efforts untiring, and their willingness to help never ceasing. Through their help we have reached the first peak, and having had their unselfish guidance, we are ready to continue to our next summit. 10 LEARNING INSPIRES OTHERS AUred H. Carothers San Dieqo State College, University of Arizona Seminars Claremoni Col lege. Lower School art and math, 6th and 7th English and literature. Earl E. Schenck Wood Shop Jay C. Burton Jr. Arizona State Teachers College. Boys ' and girls ' physical education. Joseph J. Richer! Jr. B. A., Principia College M. S. Cornell University Biology, lower school science. Meredith Russell B. A., Yale University T. A., New Jersey State ' eachers College. Middle- . ury College; Spanish 1, and 3; modern history; •ncient and medieval his- ' 3ry. Jeannette A. Greene 8. S., University of Calii. M. A., Pomona College. University ol Southern 3alitornia. Physical sci- ence, chemistry. Mildred Lincoln Russell B. A., Cornell University. M. A., New York Univer- sity; English 2, 3 and 4: journalism and speech. Hazel Eichstadt B. M., Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati. Choral music, music apprecia- tion, French 1, piano. Ana Mary Elliott B. A., Principia College M. A., Johns Hopkins Uni- versity. 6th and 7th social studies; 8th government and U. S. history; English and literature. Shirley Gregg B. A., Principia College Spanish 1 and 2 Edward A. DeWindt B. Ch. E., University of Michigan; M. S., Wash- ington University, St. Louis. Algebra 1 and 2; geometry, physics. Holland Drew Stevens B. A., Princeton; M. A., Princeton, American Aca- demy, Rome; Latin 1, 2, 3 Hazel Stevens B. Mus., Minneapolis School of Dramatics and Music. Dramatics. Patricia G, Pedder Robert Morris School of Accounting and Finance. Library. William E. Pedder B. A., University of Maine English 1, government, U. S. History, French, eco- nomics. Wayne D. Barton B.E.E., University of Flor- ida. B. S., Principia Col- lege; University of Cali- fornia. Geometry, basic math, algebra, mechani- cal drawing. THOSE WHO KEEP THE RECORDS Mrs. Buhler, Mrs. Hughes. Mi. Hughes. Mrs. Pedder, Mrs. Baibei, Mrs. lones. 12 ? j — «« «- Gwen Porter, Mrs. Brotton Sr., Dora Pfinster, leimie Prescott Mrs. Dennis, dietician. Mrs. Wier, Mrs. Seorles, Miss Gregg, Mr. Schrivener 13 £ r 14 ( Icm c ta t6 ( 15 rf:r-:liii 4 lames Long. David Noroian, Ron Thorgrusen, Chuck Lawrence, Gary Gutermuth, Mr. Carothers, Warner Tappan. Stan Treanor. Norman Chace, Karen Haluk. Ann Hochberg, David Osbom. Pom Miller, Miss Elliott. Sandy Baker, Harry Tod, Jane Hunter, president; Brent Harelson. Camera shy: Lee lohnson. 16 FUTURE UPPER SCHOOL Progressing rapidly towards its goal of greater re- sponsibility, the lower school has made leaping strides. Throughout the school year, our younger students have been eager to help when needed. The honor of putting the yearbook over the TOP belongs to this group, for profits collected from a dance they sponsored were donated to the Thunderbird Committee. leannette Stein, president; Paul Felton, vice president; Bill Adams, Carol Hildebrand, Brantly Eubanks, secretary; Cbarla Burton, Joan Borden, Dan FUegle. Standing: Larry Nelson, Mike Parker, Charlie Rogers, Ted Coke, Grant Bettingen. FRESHMAN CLASS A frisky and lively group of students made up this year ' s Freshman class. Serving as committee members, decorating for dances and assisting whenever needed, the ninth grade has been a consistent help. We all look for- ward to excellent contributions from the class of 1960. CLASS OF ' 59 Sportsmanship and scholarship have been the major goals of the Sophomore class this year, and this class has made outstanding progress towards these peaks. Actively participating in student government, John Wilkins was the first semester Vice-President of the Student Body and Bob Walker was the chairman of the Entertainment Committee during the second semester. Always willing to lend a helping hand in school activi- ties, this class promises to be an alert and cooperative Junior Class next year. Seated: Bill Witherspoon. Laury Wier, Marvin Munsler, Vince Turrell, Flora Hunter, Fred Joyce. Bob Walker, Linda Johnson, secretary; Jack Sutherland. Diane Leigh. Standing: Jack Russell, Jeiiri Bash, Jane Tappan. Leon Atwood; Andy Longfellow, Shay Cameron, president. Eugene Elman. Tom Hancock. ji Seated: Carolyn Graber, treasurer; Ben Nichols, vice-president; Marcia Hoffman, secretary; Barrett Covington, Wendy Rhodes, Sandy Stein. Staiding: Monty Montgomery, Grant Gutermuth, Jon Groves, Charlie Barr, Al Hill, president. OUR NEXT SENIORS This year ' s Junior Class has made an excellent record in leadership, scholarship, and sports. Besides being class president, Bill Whitehouse served on Student Council as sports committee chairman. Grant Gutermuth was out- standing in scholarship and made C. S. F. both semesters. This well-rounded group of Juniors has greatly con- tributed to Desert Sun ' s progress this year; next year will certainly be a success with these students as our leaders. 19 PARENTS FORECAST FUTURE All the students have arrived at the dancing parlor of Madame Searles and the little boys have lined up across the ballroom from the girls. The proud parents are all sitting in a corner contemplating the future of their offspring. Sleeping Charlie is being prodded by the teacher to stand up. Herbie is chasing all the girls who aren ' t getting their pigtails pulled by Woody. Several of the mothers are comparing the merits of their sons and daughters. Just you wait, my Charlie is going to own the whole Palo Verde Valley farming area when he grows up, says Mrs. Sires. Now you can afford Herbie ' s services as a doctor. He is going to be very exclusive and known the world over, replies Mrs. Baron. Both of them can have their pictures taken by Woody when he gets his chain of studios. Suddenly Mrs. Lesser jumps up and rushes across- the room to slap Stevie ' s hand as it is about to snatch an unguarded cupcake. The dancing teacher, whose hair is beginning to come apart at the edges, is trying to get Johnny Bishop to dance with little Paula, but being rather shy, he isn ' t in favor of the idea. A scream shatters the hum of little voices and catches the attention of all. Patty Berger had smashed Nickie Partch ' s hand with a glass cup when he did not wait his turn at the refreshment table. After a few minutes everyone is consoled and settled in his place once again. Mrs. Lynch continues telling a few cornered fathers how little Mike is going to monopolize the Mexican import-export business. Do you think he will need advertising? asks Mrs. Partch. Nickie is going to own a world-wide advertising firm. I imagine he could use Johnnie ' s magazine syndicate to advertise through, says Mrs. Bishop. I am sure he can use a private secretary. Patty is going to be one of the most efficient secretaries in the country, says Mrs. Berger. Another scream sounds out from the dance floor. This time Paula ' s foot has been stepped on by Charlie who was more interested in the dinner than in dancing. Amid the following con- fusion, Patricia Brower runs into the center and begins to brow-beat poor Charlie. Herbie has changed his attentions to a smuggled fruit can in the hands of Jerry Nelson and Woody starts to argue with Jerry Wedell about the merits of boys over girls. What is Sharon planning to do, Mrs. Kilpatrick? She wants to go into agriculture. She is gomg to have the biggest cattle ranch in Texas, replies Mrs. Kilpatrick. Why, that is what Jerry wants to do! exclaims Mrs. Wedell. Maybe they can go into partnership. Jerry is going to be in the fruit business. He ' s gomg to have one of the finest businesses in the country. He will probably invent some new strains of his own, suggests Mrs. Nelson. Amid the confusion on the dancing floor, Patricia Brower, who is planning to be a nurse, is inspecting Paula ' s foot, with microscopic care, but all she can find is some traces of sand from the beach. It was all that Mrs. Jordan could do to get Paula ' s shoes on and drag her to the party, so that she was dozing in a big comfortable chair in the corner. The parents agreed that Paula would undoubtedly be a beachcomber and Patricia would head the nurses in one of the country ' s finest hospitals. The dance begins to break up now and parents start to go home. The ballroom will be quiet for another week until the next dancing lesson. But not the parents; they will continue to talk happily about their children ' s futures. Nick Partch. 20 w E B E Q U E A T H I, Mike Lynch, will my chronic pessimism to Dickie. To Monty Montgomery, I Stephen Lesser, will my ability to bop inconspicuously. I, Charlie Sires, will to Andy Longfellow my ability to keep the heads clean. 1, Herb Baron, will to Jack Sutherland my student body positions, because of his tremendous school spirit and great capacity for leadership. I, Pat Berger, will my license to be in the dark-room unchaperoned, to Sandy Stein. May she use it wisely. To Barrett Covington, I Pat Brower will my graceful walk. I, John Bishop, will all corrections and typifications of the next under-cover publication of Desert Sun to the next chronic objector. I, Jerry Wedell, will to Laury Wier my hill-billy status and all the teasing that goes with it. To Mrs. Russell, I Sharon Kilpotrick, will my headaches from Sunny Side Up. 1, Dana Wood, will my hectograph machine and its idiosyncracies to John Groves; may he put it to good use. To Marcia Hoffman, I Paula Jordan, will my moth-eaten Hula Skirt. I, Jerry Nelson, will one can of those superior Hemet Olives to Carolyn Graber. I, Nick Partch, will my unfortunate experiences to the next senior boy who thinks it wise to fraternize with the lower school girls. 21 DANA B. LYNCH Mike Enrolled 3 years Student Body Vice President — Fall ' 55 Student Body President — Spring ' 56 Senior Class President — ' 56 - ' 57 Business Manager S. S. U., — ' 54 - ' 55 Dorm Proctor — ' 55 - ' 57 Soccer Team — ' 55 - ' 56 22 Jerry Enrolled 2V2 years Student Body Secretary — ' 56 - ' 57 Senior Class Secretary — ' 56 - ' 57 Sergeant of Senior Troop — ' 56 - ' 57 Yearbook Advertising Manager ' 56 - ' 57 Member C. S. F. — ' 56 - ' 57 I GERALDINE FRANCIS WEDELL ' Look, Pa, it ' s one of them iron birds again. 23 Sharon Enrolled 1 year Editor Sunny Side Up — Spring ' 57 President C. S. F. — ' 56 - ' 57 Secretary Rifle Club — ' 56 - ' 57 Member of Troop — ' 57 Dramatics SHARON KILPATRICK ' Why couldn ' t you study something that was native in the states? 24 WILLIAM GERALD NELSON t IT II Jerry Enrolled 7 years Member Gifts Committee — ' 55 - ' 56 Lettermen ' s Club — ' 55 - ' 57 Baseball — ' 55 - ' 7 Basketball — ' 55 - ' 57 Football — ' 55 - ' 57 I bleached a cherry; I bleached a cherry! ' 25 HERBERT CAMP BARON I Herb Enrolled 3 years Junior Class President — ' 55 - ' 56 Student Body Vice President, Spring ' 56 Student Body President ' 56 - ' 57 Editor of Yearbook ' 56 - ' 57 Dorm Proctor ' 56 - ' 57 Basketball team ' 55 - ' 56 ' Can I be excused Sarge? my asthma is killing me. 26 Paula Enrolled 2 years Chairman of Elections Committee ' 56 Secretary of Junior Class ' 55 - ' 56 Member Girls ' Lettermen ' s Club ' 56 - ' 57 Member Entertainment Committee — Spring ' 57 Member Sports Committee — Fall ' 56 Dorm Proctor ' 56 - ' 57 PAULA JORDAN 27 ■; Pat Enrolled SVz years S. S.U. Staff— ' 54 - ' 55 Glee Club — ' 56 - ' 57 Dramatics — ' 56 -57 imm PATRICIA BROWER 7 ' S ' ivs,-?, ' But lady, it ' s only catsup I spilled at mess. ' 28 NICHOLAS M. PARTCH Nick Enrolled 2 years Chairman Entertainment Committee — ' 56 - ' 57 Member of S. S. U. Staff ' 55 - ' 56 Art Editor of Yearbook ' 56 - ' 57 Dorm Proctor ' 56 - ' 57 Basketball Team ' 56 - ' 57 WM !W . All right. Wise Guy. This is algebra, not art. 29 STEPHEN OLIVER LESSER Less Enrolled 2 years Chairman of Gifts Committee ' 56 - ' 57 Member S. S. U. Staff ' 55 - ' 56 Member Elections Committee ' 55 ' 56 Vice President Senior Class ' 56 ' 57 Secretary-Treasurer C. S. F. ' 56 - ' 57 Soccer Team ' 55 - ' 56 30 ' You . . . you bonehead JOHN BURNETT BISHOP John Enrolled 2 years Assistant Editor S. S. U. ' 55 - ' 56 Editor S. S. U. — Fall ' 56 Assistant Business Manager Year- book ' 55 - ' 56 Business Manager Yearbook ' 56 - ' 57 ' Hello, I ' m from the Doily Bloob. 31 Woody Enrolled 1 2 years Student Body Vice President — Spring ' 57 Photography Editor of Yearbook - ' 56 - ' 57 Dorm Proctor ' 56 - ' 57 Baseball Team ' 55 - ' 56 Lighting Manager for Plays and Dances ' 56 - ' 57 DANA B. WOOD Hm-m m. 32 PAT BERGER Pat Enrolled 1 year Assistant Editor of Yearbook ' 56 - ' 57 Student Body Treasurer — Spring ' 57 Chairman Elections Committee Gifts Committee Member — Fall ' 56 Dorm Proctor ' 56 -57 Volleyball Team ' 56 - ' 57 But Sir, she looked like such a nice old lady! 33 CHARLES SIRES Charlie Enrolled 2 years Entertainment Committee — Spring ' 57 Dorm Proctor ' 56 - ' 57 Baseball Team ' 55 - ' 57 Football Team ' 55 - ' 57 Soccer Team ' 55 - ' 56 The first thirly mile hike. 34 i 36 37 PLANNING STUDENT Dana Wood, vice-president; Pat Berger, treasurer; Sharon Kilpatrlck, S. S. U.; Herb Baron, president; Steve Lesser, gifls; Nick Partch, entertainment; Bob Walker, entertainment; John Bishop, S. S. U.; Barrett Covington, sports; Jerry Wedell, secretary; Mr. Richert, adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL Meeting three times a week at noon with its faculty advisers, Edie and Mr. Richert, the Student Council has had the opportunity to handle many student problems and activities. The Council has acted as a liaison between the students and administration. The most important accomplishment of the Student Council this year was the completion and ratification of the Desert Sun Constitution. Student Body acceptance of our new constitution enabled the Council to stand on a basis of law in meeting student problems. The members of this body this year have shown a tremendous interest in bettering their school life. 38 i «aiSifv«BBT — jjs;,. ACTIVITIES ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Our wholehearted thanks go to the Entertainment Committee for planning such enjoyable and amusing activities this year. Our Christmas formal provided a TOP finish to the last school day of 1956. Frequent Wednesday night dances gave us a breather during hard academic w eeks. Under Nick Partch and Bob Walker, chairmen for the first and second semesters respectively, the com- mittee labored untiringly for the students ' pleasure. Extra dances, movies, and parties added flavor and sparkle to our social life at Desert Sun. Charlie Siies. Ann Hochbeig, Mike Gallagher. Chet Solace, Mrs. Searles adviser; Flora Hunter, Nick Pcrtch, chairman. .r-r i U : . it u-ii Vi i -• ' :% ' i 39 GIFTS COMMITTEE COMMITTEES -TRAINING By completing various projects throughout the year, the Gifts Committee has Uved up to its motto of wiUingness to help others. Aid was sent to the unfortunate Hungarians through Care. Establishment of a student store selling soft drinks and candy enabled the Gifts Committee to raise money for the needy of Laos. Because of the generosity of the students, boxes of clothes were sent to Indians in New Mexico, who have been described as The Shame of America. The Red Cross was grateful for the money raised to help the needy in our own county of Riverside. Our appreciation goes to all the members of the Gifts Committee for the outstanding services that they have rendered this year. Pat Berger, Jack Russell, Miss Greene, adviser; Steve Lesser, chairman; Bill Witherspoon. Joan Borden, Gail Roome. Sandy Stein. 40 IN ORGANIZATION SPORTS COMMITTEE Organizing football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball games is one of the duties of the Sports Committee. Under Bill Whitehouse and Barrett Covington, with Mr. Barton serving as faculty adviser, the Sports Committee planned several enjoyable intramural activities. Football and basketball games with other schools were also handled by the Sports Committee. Mr. Barton, adviser; Harry Tod, Bill Adams. Ben Nichols. Paula lordan, lane Tappan. Bill Whitehouse. 41 TOP ATHLETES Wendy Rhodes, Carolyn Garber. Paula lordan. Shay Cameion. GIRL ' S LETTERMEN ' S CLUB To become a member of the Girl ' s Letter- men ' s Club, a girl must demonstrate her athletic ability in at least three sports and show good sportsmanship at all times. The three sports may be chosen from volleyball, skiing, basketball, baseball and riding. Under the new constitution the club has been able to operate more effectively than ever before. The awarding of a girl ' s sports- manship trophy at the end of the year has been the major accomplishment of the Club. T  Bill Whilehouse, John Wilkins, Barrett Covington, Jerry Nelson. MEN ' S LETTERMEN ' S CLUB Promoting athletic leadership and good sports- manship is the primary goal of the Men ' s Lettermen ' s Club. Membership is bestowed on boys who have proved their athletic ability in at least three sports, and have proved their good citizenship on the play- ing field. 43 SUCCESS RESULTS FROM HARD WORK Seated: Pat Brower. John Bishop, business manager; Jerry Wedell, advertising manager; Nick Partch, art; Steve Lesser, literary editor, Paula Jordan, art; Herb Baron, editor; Charlie Sires, Mike Lynch. Standing: Sharon Kilpatrick, Mrs. Russell, adviser; Jerry Nelson, Pat Berger, assistant editor. Kneeling: Dana Wood, photographer. ANNUAL COMMITTEE Under the TOP guidance of Mrs. Russell, the members of the 1957 Yearbook Committee have made an excellent record for the School. This spirited group of hard-working students have met every deadline and have accepted their assignments willingly. The publication of the 1957 Thunderbird was a rough task, but the staff worked as a unit and came through with flying colors. Cooperation was our key word. 44 SPREADING THE NEWS SUNNY SIDE UP Publishing a six-page paper once a month is no easy task for a high school staff. The year-round, S. S. U. has kept students, faculty and friends in- formed about school affairs. The paper, which is distributed to over 350 subscribers and friends, is largely supported by the generosity of the Desert Sun Mothers ' Club. We are all grateful to Sunny Side Up for giving us all the news that ' s fit to print. Ion Groves. Mrs. Russell, adviser: Wendy Rhodes. Ben Nichols, John Bishop, iall editor: Pat Berger. Tom Hancock, typist: Sharon Kilpatrick, spring editor: Sandy Stein. 45 HOBBIES BUILD SKILLS WOODSHOP: Marvin Munster. Brantly Eubanks, Warner Tappan, Mr. Schenck, instructor. ARTS: Mr. Corothers, Sandy Baker. Pam Miller. Karen Haluk, Ann Hochberg. lone Hunter, Harry Tod, David Osborn. C.S.F. Seated: Jerry Wedell, Sharon Kilpatrick. Sandy Stein, Mrs. Russell, adviser. Standing: Grant Guthermuth, Steven Lesser. CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION During the past year the C. S. F. has ployed a leading role in encouraging academic achievement on the part of the students. Ten points are required for membership to this honor society, and of these ten points, eight must be earned by scholastic accomplishments. No more than two points con be obtained by participation in extra curricular activities. Membership has to be re-earned at the end of each semester. Since earning our membership in the California Scholarship Federation in 1956, Desert Sun has had an enthusiastic group of students as qualified members. SharoT Kilpatrick. president. 47 ( i. W ' M «vdJS? ' if ' - -: 4  , -i?= ' L s 48 c Sfr ' it 49 COMPETITION . . . PROGRESS BOYS ' SPORTS Three inter-scholastic games tested the skill and staying power of the Boys ' Basketball Team. Several of the players are very promising and next year ' s team should be an excellent one. Despite the fact that rain and bad weather hindered the players, all the games were exciting and brought forth many spectators to cheer our team on to the victories they received, especially the victory over the faculty. Enthusiastically organized by the boys, our six-man touch football team practiced faithfully daily after school. Our one off-campus match — a game with Palm Valley — was excellent, and, as a result of the beneficial coaching of Mr. Barton and Mr. Farley, our boys were victorious by three touchdowns. BASEBALL: Kneeling: Vince TurreU, Jack S-jtherland, Andy Longiellow. Fred Joyce. Grant E ltingen. Charlie Rogers. Paul Mitchell. Standing: Bob Walker, Jerry Nelson, Dara Wood, Ben Nichols, Eugene Elman. Barrett Covington. Monty Montgomery, Charlie Sires, Nick Partch. y ' f r - FOOTBALL BASKETBALL Kneeling: Al Hill, Jerry Nelson, Bob Walker, Eugene Elman. Paul Mitchell. Charlie Rogers. Grant Bettingen, Standing: Jack Sutherland. Andy Longfellow. Leon Atwood. Monty Montgomery. Ben Nichols. Charlie Sires. Kneeling: Grant Bettingen. Vince Turrell. Andy Longfellow. Jack Sutherland, Fred Joyce. Standing: Jerry Nelson. Bob Walker. Charlie Sires. Nick Partch. Monty Montgomery, Barrett Covington. Ben Nichols. 51 PRACTICE . . . IMPROVEMENT BASKETBALL Standing: Carolyn Graber, Pat Berger, Paula loidan. Shay Cameron. Kneeling: Wendy Rhodes. Karen Haluk, leaimette Stein. GIRLS ' SPORTS Intramural games have comprised all of the Girls ' Basketball Team program for this year. Because this program was scheduled as a regular physical education activity, the girls played every day and had a great deal of fun. During volleyball season, the girls won two games at Palm Valley and also played against the boys and the Student Council. The girls also enjoyed Softball during the months after spring vacation. Encouraged by the experience they have gained this yeai;, they are now planning a program of inter-scholastic games for the future. 52 VOLLEYBALL Seated: Wendy Rhodes, Jeannette Stein. Kneeling: Pat Berger. Kaien Haluk, Sandy Stein, Linda Johnson. Standing: Carolyn Gia- ber, Jane Tappan, Shay Cameron, Paula Jordan, Jerry Wedell. 53 Karen Haluk, Brent Harel- son, Lee Johnson, sergeant; Jane Hur. ter secretary; Lar- ry Nelson, Bill Adams, and Carol Hildebrand. JUNIOR TROOP Formed in 1954 for students who are thirteen years and under, the Junior Troop, under the guidance of Miss Elliott, has played an important role in our school activities. To become a member of the Junior Troop, our younger students must pass a series of rigid tests including being able to ride bareback and knowing the proper use of different knots. The Junior Troop rode in the Indio parade and participated in the Charlie Wise Gymkhana. RIDING FORWARD Paul Felton, Laury Wier, secretary; Carolyn Graber, Jerry Wedell, ser- geant; Charlie Barr, lieutenant; Jane Tappan, Linda Johnson, Sharon Kilpatrick, Charla Burton, Joan Borden, Jeffri Bash, Mr. Elliott. This year ' s Senior Troop upheld its high standards by encouraging excellent horsemanship and continu- ing good citizenship. Under Mr. Elliott, Miss Elliott, and officers, the combined troops won a first place trophy and ribbon at the National Date Festival pa- rade held in Indio. The Troop presented our an- nual Charlie Wise Gymk- hana, which was a huge success; everyone enjoyed the riding exhibitions. The Troop has maintained a very important position in our school ' s organization. fsmt . .-m oafct ' LOWER SCHOOL SPORTS Lower School sports this year have been confined to basketball and volleyball. Since their program was worked into physical education, they were able to get a great deal of practice which we are looking forward to seeing put to use on the high school teams next year. Clockwise; Gary Gutermuth. Norman Chace, Ronnie Thorgusen, Ann Hochberg. Brent Harelson, Chuck Lawrence, Harry Tod, Karen Haluk, Mr. Burton, David Osborn. lane Hunter, Pam Miller. 55 SHOOTING TOWARD THE GOAL RIFLE CLUB Mr. Elliott. Harry Tod. Marvin Munster. Bill Adams. Mike Parker. David Osborn. Charla Burton. Wendy Rhodes, Carol Hildebrand, Sharon Kilpatrick. Mr. Burton. SKI CLUB Bill Whitehouse. Sandy Stein. Bob Walker. Charlie Barr. Jean- nette Stein. Marvin Munster. Monty Montgomery. Herb Baron. L. -..■ Under the capable leadership of Mr. Elliott and Mr. Burton, the Desert Sun Rifle Club has had two shooting meets with the California Cadet Corps at Hemet Union High School and one pistol match with Verde Valley School in Sedona, Arizona. The group practice at the Idyll- wild Rifle and Pistol range. Next year, the executive committee says, will be a TOP year for our rifle club. The weather favored the ski club this year with several good snow storms. 56 v ■ Vss: 58 ;4 7 3 Soccetif % .C: - WKmsmm m: lftim t - K, VJ ' 1 f ' 1 1: ! j 1 • j H , II  -—■ ?-■ ui 1 fl Jn IHli 1 ft 1 mi 1 , ■.J,.iS w j ' 1 1 I H ! , V ' , ' ■■ (iiiii V THE GREATEST PARTIES EVER 60 CHRISTMAS DANCE A perfect end to the last school day of 1956 was the Christmas Dance. The lodge was transformed to a blue heaven with glit- tering silver stars. Frank WooUey and his band provided heavenly music throughout the evening which was climaxed by the crowning of Miss Moon Mist (Ann Hochberg), and Mr. Man in the Moon {Paul Felton). Mr. Man in the Moon, Pcml Felton; Miss Moon f st Ann Hochberg, are crowned by Herb Baron, president. .% r Hawaii was the scene of this year ' s Spring Dance. The Luau commenced with a delicious feast of spareribs, fried shrimp, fresh fruit and cocoanut. After eating, everyone danced to music provided by Frank Woolley ' s band. Through- out the evening, soft drinks were served at the Hawaiian bar. Such drinks as Outrigger Drink, Captain Cook ' s Opium Special, and Playboy Special were concocted by the expert bartenders. Sponsored by the Entertainment Committee, the Luau went down in Desert Sun ' s log as a TOP evening. 62 FROM DANCE TO DORM Front row: Pat Berger, Paula Jordan, Sharon Kilpatrick, Karen Haluk, Jefi Bash, Jecnr.ette Stein, Carol Hildebrand. Second row: Jane Tappan, Carolyn Graber, Sandy Stein, Pat Brower, Sandy Baker, Wendy Rhodes, Ann Hochberg, Linda Johnson, Laury Wier. Third row: Miss Gregg, Diane Leigh, Morcia Hofimon, Jerry Wedell, Carolyn Lewis, Flora Hunter. Back row: Mrs. Searles, Joan Borden, Charla Burton, Jane Hunter, Pam Miller, Shay Cameron, Front row: Herb Baron, Dana Wood, Mike Lynch, Steve Lesser, Ted Coke. Second row: Vince Turrell, Marvin Munster, Mike Galla- gher. Bill Witherspoon, John Bishop. Back row: Bob Walker, Monty Montgomery, Leon At- w ood. Andy Longfellow, Paul Felton, Charlie Barr. Kneeling: Stan Trea-.or, Dcvid Osborn, Norman Chace, Ronnie Thorgusen, Nick Partch, proctor. Standing: David Noroian Harry Tod, Warner Tappan, Chuck Lawrence , Lee John- son. OUR HOME LIFE Standing: Eugene EUnan. Ben Nichols, Ion Groves. Jack Sutherland. Barrett Covington. Al Hill. Fred Joyce, Charlie Sires. Brent Harelson. Mr. Scrivener. Seoted: Paul Mitchell. Jerry Nelson, Steve Boyd, Tom Hancock. Brantly Eubanks. Dan Fliegle, Grant Bettingen, Mike Parker. Larry Nelson. Bill Adams. 64 w e Kemj6n Mce WILLIAM PENN WHITEHOUSE III DEATH BE NOT PROUD By John Donne Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think ' st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death, nor yet can ' st thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be. Much pleasure, then from thee much more must flow; And soonest our best men with thee do go. Rest of their bones and souls ' delivery. Thou ' rt slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell; And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well. And better than thy stroke. Why swell ' st thou then? One short sleep pass ' d, we wake eternally. And death shall be no more. Death, thou shalt die. - t ■.• ' ., v 68 69 70 71 OfAcn. t c 7 3 72 6 ;4d(Ae%t(4€mc ±r 73 Best of Luck IDYLL WILD ICE AND FUEL COMPANY FRANK A. DORO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Mamtenance and Repairs Dealer Westinghouse Philco P. O. Box 16 I dyllwUd 8-0301 GRAY ' S PHOTO SHOP IDYLL WILD, CALIFORNIA Phone IdyllwUd 8-0048 A THE DELTA SHOP Your Confidence Our Pride The Finest in Giftwores and Clothing In the Heart of the Village MILLER ' S RECORD SHOP Records — Radios— Record Players Radio and TV Service Phone 8-0306 Doro Bldg. 74 SAN JACINTO IDYLLWILD DAIRY MOUNTAIN LUMBER YARD p. O. Box 27 IdyUwild, California • • • • • • • • • ■ - Joe and Leona McGaugh One Call for Every Building Need TEXACO STATION AND IDYLLWILD MOTEL • • • Congratulations j Idyllwild, Cadifomia from the j 1 Lurry Shinns t 1 Congratulations and Best Wishes 1 Class of ' 57 j Rustic Theatre The Froehlichs 75 IDYLLWILD INN GIFT SHOP For All Your Gift Needs Idyllwild, California FERN VALLEY BEAUTY SHOP Miss Pat Wright, Owner Phone Idyllwild 8-0661 Lodge Road, Idyllwild, CaHf. MARTIN ' S THEATRE HEMET 220 East Florida Avenue GIBBEL HARDWARE 102 East Florida Avenue Hemet, California Ruth Gibbel Handcock Clifford E. Handcock, Co-owners Phone Hemet 3261 WILLIAM ' S STORE FOR MEN The place to go for the brands you know Nationally Advertised Brands 230 East Florida Hemet, Calif. Phone 8081 WELTY ' S MARKET 700 South San Jacinto, San Jacinto, California THE VALLEY ' S ONLY HOME-OWNED AND OPERATED SUPERMARKET We Give S H Green Stamps GREGORY ' S CHEVRON SERVICE Guaranteed Service 430 East Florida Hemet, California Phone 9031 Gibbel Automotive Service Union Oil Dealer Complete Garage Service Harvey Gibbel 501 East Florida Hemet, California 76 UNION 76 1 t 1 I • ! 1 I CONGRATULATIONS FROM YOUR LAUNDRY | j AND DRY CLEANING SERVICE | j Banning Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service j 1 979 East Ramsey Street 1 1 Banning, Cali fornia j 1 j SPEED ' S PHOTO SHOP 1 t j HUBB ' S STATIONERY j  327 East Florida Avenue STORE 1 [ Hemet, California 1 Phone 6701 413 East Florida Avenue { 1 The Valley ' s Complete Photographic Center Hemet. California j 1 QUALITY PORTRAITS HARVARD CLEANERS PEARSON PORTRAIT STUDIO 129 North Harvard j 530 V2 E. Florida Avenue Hemet, California 1 Hemet, California FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 1 Phone 2612 I Thelma Kidwell - Delia Hume— Phone 1-0052 77 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YEARBOOK COMMITTEE FROM THE MOTHERS ' CLUB 78 T— — — — — — — — — — _„„ ———, t 1 BERT ELSER ASSOCIATES j MALIBU REAL ESTATE j SALES AND RENTALS J 238111 Malibu Road, Malibu, California ♦ Office: Globe 6-2113 1 t 1 BEST WISHES j j FROM 1 t t A I t t FRIEND ! t t •  • • j t t t t ( t i GENERAL SWEATER CORP. j mis. Wall St., Los Angeles 15, Calif. j SCHOOL AND CLUB SWEATERS j JACKETS AND EMBLEMS ! All Types of Emblems and Lettering COMPLIMENTS OF A CHEMISTRY TEACHER ■ [ i • t t t ( t t 1 LITTLE AND JONES 1 ! INSURANCE i ! South Pasadena | California j 79 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES THE HUNTER FAMILY r— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — .. ........ t BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 57 DICK ' S DOCK Newport Beach, California 1 To Gel the Inside Story Of the Happenings at Desert Sun Subscribe to SUNNY SIDE UP t 1 t t 1 1 COMPLIMENTS 1 OF 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Bishop BEST WISHES TO THE | CLASS OF ' 57 j Flaherty Adams Insurance Eighth and Orange, Riverside, California COMPLIMENTS OF The Entertainment Committee t OF 1957 1 t Ti . O Cft ea RED HOUSE RANCH p. O. BOX 138 ANGELS CAMP, CALIF. QUARTER HORSES AND HEREFORD STOCK ••—...—„..... ••••_• ...........„•...— ..„...— —.— —i 82 HOLIDAY RANCH FOR PETS BOARDING KENNELS AND BREEDERS OF KEESHONDEN PUPPIES Give your pet a mountain-cool vacation when you take yours. Our Doggie-Dudes and Cats have individual bunk houses and large, safely fenced spreads in w hich to play. For Reservations Write Box No. 14 Big Bear Lake California Phone: 2931 Samuel W. Munster Marvin J. Munster H, W. Montgomery Real Estate COMPLIMENTS OF Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hoffman Sierra Savings and Loan Association 530 E Steet San Bernardino, California AND Avocado Nursery 343 Foothill Blvd. San Dimas, Calif. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Upland, California GOOD LUCK CONTRIBUTED BY A WELL WISHER Mr. and Mrs. Allan S. Barr « t 83 . Greetings from CARLSBAD BY THE SEA CARLSBAD DRESS SHOP CARLSBAD APPLIANCE STORE CARLSBAD HARDWARE COMPANY LYNE ' S 5c - 10c - 25c STORE VIVIAN ' S BEAUTY SALON BUY AND SAVE MARKET TIP TOP INTERIORS  84 Safety belts . . . for safer driving Use of automobile safety belts provides protection in case of collision... and enables a driver to retain his seat in an emergency • INDUSTRIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY For information about the use and installation of automobile safety belts, write Safety Engi- neering Department, Industrial Indemnity Company, 155 Sansome Street,San Francisco. BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1957 JAMES ROGERS Caliente, California BEST OF LUCK FOR SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE A Friend HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET I • Los Angeles 38 1248 North Vine Street Caliiornia We Never Close COMPLIMENTS OF THE SPIRIT Mike — Woody — Bish Compliments of a Friend 86 1 COMPLIMENTS OF HANCOCK OIL COMPANY The West ' s Leading Independent Producer - Refiner - Marketer Since 1922 Start A Good Habit — Visit Your Independent Hancock Dealer Soon 1.... 4 87 Congratulations To The Yearbook Committee For an Annual That Is Really TOPS FREY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY 3828 Santa Fe Avenue Los Angeles 58, California [ - 88 GREETINGS FROM MEXICO The Land of Enchantment Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Lynch A DESERT SUN WELL WISHER Swimming Instruction at Desert Sun ' s New, Modern Pool This Space Contributed By a Patron of the School 89 Just down a way, there is a stream — That flows so gently on. The croaking of the many frogs, Where on the banks they throng — Bring myriads of tiny folk To sing their nightly song. In broad daylight the birds are there With all their fussy chirping, With eve ' n tide comes soft pale light And when the darkness falls — There is a lull when all is still; As if with breath abating They stay so quietly in place, For the beautiful moon they ' re waiting; Then suddenly one frog will croak Followed by a cricket, and very soon The air is filled as is a forest thicket. With sounds of every tone and kind. That make me think of fairy land Those thoughts I have in mind. For ' pears to be Not one night ' s creature is ever left behind. I sit and wait the whole day long For just such sounds as these For that is how — GOD bestowed on me — The gift with which to see. Paula Jordan COMPLIMENTS OF THE JORDAN FAMILY My Ideal Miss f ' This little Miss, Oh! so demure With dainty ways and looks so pure. Is, indeed, a lovely treat; From head, to hands, and tiny feet. Sometimes she seems almost not real, A darling Miss with quaint appeal. Her lovely tresses like pure spun gold, A smile most sweet to behold. She seems so delicate and fair. She seems to be quite free from care, She seems so full of loveliness One would hardly ever guess — How she can cook and work and sew And do the things not many know. Ouite how to do, at that young age; She has the wisdom of a sage. Now one fine day you all will know How far along the path to go; The path of knowledge, to be true. Is what I mean for me and you; To catch up with this dainty lass Methinks we never will surpass. Paula Jordan Compliments of The Nelsons Hemet, California G. E. COVINGTON Compliments Of Distributor of Texaco Petroleum Products Mr. and Mrs. William Fadiman B. F. Goodrich Tires and Batteries Blythe, California I 92 Congratulations to the Class of 1957 VIRGIL AND HELEN F. PARTCH BEST WISHES FROM Security Building Materials Co. 7346 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles 46, Caliiornia BEST OF LUCK TO THE DESERT SUN GRADUATES Two Friends 93 94 Compliments Of C. C. GRABER OLIVE COMPANY established 1894 Groves in the Hemet Valley Plant and Oflices in Ontario Congratulations to the Class of ' 57 Sires 5 -10 -15c Store Blythe, Caliiornia Congratulations to the Graduating Class From HARRY CAMP MILLINERY COMPANY BEST WISHES From THE HOCHBERG FAMILY 96 STUDENT ADDRESSES BILL ADAMS 4409 Houghton Ave. Riverside, Calif. SHALIA CAMERON 296 Cary Lane Pomona, Calif. LEON ATWOOD 2050 Ocean Front Balboa, Calif. NORMAN CHACE 15653 Tupper Street Sepulveda, Calif. SANDY BAKER 317 Eucalyptus, Avalon, Calif. Box 1463 THEODORE COKE 4114 Oak Hollow Road La Verne, Calif. HERB BARON 7 Presidio Ave. San Francisco, Calif. BARRETT COVINGTON 188 No. Third Street Blythe, Calif. CHARLES BARR 627 Laurel Ave. Upland, Calif. EUGENE ELMAN 116 Via Orvieto - Lido Isle Newport Beach, Calif. JEFFRI BASH 8744 Arlene Terrace Los Angeles 46, Calif. BRANTLEY EUBANKS 79 Hazel Lane Piedmont, Calif. PAT BERGER 1560 Kelton Ave. Los Angeles 24, Calif. PAUL FELTON 272 South Madison Ave. Pasadena, Calif. GRANT BETTINGEN 932 So. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, Calif. DANIEL FLIEGLE 9656 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, Calif. JOHN BISHOP 815 Fairfield Circle Pasadena, Calif. MICHAEL GALLAGHER 24247 Park Street Walteria, Calif. JOAN BORDEN 544 Miner Road Orinda, Calif. CAROLYN GRABER 320 E. Rosewood Court Ontario, Calif. PATRICIA BROWER 4904 Mammoth Ave. Sherman Oaks, Calif. JON GROVES 1774-D Neville Circle Oceanside, Calif. CHARLA BURTON Box 362 Idyllwild, Calif. GARY and GRANT GUTERMUTH Box 414 Idyllwild, Calif. 97 KAREN HALUK 1304 Pitman Street Palo Alto, Calif. CHUCK LAWRENCE 1625 N. Euclid Ave. Upland, Calif. TOM HANCOCK 100 Temple Long Beach, Calif. DIANE LEIGH 145 N. Sacramento Street Willows, Calif. BRENT HARELSON Rt. 1, Box 101 Calexico, Calif. CAROL HILDEBRAND 172 West 1 Street Brawley, Calif. AL HILL P. O. Box 84 Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. ANN HOCHBERG 420 Crescent Ave. Avalon, Calif. MARCIA HOFFMAN 7715 Rockhill Lane Cincinnati, Ohio FLORA and JANE HUNTER 6108 Olivewood Ave. Riverside, Calif. LEE JOHNSON 532 N. Sycamore Street Rialto, Calif. STEPHEN LESSER 939 Stone Canyon Road Los Angeles 24, Calif. BUNNY LEWIS 208 N. Glenroy Los Angeles, Calif. JIM LONG Box 386 Idyllwild, Calif. ANDY LONGFELLOW 314 Jasmine Ave. Corona Del Mar, Calif. MIKE LYNCH 2 1 Calero San Angel Inn Mexico City, D. F., Mexico PAM MILLER 45-831 Shadow Mt. Palm Desert, Calif. Dr. LINDO JOHNSON 3927 Burnside Ave. Los Angeles 56, Calif. PAUL MITCHELL 215 Via Ravenna Newport, Calif. PAULA JORDAN Box 127 San Juan Capistrano, Calif. BRUCE and JOHN MACKEY P. O. Box 632 Alturas, Calif. FRED JOYCE 42561 No. 100th Street, East Lancaster, Calif. MONTY MONTGOMERY 425 So. San Dimas Ave. San Dimas, Calif. SHARON KILPATRICK 4080 Leeward Ave. Los Angeles 5, Calif. MARVIN MUNSTER Box 14 Big Bear Lake, Calif. JERRY NELSON P. O. Box 1377 Hemet, Calif. JACK SUTHERLAND 350 So. Fuller Ave., Apt. Los Angeles 36, Calif. 2-K LARRY NELSON 4436 Glenway Claremont, Calif. JANE and WARNER TAPPAN 2260 Chaucer Rood San Marino, Calif. BEN NICHOLS 581 Country Club Road San Bernardino, Calif. RONNIE THORGUSEN 9029 Hollywood Hills Road Hollywood, Calif. DAVID NOROIAN 900 East Ave. B BIythe, Calif. HARRY TOD Box 278 Lemoncove, Calif. DAVID OSBORN 580 Wilcox Road Sierra Madre, Calif. STAN TREANOR 343 Green Acres Drive Visalia, Calif. MIKE PARKER 623 W. Ninth Claremont, Calif. VINCE TURRELL 3574 Bandini Riverside, Calif. NICK PARTCH Box 367 Balboa Island, Calif. ROBERT WALKER 1151 Monte Vista Drive Riverside, Calif. WENDY RHODES 510 Wensley EI Centro, Calif. JERRY WEDELL Box 505 Idyllwild, Calif. CHARLES ROGERS Box 56 Caliente, Calif. LAURY WIER Desesrt Sun School Idyllwild, Calif. JACK RUSSELL 3196 Mt. View San Bernardino, Calif. JOHN WILKINS 310 Piatt Blvd. San Bernardino, Calif. CHARLIE SIRES 214 W. Hobsonway BIythe, Calif. BILL WITHERSPOON 3198 Parkside San Bernardino, Calif. JEANNETTE and SANDY STEIN 2469 Ocean Street Carlsbad, Calif. DANA WOOD c o Wood Ranch Thermal, Calif. 99 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It is June 1957. Another THUNDERBIRD is now in your hand. I wish it were possible for me to thank each one of you who have so willingly contributed your time and effort to the ' 57 THUNDERBIRD, but that would be an endless task. However, there are several who, I feel, deserve special thanks: MRS. RUSSELL (our adviser). To you I would like to say this: Words cannot express our gratitude; for your unremitting assist- ance and guidance we are forever grateful. ANNUAL STAFF. Your job was well done. PAT BERGER (assistant editor) and STEPHEN LESSER (literary editor). Your perdurant work has brought forth an exceptional annual. NICK PARTCH and PAULA JORDAN (artists). Your unflag- ging ingenuity in cartoon work and drawings has contributed to make the ' 57 THUNDERBIRD an outstanding yearbook. JOHN BISHOP (business manager) and JERRY WEDELL (advertising manager). Your courageous and indefatigable zeal have resulted in conspicous success in acguiring the necessary funds to pay our way. EDIE and DICKIE. We give you our fervent thanks for your constant interest and support. MR. CANNICOTT and MR. VAN AUKEN. For your highly skilled services we are deeply indebted. MR. OSTER. For your perennial willingness to catch Desert Sun in your lens, we offer our deep appreciation. ADVERTISERS and CONTRIBUTORS. YOU have made our 1957 THUNDERBIRD solvent. Herb Baron Editor-in-Chief 1957 THUNDERBIRD 100