Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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G. A. A. - GIRLS' LEAGUE - BOYS' HI-Y Page 21

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ORGANIZATIONS G.. A. A.-FIRST QUARTER The Girls' Athletic Association, under the direction of Miss Margaret McClean, has been very active this quarter. The activities were managed in an efhcient manner by the president, Marion Hansen. Other officers were as follows: vice-president, Alice Wilksg secretary, Dorothy Bessentg treasurer, Helen Strong, and yell leader, Ruth Miller. On October the fifth a wiener bake, at which King Bologna and Queen Sausage reigned. was held. The G.A.A. helped with several football rallies, one of which was the mock funeral of Puente, Downey was represented with victorious basketball and volleyball teams at the Excelsior Play Day. On October the twenty-fourth a party was given in honor of the opening of the volleyball season. The basket-ball awards were presented at this party. Row 1-Alyce Wilks, first semester vice-president: Marion Hansen, first semester president: Miss Margaret MeClean, advisor: Helen Strong. first semester treasurer Row 2iNancy Mandala, second semester president: Pauline Brennan, second semester secretary: Ruth Miller, second semester treasurer and first semester yell leader: Dorothy Bessant, first semester secretaryg Patricia Caylor. second semester yell leader THE GIRLS' LEAGUE The Girls' League, with the help of their advisor, Mrs. Helen B. Martin, proved very active during the first quarter. The result of the annual election was as follows: president, Helen Curting vice-president, Nancy Mandala, secretary, jean Haygoodq treasurer, Wilma Showalterg song leader, Ellen Bailey. The theme chosen for the discussion at the meetings during the year was Vocations for Women. T'he programs consisted of speakers who gave highlights on various vocations open to the girls and women of today. The theme was carried out during the first quarter with the help of two speakers. A representative of the Gregg Publishing Company spoke to both boys and girls on the subject, 'KStenography as a Vocation. Dr. Alfreda J. Howell of the National Civic League gave us a very interesting talk on the ever intriguing subject, Girlsg she also offered her private advice to any who wished it. Aside from the programs the girls of the Girls' League also formed a Girls' Court. The officers o fthe Court were made up of the Girls' Council. This Court was established for the purpose of settling social problems among the girls. The League planned to sponsor more programs and to prove more efficient during the remaining portion of the year. Row 1eEllen Bailey. first semester song leader: Jean Haygood, tirst semester secretary: Wilma Showalter, first semester treasurer and second semester president: Catharine Corkum, second semester secretary: Eunice MeRoberts. second semester song leader Rou' 2iHelen Curtin. first semester president: Nancy Mandala. first semester vice-Dresident: Georgia Goodhue, second semester vice-presidntg Mrs. Helen B. Martin, advisor: Tela Hooker, second semester treasurer BOYS H I-Y CLUB The male athletes of the school again organized themselves into the Boys' Hi-Y Club. They chose for their officers: president. Thomas Buckles, vice-president, George Nakashimag secretary, Ted Loggins, treasurer, Robert Ward: and yell leader, Robert Tracy. Under the able direction and supervision of Mr. J. W. Wright, Mr. P. J. Burbeck, and Coach L. H. Williams, the organization proved to be alive with interest and activity. The members of the Hi-Y Cluh distinguished themselves this year by means of a felt emblem of red, white, and blue. The Hi-Y boys hope to be successful in many new and novel activities during the remaining months of the school term. Row 1-Edward Taber, Herman Achtermeyer, Richard KelloL'H, Sam Tanksley, Robert Ward, Wallen Andrews, Louis Frahm, Coach Lee Williams Row 2-Bennie Baudo, Jimmy Carter, Esokane Nakashima, Masaru Shimizu, George Nakashima, Jack Henderson. Pete Perumean, Dean Krebs. Ted Loggins, Robert Lamberton. Mr. J. W. Wright Row 3-Mr. P. J. Burbeck, Walter Armantage. Billy Townsley, Paul Horton, Robert Squibb, Tom Buckles, Robert Tracy. Demos Shakarian BOYS' FORUM The Boys' Forum organized this year with the election of the following officers: president, Dean Krebsg secretary, John Savage. Although the Forum has not been particularly prominent in school activities this year, some exceedingly interesting meetings were held. The Boys' Council formed itself into a court to settle social problems among the fellows. T'he organization planned to carry on its activities with more success and ambition during the remainder of the school year. Page 20

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THE STUDENT BODY PLAY The Student Body presented their annual play, 'fSquare Crooks by James P. Judge, on Friday evening, December 2, 1932. As the story goes, Jane Brown, a young working girl, who shares an apartment with her friends, Eddie Ellison and his wife Kay, loses her position only to discover that Kay, and Eddie have lost theirs also. To top it all, lilrs. Carston, Eddie's former employer, loses a valuable string of pearls. At once suspicion is focused upon Eddie and his friend Larry Scott, who have both served time but are now going straight. The man who has stolen the jewels has confessed his guilt to Larry' just before he died from a sudden heart attack in Larry's room. He has begged Larry that his parents be kept in ignorance of his life as a thief. Larry' and Eddie are in a difficult place as they have the jewels and are being' hounded by Harry Welch, a detective and an old enemy. Complications arise from the fact that a gunmanQ Mike Ross, uses the predicament of Eddie to further his plans to escape apprehension be- cause of a murder he has committed. The boys are aided in their troubles by Bridget O'Rourke, Eddieys kindly Irish landlady, and her faithful admirer, Timothy Hogan, who is a police sergeant. Jane, though shocked to learn that Larry is a jailbird, confesses that she loves him. The problems of the heroes are solved when lVIrs. Carston clears Eddie and Larry. Thus, Welch, the malevolent detective, is foiled in his plans to imprison Eddie and Larry. Larry acquires his hearts desire, and Eddie is re-employed by Mrs. Carston. Miss Bernice Leger directed the play to its happy success with the co-operation of a well chosen cast. Eddie Ellison ..., . ..., . ..,,. ,,,,,,,,,,...,,..... ..,,,,...,,........ B e nny Baudo Kay Ellison, his wife ...,,,,,,,,.,,,, ...,,,. li Iarion Hansen Larry Scott, his friend ...,.,,,,,,.,,.,. ...... J ohn lVIcBoyle Jane Brown, Larry's Friend ,,..,,.. ........ V era Welcome Bridget O'Rourke, landlady ,,,,,,. .,......... E dna Galyen Mike Ross, a gunman ,,.....,.,,,,,,.,...,,, ,....,. W allace McEuen Timothy Hogan, police sergeant .,..., .....,.,,,... D ean Krebs Harry Welch, a detective ......,....,..., ....... H arold Jackson John Clancy, his aide ..,,.,,,,..,,,,...,,.,,,... .,....,,..... P aul Redfield Mrs. Phillip Carston, society leader ..,,....,,, ...... D orothy Reynolds Sorrow, negro maid ,....,,,.,..,,,,,,,.,,....,,.,,,..,.,,..,,.......,.. Helen Curtin Top Photo-Harold Jackson, Paul Redfield, Dorothy Reynolds, Vera Welcome, John McBoyle, Helen Curtin, VVallace McEuen, Benny Baudo, Marion Hansen, Edna Galyen, Dean Krebs Middle PhotoiJohn McBoyle and Vera Welcome, Marion Hansen and Benny Baudo THE DRAMATICS CLUB The Dramatics Club of Downey Union High School was formed this year by twenty-four Seniors in hope that the organization would continue to function throughout the years to come. The first step of the club was the election of officers, the result being: President, Katherine Nlillerg Vice-President, Mary Maing and Secretary, Mary lvlandala. Then very thoughfully and with great consideration they selected their club name, which was finally agreed to be The Cardinal Masque Club. One of the talented members of the organization, Eleanor Saywell, designed an emblem for the club, an artistic mask of cardinal and white. Many of the members proudly displayed these insignia which distinguished them as actors belonging to the Cardinal Masque Club. The Cardinal Masquers made amibitions plans for entertaining others and keeping themselves busy with the study of the interesting subject, dramatics. They felt that they would accomplish much and above all would enjoy their work' and the society of their fellow Cardinal Nlasquers. Row 1--Harold Johnson. Paul Horton, enny Baudo Row 2-Eleanor Saywell, Wilma Showalter, Katherine Miller, Lucille Jordon, Marion Hansen, Marguerite Bryson Row 3-Miss Jeanette Perdew, Edna Galycn, Helen Curtin. Bette Bessent, Alyce Wilks, Lola Seacord, Dorothy Berry, Vera Welcome Row 4-Carmen Casey, Mary Main, Nancy Mandala. Margaret Miller, Fay Coursey, Ruth Read. Opal Alexander Page 22