Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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Row 1-Coach Lee Williams, David Mushakian, Johnny Lavello, Pedro Baies, Carl McCullough, Esokane Naltashima, Robert Tracy, Billy Townsley, Roy St. Johns, Coach Claude Groom Row 2-Joe Kellogg, Aaron Perumean, Clyde Wallis, Max Fadler, Robert Ward, Richard Thompson, James Bennett, Harold Johnson, David Perumean Row 3-Bernard Malloy, Mike De Marco, Louis Frahm, Herbert Frahm, Christian Mustad, Sam Tanksley, Paul Horton, Jack Henderson, Albert Sposito Row 4fTed Loggins, Herman Achtermeyer, Thomas Buckles, George Nakashima, Pete Perumean, Robert Lamberton, Richard Kellogg, Wallen Andrews Downey-0-Citrus-14 At Citrus, November -I-, our opponents, having good fortune, completed a thirty-five yard pass, and then with a two yard line buck went over for a touchdown. During the second quarter, Citrus was aided by the frequent fumbles of our boys. Then a seventy-five yard pass and two yard line bucks took them over for another touchdown. In the third quarter teams were even. Downey began the last quarter by a drive, but the retaliation same too late, although Downey? held the ball most of the quarter. Downey again employed its last moment aerial attack. Dow'ney'-6-Montebello-0 The last game of the season, held on November 11, clicked, and how! The boys, forgetting their stage fright, decided that if they were going to play football they would have to do it now, and they did. With a combination of end runs, line drives, and off tackle plays, Downey went over for her first touchdown. The ball after that was held in lVIontebello's territory with Downey many times within scoring distance. Better luck next year Downey! ACTIVITIES G. A. A. WIENER BAKE The Girls' Athletic Association enjoyed a Wiener bake on Wednesday evening, October 5. A drawing was held to determine who should be the queen, king, and courtiers to preside over the festivities. In like manner it was decided who should do stunts or receive prizes. The members of the organization had an enjoyable evening together. Edna Galyen--Whew! I swallowed a worm! Carmen Casey-Drink some water and wash it down. Edna Galyen-Heck, nu! Let the darn thing crawl. Page 25

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VARSITY FOOTBALL This season, football prospered under the efiicient supervision and coaching of Leland Williams and his assistant, Claude Groom. This autumn Downey had it largest turnout for many a year. LINE-UP Ends-H. Achtermeyer, W. Andrews Tackles+L. Frahm, R. Kellogg Guards+P. Perumean, J. Henderson C t C M tad en er- . us ' Backfields-R. Lamberton, T. Loggins, T. Buckles, G. Nakashima Substztutes, Linemen-Chikami, Kellogg, Tanksley, H. Frahm, Lavello, Ward. Malloy, Bennett, Horton, Townsley, St. John, MeBoyle, Wallis, Fadler, Johnson, Mushakian, A. Perumean Substztutes, Baclcyield-E. Nakashima, Tracy, DeMarco, D. Perumean, Sposito, Thompson LEAGU E GAMES D U'lAl7l?j'101I,llE71f01I 3 The first game of the season took place at Puente, October 14, 1932. Both teams looked good on the' field, although Downey was well outweighed. The first quarter, Puente had the ball and showed a strong offensive. During the second quarter both teams were evenly' matched. The third quarter, the kick-off of Downey to Puente was returned eighty-seven yards to a touchdown. In the last quarter, Puente made a sustained drive of seventy yards to a touchdown. Our second string fought well after entering the game. Our boys showed plenty of fight throughout and will be more eager than ever to avenge their loss on El llfonte. Downey-0-EI Monte-13 The game at El lVlonte, October 21, started with both teams evenly matched and chances good for Downey. Greatly outweighed, Downey fought gamely, but weight began to tell. Our boys being light were blocked out on defense and held on in offense. Toward the end of the last quarter the fans witnessed a great attack as Downey made its last fight to win. Better luck next time Downey! Dozwwy-0-Excelsior-I 9 On the afternoon of October 28, at Excelsior, both teams appeared in good con- dition. Members of the light Downey team were outweighed thirteen pounds. The first quarter opened with both teams fighting evenlyg neither team was able to get past its opponent's twenty yard line. ln the second quarter Excelsior made a forty- five yard sustained drive for a touchdown. Playing at the end of the quarter was even. The teams were even in the third quarter. Excelsior was penalized frequently for slugging and holding. During the fourth quarter our opponents completed a thirty yard pass to a touchdown and then an end run and touchdown. Page 24

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PUENTE'S FUNlERAL The school was bowed down in mock sorrow on October 13, fort on that date occurred the funeral of our rival Puente. Our Student Body President and. Coach VVilliams presided at the services. The football boys attended in deep mourning., GIRL'S LEAGUE LUNCH-EON The Girls' League held a luncheon party on Thursday, October 13, All the girls were invited to attend and bring their lunches. The installation of the new officers was held with mock solemnity. Ice-cream was served for dessert. The re- mainder of the time was 'spent in dancing. EL MONTE PEP RALLY A peppy rally was held on Friday, October 21, preceding the football game with El Monte. There were the usual lively yells and school songs assisted by both the Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs. Miss Powell-What is rigid economy? Dean Krebs-A dead Scotchman. MOTHER GOOSE RHYMESU On Wednesday, October 26, a delightful assembly program was presented by Nlrs. Helen Paulson. The subject of her talk was 'ANursery Rhymes in Everyday Life. HRIP? VAN VVINKLEU The play A'Rip Van VVinkle was interpreted for our entertainment on Novem- ber 4 by Mr. Greenleaf. All characters in the play were portrayed by him. After this pleasurable presentation, he gave a clever reading, and dramatized some selections from Shakespeare. FOOTBALL RALLY The Dramatics Club sponsored on November 4 a football rally for the game with Citrus. An imitation football game was portrayed in slow motion. The whole student body entered in the hilarity and fun of the occasion. Cop-Who was driving when you hit that car? Jimmy Corona-None of usg we were all in the back seat. ARMISTICE DAY On November 10, in commemoration of Armistice Day, The American Legion presented a distinguished legionnaire, Nlr. C. C. McGonegle, postmaster at Bell. After his inspirational speech the Nlinth Grade Boys' Glee Club sponsored a rally for the football game with Montebello, which occurs annually on Armistice Day. GIRL'S LEAGUE ASSEMBLY On November 22 the Girls, League held a meeting in which the possibility of a Girlls Court was discussed. A member of the Huntington Park Girls' League gave us highlights on their Girls' Court. lt was decided that the Girls' League of Downey should form a court, with the Girls, Council acting as oilicers. 'KTHE PERFECT SECRETARYU The Commercial Department under the supervision or Miss Berniece Kelly presented on November 22 the play, The Perfect Secretary. The members of the cast were William Schobert, Walter Armantage, Wallen Andrews, lvlarguerite Bry- son, Fay Coursey, lX'Iary jo Walling, Helen Boheim, and Bettie Duggan. The presentation proved that the ability of the members of the Commercial Department is not limited to one line. Fereida Stoakes-Can you type? William Schobert-Sure, I use the Columbus system. Fereida-What's that? William-I discover a key and then land on it. L Page 26