Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1943 volume:

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M5,fg2Ef 1R2Jiff'-6l'2, -ma 'Q xxx daaamdewtladqpafficatdmaflie Zaman? fandom-Seaton 545446 7 z4e,6a!ZWm94wwaw4mm'!6 pwmeJ avian Student ?zeedam4 ,-If ' E' J I + - I I CONSTITUTION QQ PREAMBLE I I T-It I EXECUTIVES I THE PEOPLE THE CAUCUS CIVIL RIGHTS FILIBUSTER MANPOWER CANDIDATES My www fm? Iufwmwffy 'S 'V If Q M In app t f their help we wish to extend th k t 9 ' MRS. IVIIDA E, NIMMO for cl hots WITZEL STUDIO for ph 1' g phy DOWNEY LIVE WIRE, fo the p t g DISTRICT ENGRAVINC fo e g a g Q F9 W 'f A ABQ ,F ' f I X f 1 ,f 3 i f , 4 ' ' i V f, g i .'. I I 4 i - , x ' ' 1 7 I ' ' f A I J ' if 1 ,K . i f .1 wif? f, t, ,N ,Lil ft! fl., . 1, Q-6 I A K. u f K , M o r r class mcftegicre noyv i the df es Q . ,F ff to m intai to freedoms, an cofrpe of i will ins re glee rightyf. of ud nts to reedo in e fion., I If U f., x . M' I 5 . Cui by ur ti s, hefiscmuboard- 'facuIty,,'a d styf!! , , . 1 i . lj-My 'ff T we ctice and le nf he prffciples of dem c - W W mocraCY 'iven 'lr??4Fe'of'leXp ion , means fo 9 nts to proc etre I my expr5l t u , 5 is ff lik many governmerb ithi V'a We 'me abi y Q1 I y Ia s. On a smaller basis the WK tsbLth nt ffe dom pression in music, speec d tl ramqfi a . ff At the present time our ' la an ow r anpo division, or sports. is stri ' g t op s r , ealthy s and ies of the students to me ortage. I I The application of ilib r ' o ecti th.. c o lite is all t se K times we have to spend to r socia irs, in etween classes, a er 0 s hool, at the school nces, di day, Rub day, and all the 3 ther extra activities Throughout the varo s ivisi in orr consti ti ave pict d l the freedoms that are enj y all? eiwts of o e high school. I a l 3' 0 i Here ore views of our Almo Mofer with oll fhe improvements ond occommodotions of o moclerh high school. Y vffijifffgk M y 'Zz' ' Th b Id Q dpinoui h dd 1 N W 200140662 W. L. WALKER 2 f Beyond this struggle American youth must face a difficult future when there will be great need for tolerance and clear vision. Our high schools must train citizens with aims which are essential to a leadership for the part our America must take in bringing Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear to all peoples. As the Class of i943 leaves Downey Union High School to take its place in our national life, l wish to congratulate you, and I sin- cerely trust that during your years with us you have gained clearer understanding of what is worth while in life. You are taking with you many pleasant memories of your high school days, and my wish for you is that you have known the joy that comes from a task well done and have felt the pleasure that comes from true service. W. L. WALKER oftie cicmlgoawi My congratulations on the completion of your studies at Downey Union High School. This class has displayed a fine spirit of co- operation throughout their school work. You are entering into a world that is at war and you face a great challenge. Your contribu- tion to our war efforts have shown that you have met this challenge confident that your cause is just. To those of the class in service and to those who will enter service upon grad- uation may God grant you an early and safe return. As an alumnus of DUHS and President of the Board of Trustees, may I join you in hop- ing that this great task will be won in the near future and that you lyoung men and womenl may find your rightful place in this great country of ours. EDWARD K. REINKE, '24 E. K. REINKE ,fa lie 5444 nf 7745 Kaya af Downey 7!ndoa Safco! Dedwamnagzkwdaoewmdmzagzdaw 33 is iii A year ago a Service Flag was presented to the school with a star representing each tor- mer member who is now in some branch of the service. This flag was presented by the Les Torcheres. ---dnt4ewmfed,4afzceaa6!t4e7!ndz'ed7Z4t6omz wkamegagdzafgwmewweamuyduagemdawyzwdam YA Zladeztdeqiabtaaceofnaa and we D sniff fir' wuts M? W We Downey biglfs executive organiza tion includes botb adults and students. Members of tbe Executive Board are cbosen froin tbe student body by popular vote to make decisions and plans for tbe scbool. Tbey represent J QS. tbe entire student body. '94 K Tbe office staff, teacbers, and tbe , - ' -Fadmiiiistrators are also part of tbe exe- qyi Q cutive organization. Downey's teacb- ylf , if L K ing staff this year bas undergone con- 'H ,iii ant replacernent as teacbers secured -' Ng :Q B Q 'air jobs or joined tbe arined forces. r fi' X 'S ' . V., 'i' is it is-53, ' Bi N , -- 'Lx 3175 5.9. 3 . x, '-ISN be ff X . fn-e' EQ, .SQ Q J' me ' , ' G +- 5. J ,- LH ' ff 'VAA Qi, on YR 8 UNER VOR WILL BE A Q35 mi' QQ V S VA 1-cum 9 7 ocnneea 7164 Oggaee Szqg Doris Krebs Faye Boatman Dolores Booher Frances Folts l l l Potty Kulp W. L. WALKER Superintendent Om fafzmm C. C. CARPENTER Assistant County Schools Superintendent and our school board members who act as the governing board and set the policies by which we abide. . N E . . :,t E Q . E. Reinke E. L. Keasling C. l. Sullivan H. Angell R. Thompkins Back row-l. Shull, D. Baker, R. Whitney: Second row-D. Williamson, E. Zimmerman, C-. Vatcher. Front row-B. Norman, B. lVlComic, B. Tanksley, C. Moore, l. Davis, C. Carpenter, D. Stock. 74'l0l494f46C066lt4660ff46 executive female me . 1 df W MMM' ll First Semester Executive Board Student Body President C. VATCHER Second Semester Executive Board Student Body President D. WILLIAMSON rovv-W, Kincaid, E. O'Sullivan, B. l-licks, P. Smith, j, Wright, l. Shull rovv--lVlr. Walker, D. Fisher, Biddle, D. Chan. row-D. Williamson, I. Karns, C. lVloore, l. Hansen. Dorothy y. Abbitt E B Rose Amar lack Beuhler Helen B. Martin Roy H. Coleman Shirley Craig Anthony Cushing Perry Burbeck Francis E. Elvvell Gwendolyn Flack Mont A. Forbes Ruth H, Freed Thelma Gorman -'E 4 Gharolette B. Gerber 1 '- rift l it I .',. :VAE 2 Gertrude Gieselman I ---r ,IAIZ ' .',. ' iohn H. Green , e i T ..,.l fi? . ., ' H . A A ., H ,I .. :: Ke,-meth Griggs in at it ?flNorma Hage 'll 4 N -. - Helen Hall I 'bfi F Verdna Mae Herr ll Herbert j. Horton john R. McFarland Theodore R. Mouer Mida W. Nimmo Muriel E, Powell Grace D. Rand . if me Robert W. Ried Charlotte Russell Karyn B. Sanders Norma H. Scarlett xl . JI Estelle May Smiley Shirley Smith Pearl Stewart Rosalie R. Stimson M. losephine Stitt Velma R. Stuart , . 7 '-:' Vi x 2 K it fs W. 1, Wright L. H. Williams Nelson C. Trelor Francois H. Uzes Del Ward Ella M. Woodrow Acting as the judicial body of the school, the faculty members advise students in their daily activities. Leicester B. Yates Aww? tae? ,aaetfwiz4e77 T 'V e if sf es' eyerflff PM fy M C The people are eeeeeeeee of nee TV ,ef eil sg Q 3 Q 3 e s 'N N . Q5 ,s Simi e. N Y E ' Q , Wx '14 senior, junior, and sophornore classes. They are not just part of the school, hut they are the school. They are not only stuelents hut a part of the future of our country anal in a greater sense the future of the world. The worlcl's hope is in the generation which will next take over the reins of govern- rnent, the generation in the high schools of America. n X N 4,11 SN Q50 'H b' 3 14 YH? ' M9 k ix I .J 1 ore ron voun SWEATER Z C NOW! Z 'cb X !'f X - gfloozm mia 4 Monuel Agullor l Albert Anderson David Anderson Don Boker Don Berry Donna Berry Wesley Besovv l-lorold Brock Phyllis Brown Consuelo Calderon Dm Cosiclci Gladys Chan Ero Cline Bill Coleman Ocie Lu Collingswortlfm joyce Conner Kathleen Cottrell Lois Coursey Myrtle Crutchfield loyce Davis 'QW M W M vf Mfwww ST qoavtivgs SVNJS CBB ' SC Yiefm Bull Dowler f fax Sam Douglas Dorothy EH Lee Erics Cordon F k R C ' ww Vovvx W Q7 Barbara D g Forrest D d Ray Fah t I oy arrusorm Arthur Ciovinetti Gloria Could lean Gustafson Naomi Cwartney Lloyd Hahn ludson Hamilton Neva Hancock L .. M--. ,.,,. .-...,, -. ...A -. -.. jean Hansen Billy Harmon Betty Hess Duane Hess Esther Hicks Norrno Higgins George Huber Scott jensen Eorline johnson Kenneth johnson Betty jordon jeonne jones jeon Korns Nellie Katanjian Raymond Kennedy Wallace Kincaid Roy Leach Rose Leach Ofelia Lopez Bet: utgen pw Vfffgvf J XOXZJ ,U l Wyoma Lynch Nora lVlcCaughan lk 2 , .J W4 .. ..,, : ' ' ' - .dx ., I n . 4: 1 f'3i??' , Evelyn McCoy L jim McClusky Eloise McComos Morvin McRoberts Ann Moloney john Medearis Roul Mendez Betty Miller Cora Moore Borboro Moores Rey Mendoza Peggy Morris Robert Musten jean Napier lolwn Newbauer Elrose Noakes Bettie Norman loan Oldham Virginia Oldham Violet Pinizzotto George Powell Betty Arm Pulley james Roese Marilyn Rush ' ig, ,ff , U In ,.:: ' l IQQ: -' . 5 'es ' -f--, ' - ': l -'Q- ll X, Gloria Russo George Salchak Douglas Saulsbury Norma Scharn Jacqueline Sheppard Doris Shipley George Simons jim Shull Mickey Squibb Dorothy Stock Bob Stratton Charleen Stratton Ellen Sullivan Mary Thompson Ruth Thompson john Tracy .Ji Ll g, Roy Triplett 'H ,ff Bull Von Motre Cordon Votcher ' Gene Verboon Loretto Verboon Bob Weinberg Bud White Pot White Robert Whitney Eugene Wickershom Devere Williamson K 97 Wi ff! mgfnyliflggiiw H5551 NLM G10 M1 Column l-Messy, isn't it? llll have some more' Cee, we feel silly! Out of gas? Clean it up, Column ll-Line forms to the left. Thank you, lzllen, Keep your eyes on the road! Too many cooks spoi the broth. Oh, for a sling shot now! Column Ill--Patty cake, party cake. Ah, food! Out of my way. Smile Drettv. 'Me Seadafw The high school journey being over the class of nineteen hundred and forty-three must now choose their future paths. Due to the war many have already joined the armed forces of our country and mony more are plonning to in the near future. Others are going on in their education or to work. ln their years of high school many good times were had by all. They were the largest sophomore class in Downey high's history. While sopho- mores, they gave the Harvest Moon Dance which was considered the best dance ever given at Downey. A new tradition of purchasing pins during the sophomore year was started by them. As juniors they purchased their rings, gave two outstanding dances, one of which was the junior-Senior Prom, and acted as ushers for the Baccalaure- ate and graduation When seniors, their year was filled with many activities such as Ditch Day, the Senior Play, Rube's Day, Senior Teo, Senior Day, Baccalaureate, and at lost--Graduation, All their past achievements were recognized and ambi- tions realized on the occasion. S ' MMSM44 efis 'S Q! First row-First semester class officersg volleyball sagg guess who? Talking with your mouth fu'l-tch, tch. Second row-Pass the smelling salts quick before I faintg Deep thinkerg H? come on, serve itg Let's talk it OVSF. Third row- A'in't he cute? The Kink on his throneg Gee, He's popularg Second semester class officers. Q9 4-T X Q . Back row--Carroll Bierbower, David Burbeck, William Boehme, lay Brock, David Berry, Don Barnes. Second row-Leonard Atkins, Frances Agee, Clara Marie Baum, Barbara Brenzel. lean Biddle, Norman Banks. First row-Evelyn Alvarado, Thelma Brummet, Geraldine Bouslog, Ruby Brown, Lorraine Anderson. Back rovvfVala lo Cotten, Shelton Dickerson, Don Fisher, Sharon Edwards, Don Douglous, lack Evans, Mauro Chavez, linnrnie Ellis. Second rovv-jesse De Cheazza, Roberta Dunning, Lula Mae Finley, Betty Lou Contreaus Lois Due, l-lelen Erickson. First row-Edna Mae Garrett, Margaret Foster, Margaret Carrol, Ernie Collins, lo Carter. Bcck row Bud Hicks, Kenny Gearhart, Stewart Croce. Third row Moody johnson, Don Grimes, Gerald Herrington Francis Glovinetti Don Hart Second row Mildred johnson, Virginia Hansen, Fern Harford Doris Hatch First row jo Lee Gregory, Donna Hammerton, Lila Mae jesse Ierry Hunt Merriam Horton XJ Beck row-Charles McCurdy, Eddie Don Leverenz. Sxond row-Kenny Larson, Eddie King, Ledczma, Ed McCoughan, FIr.t row-Margorie McDonald, Helen McNeeiy. Bock row-Howard Schmidt, Bill Rice, Charles Rushing, Bob Bushing, Raymond Redfie'd- Second row-james Myers, jeanette Siemonsmo, Betty Palmer, leanne Ratliff, Virgnia Palmer Tommy Nichols. i First row--Rosie Montgomery, Rhea Robinson, Dolores Perez, lrene Owen, Kathryn Stymelski J Back row-jackie Williamson, Bob Walker, Ralph Turril, William Thompson, Neal Stratton, Ernie Zimmerman, Dick Thompson, Ted Von Buren. Second row-Zoda Mae Young, leon Wright, Ruth Teemley, Phyllis Smith, Alice Verella. First row--Betty Smith, Marjorie Stecklin, Mary Young, Pot Smith. Realizing their responsibilities, the juniors early assumed their titles as upperclassmen and took off into the year's activities with spirit. Acting as officers for first semester were: Ernie Zimmerman, presidentg Valo lo Cotten, vice-president, Rosie Montgomery, secretary: Ruby Brown. treasurer. During the first semester the juniors gave a farewell dance in honor of lvlr. C. C. Carpenter. They also sponsored a dance to raise money the last semester. Leading the class second semester were: Don Fisher, president, Pat Smith, vice-president, Don Hart, secretaryg and Eddie Miller, treasurer. The main social event of the year was the junior-Senior Prom in honor of the seniors. It was carried out very successfully in the gym on May Zl. S dau Two dances and two successful assemblies were the highlights of a triumphant year for the sophomores. The first dance was held around December l8 and gave much toward the Christmas season. The second dance which was held the second semester was appropriately carried out as a farewell dance for the seniors. Acting as officers for the first semester were: Clella Carpenter, presi- dentg Louise lVlcCurdy, vice-presidentg Doris Chan, secretaryg jack Holton, treasurer. The two assemblies sponsored by them featured a group of moving pictures, Leading the class second semester were: Eugene O'Sullivan, presidentg Eugene Mallory, vice-presidentg Yvonne Williamson, secretaryg Patricia Taylor, treasurer. 9 E Back row-lack Callen, Art Bossard, R. C. Anderson, Buster Blackenship, james Arthur, Quell Buchanan, lames Copeland. Third row-Virginia Carstensen, Virginia Boehme, Clella Carpenter, Bill Blackburn, Albert Bates, Eugene Angell. s Second row-Birdella Ball, Carmella Calvano, Naola Averill, Irene Alvarado, Byron Brown, Q Beatrice Bewley. First row--Doris Chan, Barbara Anderson, Eldora Alexander, Geraldine Berry, Betty lo Adams, Cecelia Cabrera. vf SM..,,.wm Bock row--Deon Davidson, Merle Eldridge, Kenneth Conner, Robert Frahm, Billy Collings- worth, Will Ehinger, Frank Deitrick, jesse Fonseca. Third row-Lee Dickerson, Charlene Fluke, joseph Duncan. Second row-lda Mae Falke, Dora Felkins, Cora Felkins, Lois Coleman, Nina Davis, Carolyn Cox, Ioy Ferkins. First row--Elvira Cobos, Victoria Flores, Betty lean Cole, Ruth Fleming, Beverly Close, Eunlse Roye Clardy. 'bf Back row-Robert Knapp, john Maier, john Hass, Dick Kyle, Robert Kennedy, David Gibson, Harry Gifford, jack Gleghorn, Don Linfor, jack Holton. Second row-Ceorgien Irwin, Betty Lou jones, Lupe Macias, Madeleine Locoq, Billy jean Liertres, Roberta McRoberts, Beverly McComic, Kathleen Mackey. First row-Sarrah Hyle, Pat Kimbrough, jack Kennedy, Ethel McCoy, Louise McCurdy- Y............,,,1 Back row-Eugene Mallory, jimmy Nicholas, john Pehrson, Eugene O'Sullivan, Rod Mayfield Robert Osborn, Third row-joe Ongie, Albert Musten, Wayne Napier, Harold Montgomery. Second row-Floyd Moore, Thena Mclntyre, Elaine Nelson, jewel Moore, Alta Louise Meeker Pat O'Mara, Yolanda Mattei. First row-Billie Ree Patillo, Lorraine Mazet, Shirley Mitchell, Frances Medearis, juanito 45 i Q I Qyngggi Back row-Charles Phillips, George Pickinpaugh, Ray Stock, David Powell, junior Reedy, Warren Roper, Ronald Summers. Third row-Pat Taylor, Mary Saulsbury. Second row-Shirley Peterson, Helen Richey, Wilma Ryan, Marion Pinizzotto, Catherine Roese, Eleanor Stowers, Shirley Swank. First row-Lawana la Smith, Norma Reavill, Eva Pickett, Mary lane Smith, Martha Ponders, Emma Taverez. ,X X. Nl Back row-Yvonne Williamson, Ralph Williams, Bill VanDeran, Edward Whitney. Third row-Melburn Vogt, jerry Wiley, Dick Wilcox, George Vanderwall, Paul Tubbs, Billy Willingham, Robert Walls. Second row-Marjorie Weeks, Marie Kathryn Zeek, Barbara Willeford. First row-Alison White, Helen Tebow, Mary Lou Williamson, Beverly Vatcher, Margie Williamson. U 0 'SR Q! First row'-Lazy arerft they! Big busi- ness: first semester class officers. Second row-HSecond semester class officers. Did you find somethin? What big feet you have Saulsbury. Watcha doin' Coleman? Third row-What's the matter, No gas? I'lI take that ane.! S. Norita, R. May, W. Klubnikin, and I. Ross. 54 fdrfeweeffm rffyyir-QW? Q 1 J of , ' Lfvdf JR ' fu y- W J., I ' if 1' li 17 JJ ,W Q l .J ' N U as ' s ' 0 f I if I .I 1 , , ,v Vy X. L' U f-fix if Qllzny cluhysj M15 heen fornzecl in W. fx 'iff ,rift fry ,LVM y'Doiyney to lineet the need of special f. ,fx - .B 5 'Q ly! A 1 E s .ll Wfrglwygtps. Some are of honorary l ' '0' vu 4 t A 4 ' hcl 7 f tl 1 nher- ., . A , V nzenz s ip w ie in o aers ner fl JV M fly lvcvihy sw? iqllhlihlsed upon interests, courses in J rv' E4 I!! ' V ll . ef f school, or iniiivialnal accomplzshnaents. ll - ' , Nearly all students have the opportun- V Og y 1- X ity of joining at least one cluh. v Jil . No year hook is complete without J scenes from the classroom which is the i X reason hehina' the school and its other activities. In the classrooms of America are nzacle the leaelers of the world. ae 2 - HND GEN. PUTNAM SPuID2 DON'T rms uNru. You CHN ses -rue wmres , or THEIR EYES! BHTTLE S OF ' B 'Q,','ff'f l Wi 1' ' + Q ? WCS , ,A ' lax was H A i q 55:': fl., N f' ,., 'f5.5.2--fr.-.:Zfj' I 7 , ' i tz. 35 ww- ls 1, ' 2 I' I f X :f-- . , I , 1 W, ly gf mm ees? M H 5 W -i 0 l !i'15. ' H5. l1'ntf-1uSuQL r, J L1 Q 1 ' , f ' JunI.4.gLfMV 'MW vu Q - In A97 '54 JW? N f KU L X No I A-I 1? Y 5- LJ 7 wfmnozry IY A . ' Below we find busy at shorthand. R. Browng E. l-licks in senior problems: and lvl. L, Williamson mastering the keyboard. in . filulkrfbv Representing expression ot English is M. Rush and B. Van lVlatre1 l. Hol- ton painting a poster tor commercial artg and W. Besaw learning the prin- ciples of mechanical drawing. A 'L MM. I? l ty! '41 an I I 'Q'-wk. -A-. ,- Q., , fe, A wie W is if . Above is E. Angell in lite scienceg C. Baum, historyg L. lVlcNeeley in sewing. 2 Q Learning the fundamentals for de- fense work are, C. Salchak, B. Stratton and D. Douglas, Waiacm jean l-lansen, Editor lean Ratlitf Marilyn Rush Rey Mendoza Gladys Chan , Peggy Morris Kenny johnson Ellen Sullivan Bill Von Matre Bettie Norman Gordon Fisk leanette Siemonsma Harold Brock Loraine Anderson Bob Walker - Betty Palmer Don Fisher abide Wafzaemcm ' is l L Del Word, Adviser Esther Hicks, Editor Betty Lutgen Pot Cottrell Bettie Norman Art Ciovinetti Dorothy Ellis Carol Bierbower Mildred johnson .we Fisk, Editor Ellen Sullivon Coro Moore Gladys Chcin jim lVlcClusky lecinette Siemonsmo jerry Hunt Margo ret Foster ' ' ,tie cuwlt4eWaZccm9. 74a With a copy free of charge to every student in Downey high, the weekly publication of student activities and school life, The Norseman, helped bring a persistant application of Freedom of the Press into the school. The Norseman helps unite more firmly in friendlier and happier under- standing, the faculty and students who by reading the paper are in mutual thought and are well informed on school happenings. Also, The Norseman is an intermediary between the home and the school, tie Wuhan? Although war conditions have prevented many schools from having yearbooks, Downey High has again come through with the Volsung. This year's staff was headed by editor jean Hansen, and associatelemtor, jeanne Ratliff. Students working on the Volsung included layout e ' , Marilyn Rush, Peggy Morris, Senior Class, Business Manager, Hafbld , Gladys Chan, Classes, Sports, Gordon Fisk, Ellen Sullivan, Music4:and ram - , A 2 tics: and Bettie Norman, curricular and extra-curriculaijtivit' s. CY, After the first semester of planning and outlining t seonester began with the assembling of pictures, write-ups, and i u thertmaterials ending with this l943 edition of the Volsung. M Q? 4 , T it A J F 1+ lf J 1 fjflv Leading the student body in songs, marches and yells are: The song leaders 'wr M fa Q, eff if f T il E. Sullivan, P. Smith, D. Stock 1. Biddle, D. Baker 1. Siemonsma Mugs- .,.f X. 'E w A - C. Baum V. Cotfen lvl. Ponder 1. Ratliff B. jones 1 The Majorettes MM, , , ,.,...A, rw, ..,,MM,,...,....,, , x ,..,.W i,x. ,A N ,,,..,,...MX. W.. MW we w , T as V as -H. The yell leaders , 63' Back row-David Berry, George Salchak. Third row-jean Gustafson, joyce Davis, Clara M. Baum, Clella Carpenter, Lois Due, jean Wright, Barbara Brenzel, Cora Moore, jean Karns. Second row-jean Ratlift, William Thompson, Norma Scharn, Eleanor Stowers, Catherine Roese, joy Rirkins, Mary L. Williamson, Byron Brown, Beverly McComic, Ellen Sullivan, Miss Powell, Leland jordon. Front row--Eugene Angell, janet Dahlenburg, Gladys Chon, jean Biddle, jeanna Carter, Esther Hicks, Myrtle Crutchfield, Barbara Anderson, Doris Chan, William Ehinger, Betty Ann Pulley. CSF is a natonal honorary society for high Nine years ago Les Torcheres wos estab- school students. To be eligible o student must llshed 05 Oh h0h0f S0ClefY Wlth MVS- lVlC 'hh have a total of ten points which are deter- mined by grades and outside activities. Meet- as adviser, for girls who actively participate in extra curricular activities. Each activity merits certain service points. junior and senior lhQ5 Ure held the hfsl Wedh95d0Y Ol e0Ch girls with the highest number of points are month, and under the direction of Miss Muriel eligible to join. Motto for the torch bearers E. Powell. LT EO Sl? C l-l E i2 E S is The Highest and Best Be My Goal. Back rowfj. Siemonsma, C. Baum, C. Moore, j. Ratlift, j, Wright, Mrs. Martin, G, Chan. Second row-j. Connor, j. Karns, j. Davis, B. Pulley, B. Wilson, j. Carter, B. Norman, E. Sullivan. First row-M. Thompson, D. Stock, E. Hicks, j. Hansen, M. Crutchfield- I ui fi? 3 Back rovv-B, Ball, S Swank, H. Richey, Adviser B. R, Amar, I. Siemonsma, B. Bewley, B. McComic. Front rowfl? Montgomery, M. Horton, L- Smith, B. Anderson, Promoting good sportsmanship, inner-schol- aastic feeling and broadening friendships are the main purposes of the C. A. A. Each year girls take part in several play days where different schools in the league have play offs in various sports. Miss Rose Amar and Miss Helen Hall are the faculty advisers for this club. L E T T E R MC EL N S We To create and maintain high standards of sportsmanship and to stimulate interest in sports is the purpose of the Varsity club. The club regulates the wearing of sweaters, stripes, letters and stars according to the school constitution and league rulings. lt is open to varsity lettermen who have made their letter in the current year. Back row-Adviser N. Treloar, l. Shull, l, Tracy, E. Wickersham, E. McClung, B. Whitney, C. Vatcher. Second row-B. Hicks, B. Coleman, B. White, E. Williamson, D. Anderson, D, Cosido, A. Anderson. Front row-G. Simons, D. Hess, K. Larson, I. McClusky, H. Brock, L. Ericson, D. Williamson. i2 I Back row-C. Fluke, C. Carpenter, l, Wright, P. Taylor, I. Conner, C. Moore, W. Lynch. Second row--I. Hansen, D. Ellis, l. Gustafson, E, Sullivan, S. Swank, B. Wilson, P. White- Front row-M. Thompson, D. Stock, B. Moores, K. Roese, P. O'Mara, V. Boehme, I. Ratliff. This year the Alpha and Beta Tri-Y's were combined. lt is an organization created to extend and maintain the very best of Chris- tian standards throughout the school, church, and community. Any girl is eligible to be a member if she fills out an application blank, learns the pur- i pose, planks and slogan. After a mock initia- tion there is a serious one. This is a candle- lighting ceremony with a cross of gardenias in the middle of a three-point formation, formed by officers of the club. Their program is for cleon speech, clean scholarship, clean sportsmanship and living. Back rowfB, Norman, B Tonksley, B. McC0mic, M. Soulsbury, l. Alvarodo, B. Bewley, l. lones, M. Rush, B. Lieritz, E. Garrett, 1. Biddle. Second rowfC-. Chon, M. Moores, 1. Dahlenburg, E. Berele, L. Colemon, Y. Mattei, M. Williamson, B. Brown, A. Meeker. Front row4R Montgomery, B. Anderson, l. Napier, N. Reavill, D, Chan, I. Carter, P. Smith, P, Morris, A, White. 1l i i l i l l Back row-Adviser W. I. Wright, C. Vatcher, R. Whitney, E. McClung, l Shull. Front rovvfli. Larson, B. White, D. Baker, D. Williamson. To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community higher standards of character and christian living. l-li-Y is open to second semester sophomores and up, and must be voted in by the members. Mr, L. H. Williams and Mr, W. l. Wright are the advisers. The Girls' League aims to develop high ideals of womanhood, encourage a greater spirit of helpfulness and friendship, and pro- mote the true spirit of democracy and loyalty to those things which are true and noble. Officers and delegates attended a con- ference at Woodrow Wilson high school, Long Beach, as one of the year's many activi- ties. li. RE LA SG ll .5 E J.,-v Back row-Adviser H. B. Martin, l. Carter, M. Thompson, B. Vatcher, B, Brown, l. Gustafson. Second row-C. Moore, l, Karns, I. Alvarado, D. Berry. Front row-L. Coleman, E. Hicks, Y. Mattei. Back row-M, Aguilar, S. Morel, M. Chavez. tags? l Second row-T, Ledesma, D. Perez, E. Cabos, A. Varela, l. Morel. Front row-E. Tavarez, V, Flores, L. Gonzales, C, Cabrera, Adviser H. B. Martin- To promote a stronger feeling of neighbor- liness among the countries of the Americas, and to foster a spirit of democratic friendship among the students of the Downey High School, the Alta Vista-Y Club was formed. Students who are in accord with the pur- pose of this club are eligible for membership. Students who have done outstanding work in journalism make up the membership of Quill and Scroll. A Having sponsored the Victory Queen con- test and Press banquet they started two annual events. As one of their projects they were in charge of having names inscribed on the annuals. L and Back row-1. lVlcClusky, B. Walker, H. Brock, K. johnson, D. Fisher, A. Clovinetti. Second row7Ci. Fisk, B. Palmer, l. Hansen, I, Hunt, Adviser D. Ward. Front row-l. Siemonsma, E. Sullivan, B. Moores, l. Rtalifl, B. Norman, C-. Chan. C A R l D M NA AS LQ U E Back row-D. Hess, l. Conner, C. Vatcher, S. Edwards, R. Whitney, C. Moore, I. lrwin. Srcond row--N, Scharn, W. Thompson, S. Douglas, B. Wilson, l- Davis, I. Gustafson, l. Morel, Adviser R, H. Freed. Front row-E. Hicks, D. Perez, I. Oldham, E. Sullivan, T. Ledesma, l, lanes, C. Fisk, P. Smith. The Cardinal Masque is one of the oldest organizations in Viking history. Its purpose is to enhance a knowledge of dramatics, pro- mote friendship, and pledge whole hearted support to all school activities. The many activities of the Cardinal Masque have long been recognized by the school as upholding the students' morale. The purpose of the Spanish club is to prac- tice speaking the Spanish language and to become familiar with Spanish American cus- toms and literature. Students may be elected to the club if their grades are a B or higher. The members ore urged to understand the people of Latin America and their customs. Back row-E. Engel, B. Willingham, Adviser H. 1. Horton, W. Ehinger. Second row-D. Stock, M. Thompson, B. McComic, l. Wright, C. Carpenter, C. Fluke, D. Ellis B. Lieritz, B. Wilson. Front row-A. White, l. Carter, l. Alvarado, Y. Mattei, M. Crutchfield, I- Dahlenburg, D. Chan TEL-QKNWZEHDQ OOC!-KU Z Back row-D. Laubach, B. Willingford, 1. Wright, M. johnson. Second row-Adviser D, V. Abbitt, M. Williamson, 1, Napier, V. Cotten, 1. Ratlitf. Front row-E. C-arrett, I. Carter, C, Chan, B. Brown, D. Chan, R. Dunning, C. Roese. Encouraging higher standards ot scholar- ship in commercial work and maintaining more interest in the business world are the aims of the Commercial Club. Because no field trips were taken, much work was done for the USO by making scrap books and having silk scrap drives. Miss Dor- othy Abbitt and Miss Shirley Craig are the advisers. I 35510 'l-iXs2'Q- Q23 303 3'f'c3DlC'Q. rlfwm --U1 m-+G OCD gO-,gtg-4-fl 7-e-Q5U 2,.2- ...Tn ' C ' CDITOW -v- wn -f-42-7 rn-0fD3 3fD CCwfDfD-0-3 3-0-3'-'--1wQ 5-1717-0-5'm5'2'. 1 C 'D O '9:3g'E.-3 r-S l5'r'5X99 no -D ++5go4 fb 1. CNSRHU 355233 swag? V'5 Da:'fm jzha'-rmfw itisefslf :s5 9m'o9- T E R S -109 Back row-K, johnson, E. McClung, L. Ericson, Adviser I. S. Buehler. Front row-W. Lynch, C. Moore, 1. Karns, Adviser H. Hall, 1. Davis- V O l. S U N G Back rowe-B. Walker, H, Brock, K. johnson, D. Fisher, G. Fisk, B. Van Matre. Second rowgj. Siemonsma, E. Sullivan, B. Palmer, Adviser D. Ward, M. johnson, j. Hansen M. Rush, L, Anderson, Front row7M. Horton, E. Hicks, B. Moores, j. Ratlift, B. Norman, P. Morris, C- Chan. This year's theme of the VOLSUNC is Stu- dent Freedom. The cover design and art work were designed by Rey Mendoza. The sixth period journalism class started working on the annual early this year, because ot government regulations. The pictures were taken by Witzel Studio and Kenneth johnson and are larger than pictures of previous years. The NORSEMAN is published once a week by the journalism classes of the senior and junior high school. Two special editions ot the NORSEMAN were published this year. One on the first day ot school to welcome students, and a Service edition. ln the various contests entered by the NORSEMAN, they were rated very high. Back row-R. Mandala, Ci. Fisk, G. Simons, j. McClusky. Second row-B. Hicks, j. Myers, D- Baker, j. Evans, D. Hess, K. Larson, A. Giovinetti C. Bierbower. Front row-P, Cottrell, B. Miller, j. Hunt, E. Hicks, B, Lutgen, j. Oldham, L. jesse, M. Youna j. Mehatfey, D. Ellis. V 1 zeeetamnfcatzfmatez ' za ncezmacdcanet ' mu One of tbe most valuable of student freedoms is tbe rigbt for self-expres- sion, and one of the necessities of a good democracy is cooperation. Tbrougb tbe music and dramatic departments one can find a combina- tion of self-expression and cooperation at its best. Tbe activities in music and dramatic art tbis year bave not only contributed to tbe scbool and community enter- tainment, but bane also contributed to tbe welfare of tbe students partici- pating in tbein. I I I iii Lk, 5 Guam'-F . ti ,, wi, J all ' ' 'cwwlgoqe' --.tr fa f Back row-Adviser H. B. Martin, 1. Kennedy, P. Tul9s, K. Conner, B. Fraham, B. Hicks, E. Whitney, Y. Williamson, K. Gearhart, R. Beattie, S. Edwards- Second row-E. johnson, N. Cwartney, B. Willeford, B. Palmer, B. Brenzel, M. Pinizzotto, L. McNeeley, H. Richey, S. Swank, R. McRoberts, I. Hansen, M. Rush, I. Gustafson, B. Wilson, BA Hess, N. Higgins, W. Lynch, F. Har- ford, N. Kataniian, M. Pennington, I. Conner. Front row-M. LeCoq, B. VanZandt, N. Scharn, G. Culwell, B. Miller, M. Moores, l. Firkins, E. Nelson, S. Peterson, I. Falke, V. Pinizzotto, M. Crutchfield, M- Squibb, G. Russo, E. McCoy, H. Ericson, E. Sullivan, T. Brumett, C. Baum, 1. Rotliff, H. Katanjian. Self 713 706134 Song! Combined Glee Clubs Under the direction of Mrs. Helen B. Martin l the combined Cirls' and Boys' Clee Clubs pre- ' sented a series of programs throughout the ' year for assemblies, local clubs, and school programs. Patriotic songs seemed to be the dominant theme. 4 As a climax to the fall semester the l3O members of the glee clubs cooperated with the dramatics class in presenting Why the Chimes Rang for the Christmas assembly. Mrs. Helen B. Martin Director During the second semester the music de- partment sponsored a Red Cross benefit con- cert on March l9, including numbers by the glee clubs, junior Senior High School Band, String Ensemble and Ninth Grade Chorus. Clee club members also supplied the music for the community Easter Sunrise Service. The Boys' Cilee Club always performed very well although they suffered the loss of nine Betty Miller lean Gustafson valuable members during the year. Pianists o,.. mr N v 57 'I IP . Wc- Bcck row-D. Casida, D. Anderson, W. Kincaid, A. Anderson, lm-less, I. McClusky, D- Baker, B. White, D. William- son, B. Van Matre, B. Coleman, S. Douglas. Second row-C. Cox, E. McCoy, I, Siemonsma, L. MCCurdy, E. Garrett, E. Collins, L. Coursey, P. Brown, B. Bewley, L. Coleman, M. Stecklein, D. Felkins, E. Cabos, L. Macias, Y. Mattei, D. Perez, E. Pickett, B. Lutgen, M. Williamson, G. Verbaan, L. Anderson, L. Mazet. Front row-R. Leach, R. Brown, N. Grisson, C. Felkins, B. Moores, E. Hicks, B. Hamilton, I. Moore, H. Tebow, L. Gonzales, B. Norman, P, Morris, B. Pattillo, O. Collingsworth, B. Anderson, M. Horton, I. Dahlenburg, L. Smith, N. McCaughan, F- Le Don, A. Maloney, C. Cabera. Senior Girls' Ensemble and Boys Quartet Boys' Quartette Changes were made in both the boys' quar- tette and girls' ensemble during the year. Naomi Guartney, Margaret Pennington, Esther Hicks, Loretta Verbaan, Myrtle Crutchfield, Marvin McRoberts had also belonged to these groups but replacements had to be made. The two groups, directed bv Mrs, Helen B. Martin, appeared before various community cgfi.i':'-, in assemblies, at school programs and 2- for graduation. They sang together on several Oxoslolfls' Albert Anderson, Wallace Kincaid, Despite many changes both groups per- Duane Hess, Bud Hicks formed very well and always admirably co- operated cven under unforseen difficulties. enior Girls' Ensemble 1 Nora McCaughan, Gene Verbaan, Phyllis Brown, Rose Leach Myrtle Crutchfield, Gloria Russo, Ellen Sullivan, Betty Hess loyce Conner. 77546466 eww ,, Mr. Francois Uzes Conductor Junior-Senior high school band As a highlight of their activities our SQ part in the Red Cross benefit concert on piece marching band had the honor of playing March l9. at the rally when Governor Olson formally We are proud of the steady improvement opened the War Bond drive in Downey. the band has made under Mr. Francois Uzes' Throughout the year the band appeared for direction, and the way in which this organi- all the home rallies and football games. They zation has ably upheld the spirit of Downey also participated in many assemblies and took Union High School. cmckvz-Senior: Solon! game! Back row-1. Groot, W. Weber, E. King, B. Atkins, R. Lindsay, B. Weinberg, G. Peckinpaugh. Second raw-V. Cotten, C. Baum, O. Callingsworth, G. jones, R. Martin H- Curry, B. Larson, F. Agee, l. Felt- ham, I. Keasling, B. Weber, S. Deckelman, C. Maggs, C. Phillips, C. Curry, 1. Ratliff, M. Punder, B. lanes. Front row-F. Hagey, M. johnson, D. Ball, C. Bierbower, Director F. H- Uzes, B. Ciolagher, D. Berry, T. Bickel, F. Carroll, M. Crutchfield. ulI Sentara So4ooZ0u4e4t14 Back row-B. Brenzel, string bass, 1. Scharn, D. Scharn, T. Ledesma, M. Carroll, violinistsg F. H. Uzes, con- ductor, L. Atkins, drums, E, King, sax, M. Fisher, trumpet, R. Redfield, baritone, R. Anderson, trombone, Front row-I. Wright, D. Ellis, piano, B. Wilson, N. Scharn, B. Pulley, C. Carpenter, violing B. Lehman, E. Stowers, cellosg D. Collingsworth, B. Larson, F. Agee, clarinetg F. Carroll, M. Crutchfield, trumpet. Orchestra and String Ensemble One of the major units of the music depart- ment is the high school orchestra directed by Mr. Francois Uzes. This group of 23 pieces has participated in many assemblies and ap- peared for the P. T. A, Following their per- formance in the Senior play, April 9, the or- chestra's final appearance was for the grad- uation exercises. Members of the String Ensemble also under Mr. Uzes' direction played for the Evening Forum at the high school and played on the program for the Red Cross benefit concert. Additional performances included programs for the Women's Club and other community service organizations. Different sections of the-Ensemble played for the Baccalaureate Service and graduation completing a very successful year. '- saw s.,m.ae lil' Back rovtf-F. H- Uzes, conductor, I. Davis, string bass. Front row-B. Wilson, N. Scharn, B. Pulley, C, Carpenter, T. Ledesma, viioliinsg B. Lehman, E, Stowers, cellosg l. Scharn, D. Scharn, M. Carroll, violins, 1. Wright, piano. li TD f A S CAST Tom Arsdale . . Oke Stimpson. . Barbara Sanford allfcw W! OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Ruth Freed ...........RobertWhitney ... ..... Bill Harmon . . . . . . .Loretta Verbaan Peaches Carter . . . . . .Dorothy Stock Sylvia Webster ....... .... l eanne jones Mr. Anthony Arsdole .... . . .Duane Hess Aunt Caroline ........ ..... C ora Moore Dean Marlow ............,. Wesley Besaw Alfred Tennyson Murgatoyd .... Cordon Fisk Birdie Laverne .... ......... E sther Hicks Chuck Mayo . .. .... Som Douglas Asma ...... . . . .joan Oldham 1. jones D. Hess S. Douglas Director E. Hicks L. Verbcian l. Oldham B Harmon D. Stock R. Whitney cc In .L rg .l,, ..-- l Student Actors are: 1. Oldham, W. Besaw, C. Moore, L. Verbaan, D. Hess, R. Whitney, B. Harmon, D. Stock, C-. Fisk, 1. jones, E. Hicks, S. Douglas. Presented before an audience that filled even standing room in the high school audi- torium on April 9, the senior play production, Girl-Shy , directed by Mrs. Ruth Freed, was acclaimed a real success. From the moment Asma, the negro wash lady , appeared with girl-shy Tom's and Uladies' man Oke's clothes until the final curtain when none of the cost turned out to be girl shy, exciting event followed another. Mr. Arsdale with Sylvia Webster, the home- town girl, and Tom's vivacious Aunt Caroline arrived for Tom's graduation. Cora Moore ably stepped into Caroline's role four days before the performance after joyce Connor became ill. It didn't take Dean Marlow long to make her acquaintance. Fast action occurred when Chuck Mayo kidnapped the wrong girl because Babs San- ford had changed masquerade costumes with Sylvia. Peaches Carter, Birdie La Verne, and Alfred Tennyson Murgotoyd also added vital- ity to the plot. This year more students than usual took part in the play as managers. Ellen Sullivan was student manager, with Marilyn Rush in charge of publicity, Lloyd Hahn, property manager, and Mary Thompson, assistant: Anne Wing managed the tickets, Peggy Mor- ris was in charge of the ushers and Wyoma Lynch was the prompter. Much credit for the success of the play is due to the efforts of these off stage workers. ' 1 h ne,-,xv vgfiffy j Zeaa ezaegfgtaali dan eitmte ! me Za athtetiea. Q ar .fp 1 ports at Downey high have con- tinued this year in spite of war con- flictions. Some out of town games were cancelled hut sports were kept up as part of the government request for physical fitness. The same high quality sportsmanship was portrayed as is al- ways the case in Downey's sporting history. Downey athletes are now serv- ing our country in many parts of the world , fighting the higgest game of all. -I fwwmvvnv 1 Z Sn N. S 'S .Apt .,g9- 4n- Y MENDOLK S ' Ql464,00'LZ'4Q6d'L,Cf4f00Zfgd!Z VARSITY FOOTBALL Back row-Mgr. A. Anderson, A, Pratt, R. Garrison, l. McClusky, B. Dowler, D. Anderson, Y. Williamson E. Wickersham, G. Vatcher, T. Sikking, I. Kloth, R, Mendez, Mr. l. Ongie, Coach R. Reid. Middle row-D, Hart, B. jones, M. McRoberts, E. Mallory, L. Ericson, D. Casida, C. Granillo, E. M:Clung K, Gearhart, E, Zimmerman, R. Beattie. Front row-E. Miller, 1, Shull, S. Douglas, D. Williamson, D. Goin, R. Fahnastock. Zfecwled Kg mn eoacdea l l l A l i l i l l l i l l l Track Coach Football Coach Basketball and Baseball Coach N. Treloar Robert Reid L. B. Yates 'Wwmltq Mr' X FOOTBALL Back row-R. Karns, N. Treloar, W. Woodrow, L. l. Taylor, B. Knapp, N. Davis, G. Moore, F. Hagey, A. Croo- gan, A. Millers, M. Fisher, I. Nicholes, B. Lawhorn, C. Taylor, G. Vanderwall, l. Arthers, D, Davidson, S. Trenary, D. Ivey, l. Wright, T. Christy. Second row-W, Roper, F. Duerden, S. Dickerson, B. Collingsworth, B. Frahm, B. Willingham, C. Garcia, B. Walls, D. Barnes, l. Maier, H. Gifford, R. Mandala, C.-Cehring, A. Bosshard. Front row-H. Mendoza, E. McCaughan, D. Brown, C. Goodwin, E. Addington, B. Biddle, C. Parks, K. Tanksley, K. Sutton, R. Dodson, l. English, C. Henson, R. Montgomery. , Mr. Robert Reid started out the year as varsity grid coach and held this position throughout the season until a few days before dltdf 160' the final game when he accepted a commis- sion as an ensign in the United States Navy ---f - ----- -e-- P H and left for Florida. The lightweight mentor, Nelson Treloar, took over the reins for the last contest and then continued on as head coach for A, B, C and D basketball and for the baseball squad. As usual Mr. L. B. Yaes was in charge of both the varsity and lightweight track squads as well as the cross-country team with Mr. Monte Forbes as physical education director for the gym classes. Due to transportation restrictions caused by the war, both junior varsity baseball and tennis were dropped from the Norse sports calendar. H. Gifford and R. Mandala G. Vatcher R. Garrison C. Granillo E. Mil N A D. Anderson Rwlvlendoi bf Casida B. Dowler 354' G? s X W ,fi - ' 153 ffm ,yy M ,W 'TT Devere Williamson lpn-3-Q V iff' flx I L. Ericson 1. Shull . 4 Q at .. ,W 3 P ., 4- A , 151 'ffl 'ws .J A VARSITY FOOTBALL IN l942 One of the worst seasons in years was experienced by the H Viking tootliall team this year. In eight starts, the Norse only T1:jH1yished victorious once. That one game was with El Segundo, blk!-6,?fQnd it was Downey's first win over the Eagles in four years. Roy Garrison sparked the maroon eleven from his quarter- back postion, and he was the leading ground gainer and high scorer. Captain and four-year letterman, Devere Williamson, was voted All-League Center, while Garrison made the second string All-League eleven. ,.... 67 amacitq E. Zimmerman E. Mallory E. Wickersham l. McClusky 5-.K E. McClung M. McRoberts D. Coin D. Hart ' ' Raul Mendez almost got away for a touchdown on this play in the Mount Carmel game when he caught a Here the Downey backfield of Dowler, Mendez, Mc- rival tumble in mid-air. Other Vikings are Mallory 1353, Clung, and Mallory are about to start some offensive McClung 1293, Williamson l5l J, and Ericson ll4l. action. 2'?aot54Zl Football prospects seemed very dull after a shaky start in the early season. But under Coach Nelson Treloar's supervision, the team rounded out fast and formed into a smooth cooperative unit as the season closed. High scoring honors for the team went to Co-captain Ralph Mandala with six touchdowns to his credit. While the other captain, Harry Clifford, was sceond, snagging three touchdoviinspasses. Bob Walls, Don Barnes, john Maier and Forrest Duerdan were several of the other mainstays of the team. -L Season Results League Results-Downey O Corona l2 7 Bonita 60 0 Citrus 6 7 Chino 32 O Puente l2 League Results--Downey- O Corona 26 l2 Bonita O O Citrus 2l I3 Chino 6 i i 1 At the left co-captain Harry Gifford has just pulled down a rival player while other Vikings stand ready to lend a hand, and below he is lead- ing what looks to be a game of follow the leader. i Above the other captain, Ralph Mandala, is about to attempt some ground gaining behind his teammates. ide gamer: BASKETBALL Back row-D. Williamson, I. Evans, W. Kincaid, E. McClung, D. Saulsbury, j. Brock, E. Mallory, I Shull R. Beattie. Front row-Coach Treloar, B. White, l. Kloth, Y. Williamson, L. Ericson, D. Casida, B. Hicks, K. Larson Mgr. A. Anderson. Highlight of the l943 varsity basketball season was the Huntington Beach tournament in which the Vikings dropped both attempts, the first one to St. Anthony, 28-l5, and again in the consolation flight to Laguna, 33-25. They whipped Excelsior in their first game of the year, 42-20 and fell before a pilot onslaught, 3l-26, at their second meeting. Fullerton was pulling the strings in both their clashes with the Norse hoopmen. Coming up, first with a 3O-l3 win on their own court and again conquering, 28-26, on the Downey hardwood. A two-game series with Puente were the only league struggles for the varsity quintet, this year, falling before the Warriors, 35-28 in their first fracas and bunching up 38 points against the Orange and Black five's l9, in the second try. The alumni dropped two out of a three game go with the A's while the Bucketeers drew a knotted series. The varsity succumbed to the flashy Montebello Oilers, twice and to Mt. Carmel, 50-20. High-scorer for the club was captain Lee Ericson with lO8 digets. .W . -5' .1 -W '. CAPTAIN 1 .74-.A -ii..........iY ' A lf. i ,Ji ir LEE ERICSON .gn V .. l B TEAM Back row-Coach Treloar, D. Fisher, l-l. Gifford, E. Zimmerman, B. Frahm, R. Mayfield, Front row-C. Rushing, D, Hart, l. Reedy, B. Neal, F, Duerden, R. Mandala, Mgr. A. Anderson. l l A ,N ,,.,,., 5 if 35 5 ii. E E .sz-5 A I ,.,,,, . A ,... -2. K CAPTAIN BOB FRAHM Having a better - than - average season, the Viking B's pounded out seven victories in I2 starts for about a 60 per cent average. They edged out a two out of three series from Monte- bello and whipped Exclsior all three encounters. Fullerton high overpowered the Norse quintet in a pair of meets. Zl -l 5 and 22-Zl, while in their only league attempt the Maroon and White lads split a couple with Puente. The War- riors snagged the first one, 35-33, in the closing minutes and the l3's retaliated with a 29-l4 pushover. Only once were the hoopmen forced into a big-score defeat. lt was at the hands of the powerful Mount Carmel Cru- saders who mercilessly bombed the basket with 'SO cutting paints leaving Downey to scare up but l5. Thirty-seven personal fouls were massed in this fray by both squads in the roughness, toughness match in which the B's performed all year. The other trouncing delt out by the local casabamen was an intermural tilt in which the C's dropped their only tussle, 30-l2. Bob Frahm was elected captain and junior Reedy was high-scorer for the year, with 68 points. ,en C BASKETBALL Back row-A. I-lenzen, B, Knapp, B. Lawhorn, D. Wilcox, 1. English, l-l. Montgomery. Front row-Coach Treloar, D. Thomas, W. Roper, D. Kyle, M. Fisher, 1. Copeland, E. McCaughan. .DW D TEAM Back row-Coach Treloor, l. Kennedy, B. Biddle, H. Mendoza, M. johnson, D. Cox, R, Montgomery Front row-N. Thomas, C. Currie, C. Sutton, K. Tanksley, C. Parks, F. Carroll. W1 mwltdenfzfdezzaaeaecwaa 'F , WW AV 'W-mae-mm h Yates, l. Mederias, C. Simons, C. Mallory, B. Van Ducrcn, l. McCYung, VARSITY TRACK Back rovx - W. Kincaid, L, Hahn, D. Baker, l. Track. Front row-E. Zimmerman, S. Douglas, D. Saufsbury, M. Aguilar, C. Miller, D, Hart. Coached by Mr. L. B. Yates, Downey's spike team negotiated one of the most grueling track seasons in its history, Withstanding the shellacing twice handed down by the Compton Tartars the local lads cleaned up on the Chino and Claremont mail meets and topped Citrus and Puente in a triangular spikefest held at Puente to win more than half of their encounters. Mount Carmel was guest at Downey twice and was handed a defeat on the second visit. K' A , M. . CAPTAIN l E M' I EDDIE MILLER TRACK Front row+Ralph Mandala, Warren Roper, johnny Addington, Bob Rushing, Harry Gifford, lohnny Maier, Tommy Nichols, Gerald Taylor. Middle row-Fred Carrol, Harvey Smith, jerry jordan, Dudley Ball, Dick Ivey, Paul Tubbs, Bob Biddle, Harold CAPTAIN Montgomery, Bill Van Matre. ,M .-., ..... ..-- Fisher, Ray Millers, Buster Blankenshlp, Harvey Srnith. HARRY GIFFORD 72 Top row-wDon R. Thomas, jack Wight, Bill Hanson, Richard Lindsey, Frank Hagey, Kenneth Tanksley, Morris 73 ,5za444uuzaZkq ... M45 'Ca l . Q . CAPTAIN DUANE HESS mr ' VARSITY BASEBALL Back row-Coach Treloar, Bill Boehme, Yvonne Williamson, David Anderson, Frank Carruth, Lee Ericson, Bud Hicks, Bill Blackburn, Harry Gifford, David Burbeck. Front row-Chuck Rushing, Tommy Nichols, Bob Knapp, Warren Roper, lim McClusky, Raul Mendez, lcap- tainl, Duane Hess, Wally Kincaid. A regular league schedule was not played by Downey's baseball club this season due to transportation difficulties. Despite this handicap the Viking nine won six out of their first l2 games. At that time Lee Ericson was leading the batting with an average of 46l with Bud Hicks in second spot at 42l. Downey's cross-country team won the Minor League Division of the C. l. F. championship meet held at Long Beach and brought home a large trophy to prove it. Coached by Mr. L. B. Yates and captained by Manuel Agilar, the hill and dalers met such formidable teams as Compton, Long Beach, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Montebello. V CROSS COUNTRY john Tracy, Charles McCurdy, Manley Thomas, Manuel Aguilar, Bud White, Coach Yates. WW OUWNEV QOWNE GGWNE Y, 00. l' WNE QOWPWN y lc. q ALL STAR BASKETBALL Back row-E. Hicks, 1. Siemonsma, B Brenzel, I. Carter. Front row-R. Montgomery, S. Hyle E, if A Miss Rose Amar BASKETBALL Every year an all-star team is chosen from the'GAA for the various sports. They are selected because ot their outstanding playing during the different seasons, The first basketball playday was held at Bonita. The only victorious sextets were the juniors as they mastered a similar Puente sextet, l3-l6. BASKETBALL, W l NN I NG Back-row-l. Siemonsma, E. Hicks, j. Carter. Front row-R. Montgomery, B, Ball, M. Horton. ,gazzowwwmmze SPEEDBALL ALL STAR Back row-fl. Hunt, l. Siemonsma, B McCormick, C. Carpenter, B. Brown, ' 52 1. Carter, H. Richey. Front row-A. White, B. Ball, A Meeker, R. Montgomery. Miss Helen Hall SPEEDBALL Speedballl One of the best liked sports among the girls was the second event of the year, and who couldn't tell it with all of the bruised shins and skinned knees around the school. The sophomores had a large turnout but the juniors again took top honors over the sophs in the after school play-offs with the score of l8-6. The seniors, because of working for national defense, were handicapped by the lack of players. SPEEDBALL WINNING Back row-E. Pickett, B. Lieritz, B , Bewley, P. Taylor, S. Swank, L ado, N. Reavill, B. Anderson, M Saulsbury. Coleman, C. Roese. Front row-M. Williamson, l. Alvar- ,tdenmza GIRLS' BASEBALL Back row-B. Brenzel, S. Swank, H Richey, E. Garrett, B. Miller, D Perez. burg, B. Tonksley, D. Laubach, G Bouslog. VOLLEYBALL AND BASEBALL Because of the need for students to work outside of school, the turnout for volleyball consisted mostly of frosh and sophs. Because of the few that turend out, exceptional ability was devolped in the line of team plays, this being made possible because of the advisers being able to do more individual coaching. No play-offs were held because of the uncertainty of attendance. md F l l VOLLEYBALL S Back row-L, Verboan, N. Kataiian, L. Due, l. Gustafson, V. Cotten, 1 Front row--G. Chan, M. Crutchfield, 1. Ratfiff, 1, Hunt, G. Russo. Front row-M. Crutchfield, l. Dahlen- mwl ide Jamie ftawuoameata Bock row-B. McComic, B. Bewley A, Meeker, P. Taylor, C. Carpenter B. Lieritz. Front row-M. Moores, C. Roese, E son. ' .L sv. Back row-B. Moores, B. Pulley, M Thompson, 1. Gustafson, E. Garrett P. Smith. ris, D. Stock, E. Sullivan. Back row-D. Chan, 1. Siemonsma, L Coleman, C. Fluke, I. Wright, l Carter, M. Saulsbury. Front row-Y. Mattei, N. Reavill, R varado, B. Brown. TENNIS The girls had a lot of practice on tennis this year, as it was played the year round during gym classes. The tennis managers got together in March, and decided to have a tournament consisting of mixed singles and doubles, holding the games after school. This proved very satisfactory as the turnouts were large, making the tennis season successful. PIcke't, 1. Dahlenburg, M. William- Front raw-I. jones, C-. Chan, P. Mor- Montgomery, B. Anderson, I. AI- Swaazmzmzawagdzwzkegwwmmmmw wfjpffpwf . My L ff' J, ,Z 5 , iff- WL W f W 51, A b s 1' s 61 f 19 if e ffd ff? e af e e s W1 an dd ' X e oymqet an lgno le t loo wit hem. ' This ecti is a cl e art j yvw 1 3 W 'Z ow bzgla and C not be mitted ,VJ mary of c j If f ' ci WL, ,WWE ,,,1f',.w . . fi!-V' N. ,Zn 4-J-'N' X x HURRAYI Sc:Ho0L'S mmf 1143 WORD 72232 'n REV Ma D019 wi :wk , . if if i Ellen Sullivan Princess 'hm W Queen loanna Carter Borborq Anderson Princess Chosen for poise, personality, and campus final selection of the remaining candidates wear, tour girls tram each class participated in was made by the student body. Attended by the Quill and Scroll sponsored Victory her princesses, the Queen was crowned at the Queen contest. Following faculty elimination, Tropical Ball. Cora Moore Loretta Verbaan Mary Thompson Margaret Foster nv' H' we Q, mg wg, 'A Ernestine Collins Edna Garrett Cora Felkins Irene Alvarado Beverly McComic 7Zmw72a99eu Eighteen girls and Mrs. Martin at- tended a conference meeting at Woodrow Wilson high school. Other schools were Redondo, Santa Ana, Poly, jordan, and Banning. After two revotes, the seniors chose of their emblem, forest green for the color class sweaters, An original displaying the letter D and the year of graduation '43, drawn by Cora Moore, was used. Mr. jeff Cravath, guest speaker at the annual football banquet held in December, talked on three loyalties, loyalty to self, faithful service, and physical and moral fitness. Starring Loretta Verbaan and Wil- liam Thompson, The Valiant, a story of a girl attempting to find her lost brother, was presented by the dramatics class for an assembly. In supporting roles were joe Morel, Trini- dad Ledesma and Sharon Edwards. Featuring an honor roll containing names of DUHS alumni who have joined the armed forces, The NORSE- MAN published two servicemen's edi- tions. Co-edited by jerry Hunt and jim McClusky, the issues also included information concerning former stu- dents and all-servicemen's athletic teams. Fifteen Boys Take Armed Service Oath Not only boys from Eastern indus- tries, Northern timberlands and South- ern plains have ioined some branch of the armed services or have been drafted, but boys right out of school in the town of Downey in the West- ernland have left for the fighting front while numerous others will be called after they graduate. Those who are serving in the United States Navy from Downey Union Senior high school are George Buckley, George Huber, Don Berry, Bill Dowler, Don Casida and Don Grimes. Others who are in the United States Army are john Amaro, judson Hamilton, Marvin McRoberts and john Medearis. Roy Garrison is in the U. S. Paratroops. George Powell is serving in the United States Marines. Three 44472 Vol. l., No l Downey High june Seniors Pull Big Sneak-Loaf at Brookside Park Senior Ditch Day, an annual event, was held this year at Brookside Park in Pasadena instead of the usual gathering in the snow. The majoritv of the day was taken by playing various games such as ping pong, tennis, football, baseball, and badminton. The record machine was set up later in the day and some of the seniors danced. One group of seniors went hiking and another tried its luck at horseback riding. Numerous pictures and snaps were taken also and several are enclosed in The VOLSUNG. Around noon a luncheon was served consisting of hamburgers of which Girl Shy Lauded Distinctive Hit Girl Shy, a story of a bashful boy and a designing girl, was pre- sented by the senior class on April 9 under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Freed. Bob Whitney played the male lead as Torn Arsdale who was girl-shy, with Loretta Verbaan opposite him in the role of a rich man's daughter, Bobs Sanford. Taking the part of a lady-killer co'lege boy was Bill Harmon while D8rothy Stock played the part of his vlvacious girl friend, Peaches Carter. Others in the play were Cora Moore as Aunt Caroline, Esther Hicks as Birdie La Verne, Duane Hess as Mr. Arsdale, jeanne jones as Sylvia Web- ster, joan Oldham as the colored wash lady, Sam Douglas as Chuck Mayo, Gordon Fisk as Alfred Tennyson Mur- gatoyd, and Wesley Besaw as Dean Marlow. ' boys who are in the Army Air Corps Reserve and as yet have not been called, are jim McClusky, David An- derson, and Douglas Saulsbury. There is quite a list of boys who were deferred from draft until gradu- ation and they are Devere Williamson, Harold Brock, Arthur Giovinetti, john Tracy, George Simons, Trinidad Ledes- ma, Gordon Fisk, Raul Mendez, Man- uel Aguilar, Lee Ericson and Forrest Duerden. Superintendent W. L. Walker par- ticipated by helping the cooks. Pop, pickels, potato salad, potato chips and all the extra's that go with a lunch also helped make Ditch Day a success. Two of the Downey high school buses were used for transportation for the seniors going to Pasadena, and a few boys took their cars. Most all the senior were sporting new senior sweaters, which were re- ceived the day before Ditch Day. All in all there was a great deal of ex- citement throughout the entire day and the seniors enjoyed it immensely. W. L. Walker Takes Over New Duties Appointed by the Board of Educa- tion to fill the vacancy of superin- tendent left as a result of the resigna- tion of Mr. C. C. Carpenter, now as- sistant county superintendent of schools, Mr. W. L. Walker took charge on October 9. Remarked Mr. Walker, This is the finest student body with whom l have ever had the pleasure of coming in contact. With such an excellent group of student body officers and leaders, this was a banner year for DUHS. l also believe that the present high school faculty is of superior quality, and I rely on them for full cooperation in all the activities of the school. Mr. Walker has been in Downey for i3 years as teacher and vice-prin- cipal of the junior high school. Born in Stephen, Minn., he graduated from the high school there. He received his Bachelor's Degree at the Alister Col- lege at St. Paul and his Master's De- gree from the University of Southern California. Campus Cutups By K. IOHNSON ln school, interruptions are blessings for students, serving to brighten the class and confuse the teachers. One such happened in the midst of a second period senior problems class. ludson Hamilton came crashing into the room, peered at 30 unfamiliar faces and bleated, lsn't this third period? To an outsider, that question would have seemed scienti- fically direct, but not to the class. They laughed him mercilessly out of the room. The physics class was discussing grades. Mr. Buehler was also impressively listing the things on which he had graded. Finally loyce Davis asked in a small, timid voice, Do we get any credit for trying? Being haunted by a couple of live, semi- intelligent zombies isn't the accepted idea of fun. Referring to Gordon Fisk and Art C-iovinetti, of course, who manufactured a corny joke and tottered around, eyes bright with pleasure, hunting for kids to tell it to. Here's how it went: Art said, Look at my wonderful complexion, I use Lux. To which Fiskie retorted, lt Lux like it! Betty Ann Pulley, strangely enough, was having a hard time answering a question. Fumbling through a sheaf of papers, she exclaimed, Oh, dear, l can't find it. Aw, Mr. Green blushed, lust call me Mr. C-reen in public. lim Shull was noisily busy selling war savings stamps in the hall booth. He ex- claimed bitterly to a heckling male group. So far, only girls have bought stamps to- day. Mr. Horton, having just bought some, asked, What about me? Said laime ab- sently, Well, you're the first boy. The third period tardy bell had already rung when Nora McCaughan and lohn Tracy walked into the senior problems room, so they dutifully presented excused tardy slips. Their super-original reasons for being late were written on the s'ips. Nora's read, Fell down. lohn's read, Helped her up. Roy Garrison was waiting to have his picture taken. Pacing nervously over to the mirror he would comb his sides and make O horrible face. Smoky explained, l'm practicing a personality smile. Members of the first period gym class, their scanty grey shorts and shirts barely distinguishable from the clammy fog swirl- ing around them, stood in frigid rows for roll-call. Presently a Red Cross can iingled by and Mr. Reid, eyeing his pocketless pupils asked sarcastically, Any donations? A Spanish class was studying South American history, with the accent on Pizar- ro. After a suitably long period of instruc- tion, Mr. Horton suddenly asked, Where is Pizarro's mummy? Lois Coleman, inter- rupted trom other and more important thoughts, replied ignorantly, l don't know, she must be dead by now. During a second period speech class, Mrs. Freed was lecturing on how to listen to a speech. Devere Williamson argued that he could listen better if his eyes were on some- thing else, that is, the gym football game going on outside. loe Lorenzetti supported the novel idea. Minute Man Flag Waves 4 ' K , ,g ..... K trac Through purchases of bond- and stamps Downey high won the Schools at War Minute Man flag, March 25 of this year. To fly this banner, at least 90 per cent of the student body must have invested at least 50 cents cach month in the war commodity. Stamp Purchases Buy Jeep There were all indications that the Senior high school had embarked upon a successful campaign of purchasing an entire fleet of midget cars, when stamp and bond sales surged to a new high in May. As the deadline neared for this publication, four leeps had been paid for, and sales continued to mount. 'Me 7Zafz4emcm 5,0045 'fund Norse Gridders Hav-e Poor Season As They Win One Game, Lose Eight To call this year's football season a success is to overestimate the pigskin achievements of the varsity squad. Winning one, a practice clash, of the eight played, is no boastful record for striking power when it counted most, Baseball Highlights Sports Season Viking baseball fans were pleased and proud to be represented by their fine ball club this season. Baseball was the one bright light in Downey athletics this year. Sparked by veterans Duane Hess, Wally Kincaid, Raul Mendez, Bud Hicks, and Lee Ericson, the maroon and white nine finished the season with an admirable record, winning well over half of their contests. There was no league for the horse- hiders, so they played all corners on a free lance schedule. Transportation was handled completely by private cars. Due to the necessity of a free lance schedule, the Norse team has had to encounter a majority of very large schools, and the fellows deserve unlimited praise for their outstanding performances against such odds. Veteran Coach N. C. Treloar led this fine group in their many battles. Num-erous Track Letters Awarded Coach Leicester Yates' cross-coun- try team captured the Small Schools' Championship trophy in the CIF meet at Long Beach. Manuel Aguilar, cap- tain, and Bud White placed in the sixteenth and seventeenth spots, re- spectively. Other paint makers were Charles McCurdy, Bob Walls, and Manly Thomas. Winning the interclass track meet by nosing out the junior team 48 5X6 to 48 lf6 were the seniors, three- time winners. Track meets by mail were success- fully accomplished this season. A three-year varsity track letter was won by Hal Brock. Second-year awards were won by Doug Saulsbury, Sam Douglas, Wally Kincaid, Lloyd Hahn and Devere Williamson. Don Baker, George Simons, lack Kloth,- Captain Eddie Miller, Manuel Aguilar, Charles McCurdy, Ernest Zimmerman, Don Hart and Gene Mallory won their first-year awards. any ball club. Seemingly to fail in explains partly their failure to win. ln their initial contest they held a mighty Montebello eleven to 6-O loss. Although scoring chances for the Oilers were many, an eight Norseman line staved off every threat but the fatal one. El Segundo was the second target for the hopeful Maroon and White squad. Behind thundering in- terference, Roy Garrison had a field day, scoring both counters, one on a plunge and t'other on a spiral. The Eagles went down to defeat to a Vik- ing eleven for the first time in their four-year series, i3-6. Then their s u c c e s s therometer started dropping as they bowed down consecutively to Corona, i2-Og the CIF champs, Bonita, 60-75 Citrus, 6-O, all league meets. Then came a warmup struggle with Mount Carmel, inwhich they got drenched 33-6. Con- tinuing circuit frays they proceeded to fall before the charging cleats of the Chino Cowboys, 32-7, and in the finale they saw the orange and black- clad squad of Puente pile up l3 big points while they were unable to penetrate to the zero line once. Few Games Played By Varsityand B's Basketball at the local institution had a mediocre season, with only nine games being played by both the Varsity and B's. Transportation re- strictions limited the teams to about one game per week and made the necessity of meeting several of their opponents more than once. Victorious in two of thelr nine games, the Varsity succeeded in top- ping Excelsior and Puente. The B season ended a little more favorable with five wins and only four losses. Although obtaining games when- ever possible, the C's and D's were less fortunate in their schedule. By MAC As the time continues to race on, the parade of sports at DUHS passes just as quickly. ln the fall, the grid- men engaged in one of the poorest seasons in years, ln eight battles, the noble Norse warriors only capped one victory. After football season, all league contests were abandoned for the dur- ation, Sports continued however, on a free lance basis. A highly rated Vik- ing cage team won less than half of their games due to the much larger schools they had to play. About that time, Spring rolled around and the cindermen began their tedious workouts on the oval. A fine group of veterans performed very well for Downey but again the large schools walked off with the honors many times. However, the tracksters did fare a little better than the buck- eteers. Late in the year, baseball started and the horsehiders were the one big boon to DUHS this year. Playing all larger schools, a great group of ma- roon veterans brought home victory in well over half of their games. Coach N. C. Tuffy Treloar pi- lated the nine to success, keeping a fiery hustling ball team on the dia- mond at all times. Treloar also coached basketball, while Yates and Reid headed the track and football contingents, respectively. Second 714416 The gym classes said goodby to wet bathing suits and strinay hair and started basketball in October. The first three weeks were spent brushing up on the rules, regulations, and game technique, then the girls split into four teams and had intra- mural games. Kick her hard, Knock her down, and That skirt is really solid are some of the expressions that were heard in the middle of No- vember, meaning that speedball has started. Fast dribbling and team co- operation was firmly stressed, and proved valuable when the finals were held. Volleyball games proved very ex- citing. As nearly all the girls seemed interested in the sport, good teams were accomplished and play-offs were held between the different classes. Two weeks were spent reviewing the rules of baseball, and then teams were chosen, starting a successful sea- son. Body mechanics and folk dancing were held every Tuesday and Thurs- day, all girls being required to take the exercises. Tennis was held twice a week, the year round, for girls who were interested. Clubs Enter Defense Effort With Social to Service as Theme From social to service has been the motto of the various school clubs this year. Abandoning the parties and field trips typical of clubs in previous years, they have turned wholeheartedly to selling bonds, collecting scrap, and any other activities useful in the war effort. Clubs have taken turns selling Local League Edits Initial N-ews Letter To help maintain Downey's school spirit at the football games the first activity the Girls' League sponsored was the making and selling of maroon and white pom-poms. A pickle, cracker and cheese sale was introduced as the next money raising project for the Girls' League. Wreaths were made, one for each Senior high class room, a week be- fore Christmas vacation by the cab- inet members. ln an attempt to publicize League hcppenings of the Regional Schools in Southern California and Arizona, the initial News Letter was edited. A second edition was later published. B e s i d e s the Homecoming Tea, Mothers' and Daughters' Tea, and the sale of Alma Mater song sheets, there was also at least one Girls' League assembly each month. Let's Be Thankful CSF Presentation Proving their ability in fields other than scholarship. the members of the local California Scholarship Federation Chapter, under direction of Miss Muriel Powell, adviser, wrote and pre- sented Let's Be Thankful, a patri- otic play, produced for the Thanksgiv- ing assembly and repeated for the Presbyterian Church, The club also operated the War Stamp booth on several occasions and sponsored drives for keys and crossword puzzles. Un- der presidency of Betty Ann Pulley this group gave a supper during the first semester. The second semester president was Leland jordan. Quill and Scroll Starts Tradition With Barbara Moores at the helm, main event of the Quill and Scroll journalism club was the first annual press banquet. Infected with the tradition fever, stamps and bonds in the booth, and the Tri-Y sponsored a Baby Scrop drive which was very successful. Other drives sponsored by the various Clubs were the silk stocking drive, scrap metal drive, crossword puzzle drive, cnd key drive. Campus groups abolished all field trips which were not essential and could not be reached by means of public transportation. Assemblies sponsored by the clubs have stressed instructions regarding the helping of the war effort as well as being entertaining. One project which is an example of the service activities of clubs is the Service Flag which was presented to the student body by the Les Torcheres. This club has taken charge of the sewing of stars on the flag and the making of a scroll which contains the names of all the former Downey stu- dents and faculty members who are now in the armed forces. Torcheres Compile Scroll of Honor Aided by their adviser, Mrs. Helen B. Martin, Les Torcheres members cared for the service flag which they presented to the school last Spring. For Memorial day this vear the Les Torcheres dedicated the Scroll of Honor which lists the names of former Downey students and faculty members now serving in the armed services. The club also organized the sale of war stamps at school and se- cured a booth for that purpose. Throughout the first and second se- mes'ers under the respective presi- dents, jean Karns and Betty Ann Pul'ey. the members made service the high point of their activities. the club sponsored the first annual Victory Queen contest in january. About that time Kenneth johnson took over the presidency. This journa'ism clique took its turn at the Stamp Booth and made it pos- sible for owner's names to appear on their Volsung. Club Competition Boosts Stamp Sales Service projects highlighted club activities this year. Main contribution of each club to the war effort was their participation in Stamp Booth sales. Alternating weekly, each club had the opportunity of serving while selling . . . Presentation of an edu- cational assembly on South America, featuring a well-informed speaker and a technicolor film, opened SPANISH CLUB doings. Reports on famous men of the Latin American countries were given at meetings dur- ing the year . . . Besides selling and collecting tickets at all home games, the VARSITY CLUB provided seating facilities at basketball games. Or- iginated by Mr. Lowell Dailey in l94l, the group is now advised by Mr. Nelson Treloar. jim McClusky and Duane Hess filled presidential duties . . . Sponsors of several drives, the TRI-Y collected everything from A to Z. In their first campaign, serv- icemen gained reading books, When the Army and Navy requested silk and nylon, the girls delved for old hose beyond repair. The last drive spon- sored by the Tri-Y was the Baby Scrap Drive, which resulted, among other fragments, in 55 pounds of old copper donated by The NORSEMAN and VOLSUNG . . . Added to the nu- merous drives, the COMMERCIAL HONOR CLUB managed a Rag Drive. Necessary to the Army in cleaning rifles, the rags were collected in gay- ly covered boxes. Also contributing to the morale of the prisoners of war, this group, through cooperation with the local YMCA collected games, musical instruments, and magazines . . . Although suffering from a sharp decrease in members, the GAA at- tended a basketball playday at Bonita. Because of transportation other play- days were cancelled. Speedball, vol- leyball, tennis and baseball were con- tinued with interscholastic competi- tion . . . 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MQW .x-M kk-we ieo'x.uu anna- ' W-,lgw ,OL,,....m-4+-Q Jwvwl fvwo-v-1. -Qoiivx.. 'S-q-v-Q. -Tv.A.o..Av-L Sowedfofz--- iw 2,2 J 'WJ j-f-L-U1-.af.Jr46QffKw-Q -.fo -. +,,, 'W QIIEL is 'H 1 we ia? Check the rod 4 Always eotin'. Modern tronsportotion.Dc1nny Boy. Relaxing, A sole. Ladies' mon. Betty leon. Hold thot pose. Noon gatherings, New record, Stop me if you've heard this one. Big deol, Hi, gols. Watch out, no woter. HeckIers . Cruising Coffin. All League Material. K AM ri 1 - Birdie Men. Studying?????? Smile pretty, Big joke. jump High. Concentration. Big Beef. The Mighty Mite. Home Stretch. She keeps us eating. Clearing-I6 feet, Personality kid, Peek o boo, Form. Bock Hand Flash. decadaatcdtteheaefloetaamadelde e ' of n .9 , G-f5c.-Jin ...Q 5, 41. fl, Q, . Ch-Lvg 94 In Downeyis Iiinior high the stu- dents who will take over the reigns of the Senior high school are now heing niolded. The Izinior high has its own student government and elects its offi- cers. Iiinior high activities and classes are essentially the saine as those carried on in Senior high. Ninth graders are regular attendants at high school dances and also enjoy the privileges of three elective szihjects during the school year. 4 IHE comme GE NEFm1'noN-- SCH COME ON JACK lT'S TIME FOR I 5cHooa.! 4 7745 Wadfumg Downey 7675 Sain! Section 74: Wlemozq of law! ?mne6ez Widllez 701:45 atanfefuf calmed! Deck row-B. Biddle, R. Young, j, Wrignt, F. Hagey. R. Reinke. First row-B. Comstock, E. Russefl, S. Szriven, M. Douglas, G. Chan, E---' Student Body President V--at -1 TH- ROBERT YOUNG A 1 l . ff. ' 1 'Q V Qi ll. VV- , 5 Q , A if Student Body President ,il KENNETH TANKSLEY 323' V Seanad eemeufez Minden! council Back row-K. Tanksley, B. Bacon, T. Riley, R. Copeland. First row-B. Craun, S. Pullen, M. Felton, 1, DeArmond, 1. Steere, 1. Cushing. euewfk l i E l Back row-D. Bell, 1. Blair, R. Bewley, R. Bigelow, R. Balthrope, B. Bebek. Middle row-B, Blackburn, R. Boys, L. Aguirre, R. Altman, R. Atwood, 1. Ardis. Front row-N. Abrams, 1. Bell, M. Barnes, L, Anderson, I. Anderson, L. Arnswald, L. Allen. SEVENTH GRADE The seventh grade assembly was in the form of a variety show. Songs and skits were presented. The seventh grade Clee Club lcom- bined boys' and girls'l sang several songs for assemblies. P-,..,..,.-. .. Back row-E. Cook, S. Chaparro, M. Berumen, R. Cobos, C. Campbell. Middle row-B. Casida, R. Copeland, P. Broward, N. Bartnick, A. Buchanan, Ci. Chan. Front row-E. Chaparro, C. Churchill, V. Casida, 1. Contreras, A. Colclasure, N. Campbell, N. Calvin Back row- D. Ellis, P. Danton, Y. Crossley, M. Edmondson, R. Crogan. Middle row-M. Douglas, D. Davidson, B. Curry, E. Dyer, 1. Elgi, B. Corbin. Front row-A, Deliberto, M. Dickerson, C. Ellis, D. Crass, M. Duncan, O. Eldridge, A. Crandall. F4 Back row-E. Hartzler, l. Garlick, L. Grimes, B, Gallanos, A. Class. Second row-H, Dawson, G. Fuller, N. Flores, H. Frost, R. Flores, L. Fagan. Front row-N. Haviland, P. Hart, M. Hancock, M, Felton, D. Evans, E. Heaps. 'F 1l l l l i 3 l l , Q i , l Back row-C. Knapp, 1. Linfor, I. l-lefley, l. Hass, C. Huyek. Middle row-K. Kyser, E. lack, H. Horton, H. lerome, K. Kemp, I. johnson. First row-B. Kinarde, S. lones, P. laurique, G. Hulsey, B. l. johnson, A. Ivey, A. johnson. l Back row-L. Miller, I. H. McNeely, L. McCarley, Y. Moxley, C. Mills, F. McDonald. Middle row-l. Elgi, M. Monroe, R. Nance, I. McComas, I. Monroe, R. Mahaftey. Front row-R. Mallory, A. Lingenfelter, B. Longworth, E. Moore, M. Marksheffell, B. Morey P Back row-M. Pereda, W. Chapman, I. Ott, M. O'Sullivan, C. Pehrson. Middle row-M. Peterson, M. Perez, l. Pinizzotto, M. Nelson, F. Neal, A. Pearls. Front row-K. Payne, V. Ausborn, L. Packer, D. Peterson, I. Pickett, F. Pickrel. --......-..-..-..... W-W-I ff vi We 'Q' be fwlhiiivi Back row-D. Pippett, 1. Rainey, R. Ruiz, l. Rarick. lv1'ddl row-B. Sales, I. Russell, 1. Sable, I. Pittman, C. Sawyer, R. Reavis, R. Robinson. i e Front row-A. Quinonz, L. Sainz, C. Schad, F. Rudd, G. Robinson, M. Rose. Back row-G. Schlirnmer, P. Teese, P. Swartz, C. Sutton, M. Tebow. Middle row-G. Van Ness, B. Taylor, N. Soper, F. Vanlerlin, C. Smith, L. Steere. Front row-B. Smith, W. Vaughn, N. Sloan, D. Traylor, E. Stowers, N. Soderquist, B. Shrode l i l l i i l Back row-j. Williams, 1. Williams, V. Willcox, I. Welch, B. Watkins. M'ddI ow--l. Shipley, D. Wright, C. Zeigler, L. Wessels, D. Webb, V. Wilkinson. 1 e r First row--P. Zuttermeister, M. Woodworth, L. Wetzel, I. Walker, A. Wilder, P. Weber. 69556 male Back row-R, Boggs, B. Clapp, I. Cheatham, R. Cauldwell, B. Atkins, S, Casida, E. Barnett, D. Berry. Second row-B. Boyd, C. Calvin, B. Baker, M. Abbott. A. Alexander, Front row-l. Bovenzi, M. Brain, E. Carr, M. Carter, S. Bauwens. The eighth grade C-lee Club sang tor many music. assemblies. Many ot the eighth grade boys are May l2, the eighth grade assembly was noted tor their sports ability. Football, base- presented in the torm of short patriotic skits. ball, and track are among their outstanding ln between acts, the choirs, under direction ot traits. Girls were occupied in sewing, art, and Miss Velma Stuart, sang a group ot numbers. Back row-B. Comstock, C. Caulwell, B. Cormack, l. De Witt, D. Cottrell, D, Corbett, H, Dunlap, Second row-C. Duncan, S, Dinsmore, R. Cline, D. Cummings, B. Craun. First row-M, Edge, l., Dudlex, j. De Armond, A. Cox, I. Cushing, l. Dalenberg. Back row-M. Hancock, P. Hanley, j. Hearne, E. Cranillo, R. Fether, F. Frey, j. Hammerfon, P. Ellis. Second row-C. Haight, I. Felkins, P. Heckman, j. Gauldin, R. Ferguson. First row+M. Harris, j, Feltham, P. Fallon, j. Goode, D. Freeman. Back row-R. Henderickson, R. jepson, B. Heining, D. Hess, C. Ivey, G. Howe, B. jomes. Second row-E. Klang, j. johnson, C. Herr, I. johnson, C. jones, j. jackson, j. Kirkpatrick. First row-E Hodgson, G. Holt, C. I-lo'ton, R. Black, C. Boggs, B. jordon. Back row-E. Myers, j. Matarazzo, j. McMillian, B. Mallory, B. McCarter, L. McGuire, C. Lo Bue, j. McCaugl'1on. Second row-G. McQueen, B, Leebut, B. Larson, M. Leieritz, B. Langon. Front row-V. Lanback, Q. Meade, M. Mattson, R. Linder, L. Mattei. FI O Back row-B. Morel, D. Nelson, D. Miller. Third row-I. Myers, I. Meese, H. Garner, H. Luper, j. Murphy. Second row-E. Nance, A. Matsoll, 1. Norfleet, F. Nelson. Front row-B. Hill, 1. Napier, I. Miller, H. Mucklow, A. Guerra, L. Nicodemus. A patriotic program, consisting of songs by the eighth grade Clee Clubs and a series of dramatic skits, was presented May l2. In charge ofthe program were: Miss Ciesel- man, Miss Stuart, Miss Elwell, Ioan De Ar- mond, Betty Watson, Patricia Heckman, Bonnie Strong, Celestin Reallon, lack Meese, jimmy Hearne and jimmy McCaughan. Back row-B. Papp, T. Riley, l.. Pulley, C. Reallon, H.Oliver. Third row--R. Robinson, H. Rives, R. Price, G. Reavis. Second row-P. Osler, C. Quinonez, W. Parks, R. Reinke. First row-B. Payne, G, Reavill, B. Olson, A. Pettigrew, D. Rogers, A. Rogers. Back row-1. Tarrazo, R. Rush, D, Scharn, T. Salas, R. Roop. Third row-D. Stoddard, l, Stecklein, 1. Scharn, S. Shields. Second row-A. Ryan, D. Truitt, R. Traylor, H. Stowers, I. Taylor. Front row-E. Russell, M. Sullings, M, Roughton, B. Tillman, D. Schlafer. Back row-C, Woodworth, D. Weinberg, 1. Strickland, W. Weber, K. Wilson. Third row-B. Wilhelmus, C. Zuttermeister, R. Weber, l. Uranga, S. Turner. Second row-P. Weeks, B. Wishek, W. Williams, B. Wilhelmus, B. Watson, M. Watson, M. Williford First raw-T. Shaul, B. Van Pappelendam, W. Lee, N. Wickersham, L. Tyrrel, B. Weiss. M5 de Back row-B. Chapel, O. Chavez, B. Bacon, T. Bickel, T. Christy, L. Brame, D. Ball. Third row-B. Biddle, E. Alexander, 1. Addington, E. Addington, B. Bowman, V. Cabera. Second row-W. Beyers, 1. Bartlett, L. Aguirre, H. Adams. First row-V. Anderson, L. Buchanan, R. Busse, D. Anderson. NINTH CRADE Ninth grade classes were very active this year. The first showing of the ninth grade talent was Mr. Yates' fourth period English class presenting the play, Annabelle Steps ln. Miss Flack's ninth grade speech class next presented the Lincoln Day program, a play entitled The Perfect Tribute. Paul Faces the Tire Shortage and Be Home by Mid- night were also presented by the class. Participating in the Red Cross Benefit Program was the Clee Club which sang a group of patriotic numbers. On April IS, a patriotic skit entitled, jefferson Lives Today was presented on the National School Week's Program by the Speech class. On june l i, the ninth grade assembly was held under direction of Mrs. Gerber. The play was entitled, Pals The Cilee Club sang be- tween acts. Back row-A. Crogan, B, Fagan, D. Farenholt, M. Fisher, N. Davis. Third row-H. Coogle, S. Deckleman, B. Clark, I. English, H, Curry. Second row-B. Crooks, M. Felton, S. Craig, E. Fleming, M. Fisher. First row-M. Denton, B. Dyer, A. Cox, M. Cotten, D. Fanta, O. Cobos. Back row-A. Henzgen, R. Eddington, F. Hagey, I, Groot, A. Freeman, l. Hernandez. Third row-F. Grant, A. Henriksen, 1. Groot, V. l-leckman, W. Crotewold. Second row-L. Cleghorn, L, Hogue, M. Foster, A. Hearn, B. Gallagher. First row-M. Grissom, P. Haviland, M. C-iovinetti, L. Crimes, V. Couett. HANNABELL STEPS IN Annabell Steps In, was a play presented by Mr. L. B. Yates' ninth grade English class, December ll, in the auditorium. Kay Marshall, hostess .......,... loan Hey Donald Marshall ..... ....... I ohn Groot Eurnia Sutton .... ...... W ilbur Wyant Messenger boy. . . . . .Stanley Deckleman Polly Clark ...... . . Annabelle Mason. . Felice, the maid... Willie Reed .... Speedy Clark. . . Barbara Leroy ........ Directors. . .Lois Hague, Bob Baron . .Lajuona Buchanan . . . . . .Fern Packer . . .lacqueline Gray . . . . .Rex Busse . ...Bill Bowman . . .Marilyn Denton Wanda Woodward, Back'row-C. lepson, l. Hopper, l, jordan. Third row-G. lack, R. Herron, R. lvey, K. Kinard, R. Karns. Second row-S. Horn, B. Hoffmann, D. Horton, M. johnson, D. lenson, R. Hutchins. First row-C. Kelley, D. Hess, C. Kataniian, R. lung, 1. Hey, B. Huseby. Back row-R. Millers, N. Lo Bae, B. Lowhorn. Lawton, R. Lindsay. Third row-H. Mendoza, R. Montgomery, A. Moore, R. Martin, B. Kringel. Second row--P. Moore, R. Lecoq, C. Mogqs, T. McLoughlin, M. Lewis, B, McCarley. First row-A. Maggs, M. Meese, B. Marshall, M. McCaughan, S. Lopez. l 'A 5. 22 Back row-H. Pederson, T. Neely, B. Merrington, C. Moore. Second row-C, Park, I. Olsen, E. Passow. B. Owens. K. Noel, V. Morel. First row-L A. Morey, F. Packer, M. Moore, M, Poo'e, E. Moore, B. Morgan. 1 Back row-S. Smith, R, Smith, E. Shircliff, R. Shaker, H. Smith. Second row--C. Rhodes, C. Rico, M. Self, O. Santos, I. Steere, V. Smith. First row-S. Ray, S. Pullen, C. Smith, K. Sanders, E. Reed, S. Scriven. Back row-G. Taylor, B. Teemley, D, Welch, D. R. Thomas. Second row-C. Watkins, I. Shaw, D. G, Thomas, 1. Walker, K. Tanksley. First row-E. Thorsen, l, Williams, C. Sutton, W. Thomas, N. Thomas. Back row-R. Young, 1. Wright, 1. R, Williford, N. Alyeo, C. C-ranillo. First row-QR. Campbell, R. Davis, R, Dodson, W. Wyont, W. Gerber. envy Back row-H. Zylstra, P. Schmidt, 1. Yoder, A. Wilhite, D. Stafford, M, Van Bergen First row-S. Unsworth, A. Schaul, L. Williams, W. Woodward, P. Tuttle, M. Varela. ii 'Me Regularly each week the ninth grade journalism class has put out the junior Norse- man under the supervision of Mrs. C. j. Phillips. Splendid work has been done by the edi- tors who were: Carita M. Kelley, first quarter, Kenneth Noel, second and third quarters, and Lois Williams, fourth quarter. Two newspaper trips have been taken by the class. The first was to the Downey Live Wire and the second was to the Downey Champion. A special edition of the paper was put out on April l. The staff used their own imagina- tion in publishing improbable news and the paper proved to be very amusing. The paper usually contained: Club news, class news, editorials, features, sport, gossip, fashions, jokes and puzzles. Top row: Carita Kelley, Kenneth Noel Second row: Robert Bacon, Gladys l Katanjian First row: Lois Williams, Bob Biddle Back row K Noel B Bacon K Sanders D jensen, B. Hoffman, B, Hansen, B. Lawhorn, Mrs. Phillipps. Second row V Anderson L Buchanan L Hogue, C. Katanjian, M. Cotten, j. Steere, L. Williams. First row C Kelley B Morgan B Dyer B Biddle, B, Crooks, I. Hey, j. Ward, S. Ray. Back row-P. Broward, F. Moxley, Mr. Uzes, R. Black, C. Boggs, I. Miller. Eront row-D. Evans, 1. lackson, B. Morey, 1. jordon, B. Casida. A Fourteen junior high students are now in Under the direction of Miss Velma Stuart the junior Orclqest-ro begun this year by M,-' the. Ninth Grade Clee Club has been quite an active group this year. Besides singing at various assemblies, they have sung for the U Rotary Club, the P.T.A. and for the Red Cross String Ensemble, La luana Buchanan, lack progrom- 5Cl10m Gnd DlCl4 Sclwm- They wrote their own Farewell Song for the ninth grade program. Francois Uzez. Three students also joined the high school Back row--M. Meese, R. Lecoq, M. Self, A. Hearn, M. Fisher, P. Miller, S. Craig. Third row-C-. Katanjian, H. Adams, E. Fleming, I. Bartlett, A. Wilhite, B. Mcirshall, C, Smith. Second row-L. Gleghorn, S. Unsworth, M. Foster, Adviser V. Stewart, l. Yoder, W. Byers, V. Gouett. First row-F. Packer, E. Moore, M. Giavinetti, A. Cox, W. Woodward, L. Grimes, P. Tuttle, S. Ray. l Lett to rightYD. C. Thomas, D. Anderson, j. English, T. McLaughlin, W. Byers, R. Campbell, j. Wright, K. Tanksley. HPAUL FACES THE TIRE SHORTACEH Story at a young boy who wants to use the family car and comes to an impass because of the rubber shortage. Presented February l l, in assembly. Paul ........,.. . . . .... jerry jordan . . . .Sidney Smith . . . .Phyliss Schmidt . . . . .Shirley Pullen junior .......... .... B ernard Kringel jane ............ . . .Shirley Scriven Student Director .... Mr. jones ..... Mrs. jones. .. Mary .... ... . . . .Evelyn Reed THE PERFECT TRIBUTE Patriotic play presented by the fourth period speech class February ll, in the high school auditorium as memorial of Lincoln's birthday. Lincoln ....... . . .Kenneth Tanksley Mrs. Lincoln. . . .... Doris Anderson Washington .............. Royce Campbell Carter ..................... jack Wright Nurses. . .Wanda Beyers, Tavia McLaughlin, Barbara Husby Patients ...... Robert Young, Charles Parks, jim English, Bernard Kringel Student Director ........... Don C-. Thomas Left to right-P, Haviland, R. Young, C. Parks, B. McCarley, E. Fleming, D. Stafford, A. Maggs, j. Williams. Back row-D. C. Thomas, j. English. Back row-K. Tannksley, j. jordan. Front row-E. Reed, S. Smith, P. Havillane. Front row-D. C. Thomas, j. English. BE HOME BY MIDNIGHT Comedy presented March in the library for the fourth period English classes. Paul ...................... Robert Young Mary ...... Mrs. jones... Mr. jones ...... junior ........ Student Director. . . . . . . . . . . .Ardyce Maggs Dorothy Stafford . . .Charles Parks .. .... jimmy Williams .Phyllis Haviland jEFFERSON LIVES TODAY Presented for public school week program April l5, in the auditorium Play commemo- rates two-hundredth anniversary of jefferson's birth. Thomas jefferson ............ jock Wright Students. . .Sidney Smith, Kenneth Tanksley, Don Thomas, jerry jordan, jim English, Evelyn Reed, Phyllis Haviland. Adults ...... jimmy Williams, Charles Park, Barney Kringel, joyce Campbell, Evelyn Flemming, Tavia McClaughlin, Betty MC- Carley. 1. jordan, D. HeS5fs. scfaven, B. Kfangei, s. Pullen, S. smith, E. Reed, 5, Schmidt. 'Me Sqezq Back row-M. Fisher, B. Lawhorn, 1. Groot, B. Chapel B Second row-K. Tanksley, F. Hagey, D. C. Thomas, First row-H. Curry, I. Wright, R. Shaker, H. Pederson, The Safety Commitee is an organization comprised of ninth grade boys whose duty is to enforce all school safety rules about the grounds and buildings, and, in emergencies, act as air raid wardens. This group is one that was selected by Miss Gwendolyn Flack, teacher, and Mr. W. L. Walker, principal, who act as advisers for the committee. 7744114 66:45 . Bacon, L. Brame, D. R. Thomas. I. jordan, D. Ball. The head of the organization is lack Wright who supervises the work of the group and helps with the duties. The members are: lack Wright, Fred Car- roll, Morris Fisher, Louis Brame, Don C. Thom- as, Robert Shaker, Robert Bacon, Robert Chapel, Harvey Pederson, Frank Hagey, Dud- ley Ball, Kenneth Tanksley, Bill Hansen, Har- old Curry, john Groot, and Bill Lawhorn. Back row-B. Chapel, D. R. Thomas, L. Brame, K. Tanksley, D. G. Thomas, B. McCarley, D. Fanta, D. Horton, S. Craig, E. Stowers. Second row--R. Shaker, l. lordon, 1. Wright, F. Hagey, B. Crooks, 1. Steere, L. Aguirre, H. Zylstra, Adviser G. Rand. First row-R. Karns, H. Mendoza, l. Williams, D. Ball, E. Reed, S. Scriven, S. Unsworth, M. Varela, L. Williams, 4-'Zf 66:45 Back row-Adviser T. Garman, B. Wilhe'mus, M. Lcwis, A. Russell, I. Bauldin, E. Klang. Second low-P, Zuttermeister, P. Hart, 1. Yoder, R. Grogan, l. Felkins, B. Van Poppelendam, Adviser F. Elwell. Front row-P. Weber, M. Dickerson, M. Harris, L, Tyrrell, W, Parks, D. Schlafer, 1. Dahlenburg. THE ALL AMERICAN GIRLS The All American Girls' 4-H Club was formed to contribute in every possible way to the war effort. Members collected scrap, fats, sold war bonds and stamps, and each one has a victory garden. Every Tuesday girls worked on their sewing projects. Girls also found time for picnics, parties, and a camping trip beside their regular business meetings. A great deal of credit for the success of the club is clue to the advisers, Miss Thelma Garman and Miss Frances Elwell. Back row-Adviser, V. Herr, 1. Feltham, 1. Cushing, 1. Wiilicrns, I. Williams, G. Herr. First row-H, Mucklow, B. Waston, M. Abbat, P. Fallon, L. Mattel. gmfcn Keep Here is Sergeant Henry Brown in a Ieep like the ones the junior high has purchased. Surround- ing the car are: Miss Gwendolyn Flack, Artencia Cabos, Supt. W. L. Walker, Don C, Thomas, Don R. Thomas, joyce Cushing, Alma Russell and Miss Estelle Smiley with Kenneth Tanksley seated next to the Sergeant. 1699421 Saddam and 'Wfamte Wien To belong to Frigga's Scholars one A in stamps, arranging the show case in the main a solid subject, and a B average in other l3UllCll 19i Gnd 5P0nSO eCl The H09 0l5l 'Q Cefe' many each morning. Lorraine Anderson was president of the , club the first quarter and Don R. Thomas was Tl'1 '1QS-l president second quarter. The adviser is Miss The club took part in selling bonds and Estelle Smiley. subjects is required. The motto of the club is Labor Omna Vincit. lToil Conquers All .57 Standing-M. Edmondson, B. Baker, 1. Williams, N. Calvin, C. Pehrson, I. Cushing, L. Dudlex, B. Wilhelmus, B, Tillman, B. Weiss, D. R. Thomas, E. Smiley, L. Anderson, M. Edge, C. Kelly, B. Peltien, L. Steere, E. Carr, S. Scriven, R. Linder, M. Leieritz, R. Hutchins. Seated-D. G. Thomas, B. Shrode, R. Robinson, W. Vaughn, j. Williams, R. Karns, R. Shaker, F. Kennedy, F. Meese, 1. Hammerton, L. Brame, D, Ball. Sewing dau haha? 66444 Left to right-A. Calclausure, N. Soper, j, Sable, G. Sutton. l Miss Gwendolyn Flack, Miss Dolores Booher OFFICE STAFF After Mr. C. C. Carpenter took over the duties of Assistant Superintendent of Los An- geles County Schools, junior High Principal W, L. Walker moved his office to the Senior high school to become Superintendent of the Downey schools. Miss Gwendolyn Flack took over the junior high office. Miss Flack, with assistance of Miss Grace Rand, fifth period, took charge of the junior high office. Miss Booher is secretary of the junior high office, where, with the help of the teachers, she checks tardy slips, attendance, and other office duties. B. Dyer, M. Lewis, C, Kelly, S. Lopez, D. Fonto, G. Kotonjion, R. Hutchins, A. l-leorn, K. Sanders, V. Couvett, S. Pullen. fl. S-2 L. Allen, O. Eldridge, B, Olsen, V, Willcox, B. Wilhelmus, D. Cummings, 1, Pickett, G. Holton, E. Moore, F. Vonderlin, A. Peoirs, l-O. Eldrige, 2-V. Willcox, 3-D. Horton, 4-B. Wilhelmis, 5--A. Peoris, 6-P, Heckmon, 7-L. Allen, 8-B. Olsen, 946. Holton, IO,-1. Pickett, ll-E, Moore. ' Fymsrivr 11-rx.:-'1s'. . IfeL'r., +n:'R.':-r. : iw? aim'-1. 'mi qbihf Back rowvl. Yoder, M. Felton, A. Moore, l-l. Zylstra, I. Kirkpatrick, E. Passow. Second row-S. Unswortlw, l-l, Mucklow, E. Moore, B. Tilman, L. Dudlext. Third row-M. Edge, M. Brain, M. Fisher, L. Mattel, M. Meese. Back row-I. jackson, E. Cline, F, Nelson, B. Watson. Front row+B. Weiss, D. Slciffer, D. Cummings, E. Russell, V. Labeck, 1. Norfeet, D. Rogers, E. Carr, l. Cush- ing, A. Pettigrew, C. Reavill. l l l 1 l l s l i i I L Back row-M. Barnes, M. Felton, D. Ellis, M. Monro. E. Crosley, B. lohnson, M. Douglas, C. Pehrson, N. Calvin, M. Dunhen, N. Duncan, L. Steere, C. Churchill. Lett to right seated-B. Morgan, B, Wilhelmus. Left to right standing-M. Moore, Miss Hall, O. Cobos, M. Leieritz. The purpose of the junior CAA is to cre- ate interest in athletics, to promote mental and physical health, and uphold highest ideals of sportsmanship and friendship. To become a member, a girl must partici- pate in a sport for three weeks until she is eligible for initiation. This year the club wos ably directed by Miss Helen Hall. The student president was Ortensia Cobos. Song leadmc Left to right-N. Wickershom, D. Rogers, 1, Dohlenberg, I Left to right-M. Denton, 1. Hey, j. Word. 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