East Bakersfield High School - Sierran Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1944 volume:

V o NT K A a a-L }U All EBHS Associated Student Body Publication Bakersfield, California Volume VI Editor, Peggy Stewart The East Bakersfield High School student body dedicates this 1944 Sierran to all sei ' vice men and women who have gone out of our school to fight, not only for the democratic principles taught here at EBHS but for the principles of all America — Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness for all mankind. OUR HONOR ROLL Frank G. Amparano E. V. Anderson Orville Armstrong Kenny Arthur Gordon Baker N. Banducci Billy Ralph Baugh Linus E. Bennett C. G. Bishop Scott R. Bradford Robert E. Brame Autry Bull Lester D. Bull J. R. Burgess Johnny Burubeltz Paul E. Carlton D. D. Cline David G. Collins Robert L. Copes Verle A. Cowling Howard L. Grouse Johnny Davis Nubern Davis Douglas Davison Glenn A. Deuel Douglas D. Dewitt Jack Duncan Boyde Dye Forrest C. Ehret Manuel Elias Don H. Engel John A. Fox G. T. Francisco Ivan H. Frederick Bert P. Fuller David W. Fuller Rudolph Gallardo Marjorie M. George Richard E. Giraud Manuel E. Giraud Raul Max Gonzales James Graham Leroy Grubbs Donald L. Hackney Mel Hall Paul Henry Wm. O. Hensley Robert Hill Richard E. JHitJIb ck EdwardLHioward Id Huflma Charles E (i- Elwood D lmer I Gfsa ib(. JeJ KariSvjenS ' Harry Df Jones H. T. CAahM M. Kennedy obert Kilpatrick Minor R. Kirchner Myron W. Knapp J. R. Kniffen, Jr. Robert V. Laughner Lawrence T. Legg Richard Lemucchi Richard A. Lewis Arnold R. Liesch Joe G. Lopez Jaun G. Lopez L. F. Lucio Irvin E. Mallard Basil N. Marshall John R. Martin Ralph Mason Lawrence E. Matheron Jose Matinez Lawrence McArdell Roland L. McClean Robert G. McPherson George McWhorter Jimniie D. Melton Clarence Miller M. G. Montgomery Alfrieta Moyes Joe Navarro Clifford G. Netherton Eddie Netherton Clyde J. O ' Kane Charles S. Paddock James A. Winters John R. Wonderly W. J. Wooden Wm. L. Woodruff R. F. Patterson Raymond W. Permenter Junior Prowell Lionel Ramos Robert Ramsey H. J. Reinhardt Robert Renfro Sidney A. Ricards Lewis C. Ricks, Jr. Frank Ricon Loren D. Rinear Vincent Robinson Jack Meville Ross George E. Ryan Johnnie J. Salazar Henry J San Miguel L. L. Seeger Tracy E. Shantz Quinton Sharp James Clenton Shearer Richard L. Shepherd Edward Simonsen Bill M. Sims Wilbur A. Sites James Morris Smith V. E. Smith, Jr. Henry Solomon Marvin Henry Spinks Frank D. Stanton Frank M. Sterling Darrell L. Sutton Willis L. Swartz Bernard Thompson Johnny K. Tobisch, Jr. Jack L. Tongate Andy E. Valdez Florencio A. Valenzuela Nick G. Valos Renne Vermont Leon Watson Merle Weller E. D. West Jack M. White Robert L. White Rodney D. Williams As listed by Kernal April 1.5. 1944 IN MEMORIUM JACK FLYNN — In service of his country. DANIEL HANDY — In service of his country. ROBERT LIVERMORE— In service of his country. ROGER WEDDEL— i i J i i High there . . . Well, here I am ! ! ! ! Allow me to introduce myself! I usually go by the name of Gremlin and confidentially, I ' ve really done myself proud as far as the Sierran staff is conceraed. They should have known better than to use me for a theme. I really fixed them up. I lost negatives, wrecked film, threw copy away, and made them miss several deadlines. But since they thought they could make some use of me, I decided the best way for me to put my two cents worth in was to sneak, snoop, and droop around this year and record for you just exactly what went on. (They cheated and got some pictures when I wasn ' t looking.) No kidding, this book is really on the level and I tried my best not to miss anything important. Well, so long kids, have a good vacation. But watch out for me. I ' ll still continue to snoop around. THE SPIRIT OF EB. _5 - --•-• r- «. _Tl 22 7Z 7Z4 ( FINANCIAL GENIUS O ' KAYED THE WORKS H. E. Woodwortli, clerk Dr. Thomas L. Nelson, district supt. The Board of Trustees, headed by Dr. Nelson, has had an ex- ceptionally busy year due to the alterations occasioned by the war. The trustees are the people ' s representatives who see that K. C. U. H. S. District is run effeciently. They are in charge of the equipment and determine the need and location of new build- ings if the district requires them. In addition to this, the Board decides the length of the school year, the vacations, and the holi- days. This year it made special crop holidays in cooperation with the farmers because of the shortage of labor. It hii ' ed the teach- ers necessary to fill the many vacancies left by those who went into the services and war plants. Of course all the seniors know that the clerk of the board signs their diplomas, just another of its many jobs. Our thanks go to T. N. Harvey, president; H. E. Woodworth, clerk ; A. D. M. Osborne, Phil Ohanneson, and C. W. O ' Neil. T. N. Harvey, president C. W. O ' Neill, A. D. M. Osborn Phil Ohanneson 12 CHIEF COOK AND BOTTLE WASHER Kenneth W. Rich, principal Mrs. Opal Lane, secretary to the principal During- this war year, principal K. W. Rich has found that his duties of supervision have varied from the usual peacetime needs to include many activities vital to the war effort. Among these were several drives for war stamps and bonds, keeping- contact with former stu- dents now in the service of their country, filling many vacancies in the faculty and keeping the moi-ale of the teachers and students high. From Mr. Rich comes this message: There never has been a time before when this country offered young people so much as it does today, nor has there been a time when the country depended so much upon these same young people. I am sure that the East High faculty as well as your o.wn parents are proud of the way you are responding- to the situation. Mrs. Opal Lane, serving in the capacity as Mr. Rich ' s private secretary, has efficiently carried out many ex- panded duties of her office. Her duties included taking care of Mr. Rich ' s personnel correspondence, handling all student body funds, and handling the money end of the school ' s bond sales. It was also her worry to see that substitute teachers were obtained on the spur of the moment when a regular in- structor could not be here. All in all, her job was one of the hardest and she deserves bouquets for the splendid wav she has managed it. 13 Miss Lois Smith, dean of girls. ON THE SYMPATHETIC SIDE Making the wheels go round at EB are the women counsellors. Their job is one that influ- ences every student at some time during her four years in high school. The counsellors help stu- dents register, see that their program is arranged to suit their needs, and that their subjects are ones that supplement their future vocations. They also assist students in obtaining jobs and see that outstanding students receive scholarships. Counsellors are not, as many students think, in the office just to solve discipline problems. They ' re really On the Sympathetic Side when it comes to personal problems and give friendly advice to all who ask for it. It has been with considerable satisfaction that I have noted this year a wider use of the coun- sellor ' s office, on the part of the students, than ever before. I believe they are beginning to discover that we can help them in many ways and that discipline problems are a very small part of the coun- selling program. We are glad to have students come in for any type of help that they feel we can give whether it is a personal problem, one of employment, one of studies, or merely for a friendly chat, says Miss Lois Smith, dean of girls. Mrs. Julia Day, senior girls ' counsellor. Mrs. Lucille Robert, girls ' counsellor. 14 M;-. Daniel J. Reed, attendance officer. Mr. Joseph D. Tener, boys ' counsellor. RIGHT IN THERE PITCHING Keeping- the schedule of the boys in order is a very hard task. But this is only one of the num- erous jobs of the Boys ' Counselors.. Work permits are needed by all persons under eighteen. They have to go through one of the counselors. They check and arrange students ' schedules so they can work part of the school day. One thing of great importance to all junior and senior boys is the military problem. During the past year many of the boys found answers to these problems by discussing them with Mr. Irving E. Lane, dean of boys. The best literature on the different branches of the service was kept available at all times and JMr. Lane was always ready and willing to help in any way possible. ilr. Lane sends this message to all : Counseling for boys during wartime shifts its emphasis from vocational to military guidance. The staff is endeavoring to guide the students in selecting courses which will enable them to advance W ' hile in the Armed Forces as well as to take their places as useful citizens when peace comes. Mr. Irving E. Lane, dean of boys ' hard at work helping a student with a troublesome schedule. lo SAY AH PLEASE The services of Miss Juanita Booth, school nurse, has always been appreci- ated by those with cuts and sprains and that morning after feeling. She has also helped protect our general health through vaccination and TB test cam- paigns. Under her advisership, the Junior Red Cross has more than done its share of war time activities. Miss Juanita Booth, school nurse KEEPERS OF THE GATE! It ' s true that the school could never run on schedule without the principal or teachers, but have you ever wondered what the alma mater would be like without an efficient staff of custodians? Too often we forget that classrooms are cleaned daily and that the school yard is kept clean of care- lessly abandoned papers and lunches. PaZ- C. I. Pop Drennen, head custodian and friend o all. 16 BRAIN TEASERS Marger Apsit; physical education department cliairman John R. King; social science department chairman, Sierran Miss Margaret Martinson; mathematics f Miss Dolores Hintze; algebra and biology ■ 5 , H 1 0 1 r Pp V V ' Kf J t — ' ' ' Kyv ' j F A. ' 1 0 .  Mrs. Mariam Gurr, foreign language department chairman iB H Lester G. Engelson; mathematics and aviation science Ben W. Kellner; mathematics department chairman Mrs. Annie G. Clark; language Mrs. Phyllis Dwire, social science and physical education 17 Roderick Jameson; English ) John K. Lensrud; history and English Miss Dorothy Miller; English Miss Christian MacKeller; librarian I s ri. ' - Roscoe W. Morgan; commercial department chairman Miss Frances Embrey; English dept. chairman and debate H. A. Anderson; biology department chairman Mrs. Janet Luck; science 18 Mrs. Ruth Cavigli; girls ' physical education deaprtnient chairman Mrs. Lucille Christensen; girls ' physical education Mrs. Dorothy Frost; language Mrs. Lucille Robert; art and counselling Donald H. Burum; English and journalism Mrs. Marian Ball; social science and commercial studies Joseph Tener; biology, counselling, and physical education Miss. Kathleen Klotz; commercial subjects Mrs. Julia Day; English and counselling 19 MbH.§kiyHi Harlan S. Mann; social science and history Miss Ileta Shimmin; commercial and music Miss Mary F. Parker; clothing and social science 20 Mrs. Ruth Freed; English and mathematics James W. Tinkle; mechanical drawing and physical education I. E. Lane; shop department chairman and counselling Miss Betty Ashby; registration Mrs. Sylvia F. Bernstein; business office secretary 21 4 f rZ- yC-jUl, O-C C L s : I 4z ( ! ij HEAD CHEESES Evelyn Le Claire; student body vice-president Don Rodewald; student body president Mike Powell; student body publicity manager BLUE m i Miki Jaynes; student body secretary 21 KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING Advisors of the board are Mrs. Opal J. Lane, Mr. Ben W. Kellner, and Mr. Kenneth W. Rich Proving- that East Bakersfield high school supports a democratic spirit, a board of commissioners composed of several of the student body officers and a representative from each of East High ' s many organizations, met once a week with its adviser, Ben W. Kellner, to settle all matters of importance which aro. e during the school year. Together with Principal Kenneth W. Rich, who also attended the meetings, the board urged clubs to provide assembly programs during the year, and accepted Bakersfield high schools ' challenge to engage in a contest with them during the Fourth War Loan drive. 25 Participating in war programs, tak- ing active parts in school clubs, and helping in extra curricula activities have been the long suit of the senior class. j Iany seniors have held leading of- fices both in the student body and in regular groups and as a whole have been constructive in their activities of the past year. The officers included; president, Don Coleman; vice-president, Allene Savage; secretary- treasurer, Helen Lamb ; and publicity manager, Bill Margrave. Senior Class officers; Bill Hargrove, publicity manager; Helen Lamb, secretary; Allene Savage, vice-president; and Don Cole- man, president. MAKING THEIR LAST STAND CLASS OF 1944 BOB ABBOTT Delta Hi-Y 1. 2 Boys ' league 2, 3, 4 VAUDIE MAE ADAMS Girls ' league VIRGINIA ADAMS Girls ' league 2, 3, 4 Rally committee STANLEY AHLF Letterman club 2, 3 Track 3, 4 SUSAN ALLEN Orchestra 2, 3, 4,; vice-pres. 3, 4 International Circle 2, 3;v.-pres. 3 JANE ANDERSON GAA Girls ' league MARJORIE ANDERSON Girls ' league 3, 4 GAA 3 ESTHER ANGELES International Circle 3,4 Theta Kappa Tri-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 AHNIWAKE ANGLEN Junior Statesmen of America Veleta club 1, 2, 3,; vice-pres. 3 KENNETH BABBITT Boys ' league ELLA MAE BAILEY Girls ' league JOHN BLACK Boys ' league ALIENE BLACKBURN Girls ' league LEONARD BLACKMON Boys ' league BOB BLANTON Boys ' league 27 EDNA BOCK Girls ' league CSF KEITH BOHNE Boys ' league JIM BOWERS Boys ' league JOSEPHINE BRAMLETT Girls ' league MARGARET BROWN GAA Girls ' league WILMA BROWN GAA Girls ' league HELEN L. BRYAN Class sec.-treas. 42-43 Sierran copy editor HELEN V. BRYAN GAA Girls ' league 4 BARBARA CALDWELL Glee club 1, 2, 3. 4 Girls ' league 1, 2, 3, 4 DOROTHY CAMPBELL Girls ' Glee PAUL CARLTON Boys ' league CHARLOTTE CARPENTER Debate club 1, 2, 3, sec. 2 War board 2 MARILYN CARROLL Girls ' league JAMES CESMAT Boys ' league VIVIAN CHOW GAA 4 Tennis 3 BETTY CHURCHILL Theta Kappa Tri-Y 3, 4 GAA 3, 4 LYLE CLASON Spanish club 1, 2 Swimming 1 DON COLEMAN Letterman club 1, 2, 3, 4 Board of Commissioners 2, 3, 4 28 DOTTIE CONNER Service club 4 Girls ' league 1, 2. 3, 4 BERTHA COOMBS Art club 2, o, 4; pres. 4 Theta Kappa Tri-Y 4 JOYCE COPENHAVER GAA 2, 3 Tri-Y 3 BETTY CRAFTON Girls ' league JOHN CRAMER International Circle Thespian club SALLY CURRAN Girls ' league 2, 3, 4 Receptionist 4; Rally com. 4 JOANNE CURTIS Girls ' Glee 1, 2, 4 GAA 3 MELVIN CYR Letterman club 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 CAR DAHLEN Boys ' league DORIS DENNEY Jr. Red Cross Art Club MARGARET DODDS Art club 4 CAROLYN DUNS Red Cross 2, 4 Girls ' league 1, 2, 3 BARBARA DYE Girls ' league LOWELL FAIRLEY Band 1, 2, 4; Lieut. 4 Junior Statesman of America 4 ROBERTA FLACY GAA Jr. Red Cross PEGGY FORGUES GAA 1, 4 Majorette 1, 4 JANICE GARDINER CSF Girls ' league EMMA GIBSON CSF GAA .. . J V 29 ETTA GILLIARD International Circle GAA IVEE GILLIARD GAA International Circle PAUL GOODRICH Boys league MILDRED GRAHAM Girls ' league VIVIAN GRAY Girls ' league LOLETA GRIGGS GAA 4 Theta Kappa Tri-Y 4 LOUISE GRIMM Girls ' league BETTY GUNNING Sierran 2, 3, 4; Bus. mgr. 2, 3 Service club 2, 3, 4 DOROTHY HARRISON Girls ' league LEROY HATFIELD Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3 Astronomy club 3 JOHNNIE HAWORTH Basketball 2 Letterman club 2, 3, 4 JUDY ' HEIN Kernal 3, 4; Bus. mgr. 3; Ed. 4; Board of comm. rep. 4 TOM HERSHEY Junior Statesmen of Amcica Vice-pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 EVERETT HILLIARD Lettermen club 4 Football 4 IMOGENE HOLLINGSWORTH Dramatics Girls ' league TULIP HOOVER Girls ' league CHARLES HOPKINS Letterman club 2, 3, 4 Service club 3, 4 MARJORIE HOWARD Girls ' league 2, 3, 4 CSF 30 BARBARA HUCKABY Debate 1, 2, 3 International Circle 1, 2, 3 LOUISE HUMBLE Girls ' league Theta Kapa Tri-Y ROSEMARY HUNTER International Circle 1, 2, 3 Girls ' league 3 Norman Hylton Hi-Y sports club 3 Lettermen club 3, 4 MIKI JAYNES Student body sec. ' 43, ' 44 Kernal editor ' 43 € 0 . M „Hir ' ;i MMi. AL JOHNS CSF 2, 3, 4 BILLY JEAN JOHNSON GAA Mixed chorus HAROLD JOHNSTON Boys ' league BETTY JONES Kernal 3, 4 Sports editor 4 JANE JOYNER Girls ' league KAY JACK JUE Boys ' league PAULINE KOFAHL Jr. Red Cross HELEN LAMB Sec.-treas. Senior Class Service club 2, 3, 4 ROBERT LAUGHNER Boys ' league HARRY LAWRENCE Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermen club 3, 4 EVELYN LeCLAIRE Vice-pres. student body Vice-pres. Junior Class DALE LEWIS Thespian club 4 JOE LEE LEWIS Lettermen club 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3; Capt. 3 31 JAMES LIBBY CSF 1, 2, 3 Letterman club 1, 2, 3 BARBARA LIME GAA 3, 4 Girls ' league 3, 4 JOAN LONGACRE Girls ' league 1, 2, 3 Horizon club 1, 2 FELICIA LOPEZ GAA Girls ' league; Home Ec. club ORVILLE LUM Service club 1 Thespian club 2 LAWANDA MAGEE GAA 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3 BILL MARGRAVE Photography club Rifle club BETTIE McCONNELL Girls ' league MARIE McLEAN Girls ' league Jr. Red Cross WAYNE McNAMEE Lettermen club 2, 3, 4 Chief Justice 4 PATRICIA MILLOY GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 War board CHARLES MINTER Boys ' league MONTIE MONTGOMERY Boys ' league WANITA MURRAY CSF Orchestra 1, 2, 3 RICHARD PAYTON Boys ' league LOIS PEACH Girls ' Glee Dramatics RU ' TH PETERSON Girls ' league BETTY LORRAINE PINGREE Girls ' league ALICE PORTER Rally comm. 2, 3, 4; Pres. li Girls ' league 1, 2, 3, 4 STANLEY PREUSSER Boys ' league JIM PUCKETT Boys ' league „LORIA RAMOS Girls ' league Newman club DON RAPP CSF 1, 3 International Circle 2 JEANNETTE REICHART Art club Girls ' league GLORIA RICHARDS Thespian club Girls ' Glee CLARISSE RICHAUD Newman club 1, 2, treas. 1. Majorette 1, 2 JANE RICHARDSON Girls ' league CATHERINE RIGDON ' ' ■-■ ' s ' league DON RODEWALD School pres. Junior Class pres. RAYMOND ROGERS Photography club pres. International Circle HELEN ROSS Girls ' Glee BETTY SALMON Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 GAA 1, 2 LEX SARAD Flag ceremony Drum major ALLENE SAVAGE Vice-pres. Senior Class Service club 2, 3, 4 ORIS SHEARER Track Baseball KENNETH SHELTON Boys ' league Rec. leadership 3 33 • -i ■Li JT ROBERT SHIRLEY Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Boys ' league 2, 3, 4 SHERLO SHIVELY Boys ' Glee 2 LEONARD SIMMONS Boys league RUBY SMALES Girls ' league 1, 2, 3 Science club 3 GENEVA SMITH Girls ' league VERLA SMITH Girls ' league 1, 2 GAA 1, 2, 3 FORREST SPANNE Boys ' league RACHEL SPIVY Girls ' league DOROTHY SPRINGER Photography club 1 Girls ' league 1, 3 RENEE STAFFORD CSF 1, 2, 3, 4 Journalism 1, 4 JOE STEELE Boys ' league RONALD STEPHENS Lettermen club 3, 4 Photography club 1, 2, 3 PEGGY STEWART Sierran editor Yell leader DOROTHY SWARTZ Majorette 2, 3 Girls ' league 1, 2 HELEN THESMAN Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Girls ' league 1, 2, 3 MARY JEAN THOMPSON Girls ' league 1, 2 Velda club 3 WESLEY THROCKMORTON Boys ' league; Sierran 4 Photography club Earl Tompkins Boys ' league 34 KENNETH TRONE Lettermen 2, 3, 4 Football 4 MARGARET VINSON GAA 1, 2. 3, 4; Vice-pres. 3 Service club 3, 4, sec. 3, pres. 4 VIRGINIA WAGNER GAA 3 CSF 2, 3, 4 MILTON WEBB Football 1 Lettermen club 4 BOB WHEELER Lettermen club 2, 3, 4 Service club 3, 4, vice-pres. 4 BOB WHITE Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2 DON WHITSON Boys ' league EANNON WILDER Marching band JOHNNY WILLIAMS Boys ' league MARIAN WILLIAMS Girls ' league International Circle ART WILSON Boys ' league PHOEBE WILSON Girls ' Glee 1, 2 Newman club BARBARA YOUNG Girls ' league 1, 2, 3, 4 Newman club 1, 3. 4; sec. 4 .JOY YOUNG Girls ' league Service club BILL GURR Service club 4 3-year graduate RICHARD TEEL Junior Statesmen of America 3-year graduate 35 i J ' ALWAYS IN The Juniors of 1943-44 really made a name for themselves with their do-nut sales fourth and fifth periods. With Barbara Nabers heading the class as president, Joe Lackey, vice- president, Dorothie Davies, secretary, and Jim Sughrue, business manager, the class took part in and promoted many of the school activities. They got off to a spooky start with a Halloween dance, Frolic of Ghosts and Goblins, which was famous for its weird announce- ments. The pride of every junior, the spark- ling rings, arrived in January. The jun- Junior Class officers; Dorothy Davies, secretary-treasurer; Jim Sughrue, business manager; Barbara Nabers, president. 3G THE GROOVE ior class made the largest contribution of any single class in the highly suc- cessful bond drive. Through personal purchase and door to door contacts they added to Uncle Sam ' s treasury. But along in February the traditionally oh so cockey juniors weren ' t so cockey. Why ' ? U. S. Constitution of course. But they lived through ' till graduation week when, under the experienced lead- ership of the faculty advisers, Mrs. Phyliss Dwire and Mr. Joseph 0. Tener, they gave the junior prom. UMM — another one of those delicious do-nut sales. BEHIND THE Sophomore class officers: back row. Oran Palmer, presi- dent; front row, Amelia Gillarduici, secretary; Ramona Rose, publicity manager; Thelma Jean Rapp, vice-president. The sophomore class of 1943-44 started its year out right by jumping out ahead of two other classes in the PTA member- ship drive. They brought in enough new members to take second prize. For their efforts, they received $5.00 to add to their class fund. During the second semester, the sopho- mores sponsored a very colorful affair. This was the Sophomore Cruise. It was given during March, the ideal month for a South Sea Cruise. The school gym was cleverly fitted out to imitate the interior the interior of a ship-shape cruiser. The decorations were carried out even to the 38 EIGHT BALL entrance, which realistically resembled the gang-plank of a ship. The sophomore class was headed by president, Oran Palmer; who was assisted by Thelmagene Rapp, vice-president. The secretary treasurer ' s job was held down by Amelia Ghilarducci. while Ramona Rose served as business manager. Since the members of the sophomore class are so far below draft age and are not apt to be disturbed by the war, it is very possible that many of the school ' s best scholars and athletes, which will bring glory and honor to their beloved Alma Mater, will be members of the class of ' 46. Sophomore Cruise 39 Freshmen officers: Don Kellner, vice-president; Irene Bal- asis, secretary-treasurer; George Palmer, president. SMALL The groups of Jr. Hi boy and girl gradu- ates, assorted sizes, who entered EBHS the fall semester of 1943 and the spring semester of 1944 seemed especially large in comparison to the steadily dwindling senior class because of the call to service which drew many of the senior boys out of school to go to war. George Palmer, well liked among his fellow classmates for his good natured dis- position, was elected president. Don Kell- ner, who ranks high in scholarship in his cless, was chosen vice-president. For sec- FRY m retary-treasurer. Irene Balasis, was named. Among the various achievements of the class of 47 was the winning of the PTA contest during the first part of the year. Probably the most outstanding and en- joyable event was the well attended Christ- mas party. For enjoyment there was danc- ing, games, and refreshments. For deco- ration there were the usual Christmas col- ors including mistltoe. Throughout the year the freshman class has upheld its standing in school spirit by participating loyally in all school activities. The Freshmen are welcomed to high school, 41 BURNED THE MIDNIGHT OIL Boyl Here you are at last, finished with your first trying year at high school. Just three more to go then you are through. I ' ll bet you ' ll always remember that frosh social science class. This is a class that is required of all freshmen. Dur- ing this course a freshman studies world history. For the students needing only one math unit for graduation a general math course was offered. This reviewed the fundamentals of all basic mathe- matics. In the second picture we see Mr. Roscoe Morgan helping a student with a troublesome prob- lem. This last year we have offered a new hgyiene course, with Mrs. Phyllis Dwire as instructor. Each student is required to take two semesters of hygiene before graduating. The third picture will give you a glimpse of the class. The Spanish class is indeed, a popuar one with all students, freshmen and seniors alike. Many of the students enrolled in this class are preparing themselves for jobs as promoter of good will in international affairs. Freshmen English is composed mostly of gram- mar and spelling work. This class prepares them for their third year grammar review. The last picture shows you the class in action. 42 TWO DOWN . . . TWO TO GO Your sophonioie year may not be the most dif- ficult of your high school life but it is just as im- portant as any other year. In the picture at the top of the page several of the sophomore students are seen trying their art of cooking. Perhaps home economics is a popular course, because the girls are allowed to eat the food they cook. Geometry students are seen studying the prin- ciples of graph making in the second picture. Geometry is the study of planes, angles, and lines. Biology is perhaps one of the most interesting courses that is offered here. It entails the study of living things. In the third picture from the top you see several students using the microscope. On the black board shown in the picture in the lower right hand corner you will see the conju- gation of various Latin words. Second year Latin involves the study of Caesar and Hercules. Many students who plan on attending college take this course during their high school career. The picture in the lower left hand corner will give you an idea of the number of students tak- ing first year typing. 43 THE WORST IS YET TO COME Only one more year to go and your high school days will come to an end. One of the courses that must be completed before graduation is third year history. Every student has to pass the Con- stitution as one of his main requirements. The picture at the top of the page shows a history student studying a map. In the following picture Irs. Luck and one of her chemistry students are seen experimenting with various chemicals. Yes they are looking at Frances. You don ' t know her? Well you can see her lithe form in the third picture from the ton. She is the dummv that is used in the hygiene classes to illustrate the various parts of the anatomy. This class was added to the curricula last year and two semesters of the course must be taken by all students. It is usually taken in the sophomore and junior years. In the picture in the left hand corner Miss Potter is seen helping a student with punctuation of a sentence. Third year English is the last required English course and it contains a review of gram- mar fundamentals and the study of English lit- erature. A subject popular with juniors is shorthand, a requirement for all students taking a business course. The right hand picture at the bottom of the page shows students practicing up a bit on the blackboard. 44 IT ' S ALL OVER NOW Gee! Aren ' t you glad you ' re a Senior? Sometimes this question isn ' t so easily answered as would be expected. The senior year often has its drawbacks such as the arithmetic X. which all students are required to pass before graduating. In the picture at the top of the page Evelyn Le- Claire is seen giving the latest dope on the affair in the South Pacific as part of her assignment in the current problems class. Three of this year ' physics students are working on an experiment dealing with electricity in the sec- ond picture from the top. After three years of math the college prep student usually has one moi-e hurdle to stride before donning the cap and gown. Stu- dents who do take physics describe it as a real chal- lenge. Several, of our future navigators are seen ploting a cross country flight in the next picture. The following picture in the lower right illustrates one of the advanced art students at work. Advanced shop students turned out many useful pieces of furniture. In the picture in the lower left hand corner one of the students is shown making a cedar chest. O cm jCL driJ .uild rs o? M-r 1 ' FUTURE F.D.R ' S(?) This Junior Statesman of America chapter at EB is the first chapter to be organized in Kern County. At the beginning of the school year, Don Rodewald, with training received from Montezuma School at Los Gatos, California, began planinng for a Junior Statesmen of America chapter at EB. The underlying thought in The Junior Statesmen of America Organization is to give the youth of the country an opportunity to participate in a junior democracv ' , and thus learn to goven efficiently and in the interests of the people rather than for personal gain. Those who were officers during the first semester w ere : Don Rapp, president ; Tom Hershey, vice-president ; Peggy Stewart, recording secretary ; Mildred Deacon, correspond- mg secretary; Bob Blanton, treasurer; Marjorie Howard, parlimanterian, and Don Dodewald, student sponsoi ' . The students who took part during the second semester and carried on the work of the first officers were: Rich- art Teel, president ; Lowell Fairley, vice-president ; Wanda Mears, recording secretary; Mildred Deacon, correspond- ing secretary; Evelyn Le Claire, treasurer, Don Rapp, parliamentarian, and student sponsor, Don Dodewald. With all the students working together with the help of their adviser, Harlan S. Mann, the club has participated in many activities. Officers: Wanda Mears, recording secre- tary; Evelyn LeClaire, treasurer; Lowell Fairley, vice-president; Don Rapp, parlia- mentarian; Richard Teel, president. 48 OUR OWN 0. W. I. During- the past school year the War board, one of the youngest dubs in the school has become one of the most active. The purpose of the board was to organize the students and to stimulate their efforts toward support at home front activities of the war effort. Every club in the school was represented on the board. One of the most successful ventures was the Jeep a Week campaign. Beginning in September and running- until December 7, enough bonds and stamps were sold to pur- chase eight jeeps. Biggest success of all was the bond con- test between East Hi and KC which took place during- the fourth war loan drive. Thoroughly organized through the school clubs and with the overwhelming- aid of the entire student body and community, the Blades busted the bank. As a reward a Grumman Hellcat was named East Bak- ersfield Blades. Wayne MacNamee served as chief jus- tice ; Bob wheeler, vice-president ; Peggy Stewart, and later Pat Milloy, secretary; Alice Porter, publicity manager, and Joe Corn, sergeant-at-arms. Much of the credit goes to their hard working and en- thusiastic adviser, jMrs. Phyllis Dwire. Advertising the bond auction Officers: Joe Corn, sergeant-at-arms; Pat Milloy, secretary; Wayne McNamee, president; Bob Wheeler, vice-president; Alice Porter, publicity manager. War board members 49 FAITHFUL FLUNKIES Preparation for the bond auction Officers: back row; Bob Wheeler, second vice-president; Bud Long. Board of Commissioners representative; Jim Sughrue, boys ' representative for board of officers; front row: Ernie Gekas, first vice-president; Margaret Vinson, president. Always on the .iob ready to assist in any service necessary to the school is the East Bakersfield High School Service club. Among the many things that the club had rendered its services to this year was ushering for the several school plays, the Scarlet and Blue Review, band concerts and grauation. The greatest accomplishment of the year was the effort put forth by the club in beating KC in the big bond auction held in February. Social events of the year included several dances and parties, the most successful one being a party and a breakfast given by the juniors for the graduating members of the club. Officers of the club were president, Margaret Vinson; vice-president Ernest Gikas; secretary- treasurer, Esther Smith; board of commissioners representative, Bud Long; war board representa- tive, Theda Chick and representatives to the board of officers, Joy Young and Don Coleman. 50 KEEP THE BALL ROLLING Our athletic teams weren ' t allowed to out of town for games, as transportation was scarce. But in spite of all the misfortunes thrust upon us, our athletic events proved successful, thanks to the efficient and determined work of the Rally Committee. These Blade boosters, sponsored all of the rallys during the year. They ushered at all the athletic games. It was their job to plan all rallys and promote spirit for all the games. The club also held the annual Betty and Babby Blade, election. This election, which was originated by the rallv committee, was the third of its kind to be held at East High. During the contest between East High and KC the rally committee solicited all of Bakersfield to get pledges for bonds. Through the efforts of Mrs. Phyllis Dwire, club adviser, the rally committee organized a pa- rade through Bakersfield adver- tising the contest waging be- tween the two schools and urging the people to buy their bonds from East high. The officers include: Presi- dent, Wayne McNamee; vice- president, Pat Milloy; secretary, Peggy Stewart; publicity man- ager, Orville Lum ; and sergeant- at-arms. Bud Long. Officers: back row; Bud Long, sergeant-at-arms; Jerry Mitchell, war board representative; Wayne McNamee, president; front row; Peggy Stewart,, sec- retary; Alice Porter, publicity manager; Pat Milloy, vice-president. To help encourage students to buy war stamps and bonds is the purpose of these posters being made by Paul Shore, Helen Lamb, and Alice Porter. STRICTLY FEMININE Cabinet Under the expert guidance of Joy Young, league president, this group has been unusually active during the last year. Their main theme has been aiding war time activities such as spon- soring a woolen scrap drive, having a weekly session at the Red Cross every Monday night, and knitting afghan squares for the armed services. One of the main social events of the year was the slumber party put on by the Girls ' League. Every girl in the student body was invited and according to the reports the party was one big success. They did everything but sleep! In January the girls ' date formal, sponsored by the Girls ' League, was the highest event of the month. It gave the femi- nine half every chance to take advantage of leap year. Taking advantage of leap year 52 Officers: Bud Long, vice-president; Tommy Francisco, president; Sinnett Barefoot, secretary-treasurer. ALL FOR ONE The reorganized Boys ' League lost no time in establishing- itself under the direc- tion of Marger Aspit, adviser. Designed to coordinate the man power of the school, the League began their activities by initiat- ing the freshmen. Rolled up pants legs and green crepe paper ties were but two of the many activities imposed upon the young blades. The purpose of the initiation was to get the new comers acquainted with the older boys through friendly hazing. The Boys ' League contributed to East Hi ' s war effort by lending their support to the war board in preparing the memorable bond auction and participating in the num- erous scrap drives. The officers were: President, Tommy Francisco; vice-president, Bud Long; sec- retary-treasurer; and sergeant-at-arms, Sinnett Barefoot.  Sr V « The boys were all behind the bond rally. 53 GAB SESSIONS GALORE Don Cook, president; Margaret Vinson, secretary; George Simpson war board representatives; Mike Powell, publicity manager; Bud Long, vice-presi- dent. V The Debate club of East Hi has certainly proved that there are two sides to every question. This past year the club sponsored a patriotic as- sembly with the students of the debate class debating, the proposition being Resolved: That the legal age should be lowered to eighteen. Panel discussions were held at K C with the de- bate clubs of both schools participating. Another contest between KC and EB students was held later in the year with extemporaneous speaking, oration, and after dinner speaking being the divisions in the contest. Two oratory contests, the Lions Club con- test, and the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West contest were participated in by members of the club. The officers of the club were : President, Don Cook ; vice-president, Bud Long; secretary, Margaret Vin- son ; war board representative, George Simpson ; and board of commissioner, Margaret Vinson. 54 BIOLOGICAL WONDERS The California Scholarship Federation, otherwise known as the CSF, consists of those students who do outstanding, A or B, work in high school. The club as in previous years has been very active. This year Christmas cards were sent, by the members, to all the service men from East High. Officers for the fall semester included : President, Don Rapp ; vice-president .Mildred Deacon ; secretary-treasurer, Janice Gardiner; publicity manager, Denise Schneider; and sergeant-at-arms James Libby. A special honor is given those who have erned their membership for six semesters. They are given life membership in the organization, and a gold seal is placed on their diplomas. Officers for the spring semester were: President, Janice Gardiner; vice-president, Mildred Deacon; secretary-treasurer, VVanita Murray; and publicity manager, Doris Le Claire. We helped keep our boys moral high! [i if IT Wanita Murray, secretary-treasurer; James Libby, sergeant-at-arms; Janice Gardiner, president; Denise Schneider, publicity manager. Mnoc ( 55 HOT COPY The Staff First semester editor, Miki Jaynes Second semester editor, Judy Hein 1 • ! -•V Upholding its reputation as a fine school newspaper the Kernal won the International Honor Award, the highest award given by the Quill and Scroll Society. The paper also captured the First Place award in the National Scholastic Press Association. This years ' circulation was approximately doubled over that of last year. One hundred copies each week were sent to former East high students now in the armed forces. (The papers being do- nated by the Kernal and the student body furnish- F_ ing the postage.) Many letters of appreciation HHWpH I Hil fi ' om all parts of the globe were sent to Donald r ' ' ' ' - ' ' H H. Buinim, journalism instructor and Kernal ad- ;- B i;, 1 Because of the large sum in their treasury, the HHh|hh | - 9 1 Kernal staff is considering the establishment of a IJHj Hi  1 college scholarship to be presented to a worthy . H d student planning on a journalistic career. J g m Students on the Kernal staff who received Quill ' ■ ■■■ ■■■ and Scroll awards were Miki Jaynes, editor during the Fall semester, Judy Hein, Spring Semester editor, Doris LeClaire, Betty Jones, Lorraine Cro- nin, Renee Stafford, and Joyce Lehman. Sending the news to EB ' s servicemen 56 Ray Rogers and Betty Gunning, photog- raphy editors. The staff hard at work DEADLINE DOODLERS Peggy Stewart, editor of the 1944 Sierran. At the head of the staff for the 1943-44 Sierran was Peggy Stewart, editor. Assisting- her were Jetty Valle. art editor; Betty Gunning- and Ray Rogers, photography editors; and Val Angle, business manager. Other staff members inckided Helen Bryan, copy editor; Wes- ley Throckmorton, Lois Keeling, Ahniwake Anglen, and Allene Savage, copy writers. Those assisting the art editor were Carol Aiels, responsible for those tricky little gremlins, jMadge Allen, and Lois Keeling. Despite the many war time shortages, which the staff worked hard to overcome, the book was finally completed. The fall Sier- ran sales campaign was so successful that for the first time in the history of the yearbook more books were demanded than it was possible to supply. Under the direction of its adviser. John R. King, and art adviser, j Irs. Lucille Robert the staff worked hard to produce a book that would be to the student ' s liking, complete with those snappy snaps in the ad section. Back row: Mrs. Lucille Rob- ert, art adviser; Loise Keeling; Ahniwake .A.nglen; Mr. John R. King, advisor; Doris LeClaire; Wesley Throckmorton. Front row: jotty Valle, art Editor; Al- lene Savage; Helen Bryan, copy editor; Peggy Stewart, editor; Val Angle, business manager. 57 .i j «Ti GLOBALONEY Officers: Rose Mattly, secretary-treasurer; Jotty Valle, president; Lolita Griggs, publicity manager; Esther Angeles, vice-president. -i Como est usted? Bon jour, iMonsieur! With the surrounding atmosphere punctuated with exclamations in various languages, the Internatioal Circle held many meetings and enjoyed a very active year. The linguists met every two weeks, and sponsored many school activities, some being a basketball game with the gym leaders, a dinner at the Spanish Kitchen followed by a bowling party; and two very successful candy sales, the latter being an established fact. Yea verily. At each meeting one language group of the circle produced a program for the other rnembei ' s. Officers for the year included Jotty Valle, president ; Esther Angeles, vice-president ; Lo- lita Griggs, publicity manager; Rose Matty, secretary-treasurer; and Helen Hershey as War Board representative, while Miss Nan Clark presided as the club ' s adviser. 4 a 58 ENTER THE VILLIAN! GOING PLACES A Farce by Glenn Hughes Mrs. Kimball Gladys Miller . Shirley Kimball Dr. Walter Kimball Jeff Sterling . Rosmary Lee Cuthbert Lee Judy Hein Patsy Nabers Jeanne Cooper Don Coleman Don Rodevvald Jean Wiebe Don Cook Thespians The Thespian Club Prof. Melville Stubbs Chuch Malloy . . -Irs. Stubbs Florence Ward . . Aunt Kate Malloy . Directed by ... . . . Jim Sughrue John Cramer Fay Crouse Josephine Bramlett . Betty Lou Dill Miss Lillian Potter Officers: Fay Crouse, pub- licity manager; Betty Lou Dill, vice-president; Judy Hein, secretary-treasurer; Don Cook, president. 59 RUSHIN ' BRUSHES Officers: Dons Uenny, vice-president: Bertha Coombs, president; Margaret Dodds, treasurer. This year, as usual, the Art club has kept up its standard to encourage further interest in the field of art. With Mrs. Lucille Robert as adviser it has been busy with activities centered around the war effort. Art club members are required to have a B average and the recom- mendations of the art adviser to join the club. Under the leadership of Bertha Coombs, presi- dent ; Doris Denny, vice-president ; Madge Allen, secretary; and Margaret Dodds, treasurer; the art club had a very successful year. During the month of January a cake sale was sponsored by the club. This sale was extremely successful in every way. The money is being put into bonds for the future purchase of pictures for our library art gallery. - one of their many activities the club put some money aside to purchase name plates for the original paintings all ready in the collection. One of the successful cakes sales 60 HOLD THAT POSE! The photooraph - club went full speed ahead this year under the advership of John K. Lensrud. Among- the activities that club engaged in during the year was taking pictures at the costume ball, developing and enlarging pictures for the Sierran and sponsoring a picture display in the library. The officers include Raymond Rogers, president; Don ] IeClure, vice-president; and Marian Sayles, secretary-treasurer. ■ IP i Don McClure. vice-president; Ray Rogers, president; Marian Sayles, secretary; George Pal- mer, treasurer. BUGS AND BOTTLES The Science club was only a semester club this year. The main purpose of this club was to study and develop interest and skill in the scientific field. Not only did it do this but it also developed the student ' s technique in research and experimental work. Ronald Lockyer headed the group as president. Other officers were Doris Denny, vice-presi- dent ; and Elizabeth Welch, secretary-treasurer. All activitie s were carried on under the watchful eye of Mr. Herbert A. Anderson, club adviser. The science club. 61 THETA KAPPA TRI-Y Theta Kappa Try-Y Group As a club of good will, the Theta-Kappa-Tri-Y of EB ranks high. Throughout the past year the club has taken part in many activities. Several bowling parties were given. They assisted at the Red Cross and helped cut squares for blankets made by the Girls ' league. The members decorated the dining room at the Y-Building in Bakersfield. During the Christmas vacation the Theta-Kap- pa-Tri-Y entertained the Sports-Hi-Y with a Christmas party. The club participated in and were the winners of the Tri-Y basketball tournament. A Student Body assembly was sponsored by the group during the last of February. Several churches were visited by the members. The club also joined other Y groups in sponsor- ing for one week during our bond contest with KC. The officers for the first semester aided by their faculty adviser, Mrs. Janet I. Luck, were Minnie Coleman, president ; Anna Mat Phillips, vice-presi- dent; Amy Smith, secretary, and Margaret Jue, treasurer. For the second semester Betty Churchill served as president; Eleanor Navorro, secretary, and j Iargaret Martin as treasurer. Lida Kniffen, YMCA council representative; Esther Angeles, vice-president, 1st semester; Minnie Coleman, president, 1st semester; Anna May Phillips, vice-presi- dent, 1st semester; Margaret Martin, treasurer; Betty Churchill, president. 62 EPSILON BETTA TRI-Y Epsilon Betta Tri-Y Group Epsilon Beta Tri-Y was organized in the fall of 1943, as the new Tri-Y chapter for Freshman and Sophomore girls. The highlight of the year ' s ac- tivities was the inluction ceremony held in the spring for all new members of Tri-Y chapters in this district. Epsilon Beta members have sponsored food sales this year, have participated in Red Cross and school patriotic activities. Mrs. Dorothy Frost has acted as adviser for the club. Acting as officers for the first semester were : president, Dorothy Kelly; vice-president, Janet Beatty; secretary, Amelia Ghilarducci; treasurer, Maxine Nichols; historian, Thelmagene Rapp; council member. Ramona Rose; sergeant-at-arms, Shirley Wilbur. The second semester officers were: President, Irene Curran; vice-president, Shirley Wilbur; sec- retary, Dorothy McPherson; treasurer, Charlotte Daly ; historian, Marie Kniffen ; council member, Maxine Starr; sergeant-at-arms, Janet Beatty. 63 HI-Y To promote good fellow- ship among boys of all col- ors, creeds, and races, and healthful participation in sports of all kinds is the purpose of the East Bakers- field Hi-Y Sports Club. What finer or more demo- cratic spirit could be shown ? A great deal of the vi- tality and electricity neces- sary to keep the spirits high at EBHS is supplied by the EB Hi-Y Sports Club, with their many activities going on continually. Officers for the fall semester were: President, Bob Wheeler; Stanley Pruesser, vice-presi- dent; Art Daly, secretary-treasurer; and Jack JMefford council representative. Officers for the spring semester included Stanley Preusser, president ; Jack Mefford, vice-president ; Don Wigginton, secretary-treasurer; and Bob Wheeler, Y council representative. James W. Tinkle was the well- liked adviser. The boys ' Ili-Y helped on tin can and scrap metal drives and had the refreshments concession at games and dances. Their school functions included parties with the Tri-Y ' s from EB and KC. They also helped on all the social events which the YjMCA put on. The club put on the annual talent assembly this year and also gave the student body a $100 war bond. The peppy group won three games at the annual Kern County YMCA basketball tournament held at KC and walked away with the prize. 64 CAMP FIRE GIRLS GROWN UP Las Chaquiras chapter of the East Bakeisfield Hori- zon ckib vas oro-anized in October of 1943. There were 25 charter members. The girls put foremost the second law of the Camp Fire Girls, to Give service and to the best of their ability serve God and country. The group was headed by president Donna Davis, vice-president Joy Erquhart. secretary Helen Schneck- enberger, treasurer Beverly Dixon, and publicity man- ager Dollie Willits. It meets at the home of its guard- dian, Mrs. George Gurr. on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 3:30. Nliss Dorothy Miller is assistant guardian. First semester: Shirley Salmon, president; .Joan Hildremyer, vice-president; Beverly Dix- on, treasurer. Second semester: Dollie Willits, publicity manager; Donna Davis, president; Joy Erqu- hart, vice-president; Helen Schneckenberger, secretary. The girls served as hospital aids. Planning one of their well-known breakfasts. Ill VfUJLI Wr!i AJvUlol Paul Shore, sergeant-at- arms; Joe Corn, religious chairman; Mike Powell, publicity manager; Kather ine Sill, treasurer; Esther Smith, president; Patty Sinianek, vice-president. The Newman club is composed of East Bakevsfield high school students of the CathoUc religion and was organized here in 1938 for the purpose of uniting the Catholic youth and to guide them in the ways of their religion. Throughout the year they attended church as a unit the first Sunday of each month and follow ing the services they journeyed to Tiny ' s for one of their frequent breakfasts. One of the fetes enjoyed most during the year was the initiation barbecue held at the home of Esther Smith, president of the group. We ' re still trying to figure out how they got around the ra- tion point problem. They also enjoyed an installation breakfast at Tiny ' s. The first of May the Newm.an group staged a successful assembly based on the activities of a radio program. Um-m-m-m ! Girls, remember the cake sale that the Newman club sponsored in the girls ' gym ? The girls all enjoyed the delicious cake even if it didn ' t comply with many of their diets. 66 MEASURE TWO CUPS OF FLOUR Salvaging- old clothes for the Red Cross, sponsoring- a cake raffle, cookie sales, originating- popcorn ball sales, and serving- at PTA functions are numbered among the many activities that the Val- eda club has done under the leadership of j Irs. Miriam Welch. The most important event of the year was the sponsoring of the Winter Sport dance. Officers included president, Jan Wer- ling; vice-president, Aliene Blackburn; treasurer, Felicia Lopez; and secretary Hetty Lou Crawford. VICTORY GARDENERS Right now one of the most impor- tant problems is that of food. You may not realize it but your farmer is just as important to your welfare as the fighting- man on the far flung fronts. In EB there is a group of boys who are training themselves for the job of providing the world with food. Anyone who has seen the Victory garden on Pacific realizes that the FFA is not only doing something- about the food shortage but gaining useful knowledge at the same time. Tomorrow they will be prepared to take their places as farmers and help with the post war food problems. This is all being- done under the supervision of Walter E. Shore, adviser of the group. 67 CONTRIBUTIONS? CONTRIBUTIONS? The East Bakersfield Chapter of Junior Red Cross has been devoting much of their time and effort in making scrap- books of illustrated cartoons for the hospitals and men in the service. Another good deed which the club sponsors is the sending of Readers Digests, which have been translated into Span- ish, to South American schools. The club sponsored an assembly during the month of March to boost the American Red Cross drive. The officers, with their adviser, Miss Juanita A. Booth, who carried on the work this la uear were : Wesley Throck- morton, president; Doris DenrOi vice-president; Bertha Coombs, secretary; and Alice PorteAvtj ' jeasurer. 68 SOLID SENDERS most successful Susan Allen, vice-president; Tommy Francisco, president; Helen Bryan, secretary-treasurer One of EB ' s best orchestras has completed season. For the first time in their history the orchestra performed at an entirely musical assembly. Especially popular with the stu- dents were the modern classic selections. Included in this group were Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, featuring Bob White trumpet, and a piano solo Malaguena, by Susan Allen. Another outstand- ing feature was the community singing led by Mr. Harlan S. Mann and accompanied by the orchestra. All these events finally led up to the orchestra ' s biggest occa- sion ; the annual Spring Concert, March 20, 1944. Featured were Susan Allen playing Grieg ' s Piano Concerto in A Minor, and Irene Balasis and Sandra Schmidt playing Bach ' s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. The orchestra this year was headed by a fine group of officers. Tommy Francisco held the reins as president and was assisted by Susan Allen, vice- president, and Helen Bryan, secretary-treasurer. jMr. Vincent H. Duckies was the conductor. The success of the orchestra was due largely to his careful directing. SWING SISTERS The g-irls ' glee has, as usual, had a very busy year. The Christmas pageant was pre- sented by the music department with the glee club playing a major role. They also helped give the Spring Concert. Aside from school programs the club has presented programs at the Woman ' s Club. The double trio, consisting of club members has done quite a bit of entertaining on its own. They entertained for various clubs and organizations in Bakersfield. The club officers were : president, Violet Hashim ; vice-president, Alvera Liesch ; secre- tary-treasux ' er, Barbara Caldwell. • r W M II v L fc: 1 70 BRASS HATS The East Bakersfield IliRh School Blades band has carried on the traditions set by bands of previous years for musical talent and showmanship. Under the capable direction of Vincent H. Duckies they sponsored the annual Spring- band concert, and played for rallys, athletic games, and parades. The governing body of the band were the following: major, Wayne jMcNamee ; captain, Joe Lee Lewis ; lieutenant, Lowell Fair- ley; sergeants. Bob Blanton and Jim Bowers. 3 . B _ 1-, Sll -.T cTl wmt SK - « ' i3  F r gB -- ■itA r . • • ' l : . ■ ' : T : r • T fc. ■ ■; ■ ' • ' : - fej l ' U ' ' WC pi 11 1 li, feilJ IKMl :- lPI •ir - ' .i. • ' -v V , 4 W i fnX 3 jn Eft FvBkA - ™._-,. .- Shirley Ann Currar WE EAT WHEATIES A flash of red, a dash of blue, add a bit of snappy band music ... zip! You have EB ' s three blonde song- leaders of the 1943-44 school year, with their attractive uniforms, red and bright blue pom-poms. Joyce Lehman, Shirley Curran, and Theda Chick have stimulated East high ' s school spii ' it this year against terrific odds. Although the athletic schedule was at the very minimum, these girls were at the fottball and basket- ball events to spur the home team on to victory. Not only did the song leaders pep up EB ' s spirit, but Johnny Florence, Carl Elder, and Tommy Porter went through their agile antics and kept the chants and yells echoing o ' re the hills behind the athletic field and in the big gym. Tommy Porter Johnny Florence 72 Dee-Dee Elder TYPICAL EB-ITES Betty and Bobby Blade, voted the most typical girl and boy at East high, repre- sented our school in all athletic events. Cappy Forgues and Joe Corn held the hon- or during- the past school year. 73 1 L ' S tPJif - Jl t v V o ' v V ' 4 (3 a OA W O. yipOt AMAZONS IN ACTION Uy4 • ■kcn i r piiMi wT x 1 Flashing thiough another successful year with its colors, scarlet red and royal blue proud- ly displaying the rich and wholesome endeavors of the organization, the Girls ' Athletic Associa- tion has chalked up more victories in physical perfection, good sportsmanship and cooperative spirit. Headed by JMargaret Brown and under the supervision of Mrs. Loree Cavigil, the club has thrived by making its aims of developing physi- cal efficiency, encouraging an interest in ath- wmmmi K letic activities and promoting- a spirit of good sportsmanship reach a standard ot preciseness. Both inter-school and intramural play sup- plied stiff competition but physical exertion was displayed more heartily in the tilts betweenEB ' s gym leaders and those from KC. This was high- lighted by the basketball victory over KC. Basketball, baseball, volleyball, speedball and soccer compose the physical education program followed by the club. Girls, too, are also seen shining in the spotlight when it comes to the topic of sports. Here they are seen in action displaying some of the many activities that are offered to them during the year. They began the spring semester in lively games of basketball and then when the sun decided to furnish rays of heat, they took us baseball tactics. To keep all the girls in condition and to help them keep their high school figures, exercises were given at least twice a week by the gym advisers. ] Irs. Loree Cavigli and Mrs. Lucille Christensen. j Iermaids also took advantage of the warm weather and indulged in swimming every day 5th period. In spite of the fact that rubber bathing caps were unobtainable, the girls were disappointed when the swimming per- iod came to an end. Learning to hit a target with the new archery equipment gave some of the girls a chance to learn the finer points of archery. Ai ' chery was con- sidered one of the most interesting minor sports of the year. 78 During the fall semester when Old Man Weather showered us with rain, volley ball and badminton were two of the indoor sports that were enjoyed by the femmine side. Volley ball was always sure to fur- nish lots of excitement and pleasure. After each sport had been played, the fems always looked forward to those tests that the gym teachers made up. Shuffleboard was another of the secondary sports that was played throughout the entire year. Because tennis was so popular this year, the sixth -• period class was turned into a regular gym class and the girls who wanted to take tennis and could not work it into their sched- ules seventh period, organized a GAA tennis class. Another one of the secondary sports that always offered a good deal of fun was ping-poQg. This year the an- nual ping-pong championship games were not held. 79 GANG BUSTERS A one hundred dollar bond sent to President Roosevelt as aid to the Infantile Paralysis Fund by the EBHS Boys ' Lettermen club was one of the school ' s outstanding contributions to a worthy cause during 1943-44. All donations for the purchase of the bond were contributed by the lettermen themselves in less than three days. Under the leadership of Don Coleman, presi- dent of the athletic organization, the boys were commended by Principal Kenneth W. Rich for the fair way in which initiations were administered in the fall and spring. The group, composed of boys who earned their letters in some sport, chose as their adviser Ben W. Kellner. The former adviser, Don Shoup, left EB for a coaching position at the Pasadena junior college. On May 17, the sixth annual letter club banquet was held in the Motel Palm room. Assisting Don with administrative duties were Bob Conway, vice-president; Gordon Foster, spring representative to the Board of Commissioners; Michael Powell, secretary-treasurer; Eavy Pappas, sergeant-at-arms ; and Bob Wheeler, War Board representative. r(r - r ;r-  5r- fi« - ?t t , «l SCARLET AND BLUE REVUE Carrying- on the tradition initiated in 1940 the East Bakersfield High School Letternian club presented the annual Scarlet and Blue Revue on March 17, in the auditorium. Mike Powell acted as Master of Ceremonies and began the program by introducing the Brawny Boys who promptly went into their hilarious routine of dance. Vocal contributions were made by Alvera Liesch and Tommy Francisco singing Indian Love Call, and a girls ' trio, composed of Alvera Liesch, Nancy Pryor, and Joanne Curtis sang the Desert Song. Symphony Modern and an original composition were played by Susan Al- len and Wesley Throckmorton, respectively. Two of the high spots of the evening were the fac- ulty Foolharmonic orchestra and a touching mellerdrama entitled Curses ! What a Night. The program was brought to a conclusion by the traditional Tableau of Athletes directed by Mr. Apsit. $100 for polio 81 Upper left: Eavy Pappas; fullback Top right: Bob Conway; left end Second below: Ed Knapp; right end Third below: David Laba; right guard Fourth below: Bud Long; left tackle Lower right: Jerry Mitchell; right tackle Second below: Joe Kroecker; left guard ' i 82 Upper left; Harry Lawrence; running guard Top right: Arlie Bronson; left end Second below: Sinnett Barefoot; quarterbacl- Third below: Gordon Foster; left tackle Fourth below: Bob Heady; fullback Lower left: Wayne McNamee; center A war-time experiment which proved very success- ful was the all-star game held November 12 at Griffith stadium. In the past years it has always been the cus- tom for the Blades and Drillers to vie annually at the Armistice Day game, but because so many members of the respective football teams served in the armed forces it became necessary to devise a scheme which would not eliminate the annual game to which so many Bak- ersfield football fans looRed forward. It was with this goal in mind that two teams were organized, the Red team, coached by Marger Apsit, Jack Frost, and Joe Tener, and the Blue team, under the sup- ervision of D. W. Griffith, Cap Haralson, and George . Williamson. The game was a thriller which the Blue team won by a score of 14 to 9. The junior varsity team from both schools played a scoreless game in the double-header. p VARSITY FOOTBALL With 130 boys enmfed for football this year plans were made to form intramural spots be- tween KC and EB for the 1943 season. The two schools decided to divide the candidates into sep- arate squads of two teams each. In this way the Huskey and Trojan varsities and jayvees came into being. Most every one agreed that the new system had its special interests and thrills. The biggest advantage was that the system allowed the participation of more boys. In the first night game of the season, the hijh point Trojans, coached by Marger Apsit, lost a hard fought game with the KC Bruins 33-7. Ir ' Huskies 84 JAYVEE ALL-STARS Composed of the best players from the two jayvee teams, the Huskies and the Trojans, the all-star g ' ame started out with our side winning the toss-up and kick- off. This game was a combination of power and speed and throughout the game there was a tenseness that was felt by all. The most outstanding players of the game from EB were Milton Webb, quarterback; Kay Man Jue, full- back ; and Don Siddall, center. The game was a see-saw affair with neither team able to make a continued drive for score. As the game drew to a close, blocking became more effective, tackling more deadly, and in the fourth quar- ter the Daggers were on their way. The all-stars were chosen for their outstanding playing ability in former games. Milton Webb and Kay Man Jue; co-captains. .T ' 4- i I, f 1 f ' , «;. ;f Trojans JAYVEE TEAMS Concluding- the 1944 lightweight football season with a record of three scoreless ties and two victories, Coach Leonard Stub Tate ' s Huskies considered their season satisfactory. Under the guidance of Henry Minetti, the jayvee Trojans also had a fairly successful season. Near the end of the season they managed to chalk up two victories only to be defeated in the last game by the superior Huskies. Coach Tate ' s Huskies were considered the superior team. They tied the Bruins coached by Jack Frost, Cap Haralson ' s Indians, and George Williamson ' s Cougars. They then rolled over Goldie Griffith ' s Bears to the tune of 7 to and trounced Henry Minetti ' s Trojans by a victory of 19 to 6. Blades OUR FIGHTING HOOPSTERS Wartime travel restrictions were not as hard on the bas- ketball schedule as on other sports. As a result all EB teams had a good round of challengers which included Shafter, KC, Tehachapi, De- lano, Wayne ' s Dairy, and the Hi-Y. Coach Marger A p s i t ' s Blades came through with nine wins and one loss. For them this season will never be forgotten, for they not only defeated KC once but twice — the first time in his- tory. The powerful Daggers won their way through to bring themselves a total of nine wins and two losses. They chalked up a season ' s total of 364 points to their opponent ' s 2.52. Much credit for the suc- cess of the team goes to coach Henry 0. Minetti. Coach Tener ' s Dirks contin- ued to hold up a proud tradi- tion. They managed to slip through five out of seven wins in seven thrillers. The season scores totaled 138 for the Dirks with an exciting 132 for their opponents. Dirks LUNG BURNERS AND MJJ tlK STRETCHERS ft. Daggers i KuiEK ! Dirks 88 CRITICAL MOMENTS Once again East High came through the track season with EB trackmen rating among the highest in the county. Blade trackmen this year chalked up more points per athlete than ever be- fore. The seniors claimed highest track honors in the Interclass meet with the juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, taking second, third and fourth respectively. In the dual meets with Bakersfield High school the Bladesmen lost by sixteen points the first time and seven the next. 80 ■1 . ' U -cM- .ry A ' iJ lyai,- .Jo(Ua£ STUFF AND SUCH 92 B-a— a— dfe. BOND AUCTION STUDENT ASSEMBLIES 94 FOR THE STUDENT ' S WELFARE To those who have watched with deep interest the progress of the boys and girls of EBHS through the changing years from freshman to senior, it seems that time surely must march faster than it should. Perhaps in seasons of stress young people tend to grow more quickly than under normal conditions. Never before in history of American life has the enthusiasm and energy of youth been so ur- gently needed, nor have their abilities had greater opportunity for fulfillment. The call to world- wide service will be variously met. It will mean adventure to some ; a challenge to others ; to some a duty to help put an end to a distasteful struggle ; to some it will be a vague opportunity in the fu- ture. Each will find a place in the vast scheme that is to be world freedom. The students of EBHS have proved their willingness to do their part in whatever capacity to which they may be called for the honor of their country. This has been demonstrated in their vigorous response to every request for patriotic service. 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