Fairfax High School - Colonial Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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W'4l ALPHAS Back Row: B. Payne, M. Phillips, M. Chipinan, W. Robings, E. Boyer, F. Cher- ney, J. Cunningham, N. Burres, C. Goldenberg. Middle Row: L. Sandberg, D. Payne, Front Row: R. Stone, P. Tyer, H. Weight, E. Hawkins. Alphas Corresponding to the Knights is the girls' hon- or organization of Fairfax, the members of which are known as the Alphas. Sponsored by the girls' vice-principal, Mrs. Mildred R. Brown, this group is the hardest one of several honor societies in which to obtain membership. These hfteen girls are chosen from the All, Bl2, and Al2 on the basis of character, scholarship, and leadership, and in accepting the membership, they accept a vast amount of work, at the same time, however, they attain the highest peak of success. The work of the Alphas is spread far and wide, for in addition to helping the Knights register new pupils. they give their cooperation to the Harnrnel Street Drive and other charitable work of the school. The semi-annual tea at the S711 ALPHAS end of each term, which is given for the purpose of acquainting prospective students with Fair- fax, is arranged entirely by the Alphas. With the Knights they escort the new students around school, and they sponsor a dance which is a means by which still more strangers may become acquainted. The group has no constitution and so no written rule for the electing of officers, but it has always been the custom to elect as president a Senior A girl who has been an Alpha at least one term and who holds no other major office in school. This policy is an example of their sense of fairness and honor. The girls who ofhciated during the last two terms were Natalie Burres and Helen Weiglit. Back Row: W. Robings, M. Chipman, E. Boyer, L. Roach, B. Miller, P. Tyer. Front Row: B. Shipley, M. Chandler, B. Baker, R. Stone, H. Weight, J. Phe- hus, P. Diehl

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if Y tl ti We W'4-1 BOYS, ASSIZE COURT Back Row: R. Holmes, D. Dearden, D. Button, T. LeVino, D. Friedman. Middle Row: D. Hoytt, N. Gottlieb, E. Strassner, E. Wright, E, Ritchie, R. . Soursby, C. George, L. Bell. Front Row: K. Yamamoto, G. Western, G. Bal- laseux, W. Potapov, H. Rouse, B. Burrill, J. Wagner, J. Reed, G. Thompson. oys 9 Assisi! Court To the Boys' Assize Court goes the task of conducting various campaigns in an effort to keep up the fine outward appearance and the fine inner spirit which have always been a part of Fairfax. The main purpose of the court, how- ever, is to uphold law and order by practising the self-government of the Colonials. Offenders are fairly tried before a jury composed of their fellow students whom they themselves have elect- ed. Members are popularly elected, a certain number being chosen from each grade. so that the entire student body is represented. The court is a worthy organization, particu- larly in that it presents the opportunity for stu- dents to do the work which makes their school something to be proud of. This term the Boys' and Girls' Courts worked together more than ever, trying their cases as one court, rather than as two separate organizations. Acting as an able advisor to the presidents of the past year, Bill Burrill and Kuni Yamamoto, was the faculty sponsor, Mr. Roger Williams. S'41 BOYS' ASSIZE COURT Back Row: J. Call, C. Hoytt, B. Mautner, D. Rose, G. Tait, R. White, D. Commins. Middle Row: L. Auslender, J. Mauck, S. Siegel, G. Cole, D. Far- rand, E. Strassner, H. Rouse, M. Solo. Front Row: A. Veryl, M. Henkin, G. George. G. Western, K. Yamamoto, G, Ballaseux, W. Potapov, L. Langer. FQSSIZE 5, O A OC .eggs L .i...Z5-'-, -FA Mfg

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Will KNIGHTS Back Row: G. Western, B. Burns, H. Herrick, F. Lindner, J. Reed, B. Hut- chason, .l. Beauchamp, C. Thompson, K. Yamamoto, J. Wagner. Front Row: B. Burrill, R, Alter, W. Potapov, J. Hardy, T. LeVine. Knights L'For the honor of the school the Knights are in existence-the outstanding boys' service organization. Sponsored by the Vice-Principal. Mr. D. S. Swan, the Knights uphold the highest ideals of good scholars, hard workers, and fine personalities. The Hfteen members of this group cooperate with students and faculty in every pos- sible way. They assist the teachers by enrolling new pupils at the beginning of each term, in turn, they guide the new-comers about until everyone is straightened out. When the annual Hammel Street Apple and Orange Drive comes around, the Knights devote their time and energy to helping the Alphas collect fruit for the kid- dies at Hammel. Too, their services are indis- pensable during the Community Chest Drive. the Red Cross Collection. and the infantile Paralysis March of Dimes. These Knights take on an im- mense responsibility as well as an honor when they become one of the group. for they are in a showcase. so to speak. watched and admired con- stantly, they represent the goal of every boy in school. and they must fill their positions with ease and graciousness-all of which trains them further for adult thinking and intelligent action. Fulfilling the greatly desired office of president, who is known as the Chief-Knight. were John Reed, VV4-l. and John Beauchamp, Sail. At the end of each term the old members give a dinner for those who are newly chosen. S' 41 KNIGHTS Back Rolf: B. Mautner, D. Kinsey, G. lvestern, W. Potapov, E. Wlright, F. Simpson, D. Hardy. R. Alter. Front Row: K. Yamamoto, J. Hardy, B. Burns, J. Beauchamp, C. Chamberlain, G. George, B. Burrill. 1 lk i