Ferndale Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Ferndale, CA)

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IIIIME E00 IIMIU UFFIUER D Chrzstlansen CPresidentl, L. Lorenzen. lSer:remryl, Miss Ambrnsini lflrlvisorl, D. Friel iVir'e-Presirlenll, M. Titus lTl'L'!lSIlf6'fl. Due to improvements hnanced by the Federal Government, the Home Economics De- partment was put on a full time hasis this year. A complete renovation, new equipment, and a one-third increase in enrollment enabled the homemakers to be outstanding in school affairs. Under Miss Amhrosini's supervision, this department was directly re- sponsihle for the culinary activities connected with the F. F. A. Banquet, Junior-Senior Banquet, Mothers' Tea, Fathers' Coffee, Trustee Banquet and daily lunches. The Mixers and Stitchers Club, open to all girls in the Home Economics Department, enjoyed three functions: theatre party, initiation, and Annual Spring Dance. In the Commercial Department. George Alhert l-lindley won the Pearl Pin for typing speed and accuracy. Gold Pin winners were Vera ,lean Hindley, Soren Loft and Hilda Silva. Last 'ear one hundred and fourteen students had a stud ' hall or free eriod. This y 7 n y I n n up year, only eleven were allowed thus concentrating all study ln the individual classes. The librar' was converted into a art-time classroom, et the hook turnover 'um ed y . P Y , 1 I3 from 162 to 488. Two magazine racks were constant havens for those with broadening interests. lVlechanical Drawing enrollment of twenty-two students, a seven hundred per cent increase over last year, necessitated three new standard tahles and a complete set of equipment in the former recreational room. ft. swf'

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new EL? J r l 2 Bark Ron' F. Corlinlio, R. HFFHET, S. Briggs, C. Richmond, S. loft F Hielrs Seronzl Rouff Len. Gillespie, L. Anrlersmz, J. llalquist, T. Clarli IL I Iulzerr Front Rowf D. Clausen, ll. Perry, H. Patterson, 1..Briggs, W. B. Crane llhrec tor! For the first time in many years, musical opportunities offered Boys' Clee. With the conclusion of the football season, enrollment swelled from ten fellows to twenty. its premiere at the Christmas Concert was so well received that the Clee Club appeared again with the program of plays. March 25. A combined boys' and girls' chorus added variety to the musical program. As their final accomplishments, Director Crane's boys rendered selections at the Spring Concert and Music Festival. The ever popular division, Girls' Glee, appeared on the same four programs as the boys, and also at Graduation. Although their weekly rehearsals were lessened one hour due to the boys' organization, the girls developed remarkable ability to sing comic, serious, and madrigal numbers with progress toward A Cappella style. An hour each week was devoted to popular songs while Miss Christensen conducted. Back Ron' C. Brazil, H. North, A. Hayn-owl, C. Lucchini, R. Bonnikson, K. Gill, ll. Patterson, M. Peter- sen, 1. Lorenzen, l. Codinho, W. lf. Crane lllirectorl. Third Rowf P. Miner, M. Leonarrlo, M. Hayufooll, S. Tomasini, K. Van Someren, D. Clzamlrers, Len. Gillespie, lf. Albee, E. Corlinlio, E. Norris, D. Bryant. Second Rott' la. Bruner, V. Amaro, l. Ambrosini, E. Tetlsen, L. Cotta,'0. Deniz, E. Catllie, E. Shaw, A. Hansen, E. Tarelli. Front Rozvf J. Tonini, A. Deniz, Leo. Gillespie, M. Deniz, S. Amaro, A. Meister, L. Sralvini, J. Peers, V. Bruga, M. Silva, M. Leonardo.

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GIRL LEAGUE UFFIUEH H. Silva tV1're-Presirlentl. E. Ammer fTrensurerl. H. Patterson fSt?l'I'i'flIfj'l Miss Christerzsen tftrluisurt, M. Coombe lPI't'Sl'Ill'IIfl, V. Ilindley lSUl1g IIIIII Yell Leflzlerl. Starting the year out hy welcoming the Freshmen. the Girls' League held a Big Sister 2' i . Q . P i O P t, party at Centerville Beach. A huge lD0ltflI'9. wiener roast. hasehall game and group singing added to the joys of those present. The annual Mothers' Tea was held at the Sunroom. Novemher 17. All mothers were welcomed and entertained in true Girls' League style. The men received their part of the girls' hospitality at the annual Fathers' Coffee. March l5. Cards and refreshments gave the llads a good time. Carrying out an old tradition. the Girls' League gave the annual Foothall Banquet, March 25. Helen ,lean Martin. chosen delegate. promoted a feeling of friendship hctween schools at the Girls' League Convention in lfurelxa. April 223. Holiday Froliesf' the fifth annual P. E. program, included skits. py ramid huilding. tumhling. Easter fashion parade, dances. drills. songs. tahleaux. and novelty numhers. Costumes. artistic lighting. and spotlighting effeets added a linished touch.