Florence High School - Husky La Bran Yearbook (Florence, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1949 volume:

f . ■ m Of 1040 FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL Florence, Colorado JAMES MUIR Editor ROSE PROVENZANO Assistant Editor Foreword The annual staff presents the 1949 edition of HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 to the faculty, students, and friends of Florence High School. It is our sincerest wish that your memories of high school activities, friendships, and classes will always be refreshed by this annual. JAMES MUIR, ROSE PROVENZANO, Co-Editors HARLEY KIER. Business Manager IRENE SHONYO, Art Editor GEORGE BETTELLI, Photography MRS. VERLINE MOSS, Sponsor IVA DEANE DAVIES LOUIS SANDEFUR PHYLLIS BLACKWELDER NEVA FISHER JERRY DE ANGELO ROZETTA WATKINS STEVE ZAVILLA DONNA BOWMAN GLEN REDMAN BESSIE BREWSTER DOROTHY TAMBURELLO RICHARD LINN BERNARD ZAVISLAN JERRY McLONEY ERNEST COSTANTINO BETTY MASSE ANITA HOLLAND HELEN MARTINKO MARGE KARCH RONNY DEES ALICE ORSI FRANCES AYALA Dedication IN ALL SINCERITY AND APPRECIATION FOR THIS YEARBOOK AND THE NUMEROUS OTHER THINGS SHE HAS DONE THROUGHOUT THIS SCHOOL YEAR, WE RESPECTFULLY DEDICATE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 TO OUR COMPANION AND TEACHER, MRS. VERLINE MOSS. Page Three Administration and Faculty NORTON V. GORMAN, Superintendent of Schools WARREN W. COOK, High School Principal ANNA JANE HITCHCOCK, Assistant Principal RACHEL EDWARDS Home Economics VERLINE MOSS Commercial BERNICE PRATOR Mathematics ROBERT L. MOSS Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing Coach CHARLES LENNOX Band, English ROBERT CANNON Physics, Chemistry FIDELIA ALBUSH Civics, American History CONSUELA EASTON Spanish, English Boy’s Girl’s Glee Clubs DOROTHY BLUT Social Studies Commercial Highlight Staff Editor: James Muir Assistant Editor: Rose Provenzano Business Manager: Harley Kier Assistant Managers: Iva Dean Davies Richard Linn Bernard Zavislan Louis Sandefur De Angelo, Holland, Redman. Costanlino, Zavislan, McLoney, Linn Tamburello, Brewster, Martinko, Shonyo, Karch, Orsi, Masse, Blackwelder, Watkins, Muir Bcttelli, Fisher, Bowman, Davies, Provenzano Not Pictured: Kier, Ayala, Dees Class Editors : Senior ..................................... Betty Masse Junior .................................. Steve Zavilla Sophomore - ..... Anita Holland Freshmen - ..... Rozetta Watkins Sports Editors - ..... Ernest Costantino Jerry De Angelo Art Editors....................................Jetty McLoney Irene Shonyo, Neva Fisher Photocraphers .... George Bettelli, Jimmy Dailey Phyllis Blackwelder, Olin Renfrew Ralph Santarelli, Robert Cingomelli Organizations .... Marge Karch, Donna Bowman Glen Redman, Ronny Dees Dramatics ... ..... Helen Martinko Copy.........................Dorothy Tamburello, Frances Ayala Bessie Brewster, Alice Orsi Sponsor...................................Mrs. Verline Moss Page Five STUDENT HEADS Page Six Senior Memories First Semester Don?Id Berardi -James Muir -Dorothy Scutti -Dick Linn ★ CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT - VICE PRESIDENT -SECRETARY TREASURER - Second Semester - - Jerry McLoney - Donna Lou Bowman - Helen Huppert - Bernard Zavislan Student Council Representatives Marge Karch and Harley Kier Class Sponsors—Mrs. Verline Moss and Mr. Charles Lennox ★ In the early fall of 1945, forty-nine wide-eyed freshmen entered Florence High School. With frightened eyes we entered the activities of the school. Several members took part in the all-school play. During our Sophomore year our boys continued to excel in the field of sports, and several were initiated into the F” Club. Our annual Freshmen-Sophomore party and also our class picnic were held at the end of the year. Our Junior year brought a sense of responsibility, for we suddenly realized that we had to present a prom for the seniors. With this thought uppermost in our minds, most of our activities were money making events. The Junior Play, LIGHTS OUT, proved to be a great success. Again, because of their outstanding work in football, basketball, and baseball, several more boys were initiated into the “F” Club. As a climax to a successful year, we presented the annual Junior-Senior Prom at the High School Gymnasium. To carry out our theme of MOTHER GOOSE we decorated the dining tables with flowers and candles. The ballroom was lined with characters from the Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. Then after electing Jerry De Angelo and Mary Nitchen as Head Boy and Head Girl for the coming year we closed the book of our Junior year at Florence High School. Our Senior year started with a feeling of confidence and superiority. Our first big event was the Senior Dance, held at the High School Gym in early November—and very nice it was too, with a theme of A Pretty Girl is Like A Melody.” Second semester was ushered in by our electing Joy Lou Beach and lames Muir as Head Girl and Head Boy. Early in February, the Senior Play, WHAT HAPPENED TO UNCLE, was the hit of the yeai. Three seniors were elected to National Honor Society, several boys to “F” Club—and then Junior-Senior Prom, the very biggest success of the year. Last came Senior Week” with Baccalaureate, Western Day, Class Day, and most important of all. Commencement. And now, as we look back on four years of pleasant memories and happy times, we wish all future FHS graduates the best of everything. HELEN HUPPERT DOROTHY SCUTTI Page Seven VIRGINIA CORDERY 9 4 9 9 4 9 FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL Page Thirteen Junior Memories ★ CLASS OFFICERS Second Semester PRESIDENT - - Marriner Cardon VICE PRESIDENT - - - Olin Renfrew SECRETARY ... Marian Betelli TREASURER ... Mary Muir Student Council Representatives Jo Ann Smith and Philip McCandless Class Sponsors—Mrs. Rachel Edwards and Mr. Robert L. Moss ★ First Semester Joe Ruffatti -Loyal Proud -Mary Muir -Robert Cingomelli - September of 1946 ushered sixty green little freshmen into the halls of the Florence High School. Although frightened, we looked forward to what our four years in high school might hold for us. As freshmen, our contest play, A NEW GIRL IN TOWN, won first prize. This gave us our much needed confidence. The sophomores gave us a party so that we could all become better acquainted. Sports were not neglected and we could see a brilliant future for our boys in that field. Already Tom Falgien, Loyal Proud, and Ben Zamarripa had received letters and were initiated into the F” Club. For our second entrance into F.H.S. we had gained a little more confidence. Several of the boys excelled in sports and Olin Renfrew, Gus Vendetti, and Robert Cingomelli were initiated into the “F Club. We must not forget the girls who entered into the activities of Pep Club and G.A.A. Our contest play, JUDY’S JOKE, came in second. This year we gave a party in honor of the “fresh” who had just entered the vast portals of F.H.S. After many delays, late September again found us at FHS. We really had a great responsibility this year for our goal was to make the prom the best ever given. In March we staged our Junior Play, THE RISING SUN, in an effort to gain funds and fame—we did both. This play plus other activities helped us realize that goal—a bigger and better prom. This year Joe Ruffatti, Arthur Solano, Ralph Santarelli, and Milton Smith became “F” Club members. Sports were not the only thing in which we excelled as our class members participated in the various clubs, worked on editorial staffs, and took an active part in musical groups. We now look back on a full and successful year with the memory of a most successful prom still fresh in our minds. So with eyes toward the future and a big year ahead, we await our final entrance into Florence High School. MARY MUIR NANCY BERARDI MARIAN BETTELLI Page Fourteen Juniors TOP PICTURE Back Row: Marvin Long Robert Cingomelli Loyal Proud Coach Robert L. Moss Jimmy Dailey James Proffitt Bill Daniels Middle How: Arthur Solano Lenore Turner Marion Mattice Sally White Olin Renfrow Front How: Anna Bracco Betty Lee Moore Antionette Carestia Ralph ie Ortez Wilma Huerta Helen Solano MIDDLE PICTURE Back Row: Don Roberts John Olston Leroy Angel Rudy Garcia Ben Zamarripa Middle Row: Oscar Ham Jo Ann Smith Donald Towers Patsy Gretcncort Milton Smith Marriner Cardon Front Row: Mary Muir Corrinc Vigil Carmen Martinez Mrs. Rachel Edwards Wanda Willard Cecila Falgien Marian Bettelli BOTTOM PICTURE Back Row: Dale Black Ralph Santarelli Gus Vendetti Tommy Falgien Middle Row: Philip McCandless Betty Sue Baker Donna Kidder Bob Coal son Joe Ruffatti Front Row: Pat Chiaro Marianne Williams Mickey Mattivi Nancy Berardi Helen Rosales Peggy Soriano TOP PICTURE Back Row: Gerald Natchlich Edward Kuklinski Felix Lukezic Mr. Robert Cannon Third Row: Clell Lamberson Frankie Aldridge Harold Covington Gary Dasch Jack Guiliano Joel Gonzales Jery Roberts John Tonko Second Row: Charles Tennor Virginia Ficco LaCreta Del Monte Betty Ruberson Georgia Ann Davies Geraldine Moore Alda Smith Front Row: Cecilia Vitale Bonnie Ruberson Flora Angel Norma Lee Hudgins Miriam Sue John Waunita Willard Mary Lou Chavez Geneva Martinez Vicki Dcla Rosa Barbara Farmer CLASS OFFICERS President: Gerald Natchlich (1) Roy Anderson (2) Vice President: Felix Del Monte (1) Jack Guiliano (2) Secretary-Treasurer: ' David Evans (1) r Connie Olson (2) ' Student Council Representatives : Virginia Ficco John Vendetti Sponsors: Miss Fidelia Albush Mr. Robert Cannon BOTTOM PICTURE Back Row: Lewis Brinlee Felix Del Monte Roual Moore Ernest Montoya David Evans Bill Lennox Albert Garcia Robert Orton James Farmer John Vendetti Roy Anderson Middle Row: Miss Fidelia Albush Ada Del Duca Laura Jean Brenton Virginia Thomas Alice May Moore Jolcne Kirkpatrick Dorothy Coal son Sally Conrad Betty Hotchkiss David James Front Row: Albert McBride Stella Rauh Louise Ruffatti Doris States At olonia Huerta Mary Drake Barbara Atwood Dorothy Plant Page Sixteen TOP PICTURE Back Row: John Martinez Tony Shaffer Rudy Mata James Cristelli Grant Gorman Marvin Miles Dwight Payntcr Orlando Martinez Alfonso Carreon Middle Row: Gerald Tcenor Olin Wolf Duane Shipman Mary Louise Kuhns Etta Olson Marian Calhoun Tom Graham Virgil Blanchard John Blanchard Front Row: Donald Haynes Dolores Cordova Maxine Garcia Elizabeth Ham Josephine Garcia Dixie Rice Colleen Shook Glcnola Jones Elizabeth Baldwin Hazel PoeUe Robert Brassea CLASS OFFICERS President: Bill Beach (1) Tom Camerlo (2) Vice President: Bonnie Carlson (1) Jack Falgien (2) Secretary: Carol Scutti (1) Grant Gorman (2) Treasurer: Bill Dailey H) David Gourley (2) Student Council Representatives: Betty Baldwin Rudolph Ortez Class Sponsor: Miss Anna Jane Hitchcock BOTTOM PICTURE Back Row: Bill Dailey Robert Montgomery Frank Madonna Leon Whitney George Barnes Paul Knatting Third Row: Bill Beach Duane Miles Jack Falgien John Stowe George Wolk Kenneth Blockham Erminio Duran Second Row: Tom Camerlo David Gourley Mary Anita Lopez Carol Scutti Esther Guerri Ona Mac States Vera Holland Marshall Martinez Ralph Cortez Front Row: John Revera Patsy Pixler Bonnie Carlson Miss Anna Jane Hitchcock Kathryn Nails Clara Carestia Joyce Cornell Delores Runklc Mary Angel Viola Holland Page Seventeen Standing: Muir, Vcndetti, De Angelo, McCandless Sitting: Cook, Baldwin, Beach, Karch, Ficco, Smith, Kier, Ortez, Nitchen Student Council Membership of the Student Council includes two representatives from each class, as well as head boy and head girl for both semesters. Warren W. Cook, principal, is adviser of the Council. National Honor Society The four cardinal principles of the National Honor Society are: Character, Shcolarship, Leadership, and Service. Not more than ten per cent of the Senior Class and five per cent of the Junior Class are eligible for election to this group. Late in the second semester five members were nominated by a faculty committee. The following Seniors were selected: Rose Provenzano, Richard Linn, and George Bettelli; and the following from the Junior Class: Helen Rosales, and Marriner Cardon. Mr. W. W. Cook, Principal, is adviser of this society. v ijtj N V - r O , v lkk% 0i— Witf I® Ml PAGE COMPLIMENTS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK-FLORENCE, COLORADO Florence High School Band Charles Lennox -..........................Director Harley Kier................................President Neva Fisher...........................Vice President Cecila Falgien.............................Secretary Bernard Zavislan ------- Treasurer CORNETS Lionel Carreon Bernard Zavislan Mariam Sue John Robert Cingomelli Ralph Cortez John Stowe Ernest Montoya Jack Nitchen CLARINETS Richard Linn Audrey Haynes Glenda McFie David Gourley Wilma Huerta John Shaffer Ralphie Ortez ALTO HORN Mary Muir TENOR SAXOPHONES Harley Kier Rozetta Watkins Lcnore Turner BELLS Cecila Falgien BASS Robert Setser TWIRLERS Helen Huppert Glenda McFie Donna Bowman Marge Karch Louise Ruffatti TROMBONES Nancy Berardi Helen Huppert Clyde Stevens SAXOPHONES Eusevio Hernandez Rose Provenzano Neva Fisher Phyllis Blackwelder Grant Gorman PERCUSSION Mickey Mattivi Robert Hotchkiss Marianne Williams Louis Sandefur Irene Shonyo Page Twenty Florence High Krew Cornets: Lionel Carreon Bernard Zavislan Mariam Sue John Trombone: Nancy Berardi Singers: Jerry McLoney Irene Shonyo Audrey Haynes Ralphie Ortez Saxophones: Eusevio Hernandez Harley Kier Neva Fisher Rose Provenzano Piano: Cecila Falgien Drums: Bob Hotchkiss Director: Charles Lennox PAGE COMPLIMENTS OF FLORENCE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. FLORENCE, COLORADO Page Twenty-one Members-Back Row: Leon Whitney, Paul Knatting, Robert Montgomery, George Barnes Bill Dailey, Ken Blockham Third Row: Ralph Cortez, Gus Vendctti, Jr., Gary Dasch, Duane Shipman, Don Haynes, Ruffie Ortez, Alfonso Carreon Second Row: Ona Mae States, Kathryn Nails, Betty Baldwin, Connie Olson, Marina Calhoun, Doris States, Marianne Williams, Virginia Ficco Front Row: Louise Ruffatti, Miriam Sue John, Patsy Pixler, LaCreta Del Monte, Mrs. Bernice Prator, Joan Valdick, Bonnie Carlson, Glenda McFie, Laura Jean Brenton Absent: Tony Shaffer, Jack Falgien, Owen Wolfe Mask and Wig Mask and Wig is an organization of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in dramatics. Weekly meetings are held for the purpose of preparing these students in the art of acting and in make-up techniques; and to provide the necessary qualification of one year of Mask and Wig to be eligible to enter Thespians. Credits are given to individuals for participation in short skits and pantomines given within the club. The Club has had a very successful year, chiefly because of Mrs. Pra tor's efforts to assist students and because of their willingness to cooperate with her. James Muir Pag Twenty‘two MEMBERS Eusevio Hernandez Helen Martinko Audrey Haynes Catherine Vendetti Rose Provenzano Dorothy Tamburello Jerry McLoney James Muir Helen Huppert George Bettelli Neva Fisher Thespians OFFICERS George Bettelli............... Catherine Vendetti ... Rose Provenzano -Audrey Haynes .... Eusevio Hernandez - - - - Anna Jane Hitchcock ... - President Vice President Secretary Treasurer - Sergeant at Arms Sponsor The Thespians Society is a non-secret, non social organization. It has a membership of over 700 high schools, in which Florence High School is enrolled as Troupe 28. In order to be a member one must have participated in one, three-act play or three, one-act plays in a major role. Students on stage and make-up crews are also eligible for Thespian membership. Although the requirements are simple enough, there were only eleven members this year. George Bettelli James Muir Page Twenty-three “ Melody Madhouse ” THESPIAN PLAY Miss Anna Jane Hitchcock, Director CHARACTERS John Stanley .... George Bettelli Mr. Austin ----- James Muir Mary Stanley - - - Audrey Haynes Mrs. Austin ----- Glenda McFie Junior...................Jerry McLoney Dottie ... - Laura Jean Brenton Grandma ... - Helen Huppcrt Dollie ... - LaCreta Del Monte Gladys ------ Neva Fisher Radio Man - - - - Lewis Brinlee Sister ----- Violet Del Duca Stevens ----- Louis Sandefur The Stanley Swincsters: Joe........................Bob Hotchkiss Polly - - - Dorothy Tamburello Kenny..................Eusevio Hernandez Bill ------ Harley Kiei Jack ------ Lionel Carreon Stage Crew: Jim Muir, Robert Setser, Irene Shonyo, Jean Muir, Catherine Vendetti, Rose Provenzano John Stanley, with his arbitrary decisions over the interests, trials, tribulations of his family, could be your own father—he is so true-to-life. Fearing the peace of his home be disrupted, he thoroughly disapproves of Junior having an orchestra, or for that matter, anything to do with music. This makes a “madhouse” but one of melody, with Junior having secret orchestra rehearsals at his home in the hope that the Stanley Swingsters will be asked to play at a Society Debut of the Austin twins. Grandma, sister, Gladys all help make this an evening of fun, frolic, music and comedy. COMPLIMENTS OF NU-WAY CLEANERS ¥ CECIL BLACKWELDER Page Twenty-four “ What Happened to Uncle ” SENIOR PLAY Mr. Charles Lennox, Director When Lloyd Douglas comes home from college to get his Uncle’s approval of his recent bride, he finds out that his uncle, Carl Douglas, has been missing for a week. Things really get interesting when Lloyd’s wife feels insulted about being taken to Carl for approval. The sudden reappearance of Uncle Carl in the hands of his good friend, Frank Miller and a few unexpected phone calls asking for “The Chief” climaxs the situation; not to mention the appearance of a strange woman, a gun-moll, and five thousand stolen dollars. CHARACTERS Bertha Walker.................. Lloyd Douglas Alice Douglas.................. Carl Douglas................... Frank Miller................... Alicia Ellsworth - - Mrs. Ellsworth - - - Millie Thompson - - - BUI............................ Sargeant Finnigan - - - - Irene Shonyo George Bettelli - Neva Fisher - James Muir Jerry McLoney Helen Martinko Helen Huppert Rose Provenzano Richard Linn - John Shaffer COMPLIMENTS OF FLORENCE AUTO COMPANY FLORENCE HARDWARE Page Twenty-five Contest Plays ★ SENIOR PLAY THE RISING FLOOD” Rose Provenzano and Neva Fisher, Directors Scene: Second floor of a home surrounded by water during one of the Ohio River spring floods. Grandma Darris ... Mary L. Nails Barbara Lester .... Jean Muir Mrs. Helen Lester - - Anita Holland George Cummings - - Bernard Zavislan Carlton Lester - - - Louis Sandefur Bill Hooker .... John Shaffer ★ JUNIOR PLAY “ELMER CLEANS UP” James Muir and George Bettelli, Directors Scene: Living room of the Redfield home on a quiet Sunday afternoon. John Redfield ... Bob Cingornelli Elmer.......................Olin Renfrew Clara Redfield .... Mary Muir Nancy Wayne ... Nancy Berardi Mary......................Mickey Mattivi ★ SOPHOMORE PLAY SHORT OF MURDER” Audrey Haynes and Helen Huppert, Directors Scene: Bedroom of Ezra Eaton, who owns a mid Victorian house of many shadows. Don Mitchell Anne Carr Jake Burton Ralph Potter Aggie Jones Late afternoon - Clell Lamberson • Virginia Ficco Bob Setser - Robert Dasch Connie Olson on a rainy day. Sarah Smipson -Lucy Moore -Peter Moore Ezra Eaton Laura J. Brenton - Georgia Davies Lewis Brinlee Charles Teenor ★ FRESHMAN PLAY THINGS” Catherine Vendetti, Director Scene: Living room of Cooper apartments about 4 p.m. on a gusty day in March. Bobbie Cooper - - - Miriam Calhoun Dora Dun Cooper - - - Bonnie Carlson Helen Cooper - - - Glenola Jones Lester Cooper .... Grant Gorman Vera Cooper .... Betty Baldwin Lucius Sanders .... Bill Dailey ★ EIGHTH GRADE PLAY WILDCAT WILLIE GETS BRAIN FEVER” Helen Martinko, Director Scene: Living room of Willie s home about 7 p.m. on a Friday evening in spring. Willie................................Jack Smith Gladys ..... Claudia Shyne Mrs. Wilkens .... Rosemary James J06....................Frankie Rocchio Kathie............................Jacque Gatti Vernon - Darrell Lindsey Celia ..... Barbara Cornelia Miss Bond .... Lucille Martinko Page Twtnty-tix QUEEN NEVA FISHER A PiiOM f Qua “ AND HER. - ATTEDANT.' ATTEDANTS ROSE PROVENZANO Page Tu-'enty-ieven PAGE COMPLIMENTS OF VENDETTI CHEVROLET COMPANY Gus Vendetti, Owner Florence, Colorado JERRY DeANGELO Honorable Mention Football, 1948 WILLIAM MEIGS Assistant Coach LOYAL PROUD Honorable Mention JAMES MUIR Right Guard BOB MONTGOMERY Left Guard ARTHUR SOLANO Right End RUFFIE ORTEZ Left Half Back ALBERT MARTINEZ Right Half Back TOM FALGIEN Quarter Back Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Mac Watson, Benny Zamarripa, Bob Hotchkiss, Richard Bufmack, Page Twenty-eight COMPLIMENTS OF FLORENCE B.P.O.E. 611 ROBERT L. MOSS Coach GUS VENDETTI Left Guard FELIX DEL MONTE Left End JACK GUILIANO Right Guard Frankie Aldrich COMPLIMENTS OF FLORENCE B. P. O. E. 611 FOOTBALL Grant Gorman, Paul Kattnig, Tony Shaffer, Bob Montgomery, Jack Falgien, Joel Gonzales, Bill Lennox, Felix Del Monte, David Evans, David Gourley, Bob Cool son, Tom Graham, Marvin Long, Glen Redman, Oscar Ham, Jack Guiliano, Bill Dailey, Bob Hotchkiss, Tom Camerlo, Joe Ruffati, Ruffie Ortez, Frank Aldrich, George Bettelli, Arthur Solano, Jerry DeAngelo, Jim Muir, Loyal Proud, Gus Vendetti, Clell Lamerson, Ben Zamaripa, Tom Falgien, Albert Martinez. George Sinks One! PAGE COMPLIMENTS OF RIALTO THEATRE-FLORENCE, COLORADO SASSER’S SERVICE STATION—FLORENCE, COLORADO Dick Makes a Basket— Gerald Looks On. Page Thirty Basketball RICHARD BUFMACK GERALD NATHUCH ROBERT ORTON BEN ZAMARRIPA ARTHUR SOLANO ALBERT MARTINEZ GEORGE BETTELLI LOYAL PROUD RUFFIE ORTEZ RALPH SANTERALU ERNEST COSTANTINO HAROLD CORNELL FELIX LUKEZIC ARCHIE COCHRAN JOEL GONZALES CHARLES TEENOR JIM DAILEY JOHN VENDETTI MILTON SMITH DAVID JAMES ASSISTANT COACH MAC WATSON COACH BOB MOSS COMPLIMENTS OF M. M. DECKER’S APPLIANCE STORE-PLUMBING AND HEATING HOLT FUNERAL HOME Page Thirty-one u F” Club Jerry De Angelo ------- President Loyal Proud...............................Vice President Tommy Falgien............................Secretary-Treasurer Robert L. Moss.......................................Sponsor Members: Jerry De Angelo, Loyal Proud, Tommy Falgien, Dick Bufmack, Jim Muir, Bernard Zavislan, Bob Hotchkiss, Albert Martinez, Gus Vendetti, George Bettelli, James Dailey, Ralph Santeralli, Arthur Solano, Joe Ruffatti, John Vendetti, Milton Smith, Olin Renfrew, Bob Cingomelli, Philip McCandless, Felix Del Monte, Robert Montgomery, Jack Guiliano, Robert Setser, Ruffie Ortez, Mac Wm. Watson, Assistant Coach; Robert L. Moss, Head Coach. The “F” Club is an organization for Florence High School athletes who have been awarded an “F” for participation in a specified number of sports. Its purpose is to encourage good sportsmanship. The annual Father and Son Banquet was held in February, when all athletes deserving, received his “F”. The Club also sponsored their annual Christmas dance, “THE SNOWBALL”, which certainly was one of the best dances of the year. The “F” Club is one of the outstanding organizations at FHS— as it provides a bond of friendship among the athletes of the school as well as inspiring new athletes. Baseball Team Coaches: Robert L. Moss, Mac W. Watson Managers: Milton Smith, Gary Dasch Bill Beach..................First Baseman Jim Dailey..................Right Fielder Jerry DeAngelo....................Utility Ben Zamarippa .... Left Fielder Gerald Nathlich ... First Baseman David Evans .... Center Fielder Tommy Falgien ... Third Baseman Albert Martinez ... Center Fielder Joe Ruffatti......................Short Stop George Bettelii ... Second Baseman Gus Vendetti .... Left Fielder Marshall Martinez .... Catcher Alfonso Carreon.........................Catcher Frank Aldrich .... Center Fielder Loyal Proud..............................Pitcher Tennis Team TOM FALGIEN GEORGE BETTELU RALPH SANTARELLI ARTHUR SOLANO PHIL McCANDLESS Coach: ROBERT L. MOSS Not Pictured: OUN RENFROW Page Compliments of 111 N. Pikes Peak COTTAGE STUDIO Phone 132 Page Thirty-three Pep Club OFFICERS President: Catherine Vendetti Vice President: Corrine Vigil Secretary: Eva Martinez Treasurer: Maxine Garcia Sponsor: Charles Lennox Eva Martinez, Vera Holland, Mary Lou Chavez, Jerry Moore, Appry Huerta, Corrine Vigil, Norma Hudgins, Dorothy Coalson, Rosemary Del Monte, Bonnie Ruberson, Maxine Garcia, Helen Solano, Carmen Martinez, Peggy Soriano, Lupie Ayala, Mary Anita Lopez, Mary Angel, Viola Holland, Betty Ruberson, Catherine Vendetti, Doris States, Ona Mae States, Colleen Rollins, Geneva Rusher, Beth Hame, Delores Runkle, Kathryn Nails, Betty Baldwin, Dixie Rice, Delores Cordova. F. H. S. CHEER LEADERS Jean Mickey Ralphie Nancy Marion Compliments of RADIO STATION K R L N—ROYAL GORGE BROADCASTERS, INC. CLAY TR1VETT-CHAMPION SHOE REPAIR Page Thirty-four LAST SEMESTER Editors: Loyal Proud Ralphie Ortez Assistant Editors: Mickey Mattivi Tom Falgien Sports Editor: Donald Berardi Feature Editor: Phyllis Blackwelder Husgazette Staff FIRST SEMESTER Reporters: Marion Mattice Marion Bettelli Editors: Nancy Berardi Don Berardi Typists: Betty Masse Joy Lou Beach Assistant Editors: Phillip McCandless Laura Jean Brenton Compliments of IDEAL CEMENT CO. Pordand, Colorado Sponsor: Fidelia Albush Sports Editors: Tom Falgien Loyal Proud Feature Editor: Jean Muir Reporters: Marion Bettelli Typists: Ralphie Ortez Betty Masse Sponsor: Fidelia Albush Page Thirty-five The Rising Son ” by J. C. Elliott Nugent JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Directed by: Bernice Prator CAST OF CHARACTERS Jim Dailey -Chia Falgien -Ralphie Ortez -Marriner Cardon Nancy Berardi Mary Muir Olin Renfrew -Pat Chiaro Mr. Peterson - Elsie Willis Madge deck Jim Alamayne Mrs. Malone Miss Gray Ted Alamayne Bess Colfax Page Thirty-six Compliments of J. C. PENNY CO.. INC. Page Compliments of Phone 96-J2 VENTO COAL CO. Florence 102 W. Main GAMBLE STORE AGENCY Phone 118 p, Calendar of Events, 1948-1949 AUGUST Auc. 25 — Football Practice Began. Aug. 30-31 — Registration. ♦ SEPTEMBER Sept. 7 — School Begins. Sept. 10 — First Football Game—St. Mary’s of Colorado Springs, here. Sept. 17 —Football game with Canon City, there. Sept. 24 — Football game at Colorado Springs. ♦ OCTOBER Oct. 1 — Football game with Centennial, there. Oct. 2 — Apple Day Parade—Band participated. Oct. 8 — Football game here, Huskies vs. Abbey. Oct. 9 — B” Squad football at Canon City. Oct. 14 —‘‘School Days” pictures taken. Oct. 15-HOMECOMING PARADE - Trinidad here for game — Crowning of Queen — Homecoming Dance — and Report cards, end of first six weeks. Oct. 18 —Aptitude tests. Oct. 21 — B” Squad at Pueblo, Centennial. Oct. 22 — Thespian play — ‘‘Little Nell” presented for P.T.A. Ocrr. 23 — Football game at Salida. Oct. 29 — Walsenburg vs. Florence, here. Oct. 30 — B” Squad Football w'ith Mutes of Colorado Springs, here. ♦ NOVEMBER Nov. 5 — Senior Dance. Nov. 6 — “B” Squad vs. Central, here. Nov. 19-MUSIC MANNERISMS presented by band. Nov. 24 — Navy film for Junior and Senior boys. Nov. 25 — Annual Thanksgiving Football game with Canon City, here. Nov. 25-26 - THANKSGIVING VACATION. Nov. 29 — Basketball practice began. ♦ DECEMBER Dec. 2 — Thespian Play. Dec. 3 - MELODY MADHOUSE, Thespian play. End of second six weeks, Report cards. Dec. 10 — Basketball with Palisade, here. Dec. 11 — Basketball with Canon City, Abbey, there. Dec. 14 — Basketball with Canon City, Abbey, here. Dec. 17 —Thespian Play cast party. Dec. 22 — Annual “F” Club Snowball Dance. Dec. 23-CHRISTMAS VACATION. JANUARY Jan 6 — Basketball with Central, there. Jan. 8 — Basketball with Colorado Springs, there. Jan. 14 — Basketball game with Pueblo, Centennial, there. Jan. 21 — Basketball with Trinidad, there. End of First Semester. Jan. 26 — “F” Club Banquet. Letters awarded to members. Jan. 28 — Basketball with Canon City, there. ♦ FEBRUARY Feb. 3 — Senior Class Play. Feb. 4 - WHAT HAPPENED TO UNCLE? presented by Senior Class. Pueblo Junior College Band Concert. Feb. 5 — Basketball with Walsenburg, there. Feb. 8 — Senior Play Cast Party. Feb. 11 — Basketball with Centennial, here. Feb. 14 — Freshman-Sophomore Party. Feb. 18 — Basketball with Central, here. Feb. 19 — Basketball with Colorado Springs, there. Feb. 23-24 — Thespian sponsored class, CONTEST PLAYS. Feb. 25 — Basketball with Canon City, here. Feb. 28 — Senior class annual staff, Benefit Dance. MARCH Mar. 4 — End of fourth six weeks, Report Cards. Mar. 14 — Costume Day. Mar. 22 — Cavallo Concert. Mar. 24 - Western State Band Concert. Mar. 31-April 1-WORK DAYS. ♦ APRIL Apr. 2 — Baseball with Central, here. Apr. 7 — Junior Play. Aph. 8 - Junior Play, THE RISING SUN. Baseball with Central, there. Apr. 15-GOOD FRIDAY, No School. Apr. 16 —End of fifth six weeks, Report cards. Apr. 22 — Baseball with Colorado Springs, there. Apr. 23 — Trinidad here for baseball game. ♦ MAY May 6 —Junior-Senior Prom. May 7— Tennis-Conference tennis match at Colorado Springs. May 13 —Annual Senior “Skip Day”. May 21 — Baseball with Colorado Springs, here. May 27 — Baseball with Central, here. May 29 — Baccalaureate. May 31 — Commencement. Page Thirty-eight AUTOGRAPHS Page Compliments of SOUTHERN COLORADO POWER CO. HESTED STORES CO. Page Forty-one YEAR BOOK PATRONS Compliments of Ladies Auxiliary of FLORENCE AERIE No. 169, F.O.E. Compliments of BANNER MANUFACTURING CO. 3551 Blake St. Denver, Colorado Compliments of THE CENTENNIAL SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. Denver, Colorado John N. Ramsey, Representative L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Denver, Colorado Rocky Mountain Camp GROCERIES PHILLIPS 66 GASOLINE G. C. Sandefur, Proprietor NORMAN'S TEXACO SERVICE Norman Howell Mild Howell 219 East Main Phone 422 DRAPER’S WOODWORKING SHOP We Make Anything of Wood 216 E. Main Phone 291-W AUTREY BROTHERS Engravers-Manufacturers 2254 Lawrence St. Denver JIM, THE TAILOR 114 W. Main Phone IB CANON MONARCH COAL CO. Lloyd J. Beer, Manager Compliments of henry McWilliams Rockvale, Colorado W. G. RICKETTS COMPANY Hardware and Furniture 125 W. Main Phone 66 FLORENCE JEWELRY E. F. Pixler A. L. Pixler 113 West Main TERRACE GREENHOUSE FLORAL CO. Mrs. Theo Smith 211 W. Main Phone 257-J DAILEY TIRE SHOP Guaranteed Mechanical Work Road Service — Vulcanizing SENATORE'S DEPARTMENT STORE Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Dry Goods Men’s Furnishings NIEHANS STORE General Merchandise Penrose, Colorado Phone 10-R2 JANSEN’S SERVICE STATION A1 Jansen, Operator 401 East Main Phone 405 ACME CLEANERS AND TAILORS 115 W. Main Phone 136 PENROSE FEED FUEL Penrose, Colorado 10-R3 Compliments of M. ADELLA ARCHER County Superintendent of Schools Compliments of mary j. McDonough County Clerk and Recorder Compliments of J. W. MARTIN Skelly Products Compliments of F. E. COBB FR1GIDAIRE CO. Canon City, Colorado The Southwestern Transportation Co. Canon City Florence Phone 737 Phone 250 Compliments of V. D. TONSO AGENCY 110 N. Pikes Peak Phone 170 Compliments of ROBERT FRITZ Compliments of JOHN A. FALGIEN FLORENCE LUMBER COMPANY Ora Orendorff, Manager 60C East Main Phone 360-R Compliments of JENKINS GROCERY 430 East Main Phone 428 Page Forty-two YEAR BOOK PATRONS BEAVER PARK COMPANY Penrose, Colorado FLORENCE FEED AND FUEL The Purina Store 381 West Main Phone 32 RENFROW’S SERVICE Gas Tire Repair Oil Fishing Tackle FLORENCE CITIZEN Orecchio Bldg. Phone 13 Compliments of HARLAN DAIRY PRODUCTS Canon City, Colorado MORNING STAR MARKET 401 N. Pikes Peak Phone 430 Compliments of PORTLAND MERCANTILE CO. Portland Phone 403-R1 Compliments of FLORENCE PHARMACY 106 W. Main Phone 31 Compliments of G. E. ACKELBEIN County Sheriff VEZZETTI’S MERCHANDISE Martin Vezzetti Rockvale, Colorado FLORENCE GREENHOUSE FLORAL SHOP 617 W. 3rd Phone 130 LUKE'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Mechanical - Electrical 113 E. Main Phone 431 Compliments of NEW MUSIC COMPANY 107 E. Main St. Florence KOZY KORNER CAFE 131 E. Main Phone 426 Compliments of SPERRY’S CONOCO SERVICE 132 E. Main Phone 85 STAR CAFE BAR Penrose, Colorado GIBSON LUMBER CO. Canon City Florence Phone 35 Phone 35 THE WHITE ELEPHANT SHOP 112 So. Santa Fe Conrad Olson, Proprietor OWL CIGAR STORE 124 W. Main Phone 23 Compliments of MAZZACCO CONSTRUCTION CO. 112V4 W. Main Phone 189-J MORNING STAR DAIRY 407 N. Pikes Peak Phone 150 Compliments of PALM GARDENS Joe Berta John Camerlo CLARENCE W. JOHN Insurance Real Estate Florence, Colorado BRUNSWICK BILLIARD PARLORS Joe Ruffatti, Proprietor Florence, Colorado MUIR’S FINE FOODS Frozen Foods Specialty 520 E. 2nd Phone 112 STRICKLAND REALTY INSURANCE 111 N. Pikes Peak Phone 97 MODERN BARBARA SHOP Leo Paul Masonic Building Compliments of MALT SHOP 132 W. Main Phone 125 BUTLER SAUER FURNITURE CO. McCandless Building Phone 8-W Compliments of LOUIS E. ORECCHIO Compliments of WESTWATER MOTOR SERVICE 313 W. 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