Hartnell College - La Reata Yearbook (Salinas, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1944 volume:

28840 LA REATA 1944 Our routine here at the college has been sharpened by the imminence of totalitarian slav¬ ery against which we are so ferociously fighting in order to secure and establish an international peace postulated on the inherent dignity of man. For this objective, the symbolism of the eagle and the dove is potential. FOREWORD E D I C A T I 0 N lO a gracious lady, to Mrs. Hope Baxter who heads the department of creative happiness, that of Home Economics. An efficiency expert, her influence un¬ publicized extends far beyond the physical domain of her department—to wise counseling, interested teaching, and innumerable extracurricula, both col¬ legiate and community. Personally charming and possessing a natural dignity, Mrs. Baxter is the guardian of the spirit and ideals loved and esteemed in women. ★ ★ ★ To The Valiant 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ WHO are out there determinedly defending, who are dying if need be to make safe a way of life that dignifies man. Realizing more than ever what freedom means, these stalwarts are fighting against the system of hateful partner¬ ships which depraves and annihilates human¬ ity. We are deeply indebted to our country¬ men and our allies, and there is much that we can do to show our gratitude. Yet we can never do enough, because their sacrifices can¬ not be atoned. ★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 ★ ★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Salinas Junior College Students Are Busy on the Home Front Serious thinking makes us realize that the best that we can do is to dig in on the home front to help produce the materiels requi¬ site for victory, to help maintain morale, to aid in every way possible to bring to an end this malignant disease of war, so that once again men may live to build a better world. ★ ★★★★★★★★★★ FIELDS . 8 . With farming more of a national problem now than ever before, Esjayseers have joined in our first line of defense on the homefront. Summer vacations and weekends were spent working in the fields and on the farms where the labor shortage had struck the hardest blow. GlRLS representing every surrounding town have been participating in the wartime activities which provide and promote military recreation. U.S.O. ' s and various other organizations are tangible ex¬ amples showing unlimited effort on the part of American girls in their attempt to furnish cheerful, enjoyable entertainment to the boys in service. DRAFTEES PERHAPS the most noted war industry in the en¬ virons of 5. J. C. is the Guayule Rubber Project. Members of the faculty, as well as students, have spent many hours in the fields, laboratories , and offices helping to produce that most prized of scarce commodities — rubber. GUAYULE . 10 . SERVICES were rendered to the Men ' s Canteen and to the Red Cross by the coeds of the college. Food planning, bandage making, first aid, and actual hospital practice were included among their activities. This was a part of their plan to hasten the victory, to prepare for the peace. CANTEEN Helping immeasurably to shorten the war were the students of 5.J.C. who worked in canning factories, dehydrators, fisheries, and the like. Their ' s was the slogan: Work to Win FOODS ■u W J JUNE HANDLEY Dean of Women B. L. BOROUGH Dean of Students Incorporated in the administrative procedure of the Salinas Junior College are these empaneled deans. Understanding and wise counselors are they, rather than brilliant analysts of aca¬ demic predictability. Each in his own sphere of influence admin¬ isters, and to a degree, lessens the singleness of responsibility which previously obtained. LUELLA J. HALL Dean, General College ELDON J. GARDNER Dean, Lower Division H. W. CASSADY Dean, Occupational Division DEANS Mayre Davis, social activities; Jim Armstrong, publications; Gerald Ryan, men ' s athletics; Maisie McCann, secretary; Clarence Lamb, finance; Lloyd Wesley, president; Martin Blatt, freshmen; Jennie Panziera, sophomores; Miss Rothrock, adviser; Gloria Bencich, women ' s athletics; Elmer Hawkins, vice-president; Mr. Borough, adviser. Lloyd Wesley 1944 found the Student Body a smaller but a more homo¬ geneous organization, and at the head of all their activities, aiding and abetting with vim and vigor were the members of the Student Commission. Under their auspices and through their influence, school spirit has flourished as never before. Their committees, working in co-operation with those of other school organizations, have seen to it that there was never a dull moment, and that scholastic operations did not suffer as a con¬ sequence. They have helped maintain a healthy attitude of mind toward both war and peace, and in these days of psy¬ chological strife, such is no mean achievement. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS . 18 . R. D. Case Henry Holme, Roy Ladra, Everett Knowlton, T. R. Merrill No group of business and professional men could be found who are more interested in maintaining a center of collegiate education than are these trustees. Their decisions concerning the financial and personnel problems of the college have been performed with utmost care and consideration. Through their alert and understanding guidance the college has continued to hold its own despite the dissents and dislocations attendant on war, to afford for the community, the peninsula, and the valley the nucleus of higher learning until the lights come on again. Of inestimable value is the leadership of Dr. R. D. Case, who is the clerk of the board and the executive head of the Salinas Union High School District, of which the college is a part. BOARD OF TRUSTEES . 19 . SOPHOMORES President Lloyd Marks. Vice-President Ralph Gabriel, Secretary Vera Lee Gould. FRESHMEN President Fred Bowles, Vice-President Ruth Crenshaw, Secretary Clydine Merrell. Constituting as they did, somewhat of a minority this year, the sophomore class was nevertheless able to maintain their activities in a style in keeping with the prevailing spirit of make the best of it. And of their tra¬ ditional shindig they made the most of it. Maintaining the trend begun last year, the freshman class, presided over by Thurle Thomas and Fred Bowles, inaugurated new and maintained old traditions as well as setting a few precedents of their own. In all, they may be said to have boomed. CLASS OFFICERS i t l . 20 . Claude F. Addison, Louis Eris, W. J. Robinson, Henry W. Cassady,- Lorell McCann, Faith Fraser, B. L. Borough, Hope Baxter, W. R. Bullis, J. R. Clarke, G. D. Peavy. June Handley, Leon K. Amyx, Luella J. Hall, J. B. Lemos, Ruth Rothrock, LaRain Marble, Eldon J. Gardner. Pursuing a process of adjustment to wartime needs, the faculty, imbued with the humanism of ancient and contemporary wisdom, have sought to instill their learning in the minds of their students. These teachers are giving of their time and talent in inspiring and preparing students to live in a free world where men may walk unchattled among men. FACULTY Vera Lee Gould Pacific Grove David Hill Salinas Billie Lee Salinas Lloyd Marks Salinas Ralph Gabriel Hollisfer Elmer Hawkins Salinas The general college curricula is designed for those students who intend to complete a two year college course. It offers basic courses in English, mathematics, science, and social science for the purpose of broadening the general knowledge of the social and political conditions of contemporary society. GENERAL COLLEGE CURRICULA . 25 . The lower division curricula in¬ cludes students who are planning to continue with a higher educa¬ tion at colleges or universities. The curricula offered at Salinas Junior College corresponds with and meets the requirements of the lower division of the Univer¬ sity of California, Stanford Uni¬ versity, the State Colleges of California and certain special schools. Immediately upon jun¬ ior college graduation the stu¬ dents may enter the above schools with a junior status. LOWER DIVISION Shirley Vernon Santa Cruz Myrtle Petznick Watsonville Edna Panziera Salinas Gloria Bencich Salinas Lloyd Wesley Salinas Thomas Howard Watsonville Jim Armstrong Salinas Clarence Lamb Monterey Norma Jo Ladra Salinas Mayre Davies Salinas Gerald Ryan Salinas Jennie Panziera Salinas Barbara Bushnell Santa Cruz Oleta Treadway Salinas This division is important to those students who wish to place emphasis on technical training and who desire special prepara¬ tion in one field of endeavor during the two years of college. Included in the curricula is a broad choice of occupational courses for students who plan to prepare themselves for work im¬ mediately after the completion of junior college studies. The courses offer an opportunity of technical knowledge and skills in the fields of business and industry. Evan Cowley Pacific Grove Tony Sanchez Wafsonville Lucy Fong Salinas Dorothy Franci Salinas . 28 OCCUPATIONAL Phyllis Easton Salinas Aly Ferrasci Salinas Nadean Hicks Monterey Maisie McCann Salinas Gloria Padilla Salinas Norma Lorentzen King City President Panziera, Lee, Patrick, Dyer, Hill, Goerling, McCann, Smith, Cochran, Austin, Petty, Dr. Hall, Trotts, Fitzbuck, President Hagerman, Hawkins, Crenshaw. The group who comprise Alpha Gamma Sigma apex the intellectuals of S. J. C. Extra curricular activities comprise as much of the time of these students as do their scholastic endeavors. Under the guidance of Dr. Luella Hall, the Alpha Gam¬ mas made their influence felt on the campus. From this group came the honor student speakers (Jennie Panziera, Bill Lee) and the American Legion award winners (Maisie McCann, Lloyd Wesley), all of whom were high in character, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. HONORS . 30 . SOCIAL Be+tie Moore, Tony Sanchez, Dexter Whitcomb, Mayre Davies, Lloyd Wesley, Barbara Heple. Mayre Davies, chairman The above members should be judged by the assiduousness of their activities, rather than by their limited personnel; for they kept up the fine traditions and the fine spirit of S.J.C. in still another war year with its attendant restrictions. Their achieve¬ ments extraordinary were the Winter Ball and Spring Prom. But they did more than this: they gave freshmen receptions which will be remembered for their almost hilarious enjoyment. Ever mindful of those who were away, and who would have liked to have been here, this committee provided needed morale, and their efforts are to be commended. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 7 Gardenias, carnations, an orchid or two, laces, chiffons, tulles, tuxes, uniforms, and suits marked this year ' s Winter Ball held in the Men ' s Gym with patriotic decor. The specially secured army orchestra gave just the right touch to make this war-time Winter Ball a worthy predecessor of similar dances yet to come. WINTER BALL Face-fungus abounded upon the physiognomies of J. C. stalwarts during the harrowing daze of Hell-week, held this year despite the war and shortages—chiefly of men. The yawning chasm that was the mud-hole sufficed to enforce the vogue for hirsute adorn¬ ment. The Men ' s Club sponsored the field-day and held its supper and dance as usual, only more so. For the moment, the cares of the world were forgotten, and Jayseers realized that school spirit was here to stay. WHISKER NO . 3 S . rV V; Those Mad Ribbonettas! Signs around the neck, perfume, red tafetta bows, rags and war paint! Gargantuan bows bobbed through the halls, side by side with be-dinked males al! busily evoking some semblance of facial sward to avoid the dank and slithy depths of the mud-hole. Through the combined efforts of the men ' s and women ' s or¬ ganizations the year was given a rousing send-off, and it went steadily up from there. RIBBONERO The traditional frosh coming-out party, the Pajam- arino, lacked none of the enthusiasm of former years. The serpentine and bonfire, the surrealist decorations, and the food bazaar and auction sponsored by the yearbook staff contributed to making this the most successful dance of the fall semester. PAJAMARINO . 38 . Dogpatch Days came to S. J. C. early in the spring semester, sponsored — as might be expected — by Upsilon Gamma Chi. For a week we came bedecked in everything from rags to ribbons, and ' 44 being leap year added to the zest. Friday night ' s backward dance provided an uproarious finale. SADIE HAWKINS 7 La Mascaroni!! To the blare of brass and the whoosh of flying cascaronis (eggs filled with confetti, crepe paper, etc., and etc.), the Freshman class ' s second annual Mascaroni took place Friday evening, March 24th. Jayseers turned out in full array of costumes — some more and some less — but all effective, and all unusual. A Spanish decorations theme was not very much in evidence, but no one noticed. ' Twas an evening in a million and a high mark for future years to aim at. MASCARONI i ■ ACTIVITIES Mack, Curtis, Dyer, Knowles, Adviser Fraser, President Vernon, Miss Campbell, Griswald, Johnson, Hanson, Zamudio, Hern, Lorentzen, Hunting, Easton, Curtis, White. Adviser Murrin, Brusa, Passadori, George, Fonteneau, J. Panziera, D. Phillips, Stoftey, Bencich, E. Panziera, Hawkins, Golden, Davis, Ferrasci, Papac, George, President Dunn, Sanchez, Ackerman, Howard, Ryan, Binsacca, Somky, F. Phillips, Bassi, Franci. Contributing much to the club life of the college were the activities of the Westminster group, a non-denominational organization, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church, and the Newman group, dedicated to the furtherance of the Catholic faith. The Westminster Club appeals to those students who are interested in religion, philosophy, and related topics; the aim of the Newman Club is extended to include the promotion of social activities. On the agenda of both of these worth-while organizations have been various speeches by well-informed lay members and clerics. RELIGIOUS Knowles, Heple, Austin, Cominos, President Bain, Buwalda, Gunnell, Cochran, Hagerman, Adviser Handley, Easton, Lorentzen. M. Petznick, Hunting, President Sanders, Dyer, Hushbeck, Curtis, D. Petznick, Adviser Fraser, Crenshaw, Van Ess, Sepolin, Foster, Turner, Irene, Snyder, Colburn, Neilsen, Colvin, Hitchcock. Among the two most active organizations on the campus this past year have been the Rainbow and the Soroptimist Clubs. The general purpose of the Order of the Rainbow is to promote friendship and fraternity among the college women. Parties and social meetings were the main functions of this club. And the most popular among its several events were dances for the officers of the Salinas Army Air Base, and for once there was a surplus of men. The campus Soroptimists act as a vocational guidance group to which all interested coeds may belong. This group is sponsored by the downtown club of business and professional women. . 45 . FRATERNAL 7m All men, well, just about. President Whitcomb, Adviser Robinson. All women. President Jacobsen, Adviser Baxter. SOCIAL Sponsored by Upsilon Gamma Chi and the Men ' s Club respe ctively, the Annual Picnic and Field Day will long be remembered by Esjayseers as two of the most successful and best staged events at J.C. this year, or any year. All women students in the college are members of U.G.C. whose purpose is to promote friendship and sociability among the coeds. The Men ' s Club consists of all men students in the college. It has as its objective the promotion of activities of particular interest to men. And in a manner unrivaled, both clubs have carried out their purpose. All women, most of them. President Wells, Adviser Handley. Bowles, Blatt, Peck, Marks, Best, Gabriel. Ryan, Adviser Peavy, Sommers, President Sanchez, Whitcomb, Wesley, Hawkins. The Block S and W.A.A. functioned in fine style this year at S.J.C. Timing physical training with the nation ' s want of better physical fitness these organizations did much in plan¬ ning sports and conference events. In structure the Block S is composed of outstanding athletes who have met all scho¬ lastic qualification and have played in a specific number of games. W.A.A. is made up of all women who are active in athletics. It is possible for a girl to receive a block letter in one year. Any outstanding co-ed may win a pin during the second year. 47 . ATHLETIC Choristers, Hill, Heple, Blatt, Hubbard, Bushnell, Lagaipa, Lee, Williams, Vernon, Dunn, Mack, Case, Hunting. Elliot, Gabriel, Ferrasci, Whitcomb, Armstrong, Marks, Bowles, Howard, Mr. McDougall, Mr. Peavy. THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER This riotous comedy proved to be an ambitious under¬ taking—requiring an extra large and distinctive cast plus unusual props. Under the competent direction of Miss Faith Fraser and with Jim Armstrong, Barbara Heple, Lloyd Wesley, and Marjorie Hubbard in the leading roles all obstacles were overcome, and one of the finest pro¬ ductions in the annals of S.J.C. was given. DRAMATICS Heple, Hubbard, Bush n el I, Hall, Dunn, Wesley, Moyer, Sanchez, Rodriguez, McGill, Whitcomb, Elliot, Hern, Hill. JUNIOR MISS Chalk up another success tor this year ' s drama department! The production of Junior Miss, our second semester ottering, was deti- nitely one to boast about. To single out the outstanding character¬ izations would be beyond our capabilities, but Barbara Heple, in the leading role, gave a wonderful performance. All in all the dramatics department went over the top in their superb presentat ions. DRAMATICS . 49 . Mr. Borough, Phyllis George, Maxine Buwalda, Corinne Hall, Bettie Moore, Babette Hagerman, Ann Casati, John Moran, Ralph Gabriel. David Hill, editor La Reata must go on was a comment heard ' round the world. Since previous editions of the book, through the agency of the International Red Cross, have reached the boys in far-flung places, the soldiers wanted again to be on our mailing lists. And their wish was not least among the objectives in the production of this annual. Surmounting the shortages of this and that (to specify would raise our blood pressure), doing the technical layouts, and raising money, this year ' s staff of highly individualistic individuals determined to produce a yearbook no matter what. And here ' tis. REATA Hollis Best, Marjorie Hubbard, Phyllis George, Ann Casati, Jim Armstrong, Mary Case, Mary Somky, Virginia Olson, and Helen Passadori. The Salinas Junior College Panther Sentinel, alert campus weekly, appeared regularly throughout the col¬ lege year. Timely treatment of Esjayseers and alumni was presented in the news. Accuracy and promptness were the goals strived for by the staff. To present the student body with up-to-date happenings about the campus was the general aim. When a story was about to break a Panther reporter was usually on hand, and copy always found its way into the editor ' s basket before the deadline, to appear in the finished paper and greet the eyes of the student body each consecutive Friday. Jim Armstrong, editor PANTHER SENTINEL Burgman, Salpin, Elliot, Mr. Robinson, Torras, M. McCann, Mr. Amyx, Phillips, Smith, Mr. McCann, Merrell, S. McCann, Nicholaw Under the solo direction of Mr. McCann, the Junior College Music Department stepped forth with some outstanding accomplishments. High¬ lights of this year were the concerts, in a series of four, given by the orchestra for the student body. Included also on this group ' s entertainment agenda were the service clubs and the Friends of Music Club. A new group formed during the second semester was the Women ' s Double Trio. Wel¬ comed as fine vocalists this group was well received at all appearances. Music appreciation, harmony and composition, piano, and instructions in orchestral instrumentation completed the curricula of the music department. MUSIC Smith, Blatt, Elliot, Mr. McCann, Welty, Phillips, Morasca, Merrell, M. McCann Phillips, McCann, Smith Hushbeck, Hill, Cominos, Phillips The ensemble of the fall semester was the immediate predecessor of the full orchestra. Several enjoyable public performances were on their schedule. • The three soloists above were a rare possession for the school. Besides being tops in their respective fields, two of them were composers of formidable merit. • The Piano Quartet was a novel group this year. These four pianists were worthy additions to the music-loving campus. . 53 . MUSIC Fitzbuck, M. Hicks, N. H icks, Wells, Adviser Amyx, Merrell, President Moore, Snyder, Claussen, Claussen, Somky, Binsacca, J. Panziera, E. Panziera, Bushnell, Fong, Dunn. This year ' s Art Department under Mr. Leon Amyx made itself known—to say the least. Members of the Art Club were always ready and willing to create new and distinct posters for our various events, to act as artistic directors for social affairs, to present exhibits, and to generally make life a bit more beautiful around the campus. Neither was there a collegiate event recorded that was not supplemented by a spot of color via the easel. ART . 54 . 4|||gpj SPORTS Coach Darwin Peavy, direc¬ tor of athletics and men ' s athletic coach, did a wonder¬ ful job of coaching all varsity sports in 1943-44. Starting in with inexperienced football and basketball squads, he molded them into close-knit, well organized teams. Besides this he also handled all intra¬ mural sports, calisthenics, and his specialty, tumbling. Pea vy ' s fair-play and pa¬ tience with his men were two of his many respected quali¬ ties leading to his being one of the best-liked coaches in Salinas Junior College history. Bowles, O’Conner, Blatt, Peck, Stone, Schulti, Wesley, Marks, Best, Hawkins, Whitcomb, Ryan, Sommers, Gabriel, Mulch. The possibility of a varsity football team in 1943 was very doubtful because of the shortage of male students; however, upon being challenged by Hollister Junior College, Coach Peavy managed to bring together a small but rugged squad. Getting off to a late start, they were unable to play a full schedule, the bulk of the games being three with Hollister and two with the Army. The series with Hollister resulted in a draw, each team winning one game; the play-off ending in a hard-fought tie. . 59 . FOOTBALL Bowles, Blatt, Marks, Best, Gabriel, Peck, Hawkins, Sanchez, Schultz, Wesley Probably the most outstanding sport of the 1943-44 athletic year at Salinas Junior College was that of basketball. Mustering together a turnout of twelve men, Coach Peavy developed them into a smooth working combination even though lack of pre¬ vious experience prevailed throughout the team. The Panthers turned in a creditable season by winning 13 out of 17 scheduled games, many of these being against tough military teams from surrounding areas. The rivalry was again resumed with Hollister Junior College in basketball, consisting of a two game series in which the Panthers soundly whipped the opposing Hollister Ramblers by decisive scores of 2 I to 12 and 31 to 19. Especial¬ ly outstanding for the Panthers were Sanchez, Marks, Peck, Best, Blatt, Wesley, and Hawkins. BASKETBALL . 60 . Coordinating S. J. C. with the nation ' s wartime demand for a broader college physical education program, the intramural sports were especially stressed in all athletic schedules of the year. The intra¬ mural basketball season consisted of play between the bus groups from Greenfield, Monterey, and Santa Cruz with the latter winning the playoff game of the round robin tournament from Monterey. Tony Sanchez was the leading scorer. Salinans who gave support to the winners were Wesley, Bowles, and Collins. Representing the Monterey bus were Smario, Yerkes, Rodriguez, Flause, and Fremont. 61 . INTRAMURAL Although the Salinas Junior College physical fitness program in the past has been slanted toward the building up of jaysee men, atempts were made to cooperate with the army even more. Keeping in mind that the schools should increase their programs in body construction work to build up the young men who are to be inducted, S.J.C. added to its customary physical routines, apparatus work with the parallel bars, the horizontal bar, and the rope climb. This was all preparatory work to the commando course, which was installed here in 1941. COMMANDOS . 62 . Coroniotis, Binsacca, Golden, Bencich, Mills, Wheeler. Coach G. D. Peavy and his tumblers were without question the most active group on the campus this year. The tumbling team was very small to begin with, centering around a few returning members. As the season progressed, new members learned the routine, and the troup had scheduled appearances at the U.S.O. buildings, lodges, and military camps at Fort Ord and Ligget Field. TUMBLING Supplanting this year ' s hardball baseball season which was unable to be because of inadequate playing material, were the intramural softball games. The men who came out for the team made up a fiery squad. The pitching staff seemed the best equipped, but as the season progressed the basemen and fielders had worked themselves into a smooth running, cooperative outfit that could be called a team. Assembling together a group of the lesser big star players, the men played the women in a two and a half inning contest which was called because of time; the men were the victors 9-8. SOFTBALL . 64 . Hawkins, Smario, Howard, Whitcomb, Wesley, Fremont, Nicholaw, Yerkes. Tennis was one of the big sports played at Salinas Junior College this year. Besides competitive matches with opposing schools, the J. C. netsters had their own ladder tournament with nine men competing. The first tennis match of the spring season was staged against Monterey High School on the local courts. For the first time in three years the Panther squad went down before the Toreador team. The college men won two of the seven matches run off. Elmer Hawkins, who was the only man from last year ' s team, defeated his challenger 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. TENNIS TTH Sanders, Van Ess, Griswald, Franci, F. Phillips, Brusa, Smith, Trotts, Galpin, D. Phillips, Case, Mrovka, Nybro, Bassi, Cochran, Gould, Somlcy, Lee, Foster, George, Wheeler, Hushbeck, Hubbard. Interclass speedball games occupied the spotlight tor a large part of the fall semester. At the end of the season the team standings were drawn up, and the Zombies were on top with three wins and one loss. The Gremlins placed second, breaking even, two won, two lost. Next in order were the El Toughos, one win, one loss, one tie. Bringing up the pack were the Hellcats with two losses and two ties. SPEEDBALL f : i Jr 4 ) i- Hubbard, Sanders, Franci, F. Phillips, Ladra, Loren+zen, Brusa, Griswald, Somky, Davies. Mills, Bassi, Coroniotis, Trotts, Wheeler, Easton, Torras, Binsacca. Interclass basketball games held much of the women ' s interest during the winter months. Basketball season was terminated by an athletic game against the WACs from the Salinas Army Air Base. The J.C. coeds were victors in this game which paved the way for many more athletic events to be staged with them during the remainder of the college year. The final score in this only basketball fray against the military was J.C. 19, WACs 6. . % , A7 . BASKETBALL Hockey is played on the crisp days during fall. There is much activity on the field, especially when the turf is wet and spills are prevalent. All in all, hockey is one of the fastest, most spirited and enjoyable of games. 9 Highlights of the baseball season were the games with the Salinas Army Air Base Wacs. Final score on the first game of the series was Salinas 18, Wacs 14. ® Volleyball is a fill-in during the rainy season, when outside action is impossible. HOCKEY, BASEBALL, VOLLEYBALL TENNIS, GOLF, BADMINTON After formal school activities were over, the coeds were able to enjoy individual sports. In tennis they were drilled on the basic strokes and foot work. ® Even though putting greens were not present on our campus grounds, golf was still an active sport. The golfers played nine holes of entertaining golf on the turf. ® Badminton classes began with emphasis placed on the fundamentals of the game, and worked up to a ladder tournament with the outstanding doubles players on top. . 69 . In the fall the S.J.C. women archers were unable to com¬ plete their competitive scores for the archery tournament sponsored by Los Angeles City College, but they en¬ tered in the spring. • Swing your partner, and Alemand left; Swing her high and swing her low, were some of the familiar calls learned by the coeds of the folk dancing c ' asses. • Equitation was con¬ ducted at the El Gabilon Ranch located at the foot of the San Juan Hills. All phases of horsemanship were render¬ ed, as the group rode through the surrounding country. ARCHERY, FOLK DANCING, RIDING CAMPUS Hot pilot — Navy ' dear ' — Aly looks ' em over — We three — Beautiful b e vy — Posing pretties — Frosh prexy — At last — What ' s your trouble, Syb?—Cafeteria crew—Entering the halls of—Petite—Presidents concur. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Horseplay hither and yon — beneath the paper dolls — nailing their man — work horse, as usual — aw-nertz! — all of us — Yogi — Bobbie — Swoonatra and fan — the gals — it DID happen here! — Strictly off the record—Whiskerino madness — relic — kooze-booze — beards and bows. Either in or going in — Jayseers, past and present — home on leave — va¬ cationing from full-time job of defending — defending us and ours — and them and theirs — sea, land, air — Jayseers help supply the forces for all three — keeping old glory always new. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Front-office glamour — Ed ' s jeep — El Presidente — Purse-stKng holder — sooperman — Brain-trust confab — He ' s enjoying that! — SOMEBODY ordered that milkshake — They maintain us — pretty lady — The Mac- Dougals — Just Kay — Last but not least, downed by Unity, Coherence, and Emphasis! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It ' s friendship! — radiator crnaments(?) — streamlined — dishing it in — into the wolve ' s den — speaking of wolves — umrnmmm! — that brawl again — the swoosh and thud girl — how to win friends — an ice cream cone underneath the bow. A Word With You Well, now you ' ve seen it. Some said it couldn ' t be done; some said, It ' ll be a flop ; others just didn ' t care. But anyway there it is on all of eighty pages. • If there has been (and there was) any one aim in editing the material for the annual this year, it was to stress a fact that you already know—that this year has been a ' year in spite of a year! ' We ' ve done things here at J.C. that last fall no one would have dreamed to be pos¬ sible. Just to name a few—our football and basketball teams, our better than ever dances, the two plays. It was only through a great determination on everyone ' s part (whether they realized it or not) to put these things over—and with a bang! • That resolution to do the best blends in well with our theme of this year ' s La Reata which you saw on the first pages—the eagle and dove symbolizing what all our efforts here at S.J.C. are directed towards—winning the war so that the post-war world will be a decent one based on the prin¬ ciples of peace. Your staff is confident after working with you for nine months that with such dogged determination that marked the campus here this year we will not fail to build a peaceful and prosperous new world. ® So thanks to all of you for the help that you have given us and for the spirit with which you have gone through the year. So long, good luck and chins up. La Reata Staff David Hill, editor. ART WORK MISS MAXINE 9UWALDA CPL. JACK DANIELS MR. LEON AMYX MISS LOUISE BRYANT PHOTOGRAPHY DR. ELDON GARDNER MR. WILLIAM SCHOEB PVT. JOHN MORAN MISS MAE GARCIA MISS JUNE HANDLEY ORVAL AND KAY COOK WEBB’S PHOTO SUPPLY HIRSCH AND KAYE GREEN’S STUDID PRINTING GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY 1445 SOUTH FIRST STREET SAN JOSE ID, CALIFORNIA ENGRAVING MERCURY HERALD ENGRAVERS SAN JOSE 5, CALIFORNIA □□VERB KOVER KRAFT YEARBOOK COVERS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SECRETARY MISS MARY AUSTIN PUBLISHED BY The Associated Students gf Salinas Junior College