Hilmar High School - Waukeen Yearbook (Hilmar, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

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I This was ihe yaarivgayfon x . , if +611 'W 6211 in Jr. Varsiiy Foofball ik 4 y T e V f X we cp T Mgr f se ,T r f ,Lf 2 T C' T C LN, 5 X'N If ff, T - if L 1 XX T, , q X A Uv fq 'N 1' I . fi: fi V E ' ,X I . Hllnyil C, T LU Q j, , f Y T fi V , I - '7 This was fha iirsf year wa anioyed Wesfern Day fr- JA, M X . 1 T ' Q f f 1 J ff W X j ' 'gif This was ihe year fhey sfarfed our new building To you Mrs Shnson wlfh sincere 'lhanlrs we dedlcafe 'llus l956 Waulreen We wnll never forge? your wllllngness 'l'o help lems Your work on ihe Jr Sr Banquef IS always appreclafed as are your efforfs fo make our coolung as dehclous as your own You ve been a pal 'lhrough flue years and for flus we salufe you' I . . ' . . I . . wifh our exfra-curricular aciiviiies as well as our school prob- ' I . ' I Mr McSweeney's Message My sincere congrafulahons fo fhe graduahng class of I956 As fhls clay approaches you no doubf have been fhnnlung back over +he pas+ 'Four years As years go by you wall realnze +ha+ your high school days were fhe happuesl' days of your lrfe In a very shorl Hme fhe classmaies fhaf you have been wi+h for many years wall have gone fheur dufferenl' ways Some fo worlc ofhers io col- lege and some wall shorfly be mar rled However many of +he 'fruencls you have made +hese pas+ years In 'hme become your lifelong friends Which ever road you +raveI I sm cerely hope 'lhal' your educahon ancl Iramung wall help you +o success and happmess I am sure +ha+ uf you apply yourself you are capable of meehng and overcoming any problems A+ fhvs lmporfanf place ln your Iufe I wan+ 'Io wrsh you +he besf of uc ARNOLD SOUZA HERMAN JOHNSON ROBERT MOTTS WILLIAM TELL OSCAR DAHLOUIST KERMIT JOHNSON STANLEY AVILLA I I 5 ' O Q 'Tr f 46 K ,- -' Y-J' fm-I ,F -1' WQ-jk F B ARCHER .1 Keiih Brown, Presideni Student Affairs The S+uden+ Affairs council consisis of a represen+a+ive from every school organizaiion. Under +he supervision oi Mr. McSweeney, iheir advisor, +he council planned all school funcfions and also planned ihe Sfudeni' Body Budgei. The officers of fhe Hilmar S+udenf Body for I955-56 were: Kei+h Brown, President David Angelo, Vice Presidenfg Olympia Sfavrianou- dalcis, Secrefaryg Ken Hansien, Bailiffg Gladys Rosa, Treasurer, Margarel' Norion, Social Manager, Marianne Tell, Yell Leader. Siudeni Body and Organizaiion Officers Firsf Semosfer Officers 1 Mr. Mcsweeney, Advisor Second Somesiar Ofiicers ..--..4h..... 'r'--U 'rg ry I .J gf :Q B A V 2 X X xfatu 1 ', 1 x v --., -......... ......,. . . .... llildfl ' ' ul ' l Qrgsivfti i ,I ,. A I i ,- , ANGELO. DAVID GEORGE ..Angie.. Good looking . . . lighl on his leel . . . smiling . . . ladies' man. Sludenl Body V-Pres. 4: Class V-Pres. 3: Bailill I: Class Rep. I, 2: Variely Show 3, 4: Band l: Block-H 3, 4: F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4: V-Pres. 3: Trees. 2: Bailill I: C.S.F. 3, 4: Foolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baseball B I, 2: Baseball A 3. 4: Track C I: Track B 2: Baskelball B 2: Baskelball A 3: Counsellor lor blh grade Nalure Trip. ARCHER, JIM Arch Handsome , . . underslanding , . . willy . . . James B. King. Spanish I, 2, 3, 4: Block-I-I 3, 4: Variely Show 2, 3, 4: Rally Comm. 2: Poolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baseball B 2: Baseball A 3, 4: Baskelball A 3. AZEVEDO, BARBARA Barb Adores horses . . . sparkling eyes . . . oul lor all sporls . . .senior problem whiz. Class Pep, 4: Comm. Club 2, 3, 4: V-Pres. 4: Treas. 3: G.A.A. 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4: V-Pres. 3: P.l-l.A. I, 4: C.S.F. I, 2, 3, 4: Treas. 4: Slinger Slall 4: Variely Show I, 4: Salulalorian. AZEVEDO. BOB Squeaky Slick dancer . . . personalily plus charming manners , . . running movie proieclor. Class Pres. 3, 4: V-Pres. I: Class Rep. 3: Block-I-I 3, 4: V-Pres. 4: PPA. I, 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4: Sec. 2, 3: Variely Show 3, 4: Rally Comm, I: Poolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baseball A 2. 3, 4: Track C I, 2: Baskelball B I, 2: Baskelball A 3, 4: Baseball Trophy 3: Sears I-leiler Award. BACAYLAN, APOLLO Poll Q Fool lapper . . . unusual dribbler . . . perleclionisl . . . Y piercing eyes . . , likes girls. Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: Block-I-I 2, 3, 4: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Baskelball B I, 2, 3: Baskelball A 4: Track C I, 2. BENNETT, WILLIAM Bill Good nalured . . . modern ialopy . . . weekend soldier . . . Cul. haircul. Class Bailill 4, BERGMAN, ART Bergie 4-I-l member. . . conservalive , . . member ol the Bache- lors' Club . . . lreckles. Block-H 3, 4: Variely Show 4: Rally Comm. 2: Baskelball B 2: Track A 3. 4: Track B 2. BROWN, DON f Brown Cow - Counlry lad , . . nice smile . . . decoraling gym. Rally ' comm. 3: Track B 3: Track A 4: Track Man. 2. ' 1 i BROWN, KIETH 'A ' H0PPv Excels in lhe arl ol dilching school . . . ducks galore . . . big cheese . . . quarlerback. Student Body Pres. 4: Soc. Q Mgr. 3: Bailill 2: Yell Leader I: Class Rep. I: Variely Show 2, 3, 4: Block-I-I I, 2, 3, 4: F. F. A. I, 2: C.S.P. I: Annual Slall 3, 4: Foolball A I, 2, 3, 4: Track C I: Track B 2: A4 Track A 3, 4: Baskelball B I, 2: Baskelball A 3, 4: Oulsland- ing Player Foolball 4: While Swealer Award: Nominee lor Grape Bowl Game: Sludenl Gradualion Speaker. Counsellor for blh grade Nalure Trip. BRUNELLE, JERRY Bruno Prince . . . noisemaker . . . baseball pilcher . . . slage 3 hand . . . frenzy lor loolball. Sr. Play 4: Band 4: Science ', .3 . . Club 3, 4: Block-I-I 3, 4: Foolball A I, 2, 3. 4: Baseball A I, 2, 3, 4: Track B I, 2: Track A 3, 4: Baskelball A 2, 3: Slage hand I: While Swealer Award: Nominee lor Easl ' Wesl Shriners' Foolball game: nominee lor Grape Bowl I A re' fl . game. ' L A V' B. rg: ' ' ,fn 5 4 'AW DE HART, ROBERT DUANE Blonde . . , molorcycle enlhusiasf . . , serious , . . A fiend, Transler from Turlock High 4: Variely Show 4. V DIXON JIMMY EUGENE ix.. R g 4 1 gi I f I i Lf I' , IW 'I . . . coy boy. Block-I-'I 3, 4: Foolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baskelball B I. B b ski .ij 5 IIDV Dilches school . . . good narured . . , frenzy for spor1s -, ' l, I' , J DRAKE, LEWIS WAYNE Louie ' 1 '-if 'E Bow lies . . . lisps . . . shrewd hair-do . , . lives our in Ihe slicks . , ,one of 'rhe Blue Noles. Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 3: Band I, 2. 3, 4: Band Rep. 4: Pep Band I, 2, 3, 4: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Sr. Play 4. EDBERG, BETTY Bel -f if Q Enlhusiaslic . . . always on Ihe go , . . plays The field 3 . . . . arlisl. G,A,A. 3. 4: F.I'I.A, I, 2, 3, 4: Slinger Sfahf 4: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Band I: B-Team Yell Leader 2: A-Yell Leader 3: Song Leader 4. GALANIS, CHRIS Greek This is Your Life . . . . Ierrilic dancer. Class Soc. Mgr. 4: sleeping in English . . . one ol Ihe Blue Noles . . Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: Science 3: Block-IPI 2, 3, 4: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Foolball A I, 2, 3, 4: Baseball A 2, 3, 4: Track B I: Track A 4: Baskelball B I: Baskerball A 3, 4. HANSTEN, KEN Red 'ES Smarl-alec . . . eyes only for Vivian , , . lazybones . . . 3 ' - ' good-looking . . . wha? a laugh! Sludenl Body BailiI'l 4: Class V-Pres. 2: Bailill 2, 3: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club I. 2. 3. 4: Treas. 4: V-Pres. 3: Bailirl 2: Block-H 3,4: Foolball A 3, 4: Foolball B 2: Baseball B 2: Baseball A 3, 4: Track B I: Baskelball B 2. CANADA, LEWEY Yack Green Oldsmobile . . . runs wifh Sieve Cox. Variely Show 2, 3: Track C I, 2. CARLOUIST, CAROL ELLEN WooIie . Sparkling eyes . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . eady C.S.F.er . . dairy queen Class Rep. I, 2: Sec, 31 Jrelle I, 2, 3: Drum Maior 4: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: , 4: Pep Band 4: Jr. Pl 3: S anish Club I, 2, 3.4: Sec, 2: Science Club 3, 4: I . : Sfinger Edilor 3, 4: Girls' Slale Rep. 3: rls' Leadership Conference 3: Allendanl 'ro Foofball ueen 3, 4: Legion Oraforical Winner 4: Valedicforian: Counsellor for ofh grade Nalure Trip. sl CHAPMAN, SALLY INEZ Sal Never in a hurry . . . Ioolin' on her Iuba . . . shorthand problems . . . Foreign Shores. Comm Club 4: Band I, 2, 3. 4: Pep Band I, 2, 3. 4: Assisfanl' Band Mgr 4: G.A.A, 3, - 4: Chorus I: Annual 2. 3. 4: Variefy Show I, 2, 3, 4: Jr, play 3: Sr. play 4: Sludenr srore 3, 4. cox, srsve WAYNE Spud fm Q Dimple . . . sparkling eyes . . , friendly . . . car crazy. Block-H 2, 3, 4: Variely Show 3: Track C I. 2: Track B 3, 4: Baskefball B 2. V ... 2 :. it ah., ,iii ,wg 1 14? .4 'V if ef. if HUTCHINSON, EDWIN I-IuIch Dreamy eyes . . . pool player . . . broad iumper perfec- Iionisl . . . whal a car! Block-H 2, 3, 4: Variely Show 2, 3, 4: Foolball A 4: Track A 3, 4: Track C I, 2: Mosl Valuable Player Trophy in Track 2. JENSEN. PHILLIP Phil Cule . . sporlsman . . . lhe winning smile . . . shy Spanish I: Baskelball B 2: Track C I, 2: Track B 3: Track A 4. LAND. CARROLL RAY Bobo Sergeanl I-lilco . . . working al Nord's . , . leases . . . walerboy . . . reckless driver. Block-I-I 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Class Bailill 3: Variely Show l, 2, 3, 4: Foolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baskelball B l:Track B I: Managers A . 2, 3, 4: Class Yell Leader 4. LEIDSEN, LE ROI IVAN Porky Walerboy . . . devilish . . . willy . . . walking newspaper . . . Irish Porlagee. Class Pres. I: Spanish Club I: Block-I-I 2, 3, 4: P.F.A. 2, 3, 4: Variely Show 3, 4: Slage Hand 2, 4: Manager B l, 2: Manager A 3, 4. I 59 V' 1 LILLY, DENNIS ALAN Dennis lhe Menace Nol as quiel as he looks , . . l Reckon . . . pleasanl smile . . . 'rhal haircul. Class V-Pres. I. LOPES, JAMES Jim Track enlhusias . . . levis . . . speed demon . . . class worker. Rally comm. 4: Track B 3, 4: Track C I, 2, LOMOLJO, ROGER Mae Personalily plus . . . 3 day week . . . sparkling brown eyes li i .. . yariely show crooner. Class Pres. 3: Bailihf I: Yell Leader 3: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club I, 2, 3. 4: Z Block-I-I 3. 4: Fool all A 3, 4: Baskelball B I: Mana er B 2. , . i7 Q fm g y es.. . LUNDELL, DON 1: V, ' I' Duck I C91 2 ' I-Iolrodder . . , puzzle crazy . , . sassy . . . anylhing bul ' I, .T ' quiel. Band l, 2: Pep Band l: Variefy Show I, 4: Block-I-I - 4 'li 1 Ti 4: F.F.A. 3, 4: Foolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Track B 2. MACHADO, MANUEL RAYMOND ry: I ' K, Bubbles ' 5 C English dilzlicullies . . . senior play . . . member of lhe Bachelors' Club . . . corny jokes. Class Pres. l. 3: Soc. Mgr. 2: Yell Leader 4: Class Rep. 3, 4: Variely Show I, 2, 3. 4: Sr. Play 4: Band l: Science Club 4: Block-I-I 3. 4: F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4: C,S.F. l, 4: Pres. 4: Treas. 3: Poolball A 3, 4: Track A 3: Track C I. MARSHALL, JACKIE Jackson Tennessee accenl . . . nice 'ro know . . . nice ciolhes . . . secrelary 'ro Mrs. Clark. Class Rep. 4: Class Soc. Mgr. 3: Variely Show I, 2, 3: Jr, Play 3: Sr, Play 4: Sludenl Slore 3: Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: Arr Club 4: V-Pres. 4: Science Club 3, 4: Reporler 3, 4: G.A.A. 4: F.l-l.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Soc. Mgr. 4: C.S.F. 3, 4: Chorus I: Torch Edilor 3. '2' OSTERAAS, DAVID PAUL OsIie Ping pong experr . . . lois oi hor'neworl3 , . . debale ream . . . Ioolbalr bench warmers angnymo., I. 2, 3, 4: Band I, 2 3: Blown 3, 4- ysrieiy si . i 2 3 Q ' Y N ' l seball A 3 4 ' 4: Jr. Play 3: Foolball A 4: Basebal B 2: Ba O'SULLlVAN, PATRICK LEO UWOPH Irish as G'Sullivan's slew . . . good spcr Ihe arl of difching . . . drives sisfefs car. OWEN, ILENE LANORE Ile Mirneograph machine difficulties . . . reading sliovliand . . . near . . .easy Yo gel along with. Jr. Play Club 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4: Gr.A.A. 3, 4: Treas 4 FHA 3 4 Sringer Siaif 3, 4: Assisranl Edilor 3, 4. PETERSEN, BILLI E CLAUDETTE LiII'Ie Willie Always in a hurry . . . devilish . . . Ir so good . . . Don'+l My back! Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. 2, 3, 4: F.l-I.A, I, 2, 3: Sringer Slail 3, 4: Gossip Edilor 3, 4: Annual 4: Varieiy Show I, 2, 3, 4' Jr. Play 3: Band I, 3: Pep Band I, 3: Rally Comm. 2: I, 2, 3, 4: Secrelary ro Mr. Young and Mr. , X I , , . exces in V . : . crrim. . Sf . 1 GM IM 3' Comm ' FTIGIKCS VNC i,9Gl Siudeni Siore deGraaI. 1 Z? MENDONCA, ELSIE else Blushes . . . rides in brofher's ialopy . . . sleady worker . . . secrelary Io Mrs. Pace. Class Sec. 3, 4: Science Club 4: GAA. 4: El-l.A. 2, 3, 4: Chorus I: Variefy Show I, 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Sludenl Srore 4. MILLER, GLENDALINE Glenda Good sporl . . . dimples . . . doing shorihand in ihe morning . . . phologenic, Transfer from Ceres High School 4: G,A.A. 3, 4: F.I-LA. 2, 3, 4: Variely Show 4: Rally Comm. 4: Class Treas. 4. NIELSEN, JO ANN HJO.. One of Ihe Gang . . . lilces Io chew gum . . . pin curls . . . mad driver. Arr Club 2, 3, 4: Science Club 4: L . fi A, G.A,A. 4: F.l-I.A. 3, 4: Chorus I: Variely Show 43 Class gh Soc. MQF. 4. V 9' NELSON. RAYMOND LAWRENCE I 23 ' h i , Snooli .f' I-Iorrodder . . . shorlsluif . . . pool enihusiasl . . . proxy. X Transfer from Gusline I-Iigh School 4: F.F.A. 4: Balliri 4: .I - Fooiball A 4. .4 9' NORTON, MARGARET 1 Y, rc ey Social Manager . . . orange hair . . . skipping chemislry ...in Beffys car. Siudeni Body Soc. Mgr. 4: Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: Arr Club I: Science Club 3, 4: Pres. 4: Band I, 2, 3, 4: C.S.F. 3, 4' Chorus I, 4: Siinger Reporter 3, 4: Varieiy Shaw I. 2. 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Pep Band- 2, 3. 4. QSSQN- .P9P'nf- as OEF lgoldeo ian . . . football iiend . . . iighier . . . hoi iern- per. Class Pres. 3: Class Sec, 4: Class Rep. I: Block-H 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4: F.F.A. 2, 3, 4: Pres. 3, 4: Sec. 4' Variely Show 3, 4: Baslrelball B I, 2: Baslcefball A 3, 4: Foolbail B 2: Fooiball A 3, 4: Baseball A 4: Eoolball Capiain for Year 4. 1 i X Cq, PETERSON. GARY KLINT Pele Six-fooler . . . leases Billie , . . airplane crazy . . . cul- ling piclures. Class Pres. 2: Varie'Iy Show 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Spanish Club I, 2. 3.4: Pres. 4: Bloclc-I-I 3, 4: C.S.F. I, 2, 4: Pres. 2: Annual 4: Foolball B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baseball B I, 2: Baseball A 3, 4: Traclr A 4: Baslrelball A 3, 4: Boys' Slale 3: While Swealer Award 4: Science and Malhemalics Award 4: Counsellor lor blh Grade Nalure Trip. RAMOS, ALICE HAHGYI. Shorl bul sweef . . . long hair . . . wriling land readingl lellers lo Dale. Class Bailill I, 4: Variely Show 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Sludenl Slore 4: Comm Club 4: V-Pres. 4: G.A.A. 3, 4: F.I-I.A. 2, 3, 4: Parliarnenlarian 2, 3, 4, RICH. LEE Brain-Wash Super sludenf . . . Torch Iypisl' . . . smiling . . . humor- ous. Transfer lrom Nevada 4: Class V-Pres. 4: Variely Show 4: Sr. Play 4: Spanish Club 4: G.A.A. 4: C.S.F. 4: Belly Croclcer F.I-I.A. winner 4. ROSA. GLADYS GIadie Keeper of Ihe boolrs . . . loolcs good in red . . . smiling . . . quilled slrirls. Sludenl Body Treas, 4: Class Rep. 3: Variely Show 4' Jr. Play 3: Sr. Piay 4: Comm. Club 2, 3, 8 Pres. 3: Treas. 3: G.A.A. 3, 4: Treas, 4: PI-l.A. 2, 3, 4: V-Pres. 4: C.S.F. 2, 3. 4: Slinger Slali 3, 4: Vocalional Arls Award 4: Counsellor for blh Grade Nafure Trip. RUTHERFORD, BARBARA Barb C3 . 'iv Q Conversalionalisl' . . . phone lroubles . . . secrelary Io Miss Dulra. Variely Shaw 2, 3, 4' Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Sludenl Sfore 4: Arr Ciub 2, 3, 4: Treas. 3: Science Club 4: F.I-l.A. 2, 3, 4. SCHLEDER, JIM X SlreIch Baslcelball slar . . . California Jim . . . ex-member ol bachelors' club . . . ham . . . drives David insane. Class Pres. 4: V-Pres. 4: Baililf 2: Variely Show I, 2, 3, 4: Band I: Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4: V-Pres. 2: Bloclr-I-I 2, 3, 4: Foolball V f., I il, fi I is B 2: Foolball A 3, 4: Baslcelball B I, 2: Baslrelbail A 3, 4: 1 nu 1 Track B I, 2: Traclc A 3, 4: Sfudenl Gradualion Speaker. SIMPKINS, BILL Simp I'm serious! . . . arlisl . . . lriendly . . . big game hunler. Bloclc-I-I 3, 4: Baslcelball B 2, 3, 4: Traclc C I, 2, 3, 4. SNELSON, EDWIN ,:Ed.. Once a member of Ihe bachelors' club , . . lilces red- heads. Block-I-I 2, 3, 4: Variely Show 2: Foolball B 2: rr Foolball A 3, 4: Baslceiball B I, 2: Baseball A 3, 4. STAVRIANOUDAKIS, OLYMPIA Limpy ' ' Quiel . . . long hair . . . sweel . . .The Queen was a secrelary. Sludenl Body Sec. 4: Class Treas. 2: Ciass Yell Leader I: Variely Show 2, 4: Jr, Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Raliy Comm, 3: Cornrn, Club 2, 3, 4: Sec. 3: Treas. 2: G.A.A. 3, 4: Sporls Mgr. 4: PI-I.A. 2, 3, 4' Sec. 3. 4: Slfnqor Sfafi ' 3, 4: F.F.A. Sweelhearl Aliendanl 3: Foolball ueen 4: Counsellor for olh grade Nalure T p TAGGE DEANNA Dee In Cas ier in Sludenl lore Waulceen Edilor expressing opinions Transler from Diabo I-Iigh I Cornrr' u 2 3 3 4 V Pres 3 Cand dare F I-I A nvenlion i Asilornar 4 Annual Slail 3 4 4 ely Show 3 4 Pay 4 blu en Slore 3 4 Cashier 4 Delegale Io Girls Leadership Con ference 3 '15-s .x g ff We, +he class of I956, as we graduafe ihis May each of us will go our separale ways, bu+ +hrough fhis bool: memories us forever. of friends and good 'limes will remain wi+h As seniors we presenfed 'the class play Romance Comes +o Ruper+ . Among ofher acfivifies during +he year were: A 'rrip +o Merced, we saw a +rial and visifed ihe iail and counfy hospilal. We look +wo frips fo Modesro, one fo have our Senior Picfures 'faken and +he ofher +o ge+ acquain'recl wenf fo San Francisco. Our Jr. Sr. Ba wifh Modes+o Junior College. On May 4 we nquef was held on April 3, lhe Sr. Prom on May I8. Our year ended wifh Baccalaureafe, on May 27, Graduarion on May 30, and our Senior brealrfasr on May 3l. Class Officers for the Year FIRST SEMESTER Presiden+ ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,..,, Bob Azevedo Vice Presideni' ., ,,,,, .Jim Schleder Secreiary . . . . .Elsie Mendonca Treasurer . ,,,, .. ,,,,. Jaclrie Marshall Girls' Represenlalive. ,Barbara Azevedo Boys' Represenralive ,,,.. Roger Lomolio Social Manager ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,.,, C hris Galanis SECOND SEMESTER Presiden+ . .. .. . . .. ,,,,.,,.. Jim Schleder Vice Presidenf . .. ,,.,,,..,,,,.., Lee Rich Secre+ary. . .. , . .Elsie Mendonca Treasurer . ..... . . . ..,. Glenda Miller Girls' Represenfafive . Jaclrie Marshall Boys' Represen+a+ive. .Manuel Machado Social Manager ,,,. ,,,,,,,,,,, J oAnn Neilsen Yell Leader ,,...,,,,,,,,,.,,, Manuel Machado Yell Leader. . ............. .Ray Land Bailiff ...,..,... ........... A lice Ramos Bailiff ...... .. . ...... Bill Benner? Advisors Mrs. Lucille Pesier Mr. Herman Moller Mr. Franlx Cavofo ' TELL, MARIANNE LOIS ,f Tell Rowdy . . . horse-laugh . . . model . . . brain. Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 47 Bailifl 3: Science Club 3, 43 Sec. 31 Treas. 33 Bond I, 2, 41 GJNA. 3, 43 F.l l.A. l, 2, 3, 43 C.S.F. li al V Chorus 4: Annual Srafl 3, 4: Variefy Show I, 2, 3. 4: Pep Band 47 Yell Leader 2, 3, 43 Sludenl Srore 2, 3, 4: Girls' 5 x A is Conlerence. Counsellor lor 61h grade Nalure Trip, WALLER, EDWARD AUTHOR T? - 'l 'Qi' Eddie Wha1' are we goin' to do now? . . . never quiel . . drummer . . . real cool. Class Bailill l 23 Variery Show I, 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Pay 4: Band I, 2, 3. 4: Pep Band I, 2, 3, 43 Boys' League Ig Band Rep. 3: Band Pres. 4. WEAVER, LOYCE FAYE Cheesie Talkalive . . . French hornisf. . . shurferbuq . . . pills, pills, pirls, and more pills. Class Rep. 3: Variery Show 2, 3, 4: Jr. Play 31 Sr. Play 4: Band 2, 3, 47 Pep Band 2, 3, 45 Srudenf Sfore 3, 4: Comm. Club 2, 3, 4: Bailill 4: Band Sec. 4: GAA. 3, 4: Chorus Ig Annual Sfarl 2, 3, 43 Stinger Sfah' 3, 4: Feature Ed. 3. 4. 'N - ff CJ if ral pl ...sl 3 j,,,.....o--li ' LM. 5 . ,,r NCQ Rm Q I' -O ' PT' qu, 1 X Roclwa, Berllla Coals, Belly Baumgarl, Sliirley EIlioH, James en ranlr V ES vin Jam 9Y. sk A Murrillo, C9 Mello, Floren Mariorie mison Ja H9 eraldi ow, Len +0 Ragm-G R TTOM BO des, ho R Lynn Dublin, Alfred Soares Y GDI' -H OW PR TO Borre I'lI'lQ Yvo Gouve a Irene Joan yman, N is Phyu rice, e P Janic man, OU N Frances ncli Deanna Clau OH Hold nclra Sa Huiclwin- Forlado, Eldon Womack, Richard Bush, Ray Danny eef, Sw Dillon, Howard Lloyd Rossi, Margie Chapman, NHS A nderson A BH vi Vi JoAnn Cox, Gimls, Peferson, Gloria Orasco. Sammy Slraiglnf, Juan l'1. 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Ex 5-J 93: 2.5 L32 in 'U P-t UZ C 'U Z a Baillfl' . 4,,, A Yell Leaders 'S WX ' J af ,.-rv-'JPY , s - O op 15 O 0 1 3 : f Q., 1, 'Af ,env A4 BF, -gnw T 0, . 4 -6' Xiu-ez. ,.4-'j'2-, ff ', Q , , f , .4 LLL.- -4L' it'A',-l-' - I Ls: Wsifjig T J J' ark lr V ff 155 f x- 52. jig? . ' Q11 fs. 4 f' . s-on Www 4',,,.. fcgiax FRONT ROW, Left fo Righf-Billie Pefersen, Sandra Holden, Gladys, Rosa, Barbara Avllla Olympia Sravrianoudaiis, Margaref Norfon, Berry Edberg, Gloria Gimle, BACK ROW-JoAnn Cox Faye Weaver, Chris Galanis, Sharon Ahlem, Barbara Azevedo, Barrha Rocha. SHnger Sraff Deadline Today! The Sfinger Sfaff is always on +he run ge++ing ho+ srories for our highly rafed paper. This energeric sraff worlrs hard +o pui our ifs bi-monfhly paper and from +he loolrs of if, fhey did a good iob. Edifor , , , Junior Edifor , ,,,, , Assisranf Edi+or ,, . Fearure Ediror , , , Girls' Sporrs Eclilor , Boys' Sporfs Edifor , ., Y, , Arr Edirors .,,,, , Gossip Edifor ,, ,, , Exchange Edifor , , , Repor+ers: Margaret Nor+on, Gloria Sharon Ahlem Typisfs Carol Carlquisf Berrha Rocha ,llene Owen Faye Weaver , Barbara Azevedo , , , ,,Chris Galanis ,Sandra Holden, Berry Edberg , ,,,,, , , Billie Peierson .Olympia Sfavrianoudaiis Gimle, Barbara Avilla, JoAnn Cox and Gladys Rosa ENB Carol Mr. Neuman, Mrs. Pesfer win- 1 N yy V . I WA. it , Vila ux' I iz, A 2 'W 4 I . sack-Ir' N , ixli if 5 N ' me ,Hiya , 5422, 6 n 1' ,, b W in ,fs 5 ' 'ff-'zgiifi 'yf' 533 .Pyki 1' f-'fgfz 'A rf-'2 'it LP, Y' A1 fu it I ,543 ' ' , ' i Q X. 53-il' ', .1 - L--1 ' .. ,W--. .,., in .- I K 4 b v-A v.A V.A-R-S .X h , ,N- , 5-1 S.: S-I-T-Y . v-A.R-s.z.T-Y ,I I-' P7 M, X V-I-C-TVO-RVY , -, . ,4 , f , vARslTY 4, N' .j f lg ya VICTORY Y. w HILMAR HsGH A .. , ... 'Q ' A Yvonne ' A , M Maflannf- ' -' '- 5 Beffy V , , . -g-u ' f .frown-Q , ,N 'A 9 ' i Q - - u g J x ifiigw f' Vi 1 3 ' Y 6 4 y , A lvjv, , 'J' 1 45- 'ig -'v L ' 5: ff z 'f:..1 Ak 1: N' . 4 - .gn A , ...M -ff , , ' W-, -' I . 1 T. K 1 ,. ' a L, ': A ' - :V , , N-X A I x A Q, 5 , i A I3 ' T in . K , -1 'T ia-lg, vi ' 1 3 Wi -m,i, 9 L J. R an :Q--Q: W fb-W ' ' it Q 44- , - ' .X , . A ' ' ' ' .: Li Q 5 x J tiki in 4 'M ' 9,697 35 a - .4- fl Amateur Artists Brushes . . . Paint . . . Water The Art Club this year were busily working their way into the hearts ot the student body. The maiority of their work was tor the good ot the group, such as making and selling pompoms, and making cards and scenery tor the Variety Show. Also, with the help ot their advisor, Mrs. Smith, they put on a clever skit tor the'Variety Show. However, one thing they did keep tor themselves, and rightfully so, was their party. The officers tor the year were: Marshall: Secretary, Mary Pettit: Anne Chapman: Social Manager, President, Gloria Gimle: Vice President, Jackie Treasurer, Sandra Holden: Business Manager, 44. 's The Mentally Mighty A! A! A! A! A! C? The '55-56' C. S. F. members have been very active as their grades will show. Between home- work, tests, and just plain studying they found time to have a Christ- mas party. Other activities that kept these students busy were publishing The Torch , selling candy at assemblies and a skit in the Variety Show. Their advisors were Mrs. Clark and Mr. Young. The Officers tor the year were: President, Manuel Machado: Treasurer, Barbara Azevedo: Sec- retary, Bertha Rocha: Finance Chairman, Juan Orasco. Deanna Claunch: Bailitf, Sherrill Lubbers. ..e,. M ,WT vw, lv 'Ti X3 .3 2 .5 IA ,silt ! C .sr .. FTP Y , r U? . I u x F. 4- Agressive Amigos Buenas Dias .,,..,,.,...,,,.,,,...,,.,..,,,. Hi! This year's Spanish Club was one of the biggest in their history. The club participated in the Variety Show with their version ot Tacos For Two . Also, with slight variations trom the original, they had a fiesta, pinata and all. At this fiesta new members provided entertainment as part ot their initiation. Their advisor was Mr. Leland Jones. The Otficers tor the year were: President, Gary Peterson: Vice President, Joan Peterson: Secre- tary, Gloria Gimle: Treasurer, Kenny Hansten: Bailitt, Marianne Tell. Hopeful Homemakers Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Cup ll seems lhere were many girls who were inleresled in becoming lulure homemalxers. The F.l'l.A. inilialed 20 new members. To- gelher lhese girls senl 30 gills lo children in Korea al Chrislmas lime. They also provided lhe lacully wilh delicious desserl every Thursday. Anolher inleresling ac- livily was a Molher-Daughler Pol- lucl: lnslallalion. Their advisor was Mrs. Bonnie Slinson. Officers lor lhe year were: Presidenl, Margie Rossi, Vice Presidenl, Gladys Rosa: Secrelary-Treasurer, Olympia Slavrianoudalcisg Reporler, Belly Baumgarlg Hislorian, Yvonne Borrellig Social Manager, Jackie Marshall, Parliamenlarian, Barbara Avilla. Frustrated Farmers Mooo! Oinlr! Baaa! These F.F.A. boys were loo busy lor us lo lisl all lheir aclivilies, however, lo menlion a few lhings, lhey had a barn dance, parenl-son banquel, F.F.A. fair, M.J.C. field day and lhey had proiecl com- pelilion. A couple of lheir good- will measures were lo lix lwo Chrislmas lood baslrels and lo sponsor a scrap drive. a Mr. Fisher was lheir advisor. Officers lor lhe year were: Presidenl, Bob Azeve- dog Vice Presidenl, Gail Bergman: Secrelary, Don Olson, Carroll Land: Treasurer, Roberl Rosa, Joe Sanlig Senlinels, Ray Nelson, Don Olson: Chaplain, Joe Louro. 5-og, K, -in wgwspv A.. '- T Types That Type Tap, Tap, Tap, Tap, Slam! The girls in lhe Commercial Club did considerably more lhan iusl lyping as lhey are quiclc lo lell you. Among olher lhings lhey will menlion a very nice parly and a lrip lo Merced in March. The lrip included visiling newspaper, lelephone, and insurance offices. Their advisor was Mrs. Lucille Pesler. Officers for lhe year were: Presidenl, Ilene Owen, Belly Baumgarlg Vice Presidenl, Bar- bara Azevedo, Alice Ramos, Sec- relary, Margie Rossi, Marveen Bawcumg Treasurer, Berlha Rocha: Social Manager, Nina Dublin, Bailill, Faye Weaver. i Cream o' the Crop Half Time! The Girls' Afhlefic Associafion was very busy fhis year. Members parficipafed in affer-school sporfs on Vlcdncsdays, playdays, spon- sored fhe Fooiball Banquef, sold programs al' foolball games, and managed 'rhe concession boofh. This iz one of fhe mosf acfive or- ganizafions on +he campus. Their advisor was Miss Franceleen Dufra. OFFicers for fhe year were: Presidenf, Barbara Azevedog Secrefary, Gladys Rosa: Treasurer, Ilene Owen: and Sporfs Manager, Olympia Sfavrianoudalris. been e 2 ,g . 1 ' -- - 'T , f A' T TT . V g Coming Chemists Careful Now . . . Boom! Alfhough fhe Science Club is a comparafively new club a+ Hilmar High, if promises +o be one of fhe besf in fhe fuiure. Wiih +he help and encouragemenf of 'rheir ad- visor, Mr. McFarland, rhey worked i very hard on fheir slcii' for ihe Varie+y Show. The officers for +he year were: Presidenf, John Schwerin: Vice Presiclenf, Dudley Pe+ersong Sec 0 re+ary, Shirley Nylundg Treasurer, Marilyn Carlson, Social Manager, Charis Johnson. S-4 Best of the Bunch Ge? Ser . . . Up One If you noficed eyes wafching you during your lunch hour +his pasf year, you may resf a+ ease. I+ was probably a Block H mem- ber lceeping fabs on you as a parf of fheir clufies in keeping fhe campus clean. Their acfivifies in- cluded fhe Foo+balI Banquet a par+y fo which +he G.A.A. were invifed, and inifiafion in May. Their advisor was Mr. Orville Young. The officers 'for 'lhe year were: Presidenf, Don Olson: Secrefary- Treasurer, Chris Galanis. lf 63' YL 'f Vt P 'XML 4 A r,N31 ' -.. - 4 ' .-uv' E, V C 1 44649 X I v,'. X r Q4 fir M , av, Seplember I2, 1955 Sep+ember I7, 1955 Sepfember I7, I955 Dear Diary: Dear Diary: Dear Diary: Back fo +he old grind again. Yes, Today we had our 'lirsf rally. You Hilmar overwhelmed long lasfing school has unfailingly reopened. Bu? should see fhose +ricl1y yell-leaders, rivals when +hey beaf Hughson fo- i+'s wonderful +o see +he old gang and fhose song leaders. Wow! nighf, 25-6. again. I+'s hard +o believe '1'ha+ 'rhis They're really peppy! is my lasi' year of high school. f2,..f,q-3,1 5 i 'f,', ,5 November 22, 1955 November 29, I955 December I, 2, 3, 1955 Dear Diary: Dear Diary: Dear Diary: The Senior Play-Kids did a real Tonighi' a+ fhe GAA-Block H Ban- The Gusiine Tournamen+ s+ar+ed good iob and had a lof of fun pu+- quef, Kie+h was awarded a fro hy ou+ wiih a bang when our Varsify fing on fhe play. for being ou1s+anding foofball play- played fhe firs+ game wifh Los Banos. er of 'ihe year. lliill lillllli I! Ill 21331425 1111 MAY 1956 Z7 H. ... 1.. ml.. -- U7 RD 2611 P12345 6789101112 13,1 13 141516171819 2021 2526 I1 B -' May 4, 1956 May I0, 1956 May 30 ,I956 Dear Diary: Dear Diary: Dear Diary: Today 'Phe Seniors had fheir di'l'ch The Mofher's Tea was given by +he Af lasf +he day came! Senior High day. The day we've all been waiiing girls +oday. They modeled clofhes graduafion. for-a +rip fo San Francisco. from differerlf Sfores. Sepfember 28, l955 Dear Diary: Those poor F. H.A. girls! The really looked comical, buf l fhink 'lhey had fun anyway. Ocfober ll, l955 November 7, I955 Dear Diary: Dear Diary: The Seniors were haming if up Whai' crazy looking kids! Begging again, as usual, bu+ ihe Welcome for money-F.F.A. iniiiaiion. pariy was loads of fun. December 20, l955 Dear Diar : Jolly ole San+a Claus came 'fo +own +o see all 'ihe liffle kiddies a+ Hilmar High. Chorus New on fhe campus ihis year chorus They were no+ bu+ wha+ fhey lacked +hey made up in en- was a girls' very large, in number, +husiasm. Under Mr. Cavo+o's careful direclion, 'l'hese girls par- +icipa+ed in fhe Chrisfmas pro- gram wi+h +wo numbers. They learned much aboui music ihis year and are looking forward +o a successful year nex+ year. if March 2, I956 March 27, l956 Dear Diary: Dear Diary: Those kids really had fhe spirif af Games, relays and movies-Whaf 'rhe baskefball games. fun we had a+ our school pariies. 1' '61 v'c:'i' , -4 1 .' 'jsi,a:551h: A-Y Rosiia and Demon Jane, Ruper+ and Lily Jane? Deer and Miss James gf Romance Comes To Rupert The Senior Class presenfed +heir annual Senior play enlilled Romance Comes fo Ruper'f . ln lhis play Ruperr, a young, weallhy farmer, has his hearf sef on being a successful wrifer. Of course, he believes +ha+ 'lhe only place in fhe world fhaf you can find romance is in 'I'he Soul'h Seas . His secreiary, Jane, is madly in love wifh him, buf he doesn'+ know aboul if. The frials and iribulafions fhal' +hey go fhrough finally malres him realize +ha+ you can find romance in your own backyard . The casl' included: Ruperf ,, , ,,,,,,,.,., Lewis Dralre Jane , ,, ,,,,,, Sally Chapman Mrs. Buffingfon .,,, Faye Weaver Mrs. Dennis ,, ,JoAnn Nielsen Lily , , Margaref Norlon Damon , , .Manuel Machado Rosifa , , , ., ,.Elsie Mendonca Snorfly ,,,,, ,, ,, ,,,,,, Chris Galanis Miss James ,,,,,,, Jaclrie Marshall Janel' Deer Barbara Rulherford Prince Dalrlrar ,,,Jerry Brunelle Belly Edberg, Nr. Neuman, and Gladys Rosa, Promplers Prince Daklzar and Snorfy The Cast Act Your Age The Junior Class presenfed fheir firsf play Ad Your Age . This is fhe sfory of fwo young sailors who, on leave, go io visi+ 'lhe home of +wo young girls believing 'lhem io be grown. As +he s+ory unfolds fhey find fhai' +he girls are onl fourieen. In +he meaniime 'Phe sailors find o'l'her inferesfs in Sandra, a feacher who masquerades as Li++le Elsie , and Cora, a lady wres+ler. To furfher complica+e +hings Commander S+one, fhe boys' C. O. appears on +he scene. As every comedy mus+ have a happy ending +his one ends wifh Sandra and Jim +oge+her and Cora and Gadge+ +oge+her. Helga and Cora The cas+ included: Angy ,,,, ,,,, V ivian Anderson Jerry ,,,,,,,,,,,. Anne Chapman Cora , , BeHy Baumgarl Gadgef , John Sharp James Maison James EllioH Helga Sandra Holden Sandra Sfone Margie Rossi Wesf. Un. Girl Berfha Rocha Com. S+one Rodney Pierce Beriha Rocha, Mr. Neuman, and Janice Price, Prompfers Commander Sfone and Cora fx. lx J m and Sandra Gedgef and Angie Cora and Gadgel 2.3 1, ,, . L f +4 9 3 ' Q., 1 I --C l if 1. R' 9-f - I f 7m f 'flaw '55 f L- 5' ,M 41? f.-4, .g. .- ... V., ,-'., .. . .ni hx I. 'I by 6 1 , Wwe. X JH. . 1 ARSITY fii 'Q-1-1 X? sf- JR. VARSITY , . HOMECCMING QUEENS ,MW 'WY' 3' Ah ah! No cheaiing, Hank Goofy Teenagers 4l hiv e f bf' E 'U A 1551 ,I fi ,,., 'N ,. D? s ,f -'Ib f Y ,if ' -1 9,?fJ5f,' 'f K A ' Q A v hi pl - -.?'o, 0 -'X lf' ' N' a'-Q: , 1 1 . 1,8 fy- I ' ' -ss? I ,ss- xX - ' .. . f y 1 X 1 I at-':!,O' . . i'g'T 1.1, - - 5 ' 1 g 1 3 ' 55 A I X . .s YLQ , .FF , Q A T nl- .' 5.-H' r ' ' lv:-.ff -: - 0 . , ,:. C A , , - I U R .-.1 U' .'-gi ' 1 - 1 A J 5' 2 . 4,2 I fuss I .gpg .. 47- . .1 vs, - . A N, , wwf, , gfftgg 'A U . ivy? -gggfxx, Z . ' .' , , ...M Lf' . 11.. Sporfsmanship Award Winner Glenda Miller Seniors Freshman ,Fx Because of +he cooperafion of all fhe girls, +his has been anofher year of success- ful sporfs. The girls have much lo be proud of because of +heir fair play, spor+sman- ship, and friendliness. lnierclass spor'rs, e K5 y 4 A A V 431 4' FV r ', i 6 'V' 313s V 47 'iz it X12 figs play days, and gay parfies filled fhe year. I r' V A Junior Wiih 'I'l1e usual shrielxs and spills, flue girls were very acfive in +l1e field of sporfs +his pas? year. They played soccer, volley- ball, baslcefball, and baseball. Several girls parficipaied in ihe 'lumbling ac+ for fhe Variefy Show in February. Sophomore my r Q N x 1 -,, Y if I 1 - . e, ,, '3,-.ff V , , . av' .f wg' M.:-Y ' VARSITY FOOTBALL Under fhe able coaching of Orville Young fhe Hilmar Yellowiaclrefs com- plefed a successful season fhis year by fying Ripon for fhird place. AI- fhough, if Ioolced very good for fhe Varsify af fhe beginning of fhe season wifh I8 Ieffermen baclc from Iasf year, fhe feam iusf couldn'f pull fo- gefher af fhe righf fime. The Yellow- iaclcefs placed 5 players on fhe all Capfain Don Olson, RT Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Oufsfanding Player Kiefh Brown, QB I3 Calaveras 39 7 Linden 2I 2I Mariposa I3 Newman 25 Hughson I3 Gusfine I9 2I Le Grand 20 Ripon 26 20 Los Banos 28 Conference feam. Jerry Brunelle, Don Olson, Kiefh Brown, Clifford Brown, Rodney Pierce. Three were nominafed fo play in fhe Lodi Grape Bowl. Don Olson, Jerry Brunelle and Kiefh Brown. Jerry Brunelle was also nominafed fo play in fhe Easf-Wesf Shriner's game in Los Angeles. The capfain for fhe year was Don Olson and fhe oufsfanding player was Kiefh Brown. Coach Orville Young TOP ROW, Leff fo Righf-B. Azevado, J. Sharp, R. Lomolio, K. Brown, G. Peferson, D. Olson, C. Land, E, Snelson, C, Galanis. SECOND ROW-J. Brunelle, R. Johnson, K. Hansfen, R. Forfado, R. Asley, J. Anderson, R. Nelson, J. Dixon, J. Van Vranken. BOTTOM ROW-C. Brown, D. Angelo, J. Archer, J. Schleder, J. Louro, D. Lundell, M. Machado, R. Pierce: Managers Paul Heins, Le Roi Leidsen, and Dick Willrinsen. -na, Q I , I r ,g 4, ,Ely 'fav ,gin 3 L M Lei 1 lm 4 f an If 5 tn 13855 B SUI.. ' ya S he alt' N' -' X ' Hiln HILM. , var lnx1 i 11 l1n-:'- x D. Lundeii, L.T. R, Lomoliol RGS cm. 16-H MIX LU, N, ng 103 vsjdyfffff, X 4429? f ' df 4 5 J fc 'W 9 .3 , In H Q9 313111151 G' 9 J . . h , mwfz XVHS ' 1 z z KNIT! Hmm'-11 f downs. I .mother - U versions mio Ronr Brown. IN The L: two i quwrtcrl UCP O T104 ' QP ' . Affjvazw' 0 . Al. .. ks- inul. Hiif F. s.uef, c, C' Y MCC . L I ,, . X , L' A Hr , 0, 1 1-f , , S q. . ff' . M5 E pi. , Yellow .7155 f 'Q A v '95 i :lv f I W. s- ff' 1 ' U f. 1. -A ,J 9 x r J K , ' L T Aoyf U ' 3' C. Land, . ygiydg Um an 1 arp! nw? 3. SB fc 6. I ill lou :af .V n Q Q gd R. Johnson. R.E. T 'L Hg ' Al xufx Mm-1 suv :. Q. S 'mir , R, Puerce, L6 fum- rnU1u:1upw.1 ...KH .- -fl GUI, .. . .,.. H.: ,, H. sun' 'fl Ihre O Dm igh S4 J. Sharp, LH. , 9 Jon., me la: ' ow Hi: ' at Hi ur- VP IVF nt 1 V ye ,, ' ' . 40. V f' 'En . . , , MW 61, ss: ww? ff ' msg 4 ' mnqgih-, r M ac- Iic tif: if ,,, ' 70.5 ' ,,, 5q q3ig1 .IU A .. f av ' ' axes fl' s zgrglf. ,lg , Q Nu I V .F 4, oat to 25.-rv - Q' ' iv ,ly ' 1119 . :ks 1011 W' R. Asiey. R,G. ' A'i,rxl ' L Paltexjson will calm' the best 1.'0c'o f' JH A M ' ' while UU2 Jr' its ixrgr TT is Px- pecx. d go. IVJFH .xyjyqg Ifwm The Hue IQHIFI T! 4-mf. J. Archer 10 -1 LUN HQ- vahx 9, y, mmm WOM PAX6, P Pthazd XI ar XXnof1la11cl. On 34,m:w1:u' it kmfxon mn- P01 Lgldgpn B CHAMPS ffflibf' Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar Hilmar The Bee's +his year coached by Tom deGraaf had a specfacular season winning 'lhe championship and finishing fhe season undefealed. Alfhough fhey los? lcey players fhroughoul' 'lhe season because of injuries, fhey bounced back each 'rime 'ro keep on winning. Mos+ of lheir success was due fo coach deGraaf who is coaching his firsl seson af Hilmar. The Bee's mosf crucial game was +heir lasf one againsi' Los Banos when ihey had fo come 'From behind in lhe second half fo win. The varsily is expecfing a lo+ of help nexf year 'From +he B's mov- ing up. The caplain for +he year was Tony Alameda. Scores Calaveras 6 Hilmar I9 Hughson Livingsfon 0 Hilmar 30 Gushne Linden 6 Hilmar 34 Le Grand Livingsfon 0 Hilmar 2l Ripon Newman 6 Hilmar I2 Los Banos viii Qfggggl W r X , df sign 'M' SCOI'eS Coach de Graaf fi il 4 :J , I' 'T'- Q t' . JV, ' 4. ' ? K. Hansfen, C D. Olson, CF G. Peierson, I B VARSITY BASEBALL J Brunelle P fa. C Galanns LF J Orosco SS B Azevedo 3B R Askey BC E Snelson 28 D Osieraas RF R hi v I W. H 54 TOP ROW Lefl lo Rlghl D Wllhnson E Snelson D Osferaas J Archer K Hanslen G Peler son J Brunellc E Hulchmson J Schwerm BOTTOM ROW R Asley H Soares J Orosco B Azevedo R Johnson R Nelson C Galams D Olson Varslfy Baseball When +he annual wenl 'lo press fhe Yellowlaclcefs under lhe coaching of Tom deGraaf were planmng a vac lorlous fufure wnlh plenfy of prospec hve maferlal The 'leam was defer mined +o accomplish a greaf deal before 'lhe season would end They were depending greally on Jerry Brunelle 'ro lurn oul' some of his ex cellenf pllchmg +o lead 'lhe 'leam lo vlcfory Jvm Archer LF Coach de Graaf TOP ROW Lelf lo Rnghl F Nlgley R Conner B Sorensen J Cordero D Borrellu T Nx A Gardener T Pace E Souza M Feuerslem J Wlckslrom BOTTOM ROW J Decker P Henns J Fernera F Souza R Souza G Bergman A Orosco J Grewell A Johnson L Babhsra Coach Prllchard Yu B Baseball Coached by James Prilchard lhe B leam is expecling +o have a very successful season lhis year. 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