Huntington Park High School - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Huntington Park, CA)

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As the years sped by, the 1 940 ' s found America in the midst of World War II with patriotism and brotherhood hitting all-time highs. High school campuses were no exception as the All-American Teenager was born. Sports were one of HP ' s main attractions in this era. Two athletic superstars were born. Ralph Heywood was considered one of the best ends during his football days. All-League and All-City in high school, he later became an All-Amencan left end at USC. Another superstar was Gene Rock, one of Eastern League ' s greatest basketball players Rock also went on to become on All-American star at USC. Football games took on a new color os Sparta ' s first drill team was organized. In 1946, the Spartanettes, or, as they are more commonly known, the drill team, per- formed for the first time at a Wilson vs HP game. Fifty girls marching in pride emerged to prance their way into the hearts of every HP fan. The girls ' attire consisted of a white pique flared skirt, a long-sleeved tailored blouse and an orange gabardine vest. Another addition to HP in the 40 ' s was the Social Hall, now known as the Hospitality House. It was finished in December 1939. A pay assembly and dance were held to furnish the hall. The fireplace, piano and modern kitchen made this social hall one of the most popular places for parties and meetings both during and after school hours. Campus activites included the renowned student court which consisted of four |udges and a jury. Stu- dents found guilty were left to the mercy of the creative penalties the judges handed down. It was discontinued in 1 940 and replaced by Girls ' and Boys ' Councils. There was also a mock convention, patterned after the national conclave, that was held in the spring of each Presidential election year dating back to 1 920. In 1947, boys were finally offered a class in Foods, in preparation for a career as a chef. The class was also geared to guys who enioyed camping so that they could learn how to prepare delicious dishes on an outing. For the girls, the Bachelorettes club was formed. It was actually a new n ame for the Home Economics Club. Girls who hod had Home Economics were eligible. They served in the lunch lines at nutrition and noon. HP ' s dream of an on-campus Malt Shop finally became a reality in the forties. The building became a meeting place for teenagers, serving hot drinks, hot sandwiches, candy and ice cream during the lunch period. Fashions and fads also took on a new look os plaid flare skirts topped with wide leather belts became the rage. Flowered blouses, pinafores and cotton blouses also came on the scene as the weather turned warmer. And so the forties passed leaving behind the scars of war and memories of campus life as each year ' s gradu- ates turned to face the future. Pictures (clockwise from left): 1. The Malt Shop. 2. The new Social Hall. 3 Students relaxing inside. 4. Dancing at the Senior Prom in the Boys ' Gym — 1949. 5. The theme — Show Boat. 6. V-E Day (May 8, 1945) finds Spartans in smiles and tears as they contemplate return of friends. 7. The Dance — 1946. 8. 1942 Boys ' Forum members. It had over 1 ,000 members. 9. Ralph Heywood. 1 0. Senior Recognition Day — 1 948. JO THE WS - SPARTANS UL B I B B B B B B B B B E B B B B B B B B 1 B B B B B B 1 B B E 1 f r r= r=ir==Jr==Jr==Jr=JP=Jr=Jr=Jr=Jr=ir=Jr=ir=Jr= ffr ' l 4 il - .»■• r ,i ' ' -— tsjC ll r=n r=3rSr r= r f r f i r i i==Jr==ii==lr=Ii

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