Kearny High School - Komet Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Q?-:fa sa, Nb Soft-voice efficiency describes pretty PAT WILLIS. She can easily be identified by the big budget book :he carries around while doing her duties as Senior Class Treasurer. The Dianas are proud of Pat, wha is their efficient and likeable president. Her coeoperation and sweet personality added to many school clubs and activities including C.S.F., Y-Teens, and 6.A.A. Pat, working with the other members of the Graduation Committee, helped assure the Class of '57 of a Graduation that will always remain in its memory. WHO'S WHO Mischievous brown eyes, blond crewcut, and a wry sense of humor add up to SCOTT BOYD. Brains plus brawn is perfect for Scott, who not only holds a lifetime C.S.F. membership, but earned his letter for wrestling three years, winning second place in the S.C.l.F. and first place in the Junior A.A.U. wrestling tournaments in his senior year. He played J.V. football, ran track, and was a member of the Varsity Club. He still found time to serve his school for two years in the House of Repre- sentatives, as A.S.B. Historian, and as a member of Key Club. One of the most active students in Kearny was our capable A.S.B. President, CHARLES CARTMILL. A top man in sports, Charlie played J.V. football and baseball, lettering in baseball and wrestling for two years. Charlie was a member of the Junior and Senior Councils and a participant in many school clubs, among which were Pep Club, C.S.F., Varsity Club, and Bi-Chem- Phy. His school spirit, co-operation, and vital personality earn him friends wherever he goes. Thanks, Charlie, for helping to make our school such a swell place! This girl is really a Who in Kearny's Who's Who. As Editor-in-Chief of our annual, she lent a guiding hand to all her staff, and her efforts have helped to make this year's annual one of the best ever. As Colonel of the Drill Units, our gal's sparkle and charm highlighted all Drill Unit activities. She was a busy member of many clubs, such as Drama, G.A.A., and K.D.K. She was elected treasurer of Dianas and received a lifetime member- ship in C.S.F. This wonderful girl is our ANNA HENGST! . A whirlwind of activity with twinkling eyes and a bright smile is MALYNDIA RAGSDALE. Malyndia worked for the benefit of her class as a member of the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Councils, and as Chairman of the Senior Announcement Com- mittee. A member of 6.A.A. and Dianas, she was also the en- thusiastic Captain of the Pom Pon Corps. Malyndia will always be remembered by her classmates for her lovely singing voice, which graced many Kearny functions throughout her high school years. C.S.F. Chapter both semesters of this year. We all OM TALCOTT by his friendly smile and cheerful attitude, ll as for his participation in many school activities. He jllow has the distinction of being elected President of Y. . J for his class and for the school as a member of the and A.S.B. Councils, and as a member of Key Club. Hav- many and varied interests, Tom was an enthusiastic member of Bi-Chem-Phy, as well as being the able Lieutenant-Colonel of the R.O.T.C. Who's Who was chosen by the faculty on the basis of schol- arship, citizenship, and leadership.

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Many activities were promoted by this year's Senior Class. As a hard-worlcing group they did their best to set a time example tor the rest ot the scho-ol. Even though these students were the leaders and pace-Setters tor the campus, they were a tun-loving class that had a wondertul time together. Dances, parties, tootball games, no matter what the occasion, the Class ot '57 was always there, ready and eager to talre part.

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So Easy Tc Remember . . . Maria Aguirre was active in Choir. A business major took much ot her time. Maria has tultilled her hopes ot marry- ing that certain person. She is a native ot San Diego. 'lhrienclly Persuasion . . . Morris Akers undertook many worthwhile activities. He was a three-year letterman in wrestling, taking third place in S.C.l.F year, and senior. He Key Club, CSF, and Ditch Day while in his Jr. tirst place as a was a member ot a lite member ot chairman ot the Comm. Come On Get Happy . .. Richard Anaya, a native ot San Antonio, New Mexico, was a member ot the wres- tling and track teams, He also participated in R.O.T.C. tor two years. Richard had a business major. MQ, 'FUN squwwr f42y,,M ,yn M.. ,. Big And Bashtulu ...Travis Auiler was an outstanding athlete while at Kearny. He played end in tootball, was a mainstay on the track team and performed many great feats in basketball. Travis majored in science and math. l've Got The World On A String . . . Donna Mae Baumgartner delighted in supporting many activities while at Kearny, She was a member ot the Pep Club Council, Junior Council, Ditch Day Committee, Mod- ern Dance, and Drama class. Donna majored in business. Nervous Man Nervous . . . Benny Badami is a welcome transfer from Hoover tor his senior year. At Hoover he was on the basketball team. Benny majored in music, sang with Choir, and hopes to become another Caruso. Mellow . . . Wayne Bell sang harmoniously with Choir and the Quartet. He was an excellent Choir President. Wayne was on the JV and Varsity tootball teams and wrestling squad. ln his senior year he took third in S.C.l.F. wrestling. Dick Gone Fishing . . . Barlow was active in Drama, vocalized with the Choir, and enjoyed playing base- ball tor two years. Dick ma- jored in music. He trails trom New Hampshire. Sweet And Lovely . . . linda Binkley, better known as Chris, was kept busy with her major ot science. She transterred this year from Wisconsin. Chris hails trom Chicago and aspires to be- come an art teacher. ln My Own Quiet Way , . . Darryl Anderson, who hopes to become a torest ranger, was an otticer in R.O.T.C., and one ot the crack shots on the ritle team tor two years. A native ot St. James, Minnesota, Darryl majored in industrial arts and math. As Time Goes By . . . Barbara Andrien transterred to Kearny in her senior year trom Watsonville. She has a math and science major and has plans of going into engi- neering. She is a native ot Watsonville, California. M,-me I School Days . . . Fredda Baugh, when not attending classes, took great pleasure in tlying with the C,A.P. Fredda claims Bisbee, Ari- zona, as her home town. She majored in science, was a supporter ot Bi-Chem-Phy, and hopes to go into the WACS atter graduating. Forever Yours . . . Hen- rietta Birkel, whose ambition is to work at the telephone company, was born in San Diego. She enjoyed Choir, Drama, and Dianas. Hen- rietta was a memberot Drum Corps, CSF, Y-Teens, G.A.A,, and Hi-Debbers. I Hello Young Lovers . . . Bob Baumgarten, one ot the school's greatest athletes, was much needed on the Varsity tootball team, and JV and Varsity baseball squads. Bob, a native ot Chicago, majored in indus- trial arts. Say lt With Music , . , Jerry Blackwell, well known at Kearny tor his prowess in football and baseball. He was very etticient as a mem- ber ot the Choir and added harmony to the Boys' Quar- tet.