Leilehua High School - Ka Leilehua Yearbook (Wahiawa, HI)

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SENIOR CELEBRITIES the student body. Working with a remarkable store of energy to improve the school government, fudith has accomplished more than any of her predecessors. Perseverance, determination, leadership, all of which are needed for ad- vancement in life, are hers. Leilehua can readily vote her as one of its out- standing citizens. ETI-IEL LEE-Blithesome and gay, shedding laughter wherever she goes, Ethel has skipped her way through high school leaving an enviable record be- hind her. She has worked diligently, attaining high scholastic honors and still has had time to frolic and enjoy herself. She became a member of the Honor Society in her sophomore year and has retained her standing until graduation. Ethel has worked faithfully as class secretary and as the feature editor of KA LEILEI-IUA. Ethel can look back at her high school days with great pride. MARY IANE LEE-Mary lane is a willing and diligent worker, one of the most prominent students at Leilehua. By adopting the golden rule, she has made a host of friends. Friendly, cheerful, intelligent, and ever sincere, this sturdy spirit excels in whatever she undertakes. As one of the leading students in classwork, Mary lane has shown a capacity for hard work accompanie by a forceful manner of speaking. She is destined to become great, for she is not one who indulges in wool gathering. TOSHIMASA MORITA Through his participation in many fields of school activities, Toshimasa has roved himself efficient, industrious and dependable. I-Ie is a quiet chap who pl ds conscientiously through his lessons and always manages to take part in e tra curricula activities. As treasurer of the st dent body, Toshimasa undertook the handling of student council finances, doing a splendid job, and fulfilling every promise made when he entered this office. His classmates are expecting great things of him in the future. GILBERT PROCTER-The pride of the school when it comes to athletics, Gilbert has always been in the sports limelight. He has won many laurels for the school and for himself. At one time he was rated as the best end in the Senior lnterscholastic league. Tall, slim and agile, he has made a splendid cageball player, and was a tennis stroker of no mean ability. As vice-president of the student body, Gilbert has helped the student council carry out an unusually successful program, and goes on record as one of the most outstanding members of the graduating class. ELEANOR VIRGO-Eleanor is full of vim and vitality. With her sunny dis- position and knack for entertaining, Eleanor has become one of the most popu- lar girls in the class. As president of the Girl Reserves she has served admirably and faithfully. Then, too, she has shown exceptional dramatic ability in her portrayal of the talkative wife in The New Fur Coat. Eleanor has been an active participant in girls' sports in school and has taken part in organized athletics under the Waialua athletic association. Eleanor has adapted herself well to school life and has won the friendship and admiration of her schoolmates. RAYMOND WATSON-Raymond is a silent and deep thinker, a fine exam- ple of the true gentleman and scholar. I-le has always preferred to listen, rather than to hold the limelight in a many-sided conversation, but when he does voice an opinion, it is well for you to listen. With an excellent ability in writing, he has served in the important offices of editor-in-chief of THE SENTINEL and KA LEILEHUA. All who know Raymond are convinced that he will never have trouble finding a job as long as news- papers are being printed.

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SENIOR CELEBRITIES LEILEHUA pays tribute to her youth, eager to learn and quick to act, keen of mind and strong of body, confident in the splendor and vigor of young manhood and womanhood. May we present a brief Word picture of our outstanding seniors, a glimpse of the character and industry that will bring these young idealists a full measure of success and happiness. ESTHER Al-IN-One could describe Esther as a brilliant student with a charm that accounts for her undeniable popularity. As a prominent and indispensable member of the student body, Esther has made an enviable reputation for her- self during her three years at Leilehua. Starting out during her sophomore year with high scholastic honors, she has made the honor roll repeatedly. Her versatility is remarkable in that she has executed duties successfully in all phases of school life. PACIENCIA BALINGIT-One of our most versatile seniors, Paciencia is will- ing to undertake anything and usually interests others in her projects. Music is her favorite hobby. She excels in playing the piano and ukulele, especially Hawaiian songs and has been active as a song leader. Paciencia has also been interested in athletics and was awarded a letter for participation in every sport. We shall remember her as an accomplished musician, an excellent student, and a charming personality with an innate fineness of character. KIMBALL CHUN-Kimball has been a dependable pillar of strength to the senior class. His reliability and ever-ready willingness to work, invite confi- dence and respect. With these qualities, no one, least of all Kimball,could escape being popular. He entered Leilehua with flying colors, for at Waialua high school he had been chosen the most popular and active boy. Since his first year at Leilehua he has been recognized as a leader. As president of his class for two consecu- tive years, junior and senior, Kimball was the first class leader to be unani- mously elected for a second term. He well deserves the confidence and high esteem in which his classmates hold him. IAMES KIM-Displaying splendid school spirit in leading the green and gold rooters, lames has taken an active part in school life. Never lacking in wit, he has been a cheery and jovial companion. He revealed unusual dramatic ability when he took a major role in the l936 carnival and made himself an over- whelming success. For two years he has led up to moral victories on the gridiron with a hard fighting spirit. The tremendous volume of his voice will no doubt remain in the memories of his classmates for a long time to come. james also contributed new yells and songs which the student body received and adopted with enthusiasm. STANWARD KIM-Known to all Leilehuans, Stanward has proved himself a great gridiron performer. Playing three years on the Mules' squad and acting as captain for two years, Stanward has played an outstanding game. Stanward is known not only for his performance on the gridiron, but also for his ability in basketball and his stellar performances on the track. Although Stanward's glory was won in the realm of sports, he has also been an eager participator in classroom activities. Dignity and reserve, the marks of a gentleman, are fundamental charac- teristics of his nature. His steady dependability and his clean sportsmanship will be remembered long at Leilehua. IUDITH KUNIHIRO-With all the qualities that are needed to reach the top, ludith has attained her goal in school activities by becoming the president of

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x S SENIOR WILL WE, THE SENIORS, realizing the end of our school days is drawing nigh and being in a generous frame of mind, do acknowledge the items contained here- in, as our last will and testament, We leave in legacy to our successors, the class of 1939, our reputation, both individual and collective, for brilliancy, industry and accomplishment. Live up to itl We also leave our year's collection of chewing gum. To the teachers, out of sympathy, a reserve collection of waste baskets. DONALD MacWlLLIAMS to IANE CHRISTENSEN-My excellence in Eng- lish. ETHEL LEE to KELLY KIM-My cute smile and fascinating dimples. HOWARD LINDSAY to MARGARET BAILEY--My part in future courtesy programs as the rowdy, unmannerly guest. TOSHIMASA MORITA to NOBUKO SAITO-My skill in addition and my rec- ord of Never an error. TSUTOMU IMATA to anyone-My interest in art. Mae West as the model. IACK CLEARY to ROBERT WALSH-My ability in basketball. May he cherish it and win many honors for Leilehua. PROP GIM SHUI HO to MITSUO MITA-My faithful school bag and the collection of information contained therein. IACK ISI-IIMOTO to IOE KOMORI-My big boots. GEORGE KAMANA to ROBERT LEE-My drag with Miss Tobey. IAMES KIM to MORRIS SHINSATO-My silvery voice and flow of oratory. MASUMI MURAKAMI to MARY D. IAY-My uncontrolled giggles. KIMBALL CHUN to IERE SMITH-The secrets of my influence with the weaker sex. Never hesitate to follow in my footsteps. MARY IANE LEE to MAY BLOSSOM CI-IANG-eMy superior ability to argue with teachers. STANLEY KIM to TODASHI TAKANO-My vast store or scientific knowl- edge. This is a frozen asset. KATSUII SI-IINTANI to TOSHIICHI MATSUURAN-All of my diagrammed sentences and word lists for English. STANWARD KIM to IANE RILEY-My ability to cartoon the faculty, es- pecially Mr. Buller. PAUL HURLEY to BETTE MONTE-All of my alibis for playing hookey. This unlimited supply will be printed and mailed to recipient. CHIYOKOE MIYAHIRA to ALICE II-IA-All of my memorized English speeches. ELIZABETH PLEMER to LENA HALL-My secret road to health, beauty and fascination. ALBERT ANDERSON to MAXWELL IOHNSON-,My guitar to strum to the fair lasses. CLIFFORD OH to REVOCATO MEDINA-All of my radical theories.