Livermore High School - El Vaquero Yearbook (Livermore, CA)

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Dedication By Phyllis Kober In recognition of the progress and prosperity of the Livermore Valley, the staff of the 1958 EL VAQUERO dedicates this edition to all who have assisted in the advancement of our community. Since Robert Livermore first settled in 1839 on the Las Positas Land Grant, the city's population has grown steadily until it now exceeds 13,000. Liver- more's expansion in area has also increased sharply in recent years with new housing developments spreading the town in all directions. During the colorful, luxurious days of the Spanish Dons, Livermore's settlement became a flourishing cattle rancho, famous for its generous hospitality. By 1848 there existed only three families in the valley, then the Gold Rush brought an influx of people who, attracted to the beneficial climate, re- mained here permanently. These early immigrants established hotels, general stores, shops, saloons, and restaurants, in 1876 Livermore was incorporated as part of Murray Township. Farming has progressed from the original cattle and grain raising to the production of a variety of ir- rigated crops, including such specialties as roses, grapes, and assorted vegetables. Founded in the late 1800's, three major vineyards produce world- famous wines. The turn of the century brought the first successful industries to Livermore, including Coast Manu- facturing and Supply Company, Kaiser Gravel Plant, and many others. These have increased in size and number through the years. 2

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I In addition, Livermore's healthful climate has en- couraged the establishment of two institutions for the cure of tuberculosis. One of the West's foremost mental hospitals is also located here. For forty years Livermore's World's Fastest Rodeo has annually drawn spectators from all over the United States. The first school was initiated here in 1866 with thirteen pupilsg today the combined enrollment ex- ceeds 3,000. Livermore High is rapidly expanding to adjust to the needs of a growing community, with three new buildings constructed this year, Extensive research in nuclear physics by Sandia Cor- poration, General Electric, and the University of California Radiation Laboratory has contributed notably to the growth of Livermore Valley. Prom- inent scientists and numerous other employees, aided by fabulous new equipment, labor here in atomic research to provide for a richer and more secure tomorrow. The Livermore Valley may well indeed boast a colorful past, yet it promises an even brighter future. Today, it is the prosperous center of scientific research, culture, and a variety of in- dustries --wineries, agriculture, gravel mining--as well as construction to accomodate the continuous increase in population. It is to the unending prog- ress and development of this area that the 1958 EL VAQUERO is dedicated. 3