Lompoc High School - La Purisima Yearbook (Lompoc, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1954 volume:

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'2wfNrM v 1 ,AE f R L P P 5 2 LA PURISIMA--1954 Publixhed by LA PURISIMA ANNUAL STAFF LOMPOC UNION HIGH SCHOOL LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA TABLE OF Dedication Administration Seniors Alumni Classes Junior High Activities Sports Miscellaneous Autographs Advertisements Acknowledgements CONTENTS Page 2 Page 4 Page 1 1 Page 36 Page 39 Page 47 Page 5 3 Page 90 Page 110 Page 1 I5 Page 1 18 Page 124 Editor-in-Chief - - Wayne Tolman Assistant Editor - - Noreen Paaske Business Manager - Nancy Showers DEDICATION MR. WILLIAM SMILEY maxi A Elffiq' On December first of thirty-nine Custodian duties became my line. Variety being the spice of life Was rampant there in duties rife. The old push broom, dust cloth, and mop Were in daily use lest I be a flop. Washing woodwork and windows came in for their share After flying Old Glory aloft in the air. Repairing doors, locks, and windows, Putting in a new pane To guard against colds, thieves, draught, and rain. With few racks and hammer made both shoes the same. No maintenance man then on whose shouldersto sob Repairs must be made and it fell my job. Many years passed by, and then as you know Manuel Garcia, he entered the show. Repairs are now his, with duties galore, And I was relieved of many a chore. 'Twas a duty and pleasure to do what I could To help keep folks happy, healthy, and good. From seventh grade to senior year I met many a boy and girl. To learn their names and remember all My brain is all awhirl. In later years, perchance I meet A senior I should know Who by his name I would like to greet, But memory serves me slow. The face is so familiar, But the name I do not know And all I can think to say Is- Hi there, kiddo! And now unto the Annual Staff Accept my thanks galore, For the honor you've accorded me, In the Annual of fifty-four. To the faculty and students I now will say adieu With a timely admonition To God and self be true. Your old friend, BILL an C 'sd C N FN -f L fwkif FNENIINKSA WOW u PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE With outside pressures such as we have had the past few years influencing school life, especially the war in Korea, it is with a great deal .of pleasure that we notice a more wholesome attitude towards school this year on the part of the students. We do not hear the students talk and worry about life in the various services, which branch to select, nor notice the pes- simistic attitude so many showed the last few years. Instead, we see more interest in school and more in- terest in making plans for the future. This is a very healthy situation and one that we hope to improve on even more. I believe that the adding of the work experience program to our curriculum has been one factor in giving the student a more objective point of view. On the pages of LA PURISIMA are shown many of the school's activities outside the classroom, and it is sincerely hoped that these activities add their part to a broader and more complete education for better citizenship. H. M. Hellekson SUPERINTENDL. WS MESSAGE Each year there comes a time when we lo hai on past accomplishments and then turn forwar A-QQ contemplate hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the fu- ture. In the 1954 LA PURISIMA, the achievements and activities of the students of Lompoc Union High School for the past year have been recorded for pos- terity. This is a splendid record excellently portrayed in a well-edited annual. In behalf of the Trustees and the Administration of the high school district, I am pleased to take this opportunity to congratulate the student body for their sincere endeavor in being good and substantial citi- zens, for the whole-hearted participation in the many school activities, for their excellent record of worthy accomplishment, and for their manifest desire to ben- C'fit frOm the opportunities of free public education. It is ia privilege for me to be associated with Lompoc High School and to be given this opportunity to ex- press my appreciation to the annual staff for the praise-worthy effort and note-worthy result - the 1954 LA PURISIMA. Robert E. Lantz k 54 l P I C1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CL-RD: M. McCabe, B. Sudden, H. Collier, L. Huyck, E. Larsen The function of the Board of Trustees is to make the poli- cies for the Lompoc Schools. On a non-pay basis, these people devote one night a week to this purpose. Their efforts have not been in vain, for they have succeeded in making the Lompoc Schools better educational establishments These are the unsung heroes of our schools. W K5 'N Er My ,. 59' I 'VIII rl! X I A I X I 'I II2 rr fx N I I .gd V W Q Niiggwl-gif W X WIMIM., 5 f L D NNN, A ,'f,g' If MRS. EMMA SMITH MRSA ALICE MILLIGAN Bookkeeper Secretary to District Superintendent OFFICE FORCE :Ns ,rfb .44 'NJ X FY PM t. H' 'f x - IIIII5- VIRIIINIII SHOWERS MRS. HARRHET BERNSTEIN Secretary to Prtnclpul Attendance Clerk R. GUENGERICH Counseling Civics-Sr. Problems Wcmrk Experience Senior Advisor w-....,..-..- M. CARDOZA Art Reading-Spelling F. KRAUSE American History World Culture Junior Advisor N. CARLTON Attendance Phys. Ed. Senior Advisor G.A.A. Advisor 3 si FACU LTY L. SABIN Jr. High Phys. Ed. Library j.A.A. Advisor N. SANDEN Auto Shop Electricity General Metal S.A.M. Advisor Freshman Advisor 1lhDOiff E- MORIN E. CANFIELD L YS' Ad' . Jr' ,High Home Ec. etterman visor Science 1:11-LA, Advisor Reading-Spelling A. McKIM Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Freshman Advisor . Q QR 'x 4 V-,, Z H A MW X A Q' it L. WEAVER Driver Tr. and Ed. General Business D. BILSBOROUGH Phys. Ed. Letterman Advisor L. SABIN Woodshop Mechanical Drawing Stage Crew f gg MN ei - -M A. HASKELL English journalism Annual Advisor QQ, E. SPERBER jr. High English Math sf J' BAUM V. BEAVERS H. LYNN K. Griffith D- BRUMMEL Engiisn Counseling Social Studies English Biology Rendingsneiiing Work Experience Phys. Ed. Speech Physics piesninnn Advisor Phys- Ed. World Culture Drumatics 50Ph0m0,-e Advisor junior Advisor Annual Advisor 5 M545 if 'A iss P. GARDNER E. PRICE A. GAUTRAUD Typing Chemistry jr. High- Bookkeeping Bio-Chemistry Social Studies Shorthand Audio-Visual Sophomore Advisor Senior AdViSOf Not Pictured: W. HASTINGS Jr. High C. MCLIAUGHLIN D' SWANSON English C fit Jr. High Music . 1 m ts . EIlgliSl1 Choir Servite Club Advisor Home EC- l M. MARTIN in High R. SOLOVSKY Minh Spanish Social Studies I-Ibfflfy Sophomore Advisor W. BUTTERFIELD C- POWERQ Agriculture - S , Jr. High F.F.A. Advisor General Shop CUSTODIANS Very much in evidence around the Campus and :in important, necessary part of our school are the custodians, whose responsibility it has been to keep the high school well-groomed and in working order. To the students, they have been friends, helping- lmnds, und loyal supporters of the Alma Mater. -,,...---x l-- ,Qp -9' Y' s I i nJ - - ...'T. 'l....-- .., 5,4-1... s... ,,,,.,,-,..--Q ..,,. ,..-1 Qi....-f'- ,l ,... , 14- .1.- 4...- ,....f--- ...ln- 0 -L -11 J ESG - - .f ' of-if Ali-,.. J---.4-n-1 f v ,Q 4- B , 1--1 ...i ji up ...- ,-1' ,f ,1- ,..f 14- .ii ...- 3 -ll- SENIOR CLASS FALL OFFICERS JACK HODGES President 'Qu-, ALFRED PROUD JOAN RULE NANCY SHOWERS Vice-President Secretary Treasurer - l SPRING OFFICERS KEN DAVIS President 6 NANCY sHowERs 5 If r-AV Treasurer N mifiliiig. rS . I . PAT SQHRADER DORIS MCCOY Vice-President SeCfeff'fY SENIOR ADVISORS MR. GUENGERICH MRS. CARLTON MR. PRICE SENIOR DIARY FRESHMAN YEAR: The Senior Class of 1954, starting off its first year as a member of the high school student body, was boisterously initiated by the Sophomore Class when they cleaned the Following this the Fresh had a wiener roast at Santa Rosa Park. In November the Sophs gave a party for us at Miguelito Canyon. Later on in the year the Class Assembly was held. Many members of the class con- tributed their time and effort. Class sponsors assisting the group this year were Mrs. Beavers, Mr. Belanger, and Mr. Smith. SOPHOMORE YEAR: Many new faces appeared on campus who were members of this class. Class officers were elected with Francis Beattie as President for the first semester. The Class Assem- bly was presented early in December with many acts providing excellent entertainment. The Sophomotes were very active in sports and ended a successful year by winning the inter-class track meet by a wide margin of points. JUNOR YEAR: The Junior Class, in an activity-filled year, started off by sponsoring the Football Homecoming Dance. Following this in january, the Class Assembly took place in the form of a Minstrel Show. Complete with the black-faced minstrels, interlocutor, show boat and all, the cast realized much success in their venture. In addition to an afternoon performance for the student body, an evening show was given as part of the 4-H March of Dimes Talent Show. Highlight of the year was the presentation of the junior Play in March, You Can't Take It With You. Directed by class sponsor, Mr. Ton, the play, cast, and audience alike became a much-discussed topic of conversation when, due to power failure in the city, the show went on opening night with the capable assistance of the local fire depart- ment and its power generators. That same month on March 6, the Relay Queen, Eleanor Escarzega, was crowned at the Letterman's Spring Ball. The Queen, who was then a junior, presided over the track meet activities. Closing out the year was the junior Senior Prom. The theme was Top Hat and offered an opportunity for many of us to display our talents in the art of decorations. Sponsors Miss Banick, Mr. Krause, and Mr. Ton helped to make our junior year a year to remember. SENIOR YEAR: Class officers were elected in a meeting at the beginning of the school year. jack Hodges was our first president and sponsors set for the year were Mrs. Carlton, Mr. Guengerich, and Mr. Price. We started off outlast year's activities with Denise Lundberg being crowned Home- coming Queen. Her attendant from the Senior Class was Beverly Eckert. There were many Senior boys playing their final season with varsity teams. Next came the Senior Play, Take Care Of My Little Girl . It was a comedy about college life and was well-received when it played November 19 and 20. The new school Superintendent, Dr. Lantz, offered the Seniors an idea for approval in the form of a two-week trip to be taken in May. Full of ambition the class raised nearly one thousand five hundred dollars by March 1, thanks to the boundless generosity of the local merchants and citizens of Lompoc. With the end of the year came the Junior-Senior Prom at which we were honored guests. Baccalaureate and the graduation excerise drew to a close out high school days. A4 SHORT, WILLIAM ROGER WILL-I, Stormy Short, being of sound mind and tall body, do hereby will my ability to get an A in Art to Phil Landis. To Vernon Cash, my knowledge on how not to catch a pass. To Jug , I leave all my English books. AMBITION-To make the basketball team at the University of California. ACTIVITIES-Scholarship 1, Letterman Club 1,2,3,4, Basketball l,2,3,4, Football 1,2,5,-4, Baseball 1,2, Track 15.4, Interclass Track 1,2,3,4, Play Cast 4, Band 1,2,3,4g Band Officer 3.41 Dance Band 2,3. BROMSER, SHIRLEY DOREEN WILI.-1, Shirley Bromser, being of Olds. mind and dieting body, do hereby bequeath to my Study UD Hall Buddies, Max, Brooksie-, and Alfred, all the swell times l've had at L.U.H.S. To my kid sister, Margie, I leave my extra points, just as a safety measure, of course!! AMBITION-Bob Milligan. ACTIVITIES-G.A.A. 1,25 Service Club 1, Band 2,3g Smoke Signal 5, Scholarship l,2,3,4g Class Treasurer 3g Choir 1. BEATTIE, FRANCIS HENRY WILL-I, Mutt Beattie, being of no mind and less body, will the following: To Herb and Sperb, 1 leave my speed, What!! To George Hearne, all my mistakes, hoping he will profit by them, and to Dan Dutra, my ability not to fight with my queenie Che needs ith. AMBITION-Go to college, break the world 440 track record, then get married and settle down. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,5,43 Track 1,2,3,-43 Basketball 1,2,3, Letterman Club 123,43 Letterman Club Pres. 33 Class Pres. 2, Class Assembly 1,2,3g Play Cast 5, Scholarship 1,2, Band 1,2,5. LOWER, PATRICIA ELISSA WILL-I, Pat Lower, being of small mind, but plenty of body, will to my brother and sisters my good times in L.U.H.S. To Wayne, my part of the cleaners. To Stadley, my shorthand ability C?l. To Sophie, my ability to get along with Mr. Guengerich. To Mac, my C- in Art. AMBITION-To manage the Lompoc Theatre, and have Mrs. Beavers as Candy Girl. ACTIVITIES - Band 1,23 F.H.A. 2,5,4g F.H.A. Secretary 31 F.H.A. Sgt-at-Arms 2,4g Play Cast 3,44 Play Staff 3,42 SCfViCC Club 1, Class Assembly 2,3g LaPurisima Staff 3,4, Spring Con- cert 1,2g Intramural Basketball 1,2,4g Class Officer 1,2. Scholarship 1,2 SUDDEN, LITA K. WILL-I, Lita K. Sudden, being of sound mind QD and body C! J, do hereby will my ability to get good grades and stay out of trouble to my brother. I know he will profit by them. To Irene Howerton, Little Sister, I will all my good times in L.U.H.S. AMBITION-To become a Registered Nurse. ACTIVITIES-La Purisima Staff 1,2,3,4g Scholarship 1,2,3, Band 1,23 Service Club 1,2,3g G.A.A. 1,23 Play Staff 35 Intramural Bas- ketball 1g Pep Club lg Orchestra 1. TOLMAN, WAYNE LELEN D WILL-I, Wayne Tolman being of yell leader mind and drum major body, hereby bequeath my possessions To Harley Bar rick, my one word vocabulary and my ability to tell funny jokes to our gang, who ride with Mike nine lives To Guengie CGuengerichJ my ability to read shorthand Thats ?1blllIYpD7 AMBITION-To be a 7 and work in a 7 ACTIVITIES Service Club l29a-4 Basketball 12 ASB Yell Leader 4, La Purisima Staff 54 L1 Purisima Ed in Chief 4 Marching Band 4 Drum Major 4 Play Cast 3 Play Staff 4 HODGES, JACK ERNEST WILL-I, Jack Hodges, being of well-fed body and undernour- ished brain, will to anyone, my ability to stay in C.S.F. for three out of four years. To Ken Wygal, my position on the football team. To all future Juveniles, my ability to stay out of trouble Cmost of the timej. h AMBITION-To stop Wells for dirty tail lights. ACTIVITIES-Tom Dean Blocking Award 3, Football l,2,3,4, Basketball 2, Inter-class Track 2,5,4g Letterman Club 2,5,4g Band 1,2,3,4g Band Officer 33 Dance Band 1,253 Pep Band 45 Scholar- ship 1,2,5g Play Cast 3,45 Student Council 4, Comm. of Scholar- ship 4g Class President 4. FITZ GERALD, MARY JO WILL-I, jo Fitz Gerald, being of tired body that carried me to school, and a mind that just got me through, will and be- queath to my sister, Erin, my extra points knowing she will benefit by them. To Marcia, my timidness. To Becky, my ability to go only half a day in my Senior year. AMBITION-To be a GOOD teacher. ACTIVITIES-G.A.A. l,2, Service Club 1,2,4g Marching Band 1,2,3, Band Secretary 1: Band Librarian 2,5g Play Cast 3,4g Scho- larship 1,255 La Purisima Staff 3,4g Class Treasurer 2, Class Assembly 33 Dance Band 2,3. , fi: HAMMOND, MARTIN LEWIS VVILL-I, Martin Hammond, being of undernourrshed body, and overnourished brain, will my mello sax tone to Dewey Holmdahl. To Coach Dodge, my ability to hustle in there frun- ning lapsj. To Dan Dutra, my ability to be the Lover in both class plays. To john Hoag, my ability to stay in C.S.F. eight semesters. AMBITION-To own, and afford, a jaguar convertible. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,3,4g Inter-class Track 1,2, Letter- man Club 5,4g Scholarship 1,2,3,4g Play Cast 3,43 Band 1,2,3,4g Band Officer 1,2g Dance Band l,2,3g Class Assemblies 1,2,5g Spring Concert 1,2,3,4, Christmas Concert 1,2,3g Cal Poly Math Contest 3g Pep Band 4. PEROZZI, GEORGE WILLIAM WILL-I, Woodie Perozzi, possessing a body that has carried me to school, and a mind that got me through, do hereby will to Sperb, my sideburns, knowing that he can not cultivate them himself. To Herb, I leave my wornout track spikes knowing he will make the best use of them. AMBITION-To run the mile in 3:59.9. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3,43 Track 1,2,3,4g Cross Country 3,4g Interclass Track 1,2g Letterman Club 2,3,4, Band 1,2,3g Scholarship 1,25 La Purisima Staff 3,49 Play Cast 3. nate 3. FEELEY, JAMES FRANCIS WILL-I, jim Feeley, being of battered mind and fight body, will to Herb Holden, my faithful Seagram Seven basketball jersey. To Sharon, my ability to park the Cad without scratching the white walls. To Malcolm George Hearne, my loving ways with the coaches. AMBITION-To pass a law in the state of California, making it legal to have twin pipes. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3,4g Track 1,2,3,4g Cross Country 4g Boxing 1,2g Interclass Track 13 Letterman Club 1,2,3,4, Letterman Club Sgt.-at-Arms 35 Play Cast 33 Class Assem- bly lg Class Yell-leader 1,4. SHOWERS, NANCY ANNE WILL-I, Nancy Showers, being of some of this and some of that, will to Kay Hume, my ability not to giggle CHaJ T Lynne, all my L.U.H.S. notebooks. To Herb and Sperb ride out to feed the calf anytime they are in dire need T Diapper Dan, More! AMBITION-To be taller than my little sister Beth ACTIVITIES - Band l,2,3g Band Secretary 3 GAA 123 G.A.A. Officer 2,35 La Purisima Staff 4g Student Council 3 Service Club l,2,3,4g Scholarship 1,2,33 Play Cast 34 jr Escort 3g Class Assembly l,2,3g Class Officer l,2,3,4g Girls State Alter K HIBBITS, FORREST G. WILL-I, Forrest Hibbits, do hereby will the darkroom and its equipment to whoever will take an interest in it. AMBITION-To see the world Cafter I make my Firft billionj. ACTIVITIES-La Purisima Staff 3,45 La Purisima Staff Photog- rapher 3,45 Play Cast 3- Play Staff 45 Photo. Dept. 25,45 Smoke Signal 5. RULE, JOAN DIANE WILL-I, Joan Rule, being of weary body and sleepy mind, do hereby will to Bonnie Bodger my suede jacket, knowing she will get a lot of wear out of it. To Nadine Sabin, I leave a bottle of shoe polish so she can polish her shoes. AMBITION-To be a good nurse. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 25,45 F.H.A. President 45 F.H.A. Treas- urer 35 Section F.H.A. Treasurer 43 G.A.A. 1,25 Play Staff 35 Play Cast 45 Class Assembly 2,35 Class Vice-President 1,55 Class Secretary 45 Student Council 15 La Purisima Staff 45 Scholar- ship 2,3. PAASKE, ANNA NOREEN WILL-I, Noreen Paaske, being of too much body and too little mind, hereby will to my pal Rosa, my ability to play it cool in Pismo. To Jim Hayes, my' seat in study hall. To the under- classmen, I will the teachers, hoping they will enjoy them. To jack, the lawnmower. AMBITION-To prove to my mom that I can go four years to college. ACTIVITIES-Scholarship 1,2,35 La Purisima Assistant Editor 45 Service Club 45 jr. Play Student Director 35 Play Cast 45 Orchestra 1,25 Smoke Signal 1,25 Class Assembly 1,2,5g Class Secretary 13 jr. Escort 3. LUNDBERG, DENISE ANN WILL-I, Denny Lundberg, will my passing grades to my brother, Bradley. To cousin Danny, the advice of all of our little discussions. To all the students of L.U.H.S. the wonderful times I've had. AMBITION-What's that? ACTIVITIES--G.A.A. 1,2,3g G.A.A. Vice-President 3g G.A.A. Secretary 1, La Purisima Staff 4, Service Club 1,2,5,4g Service Club President 4g Scholarship l,2,3g Student Council l,3,4g Comm of Entertainment 4, Songleader 2,33 Class President 1, Class Secretary 3g Class Representative lg Homecoming Queen 4, Homecoming Attendant 3g Play Cast 43 Lompoc Relay At- tendant 3. BODGER, MICHAEL LOREN WILL-I, Michael L. Bodger, being of soundless mind and body, do hereby will to my friends that don't like to walk, my ability to be calm at all times. To anyone taking Spanish, my ability to read From Here To Eternity, and still listen to Mrs. Solovsky. AMBITION-If I told you, you wouldn't believe me. ACTIVITIES-F.F.A. 1,2,4g F.F.A. Reporter 2,4g Truck Crop judging State Champs 2g Parliamentary Procedure 23 Boys' State Rep. 3g La Purisima Staff 4g Class Assembly 3g Play Staff 3, Intramural Basketball 3,43 Interclass Track 3. BANKS, ROSEMARY ANN WILL-I, Rosemary, Rosa Banks, being of absent mind, be- queath to Lovebug Paaske, the Saint Mary's poster, knowing she will treasure it alwaysg to Bonnie TB Bodger and Irene Howerton, a monopoly of all the pomegranets in the worldg to Sunshine Stadley, a refill for her bubble gum machine. AMBITION-To be a millionaire bum, and have a house with an enclosed swimming pool. ACTIVITIES-Class Assembly 2,33 Play Staff 3,43 La Purisima Staff 4, SCHRADER, PATRICIA ANN WILL-I, Pat Schrader, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will the following: To Arlene Ploch, my charming dim- ples. To Sheryl Jones, my extraordinary acting ability. To my brother, David, my magnificent sense of humor. To Carol Stadley, my immense love for all mankind. To Pat Lower, my obvious knack for exaggeration. AMBITION-To be a successful concert singer. ACTIVITIES-Transferred Santa Maria 3, Class Assembly 3, Class Sgt.-at-Arms 3, Play Cast 3,4, Student Council 4, A.S.B. gomng. of Publicity 4, La Purisima Staff 4, Class Vice-Presi- ent . FITTS, DOUGLAS CHANDLER WILL-I, Doug Fitts, being of chopped head, and no body at all, will my beat up flat top to any unfortunate, who has a lawn- mower. To Betty, my ability to be cool and understanding in an argument. AMBITION-To stay out of the Army, live a mad life, and be a professional baseball player fjust a dreamj. ACTIVITIES-Transferred Petaluma 2, Baseball 25,43 Basket- ball 3,4, Letterman Club 2,3,4, Letterman Club Secretary 4, Stu- dent Council 4, A.S.B. Vice-Pres. 4, Inter-School Council 4, Choir 3, Choir Officer 3, Class Assembly 31 Class Vice-Pres. 3' a Play Staff 4. MORRIS, MARGARET IRENE WILL-I, Margaret Morris, being of weak mind and too much body, do hereby will to June Hannah, my old shorthand book hoping she will profit by it. To Sharon Boyd, I will the fun I've had in high school. To all the underclassmen, the fun Ive had in my Senior year. AMBITION-To make the road to Santa Maria shorter. ACTIVITIES-Choir 1,3,4, Play Staff 3,4. FISHER, GARY LOCKHART WILL-I, Gary Fisher, being of almost no mind, but slightly more body, do hereby will to Perry Newman, my ability to spend so much time at the Court House. To all future Study-Hall stu- dents, I wlil my ability of obtaining passes to get out of there. Last, but not least, I will to Nadine Sabin, my buddy, Perry. AMBITION-To have an ambition, so that I can fulfill it, and then go to college. ACTIVITIES - Football 1, Intramural Football lg Intramural Basketball l,2, Service Club 4, F.F.A. 1, Choir 4, Choir Librarian 4, Pep Club 1. Play Staff 4 DAVIS, KENNETH WAYNE WILL-I, Kenny Davis, being of day-dreamy mind and Hot Rod body, will to my brother jug, my ability to smile when having my picture taken. To my sister, Wanda, I will my ability to draw. To Ronnie Moore, I will my gym locker. AMBITION-To go on to college and enjoy life while I am still young. ACTIVITIES-F.F.A. 1: F.F.A. Vice-Pres. 1, Track 25, Smoke Signal l,2g Play Cast 3, La Purisima Staff 4, S.A.M. 5, Intra- mural Basketball 2,3,4. CHAMBERS BETTY SUE WILL-I, Betty Chambers being of little mind and even smaller body, do hereby will the following To Perry Newman I will my pink flower which he likes so well To Nadine Sabin and Wanda Davis I will the fun of my Senior year To all under classmen, I will lots and lots of school spirit AMBITION To take a cruise on a ship even if I have to loin the Naval Reservel' ACTIVITIES Choir 12 5 4 Choir Secretary 4 Christmas Con cert 1,2,3,4, Spring Concert 12 34 Fashion Show 3 Student Council 4, Comm of Safety 4 Scholarship 1 3 Smoke Signal 2 ECKERT, BEVERLY ANN WILL-I, Beverly Eckert, being neither here nor there, will to my brothers Jerry and Rodney, all the terrific times I've had in high school, hoping they can improve upon them - if possible! To the others left behind I leave my school spirit. AMBITION-To live well, laugh often, and love much. ACTIVITIES-Student Council 1,3,4, A.S.B. Secretary 4, Comm. of Safety 3, Inter-School Council Secretary 35 Scholarship 1,2,3g Songleader 3: Band 1,2g Service Club 1,2,3,4g Homecoming At- tendant 3,4g Class Assembly 1,2,3g G.A.A. 1,2,3g G.A.A. Treas- urer 3g Play Cast 4. HANSEN, SHERMAN A. WILL-I, Sherman Hansen, being of small mind and large body, will to my brother Ronald, my basketball jersey C good old num- ber llj. To jerry Holden, I leave my shoes fsize 135 knowing he will use them to walk to Hawaii some day. AMBITION-To play for the Minneapolis Lakers. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3,4g Baseball 1,4g Letterman Club 1,2,3,4, Inter-class Track 1,2,3,4g F.F.A. 1,2,33 Par. Proc. Sectional Champs 2,3g Par. Proc. Regional Champs 3, Student Council 3, A.S.B. President 39 S.A.M. 4. NICKERSON, SHERRY ANN WILL-I, Sherry Nickerson, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will to my sister, Connie, all the fun I've had in my four years of high school. AMBITION-To be a nurse. ACTIVITIES-Transferred Santa Barbara 3g Fashion Show 3, Play Staff 3,4. ALBERT, CATHERINE CARDELIA WILL-I, Kittie Albert, do hereby bequeath what's left of my Southern accent, to Anna Triboli in hopes that she will have as much fun with it as I did in the past. To those I leave be- hind, I hope you all enjoy going to old Lompoc High even half as much as I did. AMBITION-To marry a Millionaire! ACTIVITIES-Transferred Roanoke, Virginia 3g F.H.A. 33 Serv- ice Club 3, F.H.A. Vice-President 4g A.S.B. Yell-Leader 4, Play Staff 3,43 Class Assembly 3, Choir 3,4g Choir Secretary 33 A.S.B. 7 Vice-President 4. GROSSI, ALLEN LEROY WILL-I, Allen Grossi, being of sound mind and healthy body, do hereby will to all coming students of L.U.H.S., the privilege to represent the school in sports and in student council. AMBITION-To graduate from college, and to be a teacher in L.U.H.S. ACTIVITIES-Football l,2,3,43 Basketball l,2,3,4g Baseball l,2, 3,4g F.F.A. 25,44 Par. Proc. Sectional Champs 2,33 Par. Proc. Regional Champs 3, S.L.O. Sectional Vice Pres. 4, Letterman Club 1,2,3,4g Letterman Club Treasurer 3g Student Council 4, A.S.B. President 4, Class Assembly 1,253 Choir l,2,3, Inter Class Track 1,2,3,4. GROSSINI, JAMES DONALD WILL-I, james Chines Grossini, being of wild whop mind, and Burgie body, hereby will to the up-and-coming Seniors, my ability to play it cool in classes and get along with the teachers. To Brooksie, Pappy, Malcolm, and Gilbert, my great athletic abilir . AMBilTION-To get the nerve someday to date a queenie. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,5,4g Track 1,2,4, Baseball 5,4g Intra- mural Basketball 2,3,4g Boxing lg Letterman Club 1,-25,42 LSI- terman Club Sgr.-at-Arms 45 Class Sgt.-at-Arms 3. . RYAN, DON LEE WILL-I, Don Ryan, will my Senior year to future Seniors, and hope they will have as much fun as I've had in my last year. AMBITION-To work about a year and then go to Arizona. ACTIVITIES-Football l,2,3g Track 1,23 Intramural Basketball 2,3g Interclass Track 1,2,3. GUERRA, ADELLA WILL-I, Adella Guerra, being of washed out mind, and half- pint body, hereby will my natural curly hair to Betty Haskin. To Anna Triboli, my Civics book, hoping she will get more out of it than I have. AMBITION-To become a rider f with a capital R , that is!J ACTIVITIES-Choir 1,2,5g F.H.A. 3,4g G.A.A. lg Play Staff 5. ECKERT, ALLYCE ANN WILL-I, Allyce Ann Eckert, bieng of square mind, and crazy body, will to Alfred Perry, my ability to stay out of trouble. To Dan Dutra, the ability to tell better jokes. I leave my crafts to Nola Haraughty and Betty Haskins. To Janice Betts, I leave all my teachers. AMBITION-To have a personality and go places. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. l,2,3,4g F.H.A. Historian 3,4g Choir 33 Play Staff 3,43 Service Club 2,3,-4, O20 Club 2. TERRONES, NARCIZO CENTENO WILL-I, Nars Terrones, being of quiet mind and clumsy body, do hereby will to my brothers, Ed and Dan, my ability to make Sapos in basketball. AMBITION-To grow a beard. ACTIVITIES-Football 1,2,5,4g Basketball 1,2,3,41 Track 5g In- terclass Track 1,2,3g Baesball l,2,3,4g Baseball Co-Captain 25 Let- terman Club 1,2,5,4g Letterman Club Vice-President 4. CORNEJO, GILBERT MARTINEZ XVILI.-I, Gilbert Cornejo, being of a very soluble body, and diluted mind, do hereby will my sideburns to anybody hairy enough to grow them. AMBITION-To graduate from L.U.I-I.S. ACTIVITIES-Football l,2,3,-43 Track l,2g Interclass Track l: Intramural Basketball l,Zg S.A.M. 5,4 iQ: f FLORES, MARLENE JANET WILL-I, Marlene Flores, having a small body, and a mind OJ that functions, do hereby will my tired aching muscles, sore throat, aching back, and my Rah! Rah! spirit, to the cheer- leaders. To the choir, I leave my alto voice. AMBITION-To do the best of everything in life. ACTIVITIES-G.A.A. 2,5,4g G.A.A. Treasurer 4g Choir l,2fa,4g Choir Treasurer 3g A.S.B. Yell-Leader 43 Class Assembly 23 Smoke Signal 4g F.F.A. Attendant Zg F.H.A. 1. PERRY, EDWARD WILLIAM WILL-I, Eddie Perry, being of ruptured mincl and hairy body, do hereby will my goatee to Malcolm. To my brother Alfred, I will my grades in English. To Shanks, I will my most be- loved teeth. To Oogie, my shoes. AMBITION--To look like Dagmar. ACTIVITIES-Football lg Intramural Basketball 3,4g Interclass Track l,3,4l Choir 3,43 Class Assembly l,2,3g Service Club l,3,4. MCCOY, DORIS MILDRED WILL-I, Doris McCoy, being of part mind and part body, will my naturally curly hair to my sister Irene. To Sharon Sham- less Canfield, my shams. To my brother, Don, all my good times in L.U.I-I.S. To Bradley 1320.005 Lundberg, my ability to date before I'm eighteen. AMBITION-The same as it has been for the past three years -Loren. ACTIVITIES-G.A.A. l,2,3,4g G.A.A. Vice-President Ig Class Vice-President 2, Class Secretary 3,43 Student Council 2,3,4, A.S.B. Secretary 3, A.S.B. Songleader 33 La Purisima Staff 3, Scholarship I,2,3g Service Club 3,43 Service Club Vice-President 4, Play Cast 4. GROSSI, EDWARD DELANO WILL-I, Eddie Grossi, being of Einstein mind and Atlas body, will to Herbie, all my bulging muscles. To the growing Sperb, I leave my ability to win every contest. To Malcolm Hearne, my bottle of peanut oil, which was responsible for the success of my muscular body. AMBITION-To be Rudy Martinez's assistant, and to out-flex Charles Atlas. ACTIVITIES-Football Ig Basketball 3,45 Baseball 3, Service Club 5,43 Class Assembly I,2,5g Pep Club I. HAMLIN, BRUCE EDWARD WILL-I, Bruce Hamlin, being of sound mind, and little body, do hereby will and bequeath my long eyelashes to Pat, to my brother Marshall, my ability to keep calm while driving the car. To Warren, UD. AMBITION-To own a cattle ranch. ACTIVITIES-Baseball 1,2,5,4g Basketball 3, Intra-mural Bas- ketball 2,4g Stage Crew 2,3,4. HUYCK, ALICE ELEANOR JAY, CARMEN MARCIA WILL-I, Alice Huyck, being of undersized body and oversized mind, do hereby leave to Irene McCoy all my library fines. To Danny, my ability to hit curbs and not get a flat tire. To my sisters, I leave all the fun I've had at L.U.H.S. and more. AMBITION-To have more?? ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g F.H.A. Historian lg F.H.A. Vice- President 2, F.F.A. Queen 2, G.A.A. l,2,3g G.A.A. Vice-Presi- dent 1, G.A.A. Secretary 3, Service Club 3,43 Class Treasurer 2, Intramural Basketball l,Z,5,4, Songleader 3, Play Cast 4. WILL-I, Carmen jay, being of a worn-our mind and a weary body, hereby will to Marilyn Hansen my quiet ways. To Phyl- lis Reed, my naturally wavy hair so that she won't have to put her hair up every night. AMBITION-Business College. ACTIVITIES-Transferred Arapahoe, Nebraska 2, F.H.A. 2,33 Scholarship 2, Spring Concert 2, Class Assembly 3, Intramural Basketball ZA, Lompoc Relays Queen 4. SWONGER, BARBARA MARIE WILL-I, Barbara Swonger, being of corroded mind and a body UD COh come nowlb, will to Annette, my brother, knowing she wants him. To Gus and Don Linderholm, I leave my cool CPD temper. To the kids still here, I leave my cheering voice, hoping they will use it at the games. AMBITION-To raise a football team as good as Lompoc. All my girls can be cheerleaders. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 2,143 F.H.A. Historian 2, G.A.A. 3,4, Play Cast 5,4, Smoke Signal 4, Class Assembly l,2,3, Intramural Basketball 3, Service Club 2,3,4. GA LLEGOS, MANUEL WII.I.-I, Manuel Gallegos, benig of sound mind and body, do hereby will the following: to Adeline, the fun l've had at L.U. H.S. To my horseshoe partner, George, the ability to make more fingers. To my brother, Frankie, my good grades UD. Last, but not least, to Mr. Dodges' 1954 football team, the ability to beat S.I..O. AMBITION-join the Army, and marry a Wztc. ACTIVITIES - Transferred San Luis Obispo 3, Football 4, Baseball 3, S.A.M. 3. SMALL, MARIANNE WII.L-I, Marianne Small, being of maroon Ford mind and some what of a body, leave to the flute section of the band my ability to break the piccolo at the most opportune moments. To Harley, my ability to stay in the band five years. To Gail Headl rick, a glass of water and a toothpick. AMBITION-To succeed in whatever field of work I choose to undertake. ACTIVITIES-Service Club l,2,3,4, La Purisima Staff 4, Play Cast 4, Play Staff 5, G.A.A. Z, Band l,2,3,4, Spring Concert I,2,3,4, Orchestra l,2, All Calif. High Orchestra Z,4. TRIGUEIRO, ANN ETTE M. WILL-I, Annette Trigueiro, being of a bull-dog mind and nico- tine body, hereby will my bull-dog to Noal Jean Haraughty and Betty Haskins knowing how they dislike them. AMBITION-To attend Santa Maria Jr. College, and to widen the lOl highway. ACTIVITIES-F.H,A. 1,2,5,4g Choir I,2,4g Class Assembly 3. 4' MARTINEZ, RUDY S. WILL-I, Rudy Martinez, being of little mind and scrawny body, will the following: To Dan Dutra I leave my right arm and hope that he will use it wisely. To Nola, I leave my curls now that I will get a crew cut CI hope she will profit by themj AMBITION-To sell hot dogs at a big league baseball game and wine at Alftedos. ACTIVITIES-Football 3,4g Basketball l,2,3,43 Baseball l,2,3,4g Letterman Club l,2,3,4g Pep Club lg Marching Band l,2g Scholar- ship Zg Class Sgt.-at-Arms 4, Dance Band lg Orchestra l. NEGUS, CHARLOTTE KATHERINE WILL-I, Charlotte K. Negus, having what's supposed to be a reasonable facsimile of a body, and a mind, do hereby leave in this last will and testament my straight hair, fin exchange for her curly hair? and my Ubangi to Annette Negus, To some un- suspecting soul, I leave the job of Smoke Signal Editor. AMBITION-To accomplish my ambitions. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 1,22 F.H.A. Officer 2, G.A.A. 43 Smoke Signal 25.4, Smoke Signal Ed.-in-Chief 4g Tumbling Club 3,43 Play Cast 4g Student Council 4g Class Assembly 2g Orchestra Z. TOGNETTI, PATRICIA KATHRYN WILL-I, Pat Tognetti, do hereby will all I don't know about Bio-Chemistry to any unfortunate person who may need it next year. To Carmen Jay, I leave all the pins and needles I have borrowed from her in Home Ec. AMBITION-To gain ten pounds. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 1,2g Choir 2,4. SIGNORELLI, FRANK MARIO WILL-I, Frank Signorelli, being of little mind and unsound body, do hereby will to jim Rudolph, my baseball managership. To Dave Escobedo, my ability to get out of study hall without having to argue half the period. AMBITION-To manage the Brooklyn Dodgers and try to beat the New York Yankees. ACTIVITIES-Basketball Manager 5,4g Baseball Manager 25,41 Interclass Track Manager lg Letterman Club 2,3,4g Choir lg Stage Crew 3,4g Projectionist 2,3,4. YANEZ, JULIETTA WILL-I, Julie Yanez, being of short.body and no bram, hereby will to Adeline Escarzega the ability to get Betty Ter- rones out of bed for band practice. To all drummers, my blis- ters. To Josie Macias, I leave my five year new gym shorts. AMBITION-To do the best I can whenever possible. ACTIVITIES-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g F.H.A. 3,42 Band 1,2,3,4g Service Club 4g Choir 35 Intramural Basketball 1,2,5g Spring Concert 1,2,3. GROSSINI, MARIANNE ELIZABETH WILL-I, Marianne Grossini, being of innocent mind and half- pint body, hereby will my wicked laugh to Nola Jean, so everyone will know she's around. To my brother, Teddy, I leave my ability to laugh at all of Mr. McLaughlin's c-r-a-z-y jokes. AMBITION-To keep a flame burning in some firefighters heart, ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. Z,3,4g F.H.A. Secretary 3g F.H.A. His- torian 2g Choir l,2,3,4g Class Assemblies 1,2,3g Student Council 3g Inter-Social Council 3g A.S.B. Yell-Leader 35 G.A.A. l,2,3g G.A.A. Playday l,2,3, Play Staff 3. ball 1,3. HENNING, BILLIE JEAN WILL-I, Billie Henning, being of little mind and much body, will to Carol Hilderbrand, the food that was made in Home Ec. knowing how much she liked it. To anyone who would like it, my one semester in C.S.F. AMBITION-To grow taller in order to see what it's like up there. ACTIVITIES-Scholarship 3g Class Assembly 3g Play Staff 53 Pep Club lg La Purisima Staff 4. . GAITAN, DAVID WILL-I, David Gaitan being of lots of hair and a body leave to the Grenudos my car so they can go to Oteano and my ability to ditch without being taught AMBITION To straighten out the dents in Old Dented ACTIVITIES JV Football 1 SAM 34 Intramural Basket I-IELLEKSON, KAREN MARIE WILL-I, Karen Hellekson, being of absent mind and present body, do hereby will and bequeath to Dolly and Lynne, the fun of last summer, and to anyone who needs them, my extra C.S.F. grade points. AMBITION-To have as much fun in college as I've had in high school. ACTIVITIES-Student Council 3,43 Comm. of Finance 3g A.S.B. Treasurer 43 Cal Poly Math Contest 33 Service Club l,2,5,4, Scholarship l,2,3,43 Scholarship Pres. 43 Girls State 31 Jr. Escort 53 Class Assembly 1,253 Play Cast 5,43 G.A.A. 2,33 Band l,2,3. WILI.lAMS, CHARLES EDWARD WILL-I, Charles Williams, being of small mind and less body, hereby will to Don Linderholm, the road to Santa Barbara. To my brothers, my ability to keep out of trouble. To all the kids that ride in Mike's car, steel nerves. AMBITION--To get married, have a sheep ranch and be a smart farmer. ACTIVITIES-Football l,2,5,43 Baseball 3,43 Basketball 1,2,3,4, Track 1,253 Letterman Club 25,43 Letterman Club President 43 F.F.A. l,2,3,4Q F.F.A. President 43 F.F.A. Vice-President 33 F.F.A. Sectional President 43 Play Cast 33 Most Improved Player 53 Best Defensive Player 33 Student Council 5,43 A.S.B. Vice-Presi- dent 33 A.S.B. President 4. lk ESCARZEGA, ELEANOR GENEVIEVE WILL-I, Eleanor Escarzega, being of sound mind CU, and athletic body C! 7, do hereby will my pageboy to Wanda Davis. The loads of fun I've had in G.A.A. go to my sister, Adeline. To all the friends I have left in L.U.H.S., I say, High School years are the best in your life-make the most of them! AMBITION-Beauty college-or-spend my life making some- body happy. ACTIVITIES-F.I-I.A. 2,3,43 F.H.A. Vice-Pres. 33 F.H.A. Secre- tary 43 Service Club 5,43 Service Club Secretary l,2,3,43 G.A.A. l,2,3,43 G.A.A. 43 Marching Band l,2,33 Majorette l,2,3, Choir 2,3,43 A.S.B. Yell-Leader 43 Lompoc Relays Queen 3. PROUD, ALFRED DAVID WILL-I, Alfred Proud, being of too much body and not enough brain, will to all unfortunates of little weight, who can afford it, my weight gaining formula, Lipomul-Oral. To Larry Mello, I will the mouth piece to my trumpet, if that will help his playing. AMBITION-To clear and jerk 300 lbs. ACTIVITIES - Football 2,31 Basketball 1,23 Baseball 1,2,3,4g Interclass Track 2,5,4g Letterman Club 123,43 Letterman Club Officer BA, Marching Band l,2,5,4g Dance Band 1,2,3g Pep Band 43 Christmas Concert I,2,3,4g Scholarship I,2, Play Cast 33 Boys' State Representative 5. mln gn NICKSON, PEARL R. WILL-I, Pearl Nickson, being of undernourished mind and well-fed body, hereby will and bequeath to all underclassmen my books, etc., hoping they can put them to better use than I have. AMBITION-To be able to bring Vernie's car to school!! Cjust once alreadyb. ACTIVITIES-Transferred Arroyo Grande lg F.H.A. l,2,5,4g Play Cast 3, G.A.A. 1, Class Assembly l,2,3g Choir l,2,4. LONG, JERRY EUGENE WILL-I, Jerry Long, being of bewildered mind and mangled body, do hereby will to the underclassmen my ability to keep out of trouble. AMBITION-To sail the seven seas and have a good looking gal in every port. Can you think of anything better? ACTIVITIES-Football 2,3g Basketball 2,33 Intramural Basket- ball 5,4, Inter-class Track 2,3,4g Letterman Club 2,3,-43 F.F.A. 1,253 F.F.A. Treasurer 2, Smoke Signal 5. TRIBOLI, LENA WILL-I, Lena Triboli, having a mind and body, that is here and there, will to all future Seniors the good times l've had in I..U.H.S. AMBITION-To be successful in the field I choose. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 2,3,4g Play Staff 3,4. WILL-I, Norma Thome, being of Ford body and Watsonville mind, leave to Bonnie Bodger, my old dirty tennis shoes. To Irene Howerton, the ability to have as much fun in P.E. as I did. To Nancy Allen, the ability to come in late every day to Mrs, Canfield's class. AMBITION-To be as tall as Digger, and be a good nurse. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g F.H.A. Reporter 2g F.H.A. His- torian 3: G.A.A. 1,2,3g Class Assembly 2,3g Play Staff 3,4g Play Cast 4g Intramural Basketball 1,2. STADLEY, CAROL ANN WILL-I, Carol Stadley, being, will my sister my nickname, Sunshine, hoping she will find use for it. To Irene McCoy, my ap etite. CTreasure it pallb To Carolyn Nasato, a bottle of Hadacol for her laryngitis. Cln Spanishj To Sheryl jones, my enthusiasm for the game of volleyball. AMBITION-To live to see Lompoc become the 2nd largest city in the world. ACTIVITIES-Band l,2,3g G.A.A. l,2g Scholarship 1,2g Annual Staff lg Play Cast 5,4g Jr. Escort 3g Class Assembly 33 Intramural Basketball 1,2g Pep Club 13 Orchestra 1. HUSEMAN, LOMA LEE WILL-I, Loma Lee I-Iuseman, being of questionable mind and body, do hereby will my ability to graduate to any married girl who is going to school. AMBITION-To be a good wife and mother. ACTIVITIES-Play Cast 35 G.A.A. l,2,3g Band lg Songleader 2,3g Student Council 3g Jr. Escort 33 Scholarship 3g Photography Club 3g Class Assembly l,2,3. GATES, SHIRLEY ANNE a4l 'f ' WILL-I, Shirley Gates, being of sound mind UD and firm body, C?J will to all the juniors, my ability to rightfully own and wear my 1953 class ring, and class sweater. AMBITION-To graduate from high school, and go to beauty College. ACTIVITIES-F.H.A. l,2,3,43 F.l-I.A. Treasurer 3g Marching Band 25 Service Club l,2,3g G.A.A. l,2,5g Intramural Basketball 1,2,5g Intramural Basketball Capt. 2,5g Pep Club lg O20 Club 2,33 Class Yell Leader 1. SlI.VA, .IOSICPIAI I'I'1TlClI VVII.I.--I. ,loe Silva. being of questionable mind and bulky body. do hereby will to Alfred VVeasel Perry my ability to play Pro football. and my jersey. To Mal- colm Hearne. all my A's CI-Ial I made in Bio-Chem. AN'll5I'I'lON-fTo play college football. ACTIYl'I'Il'ISefIntramural Track 53 Boxing 1.i2g Intra- mural liaskeiball l.2.5.4. Football 5.45 Track 5. Letter- IIIHIIIS Club 5.41 I .l .A. 12.5.41 Intramural Baseball 1.2. lt 1 ep-,f r. . . uri' - -. . X -' ' - f,f -, ' 1224? 2 f 4 'aqh ' ,f4lE If i'r',.'x x '.. V I x F--N Q X ' . X . X X , 1 in-,.-...... lx.- I 'K' I '-. ' ' H fx 6+ C ff ' Ilxb. rm 1, K -f-1, A 2 x 'M-M - I E fi 'X 1 1 X , , Y :xx 'VL' X X .. Y - p N Q ' V i A If - 'lf ,bl-wr 0, .-L.:--r-----7-V--cis: Q- .gli X .J- ,a,... 4 , V 72, 1574.1 .xi in , 47 N-Y -1-4 ..,- --Qs' - .- Q -Q ax uf-'X 414 z', , iiJ,. , fi ...qi 'Va'-,,..'iidg,i. . -x bigquvqyl- F-dh, ,uv ,M f' ' tg,-P GLU WC, ALUMNI - - l953 Peter Aguilar Peggy Alexander Helen Almonzo Wiilter Alves Angelo Arevalos joann Atkins Charles Barnes Phillip Bradford Bob Butterfield Dolores Byford Erlan Calvert james Campbell jo Ann Cooper Gloria De Soto Laura Domingos Louis Domingos Lawrence Douglas Robert Ellis Rudy Escarzega Charles Escovedo Phyllis Gionieni judithanne Grimm Lucy Grossi James Gilliam Audrey Hamby joe Vasquez Barbara Holden Liz Holt Bill Huyck Hugh jay Helen Kolding Stanley Lewellyn Marshall Lewis james Light Roberta Linderholm Lucille Long Angela Lynch Gene Mitty Donna Mundell Fausto Navarro Judy Parker Susan Phipps Mary Richards Neva Sechrest Hilda Silva Hilda Soliz Francis Sousa Peter Sousa Barbara Sprouse Rick Starbuck Lee Swonger SERVICEIVIEN BOYS OF '55 IN ACTIVE SERVICE CHARLES BARNES JAMES GILLIAM BOYS OF '53 IN NAVAL RESERVE ... ,, s 'fv- BOB BUTTERFIELD LOUIS DOMINGOS RUDY ESCARZEGA HUGH JAY PETER SOUSA 52 Q ll ki TOP ROW: QL-RJ: M. Hamlin, D. Dutra, C. Short, D. Howard, D. Linderholm, K. Wygal, E. Shoemaker, Davis. FOURTH ROW QL-RJ: A. Howerton, C. Rheams. L. Tolman, N. Allen, S. Jones, A. Dahl. THIRD ROW CL-RJ: D. Woodfin, B. Eggler, N. Youngblood, J. Betts, M. Hartnell, K. Hodson, J. Rogan, K. Couch. SECOND ROW QL-RJ: A. Triboli, G. Headrick, B. Mitty. S. Byron, B. Burroughs, J. Hannah. FRONT ROW KL-RJ: D. Ingamells, D. Betts, E. Sperber, H. Larsen, R. Beattie. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class of SS commenced with a bang. First the Juniors elected their officers and planned for the years events. They showed their school spirit through student participation at the concessions during the Harvard Football Game and one basketball game. Not only was this profit- able, but it was enjoyable as well. With the arrival of our Junior Class sweaters and rings, we were a bright spot on the high-school campus. - Class spirit was again displayed during our Junior Class Assembly, and through- out the play The Perfect Idiot, which was a great success and well accepted. The Juniors were greatly honored at the Homecoming Activities in that Gloria Sousa, Sharon Canfield, and Judy Stokes were chosen members of the Homecoming Queen's Court. The decorations for the Junior Prom revolved around our theme, and they were outstanding. Those who attended spent a delightful evening and left with the feeling that the Junior Class had presented a job well done. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, Mrs. V, Beavers, Mrs. K. Griffith, and Mr. F. Krause for their leadership and guidance, and their will- ingness to help the Junior Class. TOP ROW ll.-RJ : D. Crawford, R. Casey, T. Tucker, R. Hansen, M. Hearne, j. Swan M. Hayes, T. Grossi. SECOND ROW il.-RJ: R. Navarro, G. Bobro, M. Delira, A. Perry, li. Giovanacci, K Calvert, H. Raineriz, G. Flores, Mrs. K. Griffith. FRONT ROW CL-RJ 1 -I. Torres, T. Munoz, S. Ramos, S. Canfield, S. Herrin, Stokes K. Hume, G. Sousa, B. Brooks. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS BACK ROW Cl.-Rl: F, Giovanacci, -I. Larsen, ll. Sperber. K. Wygal, l.. Mello, D. Howard, D. Linderliolm, D. Durra FRONT ROW ll.-RJ: G. Bobro, A. Perry, S. Canfield, B. Mir- ry, Stokes, Rogan, R. Navarro W f V' ' AQY Q W 1 Q if ' f,: y K 2 . ...,, : :,.. . A 3: ' K ' K gf , A a' x xv .Q ' , if I X 2 ' 2 ' V A ,. f H 2-- X 5 7 43: K tm T ig: bkgiyfisf 4 ff .. in i',t ' 4 ig A Q' : K IQV ' + 'if' Y f N, ff? 11 , ,.:... f ff5,M: 'gg' . .aff f gl Q- ' vb g ' 'f gsm in 1- . x1'- 1fA1fSQ ,X 4 Ai -. 1 S A i - ' ,.,.. in V W , ' 8 Q' Mi. Q 1 A, 2 4 ' i fx ' X V. q, 1 -1 . f , L ' if W i - V2 5 f .gl , X M my .N x' Qi A , W V. A V V lf' if ' A ' -L f .. .,,,, V ' x 53551, -' ' V , 'PH - ' if - fd. J 1,31 his 'K . ' ' Q I' Fi. xi 1 . f Sififffibiivi --'. 5 , ' ' 'f sfwfiwgw A A f K ' 12,3 4 Q , eff wwf? ,YQ K L 0 2' F G 4535? BACK ROW QL-RD: Holden, R. Linneman, C. Wuest, H. Vanlerberghe, R. Scolari, P. Sickles, D. Williams, J. Rudolph. THIRD ROW CL-RJ: D. Domingos, D. Dennis, J. Dean, P. Palmer, A. Ploch, Dutra, J. King. SECOND ROW CI.-RJ: P. Gardner, D. Escobedo, E. Terrones, J. Macias, R. Macias N. Bland, H. VanOrder, A. Centeno, D. Holmdalh. FRST ROW CL-RD: L. Woodfin, J. Hannah, D. Almanzo, D. Espinosa, A. Escarzega L. Nickson, W. Burdine, A. Centeno, E. Terrones. 1 s SOPHOIVIORE CLASS As another year comes to a close, we Sophomores look back on the past activities of the year in which we were well represented. At the beginning of the year we had our first class meeting at which officers for the first semester were elected. It was also decided that we give the Freshman Class a party and the dare was set for some time in October. lt proved to be a successful party. Everyone had lots of fun dancing and playing games. Our Sophomore Class also had a large turnout in football, basketball, track, and base- ball, many of whom made their letters. In May our class presented the Student Body with an assembly. Everyone worked hard, and it was a huge success. We also had the concessions at various activities and this added to our class fund. Now we are anxiously awaiting our junior year which will bring the junior Play, Class Rings, Prom, and Sweaters. But no matter what the future holds, we will always remember the fun we had during our Sophomore year. BACK ROW I I.-R 7: A. Morcira, F. Gnevarra, T. Houlc, W. Ploch, D. Barnes, L. Carl son, I. Eckert, R. Yanez, D. Ross, O. Meyers, F. Benhart, R. Garcia. THIRD ROW II.-RJ: B. Allen, M. Hnyck, AI. Beattie, Hibbits, M. Wheeler, C Derinody, P. Smart, R. Canfield, D. Campbell, N. Sabin, P. Newman, F. Trejo, R Moore, V. Cash, A. Garcia SECOND ROW CI.-RJ: IZ. Fstobar, R. Douglas, L. Showers, D. Freiley, I. Howerton A. Round, D. I-laskett, I.. Stadley, B. Arha, Hoag, P. Landis, G. Linderholm, R Acqnino, R. Nakano. FIRST ROW CI,-R I: I.. Vandeventer, D. Navarro, P. Villalobos, D. Wheeler, Nor- ton, bl. Collier, L. Long, F. Flores, B. Bodger, C. Chilson, C. Stanley, B. Lantz, N Wong. BACK ROW il.-RI: bl. Dutra, D. Williams, Eckert,-I.. Carlson, Holden, F. Trejo, A. Centeno. FIRST ROW CI.-RD: A. Moreira, Terrones, C. Stanley, F. Flores, Beattie, R. Seolari, D. Dennis, I.. Showers, D. Domingos. BACK ROW CI.-Rl: Mr. Sanden, D. McCoy, VanCamp, R. Angel, Allgair, P. Masters, F. Bobro, M. Mason, ul. Valentine, -I. Stillman. THIRD ROW QL-RJ: F. Garza, H. Barrick, R. Harvey, G. Vandevanter, B. Messer, P. Overman, W. Hamlin, R. Tognetti, C. Negus, Mr. McKim. SECOND ROW CL-RD: I.. Sisneros, D. Moore, A. Hurst, H. Zimmerman, I.. Landis, M. Howerton, E. Fitz Gerald, K. Masters, R. Newcomb, -I. Garcia. FRONT ROW CI.-RD: J. Alverez, H. Mendez, K. Macias, D. Terrones, C. McMurray, G. Byington, C. Valdez, B. Delira, bl. Snyder, N. Flemens. FRESHIVIEN CLASS As tradition dictates, this years' Freshman started out the year by cleaning the Afterwards there was a dance at the Community Center, given by the Sophomores. Next we presented to the student body an assembly entitled, Take Care Little T.V. Or I May Flunk The Test Tomorrow, But l'll Have T..V. Tonight. proved to be a hilarious skit. In the spring the Freshman Class gave the Sophomore Class a party. Near the end of May we gave the Annual Senior Tea in which the Freshman provided all entertainment and refreshments. Of My Th is Class BACK ROW CL-RJ: R. Holloway, D. Smith, Carbajal, R. Pommier, K. Youngblood. THIRD ROW CL-RJ: M. Hartnell, V. Schab, W. Davis, G. Haraughty, H. Vasquez R. Anderson, O. Garcia, V. Gonzales, L. Stanich, L. Small, H. Lewis, M. Howell, H. Huyck, G. Benson. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: J. Escobedo, G. Kurtz, Hayes, A. Cenceno, C. Hilderbrand, V. Casey, E. Perry, L. Domingos, E. Gnesa, D. Larhrope. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: M. Hernandez, C. Montana, A. Allen, A. Allen, M. Hansen P. Newman, I. Bishop, F. Gallegos, L. Dimock, B. McLaughlin. FRESH MAN OFFICERS QL-RQ: M. Howerton, H. Barrick, I. l Bishop, D. McCoy, R. Newcomb, A. Allen, M. Hernandez. , Wi' 1 X XL x - ' ,i vii- L, .. ' f ,- ri ' Pm fa Lil? r-f 2 ,4 , Q.f1' .7 ff ' c-w -K - f 'l A 45 f 'N ' fx, Vx ,eff . ' --a O EIGHTH GRADE TOP ROW CL-RJ: Mr. Gautraud, D. Beattie, B. Chill, M. Williams, S. Dodd, B. Fu- masi, V. Berch, P. Brown, C. Stanley, B. Wallace, B. Downing. SECOND ROW CL-RD: C. Nickerson, B. Richards, D. Canfield, S. Martinez, B. Reed, S Armero E. Guevarra, C. Munoz, Quinonez, S. Guevarra. BOTTOM ROW CL-RD: L. Farlow, N. Perry, R. Pacheco, E. Benhart, G. Campbell, B. Elsey, R. Cash, S. Boyd, S. Durham, D. Cross. This year the Eighth Grades first activity was their annual magazine sale. It was held between October 15 and October 26, 1955. Gross sales amounted to 396500. The class netted 332669. The student selling the greatest number of subscriptions was Patty Howerton with a total of 35142.00 The second highest was Betty Fumasi with 355400. This project was sponsored by the Curtis Publishing Company. The second activity was the party which we gave for the Seventh Grade. EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS TOP ROW KL-RD 3 E. Sanchez, R. Kilgore, T. Herrera, G. Haskins, L. Gonzales, I.. Cile, R. Allen. S. Anchetn, B. Rosbrugh, M. Ross, G. Rubalcara, D. Escarzega, J. Van. SECOND ROW QI.-Rb: Barcelona, D. Ramirez, L. Memlas, A. Centeno, I.. Fernan- dez, C. Martinez, M. Manfrena, R. Ne-gus, T. Houk, Al. Bendele. BOTTOM ROW ll,-RD: T. Grossini, R. Vallalobas, F. Garcia, V. Signorelli, Vanler- berghe, E. Neas, E. Acquistipace, j. VanOrder, H. Hall, D. Munoz. TOP ROW CL-RJ: M. Hayes, B. Hammond, A. Wygal, Williams, M. Rice, D. O'- Conner, A. Vasquez, R. Golden. A. Hibbits, N. Jenks, B. Showers, P. Howerton. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: I.. Leu, M. Miller, M. Sweet, K. Lower, -I. Plo, J. Phelps, I Trigueiro, S. Montes, -I. Collier, P. Dolson, S. Gunter, B. Macias. 5 BOTTOM ROW fl.-RJ: A. Lynch, F. Montana, K. Larsen, B. Powers, A. Hartley, B Thomas, D. Kaehn, R. Eckert, S. O'Hair. SEVENTH GRADE TOP ROW QL-RJ: S. Glendenning, D. Berger, C. Fernandez, D. Howerton, I. Beattie F. Garcia, K. VanCamp, T. Espinosa, D. Gutierrez, S. Howard, G. Munoz, L. Gold- en, Mr. Bilsborough. ' SECOND ROW CL-RJ: S. Lathrop, J. Bailey, B. Hanson, R. Elms, E. Angel, W. Bon- ham, B. jenocovich, B. DeBernardi, Chill, L. Fairbanks, J. Paradiso. BOTTOM ROW CL-RD: M. Dimock, L. Bailey, O. Carlson, D. Odell, G. Bowers, N Gnesa, B. Armstrong, M. Cash, F. Abercrombie, D. Garcia, M. Armas, j. Gonzales C. Garcia. TOP ROW CL-RH: Mrs. Sperber, Alexander, T. Magnuson, C. Allgair, K. Jester, C. Swanson, M. Carrithers, B. Edman, M. Wilson, C. Hammond, P. Whitehead, Mrs. Swanson. SECOND ROW CL-RD: P. Espinosa, G. Macias, A. Diaz, H. Schuyler, C. Brummel, NI. Reynolds, F. Quisenberry, G. Ledbetter, M. Bromser, M. Showers, I. Jordon, S. Rice. BOTTOM ROW: CL-RD: D. Kappler, E. Holloway, L. Beraldo, F. Mange, R. Sousa, S. Lommes, E. Sandy, C. Stanley, L. Lewellyn, R. Flores, T. Sweet, W. Allen. All TOP ROW CL-RJ: S. Macias, S. VanOrder, R. Sohrakoff, P. Terrones, R. Johnson, S. Lawrence, S. Lain, R, Whitelock, Santiago, j. Madea, J. Ideker, M. Rogers, Mrs. Swanson. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: J. Sumter, L. Sickels, K. Neigum, R. Terrones, M. Pommier, S. Huyck, V. Stokes, L. Light, D. Rice, L. Navarro, B. Martin, L. Radford. BOTTOM ROW CL-RJ: I. Rubalcova, P. Lain, E. Pacheo, Reyes, S. Knight, R. Sloan, L. Howerton, Scolari, R. Bradford, R. Terrones, Trejo, R. Gonzales. A dance held in the Elementary School Auditorium on December 11, 1953, given by the Eighth Grade was our first activity for the year. Doughnuts and cokes were served to the one hundred twenty-five who attended. We had two other very successful dance parties. SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS JUNIOR HICIH ACTIVITIES JUNIOR HIC-H CHOIR TOP ROW II.-Rb: R, Allen, Phelps, S. Anclietti. D. Jester, H. Jenks, M. Ctirritliem, C. Allgair, B. Edman, C. Hammond. SECOND ROW IL-RJ: M. Ross, M. Sweet, J. Reynolds, J. Vunlerberglie, C. Stanley, J. Triguero, S. Montes, M. Wilson. S. Dice. BOTTOM ROW IL-RD: V. Signorelli, S. Boyd, S. O'l-lair, D. Rice, A. Diaz, E. Quisen- berry, M. Bromser, G. Ledbetter. J.A.A. TOP ROW IL-Rl : B. Richards, C. Nickerson, I.. Leu, B. Hammond, A. Wygnl, B. Has kins, S. Dodd, V. Berch, P. Reed. BOTTOM ROW IL-RJ: Mrs. Sabin, F. Quisenberry, B. Armstrong, L. Farlow, M. Cnr rithers, D. Canfield, A. Centeno, S. Durham, D. Cross. at if X I Hg LA PURISIMA ANNUAL STAFF BACK ROW CL-RD : F. Hibbits, M. Small, Rule, P. Lower, M. FitzGeralcl, R. Banks, D. Lundberg, N. Showers, M. Bodger. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: K. Davis, P. Schrader, L. Showers, M. Wheeler, A. Huyck, G. Perozzi, B. Brooks. FRONT ROW CL-RD: W. Tolman, V. Berch, C. Hilderbrand, A. Triboli, N. Paaske. The advisors for the 1954 LA PURISIMA are Mrs. Virginia Beavers, and Mrs. Ag nes Haskell. These two women have contributed their time and knowledge toward mak ing this annual possible. The Staff of '54 says Thanks for their well accomplished efforts. S ta S Q R T? new si . nb Q ! LA PURISIIVIA ANNUAL fs STAFF WAYNE TOLMAN NOREEN PAASKE Edimr.in-Qhief Assistant Editor at E K K 1 A ffski A . . ss I' t x at A X X so t W 3 Q tb., sm f Y Q, X X a r if -saw t, .j:w, w 2+ ' xx. 5, Ai X 4. Q' R gmt Y! ' 35' . ri ' ,. f , , N 5 1 N. Showers, Business Manager, A. Huyck, Assistant Business Managerg M. Bodger, Alumni Editorg M. FitzGerald, P. Schrader, Senior Editorsg A. Triboli, junior Editor, M. Wheeler, Sophomore Editor. . 1 1 Sr Ap' 2 :E 6 J -1 -. we X-Q ' A' - X., J , . , Q 6 V. 'X K , V . Y E Q N If 'kstest Elie - t. - Q ,tri lf A ' ' . '- Q Q x C. Hilderbrand, Freshman Edirorg V. Berch, Eighth Grade Editorg P. Lower, Art Editor, K. Davis, Assistant Art Editor, D. Lundberg, J. Rule, L. Huseman, Activities and Organizations Editors. Af' Ch Ss 3? Q Missa L. Showers, Activities and Organizations Editorg G. Perozzi, Sports Editor, B. Brooks, Assistant Sports Editorg R. Banks, Snapshots Editor, B. Henning, Assistant Snapshots Editor, F. Hibbits, Photographer, M. Small, Typist. 51 6- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF'S MESSAGE The 1954 LA PURISIMA has been dedicated to a very worthy Bill Smiley. This dedication, in a small way, thanks Bill for all of his untiring hours and years of loyal service to L.U.H.S. My thanks are sincerely extended to each and every member of the Annual Staff for the hours of fine work and cooperation they have contributed toward making this, as we feel, the biggest and best annual ever. Special acknowledgements go to Pat Lower, Art Editor, for designing our cover and divider pages. To George Perozzi, Sports Editor, for his fine work on the Sports Sec- tion. To our Annual Staff advisors, Mrs. A. Haskell, and Mrs. V. Beavers, for their much needed part in the publication of this Annual. Last, but not least, we acknowledge the Administration, Faculty, and the Associated Student Body of Lompoc Union High School, for their wholehearted support. We hope as you read and view the 1954 LA PURISIMA, you will enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed putting forth our every possible effort in editing it. WAYNE TOLMAN Editor-in-Chief ASSISTANT EDITORS MESSAGE The 1954 LA PURISIMA attempts to depict school life outside the classroom. Throughout the LA PURISIMA, we have tried to insert an intimate. inside view of Lompoc Union High School, so that when looking at it, each may have memories of their high school days. To the Staff, it is a product of hard work and difficult problemsg however, fun and companionship were very much a part of our workshops. Now we can look at the finished product with a sense of satisfaction. In closing, I would like to say that to work with Editor-in-Chief Tolman was tt great pleasure. A personal Thank You to all the Staff members for their efforts and co-operation. NOREEN PAASKE, Assistant Editor SMOKE SIGNAL BACK ROW CL-RJ 1 D. Betts, M. Wheeler, L. Nickson, B. Swonger, F. Banks, D. lng- FROllIn'?lliDW CL-RD: Mrs. Haskell, C. Dermody, M. Flores, A. Triboli, C. Negus, K. Davis. The newspaper staff has worked hard this year in an attempt to publish the Smoke Signal, without fail, every two weeks. We take pride in the knowledge that we have managed to accomplish this. Through the efforts of our eager beaver staff, we believe great improvements have been made in the paper this year. Our main goal in reporting the news, has been to reflect the views of the combined associated student body. We have enjoyed working together in producing the Smoke Signal and sincerely hope our eagerness will be carried on in the years to come. Our sincere thanks go out to the many people who have aided us in the turning out of this paper. CHARLOTTE NEGUS MRS. HASKFLI Editor-in-chief Amricor STUDENT COUNCIL COMMISSIONERS BACK ROW KL-RJ: B. Brooks. P. Schrader, M. Huyck, J. Hodges. FRONT ROW I l.-RJ : D. Lundberg, B. Chambers. The first Student Council meeting of the school year, I953-1954, was called to order by President, Allen Grossi, on September 4, 1955. The Student Council was in charge of Homecoming this yearg they planned the ceremonies and made all arrangements for the dance. The members of the Student Council have attended Inter-School Council meetings at various schools, and have brought back many interesting and worthwhile suggestions. The Student Council has supported and taken an active part in many school activ- ities. Projects being worked on now are as follows: 1. Revision of the Constitution 2. More even representation on Student Council 3. Purchasing of pins 4. Purchasing of pop-corn for different groups FALL OFFICERS BACK ROW QL-RD: D. McCoy, D. Dutra, A. Grossi, D. Fitts, K. Hellekson. FRONT ROW KI.-RJ: M. Flores, J. Stokes, P. Howerton, S. Ramos, H. Barrick. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS SPRING OFFICERS BACK ROW CL-RI: B. Eckert, Tcrroncs, D. Firrs, CI. XY'iIIinms. K. H4-III-I-mn, I Howerton. FRONT ROW IL-RH: A. Allen, IS. Mirly, K. Hume, K. All-wrt, F Mango YELL LEADERS E. ESCARZEGA, M. FLORES, K. ALBERT Through the combined efforts of the song leaders and the yell leaders, student body support of athletic events ran high this year. The yell-leaders: Eleanor Escarzega, Marlene Flores, and Kitty Albert spent long hours at their primary job of creating school spirit. Not only were they successful in this, but they worked hard on making up new means in which to boost our pep, They decorated for our games and put on many a good pep assembly. Sharon Canfield, Sandy Ramos, Betty Mitty, Kay Hume, Dolly Freiley, and Gloria Sousa, our song- leaders, had colorful costumes and good routines, which made the sing- ing of our school songs memorable. A cheer for a job well done! SONG LEADERS K. HUME, S. RAMOS, D. FREILEY, S. CANFIELD, G. SOUSA, B. MITTY BAND ti BACK ROW CL-RJ: L. Tolman, L. Mello, A. Proud, J. Hodges, S. Short, L. Quisen- berry, E. Sperber, J. Cass, T. Houk, D, Ingamells, G. Meyer, C. Negus, bl. Davis, I. Howerton, J. Hoag, A. Ploch. THIRD ROW QL-RJ: L. Long, P. Landis, A. Round, R. Canfield, L. Small, R. New- comb, D. Wheeler, S. jones, D. Holmdahl, M, Howerton, I. Bishop, M. Hammond, M. Small, D. Freiley. l.. Showers, M, Wheeler, R. Anderson, L. Nickson, W. Tnlnian SECOND ROW IL-RJ: E. Goodman, D. Almanzo, M. Huyck, C. Dermody, L. Stanich, M. Howell, H. Barrick, E. Terrones, J. Eckert, Beattie, D. Domingos, A. Escar- zega, KI. Yanez, B. McLaughlin. FRONT ROW CL-Rl: V. Schab, P. Gunter, D. Haskett, The Band helped out with both the home and away football games. Part of the Band, the Pep Band, helped make the basketball games exciting and everyone have a little more pep. A joint Christmas Concert with the choir was put on for the P.T.A. and womens Club. The Band also participated in the opening of the Christmas Season in the Santa Barbara County Band Tournament at Santa Barbara. The Band pl iyed in the Christmas parades at Santa Marie and Lompoc. In March the Band had a special Band Concert and in May took part in the an- nual Spring Concert. Also they attended the All-Western Band Review, Advertisement for the junior and Senior Plays and for the Senior trip was given by the Band with the help of the Pep Band. The plans for the summer will be marching for the Portuguese Celebration, the Fourth of July Flower Festival, and the Elks Rodeo Parade. BACK ROW QI.-Rl: A. Proud, S. Short. FRONT ROW CL-Rl: I. Howerton, M. Wheeler. M. Huyck. CHOIR BACK ROW: CL-Rl: Mr. Goodman, A. Perry, E. Perry, G. Fisher, C. Wuest, N. Allen, L. Tolman, M. Mason, W. Hamlin, D.-Escovedo, T. Munoz, G. Byington. THIRD ROW QL-RD: E. Escarzega, W. Burdine, W. Davis, D. Davis, A. Ploch, P. Nickson, E. Hodson, J. Dean, J. Collier. SECOND ROW CL-RD: M. Flores, C. Chilson, B. Burroughs, V. Schab, M. Hartnell, P. Tognetti, B. Chambers, P. Palmer, G. Hedrick, J. O'Hair, S. Howell, J. Lawrence, B. McLaughlin. FIRST ROW QL-RD: A. Allen, A. Triguero, M. Morris, S. Bryan, A. Triboli, K. Albert, J. Lawrence, F. Flores, D. Campbell, G. Burns, M. Paradiso, J. Hannah. The Choir has done a very fine job this year. They have put on a program for the Christmas assembly, they presented a Christmas program at the Community Center for the public. They also sang at the grade school for the P.T.A. Plans are now being made for a concert to be presented March l9. The Band and Choir will combine their talents and present popular and classical music. Several dance routines have been planned by the students. We wish to thank the Choir for the fine job they have done this year. CHO!P OFFICERS BACK ROW: G. Fisher FRONT ROW QL-RJ: B. Chambers, M. Flores, K Albert. SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY BACK ROW QL-Rl: Hibbits, D. Dennis, K. I-lellekson, G. Meyer, M. Hammond, D Ingamells, J. Cass, S. Ramos, N. Sabin, A. Round. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: P. Gardner, -I. Hoag, I.. Showers, D. Freiley, S. Bromser, AI Stokes, B. Allen, B. Lantz. The C.S,F. held their ditch-day for the first semester in order to initiate the new members in October. This was held at Santa Barbara's East Beach. For the second semester the initiation was held during school hours, this proved to be quite successful. The second ditch-day was held in May. A lot of credit goes to Mr. Gardner. who helped make our year and club a big success. SCHOLARSHIP OFFICERS IL-RD: Stokes, -I. Hodges, K. Hellekson. SERVICE CLUB BACK ROW QL-RD: A. Eckert, B. Eckert, W. Tolman, A. Sechrest, G. Fisher, E. Perry, J. Dean, N. Youngblood, L. Showers, D. Freiley. THIRD ROW CL-RJ : A. Ploch, J. Beattie, L. Tolman, K. Hellekson, A. Huyck, D. Mc- Coy, M. j. Fitzgerald, W. Davis, j. Stokes, B. Chambers, j. O'Hair, N. Paaske. SECOND ROW CL-RD: Hoag, M. Huyck, M. Small, A. Escarzega, E. Hamby, J. Mc- Coy, S. Canfield, E. Terrones, N. Showers, L. Woodfin. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: DQ Lundberg, E. Escarzega, J. Yanez, B. Haskin, N. J. Harau- ghty, K. Albert, A. Triboli, B. Burroughs. This year the Service Club worked hard at both the football and basketball games, and also at the track meets. Near the close of school we held our annual Bar-B-Q and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. We would like to thank Mr. McLaughlin for all the wonderful help he has given us to make our club more successful. SERVICE CLUB OFFICERS KI,-RJ: D. Lundberg, D. McCoy, E. Escarzega, A. Sechrest. F F A BACK ROW QL-RJ: A. Dahl, A. Hartnell, E. Shoemaker, D. Linderholm, F. Beattie H. Larsen, J. Allgair, A. Grossi, R. Hansen, Zimmerman, J. Eckert, R. Beattie. SECOND ROWS CL-RJ: Mr. Davis, R. Gaitan, D. Schuyler, J. Holden, K. Calvert, J Silva, Dutra, D. Holmdahl, Hayes, E. Perry, H. Mendez Mr. Butterfield . FRONT ROW CL-RD: L. Dimock, J. Carbajal, L. Luis, R. Harvey, E. Gnesa, C. Wil- liams, L. Mello, D. Williams, A. Centeno, B. Sudden, A. Centeno. On October 21 the F.F.A. green-hand initiation was held jointly with the Santa Ynez Chapter at Santa Ynez. The officers of the Santa Ynez Chapter acted as installing officers. After the formal initiation was held, an informal initiation was given to all new members. A Sectional Meeting was held at Cal Poly, Tuesday, October 27. lhe purpose of this meeting was to work out a program of procedure for the year and to elect officers. Charles Williams from Lompoc was elected President of the San Luis Obispo Section, Allen Grossi was elected Vice-President, and Mike Bodger was elected Reporter. The Lompoc F.F.A. Chapter won the honor of being high chapter of the San Luis Obispo Section in the Farm Co-Operative Contest. Charles Williams took top honor, being the highest scoring individual in the contest. Plans are now being made for the annual F.F.A. Banquet which is to be held May 13. On May 8 the F.F.A. boys plan to attend the State Convention which is to be held in San Luis Obispo. Ten members of the F.F.A. Sophomore Class attended a Chapter Farmer Initiation held in San Luis Obispo. In attendance were: A. Centeno, J. Dutra, A. Centeno, J. Eck- ert, J. Holden, D. Holmdahl, D. Ross, B. Sudden, D. Williams, J. Zimmerman. Z' F. F. A. OFFICERS CL-RJ: M. Bodger, A. Grossi, C. Williams, R. Hansen, Silva, Mr. Butterfield, D. Lin- clerholm. Truck Donated By Beattie Motors FUTURE FARMERS AT WORK FUTURE HOIVIEMAKERS OF AMERICA BACK ROW KL-Rl: D. Dennis, M. Hartnell, E. K. Hodson, J. Dean, P. Sickels L. Landis, P. Overman, R. Tognetti, Beattie M. H ck N S b' H V l b h R. Scolari, D. Freily, C. jay, P. Palmer, S. Gates. uy V q mi 1 an E erg e THIRD ROW CL-R-J: A. Escarzega, K. Couch, D. Ice, N. Haraughty, O'I-lair, R, Ma- cias, G. Sousa, R. Canfield, M. Wheeler, L. Showers, D. Campbell, R. Anderson E. Escarzega, D. Davis, W. Davis, C. McMurrey, H. Huyck, L. Domingos, J. Grimti, SECOND ROW CL-RJ: C. Hilderbrand, B. McLaughlin, J. Lawerance, L. Triboli, G. Burns, K. Alberts, A. Triboli, N. Thome, J. Rule, A. Eckert, P. Smart N. Young- blood, B. Swonger, L. Stadley, L. Stanich, I. Bishop, Mrs. Canfield. FRONT ROW CL-RD: L. Long, L. Nickson, L. Haskett, C. Stanley, C. Nasato, D. Al- monzo, D. Espinosa, D. Wheeler, J. Ynez, B. Terrones, B. Burroughs, W. Burdine G. Byington, L. Sisneros, C. Velasquez. ' The F.H.A. had a very successful year with many new members. One of the first things that was done was to initiate the new members. It was a mixed initiation with the Santa Ynez F.H.A. and the F.F.A. from Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara and Lompoc. The Lompoc F.H.A. officers installed the Santa Ynez F.l-LA. officers We sent three girls to Asilomar to the State Convention. At this meeting Joanne Beattie from Lompoc was elected State Treasurer. A large group of girls went to Santa Barbara to attend the section meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to elect officers for the coming year. Donna Campbell from Lompoc was elected President, and Eliza- beth Terrones was elected Secretary. This year the F.H.A. have done many things for the community and school. We gathered clothing for the community and school. We gathered clothing for the Save the Children's Federation Drive. We made candy for the Christmas Cheer Club. We donated money to help support a high school in Korea. We made cookies for the Homecoming Dance and the F.H.A. girls served. February 27 the El-LA. sponsored a very successful Spring Dance. 1 F H A OFFICERS BACK ROW KL-RJ: L. Showers, P. Smart, R. Scolari, D. Campbell, NI. Dean, I. Rule FROETAREJW CL-RJ: D. Espinosa, C. Hilderbrand, P. Palmer, D. Freiley, E. Escarzega . ert. SOCIETY OF AUTO MECHANICS BACK ROW Il.-RD: G. Macias, F. Giovanacci, M. Hearne, R. Casey, B. Hamlin. SECOND ROW IL-RI: A. Perry, D. Crawford, K. Davis, Mr. Sandin. FRONT ROW IL-RJ: H. Rameriz, A. Sechrest, G. Fisher, D. Woodfin. The Society of Auto Mechanics with a membership of 26, made many plans for 53-54, although not all of them materialized. The most noteworthy. plans were to take a trip to Los Angeles to the Ford Factory and the idea to fix up an old car for school use. One of the interesting items on the agenda as this goes to press, is a gasoline econ- omy contest. Plans are still incomplete as of this date. S. A. IVI. OFFICERS CL-Rl: T. Munoz, A. Perry, S. Hansen, K. Davis, J. Davis. LETTERMANS CLUB xyllw BACK ROW KL-RJ: D, Bilsborough, J. Dodge, H. Lynn, D. Dutra, L. Quisenberry, E. Sperber, R. Hansen, Feeley, F. Beattie, C. Short, D. Howard, D. Linderholm,, D. Fitts. SECOND ROW CL-Rl: J. Rudolph, E. Shoemaker, P. Newman, A. Howerton, K. Cal- vert, Holden, G. Perozzi, A. Grossi, C. Williams, J. Silva, M. Soliz. FRONT ROW QL-RD: Grossini, D. Escovedo, E. Terrones, B. Allen, R. Martinez, D. Terrones, Hodges, M. Hammond, A. Proud, Swan, R. Navarro, F. Guevarra. The Lettermens Club had many various activities this year. The most enjoyable activity for the club and the rest of the school was the annual Lettermens Ball, which was held March 5, at the Memorial Building. The Relay Attendants Eleanor Escarzega, Gloria Sousa, Adeline Escarzega and Maxine Howerton were announced and the Relay Queen Carmen jay crowned in a very impressive ceremony. The club's money-making projects were the turkey-raffle and concessions at the Atascadero basketball games. Another project, which was more fun than work, was the Varsity-Faculty basketball game which I.ettermen's Club sponsored. The varsity Hot Shots took the faculty team by a score of 54 to 41. Each Friday, every Letterman was required to wear his sweater, therefore, adding much to the atmosphere and spirit of the Student Body. The Lettermen's Club also sponsored another Clean-Up week with all of the mem- bers co-operating and working toward making our campus a cleaner, better place to live. Members of the Lettermen's Club helped with the Intramural games by officiatnig, keeping score and managing the different teams. The annual initiation was held in May and followed by the Bar-B-Q with the Let- termen and their dates attending. The Lettermen's Club was one of the most active groups on our campus this year. CL-Rb: C. Williams, N. Terrones, D. Fitts, F. Beattie, A. Proud, Cirossini. CIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION .e Q QQ? BACK ROW CL-Rli H. Vanlerberghe, R. Scolari, P. Smart, Hibbits, P. Sickles, NI. Beattie, P. Overman, S. Canfield, S, Ramos, I. McCoy, D. Campbell, A. Round, H. Zimmerman, E. Fitzgerald, M. Hartnell. THIRD ROW KL-RI: H. Huyck, D. Dennis, M. Howerton, D. Freiley, L. Showers, B. Swongei' Stokes, B. Mitty, G. Headrick, C. Negus, N. Sabin, S. Bryan, L. Stad- ley, W. Davis, C. Valdez. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: Mrs. Carlton, C. Hilderbrand, A. Tribol, R. Macias. H. Nick- son, C. McMurray, I. Bishop, L. Stanich, K. Masters, L. Landis, F. Flores, A. Escar- zega, L. Long. B. Burroughs. I. Howerton, B. Bodger. FRONT ROW QL-RJ: A. Allen, C. Iklontona, D. Espinosa, M. Flores, L. Sisneros, C. Stanley, Collier. The combined efforts of all the members of the Girls' Athletic Association has made this a most successful and enjoyable year. They have had a variety of activities. Their annual Soc-Hop proved to be great fun. Money raising projects were concessions at the turkey shoot for the Sportsman Association and basketball games, also a pastry sale. The members attended volleyball playdays in Arroyo Grande and Santa Ynez. They are also planning on having some playdays in Lompoc. On Thursdays they meet and play various sports under the supervision of Mrs. Carlton. A big party will be held at the end of the school year for all members. C. A. A. OFFICERS SENIOR CLASS PLAY TAKE CARE OF MY LITTLE ClRL ELIZABETH CLIZJ CAROL STADLEY BECKY .,........,.,...,,.... .v..,,.w B ARBARA SWONGER ADELAIDE CAD? MERRY .,..,................ ........ MARGE .,..... DALLAS ................. CASEY .....,..,.............. MOTHER APPLE ........ MRS. BELLOWS ,.,.... JOE ......................... CHAD .,.... SAM .....,..,.... . THELMA ........ ALICE ....... GRACE ....... MARIE ........ JUSTINE ..,., POLLY ......... MARILYN ...... JUNE ............L....,.......... AN EXPRESSMAN NANCY SHOWERS MARY Jo FITZGERALD KAREN HELLEKSON BEVERLY ECKERT PAT SCHRADER ALICE HUYCK PAT LOWER JACK HODGES ., MARTIN HAMMOND WILLIAM SHORT JEWEL LAWRENCE NORMA THOME DORIS MCCOY JOAN RULE CHARLOTTE NEGUS MARIANNE SMALL NOREEN PAASKE DENISE LUNDBERG EDDIE PERRY STAGE CREW l The Senior Class of '54 presented Take Care of My Little Girl on the evenings of November 19th and 20th. A matinee performance was presented on November 18th. The successful satire held in the High School Auditorium was written by Ame Coulter Martins. This play owed much of its success to its director, Mrs. Kathleen Griffith and her assistant, Pat Lower. The stage set was attractively done in modern furniture, even to the television set. The stage crew who were responsible were: Bruce Hamlin, Arlen Sechrest, Frank Sig- norelli, Alfred Perry, Dan Dutra, james Grossini, and M. Lester Sabin. The prompters were Doris McCoy and Wtxyne Tolman. Lighting crew was Forrest Hibbits and Bruce Hamlin. Nancy Showers, Doris McCoy, Barbara Swonger and Karen Hellekson were the prop crew. This poignant play was a take-off on sorority life which was very enjoyable. PROP CREW. SENIOR PLAY THE PERFECT IDIOT JUNIOR PLAY CAST MARGARET TENNYSON, mother ,..... ........ S HERYL JONES JACKIE TENNYSON, her youngest son ....... ........ B OB BROOKS RHODORA, the maid ......................,..................,..... ........ B ETTY MIDDY ROGER TENNYSON, father of Dan and Jackie ....... ....... D ON INGAMELLS WALTER P. LATHERBY, soap manufacturer ...... ............... J OE CASS DANIEL TENNYSON, young genius ........,..,....,...............,..................... JOHN SWAN ARTHUR BARNARD, principal of Center High School ,. LYNDON QUISENBERRY MISS BAKER, teacher ,....,...........,..,.....................................,...,......,.. GAIL HEADRICK LINDA BARNARD, Mr. Barnard's daughter ..... JUDITH STOKES JEANNIE WILSON, Jackie's girl ,,............,.,...,,.r. ........... K AY HUME ALOYSIUS CPUFFJ WITMOSKI, star athlete ....... .....,....,.. E D SPERBER CARDLA CARLSON, Puff's girl .............,..........u ......., S ANDRA RAMOS A POLICEMAN .,..........................,...,.............,.,,...... t,..,...... K EN WYGAL DR. HOCKHORST NON BORF, a psychiatrist ....,., ..,...,,. G EORGE BOBRO MISS BOOTH, newspaper reporter .........,........,... ,,.,,., S HARON BRYAN The Junior Class of '54 presented their annual play, The Perfect Idiot by Eunice and Grant Atkinson on March 11th and 12th. The play had enough humor and yet a worthy theme that it was a challenge to the junior Class . The play was directed by Mrs. Kathleen Griffith and assisted by Barbara Burroughs. The others who helped make this paly a success consisted of the production staff who were Stage Manager, Dan Dutra, Business Manager, Shirley Herrin, Publicity Man- ager, Don Linderholm, Prompter, Lothele Toleman, Properties, Kay Hume, Betty Mitty, Sandy Ramos, Judith Stokes and Lothele Tolman. Makeup was by Janice Betts. Nancy Youngblood, Nancy Allen and Dorothy Domingos. The Light Technician was Forrest Hibbits. Faculty Advisors were Virginia Beavers and Frank Krause. The stage setting was very well done by Lester Sabin and the Stage Class. The play was a big success financially and enjoyed by all. YI YVH S 4 -4 l HOMECOIVI I NC- OF 1953 The Homecoming Game for this year was scheduled to be played with Carpenteria, but due to the postponement of several games, it was finally scheduled with Santa Maria on November 21. Because of the warm weather, the pep assembly was held in the bleachers with the football team in their blue and white game uniforms, which seemed to give much addi- tional spirit. The yell leaders, majorettes, song leaders, and band gave a very colorful performance, which was enjoyed by all the students. The queen and her attendants were presented to the Student Body during the assembly. Preceding the football game, the band, majoretres, and football 'team formed an honor guard directly in front of the bleachers. A Chevrolet convertible, driven by Mr. Rojas carrying the attendants, was then driven onto the field. The attendants and their escorts formed a semi-circle as follows: Charles Wfilliams and Judy Stokes, Jim Feeley and Sharon Canfield, Gloria Sousa and Francis Beattie, and Beverly Eckert and Sherman Hansen. The Homecoming Queen of 1955, Denny Lundberg, was driven onto the field in an Oldsmobile convertibile driven by Mrs. Burton. Rodney Eckert and Freddie Mont- ana helped her from the car and accompanied her to the center of the circle. She was then presented with a dozen red roses by the football captain, joe Silva, after which, they were escorted to a reserved section in the bleachers. HOMECOIVI I NC- C-AME Following the game, the Homecoming Dance was held at the Community Center. At 11:15 P.M., Francis Beattie crowned Denny Queen of Homecoming, preceding the Queen's Waltz. Following the Grand March, cookies and punch were served by members of the Student Council in the lobby of the Community Center. 'The decorations for the dance consisted of a huge brown crepe paper football sus- pended from the ceiling with blue and white streamers decorating the walls. The hall was decorated by members of the Student Council, under the direction of Mrs. Beavers. HOMECOMINC- 959 '53, b , .rb l R JS s Q N.. x w4',. 1-fm' ,Mar Viva' - i . afgwrx 'fr ff X, ' , 1, -Q Q 1 ggilwxi' . L: ,gf QA.-ka, , ,Q QQX., S KW 5 -T' frm if .W lg ik 'f Q Rf ,. 0 2 'Q' ' a JA wx N Si Km Q ,Xu ,V J? 1 X 34 E WeR QF Wx -fs iw, .K . btw Uv ' W. ,M -Mm ,E .X 51 in 3 f SE 'v-0w.,,, ,, 8' rf fx, xwi is 'mu -51 1 Qi!! B Y gf. ,au-. A I 'Xxx G WNW 21675130 Q -F' 11 0 , X A ,K . 5, . I Lf' 'D ei Q ' 'Q . ,M ,R Q 'S x Ki X xi' .5 W3 ESQ fffefa 4252 Q'Rfgf?:5'iiT' Z, 2 'T X kp- I' 4 N4 Y ,..,. Q.:-.Hui ' l 1 A.,..,, ': I.. ,- Y mi gk if c...-., M, , S.- 3 'Q6 ',4'q-'J di'-1'5 1' gpm:-- I VARSITY FOOTBALL BACK ROW CL-RD: H. Larsen, A. Grossi, J. Feeley, F. Beattie, Coach Lynn, J. Swan Coach Dodge, E. Sperber, K. Wygal, C. Short, R. Martinez. THIRD ROW CL-RD: S. Hansen, M. Hammond, J. Hodges, W. Short, M. Gallgaos, G. Cornejo, F. Giovanacci, D. Howard, F. Guevarra. SECOND ROW KL-RJ: J. Silva, R. Hansen, A. Howerton, K. Calvert, M. Hearne, J Davis, D. Dutra, A. Proud, D. Linderholm. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: Mgr. Hannah, B. Brooks, T. Grossi, M. Soliz, N. Terrones, C Williams, J. Grossini, G. Perozzi, Mgr. Rudolph. The Braves opened their season against a highly favored Arroyo Grande team. Two goal-line stands in the fourth quarter were the highlights of a 0-0 game. The Blue and White then beat Santa Clara 15-7 when Narz Terrones scored with six seconds left in the game. The following week Lompoc was defeated by St. Monica's. Several despera- tion passes by the Mariners in the last quarter accounted for two touchdowns which fi- nally resulted in a 14-7 loss. Templeton was then downed by the Braves as Jim Grossini scored the first touchdown in a 33-6 victory. After that Lompoc traveled to Atascadero for a game with the Greyhounds. This was the peak of the season for the team as they came home with a 6-6 tie against a powerful and highly favored Greyhound squad. The next three games were postponed because of the polio scare. Every day the group went out for practice not knowing whether they would play that week or not. During these three weeks they kept working hard and never lost spirit. Their hard work and effort was finally reward- ed when Harvard came down to fill in for scheduled Atascadero. The boys came back determined and took Harvard by a score of 6-0. A third quarter drive ending with Don Linderholm's score was the margin of victory. The Braves then journied south for the rematch and came out on top again by the same score. In the closing game of the season, the Blue and White of Lompoc ran into trouble when they dropped a 16-0 battle to the Santa Maria Saints in the homecoming game. The Braves ended the season with four wins, two ties, and two defeats. They had a hard rock n' sock team that never gave up and never lost spirit. C OACHE5 .l. Dodge, H. Lynn WP' O 863- 51 Q FF 2' BY, YF' h',, , . FNSII, Yugi . ,,k. .. , E pl NX 4 5,-gk SY' SS YYJKS0 HURT TEAM CAPTAIN , . 4 . Q, - tiwq, In ,, xg . M -.Q DA JOE SILVA S gb IM MOST 1090 Q1 P39 PROVE so P5 D PZAYE X,OO5X R 9 A P95 909655 FOOTBALL ACTION 1953 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Lompoc- 0 Arroyo Grande- 0 Lompoc-13 Santa Clara- 7 Lompoc- 7 Sr. Monica's-14 Lompoc-33 Templeron- 6 Lompoc- 6 Arascadero- 6 Lompoc- 6 Harvard- 0 Lompoc- 6 Harvard- 0 Lompoc- 0 Sanra Maria-16 SEASON SCORING C. Short .....,. ...Y... l 9 Terrones ...... ,...L, l 2 Grossini ..,.... .. 6 Silva .... ........ 6 Perry ....... ......,.. 6 Guevarra .,.. ,.,., 6 A. Crossi ........ ..Y.. 6 Linderholm ........ ,,.YV 6 Wrlllams ........ .,... Martinez- ...., 3 1 J. V. FOOTBALL BACK ROW CL-RD: Coach Weaver, Coach Dodge, J. Eckert, T. Houk, V. Cash, B. Atha, P. Newman, Coach Lynn. FOURTH ROW CL-RJ: L. Carlson, F. Trejo, Holden, R. Casey, H. Vasquez, Du- tra, W. Schuyler, G. Higuera, R. Beattie. THIRD ROW CL-RD: R. Angel, R. Yanez, D. Williams, M. Mason, B. Messer, E. Es- ocbar, G. Haraughty, J. Valentine, H. Rameriz. SECOND ROW CL-RD: A. Perry, J. Escobedo, T. Munoz, G. Flores, L. Woodfin, J. Wa- fer, J. King, B. Holloway, D. Narro, G. Lindetholm. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: Mgr. Hannah, R. Butterfield, A. Hurst, V. Casey, B. Allen, A. Centeno, J. Hoag, J. Garcia, D. Holmdahl, D. Escobedo, Mgr. Rudolph. The Bravelets opened their season with a 20-15 victory over the Arroyo Grande Eaglets. The junior Varsity next smothered the Santa Maria Saintlets 25-6 on their own field. The team again traveled far away, only to lose a thrilling 18-6 game to the Santa Ynez Varsity. At the first home game our J.V.'s met with Atascadero. Atascadero scored only once during a 19-6 Lompoc win. The game scheduled with Los Prietos was cancelled because of the polio scare. The squad then traveled to San Luis where they dropped a 25-12 battle. The last game of the season was a return match with the Santa Maria. The Bravelets easily outpowered the Saintlets with a 58-6 victory. The Bravelets ended a very successful season with four wins against two defeats. The team was captained by Frank Guevarra. VARSITY BASKETBALL BACK ROW CL-RD: Mgr. Signorelli, C. Short, L. Quisenberry, S. Hansen, W. Short, D Barnes, A. Grossi, D. Fitts, Coach Bilsborough. FRONT ROW CL-RD: T. Grossi, R. Hansen, D. Linderholm, R. Martinez, j. Eckert, F Guevarta, N. Terrones. The Braves this year had one of the best teams Lompoc has seen for many years. They ended the season with an impressive 18 wins against 4 defeats. This record does not give a true picture of their ability, however. The league was exceptionally well bal- anced this year and many of the games were won or lost by very narrow margins. The varsity placed three on the all-conference teams this year. Charles Short on the first team and Narz Terrones and Sherman Hansen on the second team. All of these boys did outstanding jobs for the Blue and White during the season. Sherman Hansen set a record of 31 points in one game against Carpinteria and set the season scoring record at 256. Narz Terrones and Charles Short were captains for the season. CO-CAPTAINS CHARLES sHoRT NARC.l7lO iraaomnts S. Hansen .. C. Short ........ Terrones ...... W. Short ...... R. Hansen ....... Firrs .............. A. Grossi ...... T. Grossi ...... Quisenberry Linderholm Martinez ...... Ploch ........ Hayes ........ Guevarra ...... Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc -- Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - Lompoc - SEASON SCORING 1953-54 SCHEDULE Mission Santa Clara Arroyo Grande Los Prietos Atascadero Carpinteria Santa Ynez Alumni Paso Robles Cambria Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Carpinteria Atascadero Mission Arroyo Grande Paso Robles Santa Maria Midlands San Luis Obipso BEE BASKETBALL BACK ROW QL-RJ: Mgr. Rudolph, C. Williams, M. Soliz, V. Cash, D. Howard, A. Howerton, B. Messer, Coach Guengerich. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: K. Calvert, G. Linderholm, R. Nakano, G. Perozzi, R. Navarro, J. Davis, B. Brooks. The Bee team this year ended in a tie for second place. A well balanced league pro- vided very strong competition for all teams. The league championship was a hard fight and was not decided until the last game of the season. The team ended the year with a 14-5 record, most of the games being won or lost by a very narrow margin. The co-captains for the year were: Charles Williams, Marshall Soliz, and George Perozzi. Charles Williams missed three of the scheduled ninreen games but still came within two points of the season scoring record by averaging 15 points per game. Wil- liams also set a new school record of 35 points in one game against Midlands. CO-CAPTAI NS CHARLES WILLIAMS, MARSHALL SOLIZ, GEORGE PEROZZI SEASON SCORING Williams ..,..., Soliz ............ Cash ........ Perozzi ....... Howard .....,....... Linderholm Navarro .... I-Iowerron Nakano ...... Carlson ,..,.. Davis A ....... Messer ..... Brooks ..... Calvert ....... 244 165 107 100 75 72 64 38 17 15 9 8 4 2 CEE BASKETBALL BACK ROW CL-RJ: E. Terrones, B. Allen, R. Linneman, J. Valentine, D. McCoy, E Grossi, J. I-Iolden, Coach Dodge. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: D. Macias, L. Dimock, D. Escobedo, J. Hoag, J. Escobedo, D Terrones. FRONT ROW CL-RD: D. Holmdahl, F. Gallegos, L. Woodfin, Garcia, Hannah, R Holloway, G. Benson, Mgr. Sudden. The Cee team had a very successful season, losing their chance for a tie for cham- pionship by one point in an over-time period at Atascadero. They ended the season with an outstanding 18-2 record, both defeats coming from the league champions, Arascadero. Bruce Allen, the team captain, set a new record of 171 points for the season, and an individual game record of 19 points against Arroyo Grande. Allen ..,......, E. Terrones Holden ............. D. Terrones Grossl .,...... McCoy ..,..... J. Escobedo Hoag .....,...l D. Escobedo SEASON SCORING 171 118 100 40 58 34 52 27 16 Holloway ,...,.... ---V- 1 6 Valentine ..,... ,---- 1 5 Hannah ..,... Holmdahl .. Linneman ,. Dnmock .,.... Garcia ....... Woodfin .... Bennson ........ 15 12 11 . 9 . 7 . 6 . I7 Gallegos ........ .- 2 CAPTAIN BRUCE Al.l-I:N r ? w TRACK VARSITY TEAM BACK ROW IL-RJ: Coach Lynn, W. Short, E. Sperber, K. Wygal, bl. Eckert, Silva, J. Swan. FRONT ROW CL-RJ: R. Angel, W. Ploch, bl. Fee-Icy, il. Hodges, F. Trejo, F. Beattie. BEE TEAM BACK ROW CL-RJ: C. Ncgus, A. Howerton, D. Navarro, A. Perry, M. Mason, R Moore, F. Bobro. FRONT ROW CL-RD: G. Perozzi, G. Linderholm, J, Davis, K. Calvert, R. Yanez, R Navarro, B. Brooks. CEE TEAM BACK ROW CL-RD: Coach Lynn, R. Holloway, Holden, E. Grossi, D. Willizixins, R. Linneman, B. Allen, Escobedo, J. Hayes. FRONT ROW QL-RJ: Mgr. Newcomb, H. Barrick, D. Terrones, D. Holmdahl, A. Cen- teno, T. Munoz, Valentine, Garcia, E. Terrones. As the Annual goes to press the track team has not seen any action, but is training under the direction of Harold Lynn, the new track coach. The Lompoc Thinclads will get their first test against the Santa Barbara Dons on March 16. The big meet for the Blue and Wliite Cindermen will be the Lompoc Relays on March 20. Twenty-nine schools are expected to show up for the annual event which will make it the biggest in the history of the event. Carmen jay has been elected to reign as queen over the relays. 1954 Track Schedule March 16 - Santa Barbara at Lompoc March 20 - Lompoc Relays March 27 - Paso Robles -- Lompoc at San Luis April 5 - San Luis - Arroyo Grande at Lompoc April I0 - Carpinteria Russel Cup Meet April 17 - Santa Barbara Easter Relays April 24 - Atascadero Memorial Meet May l - Santa Maria - Lompoc at San Luis May 7 - League Meet at Santa Maria May 15 - C.I.F. Quarter Finals at Carpinteria May 18 - C.l.F. Semi-Finals at Oxnard May 22 - CLF, Finals at Oxnard May 29 - State Meet at Berkeley t CROSS couurrw BACK ROW CL-RJ: R. Yanez, E. Sperber, J. Feeley, Coach Lynn. FRONT ROW QL-RD: J. Garcia, E. Terrones, G. Perozzi, D. Navarro, R. Navarro. L0mp0c's Blue and White Herrier's added two more halo's to their collection this year by scalping the Santa Maria Saints twice. The team now has a record of five-for- five against the Saint Herrier's over the last two year's and should continue winning next year with most of the boys returning. The first meet was run over the Stints course at Santa Maria. The Lompoc team came home with an impressive 23-56 win. In the last meet of the season, run over the Lompoc course, the Blue and Wlmite Herrier men ran away from the Saints and placed six men in the first ten. 1955-54 Cross Country Schedule Dec. 16 - Lompoc at Santa Maria Jan. 27 - Santa Maria at Lompoc TRACK ACTION ff- 3 X Win I gn- W.. ,,A,.w, k hui? 4 ,V A T, ',. .M .- , w ll--v-ri lu c 'S E A f' ' 0 . K if wo- X' ' TRACK ACTION 'Wd , ,Q 2 i BASEBALL BACK ROW CL-RJ: Coach Bilsborough, C. Short, D. Fitrs, A. Grossi, R. Martinez, A. Proud. FRONT ROW QL-RD: T. Grossi, D. Escobedo, N. Terrones, M. Gallegos, R. Hansen, C. Williams, Mgr. Signorelli. Due to the early deadline of the Annual, the baseball team -has not been seen in ac- tion. Coach Bilsborough is expecting a very successful season with many of the boys re- turning. One of the key men for the Braves rhis year yvill be pitcher Rudy Martinez. Narz Terrones will also see a lot of action around the diamond. One of the tough jobs this year will be filling in Don Linderholm's place behind the plate. l954 BASEBALL SCHEDULE March I2 March I6 - Lompoc at Carpinteria - Lompoc at Mission March 20 - Arroyo Grande at Lompoc March 22 -M Lompoc at Santa Barbara March Z7 w Lompoc at Atascadero April 3 - Lompoc at Paso Robles April 6 - Lompoc at San Luis Obispo April 9 - Santa Maria at Lompoc April 20 F- Carpinteria at Lompoc April 25 - San Luis Obispo at Lompoc April Z7 Mission at Lompoc May l Atascadero at Lompoc May 8 H Lompoc at Arroyo Grande May ll - Lompoc at Santa Maria May I5 - Paso Robles at Lompoc ELJFW :sg T , N MISQEMWEO I. me mjk, Yixxsubsx sf 0n'H l. cf PGRK 940 Q Req OBJ Ielnln wa FGH5 Tc Q w L mzk oux'teUo 5,115 9-Axle., I O I A ww F 9,1 1 A :fs i Ike 7 'bf I SMX ke 9 - Q W 1 N e V - A Q Q f L R RmM-pew ev f L P U va Vx T oe C9359-:7 5 , F!cRhrYNeu'lO L W i rj SRU ' 2 Q vague C gmail' mek Sndn Lf, Yum aww R Gum V Qlfiuz ' ' Cfswqon UAKCYSWJ Sn I ' nl-ii sus-P1015 Lomfa A Z0 TO G N. fi SWIG? TW SENIOR TRIP Class of 1954 May 15-28, 1954 Instead of the traditional Ditch-Day, the Senior Class of 1954 went on a two week educational trip. The trip was a successful culmination of four years devoted to scholas- tic and extra-curricular activity. Only students who had maintained a passing grade aver- age and had had no disciplinary problems were permitted to go. In order for the trip to take place, 31,500 was needed to cover expenses. This mon- ey was raised in various methods: Food Sales, Senior Play, Operation Service Station' Slave Auction. Each student was required to put in eight hours work or the equivalent of 81.00 per hour. The trip, thirteen days long, covered six states, including California. They were: Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada. Points of interest were: The Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce National Parks, Salt Lake, B.Y.U., Salt Lake City, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, jackson I-Iole, Idaho Falls, Carson and Virginia Cities, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and home. A typical day was Good Morning at 5:50 in the A.M., climbing eagerly out of their sleeping bags, cleaning up, girls to the kitchen and the boys off to the packing of the bus. Breakfast and then all aboard for the day's ride. Sleeping facilities were in the classrooms or gym of the school of the town at which they stopped for the night. Kit- chen facilities were in the cafeteria or Home Economics department of the same school. Fifty-four students enjoyed the trip immensely and are cherishing many exciting memories. 2 . 'YiIU 1 Quai shi' kv M Q -f ww M A .M , N - of-: Q.-:,s':.'.'S ,.'x.. e9..-.m .':9..-JC:'E.. .:C:631E al 5' vvar X Y ufh 9 E? This C-Marte, hut e to e ....... ,fl A Pupil of lbr- Lompoellmon utah Sclwad 'ts qwubed- l gerffffcqfc 7 y pl l a Hui Crr'lC'xglea,5Tc hor- 1 'QOUTSTANDNG kXTRh'CU9sRlCLlN.NR PAR'YxcxPPxTlON ' Given el Lam foe, Q0.l:Qov-niQ,'Uxx5 -,.......----- 51.1 1 Qi!!-T 6'l'bZ-'S9:'.JL4 29134 :A9,x.:33v:f2,'gjx:.gS l The above Certificate of Merit is being presented by the LA PURISIMA Annual Staff. These awards are made to Seniors on the basis of outstanding participation in ex- tra-curricular activities during the past four years. E Members of the Faculty were given ballots on which they designated names of those Seniors they thought worthy of the award. The ballots were tabulated, and the four awards were made to the students pictured below. LA PURISIMA AWARDS X AUTOGRAPHS ,fy gf Af Xf W- N ,cgi 'I r 'Z 1.fffAfy' M' J ,A,fVfC' U ??1ffff1 124, J 'W'X' fL14 fm f f' i' 1.4 . Y ff' , l ' X WJ fgvxfv ffffl ff,-IM-644 1417176 l raft-f ' X y f I Q!!! M111 lj My V U -ff1,ZC. ff M Wffk-Qk .Q Nw fwiww Qwifmf X mf My Q W M K M,5Xg., W QQ Op xv- , yKf,f53ww f . AUTOGRAPHS SX W 5 5 Na fH,..Q.,.2' U42 'tm5F7L5 V nv-Q, xf ' J UEQUSIYXEKVTS This page is written solely to pay extended tribute to the Lompoc Merchants and the Yearbook House, who have helped us to publish this Annual. Without their cooperation, the publication ot this Annual would be very difficult. Below are the co-operating Lompoc Mer- chants: A and B Food Market American Jewelers B and B Studio Barthuli's Jewelry Beattie Motors Brooks Plumbing Brown's Drug Store Camera Shop Lompoc Drug Company Lompoc Equipment Co, Lompoc Milk Co, Lompoc Record Lundberg Stationers May Furniture Co. Miller's Pharmacy Negus Furniture Store Moore's Department Store Sprouse Reitz Co., Inc. Douglass Repairs John Hannah Perozzi Hardware Co. Elmer's Paint Store Holser and Bailey J. C, Penney Co. Johns-Manville Corp. King's Furniture Outlet Latourcade's Drycleaners Linden Electric Co. Robert c. Lilley Ruttner and Schuyler Salvy's Food Market Schroeder Bros. StadIey's Food Market Stalker's Stillmon's Modern Cleaners Western Auto Supply Valley Motors lww if A-P xi . ,.,.Q. A , ,gr gm , W, if-gf'-.W ,VX X I 4 t . T. Tw 5-yr www . X i I in ... X, . 5 S A T, , 5 s Q A Q s - , A X S A , 3 5 5 E YXQQQ3 Q ' 2:3 A SPX Q. N ,.. .. , ,, .. , , . .- 5 , - S Q1 . A ,,,, A A xv ' A J - ' - T A In - in 1, Q 3, ei Q ' H S -Q ' fiil-' f ' b NQA. A Q . BEATTIE MOTORS, NEGUS FURN. STORE. ELMERS PAINT STORE, RUFFNER Bc SCHUYLER HOLSER 8: BAILEY, SCHROEDER BROS., LAFOURCADES DRYCLEANERS, WESTERN AUTO A and B FOOD MARKET Staple and Fancy Groceries FROZEN FOODS - MEATS S. and H. Green Stamps Phone 4525 Lompoc, Calif. B Cr B STUDIO FINE PORTRAITS Reasonable Prices I I 1 South H Street F. C. Keller Phone 4724 PHOTOS THE REFLEX WAY BARTHULI'S JEWELRY Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing 1 1 I V2 South H Street Phone 4723 Lompoc, Calif. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT BROWN'S DRUG STORE IOn the Cornerb IOO East Ocean Avenue Phone 4061 S. and H. GREEN STAMPS CAMERA SHOP HOBBY AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 106 East Ocean Avenue Phone 4032 BOB POPE, Owner Phone 8-1123 STAN JOHNSON, Pharmacist LOMPOC DRUG CO. 125 W. Ocean Avenue Phone 9151 - Lompoc, Calif. BROOKS PLUMBING SERVICE Expert- Repairs - Prompt Service HEATING AIR CONDITIONING Lompoc, Calif. C omplimentf of AMERICAN JEWELERS RUTH H-okwltz LOMPOC EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1 16 North I Street Lompoc, Calif. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '54! LOM POC MILK CO. KING'S FURNITURE OUTLET M, B. KING 222 W. Ocean Ave. - Phone 5324 Lompoc, Calif. cRosLEY MAYTAG LINDEN ELECTRIC CO. Lompoc, Cal if. Electrical Contractor - Furniture Hotpoint Appliance Dealer Phone 3533 - 206 West Ocean Ave, DEPEND uPoN ROBERT C. LILLEY for INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE SERVICE SALVY'S FOOD MARKET Corner West Ocean at L-Ph. 6475 FREE DELIVERY Open Daily Including Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. STADLEY'S COMPLETE Fooo MARKET Groceries - Meats - Fruits Vegetables Frozen Food Locker Service I I3 South l Street - Phone 543I Florsheim Shoes Stetson Hats ARROW SHIRTS Men's and Teen-Age Clothing STALKER'S Phone 495I Lompoc, Calif. Congratulations Class of '54 STI LLMAN'S MODERN CLEANERS Modern Service - Modern Quality I23 North H Street - Phone 7I I I Lompoc, Calif. VALLEY MOTOR SERVICE Ocean and J Street Lompoc, Calif. - Phone 5233 Compliments of LOM POC RECORD PRINTING and PUBLISHING Graduation Gifts - Portable Typewriters - Shaeffer Pen Sets Briefcases and Wallets LUNDBERC'S STATIONERS Jack and Fern DeGrott BEST OF LucK AND Goopwlsi-IES MAY FURNITURE CO. 205 West Ocean Avenue Phone 7021 MlLLER'S PHARMACY GEORGE MILLER Dependable Service Since 1933 109 North H Street Lompoc, Calif. MOORE'S DEPARTMENT STORE 1 18 West Ocean Avenue Lompoc, Calif. MAKE OUR STORE--YOUR STORE Congratulations - Class 1954 YOUR SELF-SERVICE 5 and 'IO Sprouse-Reitz Co., Inc. 104 East Ocean Ave. - Phone 5723 Lompoc, Calif. DOUGLASS REPAIRS COMPLETE WASHER SERVICE IO8 East College MARVIN DOUGLASS Lompoc, Cal it. JOHN HANNAH DISTRIBUTOR SEASIDE PETROLEUM PRooucTs Corner Laurel and O Streets Phone 8-0491 PEROZZI HARDWARE CO. 201 West Ocean Avenue Phon-e 5081 Lompoc, Calif. J. C. PENNEY CO. Home Furnishings - Work Clothing Piece Goods - Shoes WEARING APPAREL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The staff of the 1954 La Purisima wishes to thank the stu- dents and faculty for their co-operation in this year's publication. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to the following persons and organizations who have made this annual possible. 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