Los Gatos High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Los Gatos, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

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Q7 s of call In flue y I955 I956 d 1' rd ship are logged here fh F Il g p g f d f I1 pp b y Wy + L Hg Q S 3 Cv zdiratinn Where his dufies end, his services begin. He is a ieacher, a councilor, an en+l1usias+ic suppor+er of all high school acfivifies, and a friend of every sfudenf. He dedica'I'es his life fo youfh. ln apprecia1'ion of his fimeless efforfs in our behalf, his inspira- fional guidance and friendly help along rhe way we, +he Seniors of l956, haippily dedicafe fhis WILDCAT fo MR. ROBERT CRISWELL The long Awaifed Dream Begins A. 1 m'fWg'5f' ,S 2 .-M41 ...,,-..,,, New 6omplefion ff - ff'Lf:?SW L i ' f , -.1 . -i 4 I lr '?f ,....n...,m..v 2 V 4 V. R' sp- - Y , G ls Locker R gm Hail +0 dear Los Gales High, Alma Mafer Fair Nesfling 'nea+h a moun+ain sky like a jewel rare. Once again we pledge our love, love +ha+ cannol' die Cherishing our mem-ries of, dear Los Gafos High. Alma Mafer fhrough +he years, 'fho we fravel far Hearfs will ever +urn +o you like a guiding s'I'ar. Whal' lhe fufure holds for us, as 1'he years pass by Always we'll be children of, dear Los Ga+os High. I ,Q 6, 'L,,fTfLf',Vb fz.N rf, ff L 6 4 Dfw? 5 .D 0 'J V 2, 3 ' ffigmllll lm 4 6 y A fx? L ' x I . ,iff 1 , NM E5 ' A 9 , f , g ,,, J, Pr 5 Ki fb 2 2' ff Z I ,j x f ' .ii XL, f ' f if . N fb !f f My .gd x 1 f' -me 4 - eg sf 1 ,C 09 ,F X! f . 4 f , F., v ' f 11 .... '-' ----6 Qlnx ' f- X Mx. ' x -----ll' uw Ex Cu ll ll ll !l ll fl Principal? Message l li , . . ln exfenclmg my greefnngs and besf wishes fo fhe Class of l956 l feel a liffle closer fo you fhan l have ofher classes. For l foo am leaving fhe school which has given so much fo us all. Acfually, none of us can leave fhe school nor do we wanf fo. If will be a parf of us from now on no maffer where we go or whaf we do. Lef us hope fhaf each of us has made a small confribufion fo fhe school and fhaf we will confinue fo do so when fhe opporfunify offers. Congrafulafions and besf wishes fo you all. - Prenfiss Brown Mr. Prenfiss Brown Principal Fred Canrinus Jean Winslow John Wilhelm Execufive Officer Dean of Girls SUPefl 'ief'deNi of Building and Grounds BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. DQIIQH Mr, Campbell Mrs. Cook Dr. Tremaine Mr. Sporleder X I l 'lui 'lui vi l i Mrs. Morse Office Clerk PURSER'S STAFF- Mrs. Kay, Mrs. Huff, Miss Denevi, Mrs. Flanagan. STEWARDS - Front Row: Mr. Bruce, Mr. Megrail, Mr. Gallo- way, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Barringer, Mr. Oliver. Back Row: Mr. Rear- don, Mr. Cavallini, Mr. Effiroiz if , ff . As .rf f . ' l Q llrr'-Af ' Z. F YYY. . -.. Lia-1 LOS GATOS U ION ,HIG GIG PILOTS: Mr. Sorenson, Mr. Rovai, Mr. Bruce. SCHOOL Mrs. Owen Nurse GALLEY STAFF: Mesdames Lucas, Hendrie, Reinharl, Rollwisberger, Simpson, Panighelli. ,hz .gs E 1513 313 g , 1 2' -if ii li r .-,,flfW SAFETY - Miss Thompson, Drivers' Educa- fiong Mr. Leflcowilz, Safely Educafion. BUSINESS - Mr. Simonson, Typing, Shorfhand, Office Machines, Pracfical Mafhg Mrs. Mafheny, Typing, Mr. Mafheny, Typing, Shorfhand, Book- lceeping, Office Pracfice. l l yn, ,. MANUAL ARTS - Seafed: Mrs. Burke K Homemaking: Mr. Cline, Agricullureg Mrs. Winslow, Homemalcingg Mr. Sam- uels, Drafling, lndusfrial Arfs, Craffs. Sfdlldihgl Mr. Grewohl, Draffing, lndus- +rial Arfs: Mr. Sorenson, Auioshop, Wood Shop. HISTORY - Mr. Negendanlr, U. S. Hislory, American Problems: Miss Young, Social Science, Spanish, Miss McGovney, Civics, U. S. Hislory: Miss Tully, U. S. Hisfory, World Hisfory. X 'es.,gx,i 3 LANGUAGE - Mrs. Miller, Spanish: Mrs Reynolds, Lafin, English: Mr. Aubry French, Miss Wood, Spanish. a Nsl 4 :'C'! !'Akf ' MUSIC AND ART - Mr. Blaffner, Band, Beginning lnsfrumenfs, Junior Choir: Mr. S+evens, Choir, Orcheslrag Mr. Cunningham, Arr. MATH AND SCIENCE - Mr. Max well, Algebra, Geomeiryg Mrs Knighf, Biology: Mr. Criswell, Phy sics, Algebra, Geome+ryg Mr. Huff, Algebra, Geomeiry, Trigonomefry Mr. Jones, Algebra, Geomefry, Pracfical Malh: Mr. Welch, Chemis fry. ENGLISH - Seated: Mrs. Girdler, English, Journalism: Miss Haywood, Miss Formos, English: Miss Slagle, Librarian. Sfcnding: Mr. Farrau+o, English, Siege Craffsg Mr. Cody, English, Speech: Mr. Trimble, English: Mr. Damon, English, Nighl School Principal, Mr. Zappelli, English. I ,.. I 'b -f .ow ki' WV Jr' .l on 'A I fi 11 2 ,Yi wr 'QP' ig! s, xml K A. K 3, A' ' V 3, PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Mr. Farris, Boys' . Q gt' K 4 3 P. E.: Mr. Denevi, Pracfical Malh, Boys' P. E.: . , l Q Miss Salvafierra, Girls' P. E., Miss Borih- I H wiclc, Girls' P. E.: Mr. Sonnfag, Boys' P. E. ' 1 .,.,,,. N , . wg, - L- va. . ii. 'bf ,gg-gunman , igfggq gf' n . . Q HH Senior Lunclw Room Biology Class Harry Laundreyou Laundryman Sm LAW 'u Senior Assembly Big-Liffle Sisfer Parfy S+uc.ly Hall j KVM fi' X, 'vb Z, 5 5 ,, - A- 'W 4 35165 6 U -27,3 Z' 1, gi' ,Ill C Cf!!! fx!! In , f' F XXX, ' -ff6:, ,.,'-f7jjiii fLiii ' ' 2 350, f WM 13123339 Q, f ' 1- - wma-23: ,.E.-..i !!' , -1 Jl1awff1Zf4g,ffiSr,99 49 f W W' , My X! 3 my Pr U -J W uk, ' SV ffggx .....-.,.., H 4, ff , ... '-'iiiiigg !T nv ! ' wg fn , Q. - -.- 4- ,W- , XM- If f -M ' ' ' A Xi i, gE., J: 'M' mf+ W ' f Pam caflelon' denh Mr' Gun 1959 f1.-u,- K l 3 K 2,1 3 f If fll- fm ' f . e-PfeSl' .A Olhs. We . dehli Daw er. Janis SGW' Prev ur ' e Wilsvn- lreas . jan T . 5ecike'f:x'1'Adv,5or. . niN9 a Our year fo remember! We s'l'epped from l'he fop posilion in fhe elemenfary grades fo Low Man on a Tofem Pole af 'Ga'I'os. H was a ma'Her of geH'ing acquainfed and acclimafed, bofh of which we did well. Our members, Class of I959, proved fheir abiliiy scholasiically by being well repre- senfed on 'I'he honor roll and in C. S. F. Ours is an enfhusiasfic class, ready and willing 'io learn and happy fo be members Y h o f e Los Gafos sfudenf body. We eagerly anficipafe our nexi' fhree years in fhe happy environs of Los Gafos High. Janis Seial presiden, Ablamis, N. Adams, E. Alford, L. Allen, D. Andrews, T. Arnaudo, D. Aflcinson, A. G. B. Babcock, Bagnafo, Balcomb, B. Barone, J. BarreH', P. Bauer, G. Bea'H'y, N. Behnke, K. Berg, A. Bias, C. Anderson, L. FRESHMEN J 1 L J 'Ng in ,fx gvk l's1'i ,R . ff. , J N 3 P 1 f A A A1 'F' 1' ' M ' L V 3 Af' ,Jw 9 , A xml. Q : . . - 45' i uv qw., , xv, A . K . 2 . . , 'V' . nt .R if ig Q, 5651? ,. -P A 1. . if N J , 'W y ' W QV M' s, , N . , V ,- V ,,.v , ' if Q61 'Q Y iii 3 1 i-, Aix Y!'1 , 4 4 QQ, P LJ? M.. . - . 11 I rf, ., y 2 X .1 avi j 551 In ,M , mv. - 4 f 1 . , ,! F ff .v ff A ,K -XA. -A Xk,. 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Hamilion SUPHUMURES 1958 Jerry Dollard, vice-presidenfj Judy Peck, freasurerg Dick VonAlvensleben, presidenfg Gayle Breeding, secrefaryg Mr. Cody, advisor. ln a year we had mafured from bewildered freshmen fo mighfy sophomores. We had learned a lof - of people and of books - and we were faking our place in a world fo which we now belonged. Our afhlefes were imporfanf fo our school feams. Our speech, music, dramafic, and club workers were counfed on for fheir supporf. We welcomed fhe incoming freshmen and sympafhized wifh fheir problems. We were approaching a milesfone in our high school lives. We have enjoyed our years af 'Gafos and are looking forward fo our nexl' fwo happy years. Dick VonAlvensleben Presidenf Alfson, S. Allen, J. Americo, R Andrews, L Ashizawa, L Affon, J. Avilla, L. Bailey, D. Balch, B. Barker, J. Beckland, L. Bednar, B. Bergren, S. Billey, J. Binkley, B. Bishop, A. Black, L. Bond, L. W ggi., .. Am ,5 Q My k nk V7 Jw . 5 f ., -3 , 8451, Y :sf vi .Jw 13? 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Easlerbrook Cafeferia J. Osfle, S. Sickel, J. Kirby, J. Kikuchi, P. Piffman P. Cline, J. Morse. School Dance ' 3 is S.. As we enfered fhe second half of our high school career af 'Gafos, we were con- fronfed by a .series of inferesfing and excifing evenfs which were inifiafed by our suc- cessful Junior Play, Mofher Was a Freshman . Our class assembly, fhe choice of our rings, fhe Junior-Senior Prom, fhe Sarafoga Relay, various class slrifs in school rallies, numerous speech confesfs and debafe fournamenfs, excifing sporfs acfivifies, and, of course, our sfudies rounded ouf a full and profifable year af Los Gafos. We were well represenfed in C. S. F., on fhe Honor Roll, in speech and debafe, in fhe various school clubs, in all of fhe sporfs, and in all ofher curricular and exfra-curricular acfivifies. This year, as lasf, we won fhe Olivia de Haviland Dramafic Cup Confesf, fhus firmly esfablishing our repufafion in dramafic abilify. To have represenfed such an acfive and successful class is indeed an honor as well as a privilege. For all fhe cooperafion of bofh faculfy and classmafes l am deeply gra+eful. Dave Moore Presidenf J UNIURS I 95 7 Mr. Aubry, advisor: Juanifa Kikuchi secrefary: Dave Moore, presideni Ron Honza, vice-presidenfg Judy Kramer, freasurer. Adams, C. Adams, P. Aikman, J. Aldag, J. Alford, N. Allen, J. Allirrger, A. Amann, P. Anderson, B. Armalovics, G Armsfrong, T. AuCourf, C. Aymar, R. Barnhill, B. Bedwell, J. Bell, T. Belyew, P. Billingsley, G. VE S955 4 , 1. ,Am 1 .K . I. . 'ZV S ? L Qf wx . . 2N AF' nh.. L iw, ,Q :QL .Lys Y , 5 'L , S 'Q :iff V, if Dv.. ' -1' Agv L . w 1.1. as M 4? ...rv . M , , 5' F51 5, W g fi va I-' I! I E i , , ,, , i wif fi '51, if ?4Q !' 54 QP if 1? X f .Lim X 16? J E ,. W' 2 W f f ' . 2' 'iwwwwf ' 4 A O Y, 2 f' 1 wwe 9 5' N j. . w WW? - F? Tw M X If T A W Wm A k, Q A va' S. nf ff sf ' vw M. 1 Q X - K 1 ,gf , bf QI gg? 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Haens Dlclilieslaenl li SENIURS I 95 6 We, +he Class of l956, wish +o ihank our principal, +each- ers, and our 'Fellow s+uden1's - fhose already graduafed and our presenl' underclassmen - for cherished memories of four years profifably and happily spenl' ai' 'Gales High'. Through your efforfs we have acquired a slore of knowledge, a world of experience, and a long lis+ of friends fo help us on our way. We wish also +o lhanlc 'I'he members of our school board, our Parenl-Teacher organizafion and our communily al' large for fhe services fhey have rendered in 'lhe efficienl' develop- meni' of our school. To +he class of I956, who elecfed me 'lo represenf +hem for 'lhis pasi' year, l wish +o express my sincere appreciaiion of l'he suppor+ given me, +he loyal+y shown +o our school, and +he con+ribu+ions each of you has made +o our graduafing class. Yours has been an oufsfanding example of cooperalion. Through your accomplishment +he class of '56 will long be remembered in all fields of high school endeavor. To each of you goes my hearffell' wish for fufure success and fo fufure senior class presidenls my hope lhaf you can worlc wifh as fine a group of fellow s'l'uden+s. Dick Haensli Senior Class Presidenl' Faf' and A ulgz cf el aw Neal Tully Vice-Presidenr Lo Tr Bqsurer y I3 Beaff lg 'ini Wayne Bergman 'VPN 'Pix Peler Balch Carole Barone Suzanne Barfon Lois Bea++y Elaine Adams Janice Aldridge Dianna Anderson Norman Ashizawa Linda Berman Lynne Berryman Janice Billingsley Gwen Bosworfh Allan Boyce Mason Brown Joyce Brunefio Thad Binlcley Marlha Bolfon Clara Lou Bond Norma Borlolussl Toby Burgess Jackie Callahan Sylvia Cameron Carol Carfmell Diane Cash Barbara Clrelll H!!- Herberi' Daw Michael DePrie Pamela Derby Richard Doclxery wi 4 Geraldine Clark Thomas Clark ii' Ala n Cla rlce ko- Franlc Clohan Mary Jane Confardo Virginia Crawford Ka+herine Cusfer Sandra Daly Warren D'Ambrosio Henry Daw 6,- Jeanne Drew Lorine Dudley Frances Easferbrook Janice Elder Marybefh Epps Gail Eslcoifer Julie Farrand Ned Ferla 'TSN Jon Fishbaclr William Fifcla Linda Forbes Roberf Frank 14 wl K 1 Nfl Virginia Fraser Diane Friesen YQ-wx 1 Wilma Fulws 'Q Joanne Gaffney Kennefh Garcal Lore'Ha Garcia Jean Gaudinier Margaref Gianola J Gif? 'hui Jack Harfman Ka'I'l1erine Heindel Fred Heining DeLoyce Helms bv l. ilu' an Amelia Herrera Philip Herrin Ingrida Hincenbergs David Hoefler Joan Gifford Dems Giordano Sam Gonzales Cynflua Gorman Fred Gould Miclwael Graham Sandra Gregory Earl Green l Richard Haensli David Hamilfon Jerry Harper Carrel Harrub We Charles Hoffman Donene Hol+z Richard Hor+on Fred Howe fi Edward King Thomas King John Kirby David Kline Jon LaFrance Janei' Lass Woodrow LaH'a Mary Layman Pauline Hunfsinger Adrienne Ireland Melinda Jenkins Joan Jessen Sam Johnson Minnie Kay Jones Royal Kelsey Connie Keliner svn' by it Norma McJunlcin James Madonna Frank Main Marilyn May 6'- John Megrail Anfhony Mello Gail Mellon Roberl' Minden Marilyn Monlgomery Joseph Leland Kafhleen Libbey Richard Lloyd Alice Lopez Anifa Lopez Susan Loveland Sfanley Lynn Donna McFadden Anne Moore Marilyn Moore William Moore sf 1 'PRR Sylvia Penner Janelle Polen Marion Powers Shirley Powers Joan Princehouse Ronald Mueller Frank Nelson Sherry Nolfe Randall Nor+on Vin-. O ,S Joan Nunnemalcer Rasma Opsis Diana Paul Mary Peclc Theodore Purcell John Ransome Richard Reading Nancy Redmond i Qx 3 William Reiner Ronald Remmel Joseph Rizzufo 4 Edward Rose William Rose Ronald Rouiller Richard Roush we Arleen Sadler Vincenl Sheridan Richard Shore Sally Sise Eugene Smifh Nancy Smi'I'h Linda Snell John Sorenson Geraldine Roberfs Glen Roberfson Sharon Roberfson Roberl' Roller 'WN r 'N Barbara Sfadmiller Janice Sfewarf Sylvia Taaie Roy Teeple Eva Teese Richard Tucker Neal Tully Judy Vargus Richard Wagener Alan Wallcingfon Mary Wallace Linda Wayne 'mt'- Roberl' Webb Nancy Welfz George Wilcox Lois Wilson iq N l N 'inb Ruby Wims Richard Wixon Beverly Wood Judy Wrigl'1'I' NOT PICTURED Dorofhy Cook William Cross J. S+ewar+, S. Ireland, L. Snell, G. Bos- worfh, D. Paul f X i 4 l.. Berryman, D. Moore F. Main if D. Moore R. Remmel C. Gorman N. McJunldn J. Nunnemaker J. Farrand 4 M. Peck, F. Main, A. Ransome J. Ransome Anyone for refreshmen+s? E Parish K Nachols F F A Pro ec+ PLAYERS ONLY Changing Classes l.r.f 1 R Color Day Dance 4 Baskefball Sfars J. Smilh Scene from a dance. df: ,ly ,a-.-'si G. Billingsley, R. Oliver. Typing Class Safely Educa+ion Class QUQKQMK I 1 5 ff' 'f,,....-5 fx Q 1' J Q. . A 'NM ,L np? 2 an ff? X . 0, fvifi 93 X M Y fl' , 1 f B N 4, X942 , NZ ffj' ' , tg., , i 1 , . 1 1 5' i i, H ' ' J I 4 r Q ,f iff M 8 X STUDENT BUDY UFFICERS On behalf of your sfudenl' body officers l wish +o fhank all of you -- sfudenfs and faculfy alike - for your whole-hearled suppori' and cooperafion in our sfudenl' governmenf. lf has been a very special privilege and a rewarding experience fo serve fhis year's successful sfudenl' body. To my classmales, fhe seniors of l956, l wish all lhe success and bes+ wishes in fufure years. To fhe underclass- men, I wish confinued happiness and success a+ Los Gafos ' High. To all of you Thanks 'For your iobs well done. Bob Roller Sfudenl' Body Presidenl' Bob Roller Presideni Glen Roberlson Vice-Presidenl Liz Epps Joan Princehouse Secrehry Treasurer eil s STUDENT COUNCIL Frollf Row: R. Schwab, J. Morris, M. Peclr, S. Whilalcer, L. Ashizawa, R. Aymar, M. Williams, K. Cusfer, L. Epps, B. Sfadmiller, J. Princehouse, J. Peck. Second Row: J. Seia, D. Von Alvensleben, D. Ollis, S. Daly, P. Carlefon, M. Easferbrook, A. Hamilfon, J. Kirby, L. Woolard, K. Peflley, V. Crawford, N. Hinman, D. O'NeiI. Back Row: B. Roller, T. Cox, S. Johnson, J. Leland, N. Tully, D. Haensli, T. Burgess, D. Moore, G. Roberfson, T. Harville, S. Blan- lcenburg, J. Spileri, L. Leonard, J. Kooper, L. Bond. ls +here a second fo +he mo+ion? The Sfudeni' Body Vice-Presidenf, Glen Roberfson, aslled +his quesfion many fimes as +he Sfudeni' Council approved budger requesfs, afhleiic awards, commissioners, and various school acfivifies. The Execufive CommiH'ee is a separafe organizalion. Sfudenl Body officers, com- missioners, fhe El Gafo edifor, and fhe Wildcal' business manager make up +his execu- five branch of Los Gafos' Government EXECUTIVE CUMMITTEE FYOIIT Row: J. Leland, G. Roberfson, B. Roller, L. Epps, J. Princehouse. Back Row: B. Webb, M. Brown, K. Cusler A. Boyce, B. Sfadmiller, D. Hamilion, P. McDonell. 'iaflmillleler loara S m'isS'lon Pai Com Fronf Row: P. Hildebrand, C. Jorgensen, L. Beally, J. Derby. Second Row: P. Piilman, P. Derby, D. Moore, J. Polen, S. King. Bock Row: J. Gislcin, B. Sfadmiller, N. Ashizawa, L. Rugani, J. Duggan, H. Campbell. ,Jin CUMMIS IONS Fancy posiers, wonderful music assemblies, spirifed rallies, crowded dances, and new fish for fhe fish pond were some of fhe accomplishmenis of our commissioners. Many +hanlcs go fo +hem for iheir hard worlc. . . . EMe'fdI'nKdH,y Cusf Frollf Row: D. Glover, R. Oliver, S. Brawley, N. Oliver, P. Carlefon, E. King. Second Row: M. menf C ef Coughlan, J. Bringuel, J. Kikuchi, K. Heindel, P. Lockwood. Buck Row: D. Moore, B. Moore, K. ommisgfo Cusler, J. Kirby, L. Dudley. nd' b Bob vixisslonev , C0 Muslc B. Harris, D. Kline, B. Webb, J. Peck, V. Crawford, K. Spofswoocl, S. Olson. N mul P ,M wx ub1,cI.fisE,, Brow Fronf Row: N. Kirkish, L. Black, K. Woodbury, J. Harper, M. Brown. Back Row: M. Sfevens, J. ofnml- Kravifz, F. Easferbroolc, T. Burgess, B. Moore, B. Winsfon, D. Paul, S. Gonzales. '0ner X-K 'df M goice na 4 v 'llallnqs rzlsslonel Frollf Row: P. Cline, A. Boyce, R. Tucker. Back Row: K. Brundage, N. Olnver, R. Franlr. Bu CQI0 as Gfoun Valve ef Anne 5 Oavya S M5039 Edl.f:0Qre Busines ' WILDCA T If has been our pleasanf proiecf, as +he Wildcai' S+aff, fo aH'emp'I' fo record for you in +his annual, all phases of our acfivifies a+ Los Gafos High for +he pasi' school year. Under +he very capable direc'l'ion of Mr. Orrin Maiheny, our advisor. and wi+h +he wholehearfed cooperafion of fhe faculfy and sfudeni body, we ga+hered and organized our ma+eriaI, and mei' our deadlines. This bool: is meani' 'I'o be a happy reminder of a happy year. We hope fha? you enioy Hs perusal as we have enioyed i'l's produdion. Fronl' Row: L. Berman, A. Moore, L. Snell, J. Kraviiz, F. Easferbroolc. Buck Row: J. Nunnemaker D. Hamilion, B. Winsfon, J. Kirby, D. Moore, D. Kline. No! Pictured: Mr. Ma+heny, advisor awfqfdl M . - Cf 'fy p - ma - r S ' eck VlrqlFall E4-No p '9 Edifolr EL GA T0 One of +he basic freedoms menlioned in our Cons+Hu+ion, Freedom of 'lhe Press, has lruly been exercised by our school paper, +he EI Gafo. Wiih an up-'I'o-dale cov- erage of 'I'he school news, inlerviews wifh various sfudenis, and ofher inferesfing 'Fea- fure Hems, fhe El Galo has been a very worlhwhile and enioyable paper. Many lhanlzs should be given 'lo lhe new advisor, Mrs. Girdler, for her unfirlng and diligenl' efforfs. FALL STAFF 1 Front Row: C. Sfanfon, F. Gould, L Teeple, M. Conlardo, T. Maifiuz, L. Thorsby. Back Row M. Peck, J. Harper, T. Clark, Mrs. Girdler, V. Craw ford, M. Powers, A. Sadler, A. Sfone. SPRING STAFF - Ffbllf Row: A. Sadler, L. Thorsby, A. S+one, Mrs. Girdler, K. Heindel, T. Maifiuz, M. Peck. Back Row: S. Powers, M. Confardo, J. Hartman, J. Le- land, J. Harper, L. Berryman, C. Sfanfon. 5 A H? ,VT if , wi 5' 5. S S ss 3 Mrs. Winslow if Advisor Wilma Fuhs Noel Kirlcish Presidenf Vice-Presidenf GIRLS ' LEAGUE' For girls only! And fhe boys could well be envious of our well planned acfive organizafion. Formed originally fo help girls gel' acquainfed, our success- ful group has nof only fulfilled ifs prime purpose, buf we have, under 'lhe able and undersfanding guidance of our advisor, Mrs. Winslow, engaged in civic and L, d P in Karen W00dbU'Y social funcfions which have been a credif fo ln A e ' Los Gafos High. Secrefary Treasurer Our moms, foo, gof acquainfed af our class feas, and fhe polio research fund was aware of our concerfed efforfs fo help. Our annual Sadie Hawkins dance broughf our male classmafes fo a social funcfion which fhey, and we, will long remember. Our aim is service -fo all and each ofher-and fo one girl in parficular, qualified by her efforfs and scholasfic abilify, we presenfecl our scholarship award. The Girls' League is a happy and enfhusiasfic group open fo all girls of fhe sfudenf body. We welcome your membership and fhanlx you for your help. Front Row: K. Cook, B. Hamilfon, T. Malfiuz, J. Wilson, F. Easferbrook, P. Cline, J. Kikuchi, N. Kirlcish, W. Fuhs Mrs. Winslow. Back Row: B. Goddard, L. Blanlcenburg, l.. Pelfif, K. Woodbury, A. Walfon, L. Nefherfon, J. Derby S. King, L. Snell, S. Cox, S. Wilson, J. Gaudinier. ll-H l YB O bf S MG lgvifalgi +L s,W - qjpf if 'f' f'w x i N , ,FA T? ' xtxA' fi wi 121 W, lf X x lx 2 Front Row: C. Bond, S. Bergren, N. Spohn, G. Roberfson, L. Epps, L. Blanlcenburg, S. Whifalcer, J. Coafes, P. McDonell. Back Row: A. Moore, J. Urzi, P. Lockwood, J. Peck, M. Wrighf, L. Wan- less, D. Kimball, R. Schwab, D. Moore, N. Kirlcish, Mr. Cody. N. F. I.. Our local chapfer of 'rhe Nafional Forensic League, which boasfs fwenfy-fwo mem- bers, is an oufgrowfh of Mr. Cody's speech class -- firsf offered in our high school curriculum in 'rhe Fall of l954. In fhis, i+s firsf year, our local N. F. L. has made an enviable record and has broughf fo Los Gafos a number of frophies for speech and debafe. A+ Sfanford lasf fall, fhe four-man debafe feam won firsf place in fhe Sfafe of California. In successive regional fournamenfs, our' members have won second and firsl' places in bofh debafe and declamafion. Wifh Mr. Cody's helpful assisfance and fremendous inferesf, our N. F. L. has made greal' sfrides and will confinue fo be a source of pride fo Los Gafos High. beffson' Charnpi , Ro on Deb humps XIKJJP. Par Sw? pf D. Moor L- P ' . af ebote Midge- 'fairer' J ers Urzli R. Sc imdb' B Smifl-, if Fronf Row: A. Finley, F. Heining, V. Sheridan, D. Hayslip, J. Jessen, D. Doclcery. Back Row: G. Smifh, G. Roberfs, J. Wolfe. STAGE CRAFTS The sfage crew, under fhe direclion of Mr. Farraulo, solved all problems concern- ing 'lhe 'lechnical difficullies of +he plays, assemblies, dances, and concerls. Many 'lhanks lo fhis group for +heir fine work. DRAMA Cl. U8 The Drama Club, under Miss Haywood's supervision, is organized for lhose who are inleresfed in 'lhis field of endeavor. This year some of 'lheir aclivifies included fhe Clivia de Havilland Cup con+es+ and slcils for assemblies. Fronf Row: C. Gunn, A. Bishop, M. Gregory, N. Kirlrish, A. Sfone, G. Treese. Back Row: N. Cox, M. Wrighf, Miss Haywood, J. Powers, M. Green, W. Warwick, S. Egloff, S. Johnson. Fronf Row: H. Oberhummer, B. Walker, B. Colson, G. Humrickhouse, A. Sfone, J. Morse, J. Sfipp, J. Urzi, V. Vik- manis, D. Pulley, L .Epps, B. Moore, G. Roberfson, C. Bond, R. Opsis, V. Simpson, P. McDonell, P. Hunfsinger, P. Barreff, V. Greene, D. Warriner, W. Firenzi, J. Lass, O. Bricmonf, J. Davidson. Second Row: G. La France, L. Wayne, P. Day, J. Hamilfon, D. Ollis, R. Wolenick, D. Kassler, C. Sfanfon, B. Bolfon, L. Dudley, P. Derby, J. Osfle, A. Moore, J. Kravifz, N. Kirkish, R. Gosfovich, J. Kirby, l. Krimuldens, D. Davidson, N. Redmond, P. Sfeffani, S. Taaie, V. Crawford, L. Peffif, G. Counfryman, E. Maffhaus, M. Williams, P. Lockwood, C. Rees, J. Peck. Buck Row: R. Hunfsinger, D. Salfen, J. Hicks, D. Keeler, M. Hunfsinger, D. Hamilfon, E. Zenker, S. Warner, L. Beaffy, D. Kim- ball, M. Green, L. Black, B. Smifh, J. Jennings, D. Moore, A. Rapp, F. Clohan, L. Wanless, T. Burgess, D. Roush, J. Clark, D. Fossgreen, B. Webb, Mr. Aubry. C. S. F. C. S. F. sfands for fhe California Scholarship Federafion. This club has always main- fained high sfandards and fhis year was no excepfion. The members served fhe school whenever possible. The acfivifies were concluded by an annual spring parfy. The success of fhe C. S. F. was due largely fo fhe capabilify of fheir advisor, Mr. Aubry. French Club Parlez-vous francais? Oui? If so, fhe French Club is for you. The highlighfs of fhis year were fhe plays wriffen and performed in French by fhe members. Mr. Aubry's gum fund helped fo make fhe meefings more enjoyable. The acfivifies of fhe year were concluded by a swimming parfy in fhe spring. Fronf Row: J.' Higgins, C. Gunn, N. Oliver, C. Bias, S. Roberfson, T. Johnson, N. Hinman, P. Carlefon, C. Moyer M. Sanguineffi, M. Chase, G. Treese, P. Hunfsinger, S. Williams, C. Row, B. Blair, J. Wilson, C. Peffley, G. Counfry- man, T. Cabe, A. Brundage, S. Wilson. Second Row: M. Caperfon, J. Wesf, L. Taaie, G. Brusenbach, C. Gorman, L Epps, M. Ciciarelli, R. Long, L. Neiswender, L. Black, B. Colson, M. Murphy, L. French, M. Williams, S. Paul, D Green, A. Duncan, P. Lockwood, S. King, S. Brawley, l. Krimuldens, J. Kravifz, C. Jorgenson, S. Lanfz. Third Row J. Griswold, S. Alfson, L. Peffif, R. Marsh, R. Aymar, L. Blankenburg, T. Maffiuz, H. Deler, T. Burgess, A. Ransome J. Giskin, J. Farrand, R. Oliver, A. Hamilfon, S. Sickel, S. Nolfe, L. Dudley, K. Cusfer, P. Derby, J. Kirby, J. Piper P. McDonell. Buck Row: V. Vikmanis, J. Priesf, D. Sabold, D. Moore, J. Hamilfon, J. Sfraub, J. Allen, T. Spriggs R. Hunfsinger, R. Smifh, M. Smifh, J. Rosenfeld, M. Green, W. Warwick, D. Cook, J. Doyle, B. Winsfon, D. Gior- dano, B. Roller, D. Fossgreen, J. Gaffney, R. Opsis, N. Ablamis, Mr. Aubry. Lafin Club Hail Ceasarl - Perhaps +he biggesf evenl' sponsored by 'the Lafin Club for. ofher La+in s+uden+s was fhe Roman Banquet Sfudenls and 'leach- ers dressed in fhe fradifional Roman Togas, sal' fhemselves 'lo an old Roman sfyle dinner. The club, under fhe direcrion of Mrs. Reynolds, also sold doughnuls in fhe hall. Fron? Row: C. Inman, J. Herrell, W. Firenzi, A. Sfone, M. Hanley, L. Ashizawa, A. Wallon, M. Yonge, J. Urzi, J. Coafes, G. Pecsar, M. Wrighi. Second Row: B. Sfewari, N. May, S. Ruzak, P. BarreH, M. Easferbrook, D. Warriner, J. Davidson, S. Bergren, C. Rees, J. Cox, D. Herd, L. Keller. Buck Row: R. Condon, J. Coales, D. Pulley, R. Schwab, L. Rapp, D. Keeler, F. Gould, M. Warner F. Priore, M. Long, F. Feusse, D. Davidson, J. Raney, Mrs. Reynolds. Spanish Club Como es+a Vsfed7 If you have complefed one year of Spanish, you are eligible for membership in fhe Spanish Club. Shorf skifs were given by The fhird year sfudenfs for +he ofher members. Thanks fo 'the able assis'l'ance of Miss Wood: 'lhe club had a very successful year. Fronf Row: C. Johnson, N. Prendergasl, M. Grinbergs, J. Siipp, D. Worley, S. Cox, S. Cameron, M. MacKenzie, B. Hughes, L. Avilla, L. Wilson, J. Holmes, N. Alford, G. Humrickhouse. Second Row: J. Os+le, P. Hamill, B. Balch, S. Clark, S. Monfano, D. Davidson, L. Berman, L. Andrews, P. Kelsey, S. Taaie, V. Crawford, J. Graves, J. Kramer, J. Lass, S. Porfer. Back Row: M. Wood J. Allen, J. Mifchell, A. Clarke, L. Lowry, D. Neiswender, M. Crowl, R. Norfon, R. Powers, W. Fremier, R. Giancola, D. Bailey, P. Sfeffani, C. Paul, Miss Wood. u Ma+h Club The Mafh Club, under fhe able leadership of Mr. Cris- well, had an enioyable year by frying +o baffle each ofher wi+h difficulf ma+h problems - or discussing +hem as a group. The refreshmenfs were preH'y good, fool Fronf Row: R. Norfon, D. Neiswender, C. Gunn, H. Oberhummer, R. Smilh. Bock Row: M. War- ner, W. Cross, M. Crowl, W. Warwick, M. Green, R. Hunfsinger, M. Smifh, Mr. Criswell. Science Club Whal' happened +o +ha+ exfra elecfron? Do you need an ex+ra neufron? These are our afomic- wonders of 'I'oday. Under ihe able direciion of Mr. Welch, our afomic group is gaining fhe know how for our afomic-era. Fronf Row: P. Hunfsinger, V. Crawford, C. Gunn, J. Coafes, C. Bond, L. Peiiif, P. Fullcer- - son. Second Row: Mr. Welch, D. Kankel, B. Harris, M. Smi+h, R. Smifh, R. Hunfsinger, L. Harris, G. Treese, S. Olson, M. Paolangelo. Back Row: T. Dorsey, M. Warner, W. Cross, M. Crowl, W. Warwick, M. Green, L. Lowry, D. Neiswender, R. Norion, T. Binlcley, R. Powers, M. Long. Sa'Fe'ry Council Noi' foo fasi' now! Remember +o malce a FULL s+op! These are im- por+anf words of advice coming 'From 'lhe Safe+y Council. This new organiza+ion, under fhe supervision of Mr. Leflrowiiz, has accomplished many worfhwhile acfivifies for +he school fhis year, such as represen+- ing Los Gafos in fhe Sanfa Clara Safeiy Council, publicizing S-D Day, sponsoring +he car safefy-check in April, and generally increasing a spirif of safefy fhroughoul' fhe school. Many fhanlxs +o ifs hard- working chairman, Bill Moore. Front Row: B. Moore, L. Ashizawa, C. Gorman. Back Row: J. Kirby, Mr. Lefkowih, D. Moore. Ari Honor Socieiy Need an ar+is'r? See Mr. Cun- ningham. The Arf Honor Sociefy is an organiza+ion of our able and falenied ar+is+s who, under Mr. Cunningham's direcfion, have par- ficipafed in many acfiviries which have insfilledin fhem a deeper un- dersfanding of 'ihe True meaning of ar+. Front Row: S. Sise, G. Armalovics, M. Wrigh+, G. Breeding, C. Gunn, D. Paul. Back Row: J. Kravifz, C. Sfanfon, G. Swenson, B. Lochner, B. Winsfon, L. Pefiif, L. Zelneronolc, Mr. Cunningham. Fronf Row: S. Taggard, D. Boyer, B. Beeson, A. Afkinson, L. Wilson, J. Polen, P. Fulkerson, S. Taaie, L. Alford, B Williams, S. Walker, S. Porier. Second Row: P. Holiz, Mrs. Burke, Advisor, C. Bufera, S. Cox, N. Filer, J. Norion P. Wallace, M. Jones, F. Bryanf, D. Penner, J. Davidson, Mrs. Winslow, Advisor, K. Libbey. Third Row: J. Osile P. Ellis, L. Peffil, M. Chase, M. Sanguineffi, L. Cushman, R. Wallace, M. May, M. Procfor, K. Kropholler, O. Bric monf, S. Roberison. Back Row: S. Eckerl, L. Taaie M. Gianola, J. Camilleri, J. Camilleri, K. Holfz, S. Eckerl, N Kirkish, A. Allinger. F. H. A. The Fufure Homemakers of America, under 'lhe direciion of Mrs. Burke, had a busy and successful year. JaneH'e Polen, who is presidenl' of Seclion VI of +he F. H. A., was elecfed sfaie hisforian af fhe Siafe meeiing af Asilomar in Ocfober. Their purpose in selling candy in The halls is 'lo earn money 'For malerial and clolh- ing fo send fo fhe F. H. A. in Germany who, in furn, forward fhem fo 'their less forlu- na+e neighbors. Our local group also provides a Chrisimas dinner for a needy family. The F.H.A. is a mosi worfhwhile organizafion of which Los Gafos High is very proud. F. F. A. This organrzafion has grown in size and opporfunify in +he pas+, a d +his year was no excepfion. This club is ideal for any boy who has a genuine infe si' in agriculiure RNA :Rl'fY1:hf1 BIRVD QLBXHH RNA lIlffDlCFlIinDCQ :H YRRV UIZVQ Fronf Row: B. Whalen, L. Krikava, K. Nichols, B. Sfandish, A. Boyce, E. Paris, J. Hernsiedf, R. Honza. Second Row W. Boles, B. Colby, F. Heining, L. Rapp, R. Amerio, R. Tucker, F. Nelson, R. Enos, B. Frank, G. Hansen, G. Jack son, B. Sfavrum. Third Row: C. Wilcox, L. Spinaui, L. Gamble, D. Roberlson, H. Burke, R. Knopf, R. Mack, G. Proc lor, D. Syres, D. Ellis, G. Boyer, J. Krikava. lack Row: E. Morell, B. Riifer, T. Cox, K. Brundage, J. Sasaki, D. Serv ice, J. Smifh, H. Oberhummer, R. Simmons, J. Heining, G. Bauer, Mr. Cline, Advisor, Sxe e s oncuesrna Music .... A parf of every program - +he school plays, +he Spring Concerf, 'Phe annual Music Assembly, and Class Night Under +he capable clirec'I'ion of Mr. Sfevens +he orchesira provided +he music for ihese programs. Our sinceresl' Thanks +o him and his musicians for fheir line work. FYOIIP Row: V. Crawford, D. Gibson, G. Spofswood, M. S+evens, D. Kenf, M. Crowl, B. Webb, P. Day, L. MacCar+y, N. Hinman, L. Schivo. Second Row: W. LaHa, S. Johnson, N. Caldwell, H. Marsh, D. Shrader, R. Schwab, D. Bailey, S. Alfson, J. Higgins, T. Kronzer, R. Higgins, D. Crof+, P. Herrin, D. Fiich. lack Row: S. Brawley, J. Clark, J. Wilson, M. Warner, C. Grimaldi, L. Poole, E. King, B. Barnhill, P. Weber, P. Sfeffani, P. McDonell, Mr. Sievens. 1 - : fx' 1' 7 W I. 2 , . .mln ' . lift f li' li 1 Fronf Row: G. Billingsley, J. Broclrhaus, S. Ireland, P. Hol+z, J. Polen. Second Row: Mr. Blaliner, P. Sfeffani, D Kline, D. Bailey, D. Shrader, K. Maddrey, D. Ollis, S. Olson, J. Callahan, S. Alison, J. Higgins, K. Spoiswood, B Webb, S. Johnson, N. Caldwell, H. Marsh. Third Row: T. Clark, D. Von Alvensleben, R. Schwab, W. D'Ambrosio B Nefio, P. Weber B Barnhill, B. Jaramello B W ll S. , . , . a ace, Holiz, F. Gould, J. Rpsen+hal, L. Rosenihal, J. Rosenfeld Back Row: R. Enos, B. Von Seidlefz, M. Warner, D. Fiich, T. Andrews T. Kronzer B. Harris R. Capener E. Over h' R s mer, . Higgins, P. Herrin, D. Cook, J. Moser, D. Croff. i i i i i BAND Oh, when our +eam +urns ou+, - The people in fhe siands sang and wafched fhe 'Gaios Marching Band, under 'lhe direciion of Mr. Blaifner, as ii' paraded down +he field. This black and orange uniformed body, insfrumenis gleaming under ihe lighis, made iniricafe formaiions during 'rhe halves of 'lhe fooiball games. All year 'Gaios sfudenfs wafched 'rhe erforman f 'rh b d fhe Spring Concert p ces o e an al' rallies, programs, and 11' DANNY MOORE Head Cheerleader MARY WALLACE V4 JULIE FARRAN 0 P-flry MM .iniggggfffffffff cHFER LEADERS e n , v.Y3'MN BE U NNE X114 HAMMOND 8 CHEER LEADERS Karen Horaf, Sharon Brawley, Suzanne King, Lynda Ashizawa. We've gol' 'lhe coach-feam-pep-s+eam! This and many ofher cheers were heard by our B and Varsify cheerleaders. Many +hanl:s should go for +heir fine work. Through +heir efforrs our reams fell' our sinceresf support Our Pom-Pon girls glamorized in aciion lhe deep appreciaiion our Sfudenl' Body fel? for ifs feams. PGM-PGN GIRLS Susan Smilh, Peggy Cline, Pai Hildebrand, Jacque Morse, Suzy Siclrel. was ENTIRE CAST - Seated: H. Deler, S. Olson, R. O'Neil, J. Wilson, N. Kirkish, P. Parfridge, D. Kimball, W. Bohn Standing: M. Wood, S. Sickel, M. Green, J. Holmes, A. Slone, P. Cline. JUNIUR PLA Y December 2 and 3 climaxed many weeks of hard work for fhe casl and crew of 'lhis year's Junior Play, Mo'rher is a Freshman. Due +o poor managing of +he insurance money lefl' by her husband 'rhe molher, Mrs. Abbofl lNoel Kirkishl, finds she hasn'+ enough money lo send her daughfer Susan lJaque Wilsonl fo college again. As luck has if, she discovers she fi+s lhe requiremenls for a cerlain scholarship offered for anyone bearing lhe same name as a famous zoologisl, Abigail Forfilude Abbolf, who once allended Poinfer College. The result of a middle-aged woman enfering college as a freshman are hilarious. Ofhers in 'lhe cas+ included: Sfephanie Olson, Peggy Cline, Marilyn Wood, Pal' Lindquisf, Suzy Sickel, Waller Bohn, Anne S+one, Dick O'Neil, Dick Kimball, Howard Defer, Mike Green. Jody Holmes, and Par Parfridge. Thanks lo 'lhe efforls of Miss Haywood, direcforg Mar- garef Williams, sfudenl direclorg Anne Hamilfon, prompforg Agnes Rapp, business manager, and Mr. Farrau+o, 'l'echni- cal direclor, fhe play was a success. Oh, Abby! Le+'s all go down lo lhe Palais de Coke. Hoo! Rah! Ray! l SENIUR PLA Y Cheaper by +he Dozen , +his year's Senior Play direcfed by Mr. Gerald Zappelli, was a fhree-acl comedy laking place circa l922. Mr. Gilbre+h lRich Wagenerl, who was an efficiency experf, aH'emp'I'ecl +0 make his wife lAnne Moorel and his iwelve children respond fo his ideas People gel' pu? in jail for +hings like fhese! on efficiency wifh hilarious resul'l's. When +he eldesf daughfer Anne lPam Derbyl decided +o wear a pair of silk siockings, she received s+renuous obieclions from her fafher. Anne's bro+hers and sisfers were played by: Liz Epps, Randy Lynn, Diane Friesen, Barbara Sfadmiller, Rasma Opsis, Toby Burgess, Thad Binkley, and John Kirby. Close associafes of +he family were played by: Lorine Dudley, Joan Jessen, Jack Harfman, Bill Moore, David Hamilfon, and Mike 'the dog. Many lhanks go +o fhe s+uden+ direcfor, Lois BeaH'y, and 'lhe fechni- cal direcfor, Mr. Farraufo, for helping make fhe Senior Play a success. f'kaa.-ia' lm. ak- D--.A.. l A shori lerm subscripiion . . maybe six monfhs. Fronf Row: G. Humriclrhause, D. Goslovich, H. Owens, G. Breeding, T. Armsfrong, N. MacMillan, N. Smi+h, C. Barone, A Bishop, C. Jordan, N. Borialussi, K. Spoiswood. Second Row: M. Gregory, N. Caldwell, G. Bosworlh, J. Billingsley, M Wallace, V. Remily, C. Keliner, S. Bar+on, J. Wrighf, M. Wood, D. Cash, S. Smiih, N. Cox, S. Fraser. Third Row: S. John son, J. Jessen, M. Layman, M. Powers, J. Bedwell, G. Roberrs, G. Eskolier, L. Teeple, A. Sadler, J. Slewarf, M. Confardo C. Adams, C. Kenneff, J. Lindsay, L. Berryman, C. Gorman. Back Row: S. Johnson, R. Teeple, B. Reiner, J. Harper, R. Hor ion, E. King, N. Ashizawa, B. Barnhill, J. Allen, R. Mueller, J. La France, T. Clark, Mr. Sfevens. CHUIR Si+ Down Servan+ ..... Skip 'lo my Lou . Anofher porfion of rhe music de- par+men+ ai' Los Ga+os is ihe a cappella choir under +he direciion of Mr. Thomas Sievens Thk +den+ed dnging group iook parf in numerous programs fhroughoui fhe year. Fronf Row: S. Ireland, G. Graves, J. Broclchaus. Bock Row: P. Holfz, J. Polen, G. Billingsley. Fai Parfridge receives +he de Havilland Cup from lasi year's winner, Noel Kirlcish. Senior Assembly: Seven Lifrle Dwarfs San Jose S+aie Quarfel ASSEMBLIES Senior Play Teasers: Cheaper by Hue Dozen Junior Play Teasers: Mo+l1er is a Freshman V ff' 3- 5 55 U Big-LiHIe Sisfer Par+y. ..Ja.cque WiI5on' Miss Fun-Frolic 'F Hn D. Cook, D. Hamilion, Cerfificaie Winners - Nafional Merif Scholarship Program. Miss Hisayo Kawahara Hello Day I-ll-I. H. Oberhummer, prince D. Neiswender, king: N. Cox, queen: S. Williams, princess. CHRISTMAS DANCE The annual Chrisfmas Dance was held from 8 fo ll p. m. in fhe girls' gym on December I6. The 'rheme was Chrisl'mas Carol. Music was provided by records and a band from fhe music deparfmenr, led by Phil Herrin. Charades, done by fhe members of fhe speech class and emceed by Dave Moore, were parl' of 'lhe enferfainmenl. 350 people enioyed fhe dance. CCLCR DAY DANCE On Oclober 28, our lirsl' sfudenl body dance of +he year was held. The lheme was Hilo-Hop in accordance wi+h Hello Day. The decoralions were words of welcome in many languages around fhe room and black and orange sfreamers 'lo fhe cenler of fhe room. The Wildcafs had a wonderful lime dancing +o lhe 'Fine music of Frank Leal. There were con- lesls for 'lhe largesl' and smallesf feel and fhe besf socks. 0 YASA MENA SAI O Yasa Mena Sai was held on January 27 from 8 fo I I p. m. The gym was deco- ra+ed in a Japanese +heme wi'I'h murals, bamboo, and abs+rac+ orienial decora- +ions. The music was furnished by 'l'he Scais Band. The fables in 1'he liHle gym were on 'l'he floor in Japanese fashion, and punch and cookies were served for refreshmenfs. SADIE HAWKINS DANCE The Dog Pafch Downbea+ was 'l'he climax of a +wo-day evenl' which is presenfed each year in accordance wifh all Sadie Hawkins fradilions. The purpose of +hls cele bra+ion is +o raise money for a scholarship for a senior girl. The dance was held on March 2. Being married by Marryin' Sam in a double ring ceremony and having a wedding pic+ure faken in Heaven were some of fhe enfer +aining even+s. Po'lc chops and lciclcapoo icy juice were served as refreshmenfs. Music was 'Furnished by +he dance band. win' .ln 'Slam' AMN? A Z- Sv a.,,-Q' 'K ii sir ' f 1 T 4 ffm-V A HF a ' Wu - ,. F s 'Q' 2 3 3 if wa. 1 101' ' -e ,H 'sa- ws ,Lg iw-.W,,af ,yi 'i ii '47 -as A . his Q 5 V Wm? val Q.-r ir CIRCUS SYNCUPA TIUNS On April 6 fhe spring s+uden+ body dance was held. The fheme was Circus Syncopa+ions and fhe decora'I'ions, done by +he Ari' Club, were circus animals, baloons, and sfreamers. Besides dancing fhere were racing games wiih 'l'he winning +eams receiving a prize of a silver dollar and all parficipanfs in fhe games receiv- ing a candy apple. The Sca'l's Band provided fhe music. 0 0 O Q G Q A Dance Q JUNIOR-SENIUR PROM 5 L' Z . I T ri Ts? Ji' XQ x 'X ' Mood lndigo was fhe +heme of fhe Junior- Senior Prom held on April 27 from 9 fo I2 in +he girls' gym.' The decorafions on fhe walls were silhoueH'es of dancing couples and in 'lhe cen+er of fhe room was a garden seH'ing. The refreshmenis of punch and cookies were served by fhe sophomore boys as everyone en- ioyed fhe evening dancing fo fhe fine music of Karl Bruhn. Dance Chairmen for rho Prom. , , ' Tn li Hg ' '.l il'l fllql 'iii Decorafion. 1 f Q 4 F' A -vw, ffwff wg+WMm.M Q s Q MWWQQQ Q yi m Q,W, SEER 5T'Aft5 M 3 'VE MM QQ q W 5 if P 'S l2f1i Qfff L i X rfwgf NJ s K R 6 V ish 35 SE QKSSQN M Q K K ES ' ' f fe ,M Qi ffwfffflg , 1 1 2 g mi W R ix ZWWI m r gsm ? S HM Jai m ?wL xv QQ E as Y W 'Lf'7f 'X 5 xg S N 1 PW F sa m W gg SX W, X , M E 3 gig? Q-K ,NEA . wg' 0 Q 1 wi .Q J. if 499 lv . raw-1 . 1 r. -wb , i w Q . i fm . QQ E W. Aikman F. Clohan T. Cox J W! . if 3 5' ' . A ii ,-gg .2 D. Giordano E. Green R He?5f -21 4 . ef D. Haensli R. Higgins Y E- King P' Lesinski J. Ligge++ X . 5 , 3? '19-if R ul M.. ,...,, Y X ' si gf . Wim., R5 N ...,.. R. Owens D. Roush .5 9 F. Main F' Nelson I B. Norquisi' ,hi ww Q, . was C. Powers J' Ransome B. Roller 'EQ f- l ff 9 R K .. P, Sieber N- TUHY E. Zenker ,t 'G 4 'asm ES. I Wu . '- 7 Earl Green John Ransome Sfreopy Trophy Capfain Frank hdain Colburne Trophy -2 6 ii T i in ' if E4 8 J me -59-4 'Masai SM 5 A Frollf Row: L. Offria, K Royle T. Spriggs, R Mack B. Roller, D Giordano D. R h E K' D. H . , . , . , ous , . Ing, aensli, A. Boyce, J. Aikman, N Tully, T. Cox. Second Row: N. Ashlzawa, F. Priore, E. Green, K. Mingo, F. Nelson, D. Feusse, B. Chandler, D. Roberfson, B. Colby B. Norquisf, E. Zenker, J. Ransome, R. Higgins, F. Main, D. Gleason, mgr. Back Row: J. Kirby, C. Powers, A. Ransome, R. Owens' P. Mason, R. Underhill, D. Vossbrink, J. Morris, B. Bosworfh, J. Liggefr, R. Tucker, F. Clohan, P. Lesinski. VARSITY FUUTBAU. This year an inexperienced varsify 'leam ended rhe season wifh a one win and seven loss record. Alfhough 'I'he record wasn'1' fhe besf, 'Phe Boys' showing was very good. Againsl' our arch-rivel Campbell, Los Gafos losl a hearl breaking game. Affer , running all over lhe Bucs in fhe flrsl' half bul' nor quife scoring, Campbell scored 'I'wo louchdowns in +he second half fo lead I4-0. However, in 'lhe lasf minufe of peg, Denevg lhe game, Jim LiggeH fhrew a pass +o Frank Main who ran for +he fouchdown making fhe final score I4-7. Half-back Earl Green was on fhe second sfring , All-SCVAL feam and received 'lhe mos+ valuable player X ! , , Z ,Q- . award, 'I'he Sfreepy Trophy. The Colburne Trophy 'For T T 'lhe mos'I' inspirafional player wenl' 'lo Frank Main, and X . John Ransome was elecfed ca fain. 'W Q P , l' Gerald Zappelli Benny Pierce 1 5 ff mf Q ,M 5 af X R .w i X -I O 'gg M48 .mr x www' lui 11 0 F if .ltlfi 1 X B. Brown J. Crumplon H. Daw J. Dollard D. Duncan ui' ...ve D. Fossgreen L. Gamble B. Giraudo S. Gonzales L. Leonard F ll D I M . Q 2 feo - W . , A H L 6 1 ne 'sf V' 'M l L wa ax wwf P. Locaslro M. Miller B. Priore T. Purcell J. SpH'eri D. Von Alvensleben D. Wlni+alcer C. Ransome f' ,gala EV' , ,L 2 Q 'rbi f z Q, Qs V ,Si , ,w ,I . 1 Q ... Q 'J li! 5 -k.,,i , P' 'L in y' r .L B i - ee . we fi E5 +Wrfif53 'X7i i Q 7 : R, M ' , B. G' d , W. L , B. B I la, J. D ggan, P. Pingafore, M. Miller, T. Purcell, J. Spileri, D. V n itztyjfbvzn, L. Raurglanr: P. Hdhillleyj Secenldmllow: P.cL,e:cas+ro, Daw, D. Fossgreen, G. Smith, S. Gonzales, M. Garreif, G Davis. L. Gamble, S. Chase, V. Cirigliano, O. Owens, D. Carfmell. Back Row: L. Leonard, J. Crumplon, D. Whnlalcer, D. Duncan L. Spinazze, D. Scarabosio, B. Priore, J. Dollard, B. Mason, C. Ransome, B. Brown, A. Sylvia. 8 FUUTBAU. P IF , Ted Simonson au arrus The B foolball ream ended fhe I955 eason wifh +wo wins and four losses. This in- cluded wins over Mounlain View and our arch-rivel Campbell. The B's almosl' beaf Sanfa Clara, buf affer leading I3-I2 in 'lhe lasl quarfer, 'lhe li'Hle Pan'l'hers scored in lhe lasl' ninely seconds fo win. I8-I3. Sam Gonzales, lhe caplain of fhe learn, was on fhe firsl' slring All-SCVAL leam, and Joe Spiferi, who received +he Marie Hedricks Trophy, was second slring All- SCVAL half-back. Lou Leonard and Clark Ransome also did very well +his year as 'l'hey foo placed on fhe second sfring All-SCVAL leam as end and cenfer respec+ively. Joe Spiferi Marie Hedrlclrs Trophy 'CJ' Sam Gonzales Capfain Dave Moore C Caplain B. Anderson, D. Glover, D. Kassler, B. Jaramello, K. Nichols, R. Oliver, manager: T. Har- ville, J. Gislrin, D. Moore, G. Roberlson. 6 BASKETBALL Three new schools enlered 'lhe C and D league compelilion lhis year mal:- ing nine lhe lolal number of league games lo be played. The C leam won only one game and los'l' eighl, bul in many cases losl' by only a few poinls. The l'eam should be congralulaled for bealing a slrong Sanla Clara leam. Dave Moore was eleclecl caplain by his 'l'eamma+es. Coach Sonnlag B BASKETBALL Allhough lhere was only one relurning lel l'erman, lhe D's under fhe fine coaching of Mr. Sonnlag ended lhe season wilh a 'Five win, four loss record. They also came baclc lo beal' Sanla Cruz who had bealen lhem early in 'lhe season. The 'leam elecled Sophomore, guard, Diego Molina as caplain. Kneeling: J. Fullcerson, D. Molina, J. Fishbaclr, manager: J. Mesa, B. Banganyan, G. Hari man. Sfanding: J. Whillalrer, S. Myers, F. Feusse, J. Bringuel, T. Layman, B. Lee, D. Dris kill, B. Spinazze, H. Campbell, W. Cox. Diego Molina D Caplain fl f ,1-mee .fsvfsf-is .,.,. - ,,.. :....fv Irv- , , . 'K -'-' - ifwpqffsf-'f Q..-wallwan1i1i:.agjgpyyggs,g,,g,QzasgQ.' w,mmm Herb Daw Ca plain mv Coach Hal Sonnfag VARSITY BASKETBALL Being faced wi+h an inexperienced leam, Coach Sonn- +ag 'loughl' an uphill baH'le all season lo bring home a vicfory. Unforrunafely he reached 'lhe lop only once: rhe varsily bear fhe Alumni 49-40. However, fhere were many o'l'her excifing games, such as fhe Sanfa Clara game played during fhe James Liclc Baslcerball Tournamenf. There The varsify losl' fo fhe Panrhers, l'he lournamenl' winners, by only four poinls. Al' Washingfon 'l'he game was very close wi+h Los Gaios losing 52-53 only in fhe Iasl' 'Few seconds of fhe game. Throughoui' rhe season, alfhough faced wi'I'h conslanl defeals, fhe members of l'he feam s'l'ill foughl' hard +o win wifh lhe resull' fhal' fhe Varsi'l'y seldom losl' by more ihan a few poinfs. Dick Lloyd and Herb Daw received honorable men- 'Hon on fhe SCVAL rosfer. awuaa I Y Lmvllf IFA H 'UM Sfrlrif? M' 10590 bl Joe Leland Lou Leonard Dicl: Lloyd B.ll Colby Darryl Roseborough HM-b Daw Jerry Morris LaRue Gamble Ffink MGH' Jon Fnshbaclz Er-C M09l9bY Mosi' Valua ble Player 'FM 49.1 9.4, 'Pm Fm? Bob Giraudo Frank Hendricks Reg Oliver 8 BASKETBALL There were 20 seconds remaining in fhe ball game as San Jose led 27-26. Using a full-couri' press, Los Gafos sfole fhe ball, ran fhe lengih of fhe floor, and sank ihe winning poinis as ihe buzzer rang. Several limes during fhe season, fhe B's provided much excifmeni' as 1'hey would come from behind 'io beafihe opponen+s by a close score. Under fhe s'I'uden+ coach- ing of Benny Pierce, 'I'he B's ended fhe league season wi+h a iie for second and a season record of I I wins and 3 losses. Besides fieing for second place, fhe ieam had several ouisianding players. Capfain Henry Daw was firsi' sfring on +he SCVAL feam and also was four'I'h highesi' scorer in 'Phe league. Larry Rugani and Clark Ransome, who received honorable menfion on 'I'he SCVAL feam, -were second and fiffh highesf scorers in 'I'he league respecfively. Don Gernes Clark Rensome Jerry Dollard l-'YYY RUQUN' Hmry Daw Dario Scaraboslo George Davis Dick Whitaker Sieve Chase Mui' w'ld Coach Benny Pierce HonrY QW' Capfem Fronf Row: W. Lynn, N. Ashizawa, J. Whilialcer, B. Banganyan, T. Andrews, S. Johnson, B. Lee, J. Spileri, F. Priore, B. Balcomb. Sfandinq: J. Megrail, B. Mason, J. Madonna, B. Gallup J. Ran- some, D. Giordano, E. Zenlcer, K. Carlefon, O. Owen, B. Priore, V. Vilcmanis, Mr. Farris. Cm., P... WRESTLING Wi+h +he addifion of +hree new schools in fhe league lhere was much sfiffer compe+il'ion 'For 'I'he wresflers. ln lhe novice meel' al' +he beginning of 'lhe year, however, Los Galos won fhird place, showing much pofenfial for 'fufure wres'l'ling +eams. In fhe SCVAL finals Los Ga+os was four+h ou+ of nine schools, and Caplain Jim Madonna was fhe 'Firsl' place winner in fhe I45 pound division. Wi+h 'rhe good showing in fhe novice fournamenf, +he im- provemenl of our wresflers, and +he effecfive coaching of Mr. Farris, we can expeci' anofher successful season nexi' year. if Jim Madonna Capfain Coach Roberf Grewohl This year fhe fennis feam had a very successful season, win- Fronf Row: S. Halsfed, G.Deigh1on, T. Burgess, J. Geisler. Back Row: R. Honza, D. Mahoney, D. Gleason, L. Gresham, T. King, T. Spriggs, D. Gernes, D. Douglas. GOLF Los Gafos Golf Teams have always felf fhaf fhe game of golf is a game of relaxafion, and fhaf fhe winning or losing of a mafch is merely secondary. This year's feam was no ex- cepfion. However, under fhe coaching of Mr. Grewohl, fhe feam combined relaxafion wifh skill fo wind up a very profi- fable and enioyable season. TENNIS ning five sfraighf mafches before losing fheir firsf one'fo oberf Negnedank Campbell. All refurning leffermen fhis year were juniors and under fhe excellenf coaching of Mr. Negendank, fhey should P form a fop confending feam for fhe Championship again nexf , 'lflri m' year. Among fhe refurning leffermen were Wall' Bohn, who iii',,itl:1'?l ' i -,nh R. was undefeafed lasf year in league compefifion, Dick Kimball, lifl'i.:.fy Reg Oliver, and Leaf Wanless. iiifill lil r T , l gl , K ' 4 3 Front Row: B. Smifh, D. Moore, L. Wanless, R. Oliver, S. Chisholm. Second Row: R. Richards, T. Gillespie, D. Kassler, T. Andrews, D. Glover, R. Carlsson, T. Harville, J. Baldeock. Buck Row: Mr. Negendank, W. Bohn, D. Kimball, D. Vossbrink, A. Clarke, J. Aikman, R. Higgins, P. Lesinski. VARSITY TRACK - Fronf Row: G. Hall, B. S+avrum, R. Owen, J. Seia, B. Roller, H. Daw, P Grabeel, R. Norlon. Second Row: D. Duncan, B. Gallup, K. Carleron, J. Harper, E. King, S. Gon zales, R. Olmo, L. Bond, A. Ransome. Back Row: J. Ransome, R. Higgins, M. Green, W. Warwick D. Roberrson, P. Sieber, D. Feusse, E. Magleby, T. Mason, C. Wall, J. Fishbaclc. Coach Paul Farris Opening +he frack season 1'his year was fhe second annual infer-class +rack meer wifh +he Class of I957 faking firs+ place. ln fhe meer, Jim Powers broke +he Helm Field Record in fhe I50 and Jon Fishback broke 'rhe school record in fhe hop, srep, and iump. The feam did no'I' fare 'I'oo well in league compe+i+ion, buf fhere were several individual sfars who did very well. Among fhem were Jon Fishbaclx, Joe Crump- fon, and Doug Roberfson in rhe Varsifyg Jim Powers, Dion Salfen, and Joe Spi- feri in fhe B division: and Bob Giraudo and Diego Molina in +he lower divisions. I TRACK - Frollf Row: G. Hansen, D. Carfmell, P. Sheridan, J. Priesf, E. Morell, F. Nonalca, B. Binlcley, J. Duggan Second Row: B. Dorsey, T. Kronzer, P. Locasfro, N. Chernoff, G. Smiih, D. Fossgreen, J. Jackson, J. Powers, B. Har- ris, O. Owen. Buck Row: H. Daw, L. Rugani, J. Crumpion, D. Whifaker, M. Wild, B. Brown, S. Replogle, V. Cirig- liano, B. Priore, D. Salfen, J. Spiieri. C lr D TRACK - Front Row: G. Donaldson, J. Knox, P. Nelson, D. Sabold, M. Sheridan, B. Giancola, C. Newlon R. Bowden. Second Row: B. Banganyan, S. Blanlcenburg, G. Pickles, W. Cox, V. Vikmanis, B. Anderson, G. Kinsey P. Wilcox, B. Murry. Buck Row: D. Nesbi+, L. Palm, J. Gallup, A. Norihrup, G. Harlman, S. Sasaki, E. Overshiner B. Slrel+on, B. Lee, B. Giraudo. CRUSS CGUN TRY This was only +he second year of cross-counlry, bul' il' has really increased in popularify. Cross-counlry, coached by Mr. Malheny, is held during +he fool'- ball season. Al'I'hough 'lhis season was nol' loo successful, il' proved lo be a big building year for Los Gales. Only four members of lhe 'leam were upper- classmen while fhe olher eighl' were freshmen and sophomores. This fad poinls lo a slrong cross-counfry 'leam in lhe nexl' l'wo years ai' Los Galos. Coach Orrin Mafheny .. q 9545 f' 5 sway? Remy? ffl. 954273 .IE email e s fnjmylyxsgzy J, is as r r B Front Row: R. Horron, D. Neiswender, B. Dorsey, G. Sfollery, L. Bond, T. Samford. Back Row: S. Blankenburg, P. Sheridan, E. Grandquisf, R. Lynn, P. Grabeel, D. Salfen, Mr. Mafheny. K Coach Hal Sonnfag Fronl' Row: F. Gomez, T. Purcell, L. Gamble, R. Giancola, J. Sands, P. Parfridge. Back Row: F. Main, E. Green, D. Haensli, J. Hicks, J. Liggelr, L. Leonard, R. Harlley. VARSITY BASEBALL WHh only five relurning le'H'ermen, 'lhe prospecfs for l'he season were preHy bleak. Bul Coach Sonn+ag, delermined fo have a successful season, whipped +he 'leam info a smoolh-working ball club, which beal' Hs 'Firsl' l'wo opponenfs, Lincoln and Willow Glen. ln fhe Lincoln game Dick Haensli hH, for l'he firsl l'im,e in 'l'he hisfory of fhe 'Four year old Cal' diamond, a home-run over lhe righf field fence. Anolher good hi'Her was Earl Green, who hH consislenlly lhroughoul' 'l'he season. FRUSH-SGPH BASEBALL W1+h +he organlzallon of l'he new Frosh-Soph Baseball leam, Coach Denevi and his players embarked upon a fourleen-game schedule, including nine league games. The new leam has proved Hs worfh, nol' only because of Hs successful season bul' also because of Hs good +raining and valuable experience for fulure varsHy players. Front Row: K. Olson, H. Campbell, S. Chase, D. Scarabosio, B. Baleomb, A. Wickland, P. Hund- ley, B. Giraudo. Back Row: W. Lynn, K. Nichols, D. Roseborough, C. Ransome, J. Dollard, J. Bringuel, L. Rugani, J. Jackson, J. Mueller, R. Honza. Coach Pele Denevi -he f- 4 . 2 . 'iff - Y K1 AQNI 'img' 4 ,, 4... .1 .,.. -.wanna I V 1 'Fha A MffffWw1f.L 1-M' .. Q V. '- . L- k W f ,Q www K: V- '. A Y V4H'fRawg,,5 41. 4-15.31 K 1s.., Q. f . Vxifv. w1'ich., ' f t-npqg... .rg in n Q--..-.. 1 W VBS... ' u N l - ' K-.. n ' , , ' l , . ', 'ff , -N 'x 3 s ... ' Joe Leland, Ron Honza Commissioner P e5'den+ Mr. Sonnfag, Adviser BUYS' BLUCK I.. 6. One of ihe biggesf organizaiions in +he school is +I-me Boys' Block L. G., which con- sisis of all boys who have leH'ered in any division in spor'I's. This club has rendered services fo 'I'he school such as ushering ai' fhe Back fo School Nigh+ for parenfs and a+ ihe graduafion services and various ofher fhings. The year's highligh+s were fhe annual Block L. G. dance and Sporis' Assembly. Fronl' Row: B. Giraudo, J. Duggan, B. Roller, L. Rugani, D. Lloyd, G. Roberison, B. Lee, F. Priore, B. Harris R Oliver, D. Whiiaker, G. Davis, B. Dorsey, B. Chandler, D. Moore, R. Honza, F. Hendricks, D. Molina, J. Bringuel, D. Kassler, B. Tanner, T. Spriggs, G. Deighion. Second Row: W. Harringion, M. Miller, J. Kirby, B. Brown, N. Tully, K. Nichols, G. Siollery, L. Wanless, T. Purcell, F. Main, J. Crumpfon, D. Salfen, L. Gamble, S. Johnson, N. Ashi zawa, K. Mingo, D. Fossgreen, J. Spiferi, J. Fishbaclr, H. Daw, L. Leonard, H. Daw. Back Row: C. Powers, D. Roush, R. Horion, D. Haensli, J. Aikman, E. King, J. Morris, B. Mason, D. Vossbrinlr, P. Sieber, W. Bohn, D. Kimball, D. Duncan, D. Giordano, A. Boyce, K. Royal, R. Higgins, M. DePrie, A. Ransome, J. Gislrin, T. Cox. Pauleffe MCDOhell, Sandy Daly Commissioner Presidenf Miss Borfhwiclr, Advisor GIRLS' BLUCK I.. G. Only 25 more poin+s +o go! Affer a girl has earned I50 poinls 'For pariicipaf- ing in affer school spor+s, she is eligible 'ro join lhe Girls' Bloclr L. G. The club was larger 'lhis year 'Phan las+, and had many pleasanl' limes. The highlighls of 'lhe year were fhe Girls' Block L. G. - Facully baslceiball and volleyball games. A parly in June broughi' +o an end a year of fun and good sporfsmanship. -.-...NWI , Ffdllf Row: K. Hood, J. Gaudinier, P. McDonell, J. Callahan. lack Row: J. Broclzhaus, L. Cush- man, A. Lopez, A. Lopez. SPRING BADMINTON - G. Eslcoffer, S. Feusse, S. Clark, L. Crider, J. Holmes. Badnunlon FALL BADMINTON - Fronf Row: L. Forbes, J. Kramer, K. Hood, L. French, J. Callahan. Second Row: M. Lopez, A. Lopez, P. Hoenig, J. Brockhaus, S. Cook. Back Row: C. Bond, S. Taaie, P. McDonell, S. Daly, Miss Borfhwick. I ,,....,, .k NX-I s . Tweniy girls enioyed par+icipa+ing in af+er school badminfon in bofh fhe 'Fall and spring. This season was one of fhe mosf successful seasons. Anifa Lopez was elecfed manager. Tennk Tennis is one of fhe mosl' popular sporfs for girls all during +he year. This year was no excepfion, and fennis courfs were filled every day wi+h enfhusiasfic players. SPRING TENNIS - Frollf Row: J. Coales, T. Johnson, S. Alfson, P. Fullcerson, P. McDonell, K. Woodbury. Buck Row: S. Olson, P. Carlefon, M. Wrighf, L. Avilla, S. Daly, L. Cushman, L. Beclcland. FALL TENNIS - Frollf Row: J. Fosier, L. Blanlcenburg, A. Lopez, F. Easferbrook, S. Nolfe, S. Alfson. Second Row: S. Clark, M. Murphy, L. Avilla, A. Wal+on, M. Procfor, G. EslroHer, L. Pe++if, K. Devin. Back Row: L. Berman, R. Long, D. Warriner, S. Lindberg, B. Colson, M. Eas+erbrook, J. Cox, Miss Salva+ierra. Baskelball Afler school baskelball consisled of fiffy-five girls who liked lhe spor+ and en- 'L ioyed enfering info compefi- lion lo advance 'rheir skills. M Sandy Daly was 'rhe manager. Q Fronf Row: S. Cameron, K. Hood, P. McDonell, M. Easferbrook, D. Cook, S. Jensen, L. Taaie, B. Colson, J. Brockhaus, M. Lopez, V. Greene, P. Hoenig, A. A. Sfone, P. Hunlsinger, B. Walker, L. Ashizawa, L. Avilla, J. A. Lopez, A. Lopez. Buck Row: N. Caldwell, S. Lindberg, L. G. Eskofler, K. Devin, M. Ciciarelli, C. Rees, S. Clark, J. Frorlf Row: P. McDonell, K. Hood, M. Easlerbrook, D. Cook, S. Jensen, M. Williams, L. Taaie, B. Colson, K. Woodbury, M. Lopez, V. Greene, V. Simpson, S. Alfson, P. Hoenig. Second Row: A. Sfone, P. Hunfsinger, B. Walker, L. Ashizawa, L. Avilla, N. Buhler, L. Keller, J. Wesl, G. Swen- sen, M. Murphy, K. Cook, J. Coales, A. Lopez, A. Lopez. Buck Row: J. Callahan, N. Caldwell, S. Lindberg, L. Crider, L. Pellil, L. Black, L. Cushman, G. Eskoller, M. Ciciarelli, S. Underwood, C. Rees, S. Clark, J. Gaudinier, M. Pauls Mi+chell. Second Row: J. Callahan Wesl, B. Cirelli, K. Cook, J. Coales, Pellll, P. Day, L. Black, L. Cushman, Gaudinier, M. Paul, G. LaFrance Volleyball Wilh Sandy Daly. Linda Peffil, Lynda Ashizawa, and Dorofhy Cook as capfains, forfy-lhree girls enjoyed af- 'ler school volleyball. The group elecled Sylvia Taaie as manager. Fronf Row: V. Simpson, T. Johnson, A. Thulin, P. Hoenig, P. McDonell, K. Hood, B. Walker, K. Cook. Second Row: A. Sfone, A. Lopez, J. Cox, L. Forbes, S. Daly, G. Eskoffer, P. Hunfsinger, J. Blrockhaus, J. Callahan, D. Boyer, D. Grimaldi. Bock Row: S. Pruefl, H. Smilh, L. Cushman, K. . . r ' ' ' Devin, S Feusse, S Cla Soflball Thirfy girls lurned oul' 'For affer school soflball fhis spring. Once again proving +ha'I' soflball is a very popular sporl' for 'lhe girls. Q k, J. Kramer, L. Crlder, C. Grlmaldl, J. Coales. i W I3 lwlllllw i l 7 li i lil 2 will il 26 I lll will l 7 ll iml l lll ll 7, SCGRES VARSITY FOOTBALL D BASKETBALL Los Gatos Opponent Los Gatos Opponent Menlo-Atherton .............. 37 37 San Jose ........... ............ 2 0 James Lick ...................... 27 34 Fremont ........ ........ 2 2 Santa Clara .......,............ 6 33 Washington .. ........ 22 Washington .................... 6 I6 Santa Clara .. ........ 27 Menlo School 'for Boys .... 40 3I Camden ..... ........ I 9 Fremont ............,..,..,......... I3 35 Santa Cruz .... ........ 2 2 Mountain View .........,...... 33 26 James Lick ....... ........ 2 0 Campbell ........................ I4 26 Campbell ...... ........ 3 7 39 Bellarmine ......... ......... 2 5 VARSITY BASKETBALL 37 Sunnyvale ............ ......... 5 I Los Gatos Opponent 35 Mountain View .............. 24 30 San Jose High ................ 60 26 Los Altos ............ ......... 3 9 40 Santa Cruz High ......,..... 42 32 Santa Clara ......... ....... 3 6 WRESTLING 44 James Lick ..... ....... 7 3 Los Gatos Opponent 49 Alumni ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, 4 0 29 Santa Cruz ...................... 23 34 Holy Cross ,,,,, ,,,,,,, 3 8 3rd SCVAL Novice 35 Fremont ...... ....... 4 6 I3 Santa Cruz .......... ......... 3 8 26 Bellarmine ....... 52 I3 Gilroy ............... ...... . .43 25 Campbell ....... ....... 3 5 39 Santa Clara .. ......... I9 43 Willow Glen ,,,,,,, 50 27 Washington .. ..... ....l9 4I Holy Cross ........ ....... 4 7 I l Fremont -... ......... 3 5 37 Mountain View ...A. ....... 5 4 I0 Campbell ..... ......... 3 2 47 Lincoln .............. ....... 5 3 I4 Gilroy ........ ......... 3 6 40 James Lick , ,,,. ,,,,,,, 5 5 34 Sunnyvale ............ ......... I 6 52 Washington ,4,,A,, 53 I5 James Lick ...................... 33 44 Bellarmine ,,,.,,,, ,,,,,,, 7 4 49 Mountain View ................ 2 25 Santa Clara ......... .... . ..62 36 Willow Glen ........ ........ . I6 4th SCVAL Finals C BASKETBALL 2 entrees NCIF Los Gatos Opponent- I3 San Jose ............ ........... 3 6 TENNIS 29 Fremont ...... .....,. 3 4 Los Gatos Opponent 24 Washington ,,,,,,, 44 5 Menlo-Atherton ...,....... 2 37 Santa Clara ,,,,,,, 32 6 Willow Glen ........ ...... . .. I 25 Camden ,,,,,, ,,,,A., 2 7 9 San Jose ........... ...... 0 22 Santa Cruz ..... ....... 3 I Bell-'il'ml'19 I 25 James Lick ,,,,, ,,,,,,, 3 7 6 Santa Cruz .... ..... I 3I Bellarmine ..... ....... 3 7 2 Campbell ..... ...... 5 37 Campbell ,,,,,,, ,,,4.,, 5 4 6 Willow Glen ..... ..... I 24 Sunnyvale .,,,,,, ,,,,,,, 5 I 7 Fremont ............................ 0 36 Mountain View ...... ....... 4 I 23 Los Altos ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,v,, 4 4 FROSH-SOPH BASEBALL Los Gatos Opponent I FOOTBALL 0 Willow Glen .................... I2 Los GOTO! Qppgnenf 4 Lincoln ............ .......,, 5 7 Watsonville .,,,,,,,,A, I2 I8 Live Oak ....... ....... . .I5 0 James Lick ...., ,.,,,,, I 2 I Los Altos ....... ...... 5 I3 Santa Clara ....... I9 3 Willow Glen . 6 6 Washington ,,,,,, ,.,.--- 2 0 8 Fremont ............... ...... 5 20 Campbell .......,,, ,,,,,,, I 3 6 Fremont ............... ....... I 3 VARSITY BASEBALL 20 Mountain View ,.,,. ,,,.,,, 7 Los Gatos Opponent I2 Lincoln ............................ 9 I I Willow Glen ,.,..... ..,,,,,,, I 0 B BASKETBALL 5 Lincoln ............ ...... I 0 Los Gatos Opponent 3 Live Oak ....... ...... 5 23 San Jose High ................ 27 6 Campbell ,,,,, ,,,,,, I 5 47 Santa Cruz ........ ....... 4 5 9 Willow Glen .... ...... I 0 23 AIUITIFII ........... ..,.,., 4 5 I Fremgnf --.---.., ---------- 2 2 53 Holy Cross ....... 28 28 Fremont ....., ,,,,,., 2 2 TRACK 48 Bellarmine .. ....... 36 Los Gatos Opponent 39 CBYTIPIPBII -.---.- ....... 3 5 A 56 Santa Clara .... ....,,.,, 6 6 22 Willow Glen -...... 55 B 59 V2 Santa Clara ....... ....,.... 5 7Vz 47 Holy Cross -----.-.. ....... 2 8 C 25 Santa Clara .... ,,,,,,,,, 6 6 32 Mounfilfl View ------ ----.-- 3 3 D 30 Santa Clara ....... .......... 5 0 53 Lincoln .............. ....... 4 8 38 -limes I-ICI! ----- .-..... 4 5 A 32 IX3 Fremont ....... ........, 8 9 213 64 Washington ....... 53 B 32 IX3 Fremont ....... ......... 8 9 2f3 55 Bellarmine ....... ....... 4 6 C 28 Fremont ....... ......... 6 6 5I Santa Clara ....... 29 D I3 Fremont ....... ......... 7 3 will MANY THANKS GO TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR HELP IN MAKING THIS BOOK POSSIBLE: TUCKER PRINTING AND LITHOGRAPHY HAL MATSON PHOTOGRAPHERS THE S. K. SMITH COMPANY LOS GATOS DAILY TIMES JUDY KRAVITZ. 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