Lowell High School - Red and White Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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| OY4% ee oy y Fundamental in the composition of a class history is the recording of that group’s achievements. Now, it may be argued that these accomplishments are in them- selves worthless, that we can profit very little from the knowledge of a series of isolated class incidents. But if we are to rule out the outstanding achievements and school activities merely because learning that a Johnny Wilson won a cup in public speaking does not make us a bit wiser, then our iudement is deplorably shal- low. Granted that our fictitious Tohnny and his cup considered merely as a bov and his prize are inconse- quential matters, but that a high school student, com- neting with others in a sveaking contest, and voicing his Own opinions on critical 1ssues, was rewarded for his labors, is of indisputable importance. In his abilit to say what he wishes, in whatever manner he wishes on any subject he wishes, is embodied a great American freedom, freedom of speech. The fact that the high four class met one Thursday to elect a historian and valedictorian is unimportant. But the fact that Lowell students were allowed to assemble themselves for the purvose of electing officers to the offices in question is of highest significance. For in that simple meeting lies one of our fundamental privileges, freedom of assembly. Consequently, our four vears were wholesome years of practicing our inhe-ent liberties. freedom of speech, of action, and of belief. A school can ask little more of a group than it recoonize its duties, assume its obligations. and pursue its course in a direct, determined fashion. Learning was our primary function as students and it may be said that we have fulfilled its demands. For our task was to obtain an education. and our high scholastic rating confirms the success of our undertakine. How- ever, ont success was bv no means limited to the con- fines of the report card. It was. on the contrary, distrib- uted over an imposing number of athletic as well as scholastic functions. Among the eminent non-academic FRANK DAVIS Historian CLASS HISTORY activities were the strengthening of our triumphant championship football team by incorporating a num- ber of very excellent players within it, and the produc- tion of officers for an R.O.T.C. whose record is of highest ranking in the citv, as well as the promotion of various clubs and societies. And yet. the football team, the clubs, and societies are all manifestations of our democratic system. Each one 1s a privilege. They were not forced upon us: they were called into existence by us and are supported and maintained by us. As students we adopt the studies we wish, share what beliefs we choose. and hold what- ever oninions most appeal to us. If we wish to play haskethall. we are encouraged to do so. If we wish to hecome actors, well and good, the dramatic facilities are at our disposal. But always we have the privilege of making our own decisions. Yes, Lowell is our democracy in miniature. Within its walls exist all the liberties. all the self-evident truths, in short, all the democratic institutions which our type of government affords us. We have often spoken of our famous Lowell spirit, yet we have never been able to grasp iust what that spirit is. But wait, perhaps that Lowell spirit is our democratic spirit, the spirit that treats all men as eauals. that tolerates their opinions, that savs a man is a man no matter what his beliefs may be. Whatever the definition, we may consider ourselves fortunate that we have worked in such a thoroughly American insti- tution of learning. The present for us is the very antithesis of a normal period. Our country no longer regards us as a group of children in a highly transitional state, but as men and women, all of whom have a great many responsi- bilities and duties to assume and to perform. In all probability we shall discharge such duties as confront us in adult fashion, for a thorough education and an appreciation of our sacred rights will certainly prove an unbeatable combination.

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ANNE WIGLE: Shield prexy and a good sport FRANK WIGMORE: Brains, brawn, and UM! DAvip WILLIAMS: All hail, prexy CONSTANCE WILSON: Come back often, Connie GEORGIANNE WILSON: Ah, an aquabelle! LOREE WILSON: A cage queen WILLAMAY WISSING: They don't come any better UrsutA WOLFF: ‘“‘Brain Trust’’ prexy BETTE WooparD: The best is none too good JosEPH WYNN: Casaba ka- doodaler KUNITAKE YAMANAKA: Can you spell this? EIKO YosuHiIzaTo: A killer- diller on the violin ROSALIE ZIEGLER: My king- dom for a horse THERESE ZIEGLER: I ride, too DONALD AIRD: He had his fun at Redondo Beach MARGARET ENGSTROM: She adores movie stars Sot Press: The scientific type JOHN SANZ: Bonne chance a usted! PuHiLip LEE: Who's Lowell’s cutest boy and why am I? EpwIN ANDERSON: A Hono- lulu lulu (To the memory of our departed classmate, Bev Hermann, we dedicate these brief words. This was to be her graduating class; now she must be with u in spirit alone.-—Editor) . With the perfume of spring and its roses Or the sound of a sweet melody, Or the note in a voice full of laughter, A vision of you comes to me. For your room was banked high with flowers As sweet as the smile on your face; Your expression was peaceful, contented, When you left for that far-away place. And I know that there you are happy, Eternally young, sweet, and gay, That the blue of your eyes will never dim Nor your flaming red hair turn to gray. ‘Tho the land where you are may be distant Far over Life's sheltered Bay, I'll cross the sea that’s between us, And I’ll meet you there some day.

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. 4 H4 DARE GONAITTEE Back Row: Kesler, Atkins, Eckart, Charles, Blomquist. Front Row: Wigle, Ludlam, Martin, Hauck, Glafkides, Schwedhelm, Wieland. H4 ROOM REPS Back Row: Wigmore, Tooley, Miller, Sheehan, Gee. Center: McArthur, Nackord, Eckart, Anderson, Chysosky, Perrin. Front Row: May, Berry, Dank, Fox, Whitchurch, Fletcher, Tweedie, Upfold.