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

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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.

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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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S. R. MARTIN President MARJORIE HAUCK Vice-President CONNIE GLAFKIDES Secretary FRANK WIGMORE Pres. Boys’ Council ELEANOR FOX Pres. Girls’ Council JOSEPH ECKART Valedictorian With a brilliant display of interest and enthusiasm toward school activities, the Spring ’42 graduating class has added its name to Lowell’s list of honored students. Throughout its four years at Lowell, this class has always stood up to the standards of scholarship, loyalty and friendliness which have been the tradition of California’s oldest high school. Efficiently leading the graduating class were President Bud Martin, Vice President Marjorie Hauck, and Secretary Connie Glafkides. Holding student body offices were Dave Williams, president; Janet Rico, vice president; Steve Dotur, sec- retary; June Sutton, journal editor; and Frank Piombo, editor of The Lowell. Heading the Shield and “L” Janet Bravinder, Mary Fletcher, Leslie Galvan, Juanda Loysen, Philis Ludlum, Shir- was Ann Wigle. The high senior. members were ley McRae, Charlotte Milling, Janet Rico, Betty Ringham, Ruth Schwedhelm, June Sutton, Julie Voester, Rita Wieland, Connie Wilson, Willamay Wissing, Rosalie Ziegler, and Therese Ziegler. The boys’ honor society, Scroll and “L’’, was headed by President Frank Wigmore. The Scroll’s members included fifteen high fours; Phil Arnot, Cal Atkins, Sidney Brown, Jerry Coleman, Charles Cooke, Steve Dotur, Joe Eckart, Connie Glafkides, John Harvey, Bob Kesler, Bob Knox, Bud Martin, Frank Piombo, Norman Tierney, and Dave Williams. Elected from the high four room representatives were Frank Wigmore, president of the Boys’ Council; Eleanor Fox, Girls’ Council head; and Ursula Wolff who headed the CSF. Many of Lowell’s outstanding debaters were members of the Vel Ue Wo} graduating class. They were Grace Hannon, John Harvey, Doris Krutmeyer, Shirley McRae, Ursula Wolff, Joe Eckart, Bud Martin, and Bill Richardson. They seldom failed to bring home cups from the vartous tournaments which they entered through- out California. This term’s “Red and White’’ was edited by June Sutton whose staff included Dan Ashcraft, Frank Cronan, Leslie Galvan, Phyllis Kerrigan, Bill Landworth, Louis Leithold, Gloria Nichols, Claire Weinhold. Graduating members of the Art Staff were Hatsuro Aizawa, Cal Atkins, Maurice Cohn, Bill Gaines, Dorothy Richardson, William Takai, James Toda, Ann Valenko, Muriel Miller. ‘The Lowell’’ editor, Frank Piombo, was assisted by Mary Fletcher, Bette May Hinden, Edna Lagorio, Louis Leithold, Ed McArthur, Pat Otto, and Stanford Rosenberg. Those outstanding and talented in music were Florence Morrison, Dolores Parodi, Grace Hannon, members of the Girls’ Glec; Eiko Yoshizato was orchestra concert mistress; Bob von der Leith led the Dance Orchestra. Rita Wieland was president of the G.A.A. Leading the Girls’ Block “L” was President Rosalie Ziegler. Ice skating manager was Pat Synan; Juanda Loysen headed bowling; Therese Ziegler, riding; and Dorothy Barker was golf manager. Bud Martin, lieutenant colonel of the R.O.T.C., was assisted by Officers Bull Culpepper, Frank Clarvoe, Maxwell James, Bob Schmidt, Bill Blankenship, Charles Lindgren, Cal Atkins, John Lindstrom, Park Loughlin, Thomas Wales, and Ransom McBride.