Lynwood Middle School - Golden Spur Yearbook (Lynwood, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1942 volume:

he Golden iSpu 1942 LYNV OOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COMPTON UNION SECONDARY DISTRICT LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA zl edlcatcon To the many young Americans who as boys learned the meaning of loyalty, justice, honor, and service in the class- rooms and on the athletic field of the Castle and who as men are now defending these very principles as members of the armed forces of the United States of America — to these courageous graduates of Lynwood High School — this annual is dedicated. BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT Harry E. Billings, Compton Mrs. Hattie Hellmers, Enterprise Dr. Scott Thompson, Superintendent William R. Smith, Clearwater Robert A. Moffitt, Lynwood, Clerk Carley V. Porter, Willowbrook, President DISTRICT STAFF J. William Gastrich, Curriculum and Research Herbert C. Lund, Audio-Visual Education Franklin C. Hemphill, Assistant Superintendent Kenneth W. Mason, i-laygrounds and Recreation Marie C. Wieck, Health Sam Glane, Attendance William W. Jones, Principal Mrs. Helen Bussell, Girls ' Vice-Principal Roe E. Cargille, Boys ' Vice-Principal Ly nwood Teachers in Service Frank EUings Hugh Foley Phillip Johnson Eugene Kidder FOR VICTORY Buy UNITED STATES DEFENSE BONDS • SiAMPS FACULTY L, Harold Moroni Anderson Frank Lewis Alexander Helen Bandy Tom Giles Bastyr Esther T, Bogle Kathryn Bowers Elizabeth J. Bryan Carl James Burk Monroe Wm. Busch Robert J. Crichton, Jr. Ralph Harper Demmon Margaret M, Forsythe Elizabeth Gibson Ethel L. Gould Gillette Leesa Bestall Gregson l.enna L. Hathaway Hawks Lindol Dyema Jacks Ruth Virginia Koontz Harriet Grace Krogh Arthur Leeming Sarah Juliane McElheny Rufe J. Marshall Francis Batchellar Martin Glade S. Mastain jilbert McL. Nearpass Frank Gordon Powers Daniel Stanton Presnall , ' ohn H. Redd William J. Schleibauin Isabelle M. Sheller Harry E. Sloan Virginia Spencer Mildred Jean Stevart Vera Glassburn Strickland Leonard E. Svenson Fred E. Ullrich Muriel Smith Vifakeiield Annabel Lightfoot White Marion Morgan Wilson Laura Moyse Wubben Genevieve Maurine Wyatt Harry Herman Ziemer Myrtle Griffith Cooper. Secy. Esther Williams, Secy. TENTH GRADE ACTIVITIES Eager to organize the tenth grade class sponsored by Mrs. Annabel White, students ol that grade met early in October to nominate officers for the year 1941-42. From the many nominees, students on the following day elected Art Borie as president, Jean Bench as vice-president, Hiroko Asano as secretary, and Calvin Rufener as treasurer. Many have been the activities of the senior class led by these capable officers. During the Hallowe ' en celebration, an amateur show was presented in the auditorium under the direction of the senior committee. The proceeds from this program were con- tributed to the Parent-Teachers ' Association. Later in the year another amateur show was sponsored by the tenth grade for the purpose of adding money to the senior gift fund. On April 2, senior boys, dressed in the new spring models, appeared in a fashion show For comparison, styles of yesteryear were also modeled. Two sports events of outstanding importance were also sponsored by the tenth grade. Suspense and excitement were the keynotes of the thrilling basketball game between senior classmen and the faculty. After four quarters of tense playing, the teachers won a well-earned victory. On April 9 with renewed spirit and vigor, once more the tenth grade met the faculty in another contest — this time in a basketball game. Loud cheers from the student body told all that this time the seniors were victorious. Three parties during the year were voted very successful by the entire class. The Virginia Reel started the Christmas party in a hilarious mood- After the appearance of Santa Claus, modern dancing and games concluded the afternoon ' s fun. In pigtails and rags, tenth grade students turned out en masse for the hard times party. Old fashioned games were played, after which refreshments were served. The June banquet and party, to which every senior at Lynwood looks forward, was a special treat this year, for it was the only festivity held at night. After the banquet with its Hawaiian theme, students danced in the gym to the rhythmic music of a dance orchestra. After the formal banquet, an informal affair in the form of a picnic was held on May 29. Highlights of this day w ere athletic contests, an assembly program and a movie. On June 5, concluding four years of diligent study, members of the senior class of Lynwood High School, received their certificates of promotion at the graduation exercises held at Compton Junior College. CLASS OFFICERS Arthur Borie Jean Bench . . Barbara Bunn Calvm Rufener ... President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Tenth Grade Committee inc; ' ?; u , n ' °f° ' IS ' ' ' ' ■ ■- ' 3-3. Daily Childs; 10-4, Jeanne D; V°il ' ' ' °- ' Marguerite Brandon; 10-7, Rosema;y Truesdel 10-8 Class Sponsor: Mrs. Annabel White Class Colors: Blue and Silver We v ill v ork today so there v ill be a tomorrow. ;novan; Naiine CLASS OF 1942 Bill Adams Jack Dewane Ahsbahs Leon Guy Allen Virginia Allen Walter Eugene Arnold Hiroko Asano Gloria Atwell Carol Jean Baier William A. Bailey Donald E. Barnett Harry Basham Jean Bench Beverly Don Berwick R, Keith Black Jacquelyn Blau Frances Christine Bletche; Margaret Elaine Boese Lillian Mary Bokrony William M. Bolton R, J. Bonar Doris Lucille Booth Robert Booth Arthur Borie Patricia Borning Harlan W. Bowers James M. Bracket! Marguerite Ruth Brandon Clare Louise Brien Betty Jean Brock Tommy Brooks Bob Brown Eugene Brown Helen Brown Thelma C. Brown Paul Edward Brown Harriet S. Budlong Gene Bullock Barbara A. Bunn James C. Byers, Jr. Betty Ann Byrnes Phoebe Ina Cage June Campbell Estrella Lou Cameron Jack H, Carnagey Bill Cayer 1! 1. ?4 |11I ti i ' ■ !?? ? Afl t ' 7 1 -3 I.. Robert Chase Daily P. Childs Soren C Christensen Norma Christopherson Jessie Cisneros Carol Clark Geraldine Clark Alberta Maxine Cogswell Steve B. Coleman Harry E. Cook Barbara Cottam Isabel Carmel Curtis Theodore David Clyde Earl Davidson George Carl Delk. Jr. Myron Edv ard DeLong Rose Regina Diederich Roberta ' Dilks Edythe Mae Dolby Robert F. Douglas Robert Francis Driscoll William John Dunbar Jeanne Dunovan Shirley Mae Eddy Norma Sue Edwards R. Grace Ehrensberger Kenneth Eugene Eisenbeis Richard B. EUerman Jean Lorraine Elliott Ruby Evenson Shirley Jean Everett F. Joan Farley Duane W. Fentress Danny Lee Fields John D. Fink Welma J. Fink Luva Irene Foote Robert Foster Eddie Foster Reva Eugene Fox John L. Franklin Gay Freer Betty Jean Frederick Rex Fulton Keith Gantenbein 10 Wilfred C. Garcia Don Gillispie Mary Ellen Gillispie Connie Lorraine Gilmore Bob J, Goforlh James Devotie Goin, Jr. Ernestina Gonzales Janice M. Goodin William M. Gorham Florence Jean Gowers Jean Alice Graham Edith Inez Guin Norman M. Gulick Frances Jean Hall Dale F. Hamilton Wanda Pauline Hamilton Fiichard Allen Harrison Barbara Hartman Helen Christy Harwood Geraldine Harvey Ralph Hawley Frances Ruth Hayes Herschel H. Heatley Clayton Henderson Graham Henry Robert Hirst Bob Hofman William Albert Holden Johnny Eugene Holland Dolores E. Holthaus Harold Horner, Jr. • Betty Jean Hughes Ted Hutton Billy H. Hunt Betty Joan Husby George Frederick Infange Bud Ingersoll Angelina Adelaide Jevas Betty Jane Jewell Margaret Johnstone Geraldine Johnston Helen M. Johnston Nancy Nadine Jones Louie Joseph Jack Preston Kelly ].( 1 mtfM 1 a i i ' m - % 11 i i i ' ■ V l Ruth Mary Kelso Frances Mae Kenfield Jack T. Kent James Venson King Mary Kinney Richard Stanley Kirkendall Richard S. Kouns Mary Gold Kreider Jim W. Kulikoif Francis Largent Robert Leslie Leighty Harold Eugene Leonard Jeanne Lewin Joyce Ann Locke Martha Jane Lockhart Harvey Ernest Lotspeich Clair Eugene Love Marian Lowe Jock Mahnken Kenneth Martin Roy O. Matthews Troy Matthews June Mary Matteson Bruce Lee McCoUum Betty Jeanne McCone William F. McGray Lancell G. McDonald Mary Lou Mercer Franklin O. Merrell Ralph Merrick Jay Ward Metz Joseph L. Mickelson Doris May Miles Dorothy Louise Miller Larry A. Miller Shirley Jean Miller Jack A. Mills Patricia Anne Moe Gene Thomas Moiielt Ann Elizabeth Morgan Monte Moyle Raymond Lee Mummert Norman Preston Nesbitt Lila Mae Nelson Ira Lee Newman 12 Kenneth E. Nielson Beverly Null Barbara Jeanne Oblander Lawrence R. O ' Ryan Elmer Owens Wallace Packer Carol Palmer Ruth Parkinson Mary Helen Parsley Eddie B. Peetz Nancy Pence Helen Perry Barbara June Perryman Shirley Ann Petee Raymond Peterson G. Herbert Pierson John Pivovaroff Ruby Pauline Poet Marjorie Jean Pontious George A. Pope Bob Porter Earl Roy Post lim Wallace Pratt Don Proulx Roy Pryor Laura Jane Rake Shirley Ann Rand Jeanne Louise Rattleman Patricia Marie Rauen Harold John Rehder Peggy L. Redwine Don Richmond Sidney Louise Rickert Julie Ricou Paul Rieck Jacqueline Robinson OUie Lee Rodabaugh Claude Ross Kenneth Ross Alvin Ray Rozelle Sylvia Marie Rubick Calvin Rufener Florence Gale Rumrill Helen Eileene Sanders Lenette Scheller ( . . .jLi. - - .jj 13 m7% %-,i% Paymond Schmidt Joan Seaburn Hugh Schock Jay L. Sheldon Vera Marie Shultz Glen Leon Sides Earl Douglas Sirkel Harold Lloyd Sirkel Lawrence Russell Simpson J. D. Smith Doris Elaine Smith Lois Betty Sneddon Donald C. Speer Larene Spence Byron A, Sprung Harold R. Stacy Norman M Stelle Shirley Stewart Marion Stimmel Donald O. Stockwell Louise Stockwell Lucille Stockwell Samuel Richard Stopher, Jr- Virginia Louise Strand Albert Tarling Alan Taylor Jackson Lee Taylor Juanita Lorraine Taylor Geraldine Teeters Bill Tellers Joyce Beverly Thompson Marjorie Alice Thompson Betty Jo Thornton Betty Sue Turman Fern Alean Tilden Earl Tipton Fred M. Tomlison Marguerite Dora Toon Octave Toussaint Ann Lorene Tribolet Ben Trucks Rosemary Truesdell Kenneth Truttman Ruth Ann Tucker Donna Ruby Vanderlinden 14 Virginia Clarice Vanderpool Rose Therese Vermillion Doris Pauline Vernoy Raymond Arthur Vigneau Nadine M. ViU A- Crev Waite Chester A, Wakefield John E. Walker Violet Walker Raymond A. V aterhouse lames Clifford Watkins Ivan Roland Watson Walter Weber Bonda Lue J. Walker Roger Henry Westling Milton Robert Westrup Harvey Lav rence Wheoly Pat Whipp Clifford Edward Wilkins Colleen Marlowe Willey Hugh E. Williams Lynn A. Williams Lloyd A. Williams Marie Winter Christiana Julie Wirth Joe Wilkinson Shirley Patricia Wisecarver Beverly Ann Womack Betty Jane Zahnter Edwina Zello George V ado NC PICTURES— Howard Ball Carl B. Smith Drucilla Thompson f1 ? ' Golden Spur Staff Daily Childs, John Franklin, Florence Gowers, Betty Jewell, Nancy Jones, Dick Kirk- endall, Larry Miller, June Perryman, Alvin Rozelle, Harold Stacy, and Rosemary Truesdell. 15 STUDENT BODY ACHIEVEMENT As a result of excellent co-operation, the students of Lynwood High School have ac- complished much during the year 1941-42. With the forming of new defense organizations, the participation both of groups and of individual students in athletic and scholastic contests, and the prompt response of all to several charities, the student body brought honor to the Castle. DEFENSE ACTIVITIES Keeping in step v ith the defense program of the nation, several new after-school classes in defense v ork were formed in mid-year. Classes in first aid, canteen work, junior air warden duties, paper and tin salvaging, and victory gardening gave the members of the student body a chance to aid their nation. As part of the homeroom program all students were instructed in the proper procedure in case of an air raid and in the correct manner for extinguishing an incendiary bomb. Students were also given a chance to purchase war savings bonds and stamps in their homerooms. An amount of money large enough to support a Chinese baby for a full year was raised for the China Relief Fund, thus making the student body an esteemed grandparent. STUDENT BODY MONEY Money belonging to the student body was used wisely for the benefit of all. Indian pictures for the classrooms were purchased, and loudspeakers were provided for rooms outside the main building. The drama department received additional costumes and more stage equipment. New basketball suits were secured, and money was appropriated for the repair and upkeep of track and football suits. Emblems and letters were procured for various school organizations, while money was also spent for candy as prizes in home- room contests. During the year the student body enjoyed three motion pictures: The Buccaneer , Seventeen , and Abraham Lincoln . CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Students and faculty members have donated time, money, and effort for charity. Stu- dents contributed to the March of Dimes, prepared Christmas baskets for the needy, and assisted the Red Cross. NEW ORGANIZATIONS Three new organizations have been issued charters by the student council. The Pan- American Club and the Panamettes were sponsored by the Rotary Club. The Boys ' Octette provided musical numbers for many programs. WINNERS Emerging in numerous essay and speech contests were several Lynwood students. District winner in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Contest on Unity for Victory was a tenth grade student, Rosemary Truesdell. Another tenth grade student. Daily Childs, who was given the opportunity to read his prize-winning essay on What the Bill of Rights Means To Me over station KGER, was also given the honor of having his essay printed in the Congressional Record- In the American Legion Oratorical Contest, Alvin Rozelle proved to be the best speaker in the nineteenth district. The student band won first place in the Toyland Parade at San Pedro and again took top honors in the All-Western Band Review in Long Beach. More athletic awards have poured into the Castle trophy room this school year than ever before in the history of L.J.H.S. The senior teams set a new all time Lynwood record by winning championships in four of the five sports. Co-championships were won after strenuous campaigns by the upper division football and basketball squads, while the senior tennis and baseball teams won championships outright. The juniors won the championship in the realm of tennis. SOCIAL AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Following the usual custom at the Castle, on October 31 the Hallowe ' en parade and P.T.A. Carnival not only provided fun for the students but also aided in filling the treasury. In December through music and drama the Christmas vesper services told the story of Christ ' s birth. Not only an artistic but also a financial success was the three-act play, Ever Since Eve, given at two evening performances in April. For the purpose of acquainting parents with the type of work done in each class, a school exhibit was held on May 21. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Alvin Rozelle President Louie Joseph Vice-President Myron DeLong .Safety Commissioner June Ferryman Secretary Francis Largent Treasurer SECOND SEMESTER Elmer Owens President Ollie Rodabaugh Vice-President Wilfred Garcia Safety Commissioner Frances Kenfield Secretary Keith Black Treasurer 17 STUDENT BODY COUNCILS First Semester Second Semester 18 DEFENSE ACTIVITIES SALVAGE COMMITTEE Bill Meyers, Bill McMurren, Stanley Schafer, Jack Ford, Stanley Woodhouse, Don Lamb, Don Wyatt. George Eichelberger, Daryl Hallet, Mr- Mastain. GIRLS- FIRST AID GROUPS Firsi row: Doris Ann Uselman, Jeanette Webb, Joan Sutton. Second row: Arlene Meadows, Beverly Shapiro, Geraldine Hack. Third rov : Eleanor Largent. Gloria Brown. Mr Leeming, Jean Hanson, Doris Nyquist. 19 Canteen, Boys ' First Aid, Junior Air Raid Wardens 20 VICTORY GARDEN CLUB Victory Garden Club: Robert Bailey, Ernest Theemling, John Adams, Marjorie Kerns, Lewis Morse, John Lutman, William Diebold, Mr. Leeming, Dick Kimball, Harold Hum, Billy Kenitzer, Dick Hindman, Doris Nyquist, Jean Hansen. STAGE CREW Stage Crew: Roy Matthews, Bill Coyer, Genero Garcia, John Pivovaroff, Earl Tipton, Kenneth Nielson, Troy Matthews, Mr. Ziemer, Bill Adams, Wilfred Garcia. SQUIRES FiTst row: Esther Salter, Evelyn Malkenhorst, Jean Bench, Connie Johnson, Second row: Charlotte Clark, Pat Rauen, Rose Vermilion, Gay Nelson, Pat Whipp Third row: Willred Garcia, Wayne Sutton, Alvin Rozelle, Howard Smith, Bill McMurren, Bob GoUeher, Fourth row: Earl Post, Louie Joseph, Elmer Owens, Soren Christiansen, Dick Kirkendal , Harold Stacy, Mr. Nearpass. YEOMEN F;rst rov : Marilyn Stitz, Marion Stitz, Angeline Jevas, OUie Rodabaugh, Dorothy Miller. Second row: Mr. Bastyr, Billy Burke, Kathryn Scholick, Jean Pontious, Lenette Scheller, Mr. Busch. Third row: Billy Hunt, Guy Allen, John Franjilin, Nile Stuart, Bill Stanley. Fourth row: Bill King, Myron DeLong, Bill Shultz, Crew Waite, Art Borie, Genero Garcia. 22 EVER SINCE EVE Taking the leads in the play were Daily Childs, John Franklin, Rosemary Truesdell, June Ferryman, Colleen Willey, Fern Tilden, J. D. Fink, Eddie Foster, Nancy Jones, and Betty Jewell. The rest of the cast included Doris Smith, Martha Jane Lockhart, John Walker, Jack Kelly, Herbert Pierson, Marguerite Brandon, Clayton Henderson, and football players. 23 PAN-AMERICAN CLUBS Pan-American Clubs at Lynwood High School have fostered friendly relations with our South and Central American neighbors. 24 Cr JuHt6 ubb ' 1 :«aa-«, ' 4 r ' ---y«cw Xv- ' -. ' ,fT - ' i ' -. ' Girls ' Athletic Association Lynwood High School ' s G- A. A. encourages sportsmanship, friendship and co-operation among all girls who enjoy active participation in various sports. Song and Yell Leaders Roberta Dilks, Jeanne Dunovan, Beverly Womack, Dorothy Miller, Beverly Null, Frances Bletcher, Jerry Clark, Alberta Cogswell, Fern Tilden, Barbara Jo Edmonds, Evelyn Malken- horst, Richard Norman. Band, Chorus, Orchestra Library Staff, Bicycle Guards, Hostess Club 27 H ' ? 3 Usherettes, Harmonettcs, Boys ' Octette 28 HONOR SOCIETY FIRST SEMESTER Myron DeLong Florence Gov ers Rose Vermilion John Franklin John Franklin - . Daily Childs . Charlotte Clark Louie Joseph SECOND SEMESTER President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer 29 Senior Sports pf f) f! f! p -i ;itft Wj JR wM W Junior Sports C ,:: ..-u :r - :s • •• m