Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1936 volume:

Shea cannes O58 HG 66 53 Secggaddaan dues Oe, a a’ IQWwaVU Wii 1010667 | i ii TEM 47 My Book-’33 93.4 9 3 5 9 3 6 “TIME MARCHES ON” The Purple and White M. U. H. S. 36 MADERA DAILY TRIBUNE E LIBRARY In Memoriam There are many tattered pages I illing memory’s precious book, As the leaves of time turn over And o'er the past we look. Angel voices now are singing Kar beyond the starry skies, And on earth the veil unlifted To our dim and tear filled eyes. Harrison has left fond memories. We shall miss him, you and I; Gone from us, but we shall meet him, In that sweet bye and bye. Our hearts yet ring with music Of a voice forever still; As sweet memories sadly linger, His dear friendship always will. —Russell Griffeath. PRES ON GAT CRINGE November 25, 1918—November 23, 1935 ANNABEL DENN To salute one whose artistry and musical achievements have left us many lovely echoes, we the Class of 1936, wish to dedicate this Purple and White. Page 5 FOREWORD Time marches on and in its wake leaves memories of those individ- uals and events which have impressed themselves upon our era. Many interesting things have been accomplished this year. As Old Guards recall games, social activities and achievements those who have o participated or watched at the side lines will find many recorded in this brief history of the year 1935-19306. Time gives; time takes. Among our losses are numbered friends and leaders. The five division pages of this publication are sketches of four contributors to our time, and one dear friend and fellow stu- dent, who has left each his imprint on our lives and hearts. “Lest we forget” in the words of one whose works long will be remembered, we wish to take this opportunity to thank members of the faculty, friends, and fellow-students. Without their splendid co- operation and financial assistance, this book would not have been possible. Page 7 Jee QUIEINss L. €. THOMPSON Principal MARY JARDINE H. A. VOLLBORN VIOLA THOMPSON Registrar Vice Principal Secretary English Social Science M. D. WRIGHT NELLIE McSWEENEY FLORENCE WILLIAMS HARRIET TAYLOR B. J. McMAHON Commercial Commercial Mathematics Science Agriculture R. E. KINNEY BONITA MALOY L. J. ERICSON ANITA CLARK H. F. KLEEMEYER Social Science Social Science Industrial Arts Art Auto Mechanics Athletics Latin Page 8 JACM EINE ALICE EDWARDS MARY LOU SHETLER English English Journalism Dramatics R. F. KENDALL ANN HUMPHREY English English Athletics ANNABEL DENN G. M. SHELDON ELIZABETH STODDARD Music Science English ANNABEL HALL LEONORA BAILEY MARGARET METZLER ONA McMILLAN ANN MURPHY Spanish Foreign Languages Home Economics Home Economics Home Economics Librarian EMIL Q. MILAND EVA DEETS CARLETON E. WOOD LOIS CHAMBERS WILLARD FARR Music Commercial Physical Education Physical Education Athletics Mathematics Page 9 Minin Na RRISON GATC val Qa Hine JeMoetinells Page 11 MILBURN D. WRIGHT Senior Adviser CHARLOTTE ADAMS. RICHARD ALLRED MARY BALDRICA LAVILLA ADAMS BRUNO BARATTA HAZEL BARNETT DOROTHY BARR “GLADYS BASYE ANITA BIANCHI HELEN BINI BARBARA BARTLETT MAE BELCHAR DOROTHY ANN BISSELL JIM BRADLEY Page 12 HELEN BOYLE EVERETT BROWN — : — = ; po fee ; BEVERLY BRANSON EVERETT BONDESEN CORNELL BRYHN EVELYN CAMPBELL MARY CAMPOS MARY CARLIN MARY ELLEN CARROLL ROSE CEREGHINO ALICE CLARNO ARDYS COLLODI ADELINE CERIONI LOLA MAE CHURCH IOLA COLTRA LOUIS CORTOPASS! a é 1 oe + oe oo : a ee _ . . % : = s va . : c — . i = q — a JESS CRICK NORVAL CROSNO DELMAR DANIELSON MAYME DE PASQUE FREDDIE CROSSON DONNA CURTIS JAMES DESMOND JANE DESMOND Page 13 ROBERT ECKER CORINNE EMMERT a RALPH FINDLEY LUTHER FULLER age 14 HELEN GUSTAFSON MARY HALLORAN ALICE ELY ROBERT ERICSON VELMA FRYE ROSIE GASKIN HELEN HAGLE MARY HARREL as MINNIE FAILLA VERA FASO EDiTH GRAHAM BARBARA GREEN BEULAH HARRIS PATSY HUGHES ROSE FAILLA DAVID FICKLIN GLENN GRAY RUSSELL GRIFFEATH RUBY ENNIS HOSKINS BILL ISAKSON = po GWENDOLYN JACOBSEN ROBERTA JAY ROBERT JAY LUTHER JOHNSON MAE LARSON BETTY LOGOLUSO DOROTHY LOVELAND FRANK LYON 2a”) “ NICOLETTA MANNINO MAYBELLE MARISCOTTI GLADYS MARTIN JOSEPHINE MARTINELLI SHIRLEY JONES CARROLL JUSTICE JEROME KELTIE TINY KOCORIS JUANITA MASSEY ALTA MAY ROY LYON DONALD McDOUGALD JAMES McDOUGALD EILEEN McKEE JEAN MERRITT MARTHA MICHAELSON 7 ROTHER MILLER ROBERT MOLLICA RUSSELL MORSE ARTHUR MUGNOLO BILL MORGAN FRANCES MORRISON VICTOR OLIVAS MAURIE OLSON MICKEY O'NEAL EUGENE PALMER LAVERNE PERDUE EDYTH PATTERSON HAMPTON PARKER MARGARET PARRY MEDFORD PERRY EDITH PEARSON ERNEST PFISTER RAY PHILLIPS CHRIS POLLOS VIVA MAE POWELL THELMA PHILLIPS OLGA POLETTI VIRGINIA PROUTY HERSHELL PRUETT ELMER RASMUSSEN VICTOR RASMUSSEN BUDDY RHODES MARION ROBERTS JAMES RAYMOND DOROTHY REAY DORIS RUUD HARRY SCHMIDT ROBERT SCHWARTZ ROBERT SCOTT RUTH TAYLOR NEDRA TERWILLIGER JOHN STEFAN MAE SUMMERS CHARLOTTE WALKER HELEN WALL DAVID WARBUFTON GERALDINE WEATHERS LUELLA WILSON MAYNARD WOODWARD CATHERINE WILLIAMS GLADYS WILSON WILL YOUNG CHERYL ZOERB Page 17 SENIORS Whee, look out! Ah, the bottom at last after a hilarious ride over the white, flying snow. Such was the predicament of the many Seniors at the snow party in Yosemite on February 8. What an exciting day —snow slings, tumbling toboggan rides, and every kind of snow sport. After a day of this fun, came more of it that night when the class party was continued in the school cafeteria. Hops and games were played to the theme of leap year and Valentine’s Day—and the girls certainly did take advantage of this chance. Tires (doughnuts), java (coffee), and sweets were served as refreshments. Yes, the Seniors really did make a memorable day of it! Seniors of this class made a memorable year of it, also, Altogether, there were 134 ambitious Seniors who graduated. Something a bit different in the ee af plays was sponsored by the class when on Friday evening, May 22 “After Wimpole Street” was presented. The cast had a real opportunity to show their histrionic abilities and not a single member failed to turn in a good account for his role. ‘This excellent production was directed by Miss Mary Lou Shetler. Kor the second outing of the year the adventure-loving upper-upper classmen trailed off to parts unknown to celebrate Class Day on Fri- day, May 29. At 8:00 o’clock on Sunday, May 31, Baccalaureate services were conducted in the auditorium for the Seniors, ‘The Reverend Leo Cook eave the sermon. Graduation exercises were held on June 4, in the new, long-wished- for school gymnasium, which was built during the past school year. These exercises were held as a dedicatory service. ‘The gymnasium’s seating ue is 1000, and is a collosal improvement to the campus. Superior Judge Arthur Allyn from I resno gave the graduating address as a judge sees it. The Senior class, showing their superb appreciation of the gym- nasium, left a dedicatory plaque to the school which is to be placed on the front of the gymnasium. It is hoped that this structure will be completed next year. Brain and brawn may characterize the masculine portion of Ma- dera high, but plain brawn doesn’t mark the feminine element. The fairer sex are not Amazons; they are exceptionally intelligent. In fact, not a single male won mention of outstanding intelligence ; however, six girls—Bar bara Bartlett, Helen Boyle, Mary Campos, Rose Failla, Rosie Gaskin, and Martha Michaelson—are now the proud possessors of a shining gold seal on their diplomas. Speaking of fems, they seem to have fallen down on their appeal for domesticity. There are approximately only six girls who are to walk to the alter “to love, honor, and obey”, after their graduation. Page 18 te ‘ aS N RLOOAEE JUNIORS Row 1-——D. Allassini, A. Schmitz, Tooms, R. Beban, Archibald, F. Allred, Simonian, Badella. Row 2—Gomes, Bartelt, M. Brewer, D. Brown, C. M. Allen, L. Barnes, Bailey, J. Biscay, M. Blanchard. Row 3- Mendoza, H. Scott, A. Mugnolo, L. Boyd, Basilla, Blagk, Bollinger, Gendron, Bellar, Camy, Hooper. JUNIORS Extremely persistant members of the student body were the Juniors, who plainly showed their enthusiasm by their participation in all school affairs and activities. The Junior-Senior Prom, which was held on Wednesday, June 3, was a festive occasion given to the departing Seniors as a last fond farewell, by the Juniors, who will step into the worldly position of their higher-uppers. This shindig was the only formal affair of the year. Glamorous girls, beautiful evening gowns, soft lights and inspiring JUNIORS Row 1-—-C. King, Gagnon, Buekley, Kuehene, Crappa, D. Hamilton, Ellis, Bosworth, R. Cook, M. Gould, M. Cereghino, Dermer. Row 2——Lesan, A. Cortopassi, E. Brown, M. Failla, M. Gordon, Edgerly, Brammer, Cunningham, M. Bush, Childs, I. Church, F. Bryhn, P. MeKinnon, A. Brown. Row 3--V. House, 8. Justice, D. Fuller, Letoile, E. King, Erreeart, Frymire, Clayton, Glock, D. Hall, D. Jay, Hanhart, Row 4-—-R. Krahenbuhl, Janzen, Griggs, Haney, L. Logoluso, D. Brown, B. Brown, Chew, W. Gong, J. Hughes. music made the affair one of unforgettable loveliness. This was made possible by the returns from the Junior class play. Decorations were in the the modern mode in the ever fashionable black and white. Futuristic notes, the drummer-man cutting capers added the modern touch to the cafeteria where couples promenaded. “Oh, Professor”, a three-act farce, was presented by the Juniors on December 13. This was very ably directed by Miss Mary Lou Shetler, dramatics adviser. Mirth and excitement were emitted, when the Junior class enter- tained themselves at their semi-annual party. The eve of January 17 proved to be a joyous night for all. While dancing to the rhythmic strains of the Master Melody Makers, the class party got well under way. Games (no, not drop-the-handkerchief ) were played, and as a climax to the riotous evening, refreshments were served. Sparkle and amusement was submitted for the student body by the 37 class when a superb fashion show was given, in the form of a play. The production was one of the assembly high lights of the year. Credit and appreciation goes to the presidents and secretaries of both semesters. Those who held these honored positions were: Verl House, Jayne Schmitz, James Lesan and Meredith Gordon, respectively. Spunk and spirit radiated throughout the undertakings of the class. It has been accepted as a tradition, however, that the Junior class of any high school has a very good opinion of its merits. Despite the many hard knocks hurled back and forth between the Juniors and Seniors, they entered into the affairs of the school royally. JUNIORS Row 1—T. Sciaequa, A. Pistoresi, G. Ward, Ryan, Whiteside, T. Spera, Woo. Row 2—-B. Merritt, M. Parker, Tolladay, Rossetta, J. Mannino, Sheldon, D. Roberts, Peterson, Massasso, E. Sunia, C. Gordon, Snyder. Row 3—Nikaido, M. Sutton, M. Summers, H. Niino, F. Mendoza, Maggiorini, Truscott, M. G. Pickford, Zahl, J. Schmitz, S. Ohashi, M. Ramires. Page 2 SOPHOMORKS Row 1—Kast, Cappelluti, Eu. Bondesen, G. Bamett, J. Bick, Cimino, Bishop, Bidegian, Baker. Row 2——Caldwell, R. House, W. Baratta, J. Baldriea, Amold, Harkins, Anderson, M. Church, Bennett, M. Parker. Row 3—Benzel, Chambers, A. Brown, Dal Cerro, Darrow, I. Davis, Coats, B. MeKee, B. Adams, Benjamin, Cheuvront. Row 4—Dennell, E. Bomprezzi, J. Barr, M. Crick, P. Kirkman, J. Kirkman, Mariani, F. Baldriea, Da Costa, E. Conklin, Crawford, P. Barnes. SOPHOMORES Saucy Sophomores, (last year’s crop of scrubs) have been quite prominent in school affairs. You can be assured that these Sophomores didn’t miss any affair or activity concerning their dear old alma mater. ‘They realized that the first few years are the hardest. They did their part in every way, so that when they become stately Seniors they may sit back and take it easy. A party, which was a party, was held for the second year class Feb- ruary 28, and what is known as a grand time was had by all. These SOPHOMORES Row 1—Overgaard, M. Faso, J. Halloran, Harrell, Hilton, Diebert, J. Failla, Row 2—Milligan, Hicks, Litton, Hawkins, Malick, Kimes, Moody, Fleming. Row 3—Moore, A. MeConnell, E. Mariscotti, Gile, Delzotta, Munter, Miller, Dooley. Row 4—Fraechia, Lane, H: , Jones, Holliday, P. Hamilton, E. Gordon, M. Gustafson, Haynes, Lincoln, F. Mollica Row 5—-Hirahara, Kobayashi, Koch, Kurisu, Murakami, Hardin, V. Failla, A. Jones, Gerbi, Ivy, List. Row 6—J. Johnson, €. Denney, J. Ely, D. Murray, Foust, B. Martin, Morini, Chas, Emmert. Page 21 youngsters certainly knew their way around a dance floor even though no Seniors were there to guide them. Yum-yum refreshments were served to all those who could stand a good stomach-ache. When it was time to go home (10:30), they all bid Miss Leonora Bailey, who was their chaperone, a fond farewell and made their departure. Dramatics is not a lost art among the Sophomores. They proved this in the play given for the Sophomore assembly. “Three’s a Crowd” was presented by Jack Schmitz, Phyllis Hamilton, Aunita Scott and Joe Halloran, directed by Rosie Gaskin, °36. As mistress of ceremonies and speaking Grace Benjamin takes most of the honors in this class. Several masculine members of this class showed promising athletic ability and it came forth in several football games last season. Joe Hal- loran, flashy half-back on Kinney’s Kubs, played remarkably good games as did Jack Schmitz at right half. Findley Upton played on the Varsity team which was an achievement of which to be proud. Basketball stars showed themselves outstanding again this year. Schmitz, Upton and Jack Bick of the Sophomore class played good games. Even swimmers graced the athletic ranks. Allan Hawkins, Jack Caldwell, Schmitz, and Kelly Kimes upheld the aquatic ability of this class. Max Patterson served two semesters as class president. He was energetic and responsible and worked hard to put over all the class activities. Phyllis Hamilton was elected secretary for the first semester and Frances Mollica for second semester. All in all, this has been a very prosperous and successful year for those “Juniors to be,” so it 1s quite probable that the majority of them will graduate in at least four or five years if they keep up the good work. We hope! SOPHOMORES Row 1—A. Preciado, H. Scott. Wilkinson, Upton, Ward, Poythress, J. Schmitz, B. Preciado. Row 2—Veatch, M. Patterson, 0. Robley, Shebelut, Stevenson, Raymond, J. Reay, L. Tubbs. Row 3 Photopoulas, B. Phillips, A. Pickford, Nelson, Potter, C. Walker, F. Walker, Rife, Turner. Row 4—-Nygren, M. Santos, Rosales, Pistoresi, Unti, M. Nishmoto, A. Scott, Romell, B. Pimental, M. Okano. Row 5-—Ohashi, K. Nishmoto, R. Preciado, T. Oxano, Ricci, Winters, Padron. Page 22 FRESHMEN Row 1—C. Del Bianco, M. Allen, D. Brown, A. Coltra, R. Flores, A. Avilla, B. David, Coulthards, L. Beban, @. Eyans, Row 2—B. Bollinger, V. Davis, 1. Brewer, A. Cole, M. Frost, M. Frank, Flemming, F. Bishel. Row 3—Axworthy, A. Baldrica, J. Cook, Bulfinch, A. Biseay, Earles, F. Chambers, J. Aust'n, D. Brunolli. Row 4-—R. Chiarelli, Carmassi, G. Biscay, J. De Lao, L. Bicay, C. Frost. A. Eker, M. Ewing, S. M. Barnes, VY. Cobb, Bobbitt, J. Boitano, R. Dinuilo. B. Denney, D. Carpenter, L. Davis, J. FRESHMEN rolicking Freshmen had their first social gathering on Septem- ber 20, in the form of a reception given to them by Sophomores, in the school cafeteria. These austerely young students spent a very gay evening playing games, and there was dancing for the select few who did have rhythm. However, their rhythm was lost to the strains of lilting jazz rendered by the student orchestra, the Master Melody FRESHMEN Row 1—I. Margrave, D. Krahenbuhl, E. Lundstrom, B. Kester, G. Hartwell, 0. Montgomery, R. Noble, T. Marma- duke, R. Georges, R. Marquez. Row 2—L. Moosios, 0. Kim, B. Hogan, J. Oberti, B. Gordon, I. M. Garner, J. Hawes, J. Fraser. Row 3—B. Main, V.Lute, A. Haddock, K. Ohashi, H. Gong, H. Jones, D. Gotcher, G. McKim. Row 4——M. Mochizuki, D. 0’Neal, V. Hicks, MeMann, D. McConnell, B. McKee, B. Graham, H. Hosler, D. Hannon, J. Mek nnon. Row 5— Marshall, Mariani, Inami, D. Green, Franks, Galvam, Hirahara, Hilt, Kurisu. Page 23 Makers, making their debut. Quite proper was the presence of half of the members of the faculty whose kindly faces prevented the Freshmen from feeling homesick. The inevitable Freshmen program and dress-up day proved that 1935 Freshmen had already acquired that good ol’ school spirit. Their amusing costumes kept the upper classmen smiling as did Denney Green, master of ceremonies for the Freshmen program. Bob Stephenson and Catherine Curtis, president and secretary, re- spectively, attended to all business matters of the class last semester. Lloyd Taylor, president, and Marilyn Skaggs, secretary, are doing their part this semester. This year’s “scrubs” have shown ability in every way. They have brought forth several debaters and speakers in the persons of Helen Hosler, rank Inami, and Allen Cleveland. Alice Ecker, represents herself as the class comediene. Jacqueline Bobbitt and Rita Sunia, our song-birds, have sung their way into our hearts. Catherine Curtis has shown ability in tap and ballet dancing. Hardly any contest could go by without a Freshman taking some of the honors. In the case of the Safety Drive slogans, Helen Jean Hos- ler was one of those who received a prize. Her slogan was: ‘llowers are lovely, but why have them growing over you?” Another freshie, Donald Axworthy, won a prize on his, “Drive slowly; the other 36,000 didn't.” Debaters in the Freshmen class have proved themselves quite intelli- gent and ambitious. ‘T'wo boys, Frank Inami and Allen Cleveland have placed first and second in two debates and also debated against each other on Parents’ Night, April 28. Their subject to debate upon was: “Is Home-Study Necessary for a High-School Student ?” FRESHMEN Row 1—Romell, Robley, Sly, P. Wilson, Sagouspe, Williamson, W. Smith, Spillane. Row 2—B. Sanderson, Taylor, P. Ward, Watt, L. Rowe, H. Pistoresi, Poole, Valensula, Terry. Pagura, L. Ridgeway, L. Upton, Row 3——K. Sutton, Spera, V. Wilson, M. Perry, A, Rasmussen, R. Sunia, Skagges, Venurie, H. Perry. kkow 4—M. Sutton, Spink, F. Vived, M. Roberts, R. Pimental, Saunders, M. Santos, T. Young, White, Sasso, Valrasi. Row 5—Tashjian, Renach, Ramires, Ruiz, R. Reay, Stephenson, L. Taylor, G. Sciaequa. Page 24 (pee a RUDYARD KIPLING Page 25 STUDENT COUNCIE FIRST SEMESTER BUDDY RHODES Coming in like a lion under full President power, the Student Council under the leadership of Bud Rhodes, a stu- dent body ticket drive was pushed over. Approximately 425 tickets were sold proving the excellent salesmanship of the student ticket sellers. JAMES BRADLEY Vice President Super-pep “pep rallies” were sponsored by the Student Council during noon hours. Several rallies were held in town, also, and proved to be of an astounding aid to the players in their games. ah eras Breath-taking amendments were made to the constitution providing major letters as a mark of distine- tion for the brawny lightweight champions because of such a suc- cesstul year on the athletic field and court. Following the constitutional amendments campaign, the law makers set to work to make or revise the present document under which the student affairs operated. STUDENT COUNCIL—FIRST SEMESTER Row 1—R. Brown, Lesan, Ey. Bondesen, Archibald, Sagouspe, M. Gould, Simonian, V. House, J. Bick. Row 2—J, Schmitz, D. Jay, Coates, B. McKee, P. Hamilton, Ja. Sehmitz, Ja. Desmond, C. Williams, C. Curtis. Row 3—-H. Evans, Bissell, R. Sunia, Massey, Bradley, Oberti, F. Mollica, F. Waiker. Row 4—-B. Preciado, McKim, J. Austin, D. Green. | F HI pind d L] STUDENT COUNCIL SECOND SEMESTER Soap boxes weren’t utilized in the Saar enGca as campaign for student body presi- dent, but the election for student body officers seemed to go very well without them. Carroll Jus- tice, who was elected president, had for his platform, “Justice for all, and all for Justice.” It was based toes RHOMPSON upon equal distribution of duties, Adviser and the providing of as many edu- cational and entertaining assem- blies as possible. Safety first seemed to be the motto of the Student Council dur- ing the second s emester. ‘The sub- pei ANE eee ject was discussed fully, and bulletins were sent to sponsor groups and plastered all over the bulletin boards. Essays and_ slo- gans were entered in contests for which prizes were offered. Then to be on the safe side socially the council sponsored several dances including the annual December Toy Pile Dance. ‘The final all- school hop was held Friday evening, May 29. STUDENT COUNCIL—SECOND SEMESTER Row 1—Foust, Upton, Diebert, Simonian, Mr. Thompson. Row 2—J. Williams, Ev. Bondesen, Lesan, Sagouspe, M. Roberts, A. Brown, J. Schmitz, R. Harkins. 3—R. Sunia, Edgerly, B. Merritt, H. Barnett, J. Merritt, Reid, P. McKinnon. Row 4—Benjamin, Cor. Emmert, Loveland, Bradley, M. Halloran, Oberti, Curtis. Row 5.—Inami, J. Austin, D. Green. om Page 2% RUSSELL GRIFFEATH RAY PHILLIPS Editor Business Manager GLADYS BASYE DAVID WARBURTON Assistant Editor Advertising Manager PURPLE AND WHITH STAEE Journalistically inclined lads and lassies were elected by the Senior class as the editorial board for the Purple and White. They were: Russell Griffeath, Ray Phillips, Hazel Barnett, Jane Desmond, and Dorothy Loveland. staff: Griffeath ys Basye........... Alee Brown e gE savun decane soee Reece ee Meredith Cunningham....... Meredith Gordon... Jayne Schmitz Ray Phillips Jimmy William David Warburton Jane Desmond_... Hazel Barnett__..... Dorothy Loveland Jimmy Desmond_.......-_- S Petes esses CARETCGL ANE RT. EVEL CTMDTD AAD INCH ITT aceon coco cencer ee eece eeepc oor ete tineeney neers unten epee en ost eey tet Activities Lavilla Adams... cra aeeneeee : ne eS tree z : Basa 25 = Soe Snap Editor Josephine Martinelly and) Choo Wools) ee ee eee E ee Art race eae ae Editor --..----Associate Editor istant Editor (Sports) ssistant Editor (Organizations) Assistant Editor (Sporis) esse Assistant Editor _....Busine: Manager sistant Business Manager . Advertising Manager culty PURPLE AND WHITE STAFF Row I—Miss Edwards, adviser, Woo, C. Adams, L. Adams, Williams, H. Barnett, Loveland, R. Allred. Row 2—J. Desmond, Jas. Desmond, M. Gordon, Basye, J. Schmitz, Cunningham, A. Brown, Martinelli. i ASS = Ty BEE Sle MADERAN—FIRST SEMESTER Row 1—N. Crosno, L. Cortopasi, Pitman, Pruett, Tooms, R. Allred, M. Gould, V. House. Row 2—Kelty, R. Phillips, Gomes, Letoile, Basila, Brammer, M. Gordon, G. Wilson, A. Brown, M. Roberts, DB, Hamilton. Row 3—Cunningham, J. Schmitz, A. Mugnolo, J. Williams, Griffeath, P. McKinnon, Weathers, Logoluso. MADERAN News-hawks of every description made up the staffs of The Ma- deran, school paper. Students were taken from the very upper classes, the Juniors and Seniors. During the first semester, Russell Griffeath was elected editor-in-chief of the sheet; Ann Mugnola was business manager, and Jimmy Williams filled the position of sports editor. During the second semester Patty McKinnon took the place as editor-in-chief, while Arthur Ellis busied himself as business manager, and Marion Roberts dispensed the latest sports gossip. MADERAN—SECOND SEMESTER Row 1—R. Archibald, Palmer, R. Miller, Ellis, M. Roberts, Stefan, Buekley. Row 2—R. Cook, Truscott, Frymire, M. Mariscotti, A. Schmidt, F. Bryhn, D. Fuller, De Pasque, M. Gould. L Row 3—L. Lynch, Letoile, Brammer, P. McKinnon, J. Schmitz, Basila, M. Pickford, Ohashi. Page 29 SENIORSPEAY Tranquil as was the married life of the Brownings in “After Wim- pole Street”, it was soon interrupted by plots and counterplots. After hectic plans for exposing the traitor, this comedy-drama ended “happily ever atter” on the night of May 22, and the Brownings continued their serene existence. The play may be “the thing” but the wohk behind the scenes looks rather important when viewed from that angle. ‘The setting and cos- tumes were in keeping with the period—1847, Old-fashioned, full-skirted gowns swept abo ut in graceful swirls as the feminine members of the cast disported themselves on the stage. The masculine portion of the cast capered about in resplendent military uni- forms and “tailled-coats” of the day. The girls costumes were designed by Miss Mary Lou Shetler, dramatics coach, Rosie Gaskin and Jose- phine Martinelli, The designs were carried out by the sewing classes under the supervision of Mrs. Ona McMillan. For once the ushers were really given some attention. “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes” and “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms” sung by the group helped put the audience in the proper mood for the beautiful love theme of the play. The girls who ushered were attired in quaint, old-fashioned gowns and presented a most attractive picture grouped around the piano as they sang. Emil Q. Miland, music instructor, directed the singing. Instrumental music for the play was provided by the orchestra under the baton of Miss Annabel Denn, music instructor. The cast included: Juanita Massey Becotsenne! fete: pperestore Se eee nea ae aeons eens tee eee mene .......Elizabeth Browning Jim’ Bradley._.--.......... ' e 5 _.Robert Browning Isabelle Blagden on E - ......-Gladys Basye Lilly Wilson... E ee : Cetherine Williams Allassandro Righi. z : ..-Everett Bondesen Fanny Kemble eee eee ees noe J . .......---Hazel Barnett Madame I[lka........... : 4 --.-..-..Barbara Green Grand Duke Leopold és 5 wee eas tn ee Billy Isakson Mrs. Tillinghaste ....Mary Halloran RUDeK : 2 Robert Ericson Director. ee eee ze : = : Gee ee a _Miss. Mary Lou Shetler ‘cea ie fs a BES: _ eee cau = os a ¢ ro] ci i 4 : Page 30 ae JUNIOR PLAY Buckley, Whiteside, Wood, Bradbury, Brammer, Letoile, Vis House, Glock, Basila, Archibald, P. McKinnon, Lesan JUNIOR PLAY Contributors to wit and wisdom made up the cast of the Junior play which was given on December 13, 1935. The plot was woven about the polished professor who was a professor, but wasn’t a profes- sor, and a dashing young son of a millionaire who was vainly trying to rid himself of a chic French madamoiselle, by posing as a professor in a girls’ school. climax, The cast included: Jake, the school janitor. = Miss Fredrica, assistant to the Dean... Dr. Aristotle, the Dean Fluff, a student Bertha, another student Jean, also a_ student... Ninbe Belle, still another student............ See Michael Pemberton, returning from Paris....... Pro‘essor Percival Courtwright, in need of fun Jimmy Anderson, in need of a friend. Patricia Patterson, also returned from Paris Mile. Fifi, belonging to Paris PTA : cic lechnical staff : Stage Manager Setting. Furnishing Properties. Wardrobe Mistress Head Electrician Assistant Electrician Business Manager Publicity Ticket Sales. Ticket Reservation Ushers......... Everyone lives happily ever after, after a hilarious ......-Halliday Buckley ee ATS Va OOd --.----------David Whiteside .......Bernice Glock ......--Dolores Brammer w-.------We lda Letoile Helen Ruth Bradbury ..James Lesan _...Roy Archibald ......Verl House Patty McKinnon Kathryn Basila Charles Gordon psa Eddie Simonian, Jeanne Edgerly, Muriel Bartelt, John Massaso, Arthur Ellis David Dermer, Meredith Gordon, Dee Hamilton Eugene Sunia, Meredith Cunningham Ann Mugnola ..Alee Brown Raymond Austin Morgan Sheldon Jayne Schmitz, Lily Gomez Milton Gould, Bob Pitman Betty Merritt, Norma Snyder Viola Zahl, Frances Mendoza Page 31 (elas 10 Wis “Rose of the Danube,” a tip-top musical comedy of a rose fes- tival in the kingdom of Eurolania, written by Geoffrey F. Morgan, was directed by Miss Annabel Denn. ‘lhe fact that the play somehow reaches the justified expectation is due largely to the fact that the story is about a king who is trying to protect his kingdom from a gang of conspirators that holds bonds against the kingdom and of the king’s daughter who has fallen in love with an American newspaperman. Also, there is the great producer of super-movies who is making a movie of the Rose Festival and has planned to have a fake rebellion in which the conspirators will overthrow the government. Following the successful and wholly satisfying production, the cast indulged themselves by giving a party in the school cafeteria. Music, dancing, games, and food gave the cast a sense of a real job well done. The cast was: Darrel le avis es BO OU a ee eee oe et ent eR eee eer eee eee Jacke SCOMILZ, Galosski...... 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Erieson Page 32 4 Me ee ae Bb a (CIBURUES IMDS IPIEZNS Different from previous Christmas plays, “Dust of the Road”, successfully carried out the holiday mood when presented during the Christmas season in the high school auditorium. Miss Leonora Bailey, language instructor, directed the production. The girls’ choir together with instrumental selections completed the program. Casizon che nplay: The Old Man... Peter... Russell Griffeath, 36 Prudence pee ere ee Josephine Martinelli, 36 The Tramp 5 a = ae , : ......Jim Bradley, ’36 OR Gris sake Lilting music was heard on many different occasions, this year, when 36 members of the orchestra played rhythmatic music, under the super-instruction of Miss Annabel Denn, head of the music depart- ment. This makes Miss Denn’s fifth consecutive year at Madera high. op. Page 33 FIRST BAND Row 1—Warburton, Simonian, Emil Q. Miland, Phillips, Ey. Bondesen. Row 2—Harkins, I. Bush, I. Coltra, Faso, E. Mariscotti, P. Hamilton, G. Nygren, M. Parker, B. Stevenson, C. Denney, B. Baker, Dooley. Row 38—A. Poletti, Cook, R. Mollica, J. Desmond, E. Campbell, Bosworth, B. Tooms, Ellis, K. Kimes, J. Carmassi,. B. Brown. Row 4—Eu. Bondesen, Danielson, W. Young, P. Wilson, Hilton, Malick, R. Jay, P. Crappa, Nishimoto. BANDS Spanish cavaliers paraded in perfect formation on Old Timers’ Day and the martial music which issued from the instruments they carried proved the group to be our advanced band. When performing on the march Ray Phillips twirled the drum-major’s stick while for concert work Emil Q. Miland, music instructor, wielded the baton. It goes in here and comes out a full-fledged bandman resplendent in uniform and knowing tricky steps. In short, the Junior Band is a feeder organization JUNIOR BAND Emil @. Miland, Instructor Row 1—A. Cortopassi, M. Allen, lL. Cortopassi. Row 2—Carmassie, D. Murray, Ruddle, A. Sehmidt, D. Jay, 0. Montgomery, B. Bollinger, Cappelluti, Poletti. Row 3—D. Brown, Frank, Dooley, Ramires, Lincoln, D. Bullfinch, J. Davis, Anderson. Row 4—B. Preciado, Bishel, A. Preciado, Moore, S. Barnes, B. Pimental, G. Romell, KE. Brown, W. Hicks, Marshall, Ricci. Page 34 i PIANO CLASSES Row 1—Turner, Michaelson, Miss Denn, Ey. Bondesen, Kobley, L. Brewer, B. Allred, Terwilliger, Mariscotti, Snyder. Row 2—Reid, White, Sheldon, Bissell, A. Jones, V. Cobb. PIANO Imagine 150 fingers running over piano keys at the same time! This didn’t happen, but if it had, a sure guess would be that there would have been plenty of noise. Miss Annabel Denn had charge of this class, also. CAFETERIA “Chefettes”, under the supervision of Mrs. Nellie Carpenter, fur- nished many an appetizing meal in the school cafeteria during the past year. Good scents from food were smelled through the halls during the mornings, which did very well as appetizers. CAFETERIA GIRLS Row 1—G. Wilson, Logoluso, Cerioni, Mrs. Carpenter, Patterson, Walker, L. Blovd. Row 2—Powell, De Pasqua, T. Kocoris, Glogk, D. Wilson, Barnes, D. Jay, H. Faillis, R. Jay. Page 35 Row 1—Frymire, Hannon, Bobbitt, P. Kirkman, J Row Row 2—Basye, Ro Sunia, Camy, Hooper, Nygren, 1. Bush, Row 38—E. 4—Wilson, Bosworth, Desmond, Campbell, Gangbin, Row 5—I. ADVANCED CHORUS J. WKitkman, Hardin, M. Santos, Kennell, A. Unti, Kk. Curtis, Oberti, Munter, Hoskins, 1. Curtis, Michaelson, H. Barnett, Dermer, KF. Allred, Schmitz, M. Gouwld, Marmaduke, Buekley, Jtlustice, Bradley, Crossno, M. Gould, Karles. McKee, D. Wilson, V. Carpenter, Truscott, Hagel, Cerioni. Padron, CHORUSES Two choruses have satisfied the moods musical with Miss Annabel Denn directing the advanced group and Emil Q. Miland the ‘l'reble Clef, vocal organization. Row R. Row x A Row 3—A. Mckee, Emil Q. TREBLE CLEF Pimental, DeLao, G. B y, D. Spink, A. Collodi, Belchar, Rowe, Bissell, H. Young, Venturi, FE. Beker, A. Baldrica, Pagara, Goeher, MeMahon, Rasmussen, L. Davis, Maggiorini, Abercrombie, Miland. unpbell. Ridgeway, M. Koch, Lute, D, Carpenter, Mockizuki. Saunders, B. Hawes, B. Adams, V. Davis, B. Denney, B. el Z RGE vv f Page 37 a, FS “_ tn VICTOR OLIVAS President CARROLL JUSTICE President H. A. VOLLBORN Adviser BOYS PEDERATION Dancing feet really appealed to the Boys’ Federation this last year. On November 22, 1935, more profits were taken in from this hop than ever before. It was the night of the Merced-Madera football game so a big night was in order, Spring was honored by another dance given by these boys on May 15, Besides the two featured affairs the boys were entertained by a number of interesting assemblies. BOYS FEDERATION COUNCIL Row 1—Lesan, Sunia, Warburton, Schmitz, Halloran, M. Gould. Row 2—KEy. Bondesen, Desmond, Byrhn, Jones, Roberts, Williams. Page 38 DOROTHY LOVELAND ! MARY HALLORAN President President MARY JARDINE Adviser GIRLS’ LEAGUE Hey, hey! A hay ride! Shouts of delight deafened one’s ears at the Girls’ League picnic on April 29, 1936. Toys, dolls—new and old—were received at a toy pile dance given by the Girls’ League on December 20, 1935. Then on Friday, April 3 the dainty misses beautified the school with huge bouquets of spring flowers in honor of the celebrated Blossom Dew Golden voiced males from Redlands University appeared on the assembly program sponsored at that time by the altruistic organization. GIRL’S LEAGUE COUNCIL Row 1—Martinelli, Truscott, D. Jay, Brammer, Martin. Row 2—Bobbitt, Letoile, J. Merritt, Barnett, Massey, E. Gordon. Page 39 LIBRARIANS Girls in brightly colored smocks 0. ABERCROMBIE dispensed books for eager, knowl- edge-seeking students in the school library throughout the year. Besides adding a gayer note to their personal appearance, the librarians went to work toning up the library itself. Soft drapes GUADY SMART with gay hand-blocked borders were See aly ireesuces hung at the windows where vari- colored flowers blossomed in bright green window-boxes. In order to foster friendship among the group out of business hours the girls organized and met every second Wednesday during Future Farmer meetings. The of- ficers were: President, Ophelia Ab- ercrombie, °35; secretary-treasurer, Gladys Martin, 36; and social ANN MURPHY Adviser chairman, Cheryl Zoerb, ’36. The art of book binding and book repairing was studied during the year with instruction given to the girls by a representative of a metro- politan book-binding concern. An exhibit of various types of bindings was shown to the group. LIBRARIANS Back Row—F. Bryhn, C. Adams, Abercrombie, Olson, Morrison, Baldriea, Justice, Cerioni, De Pasqua, M. Mariscotti, Schmidt, Mrs. Murphy, Zoerb, G. Wilson. Seated—Kocoris, Pruett, Harris, L. Wilson, Martin, (Absent from picture Olga Poletti). ied RT Page 40 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA oe) SHIRLEY JONES = c . a President What chance has a farmer, in the aa future, if he hasn’t taken farming : ; : from B. J. McMahon, the ace agri- culture teacher in the valley? We ask you. Ask any cow or hog what some of the things are that ROBERT SCOTT were accomplished by the ground Vice President lovers of Madera high this last year. Shirley Jones won first place in the San Joaquin Valley Public Speaking Contest which entitled him to enter the State Speakers’ Con- test; in this contest our great Shir- ly won second place. Best EWAN The farm lads attended the an- nual Picnic Day at Davis on Satur- day, April 18. ‘The Madera high crop of agriculture prize gatherers harvested a large reward bringing home one big dipper (pardon, cup) for the judging of Jersey cattle and another for second place in the Valley Sweepstakes. Twelve brave heroes brought back over $1300 in prizes from a show that was held at South San Francisco. FUTURE FARMERS ASSOCIATION Row 1—Martin, Perry, G. Ward, Cozby, M. Ward, Barnett, Cannady, Faso, Findley, Gendron, Row 2— Evans, Coltra, Beban, Cloyd, Williamson, Spillane, Sagouspe, Tolladay, Coulthard. Row 3—-Ryan, Emmert, B. Brown, Ramires, Kumagai Brown, King, Creamer, White. Row 4—Terry, Malick, V. Rasmussen, Scott, Jones, ismussen, Upton, Gong, Crick, B. J. MeMahon. Row 5—Reay, Bennett, Sly, Foust, Koch. Row 6—Nutgrass, Mendoza, Okano, Chiarelli, Galvani, Taylor, Lundstrom, Ely. Page 1 LAVILLA ADAMS Vice President JEAN MERRITT President LOIS CHAMBERS Adviser “Telt just like a prairie flower, growing wilder every hour’’—yes, the lassies of the Girls’ Athletic Association really did on their annual picnic in the wide open spaces, where the members were given a chance to exercise their lungs. Swimming and splashing was enjoyed by all who attended. As is the custom, hockey sticks, shin guards to protect the dainty ankles of the fems, baseball bats, basketballs—oh, everything, was pro- cured in order to play very gay games after school so that points might be earned for honors. Among the winsome women who have won Winged M's are: Mary Campos, 36, and Mae Summers, ’36. Girls who have received beautiful Block M’s are: Ida Gerbi, ’38, Mary G. A. A. Row 1—Justice, Haynes, C. Harris, Hardin, BE. Gordon, Hall, Jay, M. Gordon, Hamilton, Holliday, Edgerly, Failla. Row 2—Ivy, Kennell, Kirkman, Gerby, Maggiovini, Gendron, Mannino, EF. Mariseotti, Gotcher, Frost, Hannon, Row 38—Green, Halloran, Loveland, Emmert, Hagle, Larson, B. Harris, Faso, Graham, M. Mariscotti. Page G. A. A, Row 1—Ohashi, P. MeKinnon, Schmitz, Brammer, Truscott, B. Merritt, Snyder, A. Scott. Row 2—Nishimoto, J. McKinnon, Roberts, Mugnolo, Nelson, B. McKee, Reid, Potter, Munter, May. Row 3—H. Scott, Nygren, Mollica, Hawes, Summers, Rowe, Walker, Pearson, Powell, Watt, Hooper, Sunia. Row 4—Martinelli, Martin, Williams, J. Merritt, Michaelson, E. McKee, Olson, Phillips, Patterson, Wilson, Ruud, Zoerb. Halloran, ’36, Katherine Harris, 38, Mary Nishimoto, 38, Margaret e 9 oD Potter, 38, Mabel Reid, ’38, and Mable Summers, °37. A Circle M is the first honor that is given in order to inspire the girls to win higher ones. Those who received these are: Vera ‘aso, 36, Ethalae Mariscotti, 38, Marjorie Nelson, ’38, and Jean Trus- COLNCOve Some day to-be-famous, new members joined the G, A. A. last year. These were: Lorraine Andrew, °39, Kathryn Basila, 37, Ida Bush, 739, Doris Carpenter, 39, Veva Davis, ’39, Connie Frost, 39, Doris Gotcher, °39, Dickie Hannon, 39, Jean McKinnon, °39, Margaret Roberts, 39, Lucille Rowe, °39, Rita Sunia, ’°39, and Elsie Watt, ’39. Row 1—Bailey, B. Adams, Brown, C. Adams, Cunningham, Bulfinch, Carpenter Andrew, Bartlett, Campos, J. Barr. Row 2—Davis, Del Cerro, Dooley, M. Bush, Black, Bryhn, Basila, 1. Bush, Cheuyront, Barnes, Church, Bianchi, Church. Row 3——De Pasqua, Cerioni, Desmond, Basye, Bissel, Carroll, Barnett, Bini, Coltra, Carlin, D. Barr, L. Adams. Page 43 DE io ait SCHOLARSHIP Row 1—V. House, Ficklin, C. Gordon, A. Brown, Bick, Archibald, E. Bondesen, Halloran, Baker. Row 2—Gaskin, R. House, Gendron, M. Gustafson, Coats, Cunningham, Brammer, Bryhn, Fraser, Cleveland, M. Halloran. Row 3—Miss Hall, Allen, Barr, Bartelt, Barr, E. Gordon, Barnes, Hardin, Benjamin, J. Biscay, Green, H. Boyle. Row 4—Campos, H. Gustafson, R. Failla, Bartlett, Barnett, Clayton, Childs, VY. Failla. SCHOLARS EI SOC Ei No earmarks of the well-known bookworm showed on the members of Madera’s chapter of the California Scholarship Federation this year. Roy Archibald, ’37, first semester president, started the year’s ac- tivities which scarcely hesitated when Eddie Simonian, °37, saxophone playing president, took up the gavel for the spring term. 7. Prideful displayers of the goid seal denoting Hfe membership in , o oO 4 1 4 the) €. , EF. were. Barbara Bartlett. Elelen) Boyle, Mary. Campos; Rose Failla, Rosie Gaskin, and Martha Michaelson. SCHOLARSHIP Row 1—Jones, Shebelut, Kuehne, Simonian, Kimes, Rosetti, Inami. 2—Whiteside, Sunia, Massasso, Sheldon, Schmidt, Johnson, Mugnolo, Lesan, Woo, Archibald. 3—P. Kirkman, Kobayaski, J. Kirkman. Row 4—Rowe, Mino, Perdu, D. Jay, Letoile, P. MeKiunon, B. Merritt, Scott, Potter, Miss Hall. Row 5—Nelson, Nishimoto, Nikaido, May, Larson, Mannino, Martinelli, Michaelson, Williams, Munter. Hl if THESPIANS Row 1—Seott, Justice, Griffeath, Bradley, Bondesen. Row 2—Williams, Massey, Bissell, Barnett, Miss Shetler, Martinelli, Green, McKinnon, Gaskin. ie SR IEAINS Dazzling stars of our stage banded together and popularized their club, Thespians. Miss Mary Lou Shetler was number one star. Not only has the group given excellent performances on the stage, but also, artistic technique shown forth in the re-decorated costume and make- up rooms. SIPAUNN ES ial (CILIU 18 Scintillating senoritas could be seen dancing Spanish ballets on va- rious occasions during the last semester. The twenty charter members chose “Las Senoritas Allegras” for their apellation of the newly organ- ized club SPANISH CLUB Row 1—White, Andrew, Allen, Miss Hall, Chambers, L. Rowe, Mochizuki. Row 2—Franks, M. Frost, Barnes, C. Frost, Faso, Coltra, Cobb, B. Gordon. Page 45 Jotfortinell — Page 47 VARSITY FOOTBALL ! , Pfister, Owens, R. Morse. an, Bradley, Upton, IT. Sciaqua, Rhodes. , Crosson, Crappa, Crosno, Schmidt, Murray, R. Beban, Carlton Wood, coach. Row 1—Cereghino, Scott, Koch, Lesz Row 2—Kocoris, Foth, Bryhn, Y Row 8—Raymond Kendall, coach, WONIRS IID IBLOYOME ByaUEIE, Although not quite on par with last season's team, the 1935 varsity football squad put up a good record, considering the scarcity of ma- terial and an epidemic of disabilities. Tommy Nocoris, Madera’s star half-back, was forced to undergo an operation for appendicitis, and did not get back in suit until after mid-season. The Coyotes opened the season by taking a 0 to 27 drubbing from Dos Palos High, but returned to the field the following week to win from Selma High, 12 to 0. An over-confident Modesto eleven came down with blood in their eye but the fast-stepping Coyote backs piled up 18 points to 7 for the visitors. With every chance in the world of beating Merced, the “Lady Luck” that watches over football players turned her back on the Coyotes. Madera pushed the Bears all over the field, gained more yardage, made more first downs, and then lost by a heart-breaking one point. Kocoris, key back-field man, and Murray, bulwark of the forward wall, will return next year, These two men, together with Beban, Wil- liams, Sciaqua, and several from the lightweight team, will make a formidable backbone for the 1936 squad. Madera played the following games: Madera ( Dos Palos 27 Madera 12 Selma 0 Madera 7 Chowchilla 0 Madera 7 Roosevelt 18 Madera 18 Modesto 7 Madera 6 Merced 7 Madera Edison Tech 0 Page 48 KUNNEN] S Ubi Starting in 1934 with a squad of small, inexperienced players, Ross Kinney has built up a team which, in the past season, won the Tri- County Championship and defeated several of the strongest teams in the valley. The Kubs upset Selma High, Sierra League Lightweight Champions, 13 to 6 and trounced Roosevelt, Fresno County title-hold- ers, 19 106: The Merced High varsity reserves dared to invade the Kubs grid- iron and were set back on their heels with the ignominious score of 26 to 7, Playing his second string in the last half, Coach Kinney got as much satisfaction from the action of the scrubs as he had from the regulars in the first period. “Minnie” Taylor, 108-pound quarterback, showed promise as a future star by flashing through the line for a 15- yard gain on his first play. Madera held the Modesto middleweights scoreless for three periods, but strong reserves finally broke down the Kub defense and the Red Wave ran up three touchdowns in the final quarter. The first string backfield was made up of Bobby “lash” Brown, Joe Halloran, Angelo Massetti and Eddie Simonian. Brown was rated one of the best broken-field ball-carriers in the valley; and Simonian, holding down the quarter-back position, kept the team clicking per- He@ctlive sSCOkes. Madera 13 Selma 6 Madera 7 Fresno High 0 Madera 7 Central U. 0 Madera 26 Merced 7 Madera 19 Roosevelt Hi. 6 Madera 19 Raymond 6 Madera 0 Modesto 19 KINNEY’S KUBS Row 1—N. Gould, Massetti, Sagouspe, D. Brown, Hawkins, Peterson, V. House, B. Brown. Wilkinson, Wilson, G. Robley, Bollinger, Gilliland, Caldwell, Sunia, Emmert, Kast, Halloran. Ross Kinney, coach, Krahenbuhl, M. Gould, James, Montgomery, Simonian, Schmitz, R. Preciado. Row ¢ Row ¢ wo bo Page 49 Page 50 PECANS: BASIE le AVE Madera high took more than her share of bad breaks during the past season. The Varsity went through eight games undefeated, only to have several men drop to the sick list, and subsequently cause the loss of the game with Los Banos, 23 to 24. With Merced High, came the Coyotes’ early-season bad luck, back with all its grief. Madera led until the final quarter, when, through several freakish shots, the Bears tied the score. In the extra period, Thomas, Merced forward, managed to break the tie with a long, loop- ing shot from the center of the floor. B BASKETBALL Although starting slow, the B team, once gaining momentum, easily smothered its opposition and annexed the Tri-County pennant. Follow- ing the first two games. Coach Carlton Wood found his clicking com- bination in Kocoris, Simonian, House, Petersen, and Massetti. Roosevelt high was the only squad that succeeded in defeating the ; Coyotes. In an early season game Madera trampled over the Rough Riders, 27 to 16, but in a return game Roosevelt turned the tables to win, 23 to 18. In the Tri-County finals Madera ran through a powerful, but be- wildered, Merced five to the count of 31 to 24. The Coyotes were recognized as one of the highest ranking quintets in the division, league games: Livingston 24 Los Banos 21 Gustine 18 Chowehilla 14 Dos Palos 24 Merced 24 Sweeping through their short season undefeated, and subsequently taking the ‘Tri-County pennant, Coach Willard Farr’s lightweights showed up as the best C squad in several years. With several men back from the previous season, the team had a combination that couldn't be beaten. Parker and Griges were the outstanding members of this com- bination and both will return again next year. The Merced, Livingston, and Chowchilla high teams were excep- tionally strong, and it was only through last-minute rallies that the Coy- otes were able to win all three games. Dos Palos high forfeited the final game of the season, automatical- ly giving Madera the ‘Tri-County Championship. league games: Madera 26 Livingston 24 Madera 23 Merced 21 Madera 21 Los Banos if ) Madera 12 Chowchilla ) Madera Dos Palos (Forfeit) Page 51 TRACK TEAM Row 1—Haney, Caldwell, R. Preciado, Rosetti, Allessini, R. House, Bishel, Ruiz, J. Austin, Mel. Parker, Kuehne, Nutgrass, Sanderson, Cappelluti, Tubbs, Gendron, Mannino, Griggs, Padron, Hicks, Del Bianco. Row 2—F. Lyon, Davis, V. House, Peterson, Veatch, Whiteside, Jantzen, Jones, B. Brown, Massetti, R. Williamson, Reay, A. Allred, A. Preciado, Patterson, Kumagai. Row 3—Noble, Johnson, Cook, M. Gould, Pitman, Sunia, Allen, Baker, R. Brown, T. Sciaqua, Pistoresi, Raymond Kendall, coach. Row 4—Schwartz, Crosno, J. Williams, Owens, Stefan, Bradley, Murray, R. Beban. Row 5—R. Lyons, Schmitz, Palmer, Ward, Sagouspe, Stevenson, Crick, Pruett. TUR ACIS, With an unusually large turn-out, Coach Ray Kendall formed a squad that proceeded to break record after record, both at Madera high and in meets at other schools. The B class team won its division in every meet with the exception of the Valley Meet, at which one A man, three B men, and two C men placed, giving Madera eleventh place with twelve and two-thirds points. Luther Johnson and Bobby Brown were the two most outstanding men on the squad, although there were many others who scored a large number of points. Johnson placed first in the high jump in every meet in which he competed, and established a new school record of six feet three and three-quarter inches. Brown placed first in the B class dis- cus and B class shot in every meet, excepting the Valley, and several times won the 120-yard low-hurdle s. Several members of the squad went to the Hollister meet and re- turned with medals. Johnson set new high-jump record of six feet three inches, beating Steers, winner of the event in the State Meet last year. B. Brown and Massetti took firsts in the discus, at 154 feet, and B class high jump, respectively, and Massetti a third in the discus. Madera easily won the invitational meet held here April 17, scor- ing 159'% points, to 8734 for Los Banos, the runner-up. In the Tri-County Meet at Merced, Madera won the combined Bb and C classes, while Merced took the A division. Page 52 BASEBALL Row 1—Carlton Wood, coach, Simonian, R. Beban, Hamilton, Crosno, Schmidt, Stefan, Upton, Williams, Kocoris. Row 2—Hilton, Montgomery, Koch, Wilkinson, Buckley, Bradley, Martin, Pavey, Crappa, Gray, Taylor. Row 3—Sly, Valensuela, Wilson, Hawkins, L. Beban, A. Poletti, Malick, Ohashi, Boitano. IBVANSIELIBVANIL IL, With more than a full team of veterans back, Coach Carlton Wood had a crack squad that proved itself by losing only one league game. The Coyotes were lined up for a Valley championship but were stopped by one bad break, the only one of the season. Madera started the season with a 15 to 8 victory over Mariposa. The first league game was with Los Banos, March 27. Behind the pitching of Roberts and Stefan Madera set the westsiders back on their heels to the count of 16 to 10. Merced’s luck, which stood by her in the football and basketball seasons, broke and the Bears were defeated, 4 to 2. The game was fairly even throughout, both teams getting five hits. Three hits in the second inning put over the four runs for Madera and subsequently won the game. After the victory over Merced, the Coyotes, eager to keep their slate clean, got up on their toes and white-washed Dos Palos, 14 to 2. Rob- erts and Buckley pitched, allowing two hits apiece. Livingston spoiled Madera’s record when she upset the favored Coyotes, 11 to 4. Playing on a slow and sandy diamond, Madera was handicapped but managed to gain a 4-run lead and hold it until the fatal seventh. In that inning Madera made several fielding errors, allowing Livingston to score seven runs, In the eighth they made four more runs on two walks and two errors. Stefan pitched one of best games of the season, allowing only six hits. The following week Madera took her feelings out on Chowchilla by defeating them 26 to 5. ‘he Coyotes made 18 runs in the second inning. Page 53 TENNIS TEAM Row 1—Milburn Wright, coach. Row 2—Isakson, Griffeath, Danielson, Warburton, Ey. Bondesen, R. Morse. Row 3—Moore, J. Merritt, Weathers, Green. TENNIS TEAM Biff, bang, and zowie! It really wasn’t war, but just the tennis team limbering up. Rackets flew through the air with the greatest of ease, wielded by future Bill Tildens and Helen Wills! The team consisted of : Boys—Hverett Bondesen, Delmar Danielson, Russell Griffeath, Bill Isakson, Russell Morse, and David Warburton. Girls —Barbara Green, Jean Merritt, Geraldine Weathers, and Ina Mae Moore, who was a lone sophomore amid a sea of Seniors. ‘These people, under the very efficient direction of Milburn Wright, coach, played at home and in matches with Merced, Roosevelt, Clovis, and Chow- chilla. Madera entered the Bi-County matches April 18, and defeated Merced 4 matches to 1. ‘The names to go on the silver cup, for the annual high school tennis oD on) tournament, had to be decided between: Boys— Isakson and Danielson. Girls—Jean, Geraldine, and Ina Mae. ‘This cup was given by Coe Swift, an alumnus. Madera entered the ‘Tri-County finals, and for the first time since 1932 was swatted to victory by our team. The boys doubles, Isakson and Griffeath, and girls doubles, Ina Mae and Geraldine, who won the Tri-County finals, represented the play-off which was held at Dos Palos. The whole team graduated in June, with the exception of Ina Mae, its aforementioned lone Sophomore. Prospects for next year are: Boys—Don Axworthy, ’39, Henry Chew, °37, Allen Cleveland, °39, Denney Green, ’39, John Morse, ’37, and Wendell Smith, °39. Girls— Barbara Crawford, ‘38, Frances List, 38, Ina Mae Moore, '38, and Catherine Saunders, °39. Those who received letters are: Poys—Pondesen, Danielson, Grif- feath, and Isakson. Girls—Barbara, Jean, Ina Mae, and Geraldine. Page 54 SWIMMING TEAM Row 1—Ey. Bondesen, Isakson, Owens, P. Wilson, Hanhart, Lesan, Morgan, Carlton Wood, coach. Row 2—Bu. Bondesen, Olivas, Hawkins, ‘Pop’ Petersen, swimming instructor, Kimes, Sly, Schmitz. Row 3—Taylor, Krahenbuhl, Desmond, D. Brown, Raymond, Caldwell, McKim. SWIMMING TEAM Vigorous splashings were heard emitting from the Madera Mu- nicipal Pool, as the swimming team limbered up for the season. Those who make up the team are: Boys—Everett Bondesen, ’36, Eugene Bondesen, 38, Dick Brown, 37, Jack Caldwell, °38, James Desmond, 36, Allen Hawkins, 38, Richard Hanhart, '38, Bill Isakson, ’36, Robert Krahenbuhl, '37, Kelly Kimes, 38, James Lesan, °37, Jerry McKim, ’38, Bill Morgan, ’36, Victor Olivas, ’36, Douglas Owens, 73 2 ares Raymond, 38, Jack Schmitz, ’38, and Norman Sly, °39, Girls—Hazel sarnett, 36, Lanora Barnes, °37, Dolores Brammer, °37, Marjorie Bush, °37, Meredith Cunningham, °37, Jane Desmond, ’36, Corinne fo) - Emmert, '36, Edith Graham, °36, Dicky Hannon, ’38, Patsy Hughes, ’ ae Oa 5 36, Dorothy Loveland, ’36, Betty Merritt, 37, Jean Merritt, 36, and Jayne Schmitz, ’37. On May 9, these plucky mermaids and mermen went to Fowler. This meet was a Fresno County League meet, but as Madera is not a member of the League, we were given a special invitation to par ticipate. Madera won this meet with a score of 46 to 13, for the girls and 33 to 21 for the boys. The team received ribbons after this meet. May 15, our team participated in an invitational meet, which was held at Stockton. This was a valley meet with 20 high schools through- out the valley attending. May 23, the scholarly fishes went to Coalinga to win the valley championship. ‘he boys events were 200-yard relay, 100-yard breast stroke, 50-yard free style, 220-yard free style, diving, 50-yard back stroke, 100-yard free style and medley relay. Page 55 = yes et a ; BASKETBALL na 7 ENMMLS BAS ET BALL HPN _ BASKETEA GIRLS’ SPORTS Giggling girls’ super sports flourished in a colossal way during the past school year, under the supervision of Mrs: Lois Chambers, gymnasium instructor. Volleyball was the first sport attempted, and for weeks shrieks echoed over the campus like a train whistle from out of the stillness. After school teams were organized, and Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors fought in mortal combat. The result was that the Seniors were victorious. Hit-pin was the next sport of the season, and again many girls signed up for after school sports. ‘These games made it possible for the girls to earn points for winning letters. Basketball is probably the most popular sport among the girls. Again the battle-cry was heard as girls pushed, shoved, and yelled in joyous glee and victorious shouts. A few of the girls became quite skilled casaba tossers. The large field behind the gymnasium was cleared for action, and speedball was ushered in. This sport is one in which the girls get plenty of running and a crook in their toes if they kick the socker-ball crooked. Many of the girls report that the socker-ball looks awfully big, but just try to kick it while in action. With the familiar refrain of “keep your clubs down,” the clash of hockey sticks and exclamations of “Ouch! Did I get kicked in the shin?!”, and hocky was being played with vim and vigor. The next sport was baseball. Future feminine Dizzy Deans and Babe Ruths pitched, swatted, and ran On May 5, the girls’ swimming season was opened, and every gym- nasium class, accompanied by Mrs. Chambers, took swimming lessons at the Municipal Swimming Pool. Classes for beginners, advanced, and junior life-saving were opened for the girls, with the assistance of Mr. E. M. (‘Pop’) Petersen. These merry mermaids splashed to their hearts’ content. A girls’ high school swimming team was organ- ized. ‘Those who made the team were: Hazel Barnett, °36, Helen 3oyle, °36, Marjorie Bush, °37, Meredith Cunningham, °37, Catherine Curtis, “39, Jane Desmond, ’36, Corrine Emmert, ’36, Edith Graham, ’36, Dorothy Loveland, 736, Betty Merritt, °38, Jean Merritt, ’36, and Jayne Schmitz, ’37. The second period class was a class of folk dancing, under the direction of Miss Mary Lou Shetler, head of the dramatics depart- ment. ‘These sprightly nymphs learned the native dances of Russia, England, Iceland, Scotland, and many novelty dances. Each Thursday tap dancing was taught and many Eleanor Powells clogged ‘n clogged. A few of the choice folk-dancers were chosen to perform for the Senior Reception, which was held May 8. Page 57 aa PATRONS a The business and editorial staffs of the Purple and White wish to thank the advertisers who have helped make this publication possible. Our readers are asked to remember the advertisers when purchasing. Bon Voyage To Class of 1936 Warburton’s Shop Security Title Insurance Guarantee Company Congratulates the Class of 1936 For Better Haircuts Fashion Barber Shop Froom’s Grocery Just of f The Campus A. 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