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

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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.

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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

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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