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

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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

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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

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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