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

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ef- ' iv-, ff ' 1. 2 X' .. 259' X .af .Q A --'4 N K. 1 Qfftfgiyfff. A Q affix Q , ff 3 4 Mentor of the Senior class for the under- In a semester marked by many ' Senior activities, these people led the way for the four-year students: Pete Laborde, presi- dent, Joe Boyle, treasurerg Catherine Laborde, secretary, Jack Washburn, vice president. 53511 As Prospects of the Future nominee for the queen of the Carnival. January 5th was the date for the Sen- ior afternoon party, When dancing and entertainment were enjoyed by those present to raise money for the class. Sen- ior members of the football team organ- ized the Russian Ballet and gave an imitation of a chorus girl's nightmare. The Locked Door, a three-act com- edy-mystery production, Was presented by the Senior play cast on the evening of May 3rd. Theresa Poletti, Keith Pin- ion, and Jack Washburn acted the lead- ing roles, and Miss Pauline Stevens di- rected. To Mrs. Bonita Maloy, history instruc- tor, the yearbook was dedicated by the Seniors by popular vote. Mrs. Maloy has been a member of Madera High faculty for fifteen years. r if , X 'ra Freak Day, held on May 14th, gave the Hbrainyn a chance to bring forth hidden talents for freakish dressing. In the costume contest, Gloria Barsotti and Rex Merino Won first place and Were awarded free Purple and Whites. A Senior announcements displayed the school ring crest and a coyote head. The attractive cards gave out the news-in between the lines-that another group of versatile young people were ready to take their place in the World. Seniors of '40, reviving the tradition of presenting their alma mater with a gift, gave the school a flag pole for the proposed Science Building. May 17th Was the date of the Senior Reception, which was attended by them and their parents. Miss Mary Jardine, English instructor, Was in charge. The Junior girls served. Mr. Arthur Sarna, journalism instruc- tor, was elected by the class of '40 to guide them through their last nine months in Madera High. Mr. Ray Ken- dall advised the Seniors during their first three years of high school. Spring has a reputation of doing funny things to people, but these are the first visible signs that have appeared at Madera High. They are Bill McNally, Gloria Barsotti and Rex Merino. eleven

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During the first semester the Seniors entrusted their leader- ship to these people: left to right, Richard Ford, president, Gloria Barsotti, secretary, Rae Adams, vice-presidentg Russell Van Vleet, treasurer. Advisor of 154 Sen- iors uring t e pas d h t year's activities was Mr. Art Sarna. A Glimpse lnto Senior Activities Don Coyote sadly waved farewall to one hundred fifty-three Seniors when they graduated June 5, Leap Year, 1940, from Madera High School. Don willed all the luck in the world to the young hopefuls as they stepped up to receive the fruit of four years of study in high school. Dr. Alan Thompson, Professor of Public Speaking at the University of California, spoke on 4'Machines and Men on the evening of the graduation of the largest senior class in the history of the school. Customs of Leap Year did not affect the prospective grads, for instead of the girls concentrating on catching a spouse and the boys trying to stay clear of holy wedlock, the fourth-yearers charmed their grey matters into working and fif- teen seniors received gold seals on their diplomas on graduation night. Baccalaureate speaker Rev. Sydney Cooper, on the night of June 2nd brought back to each listener the memories of forgotten events during four swift years. Three times the date for Sneak Day was set, but, because the Juniors were Seniors found Sneak Day activities a business of trying to stand up on skiis, and a matter of trying to find a com- fortable way to sit down after the skiis were removed. SH prepared to do trailing duty, the date was moved ahead. Finally the call of the snow grew too strong for the high 'ni mighty, and on March 5th they ditched school and journeyed to Badger Pass. Class rulers for the first semester were: president, Richard Ford, vice- president, Rae Marie Adams, secretary, Gloria Barsottig and treasurer, Russell VanVleet. Second semester officers were: president, Pete Labordeg vice- president, Jack Washburn, secretary, Catherine Laborde, and treasurer, Joe Boyle. A huge bassinette, made of pink and blue crepe paper, covered dancers' heads January 12th, the night of the Carnival in the high school gym. The tripping of the light fantastic was sponsored by the Senior class. Arline Drake was Senior

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