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

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1943 volume:

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Classes—Activities Burtonevelarrell aes eee ae eer ee Sports orale ee Olal xs. er oe tn ees em Snaps PR ICUY Crt UCL ILCs seen tote caer eer, nk me ee Art Miss Mary Ann Pavlicevich.......... Advisor DEDICATION Tt is with respect and admiration that we ded 1943 Purple and White to you, the Students and Faculty of the Madera Urion hoo! who are, or soon will be in the armed forces of ow eountry. James R. Arnold Niel Hall Warren Pearson Atlas Earl Holcomb Malcolm Pearce A. Decker Donald Hollid: Paul Pellos -orge Huffman Ray Pool J. Feichtmeyer do Isonio Victor Ramires J. McCarthy Stanley Ivy Robert Ramsey Rinaldo T. Wren Coy Jones Buddy R’chards Loren A. Wann Robert Knadlei Chadwick Rogers 5 7 James Kemp Ivan Rogers Hurschell Kilcrease Edward Ruiz Roy Landucci Robert Silkwood George Landucci James Smith Ted Lindemann Harold Snowden n Brown Huette Lowry Dean Telfer ° Catching Hanley Lynch Robert Thede Chapman Walter Lute tobert Taylor ene Colan Leon McCullough Dick Thomas 5 8 well Conley Eno Marmalejo Dino Turri Joe Crawford Raynard Martin Ralph Ware Mike Douhan Daelon Moore Jim Veatch Bill Elms Franklin Merck Joe Wagg Myron Engman David Morris Henry Valasquez Frank Flores Mickey Mugnolo Jim Washburn Mervin Gaskin J. L. Naesmith Richard Woo Lestor Gendron Robert Olsen Sam Wright y Gibbs Rocky Orozco Lawrence Zapata lam Gong Truman Parkei Albert Zamora Every effort was used to make this list compl We offer our apologies to se Names might have been omitted. 3) at those wh Bye osbermgeg ec FACULTY IN SERVICE F. H. Drake R. T. Wren R. J. McCarthy L. A. Wann T. J. Feichtmeyer E. A. Decker val MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL best regards to the members, as well as the have-been members, of the class of 1943. You nm your membership dwindle from what vd breaking group to one of the smallest ze for the past seven years. However, eriences, the service for country, and c for VICTORY, which have cut down the ranks of your class, are things which will be remember much longer than those more trivial 2nd normal senior activities. e L. C. THOMPSON. 7 GETRGE M. SHELDON RETIRES AFTER SERVING 25 YEARS IN MADERA HIGH Above—Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Sheldon on their aN thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Below—G. [, Sheldon and Dan, Max (G. M., Jr.), Paul, Lawrence and Morgan Sheldon; five sons, all Madera High graduates. Lower right—G. M. Sheldon, G. M., Jr.., SHELDON HONORED by the faculty at the last social of the year which was held in the science auditorium the evening of June 1. An en,oyab'e musical prozram was followed by the presentation of a gift to the guest of honor. The presentation was made by Miss Elizabeth Stoddard on behalt cf the faculty. Others of the group who were leaving the local teaching f-eld at the end of the term were presented with parting remembrances. The remainder of the eve- ning was spent informally. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Bonita Maloy pour- ing at the tea table. George M. Sheldon came to Madera High Schcol in 1918, under similar war condi- tions to those of 1943 and, having completed a six weeks training period at Monterey, was appointed Cadet Major in charge of the high school military company. The 1943 Victory garden idea had its origin in 1918 and Mr. Sheldon was appointed Madera High School District agriculture superin- tendent end directed the planting of victory gardens by elementary as well as high school students of the district. This extra curricula: work was carried on besides a ‘ull program of science instruction, which included Chemistry, Physics and General Science. With the introduction of radio in 1921 and 1922, Mr. Sheldon built one of the first radio receiving sets to be built in Madera nd euuipped it with a lowd speaker, the first in this county, and tuned in on radio Pi ams for the enjoyment of many Ma- cerans, who would drive close to the L street entrance of the high school, where the loud speaker was placed, for the pur- pose of enjoying the program. The past few years Mr. Sheldon has been ‘e-ching practical electricity as well as directing the work cf the science depart- ment and instructing other classes along sciertific lines. MRS. ALBERTA MARTIN Head Commercial HARRY A. VOLLBORN Vice Principal—Dean of Boys MRS. VIVIAN WIEGAND Librarian ROSS E. KINNEY Head History MISS MARY ANN PAVLICEVICH Biology—Annual MRS. EDITH ANDERSON ’ Commercial GEORGE M. SHELDON Head Science MISS ROBERTA WILLS Domestic Science MISS LOIS SMADES Music WILLIAM E. HANSEN Carpentry MRS. O. McMILLAN Domestic Science CLAUDE L. SMITH Preflight—Auto Shop MRS. MABEL I. KINNEY Exact Science EDWARD H. GRISWOLD Head Agriculture MISS ALICE TRUEAX Science—Mathematics MISS GRACE FULLER Mathematics—Tennis MRS. ANITA L. CLARK Head Art and Drafting WALTER W. WAGNER Wood Shop MISS MARY JARDINE Dean of Girls—Head English JOHN A. MANGINI Commercial GEORGE D. MONTAGUE English MISS FLORENCE ANTONE Foreign Languages j EDMUND H. ATKINSON | Boys’ Physical Education MRS. BERNICE ROSSO Journalism—-Enelisn ALLEN W. HATCH a Agriculture MISS DOLORES VENTURI Secretary MISS MARILYN WYMAN Art MISS TERESA PISTORESI School Treasurer R. JAMES ARNOLD Head Music—Instrumental MRS. B. MALOY Latin—History MISS. E. STODDARD English MRS. K. HUGHES Registrar MRS. GRACE HANHART Cafeteria—Domestic Science JESS M. MARKLE English—P. E. MISS ANNABEL HALL Head Foreign Language RAYMOND F. KENDALL Guidance—English MISS LORRAINE BOWLUS Girls’ Physical Education ROBERT H. PRATHER Head Biology MRS. LOIS M. CHAMBERS Head Girls’ Physical Education MISS MARY SCOTT Dramatics—English Trustees E. E. Nelson P. H. Ocheltree J. A, Sanderson Ab INAbs S. Green Theze men are the representatives of the people in the school district. It is their duty to see that the school is financially sound and in smooth working order. During the past few years the Board has enlarged the school to that of its present size. It is because of the many activities of the Board that the school has maintained the reputation as one of the finest schools in the valley. 4 hte os! W Z Upper—Miss Dolores Venturi, Secretary: Miss Teresa Pistoresi, Schoo] Treasurer; Mrs. Kathryn Hughes, Registrar. Lower—Row 1: Noble, Maxim, Crane, Barrett, Overgaard, Cruz. Morgan, Walden, Brammer, Ahles. ae Row 2: Burgess, Farnesi, Karahadian, Bosworth, IN APPRECIATION In appreciation of her untiring efforts the Senior class of 1943 wishes to express their sincere grati- tude to Miss Fuller for her guidance during the past year. Although the activities during the year of “43” were hindered by the war situation, Miss Fuller carried the cless through with a minimum of hird- ships. Her help in the various ectivities pit on by the Senior class wes unequalled. During times Miss Fuller carried more than the usual amount of activities, but she always came through w-th the best of results for el! conceined GUIDANCE Wartime is a time when many decisions must be made wisely and quickly. Necessity of guidance in wartime is easily understood: however, it is just as recessary in time of peace, for all of us want to be self-sufficient and capable of meeting our problems as they arise. Raymond F. Kendall was in charge of the guidance program. Individual interviews were held where needed; a motion picture and a talk on aptitudes was pre- sented to all the English classes; guidance meet- ings were held with special interest groups, such as the nurse candidates and Navy Yard Apprentice- ship Training Groups. Valuable cumulative records were collected and filed for each student. Each individual class, was allowed the privilege of taking special interest and aptitude tests: individ- ual interviews followed. Gloria Ahles Teresa Avina Delfino Baldrica Floris Jean Barrett Gilda Batini Bill Bennett id Lee Bishel Laura Black Wilme Jean Brammer Joanne Braucht Alan Brown Alerd Brown Alice Brown Bette Brown Lavern Buckley Jackie Burgess Caroline Caine Mildred Campbell Donald Catching Mary Clark Alice Coffland cull Ruil Marcella De Lao Ma , 1 Cur ie Dermer J Robert De Santi Thelma Doc} A. B. Doshier Mike Douhan Myron Engman Teresa Espinoza Jean Evans Josephine Failla Richard Farias Betty Farnesi Alice Firmalo Pearl Franchi Alex Fraser Betty Zoe Frederick Annie Galleano Lester Gendron Roy Gibbs Emly Giuntoli Betty Lou Goeringer Lorraine Gomes , Gong Will Gong Neil Hall “ Gloria Hanhart Eugene Harmon Burton Harrell Jean Hawes Dollie Hemme Don Holliday Coy Jones Margery Jones Dora Karahadian Jack Kollmann Bill Lane Avon Laney Ted Lindemann x rans Eileen List Hanley Lynch Ada Manfredi Betty Jane Martinez Pp Leon McCullough Elia Mae McKee : n Frank Meadow Jeanne Meinz Franklin Merck Virginia Millhollon Lois Montgomery Rea Morgan Dorothy Morris Mary Nelson Nancy Lee Noble Mansel Ocheltree Robert Olsen Janet Overgaard Jean Overgaard Vernon Radoicich Nelle Rains Josephine Romano Robert Ramsey Buddy Richar Chester. Rid Kenny Robbins Chadwick Rogers Bob Rowland Norma Rudel George Saburit Alfred Sciacqua Truman Part Hazel Pearson Maxine Pearson Mae Pobl Poletti Regina Seagraves Virginia Secara Mariorie Settle Robert Silkwood Trene Sn Don Stamos Thelma Stanton Anona Stoetzl Robert Taylor Robert Thede Joe Thomasson John Valorosi Tillie Valdivia © Jim Veatch NOT ALPHABETIZED Rudolph Frank Ernestine Higuera Richard Jobe Johnny Doughboy Stanley Ivy Dick Viglierchio Helen Walden Charles Ward Franz Weinschenk Jimmie Whitaker Gloria Wilcox Angelina Zapien GRADUATES NOT PICTURES Gloria Benjamin Jim Bergret Bina Boitano Gene Colan Mervin Gaskin Florence Gibbins Gloria Gipson Jean Jordan Bernice King Frank Logoluso David Morris Theresa Pezzala Victor Ramires James Smith __99.. CHAS so Wee Gloria Ahles, leave my chuckle———— Teresa Avina. leave my blustery high spirits to Wosha_ Roberts. Delfino Baldrica, leave to go back to La Vina District. Floris Jean Barrett, leave Madera Hi for greater things. Gilda Batini, leave my shyness to Wanoka Gentry! Gloria Benjamin, have left for Cal——— Bill Bennett. leave Delores Ice to freeze. Jim Bergren, leave my Austin before it collapses. Lee Bishel, leave my slushpump (a trombone). to the dumber sex. Laura Black, leave my speaking ability to Vernal Bays. Bina Boitano, leave to join Mary. Wilma Jean Brammer, leave to try and recapture Jackie, Joanne Braucht, leave my Juliet ways to any Romeo. Alan Brown, leave my debts to anyone who can collect them. Alerd Brown, wonder if Teresa Pezalla ever thinks of me. Alice Srown, leave and take Ca sanova Parker with me, Bette Brown. leave my good old parties to Phyllis Hart. Lavern Buckley. wish to inform all the radicals that my hair is natural. Jackie Burgess. leave Madera Hi for that special someone. Caroline Caine, leave my strut to Patty Sue Samuel. Mildred Campbell, leave for more Rainbow Ball- room romances. Donald Catching, leave my “C” card! Mary Clark, leave my slimness to Patty Ryan. Alice Coffland, leave for Jimmie (who wouldn't). Gene Colan, have gone, but won’t forget M. U. H. S. (Are you kiddin’). Barleen Crane, leave my walk to just anyone. Esperanza and Beatrice Cruz, will cruise out of Madera Hi, Ruth Curry, leave my bookkeeping books to any- one who can understand them. Marcella De Lao, leave as the rest are doing. Marie Dermer. have left for further studying. Robert De Santi, leave my red face. By the girls I don’t use makeup. Thelma Dockery, take my beautiful red tresses as I’m too stingy to leave them. B. Doshier, leave as did all the rest of the Deshier’s. Mike Douhen, have left but Jane still comes first. Myrion Engman, leave and take my dead end ways with me. Teresa Espinoza. leave my chattering to the rest cf the monkeys. Jean Evans, leave Mr. Kendall to hunt for an- other boss. Josephine Failla, leave to hear those wedding Ms rne. rard Farias am the last of the Farias’s to leave. y Farnesi, leave to think about Gene. ‘les F-nk, leave for the Navy, but I won’t for- Dollie. Firm: lo, leave my sister Lilly. Franchi, leave to try to catch one of those engagement rings that are floating around. idolph Frank, leave and take my “Voice” with me. Alexander Freser, leave my laziness to those en- ergetic freshmen, Betty Zoe Fredericks, cut my senior year short to be “Mis. James A. Carter.” Annie Galleano, leave to try to find a man! Mervin Gaskin, am making use of my wonder- ful bass voice singing to my wife. Les‘e: Gendron, leave to try to grow another mustache. Florence Gibbons, have just plain left! Roy Gibbs, leave to see if this world is as cruel as they say it is. Gloria Gipson, leave my long finger nails to any freshie to cope with the on-coming wolves. Lorraine Gomes leave my Raymond to my friends. Lilley Gong, leave to take care of all the little Gong Gong’s Will Gong, am happy to leave. Betty Lou Goeringer, leave my ‘Red’ Riding Hood clothes to all th wolves. Emily Giuntoli, leave my sister Betty. Neil Hall, leave to make my “haul” in the Army Aim Corps: Gloria Hanhart, leave my mother. Eugene Harmon, leave my political dirt for next yeal's victory garden. Burt n Harrell, leave my straight pipes to J. W. Jennings who needs something. Jean Hawes, leave my horse laugh to the Ag. Department. Hemme, leave my quietness to Eileen Need -we say more!! Ernestine Higuera, leave Miss Hall and my Spanish dancing. Don Holliday, leave to carry out my name. Stanley Ivy, left with the draft. Richard Jobe, left for Stanford— Coy Jones, have joined the Coast Guard. Marjorie Jones, leave to brush up on my cook- ing, Jean Jordan, have left to see the world. Dora Karahadian, leave my charm bracelet for a “prince charming.” Bernice King, leave to hunt for a king of hearts. Jack Kollmann, leave so I won’t have to argue with Kathleen H. any more. Bill Lane, leave my Clark Gable ears to Bernard Todd. Avon Laney, haven’t got much to leave ’cause I’m taking Caroline with me. , Ted Lindemann, !eave to become a second “Yalt Disney. Hileen List, am gladly leaving scneol for my husband. Frank Logoluso, have already made my fare well exit. Walter Lute, am letting the Marines deal with my stupidity. Blackie Lynch leave my captivating personal-ty to Bobby Scott. Ada Manfredi, leave. What more could I ask? Mary Marshall, leave my old pair of shoes for whoever needs them, but would trade them for a pair of stilts. Betty Martinez, leave to carry on my romance with Carl and all the rest. Patty Maxim, leave my fancy writing to next years contortionist. Leon McCullough, leave to take on Joe Louis. Ella Mae McKee, leave my short and plump fig- ure to Barbara Kipp. Frank Meadows, leave my talkitiveness to Francis Failla. , Jean Meinz, leave to sling more and more hash. Virginia Millhollon and Dorothy Morris, leave my love notes and letters to the eighth graders. Franklin Merck, am irked with my Sgt. , Lois Montgomery, leave my music ability to WE, (Of, Isle fs, Rea Morgan, leave as did my other brothers. David Morris, am in the Marines now, by the way kids my hair is still red. Mary Nelson, leave to be a second Clara Booth Luce. Nancy Lee Noble, wish I could join the Navy for a certain D. Thomas. Mansel Ocheltree, have left. Bob Olsen, have left, but am wondering if Dolores Keith is being true to me. , Janet Overgaard, leave to join all the rest of the Overgaard’s. Jean Overgaard, leave my innocent looks to Pauline Hollister. . Truman Parker, leave my manly physique to George Hummer. , Hazel Pearson, leave and try to be true to LeVaughn. , Max'ne Pearson, leave to think about Larry, Kenny and Bob. Warren Pearson, hope Kathleen Bragg hasn’t forgotten what that ring on her finger means. Helen Jo Perry, leave. my makeup—or do I? ? ? Margery Petty, leave to join Wilette. Teresa Pezalla, have left for a working career. Lora Mae Pohl, leave my beautiful mane to Mr. Vollborn who certainly needs it. Mary Poletti, leave my Nightengale voice to Luel- Ray Pool, leave my baby blue eyes. Vernon Radoicivich, leave my fast typing to Alton Seagraves in hopes he may improve. Nell Rains, leave to go back to the OZARKS. Josephine Ramano, leave to tell someone else about my “wonderful brother.” Victor Rameris, leave my fat cheeks to any poor human. Robert Ramsey, will try to get no more tickets for speeding. , Bud Richards, leave my “TARZAN” figure to Dino Mariscotti. Chet Ridgeway, am atraid I will have to leave Frances. , Kenneth Robbins, leave my estate to the one and only B. R. , Chadwick Rogers, just chuck it all! !! . Rebert Rowland, leave to go back to them thar halis? , Norma Rudel, leave to go back to “MY” Norman. , George Saburit, leave “Babe” to carry on for the family. , Henry Sanchez, will try once more to leave. , Al Sciacqua, leave my six (6 ft.) feet to Jackie Tolliday. , Regina Seagraves, leave my pug nose to Frances Russell. , Virginia Secara, leave my know-it-all attitude to the less fortunate. , Marjorie Settle, leave to watch Betty Jane and Car!! . George Shipp, have joined the Navy. , Ellet Shoemate, leave to sole shoes. . Bob Silkwood, am a silky character. , Irene Smart, leave to go back to Merced. , June Smith, leave for that certain NAVY guy. _ Wayne Smith and James Smith leave to join all the rest of the Smith’s. I, Carmen Soria, leave my flashing smile to anyone _ Artye Stadille, leave to go up north to be another “Rosie” the riveter. .. Gwendolyn Staley, leave before I do get stale! ! ! , Don Stamos, leave my presidency to the next lucky person. . Thelma Stanton, leave my composed and re- served ways to Barbara Jean Lesher. , Anona Stoetzl, leave my mirimbiphone to Calvin Gill. _ Robert Taylor, teave to join my brother The “Robert Taylor’ Are you kidding? Robert Thede, don’t know what to leave, but we hope he takes his pipe with him. , Joe Thomasson, left for the farm. Hazel Tiller, leave for a dryer climate. , George Tipton, leave my speed-demon driving to Jimmie Bennett. , Dino Turri, have left for the army forces. Jimmie Valorosi, just leave , Tillie Valdivia, leave to get married. _ Jim Veatch, am at Richmond, but will be back. , Dick Viglierchio, leave my 1+’s in geometry to Dickie Wheeler. , Helen Walden, leave my engagement RINGS to someone that will keep them. Charles Ward, leave to join Tschaikowsky. Franz Weinschenk, leave to commentate for the radio program I. O. U. in the RED. Gloria Wilcox, leave my coyness to Teddy Hughes—who by the way doesn’t need it. Jimmie Whitaker, leave and take my brawny hunk of flesh. Angelina Zapien wish there were more names starting with Z. SENIOR CLASS In the fall of 1939, the class of ‘°43” entered Ma- dera High in a flurry of excitement. Their first grueling task was that of be:ng initiated by the up- per classmen. Although it was somewhat of an ordeal, the newcomers took the initiation in stride. A big task entrusted to the “Frosh” was that of building a bonfire for the annual Madera-Merced game. Incidentally this was the largest bonfire ever set off for a football rally. In their sophomore year, the class of ‘43’’ had the job of initiating the incoming Freshmen, first informally then formally at the Freshmen-Sopho- more party. Both of these affairs were most suc- cessful. The junior activities were plentiful. The class participated in many affairs, among which were the junior play ‘‘Stage Door,” and the annual Car- nival. The most successful activity of the junior year was the Junior-Senior Prom. The juniors had the task of decorating the gymnasium into a Spanish patio. The orchestra for the occasion was the Ham- raer Field ‘‘Bombasies.” The senior activities were somewhat curtailed by the war and a minimum were held. Some of these were, the senior play, “Ever Since Eve,” with Joanne Braucht and Chet Ridgeway taking leads, the annual sneak day, and the spring dance. A trip to the Fresno Ice Skating Rink was the big event of Sneak Day, shared by about seventy-five seniors. In the afternoon some attended the bowl- ing alley, some the basketball game between Roose- velt and Edison, and some went to the show. HISTORY On the evening of April 19, 1943, the seniors pre- sented a dance in the gymnasium for the school and the public. The decorations were very elaborate, carrying out the spring theme, by using flowers and Easter decorations. Friday, June 4, the Senior Reception was held. The operetta, “An Old Fashioned Charm,’’ was pre- sented. Artye Stadille and Al Sciacqua took the leads and the music was provided by the orches- tra under the direction of James Arnold. Among the other final affairs which the seniors attended were, Baccalaurate, and the Junior-Senior Prem. Baccalaurate was held Sunday, June 6 in front of the gymnasium. It was the first time for many years that it has been held outside. Rev. Conn was the main speaker. June 9 the annual Prom was held in the gymnas- - ium. It was carried out in a South Sea Island theme. The seniors’ four years of high school were cli- maxed June 11, the night of graduation. The pro- gram consisted, first of a band medley, then the processional, with the chorus singing, and an instru- mental trio by Lois Montgomery, Anona Stoetzl and Gloria Wilcox. The speaker of the evening was John Arthur Reynolds. A two piano duet by Dora Karahadian, Mary Nelson, Virginia Secara, and Nancy Lee Noble was then presented, followed by the distribution of diplomas and Recessional. So the history of the High School Days of the senior class of 1943 ended. Pi A ee Se FNS SE LR wi PR A EE PESOS ERRORS SSE PS SSF SS JUNIOR CLASS The activities of the Junior class have been curtailed the same as everything else because of the war. The purchase of Junior rings was done in the spring, but the order will not arrive before next fall. The Junior class this year pre- sented three one act plays. Biggest and most eventful yet, was the Junior and Senior Prom, for which they secured the Fresno State Swing Band to furnish the music. Another success for the Junior class was the Garden Party Dance. The Varsitonians played for the occasion. First Semester—Row. President: Miller, Vice-President; n. Treasurer; Clare, Secretary. Second Semester—Abercrombie, President; Meek, Vice- resident: Cook, Secretary-Treasurer. , Da Silva. Row 2: Cook, 1: Campos, Calhoun, Amyx, Fracchia, Bosquez, Cain, Beebe, Fernandez. Bel!a, Bowers Bradshaw. Cassle, Bosworth, Bays, Allen, Brown, Bragg, Clayton, Campos. Bellinghiari, Foster, Engman. Row 3: Clare, Fachner, Cervantez, Brown, Cheuvront, Clayton, Breitweiser, Ferretti, Da Silva, Abercrombie. Gf Row Row 1: Manfredi, Moore, Hays, Go, Morgan, Hollister, Mitchell, Cox, O’Connor, Hughes, Poletti. Row 2: Munter, Kock, Garthwaite, Gentry, Kipp, Harrell, Luchi, Gomes, Hart, Prestidge, Nelson, Moore. Row 3: Jorgensen, Hummer, Gibbins, McGinnis, Lopez, Loquacci, Ganse, Guthrie, Gorrola, Kentera. Lower—Row 1: Pacheco, Miller, Meek, Martinelli, Payne, Walls, Montoya, Porter, Upton, Natali, Watenbarger. Row 2: Rodriquez, Velazquez, Todd, Murphy, Marquez, McNabb, Taylor, Richards, Overstreet, Row, Zamora, Serrano. Row 3: Leach, Gibbs, Miller, Ocheltree, Wheeler, Moss, Potter, McAlister, Westcott, Tune, Scott, Ramirez. ——)O=— SOPHOMORE CLASS The most outstanding event sponsored by the class of 745 was the Freshman Reception. Cather- ine Franklin, class president, act- ed as toastmaster. Out of this class came two out- standing debate teams: Barbara Dallas and Catharine Franklin composing one team and Herbert Frey and J. W. Jennings the other. Talented people such as Betty Giuntoli and Herachio Orozco were members of the popular Varsiton- ians, Lily Firmalo also sang for numerous school programs. The class athletes are too num- erous to mention. ADVISOR First semester—Gill, Treasurer; Franklin, President; Saburit, Secretary; Leach, Vice- Jess M. Markle eneciclenta Second semester—Yauch, President; Ice, Vice-President: Gibbs, Secretary. Row 1: Franklin, Allen, Dallas, Baraldi, Dexter, Davis, Bunce, Brammer, Clark. Row 2: Donati, Firmalo, Cowan, Daulton, Bohne, Benderach, Brice. Barker, Diebert, Cortopassi, Bosquez, Bishel, Field. Row 3: Dover, Arnold, Eddy, Fay, Bennett, Dixon, Bianco, Cavallero, Agajanian, Baldrica, Brooks. Upper—Row 1: Fortune, Keith, Hendrickson, Hollister, Lane, Janzen, Gonsalves, Lotti, Jeffries. Row 2: Gordon, Lo- pez, Jastram, Ice, Giuntoli, Hartwell, Boria, Kendall, Kinney, Jorgensen. Row 3: Flores, Howard, Hudson, Cortez, Bow- man, Fielding, Fearnow, Burnett, Jeffries, Failla. Lower—Row 1: Miller, Moore, Ravisconi, Peck, Martin, Moreno, Mudge, Mendoza. Row 2: Morrison, Hathorne, Mar- tin, Funk, Kuehne, Leach, Gong, Pira, Higuera, Moosios. Row 3: Gonzales, Laney, Godfrey, Graves, Mayorga, Avina, Magerfleisch, Gibbs, Orozco, Hemme, Skelton. — Oj ee Row 1: Spera, Sasso, Saburit. Severson, Samuel, Montanari, Ownbey, Lopp, Sherwood. Row 2: Soto, Zemc ra, Yauch, Summers, Gill, Toner, Jennings, Tordini, Valorosi, Tindal, Williams, Schuerman. Row 3: Tolladay, Ware, Smith, Zamora, Seagraves, Wright, Sé ‘son, Williams, Thomas, Schmidt, Neufeld. FRESHMAN Madera Union High School’s en- tering class in the fall of 1942 num- bered 209. The traditional Freshman Re- ception was held and they returned the compliment this year. There were many active girls in the Freshman Class. They par- ticipated in assemblies, and Girls’ League programs many times. ADVISOR Upper—Mallory, Secretary; Mallory, Treasurer; Woo, President; Freeman, Vice-President. Miss) Many Jardine Lower—Thede, Vice-President; Crow, Treas- urer; Freeman, President; Pohl, Secretary. — Upper—Row 1: Garibay, Miller, Lockett. Littrell, Lew Lescher, McGinnis, Kemp, Marxlund, McSwain, Knight, Far- nesi. Row 2: Laurenzans. Gibbons, Harmon, Hobbs, Galleano, Gomes, Campbe!l, Guthrie, Gardner. Freeman, Malone, McGinnis. Row 3: Church, Cox, Jessing, Cook, Hannah, Carrasco, Howard, Costa, Hoveiler, Gill, Gentry. Lower—-Row 1: .oc. Onwiler, Bartme:s, Sorenson, Smith. Herszin. .ow 2: Jenson Rus:ell. ageway, Valaros:, Valdivia, Mullins, Simmons, Pohl, Settle, Rubio, Rodriquez, Torres. Row 8: Valenzuela, Zaputa, Valenzuela, Maxwell, Kisin, Ruiz, Sweza Zamora, Morris, Thomas, Turner, Valarosi.Row 4: Snowden, Vel..zquez, Roberts, Richey, Williams, Rogers, Roden. Ruud, Thede, Ramirez, Scheffing, Whittaker. Vy | Upper—Row 1: Preston, Martinez, Mitchell, Potter, Neal, Morgan, Peck, Peters, Powers, Natera, Mazzela, Row Puckett, Wiebe, Newcomb, Lowry, Lundstrom, Rollins, O’Meara, McKever, Pryor, Pinkston, Moore, Laird. Row Marquez, Mallory, Mallory, Ocheltree, Millhollon, Harrell, Hastings, Rodriquez, Cook, Morris, Hedges. Cavallero, Crow, Fortune, Dover. Lower—Row 1: Bogan, Baldrica, Amez, Bais, Daily, Denney, DeSanti, Crosson, By; Row 2: Busca, Clark, Brunolli, Browning, Bulfinch, Bragg, Cox, Daniel, Britton, Oliver, Dermer, Milligan. Row Benjamin, Bottini, Biscay, Bridges, Balsdon, Ballou, Freeman Aldama, Breitwieser, Boring, Arriola, Avina. acy ies Prerpcey da % deem PURPLE WHITE Putting out a complete annual is no little job in itself, but beside this, war claimed priority on practically all avail- able materials often to an extent, that the annual itself was in doubt. By diligently working, all difficuities have been over- come and the Purple and White class of 1943 has come through with flying colors to bring forth one cf the most colorful and extraordinary publications of all times at Madera High. Sources of financial support were also hindered because the senior class was unable to sponser their regular Punch Bowl and Carnival, but our sincerest gratifi- cations go to the Madera Businessmen for their grateful donations and also the Senior class for making the decorative Spring Dance a success. The invaluable services rendered by Miss Ma:y Paviicev:ch who had the heavy responsibility of overseeing the annual, definitely determined the ultimate suc- cess of this year book. The Purple and White staff hopes you will enjoy this annual as much as they have enjoyed putting it out for you. FRONT SECTION Brammer SPORTS Harrell EDITOR Smith oY Ale Al ASSOCIATE EDITOR Brown BUSINESS MGR. Richards ART Stadille Upper left—Harrell, Stadille, Brammer, Pohl. Upper right—Richards, Brown, Smith, Burgess. mmer, Miss Mary Pavlicevich, Brown, Burgess, Smith, Stadille, Pohl, Harrell. yy CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES Burgess SNAPS Pohl ADVISOR Miss M. Pavlicevich Lower—Richards, Bra ASSOCIATE EDITOR EDITOR Black B-own EDITOR ADVISOR Brammer Mrs. Bernice Rosso Second Semester Staff: Upper left—Todd, Engman, Sanchez, Harrell, Hughes, Kock, Clare, Cook. First Semester Staff: Upper right—Brown, Pohl, Richards, Harrell, Stadille, Brammer. Crane. Amyx, MADERAN In keeping wth the all-out war effort the Ma- deran adopted the policy of publication for Victory. During war time every school devotes much of its activity time to projects which will help to win the war. The Maderan staff has noted the increase in war work around Madera High and has made a point of publishing each and every effort for victory made by the students. Any newspaper has a two-fold duty at this time. Its first responsibility is to do the same job even better than before, keeping pace with higher war standards. Also, it must keep the students informed of government regulations which affect ther. These duties have become the policy of the Maderan for the duration. Richards, Black, Franklin. Lower left—-Brown, Meek, Richards, Miller, —39— Lower right—Brown, Smith, Sanchez, Burgess, COMMISSIONERS Looking back upon a very active year for the Commissioners under the direction of Miss Grace Fuller. we see the first semester Student Council getting the schoo] year under way by launching the student body drive which hit a new high in the per cent of complete ticket purchases, In bi-weekly meetings at school and enjoyable business and pleasure meetings at the homes of members, plans were made for after-game dances, assembly programs, noon dances, the Big Game rally, Color Week, and Student Body elections. Reorganization of the Rally Committee, a Con- stitution amendment, maintaining a school events calendar ‘n the hall, caring for trophies, assisting in the War Bond and Stamp Drive and cooperation in STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS the V.ctory Corps program occupied the members Harmon for the rest of the year. Stamos Each semester group completed its activities with a genial banquet. SOCIAL WELFARE Hughes Clare ADVISOR Miss Grace Fuller Y FINANCE PUBLICATIONS AWARDS ‘ : Parker Weinschenk Brammer Wheeler Mariscotti GIRLS’ LEAGUE PRESIDENTS TEEPE LEODER ORDER OF KNIGHTS PRESIDENTS Hummer Robbins Parker Black Stanton RALLY COMMITTEE 2 pa, nae eeniee CLERKS HEAD Holcomb Franklin Miller Coffland Bowers == SCHOLARSHIP The decrease in enrollment was reflected in the membership of the Scholarship Society, the first se- mester, there being only 30 mem- ADVISOR bers. However, 50 students made Miss Mary Jardine their grades for the second semes- ter. In November, a formal banquet of old and new members was held, with Principal L. C. Thompson speaking of intelligence and knowl- edge in the work of the world to- day. The group earned more than enough money to give their annual $50 scholarship award. First Semester—Wattenbarger, Secre- tary; Stamos, Vice-President; Nelson, Treasurer. Second Semester—Magerfleisch, Vice- President: Ne!son, Secretary; Hummer, Treasurer; Stoetzl, President. oS First semester—Row 1: Cruz, Montgomery, Stoetzl, Petty, Hays, Lopez, Allen, Manfredi. Row 2: Samuel, Secara, Nelson, Black, Sherwood, Campbell, Braucht. Row 3: Yauch, Hummer, Viglierchio, Magerfleisch, Ferretti, Benderach, Bunce, Firmalo. Second semester—Row 1: Preston, Lewis, Samuel, Peck, Ruiz, Cowan, Hendrickson, Cruz, Walls, Manfredi. Row 2: Hobbs, Bunce, Benderach, Montgomery, Kipp, Maxim, Secara, Go, Gong, Wall, Hays. Row 3: Gardner, Batini, Luchi, Petty, Daniel, Bragg, Nelson, Stoetzl, Campbell, Braucht, Bowers, De Santi. Row 4: Mallory, Yauch, Mallory, Viglier- chio, Magerfleisch, Frey, Kuene, Gong, Thede, Hummer, Moore. eevee First Semester—Parker, Wheeler, Sciacqua, Sta- mos, Richards, Secretary; Thede and Weinschenk, Counselors. Second Semester—Freeman, Freshman Representative; Wheeler, Secretary; Parker, Presi- dent; Rigby, Domesday Keeper; Ramsey, Program Chairman; Row, Treasurer; Kuehne, Publicity Chairman. ORDER OF KNIGHTS A new organization, the Order Knights, made its appearance in the fall of 42. It took the place of the old Boys’ Federation. Following out the idea and ideals of the Knights of King Arthur, this group hopes to give the school ADVISOR an organization that will surpass Jess Markle anything seen on this campus. The primary word in its vocabulary is SERVICE, membership by _ re- An excellent start was made when the boys put on a program before a joint meeting of the Girls’ League and the Order of Knights. First Semester—Black, President; Brown, Treas- urer; Meek, Social Welfare; Miller, Pep Leader; Stadille, Vice-President; Montgomery, Secretary. Second Semester—Gentry, Pep Leader; Montgom- ery, Vice-President; Stanton, President; Ahles, So- cial Chairman; Richards, Secretary. GIRLS’ LEAGUE Most of the Girls’ League programs for the year carried out the traditional meet- ings of the group. The dramatics class pre- sented a program play, “‘All’s Fair,” at which time the girls paid their dues. Spe- cial entertainments were put on by the freshmen girls, the girls’ chorus, and the office procedure class. ‘“‘Floozies Flingo”’ and Blossom Day were the most important activities. The girls also donated $25.00 to the annual. BLOSSOM DAY WINNERS— ADVISOR quest. Wattenbarger, Barrett and Perry. Miss Mary Jardine SEQUOIA CLUB This club made up of about 20 students represents those who are interested in natural science. The chief project undertaken this year was to landscape the grounds on the west side of the Science Building. This club also became affiliated with the National Science Clubs. Activities of this group included films, field trips and talks. Se list ADVISORS , : : , 1: Westcott, t, Yauch, Brooks, S aS, “ICN as. Row 2: Wigs Mee, Eavlicenion: Wipe, oben) Barna: Row 1 estco Benne auch, Brooks, Summers, Thomas OW Carter, Granklin, Munter, Bohne, Bunce, Scheurman, Brice, Barrett, Gill, President; Bennett, Secretary-Treas- Overgaard, Black. Row 3: Gill, Del Bianca, Frey, Meigerfleisch, Ben- urer; Tune, Vice-President. nett, Gong, Tune. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION In February, the Girls’ Athletic Association took table tennis tournament was the first active event. an active part in the school’s extra curriculum. The Such games as shuffle board, hit pin, basket- speedball and badminton were played during lunch hours. There were nearly forty girls who par- ticipated in some of the following games played in May: soccer, speedball, baseball, football, basket- ball and volleyball. The members enjoyed many meetings of the club. The big event of the year was the swim- ming party and picnic held at the Madera Plunge. ADVISOR Row 1: Preston, Payne, Walls, Valorosi, Mendoza, Mudg Miss Lorraine Bowlus e, Bragg, Baraldi, Lopez, La Mattina. Row 2: Marklund, Mrs. Lois Chambers Cain, Mullins, Daulton, Boria, Fisk, Nelson, Bradshaw, Co wan, Bishel. Row 3: Smith, Hendrickson, Bunce, Franco, OFFICERS Brunolli, Clark, Potter, Freeman, Malone, Bowers. Row 4: Bragg, Treasurer; Lopez, President; Jones, Spera, Diebert, Campbell, Irby, Giuntoli, Franco, Payne, Vice-President. Janzen, Taylor, Bragg. = PAN-AMERICAN STUDENT FORUM The Pan-American Student Forum, Ma- dera Chapter 56, was organized for the year ADVISORS in November. In December was held the traditional Christmas party, with customs Miss Florence Anton of Mexico and Spain predominating. NIRS ow AIA De IDET In February, the regular club meeting took the form of a quiz contest, consisting of questions of general interest on the his- tory of P. A. S. F. and Latin America in general. In March was a variety program of stu- dent talent. April 14th. Pan-American Day was the high light cf the year. At this time the club members presented Fiesta Pan Ameri- cana. an assembly program for the student body. In April the club also sponsored an all- school essay contest—‘What Pan American- - a, ae 4 ism Should Mean To My Community.” a yy ‘ Fo: the regular club meeting in April, « ° ; Flag Day was celebrated. This was a con- test tor recognition of the flags of all the nations which are members of the Pan- American Union. Payne, Treasurer; Secara, President: Sciacqua, State An ail-school dance was sponsored on President; Allen, Historian: Firmalo, Secretary. April 30th which was a big success. Row 1: Moore, Thede, Avina, Rowe, Thomas, Bridges. Velazquez. Row 2: Bogart, Zamora, Payne, David, Ruz, Lesher, Gonzalez, Rubio, Franchia, Rodriquez, Ridgeway, Crow, Natera. Row 3: Pohl. Soto. Contreas, Bosquez, Bosquez, Bat- tini, Zamora, Marquez, Espinoza, Dermer, Pacheco, Fernandez, Laurenzana, Valdivia. Row 4: Clunn, Garthwaite, Har- mon, Maxwell, Wattenbarger, Del Bianco, Tipton, Lindemann, Wilton, Daniel, Allen, Peck. Row 1: Farnesi, Marklund, Lockett, Potter, Cowan, Lopez, Kendall, Lewis, Saburit, Garibay, Preston. Row 2: Clark, Busca, Kisin, Gomes, Gardner, Hartwell, Miller, Brunolli, Cavallers, Miss Fuller, Secara. Row 3: Sorenson, Benjamin, avallero, Miss Fuller, Dixon, Sciacqua, Oliver, Benderach, Firmalo, La Mattina. FUTURE FARMERS Future Faimers of the Madera Chap- ve done all that was in their power I war effort and victory. They duced more and better preducis to aid 12 country in its Food for Freedom Cam- helped in the different drives fo up and other materia’s nzcessory for This year the uture Farmers their program cf work to our in the effort way of lite. maintain the ADVISORS Edward H. Grisweld—Allen W. Hatch Silkwood, Treasurer: Ridgeway, President; Ocheltree, Secretary; Ramsey; Row; Morgan. Lf Upper—Row 1: Roberts, Hedges, Mallory, Millhollon. Row 2:Bellamy, Parker, Laird, Wiebe, Cook, Biscay, Gentry, Mallory, Costa. Row 3: Gill, Valorosi, Ocheltree, Rollins, Harrell, Rodgers, Hastings. Lower—Row 1. Morrison, Tol- laday, Moosios, Howard. Row 2: Ocheltree, Freeman, Brown, Ridgeway, Morgan, Silkwood, Ramsey. Row 3: Martin, Funk, Leach, Langdon, Kuehne, Leach, Hudson. LEAR FORENSIC CLUB Although organized just two years ago, the Forensic Club has developed into one of the most ac- tive organizations in our school. The two main purposes of the club are: to encourage and carry on speaking activities within’ the school and this part of the state, and to serve as a service club act- ing for the general welfare of Ma- Gera Union High School and our community. The club has made it a practice io prepare programs, speeches, as- semblies, etc., ahead of time in case of short notice to any or- ganization in Madera County or high school. A number of new members of junior and senior students, were initiated into the club during the first semester, and another group of initiates, mostly sophomores, were also admitted to membership in the spring. Upper—Martinelli, Second Semetser Treasurer; Wall, Second Semester Secretary: Hays, First Se- mester Secretary; Rowland, Second Semester Vice- President. Stanton, First Semester President; Nel- son. Second Semester President. Lower—Row 1: Martinelli, Bowers, Wall, Garth- waite, Nelson, Black, Montgomery. Richards, Fos- ter. Stanton, Cruz. Row 2: Hummer, Thede, Aber- crombie, Harmon, Brown. Weinschenk. ADVISOR Raymond F. Kendall Left—Thede, Weinschenk. Middle—Row 1. Dallas, Franklin, Martinelli. Mendoza, Bohne, Daulton, Hendrickson, Row 2: Abercrombie, Bowers, Wall, Hays, Kipp, Cruz, Gong. Row 3: Grey, Kuehne, Weinschenk, Yauch, Magerfleisch Right—Franklin, Dallas, Frey. 4G LIBRARY-—Row 1: Contreras, Payne, Dallas, Daily, Curry, Allen, Moore, Keith. Row 2: Kollmann, Ahles, McNabb, Brice, Overgaard, Russell, Church, Toner. CAFETERIA—Clark, Rudel, Clark, Hernandez, Waldon, Gentry, Dockery, Taylor, Russell. Ownbey, RALLY COMMITTEE—Row 1: Karahadian, Farnesi, Miller, Bram- mer, Allen, Overgaard, Richards, Nelson, Cook. Row 2: Richards, Todd, Ramirez, Row, Wheeler, Hummer, Tipton, Yauch, Rigby, Ridge- way. 47 ADVISOR Mrs. V. Wiegand ADVISOR Mrs. G. Hanhart ADVISORS Miss M. Jardine Jess Markle LIBRARY Twenty-four boys and girls compose the group of ibrary assistants. These young people help Vivian Wiegand, high schol li- brarian, in the many du- ties of the library. They mount pictures for the sicture file, arrange dis- slays, bind and shelve books, check periodicals, ype and file cards for the catalogue and the circula- ting file, type and deliver overdue and reserve no- tices, check text boks in and out, and do some ref- eience work. CAFETERIA The school cafeteria is under the management of Mrs. Grace Hanhart. It is run on a non-profit basis and is for the benefit of the students and faculty who eat their lunches at school. Girls taking safeteria in the morning classes learn to prepare and serve well- balanced noon meals. RALLY COMMITTEE The Rally Committee, with Frances Miller as chairman, was organized and started working early in the fall of 1942. Activi- ties in the first semester centered about the football and basketball games. During the second semes- ter, the committee took over the organization of student participation in war work. A survey of the work being done by the students was made, and a Victory Corps or- ganized. THESPIAN The Thespians were represented potentially and actually in the presentation of two assembly pro- grams: the first in November which included tl fantasy. “All ona Summer’s Day,” and a burlesque, “The Fatal Quest”’—the second in January was a one-act play, “All’s Fair.’ which was given for a Girl's gue Assembly. The Christmas season was ob- served wth three presentations of the play. “The Gift.” in which sev- eral Thespians participated both as embers of the cast and as mem- of the back stage crew. The y was given as a school assembly program, as a part of the regular ye rly Christmas program, and at Presbyterian Church. The production of the Senior Class play, “Ever Since Eve,” on Arril 1 and 2 was the highlight cf the season. Also, the Junior Ciass presented three one-act plays: “Nightie-Night,’ “Tube- roses,’ and “Buddy Buys an Or- chid.” The installation of ten new mem bers into Thespian Troupe No. 426 before an audience of faculty mem- bers and students closed a success- d enjoyable year. a ae CHRISTMAS PLAY—— THE GIFT” ADVISOR N Miss Mary Scott V ik s } Montgomery. Secretary: Braucht, President; Nel- Nn son, Historien: Noble, Vice-President. : } Row 1: Brammer. Maxim, Burgess, Crane, Stadille. Row 2: Nelson, Black, Secara, Marshall. Row 3: Braucht, Montgomery, Noble, Evans, Wilcox, Stoetzl. Row 4: Bishel. Tipton, Silkwood. Brown, Ridgeway. ] : Black, Hummer, Miller, Garthwaite. } ==Agu Christman Play Cast “THE GIFT” By Marie Foley Joel, Gloria Wilcox; Gabriel, Sara Martha Hays; Malachi, Jan Garthwaite; Huldah, Laura Black; The Stranger, George Hummer; Martha, Frances Miller. Senior Play Cast “EVER SINCE EVE” By Ryerson and Clements Mrs. Clover, Patricia Maxim; Mr. Clover, Franz, We-nschenk; Johnny Clover, Chet Ridgeway; Spud Irwin, Robert Thede; Betsy Irwin, Mary Marshall; Susan Blake, Joanne Braucht; Martha Willard, Mary Nelson; Henry Quinn, Alan Brown; Officer Sim- mons, George Tipton; Preston Hughes, Al Sciacqua; Lucybelle, Gloria Wilcox: Football players—Don Catching, Bud Richards, Truman Parker, Robert Ramsey. JUNIOR PLAY—-Upper—Kipp, Gentry, Garthwaite, Koch, Hummer. Junior Plays Cast “NIGHTIE NIGHT” By Ellen Gall Marybelle, Brahna Munter; Ailen, Wanoka Gentry: Jeanette, Betty Richards. “TUBEROSES” By Essex Dane Jessica, Sara Martha Hays; Della. Barbara Kipp: Le- nora, Jacqueline Koch; Francine, Jan Garthwaite. “BUDDY BUYS AN ORCHID” Buddy, George Hummer; Mrs. Bradley, Lorraine Cook; Alida, Frances Miller; Bill, Irby Abercrombie; Belle, Jane Clunn. Richards, Cook, Abercrombie, Clunn, Miller, Munter, SENIOR PLAY—Lower—Maxim, Weinschenk, Wilcox, Marshall, Brown, Tipton, Sciacqua, Ridgeway, Nelson, Thede, Brauch. SeaA Gu ORCHESTRA AND BAND The Concert Orchestra played for the Junior and Senior plays. It provided the musie fer the operetta ‘“‘“And Old Fashioned Charm,” which was presented at the an- nual Senior reception, In January a joint concert was g.ven with the Mixed Chorus. The band opened the current year by col- orfully performing at the four home toot- ball games. Also the members presented music for va- DIRECTOR James Arnold VARSITONIANS Upper — Row 1: Ken-§ tera, Ganse, Giuntoli,® Mariscotti, Schmidt, Brammer, and Sciac- qua, Kisin, Vocalists. Row 2: Richards, Za- Arnold, ; ; : : mora, James rious rallies and assemblies. They fea- Orzoco, Cain. tured music for the Madera rodeo and the Victory House which sold bonds in December. MASORETTES Cain®, Busca, Samuel ss Upper—Munter, Cain, Rowe, Busca, Freeman, Cavallero, Linebarger, Severson, Marklund, Moore, Ridgeway, Ma- lone, Whitaker, Janzen, Dermer, Hayes, Marquez, Gomes, Martinelli, Mariscotti, Giuntoli, Thede, Serrano, Bishel, Arten- ian, Zamora, Thomas, Orozoco, Stoetzl, Hoveiler, Marquez. Band and Orchestra Director James R. Arnold. Lower—Row 1: Hughes, Cook, Wilcox, Mugnola. Row 2: Kentera, Bragg, Davis, Marquez, Montoya, Martinelli, Bishel, Row 3: Orozco, Artenian, Payne, Engman, Valorosi, Clare, Ruud, Giuntoli, Serrano, Thede. Row Row 5: Gurrola, Zamora, Miller, Gomes, Keith, Spera. 4: Da Silva, Murphy, Marshall, Ward, Neufeld, Brown, Hart, Bowman, Bulfinch. Meek, Marquez, Hoveiler. = 50 MIXED CHORUS GIRLS GLEE CLUB Consisting of fifty members, with Lois Montgomery as accompanist, the Mixed Chorus has performed at many engage- ments. They sang in the Christmas Pro- gram, Winter Concert, Senior Reception, Baccalaurate, and Commencement. SEXTETTE DIRECTOR The Girls’ Glee Club which has fifty- eignt members. forty-five which are Fresh- List, Dockery, Perry, Wall, Morgan, Miss Lois Smades men, sang in the Christmas Program and Bosworth. gave a program for Girl’s League. Fran- ces Miller was the accompanist. Upper—-Row 1: Mazzela, Hollister, Miller, Morgan, Pearson, Souza, Kisin, Clunn, Wall, Allen, Jones. Row 2: Perry, Upton, Wattenbarger, Allen, Dockery, Zap:en, Ahles, Buckley, Peck, Romano. Row 3: Montgomery, List. Bosworth, Jorgensen, Sanchez, Fachner, Valenzuela, Fielding, Balsdon,Morgan, Williams, Galleano. Lower—Row 1: Dover, Malone, Crow, Amey, Hollister, Gibbins, Simmons, Pohl, Morgan, Peters, Laurenzana, Powers, Natera, Torres. Row 2: Miller, Rubio, Fortune, Kendall, Gordon, Settle, Freeman, Lockett, Galleano, Rodriquez, Pot- ter, Mitcheil, Clark, Vincent, Martinez. Row 3: Fortune, Firmalo, Lopp, Dudel, Campbell, Diebert Bosworth, Mitchell, Brunolli, Guthrie, Hobbs, Ruz( Zamora, Bulfinch. {Fy (——— FOOTBALL September may have been an unhappy month for those who didn’t want to start school again, but all the players in the varsity football squad looked forward to a full and glorious season, undoubtedly the last football to be played for the duration. When the fall harvest was in full swing, and due to an extreme labor shortage, school was dismissed for three weeks but still many play- ers faithfully turned out every morning at 8 o’clock to practice before going to work. This interruption definitely contributed to the fac- tors leading up to a terrible defeat at the hands of Fdison Tech. In rapid succession three other defeats followed. Madera then had to face the cocky Fresno High legat:on and to every ones surprise, gave Fresno a terrific battle which they won’t forget. Closing the season, the Coyotes engaged Mer- ced f r tiie second time only to be snowed un- der by passing attacks which brought Merced ultimate victory. The whole team exemplified fine fighting spirit regardless of their many defeats. At the end of the season awards were given to o1 standing players for improvement, sportsms ship, and to the most valuable player. Those veceiving awards were respectively: Dino Turri, Truman Parker, Ray Pool, and Captain Avon Laney. VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Madera Opponents Pile _.--Chowchilla Wh. S=DOSmealosues Dal _..-Fresno Tech Edison Tech .-Roosevelt Coach; Ray J. Mc- Lower—Row 1: Thede, Turri, Holeomb, Lynch, Da Silva, Holcomb, Abercrombie. Row 2: Landucci, Ramsey, Wheeler, Silkwood, Brown, Sciacqua, Harmon, Brown, Holliday. Row3: Ward, Lane, Pool, Parker, Saburit, Seagraves, Laney, Mar- iscotti. Row 4: Robbins, Snowden, Bennett, McMullen, Rogers, Ocheltree, Failla, Ragnetti, Baldsdon, Noyes. =F BASKETBALL The bright and refreshing night football games may have been dampened by the war regulations but all the local color and excitement was ever more present this year as the Madera basketball quintet performed. Terminating this season by thrashing the Wolves of Fresno Tech, 27-24, the Coy- otes have ended a very successful year. Of the 13 high school games played with the Coyotes, there were 10 victories on the part of Madera which is an exceptional- ly good average. The only three schools which succeeded in downing Madera were: Delano, Stockton, and Fresno High. Coach Ed Atkinson’s basketball training was under many handicaps due to various interruptions and the fact that basketball started considerably later than usual. Highlighting this year’s basketball cur- riculum were three consecutive games played with the Merced Air Corps Team. The army flying team was made up from players all over the country and many ot them were from noted colleges. In the opening game Madera dropped the flyers 47 to 41, but in the next two games Mereed retaliated by winning both games, however, after a terrific battle. The scor- ing on these games were high and close, and the largest and most enthusiastic crowd DIED Merced Madera had ever seen was present. Al Sciacqua, Ray Pool, and Ken Robbins were the only varsity veterans. The rest on the team were: Seagraves, Landucci, and Rameriz. Row 1: Bowman, Williams, Robbins. Pool, Sciacqua. Row 2: Lowry, Ramirez, Seagraves, Thede, Coach Ed Atkinson Upper—Miss Grace Fuller, Coach: Coffland, Evans. Lower—Row 1: Coffland, Karahadian, Farnesi, Evans. Jennings, Sciacqua. Row 9): TENNIS Tennis was third and last of the organized inter- school sports of this year. By this time, war had clamped down on everything, but desipte these troubles Miss Fuller’s tennis team managed to sink several matches with other schools. They opened their season by playing two games with Dos Palos, but they were unable to hold their own against superior odds. Also, at their schedule, they played Chowchilla. This year all practice was done outside of regular schoo] time and this limited the training. Other schools also felt the effects of rationing and they too had a limited schedule, so consequently there was no tennis league. The players were as follows: Alice Coffland, Jean Evans, Betty Farnesi, Dora Karahadian, Artye Sta- dille, Alex Fraser, Al Sciacqua, Bob Thede, Alan Brown, Bernard Yauch, J. W. Jennings, Herby Frey and Jimmy Bennett. The managers were Dora Karahadian and Bernard Yauch. The sports honors presented for outstand- ing tennis playing, consisted of two ladders in which members’ names were arranged according to their ebility. Most valuable players of the season were: Jean Evins and Alex Fraser. Thede, Yauch, Brown, Miss Grace Fuller, Fraser, APPRECIATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED MAKE THIS ANNUAL POSSIBLE We Are Also Grateful To The Bus -essmen For Their Generous Donations American Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. Aragon Barber Shop Aragon Coffee Shop Brammer and Son’s Shoe Store Brooks Jewelry Store Burgess’ Gilmore Station Carlson’s Dry Goods Store Cerioni’s De Witt’s Drug Store First National Bank Franchi, A., Groceries Franks Auto Parts Gene’s Barber Shop Jerry King Owl Service Station Gibbs Hardware Co. Griggs Taxi Service Avis Griggs John H. Hall Welding Station Hart’s A. L. Hedges Gilmore Station Hummer and Hughes Garage Hurst Studio Justesen’s Food Stores Inc. Madera Baking Co. Madera Drug Co. Madera Lumber Co. Moore’s Furniture Co. McCumber and Pinion Druggists New Deal Market New Madera Furniture Co. Orville’s Men’s Wear Pacheco Beauty Shop Palmer’s Drive-In Market Patterson’s Garage J, ©, Pesan Co. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Poletti Department Store Quality Deiry Redwood Hut Sn Francisco Market Scquoia Lumber Co. Showlend Sweet Shop Shuman-Nicholes Ford Garage Greyhound Stage Depot Stendard Garage Stephenson, D., Plumbing Tasty Maid Soda Works Tighe’s Dry Goods Valley Feed and Fuel Co. Warburton’s Plumbing and Heating Watt’s Motel Western Auto Supply Westing House Wilcox Barber Shop Wellmen, Robert J., Jeweler APPRECIATION The Advisor, and Staff of the 1943 Purple and White wish to express their thanks to those whose assistance and cooperation made this book possible. Mrs. Howard A. Clark, Head of the Art and Drafting Oepartmnets. Miss Marilyn Wyman of the Art Department. The Art and Drafting Students. Robert H. Prather, Photography Hurst Studio, Photography. ART SKETCHES were drawn by: Cover, Jack Kollmann; Lettering on di- vision pages, Ila Mae Cassle; Johnny Doughboy with the seniors, Sada Upton; on Administration page, Helen Cox Leach; on Senior page, Artye Stadille; on Classes page, Keith Skelton; on Sports page, Dick Wheeler; on Activities page, Alex Cervantez; and the Final Sketch, Jimmie Bess Prestidge. eS Re. 4 Waa Wie tie wh py hay yr Lk Beets pea Shee | } i i | i H 4 cog S Ss es eg ease teeee oes ee ESIEEPEES SS deere ebPerhe aay Ewes este : press eeee ae Ptsrps: $552 25,