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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

PSs nee ce Y jet ie per : : a HIE SO dy - foe et, ea ee “pay ge? ou erh newesate 6 Cc arforne® we pert? oe a _ MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY N ME MORTAM IMB. Uennings 1921 = 19444 DEDICATION i Mr. Jess Markle has wisely guided us through our four years of high school, dealing with class problems with humor and understanding. Whenever something arose that was too large for us to handle alone, the by-word was “Ask Mr. Markle.” He always came through with the advice needed. Active as track coach and Boy Scout Master, and deep- ly interested in the study of birds and his paintings them, he nevertheless gave much of his valuable ti the Senior Class. It is with deep appreciation att e, the Seniors of 1945, dedicate this year’s Purple frid White our friend and sponsor. va {us bi Ls Is i a ip bit “34 : 3 i + Ea es Ie br TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Memoriam Dedication Prologue The Stars Service Page Supporting Cast Act I—Organizations Act IIl—Activities - - 2 : : e Act HI Sports Grand Finale - - : Z a Curtain Call Production Staff : = 2 Our Directors Press Agents - Page | | | ) j Closs of ee Presents SUNION MISSES of HIS TERS All the Schools a stage And all the lads and Losses merely players They have their exits ond therr entrances Each onein his time Plays many parts: Apologies to Shokespeare John C. Gill Gordon Elwood Schmidt Mary Jo Jastram Dolores Rose Ice - Senior Class Pres Senior Class Vice Pres Senior Class Sec Senior Class Treas Sequoia Club Varsity Basketball Scholarship (3) Commercial Club Pres. Cadet Corps Ski Club, Boys’ Fed Thespians Girls’ League Vice Pres FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS si if | Ma %. ise = 2m Rodger L. Rigby Kenneth Toner Bernice June Diebert Lawrence Schoelen Senior Class Pres. Senior Class Vice Pres. Senior Class Sec. Senior Class Treas. | Student Body Pres Scholarship (1) Commercial Club Scholarship (1) i} Junior Play Senior Audubon Society Comm. of G. A. A. F. F. A. Exec. Member SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS Bernice Estelle Allen Delorce Fortune Archer Robert Max Balsdon Genevieve Baraldi , Sylvia Barker Scholarship (4) Mixed Chorus In Service G. A. A. Sec. Ww Horizon Club (Aurora) P. A.S. F. Historian Girls’ League Commercial Cl Commercial Club Sec. Girls’ League Pin Operetta Chorus Girls’ “ya y Music Club ew 2 . Dorothy Benderach Gold Sal Bearer wf Debate Team ('44) James Glas Bennett Junior Class Vice Pres. Scholarship Sequoia Club Norma Bishel Scholarship (2) Py ACS) Fe Commeraial Club 1 Boh Sylvia Bosquez Jerry N. Bowman Joe Brooks Jacqueline Bunce chaeeae Play Z P.A.S. e Varsity Basketball Sequoia Club Pres. Comm. of G. A. A. Rally Com. ('44, ‘45) G.A.A Varsity Football Scholarship Vice Pres. Gold Seal Bearer Maderan Staff Girls’ League Varsity Track P. W. Staff Junior Play Margaret Ruth Clark Geraldine Conley Teresa Cortopassi Winnifred Cowan Dorothy Cross G,. A. A. (Transferred) Maderan Staff Scholarship (4) Horizon Club (Aurora) Girls’ League Senior Play Commercial Club Home Economics Club Girls’ League Girls’ Glee Club Thespians Girls’ League RaAgSiir Barbara Jane Dallas Thespians Forensic Club Junior Senior Plays Ethel Davis Horizon Club (Aurora) Band Girls’ League ye ff he - ee ane : te a4 hasesatil oe Elmo Del Bianco Comm. of Finance Man Shortage! Thespians Senior Play Betty Jean Dexter Carl Clenton Dover Francis E. Failla Lily Firmalo Herbert W. Frey Commercial Club Track Boxing, Football Girls’ League Pres Cadet Corps 2), PN Sh de Boys’ Fed. Track Scholarship Pres. Sequoia Club Girls Glee Club Boys’ Fed Rw Atiom babres: Tennis, Drum Major lad i: IRN i Louise Fry Parker Dalton Gibbs Billie Gilliam Bette June Giuntoli Claude Godtrey Girls’ League Boys Fed. Pres. Girls’ League Maderan Staff Boys’ Fed. Junior and Senior Plays Mixed Chorus Senior Play Track Maderan Staff Girls’ Glee Club Thespians Hi J te — Edward Gong Scholarship (5) Sequoia Club PAG Sah Henry Gong Chemistry Club Boys’ Fed. i esis snaent Eon i er at ill ; i HLA an all Me) : ning il ‘ III! i li ee MeN i | ct a a eg agg Minnie Gonsalves Rally Committee Horizon Club (Aurora) Girls’ League ] A Jayne Gordon Norma Joan Gotelli Dorothy Hartwell Onis J. Hathorn Ernest Gurrola Horizon Club (Aurora) Girls’ League Horizon Club (Aurora) Boys’ Fed. In Service Maderan Staff Maderan Staff PRAY S) Ea(4zyrsh) Football P. W. Staff Girls’ League jgislioes Mattie Ruth Hendrickson Florene Lopp Hickman ] , William Higuera, Jr. Robert S. Howard Robert Hudson Com. Club Vice Pres. Girls’ League Cadet Corps Capt Re Eee F.F.A. Vice Pres. Tres. Scholarship (2) Boys’ Fed Track Scholarship (2) G.A Boys’ Fed Football Team Edna M. Janzen Orchestra (4 yrs.) Com. Club Vice Pres Scholarship (1) Cecelia Laurel Jorgensen Operettas (4) Scholarship Horizon Club (Aurora) Trene Estelle Kinney Comm. of Publications Scholarship Rally Committee Rodney W. Kuehne Roy C. Landucci Helen Louise Lane Norman Laney Gerald Arnold Leach Student Body Pres. Football Scholarship (5) Boys’ Fed. Comm. of Finance Senior Play Track Commercial Club Pres. Track beyk eae Forensic Club G. A.A. Scholarship William N. Linebarger Elvera Lopez Lea Lotti Margaret Jessie Maciel Virgil R. Magerfleisch res. Cadet Corps Comm. of G. A.A Horizon Club (Aurora) P, A. S. F. Pub. Director Basketball, Football Boys’ Fed. P.A.S. F. Vice Pres Girls’ League Horizon Club Vice Pres Comm. of Finance Scholarship (2) G. A.A. Comm. of Social Welfare RP) David Frank Martin Boxing ROE Boys’ Fed Billie Jean Mendoza Scholarship (2) Debating (2 yrs.) Forensic Clu ses sig oii é Sai ; Dona Mae Mill Time Out for Funl P W. Waderen Ed. Senior Play Cast Girls’ League Council ee Bobbye Montanari Robert E. Montgomery Margaret Pearl Moore Frank N. Moosios Paula Moreno P. W. Maderan Staff Cadet Corps Captain Maderan Staff je, Je IN PA AL Sake Horizon Club (Aurora) King of P. W. Carnival Senior Play Staff Track Horizon Club Vice Pres. Senior Exec. Comm. Junior Class Vice Pres Horizon Club (Aurora) Boys’ Fed. Girls’ League Leamuel H. Morrison Roy Noblett Lois O'Neil Patricia Claire Peck : Track ; Boys’ Fed. Girls’ League Horizon Club (Aurora) Boys’ Fed. Council Girls’ League Lapiloen dat, P. A. S. F. Musician Dick F. Pira, Track Cadet Corps Boys’ Fed. Betty Pistoresi Girls’ League Council Horizon Club Vice Pres Commercial Club EOE en V7 | Pearl Marie Pruett Girls’ League Library Staff Catherine D. Saburit James Sanderson Anne Sasso Margaret Schuerman Norma Lee Severson Girls’ League Pres. Rally Comm. Chairman Commercial Gb Pres. Thespians Orchestra (4 yrs.) Thespians, Scholarship Junior Senior Plays Rally Committee Scholarship (1) Girls’ League Senior Play Boys’ Fed. Council Horizon Club (Aurora) Horizon Club (Aurora) | : Margaret Ann Spera Vernon L. Thomas Robert J. Tolladay Robert Valorosi James Hardie Ware G. A.A. Sequoia Club Vice Pres. Cadet Corps Ist Lieut. Boys’ Fed. P.A.S. F. Pres. Adv. Band Cadet Corps Maderan Staff Football Boys’ Fed. Council Commercial Club Boys’ Fed. F. F. A. Pres. Basketball Debating George L. Williams Comm. of Finance Rifle Club Boys’ Fed. Ry Virginia Williams Music Club Girls’ League Horizon Club (Aurora) Keith E. Wood Boys’ Fed. Track, Football mh Se a ot oe Norene Woodward Bernard Yauch Bert Wright Edward L. Zamora Edward Graves Girls' League Comm. of Awards Cadet Corps Cadet Corps In Service P. W. Staff Scholarship Pres Boys’ Fed Boys’ Fed. | Maderan Staff Ski Club Pres NOT PICTURED Howell B. Conley In Service Earl Egbert In Service Joe Flores Basketball Boys’ Fed. In Service J. W. Lowery Boys’ Fed. In Service Elizabeth Pacheco PUAN Som: Girls’ League Jonathan Dale Ward Football Boys’ Fed. In Service Wilma Ward Girls’ League Richard Hernandez Cortez Boys’ Fed. THE VOYAGE We sail forth upon the sea of life Our journey's just begun. Before us now we glimpse our goal As we have never done. We venture forth and fear no fears. The torch is still held high. We hear the distant millions chant. “Do not let it diel To you we toss the burning fire Of Freedom and her cause. Let not the lamp burn low For fear that we shall pause. Sail on across the sea of life And keep our ship still strong. That we may live and love and die And feel no fears for long.” by Jackie Bunce MEMORIES How old mem'ries linger through all times and places! Looking backward we can see dear familiar faces. Precious mem'ries ne'er forgot make the present glorious; Who cares what the future holds? Who cares what's before us? Yes, we do care. Who could help it? No, not we! No one’s tranquil; no one’s happy; Is there one carefree? Young men hasten o’er the ocean; Heed the call of war! Girls whose men have left them Linger by the closing door. Love and laughter? Not just mem‘ries, No, indeed. Warm hearth fires and happy faces friends we need. All of these are now before us; these and many more. Face the future, then, with courage. Open wide the door. Homely tasks await us. Maybe cooking, sewing; such— Lives of service as await us may not seem so much. Doctors, lawyers, some among us go to higher fields. There’s no doubt that we'll be needed. This the future yields. by Betty Jean Dexter SERVICE BOYS of Class of ’45 Robert Max Balsdon ames Glas Bennett erry N. Bowman oe E. Brooks Howell B. Conley Elmo Del Bianco Carl Clenton Dover Earl Egbert Joe Flores Herbert W. Frey ack Gill Edward Francis Graves Ernest Gurrola Roy Landucci Gerald Leach William Norman Linebarger James W. Lowery David Frank Martin Robert E. Montgomery Vernon L. Thomas Robert Jackson Tolladay Jonathan Dale Ward James Ware Keith Ellis Wood Bert Wright Edward L. Zamora seb er Bi “Who took the khaki and the gun Instead of cap and gown. UNDERSTUDIES Ali First Semester President Second Semester President John Mallory Shively Foster The Junior class has had a very busy year. First on the calendar was the selection of class rings. At the carnival they spent much time in preparing a very attractive booth. This last semester the class presented the annual Junior play, a comedy entitled “Every Family Has One.” The school year concluded with the formal Prom, the dance honor- ing the graduating class. Row 1: I. Dover, P. DeCesari, F. Farnesi, V. Fortune, B. Gibbins, E. Gonzalez, H. Franco, L. N. Freeman, L. M. Guthrie, F. S. Hobbs, B. Denny, I. Dermer. Row 2: D. Elisa, I. Fisk, L. Fisk, S. Franco, D. Garvey, M. N. Gardner, A. Freeman, R. Hoveiler, D. Howard, F. Hannah, M. DeSanti. Row 3: P. Failla, C. Gill, P. Edwards, I. Fischer, D. Harrell, S. Foster. Row 1: R. Aguilar, A. Amey, B. Baldrica, A. Benjamin, G. Briggs, B. Crow, E. Brunolli, A. A. Bulfinch, G. Busca, M. Cavailero, H. Bradshaw, J. Daniel. Row 2: J. Arriola, L. Vere A. Catlin, J. Avina, G. Berry, J. Biscay, G. Campbell, F. Breitwieser, C. Bridges, A. Bottini, Church. Row 3: E. Costa, C. Ballou, a Carrasco, F. B. Amey. Los ad | Vice-President, First Semester David Harrell Treasurer, First Semester : Mary Nell Gardner Secretary, First Semester Roy Mallory Junior Sponsor Mrs. Lois Chambers Vice-President, Second Semester Secretary, Second Semester Treasurer, Second Semester Bob Ocheltree Barbara Peck John O'Meara a b . e j t Df Row 1: M. Kisin, J. Laurenzana, J. Knight, W. Lewis, H. Marklund, M. Mitchell, J. Mullins, E. McGinnis, A. Mazzela, S. Parker, J. Preston, B. Peck. Row 2: D. Jessing, J. Karr, L. Koch, R. Morgan, D. Maxwell, M. Keith, W. McGinnis, B. Potter, J. Mallory, W. Marquez, R. Mallory. Row 3: J. O'Meara, J. McAlister, B. Pandolfi, L. Newcomb, B. Ocheltree. a 3 : ok a Row 1: B. Stovall, B. Ridgeway, I. Russell, D. Ruiz, R. Valorosi, E. Zamora, L. Smith, Gy simmons: B. Castleberry, P. Rowe, N. Valorosi, L. Torres, S. Sorenson. Row 2: P. Watson, B. Whittaker, J. Thede, B. Turner, H. Thomas, L. Watson, R. Williams, F. Valenzuela, C. Valenzuela, E. Pryor, H. Rollins, B. Ruud. Row 3: R. Ramirez, G. Valasquez. . STANDINGS A First Semester President Carl Abercrombie Second Semester, President Vic Pistoresi Sophomore Sponsor Mrs. Jessie Tucker Vice-President,Second Semester Vice-President, First Semester Bob b ob Diebert Bill Eva Poet E Ee caste ee Secretary and Treasurer, First Semester Secretary and Treasurer, Second Semester Wanda Potter Dixie Ludwig cS ie ie Row 1: R. Jensen, A. Jessing, O. Juarez, J. Jones, G. Keith, J. Marmolejo, H. Montoya, j. Kilcrease, J. Klein, M. Leach, B. Morris, S. Mihich. Row 2: E. Mackey, M. L. Maceil, T. Luster, F. Maley, B. Marchetti, G. Montgomery, I. Marshall, J. Marsh, C. Martin, P. Martin, V. Martinazzi. Row 3: J. LeGallee, J. Jones, K. Jones, D. Jordan, H. Jorgensen, R. Langdon, A. Lee, R. Lopez, W. Lowe. Row 1: B. Vickers, I. Weston, B. Smith, N. Zanoni, W. Wellman, R. Torres, V. Wisener, E. Woods, R. Smith, J. Guerra, A. Rubio, C. Davis, A. Toschi. Row 2: E. Shipp, B. Wattenbarger, B. Wood, M. Spangler, V. Muse, H. Turner, D. Tindal, E. Smith, O. Thomas, L. Fainley, G. Toschi, D. Smith. Row 3: F. Williams, B. Tarvin, W. Wagner, D. Morger, A. Smith, B. Burnett, B. Tune, L. Mimms, D. Tur- vini, B. Trost, D. Thornton, P. Toschi. Row 4: G. Holt, S. Toner, J. Wells, V. Valderrama, A. Unti, A. Little. Row 1: B. Dean, R. Denney, M. Gonzales, M. Gaskin, R. Haynes, B. Douglas, J. Doshier, J. Glover, L. Glover, V. Holcomb, M. Gong, D. Hudson. ter E Row 2: S. Ferguson, B. Frago, R. Gee, A. Gonzales, L. Elliott, L. Glass, A. Hernandez, V. Herrera, G. Go, M. Hazelton, C. Godfrey, G. Ingersoll. Row 3: J. Denson, R. Harrell, B. Diebert, R. George, W. Hendrickson, B. Ellis, A. Dunn, J. Edwards, T. Houston, L. Hutchison, R. Fairbanks, H. Janzen. Row 1: J. Allen, B. Beasley, L. Beavor, R. Arzate, M. Coffee, E. Ault, J. Balch, B. Casebeer, J. Brooks, D. Bare, M. Cappelluti, D. Cooper. Row 2: C. Beags, M. Alley, J. Alviso, M. Collodi, D. Bolding, M. Bosquez, E. Breazell, R. Conn, G. Cook, D. Ballou, J. Brunolli, M. Basila, W. Carpenter. Row 3: C. Cereghino, L. Chatman, E. Ballard, J. Anderson, M. Blalock, V. Collodi, B. Da Silva. R. Braddy, W. Cook, B. Cross, B. Davis, A. Botini. Row |: J. Morrison, P. McKee, L. Nascimento, E. Ogletree, L. Poindexter, L. Pira, H. Pearson, D. Petrucci, B. J. Rowland, B. Schott, S. Ruth, E. Scheid. Row 2: P. Murphy, N. Nance, E. Phillips, G. Ownbey, B. Powell, J. Pistoresi, T. Preciado, F. Richardson, A. Pruett, L. Rowe, J. Schmall, C. Shillings. Row 3: B. Noblett, J. Ocheltree, N. Overgaard, E. Peart, V. Pistoresi, H. Rush, M. Reyes, G. Shanks, H. Schuerman. | eater First Semester President Richard Cruz c Riese: ae ac First Semester Vice-President Bill Kirkman Second Semester Vices Bill Kirkman Second Semester President Benny Whitehead a First Semester Secretary Bill Hummer Freshman Sponsor Miss Lorraine Bowlus Second Semest Peggy First Semester Treasurer Second Semester Secretary Eleanor Rowe Leon Maxwell s : ia Row 1: T. Brooks, B. Abercrombie, C. Clark, M. Biscay, L. Cavallero, B. Capra, D. Campbell, A. Arzate, Y. Atkinson, J. Baldrica, B. Bartmess, M. Blalock, W. Berkeley. Row 2: R. Acuna, E. Allen, W. Cox, G. Cole, P. Cudd, L. Bass, L. Atkins, I. Basden, N. Bartley, F. Dunham, C. Bacon, J. Beasley. Row 3: H. Edwards, J. Doo, D. Dedman, D. Ahles, G. Allen, R. Amey, M. A. Blackburn, E. M. Chatman, B. C. Dock, D. Avila, R. Dolio, V. Clark, C. Dworack. Row 1: G. Tocchini, P. Warner, S. Tedford, C. Ceruantez, T. Wafer, R. Trost, B. Weimer, M. Ward, R. Weis, J. Zapien, M. White, P. Carter, B. Whitehead. F. Wiems. Row 2: B. Windsor, J. William, D. Tolladay, G. Zapata, R. Trettin, H. Woitt, K. Wright. M. Weis, C. Zamora, L. Sims, B. Morger. Row 3: T. Carter, R. Carter, A. Dickey, F. Guerra, C. Taylor, R. Ramirez, N. Roberts, R. Ogle, G. Leon, J. Aguirre, R. Bongorno, D. Tindel. 7 Row 1: M. Fairbanks, A. Failla, L. Gonzales, E. J. Gonsalves, B. Irby, C. L. Gibson, V. Gutierrez, M. Gill, A. J. Gibson, V. Garibay, D. Giuntoli, M. Glenn, E. Higuera, D. Johnson. Row 2: H. Gong, A. Farinelli, R. Fisher, A. Goode, V. Grattone, C. Gaskin, B. Halleen, R. Hayes, R. Hardy, T. Higuera, E. Gong, V. jones. Row 38: B. Hindman, B. Hirter, B. Hodge, R. Johnson, L. Hoskins, R. Houston, P. Hugrte, T. Hughes, L. Jackson, J. Fry, M. James, W. Jamison, B. Jefferson, E. Jefferon. Row 1: E. Kanady, J. Karahadian, P. Loyd, A. King, M. Martin, R. McCullough, S. Lamattina, L. Lane, J. Lara, M. Lasgoity, J. Lawrence, P. Lemm. Row 2: C. Logoluso, L. Lowery, B. Kelley, V. Kisin, M. Meek, E. Meeks, M. Mihich, D. Martin. L. Mazey, R. Martinez, R. McDowell, L. Maxwell, M. Milicevich. Row 3: D. Morgan, R. Nevins, H. Morgan, H. Morris, R. Kutch, V. McDowell, M. McMellon, E. Ogletree, D. Newcomb, B. Oldham, B. Noblett, C. Olono. Row 1: G. Pacheco, C. Padilla, J. Padilla, A. Rodriquez, E. Sappington, V. Rodriquez, C. Rollins, B. Price, E. Quilla, J. Row, A. Ragnetti, K. Silkwood. Row 2: C. Rayner, E. Reynolds, B. Roden, B. Parker, T. Passmore, R. Perry, M. Rollins, L. Ross, N. Radley, F. Sharp, B. J. Russell, M. Sciacqua, M. Tavares, R. Radney. Row 3: B. Ruth, E. Sanderson, M. A. Ryan, W. W. Sappington, M. Savala, F. Schoelen, R. Secara, R. B. Soria, I. Rowe, C. Simi, M. Stewart, D. Ramirez. f Row 1: J. Jones, L. Guthrie, B. Allen, M. Cavallero, D. Saburit, B. Crow, J. Daniel. Row 2: H. Bradshaw, H. Pearson, B. Wattenbarger, M. Gong, F. Richardson, P. Murphy, J. Klein. J. Mallory. Row 3: R. Mallory, E. Gong, W. Lewis, J. Preston, M. De Santi, D. Ruiz, M. Gardner, G. Go, G. Velasquez. J. Denson. | Row 4: R. Hudson, L. Schoelen, N. Overgaard, R. Langdon, K. Jones, J. Thede, A. Gonzalez, S. Foster. The Scholarship Society, with Miss M. Jardine as adviser, exists for the purpose of ‘encouraging, awarding, and recognizing” scholarship among the members of the Madera High School Student Body. The first semester membership was 63, the second, 70; it would seem, therefore, that the ideal of the society is being upheld. First semester officers were’ Lily Firmalo, Joe Broods, Beverly Crow, Ethel Bohne. Second term's a jl. Brooks, I, Einmeile, E. Beleae, B Crow officials were Barney Yauch, Jackie Daniel, Wanda Lewis and Tom Brooks. aa Special events for the groups included an evening : initiation and party, and a formal banquet and dance. Pisce sesso 5) ee Row 1: N. Bishel, J. Doshier, J. Morrison, D. Hudson, V. Holcomb, S. Parker. | Row 2: B. Mendoza, E. Janzen, E. Brunolli, J. Bunce, G. Ingersoll, E. Bohne, W. Cowan. | Row 3: H. Lane, D. Elias, S. Ruth, D. Benderach, L. Firmalo. | Row 4: J. Brooks, J. Sanderson, B. Yauch. SCHOLARSHIP ERS FM Row 1: M. Cavallero, V. Holcumb, R. Maley, J. Morrison, J. Doshier, M. Gong. Row 2: J. Denson, I. Weston, L. Cavallero, M. Sciacqua, J. Bune, N. Bishel, H. Bradshaw. Row 3: B. Ridgeway, J. Karahadian, J. Klein, G. Ingersoll, D. Elias, D. Ruiz, M. De Santa, M. Gardner, L. Guthrie. Row 4: A. Farinelli, S. Foster, A. Gonzalz, J. Thede, K. Jones, R. Langdon, M. Lasgoity, C. Beggs. Money for the scholarship fund was raised by sell- ing cokes at the basketball games. One hundred and twenty-five dollars was awarded to three college preparatory students. Members who won life awards at the end of the first semester were Jackie Bunce and Dorothy Ben- derach. Eight delegates went to Fresno to a district meet- ing on March 3. Madera had the honor of being elected president of the district and our president will preside at next year’s spring meeting. ay A swimming party at Arakelian’s completed the J. Daniel, W. Lewis, B. Yauch, T. Brooks. year’s activities. ont Row 1: F. Schoelen, E. Bohne, M. Ryan, M. Jastram, D. Saburit, B. Crow, M. Biscay, C. Simi. Row 2: J. Brooks, H. Gong, B. Yauch, I. Kinney, P. Murphy, E. Schied, P. McKee, B. Vickers, B. Ridgeway, J. Daniel, B. Douglas. Row 3: K. Toner, E. Gong, J. Preston, W. Lewis, C. Padilla, H. Oldham, M. Milicevich, B. Kirkman, E. Rowe, T. Brooks. Row 4: S. Hobbs, B. Denny, B. Peck, A. Catlin, D. Garvey, A. Bulfinch, S. Toner. COMMISSIUNERS ke 4. Parker Gibbs Elmo Del Bianco Social Welfare Finance Rodger Rigby Student Body President Bob Turner Bernice Diebert Awards G. A. A. Dolores Saburit Irene Kinney Girls League Publications Highlights in the activities planned and enjoyed this year by the commissioners under the guidance of Miss Teach Ful- ler were: The selection of the Rally Committee, a memorable visit with the famed René Belbenoit in a dimly hee lighted Santa Fe box car, the Bow Tie i a : — Ball, Junior Red Cross drive, the eR 3 a de Rodney Kuehne Masked Ball, the Carnival Dance, a Art Freeman Balj Commities spirited and smoothly run election, the Boys’ Federation Teen Canteen, and each semester's cul- minating evening with dinner and bowling. ay Miss Grace Fuller Pat Murphy Adviser Clerk George Williams Virgil Magerfleisch Finance Social Welfare 4 Bou es Rodney Kuehne Student Body President Rosie Valarosi EG, Mg IK ee Nello Valorosi Awards Dona Miller Firmalo Publications : ‘ League Parker Gibbs Jim Sanderson Boys’ Federation Rally Committee La Verne Elliot Jerry Thede Clerk Yell Leader THESPIANS The Thespians, Hon- orary Drama _ Club, presented for their annual assembly “Sparkin’, ” a one-act comedy about moun- tain people. They also sponsored a booth for the carnival —a group of short skits entitled, “Black- outs of 1945.” R. Kuehne, D. Miller, J. Bunce, P. Gibbs, M. Schuerman, G. Conley, J. Sanderson, M. Jastram, R. Rigby, Miss Barker, E. Bohne, L. Firmalo, D. Saburit, B. Dallas. FORENSIC The officers of Foren- sic are: Mary Nell Gardner, president; Barbara Ridgeway, secretary, and Bev- erly Crow, treasurer. Members of the club have been on debat- ing teams and in or- atory contests, and sponsored as a club the annual Freshman Speaking Contest. The Forensic mem- bers ended their year's activity by presenting a variety show. Row 1: B. Crow, B. Ridgeway, M. Miller. Row 2: B. Yauch, D. Ruiz, M. Gardner, H. Marklund. Row 3: J. Thede, B. Turner. Row 4: J. Sanderson, A. Bulfinch, E. Shipp, M. De Santi. Left rail, B. Mendoza, R. Valarosi. Right rail, J. Preston, W. Lewis. COMMERCIAL The Commercial Club's biggest event of the year was the carnival in January. The yearly social event was a picnic in May which was enjoyed by all mem- bers and their spon- SLOWS Maristas Onli lay: Brooks, Miss Kathleen Bull, and Mrs. Jesse Tucker Row 1: M. Kisin, L. Farnesi, E. Janzen, G Campbell, S. Barker, T. Cortapassi, Mrs Brooks. Row 2: L. Watson, D. Garvey, M. Mitchel, E. Brunolli, B. Daily, F. Boring, D. Elias, B. Peck, E. Costa. Not pictured: H. Lane, A. Sasso, B. Pistoresi. Row 1: B. Langdon, L. Marmolejo, A. Hernardez, B. Rodriquez, H. Montoya, V. Serrano, R. Arzate, M. Conzales, V. Butierrez, L. Torres, O. Juarez, B. Irby, E. Pacheco, J. Brooks, B Bartmess. Row 2: R. Secara, D. Martin, L. Atkins, D. Necomb, B. Windsor, A. Gonzalez, G. Velasquez, W. Hendrickson, |. Dermer, M. Gong, C. Poyner, Y. Atkinson, V. Garibay, B. Halleen. Row 3: R. Perry, A. Farinelli, M. Lasgoity, H. Gong, J. Auila, W. Wagner, J. Lawrence, M. Weis, M. White, J. Fry, G. Cook, M. Tavares. Row 4: P. Huarte, R. Cortez, B. Trost, N. Bartley, K. Wright, J. Brunolli, C. Valenzuela, C. Beggs, Miss Patton Initiation and formal installa- tion of officers was held on No- vember 15, 1944. Sixty-one members were initiated. The annual Christmas party was held on December 20, 1944. : i? wae It was a typical Mexican Christ- a (ae No , H ve. mas party with posadas, pena- if | i BBG. ‘Be Ge tas, dancing and refreshments. Row |: M. Maciel, V. Serrano, M. Biscay, J. Preston, E. Lopez, The carnival, Pan American, M. Coffee. Row 2: A. Gonzalez, B. Halleen, J. Ware, W had a Spanish Cafe with Span- Marquez, G. Velasquez, L. Firmalo. ish food and a floor show. The Cafe received first prize for the amount of scrip taken in and the best concession. The Pan American assembly was on April 13th. The setting was d market scene. During the fiesta several dances such as Chiapanecas, La Cucaracha, Los Vietjetos, Fado Blanquita, Conga, and the Jarahe Tapatio, were given. There were also vocal solos, numbers by the girls’ sextet and the boys’ trio, and accordian and marimba solos. Row 1: C. Clark, I. Laurenzana, C. Cervantz, L. Bass, A. King, P. Moreno, E. Gonzalea, A Arzate, M. Biscay, L. Firmalo, M. Coffee, J. Preston. Row 2: L. Clark, C. Padilla, F Guerra, C. Zamora, V. McDowell, E. Zamora, P. Olono, R. Torres, G. Zapata, V. Herrera, E. Barbieri. Row 3: E. Church, L. Newcomb, R. Soria, L. Valderrama, R. Haynes, L. Poindexter, M. Reyes, R. Lopez, W. Marquis, J. Ware, M. Maciel, J. Zapien, S. Bosquez. Row 1: R. McCullough, T. Wafer, H. Morris, E. Alliase, L. Chatman, R. Kutch, B. Dolio, C. Taylor, R. McDowell, G. Sanderson, I. T. Rowe, J. Doo, F. Wiens, F. Schoelen Row 2: G. Toschi, R. Jensen, G. Ownbey, H. Janzen, R. Da Silva, W. Eva, C. Bacon, A. Unt, H. Rollin, R. Ocheltree, W. Cook, D. Bare, P. Toschi, D. Tolladay, Don Tolladay, Cowpuncher Officers: B. Diebert, sentinel; Mr. Smith, ad- visor; R. Jensen, reporter; J. Mallory, presi- dent; R. Hudson, vice-president; R. Mallory, secretary; W. Cook, treasurer. When Mr. Griswold resigned in the middle of the school term and was replaced by Mr. Smith, there were natural interruptions in the routine of classes. To compensate for what was lost by this interruption, Mr. Smith introduced many new ideas to encourage the activities of the chaper. fe Row 1: D. Jordan, D. Johnson, D. Petrucci, T. Passmore, B. Wood, W. Lowe, V. Martinazzi, B. Tune, D. Howard, N. Valorosi, J. Allen, F. Moosios. Row 2: W. Smith, J. Pistoresi, C. Martin, R. Hudson, L. Schoelen, E. Phillips, F. Valenzuela, R. Howard, J. Mallory, 1. Fiacher, B. Diebert, S. Ferguson, P. Failla, R. Mallory, H. Jorgensen. BUYS FEDERATION Boys’ Fed got off to a good start this year with Art Freeman as presi- dent. They had several good speakers from the various Armed Forces. Girl Scout Troop 6 put on a very good assem- bly with jitterbug- ging and boogie- woogie on the piano as the features. Parker Gibbs was elected president for the second semester. AWE ae) rdan, R. Hardy, J. Sanderson, J. Brooks, P. Gibbs. Oflicers: L. Morrison, D. Jo Row 1}: R. Hoveiler, V. Pistoresi, J. Ware, J. Markle, P. Gibbs. Row 2: D. Jordan, B. Ruud, J. Sanderson, S. Foster, B. Yauch. Row 3: J. Brooks, R. Hardy, L. Morrison, R. Rigby, B. Wheatehead. GIALS LEAGUE cet, First Semester Officers: G. Berry, D. Miller, P. McKee, L. Firmalo, D. Saburit M. N. Gardner, J. Lawrence. The Girls’ League Council, made up of seven girls who represent each class, meet every other week to plan the program, of the League. One of their most ambitious projects was a night Fashion Show given on April 6 in the gymnasium. The proceeds of this were all donated to the Teen Canteen for the furnishings. In order to finance the giv- ing of pins to those who have earned 100 points the girls sold apples in the halls. Second Semester Officers: Row 1: V. Fortune, D. Dedman, L. Firmalo. Row 2: D. Maxwell, B. Pisotresi, D. Ice, P. Murphy. Bas GIRL SCOUTS� In the fall the girls and 4. 3 their leaders, Mrs. Lois 4. ag Ge oar Chambers and Miss Lor- jig? -� a « a raine Bowlus, enjoyed an , 3 Say. Sy overnight stay at the oy 4 Adobe Ranch. On Valen- tine Day the interest of the school is centered around a Valentine Box spon- sored by this troop. Their box was a financial suc- cess. , yi.kz Sitting: B. Mendoza, W. Lewis, J. Preston, P. De Cessari. Kneeling: J. Knight, B. Peck, M. Gardner, D. Elias, D. Benderach, J. Bunce, H. Franco, S. Franco. Standing: L. Chambers, L. Bowlus. Girl Scout Troop 6 pro- gressed very rapidly this year under the leadership of Mrs. Lois Chambers. The troop was organized last year and was contin- ued this year. This troop has taken part in many activities. They sponsored a program for Girls League and Boys Federation. They were also in charge of the Bingo booth at the car- nival. A oe Front: Asenath Amey. Row 1: J. William, O. Thomas, F. Amey, M. Black- burn, B. Lee. Row 2: E. Jefferson, M. Stewart, L. Glass, G. Shanes, B Hodge. Row 3: E. Chatman, L. Chambers, E. Breazell Girl Scout Troop 8 of the Bags” — Madera Union High , School was organized in November 1945. Troop | gave a pot-luck dinner to the new troop to welcome them into Scouting. oe - dhe Sitting: M. Gill, R. Weis, K. McMellon, L. Bass, P. Cudd, K. Bull Standing: B. Price, M. Weis, W. Cox. fi ‘ we a ee Row |: F.-Gonsalves, D. Dedman, P. Lloyd, K. Silkwood, J. Rowe, M. Ryan, L. Cavallero, M. Biscay, V. Grattone. Row 2: J. Karahadian, D. M. Ahles, E. Rowe, R. Houston, C. Simi, C. Logoluso, J. Lawerence, B. J. Capra. Row 1: J. Brooks, M. Gong, B. Marchetti, J. Koein, M. Leach, L. Elliott, R. Abercrombie. Row 2: W. Potter, F. Richardson, L. Nascimento, H. Pearson, J. Schmall, é Miss Patton, H. Schuerman, B. Wattenbarger, J. Le Gallee. The Aurora Horizon Club, with a membership of 26 senior girls has stressed service projects. Among prominent social activiites were: A dreamland all- schoo] dance, an Easter dinner for parents, and a barbecue for new mem- bers. The Amanecer Horizon Club activities included a formal dance, preparation of a dinner, a rummage sale and participation in school and community pro- grams. Old clothes and waste fats were collected and money was donated for the Russian War Relief Row 1: J. Gordon, L. Firmalo. HURIZON Taganu Horizon Club is the Freshman Camp Fire organiza- tion. The girls com- pleted several inter- esting projects, which included putting on a puppet play for a large audience, con- ducting a rummage sale, and selling doughnuts. The Gai Horizon Club initiated nine new members at their Hal- loween party. They had a Valentine Dance for guests in February, and on March 9 sponsored a Sock Dance for the student body. C. Jorgensen, D. Saburit, B. Dallas, P. Peck, M. Gonsalves, Row 2: J. Morris, D. Miller, B. Pistoresi, I. Kinney, M. Ja stram, B. Montanari, A. Sasso, D. Ice. Row 3: E. Bohne, D. Cross, V. Williams, M. Jardine, S. Barker, D. Hartwell Row 1: C. Zamora, E. Zamora, V. Herrera, M. Bosquez, J. Zapien, E. Torres Row 2: M. Maciel, A. Lopez, E. Gonsales, V. Poserquiz, P. Morene. Row 3: E. Pacheco, S. Bosquez, E. Barbieri, E. Lopez, M. Maciel. ean SEQUUIA Under the able leadership of Miss Alice Trueax and Mr. Al Hawbecker, the Sequoia Club had a very interesting year. There were two sections of the club: chemistry and micro- scopy. The chemistry club night meetings were very suc- cessful and the members had quite a few amusing and in- teresting experiments. The mi- croscopy club studied micro- technique and learned how to mount slides. The year ended with a wiener roast for both Miss Trueax, Al Hawbecker, E. Bohne, J. Knight, I. Fisk, B. Montanari, H. sections. Franco, G. Montgomery, P. Rowe, J. Klein, B. Smith, J. Preston, P. De Cesari, S. Foster. Co-chairmen, Shively Foster and Joe Brooks Ornithologists AUDUBON The Madera Junior Audubon yas organized as a newclub during the first semester. The club is made up of 35 mem- bers who are a part of the National Audubon Society with over 6,500,000 members inter- ested in learning more about birds. During the year the club was able to make a trip to the west side of Madera Coun- ty and observe many ducks and other birds. In May the group went up to the dam and identified many different species of birds. Bill Hummer, Rae Houston, Bill Kirkman Row 1: A. Failla, K. Silkwood, B. Rowland, E. Gonsalves, D. Dedmon, G. Tocchini, P. Lloyd, E. Meeks. Row 2: F. Bowlus, M. Fairbanks, E. Rvwe, R. Houston, M. Martin, S. Tedford, M. Sharpe, B. Capra. Row SF Ba lnby: M. Ryan, V. Grattone, D. Ahles, S. Toner, T. Houston, M. Alley. Row 4: B. Kirkman, J. Denson, K. Toner, R. Kutch, B. Hummer. HALLY COMMITTEE The Rally Com- mittee got off to a good start this year with Miss Barker as advisor and Rodney Kuehne president. At the Thanksgiv- ing game they sold pom-poms and put on a stunt at the half. Row 1: J. Thede, G. Leach, R. Rigby, B. Yauch, J. Sanderson, J. Karr, S$ Toner, J. McAlister. Row 2: L. M. Fisk, I. Russell, R. Kuehne, L. Firmalo, G. Berry, B. Hummer, B. Turner. Row 3: S. Parker, B. Crow, B. Stovall, E. Shipp, M. Barker, E. Lopez, E. Bohne, L. Schoelen. b. A. A. The Girls Athletic Association spon- sored .an al)]- school badminton championship tournament in March. They also sponsored an all- school dance in | May. ; Row 1: C. Capra, V. Muse, H. R. Marklund, M. Martin, R. Valarosi, V Grattone, B. Potter, D. Ahles, H. Bradshaw, B. J. Russell, L. Bass, P. Cudd, J. Laurenzana. Row 2: M. Mitchell, E. Brunoli, M. Wies, G. Keith, J. Jones, B. Abercrombie, I. Weston, L. N. Freeman, B. Douglas, E. Meeks, G. Tocchini. Row 3: J. Guerra, C. Padilla, K. Silkwood, N. Bisher, M. Weston, D. Smith, R. Torres, V. Herrera, M. Bosquez, E. Lopez. Row 4: J. Schmall, A. Failla, M. Gill, A. King, C. Clark, L. Clark, M. Maciel, S Bosquez. Row 5: E. Rowe, M. Fairbanks, C. Simi, R. Houston, P. Lemm Row 6: M. Clark, J. Brooks, J. Lapien. Row 7: A. Lopez, M. Maciel Row 8: R. Smith. ohl CLUB After a suspension of two years, be- cause of the war, the Ski Club was allowed to organ- Ws Crowe, “Mae members made three trips to Bad- ger Pass. ial B. Yauch, G. Leach, R. Kuehne, P. Gibbs, J. Sanderson, T. Fuller, B. Dean. MATIERAN we First semester staff: I. Fisk, M. Cappelluti, M. Moore, I. Kinney, D. Miller, G. Busca, B. Montanari, J. Gordon, N. Woodward. Advisor, Miss D. Boutell ( b a Fall Editor, D. Miller Spring Editor, I. Kinney An unusually small number of seniors, with their instructor, Miss Dorothy Bou- tell, edited the Maderan during the first semester. They sold servicemen’s sub- scriptions for the first time at the beginning of the school term. A larger staff of sophomores, juniors and seniors took over the Maderan for the second semester. They edited a six-page paper. The annual Publication Ball, which was very successful, was held on May 4. Second semester staff: P. Gibbs, D. Maxwell, P. Mc Kee, B. Ridgeway, B. Guintoli, I. Russell, G. Busca, 2 V. Magerfleisch, I. Kinney, B. Yauch, W. Lewis D. Ruiz, P. Murphy, G. Campbell, M. Cappelluti, B. Castleberry, M. Cavallero, G. Briggs. | R. Cruz, winner of the local and district Lions Club oratorical contest, Lithard, Ovnny “ob G 42 i | i Row |: M. Miller, M. Gardner, Miss A. Blumenthal, I. Fisk, M. DeSanti. DEBATERS Row 2: F. Boring, R. Mallory, B. Turner, J. Mallory, J. Thede. The Madera High debating teams had a very successful year. Under the guidance of Miss Aileen Blumenthal, the members of the teams debated at Fresno State College and Roosevelt High in Fresno. The schools they debated with were Merced, Sanger, Reedley, Lowell High of San Francisco, and Ripon. CANTEEN COMMITTEE The Madera teen-age canteen held its grand opening on April 7. Its success can be attributed to the splendid cooperation of all. The Soroptimist Club, whose national project this year is to help get teen-age canteens started all over the country, furnished the incentive in getting a canteen started in Madera. The Board of Directors is made up of the Commissioners and fourteen representatives from the different clubs in school. Row 1: L. Firmalo, D. Miller, R. Abercrombie, L. Elliot, A. Amey, Miss G. Fuller, E. Lopez, W. Lewis. Row 2: N. Valorosi, J. Brooks, R. Valorosi, C. Simi, M. Jastram, M. Gill, T. Cortopassi. Row 3: G. Williams, V. Magerfleisch, R. Kuehne, P. Gibbs, J. Sanderson, B. Dean, B. Turner, J. Thede, L. Schoelen, B. Kirkman. ee ee a Y sa} . Hy _ wo oa Te 4 3 : ho “ ‘a d = ‘ “fl ” qh mn! f ‘. A i - 8 as � B. Montgomery, I. Kinney, P. Gibbs, G. Conley, E. Del Bianco, D. Saburit, V. Magerfleisch, H. Frey, D. Miller, B. Dallas, R. Kuehne. B. Guintoli not pictured. GIRL SHY “Girl Shy,’ a farce about college life, was the annual senior play. It was presented on December 7 and 8. The play is about handsome Tom Arsdale (V. Magerfleisch) and his lady- killer roommate, Oke Stimson (R. Kuehne), who are on the verge of gradu- ation from college. Oke is a tremendous contrast to Tom. He loves women and is faithful to two or three at a time. Thinking that Tom hates women, Babs Sanford (D. Saburit) decides she'll do something about it. The complications that follow made “Girl Shy’ one of the best comedies ever presented. Other cast names include: Caroline (I. Kinney), Mr. Arsdale (E. Del Bianco), Sylvia Webster (D. Miller), Dean Marlow (B. Montgomery), Peaches Carter (B. Dallas, Asma (B. Guintoli), Alfred Murgatoyd (H. Frey), Chuck Mayo (P. Gibbs). Miss Mabel Barker directed the cast of six girls and six boys. Stage setting was built by Mr. Hansen and his class, costumes by Mrs. D. Brain, make-up by Miss D. Boutell, ushers under the direction of Mrs. B. Maloy, and pub- licity by Miss E. Stoddard. Director, Miss M. Barker PRODUCTION STAFF Row 1: B. Mendoza, J. Gordon, M. Jastram, L. Firmalo, B. Montanari. Row 2: S. Barker, D. Cross, M. Schuerman, P. Peck. Row 3: J. Ware. (| PRODUCTION STAFF Row 1: B. Potter, H. Marklund, P. DeCesari, W. Lewis, M. De Santi, D. Ruiz, M. Caval- lero, S. Franco, B. Irby. Row 2: R. Valorosi, G. Briggs, H. Franco, D. Maxwell, B. Crow, B. Stovall. Row 3: R. Mallory, J. Mallory, R. Morgan, E. Da Costa, G. Velasquez. Lineoesianine signee G. Ocheltree, J. Daniel, S. Foster, A. Bulfinch, M. G ardner, J. Preston, B. Ridgeway, R. Williams, J. Thede, S. Parker, A. Freeman. EVERY FAMILY HAS UNE “Every Family Has One,” was the title of the comedy given by the junior class on May 10 and 11. The play is about the Reardons, a prosperous, middle-class family. The : members of the cast included: Laura Director, Miss M. Reardon (R. Williams), the man of Barker the house, who is a fiend for tinker- ing with automobiles; Warry (B. Ocheltree), the book-writing son; Penelope (J. Preston), the bratty little sister, who is always banging on the piano; Nana (A. A. Bulfinch), the wise-cracking grand- mother, who says what she thinks; Marcia (S. Parker), the daughter, who can’t make up her mind whom she really loves; Mrs. Parker (B. Ridgeway), the sophisticated New York snob, and Mr. Parker (S. Foster), the big busi- ness man, who are the parents of Sherwin (J. Thede), Marcia’s fiancee; Todd Galloway (A. Freeman), Marcia’s other suitor; Lily (J. Daniel), the stage struck cousin, and Essi (B. Crow), the frank deadpan maid. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Row 1: B. Halleen, E. Scheidt, L. Poindexter, J. Bunce, M. Miller, M. Milicivich CHRISTMAS AT CASEYS © On Friday, December 22, the annual Christmas program was presented to the student body. It was a very impres- sive program which was also presented to the general public on December 21. A one-act play entitled ‘Christmas at Casey's’ was given under the direction of Miss Mabel Barker. The cast in- cluded E. Scheid, J. Bunce, M. Miller, M. Milicevitch, L. Poindexter, and B. Halleen. A processional by the school chorus entered singing, “O Come All Ye Faithful.’ Beautiful carols sung by the large Christmas choir carried the holiday theme. The musical : portion of the program was under the direction of Miss ey L. Smades. The choir was composed of all students in the ome ane ee mixed chorus and Girls’ Glee Club groups. PRODU L. Elliot, E. Shipp, R. Abercrombie. Christmas Chorus. Director, Miss L. Smades R. Morgan, M. Kisin, B. Rowland, I. Kinney, R. Rigby. ’ Miss M. Barker Mr. C. R. Laxson CREATURES UF IMPULSE The operetta, ‘Creatures of Impulse,’ presented on March 15 and 16, was a great suc- cess. It was a delightful musical under the direction of Miss Lois Smades. The orches- tra was under the ] baton of Mr. C. Robert Laxson and’ staging was by Miss Mabel Barker. PRODUCTION STAFF Row 1: B. Crow, R. Ridgeway, A. Rubio, J. Russell, J. Morris. Row 2: B. Marchetti, M. Cof- fee, S. Parker, M. Meek. Row 3: P. McKee, E. Shipp, T. Houston, B. Montanari. Although this year's orchestra has not been an exceedingly large one, the organ- ization has _ contrib- uted in many ways to school and com- munity ‘ functions. Under the direction of Mr. C. Robert Lax- son appearances have been made in assembly, at the jun- ior and senior plays, a full evening formal concert in February and at the Senior Tea. Activities for the band have _ been many and varied this year. They played at football games, in assembly, in the park for two Sunday concerts, in the Me- morial Day exercises and the processional and concert music for commencement. T he Sophisticates played at many school dances and other affairs. During the second semester several of the veteran players left for the armed forces. i Purple and White Carnival WINTERLAND THEME Runnerup Queen sophomore, W. Potter Runnerup King sophomore, C. Abercrombie i oe King and Queen of the P W Carnival Freshman King, Freshman Queen, D. Ice and B. Montgomery fasten King: janice Onsen B. Kirkman D. Dedman A. Freeman B. Stovall Madera High's eighth annual carnival, ‘Winter- land,’ proved to be a grand success. It was held on January 5 and the Annual and War Chest shared the profits. Every club in school sponsored a booth. Miss Dorothy Boutell and Miss Grace Fuller were in charge of the affair. General Adviser, Financial Adviser, Miss D. Boutell Miss G. Fuller ae - Junior Booth Attraction Decorating Jobs Sitting: B. Dexter, B. Dallas, D. Saburit, D. Miller, D. Ice, W. Cowan, T. Cortopassi, E. Bohne, P. Peck. Standing: S. Bosquez, S. Barker, V. Williams, L. Fry, L. O'Neil, A. Sasso, L. Lotti, M. Gonsalves. OFFICE STAFF These are the girls who worked in the office. They mimeographed the bulletins and tests for teachers, ran errands, collected slips, and did typing. Sitting: A. Sasso, B. Baldrica, L. Cavallero, M. Sciaqua, P. Pruett, B. Peck, A. Catlin, D. Garvey, B. Dallas. Standing: S. Bosquez, V. Fortune, E. Costa, S. Barker, B. Allen, P. Peck, I. Russell, L. Fry, M. Gonsalves, L. Lotti, F. Maley, J. Morrison, Mrs. V. Wiegand, P. Gibbs. LIBRARY STAFF The library staff, under Mrs. Vivian Wiegand, had charge of the checking desk, notices for books overdue, and filing cards used in the card catalogue. Many new books have been acquired for our library this year. Mrs. V. Wiegand Row 1: I. Marmelejo, R. Torres, E. Gonzales, E. Zamora, E. Pacheco, P. Pruett, A. Rubio. Row 2: C. Clark, L. Clark, D. Bolding, E. Ault, P. Carter, D. Smith, I. Marshall, B. Powell. Row 3: U. Jones, J. Brunolli, U. Collodi, L. Chatman, B. Burnett, T. Wafer. aa ee SS es ed ee et Row 1: B. Castleberry, W. McGinnis, D. Tindal, M. Keith, D. Garvey, B. Dailey, E. Smith. Row 2: B. Dexter, A. Bullfinch, G. Campbell, E. Janzen, M. Rollins, H. Lane. Row 3: Mrs: Grace Hanhart, L. Fry, L. O'Neil, O ‘ Thomas, E. Chatman, B. Dock, J. Lawrence, N Mrs. Grace Hanhart, assisted Nance, L. Glass, R. Johnson, Mrs. L. Wetmore. by Mrs. Lucy Wetmore, planned the meals served in the cafeteria. Throughout each period during the day, students helped prepare the food. i ° 2 The Campfire Girls Roundup, with its banquet prepared by Miss R. Wills and her cooking classes. — Blossom Day Fashion Show Committee Scholarship Valentines Dance SCHOOL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Thespian Assembly 3 a) o ae) tS) =i Oo 2) a n o = — “Row 1: R. Valorosi, C. Valenzuela, J. Arriola, J. Mallory, B. Yauch, J. Flores, M. Reyes, : B. Ruud, C. Abercrombie, R. Hudson. Row 2: F. Valenzuela, R. Morgan, M. Jeffries, J. O'Meara, -1O. Hathorn,: G. Leach, A. Freeman, V. Pistoresi, J. Shott, R. Fisher. Row 3: F. Failla, R. Rigby, H. Morgan, D. Berry, V. Magerfleisch, J. Bowman, B. Deibert, J. Sanderson, B. Da Silva, R. Williams, D. Ward. FOOTBALL. Morgan Runs Back Merced’s Punt The Annual Football Banquet For the first time since 1942 the Madera Union High School was represented on the gridiron. Since the team was prob- ably the most inexperienced ever to rep- resent Madera, and as the turn-out of players was comparatively small, the coaching staff, composed of Ed Atkinson and Al Hawbecker, who were coaching football for the first time, did not antici- pate any great number of victories. Al- though at the end of the season our rec- ord of games won and lost was not alto- gether favorable, the boys, using the wide open game, displayed in all the games a great deal of enthusiasm and always showed the Madera fans a fighting team if not a victorious one. pe Asst. Coach Coach Ed. Al Hawbecker Atkinson ore yes : : pt al RS oy PO cee ees ee Ape eae | D. Ramirez, G. Toschi, V. Pistoresi, S. Toner, R. Ruud, G. Schmidt, L. Mims, R. Costa, C. Valenzuela, H. Morgan, J. O'Meara, A. Freeman, R. Williams, R. Bongorno. BASEBALL Baseball was one of the sports that died at Madera High because of the war. This year, however, Coach Atkinson resurrected it and organized a baseball team. J. O'Meara goes out swinging It was the first baseball team to be organized at Ma- dera High since 1941. Although the team was made up of green material, the coach readily recognized the possibilities as po- tential baseball players in those who turned out for practice and soon had his team in good shape. Games were scheduled with many schools and al- though an outstanding, successful year was not antici- pated in this sport, Madera High was proud of its new baseball nine. We were all glad to see baseball again take its place in our athletic program. V. Pistoresi slides safely into third J]. Bowman © V. Pistoresi B. Deibert VARSITY BASKETBALL The Madera Union High School Varsity basketball team for the past season was composed of several veteran varsity play- ers and a few who had come up from the Flashy’ B squad of the previous year. Coach Ed Atkinson again trained the var- sity squad. Regardless of what material he has, Coach Atkinson always manages to shape up a team that is good competi- tion with the other league teams. Several years he has turned out championship teams,and in 1938 produced one of the best basketball teams Madera has ever had. A. Freeman Although Madera was winner of only one league game thé boys always played a fast, heads-up game and on more than one occasion brought the Madera fans to their feet with spectacular plays. War hit our basketball team hard by tak- ing J. N. Bowman to the armed forces. A three-year varsity man, he made a size- able number of points for the Coyotes this season. High point men in the various league games were as follows: Fresno High 22—Madera 21 Bowman ‘ V. Magerfleisch Fresno Tech 36—Madera 20. Morgan Be pasta Roosevelt | 38—-Madera Morgan Edison Tech 33—-Madera Pistoresi Fresno High 32—-Madera Diebert Fresno Tech 31—Madera Morgan Roosevelt 39—Madera Valorosi - Edison Tech 41—Madera Magerfleisch, Freeman Coach Ed. Atkinson N. Valorosi R. Hoveiler D. Ramirez ad “BR” SOUAD BASKETBALL _ The lightweight team was exceptionally good this year. Meeting Edison Tech on Edison's home court, the Coyote babes were nosed out of the championship by a single game. During the entire season they were defeated by only two teams, peor Fresno High and Edison Tech. . High point men in the league games were: Fresno High 21—Madera 22 Jameson 10 Fresno Tech 17—Madera 21 Jameson, Avina 5 Roosevelt 17—Madera 18 Hoveiler Edison Tech 25—Madera Hoveiler W. Jameson Fresno High 23—-Madera 17 Hoveiler Fresno Tech 12-—-Madera Hoveiler Roosevelt _. 7—Madera McAllister Edison Tech 29—Madera Jameson F. Valenzuela Benny Whitehead Mar. of A’s and B's Sam. gee b. oO Row 1: J. Brunolli, G. Owenby, R. Serrano, J. Onwiler, THATh Under the very able training of Coach Jess Mar- kle, Madera Union High School's track team began to shape up into a very good appearing team at an early date. Most of the boys who normally would have been in the A class were in the armed forces and, with so few boys in the class, it was difficult to make much of a showing in this class. There was plenty of material for the B’ and “C classes and training was in full swing by February Ist, and the team was in shape for the first meet held in March. A Tri-County meet was scheduled to be held in May, and the Madera squad also competed in the Fresno County meet. Madera again entered a relay team and a few individual performers in the West Coast Relays at Fresno. M. Blalock, R. Lopez, C. Martin come to their marks . Recs Fred Boring goes over the cross bars dole Coach J. Markle W. Wellman, S. Lamattina, B. Yauch, F. Pass- more, L. Morrison, L. Hutchinson, L. Chatman, P. Toschi, R. MacDowell. Row 2: H. Janzen, H. Gong, N. Valorosi, R. Hoveiler, F. Boring, R. Rigby, B. Hummer, B. Hubbard, F. Moosios, M. Blalock, B Noblett, C. Gill, M. Rodin. Row 3: P. Failla, D. Ballou, D. Harrell, A. Freeman, V. Pistoresi, J. San- derson, R. Howard, R. Fairbanks, V. Clark, J. McAllister, R. Lopez, J. L. Edwards, R. Padilla, W. Marquez, G. Velasquez. Row 4: J. Markle, C. Martin, M. Milicevich, K. Wright, J. Avina, W. Wag- ner, H. Rollins, B. Diebert, B. Turner, S. Ellis, D. Howard, F. Preciado, R. Jensen. : Ong ie : : i : i‘ ¢ ereened A ed San al Row 1: D. Saburit, E. Scheid, D. Ice, I. Fisk, B. Irby, M. Gardner, E. Shipp, D. Ruiz, J. Klein. Row 2: M. Capelluti, E. Church, A. Lee, J. Thede, P. Gibbs, J. Carr, L. Maxwell, H. Thomas, G. Ocheltree, P. Rowe. TENNIS Coach “TEACH” Fuller was very much pleased with the large, enthusiastic class of tennis players she had from which to pick her teams this year. With a few é : rie veteran players and many promising new netters seek- — actrees ing berths on the 1945 tennis team, coach soon selected Dolores Ice gets ready to return the serve. a very successful team. Games played were with: Los Banos, Chowchilla, Kerman, and others. Albert Lee, one of Madera High's top tennis players Tennis instructor, The tennis team follows a back hand through. Miss Grace Fuller The Cadet Corps passes in review. CADETS During the summer vacation Ross Kinney, Commandant of the Cadets at Madera High School, was promoted from the rank of First Lieutenant to the rank of Captain. The promotion was made because of the splendid work done by the Cadets when they were inspected by Major Hayden the previous spring. Under Captain Kinney’s training the Cadets have again proven very outstanding in mil- itary courtesy, close order drill, neatness in appearance, and leadership. The Cadets have, on several occasions, willingly aided various civic organizations in canvassing the town for funds or information. Commandant of the Cadet Corps is Capt. Ross Kinney W. Higuera, R. Cross, C. Bridges, N. Overgaard Attended Camp at Sacramento At the head of op tie lise 12) 1 ie Mire, IL @ i 3 Chambers with Miss Lorraine Bowlus as_ her assistant. si One good kick and the ball is gone. In this crowd there should be at least one good archer. GIALS SPURTS This year the girls, at Madera High, have gone all out for sports. The fa- vorite sports of these girls are speed- basketball, badminton, and swimming. These sports are furnishing not only amusement for the girls but also are helping them in their physical well- being. The interest that the girls show in the intramural sports is to be credited to the P. E. instructors: Mrs. Lois Cham- bers and Miss Lorraine Bowlus. They have done a grand job in the field of Girls’ Sports. That tense moment before the first pitch. RECEPTION The annual reception given by the seniors for their parents took place June 1. The receiving line con- sisted of Dolores Saburit, Lily Firmalo, Rodger Rigby, Rodney Kuehne, Parker Gibbs, Dona Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Markle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vollborn, and Miss Mary Jardine. After a program designed for the entertainment of the parents, refreshments were served. RECEPTION COMMITTEE Norma Bishel, Parker Gibbs, Dona Miller, James Sanderson, Jackie Bunce. Rev. Crutcher PRUM The social high- light of Senior fes- tivities was the Junior - Senior Prom, given on June 12. The long hours of work and the elaborate dec- orating done by the Juniors turned the event into a gala affair for the soon - to - depart Seniors. BACCALAUREATI A thoughtful attitude pre- vailed over the Senior Class as they attended en masse Baccalaureate Ves- per Service June 10. Rev- erend James Crutcher, pastor of the local Chris- tian Church, was the speaker. é aes 2 z ‘wed 2 ; ie K. Toner, P. Gibbs, R. Rigby, J. Brooks, E. Gong, L. Schoelen, C. Jorgensen, M. Severson, B. Montanari, V. Mager- fleisch, J. Sanderson, B. Yauch. SENIOR PLANNING COMMITTEE R. Kuehne, P. Gibbs, J. Bunce, V. Magerfleisch. COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS COMMENCEMENT [een The Diploma—our ticket to the greater performance on the bigger stage after June 13th. Graduation Night found us deeply impressed with the important parts await- ing us in the bigger thea- tre of training that faced us As a group for the last time, June 13, Commence- ment Night. Oe: A Long Whistle nm Ath What a Man! VF Our Boss! Man Shortage Heap Big Chiefess Jive Hounds Snow Fight? Studious — a fi Hurrah for Madera ad How's That? You Don't Say «ID 3ha Wasn't She Cute? % Four of a Kind Cuties! My Friend That Man Again? Snow Babes You Pick ‘Em! Deep Thinker a 3 ee 7 Style Show , De de . ; Aren't They Sweet? Jardines Janes oCHOOL BOARD Bill, W. Ocheltree, J. A. Sanderson, Clerk E. E. Nelson, S. Green Mrs. M. Hughes Registrar Custodians Wm. Yocum, Wm. Hall, Ed. Kollman, Herbert Spinks Bruna Forassiepi Treasurer CRRA Jean Evans, Secretary Pcs 2 tases) p— BUS DRIVERS Sheva pala ‘ Front row: Marion Sloan, Mr. Basdin, Betty Irvin, Jewel Basdin, Louis N. Sciaqua, Glen Battick, George Montague | Back row: Herbert Spinks, Victor Rasmussen .- ontmoremnictot 1945, congratulations! After so favorable a perform- ance your directors could not but be burst- ing with second hand glory. | Truly, the first two acts were something of a [ disappointment. The lights were dim; you were slow on the pick- up; and on several oc- casions the shadows under your eyes were noticeably heavy, but with the start of the third act, you began to make the most of your possibilities. There was originality in your in- re terpretations and vari- L. C. Thompson, Principal ety in your characteri- zations. The worry lines left your foreheads, your cues were picked up while the romantic performers showed the enthusiasm of the Barrymores, and,as you approached the climax of the mystery, you displayed that poise and calm assurance which one develops only through prac- | tice and experience. To us who assisted you those three curtain-calls at the end—senior tea, baccalaureate j and commencement—were an indication of public enjoyment and approval. Approval will always be the spring tonic for bigger and more challenging roles. However, there are so many and important roles awaitiny you that you will have little time to bask in the floodlight of past glories. Best wishes in all of thesel Mary Jardine H. A. Vollborn, Vice Principal ie Dean of Girls, Dean of Boys 4 Sex horo, Kl. Q Uetebtoe— PEGGY ARNOLD t, English, Biology ED ATKINSON Boys’ Physical Education he NG) ENIS BARBIERI Spanish MABEL BARKER English, Directing Plays AILEEN BLUMENTHAL History, Senior Problems cia ats 1 anes GRACE HANHART GRACE FULLER Cafeteria Geometry, Tennis hy CLAUDE FISHER Automobile Shop ANITA CLARK Art Dept WILLIAM HANSEN Carpentry Shop English Problems LOIS CHAMBERS Girls’ Physical Education A Study in Evolution el KATHLEEN BULL Commercial Dept. i DOROTHY BOUTELL LORRAINE BOWLUS ALOUISE BRAIN English, Journalism Biology Sewing—First Sem. Commercial Dept. Girls’ Physical Education POLLY BROOKS . Z ae i é i ; f ROBERTA WILLS VIVIAN WIEGAND JESSIE TUCKER ALICE TRUEAX QO Blology Cooking Library Commercial Dept. Algebra, Chemistry ; ROSS KINNEY History, Cadet Corps ELIZABETH STODDARD eS ad A Friendly Chat A SMITH WARREN Di C. ROBERT LAXSON Orchestra, Band Agriculture . as 3 Helping Hands BONITA MALOY LOIS SMADES Latin, History Chorus, Piano JESS MARKLE GEORGE MONTAGUE FRIEDA MURPHY JEAN PATTON FRANK PETERSON English English Sewing—Second Sem. Spanish Wood Shop ®t Rodger Rigby Sports Norene Woodward Faculty Dona Miller Editor Lily Firmalo Activities Jayne Gordon Snaps P. AND W. STAFF Artist Ethel Bohne Editor an anari Bobbye Mont Seniors Betty Pistoresi Typist—Classes ut ay) Rodney Kuehne June Morris Business Manager Classes Joe Brooks Organizations The annual staff wishes to express its appreciation to the faculty and students for their cooperation in compiling the materials used in this 1945 Purple and White. We are grateful to the Art Department and George Williams, senior, for the campus fun map—our end pages. 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