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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1946 volume:

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The New Year wakened and blinked at green but surprisingly good basketball teams, a gayly bedecked F.F.A. dance, and such successful functions as the Carnival and Junior Dance, while the Scholarship Society boasted an increase in’membership. As Easter peeped over a jagged shell, students were posing for the P. and W. pic- tures, our track team had just won another dual meet, the baseball nine had finished the best season in years, the tennis swingsters were disturbing people with their reports of victories, while the Pan American Student Forum hit a new high in their annual Fiesta. It sounds like boasting and it is boasting about a school year climaxed by a Sen- ior Reception to be remembered as a grand recital of vocal and instrumental music interspersed with interpretative oe “ dances. - s = Yes, it was an “A” year, but to ‘ pe give another year a chance, we are willing to settle for a “Bee Plus.” You graduates of 1946 played a de- cisive part in this year’s successes and we who stay on at Madera Union High School will be hoping and believing that you can and will continue to play decisive parts in the numerous activities beyond high school.” MR. L. C. THOMPSON, Principal Dedication It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that we, the graduating class of 1946, are dedicating this publication to Miss Elizabeth Stoddard. During our four eventful years here at Madera High, Miss Stoddard has devoted much of her time and energy in solving the many problems which have confronted us. She has always greeted us with a happy smile and has given us her undivided attention at all times. The community has always benefitted by Miss Stoddard’s help, for she has given generously to many worth causes. Many a lonely serviceman beyond both oceans has forgotten his troubles for a little while and was made happy by reading the scrapbooks that Miss Stoddard has sent them. The heart-warming letters that they send her in response, help to express their gratefulness to her. And now, after forty years of successful teaching, nineteen of which were spent here at Madera High, she is planning to retire. We will all miss the kind, thoughtful, and pleasant person that is Miss Stoddard. EDMUND ATKINSON Boys’ Physical Education AILEEN BLUMENTHAL Senior Problems Public Speaking Social Studies DOROTHY BOUTELL English ’ Journalism LORRAINE BOWLUS Girls’ Physical Education KATHLEEN BULL Commerce | LOIS CHAMBERS Girls’ Physical Education ANITA CLARK Art, Mechanical Drawing CLAUDE FISHER Automobile Shop BRUNA FORASSIEPI Treasurer CLARENCE FOSTER Science GRACE FULLER Mathematics Tennis GRACE HANHART Cafeteria WILLIAM HANSEN Carpentry ALBERT HAWBECKER Biology B Team Football Coach EDITH HUGHES Registrar—Second Semester KATHY HUGHES Registrar—First Semester MARIAN JACOBSON English Dramatics Ballet Dancing MARY JARDINE Dean of Girls Faculty ROSS KINNEY History Cadet Corps BONITA MALOY History Latin “hee 4 sae JESS MARKLE English | Cadet Corps | Track GEORGE MONTAGUE English HELEN OWEN Commerce JEAN PATTON Spanish PATRICIA PECK Secretary J FRANK PETERSON Wood Shop CAROLYN PITMAN English ANNE RICHARDSON Sewing ROBERT SELKIRK Agriculture LOIS SMADES Vocal Music Piano WARREN SMITH Agriculture ELIZABETH STODDARD English ALICE TRUEAX Chemistry Algebra JESSIE TUCKER Commerce ADRIENNE TUTTLE French English REUBEN D. TUTTLE Instrumental Music H. A. VOLLBORN Vice Principal Dean of Boys Social Studies RUTH WATSON Biology Fa cu Ity PATRICIA WELLS Spanish VIVIAN WIEGAND Librarian ROBERTA WILLS Cooking J. STEFAN J. BASDEN These people have all played a vital part in the maintenance and care of our high school. Joe Stefan and his helper, Jewell Bas- den, have made our school grounds rate among the most beautiful in the Valley. Our janitors, Ed Kollman, William Yocum, Herbert Spinks, and William Hall have done a wonderful job of cleaning our halls and rooms. Our head bus driver, W. Marshall and his assistant, Ray Martin, took good care of our busses and always have them in good oper- ating order for the bus drivers. W. Yocum, € H. Spinks, E. Kollman, W. Hall R. Martin, W. Marshall L. to R.: J. Pitzer, C. Cooper, J. Evans, J. Basden, L. Girton, T. Harbert, R. Sordi, V. Rasmussen, D. Beban Ao : i aA 2 7C. PLAY oe ahi” ot a Poeekes pp Cae Ss 2 4. . i y, i ey GO at rkeh Claas. TIA aor fee , A, 4 TAAL “ap ae x PPL t lege for a SY Le ZL ? Ag te io Cts DP7E oe FAL, Yr | ; av pA ae Vy i Lee Ce ank he ay f AL Litat LE t bt ya Ae th “Oe, : gz Pg — S LAL. � od a by, ? . y, pas z AS b Age TE he aa Woes ve A NG Ss Se Om f — FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS L. to R.: J. Thede, Pres.; L. Nygren, Sec.; R. Hoveiler, L. to R.: B. Turner, Pres.; M. N. Gardner, Vice Pres., Treas. Not Pictured: B. Ocheltree, Vice Pres. B. Ruud, Sec. Not Pictured, J. Agajanian, Treas.s. Senior History REUBEN TUTTLE SENIOR ADVISOR The seniors wasted no time upon deciding who would be their advisor and officers for their last : year. On September 28 they elected Mr. Reuben | Tuttle, music director, as their advisor with Jerry Thede, president; Robert Ocheltree, vice president; Lorraine Nygren, secretary; Ray Hoveiler, treasurer. SENIOR SPEAKERS On October 22 and 23, the senior play tryouts be- gan for the play, “Sixteen in August’, which was presented on December 6 and 7 in the Memorial Hall. Miss Marion Jacobson was director. “ ft ; 7 - i . a : eS ine is CS SEE In the month of December, the seniors also re- JACQUELINE DANIEL MARY NELL GARDNER ceived their personal cards and ordered their grad- uation announcements. Bob Turner was elected president for the second semester with Mary Nell Gardner, vice president; Bob Ruud, secretary; Joe Agajanian, treasurer. The seniors enjoyed winter sports at Badger Pass on Senior Sneak Day which was held on March 8. Towards the end of their last year at Madera High, the seniors elected a planning committee to solve the problems that usually accompany gradua- tion. All the seniors were so rushed at the end of the — 4 4 year that they found it difficult to attend all the fol- cay lowing senior events: The Senior Tea, May 31; the Junior-Senior Prom, June 5; the Baccalaureate, June ay ae od 2; graduation, June 6; senior assembly, June 7. ; oe . i 6 ss we e af ‘ : ; os : Ki SENIOR PLANNING COMMITTEE L. to R., lst Row: G. Velasquez, M. N. Gardner, I. Fisk, L. Nygren. 2nd row: L. N. Freeman, H. Bradshaw. “e JOSEPH AGAJANIAN JACK AVINA ASENATH A. AMEY WILLIAM KEITH ARAM ARTENIAN y AL Boys’ Federation Council Junior Class Treasurer Girl Scouts ANDERSON Boys’ Federation Art Club Varsity Football Girls’ League In Service A Sequoia Club Varsity Basketball Canteen Committee 7 Senior Class Treasurer Jun J } 3 : Bo aac = 4 a eae : BRUNA BALDRICA CARL BALLOU ARTHUR BENJAMIN GWEN LORRAIN BERRY Girls’ League Boys’ Federation Boys’ Federation Girls’ League Council 1D, Meh, Sy, Ja 8) Rally Committee Library Staff Aurora Horizon Club 5) ) JOHN BAPTIST BISCAY WILLIAM FR LDO BOTTINI HAZEL R. BRADSHAW Track BOR] Varsitonians Scholarship (5) b) Ski Club Boys’ Glee Girls’ League Award and Sophisticates Art Pin Boys’ Federation Aurora Horizon Club iy y ae | “ ? i 4 FRANK J. BREITWIESER CHARLES kK. BRIDGES GLADYS GLORIA BARBARA JANE BROWN EILEEN BRUNOLLI Ie Track Cadet Corps BRIGGS Girls’ League Commissioner of G.A.A. Commercial Club P.A.S.F Rally Committee Scholarship (3) Boys’ Federation Scholarship Commercial Clu Boys’ Federation Meer oer Senior Play Cast Aurora Horizon Club i Le y ALICE ANN BULFINCH GLORIA CECILIA BUSCA RAUL CARRASCO AUDREY CATLIN LEO JOSEPH Scholorene £ Moscran Staff Boys’ ielscatets Scholar hip (3) CAVALLERO Aurora orizon resi ent ajorette rac. . irls’ League Varsity Basketball Debate Te ('44) Orchest is: heel ‘ : Taniok Senien welew Casts Ses CMTS Gir ieee Storie ae Cleutikiell Cleric } fest LA Z Pi Apa PR MELBA N. CAVALLERO FLOYD FINLEY CHURCH RICHARD HERNANDEZ ERNEST MARION COSTA Gold Seal Bearer P. W. Staff CORTEZ Junior Senior Play Staffs P. W. Editor Junior Play Staff PAS F Commercial Club Treasurer Maderan Assistant Editor Boys’ Federation Boys’ Federation Baseball 5 Rally Committee ‘ a Band | - GN. mi BEVERLY VANCE CROW THOMAS CUMMINGS BE Yeu @m DAE) JACQUELINE DANIEL be 5 Gold Seal Bearer Varsity Football Maderan Staff Gold Seal Bearer Junior Senior Play Casts Boys’ Federation Commercial Club Junior Senior Play Casts Pec Weastath Cafeteria Girls’ League Vice Pres. (2) Aurora Horizon President Office Staff Rally Committee ? weet — - PAULA DE CESARI BEVERLY JEAN DENNEY IRENE DERMER MARY FRANCES ROSIE IVALENE DOVER | Commercial Club Scholarship (3) French Club President DE SANTI Aurora Horizon Club Chemistry Club Commercial Club Vice Pres. P.A.S.F Gold Seal (Bearer Commercial Club } Junior Play Staff Girls’ League Aurora Horizon Club Rally Committee Chorus (4) irls' League Junior Play Staff Orchestra (3) Forensic Club Girls’ League Aurora Horizon Club POLETE EDWARDS DELLA MAE ELIA§ r ILLIP FAILLA LILLIAN FARNESI V AVAN FISCHER J Band Gold Seal B fos Track Aurora Horizon Club Federation Baseball Girls’ League nqil x; Boys’ Federation Rally Committee Boys’ Federation Commercial unior Pla Ao ) Commercial Club : PSE. | oe Sisal i | INA E. FISK LaMINA MARIE FISK SHIVELY KENNETH HELEN FRANCO aor pouroen ue See RACD Cast FOSTER Scholarship (1) ance u ally Committee 7 1 i t Junior Senior Play Staffs Girls’ League Aurora Horizon Club ee ey emcee Chemistry Club GAA. Thespians Boys’ Federation Treasurer Junior Play Cast STELLA M. FRANCO ARTHUR W. FREEMAN LaNELL FREEMAN FRANCES GALLEANO Junior Senior Play Staffs Student Body President Rally Committee Girls’ League { G.A.A. Boys’ Federation President Aurora Horizon Club Girls’ Chorus (3) J Girls’ League Varsity Football G. A. A. Varsity Basketball Junior Play Staff MARY NELL GARDNER DORLA DEAN GARVEY BETTY JO GIBBINS CALVIN GILL ELIDA GONZALEZ |) W: Girls' League President Commercial Club President Girls’ League Band P.A.S.F. Secretary | Gold Seal Bearer Scholarship (3) Track Amanacer Horizon, Pres | Com Junior Senior Play Casts Aurora Horizon Club Boys’ Federation horus ( P.AS.F. Girls’ League Forensic Club President Girls’ League THOMAS DAVID FLORENCE SHIRLEY JAMES W. GUTHRIE LILLY MAE GUTHRIE FRANCIS K. HANNAH In Service Gold_ Seal Bearer Boys’ Federation HARRELL HOBBS Ngee ree Gh Varsity Football (2) Gold Seal Bearer a Carl ines a Varsity Track (2) Commercial Club (1) iris League : S Boys’ Federation Council (2) Girls’ League Junior Class Treasurer Girls’ Glee Club DONALD LEROY RAYMOND C. HOVEILER THOMAS TATSUICHI BETTY LILLIAN IRBY HOWARD Bea aise! INAMI ie ie sorignen IB IP M rac. Scholarship Bais) See eile ' ; Football : Audub Ss t ere ate a aes eae ' re ¥ aS ) TERUKO KINOSHITA MARIAN NADINE KISIN LeROY WILLIAM KOCH JOSEPHINE Girls’ League Vocalist for Varsitonians Boys’ Federation LAURENZANA ) Operetta ('45) PaAES Eamn(2) irls’ League} si saa IN aye a EZ | WANDA ALICE LEWIS ARTHUR VERNON JOHN 8S. MALLORY ROY EUGENE MALLORY HILMA REN E y 4 Gold Seal Bearer LUNDSTROM EBA: president piene pony Rrra MARKLUND res Ommissioner of Publications erk o} ommissioners cholarship ) izon Maderan P. W. Staffs pans dSenior Play Cast Varsity Football (2) nie eee ee Scholarship President Boys’ Federation Scholarship (5) Freshman Sophomore Pres. RorensicnGlab A.A. President LS 39 al GERALD WALTER DOROTHY MAXWELL JOHN McALISTER EUDERAH ENOLA WENONA McGINNIS MARQUEZ Girls’ League Council Track McGINNIS Office Staff ieee ii Rally re ommuities ns Veet. Eadie Chorus Gommetcial Club BL ra Horizon u oys’ Federation Same F het eae Pe Wo and Maderan Stats ‘ Commercial Chub Chorus Girls’ League AUBURN LANE MEIRING MARILYN MITCHELL NATHANIEL MORRIS JEANETTE MULLINS Girls’ League Council Commercial Club Football Aurora Horizon Club Aurora Horizon Club Girl Scouts F.F.A. Executive Comm. ALA. Thespians G.A.A. Boys’ Federation Girls’ League Rally Committee Girls’ League oe VICTORIA NATERA LOYD L. NEWCOMB, JR. KIMIKO NIINO LORRAINE C. NYGREN Girls’ League Band Girls’ League Girls’ Leaque President PEAVS F 4(4)) Photography Club Rally Committee Chairman Chorus P.A.S.F, Senior Queen Boys’ Federation Senior Class Secretary oa 4 WARREN ROBERT JOHN J. O'MEARA JACKSON DALE KEN K. OSAKI BARBARA JEAN PECKR yj OCHELTREE Varsity Football ONWILER vor foees Re pecuplerstie ae ' : 2 uncll ypuastioe Sue BOVE sts Hee eos Bore Me Cccrauor Baseball jeien Class Secretary Thespians Junior Class Treasurer Scholarship Commercial Club Junior Senior Vice President BARBARA M. POTTER BOYD JAMES PREBLE EDWARD ae BARBARA JUNE HALE ROLLINS Aurora Horizon Secretary Boys' Federation Boys’ Glee Club RIDGEWAY Track Ju not ea Staffs Baseball Boys’ Federation A Senior Play Casts F.A.A. Maderan Editor Rally Committee pmplssioner, of Publications ; aff LOIS JEAN ROUTH PAUL JAMES ROWE DOLORES VIVIAN RUIZ ISABELL D. RUSSELL Band (3) Tennis Gold Seal Bearer Maderan Cafeteria Boys’ Federation A ae Sr. Student Play Director Chorus G.A.A. (4) Ski Club . Business Manager Girls’ League P.AS.F. (4) Sequoia Club eee Business Manager fl Ve ROBERT H. RUUD ANDREW R. SESOCK CHRISTEEN WANDA LEON FRANCIS SMITH Senior Class Secretary Varsity Football SIMMONS Boys’ Federation Varsity Football Ski Club Chorus Ski Club President Boys’ Federation Commercial Club Baseball irls' League ECS VINA MAE STARR GERALD S. THEDE HARRY EUGENE LINDA TORRES ROBERT C. TURNER oi] Girls’ League Commissioners (3) THOMAS, JR. Girls’ League Comm.of Social Welfare Gold Seal Bearer Varsitonians P.A.S.F. (4) Senior Class President Tennis Sophisticates Chorus Commissioner of Awards Junior Senior Play Casts Tennis Track BASIE: ( mr | � NELLO VALOROSI Varsity Football Varsity Basketball Commissioner of Awards rack FRED VALENZUELA Varsity Football Trac Basketball Federation President é CARLOS VALENZUELA Varsity Football Varsity Basketball Track Boys’ Federation Boys’ PATRICIA ANN WATSON ROBERT WHITTAKER Maderan Staff In Service Library Staff Girls’ League RALPH WILLIAMS Varsity Football Junior Play Cast Canteen Chairman GLADYS RUTH WILSON Girls’ League ERMALINDA ZAMORA P.A.S.F. (4) Amanacer Horizon, Pres. Chorus (3) Girls’ League ROSIE JOSIE MARIA GILBERT G. VELASQUR VALOROSI @ Scholarship (5) Gi issi GAGA, Sommissioner of Finance oraussiones oh ae 3 P.A.S.F. President Carnival Committee Aurora Horizon Club Forensic Club Graduates Not Pictured DOROTHY BEERS Girls’ League ROBERT FLUM In Service JOHN LOUIS GUTIERREZ In Service ALDO J. ISONIO In Service JOHN J. KARR Junior Class Secretary Senior King Tennis ALVIN LANGDON In Service BERTHA LEE Girls’ Scouts Girls’ League WILLIAM MAYHEW n service MICHAEL MUGNOLO Boys’ Federation MICHIKO NIINO Girls’ League A. BERNARD PANDOLFI Boys’ Federation Cadet Corps JULIUS RAMIRES Cadet Corps Boys’ Federation FRANK SAMORA n Service ARTIS SWAFFORD MICHAEL VIZCARRA In Service SAMUEL WRIGHT In Service RICHARD WOO In Service CLASSES ev 3 — v First Semester Officers, L. to R.: J. Boysen, j i Brostoedt ah nGnae (ies Bice len Toe on October 5. Speeches were given by the presidents of Juniors Lack of staging facilities made it impossible for the juniors to give their annual play this year in order to raise funds for the Junior-Senior Prom. They solved this problem by giving fh ick’ i First Semester Officers, L. to R.: W. Cook, a St. Patrick's dance, which was one of the most successful Presidents OW Batt, Genecicee GP eee dances ever given in the school Hie pieeident, K. Jones, Treasurer. (Not Pic- . tured. At the carnival, the juniors won for selling the most scrip, and their king, Bob Deibert and queen, Ruby Jo Aber- crombie, reigned over the affair. Last, but not least, the Juniors gave the graduating class, of 1946 their prom on June 5 in j i school g Jug? ball Vee, Second Semester Officers, L to R.: B. J. Vick- ers, Treasurer; S. Toner, President; Beaele Beasely, Secretary. This class honored the freshman class with a reception Secretary; IL, Maxwell, Treasurer. both classes and then followed by a grand march. The high school orchestra, the Varsitonians, provided the music for the affair. The sophomore class presented the student body with a talent assembly on May 5 in the gymnasium. Second Semester Officers, L. to R.: B. Hum- mer, Treasurer; L. Maxwell, President; M. Martin, Vice President; Re (Cruz, Secretary. Freshman i ester Off _ L. to R.: K. Kilcrease, Our innocent frosh proved to us what good sports they eee RO LOMeIGe Re ees ee could be on Freshman Dress Up Day on September 28. They Treasurer; D. Wood, Vice President. paraded before the student body and prizes were awarded to the ones wearing the most original costumes. The class was feted at the Freshman-Sophomore recep- tion which was held on October 5 in the gymnasium. Their merry-go-round scrip booth at the Mardi Gras Car- nival won first prize for being the most original and most decorative class booth. Second Semester Officers, L. to R.: W. Smith, Se Vice President; H. Neufeld, Secretary; Be iis Mallory, Treasurer; (oe Stephenson, President Class of 47 VIVIAN WIEGAND Junior Sponsor First Row, L. to R.: G. Cook, M. E. Coffee, D. Cockrell, J. Brooks, R. Arzate, M. Bosquez, R. Abercrombie, B. Beasley, J. Brunolli. Second Row: D. Ballou, W. Carpenter, M. Cappelluti, D. Bolding, D. De Witt, M. Collodi, B. Casebeer, A. Batini. Third Row: M. Blalock, B. Burnett, R. Denney, R. Braddy, D. Bare, J. Alviso, J. Allen, M. Alley, W. Cook. Fourth Row: J. Anderson, L. Chatman, C. Cereghino, J. Denson, U. Collodi, C. Beggs, C. Abercrombie, D. Blayney. Fifth Row: B. Cross, B. Dean, B. Da Silva, M. Basilla, B. Diebert. First Row, L. to R.: O. Juarez, M. Ellet, J. Doshier, M. Gong, A. Donati, W. J. Johnson, B. Frago, I. Dobashi, J. Jacobs, J. Glover. Second Row: M. Gonzales, D. Smith, M. Hazelton, R. Gee, G. Go, B. Elizagoyan, W. Clifton, V. Hausey. Third Row: F. Maley, J. Morrison, C. Shillings, E. Jordan, L. Glass, S. Ferguson, V. Holcomb, D. Hudson, V. Herrera. Fourth Row: A. Gutierrez, R. Haynes, A. Gonzalez, R. Gamble, W. Hendrickson, R. George, C. Holcomb, R. Harrell. Fifth Row: S. Ellis, B. Davis, R. Fairbanks, L. Hutchison, J. Edwards, B. Eva, T. Houston. First Row, L. to R.: F. Mori, I. Marmolejo, J. M. Jones, L. Glover, H. Montoya, B. Marchetti, J. Klein, P. McKee, P. Murphy. Second Row: E. Ogletree, J. Kilcrease, M. Maciel, A. Lopez, G. Keith, N. Nance, J. Le Gallee, D. Ludwig. Third Row: M. Leach, E. Mackey, J. Marsh, S. Mihich, R. Lopez, C. Martin, B. Morris, V. Martinazzi, R. Jensen. Fourth Row: A. Lee, P. Martin, H. Janzen, H. Jorgenson, D. Jordan, A. Little, B. Lowe, J. Matthews. Fifth Row: K. Naito, J. Ocheltree, G. Montgomery, B. Noblett, K. Jones, B. Langdon. First Row, L. to R.: D. Petrucci, W. Potter, H. Sesock, A. Rubio, V. Serrano, E. Okano, L. Pira, R. Smith. Second Row: L. Rowe, E. Scheid, B. Rowland, H. Schuerman, A. Pruett, S. Roque, H. Pearson, J. Schmall, E. Shipp. Third Row: T. Preciado, B. Smith, H. Smith, R. Padilla. Fourth Row: M. Spangler; E. Peart, L. Poindexter, N. Overgaard, L. Ro- meri, V. Pistoresi, G. Owenby. � } ¥ IL P Pies ase First Row, L. to R.: B. J. Vickers, H. Trueax, O. Thomas, A. Toschi, D. Tindal, V. Wisener, I. Weston, L. Watson. Sec- ond Row: J. Wells, D. Thornton, W. Wellman, N. Zanoni,M. Williams, B. Wattenbarger, P. Toschi. Third Row: B. Tarvin, A. Unti, S. Toner, B. Tune, B. Wood, D. Turini, Fourth Row: W. Wagner, F. Williams, L. Valderrama. ie eS Class of | 48 a GEORGE MONTAGUE Sophomore Sponsor | y j 7T i Mditdraerin ite ee a F ia q 3 oe i t sey =, 7 SS ye ( ie © aa yO. 3 cs ; “a - E: i o i 2 Sia . a 4 _ Fg i as : F . i Es T. Brooks. Second Row: L. Bass, B. J. Capra, B. Hodge, J. Arakelian, L. Culp, D. M. Ahles, W. Cox, Y. Atkinson, B. J. Caldwell. Third Row: C. Apagh, D. Conner, E. Chatman, M. A. Blackburn, I. Basden, G. Cole, B. Bartmess, W. Berkely. Fourth Row: E. Allen, R. Bongorno, J. Baldrica, J. Boysen, R. Cruz, M. Blalock, E. Britt, E. Eddy. Fifth Row: N. Bartley, J. Aguirre, V. Clark, A. Aldama, J. Beasley, G. Allen, R. Acuna, C. Bacon. | P b } y First Row, L. to R.: L. Gonzales, M. Glenn, V. Garibay, V. Gutierrez, A. Failla, D. Dedmon, E. Gonzalves, F. Freeman, E. Higuera. Second Row: D. Giuntoli, E. Gong, F. Guerra, M. Gill, V. Grattone, E. Davis, B. Dock, M. Denmon. Third Row: B. Faulkner, A. Dickey, R. Fisher, J. Go, J. Fry, D. Decker, R. Dolio, M. Fairbanks. Fourth Row: M. Lasgoity, H. Gong, A. Goode, C. Gaskin, P. Huarte, C. L. Gibson, B. Halleen, E. Faucett. Fifth Row: R. Hardy, C. Dworack, 4A. Farinelli, D. Granger, H. Edwards, R. Hayes. First Row, L. to R.: L. Lane, P. Lemm, D. Martin, K. McMillon, P. Lloyd, J. Karahadian, M. Martin, A. Lattanzio, M. Inami, B. Irby. Second Row: V. Kisin, M. James, R. Keeling, R. Houston, E. Kanady, A. King, E. Jefferson, B. Jester. Third Row: C. Lowery, R. Martinez, D. Long, O. Kilcrease, B. Kelly, B. Hindman, R. Johnson, B. Jefferson. Fourth Row: V. McDowell, S. La Mattina, R. Kutch, T. Higuerra, W. Jamison, L. Hoskins. Fifth Row: B. Hubbard, L. Maxwell, } B. Kirkman, B. Hummer, B. McDowell, D. Johnson. a 9 ow, First Row, L. to R.: E. Rowe, C. Padilla, B. Ruth, B. Quent, M. Rollins, E. Poindexter, D. Newcomb, B. Price, E. Quilla. Second Row: B. Philips, J. Row, B. Russell, R. Morris, E. Ogletree, M. J. Meek, N. Nance, H. Oldham. Third Row: R. J. Radney, B. Price, B. Roden, T. Passmore, E. Meeks, M. Mihich, M. A. Ryan, B. Noblett. Fourth Row: N. } Radley, I. Rowe, C. Rollins, R. Ross, B. Parker, J. Padilla, G. Pacheco, C. Olono. Fifth Row: R. Perry, G. Sander- son, F. Schoelen. First Row, L. to R.: K. Silkwood, M. Weston, B. Thompson, R. Weis, A. Ragnetti, G. Tocchini, V. Rodriquez, A. Rodri- quez, L. Rayford. Second Row: J. William, C. Zamora, M. Tavares, M. Ward, B. Windsor, P. Warner, S. Tedford, ‘D. Rodriquez. Third Row: B. Whitehead, R. Secara, D. Tolladay, M. White, C. Simi, M. Sciacqua, M. Weis. Fourth Row: M. Sanwo, R. Serrano, B. Weimer, B. Trost, K. Wilinson. Fifth Row: M. Ward, K. Wright, G. Zajsata, D. Tindal, W. Winston, D. Rameriz. Class of 49 ROSS KINNEY Freshman Sponsor First Row, L. to R.: B. Bosworth, D. Bass, P. Blackburn, J. Akens, E. Bongorno, E. Byrd, C. Albarran, R. Adame, E. Berg. Second Row: J. Canady, B. Clark, J. Conn, L. Crosno, S. Cain, C. Baldrica, C. Baldrica, R. Beach. Third Row: N. Castro, K. Bollinger, Y. Aoki, F. Bohna, G. Burnett, P. Barbour, J. Bain. Fourth Row: C. Archibald, B. Beck, E. Bu- ford, F. Brunolli, B. Boysen, J. Arriola, E. Allen. Fitfh Row: W. Ault, L. Amey, E. Brown, L. Bollinger, E. Brietwiser, C. Aguirre. 4 r P � 4 by kd � AY ; bi : sy L First Row, L. to R.: E. Dedmon, B. Damron, N. Davis, P. Elmore, D. Dufloth, M. Dockery, J. Delgado, A. Calderon, R. Cervantes. Second Row: G. Doo, D. Del Bono, B. Darendinger, B. Denman, C. Cox, G. Dumont, D. Deanda, B. Creamer. Third Row: J. Elliot, A. Askew, H. Cromwill, B. Clendenen, R. Casillas, R. Carpenter, C. Campbell, 5. Cheuv- ront. Fourth Row: A. Donati, L. Espinoza, D. Evans, E. Duckworth, M. Da Silva, M. Daun, G. David. Fifth Row: N. Elias, H. Dame, W. Dailey, H. C. Dawson. f u : Ps t i . S e. ” First Row, L. to R.: C. Gleichweit, N. Hemphill, L. Gill, L. Failla, H. Faivre, T. Garcia, H. Garibay, J. Gann, V. Goodwin. Second Row: J. Gentry, C. Hindman, E. Giuntoti, D. Flores, C. Holman, .B Howe, S. Fairbanks, G. Fir- malo. Third Row: D. Gonzales, J. Jardine, L. Gagard, V. Gonzales, W. Gee, P. Glenn, G. Graham. Fourth Row: R. Graves, G. Gleichweit, D. Freeman, R. Gonzales, R. Ferretti, D. Fortune, J. Galleano. Fifth Row: H. George, L. Hubbard, J. Runk, F. Goll, A. Findley. re . lik First Row, L. to R.: B. McAlister, T. Lopez, D. Martinez, V. Kimry, W. Kutch, B. Kirby, E. Juarez, L. Jones. Second Row: D. Lundholm, B. L. Mallory, M. Kornegay, S. Marmolejo, D. Moosios, R. Mayes, R. Lyon. Third Row: V. Martinazzi, P. Kennedy, K. Kilcrease, V. Kirk. Fourth Row: O. Medlock, J. Maciel, L. Medellin, M. Johnson. Fifth Row: D. Mc- Cracken, R. Morales, L. Morgan, B. Miller. First Row, L. to R.: E. Parker, G. Pruett, R. Roberts, M. Romer, J Quintero, FE. Radley, N. Sims, S. Pistoresi, B. Rowe, E. Solarez. Second Row: D. Roberts, D. Smart, B. Poole, B. Pickett, B. Scruggs, G. Stevens, T. Sanchez, M. Soto, W. Skeleton. Third Row: C. Stidham, D. Parker, K. Potter, H. Schoelen, N. Noli, P. Shoemate, D. Savala, W. Rogers. Fourth Row: R. Roos, R. Schlumbohm, C. Quintera, J. Reck, L. Samora, E. Parks, W. Overstreet, D. O'Daniel. Fifth Row: A. Sullivan, H. Newfield, F. Shillings, R. Nesmith, S. Piper, D. Nunn. Binstehowselentomnea Gs Velasquez, H. Van Alstyne, J. Whitlock, D. Wilson, J. Wright, C. Young, D. Wattenbarger, B. Thomas, V. Zamora, N. Torres. Second Row: J. Whitaker, B. Wisener, W. Westcott, V. Turner, H. Suapp, D. Smith, W. Smith, P. Walling. Third Row: R. Thomas, E. Thomason; A. Torres, A. Tamberi, W. Steele, J. Sellers, B. Tunnell, A. Spera, D. Spera, D. Schneider. Fourth Row: D. Wood, A. Watson, J. Witt, L. Williams, J. Tolliday, R. Wilmeth. Fifth Row: D. White, D. Wright, P. Vincent, R. Wyse, R. Stoetzl, C. Stephenson, T. Wisener. Take Off sm Strong! que isa me iB All Over Now A V-J Day Effects Looks Inviting | Blow-Hards Is It Cold? Snow Bound Girls’ League Girls’ League Council won the sweepstake award at the Mardi Gras Carnival for their Cafe. Several interest- ing assemblies were put on for Girls’ League. Left to right: B. Poole, B. Marchetti, B. J. Vickers, B. L. Mallory, C. Simi, M. N. Gardner, R. Houston, D. Elias, B. Peck, J. Daniel, W. Potter. Lorraine Nygren call- ed the meetings to or- der during the second ter. On Blossom Day, April 5, a style show was presented. | fl } ¥ Left to right: S. Pistoresi, A. Meiring, B. Vickers, B. L. Mallory, B. Wattenbarger, L. Ny- gren, R. Houston, B. Peck, M. Martin, J. Daniel, R. J. Abercrombie. Boys’ Federation Boys’ Federation got off to a start with Fred Valenzuela wield- ing the gavel. One of the best as- semblies consisted of tumblers from Fresno. Front row, left to right: S. Toner, R. Hoveiler. Beee new left to right: N. Radley, D. Granger, S. Foster, B. Langdon, D. Harrell. Boys’ Federation enjoyed outside speakers at some of their meetings. The girls put on an assembly for the boys in April, and later the boys put on one for the girls. 4 Left to right: W. Smith, R. Cruz, B. Langdon, N. Overgaard, D. Tolladay, D. Bare, C. Holcomb, J. Markle, P. Haurte, A. Freeman, B. Ruud, B. Halleen, C.Stephenson. BARBARA RIDGEWAY Publications BOB DIEBERT Awards MARY NELL GARDNER Girls’ League President FRED VALENZUELA Boys’ Federation President LORRAINE NYGREN Rally Committee Chairman oe ses GILBERT VELASQUEZ BOB TURNER ART FREEMAN Finance Social Welfare Student Body President Commissioners The Commissioners under the supervision of Miss Grace Fuller had a very successful year. Some of the things done by them were: sponsoring the dance at the Mardi Gras Car- nival; helping collect money for the infantile paralysis and Junior Red Cross, and sponsoring the Masked Ball. Several night meetings were held at the homes of the students. At the end of each semester each group enjoyed a din- ner and the theater in Fresno. MISS GRACE FULLER ROSIE VALOHOSIY } ) BILL KIRKMAN | Adviser Girls’ a a AY Clerk ; wy i a HbOee py Y ” te WANDA LEWIS Publications LORRAINE NYGREN Girls’ League President ¥ P j CLIFTON HOLCOMB Boys’ Federation President CONNIE SIMI Clerk JERRY THEDE Social Welfare mS, ROY MALLORY Student Body,Pr eA Cs 4 pedal ox ay’ CARL ABERCROMBIE MAURICE CAPPELLUTI Awards Finance EILEEN BRUNOLLI Girls’ Activities ae ye, Seed Cue hh Aer a Kile Ft BETTY JO VICKERS Rally Committee Chairman JOHN BRUNOLLI Yell Leader pe wie : me a e sii First Row: B. Peck, I. Weston, J. Doshier, E. Rowe, V. Holcomb, D. Hudson, C. Padilla, M. Biscay, J. Karahadian. Second Row: S. Hobbs, D. Garvey, M. Gong, L. Cavallero, M. Sciacqua, J. Klein. Third Row: B. Crow, S. Foster, G. Velasquez, M. Gardner, A. Gonzales, H. Oldham, T. Farinelli, M. Inami, D. Denson. First Row: B. Denney, A. Catlin, D. Elias, J. Morrison, F. Maley, B. Wattenbarger, H. Bradshaw, L. Guthrie. Second Row: M. De Santi, E. Okano, H. Trueax, M. Cavallero, C. Simi, W. Lewis, P. Murphy. Third Row: J. Thede, K. Jones, J. Mallory, B. Kirkman, T. Brooks, C. Abercrombie. Scholarship A “rough house” initiation and formal installation of officers were the beginnings of a very active year. In November the District Scholarship Convention was held in Ma- dera with Wanda Lewis presiding. The Scholarship Society sold cokes at basketball games as a means of earning money. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS = ee W. Lewis, B. Crow, B. Wattenbarger, B. Kirkman. First Row: S. Hobbs. L. Guthrie, D. Ruiz, J. Daniel, B. Crow, M. De Santi. Second Row: M. Cavallero, W. Lewis, J. Thede, M. Gardner, D. Elias. First Row: B. Denney, A. Catlin, D. Elias, J. Morrison, F. Maley, B. Wattenbarger, D. Hudson, V. Holcomb, J. Doshier. Ssecond Row: B. Peck, I. Dobash, E. Okano, H. Trueax, J. Jones, C. Simi, W. Lewis, L. Cavallero, M. Sciacqua, I Weston, H. Franco. Third Row: B. Vickers, M. De Santi, B. Crow, D. Ruiz, E. Rowe, M. Gardner. Fourth Row: S. Fos- ter, B. Hubbard, T. Inami, D. Dworack, H. Gong, T. Brooks, A. Gonzales, J. Denson, M. Gong. First Row: S. Hobbs, D. Garvey, N. Davis, M. Inami, C. Padilla, J. Klein, B. Mallory, C. Simi. Second Row: E. Shipp, J]. Karahadian, S. Cain, E. Radley, D. Wattenbarger, P. Elmore, M. Cavallero, B. Darendinger, H. Oldham, L. Guthrie. Third Row: R. Gee, J. Tolladay, G. Burnett, H. Neufeld, C. Stephenson, J. Thede, K. Jones, C. Holcomb, P. Murphy, C. Abercrombie. The second semester began with the annual Scholarship banquet. An initiation and formal installation of officers followed. Several students attended the spring C.S.F. convention in Fresno. STER OFFICERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE M. Jardine, A. Trueax, A. Hawbecker, V. Wiegand, Girl Scouts TROOP 1] In January a trip to the snow was taken by the Senior Girl Scouts and leaders, Mrs. Lois Chambers and Miss _ Lorraine Bowlus. They sponsored three dances during the year and the Valentine Box. With the money raised, the girls spent a weekend in Santa Cruz in May. Row One: Troop I, K. McMellon, B. Denney. Row two: P. De Cesari, E. Ogletree, B Poole, B. Peck, H. Trueax. Row three: L. Bowlus, J. Whittaker, E. Ogletree, S. Franco, W. Lewis, E. Poindexter, L. Chambers, Row four: H. Franco, D. Bolding, D. Elias, A. Catlin, M. Mitchell. Row five: W. Cox, M. N. Gardner, M. Weis, M. Gill, D. Smith. Row One: Troop 6, L. Chambers, A. Amey, L. M. Rayford, B. Thomas. Row two: B. J. Phillips, J. Williom, E. Jefferson, E. Jordan, O. Thomas. Row three: R. Johnson, E. M. Chatman, L. Glass, P. A. Blackburn. Row four: B. J. Hodge, B. Jefferson, G. Graham, M. A. Blackburn, B. C. Dock. TROOP 6 Girl Scout Troop 6 did much service work this year by distributing pamphlets for the clothing drive. The girls presented an assembly in Girls’ League. They have had several parties and made bandanas during some meetings. TROOP 8 Girl Scout Troop 8 is made up of freshman girls under the leadership of Miss Kath- leen Bull. Several hikes were taken during the fall and spring. Row One: N. Hemphill, J. L. Gann, E. Dedmon, B. Denman. Row two: L. Crosno, V. Kim J. Wright. Row three: V. Goodwin, D. Bass, M. Kornegay, K. Bull, R. Beach, H. Faivre. Horizon Girls in the Aurora Horizon Club spon- sored the first dance of the year. In Jan- uary they spent a weekend in Yosemite Valley. The girls Ca. dinner for some AURORA HORIZON—First Row: J. Daniel, L. Farnesi, B. Ridgeway, L. Nygren, A. Meiring, D. Ruiz. Second Row: H. Bradshaw, L. Guthrie, G. Briggs, I. Dover, R. Valorosi I. Dermer. Third Row: L. N. Free- man, G. Berry, H. Marklund, B. Potter, J. Mullins, L. M. Fisk, M. N. Gardner, M. Jardine, M. Cavallero. senior boys. The Gai Horizon Club started the se- mester by a ‘rough house” initiation. They sponsored a Candy Dance in November. In the spring they took a trip to Bass Lake. GAI HORIZON—First Row: J. Klein, R. Abercrombie W. Potter, B. Marchetti, J. Brooks, M. Hazelton, B. Rowland. Second Row: J. Le Gallee, J. Kilcrease, B. Casebeer, M. Ellett, D. Ludwig, B. Wattenbarger, H. Pearson, J. Schmall, M. Gong, L. Pira, E. M. Mackay. Standing: H. Scheurman, J. Patton. The Taganu Horizon Club did work for the Red Cross and the Holland- Dutch Relief. In April they sponsored a somtime Dance. TAGANU HORIZON—Front Row: K. Silkwood, L. Connor, D. Ahles, B. J. Capra, M. Sciacqua, M. Biscay. Standing: J. Row, C. Simi, R. Houston, E. Rowe, J. Karahadian, V. Grattone, L. Cavallero, J. Arakelian, M. A Ryan, A. Tuttle. A group of Freshman girls formed the Zen- ith Horizon Club. They did stencil work during their meetings, and the girls had several parties during the year. ZENITH HORIZON—Front Row: D. Dutloth, H. Owens, ia B. L. Row, S. Pistoresi. Standing: L. Gill, N. Davis, K. Kilcrease, G. Firmalo, J. Conn, B. L. Mallory, V. Kirk, D. Wattenbarger, N. Noli, H. Van Alstyne, C. Gleich- weit, D. Del Bono, J. Jardine. et 2 SS The Amanacer Horizon Club did stencil ¢ ‘ : AMANACER HORIZON—First Row: M. L. Maciel, M. WORK HwOr ihe Soldiers cinC@lipisimes time sth) in. .us, my Uicper ViiGencaledticecond Iran spyezce 7 ; y mora, A. Arroya, V. Rodriquez, C. Zamora. Third Row: Washington Birthday Dance was enjoyed by E. Gonzalez, V. Herrera, M. Soto, V. Zamora, F. Guerra, all the members. A. Richardson, adviser. F. Adobe Field Day was held April 27th with the Madera Chap- ter acting as host to many of the other many judging of livestock by the boys. Thei given schoo F. A. valley chapters. Among Left to Right: R. Jensen, N. Valorosi, V. Pistoresi, B. Diebert, W. Smith, in- of the events held was the structor; H. Janzen, C. Martin, D. Petrucci, T. Passmore, P. Toschi, G. Mont- gomery, R. Selkirk, instructor; B. Eva, R. Hoveiler, J. Mallory. r annual Barn Dance was February 17th in the high gym with a large crowd attending it. The gym was decorated in the farm motive. partic D ers of First Row: R. Schlumbohm, C. Campbell, J. Galleano, C Cox, D. Fortune, W. Rogers nazzi, This year has been very active for the Future Farmers with many of the boys ipating in vine pruning, livestock judging, and their farm projects. They presented the student body with an assembly on March 13th. ino Petrucci represented the Madera Chapter at the reception of the Future Farm- America at California Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo last October. , G. Pruett, E. Parker, V. Marti- D. La Mascus, T. Wisener, E. Brown, M. Odas, J. Funk, D. Moosios, J. Elliott, P. Kennedy, D. Evans, H. Dame. Second Row: C. Stidham, L. Rowe, I. Rowe, B. McAlister, L. Passmore, D. Tolladay, J. Doo, D. Johnson, A. Unti, 15. Allen, R. Dolio, F. Schoelen, D. Decker, Y. Aoki, D. White, W. Smith, R. Nesmith. Third Row: D. Wood, C. Bacon, R. Wilmeth, A. Findley, W. Dailey, T. Phillips, D. O'Daniel, L. Morgan, E. Faucett. Front Row: G. Montgomery, S. Ferguson, B. Eva, D. Bare, Jr., B. Lowe, D. Jordan, B. Tune, H. Janzen, R. Hoveiler, 1 W. Cook, P. Toschi, D. Petrucci, V. Pistoresi. Back Row: B. Diebert, J. Allen, R. Mallory, N. Valorosi, D. Howard, J. Mallory, H. Jorgenson, R. Selkirk, instructor. i French Club After a period of four years a French club has again been form- ed. At the Mardi Gras Carnival it won first prize on the decoration 3 of the Sweet Shoppe. The club en- joyed French movies which were shown during their meetings. ¥ near First Row: J. Glover, L. Glover, A. Tuttle, A. V. King, N. Noli, J. Doshier, D. Watten- barger. Second Row: I. Dermer, W. Winston, M. A. Ryan, W. N. Hendrickson, M. Denman, J. Denson. Commercial Club The Commercial Club made and sold pom poms at the beginning of the year. They sponsored an all school Christmas Dance as another means of earning money. The members and their leader, Miss Helen Owen, went to Fresno to visit the commer- cial school and business places. The Com- mercial Club sponsored the annual typing contest in the spring. Es bes a First Row: D. Garvey, B. Denney, E. Brunolli, H. Owen. Second Row: R. J. Radney, E. McGinnis, J. Morrison, I. Dover, M. Mitchell, B. Dailey, M. Glenn, W. McGinnis. Third Row: P. De Cesari, C Simmons, P. Warner, M. Denman, A. Pruett. Fourth Row: F Ma D. Tindal, G. Keith, J. M. Jones, R. Smith, M. Ellett, R Lopez. Fifth Row: B. Beck, T. Inami, G. Cook, Sixth U. Collodi, B. Cross, J. Fry. Rally Committee Under the combined and hee ee in 2 Same —Ceery capable leadership of _ ee � — | Miss Marian Jacobson and First Row: A. Meiring, M. Martin, B. Vickers, M. Cavallero, L. Farnesi, M. De Santi, L. Freeman. Mr. Rueben Tuttle, the Rally Second Row: L. Nygren, J. Gentry, D. Del Bono, J. Daniel, J. Rowe, B. Potter. Third Row: M. Committee had a very suc- Jacobson, J. Boysen, J. Mallory, R. Harrell, W. Cook, J. Ocheltree, S. Piper, B. Smith, P. Huarte, cessful year. Members were M. Alley, M. L ; i 7 7 ey asgoity, M. Cappelluti, J. Brunolli, R. Tuttle. in charge of several rallies held in preparation for nu- merous athletic events. Chairmen were Lorraine Nygren and Betty Jo Vickers. The year was concluded with a skiing trip to Badger Pass which was enjoyed by all. G. A.A. G.A.A., under the lead- ership of Miss Lorraine Bowlus sponsored tourna- 7 | ments during the -year Three girls earned enough points to receive their winged M’s. They are Lois Clark Routh, Rosie Valorosi and Eileen Bru- nolli. Several night meet- ings were held during the ee : ss : ; i First Row: M. Weston, B. Row, E. Higuera, D. Dufloth, A. Arroya, C. Albarran. Second Row: M. Gill, J. Jardine, E. Brunolli, R. Valarosi, E. Radley, P. Warner, K. Silkwood, J. Ga nn, B. Den- man, E. Dedman, B. Windsor, C. Padilla, D. Del Bono. Third Row: L. Freeman, B. Potter, L. Crosno, M. Kornegay, W. Skelton, R. Radney, B. Russell, P. Walling, M. Ward, H. Sesock. Fourth Row: N. Davis, V. Kirk, K. Kilerease, M. Fairbanks, H. Marklund, S. Fairbanks, E. McGinnis, B. Reamer, J. Akens, E. Gong, D. Smith, A. Donati, I. Weston, N. Noli, D. Wattenbarger, D. Guintoli, M. Guintoli, C. Belasquez, H. Garibay, V. Goodwin. Flight Club Due to the growing inter- est in aviation a number of boys formed a flying club called “The Hundred Hour Flight Club.” Though very new it drew considerable attention. John Mallory, Roy Mallory, and John Boysen have their j . lots license. Je — i e 3 — R. Mallory, B. Dean, J. Boysen, J. Mallory, G. Gleichweit, Ma Ass First Row, L. to R.: I. Dermer, M. Cavallero, M. Kornegay, D. Dufloth, L. Gill, E. Juarez, O. Juarez, V. Goodwin, B. Denman, J. L. Gann, E. Dedmon, N. Hemphill, C. Albarran, M. Romero. Second Row: L. Crosno, C. Baldrica, E. Bongorno, H. Kincy, V. Gonzales, M. E. Coffee, B. Wattenbarger, J. Schmall, B. Windsor, C. Padilla, M. Tavares, T. Lopez, B. Adame, D. Flores. Third Row: R. Cortez, A. Aldama, J. Brunolli, B. Westcott, N. Elias, J. Sellers, R. Perry, W.N. Hendrickson, J. Patton, advisor; G. Velasquez, J. Quintero, J. Laurenzana. Fourth Row: H. Gong, T. Brooks, F. Brunolli, S. Piper, J. Alviso, R. Lopez, B. Whitehead, C. Beggs, B. Casebeer, V. Natera, B. Baldrica, L. Torres. Fifth Row: C. Olono, G. Pacheco, R. Soria, J. Maciel, A. Torres, L. Madellin, T. Farninelli, R. Secara, C. L. Gibson, P. Wells, advisor; B. Halleen, K. Wright, J. Cheuvront. Sixth Row: L. Valderrama, C. Olono, E. Eddy, G. Zapata, J. Akens, W. Kutch, D. Brown, D. Newcomb, H. Trueax, M. Gong, C. Velasquez, M. Balbas, A. Calderon. Seventh Row: G. Burnett, J. Marsh, K. Jones, B. Langdon, N. Overgaard, E. Byrd, D. Smart, T. Sanches, R. Cervantes, N. Torres. Eighth Row: K. Osaki, W. Marquez, C. Gaskin, L. Poindexter, V. Herrera, E. Gonzalez, E. Zamora, V. Zamora, T. Garcia, M. Soto. Ninth Row: V. Rodriquez, C. Zamora, A. Lopez, A. Hernandez, S. Marmolejo, C. Quintero, R. Morales. Pan-American Student Forum Again this year one of the “live wire” organizations around our high school was the Pan American Student Forum. An attractive checking booth netted a large sum for this group at the car- nival. In February an enchilada dinner fol- lowed by a dance drew a large crowd. The highlight of the year came with the annual Spanish Day program on April 11. The gala evening program, under the direction of the Pan Ameri- can sponsors, Miss Jean Patton and OFFICERS Miss Pat Wells, was well planned and First Row, L. to R.: M. Gong, E. Gonzalez, M. Cavallero, J. Brooks, L Torres. Second Row: W. Marquez, R. Lopez, A. Farinelli, A. Gonzalez, R presented. Serrano. A picnic wounded up the year’s ac- tivities. SANDUNGA DANCERS Left to Right: J. Quintero, M. Gong, C. Baldrica, D. Flores, J. Laurenzana, L. Torres, B. Gong, V. Natera. First Row: F. Richardson, T. Passmore, K. Silkwood, N. Elias, H. Snapp, B. Peck, H. Dame, B. Boysen. Second Row: B. Trost, G. Velasquez, M. Gardner, S. Foster, V. Holcomb, W. Wellman, Ruth Watson. First Row: M. Martin, J. Brunolli, J. Arakelian, R. Cruz, M. Biscay, M. Cappelluti, B. Thomp- son, D. Tolladay, E. Ogletree, M. Lasgoity, B. Halleen, V. Grattone. Second Row: I. Fisk, B. Smith, J. Karahadian, B. Hummer, R. Watson, B. Eva, M. White, P. Huarte. The new organizations which became very popular with the students were the two dance clubs. Sponsored by Miss Ruth Watson the clubs learned such steps as the Lindy Hop and Fox Trot and open variations to these. Again it may be said that every meeting was an enjoyable affair. Thespians ee é : a io ba: Seated: B. Vickers, E. Shipp, I. Fisk, M. Gardner, B. Rowland, B. Elizagonyen, E. Scheid, B. Ridgeway, B. Crow, A. Meiring, D. Ruiz. Standing: J. Mallory, J. Daniel, J Thede. Another group which had an enjoyable year was the Thespians. They par- ticipated in a number of activities and with Miss Marian Jacobson's help man- aged to raise a substantial sum by selling hot dogs at one of the football games. Ce Sees Ce Ski Club Frequent trips to Badger Pass constituted the major portion of the Ski Club’s activities. Officers for the year were Bob Ruud, pres- ident; Bob Dean, Vice-President, and Andy Sesock, secretary. It was a memorable season enjoyed by all members and their spon- sor, Miss Grace Fuller. Photography Club One of the newer organizations around school is the Photography Club sponsored by Mr. C. A. Fos- ter. At the meetings, which are held twice monthly, the time is de- voted to the development of pic- tures and negatives. Towards the close of the school year a picture contest was held and drew con- siderable attention. First Row: B. Ruud, A. Sesock, B. Dean. Second Row: J. Biscay, P. Rowe. Third Row: F. Williams, P. Martin, G. Fuller, J. Mallory, S. Foster. First Row: T. Passmore, B. Boysen, D. Dworck, C. Rolling, B. Bartmess, G. Go. Second Row: J. Boysen, W. Berkeley, W. Smith, B. Kirkman, B. Hubbard, C. L. Gibson. Third Row: C. A. Foster, R. Abercrombie, J. Row, L. Newcomb. Audubon Another club which enjoyed a very successful year was the Audubon Society. Under the able sponsorship of Miss Ruth Watson, Mr. Albert Hawbecker, and Mr. Jess Markle many in- teresting field trips were taken. The most interesting field trip was the one which the group took to Friant Dam. First Row: M. Lasgoity, J. Aikens, K. Silkwood, J. Peck, E. Meeks, J. Denson, M. Martin, P. Huarte, O. Kilcrease. Standing: S. Fairbanks, M. Ryan, M. Gill, B. Hubbard. D. Potter, W. Wagner, R. Padilla, B. Kirkman, R. Watson. ce Man-Shortage . Eager Beavers Studious Characters Chorus Girls “Happy Bottom” wii ee Look! Nice Pyramid Throw Itl The Thinker Looks Good ‘ : BARBARA RIDGEWAY First Semester Editor 2 Maderan Left to Right: M. Cavallero, P. Murphy, D. Ruiz, D. Maxwell, G. Briggs, B. Ridgeway, G. Busca, R. Mallory, I. Russell, J. Mallory, E. Shipp, J. Brunolli. i MISS DOROTHY BOUTELL Advisor EP - ee, . Left to Right: C. Abercrombie, E. Peck, P. Murphy, B. Ridgeway, R. Harrell at the print shop. The First Semester Maderan staff kept up last year’s policy of publishing a six page issue every two weeks. The Second Semester Staff also published a six pager and they were the largest staff in several years. The main highlights of the year were the 8 page colored Christmas issue and the 10 page issue in honor of the graduates. Left to Right: H. Schuerman, R. Harrell, J. Le Gallee, J. Row, P. Watson, P. McKee, H. Pearson, J. Klein, B. Wattenbarger, J. Schmall, P. Murphy, Miss Boutell, C. Abercrombie, L. Nascimento, E. Shipp, B. Marchetti, B. Harrell, S. Foster, J. Wells, J. Brunolli. nll PAT MURPHY Second Semester Editor Purple and White Staff MISS DOROTHY BOUTELL MR. A. C. HAWBECKER Advisor Faculty Photographer ’ The Purple and White Staff, consisting of nine members, started work- ing on the annual in February and it was completed by April Fifth. Miss Dorothy Boutell was the advisor and Mr. Albert Hawhbecker did all of the photography work assisted by a student in the laboratory. The qual- ity and size of this year’s annual excels the yearbooks that were pub- lished during the years of the war. MELBA CAVALLERO Editor DOROTHY MAXWELL GLADYS BRIGGS WANDA LEWIS BEVERLY CROW Seniors Classes Organizations Activities MI EARL CHURCH SHIVELY FOSTER BARBARA RIDGEWAY DOLORES RUIZ Sports Sports Snaps Business Manager {3 JOHN MALLORY, LORRAINE NYGREN, Srs. Runner up for crown RUBY JO ABERCROMBIE, BOB DIEBERT Queen and King of P W Carnival The night of January 4 found the gym and science buildings transformed into gay carnival settings when the Mardi Gras (for Purple and White as well as Red Cross this year) took place. The huge affair was handled by the Carnival Committee under the guidance of Miss Dorothy Boutell. Miss Bruna Forassiepi was in charge of Carnival finances. MISS BRUNA FORASSIEPI es aa 4 S P is ‘ : MISS DOROTHY BOUTELL Financial Advisor { sm : Q j be : General Advisor Carnival Committee: B. Turner, D. Ruiz, D. Petrucci, R. Valorosi, J. Daniel, J. Thede. Senior Play “Sixteen in August,” a comedy about the problems of a ‘teen-ager, was the annual senior play. It was presented on December 6 and 7. The play tells the story ofsGusty Goodrich, (J. Daniel) a lively girl of fifteen who must stay home during vacation for a punishment. Gusty’s father, Dr. Goodrich, (J. Mallory) invites an invalid girl, Carol Dean, (B. Crow) to visit Gusty for a few weeks. Gusty goes to work undertak- ing the care of unwilling Carol, aided by her side kick, Arthur Peterson (B. Ocheltree). The complications that follow made “Sixteen in August’ one of the most amusing comedies ever presented. Production staff members, first row: H. Franco, R. Valorosi, H. Marklund, S. Franco, I. Fisk. Second row: B. Potter, L. Nygren, D. Maxwell, D. Ruiz. Third row: E. Costa, R. Mallory, D. Harrell. MISS MA RION JACOBSON Director Library Staff DI The duties of the students who sign up for library are checking out books; mending books; keeping discipline in the room; shelving books and re- vising shelves. They also made a point of always having at- tractive bulletin boards. Seated: P. Watson, J. Kilcrease, B. Denney, J. Morrison, Mrs. George Weigand. Standing: I. Fisk, E. Pryor, B. Turner, A. Failla, B. Harrell, S. Foster, G. Velasquez, B. Gibbons, C. Baldrica, E. Church, G. Ocheltree, F. Galleano, M. Sciacqua, M. Cavallero, E. Costa, F. Maley, B. Baldrica. Office Staff The office staff has had a busy year helping keep the school records be- sides running the ditto machine and other odd jobs. First Row: B. Baldrica, L. Terres, V. Natera, M. Cavallero, S. Hobbs, K. Niino, E. Ogletree, M. Kisen, B. Crow, M. Mitchell, W. Potter. Second Row: M. Collodi, A. Batini, B. Forasssiepi, P. Peck. R. Smith, B. Denney, D. Ruiz, B. Ridgeway, W. McGinnis, H. Marklund, B. Trost, D. Hudson, Mrs. Edith Hughes, M. Leach. Bs s z 2 a 2 : 4 i 3 First Row: I. Dover, A. Amey, E. Kennedy, K. Silkwood, E. Woods, I. Russell, P. Cudd, D. Dufloth, Miss Lois Smades, B. Bosworth, B. Elizagoyen, B. Price, P. Loyd, G. Tocchini. Second Row: C. Simmons, B. Rowland, L. Guthrie, C. Apagh, M. Mitchell, V. Holcomb, M. Meek, M. Kisen, E. Ogletree, L. Culp, E. Brunolli. Third Row: V. Starr, C. Simi, W. McGinnis, L. Fisk, D. Ruiz, J. Laurenzana, S. Tedford, C. Zamora, F. Galleano, V. Gutierrez. MISS LOIS SMADES Vocal Teacher First Row: A. Adama, O. E. Kilcrease, J. Elliot, F. Brunolli, W. Wellman, C. Gaskin, G. Car- penter, J. Tolladay, B. Turner. Second Row: R. Montanari, H. C. Dawson, A. Bottini, J. Mal- lory, J. Boysen, R. Mallory, D. Ramirez, D. Morger, G. Ocheltree, J. Wells. Third Row: H. horus Neufeld, C. Stephenson, D. Wright, L. Bollinger, A. Spera, D. Johnson, D. O'Daniel, D. Evans, J. Brown. The two main performances of the Boys and Girls Chorus were at the Christmas Extravaganza and the Senior Reception. They also performed for Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Girls’ League during the year. Pee Lg % MR. TUTTLE LEADING THE ORCHESTRA Christmas Extravaganza The “Christmas Extravaganza for 1945’ was planned so that as many students as possible could contribute their share to the spirit of the occasion. No one was featured, but the emphasis was on group participation. Richard Cruz took the part of an invisible Santa Claus to announce the numbers and the groups. The Beginning Instruments Class played several numbers and then the Choral Groups entered in their traditional Candlelight Procession. During the pro- gram they sang carols with the orchestra. Miss Lois Smades directed the vocal groups and Mr. Reuben D. Tuttle directed the instrumental groups. The Extravaganza was conceived and staged by Mr. Tuttle. Miss Smades supervised the decoration and had charge of the programs in addition to di- recting the vocal numbers. MISS SMADES DIRECTING GIRLS’ CHORUS IN CHRISTMAS CAROLS IMisy Is, ID), AMOAMENS, Instrumental Teacher BAND PERFORMING AT MERCED GAME Band Under the direction of Mr. Tuttle the band has really been our pride and joy this year. They introduced many new stunts at football games, played for basketball games and gave the annual Band Concert in the park on May 149. SIXTH PERIOD INSTRUMENTAL CLASS First Row: M. Biscay, V. Grattone, L. Valderamma, A. Bottini, J. Thede, S. Ellis, M. Basila. Second Row: Mr. Tuttle, R. Cruz, H. Thomas, A. Gonzales, M. Collodi. Third Row: M. Cappelluti, J. Marsh. Varsitonians This group of talented people was very active this year. They played for school and community dances: which included two big barn dances. They also entered a Look Magazine Amateur Dance Band Contest at Los Angeles. VARSITONIANS PLAYING FOR ST. PATRICK'S DANCE Orchestra The orchestra has a larger membership this year and has participated in quite a few events. They played for the Senior Play, Christmas Extravaganza, the Reedley Mu- sic Festival, and Commencement exercises. MISS AILEEN BLUMENTHAL Instructor Seated: E. Scheid, J. Karahadian, R. Cruz, J. Thede. Standing: B. Elizagoyan, B. Smith, B. Rowland, J. Denson, D. Poole, D. Petrucci. Debate Speaking has taken an active part at Madera High this year under the supervision of Miss A. Blumenthal. The debaters began the year by entering a tri-county contest at Fresno. Throughout the year they debated Reedley, Sanger, Central, Laton, and Tranquillity. In the other divisions Jerry Thede entered the extemporaneous field; Evelyn Scheid, dramatic declamation, and Donald Poole and Dino Petrucci entered speaking contests, and the three entries in Lion’s Club contest were, Richard Cruz, Evelyn Scheid, and Janet Karahadian, resulting in Richard Cruz as the winner. All in all the speech division had an enjoyable and successful year. RICHARD CRUZ Lion's Club Contest Winner Debate: E. Scheid, J. Thede, B. Rowland, J. Denson. Seated: F. Maley, J. Morrison, D. Tindal, V. Natera, B. Baldrica. Second Row: J. Kilcrease, C. Schillings, C. Simmons, M. Rayford, A. Amey, V. Serrano, I. Dover, R. Arzate, A. Donati, A. Rubio, O. Thomas, E. Jordan. Third Row: D. Bold- ing, P. Watson, E. Ogletree, D. Smith, N. Nance, L. Routh, I. Basden, T. McCandless, N. Sims, Mrs. Hanhart, IB. Higuera, N. J. Nance, R. Johnson, P. Blackburn, L. Chatman, M. Blackburn, L. Glass, E. Chatman, B. Burnett, B. Jeffer- son, E. Jefferson. Cafeteria These girls, under the direction of Mrs. Hanhart, pre- pared lunch for 200 students every day. Blossom Day Hi Lights Band Stunts BAND ON PARADE ei ere | Chummy Aren't They : “i ih wt 6 Sa. 9. peak : Pa a te [ a pt % « 4 a Bente sauddics as ; aN: “Looking Over Resting ioe Awhile You Don't Say Fie 8 r : ar?) Vy Lappy 7 a ey ay Football FIRST IN TEN IS MADE As in most schools, football was one of the most important sports at Madera High. With eight returning lettermen and a group of eager newcomers, Coach Atkinson managed to fashion a team which showed up well in comparison to other teams in this area. Probably the most outstanding games of the season were those played with our old rival, Merced. Although losing the traditional Thanksgiving Day game 6-0, the Coyotes’.were able to nip the Bears 13-0 earlier in the season. Another game which will probably not be soon forgotten was the one with Dos Palos, an undefeated team until they received a spec- __ Coach ED. ATKINSON tacular upset at Madera’s hands, 13-6. Outstanding players of the season, as determined by a vote of the players and the judgment of several coaches, were: Bob Ruud, Art Freeman, Victor Pistoresi, and Carlos Valenzuela. Though not winning all the games, the team displayed a great deal of enthusiasm and always showed the fans Madera had a game, fighting team. First Row: A. Freeman, B. Da Silva, J. O'Meara, B. Diebert, B. Ruud, B. Harrell. K. Osaki, R. Williams, N. Valo- rosi. Second Row: R. Fisher, T. Cummings, R. Mallory, B. Dean, E. Breitweiser, C. Olono, J. Mallory, S. Foster, V Pistoresi, M. Davis, R. Hoveiler ¥ ih e a i. . Ce ke | PRAPSH ame mpCT a Be SS AL C. HAWBECKER Coach First Row: H. Jorgenson, C. Davis, R. Jensen, M. Alley, D. Tolliday, G. Zapata, W. Wagner, G. P G. Sandersen,.W. Cook. Second Row: R. Tarvin, R. Bongorno, A ard, C. Bacon, L. Hoskins, R. Denny, C. Aguirre. Third Row: C. agkin, C. Lowery, R. Wood, R. ) Toschi, N. Elias, A. Toschi, M. Basila. Not Shown: N. Morris, AM Al, STARTING LINE-UP “B” Football Due to the unusually large number of lightweight players which turned out for varsity football, Ma- dera High, for the first time since 1940, boasted a B football squad. Coached by Mr. Al Hawhecker, it turned in an impressive record, considering that no experienced material was available. After losing their first game to Selma 35-7, they bounced back to defeat all comers except Central with which they tied in a hard-fought game. Though at times facing teams much heavier than themselves, they proved they were a gallant group who could take it as well as dish it out. F. Shillings, D. acheco, R. Dolio, Rare, P. Huarte, J. Allen, First Rowsieletorehis)) Klein, E. Kanady, M. N. Gardner, E. Rowe, E. Shipp. Second Row: A. Lee, G. Go, P. Rowe, E. Peart, H. Thomas, J. Thede. Under the very able leadership of Coach “Teach” Ful- ler, Madera produced one of the better tennis teams in ,s the San Joaquin Valley. With a few veteran players and many promising new netters, Teach was able to select a very capable team. Games were played with: Dos Palos, Chowchilla, Fresno High, Roosevelt High, and Mer- ced. Sitting, L. to R.: E. Kanady, E. Shipp, E. Rowe, Coach Fuller, P. Rowe, H. Thomas, J. Thede. Standing ._ N. Gardner, E. Peart, A. Lee. A. FREEMAN N. VALOROSI Coach ED. ATKINSON L. CAVALLERO C. VALENZUELA By DIEBERD J. AGUIRRE B. DA SILVA J. McALISTER V. PISTORESI L. BOLLINGER Varsity B A S K E B A L L During the winter months Madera’s varsity basketball squad played many hard-fought games. Under Coach Ed Atkinson's able direc- tion the Coyotes won a large share of their games and provided many an exciting moment for the fans. A few returning veterans were the mainstay of this year’s squad as in previous years. The varsity rated high in the Yosemite League this year. EDISON GAME GETS UNDERWAY K. OSAKI D. RAMIREZ D. WOOD M. WILLIAMS T. PASSMORE D. FORTUNE COACH E. ATKINSON As in previous years, the lightweight team was exceptionally good. Playing with only three veterans from last sea- son, they managed to win a substantial number of the games played and rated high in the Yosemite League. ee Again it may be stated that Coach Atkinson produced an excellent team and deserves a great deal of credit for his fine work. PP cs) i: i tk NE LE LAA AAA, = , MADERA SHOOTS FOR THE BASKET Se ae N. Valorosi, M. Blaylock, D. Morger, D. Howard, R. Mallory, B. Noblett, J. Mallory. Second Row: J. Biscay, P. Failla, D. Harrell, H. Rollins, C. Valenzuela, S. Foster, F. Boring, R. Fairbanks, E. Breitwieser, J. O’Meara, G. Montgomery. Third Row: J. L. Edwards, J. Houston, R. Turini, I. Fisher, N. Overgaard, R. Langdon, R. Diebert, F. Williams, W. Hubbard, V. Clark, S. Ellis, J. McAlister, F. Breitwieser. Track For the first time since before the war, Madera had a varsity team which rated A TEAM tou high in inter-school competition. With a group of last year’s “B’s’’ moving into A class Coach Jess Markle produced an excellent team. Indeed without his fine coaching it is doubtful whether our team would have attained the height that it did. Outstanding performers were Fred Boring in the pole vault; Art Freeman in the 100-yard dash; and Bob Langdon in the mile. Without these fellows the Coyotes would have lost many necessary points. Madera again entered several relay teams in the West Coast Relays and sent sev- eral individual performers to the State Meet. A power ful team in “B” class was Madera’s boast this past year. Under Coach Jess Markle’s capable guidance the team was in excellent shape by the first of the track wf SS) First Row: W. Marquez, P. Toschi, R. Jensen, G. Ownbey, W. Wellman, . Denney, L. Rowe, C. Bacon, R. Secara, R. McDowell, L. Hutchinson, R. Acuna. Second Row: R. Mayes, G. Velasquez, H. Janzen, B. Tune, G. Ochel- tree, C. Beggs, D. Wright, D. Jordan, J. Beasley, W. Winston, P. Vincent. Third Row: R. Padilla, L. Medellin, R. i Lopez, W. Lowe, R. Morales, L. Morgan, S. Ferguson, J. Marsh, R. Turner, N. Bartley, M. Blaylock. season. ae . 8 4 ‘4 ee . Pee ae ae First Row: N. Radley, R. Serrano, J. Brunolli, M. Williams, G. Foust, D. Savala, K. Bellinger, J. Arriola. Second Row: C. L. Gibson, T. Passmore, B. Miller, R. Graves, W. Roden, D. Petrucci, F. Schoelen. Third Row: D. Freeman, E. Thomasson, J. Maciel, H. Gong, R. Gamble, L. Amey, L. Williams, C. Aguirre. “C TEAM JESS MARKLE Coach J. L. EDWARDS OVER THE BAR Though not as publicized as the “A” and “B classes, C” class was very well represent- ed by the Coyotes. Some excellent material turned out and all in all it was a very success- ful season. C. BACON HURLS THE DISCUS ED. ATKINSON Coach First Row V. McDowell, W. Cook, C. Davis, S. Toner, V. Pistoresi, D. Ramirez, B. Ruud, S. Mihich, K. Osaki. Second Row: J. Aguirre, A. Jessing, C. Stephenson, M. Alley, L. Bollinger, L. Hutchinson, P. Edwards, M. Sanwo, H. Schoe- len, M. Lasgoity, R. Bongorno, J. Preble, E. Costa, B. Eva, D. Bare, S. Ellis, P. Huarte. In their second year of baseball since the war, Coach Ed. Atkinson, with several returning veterans and a selection of new material, shaped together a baseball team of which Coyote fans could be justly proud. Although not a spectacular team these Ma- dera players always came through when the going was the roughest. Without the able training of Coach Atkinson we never could have come through as well as we did. Ne ores ee, HEADING FOR HOMEPLATE a a Sat Cadet Corps CAPTS. R. KINNEY and J. MARKLE| Not Shown: LT. R. GEORGE CADETS PREPARE FOR INSPECTION During the summer the Cadet Corps received the welcome news that Mr. Jess Mar- kle, with the rank of First Lieutenant, was to be their new physical education instructor. This made it possible for the cadets to take up such advanced courses as boxing, wrestling, and judo during the winter months. Also a great deal of credit should go to Captain Ross Kinney, Commandant of the Cadets at Madera High School, for training the cadets in military courtesy, close order drill, neatness in appearance, and leadership. Again as in the past, the Cadets willingly aided various civic organizations in can- vassing the town for the funds or information. savers BOW AND ARROW QUEENS BASKETBALL AS IT SHOULD BE PLAYED Dancing In The Dark Old Standbys Bored? Gosh, How Cu What a Gal! tel Caught In The ‘Act Merced Massacre There's The Ric Monkey— A WwW Ree. Africa Bound Puzzled? ak Sculpturers Appreciation The Purple and White staff of 1946 wishes to express its appreciation to the follow- ing people for their valuable assistance and advice in the editing of this annual. Mr. A. C. Hawbecker, Photography Mr. J. Young, Madera Studio Mr. T. Okano, Okano Home Studia Mr. A. Thomas, Thomas Lithograph Printing Co., Fresno, Calif. Mr. H. A. Vollborn, Vice Principal, for his assistance in the business part of the annual. Satya ances wae Vise PA we neinaty NT AT ey oo Dee vee aca Oss dees Ea ne tT BLASS OAR Aber det aersaces oan ws 0 jane ya