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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

VOY pee ry o Se Nig A sry n ) A ele A) 350 | ovr TRY W NLS RE ern mo NA RRA In editing and publishing this annual for ior yclass, the annual staff has compiled J de Mle ae the in honor of the 50th anniversary of [eo ) Borgo dl gtetutrting classes. The theme, the Golden aves ( Aes Jubilee, was chosen with this idea in mind, and iY a the sketches throughout the book depict the differences in work and pleasure of 50 years ago in Madera Union High School. Mita YJ ae 14 2 5 7 (res, Co, Sf Lp ON, ¢ protean 2 Y te ae ye Ce Edited by the Senior Class of 1947 Published by the Purple and White Staff MADERA UNION HIGH SCHOOL Madera, California MADPRA COUNTY LIBRARY MR. L. C. THOMPSON I am particularly pleased that the “Class of 1947” finds satisfaction in using, “The Golden Anniversary of Madera Union High School,” as the theme for their year book, The Purple and White. Since that memorable day four years ago when the present graduates staged a Freshman Assembly second to none, it has been obvious to those of us who have seen students come and go, that here is a group who have energy to spare, willingness to serve, and resourcefulness to meet any occasion. This group of 184 individuals, the largest graduating class, will bring the total number of Madera Union High School graduates past the 3,000 mark. The first fifty years of growth in our high school have seen difficult times, but today future progress is assured. Without effort, our section of the great ms ® State of California is the mecca for thousands from the less agreeable parts of our Country. We would not dare guess what another half century will do to that fortunate portion of the San Joaquin Valley called Madera, but we do venture to say that the graduates of 1947 will assume a decisive role in that P stirring episode of progress and history waiting to become a living thing. L. C. THOMPSON, Principal. DEDICATION MRS. GEORGE WIEGAND To Mrs. George Wiegand, who has been our most willing and helpful advisor for the past two years, the senior class of 1947 wishes to dedicate this annual. If the senior class were able to give an award for the most outstanding person of the year, Mrs. Wiegand would certainly claim that honor. Somehow along with her other duties as librarian, she has found time to advise and help the seniors in all their activities. Her intelligent leadership and patience have been the chief props to the success of the senior plans. By her cheerfulness she has shown to us that there is a silver lining even in the darkest of our problems. But since the seniors are not able to give that kind of an award, we can only try to show our appreciation by dedicating this annual to Mrs. Wiegand, our “first lady” of the year. a ARNOLD, JAMES ATKINSON, EDMUND BAIN, EMERSON BARRON, MADELINE BLUMENTHAL, BOUTELL, DOROTHY Music Physical Education History French A English Civics Spanish History Journalism Civics « ® BOWLUS, LORRAINE CAMPION, MARY A. CHAMBERS, LOIS CLARK, ANITA CURRY, JANE Physical Education Spanish Physical Education Art English Health Co-ordinator Mechanical Drawing e Ca y i ‘ae’ i a nS DRURY, HOWARD FISHER, CLAUDE FORASSIEPI, BRUNA FOSTER, CLARENCE. FULLER, GRACE HANHART, GRACE Guidance Director Mechanics Treasurer Science Mathematics Cafeteria “ ” Tennis oe 4 ‘ J = i oe a y) . F = : | A : d e) j f le i ae r | @_| i ‘ih | : lar | : it HANSEN, WILLIAM HARKINS, ALLEN HUGHES, EDITH JACOBSON, MARIAN JARDINE, MARY KEEBLE, JOSEPH — Carpentry Geography Registrar Dramatics English Physical Education History English Dean of Girls Algebra Ballet “ « Old-Timers Day Costumes ° Be ‘ aN q . pe § . a ’ ‘ re LARSEN, CARL MALOY, BONITA MANETTI, PETER MARKLE, JESS MASTIN, DORIS L. MASTIN, RICHARD English History Gardening English Commercial Biology Latin Agricultural Shop Track Social Studies s Cadet Corp oa MONTAGUE, OWEN, HELEN PATTON, JEAN PECK, PATRICIA PETERSON, FRANK RICHARDSON, ANNE Bion: Commercial Spanish Secretary Woodwork Sewing nglis SELKIRK, ROBERT SMITH, WARREN SOKER, BERTHA TRUEAX, ALICE « Agriculture Agriculture General Business Chemistry Office Procedure Algebra TUCKER, JESSIE VOLLBORN, H. A Wiegand, Vivian WILLS, ROBERTA WREN, RINALDO Commercial Vice Principal Librarian Cooking Commercial Dean of Boys Boxing Mathematics “ � . « Westerners, Old Time Fashion EGRETARY. Patricia Peck REGISTRAR Edith Hughes TREASURER Bruna Forassiepi SCHOOL BOARD The members of the school board are, L. to R.: Floyd Nelson, Paul Ocheltree, J. A. Sanderson, president; William Fry, Carl Gill, secretary. ai OFFICE STAFF Row 1, L. to R.: Pat Murphy, Sue Tedford, Vada Holcomb, Delores DeWitt, Pat McKee, Marise Fair- banks. Row 2: Janevieve Doshier, Roberta Smith, Barbara Trost, Nor- ma Nance, Barbara Wattenbarger. BUS DRIVERS O5 Row 1, L. to R.: R. Harmon, R. Sordi, 7 T. Harbert, Leo Puckett. Row 2: L. —( - to R.: W. Marshall, school transpor- = 5 . , i a ' + ¢ tation manager; R. Martin, assist- ’ LZ ie f= ant manager; V. Plummer, Leroy Sa oa i Puckett, D. Beban, C. Cooper, L. f ( i g Evans. a s 4 i JANITORS GARDENERS [ee Omni Ee Spinks Ge eAlobotiee bl tect lie L. to R.: Leo Puckett, Joe Stefan, head gard- Kollman, head janitor; and Joe Juarique. ener; and Leroy Puckett. : FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS Row 1, L. to R.: Secretary, Ruby Jo Abercrombie; treasurer, Bobbie Jo Beasley. Row 2, L. to R.: President, Vic Pistoresi; vice- president, Kenneth Jones. SENIOR MEMOIRS At their first meeting in October, the seniors elected Mrs. Vivian Wiegand as their class adviser, reordered their class rings and sweaters, and elected their class of- ficers. The first semester officers were as follows: Presi- dent, Vic Pistoresi; vice-president, Kenneth Jones; secre- tary, Ruby Jo Abercrombie; and treasurer, Bobbie Jo Beasley. The seniors also voted on their announcements and personal cards. Later in the year the seniors discussed carnival plans and selected a committee. The carnival committee worked very hard on the construction and theme for their booth, and the night of the carnival the seniors walked off with the prize for the best decorated booth and the highest honor of all—the throne for their king and queen, Stanley Toner and Evelyn Scheid. This year’s senior class has stood out at all of the carnivals as they won the throne in both their freshman and junior years, too. At their next class meeting, Commencement and Sneak Day Committees were selected. Sneak Day was set for February 28 when some of the seniors journeyed to the coast and to Badger Pass. On February 18 officers were elected for the second semester. Those selected were: President, Bill Eva; vice- president, Dino Petrucci; secretary, May Gong; and treas- urer, Wanda Potter. The seniors’ personal cards arrived in March and their graduation announcements in May. On the nights of March 7 and 8 the seniors presented their senior play en- titled, “The Night of January 16.” This play was directed by Miss Marian Jacobson. June was the biggest and busiest month of all for the seniors. On June 6 the senior reception was given for the perents of the graduating class. The Baccalaureate Service was held on June 8, and on June 10 the long awaited Junior-Senior Prom was held in the gymnasium. As a fitting climax to the seniors final week of school, Commencement was held on the night of June 11. June 12 the seniors bid their last farewell to the old Alma Mater and set out on their own to face the world. we SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS Row 1, L. to R.: Secretary, May Gong; treasurer, Wanda Potter. Row 2, L. to R: Vice-president, Dino Petrucci; president, Bill Eva. SENIOR Evelyn Scheid CLASS SPEAKERS ad : MRS. VIVIAN WIEGAND Senior Class Adviser Bill Eva al @ ADAME, CIRILO 1. Adv. Band ALLEN, JAMES 2. Adv. Orchestra Future Fariners 3. Pan American Student 2. Track Forum 3. Football i . Boys Federation 4. Boys Federation ALVISO, JESSE E. 1. Pan American Student Body 2. Ban fos 3. Track 2. Dance Club 4. Boys Federation 3. Boys Federation BARE, DONALD 1. Boys Federation BASILA, MITCH President 1. Varsity Foctball 2. Varsity Football 2. Band 3. Boxing 3. Sophistakats 4. Future Farmers 4. Boys Federation ANDERSON, JACK H 1. Band aie rep ee CARL mo Dp Poe RUBY JO mon | ager MILTON . Freshman and Sopho- . Gold Seal Bearer . Maderan Staff . Carnival Queen . Scholarship (4) . Vige-President of Girls Commissioner of Finance more Class_ President Commencement Committee Ldague (2) ae . Commissioners 2. Boys Federciion Council 3. Rally Committee Chairman 4 Football Writers ARZATE, RITA 7 « 1. Pan American H Student Body (3) BALLOU, DON | 2. Girls Glee 1. Track : 3. Girls League 2. Boys Federation | BEASLEY, BOBBIE JO 1. Rally Committee 2. Senior Class Treasurer 3. Gai Horizon Club 4. Dance Club BEGGS, CONRAD lL. 1. Future Farmers 2. Dance Club 3. Track 4. Tennis BATINI, ALMA 1. Girls League 2. Pan American Student Forum CAPPELLUTI, MAURIC 1. Commissioners 2. Tennis 3. Dance Band 4. Band and Orchestra —— BROOKS, JOAN 1. Horizon Club (4) 2. Pan American Student Forum (4 . Girls League . Commercial Club ree) EE BARB z ie ¥ Ral uate ¢ Gai izon Ay BS he méricqy Pay Rmasccp- Satori ise, ) aU BLACKWELL, FRANCES 1. Girls Athletic Association 2. Girl Scouts 3. Girls League 4. Commercial Club BLALOCK, MELVIN WwW. track 2. Boys Federation fj j {) { BLAYNEY 4D iF, . Boys Federation 2. Transferred from San Francisco in 1946 BROSI, NORMA D. 1. Girls Glee 2. Harvey Girl Club 3. Girls League CEREGHINO, CARL 1. Band 2. Boys Federation BOSQUEZ, MARY TERESA 1. Pan American Student Forum 2. Band 3. Amanacer Horizon President 4. Girls Athletic Association BRUNOLLI, JOHN M. 1. Commissioners (3) 2. President of Dance ub 3. Maderan; Purple and White Staff 4. Senior Play Cast CHATMAN, LOUIS A. 1. Pan American Student Forum . French Club Band . Boxing CODD BRADDY, RICHARD L. 1. Boys Federation BURNETT, WENDELL 1. Future Farmers 2. Boxing 3. Boys Federation CLIFTON, WANDA 1. Girls Athletic Association 2. Girls League COFFEE, MARY ELLEN 1. Secretary and Reporter of P.A.S.F. . Horizon Club (1) . Scholarship (1) . Carnival Committee mon COLLODI, MIRELLA 1. Varsitonians (2) 2. Pan American Student Forum 3. Girls League COOK, WARREN COOK, GORDON 1. Junior Class President 1. Boys Federation 2. Football COLLODI, UMBERTO JR. 2. Commercial Club 3. Baseball 1. Boy s Federation 3. Pan American 4. Future Farmer 2. Boxing Student Forum Treasurer | | | CROSS, BOB DA SILVA, ROBERT } ; 1. President of 1. Varsity Football (3) DAVIS, MARSHALL ne Ure Commercial Club 2. Varsity Basketball (3) 1. Senior Play Cast } 2. Cadet Corps 3. Baseball 2. Football | COX, DORRIS 3. Senior Play Cast 4, Carnival Booth 3. Maderan Staff 4. Boys Federation Committee (2) 4. Boys’ Federation 1. Girls League { } i DEAN, JOHN ROBERT 1. Football DENNEY, RONALD N. DENSON, JAMES E. DE STEFANIS, LEO P. DeWITT, DOLORES 2. Boxing 1. Football 1. Scholarship (6) 1. Football 1. Carnival Committee 3. President of Dance Zelnick 2. Debating 2. Baseball 2. Gai Horizon Club |} Clu 3. Boys Federation 3. French Club 3. Boxing 3. Scholarship (2) { 4. Boys Federation 4. Scholarship 4. Forensic ) 4. Swimming 4. Senior Play Cast { Your Honor FACHNER, TONY In! the Service EDWARDS, J. L. JR. 1. Track 2. Boys Federation FAIRBANKS, ROBERT A. 1. Track 2. Scholarship 3. Senior Play Cast 4. Boys Federation DeWITT, ADRIAN 1. Boys Federation DIEBERT, ROBERT D. 1. Student Body President . Future Farmers . Varsity Football . Carnival King (Junior Year) mon DOBASHI, IKUYE 1. Girls League 2. Scholarship 3. Girls Athletic Association e€ ELLIS, SYLVESTER 1. Dance Band 2. Track 3. Band 4. Baseball FERGUSON, SAM 1. Future Farmers 2. Boys Federation 3. Track POSE JANEVIEVE ene ARDUINA L. Gold Seal Bearer . Pan American 2. President of Student Forum French Club 2. Girls Athletic 3. Vice-President Association of Gai Horizon 3. Girls League 7. Girls League x Y] Oy DORAN EVA, WILLIAM S. JR. Boys Federation 1. Senior Class President 2. Scholarship 2. Vice President of 3. Dance Club Future Farmers 4. Senior Play 3. Dance Club Production Staff 4. Tennis FLEMING, BOB FLEMING, JACK EUGENE 1. Boys Federation 1. Dance Club 2. Dance Cluo 2. Boys Federation 3. Pan American Student 3. Served in the Navy Forum GEE, RALPH 1. Scholarship 2. Boys Federation GLASS,LOIS 1. Girl Scouts 2. Girls League GLOVER, LORRAINE BERTHA GO, GEORGE H. GLOVER, JOYCE 1. Scholarship 1. Block M Society ROZELLA 2. French Club 2. Scholarship (2) 1. French Club 3. Chemistry Club 3. Photography Club 2. Girls League 4. Girls League 4. Tennis GONG, MAY GONZALES, ALFONSO 1. President and Vice- pone: MERCEDES 1, Treasurer of Pan President of P.A.S.F. - Pan American Student American 2. Gold Seal Bearer Forum (3) 2. Dance Band 3. Sénior Class Secretary 2. Girls Glee (1) 3. Gold Seal Eearer 4. Scholarship Treasurer 3. Girls League 4. Band end Orchestra HARRELL, RICHARD DALE 1. Future Farmers 2. Maderan Stalf 3. Boys Federation Council 4. Boxing and Tennis the Rushing Sea W.N. HERNANDEZ, AMELIA . Pan American Student 1. Horizon Club Forum (4) 2. 2 merican HAYNES RICHABD 2. French Club (2) Stu t Forum 1. Boys Federation 3. Boys Federation 3. Girls League nee VIRGINIA . Amancer, Horizon Club Treasurer . Band (4, . Pan American Student Forum (4) . Girls Athletic Association wn i HOLCOMB, CLIFTON Me Varsity Football 2. Boys Federation mo President . Glee Club Soloist . World War 2 Veteran HOLCOMB, EARL 1. Ski Club 2. Varsity Football 3. Boxing 4. Glee Club HOLCOMB, VADA 1. Commencement Committee . Rally Committee . French Club President . Senior Play Production Staff Ob HUDSON, MARJORIE DAWN HOUSTON, JACK V. HUTCHISON, LOUIE E. 1. Vasitonians 1. Scholarship (6) 1. Track 2. Chemistry Club 2. Girls League President 2. Baseball 3. Scholarship 3. Gai Horizon Club 3. Boys Federation 4. Boys Federation 4. Basketball Team Queen 4. Band Deadline JENSEN, RICHARD N. 1, Future Farmer JACOBS, GERALDINE Regional Reporter MELLOWAINE JANZEN, HENRY 2. Track JESSING, ALLEN CLAUDE 1. Girls League 1. Future Farmers 3. Football 1. Adv. Orchestra 2. Chorus 2. Boys Federation 4. Boys Federation 2. Boys Federation JONES, JOHN KENNETH 1. Gold Seal Bearer JORGENSEN, HOWARD 2. Vice-President of EUGENE JUAREZ,-OPHELIA Senior Class JORDAN, DARL 1. Varsity Football 1. Orchestra . €enior Play Cast ]. Future Farmers JORDAN, EMMERGENE 2. Boxing 2. Pan American 4. Fresident of Freshman 2. Boys Federation 1. Girls League 3. Future Farmers Student Forum Class 4. Boys Federation 3. Girls League Secretary 2. Girl Scouts KEITH, GLYNDEAN 1. Scholarship (4) . Commercial Club . Girl Scouts Troop 1 . Girls Athletic Association mon KILCREASE, MELVA JEAN 1. Gai Horizon Ciub 2. Girls League KLEIN, JOYCE DIANE 1. Gold Seal Bearer 2. Maderan; Purple and LANGDON, BOB White Statt 1. Scholarship President LEACH, MARGARET 3. Senior Play 2. Gold Seal Bearer 1. French Club Production Staff 3. Class A Track Team 2. Archery Winner 4. President of Gai 4. Boys Federation Secre- 3. Girls League Horizon Club tary and Class Rep. 4. Gai Horizon Club ‘) a y Christensen’'s LOPEZ, AURELIA LE GALLEE, JO 1. Amanecer Horizon 1. Purple and White Club Vice-President LEE, ALBERT Staff 2. Pan American 1. Boys Federation 2. Maderan Staff Student Forum Vice-President 3. Gai Horizon Club LITTLE, ADDISON 3. Girls Athletic 2. rack 4. Senior Play 1. Track Association 3. Tennis Production Staff 2. Boys Federation 4, Girls League MACIEL, MARY LOUISE 1. Pan American Student Forum Secretary of LOPEZ, RAY i) KALEY, FREEDA LOWE, WILLIAM eee Club 1. Girl Scouts B : 1. Secretary of 1. Future Farmers MACKEY, ERMARAE a: DS Pan America . Vice-Presidetad nae French Club an s Qenncek Girls Athletic 1. Gai Horizon . Adv. Band .N peunack OO 3. Boys Federation Association 2. Girls League OO moO MARGHET 7B 1. Purpte ahd | 3. Maderan St 4. Thespians ¥ NMARMOLEJO, ISABEL G. 1. Pan American Student Forum 2. Girls League MARTIN, CALVIN 1. Future Farmer MARSH, JERRY Vice-President 1. Dance Band 2. Vice-President of MARTIN, PAUL 2. Band Boys Federation 1. President of Ski Club 3. Pan American 3. Track Z. Senior Play Cast Student Forum 4. Future Farmer 3. Forensic Club 4. Track Executive Committee 4. Debate Problem Children McKEE, PATRICIA REA 1. Senior Play Production Staff 2. Queen of Freshman b Carnival MONTOYA, HELEN 3. Vice-President of MONTGOMERY, GERALD 1. Pan American Junior Class MIHICH, SAM 1. Future Farmers Student Forum 4. Maderan and Purple 1. Varsity Baseball 2. Boys Federation 2. Horizon Club and White Staffs 2. Boys Federation 3. Boxing 3 Girls League MORRISON, BARBARA | JUNE 1. Secretary of the oY MuRPHY, PATRICIA JANE 1 Cl 1. Editor ot Maderan; MORGER, DONALD J. y and orter Torch ; 1. ‘frack LS Ss ‘ 2..Purple and White 2. Boys Glee Club MORRIS, BERVIL Tw Statt : 3. Warsitonian Vocalist MORI, FUJIYE 1. Basketball ice Practice -- _3..Commissioners (2) 4, @enior Play Cast 1. Girls League 2. Boys Federation e (Treasurer's Office) 2 4. Gold Seal Bearer NAITO, KEN 1. Boys Federation NANCE, NORMA L. 2. Gai Horizon Club NASCIMENTO, LUCIL Gai Hornzon Clu . Maderan Staff . . French Club = NOBLETT, BILLY W. 2. Boys Federation OGLETREE, EUNAVAE 2. Gai Horizon (1) . Girls Glee (3) . Girls League OKANO, EDITH HISAKO . Scholarship (4) 2. Girls League 3. Girls Athletic PADILLA, RAYMOND 2. Cadet Corps . Pan American Student Forum . Boys Federation OWNBEY, GASTON DALE 2. Future Farmers . Girls League OCHELTREE, JEROLD 1. Pan American Student Forum Future Farmers Swimming Photography Club Pon Caught in ea enie NEIL OSAKI, KEN K. Scholarship (3) 1. Varsity Football ry Pan American 2. Varsity Basketball Student Forum 3. Baseball 3. Boys Federation 4. Boys Federation Council President 4, Track PEARSON, HELEN PETRUCCI, DINO he LOUISE 1. F.F.A. President (3) Scholarship (2) 7 PEAR'', ELBRIDGE 2. Senior Class . Girls League i 1. Carnival Committee Vice-President | Council (1) { . Tennis 3. Public Speaking ((2) Maderan Statt , . Sequoia “Ciub 4. President of Madelra- . Boys Federation Fresno F.F.A. Secpion oo Horizon Club the! Act q a - ROWLAND, eae 7, 1. President of Gai Horizon . Secretary ot Gai Horizon . Library Stat . Girls L eague Po Nw PISTORESI, VIC 1. Football and Track 2. Basketball 3. Baseball 4. Sophomore and Senior Class President POINDEXTER, LARRY 1. Orchestra 2. Band 3. Debate 4. Pan American Student Forum PRECIADO, THOMAS H. 1. Track 2. Dance Club PRUETT, ARTIE BELLE 3. Boys Federation 1. Girls League 4, Senior Play Cast 2. Commercial Club (3) RC WE, LAWSON 1, Operetta 1. Boys Federation 2. Thespians 2. }‘uture Farmers e Gai Horizon RUBIO, ANN 3. Track 1. Girls League . Senior Play nA PIRA, LOUISE OSERRINE . POTTER, WANDA G. 1. Class Carnival Committee (2) POOLE, DONALD L. 2. Secretary of Sophomore 1. Public Speaking and Junior Class 2. Debate . 3. Senior Class Treasurer 3. Forensic Club = 4. Senior Play 4, Maderan Staff 2, -_ Production Staff RICHARDSON, FRANCES ROQUE, STELLA 1. Scholarship 1. Girls League 2. Pan American 2. Pan American Student Forum Student Forum me Girls League 3. Girls Athletic Gai Horizon Association SCHEID, EVELYN CLAIRE 1. Girls League President 2. Girls State 3. Senior Play Cast 4. Senior Carnival Queen SMITH, HARRIS W. 1. Boys Federation 2. Varsity Football Boxing 4. Senior Play Prodichon Staff TARVIN, ROBERT 1. Football 2. Track 3. Senior Play Cast 4. Boys Federation TOSCHI, ARMANDO L. 1, Baseball (2) 2. B Football 3. Boys Federation dS oo eee PAUL JR. SMITH, ROBERT W. 1. Student Body President 2. Senior Play Cast 3. Tennis 4. Dance Club THORNTON, DANIEL C. 1. Boys Federation 2. Cadet Corps 3. Track Commissioner of Finance . Future Farmer Reporter Track” . Football 2s 3. SERRANO, VIRGINIA M. Sophomore Represent- ative of Pan Amerian Girls Glee Girls League SE ae ETHEL W. Maderan and Purple and White Staff 2. Senior Play Cast 3. 4. Scholarship (1) Thespians SMITH, ROBERTA LEE 1. Commercial Club 2. Troop 1 Girl Scouts 3. Girls League 4. Senior Play Cast TINDAL, DORIS JANELL 1. Girls ‘League 2. Commercial Club 3. Girls Athletic Association 4. Girl Scouts TROST, BARBARA 1. Pan American Student Forum . Girls League . Gai Horizon . Commencement Committee me COd TONER, STANLEY Junior Class President 2. Senior Carnival King 3. Boys State 4. Varsity Basketball and Baseball TRUEAX, , HELEN 1. Gold Seal Bearer TUNE BOYD 2. Pan American 1. Future Farmers Student Forum 2. Track 3. Chemistry Club 3. Dance Club 4. Scholarship Secretary 4. Boys Federation TURINI, RICHARD 1. Track 2. Band 3. Boys Federation UNTI, ALADINO 1. Boys Federation 2. Future Farmers VICKERS, BETTY JO VALDERRAMA, LOUIS 1. Commissioners (2) WAGNER, WALTER LOUIS 1. P.A.S.F. Treasurer 2. Scholarship (5) 1. Football 2. Varsitonians 3. Editor of the Maderan; 2. Track 3. Band Purple and White Staff 3. Boys Federation 4. Orchestra 4. Thespians 4. Maderan Staff the Dark WATTENBARGER, BARBARA WELLMAN, WALLY WESTON, IMOGENE £ P 1, Editor of Purple and 1. Pan American 1. Gold Seal Bearer White; Maderan Staff Student Forum 2. Girls Athletic WARDELL, SARAH 2. Gold Seal Bearer 2. Dance Club Association 1. Girl Scouts 3. Gai Horizon Club (4) 3. Track ; 3. Ban 2. Girls League 4. Girls League Council 4. Boys Federation 4. Girls League 4 | } { | W ete ee MADISO WOO, GIM 1. {Dance Club 1. Pan American YOSHIDA, EMY ZANONI, NATHAN 2: IBoys Federation 2. Boys Federation 1. Scholarship AMBROSE 3. [In the Service 3. In the Service 2. Girls League 1. Boys Federation | Not Pictured ALVISO, GERALD In the Service ARRIOLA, JESUS In the Service BERKELEY, DELMER In the Service COOK, SANFORD B. In the Service DAL CERRO, RICHARD In the Service De La GUERRA, DARIO ALEXANDER Future Farmers Boys’ Federation Row 1, L. to R.:: Pat McKee, Betty Jo Vickers. Row 2, L. to R.: Stanley Toner, Joyce Klein. Not pictured is Ken Osaki. SENIOR CARNIVAL COMMTTEE Row 1, L. to R.:: Wanda Potter, Beverly Marchetti, Betty Jo Vickers, Pat Mc- Kee, Joyce Klein, Pat Mur- phy. Row 2, L. to R:: Vic Pistoresi, Richard Harrell, Bob DaSilva, Stanley Toner, Ruby Jo. Abercrom- bie, Ethel Shipp, Barbara Trost, and Vada Holcomb. GAMBLE, ROBERT Track Band Boys’ Federation LEEPER, BOB G. In the Service LOGOLUSO, FRANK In the Service PINKSTON, EDWIN EUGENE In the Service REEVES WiIbEIENGs In the Service ROMERI, LINO RENSO Boys’ Federation y SEASOCK, HELEN MARIE Girls’ Athletic Association Girl Scouts Commercial Club GEORGE, ROYAL M. Sports Boys’ Federation Drama STAFFORD, DORIS EVELYN Girls’ League VALESQUEZ, FRANK In the Service WATERS, ARTHUR DALE In the Service mee. 41 SENIOR COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Row 1, L. to R.: Ethel Shipp, Betty Jo Vickers. Row 2, L. to R: Vic Pistoresi, Stanley Toner, Barbara Trost, and Vada Holcomb. Row 1, L. to R: T. Brooks, C. Clark, C. De La Guerra, Y. Atkinson, W. Cox, I. Basden, R. Bongorno, M. Biscay, C. Apagh, B. Abercrombie, L. Culp, D. Ahles, P. Cudd, M. Balbas. Row 2: M. Blackburn, W. Berkeley, D. Decker, D. Campbell, M. Blalock, J. Boysen, B. Capra, R. Cruz, T. Andrew, R. Acuna, C. Bacon, J. Balch. Row 3: E. M. Chatman, R. Dolio, E. Ballard, E. Allen, J. Beasley, J. Aguirre, J. Baldrica, D. Conner, A Arzate, A. Aldama. Ain got Ve 4 Second Semester Officers, L. to R.: S. Tedford, secretary; L. Mims, treasurer; R. Bongorno, vice-president. Miss Grace Fuller Junior Sponsor f } U i Q R ay Second Semester j President a Dick Granger — First Semester President Ed Vorhees First Semester Officers, L. to R:: | A. Lattanzio, treasurer; OD. ‘Granger, vice-president; E. | Rowe, secretary. Row 1, L. to R.: M. Koken, A. V. King, E. Kanady, B. Jester, M. Inami, A. Failla, L. Gonzales, L. Freeman, E. Gonzales, V. Grattone, R. Houston, M. Fairbanks, E. Higuera, O. E. Kilcrease. Row 2: B. Hodge, W. Jamison, V. Kisin, T. Higuera, R. Hardy, B. Hindman, D. Guintoli, M. James, B. Kirkman, R. Fisher, C. L. Gibson. Row 3: D. Johnson, L. Hoskins, M. Johnson, H. Edwards, V. Clark, L. Honeycutt, J. Doo, J. Fry, B. Hubbard, R. Hayes, D. Chambers. F. Schoelen. Prom Committee, Row 1, L. to R.: V. Grattone, M. Biscay. Row 2, L. to R: E. Vorhees, G. Fuller, B. Capra, J Row 1, L. to R: M. Tatami, J. Zapien, M. Weston, M. Ward, B. Windsor, K. Wilkinson, B. Ruth, G. Tocchini, P. Warner, K. Silkwood, D. Newcomb, L. Cavallero, B. J. Russell, M. Sciaqua. Row 2: B. Halleen, L. Edwards, H. Woodley, R. West, B. Hummer, R. E. McDowell, M. Lasgoity, M. Sanwo, R. Serrano, S. Tedford, E. Rowe, M. Weis, M. A. Ryan, J. Row, C. Simi. Row 3: C. Rollins, B. Weimer, A. Goode, G. Sanderson, D. Tindel, D. Granger, P. Huarte, B. Whitehead, D. Tolladay, L. Maxwell, E. Vorhees, M. White, K. Wright, R. Secara, Se: Row 1, L. to R.: H. Oldham, B. R. Price, A. Rodriquez, M. Mihich, V. Rodriquez, A. Lattanzio, A. Ragnetti, K. McMellon, C. Padilla, N. Nance, R. Morris, E. Ogletree, D. Martin, M. Martin. Row 2: R. Odell, V. McDowell, R. Perry, N. Radley, L. Mims, T. Passmore, B. Roden, J. Padilla, C. Olono, R. Martinez, B. Parker, S. La Mattina. Row 3: B. Noblett, R. Kutch, D. Ramirez, B. Morger, R. Radney, B. Price, E. Meeks, D. Long, J. Low. To raise funds for the Junior-Senior Prom, the juniors sold Coca Cola at two of the many football games played here. This proved to be successful, but not quite successful enough. They decided to present a Variety Show with talent from the whole student body. The jun- iors handled the business connected with the show and received half the proceeds. At the carnival, the junior king and queen were runners-up for the most script sold. The juniors gave the graduating class of 1947 their prom on June 10 at the high school gym. The theme was “A Chinese Garden.’ ae ae Row 1, L. to R.: J. Andrew, B. Bosworth, E. Bongorno, R. Adame, J. Bain, R. Beach, D. Bass, Seen Coin a Clon aeeBlctcklomn nin |e © Cracichy amo Wane? mC umn Bol dricc muon aaNE Castro, P. Aguirre, F. Brunolli, L. Brown, J. Brown, F. Bohna. Row 3: C. Archibald, J. Arriola, Y. Aoki, J. Chevrount, E. Breitwiesser, L. Bollinger, E. Brown, J. Aron, B. Boysen, W. Caldwell. wait view mf ee First Semester First Semester Officers, L. to Mr. Richard Mastin Second Semester Officers, L. to Second Semester resident R.: N. Davis, treasurer; F. Shill- Sophomore R.: D. Bass, treasurer; W. Rog- President Betty Lou Mallory ings, vice-president; S. Pistor- Sponsor ers, vice-president; K. Kil- Donald Fortune esi, secretary. crease, secretary. { SOPHOMORES te, Row 1, L. to R.: J. Delgado, L. Crosno, E. Dedmon, D. Del Bono, P. Elmore, G. Firmalo, S. Fairbanks, B. Caldwell, D. Deanda, D. Dufloth, B. Creamer. Row 2: M. Cortez, G. Dumont, S. Dearman, N. Dearman, L. Failla, J. Eliott, C. Cox, I. Cook, G. Doo, H. Cromwell. Row 3: D. Evans, E. Duckworth, D. Dworack, N. Davis, E. Cook, N. Elias, H. Dame, B. Dawson, M. Da Silva. Row 1: L. to R: L. Hagar, E. Edwards, C. Gleichweit, H. Garibay, B. Gong, E. Juarez, J. Jardine, L. Gill, F. Hinson, B. Goeringer. Row 2: R. Hartin, B. Howe, E. Guintoli, O. Harris, G. Graham, W. Griffin, G. Foust, K. Hall, N. Hemphill, J. Gann. Row 3: S. Haynes, T. Haynes, G. Gleichweit, L. Hubbard, H. George, D. Fortune, J. Galleano, R. Ferretti, R. Graves, M. H. Johnson. ; ww Row 1, L. to R.: E. McKelvy, H. Medlock, T. Lopez, D. Martinez, I. McCandless, W. Kutch, V. Kimrey, B. L. Mallory, H. Kiney, V. Kirk, K. Kilcrease. Row 2: T. Lawson, D. McCraken, E. Moore, W. Roberts, R. Lyon, C. Kollmann, P. Kennedy, V. Martinazzi, D. La Mascus, M. Kornegay, C. Hindman. Row 3: D. La Rue, O. Medlock, C. Langford, L. Medellin, J. Maciel, G. Kistner, P. Johnson, D. Moosior, B. Miller, L. Morgan. ve V) ; : . we | f iy ff “e : ‘ ° é Row 1: L. to R.: M. Romero, T. Sanches, D. Newton, B. L. Scruggs, B. L. Row, D. Roberts, D. Smart, N. Noli, G. Parker, G. Pruett. Row 2: M. Padilla, L. Samora, W. Smit, E. Radley, P. Shoemate, S. Pistoresi, N. Sims, B. J. Pickett, B. Poole, J. Peck, K. Potter, D. B. Smith. Row 3: D. Savala, D. Schneider, F. Shillings, W. Rogers, H. Neufeld, W. Overstreet, S. Piper, R. Nesmith, E. Parks, R. Roos, V. Real, J. Sellers. Welcoming the Freshmen at the Freshman-Sophomore Reception was the first activity of the sophomore class. The theme of this gala affair was that of “Old Timers.’’ Those who attended dressed to fit the occasion. The next big event for the sophomore class was that of preparing for the carnival. Their booth which was decorated as a castle, won second place for the best-looking booth. At the Junior-Senior Prom a few members of the class helped to serve. This completed their activities for the year. Row 1, L. to R.: J. Williams, H. Van Alstyne, B. Thomas, D. Wattenbarger, J. Whitlock, J. Wright, B. Thompson, N. Torres, J. Whittaker, B. Wisener, R. Veatch. Row 2.: B. Thomas, A. Tamberi, E. Thomasson, W. Steele, B. Tunnell, J. Tolladay, T. Wisener, H. Snapp, C. Stidham, A. Torres, B. Westcott, S. Yoshida. Row 3: R. Wilmeth, W. Smith, C. Stephenson, R. Stoetzl, D. Wood, R. Wyse, P. Vincent, D. Wright, B. Tischmaker, D. Schied, A. Spera. i First Semester Row 1, L. to R.: B. Albarran, A. Braddy, B. Brown, D. Burnett, W. Castleberry, M. R. Bass, I, Blalock, D. Blackney, B. Bottoroff, M. R. Camarena. Row 2: B. Bolding, P. Austin, L. Ayala, A. Abundis, W. C. Burns, J. Chatman, T. Cavin, D. Abbott, M. Aoki, L. Arzate, K. Aoki. Row 3: D. Brown, A. Bays, D. Bebee, C. Austin, S. Arias, J. Barbosa, L. Adams, B. Camarena, C. Brown, B. Bounds, J. ‘Baraldi, R. Andress. Row 4: L. Arujo, J. Bellinger, L. Casillas, W. Bottoroff, D. Brown, F. Adame, J. Bacon, D. Baraldi. a b First Semester Officers, L. to R.: Mr. Carl Larson Second Semester Officers, L. to S. Jessing, secretary; N. Gill, Freshman Sponsor R.:: H. Dean, secretary; treasurer; R. Rigby, vice-presi: Sordi, vice-president; P. Coffee, dent. treasurer. FRESHMEN This year's freshman class got off to a good start with being the largest class ever to enter in Madera High. The total enrollment for the class was three hundred forty-four. The first few weeks of high school life was new to the freshmen and they spent quite a number of days getting acquainted. First on the list of freshman activities was Freak Day. All the freshmen cooperated and turned out to stage one of the biggest and best Freak Days that Madera High has seen. A few days later the freshmen were officially welcomed by the sopho- mores at the annual Freshman-Sophomore Reception. At the annual carnival they displayed their power as a class by coming in second place. The class, in spite of its size, did a good job! Row 1, L. to R.: N. Condit, M. Cook, T. Enos, N. Dobashi, P. Dworack, R. Clark, J. Culp, D. Ford, J. Cox, S. Arias. Row 2: A. Chatman, S. Cobb, R. Cornelius, D. Denney, C. Cossey, C. Del Bono, M. Freeman, P. Coffee, S. Erickson, G. De Luna, A. Fontes. Row 3: M. Evers, M. Cromwell, H. Dean, G. Fisher, R. Dominici, R. Dunn, J. Floyd, C. Evans, P. Esparza. Row 4: L. N. Dock, L. Deaver, O. Flippo, L. Davis, J. Deniz, R. Cowager, G. Brown, A. Fincher, C. Floto, D. G. Del Bono, D. Cross. Second Semester Richard Rigby Row 1, L. to R.: M. Inami, D. Gaines, D. Howard, L. Honeycutt, D. Hubbard, R. Gates, E. Gonzales, E. Garibay, M. Glenn, M. H. Keith. Row 2: C. James, R. Garabedian, S. Gekko, J. Hernandez, B. J. Horton, M. Hardy, M. J. Freeman, D. Jorgensen, C. Gallraith, D. Fuentes. Row 3: B. Goodwin, G. Hemphill, A. Herrera, G. Green, C. Godfrey, R. Haggard, N. Gill, V. Herron, V. M. Jessing, T. Johnson. Row 4: G. Jones, L. Jackson, R. Hernandez, E. Harvey, L. Hood, S. Jessing, K. Granger, F. Huarte, B. James, R. Griggs, J. Hindman. Row 1, L. to R.: M. McKinzie, B. McCool, H. Martinez, A. Martinez, D. McCaul ey, J. Matsumoto, | M. Koken, G. Kollman, L. Koch. Row 2: J. Marquez, N. Kirk, M. La Mascus, A. Marchetti, J. Maraccini, J. Lee, G. Mays, T. Kurisu, D. Kelly, L. Koch. Row 3: D. Martinez, M. Lopez, M. La Rue, A. Mata, W. Lyon, A. Jerome, R. Johnston, W. McDowell, J. McMellon, J. Lane, L. Lee. Row 4: J. Martin, A. Mayorga, L. Mayers, R. Martin, H. Maxey, J. Martin, R. Lucero, A. Mar- tinez, A. Matsumoto. Row 1, I. to R.: P. Rockhold, A. Rose, J. Rasor, J. Price, D. Russell, A. Poletti, J. Perez, W. Oliver, J. Noble, E. Morrison. Row 2: R. Rigby, B. Rodriquez, G. Radosevich, P. Romero, B. Rollins, W. Roberts, S. Pistoresi, W. Richardson, B. Price, T. Netto. Row 3: J. Reed, D. Rogers, B. Rierel, E. Ruth, D. Rollins, M. Mock, A. Padgett, B. A. Russell, L. Nelson, C. Murrey. Row 4: W Morger, K. Morgan, A. B. Ramsey, E. Pizano, L. Quilla, F. Rudel, H. Palacios, K. Nana, F. Mosher, E. Ravisioni B. Sterling, D. Simmons, F. Stafford, W. Thompson, T. Smith. ‘ ' A ( ==) 4 ts y Row 1, L. to R.: J. Vaughn, O. Warner, M. G. Wisener, I Wallace, R. Valdivia, H. West, E. Totman, E. Ward, E. Totman. Row 2: G. Walsh, A. Price, I. Velasquez, G. Tune, J. Wiebe, E. Valorosi, D. Zamora, R. Ridge. Row 3: M. Weis, W. Price, M. Wood, E. Williams, J. Wood, D. White, C. Tell. Row 4: U. Valentine, E. West, S. Wright, J. Wells, J. Yribe, R. Whitaker. Row 1, L. to R.: W. Toschi, A. Aguilar, P. Wood, M. Huntsman, B. Murdock, P. Lute, V. Cruz, B. Clifton. Row 2: B. Moberg, J. Windsor, E. Hanna, J. Laymons, K. Taylor, J. White, M. Balbas, F. Marmolijo, M. Bockenoogen. a 1—Playing leap frog? 2—Whistle bait. 3—Love bugs. 4—Carnival decoraters. 5—Madera Hi-beauties. 6—Having fun? 7—Quite a load. 8—The brain party. 9—The three gooks. 0—They look happy. l-=eBetonmotmlasen 12—Chummy, aren't we? 3—The Outlaws. 14—Well—leg art. 15—Isn‘t that cute? 6—Two to many. 17—Madera He-men. 8—Slight resemblance. 19—And so young. 20—Very becoming. 21—Have a coke. 22—Wolves on scooters. 23—Snow queen. 24—What a party 25—7th grade—guess who? 26—Watch out, Bob. 27—Rather cold, hnmmmm? 28—Big shots. 29—Hold on, Dick. Rinaldo! Wren Evelyn Scheid was president the first semester, when the Floosie’s Flingo was held. During the sec- ond semester Dawn Hudson pre- sided over all the meetings. This year there was a Spring Fashion Show, the proceeds of which went for a girls’ welfare fund. Blossom Day was the day that all the girls blossomed out in pretty spring dresses, and at the end of the year, the annual picnic for all girls was held. Miss Mary Jardine was ad- viser of the Council. BOYS FED Donald Bare and Ken Osaki were Boys Federation presidents for first and second semester, re- spectively. The boys had many interesting meetings with well- known speakers. Durin g the year, the dancing class put on a pro- gram and girls from Girls Glee sang several numbers. The busi- nes men of Madera held a ban- quet for all senior boys during the semester. Mr. Jess Markle, Mr. Joe � Keeble, Mr. Rinaldo Wren, and _ Mr. Robert Arnold were advisers. James Arnold a Pat Murphy Publications oy K Donald Bare Boys’ Fed Pres. Kathryn Silkwood Girls’ Activities Bob Diebert Student Body Pres. Bill Kirkman Connie Simi Finance Social Welfare COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners, under the leadership of . 4 | Miss Grace Fuller, revised and edited the ue “ What's What. Last year this was started, but Pete Huarte this group finished it. Awards Instead of the annual Masked Ball, they gave a novelty bow-tie dance, with everybody wearing bow-ties. They had charge of the decorations of the dance floor at the Enchanted Forest Carnival. They collected money for the Infantile Par- alysis Fund and for the Red Cross. They spon- sored a Red Cross dance, to which only those having Red Cross pins could be admitted. They had several night meetings at homes of the members, and at the conclusion of each semester, they had dinner in Fresno. Evelyn Scneid Girls’ Leagv.e Pres. Miss Grace Fuller a Adviser ——_ | Gloria Firmalo Clerk JOHN BRUNOLLI Social Welfare Mai PAUL TOSCHI Finance KEN OSAKI Boys’ Fed. Pres. BOB SMITH Student Body Pres. ED VOORHEES Awards RICHARD CRUZ Yell Leader BETTY JO VICKERS Publications COMMISSTUNERS DAWN HUDSON Girls’ League Pres. PAULEEN WA RNER Girls’ Activities rN MILTON ALLEY Rally Committee Chairman RALLY COMMITTEE ui Due to the hard work of the Rally Committee and Miss Ruth Watson, there was more school spirit this year. They had a down town rally, with everybody walking, and also they had a huge bon-fire before the Thanksyiving game. They decorated the goal posts for all the games, and the whole Rally Com- mittee went to the games together, all dressed in white for the cheering sec- tion. They also reserved a section for the guest cheering sections. Milton Alley was chairman of the Rally Committee for the Yell leaders Evelyn Row 1, L to R:: J. Beasely, B. L. Row, V. Holcomb, B. Casebeer. Row 2: D. Dufloth, B. Capra, S. Tedford, R. Houston, L. Nelson. Row 3: M. Alley, K. Granger, H. Dean, L. Maxwell, H. Dame, B. Hummer, C. Abercrombie, Miss Watson, R. Cruz, Scheid, Richard Cruz, ; year. and Virginia Grattone in R. Rigby. action. Row 1, L. to R: R. Hartin, B. J. Rowland, ! E. Scheid, B. J. Vickers. Row 2: B. Marchetti, J. Brunolli, E. Shipp. Row 3: B. Halleen, R. Cruz. FRENCH Mrs. Madeline Barron was the adviser of the French Club this year. They held a big Christmas meeting, where they sang many French songs. At the carnival they had a sweet shop. They packed a box to be sent to France, and they also correspond- ed with several French students and older people. THESPIANS At the beginning of the football season, the Thes- pians made pom-poms. There were only about six members, but some made points for making pom- poms, and also after the senior play, the member- ship was largely in- creased. Row 1, L. to R.: D. Howard, N. Noli, J. Doshier, J. Matsu- moto, B. Murdock, J. Glover. Row 2: V. Holcomb, M. Leach, D. Wattenbarger, L. Glover, B. Warner, M. A. Ryan, M. Huntsman, A. V. King, M. Gill. Row 3: M. Barron, L. Tate, L. Nascimento, D. White, L. Hoskin.;, B. Hubbard, R. Lopez, B. Kirkman, W. N. Hendrickson, J. Beasley, L. Chatman. Row 1, R. to L.: W. Richardson, L. Freeman, P. Dworack, J. Perez, R. Valdivia, B. Fleming, D. Dufloth, J. Wood, M. Kornegay, F. Brunolli, N. Condit, M. LaMascus, W. Kutch, D. Hubbard, C. Clark. Row 2: D. Cross, M. Romero, V. Herrera, M. LaRue, G. Hemphill, J. Wood, P. Rockhold, L. Lopez, E. Juarez, B. Windsor, C. Cassey, A. Bays, B. Albarran, M. Camarena, J. Delgado. Row 3: J. Martin, A. Torres, J. Maciel, C. Velasquez, H. Martinez, A. Hernandez, M. Bosquez, M. L. Maciel, F. Marmalejo, I. Marmalejo, M. Wood, B. Moberg, M. G. -Wisener, J. Culp, C. Stephensen. Row 4: L. Chatman, J. Floyd, J. Scarborough, G. Mays, I. Sotello, E. Garibay, A. Herrera,L. Koch, E. Cook, P. Perry, R. Martin, T. Kurisu, L. Valderrama, D. Savala, J. Fry. Row 5: J. Padilla, R. Serrano, R. Hayes, N. Overgaard, B. Langdon, D. Fuentes, B. Camarena, P. Esparza, B. James, D. K. Dworack, A. Gonzales, L. Casillas, C. Adami, L. Medillin. wil. Officers, L to R.:: C. Valasquez, M. Gong, C. PAN AMERICAN One of the most enthusiastic clubs in the school is the Pan American Student Forum. Their check booth at the Carnival won the sweepstakes for the clever decorations. The candlelight initiation and installation were combined in a beautiful ceremony, and they had a typical Mexican Christmas party. First they entertained Chowchilla Pan American, and later, Chowchilla returned the fovor. They gave a big fiesta dance second semester, and everyone will remember the Pan American program April 17. At the end of the year they Padilla. Rodriquez, Miss Jean Patton. Row 3: Made- Row 2: V. Cruz, M. E. Coffee, V. : Age enjoyed a picnic. lene Barron, L. Valderrama, C. Stephenson, R. Lopez. Row 1, R. to L.: C. De La Guerra, L. Kock, V. Brooks, J. Conn, M. R. Bass, H. Montoya, V. Rodriguez, A. Arzate, A. Lopez, J. Rasor, J. McMellon, L. Vived, B. Brown, B. Botorff. Row 2: J. Lane, C. Baldrica, O. Juarez, C. Padilla, S. Rogue, J. Marquez, M. Serrano, L. Ayala, M. Free- man, J. Andrew, H. Kincy, I. Velasquez. Row 3: M. Soto, T. Garcia, R. Adami, M. Gonzalez, R. Arzate, B. Casebeer, M. Cortez, B. Gong, N. Gill, W. McDowell, C. Galbraith, T. Brooks, R. Lucero. Row 4: M. E. Coffee, H. Trueax, D. Newcomb, R. Hartin, D. Deanda, V. Serrano, A. L. Donati, J. Zapien, M. Balbas, K. Osaki, G. Zapata, A. Fontes, R. Lopez, 8. Haynes. Row By 12 Romero, S. Soria, M. Padilla, J. Arriola, J. Yribe, J. Alviso, R. Padilla, E. Pizano, A. Matsumoto, C. Olono, L. Arzate, R. Griggs. Not picture is W. N. Hendrickson. First Semester, row 1, L. to R.:: L. Cavallero, L. Glover, G. Keith, C. Padilla, E. Rowe, H. Pearson, V. Holcomb, B. J. Vickers. Row 2: I. Weston, M. Sciacqua, P. Murphy, J. Klein, C. Simi, J. Doshier, R. J. Abercrombie, B. Wattenbarger. Row 3: B. Kirkman, C. Abercrombie, A. Gonzales, B. Westcott, K. Jones. SLHULARSHIP First Semester: H. Trueax, M. Gong. Row 2: B. Langdon, C. Abercrombie. op, , a Initiation day for new scholarship members. ¥ Row 1, L. to R: H. Trueax. E. Okano, S. Cain, G. Firmalo, M. Gong. Row 2: H. Oldham, I. Dobashi, M. Weston, N. Davis, B. L. Mallory, P. Elmore. Row 3: R. Whitak er, H. Neufeld, C. Stephensen, B. Hubbard. | ae f F ; 4 Row 1, L. to R.: C. Simi, R. Houston, D. M. M. Gong, S. Cain. Row 2: L. Cavallero ne Ahles, J. Doshier, M. Biscay, B. Vickers, G. Firmalo, _ M. Sciacqua, B. Russell, B. Capra, J. Schmall, E. Rowe, J. Klein, N. Davis, E. Okano, H. Trueax, H. Oldham. Row 3: J. Tolladay, B. Westcott, H. Neufeld, D. Emerson, N. Overgaard, A. Gonzales, D. Wattenbarger, P. Murphy, R. J. Aber- crombie, E. Yoshida, M. E. Coffee, C. Stephensen. Stephensen. Second Semester: M. Biscay. Row 2: K. Jones, C. This year there were more seniors on scholarship than any other class. The mem- bership the first semester was 48, the second semester, 73. There were eleven life mem- berships the first semester, and a possible four more for second semester. The money taken in for selling Coca Cola will provide scholar- ships for some of these. At the end of the year there was a big picnic at Devoe’s en- joyed by all members. The district Torch, Scholarship newspaper, was edited by the Madera group. 7 Row 1, L. to R.: M. Turner, D. Del Bono, P. Wood, B. J. Murdock, M. Freeman, P. Austin, Gold Seal Bearers, L. to R.: J. Doshier, J. Klein, P. Murphy Row 2: B Wattenbarger, I. Wes- ton, M. Gong, H. Trueax. Row 3: A. Gonzales, B. Langdon, K. Jones, C. Abercrombie. el M. Inami, R. Clark, C. Cassey, E. Ward. Row 2: M. N. Weston, F. Maley, J. Schmall, L. Glover. C. Padilla, J. Jardine, J. Noble, V. Herron, L. Ayala, N. Kirk, S. Erikson. Row 3: J. Fry, N. Castro, A. Goode, W. A. Smith, B. Kirkman, R. Cruz, P. Coffee, R. Garabedian, J. Bellinger, K. Jones, B. Langdon, J. Houston. Senior Gai, L. to R.: E. Scheid, B. Marchetti, B. Vickers, J. Brooks, M. Gong. Row 2: J. Kilcrease, D. DeWitt, L. Nascimento, J. Klein, W. Potter, P. McKee. Row 3: J. Patton, B. Rowland, E. Ogle- tree, J. Doshier, L. Pira, B. Casebeer. Row 4: E. Shipp, J. LeGallee, N. Nance, H. Pearson, J. Schmall, B. Wattenbarger. HORIZON All Horizon groups folded Christmas seals this year, packed Red Cross boxes, and sold flowers for the Crippled Chil- dren's Fund. The Gai Horizon gave the first all-school dance, the Harvest Dance. Their booth, the ‘Fatal Apple,” won sec- ond prize for the food booths at the Carni- val. Toward the end of the year, they had breakfast at the El Rancho, and spent a week-end at Bass Lake. The Taganus went to the snow in the winter months. The Zenith group enjoyed a theatre party and bowling. They sold paper flowers for their participation in the Carnival, and an after-game football dance was sponsored by them. The girls in the Aurora group used “Private Papers,” a program study, for their meetings this year. They spon- sored the hat section at the fashion show. One after-game dance and a formal spring dance.were sponsored by them. Freshman Aurora, L. to R.: B. Murdock, M. Sordi, A. Brady, J. Stenovich, P. Wood, A. M. Poletti, J. Culp, W. J. Toschi. Row 2: J. Noble, M. J. Free- man, P. Dworack, M. Bockenoogen, A. Marchetti, M. Huntsman, P. Lute, M. Wisener. Row 3: B. A. Russell, B. Ridell, M. Turner, C. Austin, D. Del Bono, J. Maraccini, B. J. Horton. Row 4: Miss Jar- dine, B. Moberg, C. Floto, T. Johnson, V. M. Jessing, E. Williams, M. Hardy, M. Stone. Junior Taganu, L. to R.:: A. Lattanzio, M. Martin, M. Biscay, L. Culp. Row 2: S. Tedford, K. Silk- wood, E. Ogletree, G. Grattone. Row 3: M. White, E. Rowe, M. A. Ryan, M. Sciacqua, L. Cavallero. Row 4: D. Connors, C. Simi, R. Houston, D. M. Ahles, B. Capra, Miss Curry. Sophomore Zenith, L to R.: P. Elmore, L. Gill, D. Del Bono, B. Gong, G. Firmalo, B. L. Row. Row 2: N. Noli, C. Gleichweit, M. Kornegay, Miss Owen, D. Dufloth, S. Pistoresi, B. L. Mallory. Row 3: D. Wattenbarger, J. Williams, V. Kirk, K. Kilcrease, N. Davis, J. Jardine. Mexican Amanacer, L. to R.: T. Sanchez, V. Rodriquez, M. Soto, T. Garcia. Row 2: R. Adame, A. Hernandez, M. Balbas, Miss Richardson. Row 3: M. L. Maciel, M. Bosquez, R. Cervantes, V. Herrera, A. Mata. d Js” ee nee Ye. os SS Troop I, L. to R.: E. Higuera, W. Cox, D. Campbell, B. Price, C. Clark. Row 2: M. Ward, R. Abercrombie, F. Maley, K. McMellon, P. Warner, V. Kisin, R. Smith, H. Sesock. Row 3: F. Blackwell, R. J. Radney, M. Gill, Miss Bowlus, J. Morrison, M. Weis, H. Oldham, B. Windsor. J , y Troop VI, L. to R.: J. Vaughn, B. Thomas, D. Burnett, A. Chat- man, D. Gaines. Row 2: E. M. Chatman, E. Jordon, L. Edwards, M. A. Blackburn, E. Edwards, O. Harris. Row 3: B. Hodges, C. Murray, L. Glass, P. Blackburn, G. Graham. Troop VIII, L. to R: R. Beach, L. Crosno, E. Dedmon, jek, Gann, D. Bass. Row 2: Miss Roberts, J. Bain, N. Hemphill, B. Denman, J. Wright, V. Goodwin, E. Cook, Miss Soker. Miss Helen Roberts and Miss Bertha Soker, both new teach- ers, have sponsored this group this year, and helped them with their service work, including the Christmas seals. Troop IX, L. to R.: J. Cox, E. Ward, M. H. Keith, B. Brown, M. R. Bass, B. Bottorff. Row 2: B. Bolding, M. Wood, N. Gill, D. Bebee, M. Wise, J. McMellon, M. LaMascus. Miss Jackie Broome, one of the townspeople, has sponsored this troop. At the Carnival, they carried out the name of their sponser for their booth, at which they sold doughnuts. They carried out the same serv- ice work as the other groups. GIRL SCOUTS Under the leadership of Miss Lorraine Bowlus, this group had a successful year. Like the oth- er troops, they packed Red Cross boxes, folded Christmas seals, and did many other serv- ices. They spent a week-end in the mountains, and a week-end at Balboa. Mrs. Lois Chambers spon- sored this group, and under her participation, they packed Red Cross boxes, folded Christmas seals, and folded seals for the Crippled Children’s Fund. Sy SUPHISTA-hATS The Sophista-Kats, with the help of Miss Ruth Watson, have learned many dances this year, including the rhumba, fox trot, and the waltz. They had many night meetings at which they learned these dances. One of the most successful dances of the year was given by them on Friday, March 28. This club was started last year, but more enthusiasm was shown this year. Row 1, L. to R.: E. Scheid, M. Wisener, J. Whitaker, S. Pistoresi, A. Lattanzio, B. L. Row. Row 2: D. Dufloth, T. Andrew, G. Kistner, J. Brunolli, B. Fleming, W. Wellman, P. McKee. Row 3: B. Halleen, T. Passmore, B. Eva, J. Boysen, B. Dean, R. Cruz, Miss Watson, E. Ogletree. Row 1, L. to R.: M. Biscay, M. Martin, V. Grattone, E. Scheid, B. J. Rowland, E. Shipp. Row 2: E. Peart, B. Kirkman, J. Fry, Mr. Christensen, D. Poole, R. Cruz, P. Martin. Row 1, L. to R.; C. L. Gibson, H. Trueax, L. Glover, B. Case- beer, B. Whitehead. Row 2: S. Wright, B. Hubbard, J. Houston, N. Overgaard, B. Kirkman. 2 FORENSIC At the beginning of the year there were only two members in this club, so, with the help of Mr. Christensen, they select- ed ten more members, inter- ested in debating, and they have drawn up a new constitu- tion, and have entered in many debates and speaking contests. CHEMISTRY Miss Alice Trueax was the sponsor of this active group during the year. All of their meetings were night meetings, where they tried many experi- ments, some successful and some not. For their booth at the Enchanted Forest Carnival, they had the ever-popular fortune telling booth. TFA The Future Farmer Barn Dance, given annually, was the biggest dance of the year, and probably the biggest barn dance yet given. The queen of the dance was Janice Culp and - - her attendants were Betty Jo Rowland and Donnie Rollins. FFA had several field days at Officers, R. to L.: Sentinel, H. Jorgensen; reporter, P. Toschi; the Adobe Ranch, and they had secretary, D. Wood; president, D. Petrucci; vice-president, B. entries in the livestock show in Eva; treasurer, D. LaMascus; advisor, W. Smith. San Francisco at the Cow Pal- ace. Dino Petrucci was in the FFA public speaking contests cand won high honors. He and Paul Toschi also won high hon- ors in the FFA quiz contest. Frances Blackwell and Anna Lattanzio were secretaries. FFA Queen, J. Culp. L. to R.: B. J, Rowland, D. Fortune, G. Pruett, D. Bare, C. Stedham, D. LaMascus, J. Low, D. De La Guerra, L. Rowe, T. Wisener, E. Parker, D. S. Rollins. Row 2: V. Martinazzi, G. Sanderson, A. Unti, D. Tolla- day, T. Passmore, C. Cox, H. Dame, J. Galleano, P. Kennedy, F. Blackwell. Row 3: P. Toschi, C. Martin, C. Campbell, A. Findley, R. Wilmeth, L. Morgan, D. Johnson, D. Jordan, B. Tune, D. White. Row 4: B. Eva, B. Lowe, G. Owenby, D. Evans, B. Diebert, D. Wood, G. Montgomery, C. Beggs, H. Jorgensen, W. Rogers. Freshmen, L. to R.: D. Jorgensen, C. Evans, B. Sterling, J. Denis, B. Tunnell, M. Aoki, R. J. Selkirk. Row 2: V. Findley, R. Haggara, J. Windsor, M. Balbas, G. Homes, J. Wiebe, G. Rowe, R. Roberts, A. Schollen, D. Zamora, S. Erickson. Row 3: W. Steele, G. Brown, W. Richardson, A. Martinez, D. Denney, G. Tune. Row 4: L. Quilla, J. Martin, W. Botorff, R. Whitaker, S. Wright, K. Irby, R. Trost. The Barn Dance, a highlight of the year. ; ‘ Pt ee eee ee 5 8s oi om is wa esi y r - ee “ i Sed ae, 2 X % aS ei E Loy thts In front: C. L. Gibson. L. to R.: Mr. Foster, G. Go, B. Hubbard, B. Boysen, J. Ocheltree, B. Kirkman, J. Cheuvront. COMMERCIAL The Commercial Club sold Coca Cola at games, and spon- sored an after-game dance. During the boxing season, they helped sell the tickets, and they also made posters and had ! charge of the publicity for the matches. They took a trip to Fresno in order to inspect Fres- no State, and also the 4C’s College. They also went through an industrial plant. G. Cook. Row 1, L. to R.: M. Lasgoity, B. Hummer. Row 2: D. Granger, B. Halleen, B. McDowell, T. Fuller, P. Martin. F oee PP rar Fe PHOTUGRAPHY The Photography Club tried something new to bring in more members, which was quite suc- cessful. They had a contest, and some very nice pictures were turned in as a result. They had many night meetings, and they worked on the dark room neor the library, making everything up to date. MAL SD — gee Fue, Row 1, L. to R.: V. Goodwin, A. Pruett, F. Maley, F. Kieth, V. Kisin, R. Smith, C. Padilla. Row 2: M. Fairbanks, M. Sciacqua, P. Warner, K. McMellon, G. Tocchini, M. Inami. Third row: M. Weis, J. Morrison, Miss Owen, F. Blackwell, L. Poindexter, ahi The Ski Club has enjoyed many week-end trips to Badger Pass this year. Most of the mem- bers belonged to the town ski club and attended those meet- ings also. At the Carnival they had a waist-guessing contest for their booth. CADETS The Cadets were very helpful to the community during the Red Cross Drive by canvasing the residential districts. They helped at the track meets by being field assistant judges, putting and taking off hurdles. They also lined the track for all the track meets. They have been doing a lot of shooting, and Mr. Jess Markle, ad- viser, says that next year we will have the best shooting team in the state. They have the regular drill “Se = Mech a tea aoe : zy Row 1, L. to R.: T. Higuera, J. Laymons, H. Maxey, M. Sanchez, and military courtesy instruction. A. Aldama, J. Hindman. Row 2: C. Archibald, M. Dunn, J. Training films, very educational, Bellinger, G. Gleichweit, J. Sellers, D. McCauley. Row 3: R. have been enjoyed by the Cadets. Thomas, D. Parker, A. Mayorga, C. Cobb, B. Hirter, C. James. Row 4: C. Del Bono, J. Tolladay, D. La Rue, R. George, V. Real, Y. Aoki, D. Thornton. Row 1, R. to L.: N. Gill, C. Austin, M. Gong, B. Gong, D. Dufloth, S. Pistoresi, B. L. Mallory, V. Kirk, E. Cook, M. Korne- gay, J. Wood, M. Dockery, P. Warner, E. Radley. Row 2: M. R. Bass, G. Firmalo, H. Van Alstyne, N. Davis, J. Jardine, B. Abercrombie, R. J. Radney, H. Oldham, B. Windsor, W. Hughes, C. Hindman, B. Taylor, B. Bosworth. Row 3: J. L. Gann, E. Dedmon, N. Hemphill, J. Johnson, M. Weis, F. Mar- malejo, C. Velasquez, S. Arias, M. Dobashi, J. Matsumoto, M. Inami, M. Freeman, S. Cain. Row 4: C. Padilla, F. Black- well, K. Silkwood, E. Guintoli, D. Guintoli, E. Okano, H. Sesock, M. Ward, E. Higuera, D. White, W. Thompson, D. Kelly, C. Cassey. : b.A.A. + ie r c r Oh MAD at e At the beginning of the year the BS a SOS Se = members sponsored an after game aah dance, and they also sold Coca Cola for the games. The money earned from this sale will go for scholarships for girls who are majoring in sports. They had several night meetings, and at the end of the year, there was a PLAY DAY, in which schools competed against each other in all sports, Row 1, L. toR.: R. Hartin, M. Gill, M. Fairbanks, K. McMellon, I. Cook, E. Ward, D. Watten- barger, R. Smith, N. Price, D. Rollins, C. Clark, K. Hall, M. Thornburg, J. Tindall. Row 2: V. Herron, J. Canady, M. W. Castleberry, L. D. Donati, C. J. Zapie, K. Kilcrease, B. Poole, S. it Roque, A. Arzate, M. Bosquez, M. Balbas, D. Deanda, V. Herrera, D. Blayney. Row 3: M. Wood, M. Koken, M. Tatami, L. Crosno, D. Bass, C. Gleichweit, P. Dworack, L. Ayala, L. q Freeman, V. Goodwin, B. Recuner, I. Blalock, M. Cook. BLOCK “M? SOCIETY This organization was re- vived this year, with Mr. Joe Keeble as adviser and Ken Osaki as president. They did all kinds of service work, includ- ing usher ing at the boxing matches and other kinds of | sports. They had a banquet at the end of the year. | Row 1, L. to R.: M. Sano, K. Osaki, G. Go, F. Schillings, D. Bare, A. Toschi. Row 2: H. Jorgensen, B. Tarvin, W. Rogers, R. Denney, N. Alias, D. Tolladay, H. Smith, M. Blalock. Row 3: J. L. Edwards, S. Mihich, B. Fairbanks, D. Morger, C. Valenzuela, C. Olono, S. Toner. Row 4: B. Tischmaker, B. Langdon, D. Turini, J. Aguirre, V. Pistoresi, L. Mims, L. Bollinger, B. Da Silva, S. Ellis, E. Voorhees, A. Lee. HARVEY GIRLS The Harvey Girls have done more service work than any other group by preparing the food for all banquets and also serving at the banquets. Some that they have served at are the Football Banquet, Scholarship Banquet, Rotary, Kiwanis, Senior Boys, Father's and Sons, Business Men, Agriculture Teach- ers, and they prepared the food for the Girls’ League Picnic at the end of the year. In order to become a member of the Harvey Girls, a girl musi serve at four or more banquets each year. The Harvey Girls went out to dinner in Madera, One of the banquets at which the Harvey and on a later date, they went to Fresno. Sar ecrod: Row 1, L. to R.: D. Bass, N. Noli. Row 2: N. Brosi, S. Fairbanks, L. Crosno, M. R. Bass, M. W. Castleberry. Row 3: J. Tindal, L. Hagar, B. Howe, is cee R. Wills, J. L. Gann, I. McCandless, . Morris. | I { Betty Jo Vickers First semester editor B. Marchetti, B. Vickers. Back row: B. Kirkman, B. Watten- barger, P. Murphy, J. Le Gallee, J. Klein, Miss D. Boutell, ]. Brunolli. Due to printing difficuties, the first semester Maderan Staff found it necessary to put out one mimeographed paper in place of the regular papers they had been putting out. The second Miss Dorothy Bonen semester staff started out a successful semester Ravicor with new colored papers. Rae Houston Second semester editor N. Radney, R. Houston, D. Ahles, I. Meeks, B. Capra, T. Andrew. Back row: W. Wagner, M. Davis, R. Harrell, B. Hubbard. SEPTEMBER | [SUN [MON TUE [WED [THU] FRI_[ SAT ‘Requlnaiiors waa hrdd om. cette 2ZandoO4y. —— It azemed soe ts be bock ak achool fo aeeckh Zurnyuom2. =f See: ob Wwe uozee a0 b im, the old Roulime amd SeMoo!l WankE on aa uano?. —_ NOVEMBER [SUN |MON WED |THU | FRI Ay Kat, 2.0 : Phx ¢ ari, fe % : PA 25 i ‘i _ 4 + ¥. ‘4 Yi ic? : School diince. DECEMBER _SUN|MON SAT Sy) a® was Qenior. SAnzak . Aboul haundced Senioes toon ote foe le , to spend a d umn” Uo artoun, sKiing — Tt . OMNzce Serupes usee2 aad deape illo thx cade bov2s ire hakQa- MARCH SUN [MON] TUE|WED | THU FRI [SAT Sie tala A r thy f 2 Yan lems 2 me fi y 4 ber - ff hae Y. ce en : ce 4 Ne 7 On Maeeh 1} pad pon UN | MON] TUE | WeD| THU | FRI| SAT. Vr The Juniors Sponsored tne Junior Variety Shaw une re a4 i Pats Barbara Wattenbarger Pat Murphy Bill Kirkman Mr. R. Mastin Editor Business Manager and Photographer Faculty photographer Calendar Beginning in January and finishing their work just before spring vacation, the annual staff worked hard on the Golden Jubilee edition of the Purple and White. All-the photography in Clubs, Activi- ties , and Sports plus the group pictures in other sections is the work of Mr. Richard Mastin and Bill Kirkman, a junior. They were assisted by Bill Hubbard, a junior, and Jimmy Cheuvront, a sophomore. Joyce Klein Ethel Shipp Seniors Art v £ Betty Jo Vickers Beverly Marchetti Jo Le Gallee Johnny Brunolli Organizations Classes Activities Sports ca Miss D. Boutell Pat McKee Bill Hubbard Jim Cheuvront Advisor Snaps Photographer Photographer P. W. CARNIVAL . Marian Biscay and Terry Andrew Evelyn Scheid and Stanley Toner Mari i junior class royalty. reigned over Carnival. Junior class booth. Joan Noble and Richard Rigby, run- ner-ups. p Floyd Schilling and Katherine Kil-. crease, king and queen of sopho- more class. Freshman scrip booth. Sophomore booth. “Enchanted Forest’ —the theme of a most profitable carni- val, was carried out in grand style. Over eighteen hundred dollars was taken in during the one night it was held. The funds went toward the Purple and White. In charge of the affair was Miss Dorothy Boutell with Miss P Bruna Forassepi in charge of finances. Miss D. Boutell. NIOR PLAY Capes iE Senior play cast, row 1: B. Rowland, E. Scheid, B. Marchetti, B. Vickers. Row 2: E. Shipp, M. Leach, D. DeWitt, R. Smith, G. Keith. Row 3: B. Smith, K. Jones, D. Morger, R. Fairbanks, M. Davis. Row 4: J. Brunolli, B. Langdon, R. Harrell, B. Tarvin, W. Wellman, P. Martin. The defendant at trial. Miss Marion Jacobson Director “The Night of January 16, presented in the Memorial Hall on March 7 and 8, proved to be a very successful production. Miss Marion Jacobson, dramatics teacher, Production staff, row 1: B. Vickers, M. Coffee, M. : ; : Gong, W. Potter, J. Klein. Row 2: D. Petrucci, P. and Mrs. George Wiegand, in charge of fi- McKee, M. Leach, P. Murphy, V. Holcomb. Row nances, did much to help the students in pro- 3: H. Smith, P. Toschi, K. Osaki, B. DaSilva, E. ducing the play. Peart, C. Beggs. : ” rN Mr.. James Arnold Director Rehearsing a Spanish dance, Chiapanecas “Holiday,” the theme for the Variety Show sponsored by the Junior class, was very effect- ive. The combined mu- sic and dramatic de- partments, together with all-school talent, took part in the pro- gram. It was presented in May in the high school gymnasium. JUNIOR VA Miss Lois Smades Chorus director Miss Marion Jacobson Dancing director CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. D. Hanhart The Cafeteria Staff did much to help Mrs. D. Hanhart, cafeteria manager, in putting out the lunches for students. L. to R: B. Smith, J. Bain, E. Kanady, M. Sciacqua, A. Failla, Je Whitaker, B. Beasley. Back row: B. Tarvin, B, Trost, M. Davis, Mrs. G. Wiegand, W. Kaitch. The members of the li- brary staff are trained to F 4 be efficient in every way in order to help students and keep the library in or- der. Also the displays in Bathe’ the library are arranged by the staff. Mrs. G. Wiegand Librarian D. Wright, A. Lee, P. McKee, H. Pearson, J. Ocheltree, J. Row, B. Jester, A. Batini, R. Harrel, M. Collodi. PUBLIC SPEABING The public speaking classes entered their first contest on Jan- uary 18 at Modesto High School. Richard Cruz won top honors for his dramatic decla- mation. Another winner of the year was Donald Poole, who won in the Lion's Club Original Oratory Contest in March. The classes attended many tournaments, among them the Fresno State College high school contest and the National Forensic League contest spon- sored at the College of the Pa- cific, both in March. They closed the season by entering the Lowell High School Forensic Tournament in San Francisco in May. Debate class in action John Christensen, Richard Cruz Donald Poole CARPENTRY PROJECT Back row, L. to R.: Charles Olono, Joe Aguirre, Doyle Long, Clyde Aguirre, Warren Cook, Angelo Spera. Front row, L to R: Elwin Ballad, Richard Kutch, Marian DaSilva. . wore e wae. . This year Mr. Wil- - liam Hansen's car- pentry class con- structed a house for Mr. W. Marshall, � transportation man- ager. URCHESTRA o, 3 Mr. James Arnold Instructor The Orchestra, directed by Mr. James Arnold, participated in the Christmas program, Junior Class Review, and many other programs. They performed also at the banquet given by the Chamber of Commerce for the Lieutenant Governor. VARSITONIANS The dance band played at many school dances, assemblies and exchange assem- blies. CHORUS Miss Lois Smades Instructor Advanced Chorus, row 1, L. to R.: B. Rowland, E. Kennedy, K. H. Silkwood, M. Bass, B. Kirby, P. Cudd, A. Failla, D. Auker, A. Rose, M. Romero. Row 2: B. Row, A. Herrera, B. Price, D. DeWitt, E. Ogletree, B. Wisener, J. Cox, S. Tedford, E. Radley, F. Hinson. Row 3: H. Pearson, J. Puckett, W. Cox, D. Deanda, J. Culp, V. Kimrey, B. Pickett, B. Bosworth. Row 4: H. Martinez, V. Kisin, M. Wood, M. Harding, M. Stone, L. Failla, E. Mc Kelvy, J. Whitlock, P. Blackburn, E. Jordon. Row 5: A. Padgett, D. Dufloth, V. Bue. D. Bebee, C. Simi, E. Cook, H. Kincy, M. James, H. Woodley, B. Clark, R. adney. The chorus classes partici- pated in many programs and assemblies under the direction of Miss Smades. Boys’ Chorus, row 1]: J. Baraldi, F. Brunolli, R. Nesmith, H. Edwards, J. Billinger, C. Evans, J. Ocheltree, C. Cox, D. Evans. Row 2: V. Burns, F. Huarte, S. Pistoresi, A. Aldama, C. James, I. Velasquez, E. Duck- worth, R. Ferretti, L. Hood. Row 3: P. Schoelen, R. Montanari, G. Radosevich, G. Gleichweit, B. Thomas, G. Walsh, P. Ro- mero, M. Lopez, E. Valarosi, E. West. Row 4: L. Bollinger, R. Lucero, L. Jackson, M. Davis, J. Deniz, R. Hardy, C. Stephenson, M. Williams, S. Toner. Beginning Girls Glee, row 1: M. Mock, G. Hemphill, A. Aguilar, M. Soto, J. Delgado, M. La Mascus, M. Mooney, B. Albarran, V. Cruz, L. Crosno, D. Bass, N. Hemphill, C. Baldrica, E. Dedmon, J. Gann. Row 2: D. Rogers, M. Glenn, D. Ford, M. Crom- well, M. Boekenoogen, J. Maraccini, A. Polletti, D. Del Bono, B. Murdock, B. Horton, P. Lute, M. Wisener, M. Turner, D. Howard. Row 3: O. Fillippo, N. Stroud, C. Cossey, L. Adams, D. Kelly, C. Young, R. Smith, N. Scism, E. Higuera, M. Dobashi, I. Tamura, J. Matsumoto, M. Sordi. Row 4: N. White, M. Thornberg, B. Streit, R. Beach, P. Astin, M. Thornton, L. Honeycutt, E. Morrison, N. Sims, H. Medlock, J. Canady, W. Thompson, D. White. Row 5: Betty Jo Howe, D. Rollins, J. McMellon, A. Abundis, F. Marmelejo, D. Roberts, H. West, N. Condit, R. Cornelious, G. DeLuna, N. Dock, D. Burnett, L. Lee. Row 6: P. Dworack, R. Gates, D. Russell, A. Bayes, W. McDowell, O. Reed, W. Clifton, W. Hughes, B. Thompson, M. Blackburn, C. Murrey. Row 7: E. Goncalves, T. Johnson, J. Culp, L. Edwards, B. Goodwin, E. Bongorno, P. Shoemate, B. Bolding, B. Creamer, A. Martinez, E. Gariby. Row 8: S. Arias, W. Lyon, W. Castleberry, P. Rockhold, J. Wood, J. Marquez, M. Serrano, J. Barbosa, J. Sotelo, L. Davis, N. Brosi, R. Morris. BAND Band forming “M” Mr. J. Arnold Instructor Madera High Band Barbara Jean Murdock and Bob Smith, standing, reign as king and queen of Blossom Day. Their attendants, Jimmy Lou Gann, Lola Nelson, Marilyn Sordi, and Dawn Hudson. Horizon girls contributing money to a Camp Fire fund at the Horizon Club birthday dinner. Models of the Spring Fashion Show held April 10 in the high school gym- nasium. The funds raised at the style show went to begin a welfare fund for girls. 1—Burma Shave user. 2—Sneak Day Frolic. 3—Oh! what fun. 4—That's just right. 5—Luke-The Spook. 6—Granmaws time. 7—Tough guys. 8—Madera wolves. 9—Short-stuff. 10—Star eyes. 11—Buddies. 12—Tarzan. 13—Paul Bunyon 14—Smile pretty. 15—Wolf Gal. 16—Lover Wright. 17—They’re so happy. 18—Try again. 19—Go on, sneeze. 20—No—not that! 21—Arduina Donati. 22—Joyce Klein. 23—Helen Pearson. 24—Ethel Shipp. 25—Holcomb Brothers. 26—Glover Sisters. 27—Pat Murphy. 28—Wanda Potter. 29—Jack Fleming. ARE Ee, pisessseng gs SI. ( Ny st ORS x ‘9s. A i “git Xe Y POS? | eB smitay Ze eZ PR EE mani — Eri’ “B’ FOOTBALL : D e + ee re : ; ns ) ee f 4 Coach Ed Atkinson +. ae? B Squad blocks Merced as Madera’s = forced to kick. The Madera B's, under the coaching of Ed Atkinson, finished their season Joe Wells carrying the ball, to make one of his 24 touchdowns. with a score of two games won, three lost and one tied. Our total scores were 31 touchdowns. High scorers for Ma- dera were: Joe Wells with a total of 24 touchdowns; Bill Hummer, six touch- downs, and Roy West with one touch- Pe | down. | ak B SCORES | Oct. 10 Merced 0 Madera 7 i} Oct. 17. Fresno 0 Madera 6 Oct. 24 Edison 0 Madera 0 Oct. 31 Fresno Hi 6 Madera 0 Nov. 7 Edison 26 Madera 0 Row 1, L. to R.: A. Sullivan, R. Serrano, R. Bongorno, M. Williams, T. Passmore, F. Brunolli, S. La Mattina, J. Maciel. Row 2: H. Smith, H. Snapp, B. Dominici, J. Peck, Burt Muller, A. Matsumoto, P. Huarte, R. Wyse, C. Cox. Row 3: F. Huarte, R. Rigby, B. Hummer, M. Johnson, R. Martinez, H. Dame, B. Acuna, P. Vincent, J. Wells, S. Fortune, R. Andress. Vic Pistoresi Bob DaSilva Wayne Rogers SS : Don Tolladay Bob Tarvin Mitch Basila Charlie Olono Howard Jorgensen Bob Diebert Ronald Denney Gerald Zapata VARSITY SCORES Se limes 0 Went aioe eee ee Madera 6 TESTO MG eas serra s Veet Denes: Madera 0 Ibo bro nateys, (0)) eek ee Madera 32 Montereya2 oe Madera 0 Roosevelt 14 . -Madera 13 Ecisone oma _Madera 7 Fresno Tech 7 .. Madera 13 IMGT CECH Oia aes oe ee ee Madera 13 : ; Vic Pistoresi carrying the ball as the Merced men Madera Squad pulling down a Fresno Hi man. come in for the tackle. Bob DaSilva Honorary Captain Vic Pistoresi Most Valuable Player The four most outstanding players were named and given awards at the annual football banquet held December 4 in the cafeteria. Bob Da Silva was named hon- orary captain by a vote of the squad. Howard Jorgensen was selected by the coaches for dis- playing the best sportsmanship throughout the season. Vic Pistoresi was chosen the most valuable player. Kenny Osaki showed the most improvement during the year. Each of the boys was awarded a gold foot- ball. Bob DaSilva made the first string all-Yosemite League, while Vic Pistoresi and Kenny Osaki made second string all- Yosemite League. Top row, L. to R.: J. Keeble, E. Voorhees, E. Brown, V. Pistoresi, B. DaSilva, E. Findley, F. Rudel, D. Tolladay, D. Jessings, G. Zapata, E. Breitwieser, L. Bollinger, H. Smith, B. Diebert, H. Jorgensen, B. Carpenter, L. Hood, Rinaldo Wren. Middle row: B. Tischmacker, B. Tarvin, R. Fisher, C. Olono, B. Smith, N. ere Rogers, K. Osaki, C. Agrirre. Denney, Bottom row: G. Sanderson, T. Wisner, A. Spera, D. Bare, R. Basila, L. DeStefanis. Coach Joe Keeble, coach of our football team. Through his untiring ef- forts brought our team to many victories. Assistant Coach Rinaldo Wren, teaching again at Madera Hi after four years in the service. Coach Wren again had a hand in many victories — this time football victories. Ken Osaki Most Improved Player Howard Jorgensen Best Sportsmanship Vic Pistoresi Carrying the ball VARSITY VICTORIES an. 17—Roosevelt 43, Madera 34. Jan. 21—Chowchilla 25; Ma- Bob DaSilva dera 46. Jan. 24—Fresno Tech 34, Ma- dera 43. Jan. 28—Edison 27, Madera 41. Jan. 31—Merced 31, Madera 37. Feb. 7—Fresno Hi 22, Madera 23. Feb. 11—Roosevelt 29, Madera 27 Vic Pistoresi Feb. 14—Fresno Tech 46, Ma- dera 32. Feb. 18—Edison 27, Madera 24. Feb. 21—Merced 55, Madera 36. Feb. 25—Fresno Hi 27, Ma- dera 34. Coach “Babe” Atkinson Don Ramirez Stanley Toner Bob Diebert Ken Osaki Donald Wood Louie Bollinger ee % Deve Bob Diebert throwing a basket while LeRoy Mums wage = Most Valuable Player Bob DaSilva (13) and Stanley Toner : i tj ing Merced (6) come in ready in case of miss. Tohoy Mins onium ig Mie , “H’ BASKETBALL B SCORES Fresno Hi 30 Madera 31 Edisoni29y Madera 24 Merced 37 ___ Madera 47 Fresno Hi 30 . Madera 27 Roosevelt 26 ....Madera 32 Fresno Tech 22. Madera 21 Fresno Hi 22 __ Madera 23 Roosevelt 28 Madera 22 Fresno Tech 18..Madera 26 Merced 27 _____ Madera 33 EGisonts Qian Madera 18 Morgan (7) up in the air for a basket against Merced. Joe Galleano of the B” team making a basket against Roosevelt. Don For- tune (3) and Marian DaSilva (13) stand by. Coach Ed Atkinson Donald Fortune Captain of “B” Squad Row 1, L. to R.: T. Passmore, A. Matsumoto, R. Rigby, D. Fortune, M. Serrano, G. Rowe, J. Wells, R. Gri L. Morgan, M. DaSilva, L. Medellin, J. Galleano. ee ond — ——— aS BOXING Boxing has been resumed at Madera Hi, under the direction of Mr. Rinaldo Wren. This was the boys first attempt at boxing and most of them were greenhorns, but, as the season progressed, Mr. Wren saw many possibilities. The boys entertained the townspeople Satur- G day nights in fisticuff contests at the Madera Fair- grounds. On Friday and Saturday nights, March 21 and 22, the semi-finals and finals were held in the Semi-Finals The boys who participated were as follows: 115 lb. Gerald Pruett-Terry Andrew, Andrew win- ning; 140 lb. Leslie Amey-Umberto Collodi, Amey winning; 140 lb. Kenny Osaki-Harris Smith, Smith winning 150 lb.; Ronald Denney-Joe Wells, Denny winning; 150 lb. Gerald Zapata-Emmet Duckworth, Zapata winning; 160 lb. Glenn Sanderson-J. D. Sim- mons, Sanderson winning; 160 lb. Leroy Mims-Floyd Shillings, Mims winning by a knock-out. Finals Terry Andrew-Edward Parker, Parker winning; Joaquin Maciel-Daniel Savala, Savala winning by a knock-out; Leslie Amey-Harris Smith, Smith winning; Louis Chatman-Charles Godfrey, Godfrey winning; Ronald Denney-Gerald Zapata, Zapata winning; Glenn Sanderson-Leroy Mims, Mims winning by a knock-out; Walter Smit-Howard Jorgensen, Jorgen- sen winning. Walter Smit was selected as the Most Improved Boxer of the season and his name was engraved on : the boxing cup. Joe Wells and Ronald Denny, fighting it out. t ¥ | At «ss { i Winners of the Annual Intramural Punch Bowl are: Bottom row, L. to R: Parker, Savala, and Godfrey. Cosae Standing, L.toR.: Jorgenson, Zapata, Mims, and Smith. Rieu ieee Boxing class. Seated, L. to R.: Sanderson, Chatman, Maciel, Parker, Pruett, Andrew, Savala, and Godfrey. Kneeling, L. to R:: Berkeley, Brown, Mims, Osaki, Burnett, De La Guerra, Collodi, S mith, and Denney. Standing: Montgomery, Mgr.; Davis, Smith, Simmons, Jorgenson, Kirkman, Jamison, Coach Wren, Schillings, George, Duckworth, Abercrombie, and Dean. SS aR RL a Po high school gym. | | | | Grace “Teach” Fuller Nu . Instructor Row 1, L. to R: G. Go, E Shipp, E.-Kanady, A. V. King, E. Rowe, D. i ake : Dufloth, M. Cappelluti. Row 2: B. Halleen, B. Smith, A. Lee, E. Peart, L. i | WAAw Veta King Maxwell, R. Stoetzl. ctigng back-hand strokes. c UY TENNIS SCHEDULE March 5—Fresno High. March 14—Chowchilla. April 15—Roosevelt. March 17—Fresno High. April 18—Fresno Tech. March 21—Chowchilla. April 25—Merced. March 25—Roosevelt. April 28—Fresno Hi. March 28—Fresno Tech. May 10—Semi-Finals at Fresno. April 8—Merced. May 17—Valley Finals at Han- April 10—Fresno High. ford. ’ Leroy ne of the M. U. H. S. sockers stretching to take a low one to put out DeStefanis sliding to safety on third. Stanley Toner, also of Madera, in a prac- me ti rimmage 4h ; ¥ ee Bottom row, L. to R.: Aguirre, DeStefanis, McDowell, Toschi, Sanwo, Bongorno, and Baldrica. Row 2, L. to R.: Mims, Osaki Scheid, West, Aguirre, Cowger, and Fortune. Row 3, L. to R.: Mihich, Johnson, Boysen, Schoelen, Brunolli, Aron, Tate, Martin. “A Class, row 1, L. to R.: W. Hubbard, J. L. Edwards, R. Dolio, R. Lopez, B. Noblett, R. Langdon, R. Hardy, J. Marsh, N. Overgaard, L. Morgan, L. Hutchison. Row 2: P. Martin, R. Noblett, M. Blalock, P. Toschi, C. Martin, V. Clark, D. Wright, D. Morger, G. Ownby, R. Fairbanks, R. Denney, K. Wright, C. Olano. Row 3: Jessings, F. Rudel, J. Alviso, E. Brown, B. Lyon, S. Ferguson, S. Haynes, R. Fisher, E. Breitwieser, R. Turini, W. Lowe, R. Tarvin, D. Ballou, S. Ellis. “B’' Class, row 1, L. to R.: B. Tune, R. Jensen, T. Preciado, R. Serrano, W. Wellman, R. Cruz, W. Rogers, J. Arriola, J. Padilla, Langford. Row 2: A. Tamberi, D. Moosios, D. Thornton, F. Schoelen, W. Roden, R. Dominici, B. Miller, L. Honeycutt, J. Maciel, L. Medellin, R. Martinez. Row 2: T. Passmore, L. Williams, R. Padilla, D. Baraldi, N. Radley, V. Urquidez, W. Smith, A. Mayorga, L. D. Brow, R. Acuna, L. Amey. © 2%°%ees elo TRACK TRACK SCHEDULE March 20—Interclass Meet. March 27—Edison Meet. April 12—Fresno High Meet. April 19—Yosemite League Meet. i : Tard April 26—Merced Meet. “C Class, row 1, L. to R.: J. Brunolli, R. Rigby, L. Valasquez, J. Chatman, R. Rigby, P. Kennedy. Row 2: Raviscioni, J. Bacon, Griggs, May 3—Fresno County Meet. P. Ramero, B. Camarena, F. Bohana, C. Brown, K. Aoki. May 10—Valley Meet. May 14—Final Valley Meet. May 17—West Coast Relays. May 24—Modesto Relays. May 3l—State Meet. Robert Fairbanks broadjumping. Jensen passing to Brunolli—440 Relay. Ed Breitwieser putting the shot. Girls’ Basketball Under the guidance of Miss Lorraine Bowlus and Mrs. Lois Chambers, the Girls’ athletic de- partment enjoyed a busy, active year. Speedball Baseball GIRLS SPORTS The annual staff wishes to express its appreciation to the fac- ulty and students for their cooperation in compiling the materials used in this 1947 Purple and White. In the editing of this book, we wish to express our special thanks to Mr. Arsen M. 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