Merced Union High School - El Rodeo Yearbook (Merced, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 190 of the 1957 volume:

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M Ei 1 NX , nw 'U , F U 4 , 1 , L: - A A Sf' ' r' ' X, . F A .lrjxi f A ' , ' P XA , . . if Q iw .,,g,L.g1ggQ J r' .X , W . - H , :v 4 '--' ,L- - A ' Q 2- 'f .- ' ve V' - .Kr Y' A '-: ' . 13,15 8 2 4 - LLL, A wi. ., ., .-,Q F 4 Q, rim V, W ,,h ' V 1::',2riTV iw RMA,-U. Y, VY Ty KL, -- . .. K Q 1 ir 4' . ' J., .F i VA , Y N 4 f , --A NA AAL-M,,,-' 1 4Ml,, ,Q,,g,,, A,, h-A In Memoriam Mrs. Helen Cochran Attendance Clerk Great tragedy befell our student body in the 1956-57 school year with the loss through accidents of our attendance secretary and three students. This page is respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Helen Cochran, Attendance Secretaryg ,loan Criss, Freshmang and Danny Nolet and Monty Phillips, Juniors. They Will always be remembered by their many friends at MUHS. Dan Nolet Joan Criss Monty Phillips Class of 1958 Class of 1960 Class of 1958 e H 31 ! 5 E ,, E E 1 5 5 5 2 ZS 4 9 E 12::22 M I 5' gi Julian W1-'lm Mm' muh FOREWORD From the first football game to the night of the Prom, this year has been filled with scho- lastic, athletic, and social activities. We hope that this l957 EL RODEO will be a perma- nent and treasured reminder of these events of your past year at MUHS. Noni Randolph, Editor Mr. Poytress, Superintendent Mr. Stevenson, Principal Mr. Boock. Vice-Principal and Dean of Boys Miss Rackliff, Dean of Girls Administration The school year 1956-57 presented difficult and varied problems to the ad- ministration and faculty of IVIUHS. Many of these problems were solved through the constant work and effort of the Board of Trustees, Superintendent Frank H. Poy- tress, Principal William Stevenson, Dean of Boys and Vice-Principal Walter Boock, Dean of Girls Nelda Rackliff, the secre- tarial staff, and the faculty. Some mem- bers of the faculty double as counselors for our students and as advisers for the many active clubs in school. If a person were to look into the vari- ous offices at IVIUHS, he would find the secretarial staff busy at workg in the Super- LEFT: BOARD OF TRUSTEES. STANDING: Don Robinson. Ed Leap. SEATED: Clerk Clyde jones, President Joe Sanders. Law- rence Pressley. RIGI-IT: SCI-IOOL SECRETARIES. STANDING: Mrs. Spendlove, Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs. Rowe. SEATED: Mrs. Guest, Mrs. Polzine. Mrs. Tillotson, Mrs. Chrisman. wr! Miiiligrif, ,M Q ta 3 3: M LEFT: BACK ROW: Mr. Diele, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Ritchey, Mr. Sher- wood. FRONT ROW: Miss Elder, Mrs. Willison, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Osborn, Mrs. Jackson. RIGHT: BACK ROW: Mr. Daisley, Mr. Otis, Mr. Ray, Mr. Blake. FRONT ROW: Mr. Hansen, Mr. Henry, Mr. Glouser, Mr. Mello. Not pictured: Mrs. Van Winkle, Mr. Wade, Mr. Wenstrom, Miss Wright. intendent's office are Mrs. Guest and Mrs. Tillotsong in the Principal's office are Mrs. Polzine and Mrs. Kennedy: and in the At- tendance office are Mrs. Rowe and Mrs. Spendlove. Miss Williams succeeded Mrs. Mrs. Kennedy. The students' personal problems as well as discipline are taken care of by Dean of Boys Walter Boock and Dean of Girls Nelda Rackliff. scholastic problems is ably taken care of by Freshman Counselors, who are all the Freshman Social Studies teachers, Sopho- more Counselor Anne McDonnell, Junior Counselor Elodie Wright, and Senior Coun- selor Gladys Coffman. The job of helping Students with their Q cmd Faculty TOP: BACK ROW: Mr. Wolden, Mr. McCool, Mr. Steen, Mr. Mnrison. FRONT ROW: Miss Kaplinger, Miss Peter- sen, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Clarke. Not pictured: Mr. Brown, Mr. Burnett, Mrs. Canepa, Mr. Demro, Mr. Devaurs, Mr. Cochran. MIDDLE: BACK ROW: Mr. Peat, Mr. Graham, Mr. Ritchey, Mr. Groves. FRONT ROW: Mr. Berry, Mrs. Ray, Miss Reynolds, Mrs. McWilliams, Miss Lemmon. Not pictured: Mr. Clary, Mr. Canepa, Mr. Edminster, Mrs. Golds, Mrs. Hayes. BOTTOM: BACK ROW: Miss Peder- son, Miss Hawkins, Mr. Beatty, Mr. Weir, Mrs. Yazdi. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Collins, Miss Perkins, Mrs. MacNicol, Miss Coffman, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Lund. Not pictured: Mr. Joerg. Mr. Lewis, Mr. Mellow, Miss McDonnell, Mr. Sappington. LEFT: BUS DRIVERS. BACK ROW: F. Fragulia. J. Boyd, M. Cotta, Mr. Groves, R. Barrass, G. Penner. FRONT ROW: C. Testa, D. Henry, N. Mellow, E. Spinardi, E. Sansoni. J. Hampton. RIGHT: CUSTODIANS. BACK ROW: Mr.Casey, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Lerma. FRONT ROW: N. Guiterrez, Head Custodian Mr. Moreno, B. Romero. TOP: Head custodian Johnny Moreno inspects - his equipment. MIDDLE: The industrious at- tendance office staff worked every day to serve the students and faculty. BOTTOM: TRAFFIC I PATROL. BACK ROW: D. Wells, D. Hend- . ricks, R. Clark, M. Bond, C. Poor. FRONT ROW: G. Baldwin, K. Marvel, D. Clark, D. 1 Miller. , School Merced Union High School could not be run efficiently without the many fine service groups. The Cafeteria Personnel does a wonderful job of having both hot and cold lunches ready for the students at noon time, not to mention the hot chocolate and donuts one can buy before school. The Librarians are always very willing to help the students find books and information which they need. The Custodians work hard every day to keep the grounds, rooms, and corridors neat and attractive. The Traffic Patrol is on duty before school, at noontime, and after school to see the students safely across the streets. OFFICE GIRLS. BACK ROW: L. Auldridge, S. Smith, J. Pacini, R. Cornelius. THIRD ROW: C. Taylor, J. Blodgett, J. Riggs. SECOND ROW: H. Clark, A. Cotta, J. Morris, J. Coollures. FRONT ROW: Z. Cox, P. Bennett, J. Menea.. LIBRARIANS: Miss Elder, B. Oxford, W. Mabry, S. Benson, K. Locke. Sto ff The Office Girls collect absentee slips, write vouchers, file programs, run errands, and do many things to help keep the school running smoothly. Not only do the Bus Drivers get the students to and from school safely in all kinds of weath- er, but they also take the students on all school- sponsored trips. All of these groups have done a wonderful job of keeping the school running smoothly and efficiently. Not many people stop to thank them for all their efforts, but nevertheless their Work is appreciated and does not go unnoticed. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of these service groups for their work during the school year of 1956-57. TOP: CAFETERIA WORKERS: G. Barkley, R. Fitchett, J. Streetman, E. McConnell. MID- DLE: STUDENT CAFETERIA WORKERS. BACK ROW: K. Vine, L. Brown, W. Bettis, R. Wood, W. Hunget. FRONT ROW: R. Wig- gins, C. Taylor, C. Thompson, W. Harris, J. Bickle, D. Heinlen, A. Dutra, D. Moore, J. Moore. BOTTOM: The cafeteriais sack lunches were popular with MUHS students. qficcuz, ZQAMU JAM' m,f,cLw,!wWgf,? 5 mc, f QJ JAZZ , v ,wad gnfcvd fgywfbog ,QE WM, A 4,ZL A L - 6 1 CE, . 4 l ?f,.QQz5 ,Q1'2f2i Wwwydh 47o'ww- 44465 1,0021 Qfyfa4,,?jLj:6 011410040 ' ,ef WM ..,kg . mi X 23 R ..a. f ' W .. ' ,.,, A rcsidolit liufly Stacrller as ,.,, ,W , f.,: A mfr 'b t r .- i s x '5 x Vice-President Judy Denno Secretary Lorraine Merle-iros Senior The Class of '57 was the six- tieth class to pass from the halls of MUHS. The student body was sad to see them go, for they bright- ened the corridors for four excit- ing years. During their Junior year they presented a spectacular Prom with a gigantic dragon as the center- piece. During this year the first football dance Was sponsored by the Senior class. It was attended by a large percentage of the stu- dent body. Nothing will ever surpass their Senior Tacky Day. Many strange creatures could be seen lurking in the halls. Underclassmen hedeviled the i'.A V Adviser Mr. Henry : T 7-iff LEFT: BANK OF AMERICA CUP VVINNERS. BACK: Mabel Carrlclla. Vocational Arts: Mike Trinmlacle. Math and Scienfte. FRONT: Jan l-louk. liiheral Arts: Noni Randolph, Fine Arts. RIGHT: BOYS' AND GIRLS' STATE HIiPRESEN'l'A'l'lVhS. Ezio Sansoni. ,Ian Hunk. Mike Trinmlade. Class Seniors while trying to persuade them to talk on Silence Day. The Senior Picnic was an acclaimed success. Everyone ate too much, but it was worth every ache and pain! The entire student body was greatly entertained by their lavish Extravaganza. The Senior Breakfast and Dinner were a mixture of gladness and sadness, as the Seniors realiz- ed they were completing four hap- py years they spent in Merced Union High School. There was more than one misty eye at the solemn Gradua- tion Exercises as each Senior vowed never to forget his Alma Mater. Counselor Miss Coffman 1.. '2':-1 : tr- Q 35 ti ::r'.' .. T A Adviser Miss Reynolds 2:.g E 1 ' -?. if I ll:-. : .,:21' .. ' Treasurer Barbara Olivera Representative Mike Trindacle LEFT: Mrs. MacNicol delivers an informative daily lesson in her English IV class. RIGHT: Mr. VVeir's chemistry class detera mines the composition of different salts. While the English IV class is composed of seniors cramming for the college entrance examinations, the chemistry classes are a mixture of seniors and juniors. MARION AGREE REMEDIOS AGUIRHE DON AKINS ADRIENNE ALBIN ANDREW S LOUIE ANGLESBURG IOHN ARDELL ANITA ARNOLD BILLY ARNOLD LOREN ARNOLD IOHNNY ASHCRAFT . ,, 'z z z 1. 1, 3? gi BILL ASHEH RONALD ATKINS LOY AULDRIDGE LOUISE AVELAB IANICE AVERETT SANDRA AYERS CAROLE BACCIARINI CAROLYN BALANON I- F ' A- :'- . l :Ja ' -I.f25':F3:2 ' ' ' W ' sf , fig W .' A 1 5 TERESA BANDONI GLORIA H. 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WEST R X Q GARY VVILCOX i E 4 Camera-Shy Seniors RONALD BEAN RONALD BRINTON DENNIE BURTON SONIA GARRETT RICHARD GONZALEZ LOIS HUNTER LARRY IONES DAISY PATTERSON TAKE VANDENBURG Honor Roll BACK ROW: E. Jew, T. Ardell, M. Trindade, R. Elliott, B. Stanclift, K. Winton. MIDDLE ROW: G. Wainwright, L. Escola, N. Rahilly, M. Cardella. M. Morris, L. Carlisle. FRONT ROW: J. Houk, N. Randolph, S. Melton, M. Mottrarn, L. Avelar, M. Sneed. At the end of the first semester many seniors were seen busily compar- ing grades and figuring averages. After four years of hard work and study the reward finally came for a group of seniors who were named as Honor Roll members and CSF seniors. We at MUHS are very proud of our California Scholarship Federation and Honor Roll seniors. Any CSF member who has belonged for six semesters fincluding one in the senior yearl receives the valued CSF seal on his diploma. The Honor Roll seniors who have maintained an A- average over four years of high school are awarded gold chords during the gradua- tion exercises and receive the honor of sitting in the front row. C. S. F. Seniors BACK ROW: M. Trindacle, J. Boyd, T. Ardell, E. Jew, C. Visher, R. Clark, B. Stanclift, M. Car della, L. Avelar. M. Mottram. FRONT ROW: N. Randolph, C. McKee, J. Halverson, L. Car- lisle, M. Morris, C. Wainwright. George Rodrigues, Alice Andrews Marjorie Morris, Vocal Music Louise Avelar, Rudy Staedler C0mIr1GrCial Adrienne Albin, Drama English Dock Spruell, Carl Maloney Boys' Athletics Senior M , ski' X 1 Jim Nicolaisen, Noni Randolph Instrumental Music -' Y 'f Q . . fi 322 W IM ' 551 -g ' s A gm.: 1 V? .-,.. AQ - A K .-1 my c ggggzig 1 ..,,. z .-I wqwwmss y 5:31 ' T ififfiilv ' lui Verlie Monfort, Ruben Garcia Art John Ardell, Jan Houk Bruno Fanconi, Loren Arnold Marie Mottrarn, Mike Trinclade Speech Agriculture Science and Math P I .TO Bill Stanclift, Judy Cooney Language E ' U2 Q A 'f mg, f f ew fx, R, 1 A A r.'gW 4,A M55 ee ei ..,,: ,,,. . , 6 f- -. MMA gi-W ,, V, QM. f A U f ,M 4, A gl. ff if ,ff J 2 in Gary Robinson, Charles Gabriel Elvera Treas, Girls' Athletics Shop Arlene Teixeira, Home Economics Mr. Weir explains physics to Bill, Mrs. McWilliams helps girls in Ad Judy, Sandra, and Marie. vanced Homemaking job. The senior members of FFA prepare for their life as far- mers as they study the FFA tractor. Seniors Mr. Cochran's civics class enjoyed the interesting dis- cussion periods. The 4-Year Band Members Richie King leaps for the basket Diane Turner was the seniors' choice The seniors' own lovely Shirley Web- for Valentine Queen. ber was chosen the 1957 FFA Queen. Rough-and-ready senior girls Sandie Murchie and Shirley Jacobs lead their team to victory in field hockey. In Action Wayne, Dean, Billy, Dick and Loren experimenting with highly explosive sub- stances in chemistry. Senior girls practicing during P.E. Senior boys polish shotput technique : fi ... ' ---' . rr gg :B sg S '31 4 Q , A Tai f 4 W Fifa 'ri 1 fr T , Ai. iii, L D ..,. .,,... Qg: . ,4, . 32 my? at Eg 5 35,8 J' in , .525 ,xiigsglk President Barbara Tiffany gl ,,NL , ., Q 5 3, c J, Q 2 2:52 Q, Q. ww 1' it 1 P Wfrnaisiiiiit r f :' - V ' ' ,es ra se ..:..:: 1 : A f ttf it fwiiyia' -K f.. entrant 'Jef 1 y Y, Vice-President Angie Pedretti Junior The Class of '58 had a full schedule this year to accommodate both their studies and sundry acti- vities. Besides being noted in sports, the Junior Class was well represented in many school organ- izations and contributed enthusi- astic school spirit to various ac- tivities. The Junior Class sponsored a very successful dance after the Watsonville game. The gym was adorned with beautiful floral de- corations and refreshments were sold. The main project this year for the high-spirited juniors was the long preparation and planning of the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The money for this popular event was collected by class dues and Secretary Emi Tanioka LEFT: SEATED: Junior Counselor Miss Wriglit. STANDING: Social Advisers Mr. Mello, Mr. Ray. and Mrs. Meyer. RIGHT Mr. Berry inspects student Work habits and secs that class time is wisely used in U. S. History study. , Class dances during all three years. The theme and band were kept a se- cret, as always, until the night of the Prom. It was a memorable event and was enjoyed by all. Throughout the year the jun- iors were satisfied with their beau- tiful class rings which they receiv- ed at the beginning of the year. Counselor Miss Wright and social advisers Mr. Mellow, Mr, Ray, and Mrs. Meyer deserve a big vote of thanks for the help and time they so generously gave the class. Without their patience and help the year would not have been so satisfying. The Junior Class is looking forward to their senior year, as they are confident that they will make it the best year ever. Yell Leader Dolores Macias Representative Jan Morrill Treasurer Christi ne Neves YM Q -4 .,,x LEFT: Tom Golnpertz and Sue King are Boys' and Girls' State Representatives for the year '57. Not pictured are Ted Baxter and Tom Burr, also representatives. RIGHT: Class officers discuss prom decorations, theme and refreshments.. if 53 S 2 E i fi A 32 is , Jnmmialf Dale Chastain Bernardino Clark Betty Clark Paul Clark Eldon Clevenger Norma Coffrin Gary Cole Ronnie Cole Virginia Copeland Ruth Cornelius Gloria Cortez Jesse Cortez Carol Costa Alice Cotta Manuel Cotta Loretta Cowles Gloria Cracco Eleanor Craig Gerald Crandall Ronnie Crawford Kathleen Crowley Larry Cullens Linda Curry Alan Darr Hilder Darrington Lynda Davis Linda DeMotte .lulie DeVaurs Harry Dias Carmen Diaz Ronnie Douglas Doris Douthit Virginia Duncan Frank! Quran Doroilw' Dysart Verlej Dysart F I fy' Ana Eastman Colela Eatherly Keith Eaton Dyanne Edlefsen .loe Enriquez Winkie Epps Pat Espinosa Gary Farr Phyllis Ferranti Richard Ferriera Vincent Fierro Dan Findley Peter Flinders Dorothy Flood Fred Floyd Jackie Ford Carol Frago Jean Frederickscn Curtis Freeze Angie Freitas Lucinda Freitas Robert Freitas Stanley Freitas Joyce Friesen Theresa Galan Tony Gallegos Bob Gamble Evelyn Garcia Paul Gomez Tom Gompertz Marjorie Gonella Steve Gorman Dennis Gresham Clayne Gross Robert Gutierrez Ruth Guy Melba Hamilton Gwen Hansen Lena Hanson Marie Harbert Rod Harnisch Bobbie Harris Ruby Harris Gerald Hatcher Gladys Hayward Roger Heckenkernper ,lack Helsby Douglas Hendricks Albert lierlurth Art Herfurth Jim Herlitz Martha Hicks Monica Hilliard Betty Hogan Margaret Huizar Dwight Hunt Gordon Ivy Barbara Johnson Janice Johnston Betty .lones Elizabeth Jones Colleen Jordan Eldon Jordan Ted Kaphan Sharon Kaufman Judi Keitges Roberta Kidd Tony Kidd Keith Kincaid Betsy King Jimmy King Sue King Jerrine Koenig Richard Krumm Ronald Lakey Wally Landers Dolores Lazzaroni Richard Lemas Clarence Lewis Margaret Lewis .laneth Little Ernie Lopez David Love Frank Lowe John Luiz Johnny Machado Dolores Macias Wayne Madlcins Jack Malone Carol Mancebo Joe Marchini Rose Marie Mariscal Ronnie Martignoni Barbara Martin Jeanette Miller Joann Mondo Darlene Moore Jesse Mora Monica Morehouse Janice Morrill Janet Morris Shirley Morris Larry Moss Barbara Muratore Mary Ellen McGraw Robert McKown Danny McLachlan Dorothy McMurry Ramona Navarro lrvin Nickerson Cary Nolen Sandie Norris Rosemary Nunes Charles Nutt Retina Oliver Dolores Ontiveras Connie Ornelas Frances Ornelas Richard Ornelas llenry Ortiz Arlene Osterhout David Pacheco George Papageorge Tom Peck Angie Pedretti Leon Pierce Edward Pia Stephen Plant Evelyn Primm .lerry Prine Art Pritchett Harold Pritchett Janice Pyle Bruce Reed Doris Regert Jerry Riedeman Troy Riley John Ritter Tommy Rivas Lupe Rivera Anita Roan Susan Robison Sylvia Rocco Betty Rocquemore John Rogers Sharon Rogers Anita Rollston Pat Ross .lohn Rutherford Pat Ryan Isabel Saenz Earl Sale Bob Sanders Doris Sanders Sharon Sawyer Susie Scholl Mike Schuler Odessa Seymore Laura Shelton Phyllis Sherar JoAnn Silva .loe Silva Mary Silva Roberta Silveira .lean Skarratt Joy Skinner Theda Smiley Sherry Smith Dana Sorensen Russ Spiva Mike Stark Daniel Steger Milton Stevenson Frances Stone Ann Stoops Emi Tanioka Cecelia Taylor Haroldean Thompson Nancy Thompson Ruth Thompson Loneta Tidwell Perneta Tidwell Barbara Tiffany Clarence Tighe Danny Torres .lohn Toste Marilyn Tuft Ardith Urban Fred Vandenburg Bob Varni Randy Vetesy Franklin Vineyard Terry Vineyard Denis Vineys .limmy Waddelow Willie Walker Barbara Watson Colleen Weirick Danny Wells Nicholas West Anita White Cary White Nancy Whitehouse Buddy Wiggins , -V Deanna Willey Jerry Williams Paul Witt Roger Wood Shirley Wood Barbara Wright .lames Wrobel Meme Wulzen Too Late To Alphobetize Jim Brady Gerry Brown Ken Craig Dolores Fierro Robert Fitzgerald Helen Gaines Jerry Goularte Shirley Haggard Neil Maraccini Gene Moore .lohn Myers Margie McClain Marietta McDonald Frank McLachlan Christine Neves Keith Oliver Vergil Page Skip Passovoy Wally Beavis Billy Schertz Bobby Shadrie Carol Shaw Thelma Slack John Smith J. M. Spellins Ronnie Thomason .lean Thompson Elvera Vergara Lloyd Winston if .l Comero-Shy Juniors James Anderegg Robert Baldwin Donald Ballard Virgil Brown Mary DeSalles George Fleming Larry Freeborn Cora Garcia Ricardo Garcia Elouise Hall Todd Hawkins Arthur Hayward Stanley Hoffman Joe Horta Jack Jue Annie Lewis Celia Lowe Bill Mayo James lVlcAfee Rogene lVlcCully Dorothy lVlclVlurry Helen Nelson Donald Newborn Leroy Phillips Virginia Pratt Stuart Rowe Patricia Saunders Jim Scott Charlene Stanlake Thad Tillotson Richard Vaughn lVlelba Wass Betty Lou Wiherg Leonard Wilson Shirley Jean Wilson l. Cowboy threatens Doris with her six-shooter. 2. Shirley decides which hill to ski down. 3. Bernadine canlt seem to make it. 4. Judy and Delores take time out for a Pepsi on Sadie Hawkins' Day. 5. Phyllis does the Mambo at Long Beach. 6. Warren poses on the hack of his car. 7. Watch out for the Driverls Training car when Betty, Anita, Rosemary, Julie, and Susie get in it. 8. Ezio, Sadie, and Mar, jorie keep order at a foot- ball rally. 9. Twinkie, Angie, Ann and Janet are all ready to catch their guy on Sadie Hawkins, Day. 10. C.S.F. group enjoys a delicious dinner at the Circus Room, ai .... ml' . Mi 1. Steve and Mikefwest- ern sheriffs. 2. Sharon looks at Hcontentsf' from her locker. 3. Carol and Freida take time out for lunch. 44. Haroldean and Barbara laugh about their pose. 5. Gram relaxes in the sun. 6. Rachel doing the chick- en. 7. Jack, Tom, and Bill smile for the speech jud- ges. 8. Stanley caught in the act. 9. Some of the band mem- bers on uniform bus hav- ing a good time. l0. Junior girls acting Unuttyv as usual. ll. Benner making a good shot. 12. Mickey doing in- terpretation of The Bad Seedfl 13. The Bears take time out. President Felix Alverez Secretary .ludy Presseller Sophomore Vice President Victor Mancebo The School year 1956-57 was active for the members of the Sophomore Class. The Sopho- mores soundly heat the Freshmen in the annual Freshman-Sopho- more Brawl. Their triumph gave them the privilege of sitting in the middle of the auditorium during assemblies. However, to show the Freshmen there were no hard feelings, the Sophomores staged a terrific Freshman Reception at which everyone enjoyed an even- ing of dancing and fun. The Sophomores had a fine showing in all athletic activities this year and by their participa- tion in different sports they show- ed great school spirit. LEFT: Sophomore Counselor Miss McDonnell. Advisers Miss Hawkins and Mr. Beatty. RTGHT: Sophomore officers discuss im- portant class business. Class The Sophomores had many representatives in extra-curricular activities. They were found among the uMarching l00, the C. S. F., the Rally Committee, Pep Club, Key Club, and many others. Miss McDonnell helped the Sophomores with their various counseling problems. Miss Haw- ins, Miss Kaplinger, and Mr. Beat- ty deserve many thanks for all their assistance and advice rend- ered as Social Advisers to the Class of '59. The Sophomores are eager- ly anticipating their Junior year when they will sport their coveted class rings and sponsor the trad- itional Junior-Senior Prom. f in ' ...,:.1 ' eip :- -L .1 yan, if 1 v.., A :Ti . Effr f . r ..,. ,.., ,,..V Yell Leader Nancy Hughs Ill! .,..,.. . 4 .'-Esif' T? -in ' A .f -- ' -i f -!:.,:.::-:sw-size E 3'--7-I -' --:Ls:xE1?ES'2fE' 's.':-553-5-i I'I5 ' - if Q , Q Ma ze: . -z' 131' wi:?'iS 'f -. 'g: za :: ' V ez'-gg -'-:I -5 : 5 ' .. :SW . :'-fi 15.1. ff' Representative Bill Daniels Treasurer Sylvia Hart LEFT: Sophomore girls strain mightily to win the three-legged race in the Brawl. RIGHT: Sophomores enjoy time out in class to read THE STATESMAN. Elizabeth Adams Jimmie Adcock Betty Akins Florence Allono Ronald Alloway Felix Alvarez Darlene Alves Frances Anuut Robert Anderson Aaron Andrews Paul Apodaca Lorenzo Arenivaz Rudy Arias Walter Argall Eleanor Arnold Don Ashlock Kenneth Ashlock Shirley Auldridge Phyllis Austin Marie Balanon Roger Baldwin Jerry Bales Terry Ballenger Ruth Barajas Sandra Barger JoAnn Barrick Frank Bartlett Shirley Bartley Evelyn Baty Gary Bauer Eileen Beam Gary Belcher Laura Bell Patty Belyew .lane Bennett Pat Bennett Jeanette Benson Jeanie Benson Patricia Benson Manuel Berumen ,Ioane Bickle Hortensia Blanco Mike Bond Clarence Borba Bette Bowen Jack Boyd Sherry Boyd Jack Boyer Bobby Boyles Eleanor Bracken ,lim Bradley Alvin Branch Don Brandstall Marie Brice Kathleen Briggs Kenneth Brisco Frank Brown Lana Brown Pat Brown Bill Bruce Robert Bryant ,lohn Bryars Bill Bunnell Blayne Burkhart Wayne Burkhart George Butticci Hazel Caldera Rudy Calip Melba Campbell ,ludy Cartwright Maxine Cassinella Rita Castillo Rosalie Castro Eddie Chaffin Janis Chapman Barbara Cherry George Churchwell Daniel Cisneros Sylvester Cisneros Arthur Clark Ruth Clark Donald Cline Stephen Coffee Pat Coleman Hay Collins Larry Combs Eric Conley Paul Connes Diana Copeland Delia Cordero ,less Cordero Sue Cosby Margaret Cotta Virginia Covert Donna Cowles Danny Cox Marilynn Craig Keith Crane Linda Cresci .lerry Cromwell Reba Crow Wayne Curtice Joan Cutting Jimmy Dallas Geraldine D'Alonzo Georgene Dal Porto Betty Davis Euna Davis Lilly Davis Robert Davis Linda Dawson Ronnie DeAnda Rita Decker Jimmy Del Dotto Linda Del Dotto Glen DeLozier .lohn DeRoos James Dethlefson .lohn DeVaurs Barbara Dickens Betty Doak .lohn Dominguez Sharon Douglas Terry Dun Frank Dutra T. 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Eddings Carol Edlefsen John Eggeman Ray Eldridge Mary Enloe Theresa Enriquez Pretty Epps Blasa Espinosa Cecilia Espinosa Peter Estep Bill Eubank Dorothy Farmer Ronald Ferrero Walter Fitchett Gerald Floyd Marian Forte Charlotte Fournier Gilbert Fraire Darlene Frederickst n Marilyn Freeze Robert Freitas Claud Garber Eddie Garcia Teresa Garcia Susan Garrison Barbara Gasper James Gilbert Dennis Gillard Sylvia Goff' David Gonzales Bonnie Gonzales Janet Goularte Marjorie Graham Bonnie Green Carol Green Ronald Grenier Holly Grieve Judith Gunter Ted Gutierrez Shirley Halford Mike Halstead Randy Hamill Winnie Hamilton Steve Hand Sharon Hansen Donald Harmon Sylvia Hart James Haynes Mary Heekin Dixie Heinlen John Henault Billy Hemphill Lester Herfurth Caesar Hernandez Barbara Higgins .leanie Hill Lloyd Hill Aileen Hinds Linda Holley Ray Holloman Tony Holthaus Charles Hooker Jerry Hosey Ronald Howe Mary Hoyt Nancy Hughson William Hunget Carole Hunt Susan Huntoon Tuckic Hutcheson Bill lngle Evelyn Isbell Grady Jackson Frances .lacobs Kee ,lang Carole ,lenkins ,lack Johnson Marion Johnson DeAnna Johnston Betty Jones Kirk Jones Onetta Jones Samuel .lones Belva Jordan Bob .luarez Ellen Kelley Ginny Kelsey Norma Kelton Haro-ld Kenclig Patricia Kincaid Karen Kinser Linda Kirby Eleanor Krumm Bill Kuhnert Sharon Kuhns May Kwan Eddie Kzigian Marjorie Lakoy Marlene Lakey Jim Lanianuzzi Steven LaSalle Arthur LaVoy Alyce Lawr Jessie Lee Patricia Lemas Robert Libby Karen Locke Chris Lockyer Nash Lopez Eugene Loyd Nancy Lozier Linda Lytal Jon Major Carol Maldonado Victor Mancebo Nancy Lou Markham Sally Marquez Carlos Martinez Katherine Martinez Sally Ann Martinez Keith Marvel Jim Mathis Virginia Mathis Larry Maltos Carl Mays .lim Maytum Ted Mello .lanico Menea jack Merritt .ludy Meyer Maxine Minich Pat Moffitt Ronald Morehouse Joe Moreno Phillip Morris Hobert Murray .lim McClenahan Freddie McGuire Sharon Mclnroy .ludy McKee Patrick McKim Kathleen McNally Eugene McQuillen Elvin Hcwells Isabel Navarro Sharon Navarro Donna Neufeld Harrictte Never: Edward New Linda Nickerson Leonia O'l-Daniel Sharon Odell Joe Olivarez Robert Olivarez Mary Olive Bruce Oliver Pat O7Neill lsadoro Ortega Clara Ortiz Connie Ortiz ,loe Osborn Billie Oxford ,loan Pacini Judy Palenske Buddy Palmer Eleanor Pangelina Gary Papale Walter Papale Cary Parker Margie Parker Marque Paulson .lames Peacock Richard Pearson Margaret Perez Larry Perry Judy Phillips Lloyd Phillips Robert Pippin JoAnn Plant Frances Powell Richard Pratt Judie Presseller Larry Pressley Judy Prine Phyllis Proletti Patricia Ramirez Denis Ramondini Andrew Regalado .lohn Reininghaus Sharon Rexford Twila Riley Rita Roan Rodney Robinson Carolyn Robison Deniece Rogers Bob Ross David Rowlett Sandy Ruiz Jim Rusk Donna Russell Myrna Russell Ronnie Russell .ludy Saling Lynda Salter Tom Sanchez Barbara Sanders Janice Sawyer Douglas Schuler Rosa Scoggins Larry Sevedge Renee Shambeau Lilly Silva Tom Simpson Pamela Skinner .Jimmie Smith Terry Smith Lorraine Snapp Danny Soria Eleanor Souza Patricia Souza J. W. Sparkman Judy Spratling Ken Staedler Jim Stanclift Mike Staring David Stephens Phillip Stepp Sondra Sterling Harold Stonum Linda Stoops Judy Stover Gordon Strawser Bill Tarvin Geneva Taylor Terry Teeters Jackie Thompson Lindsey Thompson Scott Thorlin Bobbie Tinetti Bernardette Trindade Tony Trujillo Douglas Tuck Elsie Tucker Bennie Valdez Donald Vaught Alice Verrinder Linda Villegas Ken Vine Dorothy Vineyard Kathy Walker Bob Wallace Nick Watry Corrine Watters Rodger Weirick Susan Wessel Tom Wettstone Darlene Wheatley Scott Wheeler Leon Whitcanack Paul Wicker Shirley Wilkie Richard Wilkilis Nlary Williams Bill Wilson Judy Wilson Shirley Wilson John Wood Jo Ann Woods Lenniel Wooton Becky Word Ronnie Wright Dolores Yanez Joe Yanez Raul Yanez Juanita Zarate Too Lute To Alphcxbehze Genrgena Cooper Bcnita Davis Carolyn Dove Patsy Gorrell Judy Hall Naomi Hunter Moon Jew P. Lancaster Steven LaSalle Jo Ann Lawson Wanda Mabry Gloria Martinez Lucy Navarro Richard Oakland Peter Petrinovich Gloria Perales Cathy Richards Melanie Rocha Jean Stone Sally Walker Ellen West Comero-Shy Sophomores Audrey Aue Leon Averett Mary Avina Alvin Bailey Orlin Barker Steve Benson Roy Brown Rodger Burch James Burkes Judy Byrd David Catalan Marie Cox Sharon Cox flfotesl William Daniels Jeannette Daugherty Linda Dias Lynn Fisher Rudy Gallardo Mary Callaway Kathleen Casper Patricia Giebeler Isabel Gonzalez Doug Green Sandra Hedericlc Geraldine Hill Mary Hoyt Robin lngraham Jimmy Johnson Lula Kulbeth Robert Marciel Barbara Masters Gloria Mendoza Eugene Miller Vincent Minor Stephen Moles James McAfee Margie McCall Larry Nelson Gary Newcomb Leonore Nunes Jack O'Hare Jesse Pound Ernest Price Jack Randle Yvonne Robles Naomia Rowell Lupe Santillian Wanda Schilinder Dwayne Smart Lorraine Souza Randy Stephens Wilma Spurlock Judy Stover Gary Thornton Ernie Velasquez Doug Ward l. Betty Akins is trying to get a tan. 2. The sopho mores take part in many organizations. 3. Loretta in her new uni form. 4-. That sophomore gang on Sadie Hawkins Day. 5. James Burkes entertain ing at the Sophomore Rc turn. 6. Carole, Deniece and Carol - the Sleepy- heads. 7. Diane and ,laynv bid farewell to Sandie. 8. These Six Darlings look 4th place at Long Beach 9. The junior girls invarlr the Ferranti household. l. Sandie and Cary in U. S. History. 2. This is going to be a beautiful shot! 3. Our great Bcars go for that big touchdown. 41. Richie leading a rally. 5. The sophomores on a snow trip. 6. lan, Sue, and Teddy at a tennis meet. T. Lois and Russ take a rest at Badger. 8. The great sophomores winning the Fresllrnan-Sophomore Brawl. I I, .,: 2: I I 4 ii' igsf 1 resident Eggs Alice Daniels vggaggg ' , ...,.., . .,,.., lima '-'- . .:.f.: 1 ' :J V ' .s .1 - rf :fri 2-21 : :1: :5:g:fi' ,- ,itiiigm azig 'nzgl-5 32335155319 '::s:a......'.':r::::.:2:.Qz SSSSZSSSP' x :--:5':':f gf' JW- J A ice-President ' David Hooker 1 1 M My wjfll Y Mx w WW it Freshman The Class of 1960 was the largest class ever to enter the hallowed halls of Merced Union High School. The traditional Freshman- Sophomore Brawl came hack into existence this year. Although the freshmen lost, they declare they are going to enjoy thoroughly trouncing next yearis freshmen. The Freshmen had a wonder- ful time at the annual Freshman Reception and to repay the sopho- mores, they gave a marvelous Sophomore Return. A beautiful Parisian theme delighted those who attended this successful affair. As usual, the Freshmen were in the swing of things as Sadie Sharon Enloe LEFT Freshman Counselors and Advisers: Mrs. Willison. Mr. Devaurs, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Sherwood, Mrs. MacNicol. RIGHT: Fre hman Social Studies class follows as Mr. Devaurs directs the discussion. Class Hawkins' Day rolled around. The Freshman Class was well re- presented at the Sadie Hawkins Dance and during the day they sported many unusual costumes. The Freshman Class was greatly aided by the enthusiastic support and help of Advisers Mr. Lewis, Mr. Devaurs, Mr. Sher- wood, and Mrs. Willison. Many Freshmen went out for sports this year, and the members of this class participated in the several clubs at MUHS. The Class of 760 is looking forward to their sophomore year when they will enjoy the many activities ahead. They tremen- dously enjoyed this last year with all of their new-found friends. Representative .ludy Davis Yell Leader Sally Lopez We-A T251 l l'l ' l I :: 2 A ,.t:..,... lbfl , . . ' f at , - , jg 5 5 L t: ,.,.' 3 ' if . . . ,:ff.fI555:' if Boys, Sergeant-at-Arms Lonnie Brown 'ffmmf f 9' aa!!! ,D XV dF6,Q6,f L! Girls, Sergeant-at-Arms Marilyn Bertkin 749.40 jade LEFT: Freshman boys start to slip and slide on the haul through the mud puddle. RIGHT: Judy Davis, Peter Petrinovich, Sydney Foster, and Jimmy Duffus enjoy themselves at the successful Freshman Reception. Bill Abel Danny Abril Gloria Acevedo Jeri Acker Deanna Adams Gilbert Adams Mike Adams Ira Alderson Betty Alford Margery Allen Bruce Ammerman Doris Anderson Juanita Andrews Jerry Arnold Ralph Arnold Patricia Averett Rosemary Avilla Jesse Bacom Carol Ann Baker Helen Baker Kenneth Baker Ellen Banks Terry Lynn Banks ,Io Ann Bearden Marilyn Beaty Joan Beede Sandy Beery Carol Bell Bonnie Benjamin Lynn Benjamin Penny Benson Clifford Bernard Marilyn Bertken Carol Beutel Margherita Biavischi Mary Ann Birmingham Mary .lane Blalack Carlynn Blankenship Terrie Blinn Irma Blumenthal Sandra Bommarito Jerry Bonds Marilyn Booth Robert Bowman Patricia Boyle Raymond Bramlette Jerry Branco Rita Broddrick Melvyn Brodie Melvin Brooks Penny Brooks Charles Brown Flora Mae Brown Gary Brown Kenny Brown Eugene Bruns .lack Burks Dennis Cabral Sharon Calhoun Rose Marie Cardenas Morris Carpenter Mary Carrasco Anthony Caudillo Johnny Caudillo Bob Checci Bobbie Cherry Dennis Chester Deanna Chiesa Tommi Jane Christen Teddy Clark Gary Cleary Lincoln Clendenin Patricia Coatney Farvin Cobb David Cole Linda Conley Carol Converse Judy Corbin .loe Cortez Kay Covington lna Cowen Frances Crouch Alice Daniels .ludy Davis Marie Davis .leff Denno Billy Dewhirst Carolyn Dias Porfirio Diaz Cora Ann Dickens Virginia Dilirn John Donat Marjorie Dotson James Duffus Roh Dunlap William Duron Alice Dutra ,lolm Edinger Dale Elliott Bobby Emmert John Epps Vera Mae Epps George Espinosa Manuel Esteves Mary Everliart Karen Ewing Richard Fagundes Linda Faria James Favier Tex Fleming Timmy Flinders Delia Fierro Judith Ford Brenda Foreman Paul Forkex' Lynne Foster Sydney Foster David Fournier Wlilliam Fox lionald Franks .lanice Gaddvss ,liln Gaebe Alfred Gaines Orlando Gallegos Marie Garcia Pauline Garcia Joyce Garrett Frances Gasper George Geist Gilbert Gonzales Irene Gonella Helen Gonzales Douglas Goodman Kay Grady John Grassi Chris Gross Eddie Grossman Bill Guedei Raymond Guerrero Sharon Guest Bernice Gutierrez Ray Guv Pat Hall Rosemary Hall ,f K 3 Richard Hammons Margaret Hancock Michael Hanley Wantla Harris Gayle Harrison Janice Hatcher Betty Hawkins Larry Haynes Ed Henry .ludy Henderson Kaaren Henry Floyd Herbert Charles Herfurth Robert Hermosillo Erlinda Hidalgo Patsy Hipp Kenneth Hogan Douglas Hogue Robert Holloway David Hooker Naomi House Susie Hughes Burton Huic Marcella Huizar Elaine Humphrey Donna Hunt ,lerry Hunt Mary ,Io Hunt Althea Hunter Shirley Hurst Tod Hunter Sharon lvy Roddy Jackson Tommy Jackson Doris .lames Ruby Jenkins Terry Jensen Bill Jirsa Clifton Johnston Kay Johnston Emerson Jones Lesly .lones Linda jones Raymond Jones Vernon Jones Homer Kearns Karen Keely Dan Kelley Anna Kelly Brian Kelly John Klingan Karen Koch Km-nt Kroonemcyer Danny lia Count Sandra Lairml Hr-len l,anilL'rs Martlia Lara Dennis Lars:-n Dick Lawrence Carl Lvclheller liareha Lemly Ce-urge Lefler Micliavl Lomas Bob l.sf-onarcl Phyllis Leyvas Linda Little- Bob Lizor Sanfliv lmclu- Eliiah Loflon Sally Lopez john l.ouglnnilh-r Viola Lovelatly Arthur Lowe llosemarv liozano Conrail Lugo Sonny Luna Sharon Luthcy Nita Mac:-:lo Marilyn Maclrarlo Paflmly Klaciel Norma Blaclritl Davicl Major Dickie Harohini Ysiflro Mariscal Donalml lllartignoni Flclclie Martim-z lfranli Martinez Nicholosa Martinez Marion Melgoza Ramona Mvlgoza Amleline hlclnlvs james Mendoza Elaine Merriman .lurly Merritt .lackio Mvthvin Ronnie Klvlosevicli .Aug '-sug- wav 'WMWW' ww L. , :- wg, -Q 1 QF V. 5' WWE ,?,,wW,.,3gr, Y 45, fs fgj v + N -X. re, , ,A- We . ...aw MNA -iw sg iL A 4 . gow? 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Mr. Sherwood tells eag- er Freshmen all about the high school. 2. Linda ,Innes prepares a Valentine tree. 3. Enjoying Valentine cookies are Mary .lo Hunt with a broken leg and Virginia Dilim. 4. The Bears pull the horse's tail at the Roosevelt game. 5. The Freshmen seem to appreciate parties during class time. 6. Jeannie lVIcSpadclen and Sandy Locke posing for the carn- era. 7. Dixie Heinlen is out for Sadie Hawkins' Day. 8. A little but mighty baseball player. 9. Stu- dents scurry to classrooms to beat the bell. l. A pretty girl with a banclaged wrist relaxes during noon hour. 2. Jo Ann Moore and Shirley Tabor take 'SFreckles for a rifle. 3. Ezio and Ed display trophies Won at the Fres- no Press Conference. 4. Jim, Linda, and Bar- bara share a box of candy. 5. Mary Blalack poses for a beauty contest. 6. Fresh- men study in the library for those exams. 7. The Freshmen are all cleckecl out in Sadie Haw- kins' Day finery. 8. Sandy and Bonnie look very com- fortable. 5? 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The Stu- dent Body Officers are selected by the students of Merced High in a demo- cratic election. These elected officers form the Board of Control, which has the responsibility of scheduling all stu- dent body activities, raising school spir- it, regulating the various clubs, and spending student body income for worthy purposes. Treasurer Diane Turner Director of Publicity Marion Silva Acree P Nlifl 5 Qi A t fnzrggw BOARD OF' CONTROL: Diane Turner, Janice Morrill, Tum Cmnpertz, Cary Caddess. Adviser Mr. ffanepa, Ezin Sansoni. Jim Nicolaisen, Bill Daniels. Mike Trindade, Sandy Cralll. Jan l-louk. ,ludy Davis. Shirley Webber. Marion Silva Acrev. Body Other active student body organi- zations which aid greatly in the func- tioning of our student body are the Stu- dent Court and the Student Represen- tative Council. The Student Court is the judicial department of our govern- ment, and the Representative Council keeps students informed on all proposed activities and solicits student opinion. To these organizations the Student Body owes much for their efficiency in guiding our Alma Mater. Commissioner of Athletics Gary Caddess Representative Council Chairman Tom Compertz ir- We , i :Ny 4 f ' ' . . - 3 45: L ai V Eisf: ' Hr,S::'Mf1 f ' 4 , Nav i r f1'l- 4 1, 5:1 I ' ' , I Head Yell Leader Richie King Director of Elections Shirley Webber :., ,--, f '5:' Qf. 1. 52 Q, iriff' Rally Committee Chairman Ezio Sansoni LEFT: Student Body Officers busily conduct their hectic work as Mr. Canepa balances the books. RIGHT: Mr. Canepa. Student Body Adviser, carries on his constant pastime, student body affairs. Each officer spends one period a day in the student body office. Top: Rally Committee Chairman Ezio Sansoni. Bottom: Vice4Chairmen Gary Visher and Brenda Carlton. Really The Rally Committee of Merced Union High School is a service organization com- posed of students from all four classes. These students are selected from the class- es by the Rally Executive Committee, which is made up of the chairman, co-chairmen, and three other members of the rally com- mittee. These three other members are selected for their abilities in leadership and organization. The main functions of the Rally Com- mittee are to assist at the football and bas- ketball games, to prevent rowdyism, and to keep order at the assemblies. The Rally Committee is also called upon to check passes during activity periods, to help freshmen and newcomers find their i Y, J. Malone, J. Boyd, .l. Beavers set up the benches before the football game. LEFT: W. Williams, E. Treas worked at the gate collect- ing tickets. This ticket duty in the fall tests the best rally committee member to the utmost. Football weather is often cold, wet, and windy. All the fans seem to come to the games at the same moment - and to the same gate. RIGHT: J. Boyd, B. Stanclift, S. Barker were active rally members. Committee classes on the opening day of school, and to direct traffic on Public Schools Night. For its activities the Rally Committee sponsors the annual Freshman-Sophomore Brawl, holds an annual roller-skating party near Christmas time, and closes the year with a picnic at the lake. The people selected for the Rally Committee are considered to be top-rank- ing students and are expected to take the lead in cooperative, enthusiastic conduct befitting MUHS students. All in all, the Rally Committee has completed a good year under the able leadership of Chairman Ezio Sansoni, Adviser lVlr. David Peat, and faculty assis- tants lVlr. Guy Sappington and lVlr. joseph Lewis. .l. Boyd, Jordan, Visher. Blackstone. and Crandall work at football game, BACK ROW: McCallum, Trindade, J. Malone, Stanclift Barker. J. Boyd, Blackstone, Jordan, Crandall, R. Boyd Beavers, Corder. SECOND ROW: Sansoni, McNally Williams, Kinser, Walls, Hilliard, Davis, Doak, Manqueros, ms m Galan Treas Visher FRONT ROW Willia C, Odo , , , . z Heins, Birmingham, Carlton, Adams, Mondo, Lakey, Alves, Top: Adviser Mr. Peat. Bottom: Sec- retary Sandra Melton, Executive Com- . mittee Member Mike Trindade. Melton, Lakey, Keeley, Chiesa, -Dilim. . to ,.,,. VIII, it A Q V . ,. '. ' . : i 'i' 'e at tw 'MQ i I ,nf Q- . ': - M-ff . M. ' 52.3, is f ,L L A 1. A t E? W, . ., ,. - . ,Swv QE ,V may . . gh - 4 'Q 41-12 A .2 ' Z' , ' I ...,.., , ,iff , . '14 53515225 E5 In F , LI E V W I n '.555,-, iv .131 V. - 1.5.2335 V .4 q ' V r 5 1 f t A M? ,- a a - i ' ,A f' ,t ' ' ri ' ' g 1 at .. ,V I 52 .--- ' ' 1.- T' . ' , :.k?,:-RE A . , -' 5 - .. y y I I Q f b. ,K Y , Q gt, . V i W H, ,m i ,., M.. My ,,., .A I . -1 --- 't .,,. , '2 5' -2 1 ' ' , l, '- . . 121 Qi F ' l ef- i , ,. 1 - ' i Q xv - E1 f ll I . rl at V ' ' , A 1 fr' 2 ' 5 1 ' ' 1 i 5 ,l 5 .fi . i , 1 f 'sagg' if 1't i ' Q. Q , -SE 1 2 i fi.. -t. ft gin t Q, ' - .,,.- 15.5311 Y -- .jay V A, H -1' . Q . Q ,, N. .Y , , . A President Betty Akins Boys' Vice-President Jim Beavers The Pep Club began in 1951, devoted to the purpose of pro- moting school spirit and morale, a function for which no other organization was suited. Activity started with card stunts at the games, a fall dance with a band, prizes and free refreshments. lt established a fund to buy or lend equipment to athletes who could not afford it. It has annual projects-such as a school Track Record Boardf' a perpetual Valley League Cross-Country Pep Sergeant-at4Arms Belva Jordan LEFT: The Pep Band, led by ,lim Nicolaisen, and the student body rallies the Merced Bears on to victory. RIGHT: The Pep Girls diligently decorate the goal posts to encourage that all-important touchdown. Stunts for noon rallies on the front lawn, decoration of the goal posts, signs for the gym, and anything that would contribute to school spirit were eagerly and enthusiastically done hx the members of the Pep Club. Secretary TI'63.Sl1I'Cr Cglleen Jordan Alan Thompson Girls' Vice-President Diane Bennett Trophy, and other worthwhile endeavors. It decorates the goal posts and basketball court for home games. Its goal is to increase pride in the school and its re- presentatives and to return the profits to the students. New candidates for membership are invited every fall. Those who have an interest in improving school morale should join the club and earn an award for active participation. Club BACK HOW: J. Nova, D. Chandler, A. White. THIRD BOW: B. Casper, K. Briggs, N. Thompson, S. Boyd, ,l. Stone, P. Kincaid, P Spellins, F. Casper. SECOND BOW: L. Williams, E. Merriman. J. Meyer, S. Steward, P. Maciel, R. Cardenas, D. Adams, Adviser Mr Hansen, R. Rasmussen. FRONT BOW: R. Soria, E. Pangelina, F. Walter, T. Blinn, D. Sanders, J. Pacini, P. Hall, I. Gonella, N Hughson, T. Smiley, A. Daniels. Noni Randolph Editor Sandy Grahl Photography Editor Nancy Rahilly Sales Manager x KX EI As the last 1957 EL RODEO comes off the press, it is possible to sit down and think of all of the events that made the year such a memorable one for the 1957 EL RODEO staff. All of the frustrations, headaches, and minor calamities in- volved in producing a yearbook are forgotten when the book finally is completed. The staff attended three press conferences this year. Two were held in the fall-at Modesto Junior College and Stanford University-and the other was held in the spring at Fresno State. At these conferences the staff learned the actual tech- niques of producing a yearbook. The 1957 EL RODEO has been a record-break- ing book, insofar as the number of pages is con- cerned. Also, the total number of books sold- 1,250-is another record-smasher. The staff con- sisted of five senior editors, seven junior and one freshman assistants. 5 irate, 3 LEFT: Photographer .lohn Ritter, Asst. Sales Manager Monica Hilliard, Asst. Business Manager Winkie Epps, Asst. Photo Editor Janice Morrill. RIGHT: Asst. Business Manager Ed Pia, Photographer Karen Thomas, Asst. Editor Susan Robison. Typist Sue Kin Rode The EL RODEO Kick-Off Assembly to start the T957 sales campaign was held last October. After months of preparation the assembly, featur- ing our own MUHS talent, was put on. This successful assembly gave the sales a good start. Another novel feature of the 1957 sales campaign was the large thermometers which gauged the per- centage of students in each class who bought EL RODEO. The photography staff, the business staff, and the editorial staff all worked hard with the sales managers to make the 1957 EL RODEO one which the students would long remember. Many students are unaware of the amount of effort that is involved in producing a yearbook. However, the staff felt that the Work was worthwhile if the result was pleasing to the students. H' L -1 0 7 TTL 1 LEFT: This group uf enthusiastic participants made the Ll Rodeo Kickoff As elnbly mr-mutable hff IIT Typist Sue King. Assistant Business Managers hdisarcl Ita and Wmluf- Epp and A S1 tant Editor Qu an Robison look at the Ifl Roch-ti sales vhart tlPIJiCl.ll1 the perrenta e of sales of mach c ass D 'FOI : l'resident Robert Ferrero. MIDDLE: Sec- retary Pat Ryan, Vice-President Toni Burr. BOT- TOM: Director flfr. Steen spent many long hours preparing music for fomliall games and the an- nual concert. The M. U The Mor uThe Marching l007' is a well-organ- ized group of over one hundred talented musicians. At the beginning of the year there were try-outs for all students interest- ed in the band. Some of the students were new to MUHS, while others were graduates of the intermediate band. The band performed at all football games and athletic functions and boosted the enthusiasm and pep of both the spec- tators and the teams. During football season the band mem- bers practiced constantly in preparation for the All-Western Band Review in Long Beach on November 24th. Their perfor- mance at Long Beach was outstanding, as usualg and it was a memorable trip for all the band members. The band's annual Spring Concert took place in April. Then came the yearly This active- and enthusiastic group Won state-wide acclaim as it placed 4th in Long Beach this year. The nlajorettus proved that practice pays off as they also captured 4th place, and talented Jim Nicolaisen once again was named one of the three top drum majors in the parade. The cheers from the crowd as our band marched down Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach was conclusive evidence of the popularity of our smartly clad nlVlarching 100. lu QW ON MERCED KSIREQ4! ext, 'l. S. Bond ning lOO trip to the Ahwahnee Sanitarium where . their fine entertainment was enthusiasti- cally received. At the front of the high-stepping marching group is handsome six-foot, four-inch Jim Nicolaisen. Jim has done a terrific job with the nlVlarching 1007, and will be missed by everyone next year. Beauty and grace were contributed by the 1 seven majorettes of whom MUHS is so , proud. lVlr. Steen, the bandls superb director, has worked many hours with the students after school, at night, and at rallies and , assemblies. He deserves all the credit for ' his fine marching group. His patience, l hard work, and time created the band. MUHS is truly proud of the 6'lVlarch- ing l0O', and will continue to support it through out the years. jk . QRS 'J ? 3'-13 as 5 ,- aclai n' ', 7' r v v r r 1 i to , , ii ',--' J rw. A 2 1 , '- . ' ttr.l. . - ...:: 5 . -. -. ' J, '25, ,,.,,', 4' 5 ' 6 j y It ' -.V, 1 p 7 . urr a 1 ...... . TOP: Treasurer Noni Randolph. MIDDLE: Di- rector of Publicity Sue Pyle, Drum Major Jim Nicolaisen. BOTTOM: Majorettes J. Frederick- sen, L. DeMotte, S. Crahl, P. Van Someren, M. Silva, J. Burton, S. Douglas. LEFT: BACK ROW: These seniors played in the Marching IOOJ' for the last time this year. J. Nicolaisen, S. Weint'rt. C. Webber, R. Ferrero. K. Winton. J. Peabody. E. Riise, P. Sexauer. SECOND ROXV: F. Ferranti. Y. Clark. B. Olivera, J. Denno. N. Randolph. D. llughson. T. Vann. G. Wilcox. J. Wright. FRONT ROYV: M. Silva. M. Mottram, S. Cralil. RIGHT: The trumpet trio made the concert memorable with their rendition of Trumpctango. Pep Bond Among the several musical organizations at MUHS is found the Pep Band. The Pep Band is a group of selected musicians from the Marching 100. The activities of the Pep Band are many and varied. The main job of this group is to take the place of the main band whenever there is need for good music and the space is limited. Their various contributions to school life include playing for basketball games, noon rallies, and assemblies. The Pep Band also plays in town for some of the community activities. Of course, Mr. Steen helps to make the Pep Band such a success, but the members of the Pep Band themselves deserve a great deal of praise. These people give up much of their time to make many of our extra-curricular activities more enjoyable. TOP: Jim Niuolaisen, the Pep Band Leader. MIDDLE: The seniors in Pep Band grab a minute to practice. BOTTOM: Our ordinarily spirited Pep Band poses sedately for EL RODEO. BACK ROW: B. Ferrero, C. Reeves, Nl. Mottrain, L. llemus. K. Crane. T. Burr. T. Baxter. J. Bryars. M. Eastman, J. Gaebe. Weinert. MIDDLE ROW: B. Ereitas. P. S:-xauer. K. Winton. E. Blankenship. D. Chastain, G. Webber, R. Guy. FRONT ROW: B. Olivera. E. Ferranti. N. Randolph. P. Ryan, J. Bradley, D. Hughson, S. Hart, L. Fisher. Orchestre l I As this school year comes to a close, we can look back on M I1 one of the yearls most inspirational and eventful entertainments, pf lf J the Spring Concert. As a result of much hard work and fine L, talent the performance of the MUHS orchestra was unanimously xx! JW - acclaimed as one of the highlights of this annual program. jj X A The orchestra is made up of a talented group of students who f A Ml! have a keen interest in music and desire to further develop their f ' abilities and interests in the field. W I0 Under the magnificent direction of Fredrik Steen this orchest- Lllb f ral group has displayed fine ability, exceptional training, and l El has afforded wonderful entertainment at the plays put on by the Footlighters as well as at the annual concert. W! W MWDW ff h tl W f tl TOP: Concert Mistress Gail Wainwright. MIDDLE: Mr. Steen directs the orchestra at the Footlighters pro- duction of HCl1arley's Aunt. BOTTOM: The Nllil-IS orchestra practiced hard for the annual spring concert. One of tht- few high school orchestras in the valley. our talented aggregation was widely acclaimed. Although the orchestra received little attention. it was called the heat in several years. The credit for this should he given to the fine director, Nlr. Steen, as well as to the orchestra me-mhers. FRONT ROW: A. Freerksen, J. Sanders, J. Wilson, D. Gresham, N. Montrucchio, M. Acree, D. Chandler, N. Rahilly D San rlers, G. D'Alonzo. SECOND ROW: J. Siebert, P. Kincaid, N. Macedo, C. Bacciarini, R. Barrass, D. Beam, D. Smart E Davey W. Hunget, M. Morris, B. Crisp, B. Casaday. THIRD ROW: J. Byde, M. Storer, D. Buller, F. Nickens, J. Stancill, M Slack B Taylor, B. Valdez, L. Curry, .l. Costa, R. Moffitt. BACK ROW: J. Carlton, J. Lawson, M. Salter, D. Spruell, F. Turrey, C. Boland E Beam, R. Alloway, B. Winter, D. Rencher. TOP: President Marjorie Morris, Vice- President Doc Spruell. MIDDLE: Secre- tary Jannita Carlton, Treasurer Nancy R a lt i l l y. BOTTOM: Sergeant-at-Anns Frank Turrey, Director of Publicity Don- na Rencher. X. ,NH Chorol This year the Choral Department has blos- somed out with some very talented singers. The Choralettes and Choraliers experienced a year of constant activity. The Choraliers' first per- formance was of a patriotic nature. They sang songs such as America, Our Heritagef MNO Man ls An Islandf' and Heavenly Light for the American Legion. The group later performed with some spirited songs during Public Schools Week. Top students of both choruses were chosen to attend the Fresno Workshop which is an unforgettable experience for any music stu- dent. The local hospitals received the choruses with appreciative greetings at Christmas. The patients always enjoy the merry Christmas music. The annual concert was, as always, a great success. Fun was had by all during the many rehearsals and although there was much work involved, the final product proved that uprac- tice makes perfect. The Girls Double Sextette attended many extra-curricular affairs. Various clubs from Merced asked the girls to sing at their meetings. One of the Double SeXtette's favorite perfor- mances was the program put on for the Rotary Convention. The College of Pacific Music Festival was an important event. Students from both chor- uses attended and were impressed with the great number of students from other schools who also participated. Thanks and praise go to patient and able Mrs. Hayes. She has great teaching talent that is reflected by her excellent choral groups. ' TOP: Diane Brooks, President: Dorothy Chandler, Vice-President. MIDDLE: Ar- telia Salter, Secretary: Genevieve Soria, Treasurer. BOTTOM: Anita Roan, Ser- geant-at-Arms: Betty Clark, Director of Publicity. BACK ROW: Choralettes: L. ffresci. D. Alves. l. Langley. C. Banks, L. Aulclridge, M. Salter, D. Flood, E. Hoyt, H. Ro-an, F. Jacobs. THIRD ROW: P. Spellins. A. Roan. S. Ayers. P. Coatney, J. Plant, J. Yarborough. D. Brooks, K. Higgs, D. Bennett, C. Jordan, L. Davis. SECOND ROW: H. Barajas. G. Sofia. S. Navarro. J. Prine, B. Sanders, P. Proletti, M. McCall, E. Banks, B. Jordan. FRONT ROW: G. Harrison. M. Conella, N. Hughson. B. Clark, A. Verrinder, D. Copeland, K. Ewing. Yell Leoders . .. .gag :Az PE Q 4553! ? A f R ' 5 V t V Q. Richie King 'ig l5i':EE 11- Head Yell Leader '-SE., .,E-- - I . :pk i L' A est? .,., ,E V I F Buddy Ohenoskey Tom Peek Senior Assistant junior Assistant This year, for the first time at Merced, High, three energetic young men appeared on the scene to boost spirit and lead yells at the Bear football and basketball games. They deserve much credit for the school spirit displayed at the games and rallies. During the year the Yell Leaders appeared in very collegiate outfits. They wore white shirts under charcoal black sweaters and matching cords. All three of the boys are just as nice and friendly out of the spotlight as they are when officially acting for our school. They were Well-liked and admired hy all the Student Body. Besides the glamor of being in the spotlight, they perform many duties behind the scenes, some of which are planning the rallies, initiating new yells, seeing that good sportsmanship is practiced by the Student Body. and lead- ing the yells that urge the mighty Bears on to victory. This terrific trio was just the right touch to send school spirit soaring skyward and to urge the Bears on to success. For their generous, unselfish service to our Alma Mater, the Student Body is grateful to Richie King. Buddy Ohenoslcey, and Tom Peck. l.EF'll: ilitblll Peck., Richie King. and Buddy Obenoskey practiced by the hour to gain precise rhythm and coordination in their leading ol yells. RlCl'l'l': Buddy, Richie. and Tom used the front lawn as a practice fit-ld for future polish- ed perforrnances. Student Court . w ' . ' . 4 I fQ:f:: :F'f :: ' W ' Ii- i Q ' - :gf ' 7 ' Ted Baxter T Chief Justice A ' - Stisrsfz, .sit f sas'-1: ' X at A ' iz i Etta Jean Ferranti Mr. McCool Court Stenographer Adviser The Student Court, supervised by Mr. lVIcCool, is a well-organized body which acts as the iron hand of MUHS on behalf of our student body. The President of the Freshman Class selects two stu- dents from his class to serve on this court throughout the four years of their high school careers. The members of this court must rank high in their qualifications. The President of the Freshman Class chooses students who are academically capable, trustworthy, dependable, and who have a keen mind for good judgment. Each year a Chief Justice is chosen from among the Juniors and Seniors. The Chief Justice this year was Ted Baxter, a junior. Also, each year an outstanding stenographer is chosen to be the clerk whose duty it is to take minutes of the trial and keep records of the charges. This yearis stenographer was Etta Jean Ferranti. The main function of this organization is to try students who have created disturbances in the assemblies or rallies. Their punishment is usually detention or cleaning up the grounds. The mem- bers ofthe Rally Committee work hand in hand with the court and also act as witnesses. The Rally Committee Chairman acts as Prosecutor during the trial. LEFT: Mr. McCool looks over members of Student Court who are intently listening to one of the cases. RIGHT: BACK ROW: Tom Burr, Noni Randolph. Bill Daniels, Ted Baxter. FRONT ROW: Judy Corbin, Shirley Tabor, Etta Jean Ferranti, Deanna Willey. TOP LEFT: Vice-President Ted Ardell. TOP RIGHT: President Jan Houk. MIDDLE: Secretary Emi Tanioka. BOTTOM: Treas- urer Marilyn Tuft. Nol Forensic Membership in a national honor society is the objective of the top speakers of Merced Union High School. For some, this membership opens the door to still greater opportunities and success. Many of these opportunities are available today in the National Forensic League. Mercedis chapter, which was organized in 1950, has to its credit some outstanding achievements. Under the guidance of Miss Perkins, Mer- ced has had representatives at the national tournament each year. This year speakers from Merced have attended tournaments BACK ROW: T. Baxter, L. Anderson, G. Richards, S. Passovoy, T. Gompertz, D. Hunt, J. Merritt, T. Ardell, D. West. FRONT ROW: J. Houk, N. Randolph, B. Daniels, B. Anderson, S. Vineys, N. Whitehouse, M. Tuft, G. Wainwright, C. Cantrell, G. Gad- dess. mol ecague at such places as Stanford University, Col- lege of Pacific, University of Santa Clara, Modesto Junior College, University of California, Santa Barbara, and various high schools throughout the valley. Mer- ced chapter sponsored a speech tourna- ment held at our school in February. The greatest value of the National Forensic League is that it encourages a student to become an effective and influ- ential citizen in Whatever endeavor he may choose. National Forensic League trains for leadership in both the present and the future. TOP LEFT: Adviser Miss Per- kins. TOP RIGHT: Top Speak- er Denis Vineys. MIDDLE: Top Speaker -Dwight Hunt. BOT- TOM: Top Speaker Tom Gom- pertz. LEFT: Jan Houk and Noni Randolph won this girls' extemporaneous sweepstakes trophy at the NFL all Northern California tournament. RIGHT: Susan Vineys demonstrates her speaking ability to Miss Perkins, public speaking class. From this class many of our future outstanding speakers will be found. Silver Screen Club The Silver Screen Club was organized three years ago under the direction of lVlr. Blake. Since then the Silver Screen Club has grown to be one of the most func- tional clubs in school. The Silver Screen Club, un- like most other clubs, provides a school service for the teachers and students, helping them with the audio and projection equip- ment. The club members set up gear for assemblies, games, and dances. The officers and Adviser Mr. Blake also plan a program of recreation and sociability for the members. TOP: President John Ritter. MIDDLE: Secretary Don West, Vice-President Steve Weinert. BOTTOM: Adviser Mr. Blake, Sergeant-at-Arms Glenn Russell. llflfl BACK lxOW I Forky T Nlabrey D Crorlrnan D. Wells. THIRD ROW: D. Steger, S. Weinert, D. West A Lowe SELOND ROW K Vine P Mofiitt ,I Russell D ,long FRONT ROW: B, Dick. M. Brodie. C. LaCoulrl. J. Dethlefson RIC HT Silxei Screen members who a 1 ted in EL RODEO Assembly: D. Goodwin, R. Baldwin, J. Dethlefson. B Dick B PhotoQroPhY l Clulo The Camera Club of MUHS is two years old. Ed Kzigian was the president and Bernadette Trin- dade served as secretary. Mr. Mil- ler, a science teacher. was the new adviser in '56. The purpose of the club was the gaining of experience with cameras, printing, and develop- ing. The members learned con- tact printing and enlarging. The students enjoyed the projects of Christmas cards and trick photo- graphy. The club took field trips in order to take interesting photo- graphs for fun and for entries in contests. 'st My C ,l,r,..:. V ,,5: QILL TOP: President Ed Kzigian. MIDDLE: Secretary Berna- dette Trindade. BOTTOM: Adviser Mr. Miller. These three arranged interesting sessions for the members. LEFT: BACK ROW: Adviser Mr. Miller. B. Carlton. D. llubach, D. Miller. FRONT: M. Cardella, B. Trindade. RIGHT: Photo Club members Ed Kzigian, Mabel Cardella, and Bernadette Trindade edit film as part of their work in learning to work with film. Field trips for the benefit of new members helped train students in all phases of their new-found hobby. , ,. A . rg.. ,Z ' , - 4 fl .:,: 'K f 3 ' ' K S , J' f a r i a p, l 3, y -A fr A - A - V - M-T A ' '::, . 5 K - - J A - . E Q A: pf,.,,-4 . N . K 4 Q. ggi, . -3- , ,Q H ,ig ,, . K x r .A pikl, . .X -. 3 in ,. 1 y ...git ,.,,.., p y I, p 3 an 1 Q. a e .2 .. it - . -- . ' M., k,,s.?: M i . A , A i'Lg fl 5 ' Q rf stew ,Yew Y if .gi wg s f. e ' .1 - - QQ S ' it ft Gia' 14 g B A aa . ' sf Q tt Emi Tanioka, President TOP: Pete Flinders, Historian. BOTTOM. Miss Lemmon, Advis- er. Close cooperation between the officers and adviser resulted in an eager. enthusiastic attack on the scholastic and social fronts. Ted Baxter, Vice-President Nancy Whitehouse, Secretary Edward Pia Treasurer C. S. F., under the leadership of Miss Lem- mon, is one of the outstanding organizations in our school. The members consist of the top students in school, striving to live up to their motto, 'Scholarship for Servicef, Needing a total of ten points to become a member, the students work all semester to make the required points. An A counts three points and a B counts one point. Also, extra-curricular activities can be counted as points if they are needed. The life members receive a life membership pin after having been in C. S. F. for a total of six semesters. When graduation time rolls around, the life members receive a seal on their diplomas that is recognized in all the colleges and universities. C. S. F. held a gala initiation dinner at the beginning of the school year, and the students received their membership pins as a climax to the evening. BACK ROW: B. Daniels, T. Baxter, E. Jew, B. Stanclift. P. Flinders, K. Eaton, J. Hclsby, E. Pia, Brown, D. Hunt, T. Gompertz, J. Rogers, W. Landers. THIRD ROW: L. Avelar, M. Cassinella, YVlieatley, M. Morris, E. Arnold, M. Olive, M. Cardella. E. Baty. C. Hunt, B. Anderson, J. Morris Myers. T. Burr. SECOND ROW: L. Escola, C. Green. P. Souza. S. Hart, B. Trindade, D. Vineys Tanioka, N. Whitehouse, C. Dove, E. Primm. FRONT ROW: J. Gunter, M. Forte, S. Kaufman, Randolph, B. Muratore, S. Robison, S. King. M. Tuft. l mnintamsnm f.-rm -. L anus nn. at umuuia-enum we- 1 1 . num 9 4 Rox Elliott President Ted Ardell. Vice-President Mike Trindade. Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Groves. Adviser Key Club 4'Whenever there is need for help, there is the Key Club.'7 This is the motto by which the Key Club of MUHS operates. It is by this motto that a part of the student welfare program of the high school is accomplished. The Key Club of MUHS is one of many such Kiwanis-sponsored clubs throughout the nation which are dedicated to the improvement of the community in which the members live. The club is made up of boys who are willing to give up their time to help in the clubis various activities. Some of the clubis major activities are the initiation dinner in the fall, the dinner given in honor of the Board of Control, the annual Ki- wanis day activity program sponsored by Key Club, and the installation dinner for new offic- ers. Under the able leadership of President Roy Elliott and Adviser lVlr. C. J. Groves the club closed its books on another highly eventful year. TOP: Key Clubbers enjoy sam- pling tlie popcorn before it goes on sale. BOTTOM: Dance com- mittee memhers Skip Passovoy, Pete Greeley. Boy Elliott, and Bob Caleria discuss decoration plans. LEFT: Stuart Rowe buys delicious popcorn at Key Club booth. RIGHT: BACK ROW: T. Peck, C. Maloney. P. Greeley, B. Galeria. FOURTH BOW: D. Vineys, T, Compertz, B. Stanclift. J. Boyd. THlHD HOW: M. Trindade. J. Boyd, R. Elliott, T. Burr. SECOND ROW: T. Ardell. J. Wrcwhel, C. Richards. E. Sansoni. FRONT BOW: P. Flinders. J. Helsby. D. Hunt, E. Pia. The service of pro- viding popcorn to the student body had a monetary reward. However, many of Key Clubis services were done unselfishly and anonymously with no expectation of recognition. Treasurer Ginny Kelsey. President ,loann Mondo, Vice-President Richard Ferriera, Secretary Sharon Douglas, Publicity Man- ager Marilyn Tuft. The 1957 officers con- tributed time and energy to make their plays a big success. Larry Anderson smiles at Richard Ferriera as he lives an intense moment in 6'Charley's Aunt. Footlighters The Footlighters is a group comprised of those students who are taking the class in play pro- duction or who have had this class in the past. The chief purpose of this group is to promote the study of good drama by presenting plays. In the year just completed these talented students put on two excellent plays which were enjoy- ed by all who saw them. The first play the Footlight- ers produced was the world-fam- ous farce G'Charley's Aunta' by Brandon Thomas. As usual, the acting was very good and all who attended got a good laugh. Char- ley's Auntn had a two-night run, January 25 and 26, and it starr- ed a double cast of girls. The second plav which the Footlighters clid was High Groundf, This play was produced LEFT: BACK ROW: Richard Ferris-ra, .limmy Johnson. Wayne Curtice. Larry Anderson, Art Pritchett. MIDDLE ROW: Carol Cantrell, Ginny Kelsey. Wanda Williams, Pat Bryson. Jane Spiva. Linda Salter. FRONT ROW: ,lo Ann Plant, Gloria Cortez. Marilyn Tuft, Sharon Douglas. Diane Turner. ,loann Mondo. RIGHT: Paul Gomez. Larry Anderson. Art Pritchett. Way'l1e Cnrtioe, ,lirnmy Johnson. and Sharon Douglas portray a sreliv from tln' hilarious comedy, '4Charley's A untf' Drolmotics in circle theatre, a different way from plays done p r e vi o u s l y. ttHigh Groundn is a gripping dra- ma of a brilliant artist, Sarat Carn, who is about to be executed for the murder of her brother. On her way to the death-house, she and her guards are marooned in a convent during a violent rain- storm. Everyone is convinced of her guilt, and the play is spent in uncovering details which lead to the final solution. In Drama I the students work hard, their ultimate goal being to attain the status of a Footlighter. They study the fundamentals of speech, diction, and pantomime. They learn types of plays, how to apply make-up, and the impor- tance of audience participation. As a whole, the main purpose of Drama I is to teach students the basic fundamentals of acting. Mrs. Osborn poses for a moment with her production cast for High Groundf' Pat Bryson, Gary Caddess, Diane Turner, Larry Anderson. Mrs. Osborn. Linda Salter, Wayne Curtice, Ginny Kelsey, and Sharon Douglas. TL-:ff 'z.2'df 2'i ,T ,J qi . . D I A, , ,Z ,QM-562, 4...-at fa 'Q r5L.,5:tcf'fZ,fd,a . L . 2 , I, -' 7 K 5,211 51.6.1 gzaffff f 5135: lfncfii ,c72f9'z.tr9C-f' - '2 'EiTf f-.Qf' .fir j Q K M ,,iQ,4,ffye-4z--'Lilac V ,fT'Z7.Af4fff-Z Q? X' X 4 ,ff . f ,. f ,eggs ,, Lf,.fLc1f'v,g.j4A i J? -jlff rg, A C.. I Cfiff V ff f 1' 'f2f,5'eZ,f?2---' ,yi-f fi' ' fe f .. f :fafffn -, . Q .-aawcaf . g.Cq4f?, fi 5fii,4ff!Zf ' 'X' Joann is shown applying make-up on Mari- L' 4 . f ,K , W, , A .?,q,...5g2L4.o1.z.5TafC.,--f' lyn Tuft shortly before the curtain goes up , iv' Q, Y--.ygb-L..-w..-- ff- f .. .I I .N A N !,vf.L4.6f.:,5y,,3,.- 6.41 ...-.sd f f V1 on C lar ey s unt. K: f ff 1 .f S ..-' A 1' V! tw 'ff Lf7,Ti? 'I . M,,.j'1g.3,Z,+' psf C. gZf.:.f ff- ff? D. ,af ry- Q A, ' :Ay f f -.Af ,f tu- ' , , f , ev -fu , if ...N 1,2125 vii? 4 H 'i--- , I, BACK BOW: A. Lewis, L. Seavy, C. Bowland, J. Herlitz, B. Galeria, C. Overton, M. Prine, F. Lorenzino, H. Neves, C. Thomas, J. Vandenberg, P. Petrinovich. FRONT ROW: B. Taylor, M. Wilcox, S. Enloe, L. Souza, S. Locke, M. Lakey, l. Conella. G. Sample, F. Brown. L. Del Dotto, N. Barro, C. Ortiz. This large Drama I class had a very worthwhile year while learning about acting. TOP: President Angeline Calip, Vice-President Lena Hansen. BOTTOM: F.H.A. Advisers Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Graham. Future Homemc F. H. A. is a very active and industrious or- ganization under the direction of Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Graham. Being a national organiza- tion, the Merced chapter is only one of the many chapters throughout the nation. As the members work together, they learn how to become citizens. This past school year the girls were Very active and worked hard for their achievements. The purposes of this club are to promote better family living, to help members under- stand the opportunities open to them in the field of home economics, and to understand our neigh- bors both at home and abroad. The club also provides training of each chapter member for participation in home, school, and community life. BACK ROW: J. Saling. B. Robinson, C. Costa, R. Pierce, L. Hansen, J. Nelson. J. Vegley. MIDDLE ROW: A. Calip, A. Urban, F. Crouch. S. Treas. S. Martinez, L. Nord, M. Hicks. FRONT ROW: C. Diaz, S. Garrison, V. Chacon. M. Kwan, V. Copeland, A. White, O. Hill. cers of America The members took part in many activities this year. During football season they worked in one of the concession stands, a very success- ful financial project. They also had exhibits in some of the fairs in the county. At the beginning of the school year a party was held for the initiation of the new members. The girls had a Christmas party, and they gave a Christmas basket to a needy family. Other parties that took place were a Thanksgiving party, a skating party, and a snow party. The F. H. A. members contribute to school service by serving refreshments at P. T. A. meet- ings and cleaning the trophy case in the main hall. TOP: Secretary Martha Hicks, Treasurer Rosalie Labendeira. BOTTOM: Elvera happily displays her FHA project. LEFT: The Future Homemakers' booth provided peanuts, hot coffee and other foods at the football games, making them more enjoyable for the spectators. RIGHT: The FHA officers discontinue their discussion in order to pose for the EL RODEO photo- grapher. This cooperation is typical of FHA! fi aa. LEFT: BACK ROW: SOPHOIVIORES: G. Poulsen. G. Jackson, D. Green. J. Dee Roos. L. Averctt, T. Mello, T. Wettstone, B. Wal- lace, B. Hemphill, D. Harmon. FRONT ROW: Mr. Brown, R. Russell, C. Borba, H. Grieve, J. Eggeman, B. Oliver, L. Mattos, G. Hiller. L. Wooten. RIGHT: BACK ROW: JUNIORS AND SENIORS: E. Marion, D. Bertuccio, H. Dias. J. Anderson. J. Toste J. Luiz, R. Lemas. G. Penner, W. Reavis, L. Arnold, R. Gamble, B. Johnston. FRONT ROW: R. Tighe, M. Trejo, R. Martignoni B. Reed. D. Smart, L. Peirce, R. Ornelas, N. Harris, S. Hoffman. B. Fanconi. 7 Future gg. 57:7 fi V Fw I. . fn . 1 p of AIT . if 5 5 Any boy who has an interest in a V. national organization for boys studying ' i ..,, for an agricultural vocation should par- .. ',. t i p take in this wonderful get-together called the Future Farmers of America. lVIerced's dia sf. aw 5 ,Q 4 'E 4 q.-:E's:- 'gf t .---' chapter of the F. F. A. received its chap- 1---. . , ..., .. , A terage in 1937 as the 164-th chapter of the 1 California Association. The main goal of the F. F. A. is to develop agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship among these many farm boys. It encour- ages the members in the development of their individual farming programs and helps them get established in their farming careers. Under their able advisers, Mr. E Glouser and Mr. Brown, these farm youths learn by doing. Their course includes .. . ,... .. or 12. 0 . 322,51 ' President Bruno Fanconi Vice-President Loren Arnold S:-ntinel Maurice Trejo LEFT: BACK ROW: FRESHMEN: B. Halloway, C. Ballard, B. Fox, R. Saling, M. Lemas, M. Esteves, H. Penner, P. Taylor, J Favier, J. Branco. L. Haynes. FRONT ROW: T. Silva, J. Schnepel, M. Hamilton, G. Williams, D. LaCount, J. McLachlan, T. Jack son, D. Martignoni, J. Pacheco. RIGHT: Mr. Brown is looking over the Future Farmer records with Mr. Glouser. The Future Farmers is one of the largest clubs at MUHS and one of the busiest, so records must constantly be kept up to date. Farmers erica many field trips as Well as studying and demonstrations. Dairy cattle lead in the number of ownership projects every year, which is only natural in such a rich dairy community as Merced. This year's capable officers of the Merced Chapter are President Bruno Fan- coni, Vice-President Loren Arnold, Sec- retary Baxter Johnston, Treasurer Harry Dias. Chaplain Richard Ornelas, and Sen- tinel Glenn Penner. The chapter has many annual acti- vities throughout the year headlined by the Barn Dance in March and the Banquet in May. Also, during Christmas they always fill and distribute a festive, substantial basket to the needy. Chaplain Richard Ornelas Sentinel Glen Fenner Treasurer Harry Dias Lt. Col. ,lim Mount Major Richard Clark Captain Ted Mabrey Captain Rudy Cliiesa California Color Guard: Ted Mab- rey, Richard Clark, Rudy Chiesa, .lim Mount. The California Cadet Corps is a state wide group of young men who want to better themselves before they enter the armed forces. The students would like to thank the cadets for the splendid work displaying the colors at the home football games. The local unit, The 67th Battalion, took part in many activities which in- cluded training in drill, marksmanship, first aid, map reading, and interior guard duty. This year a new class has been added. It is called '5Military Leadership and is given 5th period. Cadets have to have had at least one J. Mount, Chiesa, Clark, Mabrey, G. Baldwin, Floyd, Hall, Thorlin, Penner, Bettis, Pierce, Hendricks, Kzigian, Love. Steger Douglas, Bales, Bond, Grenier. Hernandez, Hunget, Hutcheson, Jensen, La Salle, Marvel, Palmer, Pippin, Reininghaus, Vine, Wells Wheeler, Wilson. Ballenger. Branch, Kuhnert, McLachlan, Pound, Tarvin. Aquilar. Alexander, Appling. Armstrong. J. Baldwin Bower, Briggs, Burkhart, Clark, Cochran, Costa, Criswell, Dick, Eubank, Freitas, Garcia, Golden, A. Herfurth, L. Herfurth, llerrod. Hoppman, Kidd. Laffoon, E. Mariscal. E. Martinez. S. Martinez, Meister. Miller. R. Mount. Ochoa. Perry, Poor. Ramos, Riley. Russell, Thomas Turner, Ueckert, West, Whitcanack. 1 Codet Corps year of previous cadet work and must be no higher than a junior in school to be eligible for this new class. The cadets learn advanced methods for map reading, Soviet tactics, World military situations, and many other phases of information. Some of the members took advanc- ed field training at Fort Ord during the summer. Officers this year were Lt. Col. Jim Mount. Major Richard Clark, Captains Ted Mabry and Rudy Chiesa. The Lieutenants were Duane Hall, Gra- ham Baldwin, Scott Thorlin, and Fred Floyd. Captain Grant ,l. Berry, U. S. M. C. R., was the Commandant. Captain Berry spent many hours preparing for rifle meets and inspections. Lt. Graham Baldwin Lt. Fred Floyd Lt. Scott Thorlin Lt. Duane Hall LEFT: Rifle squad members placed 4th in the state meet this year. BACK ROW: R. Clark, T. Mabrey, J. Mount, D. Hall, M. Bond. S. Thorlin. FRONT ROW: D. Wells, J. Reininghaus, R. Eldridge, R. Chiesa, J. Bales. RIGHT: Colonel Tanner in- spected the smartly dressed CCC members thoroughly this April. As usual in recent years, the group was rated very high, achiev- ing a score of 99. Each Wednesday the cadets wore full-dress uniforms to school for complete inspection on the front lawn by their own officers and Commandant Berry. it ,gg D I if 'iff L if is pb ' ugwff , W 'Mi me Q' ' R? , . N' t if yy Q .s as -1,1-.. . . I V 4 EET if il f fe 1 'Y - ,f1t.'t ' if X W 1,65 Q W A, X 5 fir sf W 4 S 'sr , H , va , int 1 . 'iii iv' . ' is +5 . , . :T 5 x i egg' ' if Q- at 55 fm' ' APE gigs: EA X . fx W, 'K 2 Q1 1 il. . S H .Hyip 5, , W' 5, A 5 3 . 4'-' . -'.., if .ig - . .,,-., ,,A. .im p 1 f iv, , v-v, K ' T its ,,v J,. .,, 5, .M . ,Tri Y: -5 'X , . ,, . 1, ts .9 iri s 'K - . ' Nil' by gfgli. YH . Es 12:51 ' 1 r 1 ll' 5 iff!! l f 5 if X Wifi, l ze: is 1 1 1 Q A 2 ag 10 1 ' K l Ki EE I5 .. .... . .A,.1 1,,. . ,, - . vgv at Secretary Gail Wainwright President Ted Baxter Teachers' Club The Merced Education Club is a relatively new organization, since it Wa created in the school year l953-5411. During this year the club's activities have gained great impetus under the able leadership of its adviser, Mrs. Irene Ritchey. The club enjoyed the guest speakers Who spoke on the various fields of teaching. ' t' lar The first-year members of the faculty addressed the members on their par icu fields of endeavor. The prime object of the teachers' club is to inform the members of the organi- zation of the different aspects of teaching. By doing this it is hoped that a better understanding of the field of teaching will be gained by those who participate in the club. If this goal is achieved, then the students will become even more con- firmed in their desire to become teachers. Again, the highlight of this year was the annual trip into the city schools h h the courtesy of Mr W Max Smith, Merced City Schools Super- system t roug . . intendent. All who went on this field trip enjoyed it immensely. Vice-President Susan Robison S mcment to pose for the EL RODEO picture. Judith Gunter, Carol Green, Carolyn Dove Louise Avelar h ,I Halver on Gail Vlfainwright The Education Club pauses a A . Sylvia Hart Alice Reins, Sandra Fontaine, Susan Robison, Twinkie Hilliard, Adviser Mrs. Rite ey, an Jan Houk. red Baxter, Noni Randolph, Ruth Guy. l Adviser Miss Pederson Treasurer Barbara Olivera Vice-President Daisy Patterson Secretary Joyce Booth Pepperettes The Nurses, Club, more commonly called the Pepperettes, consists of girls preparing for a nursing career in later life. The purpose of this club is to ac- quaint the members with various phases of nursing and other careers in hospital work. One of the most important things is to familiarize the girls with personal and community health. The girls made their own uniforms and those over 16 work at the County Hospital as nurses, aides. The girls help a great deal at the hospital and gain more knowledge about nursing in the process. The Pepperettes gave a Halloween Party for the cerebral palsied children at Bloss Hospital in Atwater. They also gave a Christmas Party for the elderly menis ward at the Merced County General Hospital. The members decorated a tree and sang Christmas carols to brighten the season for the aged. The club mem- bers in their attractive uniforms were part of one of the most worthwhile organiza- tions on the MUHS campus this year. BACK ROW: D. Starbuek, C. Mullins, P. Boyle, C. Thomas, J. Nelson, unidentified, M. McClain, S. Hughes, G. Acevedo, M. Ybarra L. Hanson, J. Stover, B. Anderson. FRONT ROW: M. Hamilton, J. Bearden, S. Laird, R. Pinuelas, H. Caldera, V. Monfort, C. Rich ardson, M. Rocha, Adviser Miss Pederson. BACK BOVV: Tom Simpson, Tom Gompertz. Ted Baxter. FRONT ROW: Dolores Macias, Faye Clark, Judy Davis, Emi Tanioka. Student Re Cot The Student Representative Council is an important link in Merced Union High School's student government. lt is com- prised of 56 members that have been elected in their Social Studies, English, U. S. History, or Civics classes. Each of the 56 members represents his class and reports their views on various subjects. The main purpose of the Student Representative Council is y to give the students a closer relationship with their student govern- l 6 SENIORS: F. Clark, P. Combs. R. Elliott, L. Escola, B. Garcia, D. Gorman, P. Creely. L. Jones, G. Rodriguez, C. Web- ber. JUNIOBS: T. Baxter, L. Deiilotte, F. Duran, D. Ford, R. Krumm, D. Macias, S. Norris. B. Sanders M. Schuler. E. Tanioka, D. Torres. SOPHOMORES: J. Benson, H. Caldera, D. Copeland, H. Croslin, J. Dominguez, C. Espinosa. B. Eubank, C. Hooker, C. Hum, P. Petrinovich, J. Presseller, T. Simpson. D. Smart, B. Tinetti, S. Wessel. FRESIIMEN: J. Bearden, J. Bonds, K. Covington. ,l. Davis. K. Ewing. T. Flinders, H. Gonzales. V. Guest. P. Hall, S. Hughes, S. Lopez. P. LaCount, G. Reed, S. Table, N. Tuft, M. Wilcmmx, L. Williams. Hep Council officers Faye Clark, Tom Compertz, Dolores Macias, Tommy Simpson. ,ludy Presseller, Emi Tanioka, Judy Davis, Ted Baxter. Jresentcxtive T mi, Nyjwtf x ' ' ment. This present council has done a marvelous job in fulfill W ing this purpose. ' f The Council had many successful projects in '56. Among V K these projects were the Clean Grounds Campaign and the Safety Campaign. These benefited the whole student body. The Student Representative Council, a promoter of school bv spirit, should be commended for their fine job done in the '56-757 My v year. BACK ROW: T. Compertz, T. Baxter, R. Wright, T. Simpson, H. Elliott. C. Maloney. MIDDLE ROW: C. Hunt, S. Wessel, J. Presseller. S. Lopez. V. Guest, D. Macias, P. Greeley. R. Garcia, G. Reeves, K. Marvel, R. Libby. FRONT ROW: P. Scarborough, C. Heed, S. Hughes, K. Covington. E. Tanioka, P. Combs, F. Clark, D. Henry, K. Ewing, N. Tuft. These students were the core of the 757 Representative Council and willingly assumed the unpleasant but necessary tasks which needed doing. They never failed to face and attempt to solve the difficult problems posed for their help. X t LEFT: Statesman editors: BACK ROW: R. Staedler, J. Ardell, R. Elliott, B. Stanclift, T. Compertz, W Landers. FRONT ROW: P. Bryson, L. Choate, S. Webber, J. DeVaurs, J. Cooney, C. Lashley, J. McKim RIGHT: Statesman reporters: BACK ROW: K. Staedler, P. Flinders, F. Jacobs, M. Cardella, M. Mottram F. Been, B. Anderson, D. Vineys. MIDDLE ROW: S. Grahl, S. Scholl, E. Tanioka, S. Hart, M. Lewis, S. Foster. FRONT ROW: B. Clark, J. Davis, N. Randolph, M. Cain. The Statesman uThe Statesman, the MUHS school newspaper, resumed publication this year after a year's lapse. Organization of the paper was begun during the summer and was completed with the opening of school. uThe Statesman, a six-page publication, came out every two weeks and covered such events of student interest as sports, dances, assem- blies, elections, and other pertinent news. In addition to society and feature pages, jokes, cartoons, editorials, and advertisements, the paper included everything of in- terest to the school. There was no regular class period in which to work, but the staff and their - adviser, Mrs. Colds, worked faithfully before and after school and during the noon hour to give the student body an excellent, much-appreciated school paper. LEFT: THE STATESMAN and EL RODEO staffs attended a newspaper and yearbook conference ai Mo- desto Junior College. RIGHT: THE STATESMAN Adviser Mrs. Colds. Staff members and student body are very grateful to Mrs. Colds for her generous, skilled direction of the publishing of a paper for MUIIS. LEFT: President Alice Andrews, Adviser Mr. Wenstrom, Vice-President Carol Shaw. RIGHT: Secretary Janice Caffery, Treasurer Pat Combs. These officers and Adviser Wenstrom organized this first Commercial Department group into an active and efficient unit. The F.B.L.A. gave needed experience in business activities to the students who joined with an eye to future careers in the white collarw workers, field. Tours of com- mercial establishments and interviews with businessmen were invaluable experiences for the group. X F. B. L. A. The Future Business Leaders of America was organized this year by two of our new teachers, Mr. Wolden and Mr. Wenstrom. Carol Shaw was elected Acting President. Membership in the Future Business Leaders of America was open to any stu- dent who had satisfactorily completed at least one commercial course with a MCU grade or better. The club was organized in order to develop a closer working relationship be- tween the school and the business community, to improve the abilities of the members in the various phases of business, and to discover the job opportunities for business students in the community. An enjoyable first year was spent by the commercial majors who took advantage of the opportunities FBLA offered. BACK ROW: B. Libby, N. Lopez, B. Walpole, M. Woolford, P. Scarborough, E. Vergara, S. Sterling, C. Green, D. Wheatley, C. Soria. FRONT ROW: P. Benson, F. Alano, B. Trindade, L. Koch, F. Clark, S. Kuhns, S. Ivy, C. Hunt, J. Stover, L. Souza, R. Aguirre, L. Medeiros. These stunning couples appeared to he having a wonderful time at the ,luniore Senior Prom: Alan Thompson and Alice Andrews, Sandra Ruiz and Stewart Rowe, Jesse Mae Nelson and James Burkes. 4. Richie King, playniaker and high point man for the Bears. runs circles around Madera's man. Diaz. 5. The trophy case in the main hall displays the numerous trophies won by the hand. 6. Renna, Rudy, Glen, Jerry, llohert, Ezio, Don. and Diane pose for a few minutes to have their pictures taken. l. Mike Trindade is pursued by Edison player as he runs around end, 2. Susie Scholl and John Peabody enjoyed themselves at the Junior-Senior Prom. 3. Last winter our campus was disrupted by the erection of a new teacher's lounge. 4-. The finished product was proudly displayed in early spring. The new buliding was erected betwen the cafeteria and the east wing. Teachers now have a long- awaited place to hold meetings, correct papers, eat lunch, and relax. Formal nwarmingw of the new Faculty Lounge was held Thursday, May 9, 1957. ,IN-a..,,,f-.zqwuu,.mW-,,1. -FM - W ami., , i ,f Athletics Q1 M352 Y wi ffxw- 715' , AAA gf if ,zwzeff f .fgigaw SW 4w:f52z2P?Z? , '?5fz?f :ERT -, if we Q 1, :x sgzii 1-553 X Pm --V' : gi ,. ng I Q at 5 3 I , ..., Q S Z ,iga X :: 1 1 -.ms , tm' 1 -S' M, . . ..,, , , 44 M , -mf 5 ' 5: Q rf W e . Denny Burton, Quarterback Dave Gorman, Halfback Maurice Trejo, Halfhack J ack Slaton, Half back Marvin Eastman, Half b ack Charles Gabriel Guard ,,n:,.,.4,., n...n::..: . ...- , ,. in D , :-'-,-- 21,2551--1 . ,, - ,.,. .g::1gg. :::g , , ..nn . . y g i., ,.,. , tg, -:, 5 . . W ' ' 3 'f5fi,f,Ei' . ' ' Y f - ' 'UW ., fi, .. . 1 Fi- ' is -: 32 . 1 1 W .- N X wr L, EQ' 1 if 6 -V-sA:a:.:..,., 1, . .,. r Ralph Gonzales, hard-Working and reliable Senior Manager, less Ed- clings, Fullhackg Frank Vergara, Guard. Vo rsity This year the Varsity Football team had the strongest schedule in the history of MUHS. The players showed great spirit during the 1956 season. They played good, all-around football, giving the fans a terrific game every Week. The Bakersfield game was most ex- citing, as Merced gave this strong team a fight from the first minute of the game to the last, finally triumphing over the Drill- ers, 21-14-. The Bears were determined to break the mighty Bellarmine Bells, and although they didn't win the game, they did give the Bells one of the toughest Workouts of their season. Much credit for this fine team goes to Coaches Edminster, Demro, and Diele. The team co-captains were McAndreW and Cobb, and the outstanding players include Burton. Cobb. Angelsburg, Trindade. Gad- dess, Craig, Rockholt, Vergara, McAnd- rew, Asher, and Gabriel. BACK BOW: Coach Demro, Coach Edminster, Krumm, Gorman, Arias, Varni Gutierrez, Eddings, Cullens, Moss, C. Tighe, Boone, Combs, Ingraham, Bunnell Slaton, DeWing, Brown, Coach Devaurs, Coach Diele. MIDDLE ROW: Garcia Fitchett, Vergara, Johnson, Trejo, Gabriel, Gaddess, McAndrews, Trindade Hutcheson, Lemas, Duran, Wright, Grenier, Phillips. BOTTOM ROW: Cobb Fierro, Merritt, Borba, Schuman, -Darrington, Smith, Simpson, Sale, R. Tighe Rockholt, Douglas, Passovoy, Burton, Dun. suv ' , A 7 H ., ... 2 1 3-if 1 5 7 .'-: - f ' it Gary Gaddess, Q? 7, .., :,, fl DP5 ' Left end . Bill Asher, Centerg Mike Trindade, Right End, Most Improved Playerg Kenneth Craig, Left End. V Q, Louie Angelsburg, 7' I I I Fullback, Outstanding Back J Varsity Football Scores Kelmefh RQCkh h- Tackle, Outstanding Lrneman ' rf' Merced Opponent Score A 6 .,.., Downey ,.,,.. 12 ' 21 ..,,, .. Bakersfield . ..,,,, 14 Roy Tighe, ' ' ii fi i 7 ..t., C. Watsonville .... o Guard I 0 ..... Roosevelt . 7 13 ..... Fresno 6 Wg Q 13 ----' Edison -'---- 13 Jeff McAnclreW, 'f Center, Captain 6 ....t Tulare ..,,., 13 1 W? 'uuuu U 7 .,.,, Madera ..,... 20 E 9 ----- Beuafmme - e-- - 20 itogef Cobb, Halfback, Captain LEFT: A Merced Bear throws a driving block to stop the advance of the Madera Coyote ball-carrier. The Madera game demonstrated the fighting brand of football our Bears were capable of playing. RIGHT: BACK: Back- fielcl Coach Devaurs, End Coach Demro, Head Coach Edminster, and Line Coach Diele. FRONT: Managers Ralph Gonzales and Lupe Garcia. This group was responsible for much of the success of the 1957 team. 14 1 t M I 7 .. ,fi Jak! 0 af A N K C K An t IQI A W ,zz 9 ' v .Q I .. ,z V 'S' ,- B' , f 441297 . il. , . t u A .9 P ' B Coach Loran Graham ! on 6 Manager John Henault YJJW5 4 B Fbciiutbcall This year the B football team showed a great deal of spirit and enthusiasm in all their games. One of their most important contests was a league game with Roosevelt which our team won by a score of 21 to 18. A fine job of coaching was done by Coach Clary, and Coach Graham, the B mentors this last football season. Some of the outstanding players on the team were Bill Newsom, Steve Gorman, Mike Schuler, Nash Lopez, and Dick Lovelacly. There were others, also who did an outstanding job of scoring, running, and passing. Good teamwork was displayed during the games and Edison just barely beat our Bis by a score of 12 to 8. These boys learned a great deal of football this year, therefore they should be right on top next fall. 6 3 5 . YA an l TOP STRIP: Bill Newsom, Steve Gorman, Jack Schuler, Nash Lopez, Dick Lovelady. BACK ROW: J. Haynes, L. Hayner, B. Bryant, G. Jackson. G. Adams, C. Mariscal, M. Miramontes, H. Ortiz, B. Dewhirst, B. Newsom, R. Alloway, R. Thames, B. Taylor, A. Clark, B. Lizor, B. White, M. Lemas, Coach Graham. MIDDLE ROW: L. Brown. S. Jones, F. Bartlett, J. Epps, R. Thomas, R. Hamill, J. Hosey, J. Zentner, E. Cobb, T. Rivas, A. Regalado, G. Fraire. P. Mor- ris, J. Gilbert, N. Lopez, B. Huie. FRONT ROW: M. Brooks, B. Boyles, C. Nutt, J. Roth, J. Shannon. D. Regert, J. Cordero, B. Lovelady, E. Jones, J. Merino, C. Mayes, C. Rodrigs, B. Guedct. ,l.Brisco. yn ..:: , V , sg- 2. wr: it . . 2, i is eg J gk Manager Jack Boyd T. Coach Sam Diele B Bcasketbclll At the beginning of each game as the top five MBU team players came running onto the basketball court, the crowd would stand and cheer until the first play had begun. Then the audience would become intensely quiet as the game proceeded, applauding whenever the team made an outstanding play or a basket. This appre- ciative spirit displayed by the students and the cheering section spurred the Cubs on to win ll of their 17 games and tie Edison for second place in league standings. Part of the credit for this excellent record goes to the HB team coach, Sam Diele, whose outstanding coaching and ability to work the group as a unit lead them to many victories. The first string quintet was Thad Tillotson, Ernie Lopez, Benny Valdez, Roy Brown, and Hilder Darrington. ': ' A A --ll T rrr rcyr ,c o . .. t :gf 1., :7l':E Nh M V Z ,:-, g 'M I T f I : iq , Wynn , o Y A , ' 5 , ,.,f ,. V., we -12 '. lf fl Q Z5 W f S on V X A- It I M - f sf . - if 5 W is ... as a as .... as 5' Q ' tt ' -a ls: . - -.'- 1 -- : ,.-f . gp-.n --:- 1 ,5:s.f.:m.?gw.w-sz .F ' TTT.. - . ...,.,. . .,i. -T t-V-' T 1 -,e-- .. i . I ,.'. ZIQQI , . T 1. 'X' Q5 t,,f! f ..-.. . ,,.. 'ii 523153 lvz- ' fffi U A A .. .A,' ,,,, T , .-f'.2 Q,.,. i itaa . . so f fr ,.,.t..,. l--- T 1 tr, c Vt.. te' - T .T 5 ' i s 19 Jswiws' -' -'Q -',.. , ' ---'- nz if , ' 4 Q . 5 1 ..g:- .ff ff .e .. .. . -T . , 44, . ,. -ai.. .Mi .. . .. , . Y, g .:-V L in M, I ,VAV ' Z .::-: . '5 V V .'.. A ...,, ,E A H A Q' as 5 - it . - be .5 '- ' 1 ' X , ' A f T .. ., , 'ir- T ' , . ESSW 'l e wis g rf.. 3 -T Ttzv T, ' 1 r-c' a 1 . , y ? T as f .5 nj A IIA - QQ 5 p. ,,,.,. .,,, 't ',., N ,., al, H T ,, t TT. . Q Y 1 it To 'i1'-T ez. .T. e-'- .-i T T. M s Ti . ,.,i.- . Q M --- a T... 'T f he T ' ,.,'f V --2 ' f A T l T 1 . '- wh ga, --.. , if tr 3 sf ' ' -' s-'- T-.' . . 11 ' TOP STRIP: Abe Ochoa, Ernie Lopez, Hilder Darrington, Bill Newsom, Benny Valdez. BOTTOM STRIP: LEFT: The Bis in action in one of their spirited games. RIGHT: BACK ROW: B. Newsom, R. Brown, T. Tillotson, B. Valdez, H. Darrington, E. Lopez, Y. Mariscal. FRONT ROW: D. Cox, A. Ochoa, B. Bryant, S. Luna, L. Brown, F. Alvernez. Not Pictured: G. Belcher. The lightning-fast break and skillful ball handling of the Bear Cubs proved quite pleasing to their loyal fans this year. The boys with low exponents will remain to form the backbone of the ,58 squad, while the high exponent players move up to the A squad. 1 gi? X rf? Tom Bass I - A . his :-- I ' :Q Mike Buelna C Basketball Many of the C and D games were really close and could have gone either way. This sea- son was not quite so successful as previous years for the Merced C and D players, but this is due mainly to the inexperience of the squads. A look at the record shows the C's had one victory over Chowchilla, while the D's dropped all seven. Under the constant guidance of their enthusi- astic and spirited coaches, Mr. Groves and Assis- tant Dock Spruell, the boys always had outstanding drive and pep. Congratulations are due to all the players and the coaches for their sportsmanship, improvement, and gameness. , . H f t i1 'iw igimflsfg. 'IE' 'fvdfg fw , . E f. ,....g-Liga . N -I. ' ,A f ' ', I K ks :L l g 3 ,f 5: . 'M 1 ' as Q1 K 3: its 5 C Www I,-'A J3, ,Q5,. ' 'Tia 1 4. 5 5-1 ' Clayne Gross Quinnon Reid Roger Weirick LEFT, STANDING: A. Andrews, E. Clevenger, J. Carterbury, B. Cecchi. T. Bass. C. Cross. R. Weirick. M. Buelna. Q. Reid. KNEELING: J. Boyd, M. Carpenter. R. Franks. C. Murray, T. Solis. RIGHT: Assistant Coach Dock Spruell. D Basketball D RECORD Merced Opponent Score 20 ............. ...... L os Banos ..... ........ 3 5 30 ....., .... C howohilla ....,.. ..,,,,, 3 6 24 .....wv ...... L os Banos ..... ....... 3 0 3l. ..Y... .... C howchilla .,,.... ....... 3 3 25 ...,,7 ..,. C howchilla ...,... ....... 3 4 27 ...... ..., C howchilla ..A..,. ....... 3 3 C RECORD Merced Opponent Score 13 .......... ...... L os Banos ,.,.. ,..,,,, 2 1 27 ...... ..,, C howchilla .,.,,.. .,,,,,. 3 2 40 ....... ...... L os Banos ..... o..o... 6 3 33 ...... ,... C howchilla ....,.. .... l 6 35 .,.,,. .... C howchilla .,,,.,. .,,,o., 3 7 26 ,... Chowchilla ,,,,... 31 f ..,.. . ,E .,., Q 5? B . if ' -::. K? M513 ' me 221 -35 2 ia 5 .E:: .. .,, 'Q 3: as 3 Y' ROlJCI'l HSIIHOSillO Ch31'1e5 Brown ' N swf? S' 1 X , ' fi, -.3 w-.,,,,W ,, i Vr. , lm A , Jerry Riedeman Gary Nolen Orlando Gallegos LEFT: Although his teams didn't fare too well. Coach Groves wore this happy smile throughout the season. RlCHT: BACK ROW: C. Rocha, O. Gallegos, G. Nolan, D. Kelly, C. Brown, J. Riedeman. FRONT ROW: D. Ward, B. Olivarez, B. Hermosillo, F. Martinez, J. Stover. STANDING: M. Brodie, O. Barker, W. Porter, L. Wilkie, P. Connes, B. Shadric, L. Winston, B. Fitzgerald, Coach Alan G. Morison. KNEELING: G. Brown, B. Ingels, C. Phillips, R. King, W. Madkins, W. Benner, D. Spruell. :.., '-'.l , .. ','. 2: ex f 13 15 , A Lloyd Winston Center Honorable lVfention All-League Vo rsity Our first trophy since 1945! This year the Varsity Basketball Team won our first trophy in eleven years of competition. The trophy was acquired by the squadas participation in the College of the Sequoias Invitational Basketball Tournament. The team started off the year with terrific spirit and great will-to- win kept this pace up throughout the season. Though they did not win all of their games, they did wind up the season with a majority in the win column. The following are the boys who comprised the first string and played most of the games: Madkins, Shadric, Brown, Spruell, King, Wilkie, Phillips, and Porter. Sad to say, the latter five of these players are seniors, therefore, they will not be with the team again next year. The boys' high spirit and willingness to get in and dig stemmed largely from the excellent training of Coach Alan G. Morison. Through his unrelenting efforts the boys improved constantly to win major vic- tories for MUHS. V it . ,,,, 1. E ii 1: 5 -fs :.g s s: :5' ' ik ., Q if, e is Q. , I ' Willie Porter Lawrence Wilkie Richie King Forward Center Guard All-League ri wif gg f., , ....,... . .,.., . ,Y S 'S' A 2 Q Don Benner Center LEFT: Dock makes the ball go through the hoop as the Bears conquer Madera. RIGHT: Wayne Madkins strains as Bobby Shadric and Richie get set to grab the ball in a hard-fought game against Edison. Our boys had more height than usual this year. Basketball SEASONS RECORD Merced Opponent Score 36 ............ ....... L os Banos ....,, ...... 3 0 61 .s,,..... ...i.. C howchilla ,..... ..,.s. 3 7 40 ....,, ..,,.. C howchilla ...... ...... 3 0 59 ...,. ....... D os Palos ..,,.. ,ss.,. 6 0 59 .,... ....... L ivingston .,..,. ,..... 3 l 60 .,,., ,,,,.ss.... C eres ..,,... ....Y. 6 3 41 ..... ....... L ivingston ...... ....., 44 0 42 .,.,. ......,., 'W Edison ........ ....., 5 44 4-9 ..... .,,.... D os Palos ...... ...i.. 5 0 54 ...,.. Hlloosevelt ...,., ,..,, . 44 46 ..,,s ,....... C eres ...,,..... ...... 3 5 68 .,,.,, .,...... 5' Madera ,,s,....... ...s... 5 5 47 .,,,., ..., 5 Fresno High ....... ...r... 6 2 54 ..... ...,.. Edison ........ ,.,,,. 5 6 60 ...... 'lliloosevelt ....,, ...,i . 65 66 .s,,.. ..... i ilVladera ,....... ,. ,, 51 54 ' AFresno High ,. 58 iiLeague Games Ee: azii it IEI Q A , si.. 5 'Z Charles Phillips Guard Bobby Shadric Dock Spruell Glenn Brown Wayne Madkins Center Forward Guard Guard All-League 2nd Team All-League Honorable Mention All-League 'ei l A xt S x R rj Thad Tillotson Richie King Wayne Reavis Charles Phillips Robin lngraham Pitcher Third Base Right Field First Base Catcher A LT ::': . in 'li e ' 'i'lY - rs ' r -in Q-fffig, , 6 Q zluiiuq ., J A 111 Q , J X Maurice Trejo, Left Hershal West, Center George Rodrigues, Base. Field : Field : Second The varsity baseball team started out with great enthusiasm, having only thirteen players. With this handicap the team had to work hard with the two main pitchers, Bob Schuman and Thad Tillot- son, taking high honors. The Bears played nine- teen games this season with a chance for the Valley play-offs at the end of the season. Coach Joerg said that it was one of the finest groups of boys with whom he has ever Worked. Although their showing in Yosemite League competition was far from brilliant this year, the Bears roared into the finals of the Delano Tourna- ment like potential champions. Coaches, squad, and student body are proud of the fine second- place trophy won at Delano. DELANO TOURNAMENT Merced Opponent Score 3 t........ .... W asco ..... .....e,. 3 2 .,.... ..,,, D elano ,,,,,, ,, 1 8 ...... Roosevelt .. 7 3 .,.,.. ...... B akersfielcl ,,,,.. ,, 7 LEFT: VARSITY: BACK ROW: Coach Devaurs, Coach Joerg, R. Cole, F. Tillotson, J. Beavers, B. Gutierrez, D. Chastain, R. Wood, B. Schuman, C. Phillips, W. Reavis. FRONT ROW: H. West, M. Trejo, G. Rodrigues, C. Mayes, L. Jones, R. lngraham, R. King. RIGHT: Manager Larry Sevedge, Coach Bill Joerg, anal Manager Frank Bartlett worked all season with our varsity base- ball players. The heavy schedule of practice entailed long hours and hard work on the part of the ubrainsv and the brawn of the baseball squads. Dale Chastain Carl Mayes Ronnie Cole Pitcher Shortstop Pitcher Baseball Merced Opponent 9 ......... .... D elano ,,7, 4 .,,.,, 7,,. Downey M 4 ...... .... Downey .... 3 ....., ..... D os Palos ..,.. 2 ,,7,.. .,.... C astle ,,,,.. 2 ...,.. . Livingston 4 ....., ..,...... C astle ...... , 17 ,.,,.. .,,,, D os Palos ..... J 1 ...... ..,,. L ivingston ..... , 422 7 .A,.,, .. 111oosevelt .... . 6 ...... . WFTesno .... K Al 4 ...... .... Mhdadera ....... ' M ' 0 ...... ,,,. 'k Edison .... IAXPJ 2 ...... .. Wfioosevelt .... , 0 ,,....... .... xFTesno .... M fo JL?ib76 ,r,......... .... ihdadera ....... 4 117 J 2 ....,.... .... at Edison .... fjfub ' gl W1cague Ganw ffl WM W, Score 16 2 10 5 1 7 20 15 2 2 7 8 12 15 10 5 4 I : NU 'f . R. Wood Bob Schuman Catcher Pitcher Bob Gutierrez, Catcherg ,lim Beavers, Outfieldg Gary Vish- er, Shortstop. LEFT: FRES MEN: BACK ROW: T. Hunter, D. Hogue, D. Cole, B. Newsom. J. Edinger. MIDDLE RO : D. Townsend, C. Gross, D. Hooker, A. Souza, T. Jensen, F. Rodrigs, L. Clendenin, . S. Garcia. FRONT ROW: M. Miramontes, S. Luna, J. Pacheco, T. Solis, T. Flinders, T. Visher, G. Rocha. RIGHT: J. Vfs: BACK ROW: B. Fitzgerald, D. Benner, R. Tighe, C. Tighe, N. Watry. MIDDLE ROW: B. Gutierrez, J. Thompson, R. Alloway, S. Plant, D. Wilkins, S. Garcia. FRONT Al .f ROW: D. Smart, C. Gross, P. Lerma, T. Bass, D. Torres, D. Ramondini. it HA Track Squad. BACK ROW: Marvin Eastman, Jim King, Carl Maloney, Dwight Hunt, Lovell Davis, MIDDLE ROW: Lloyd Winston. Frank Duran, Lawrence Wilkins, John Smith. Dock Spruell, Ken Rockholt, Mike Crowley, J. Moore. FRONT ROW Willie Porter, Jesse Eddings, Joe Davis, Larry Schlichting, Dave Gorman, Roger Cobb, Robert Ferrero, Jack Slaton, Lupe Garcia Several of these boys entered in more than one event and did outstandingly well for our Alma Mater. Boys with the best efforts took part in the Fresno Carnival, West Coast Relays, Valley Finals, and State Meet. TOP: K. Rcckholt. D. Gorman secoxo now. 11. cmwiey, cf hlaloney. THIRD HOYV: YV. Por- ter, J. Slaton. BOTTOM: L. Win ston, J. Smith. Trock C The track team this year was aiming for the North Yose- mite League title. Senior trackmen have had as their objective since freshman days the capturing of this honor from the Fresno schools and the bringing of it to the halls of Merced Union High. It seemed like a good year for track, since some of our top men returned this spring. Perhaps track and field is the only sport in which no ob- vious talent is needed. Initiative and the willingness to prac- tice many tedious hours are probably the only requirements. Under the leadership of Coach Edminster and Coach Daisley, these boys practiced nightly during the track season. They were constantly exercising and limbering their muscles for physical improvement. Their reward was that they could compete in interscholastic competition if they had advanced far enough to be selected by Coach Edminster and Coach Demro. LEFT: B Track Squad. BACK ROW: R. Hamill, G. Jackson, M. Halstead, D. Cox. MIDDLE ROW: J. Burkes, K. Crane, E Lopez. N. Lopez, R. Lovelady, F. Alverez. FRONT ROW: S. Jones, H. Darrington, C. Maloney, W. Fitchett, M. Brooks, J. An derson. RlGHT: C Track Squad. BACK ROW: F. Dutra, R. Wiggins, C. Brown, J. Mitchell. D. Kelley, L. Wooten, J. Mathis, R Emmert. MIDDLE ROW: R. Burch, R. Checchi, J. Epps, D. Regert, R. Lizor, Y. Mariscal. G. Schoonover, E. Cobb. FRONT ROW: C. Williams, J. Haynes, R. Bryant, L. Brown, P. Petrinovich, W. Papale, T. Riddle, C. Borha. 1d Field Dave Gorman ..... Carl Maloney ..,,,.,, Lloyd Winston ...,, Jack Slaton ...,..,,. 1957 BEST EFFORTS CLASS A 100 yd.-10.1, 220 yd.f22.2 880 yd.-1:55.15 Mile-4:1101 120 yd. High Hurdles-14.611 180 yd. Low Hurdles'-19.9 120 yd. High Hurdles415.0, Shotput--51, 11'i Roger Cobb ...........,......,...,....,..,,.,,. Shotput-56' 103A1i,, Discus-157' 0 Larry Schlichting ...,.,,,..,.,,,,.,,..,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,.,.,,.,,:,,,...,,,,, Pole Vault-12' 895' Joe Davis ..................................................,..................... Broad Jump-22' 1'i Dave Gorman, Carl Maloney, Lloyd Winston, Jack Slaton 880 Relay ....,.. .,.........,.......,,.......,,,,,,,.,,,.,.,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,.,,,,.,.,,,,, 1 :34ig CLASS B Walt Fitchctl ..........., 100 yd.-10.3. 200 yd.--20.8, Broad Jumpf20' 7 Mike Halstead ,,,.,,.,,.,..,,.....,.,.........,..,............ 100 yd.---10.4, 200 yd.421.0 Sam Jones .......... ...,,. 8 80-2:03, 1320-3:18.0X, Pole Vault-11' 0 Ernie Lopez .,.. .,................................,.,,..,.....,,.,,.,, H igh Jump-57 8 Steve Gorman ,..,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,, High jump+5' 10 Rich Lovelady ....,.. ,,,,,,.,,,, S hotput-50' 61, Henry Ortiz ....... .,..,..,,.,,,,,.., , ,, Pole Vault-11' 0 CLASS C Bob Bryant .,.,,.,,..,,.,. ....,.... 7 5 yd.48.2, 120 yd. Low Hurdlesf14.2 Pete Pclrinovich .,.... ............................... 3 30 yd.f38.0, 660 yd.-1:31.23 :ii MUHS School Record TOP: L. Schlichting, S. Jones. SE COND ROW: W. Fitchett, D Spruell. THIRD ROVV: R. Cobb J. King. BOTTOM: L. Davis, J Eddings. f .. . t s... 4 S 2 Q.,-5 V , V A -I - . ..,.,,,:.,, ..,,5 -ji . - K .,-,- 3fS3f: :f i A ' .WMM ' 'iii 'X' Ms A r . t , -..s.::.:, ' ? ::-'if R 'JJ K 1 'fs 2: N My s it M K. K. , '. 'fa Y AG as if 5 :':2- ---- 3 ' ..2:. - ---- - . .... 5 -li-.fl?Zg -553,32-QSQQESZS,f .. '.t-. 3535 Nm gl I M . Q it NRE? X kt TQ W N 2. F Q 5 W f x? 1 I if Nlbqu Z I - - I li '. TOP: ,lan Houk, .lan Morrill, lst girls, doubles. MIDDLE: Noni Randolph, lst girls, singles. BOTTOM: ,lim Gaebe, Dolores Mucias, lst mixed doubles. Vo rsity Hljractice makes perfectw is evidently the motto of the diligent members of the MUHS tenis team, as they practiced con- stantly every day after school. They began practicing at the beginning of the school year. As the weeks and months sailed by and winter drew near, the rains came. This did not discourage our team, as they went indoors to practice for endless hours in the gym. As spring came with the nice sun- ny days, more new talent appeared on the court which boosted and strengthened the team. All this practice paid off, as it sti- mulated the interest and improved the playing ability of each member. Tom Burr and Paul Clark did out- standing jobs for the boys this year. They vied constantly for top position on the ladder. The team loses Noni Randolph and lan Houk through graduation. The success of this year's varsity was due to the patience and superb instruction of Coach Pat Canepa. BACK: R. Robinson, T. Burr, P. Clark, R. Pratt, J. Smith, J. Gaebe, S. Wainwright. FRONT D Adams R. Mariscal, N. Tuit, L. Brown, S. Robison, D. Macias, J. llouk, N. Randolph. J. Morrill. NOT PICTURED J. Rutherford, J. Myers, R. Guy, D. Ward. ' it Obwglf Q we W J mls Merced Opponent 5 .,.,,... 7,..,. C howchilla ...,. 5 ...., ,..,,. L os Banos ,..., 0 ....w ..,,..w,. 6 Z' Roosevelt ..... 3 ..... .... I Boys! Livingston 2 ,... . ..,.. llFresno .... , 3 .. ..,eA. Chowchilla 41 ....v ,, 'lMadera 6 ..... ...,.. L os Banos ..... 2 .,,,. Mlloosevelt l ..,.. ., Wlflresno .... . 5 ,ss,. .. lGMadera ..... . League Matches Score . ..... 3 ..5 . . ...,. 10 2 ,. 8 .. 3 ,. 6 .. LL ,. 8 .. 9 ..5 w . A- EEE A :1:11f1f1 'gg, -3:3211 5-5 Q, z It ' ,g I ,.: ., . .::1 ---- -I ,,,,, H .53 ,gif-12 if'-l l-l--:? .II Z' I H55-1 513- 2- '41 ik: ' . f.. j , L - ' at fr ,afqffeai L . K, 'X , L 5 ' 5 A if I ,. 5 it ei fi Q 'ff X NI, f'- ..-ir!! 'N ? at -l. Km ' .. v il 3' 1654. TOP: Paul Clark, lst boys singles. MIDDLE: Ri c h a r d Pratt, ,lim Smith, lst boys, doubles. BOTTOM: Tom Burr, Susan Robison, 2nd boys' and 2nd girls' singles. LEFT: Coach Pat Canepa encouraged new students to come out for the racquet squad. RIGHT: Susan Roloi- sun and ,Ian Houk teamed to play doubles in practice. Come heat or come drizzle, the team worked out daily on the tennis courts. , me ...ri LEFT: Golfers Dale Elliott, Gary Bauer, Boy Elliott, Gary Belcher, Jeff McAndrcw, and Kent Winton. RIGHT: Golf Coach Alan Morison. TOP TO BOTTOM: lst man Kent Winton. Qnd man Roy Elliott. 3rd man Jeff Mc-Andrew, 4-th man Dale Elliott. Vo rsl Yosemite Lec The Merced Union High School Golf Team, under the capable coaching of Alan Morison, end- ed the year 1956 by Winning the Valley Golf Championship for the second straight year. The team opened spring practice with their prospects bright for capturing their third straight valley title. They earned a resounding triumph over Bakersfield High, one of the toughest teams in the San Joaquin Valley, in their first match. Greatly benefited by a fine group of fresh- man golfers, the members of the team, Kent Win- ton, Jeff lVicAndrew, Roy Elliott, Dale Elliott, Gary Bauer, Ted Ardell, Gary Belcher, and Gary Nolen, practiced diligently and experienced a fine season. The Valley Championship was played at Visa- lia this year with the Visalia Golf Team as host. This exciting tournament was enjoyed by both the teams and the spectators. Merced 28 20 36 32 28 24 30 ..... 24 ..... 36 ..... SEASON RECORD Opponent . East Bakersfield . 1lFresno High Fresno State College Modesto High Downey High Modesto Jr. College . iilioosevelt High . .....4lFresno High Modesto High 34 .,... ......,. L odi High ,,...,.... 32 ,.... ......,., D owney High ............... 35 ..... .w.. F resno State College 30 ..... ,.... 4 lfioosevelt High ..,,,... 28 ..... ..,... 6 'Fresno High ........ 24 ..... ...... T urlock High ....,,,. 14 ..... ........ E ast Bakersfield .i,t Go College of Sequoias ii League Match If ue Champs Score 3 16 18 4 6 12 6 12 0 2 4 19 6 8 12 22 14 TOP TO BOTTOM: Sopho- mores Cary Bauer and Gary Belclif-rg Junior Gary No- leng Freshman .lim Duflus. Golfers .lim Duffus, Gary Nolen, Paul Schlegel, Bill Jirsa, Lynn Hemus. Allan Souza. LEFT: Coach Daisley. RIGHT: Manager Eddie Chaffin. The drive and enthusiasm of Coach Daisley and the devotion of hard-Working Man- ager Chaffin spurred the team on to sensational performances. Cross-Country Although the Cross-Country Team is only two years old, it has accomplished as much as any other organization in adding to the pride of MUHS. Out of five meets in which the boys have competed this year, they came home bring- ing two trophies and twenty-two medals. uWe have a squad of fourteen fellows to whom size is unimportant, the most requisite quality being 'heart' and the willingness to try to excel in whatever we do,'7 stated their coach, Mr. Daisley. Strength and dexterity also are necessary, as displayed by champion runner Carl Maloney, number one distance man in the valley. Carl Maloney strains to break his present record. BACK BOW: Prize-winning MUHS Cross-Country Team: Coach Daisley, J. W. Burks, C. Mays, M. Brooks, ll Darrington, L. Davis, D. Howlett, M. Cotta, C. Borba, E. Cobb, B. Lizor, G. Jackson, L. Brown, R. Lovelady, B Wliggins. FRONT ROYV: M. Crowley, L. Wilkiiis, C. Maloney. ,l. Smith, 5. Jones. J. llaync-s, N. Lopez. B. Wiggilis FI. Chaffin. Block M The Block M is one of Merced Union High Schoolis largest organizations. lt consists of boys who have earned the cherished Block M by participating in Merced's many competitive sports. The boys can be seen sporting their black sweaters with the orange Block M promi- nently displayed. This year's annual initiation was held at Lake Yosemite. New members were officially admitted and new officers were elected. After the business was finished, a barbecue was en- joyed by members, initiates, and advisers. The boys appreciated all the counsel and guidance given by two of Mercedls fine coaches, Mr. Edminster and Mr. Demro. Hard-working Coach Bob Ed- minster urged on his boys. BACK ROW: President Carl Maloney, Sergeant- at-Arrns Roy Tighe, Senior Representative Law- rence Wilkie. FRONT ROW: Secretary-Treasf urer Maurice Trejo, Sophomore Representative Walter Fitchett, Vice-President Mike Trindade. BLOCK M: J. Morra, R. King, M. Trejo, D. Spruell, N. Lopez, J. Bryant, J. Davis, L. Hemus, P. Greeley, K. Craig, B Newsom, C. Phillips, S. Passovoy, R. Freitas, T. Tillotson, R. Cole, L. Combs, B. Asher, W. Reavis, L. Winston, C Maloney, C. Hogue, W. Madkins., F. Duran, G. Brown, R. Tighe, L. Davis, E. Clevenger, J. Zentner, M. Schuler. tssiizkw ...N-as-......... - - A zi.f...f,1ifl ff iii. ..,. - f 5' ij! . ., ,X ,, 251: .1 ff v 3 'af ' President Pat Bryson and - Secretary Margaret lluizar. Vice-President Jan Miller and Treasurer Alice Reins Girls' Athletic The Girls, Athletic Association is an organization the pri- mary purpose of which is to assemble interested girls who want to develop their athletic ability and have a good time too. All the girls at Merced Union High School are eligible for member- ship in the G.A.A. During the l956-57 school year the C.A.A. has been very ac- tive. They sponsored a number of play days with other schools, including Livingston and Le Grand. Besides play days with only one school, the C.A.A. had several county play days in which all the schools of this immediate vicinity participated. Through the play days the members of G.A.A. improve their prowess at sports, have good times, and learn to practice good sportsmanship. Among the sports in which the girls engage are baseball, basketball, badminton, tennis, bowling, tumbling, and volleyball. BACK HOW: N. Robles, A. Niles, K. McNally, A. Reins, R. Pinuelas, G. Sofia. MIDDLE ROW: A. Verrinder. D. Russell. C. Martinez, K. Johnston. 1. Jolinstmi. FRONT HOW: H. Blanco. G. Alvarez. L. Silva. ll. Caldera, E. Trcas. These sports-loving girls spent, many fun-filled hours after school playing intramurals. They also enjoyed the play days arranged with girls from neighboring li igli s1'l'1o4 Junior Representative Carol Shaw and ltreshman Representative Mary Salter and Senior Representative Isabel Oliverez Sophomore Representative Diana Copeland Assoclotlon The goal of every member in the Girls' Athletic Association is to earn enough points-1000 are needed-to entitle her to a sweater. lt is possible to earn points by active participation in all sports, through good sportsmanship, and also through a girlls ability to get along well with her teammates. Besides winning her sweater, each girl may win a prized Block lVl and various pins. Throughout the past year the G.A.A. organized and held several successful events. Among them was Sadie Hawkins' Day, which was eagerly anticipated by everyone at MUHS. The girls in particular looked forward to asking their favorite boy to the annual dance which was a grand climax to the day's activities. The girls also put on other dances which everyone enjoyed. The O.A.A. wound up their busy year with a picnic and spring party. LEFT: G.A.A. Champion Volleyball Team stand happily over their victory BACK ROW .l Miller R Pmuelas J Johnston O. Soria. FRONT ROW: F.. Treas, R. Castro, G. Alvarez, J. Plant. RIGHT f AA Champion Baseball Team proudly display their winning smiles. BACK ROW: P. Kincaid, P. Belyew, B. Walpole B Clark P Brown FRONT ROW P Benson J Stone, D. Vanderveer, K. Crowley. C. Shaw. LEFT: Coach Morison, President Dock Spruell. RIGHT: Lawrence Wlilkie. Wayne Madkins, Bob Shadric. These five basketball enthusiasts kept the players and their backers basketball-conscious during the fall football season in anticipation of the winter reign of King Casaba. Cosobo Club Just as the football team has a Block lVl Club-so does the basketball team have its own Casaba Club. This club was re- organized this year for the first time in six years. Membership in the club is open to everybody and anybody who is interested in basketball. lt takes in the basketball players themselves and any other student who is an ardent basketball fan. The main objective of the Casaba Club is to promote a great- er interest in basketball among the players and the fans. Meet- ings are held during the season and they usually vary with the interest in basketball. During basketball season the interest is highg therefore, the membership in the club is also high. This year under the expert guidance of Adviser Mr. Morison the Casaba Club added another chapter to the basketball story at MUHS. Porter, Pratt, Allison, Wilkie, Fitzgerald. Benner. Tillotson, Madkins, Spruell. Brown, Sliadric, Wilson--the boys who formed the nucleus of MUHS basketball spirit. LEFT: BACK IKOW: G. Yvebber. J. Tracy, C. Bell, J. Ashcraft. M. Wolfe. C. Cole, J. Howard. FRONT HOW: H. Atkins. J. Jones. S. Rowe, B. Obenoskey. RIGHT: BACK ROWY: S. Howe. J. Ashcraft, R. Spiya. C. Cole. M. W1ull'c', ff. Bell. FRONT ROW: J. Jon:-s. R, Atkins, C. Webber, B. Obenoskey. Bowling Teom Something new has been added to the agenda of the Merced High Physical Education classes. Bowling was used for the first time to draw new interest in P. E. classes. Many of the boys seem to have become greatly interested in bowling. It has be- come a new sport for Merced High student competition. At first the idea of bowling in P. E. seemed like just talk, but later as the students climbed into the bus and headed for the bowling alley, they found it a fascinating reality. The students had to pay for bowling but were given special rates. They were allowed to bowl for about twenty-five minutes with three students to an alley. This will probably continue through the years, as it was enthusiastically received by the students. Top-scoring bowlers of the P.E. classes formed a team for inter-town matches. R Vg BACK HOW: lf. Jordan, J. Ashoraft. H. Stilllllllilll. H. Atkins. M. Wlolfe, Bock. FRONT now: li. Wieirick. U. ltlcflalluin, .l. Jones, E. Davr-3. R. Lakey. D. Moonijean. 5431s Student Life 1. Karen and Jackie cooking breakfast early in the morning. 2. Zelda and Norma help support Reima. 3. Judy and Patty take time out from skiing. 4. Pat, Danny, Corky. Diane, Russ, Dianne and Paul at a swimming party after the prom. 5. Bob and Carl throwing Steve in the pool. 6. Some of the senior boys gabbing during the noon hour on the front lawn. 7. Dolores' smile warms up the snow. X if WM WW M ' L L 5 VJ C 5 X I. End Ken Craig occupies four Edison tacklers. 2. Prexy ,lim boosts spirit of student body at football rally. 3. Mr. Steen gives a pep talk to enthusiastic foot- ball rooters. 4. Halfback Roger Cobb breaks through Tiger line for pay dirt after key blocks by Rockholt. Burton, and Anglesburg open the path. -ix ww 4- 1. Marjorie Graham reverts to the flapper days for Sadie Hawkins, Day. 2. Mar- tian and Earthwoman do universal El Rodeo sales business. 3. Ken Craig and Dock Spruell watch the two-way traffic on the stairs. 4. Football dance shows everyone's got that Chicken craze. 5. J. B. is dressed up in his Sunday-best. 6. Nancy and Louie, two football stars. 7. MUHS glamour girls. l , Q.. 2, c ' lf' ' .j f N A 'L 1 p X' ig, qu ' Q. . a .il K ' il 4' Q gg L H , T uf! X Q' V ' gif in .ur E11 Una Q tflx '-A' is X , .141 ' Rf Ll .fd ' 'E 'M-' .A gulf LJ V i V l fx il V. 4 I i 2 M ' I -i r, ,ua f 1 N . - My 4 fu, fr V .fo 'haf' s f-,T Kg, M' v. . , , ' 1, ,wx ,f , l M, .a in I, A X K . if r fbi, A If i I , , X J ' 1 , . 15, f , Ln' Ki I ' K ,lf , If Y X, 5 ,W s i g . s H , Y. I l l 1. Mr. Peat directs traffic at Freshman-Sophomore Brawl. 2. Jim proudly displays his drum major trophy won in All-Western Band Review at Long Beach. 3. EL RODEO Staff waits for lecture at Stanford Press Conference. 4. Marjorie, Carol and Deniece pose for a glamour picture. 5. Sandy is studying for a beauty conl test. 6. Etta, Ronnie, Dave and Yvonne gaze off Y0semite's heights. 1 1. Mickey McCarthy interviews George Gobel at Castle Air Force Base for THE STATESMAN. 2. Miss Peterson had had luck at Badger Pass for Sadie Hawk- ins' Day. 3. Diane Brooks as Peter Pan for C.A.A. Assembly. 4. Third period P.E. class poses on Sadie Hawkins, Day. 5. Coleen and Peggy playing leap-frog on the front lawn. 6. Sophomores preparing for the Freshman-Sophomore Brawl. l. Marjorie Graham, Carol Green, Deniece Rogers, and Carol Jenkins at a Christ- mas party. 2. Jeanie Hill and Loy Schertz posing in a grocery store during swimming weather. 3. ,ludith Merritt relaxing in the sun. 4. The brains looked up from eating at the C.S.F. dinner at the Hotel Tioga. 5. The girls worked hard to win and had fun at the Freshman-Sophomore Brawl. 1. Florence shows off her summer cotton on Blossom Day. 2. The four girls line up in front of their Alma Mater. 3. Shirley, Diane, and Ellen are stalking a bear. 4. Susan rests for a while. 5. Time out for refreshments during the Fresh- man Reception. 6. Janice poses With her best smile. 7. The student body cheers the team on at a Pep Rally during football season. Aside wgffllfwlf 12.2. W ' NVD xr' if My it sl. feije 1 -'zZ,9,ZL ji fi 5. G , ' f iLCfQef.Qdj K Q il Lo b K L 1 QL Y., ' x f i' K x A - 4 ' x Q Q K Q. k ., R R , J , xfgi 1 ' ' V , ' Q fa, Qk, S- X . ilk X D. kN,..j '- . s , u Q Q . 1. Dorothy Holding-yup the line at LongiBea.ch during the Bafidetgip.. 2. Cecelia, Marge, Joanne, arid Teresa pose after working haid in P.E. 3. Margiesas' a flapper. 4. EL RODEO Staff at the ,Fresno State San Joaquin Valley Scholastic Press Association Conference. 5. Susan's a challenge to Robinlrlood. 6. 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TIRE SERVICE t Distributor for l The GENERAL Tire t Tire Recapping - Wheel Balancing l Phone RAndo1ph 2-9060 t t 815 West 16th street Merced, California l t l l ,IOANN MONDO: ullose told me that you told her the not to tell you. sccrct l toltl you not to tell herf, JOANN MONDO: Well, I told hc-r I woulflrft tell you NIARJORIE GONELLA: 'iShn-'S a mt-an thing! l tultl hcl She ttvlcl me, so tlonlt tell her l tliclf' T My QW Donut Shep l l l - l l R . l I ,. ' - ' Vs. l , . . .. ,l,,Y.. l,.l V MM, Fgtgtghk. 5 K... ......l.W...,W.,,...W,.,..m,,,..,,.......,,,g.,..,.A....l....lM.g,,, e,,..,......H,g..-..g...,....,, L A Q. X l ,,,, ., . ...,.,.... .,,.,..,.,,.,,..,. ..., . . ,... . .,.. N 4 . - ,MW ,ww ,. J I g t t ' E if l ..,. . 1 ,Q 5 l lwle . P 2 l l , V. W ll' ' Tiff?-Yiii .143 P' l t m . g ' 1 K t 1 , 4 f . 1 'fi t I wif' Y ' . , A it if M t fb Q - N if ' t N :fi il, ' ' f Q W K . ' V ii 4, ....., A t use . T 4. .g.Ms,,gW X ,gt.1i3iJgEM1l Q. .gg 2:5-fr ,, ' N ' .. New 1 l . P 1 . R T t Q, it x V ..,.. N N ei 3. ,V w. im-lgqlgsf k .,me2.N.x.t, .- .M .,..d.,....,.,W...,,.,,tW.t,,,.w .M..,,,.f,.M,.,.M.,,.,... , New ..,....l..,,,,.t,,. W t V . Q W ', . M Q ,V . ,. J l t . l The attractive exterior of the Billy Boy Duiiut Shop attracts customers to the inside where Billy l l makes his delicious uml tlemrative donuts. N Smith Van St Storage Moving hi Storgge - Pgcking - Crorting Agent: Mayflower NATION-WIDE MOV1NG SERVICE 5 Phone RAndo1ph 2-8166 1120 West 15th Street Merced. Ccxliiorma CURT RODRIGS: Do yuu know what rlelinquency is? CUHT RODRICS: 4' The ago when youu ters want 7,7 whal their folks are 1Q1U1l1g.-5 FRANK HODRICS: HNQ, whatl Merced itle Co. 1 TITLE 1 ' ,, 4, 1 52' f- , 1 INSURANCE ' j 5 and ip 6' 1 1 Escnows tl 1 5 .1 '- X 1 g -W T 1 i X24 1 f 1 155521213353 ' -- A ' 1 K swf' 1 SA5., , 1, Mm K , 1- ottot , i' 1 wh 'S M STREET 1 . 11 1 1, , ,ge 1 1 Q-A .. 4:1 5 1 A , 1 1 RAnd01ph 2-4151 ,, 1 ' 1' -- 1 1- 534,131 i...,,.fiM b',,, 1 . r ' 4 1 V WWW TN NMNA WWW . , 3 1 K . we iyffwf 1f?5f':.P:'5'?5 N . .1 1. if if 'fi I I 1 THE HUB Clothiers I I I I MENS AND BOYS' WEAR I I I I I I RAnd01ph 2-5055 554 Wesi 11111 Sireei I I 1 MODEL HOME 1 FURNITURE CO. 1 Congratulations to Class of '57 I I I I I ELLIS SHOE STORE I 5 if l158i West lzthi Qreeti W i W Merceti.iCialgo12IiaW-1 Cgmplete :HOU19 Furnishings I IE EEEEE Y VVVV LE YWWWYYYYEM I N i CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF ?57 ' I I MORSE'S I Phone RAndolph 2-3831 TIOGA FLORIST 1 zas WEST 17th STREET Q 1 ' Merced, California I I FLOWERS EOE ALL OCCASIONS I I I I I Phone RAndo1ph 2-6296 1 Q HOTEL TIOGA BUILDING I I Ifirrff ffrrffffff W! 'f i f iiiii HOOPIQR. pulling his car up to the curb: Hill Ivlll driving worst. JEAN FHEDEHICKSIQN: hliow wonderful. Brin an orange! II, honey, g 1111- hack i I I I I I 2 I BEST WIS!-IES T0 CLASS OF 757 I I I 112 I -L .,,. LL, I 5 I I I I 1 I I CARL DeWING Sheet Metal Works I Phone RAndo1p11 2-2717 1359 WEST 17th I I I I Bl D OBENOSKEY: '4Are1n't you putting your sadflli- on backwards, ,Ieff?'7 JEFF MCANDHICW: ThalAS all you know ahout it. smarty. You don'l cven know which way l'm going. I ER E EE EE H E I HUNTEES - SHOOTERS I EOE GUNS, SCOPES, AMMUNITIONS LICENSE, GUN REPAIRS SEE BILL WHITEHOUSE I Gunsmith 1 I I I 1711 O STREET MEIICED. CALIFORNIA I W Yffff - - 7 77, 7 77 2 .7 .. .. THE RELIABLE 1 George Wolf and Son 1 IvIEN'S WORK Is SPORT WEAE N 514 W, West 17th Street Merced, California I lifts! Wishes from I VALLEY FURNITURE I 211 West 17th Street Merced, California I ...A , WW 4 V7 g GENE THE FLORIST I Congfflfulfmons 17th STREET MERCED I Judy Riggs admires some beautiful carna- tions available at Gene The Florist. ATWATER FLOWER SHOP Phone ELmwood 8-8370 Third and Cedar Atwater. Caliiornia Continued Success to the Class of '57 VIRGINIA'S LADIES APPAREL and MILLINERY Phone ELmwood 8-4001 1270 Broadway Atwater, California Y ,'Con.gratulations, Class of ,57 ATWATER STATIONERY Phone ELmwood 8-2747 1440 Broadway Atwater, California l I MacDONALD PHARMACY 3rd and Broadway Atwater, Caliiornia Phone ELmwood 8-5937 BRENDA ROSANDER: i'Do you know what marriage is? BRENDA: 'That something that begins when you sink MARY STORER: 6'No, what?,' into his arms and ends up with your arms in the sinkf Best Wishes from BENNIGHT'S DOLLAR STORE Phone ELmwood 8-2766 1269 Broadway Atwater, California ATWATER ELECTRIC SHOP l SERVING ATWATER AND MERCED l CONTRACTORS 1054 - 3rd Street Atwater, California 5 W I Cfwgratulatiorig Clrissrof 257 l THE PATIO CHAR-BROILED FOOD ATWATER, CALIFORNIA l BEST WISHES FROM W l STEVEN S MEN S WEAR 437 est 18th Street Merced, California CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF '57 ED RODRIGUES Wholesale Produce HIGHWAY 99-NORTH Phone ELmwood 8-5579 Atwater, California PETERSEN'S STATIONERY Phone RAndolph 2-0210 451 WEST 18th STREET Merced, California Ezio Sansoni tries out one of the new electric typewriters at Petersen's Stationery. DON LYONS PRINTING :Tor Better Impressions RI-indolph 2-0214 451 WEST 18th STREET Merced. California Don Lyons and Dr. Silver discuss business details at Lyons Printing. SOITIL, EL PATIO Hamburgers - l-lot Dogs Cold Drinks THE PERFECT AFTER THE SHOW SPOT El Patio is a popular noontimc, after- school, and after-game rendezvous for high school students. Congratulations to Class of '57 THE MERCED FLORAL CO. Phone RAndoIph 2-7444 420 WEST 17th STREET Merced, California Owner Bill Tiscoruia and employees Bob, Mr. Teeters, Winkie, and Mrs. Stevenson are waiting to serve you. THE WARDROBE THE FINEST IN MEN'S CLOTHING Bill shows Jan one of the many fine suits which The Wardrobe has in stuck. Phone RAndolph 2-2215 519 WEST 17th Merced, California ,P W, 1, an aa C at, COLBURN'S MEDICAL DRUG Phone RAndo1ph 2-6287 1724 R STREET MERCED, CALIFORNIA Congratulations to Class of 557 SAVE-MART AT CORNER OF BROADWAY AND WINTON WAY Phone ELmwood 8-3013 Atwater, California Congratulations to Class of 557 TURNER HARDWARE Phone RAndo1ph 2-1589 312 WEST 17th Merced, Caliiornia - PLANT THE FINEST - STRIBLING NURSERIES FRUIT TREES -- GRAPEFRUIT ORNAMENTAL PLANTS Phone RAndolph 2-4106 99 HIGHWAY-NORTH Merced, California BEST WISHES FROM THOMPSON MOTORS Lincoln - Mercury THE BIG FOR 17th and H STREETS Merced. California '5 Congratulations to Class of ,57 VERNON'S DRIVE-IN 16th and R Streets l A4 M JL, ,, MCNAMARA HARDWARE TOYS - GIFTS Nancy looks over some of the fine glass ware available at McNamara Hardware. Phone RAndolph 2-2795 18th and L STREETS Merced, California 1 if Y Y' 7' 'Y' 'A ' Y 1 1 1 1 Congratulations 1 to Class of 757 1 1 , 1 1 1 1. U D ' S 1 1 AUTO PARTS 1 1 1 1 Phone R1-lndolph 2-4121 1 1920 L STREET I I Merced, Calilomicx 1 1 1 GREGORY REEVES: Do you know who sair keep a good man clown'?'1 SIISIE IIIEGIIES: No, who? I. 'You can't GREGORY REEVES: A cannibal with indigestionlu i' 'M 'i M 'Y' Z ' ' f ' ' iwtfj 1 1 1 , . 1 1 Collgratulations 1 1 1 to the 1 1 , N Class of 557 1 1 1 1 PERLA'S PHARMACY 1 1 1 1 1 1 21st and G STREETS 1 Phone Rl-lndolph 2-6596 1 Merced, California 1 1 1 1 VCC as C as 1 1 C C 1 1 3Es1' W1sHEs 1 FROM TED SCHUMAN 1 1 Oldsmobile - Cadillac 1 You buy the best used cars wliere , the Finest New Cars are sold! 1 1 1 mn STREET 1 Merced. Ccxliiomia 1 1 1 MR. GRAHAM: What are the three words most high school students? MARY ENLOE: '11 don'L know. MR. GRAHAM: 11That's correct. used b 1 1 An lnformerl Press Means 1 An lnformed People 1 1 1 1 MERCED SUN-STAR 1 . 1 prosperous Merced Cozuzlys 1 Only Daily Newspaperf: 1 1 240 WEST 17th STREET 1 Phone RAndolph 2-1511 1 1 R2 RW222 1 1 1 1 G-AINSBOROUGH 1 1 STUDIO 1 Congratulations I0 Class of '57 Phomrcpher 1 1 INGRAHAM IEWELERS RICHARD K, GARDNER 1 THE FINEST IN PURTRAITURE 1 DIAMQNDS WATCHES OPEN SUNDAYS AND EVENINGS 1 BY APPOINTMENT 1 1 1 1 Phone Rhndolph 2-1225 1 Phone RAndo1ph 2-5295 1 558 WEST 17ih STREET 1742 L STREET 1 : Merced. Culiiornicl Merced. California 1 1 1 ,E EEDEEE E11111 11,1 1 E1 1 1 DEED., 11 11 MR. BERRY: A fool can ask mure questions than a wise man can answer. ROD HARNISCH: NNI! Wunder su many of us flullked the examlw BUDDY WICGINS: Hl2I0YV do you catch rabhitswa JAMES BURKES: HI dtlllal know. how? BUDDY: i'l'lid1- in tha- bushes and marks- a noise 1 c:a1'1'ot.'7 lktl 1 222222222 'A 22 222 221 7 22222222 222 22222222 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 BEST WISHES Hair Slylirzg at its Best 1 1 1 1 FR0111 1 1 by 1 1 1 REYNALDO 1 1 1 MERCED LAUNDRY 1 1 1 1 1 1 TRY OUR TNERA-RED CUT 1 1 1 M0d9f1'1 Cleaners 1 1 EGR NATURAL WAVY HAIR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 Phone Mndolph H749 1 Phone RAnd01ph 2-4811 1 160 WEST 17111 STREET 1 1 1735 L STREET L Merced. California 1 1 Merced, California 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 1 17 K, if V i1 1 f f f l y ' 77A' ff ' W 'v Y X ' Y r BEST WISHES FROM X 1 n I , . LU M + 9 e , 6 i -.-... .... - 0 W e 0 e e MERCED U Q WINTON e ' N 5 l MARKQ F l F O R L l UWICIVI' HUNT and DENTS VINEYS mel, at a party. you,re so different. Yuu'rm- not the- least bit egutislicalf DICNIS: g'Y0u know, Tw always allmirc-d you lmecaus DVVICHT: 1 knnw. Thafs what I like most abnul myselff BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF '57 e N n ! e e S Sz W BUICK CCD. 2 W e W l 1 l Telephone BAndo1ph 2-7477 W 1 l MERCED, CALIFORNIA e l e W We We e J 'X N ff ee ee ef Q 7 EV jk Sincere Co g' at ti S, G ' Class of '5 I X sex Hg? 'K Continued Sue 1 e N ursgg i D X In Years To Come ! K QQ? I Q7 ULN I e Tw MQKQQEEEEEE 57 e W 1 LEQNARD gg AQ 5G TANK LINESZQQE5 I fe ' Well, first of all, a good paycheck is pretty important. And it isnit often you get good pay before you've had some busi- ness experience. But there is an exception. . .telephone work! Here you can earn a full salary, even while you're learning. After that, you can count on regularly-scheduled raises! And there are lots of other advantages to a telephone job. So, after you graduate, why don't you come by and find out about the many opportunities for women in telephone work? Come to: Pacific Telephone There's a good job for you with Pacific Telephone! lf we clon't please you, tell us - If we do, tell others! Service and Quality - Our Motto I NICK'S SELF -SERVICE DRIVE-IN l9Q? Burgers - Milk Shakes Phone RAndolph 2-4571 17th and I STREETS Merced, California When better Burgers are made - , Angelo N1cotera N, k N, We Will make them! Manager 10 lcotera Owner NEW TINY'S WAFFLE SHOP Breakfast Served 24 Hours Daily Lunches and Dinners HIGHWAY 99 AND N STREET Merced, California 5 'M 'r ., In j'+ Ww?T, ,K AY' TV' r., 1. K .E Q E xr 1 7 Corngratulatllonsgo a great E lqiflsl Q. ,D '. , - 1 HARVEYQS DRIV .N I U in K I xf ,-. Q. .A4 :- r x I f x ' gl QCD. -A - J E-IN K Q - Q .I HIGHWAY 99 AND BENNETT ROAD ,Q '-Q ., - Q Merced, California Q - K L : ,- 5 Q V, W . H- 'Tai 5 , I . ' BEST WJSHES T0'CLASS or '57 '-V Q MEBQED ' TOMATO gGROWERS : , co-op Ass'N. .,, 5 - 1 , 5 Main Oiiice K Q9 HIGHWAXL NORTH - 16th and V .- X I I Phones V .H , f ec . , RA 2-1587 - RATZ-6512 ' 1 , ' N, .vu .,,. .. 1 Q b. , -Q f , 1 E Ti- 1 f ' Y 5 , 0 CLA-..A', x., N 454 X. 'Ir V4.1-.1 5 K 1 .- ' Q Q O o 5 5 1-7 s W., Q .0 3 , , , y .Xi 'I' 'o I In, the Heart of Merced A 5 0 U 9 2 3 5 L .. ' I W N?ALLEY'DHUG cor, Q . Quality Q' A 1'5re'scriptio1'1 Druggists A , . Phone R1-Rudolph 2-5765 17th cmd M Streets' S Q Mgrced. Cclifornic X . xv? Q N5 653 WN Yew 'SQ9 Coe? 13' 4, fx! in x Y- Q 43? 93' 87' 41 Q +1 0 O 'S QQ J' 'X f fx .9 Q 9,9 E Eb E '21, 0 629 ' CJ vig 005 Best Wishes 63? ' 62 Q 3' QS' Q, .ai , X 'bm O tb, 65+ if from 154, ood Q x 5? ,poi FREEMAN'S 'Oy Q, 06.112 GAS SERVICE O-YQ: QVC Youn DEALER 1-'on 0049 419 ALAMO GAS CO. 'Y C I. t Latest Styles at Omp 'men S LOWEST PRICES PERFUMES of MEDEIROS COSMETICS . IEWELRY BAKE-RITE BAKERY FURNITURE co, GIFFEN'S GIFTS mx. 2.9354 1-nh and K Streets 615 West 17th Street 542 West 17th Street RA 2.4153 Rhndolph 2-2280 MERCED MERCED MERCED Best Wishes from C66 SOUZA 0 0,8 TRUCKING Qsgaib 0,5 A Pod, '04 0 x GOLDEN smn: Q, Qcfoq 40 4110 -'lf da, 0 E cg? ze, as 22, Q CC U HIGHWAY 'X Ag ,L BQ, X 'v' 1, 040 'QS' 639. 683, A'rwA'rEn A 63' C337 was of 45 Qs 'Yo 0 Y' -. 'O 'Z' v' 5 Q 404 439 A Q' xxx O99 A692050 20 +0 e 0,1- flr 'fa 0 .sb 'fe God? MERCE D Alamo Cas Co. Walter F Adams Jr l ,. , VI Bake-Bite Bakery Benjamin Brothers Billy Boy Do-Nut Shop Bonsi Shell Service Boyer's Lunch Max Brannan, M. D. Brunelli's Jewelry Bryars Press Cabralis Barber Shop Capra-Cereghino Autom Colburrfs Drug Continental Bowl Cross Lumber Co. Davis Typewriter George I. Deane, 0. D. Delrose Cleaners DeLuxe Shoetorium Wlm. H. Dewhirst, M. D DeWing Sheet Metal John East, M. D. Ellis Footwear El Patio Fluetsch Insurance Zdenek Fluss, M. D. Fosteris Freeze .D. otive Service Win. E. Fountain, M. D. Gainsborough Studio Gallagher Cleaners Gene the Florist Ciffinis Gift Shop Harveyis Drive-In james Hayes, D.D.S. Stop! Loc Students! Take notice of this list of business establishmen i l have helped to pay one dollar and twenty cents of the cost of you er, paid only 33.50. patronize our backers! Don7t neglect sho have so generously contributed to the publication of your yearbo Helen 8 Louise Hemus Jewelry F. W. Heitman, D.D.S. Joe Herb Shelby Hicks, M. D. The Hub lngraham Jewelers E. A. Jackson, M. D. Johnson Bug Co. Jones Auto Painting J. M. Equipment Co. Earl Koepke, M. D. Leonard Tank Lines Lud,s Auto Parts Don Lyons Printing Harry B. Maytum, M. D. Maze Drug Store J. Neil Medefind, M. D. Medeiros Furniture Co. Merced Floral Co. Merced Furniture Co. Merced Hardware X Implement Co. Merced Laundry Merced Sun-Star Merced Title Co. Merced Theater Merced Tomato Growers Miles Sz Sons Trucking Model Home Furniture Co. M'cAuley Motors B. E. McDowell, M. D. B. B. McGinnis Co., Inc. McMurry7s Auto Electric McNamara Hardware Nick's Drive-ln I l l l l 1 1 1 l l 4 l V F V r L 0 I , f . rl L ' e G . L A az 3 A it af L1 L d professional men - through their generous contributions they 1 6. op?-,,,1Qffi! c:,,f fl R L5ff,ffy4.,39 , arbook. Each 1957 annual costs 34.70, of which you, the purchas- your appreciation to these business and professional men who ,, , , 57 EL Romeo. L L l James C. Pace, D.D.S. Strand Theater do Pacific Telephone S Telegraph Slribllngis NUTSCYY Pat Graham's Dress Shop S fi W Buick C0- Kalfus W. Patterson, lVl. D. Th0mP50H Motors X Perla's Pharmacy Tioga Florist E Roy T. peck? M. D. Turner Hardware Co. Petersenis Stationery Addison Udall, M' D- Phil 8, Louvs Valley Drug Co. l pine Cone Valley Furniture Exchange Ralphis Sheet Metal Valley Stationers John M. Randolph, D.D.s. James H- Vaughn? D-D-5 Recorcl Rendezvous Vernonis Drlveln The Reliable The Wardrobe Reynaldoas Wayneis Men's Clothiers Riggs Oxygen Supply Bill Vlfhitehouse v Gunsmith ,lohn Roth Chevrolet F' W' Woolwonh Saunders, Furniture CO. Yosemite Builders Sz Supply Co. l Robert J. Schiffler, M. D. ZiCf61'1lJCrg7s Fringe TV , Ted Schuman folds-Cad, Richard W. Zug, D.D.S. l Selhis Dress Shop Serv-U Drug , Shadow Box ATWATER l Stanley Shaffer, D.D.S. Atwater Electric l Shively's Shoe Store Atwater Florist Skateway Roller Rink Atwater Mercantile Co. l Slater Furniture Co. Atwater Stationers h i Smith Van 8 Storage Spangleris Yosemite Pharmacy E. H. Soderstrom, M. D. Spriggs Stationery Sprouse-Reitz Co. Starlight Theater Stefani's Menvs Sz Boys' Clothing The Sterling Steven's Men's Wear Bennight's Dollar Store Heller's Rexall Drug Store lVlacDonald Pharmacy Passadoriis Hardware 8 Furniture The Pat F.d Rod io riguez Save-Mart Joseph OUZ3 S Virginials I WWI WWW WWW ffjjpfjf, 4 ,ir YY ,VA YWA, W, ,WLL-, j , WW A W Aff W W W A Racfea SW VW any A. ft ILM, I Q Z I jf WCVIEV 7 6 Mfj W1 if HYQWW W, N W W Ofwgffw . X ,' L I, I nj OH A 1 We fy MD g'6ljDIO My U f gb LL WI 2 WL ?I o OUGH STUDIO W jj yj MW!! IUUMHII Wow VALLEY DRUG C ffl!! yoj A df W CALIFORNIA ART 5. ENGRAVING co. fl' W E I IJ IOM n A pf Q25 Q, I S Allglzk EISBACKLER GBP k ,QL A X Auto rcaphs gig + ii ' UWLUIU iw x ,5,jfEf??1zL ll U X WCA MQ? WMW W M M W VWIWMZ J 'WM ff, yff sv W fi ,WW WX 5 PVC, 55 WM YQ A W. ', 05 135 MW! 72eV,l4Z3dfiZ32iM'fz':2f:,'12f'z L Qf2ffSQ,Zf1fEM' Keiflf MW Me zz, dfjfnjiug . MT s A 5'UZQf7U J',ffD ,7'M VL F AL U 7 51 av? neg? We fjwwfvw ii i,ff4,. i i w : nff f'f 1.11 .Q , . ---r gl -.t- -, - i 1 ' . 1 '- ' i I 1 vi fr., Finale ,V f 1 ' ' W-'MX V I. With, this final word we, the senior members of the 1957 lu QELARODEO staff, would like to express our gratitude to the faculty and student body for their co-operation in producing ,this book. .For two years we have worked as assistants and ' teditors with one goal in mind. Our goal-to put out a year- book that would be both pleasing and memorable-has taken many long hours of work, yet,we feel that our time was well spent if the annual is attractive to you. ' xi- Goodbye, and good luck to you alll' Sincerely, Q i -- l iam-1 n I t . W K X ' 4 f ,fl . , , A 4, 1 YI li V X. 1 ' i 1 f i' o ' ,fr 1. ' ' I X , RTN-XX I I -, .1 , . ' ind- I ' . S' -afs1+f2a-- 5 5.7, , ?,, X '--X ig x .jp few h . ,- . f E if v . r. 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