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

Text from Pages 1 - 198 of the 1958 volume:

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Superintendent Mr. Frank Poytress MHS principal, Mr. Steven- son, has added another feather to his cap by coping so well with the over-crowded condi- tions which laced MHS at the , beginning of the '57-58 school , term. His handling of this parti- i cular problem made the school year a good one for both the seniors and underclassmen. Principal Mr. William Stevenson Left: Board ol Trustees. Back Row: Edward Leap, Lawrence Pressley. Front Row: Clerk Clyde Iones, President Ioseph Sanders, Donald Robinson. Right: Secretaries. Back Row: Mrs. Virginia Rowe, Mrs. Ann Bryars, Mrs. Alice Spend- love. Mrs. Mary Ellen Lindgren. Front Row: Miss Myrene Williams, Mrs. Cherie Polzine, Mrs. Doreen Guest, Mrs. Rose Tillotson. TRATIUN Dean of Boys Mr. Walter Boock Miss Rackliff, Dean of Girls. started something new at MHS: noon-time get togethers oi new students with their faculty ad- visers. counselors, and old stu- dents. Each day the new stu- dents would become better ac- quainted with the facets of MHS life and would make new friends. This was one of the many functions that Miss Rack- liff promoted this pvast year. Mr. Boock, Dean of Boys and Vice Principal. handled the problems and discipline of the boys at MHS. During the '57-58 school term he has worked hard and conscientiously to see that every boy's problem which arose during the year was taken care of with the interest of the boy always considered first and fore- most. Dean of Girls Miss Nelda Racklift Left Assistant Superintendent Dr. William A. Koller supervised the extensive course of study which the faculty 'wrote ihis year. Right: Counselors, Back Row: Sophomore Counselor Miss Gladys Coffman, Freshman Counselor Mr. Henry Melan con Front Row: Freshman Counselor Mrs. Lydia Willison. Freshman Counselor Mrs. Eileen MacNicol, Iunior Counselor Miss Anne McDonnell. M Hs. Lett Engllsh C I Groves Valreete Robison Lois Kearns Dramatics: Alice Osborn. Middle: Languages Back Row Irene Ritchey Mary Brun Front Row: Norma Lemmon, Anne Mc- Donnell Rlght Mathematics Loran Graham Malcolm Smith, Lora Lind. Commercial: Who guides us to new worlds ot learning never before attained? The answer to this question lies with the capable, persevering members ot our taculty. Without their knowl- edge and teaching we could never go on to achieve the accomplishments which we have set out lor ourselves in lite. Our faculty could be considered one ol the best throughout the state. Vwlorlcing hand in hand with the Board of Trustees, Superintendent Poytress, Assistant Superintendent Koller, and the Administrative Board, under the supervision oi our capable principal, Mr. Stevenson, the faculty exempli- ties the ideals and standards ol Americanism which inspire us to become responsible adults. Teachers not only check papers and hand Lett Soc1al Stuales Back Row Melvin Cochran Ernest Devaurs, Grant I. Berry, Walter Wootten Mathematics Ronald Basmaymn Social Stud1es Henry Melancon. Front Row: Ioseph Lewis Middle Social Studies Lydia W1ll1son Edwin Lerum, Grayson Wade, Gail Sherwood Not pictured Donald Black Elodxe Wright Right: Industrial Arts: Roger Daisf- ley Darwin Henry Mitchell Burnett Fred Robles Nonnan Mello. FACULTY Lelt: 1-lgriculture: Fred Brown and Iames Shepard. Middle: Homemaking: Elsa Collins. Amy Graham. Dorothy McWilliams, Sarah Simmerman. Right: Science: Kenneth Miller. lack Weir, Wesley Demro. David Peat. out grades but also support our teams and supervise our activities. Without their guid- ance and advisory abilities school clubs would never be formed. They give up their own lei- sure time to chaperone rooter buses to games. to assist in putting on dances, and to offer us invaluable counsel in planning our careers. In a year such as this, in which overcrowd- ing and a ilu epidemic had to be dealt with. our teachers faced the added strain with pa- tience and understanding. The faculty and aid- ministration collaborate with the students in laying the cornerstone of America's luture. Merced High proudly salutes and congratu- lates YOU. our faculty. lor your excellent service. Commercial: Back Row: Cliiton Beatty. Mil dred Parker. Marion Solomon. Keith Hansen Front Row: Gladys Coffman. Ida Clarke. Lett: English: Betty Jackson. Eileen MacNicol, Iola Lund, Ienette Golds. Glen McCune. Middle: Audio Visual: Edwin Blake. Commercial: Richard McCool. English: Elizabeth Per- kins. Commercial: Stanley Walden, Richard Wenstrom. Right: Physical Education: Back Row: William Ioerg. Robert Edminster. Barbara Wills, Allan Morison. Front Row: Pat Canepa. Franceleen Dutra. SERVICE Putt Merced High School could not operate with- out the help of the many service groups. Inside the school the librarians are always willing to help their fellow students find en- joyable and informative books. The office girls collect absentee slips, write vouchers, file programs, run. errands, and do anything else that might need to be done. They help to keep the school running smooth- ly. The cafeteria personnel does a wonderful job in tumjng out fine meals for so large a student body as that of Merced High. In ad- dition to hot meals. bag lunches are also served. Hot chocolate and doughnuts can be purchased every moming before school. Outside the school proper, as well as in classrooms, the custodians work hard each year to keep our school looking neat and at- tractive. They also shared an added burden of preparing the new offices for the District Top: Cafeteria Supervisors: Nena Belle Har- rison, Katheryn Arbogast, lean Streetman, Ruth Fitchett, Edna McConnell. Bottom: Student Cafeteria Workers: Back Row: B. White, W. Bettis, T. Keholm, M. Stark, I. Bickle, W. Timpson. M. Timpson. R. Wood. Front Row: R. Wiggins, I. Moore, M. Ogle- tree, L. Moore, C. Thomas, B. Timpson. Left: Bus Drivers. Back Row: M. Cotta. I. Anlderegg. D. Heppner, H. Barrass. I. Borrus, Wir. Groves. A. Dalporto. C. Testa. Front Row: I. Schroder, F. Fragulia, E. Spinardi, I. Glidden, Mr. Mello. Mr. Henry. Right: Girls working for counselors, attendance office and principal. Back Row: S. Rogers, D. Hillgrove, F. Iacobs, P. Hardesty, D. Sorensen, C. Ienkins, D. Willey, O. Alcantar. Middle Row: D. Regert, L. DeMotte, B. Tiffany, D. Macias, D. Syrie, K. Crow- ley, O. Iones. Front Row: D. Sanders, D. Flood, S. Scholl, M. Hamilton, M. Copeland. I. Sanders, I. Prine. GROUPS Superintendent on the Crocker-Huffman site of the second school campus. The bus drivers take the students to and from school safely in all kinds of weather. They also assist by driving students on all sponsored field trips, games, and conventions. The traffic patrol is composed of members of the California Cadet Corps. The members are recognized both by the state of California and by Merced High. They are given recogni- tion by Califomia in the form of a green rib- bon and an oak-leaf cluster tor each succes- sive 2U hours served. They receive credit from the school by being awarded points toward their Scripvt M. All of these groups have done a wonderful job to keep our school functioning efficiently. Many pveople do not realize the contribution these groups make. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of these service groups for their fine work during the year of 1957-58. Top: Librarians. Back Row: P. Sherar, E- Bracken, R. Ferriera, S. Rexford, G. Hatch- er, K. Kinser, F. Ford, P. Klamm. Front Row: R. Silveira, I. Taylor, R. Nunes, S. Locke. C. Cruz, I. Burton, M. Russell, S. Bartley. Bottom: Traffic Patrol. Back Row: G. Bald- win, D. Hendricks. M. Bond. Front Row: D. Miller, V. Aguilar, G. Sorrels, D. Catalan. Left: Attendance Office Girls. Back Row: Karen Locke, Florence I-Kllono, Ruth Cornelius, Io- Anne Silva. Iudy Spratling, Carol Costa. Ioan Pacini. IoAnne Lawson. Middle Row: Ruth Thompson, Daryl Henry, Rosemary Nunes, Dorothy McMurray, Mary Ellen McGraw, Bonnie Henry. Dorothy Farmer. Front Row: Sylvia Goff, Alice Verrinder, Alice Mello, Ieanne Ben- son. leanette Benson, Blasa Espinoza. Right: Ianitors: Back Row: Manuel Chavez, Ruben Padilla, Roy Ornelas, Ben Sanchez. Front Row: Bill Cisneros, Nino Gutierrez, Bart Romero, Chief Custodian Iohn Moreno. 5 Mfg i Q Mn' 'K . ww, A Q 5' 'WM 'Ks f M My , 3 U wf 5 XW1 ,Y 'fy 'M-fa 35. , 'Q ' ' I! fan Q 3 N' if ,, s ' A K ,. - .E.: ,. 1 ,, A3525 . ,IL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - q The 1958 Graduating Class ol Merced High School ended its high school career on Iune lU, 1958. Under the capable leadership oi class presidents Kooyman, Baxter, Tiffany. and Tanioka, we have had tour won- derlul and prosperous years. Our Freshman year brought us many new experi- ences. As Sophomores we were more sure oi ourselves. We were proud to be sponsoring the Soph Return. Our Iunior year brought a wonderlul semi-climax to our lour high school years. Vile will never forget our pride in our class rings, the Iunior Assembly, and the Iunior-Senior Prom with the lovely theme ol Seventh Heaven. As Seniors at last, we added many more wonders to our treasury of high school memories. We will always recall fondly the Senior Class gift, the Senior Dinner, Baccalaureate, the Senior Breakfast, and as the climax to our tour wonderful years-Graduation! 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RICHARD LEMAS ANNIE LEWIS MARGARET LEWIS IANETH LITTLE ALTON LOFTIN ERNIE LOPEZ CELIA LOWE FRANK LOWE IOHN LUIZ MARGARET MACFARLANE MARIE DOLORES MACIAS WAYNE MADKINS NEIL MARACCINI IOSEPH MARCHINI ROSE MARIE MARISCAL RONALD MARTIGNONI BARBARA MARTIN ALICE MELLO IAN MILLER BLAS MINOR IOANN MONDO DARLENE MOORE GENE MOORE JESSE MORA '51 IANICE MORRILL IANET MORRIS SHIRLEY MORRIS LARRY MOSS BARBARA MURATORE IOHN MYERS MARGIE MCCLAIN MARY ELLEN MCGRAW W-1-vHQ?f'l55'iQ-QV' DANIEL MCLACHLAN DOROTHY MCMURRY RAMONA NAVARRO HELEN NELSON zsx , Elijfiiwiii'if23551'fFf5-311,251 .-.. if ,f' M f m'M ,. ., fE'f?Li Qeiww CHRISTINE NEVES IRVIN NICKERSON GARY NOLEN ROSEMARY NUNES V,.:.1 5, Z. in-um fun! S 'f '2w I QI MARGARET OGLETREE RENNA OLIVER DOLORES ONTIVERAS CONNIE ORNELAS ARLENE OSTERHOUT FRANCES ORNELAS RICHARD ORNELAS HENRY ORTIZ Y W 'W G w ... .: g:, V, L DAVID PACHECO VIRGIL PAGE GEORGE PAPAGEORGE MICHAEL PASSOVOY THOMAS PECK ANGIE PEDRETTI EDWARD PIA iw sl l sk Twig? ' 5 , E, MIRON POLE EVELYN PRIMM 11-:RRY PRINE -N55 IANICE SUE PYLE IOHN QUINN DORIS REGERT STEPHEN PLANT HAROLD PRITCHETT K I '1., ' P Ifig TROY num? IOHN RITTER TOMMY RIVAS LUPE RIVERA ANITA ROAN SUSAN ROBISON SYLVIA ROCCO BETTE ROCQUEMORE IOHN ROGERS IOHN RUTHERFORD DORIS SANDERS ,1 H' YQ ' kv, ..., . . .. ,X 'f ' ' :, 8, Q 95 : 12 E2Ef5E? 5:': - 7 . qw .I g 5 W Mr 'EE-52 i5S'I' I mm 'lkfi-11:5-'.:,:: - 11 -f , ..:., .-. ..mr Q3 my ag? X gg: B 3 BOBBY SHADRIC --ww f ' r ' 1, W M. I sf N Y 4 f 'Qs my , Fw , M ,Og mf , I 9 'V 'N CAROL IEAN SHAW IOSEPH SILVA THEDA SMILEY DANA. SORENSEN MILTON STEVENSON LAURA SHELTON PHYLLIS SHERAR IOANN SILVA 'B ROBERTA SILVEIRA DOROTHY SIMONS IOY SKINNER GWEN SMITH IOHN SMITH SHERRY SMITH RUSS SPIVA MICHAEL STARK DANIEL STEGER wM O ,Wg IK ww If-4 ww wg' ,li 59? ML W 5 ANN STOOPS INGRID STORZ DORTHA SYRIE EMI TANIOKA CECELIA TAYLOR RONNIE THOMASON HAROLDEAN THOMPSON wmwdgyw PERNETA TIDWELL DANNY TORRES ARDITH URBAN if l .,.,..A,.,. . . , 2:ra:::.:s-22 - : zgfgggsi-':: I A as 4 ' ' 2 gf T 'airirsiri V 4 A 'A g ROBERT VARNI RICHARD VAUGHN ELVERA VERGARA RANDALL VETESY FRANKLIN VINEYARD DENIS VINEYS IIMMY WADDELOW WILLIE WALKER BARBARA WATSON NICHOLAS WEST ANI'I'A WHITE NANCY WHITEHOUSE GERALD WIGGINS DEANNA WILLEY GARY WHITE IANET WILLIAMS IERRY WILLIAMS IUDITH WILLIAMS LLOYD WINSTON ig 1:5 PAUL WITT ROGER WOOD SHIRLEY WOOD sa E ff my 3 2:44 M -.ga I i:SQm:f . 3,555 gi- M -gugq if-M IUDITH WITT IAMES WROBEL MARY WULZEN CLARENCE LEWIS Camera-Shy Seniors PRENTICE HLDRIDGE GLENN BROWN IOYCE FENNELL RICHHRD KRUMM VELMH IOSEPI-I KEITH OLIVER LEON PEIRCE LLOYD PERRY BRUCE REED LESLIE REYNOLDS BETTY FHYE ROSE DHNNY ROYHL MICHHEL SHULER IM XZZWWI nw C , i3ifLOH,H lhmuwa L ae , 5 ig. V ill N! r 'l W .11 V 1 , 'N 4 Bugs' and Girls' Delegates to Boys' and Girls' State were Tom Gompertz, Tom Burr, Sue King, and Ted Baxter. State Each year the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary sponsor Boys' and Girls' State. Boys' State, held in Sacramento, and Girls' State, held at Davis. are 'designed to teach high school students the duties, rights, and respon- sibilities ot American citizenship. Representing MHS and American Le- gion Post 83 last summer were Ted Bax- ter, Tom Burr, and Sue King. These three among others were recommended by the teachers, and the final selection was made by the principal an-d the Le- gion. Qualifications include a high qual- ity of scholarship, leadership, and moral character. At Boys' and Girls' State government is learned on three levels: city, county, and state. Only juniors are chosen so that they can return to their schools and provide a year of leadership. The California Scholarship Federation first became a part ol Merced High in 1945. Since then a tew people from each grad- uating class have been CSF lite members. This year MHS was proud to have 25 members. the largest number in the history ol the school. To become a lite member ot this organization, one must have belonged tor six semesters, including a' semester in the senior year. A total ol ten points, three for A's and one tor B's, is re- quired per semester. The lite member is distinguished from the rest ol the group by his life membership pin, which is a miniature Aladidin's lamp. This pfin, which the club awfards to each person who achieves lile membership, is the only high school pin recognized on a college campus. Besides his pin, the recipient ot this honor is entitled to have the chapter seal embossed on his diploma at graduation time. Each student who belongs to the CSF tries to work hard during his senior year in order to meet the requirements lor life membership. Each one desires the recognition and honor that are attached to every person who is a lite member of the CSF. C. S. F. Life Members CSF Lite Members. Back Row: T. Baxter, T. Gompertz, T. Burr, D. Hunt E. Pia, W. Xl Landers, K. Eaton, I. Helsby. Second Row: D. Vineys, C. Cantrell. I. Morris, B. Ander- son, S. Robison. B. Muratore, M. Copeland, P. Flin-ders. Front Row: A. Pedretti, N. Whitehouse, M. Tutt, S. King, E. Tanioka. S. Kaufman, A. Urban, I. Morrill. 7 , Senior Honor Roll Back Row: T. Burr. S. Gorman. I. Helsby, W. Landers, I. Meyers, D. Hunt, Txlilaxter, T. Gompertz. P. Flinders, E. Pia, K. Eaton. Middle Row: D. Vinteys, I. Fredericksen, P. Ryan, B. Anderson, C. Cantrell, B. Muratore, I. Morris, E. Primm, S. Robison, R. Guy, M. Copeland, A. Calip, C. Gross. Front Row: B. Carlton, A. Pedretti, M. Tuit, E. Tan- ioka, S. King, S. Kaufman, N. Whitehouse, A. Urban, I. Morrill. At the termination of the first semester, MHS seniors could be seen walking around ther campus with anticipatory looks on their iaces. After four years of hard work and study, they would finally get to know who had received the top award of being on the Honor Roll at graduation. Top senior students who have received an A or A- average during their years at Merced High School constitute the Honor Roll. For their effort and study put forth in their scholastic achievements, they deserve much praise and recognition. These various members are chosen by the counselors and the admin- istration. The method they employ is averaging all the grades obtained during the past seven semesters by giving each a numerical value. Those students who have earned an A or A- average .are then notified. After the Honor Roll had been an- nounced, many sighs ot gratilication and regret could be heard. Those that were blessed were awarded gold chords during the graduation exercises and received the honor of sitting in the front row. MHS is overwhelmingly proud oi its Honor Roll stu- dents and wishes them success and happiness in their future years. Bank ofAmerica Honorees The purpose of the Bank of America Achievement Awards Program is to stimulate and encourage high school students in their academic, citizenship, and vocational training. After being selected by a iaculty committee, top senior students can receive two types of awards. This faculty committee is composed oi the heads of the Fine Arts, Vocational Arts, Science and Math, an-d Liberal Arts Departments, who act with the principal, vice principal, counselors, and deans. Plaques are given for excellence in the tour maior lields of study, and certi- ficates of achievement go to those who have been outstanding in special cate- gories. Students receiving plaques are eligible to be chosen to participate in the Bank oi America's regional and final , COULPSUUVG events-MHS THIS been Pfoud Bank ot America Award Winners. Back Row: Steve Gorman-mathematics, Harry to 1 ffve mCmY Of he? graduates PIGCS Dias--agriculture, lim Herlitz-art. Manuel Cotta-trades and industrial arts. Middle We-1 m these events- Row: Angeline Calip-home economics. Sue King--social studies, Pete Flinders--fob eign languages. Front Row: Plaque Winners: Keith Eaton-science and mathematics, Ardith Urban-vocational arts, Ted Baxter-line arts, Tom Gompvertz-liberal arts. Experts in Bun, Stev Math: TOM e and en Commercial: Ardith Urban, B b Scienim Kem, Eaton. Gorrn ' th, ludle Econom1C5,xXoYA:e Boo f oo - iii-Ttiiicin, Dofoihv ar ara Muratore. Ea gls , Science and Math, Commercial. Home Economics, Ath- letic, Foreign Language, Agriculture, Shop, Art, Music, Social Studies, and Drama Departments choose the outstanding senior students in each oi their departments. The students are chosen because each of them has excelled in scholastic ability, goo-d citizenship, and co-operation with their fellow workers. They have worked hard during their lour years at Merced High toward better preparing themselves for the careers oi their choice. The students pictured on these two pages are those who have been outstanding in these various departments, and they truly de- serve the name-experts in their fields! ch year the heads of the En l' h a rauotson' , 'life Pits and CYdi1:a'iYl5xli.lkesl9Y'Wi 1 r - ' new ow' Su Bettis- Foreign Languages: Sue King, Susan Robison. Choral Music: Margie Gon- ella, Dermis Gresham. -I-heir Fields Athletics: Donald Benner, Dolores Mcrcias, Lloyd Winston. Not pictured: Ian Miller. . Earle . shop- Dlqs. , HqrrY - ltufe- Agrlcu sale- Vvhiie' Dwight Huff, NcmcY spejshfrom Gomper z. ho'-I ' Band: Emi Tcrniok Baxte a, Pcrt H r. Grczhcr. yan, Ted 'n Baldwin. h rd Ferreira. Marilyn . :Ric U Df?mg:in:fJl Cantrell- Tu tr Io urn crlism : An derson. Denis Vin eys. Betty Iczne lanice Morrill, N V A345555 1 Left: Aha, Susan! Caught you napping while Right: Alton. Dana, and Barbara seem to have wide-uwake Thad is busily working in art. found a funny figure in bookkeeping. Seniors in Lett: It's larewell to band this year for four-year members Pat Ryan. Christine Neves. Lucinda Freitas, Ted Baxter, Dale Chastain, Ruth Guy. Carol Frago. Linda DeMotte. lean Frederickson, and Iudie Burton. Right: Phyllis. Ruth, and Linda ture trying to mount the Warriors horse while Tom and a Bear look on during the pepv rally which preceded the game during football season. 3? Lett: Sixth period Boys P. E. enjoys playing Right: Skip, Don, and Iim are listening intently volleyball as one oi their activities in class. to Mr. Daisley in mechanical drawing. L 3 all Skip is telling the student body at the Madera football rally why Iean Fredericksen should I be elected Football Queen. Looks like it paid l oil, huh, Queen lean? The other candidates are in the background. ,I 1. at These are Seniors participating in Student Youth Government Day and the Council in the evening. Back Row: E. Cleveuger. R. Wood, C. Shaw, D. Willey. B. I. Anderson, S. King, P. Ferranti, M. Tuit, E. Pia, R. Guy, A. Pedretti, I. Keitges. B. Muratore, S. Robison, D. Hunt, I. Wrobel. Seated: I. Morrill, S. Pussovoy, M. Wulzen, T. Baxter, T. Gompertz, T. Peck, D. Vineys, I. DeVaurs. -' if 1 lu f , ,,,.. 1 , ff f 'fa fy f ' I I .f 1 LVL. 5, fn 1 K f l ' x ' w u. ' L f f f an ua V4 ' fi .144 7 M W NR ff Jwaol 6 The Class of '59 had a grand time this year from the lirst bell which proclaimed them Iuniors to the last which announced that most of them had become glori- ous Seniors. This year the Iuniors were very pleased with their class rings. which were more dazzling than any others of iormer years. A glowing a-ddition to the record of achievements was the Iunior-Senior Prom. The original theme and deli- cious refreshments marked this Prom as one to be re- memberetd. The Iuniors' gay year would not have been complete. however. without their advisers. Mrs. Parker, Mr. Mc- Cune, and Mr. Beatty. The Class of '59 gives thanks to all who made the year so memorable. UNIUR5 gf! ' ln explanation ot that terrible explosion which rocked. the school this year-it was just Robert Miller in Chemistry class-he maole a boo-bool . . .lack Merritt Was always exploding this year, too-his excuse was debating class . . Elizabeth Adams Iimmy Aidcock Betty Akins Florence Allono Ronnie Alloway Felix Alvarez Darlene Alves Frances Anaut Robert Anderson Aaron Andrews Walter Argall Eleanor Arnold Don Ashlock Ken Ashlock Audrey A.ue Shirley Auldridge Gene Austin Phyllis Austin Marie Balanon Roger Baldwin Gerald Bales Ruth Barajas Sandy Barger Barbara Barker Orlin Barker IoAnn Barrick Frank Bartlett Shirley Bartley Evelyn Baty Gary Bauer Eileen Beam Sandra Beery Gary Belcher Laura Bell Patty Belyew Pat Bennett Ieanie Benson leanette Benson Patricia Benson Manuel Berumen Billy Beshears Ioanne Bickle Ilillil 1 .,L, A , W4 T53 , l l 1: 'iit '.i. E 'E '. ',- E ff ,ag . S rd V ggi sr A ,' ' ' iga' .... -efw v ,ww 1' ' Mew, W ini' .5 - .N ., .. . .-.. : aQ .4m. .c aqua... 's we -bit 'W' 1 5.3 qv fi ' al' IJ V 'X .. mwah: R t . 2 X Q Yaris ' - .5 9 x it Q, 09 Mitral? tht 1m-mwmwue v nm. .. Mr 1 me un.-nr:-u y . QZA , 4 x , E ff' , mf if v az f 2 x it. .rr , . w 4 5 X X we at in ,Q Q Q sr is ,G ew K 5 -l 'ite fr J' l was me l in 5 'Alex-fl., 5 We might hear the tltte Iams Sawyer Hrtlst one ot these days 11'1 the near future, do lame attempted Plrt I Keep lt up lem' H very proud B111 Bruce was seen show- Karin Black Hortensia Blanco Mike Bond Clarence Borba Betty Bowen lack Boyd Bobby Boyles Eleanor Bracken Iimmy Bradley Alvin Branch Don Brandstait Kathleen Briggs Frank Brown Lana Brown Roy Brown Bill Bruce Bob Bryant Iohn Bryars Bill Bunnell Rodger Burch Iames Burks Blayne Burkhart George Butticci Rudy Calip Melba Campbell Maxine Cassinella Rita Casiillo David Catalan Edward Chaiiin Ianis Chapman Angie Chavez Iames Chavez Barbara Cherry Dan Cisneros Sylvester Cisneros Ruth Clark Donald Cline Stephen Coffee Ray Collins Larry Combs Eric Conley Pearlie Mae Cooksey Leon Whitcanack is guite the handyman now. ln Wood Shop ll he came up with some real. creations-he loves making them, tool . . ' Big Paul Vlficlcer put his brain to task this year in mechanical drawing . . . Georgena Cooper Frank Cope Diana Copeland Della Cordero Iess Cordero Margaret Cotta Virginia Covert Donna Cowles Dan Cox Marie Cox Keith Crane Linda Cresci Ierry Cromwell Reba Crow Cecelia Cruz Wayne Curtice Ioan Cutting Iimmy Dallas Geraldine D'Alonzo Bill Daniels Betty Daves Benita Davis Euna Davis Lilly Davis Robert Davis Ronnie Del-lnda Rita Decker Linda Del Dotto Glen DeLozier Iohnny DeRoos Iames Dethletson Iohn Devaurs Linda Dias Barbara Dickens Betty Doak Iohn Dominguez Sharon Douglas Carolyn Dove Terry Dun Allen Dunbar Frank Dutra Ierry Eberhardt gm af in it ,L 3 'R' Q s s s .. www .v.- . 'wr ' Qs!!! gud? - K R D 'a't . 2212: B Q .1 MQ j ig we-at ,.,,, I E- wks- : . T. V yi i , H- as A ,.,. ,.,, if ,i g :Z 1, tx I t ...,. . 5 - L zub 5 ... . .. I - iii. -in , .sz -'-- - if r I Q ,, 1252 f ' .521 ' 215 51 , Y X W4 ' .f:1.. - 3 ' X ' , A i X s it if FE.-25521 :FQ 2 'wg ' .,t.. - ' , - -- - ' .-,. 1 ...,. lim' ie , :g.- 5, Ht the beginning of the year Baron Hnolrews helol the record in his P. E. class for push-ups! . . , We would like to pay tribute to our hard-Working counselor, Miss Mc- Donnell, Whom We were fortunate to have for two years . ' . KAP' Carol Edlelsen lohn Eggeman Ray Eldridge Mary Beth Enloe Theresa Enriquez Betty Epps Blasa Espwinosa Peter Estep Bill Eubank Dorothy Farmer Barbara Faulk Ron Ferrero Lesvia Figueroa Lloyd Fincher Lynn Fisher Walter Fitchett George Fleming Gerald Floyd Dannie Ford Marian Forte Charlotte Fournier Gilbert Fraire Larry Freeborn Mary Lee Gallaway Claud Garber 'I'heresa Garcia Susan Garrison Barbara Gasper Kathleen Gasper lames Gilbert Dennis Gillard Iudith Godat Sylvia Goff Bonnie Gonzalez Isabel Gonzalez Robert Gow Mariorie Graham Carol Green Ronnie Grenier Holly Grieve Iudith Gunter Ted Guiterrez . Everyone has seen Mike Halstead and his steady, Florence Hllono driving around Ln Mike S cute little blue car . . .Plnotlfler sharp car around the campus belonged to lohn Vlfood . . . Wasn't Iunior QB Walt Fitchett tremendous in football this yearo Shirley Hallord luldy Hall Michael Halstead Randy Hamill Steven Hand Sharon Hansen Dearl Harmon Don Harmon Sylvia Hart Sandra Helderick Mary Heekin Daryle Henry Lester Herlurth Caesar Hernandez Barbara Higgins Geraldine Hill lean Hill Lloyd Hill Aileen Hinds Ruth Hollmeister Linda Holley Raymond Hollomon lerry Hosey Ronald Howe Nancy Hughson Carole Hunt Naomi Hunter Susan Huntoon Tuckie Hutcheson Bill Ingle Robin lngraham Evelyn Isbell Grady Iackson Frances Iacobs . Kee Iang Carole Ienkins lack Iohnson Iim Johnson Marion Iohnson Dee Iohnston Betty Iones Kirk Iones sis -. III, . . Z T X t in S R+ p Q may r A l p -..r . - www? w'nns:1 Q ,:2f 2 'vm K , 5 I 53 ..t. . was 3 We , .:.,.... X is 5 ' xii ll Us-' . .:.. -vi , 'P ' K 5 Was' SQ ER Q I st. in . lg QNX -'Phba .gtfzf - is J' :Rx nk 'H I gl lf . 'E ,Q H ' t frr' r'rQ 1 ..,--' ' wus: 'Q' msg 'Nw NYPL!! ' ii. new 31.1 2 J' Emi its we-'sm it Q I :aE?:,,:i- -1 my , 5 r : ..,. ' 4 I fi 1 i . t ii' 9 5 ff A is 'W 595 ' fir i if 1-515: 2 1 K ly K .,., . .,,, ., r I V , ,,,,. :IL .... Mig' ., ,.,,, . K gs WCB Eleanor Souza and leanne Stone were always glggllng about something in Miss Wrlght S l'11SlOTY class no Wonder W1ll'1 lon Major ln Ilflere Norma Kelton, who Onetta Iones Sam Iones Belva Iordan Bob Iuarez Ellen Kelley Vlfglnld Keylgey 2' Norma Kelton Harold. Kendig Dan Kimberling Van Kimberling Pat Kincaid Karen Kinser Linda Kirby Pat Klamm Eleanor Krumm Bill Kuhnert Sharon Kuhns Eddie Kzigian Marjorie Lakey Marlene Lakey Steven LaSalle Alice Lawr lol-lnn Lawson Iessie Lee Pat Lemas Bob Libby Linda Little Karen Locke Chris Lockyer Helen Lopez Nash Lopez David Love Nancy Lozier Linda Lyial Wanda Mabry Iames Mackey Carol Maldonado Victor Mancebo Mary Ellen Manqueros Nancy Markham Sally Marquez Carlos Martinez Htter Weeks et practtce Susan Garnson trnally hit the tennls ball Over the net' Con gratulations Siel Hlrnost every day Teddy Gutierrez was heard arowltng at his typewriter ln utter drsgust That s all right Teddy we understood Gloria Martinez Katherine Martinez Sally Martinez Keith Marvel Carl Mays Iames Maytum Ianice Menea lack Merritt Iudy Meyer Georgene Miller Bob Miller Vincent Minor Ronald Morehouse Ioe Moreno Phillip Morris Iames McClenahan Freddie McGuire Sharon Mclnroy Iudy McKee Pat McKim Kathy McNally Elvin McWells Isabel Navarro Lucy Navarro Harriett Neves Edward New Dick Oakland Leonia O'Daniel Sharon Odell lack O'Hare Ioseph Olivarez Robert Olivarez Mary Olive Bruce Oliver Pat O'Neill Isadoro Ortega Clara Ortiz Connie Ortiz Ioe Osborn Ioan Pacini Iudy Palenske Buddy Palmer Myrna Russell really came out tor Saclle Hawkins Day She was a sight and a goool sport' Rolo Pryant Was one ot our speediest little men in track . ' . Felix Cheese Hlvarez was one ot the scorekeeper rnainstays ot our basketball team . . . Eleanor Pangelina Walter Papale Gary Parker Margie Parker Norma Parker Gloria Parra Marque Paulsen Iames Peacock Richard Pearson Margaret Perez Larry Perry Peter Petrinovich Iudy Phillips Lloyd Phillips Robert Pippin IoAnn Plant Frances Powell Richard Pratt Iuldie Presseller Larry Pressley Henry Primm Iudy Prine Phyllis Proletti Patricia Ramirez Dennis Ramondini Andrew Regalado Iudy Reinert Iohn Reininghaus Sharon Rexiord Gary Rhodes Leonard Rhodes Twila Riley Rita Roan Rodney Robinson Carolyn Robison Melanie Rocha Deniece Rogers LaDonna Rowe David Rowlett Sandra Ruiz Iim Rusk Donna Russell Mary Ellen Mengueros came beck to goool olol Merced High this year-Welcome home! . . . Doug Ward should corne back-back to this World, that is. l-le was seen guite often looking Wisttully out the Window in Latin , . . Myrna Russell Ronnie Russell Iudith Saling Lynda Salter Tom Sanchez Barbara Sanders Lupe Santillan Ianice Sawyer Wanda Schelinder Ann Schermerhorn Douglas Schuler Rosa Scoggins Rosemary Sena Larry Sevedge Renee Shambeau Ioyce Sheltan Ioanne Silva Lilly Silva Tom Simpson Pamela Skinner Terry Smith Lorraine Snapp Danny Soria Eleanor Souza Lorraine Souza Patricia Souza I. W. Sparkman Wilma Spellins ludy Spratling Ken Staedler Jim Stancliit Michael Staring Phillip Steppv Sandra Sterling Ioan Stevenson Ieanne Stone Harold Stonum Ns' is it X333 .si if Linda swaps sgtlwt if gg,-R QM ludy Stover 3 er ' -1 y ,Q ' Gordon Stawser M i AA. Bill Tarvin M Geneva Taylor A . yi I' M in 1 1 ---. l .,,,., i'i W .2 W , W- V ' s o .if L QNOW, as the school year comes to an end, the luniors anxiously await the summer. They are luniors no longer but bear the longed-for title oi Seniors. They are proud also ot presenting the most spectacular lunior prom thai Merced High has ever had. Thompson Thompson horlin Wilma Timpson Bobbie Tineiti Bernadetle Trindade Tony Trujillo Douglas Tuck Bennie Valdez Donald Vaughi Alice Verrinder Ken Vine Dorothy Vineyard Kathy Walker Genevieve Walls Doug Ward Nick Wairy Celia Weinert Susan Wessell Tom Wettsione Darlene Wheatley Scott Wheeler Leon Whitcanack Velma While Paul Wicker Gayle Wilcox Dick Wilkins Mary Williams Tommie lean Williams Bill Wilson Shirley Wilson lohn Wood Iol-inn Woods Lennie Wooten Becky Word Ronnie Wright Dolores Yanez loe Yanez Georgie Young Iucmita Zarate Larry Zuercher Tun late Tu Alphahetlze lose Figuera Larry Lockwood .,,. ,. -- .,., 2 I Ti ki' eg ' ,..,,. f g f: Camera-Shy Juniors 'Barbara Boyvr Virgil Brown Esther Bustos Cc-orge Cllurc llwvll .limmy DCIDOHU Rolnerl Frcilus Eddie Gauwiax lmnvs Haynes .Xuan-rl Jonson lvnnic lilfil IXYI Illll' I,.ilX'70y lzuncs ICIXIQPK X I.ilXYl'K'lN'6' NCNYII IAIIDPHG ljlfllll Pl' lil Lvroy Plliuips Bula Ross Jim Sfoil Gary VIQIIOYIIIOII Riclmrcl XVEILIQIID Ernie' XIOIQISQIIFZ Linrlu Villcgas lunior band mem- bers showed their enthusiasm at all the football games but in the morning they were ex- hausted as shown by sleepy head Nancy Lozier. rt XJQMWQTM XX.: On weekends we see Mary Beth and Renee at Badger Pass. and Carol relaxing at home. while Kathy, Bob- bie. and Mary get ready tor Sadie Hawkins' Day. Mr. Berry's saying, Don't Fight The Problem h e l p e d the football team beat Madera. Ioan and Aileen take time out from their chores for a pic- ture. Fire Drills are al- ways good excus- es for the iuniors to take time out from class. Dances are always fun to attend. but the juniors also liked to go to out-of- town games. .dn ,.., ,ww ' f f J 1 1 4 MCE' l it t Viv ,f ' 1 X GK !eUW ,pwjcwtgogj aw Lf MWlitfW f V f it t t . Q YW V ntwilj, M, Mft , Mild tiff f tt z i it The Sophomore Class finally reached their second level oi high school education. One of the high points of the sophomore year was the winning ol the Sophomore- Freshman Brawl, which entitled them to attend all the assemblies. They have picked out the class rings which they will wear in their junior and senior years. The Class of '60 gave the traditional Freshman Reception as a warm, 'welcoming gesture to the ireshmen. 'I'his year the sophomores were introduced to a new way of conducting class business: they chose repre- sentatives trom each English class to attend all meet- ings as cabinet members and bring back to the Eng- lish class the findings oi each session. The sophomores were very active this year in school sports, speech, journalism, dramatics, and service clubs. They are anticipating the 1958-59 school year which will see them returning as upvperclassmen. PHDMURE5 J The great Sophomore Class was very active in all of Merced Highs activities and clubs this year. Bill Newsom, a member oi the Sophomore Class, proved to be val- uable to the Varsity Football Team Bill Abel Danny Abril Gloria Acevedo Ieri Acker Mike Adams Betty Alford Marjorie Allen Bruce I-lmmerman Ralph Arnold Rosemary Avilla Carol Ann Baker Helen Baker Kenneth Baker lay Baldwin Charles Ballard Ellen Banks Terry Lynn Banks Betty Barton Marilyn Beaty Bonnie Benjamin Lynn Benjamin Penny Benson Marilyn Bertken Carol Beutel Margherita Biavischi Mary Ann Birmingham Charles Black Mary Blalack Carlyn Blankenship Sandra Bornmarlt Marilyn Booth Everett Bower Thomas Bowman Patricia Boyle Raymond Bramlette lerry Branco Rita Broddrick Melvyn Brodie Melvin Brooks Charles Brown Flora Mae Brown Gary Brown , Qi . IE J ' lt 1-ef is me ,I '1- ,M 15555 is ir 24 ' gk A 'Q' 'LB' 5 ng, Ab i' Q Q f Q RR X 5 'f' 31 ii Q if if f fm. x as ..,. Q EQ 2 .ww I ii? . ,., - . ,-fi 410 M-dl' 3 N-... GB lfootllohters was a lavorlte class of many of the talehteol Sophomores Bill Gueolet starreol m Teahouse of the Hugust Moon this Wmter Other Sophomore members of the Foothghters were Sharon Enloe Cheryl Thomas and Mickey McCarthy . . . Kenny Brown Lonnie Brown Scotty Brown Eugene Bruns lack Burks Gloria Bustos Leon Buttrey Dennis Cabral Sharon Calhoun Rose Marie Cardenas Doug Cardinell Morris Carpenter Mary Carrasco lim Carson Raymond Cervantes Dennis Chester Deanna Chiesa Tommie lane Christen lake Churchwell Ted-dy Clark Gary Cleary Lincoln Clendenin Pat Coatney Earvin Cobb Michael Cochran David Cole Iim Cole Eva Colon Imogene Commander Linda Conley Carol Converse Iudy Corbin Ioe Cortez Isabel Corvelo Donald Costa Kay Covington Michael Crisp David Criswell Frances Crouch Alice Daniels ludy Davis Marie Davis The Class of GO is also a very brrlhanl class There are a number ol Sophomores in C. S. F. Some ol them are VlI'Q11'l1d Drhm Kent Kroonemeyer Parry Scarborough and lim Murdock The group emoyeol The C S F dlnner Elvin Delco Billy Dewhirst Carolyn Dias Mary Ann Diaz Poriirio Diaz Bruce Dick Cora Ann Dickens Virginia Dilim Iackie Dirks Iohn Donat Marjorie Doison Carol DuBose lim Dulfus Dwinda Dunkin Bob Dunlap Bill Duren Alice Dutrcz T. L. Eddings Bob Emmert Sharon Enloe Ion Epps Vera Mae Epps Manuel Esieves Karen Ewing Richard Fagundes Iames Favier Phillip' Ferrone Delia Fierro Clovis Fincher Tex Fleming Tim Flinders Iudiih Ford Brenda Foreman Lynn Foster Sydney Foster David Fournier Ronald Franks Eileen Freerksen Iohnnie Freitas Ianice Gcxddess Iim Gaebe Orlando Gallegos The Program Commlttee was very actlve thts year C01 Course' There were so many Sophomore members D Hn actlve member or the club was Karen Rloyofs lt Was also pos- slble to see luliette Thompson anol Margaret Prlne yellmg at our football rallies . . . Gary Gammill Charlotte Garcia Dennis Garcia Ioe Gracia Marie Garcia Paul Garcia Ioyce Garrett Elisa Gomez Irene Gonella Gilbert Gonzales Helen Gonzales Leo Gonzales Donglas Goodman Ianet Goularte Kay Grady Doug Green Chris Gross Eddie Grossman Bill Guedet Sharon Guest Vernon Guest Bernice Gutierrez Ray Guy Pat Haines Pat Hall Betty Hamilton Marion Hamilton Richard Hammons Margaret Hancock Wanda Harris Gayle Harrison ludith Harrison Gloria Haslam Ianice Hatcher Betty Hawkins Iuvdith Henderson Karen Henry Charles Heriurth Robert Hermosillo Erlinda Hidalgo Kenneth Hogan Douglas Hoque The Freshman Receptlon ln Qctober was a very ling allalr clue to tne attendance of lucly Merntt Wllll lon Epps and Sharon Ivy wnln Paul aylor Many of the Sopho rnores also attended the Chnstrnas Dance Robert Holloway David Hooker Naomi House Eulene Hoyt Margaret Hughes Burton Huie Marcella Huizar Elaine Humphrey Donna Hunt Ierry Hunt Mary Io Hunt Althecx Hunter Tod Hunter Shirley Hurst Ioe Hurtado Sharon Ivy Tom Iackson Rod Iackson Ruby Ienkins Terry Iensen Bill Iirsa Clifton Iohnston Billy Tones Emerson Iones Lesley Iones Linda Iones Ray Iones Vernon Iones Horner Kearns LaVerne Keckler Brian Kelley Dan Kelley Anna Kelly Iohn Klingen Iames Kostecky Tony Kostecky Kent Kroonemeyer Dan LaCount Sandra Laird Helen Landers Martha Lara Dennis Larsen The Class of 60 was Well represented ln the Marchmg lUU Emerson lones, Rose- mary Lezeno and Frank Mertmez helped the bend perform at Long Beech. Qt the Dick Lawrence Willard Lee Michael Lemas Iack Leonardo Phyllis Leyvas Robert Lizor Sandra Locke Elijah Lofton Sally Lopez Iohn Loughmiller Viola Lovelady Melinda Lowery Sonny Luna Sharon Luthey Nita Macedo Marilyn Machado Norma Madrid Dick Marchini, Donald Martignoni Eddie Martinez Florence Martinez Nickie Martinez Leuvenia Mays Ramona Melgoza Adeline Mendes Iames Mendoza Elaine Merriman Iudith Merritt Iackie Methvin Darrel Miller Ronnie Milosevich Marcus Minor Mike Miramontes Bernie Mirando Iames Mitchell Vickie Mitchell Dennis Moomjean Ioan Moore Donald Morehouse Myrna Morris Betty Moss Ronny Mount Mary Hnn Birmingham, Gloria Sample, Sandra Locke, and Karen Henry certainly looked funny on Sadie Hawkins Day . . . Why did Tom Solis have to Walk such a long Way to reach all his classes on time this year? . . . A Iames Murdock Mickey McCarthy Frances McCollum Betty McCully Barbara McKean Linda McKinney Ierry McLachlan Leroy McLelland Iuidy McMaster Tony Navarro Andy Nelson IoAnn Neves Lawrence Newman Bill Newsom IoRita Nichols Lynn Nord Ierry Nova Lois Nunes Iimmy Odom Connie Ogletree Karen Oldenhage Mauro Orosco Milan Osborne Larry Ott Connie Overton Bill Owens Iames Pacheco Iohn Palmer Henrietta Parreno Iudy Parrott Hose Peirce Donald Pellisier Henry Penner Sharon Penrod Gloria Perales Brenda Perea Ester Perez Frank Peters Linda Peters Ruth Ann Peterson Eleanor Phillips Mary Piland had 4-we-0, We , ,. 2 .. 'QW Q yi We sf if N 105 3 ,N 'Zia - - - s taffer new . . - :.:a.::- , , , if I V lei ew W ,iw iw , Q H ., ,.,. ' ..,,- i.,. y is .v- in Dale Elliott Hllen Souza anol hm Dultus helpeol the golf team along the victory path thls year Then there are hm Gaeloe and Nancy Tutt two Sophomores who Went Iim Pippin Mary Polzine Gene Poor Ira Porter Louise Porter Gloria Pratt Margaret Prine Durintda Radanof Robert Rangel Ioan Rasmussen Sandra Reavis Glenell Reed Greg Reeves David Regert Willie Reid Sue Rexiord Myron Rhodes Irene Richard Kathy Richards Tom Riddle Robert Ritchey Elizabeth Robinson Abel Rocha Gary Rocha Curtis Ro-drigs Frank Rodrigs Roger Roeland Larry Rogers Iim Roth Betty Royal Paul Rubalcava Iunior Ruiz Iames Russell Ronald Saling Earnest Salmon Pat Salyer Gloria Sample Alex Sansom Ianet Sanders Patty Scarborough Loy Ann Schertz Paul Schlegel Greg Reeves was seen at most of the Sock hops and so were lim Roth and Curtis Rodrigs . . Roddy leckson 1S one of our more famous Sophomore muslclens Didnt Hlice Demels Neal some cute outfits this NlI'llSI'rP Iimmy Schnepel Marjorie Scott Iosephine Seibert Linda Septien Pat Sevedge Kay Shaft Ierry Shannon Mary Shaw Peggy Shear Tony Silva Fred Silveira lack Scarratt Helen Smith Ioel Smith Larry Snelling Tom Solis Ramona Soria Allen Souza Al Souza Peggy Spvellins Mary Spruell Fern Stanford Donna Starbuck Roslyn Stevenson Shirley Steward Cathy Stewart Anna Lee Stockton Helen Stone Iames Stone Marilyn Stone Stanley Stover Cookie Sutherland Margo Taloya Charles Taylor Lloyd Teixeira Robert Thames Cheryl Thomas Karen Thomas Richard Thomas Alvis Thompson Elvis Thompson Iuliette Thornpso Miss Coffman was the Sophomore Counselor this year The Sophomores owe a great deal to her for her Wonderful assistance The advisers Were Mlss Kearns Mr. Weir, and Mr Ritchey They helped a great oleal in putting on the Freshman Reception . . . Mary Louise Thompson Minnie Timpson Frances Tirado Danny Townsend Ray Trabucco Saundra Traverso Robert Treanor Stella Treas Darrell Trueblood Nancy Tuft Craven Turner Curtis Turner Peggy Turner Harold Ueckert Thelma Valdon Patty Van Someren Paul Vargas Iudith Vegely Esperanza Villanueba Susan Vineys Iames Violich Iames Visher Stephen Wainwright Bill Walls Nelda Walters Carolyn Weston Sherrie Wheaton Bill White Bob Wiggins Michael Wilcox Karen Wilhelm lim Williams Iohn Williams Iudy Williams Lennie Williams Lila Williams Fred Winzer Ioyce Witcher Herbert Withrow Mary Lou Wright Mary Ybarra Melvin Young Valentino Aguilar Jack Ichord Pete Lam George Lefler Rosemary Lozcmo Ieanne Mcspadden Iohn Zentner Tun Late To Alphahetize Camera-Shy Suphumnres Doris Anclvrson Paul Apoclaca lsalmcl Ayola rlwliomas lioycr .lorry Branco ljwverly Brown .losiv Bum-lna Sliaron Cox llClQl1Lil'0Sllll .lolli Denno Ricllarcl Ellcr Dale Elliott Xvilliam Fox George' Geist Rosemary Gonzales Raymoncl Guerrero 5licl1avl llanley Larry Hayes ljraiwiiiv llulcliison Dvnnis liinscr l.arvl1a l.c-only Artliur Lowe David Major Ysiclro Flarisral ljranlc olarliucz Palsy lyassey PM-nnic Ramirez l.arry Ramos Karon Riggs Harolcl Riley Doug Rowlaml Ronalcl Salyvr Rifliarcl Silva Julio Trujillo Barlmara Turner X vC'l'l1il Xxfill lif'l' -l-ln' Slllfll'Ill liocly joins ilu' vlass ol' .OU in paying lfillllll' lo ilu- IHUIIIUVX ol' Pal Sain: our lllllllil flu Mikey takes time out from a busy school day for lunch. Kay. Iudy. and Karen washed dishes left over from their slumber party. Sandy really enioyed 'dressing up for Sadie Hawkins' Day. The sophomores in orches- tra certainly looked for- ward to Mr. Steen's class. Mary iavors go- ing llapper for Sadie Hawkins' Day. Sandy and Mary Ann enioy spending lazy Saturdays. Bill and Pete were among those in the successful Tea- house oi the August Moon. Slumber Par- ties are big hits during weekends. Sophomores put on dances. participated in rallies and the Fresh- man-Sophomore Brawl. These are just a few oi the activities which highlighted their school year. This year the Freshman Class enjoyed their first year of high school, though most of them seemed lost when they were floored by much unexpected homework! The freshmen had fun and felt a sense of accomplishment in most of their activities, but they had tearful eyes up- on losing the Fresh-Soph Brawl. They immensely en- ioyed the Freshman Reception and extended the tradi- tional courtesy of playing host to the Sophomores at the Sophomore Return. The freshmen were very active in such activities as C and D basketball, tennis, B and I V football, base- ball, track, cross country. and G A A. They were also active in various organizations such as Student Rep- resentative Council, the Marching 100, Program Com- mittee, and Rally Committee. All in all, the freshmen had an outstanding year and look forward to being mighty sophomores--and to winning that Brawl next year! HMEN High School ol new experlence for members ol the class of 6l Shirley Soum and lanice Greeley Wore the typrcel Fresh man look LQSTI lohn Turner found ci new Way to hulld up h1s muscles all those booms made great oerbells Mariha Abril Eric Acree Iohn Adams Ted Akulian Wilma Alcorn Pauline Anaut Pat Anderson Wayne Anderson Delores Andrade Iessie Andrade Iames Arborgast Rosemarie Arce l ,l W Eric Ardell Connie Aries Patsy Amold Bob Auldridge Gary Austin Mary Avelar Iulie Avellar Mary Lou Avalos Iesse Bacon Iames Bagwell Iimmy Balada Leroy Ballentine Benny Barajas Iohn Barioni Edward Bass Ronnie Baley Gary Bauer Chrisiine Beckwith Ierry Belless Deanna Berlau Clifford Bernard Angelina Berume Ioe Berumen Siephen Beutel Barbara Birdsong Thomas Bispo Lynne Blackston Ierry Blakeman Antia Blanco Iohnie Boles We all had a Wonderful time at the iantabulous Freshman Re eptlon. Eric Qrclell and Charles Miller Were there gettmg acquainted with the Solis Robin Dunn and Carl Dickerson are convinced that tlms years FROSI-l topped all the rest . . . Carla Bolton Mike Bommarito Norene Booth Donald Borba Iohn Borba Carol Bowen Leon Bowen Robert Bowman Rodney Bowman Velma Bowman Sandra Boyer Phyllis Brandstatt Donna Brandt Iarnes Braunreiter Boyd Brenton Marshall Brewer Thomas Brizendine Marline Broughton Clements Brown Pete Brown Robert Brown Vernon Brown Donald Brummell Christine Buckner Kay Bunnell Betty Burnett Betty Lou Burton Mario Butticci Iudy Cabezut Iosie Calistro lerry Cullen Ierry Callister Delores Campbell David Cardella Robbie Allen Carlton Neil Carpenter Karen Lee Carter Ianna Cartwright Martha Castillo Manuel Cervantes Carmen Chacon Christine Chaiiin We freshmen really snowed those upperclassrnen out tlernenolous school spirit at the Downey game rally lnnole Walker Novillea Cowolen and Christine Buckner are still hoarse from trylno to drown out their classmates Iimmy Chandler Sandra Chandler Iohn Chapman Darlene Chester Donna Chilcote Lucio Cisneros Ruth Clark Wayne Clouse Barbara Clayton Carolyn Coatney McKinley Cobb Bob Cole Arthur Collins Stephen Contreras Ieanelle Cooper Frances Cornell Bernice Correia Delores Correia Luella Cotton Lesly Court Iarnes Covert Norman Covert VVillim Lee Covert, Ir. Nova Lee Cowden Curtis Craig Dennis Crandell Estelle Criswell Wayne Criswell Dalle Crites Calvin Crowden Ieannette Dabson Victor Daliorno Tommy Daniel Roger Davis Larry De Lap Lydia Delgado Gary DelMonte Kenneth DeLozier ludy DeWees Marjorie Dias Diane Dice Carol Dickerson Did hobos invade our campus last October? Ch, no, it was just Diane Dice and Bar- bara Richardson after the Freshman-Sophomore Brawl . . . lohn Lamont and Sam Farmer pulled hard in the Tug O' Warg but, as is usual, the Sophs defeated us . . . 'VW Q M-.Q .S- M. 4 Q14 A :rf I 22' if it Zak? ll u f ,Q ZZL A' i 535.3 9 , -2' ist .:... , M iw 'F 5 xl .,., . vi B V Q f 'iii .v, W A, ,iff , , s ff ff :VI-EX. '...:p-:::-' -' ,fear 'A twin 'if 454 gk i .,..:. Q3 5 'S bw f Qi ..:f:. VS'-1' ' :E:Zgj- I' ' A, .- ,rl 44- A' Wi if Marie Dillon Ion Dinsmore Christine Douthit Calvin Doward Iimmie Drake Doris Dun Robin Dunn Gloria Dunaway Charlotte Duncan Thelma Dunlap Ienny Duran Mary Duran Glen Duren Marilyn Durham Barbara East Ioan Edleisen Barbara Eggeman Irving Eldridge Rita Eldridge Donna Eller Ruth Ellis Gregg England Barbara Espinosa Bonnie Espinosa Pete Espiinosa Teryl Evans Rita Faria David Farmer Sam Farmer Dave Fausone Ioanne Favier Dale Ferriera Iudy Ferrero Valeria Ann File Sylvia Fincher Michael Fitzwater Ian Flammer Bonita Fleming Carl Fleming Patricia Fleming Kathy Flynn Arthur Ford Our thanks go to our hard-Working advisers, Mrs. Willison, Mr. Sherwood, and Mr. Melancon. We recognize their ceaseless, Willing efforts to make our first year a satisfy- ing one, and We're grateful for their patient answers to our questions . . . Billie Ruth Ford Barbara Foreman Iosephine Forte Iohn Founts Iudith Fragulia Maureen Frarxotovich Ianice French Donald Gabriel Fred Gaebe Peter Galan Isabel Galon Emilie Gambetta Carolyn Gamble Lee Gamble Richard Gangle Alice Garcia Amelia Garcia Barbara Garcia Esperanza Garcia Iohn Garcia Paul Garcia Ester Garibay Frances Garibay Phyllis Garner Iohn Gee Mildred Geist Ianet Giesbrecht Derrell Gilman Sharon Gonella Iesse Gonzales Manuel Gonzales Pete Gonzales David Gonzalves Ioann Graves Ianice Greely David Green Donald Greig Tal Gregory lack Grinder Walleen Grondona Kenneth Grossman Donald Gunningham fr t X tr was ite we . ,.,, .,. ,. . sv at .- ,i . r K s ., is . t N if 5,2 . ,, or , as-X K if Q X if ' gig, , 5 NS K 'fd' af P fig K, f-bi. 'WMS P' 1 'ez ,ef .. in as I ,.... i t' ' r.-V , ., i yy e ir, i loyce Garrett and Lots Nunes are on the r Way to becommg lootllghters . . . Ellen Morris and Donna Brandt are adding them voices to our melodlous chorus . . We Rodney Gunter Carolyn Gutierrez Woodrow Halley Shirley Halstead Robert Hamilton Linda Hammons Iohnny Hannah Marvin Hanneman Ace Harmon Carlene Harmon Susan Hamisch Geralyn Harris Barry Harrison Carol Hart Iames Hart Donald Haskin Laura Haug Lorraine Hayward Charles Heater Maxine Heiland Raymond Heinmiller William Heller Carol Helsby Marjorie Hemphill Iames Henry Gary Heptner Carole Herb Ruth Heriurth Mary Hermosillo Gloria Herrero Roger Higginbotham Elaine Higgins Donna Highiill Carolyn Hildbreth Delbert Hinsley Robert Hiser Thomas Hiser Iohn Hoffman Betty Hoiimeisier Barbara Hogan Mary Hogan Royce Hogue Calvin Kinsley Ronnte Moe David Gonzales CUIl1S Cralg anol lerry Reynolds rep resented the Class of l96l on the B Football Team Watch these freshmen make next years Varsity another Wlnntng team tor MHS Anneda Holley Vickie Hollis Iudy Holloway Paul Hoppman Ronnie Horn Reggie Hosey Donald House Georgia Houston Linda Howerton Victoria Huizar Barbara Hukill David Hunt Robert Hunt Keith Hunter Tony Hurtado Glen Iackson Shirley Iackson Howard Iensen Robert Iirsa Alfred Iohnson Wayne Iohnson Harvey Iones Ianet Iones Ianice Iones Karen Iones Lloyd Iones Charlotte Iudcl Lorin Iudson Michael Kechler Hank Kelsey T erry Kxholm Michael Kemps Robert Kimberling Calvin Kinsley Iudy Kirby Don Koenig Susanne Krebs Emma Lee Krumm Alan Kuhn Linda LaCount Mary Koster Ianice Mae Lamar Our class made the lumor Varsity Football leana too Ron Batey and Craven Turner played a terriilc game for the IV S Vlfe cant lorgel thoee great C and D Basket- William LaMotte Mildred Land Emma Lara Carl Larsen Linda Larsen Steve Larson Emily LaVoy Terry Lawr Iimmy Lawrence Maxine Lawrence Carol Leddy Dianne Lemack Iohnnie B. Lewis Robert Leyvas. Ir. Susanne Lilley Rex Lint Herman Littrell Ioseph Lloyd Helen Lopez Martin Lopez Dan Loughmiller Iames Ludington Dennis Lung Bruce Lustre Donna Luyster Raymond Luvian Ioyce Lyman Dave Mansker Richard Manqueros Duane Mariscal Iames Mariscal Ioseph Marrazzo Douglas Marlin Harvey Martin Sandy Martin Della Martinez Ioe Martinez Mildred Martinez Raymond Martinez Patricia Marlz Dean Mason Iohn Mattos Vlfe girls got into the swing of things, also . . . Elaine Word Kathy Flynn and lucly Ferrero were out To snag the boys on Sadie Hawkins Day You can count on us to catch on to tradition guiclily . Marion Melgoza .l il Ramona Melgoza 4 5- Catalina Mendia ii . ' i 'K yi Eugene Mendoza if ,V ' v. ,,,.. , Sandra Merriman 'Nfl ,-. '- I ffm' I ' KK Don Miles . ..,,.. ., ...:.,.. .:.,., E if i -.,,.AA Q ul 'Vq'Q if .:',Q . 2- i -..,..:.,., N. 93 Charles Miller ' V Y 3 Iohn Miller i n :j i ' Carmen y A if ---'- ig 3 :Q Miramontes , l .f lu ll Q ffj, Q if Marsha Misiaszek - 1 ' g'i'lhl!'ii' Harold Mitchell a s . '1 A Larry Mitchell 'a- . ,l..l: -V ll' D Q Peggy Mitchell if . f Ronnie Moe li: David Moller Q Carol Monteverde ' Margaret Mondo i - E ..,,,. 2i' r 1 David Monteverde ' , -f ..,,, ,ASW B. ,lf S Q gi is ggi f I E Richard V Mooradian N '1Q- lames Moore I' ' -, E 5 A fl .W ' Lynda Moore i isis 'W' ' ' 5 Ronald Moore i l 5 'fW -.,, 'Z' is Terry Moore --- spff' -.. Wanda Lou Moore 'fly' ' iff? lack Morehouse ' -r 1 Ellen Morris Roberta Morton Q5 Mary Ellen Moss ,:, l iw Rubll Mullins . l i W Virginia Munoz ::':V' I ...:.... Q V-.,-. 3 lack MCI-Xuley Robert McAuley William McDowell Nona McFarland Michael McKee Iohn McLachlan Charlotte McLelland Irving McMurry Bobby McWells Dottie Napier Edward Navarro Frances Noya Eli 315435 -ii Because We were the biggest class ever to enter MHS, we helped start a new tra- dition--tlie class cabinet. Kenny Grossrna n, Sclierry Garibay, and Betty Burton iaith- tully attended all the meetings, as our many activities get unoler Way ':?'QfIfff: , rave- A, '.ri2:.::z:., r Frances Neagley Virgilean Nelson Lavada Newson Patricia Nicholson Gary Nieto Alvin Nutt Iuanita Olivarez Kenneth Oliver Robert Olivero Teresa Ontiveras Robert Orii Thomas Osterloh Ierry Owens Bradley Owston Beverly Pacini Barbara Page Stephen Palmer Dennis Parker Roger Parker Esther Parreno Patsy Passy Terry Peck Esther Perez Cherie Phillips Trudy Phillips Ierry Polaski Linnie Porter Donna Post Gerald Pratt Sandra Pratt Robert Primm Steven Prine Shelia Pursley Carolyn Ramirez Lupe Ramirez Sharon Ramondini Beatrice Ramos Leocadia Ramos Sharon Rayburn Charles Reed William Reed Richard Regert lt looks as it Merced is going to have some Winning speakers from our great class. Carl Larsen, Carolyn Richards, and Lee Gamble are already showing their talent tor talking in Miss Perkins' Public Speaking Class . . . Dennis Reinero Robert Reinero Raymond Reyna Barbara Rhine Sharon Rhine Carolyn Riihards Iames Riley Mary Riley Barbara Robinson Iohn Robinson Robert Robinson Kay Rogers Dengel Rowland Bennie Sue Royal Patricia Rushton Frank Russel Angie Saenz Paul Sanches Aggie Sanchez Ioan Sanders Carole Scarberry Gail Schachleiter Trudy Schlichting Robert Scholl Robert Schuler Harvey Schuman Bonnie Ioe Scroggins Tyre Shaw Edward Shear Allan Shoopman Edward Silva Ioseph Silva Lawrence Silva Peggy Lee Silva Rolin Silveria Margaret Simmerman Doris Slaton Paulene Slaton Pearline Slaton Archie Smith Bobby Smith Delores Smith Q 'Q' . X 1 it to Q WK exit' is 3 Ami ' ii SS Q 2 S. I, 5,:.:. g: Q my ,MQW . g Q . .yr , , ,1 f 'II' ' ..,:- 3 z ..., 3:55 W 5 5 NS ' si' g 't .Q r ,ei me 2-.E g ' L Tlfns year We freshmen Jolned many ol the clubs Peggy Sllva Ierry Clark, and Bon- nle llsplnosa Were out for G H Pl every afternoon Pat Tlclwell and lanna Cart- Lonna Smith Margaret Smith Timothy Smith Iaznes Sorenson Mary Ellen Soria Gerald Sorrels Ioseph Souza Shirley Souza Clifton Sowder Sharon Spworan Carl Sparkman Donald Stafford Phyllis Stafford Lester Stanford Iunior Steers lean Stevenson Shirley Stewart Gaston Stone David Stonum Ulrich Storz Verna Stout Douglas Stroming Lonnie Strunk Carolyn Stuper Claudia Tate Dennis Tatum Pearl Taylor Phaye Taylor Sarah Taylor Helen Thomas Linda Thomas Susan Thompson Patricia Tidwell Anna Mae Tighe Martin Tighe Billie Timpson Manuel Torres Laurie Towle Melvin Townsend Melvin Trisler larnes Tucker Willard Tullock K Qs this unforgettable year olrew to a clo se, We began looking forward to '59, Hlong with Leo Gonzales, larnes Wolaridge, and Kathleen Vyborny, the class oi l96l is eager- ly anticipating next year. Won't We Sophomores give the Freshmen a had tirne? . , Iohn Turner Ion Turner Morris Urban Yvonne Valentine Barbara Valtierra Hans Vandenberg Grace Vargas Mary Vargas Iohny Vega Rose Velasquez Frances Villanueva Barbara Villines Gary Vineyard Charles Visher Lee Vyborny Linda Walker Mary Lee Walker Iohn Wallace Pat Wallace Sandra Walstead Donald Webb Fred Webb Edward Webre Fred Welch George Wende Iol-lnn West Daniel Wheatly Iohn Wheeler Mary White Richard I. White Billy Williams C. B. Williams Earlie Mae Williams Edyth Williams lames Williams Kenneth Williams Nancy Williams Thomas Williams 'Danny Wilson Salli Sue Winton Laura Wittrock Iames Wolaridge i l Tun late Tu Alphahetize: Elaine Word Gloria Balanon Dennis Fiechtner Iames Guerrero Art Harris Nell Harris Hippv Glenn Woods lane Zumgcx Diane Zierenberg Elecmor Zcxraie cx Wyutl-Iones Camera-Shy Freshmen Eric Aceviclo Rolberl Baldwin l,.ois Blalcesley Glen Boulte l.onnie Brown lJllYlllSl3l'UIlSOl1 Donald Bunnell l.arry Carrullx, Vielcie Cliavez ,leraldine Clarlc lim Cole 'Helen Crow .lolm Evans ' George Farris l-incla Fragjulia Allhrecl Gaines Wlarianne fgarlmer lienalclo Garcia Gillnert Gonzales Helen Gonzales Russell Grossman Carl Haggard .lames Henderson .losie Hernancleez George lrelancl Kay Kenclall Danny l.aC0unt llliyllls l.lll1e Nlelincla l.owrey Eugene nlarlin Niellolosa lVlarlinez Yivlcie nlilclxell Rolmert hloorc .lill11CS lxlfspflflllilll Nancy Newlancl .lim Pereira rxrelaie Reiel Douglas Rowlancl Rieliarcl Ryan Gliarles Satelwell Pai Seveolge lfarl Slioopman 'lille Sluilenl llonly joins ilu- Glass ol 'OI in resperllul lrillule lo Angie lo llianrlii Carolyn Silva Darrel Smiley llolulay Smillm Helen Slllllll Lillian Srnilll llaul Taylor Vvlilliam Taylor lJl1ili'p Torres Sally Truiillo Helen Verrincler Kallileen Vylgorny lfclclie VW-issel .lolin Vvliile Sanclra VX'looclinan . OLUA lUl'lllCl' i'li15SlllillC. , .lf'9' W f . , 5 xv - , U ,,, 5 ,Lf A I f ,Nw A M Q - xy I 'V' J 7 ir L ezbyf' f I ff' w!fE5i9 mm Y W WV' WM W .PNif!'DMpfQi3517 WNIZATIUNS ' 1 A f fly - an-fCwQ,4 fffA.f.f., -fff-ffxww - 3 mf- ... - af - 1. K ' 'W Af A, '7 fff X 4iEMl1f,.K K 6'ff'-.A.1f..,2'z',1gLA .3 ww !l q,5',.i L-, A 'N rg fy q ? ,. , A ef3f.M,f.fm5Lf.X V l1Ai.jgQn ,114 iff' 'MUD 4fli,L-'mfs s'ufLf k 0' lv ,gf-I Q ,-. I Q J -fv , V 94 Lflfl gs uf?-,6ff. I 7 .. X Qjkff If L. Vice President Ruth Guy Treasurer Dolores Macias r ttanggstsw s f Q' 4? w?A5 :'.-I 2.-I I,'I.Q..IZfIf ' gli :IQ,IQI2EfEIg'fg23Z?i-I I'. ff 'f . - ., :g:g.g:f:ggg51555,i:5f:g.gggg:g3:i:,A..1..g:..,,.-IT: ,, . , , -.-. .,...... , :-se:z::2 .:: 5..,a -5-- 2f1s2::1:? . . .. . .v .g,-.5214---1-,-, . . -T ......, .sa-:.::g -f . I ,.,, : ,-x-,, , V, . , gg, ..., it : .,. ,. - -I : :ii -ZE. fi' 'I 6 1 7? . 5 f agp Q iff J' H 5 Q 'f .1':'s2E'::. :- Gf::5:' 45.95 K2-W jv 351 ,ffl ' .L his 5: -K - - - , ,5'fIV ,,. ' M 4q '2. 45 ,wt . ..r ,fi - X1 'rigs .... l -'53 .Vg '. ra- why, is ruins.: mf.: Q '1-151. gsqgwiia 4 ,Aj . L -:M .,fw.?2?!1Pwa -- sf:,rf.F 's fe , Director of Elections Ted Baxter Director of Publicity This year the 1958 Student Body Officers did a superior job in carrying out their office tasks. They were elected in the spring of '57 by the students of Merced High. At this election the new office of Pro- gram Committee Chairman was created. The Chair- man has charge of the Program Committee, the Pornmerettes, and the Bears. The Student Body Officers form the Board of Control which takes care of all student body activities. Also making up the Board of Control are four class repre- sentatives who are Linda DeMotte, Bill Daniels, Iudy Davis, and Vemon Brown. The dances, rallies, and assemblies sponsored by the Board of Control help to raise school spirit. One of the events which they President Tom Burr md of Control: Ian Morrill, Skip Passovoy, Linda DeMotte, Ioyce Boolh Vernon Brown, Sue Pyle, Tom Burr, Ted Baxter, Dolores Macias. Iudy Davis Sue Pyle Brenda Carlton. Iulie DeVaurs. Ruth Guy. promoted was the Student-Faculty Basketball Game. These Officers must give up a lunch period every week to attend the Board of Control meetings. The Student Representative Council is the lower house of the Board of Control. Controversial mat- ters are sent to the Representative Council to be approved by a broader representation of the stu- dents. The Representative Council Chairman is a student body officer and did a very fine job this year with the clean grounds program and the safety car check. Mr. Albert Canepia advised the officers in their stu- dent body class periods every day. and he deserves much praise for his hard work. Left Bill Bruce seems to be enjoying himself at the Hello Dance. Right: B111 Daniels is energetically selling student body decals during the noon Program Committee hour Julie DeVa1.rs Student Hep. Council This year the Representative Council. made up ot some 56 members and led by Chairman Pete Flinders, did a wonderful job of representing the student body and trying to iron out student problems. The main aim of the Representative Council is to give suggestions to the Board ol Control and promote campaigns and activities to help the student body. One ol the main campaigns of the council was that oi safety, and in this program they put up posters, charts of accidents in school, conducted a safety car check, an-:l stenciled e sidewalks. To enthuse the stu- dents, they pvublishe a code of ethics on safe driving and had poster cone ts. Another campai n oi th council as t t of cl an Q grounds and the i ay s h dule to rew th stu X dents tor ke in he Rrou d lean. Totwi d pi e r, gal e c uncil ad n hilari us h' was p f by ' come ob n- ed i m o o ' s d ti, l ie m mbe for be' 9 lat, t me in ' jf K 1 J I , ' V lp! lil . A t vt x 1 alll' gl 7 f M W ' tw f ft ,f A l A ,J 0 I 1 ' TOP: Chairman Peter Flinders, Vice-Chair- f ,V , if All man Phyllis Ferranti. Bottom: Secretary Kar- V y H J' l J L 'J en Riggs, Treasurer Angeline Calip. rf V J if W itll ,li tl l f ' 4 Baclr Row: Wulzen, Newson , Garcia, Holly, Beutel, Clii, e, homas, Gormart Libbyl Gonzales. ThirdlfRow: Freitas, Fer- vanti, Ueckert, Brown, Lowe, Miller, Scarborough, Radaitiol, Richards, Calip. Second Row: Schachleiter, Criswell, Kirby, Monteverde, Goff, Tuit, Grondona, Heiland, Pratt, Casady. Front Row: Eldridge, Henry, Riggs, Haslam, Pangelina, Bun- nell, Post, Wittrock, Gonella, McSpvadden. Student Court The Student Court, supervised by Mr. McCool. is a Well organized body which acts as the iron hand of MHS on behalf of our students. The President of the Freshman Class selects two students 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 Iustice is chosen from among the Iuniors and Seniors. The Chief Iustice this year was Bill Daniels, a Iunior. The main function of this organization is to try students who have created disturbances in the as- semblies or rallies. Their punishment is usually de- tention or cleaning up the grounds. The members of the Rally Committee work hand-in-hand with the court and also act as witnesses. The Rally Committee Chair- man acts as Prosecutor during the trial. To climax the year. the Student Court has a joint picnic with the Board of Control. Top: Clerk Ardith Urban and Chief Iustice Daniels. Bottom: Adviser Mr. McCool lectures to the group. Left: Bill presides over the Student Court while Evelyn. Te cl. and Deanna look on. Here they are trying Aaron Andrews. Right: Back Row: Freshman Iustice Pete Brown, Sophomore Iustice lim Gaebe, Senior Iustice Ted Baxter. Iunior Iustice Pat O'Neil. Front row: Sophomore Iustice Iudy Corbin. Senior Iustice Deanna Willey, Iunior Iustice Evelyn Baty. Fresh- man Iustice Robin Dunn. , P 'c' MN .l M U Program Treasurer Linda Barlow, Vice Chairman Dolores Macias, Secretary Sue King, Chairman Iulie DeVaurs headed this year's Program Committee. , .mt I, y I , . f I SX xx NN xx xkllli z. xllf . K ' ' . 5 -,w W2 W ff Back How: Patty Scarborough, Sandra Sterling, Sharon Kuhns, Carole Hunt, Evelyn Baty, Mary Williams, Carol Cantrell. Second Row: Sue King, Karen Oldenhage, Dolores M a c i a s, Linda Barlow. lulie DeVaurs, Emi Tanioka, Estelle Crisswell. Front Row: Betty McCully, Iudy Phillips, Carole Green. Iudith Gunter, Marion Forte, Shirley Stewart. With the creation of the new student body office oi Program Committee Chairman, a new club, the Program Committee, came into existence. The Program Committee, which replaced the Pep Club of tormer years, was extremely active during 1957-58. The members received attractive orange an-d black beanies which adorned their heads at most ot the rallies and games. The busiest time of the year for this industrious group of students was the football season. On each Friday afternoon preceding a home foot- ball game, members would scurry out to the tairgrounds to decorate the goal posts. Because they featured new and different ideas, the goal posts caught the eyes of the fans at every game. Others in the Program Committee became expert salesmen by the time the football season drew to a close. The attractive programs which were sold to the public increased both enjoyment and ease in iollowing the football contest. The committee hoped to start a new tradition at Merced High by selling orange and black pom poms before ome of the games. The appearance of the rooting section was immensex improved by those colorful shake- roos. Under the sponsorship of the P germ Committee. the MHS pommerettes o e again were sparkling ada ons to all the ames and rallies. These , I f Yi . A, will .Nest V w ,JW -Maw an aw.. ,N Wwrrl t,,, r -N.--.. -...,,.. . XX The Pommerettes this year were Margie Lakey, Marigene Cain, Ianet Morns Ruth Holfmexster Barbara Cctsaday Ian Morrill and Susie Scholl. Bears: Doris Regert. Bill Bruce, and Alice Daniels. Members ol the Ticket and Fin- ance Committee were Virgin- ia Dilim, Lareha Leedy, Chair- man Dolores Macias. Io y c e Garrett, Iohn Klingen, who worked hard selling tickets at football and basketball games and most of the activities put on by our Student Body. They looked forward to their festive annual picnic with the Rally Committee. Lett Secretary Twinkie Hilliard, Chairman Brenda Carlton, Vice Chairman Eldon Iordan Executive Committee Member Marlene Lakey. Right: Rally Committee members were on duty at all iootball games. Rally Committee One ot the most active organizations in MHS is the Rally Committee, whose primary tunction is to keepv order during assemblies, football, basketball, and baseball games. The Rally Committee consists ot iiity members interviewed and chosen by the executive board. The executive board governs the com- mittee. The '57-58 Rally Committee Chairman di-d an outstanding job ol taking care ot the various situations which arose throughout the year and oi enforcing the new system of stricter discipline for the committee itseli. Once again the Rally Committee spon- sored the Freshman-Sophomore Brawl. The brawl is held to decide which ot the two classes can prove to be the better class. The winner of the brawl is given the better seating arrange- ments in the auditorium during assemblies. The committee ended their highly interesting duties with a party, which high- lighted and rewarded their many hours of work. Rally Committee Back Row: E. Iordan, I. Beavers, I. Burks, I. Mackey, S. Thorlin, I. Boyd B Abel I Loughmiller I Bales Third Row G Harrison, S. Garrison, B. Daves. L. Smith, K. McNally. K. Briggs. I. S1lva S cond Row D Cope land V Dtlim D Chiesa M. Lakey, B. Espinosa, I. Mondo. I. Forte, M. Birmingham. Front Row S Wheeler B Schular M McCarthy M Booth B Carlton, C. Herturth, S. Bommarito. Yell Leaders Marilyn Booth, lol-inn Woods, Head Yell Leatder Ioyce Booth, Bill Daniels Linda Del Dotto Gayle Harrison really did a grand job this year at the football and basketball games leading the Student Body in their clever yells. Yell Leaders The spirit of the Merced High School Student Body was bol- stered to an all-time high by our line yell leaders: Ioyce Booth, head yell leader, and assistants Bill Daniels, IoAnn Woods, and Linda Del Dotto. The first rally glowed with as much excitement as the last. Besides the standard yells our yell leaders introduced many new. exciting ones. The student boldy will probably never lor- get the Sputnik yell that was introduced during football sea- son to help cheer on the team. Another feature of the rallies which were presented was the fine skits. Again, through the support of our vibrant yell leaders, the skits added touches of humor to the rallies. The yell leaders not only helped stimulate spirit at the rallies but also were right there at game-time, helping to cheer the teams on to victory. Our yell leaders deserve much credit and praise for making the spirit of the Merced High School Student Body-the best! Lett Head Yell Leader Ioyce Booth is leading one ol her many outstanding football rallies with the help oi her assistants and the Pomrnerrettes Right Iollnn Woods, Ioyce, and the three bears are holding up the bear sign which the football players ran through to their many victories which made them NYL Champs. EI Editor Business Manager Sales Manager Artist Susan Robison Winkie Epps Twinkie Hilliard Wally Landers write-upx. l If you have ever been around Room 17 during sixth period you have undoubtedly seen a group of busy and diligent students working together to perfect this 1958 edition of EL RODEO. Many hours after school were used for planning and completing it. The staff is divided into four departments--the ed- itorial department, photography department, sales de- partment, and business department. The editors of these departments are seniors who served last year as junior assistants. Every year sophomores are chosen by a faculty and yearbook staff group to be assistants in their junior year with the understanding that they will become editors in their senior year. This year two staffs were set up so that both the new El Capitan High School and Merced High would have organized yearbook staffs. Ian shows Betty how to do a layout while Carol works on a Left: Ass't. Business Manager Tom Simpson, Ass't. Editor Carol Edlefsen, Ass't. Sales Manager Sharon Doug- las. Photographer Karen Thomas. Right: Photographer Linda Thomas, Senior F.ss't. Marlene Copeland, Ass't. Photography Editor Betty Doak, Ass't. Business Manager Larry Pressley. Baden f lanichA ' E Eid I Sue King Mrs BetiY lackson K, ii. The EL RODEOxsfBaif went to three press conferences this year. They were held at Modesto I. C., Stanford University, and at Fresno State College. The newly selected sophomore assistants for next year were in- vited to the last conference. The members of the staff went to meetings of delegates from other schools and had discussions concerning the various problems of producing a yearbook. These trips were both enjoyable and beneficial. One of the main events of the year was the EL RODEO Kickoff Assembly. held on the bleachers this year. The assembly opened sales of the yearbook. Mrs. Betty Iackson has been the ever faithful adviser of EL RODEO for eleven years and has done a splen- did iob by being so patient and encouraging. Many thanks go to her from all the members of the stlaif. Editor Susan Robison typist Sue K1ng with EL DEO work. Left: These students participated in the EL RODEO Kick Off Assembly which helped to get EL RODEO sales off to a goo-d start. Right: EL RODEO staff members attend the Stanford Conference Back Row Iamce Mor rill, Susan Robison. Edward Pia. Monica Hilliard, Marlene Copeland Front Row Sue King Sharon Douglas The DEADLINE: next Wednesday. These were the formida- ble words that chilled the corpuscles of THE STATES- MAN reporters but guaranteed the regular weekly pub- lication of the newspaper. Another thought causing great apprehension was the tact that submitted work was now subject to grade. the price oi turning the or- ganization into a class. Under the guidance ot Mrs. Golds and the direction ot First Semester Editor Ted Baxter and Pete Flinders. Second Semester Editor, the group went to work. The class, ot course. had its happier moments, such as the weekly visits of Aunt Myrtle to settle the dis- tressing problems ot hapless teenagers. Actually, the column was written by Susie Scholl to give a humor- ous touch to the paper. A very excellent job was performed this year by Sports Editor Tom Solis and his reporters on the sports page. This page gave students an accurate accountxgrlbqjyf WW KM Top First semester Ed1tor Ted Baxter and second semester Editor Pete Flinders. Middle: Sports Editor Tom Solis. Social and Club Ed1tor Betty Clark Editorial and Feature Ed1tor Dwight Hunt, Assistant Editor Betty lane Anderson, Picture Editor Torn Gompertz Bottom Reporters Bernadette Trrndade Nancy Whitehouse. Angie Pedretti. Ieanne Stone. Iohn Dominguez Pat ONe1l Eldon Clevenger Marion Forte Gayle Harrison Mickey McCarthy. Statesman ol the previous game. plus a preview ol the coming game, interviews, and-as an added attraction-a Pick the Winners contest, which gave cash pvrizes to the person who picked the highest number ot winners in local, state, and national iootball games. The paper was active in all departments. A very busy person this year was Iulie DeVaurs. who made sure that the paper had enough advertisements to pay ior itself, while, at the same time, she kept the adver- tisers satisfied with their copy. Dwight Hunt was another busy person this year: he kept the editorial page supplied with new and diiier- ent ideas each week. He also produced several well- done serial stories. Tom Gompertz, Picture Editor, se- lected and arranged all the pictures which Eddie Kzi- gian produced with his very active ilash camera. All the assistants and reporters worked vigorously to produce a very line newspaper for MHS, and they received the highest ol ratings irom their readers. Top Business Manlager Iulie DeVaurs and Assistant Business Manager Vic Mancebo Middle Photographer Eddie Kzlgian Assistant Editorial and Feature Editor Linda DeMotte, Art Editor Wally Landers ASS1afGi1lSOC1Gl and Club Editor Linda Crescx second semester Assistant Editor Denis Vineys. Bottom: Lett: Lois Nunes and Iudy Gunter enloy THE STATESMAN on Sadie Hawkins Day. Right: Adviser Mrs. Ienette Golds was a great help to THE STATESMAN stall National Forensic League The maximum aim of the National Forensic League is to encourage leadership, both in school affairs and in later civic responsibilities. 'l'he im- ptressive list of achievements compiled by Merced's speakers serves as mute testimony that our N. F. L. is fulfilling its aim. Twenty-tive points are required to join the league and most students are able to join this national honor association after they have participated in several speech tournaments. This year Merced speakers attended tournaments at var- ious high schools throughout the valley and state and sponsored a congress and tournament them- selves. Merced's chapter of the N F L has had an out- standing record. lt has had representation at Nation- al ever since its establishment in 1950. Two years ago our chapter of N F L received a plaque award- ed to the outstanding chapter of each district, an honor which usually takes fifteen years to achieve. It was earned by this school in only five years. The chapter has twenty-two members and about twenty- seven degrees. Miss Betty Perkins. adviser, gives selflessly ol her time and enthusiasm. Top: Mickey McCarthy poses with her trophy that she won at the Stanford Speech Tournament in dramatic interpretation Mid dle: President Denis Vineys, Vice President Dwight Hunt, Secretary Betty Iane Anderson, Treasurer Ted Baxter. Bottom Lett Back Row: I. Merritt, E. Pia, B. Daniels, S. Thorlin, D. Hunt, T. Baxter, T. Gompertz, S. Passovoy. Middle Row: M. Hilliard M Olive N. Whitehouse, C. Cantrell, M. Hunt, S. Robison. B. Anderson, G. Harrison, D. Vineys. Front Row: M. McCarthy, S Vineys E. Tanioka, M. Tult, S. King, R. Dunn. T. Flinders. Right: Tom Gompvertz. Ted Baxter, and Bill Daniels qualified for the National Speech Toumament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Here they show many of their top place trophies which they won with hard work. California Scholarship Federation The C S F, under the able leadership ot Miss Leznmon and the club's officers. had a very active year. A gala initiation dinner was held tor all mem.- bers at the beginning oi the year at the First Meth- odist Church Social Hall. The members old and new enjoyed themselves during an evening ot eat- ing an-d dancing. Parties and conferences were scheduled later on in the school year. A student needs a: total of ten points to become a member oi C S F. The points are based, on the grades trom the semester average. An A counts three points and a B counts one point. Extra points. should they be needed, may be obtained through extra-curricular activities. Students who have been in C S F for a total ol six semesters receive a life membership pin and a seal on their diploma at graduation. which is recog- nized in all colleges and universities. All members worked har-d together this year, striving to live up to the club's motto, Scholarship for Service. - wit Z I IAA - Top: Historian Dwight Hunt, Vice President Sue Robison. President Sue King, Treasurer Bernadette Trindade, Secretary Iack Merritt. Middle: The annual C S F Banquet was held at the Methodist Church. Bottom: Back Row: T. Riddle. I. Meyer. I. Merritt. D. Wheatley, K. Kroonemeyer. E. Pia. P. Schlegel. I. Helsby, R. Pratt. T. Gompertz, I. Zentner. D. Catalan, I. Myers. Third Row: G. Cleary, E. Arnold, A. Pedretti. E. Baty. C. Hunt, P. Scarborough, M. Olive, B. Trindade, I. Visher, R. Robinson, R. Ritchey, M. Brodie, T. Flin-ders, P. O'Neill. Second Row: D. Vineys, F. Allono, L. Stoops, C, Green, Landers, L. Conley. G. Reed, K. Wilhelm, C. Dove. B. Anderson, M. Machado, B. McKean. S. Hughes. S. King. Front Row: K. Ewing, I.. Cresci, S. Hart. S. Kaufman, A. Daniels. S. Vineys, G. Harrison. D. Chiesa, V. Dilim, R. Avilla. I. Neves. The What is one oi the main attractions at parades, football games and rallies? Why, of course. it's the Marching 100. This fabulous band under the direction oi Mr. Steen has a trophy case iilled with little trophies and big ones, including the sweep- stakes trophy from the All-Western Band Review in Long Beach, California. This year, as in the past, the band competed in the Review and brought home honors. The sweepstakes trophy irom the SAC pa- rade is also ours! The band's new drum major was tall, lean Gerry Brown. Under the direction of his baton the band turned out such musical pieces as Brass Band Boogie, Hold That Tiger, and Oh My Darling Clementine. This high-stepping group also did precision marching from the Tango to Kicking the Congo. Strutting betore the band in their snappvy uniforms and twirling their batons with colorful flashes were the Seven Little Darlings. Their clever rougnes helped the band produce shows rating 100 ,,. - ml Marching 100 Toward the en-d of the year the band could be heard practicing for their annual Spring Concert. This always draws a big crowd and many congrat- ulatory notes crediting the band with a fine per- formance. But what is the Marching IDD without Mr. Steen? This smiling maestro is the brains behind the outfit and the director of their music. The school can be. and is, proud oi its band for wearing the orange and black with such dignity and for spreading school tame lar and wide. How- ever, the band is even prouder of the privilege ot being able to wear the colors of the school. At times the band shows up in black bermuda shorts and socks. The Marching 100 is an organization consisting oi industrious people who are interested in their band and are proud to be the members ot such a fine group. Students and director appreciate the backing ot the Band Boosters. that unseltish group who stand ready to aid them in any way possible. Top: Back Row: Ofiicers. Manager Eugene Blanken- ship, Manager Greg Reeves. Director ot Publicity Deanna Willey. Manager lim Gaebe. Front Row: President Ted Baxter, Treasurer Emi Tanioka, Sec- retary Ruth Guy. Vice President Dale Chastain. Bot- tom: Majorettes: Gail Schachleiter, Sharon Douglas, Betty Akins. Patty Van Someren, Iudie Burton, Linda DeMotte, lean Fredericksen. i r Top Iack Sue Tom Pete and Aaron travel on the Pep Band bus to a football game Bottom The Pep Band greatly helped the school spirit this year by performing at our basketball games ep Band Among the musical organizations of MHS, the Pep Band is probably by far the most colorful and the loudest. It is composed of the best musicians. We can always count on this peppvy group to help boost the spirit of the student body and our teams at all school activities. 'Fhe events for which the Pep Band plays are home basketball games, assemblies, rallies, noon rallies, the Madera Bonfire Rally, and the Bakersfield football game. The Pep Band is very happy to have Mr. Steen as their director and adviser. Drum Major Gerry Brown, alternating with Mr. Steen in leading the group on frequent occasions, pfroved an efficient and outstand- ing conductor. ack Rozv R Robinson T Baxter. G. Brown, L. Zuercher, D. Chastain. K. Crane. Third Row I Bryars I Gaebe E Blankenship N Covert P Espinosa, I. Goularte. M. Williams. Second Row: F. Gaebe T Burr K Eaton B Mc Kean P Ryan I Bradley Front Row: E. Taniokla, I. Dirks, S. Hart. I. Goularte, E. Arnold L Fisher The members ot the orchestra practiced constantly and they really did a grand job at the Annual Spr1ng Con Our Orchestra, under the superb direction of Fredric Steen, has once more contributed to a memorable year. The Orchestra practiced many long, hard hours tor our annual Spring Concert, which was a great triumph. The Orchestra, being small, asked some ot our alumni to play with them tor the Concert. This not only helped increase the size, but also provided an enjoyable ex- perience tor musically-inclined graduates. Among its many activities through the year, the MHS Orchestra played tor the Footlighters' productions of Teahouse oi the August Moon and Wizard of Oz. One ot the highest achievements attained during the year is the rank ot Concert Master or Mistress. This year Concert Mistress was Ianet Morris. Mr Steen and h1S musicians halted briefly between numbers to pose for El Rodeo. Dmgent practlce during class periods plus night rehearsals, produced a delightful, deit interpretation ot selections presented to the public The group also set us in the Yule spirit with their music for the Christmas assembly. Choral Under the direction of Mrs. Christine Hayes the Cho- ralettes have done a very line job this year. Mrs. Hayes has taught chorus lor ten years at Merced High. Q There are three choruses. They are the beginning, the advanced, and the mixed choruses. The latter are called the Ohoralettes. The opening event this year was the trip to Berke- ley. A total ol forty-one girls went: they stayed over- night. It was a very enioyable trip for everyone. Throughout the year the Choralettes presented many programs lor clubs and local groups. They did so well that they were asked back many times. At Christmas time the Choralettes sang carols ior Top: Mrs. Hayes is shown with her Advanced Girls' Chorus arountd the piano. Middle: Left: The Boys' Quartet is composed ol Dennis Gresham, Fred Gaebe, Dale Beam. and Larry Zuercher. Right: The oiticers ol the Advanced Mixed Chorus. Back Row: Vice President Eldon Iomdan, President Dorothy Simons. Sgt. at Arms Dennis Gresham. Front Row: Treasur- er Alton Lottin, Secretary Doris Sanders, Publicity Chairman Alice Daniels. Bottom: The Advanced Mixed Chorus members: Back Row: V. Brown, D. Gresham, E. Iordan, W. Curtice, D. Beam, B. Gutierrez, D. Howlett, L. Curry, I. Lawson. Third Row: C. Love, I. Williams, I. Macedo, A. Roan, C. Turner, B. Valdez, D. Copeland, L. Newson, G. Wilcox, D. Simons. Seconld Row: I. Seibert, M. Gonella, A. Stoops, R. Barajas, M. Butticci, D. Alves, L. Barlow, D. Sanders, D. Sorensen, K. Ewing. First Row: B. Casaday, P. Hall, K. Black, S. Hederick, I. Lloyd, L. Rowe, I. Plant, S. Pursley, A. Daniels. Music sick people in the hospitals to cheer them. Much work and many long hours oi practice went into these events. The Choralettes raised money this year by selling candy and pencils. The profits helped to buy their music sheets and meet other expenses. Some oi the opportunities Chorus members enjoy are going on trips and having a chance to show their tal- ent in public. Also, they learn to read music. It is 'very nice for those who hope to be professional singers. At the end oi the year the Choralettes presented their annual Spring Concert. It was up to their usual high standards. lt students enjoy singing, they can ioin the Choralettes next year and have a good time and per- iect a skill at the same time. Top: Officers oi the Advanced Girls' Chorus: President Margie Gonella. Secretary Ann Stoops, Treasurer Shirley Wood. Middle: Lett: The Girls' Ensemble includes I. Lawson, L. Curry, D. Brandt, A. Daniels, K. Ewing, L. Rowe, A. Stoops, M. Gonella. Right: Mrs. Hayes and her Advanced Mixed Chorus. in the shape of a musical Christmas tree, partici- pated in the Christmas assembly. Bottom: Members oi the Advanced Girls' Clhorus. Back Row: P. Coatney. G. Hill. D. Brandt, S. Kennedy, E. Bracken, F. Hutchison, V. Copelalnd, D. Anderson, M. Moss. Third Row: L. Williams, E. Robinson C. Stewart, E. Morris, B. Faulk, A. Chavez. B. Iones. P. Brunson. Second How: L. Thomas, I. Harrison, M. Gonella, A Stoops, M. McGraw, E. Banks, L. Reynolds, L. Blackston, B. Burton. First Row: P. Anderson, I. Edleil- sen, S. Wood, B. Robinson, D. Bennett, P. Sevedge. E. Hidalgo, S. Bartley, S. Lilley. ft. Dramatics Top: Marilyn Tuft shows her talent as a geisha girl while fanning Richard Ferreira as Bill Guedet looks on, in a scene from Teahouse of the August Moon. Bottom: Cheryl Thomas and Flora Mae Brown, typical villagers in Teahouse, are caught by surprise. .--1 Jilin! Drama I is the study of fundamentals and techniques of Dramatics. The students leam to be good critics oi plays. Plays are analyzed and characters are created by the students. A sense of value is attained through the reading of plays. Extensive basic training and personal development of chxaracter are stressed. Basic training includes pos- ture, physical expression, voice, and good grooming in general. History of the theatre is studied. No actual plays are produced on a large scale, but excerpts from various plays are done. Make-up and costumes are used ior these excerpts. The class is divided into small groups: each of the groups makes its own costumes, applies its own makeup, and memorizes its lines. They also make their own scenery, if it is needed. Any play depends upon good casting. Parts for ex- cerpts from the plays are assigned through tryouts, and those chosen are picked because of ability and reliability. Since the actor's medium is himself, all training must first be directed toward his personal improvement. lf this has been achieved, one is ready for second year Drama, which is called Footlighters. Mrs. Alice Osborn, the Drama teacher, chooses students who can go on to become Footlighters. Top: Mrs. Osborn applies final touches on Lotus Blossom as Sandy Locke, Gloria Sample, Rirhard Ferreira and Irene Gon- ella look on. Bottom: Iim Herlitz, the old man in Teahouse, looks very spry in rehearsal. ln the background Richard and Gloria are discussing the play. 4? E is K 4 S Back Row: I. Favier, M. Franotovich, D. Howlett, K. Grossman, I. Methvin, P. Stepp, L. Nunes, Mrs. Osborn, M. Misiaszek. B. Higgins. A. Lawr, I. Silva, B. Moss, S. Sporen. C. Weinert. Middle Row: P. Turner, S. Wood, C. Struper, S. Souza, L. Howerton, M. Heiland. K. Flynn, E. Word, S. Martin, I. Garrett, I. Greeley, I. Avila. Front Row: B. Foreman, M. Cochran, VK. DeLozier, I. Cutting, C. DuBose, L. Conley, P. Benson, P. Belyew, C. Bowen, R. Iackson, B. Clayton, C. Beckwith. Fnutlighters Top Lett: Officers. Secretary Mar- ilyn Tuft, Director of Publicity Lynda Salter, President Carol Cantrell, Treasurer Richard Fer- reira. Bottom: Two members of the Footlighters feed one of the props for 'iTeahouse. The Footlighters, under the superb guidance of Mrs. Osborn, zipped through the year with flying colors. Their first play of the season was The Teahouse of the August Moon. The cast had the extra task of learning the Iapanese dialect, but they had a good time doing it. Sophomore Bill Guefdet held the star- ring role of Sakini and performed marvelously on the stage. Footlighter Mickey McCarthy went to Stanford with the speech team this year and came home proudly bearing a trophy which she won for placing lst in the Dramatic Interpretation division! She gave her win- ning speech on Caesar and Cleopatra. Mrs. Osborn and the Footlighters were very proud of Mickey's achievement. The Footlighters had cz great time shaping their second production. 'iThe Wizard ol Oz. It was a mas- terpiece of characterization and those who had contri- buted their time and ellort felt they had certainly ac- complished something. This year the Footlighters were evenly divided be- tween boys and girls. At last Mrs. Osbom had a size- able number of boys with whom to work. Both MHS and Director Osborn were very proud of the drama students this year. Top Right: The cast ol The Wiz- ard oi Oz practiced hard to pre- sent to their audience a spectac- ular play. Bottom: Mrs. Osborn helps apply make-up to Marilyn Tutt while other students get ready to perform. Back Row: R. Ferreira, W. Landers. I. Herlitz, I. Klingan. I. Iohnson, W. Curtice, Mrs. Osborn. Middle Row: L. Souza, I. Plant. I. Mondo, B. Guedet, P. Petrinovich, S. Enloe, M. Prine, H. Neves, G. DeLozier. Front Row: M. McCarthy, C. Thomas, M. Tuft, V. Kelsey, L. Salter, S. Locke. G. Sample, I. Gonella, F. Brown, C. Cantrell. Future Business leaders of America Vice President Florence Allono, Secretary Lor- raine Souza. Treasurer Stanley Freitas, Presi- dent Bernadette Trindade, Roperter Robert Libby. The Future Business Leaders oi America, a national organization. is lor students interested in business. Its main obiect is to better acquaint its members with the business world and what is expected ot them on iobs. The main project of the FBLA members in '57-'58 was the organization and maintenance of a school supply store. The members alternately took turns sell- ing in the store to receive experience in salesmanship. The store provided the students oi Merced High a place at which to purchase school supplies and pven- nants. Ilnother project on which the members embarked was to hear' and learn from businessmen of Merced. This provided the stuldents with another first-hand opportunity to learn about the business world. The many proiects of the FBLA were accomplished under the fine leadership of its ollicers: President Bernadette Trindade. Vice President Florence Allono, Secretary Lorraine Souza, Treasurer Carol Hunt. and Reporter Robert Libby. The advisers who were always there to lend a helping hand were Mr. Woltden and Mr. Wenstrom. Top Left: Stanley sells school supplies in the FBLA's very prosperous stationery store. Topw Right: Pat, Linda. Wally. Barbara. Margaret, Barbara, and Sandie attend a crowded FBLA meeting. Bottom: Back Row: B. Libby. K. Briggs, S. Rogers. S. Rocco, P. Benson. L. Bowen, I. Silva. S. Freitas. I .Saling. Front Row: K. Covington, M. Manqueros. D. Farmer. B. Trindade, C. Green, F. Allono, P. Bennett. D. Cardella. California Cadet Corp 67th Battalion The California Cadet Corps is a state-sponsored military training unit. Its purposes are to develop qualities of leadership. to give basic knowledge of military fundamentals, and to make entrance into military service less ol a problem. The students would like to thank the cadets for their splendid work in displaying the colors at the home football games. The cadets also serve as a traffic patrol during the lunch hour. The 67th battalion took part in many activities in- cluding training in drill, marksmanship, first aid, map reading. and interior guard duty. The unit had one of the best rifle teams in the state. Several members took advanced training at San Luis Obispo. Officers this year were Cadet Lieutenants Bill Eubank. Mike Bond, Bill Wilson. and Keith Marvel: Lieutenant Col. Graham Baldwin: Major Scott Thorlin: and Captains Fred Floyd and Doug Hendricks. Captain Grant I. Berry, U.S.lVl.C.R.. was the commandant. The cadets could be seen in their snappy uniforms each Wednesday preceding their full-dress inspection. C. C. C. Officers. Back Row: Lt. Eubank. Col. Baldwin. Capt. Hendricks. Lt. Marvel. Front Row: Capt. Floyd. Lt. Wilson. Lt. Bond, Major Thorlin. Top: Left: The Color Guards get ready to present the flag at one of Merced High's foot- ball games. Right: Bill Eubank checks Willard Tullock's gun. Both boys' fathers are officers at CAFB. Bottom: The California Cadet Corps practice their line up' and have inspection on the front lawn. This was the usual Wednesday inspection for the snappvy, well-groomed boys of our school's battalion. Officers: Treasurer Dwight Hunt, Vice President Skip Pass- ovoy. President Tom Gompertz, Secretary Ed Pia. Key Club The Key Club is an organization made up ot Sophomore, Iunior, and Senior boys whose basic purpose is to promote leadership, service, and broth- erhood under the atliliation oi lVlerced's Kiwanis Club. Many activities are undertaken by this group throughout the school year under the supervision ol Mr. Groves and the officers: President Tom Gom- pertz, Vice President Skip' Passovoy, Secretary Ed- ward Pia, and Treasurer Dwight Hunt. Some oi the most outstanding events developed this year were the Blossom Day Dance in May, the Leadership Banquet in April, aiding the Kiwanians in the March ot Dimes drive, setting up an athletic tund to aid the coaches in buying equipment for telam members who can't afford it, and attending a convention lor Key Clubbers. The Key Club is a nation-wide organization and has accomplished much in the way ot services to society and the American citizens. Above: Dwight Hunt, a Key Club member, unloading wood tor the big bontire rally. Below: Back Row: G. Brown, M. Paulsen, D. Catalan. D. Hunt, S. Pas sovoy, T. Gompertz, B. Tarvin, R. Pratt. I. Donat, G. White. Front Row: P. Flinders. T. Peck, I. Wrobel. D. Vineys, T. Flinders, R. Ritchey, M. Brodie, E. Pia. Lett President Monica Hilliard, Vice President Phyllis Ferranti Secretary Treasurer Sylvia Hart Right: Mr. Lewis gives a speech on college to future teachers Teachers Club The Merced Education Club was reorganized and its constitution drawn about three years ago. Through this organization many students interested in teaching as a career have gained ideas oi the pros and cons involved in our present educational system. Most of this knowledge was gained through talks given to the club members by some oi the MHS faculty. In May the senior members ot MEC are allow- ed to go to a grade school in Merced. This tield trip enables the members to observe the grades which hold the most interest tor them. In these different classrooms the members observe teaching methods. MEC also provides counselors for the Merced Out- door Education program. The adviser, Mrs. Irene Ritchey, has guided the club activities so that each year the Merced Educa- tion Club will provide enthusiastic prospective teachers tor the profession. Top: President Monica Hilliard addresses the group during a meet- ing on Western Day while Richard, Sylvia, Susan, and Wally look on. Bottom: Back Row: T. Baxter, R. Ferriera. C. Dove, D. Green, S. Robison, P. Ferranti, I. Morris. Second Row: M. Hilliard, I. Neves, I. Gunter, M. Forte, V. Dilim, D. Chiesa, Ad- viser Mrs. Ritchey, M. Hamilton. Front Row: P. Simmerman, L. Iones, S. Hart, S. Reavis. Silver Screen Sgt.-at-Arms Bill Tarvin Secretary-Treasurer Mel vyn Brodie, Vice Presi dent Dan Steger, Presi dent Iim Dethlelson. The Silver Screen Club has set up and operated all public address systems for out- side activities in the past year. Sundry school activities required the setting up and operat- ing of all audio-visual equipment lor school phones, lights, the scoreboard lor football games, and equipment lor dances. At a teach- er's request the members ol the club showed lilms, operated tape recorders and the record player. All stage operations were handled by the club. When the auditorium was in use, all facilities were operated by Silver Screen. Mr. Blake was the club adviser. The club in the past year consisted oi thirty-three mem- bers. Their only source ol income was dues. With these dues the club had parties and tool: field trips alter school hours. Top: Mr. Blake explains complicated wiring system to Iohn Ritter and Roger Baldwin. Bottom: Back Row: I. Ritter, D. Steger. A. Lowe, L. Perry, D. Mason, R. Baldwin, R. Hogue, D. Goodman, N. Carpenter, I. Iohnson, B. Luster, B. Huie, I. Dethlefson. Front Row: E. Kzigian, S. Beutel. I. Russell, S. Bnown, D. Rowland, I. Bellis, B. Baldwin, D. Wilson, K. Vine, I. Flammer, B. Walls, C. Dickerson. Photography Club The members ot the Photography Club have had a very constructive year. Under the able supervision of Mr. Miller, members have learn- ed to do a variety of things in photography. The group met each Wednesday of the week. There were beginning and advanced photographers, but all learned to develop, priift and enlarge pictures. and which oi the live grades of paper to use in printing pict- ures, according to the lightness and darkness oi the negative. The advanced photographers also learned to use and develop colored iilm. Each member was free to use the darkroom any day alter school. There were many contests which the club entered throughout the year. They also went on a lew photography iield tripws as indivi- duals and as a group. Student photographers found the club very enjoyable. Secretary Eddie Kzigian, President Marilyn Machado, Treasurer Lois Nunes guided the field trips, club meet- ings and social activities of this year's Photography Club. Top Lett: Cookie Sutherland and Iucly Williams look over their film. Top Right: Members ol Photogra- phy Club. Back Row: I. Dethleison, D. Goodman, E. Kzigian, Adviser Mr. Miller. Second Row: M. Mach- ado, A. Hunter, C. Dove. First Row: C. Sutherland, I. Williams, L. Nunes. Bottom: M. Machado, I. Williams, A. Hunter, and C. Suth- erland are looking at some of ,their handiwork. P X Left V1ce President IoAnn Bearden President Ioyce Booth, Secretary Betty Iane Anderson Treas urer Sus1e Hughes d1scuss the planned activities ior the coming year. Right: 'I'he cake sale was one of the Pepperettes successiul activities. Pepperettes The Peppverettes. counselled by Mrs. Simmerman. were a very hard-working group. They worked at the General Hospital to gain good educational ex- perience. During the months oi November and December they concentrated upon making scrapbooks oi color- iul little animals to give to the little children at the hospital. For a second project they made a tour of the public health office. At the hospital they were taught to observe all of the medical techniques. They learned to take tem- peratures, blood pressures, and pulse rates. The Pepperettes were allowed to work on three tloors of the hospital. On these three floors they came in contact with emergency cases, the diet kitchen. regular diseases, surgery. and pediatrics. The purpose of Pepvperettes is to give the girls a good idea of what it takes to become a nurse'5 aid or a full-iledged registered nurse. ridge. Top: Betty lane An clerson enjoys the Pepperette dinner with girls from Living ston. Bottom Back Row: R. Gonzales W Timpson L Court M Ybarra E Gomez Third Row W Mabry L. Fisher E Beam I. Garrett M Rocha I. Stover Second Row I. Parrott P Arnold M. Lakey I Ford H Lopez. First Row D Dunkin C Maldona do. S. Hart R ld Lett: Iack, Ierry, Greg, Robin and other members of Latin Club entertain at a meeting Right Secretary Iudy Merritt, Vice President Karen Wilhelm, President Barbara McKean Latin Club The Latin Club was one ot the more iabulous organizations at Merced High this Year, its initial year. The language students had very interesting. entertaining and educational meetings. For every meeting a program, usually following a definite theme. was planned by some of the mem- bers. Poems were reatd, tacts were stated, and often some part ol the theme was acted out. At the end ot the year, the club members were rewarded for their hard and diligent work by a colorful and authentic Roman banquet-in iull Ro- man dressl Presiding over the banquet was Caes- ar, with luminaries ranging from senators down to slaves attending. Under the direction ot the very talented Latin teacher, Mrs. Ritchey, the Latin Club closed this year with many successes, leaving the members of the club more educated and more interested in the great era oi history which was the era oi the Roman Empire. Top: Members ol the Latin Club took turns putting on the enter- tainment at the meet- ings during the school year. Here Greg Reeves shows the groups his ingenious proiect, which is a clay model ol Mt. Vesuvius erupting. Bottom: Latin Club members showed en- thusiasm tor their club and this year the membership wa's huge. Girls Athletic Association Point Manager LaDonna Rowe, Sophomore Repre- sentative Marcella Huizar, Treasurer Iudi Hall, Vice President Belva Iortdan, President Ian Miller, Secre- tary Chris Lockyer, Senior Representative Carol Shaw, Iunior Representative Mary Heekin, Freshman Representative Iimmie Nell Harris. The Girls' A.thletic Association is one ol the most active organizations at MHS. The goal ol each member is to earn l000 points, toward a sweater. To earn these points, girls must be active in all sports and show good sportsmanship and ability to get along with their teammates. Gilrs may also win a Block M and various pins. The girls in G A A are active after school playing baseball, basketball, tennis, tumbling, volleyball, and badminton. When the weather was bad, the girls had iolk dancing in the gym. One of the annual highlights oi the year is Sadie Hawkins' Day and dance which the G A A sponsored. All the girls in school waited enthusiastically for the day which tell on December Sth. They not only got to wear iunny and crazy costumes to school, but also got to ask their favorite beau to the dance. The girls paid lor everything. The school year is brought to a close with an award assembly and a gigantic picnic at the lake. Back Row: M. Heekin, C. Lockyer, L. Silva, P. Silva, D . Brandt, T. Schlichting, B. Moss, M. Broughton, A.. White, L. Rowe, I. Stevenson, M. Hermosillo, P. Mitchell, M. Riley, I. Storz, B. Iordan, S. Pursley, C. Hilldreth, Mrs. Canepa. Middle Row: I. Hall. E. Spruell, M. White, I. Olivarez, A. Blanco, H. Blanco, M. Huizar, I. Plant, N. Markham, M. Huizar, H. Lopez, I. Clark, A. Verrinder, M. Mondo, S. Boyer. Front Row: C. Shaw, H. Verrin- der, K. Iones. L. Newson, S. Merriman, V. Huizar, I. Sanders, I. Harris, E. Pangelina, C. Chacon, E. Zarate, L. Larson. L. Smith. Uuill and Scroll Chapter A national organization was re-established last tall at MHS. It is the honor society tor journalism students, Quill and Scroll. It was reactivated by Mrs. Ienette Golids and Mrs. Betty Iackson, advisers tor THE STATESMAN and EL RODEO staffs respectively. Since Quill and Scroll is an honor society, the new mem- bers had to be approved by their stali advis- ers and counselors before they could be ini- tiated into the society. Nineteen stu-dents, rep- resenting both statis, were eligible tor mem- bership. A dinner and initiation ceremony preiaced the organization's activities lor the year. Mrs. Golds and Mrs. Iackson initiated the members in a candlelight ceremony, where the mem- bers were told ol the purpose of Quill and Scroll- to instill in its members the ideal oi scholarship: to advance the standards of the profession oi journalism: to promote exact thinking: clear and forceful writing. Quill and Scroll members strove to keep this pur- pose alive so that MHS students would be the recipients ol truly worthwhile student publica- tions. If ll Newly elected 'ill and Scroll officers: President Susan Robison, icq Presi-dent Ian Morrill, Secre- tary-Treasurer Moy iccl Hilliard. These three oiiicers planned the initiatipnipicnic at the end ot the year. School publicationsxstafls were guests ot Quill and Scroll at the installation of new officers. Left: Members of Quill and Scroll enjoy a delicious initiation dinner. Right: Back Row: I. Morrill, D. Vineys, P. Flinders, W. Landers, T. Gompertz, T. Baxter, D. Hunt, E. Pia, M. Copeland. Front Row: T. Hilliard, C. Edletsen, B. Doak, I. DeVaurs, S. Robison, B. Anderson, S. King, B. Clark. Not pictured: Winkie Epps. As an honorary society Quill and Scroll was not heavily burdened with frequent meetings. Both tall and spring social events were arranged so that these busy students could gather to be reminded anew ol the society's purposes. Future Hnmemakers Top: Otiicers: Secretary Anita White, Vice President Sue Gar- rison, President Angeline Ca- lip, Treasurer Sally Lopez. Right: Ardith and Sally help sell food of FHA at the football game here. Left: FHA initiates, Mary Diaz, Francine Bennett, Marilyn Briggs, Gloria Pratt, Rosalyn Stevenson and Ioan Stevenson, wore gaily-colored hats as part of their initiation. Right: FHA members and initiates Gloria Dunaway, Mary Ellen Spruell, Carmen Diaz, Ardith Urban, Angeline Calip an-d Anita White display the Hallowe'en lavors made by the club members lor the small children at the county hospital. The girls had many other projects during the year. ,if of America The Merced Chapter of FHA was very successful in all its activities during this school year. All the members worked hard to better this organization, and as they worked together, they became better citizens. The FHA was under the guid- ance of Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Graham. The FHA girls were very industrious and active. Their con- cession stand during the football season was one oi their very lucrative projects. Also, in many ol the nearby fairs they entered some very outstanding exhibits. This organization helps the members in their family life and teaches them how to establish a happy home in their later lives. They learn an appreciation of all mankind an-d receive training to help them in school, home. and community life. They also learn about the opportunities open to them in the field oi home economics. FHA had many new members in. '57. An initiation was held at school for them on Hallowe'en Day. They made candy treats for children in hospitals: on Hallowe'en night they had a party and took the candy to the children. Also, during Beat Madera Week, the girls sold Bite the Coyote cupcakes and made an effigy of the Madera coyote to hang by their stand. The FHA contributed much to the school spirit of MHS. The Madera Coyote was hung in effigy by FHA for Beat Madera Week Back Row: E. Craig, L. Hanson, M. Dawson, O. Iones, P. Slaton, I. Steven- son, G. Hill. S. Rexford, M. Timpson, P. Haines, I. Vegely, C. Costa, C. Weston, P. Pierce, A. Tighe, B. Higgins, C. Lowe. Third Row: M. E. McGraw. C. Taylor, S. Smith, I. Koenig, D. Vineyard, I. Williams. M. Rocha, L. Porter, A. Osterhout, M. Briggs, M. Hermosillo, G. Garcia, S. Stewart, M. Abril, I. Moore, B. Moss, D. Anderson, L. Holly, S. Treas, E. Spruell, G. Houston, B. Brown. Second Row: I. Boles, D. Smith, M. 'White. B. Faulk, I. Lamar, R. Stevenson, C. Ortiz. I. Methvin, V. Copeland, M. Melgoza, M. Diaz, I. Trujillo, G. Acevido, M. Carrasco, F. McCollum, R. Clark, C. Diaz, S. Lopez, A. Calip, S. Halstead, R. Oliver, M. Lewis. First Row: L. Moore, W. Alcorn, D. Slaton, V. Walker. M. Wright, G. Pratt, I. Cabezut, A. White, S. Garrison, P. Slaton, H. Smith, B. Barker, A. Ver- rinfder. Back Row: Chaplain Don Harmon. Treasurer Bob Ross. Sen- tinel Clarence Borba. Reporter Ronald Saling. Front Row: Vice President Iohnny DeRoos, President Harry Dias. Sec- retary Mike Lemas. Future Farmers The backbone ot America lies in its farmers. Many people realize that the challenge of tomorrow is to produce enough food to nourish the ever-increasing population. The members of the Future Farmers ol America have accepted this challenge. They intend to win the battle by technical training. studies and hard work. In order to be considered for membership in the or- ganization. the individual would have to enroll in Agriculture classes. He would then have to meet green- handu requirements. which include a complex initia- tion at the first oi the year. The members all have projects on which they work Top: Senior Linda DeMotte was queen oi the annual Future Farmers of America Dance. Bot- tom: Leit: Freshmen. Back Row: T. Gregory. C. B. Williams, A. Smith. E. Martin. R. Machado. Second Row: R. Silveira. I. Mattos. D. Wheatley. W. Iohnson. I. White. I. Borba. First Row: R. Auldridge. D. Parker. D. Borba, I. Alves. I. Silva. Right: Freshmen. Back Row: A. Harmon, E. Silva. T. Brizendine, T. Hurtado, H. Martin. Second Row: M. Cobb, M. Butticci, G. Ilackson. I. Grinder, D. Rowland. First Row: W. Taylor. R. Martinez. I. Morehouse. I. Pereira, D. Moller. Left: Grade Holstein Heiters are the proyect ot FHA mem ber Ray Collins. Right: Melvin Young displays his purebred Hampshire Swine. of America throughout the year. Many members raise animals for their projects. When the animals reach maturity. they are sold. Every year the members of the club have a scrap drive during which scrap metal is collected from varied sources and sold to increase the chapter's treiasury. All is not work in the chapter, however. There are several parties and dances held each year by the club. The primary aim ot the F F A is the development oi agriculture leadership, cooperation. and citizenship. It encourages members in the development of individual tanning programs and establishment in farming. The organization is concerned with all aspects ot farm pro- duction. Lett: Sophomores. Back Row: D. Chester, R. Holloway R Salmgo H Penner M Le'nas C. Ballard. Second Row: I. Schnepel. T. Iackson M Young I Hurtado M Hamilton First Row: D. Martignoni. M. Esteves. I. Leonardo, I. Pacheco T Silva Right Iunror and Sennors Back Row: B. Ross. T. Wettstone, H. Dias, I. DeRoos R Collins D Toste I Marchini B Gamble. Second Row: I. Anderson, R. Martignoni V Page L Peirce I Luiz D Harmon C. Borba. First Row: D. Harmon, G. Jackson. R. Ornelas L Wooten P Moms S Holman Golden llulll retary Shirley Wood, Treasurer David Catalan, ' President Linda Stoops, and Vice President Barbara McKean. Mickey McCarthy Nancy Whitehouse and El eanor Bracken are tracing the history oi English on a special map in the Golden Quill room Making its debut into club life this year was the Golden Quill. The object ol this club was to foster in members a desire lor creative writing as a means oi expression. Membership was restricted to twenty-five students who had to have the approval of their English teachers for entrance into the group. The members were divided into three committees consisting oi the Membership, Program, and House com- mittees. These three groups supervised election ol new members, planned the courses oi study tor the year, and made arrangements for club meetings. During meetings the club evaluated student and professional writing. It also sent entries to the Nation- al Poetry Contest and the National Essay Contest. Mrs. Lund, the adviser, was enthusiastic about the club, having advised a Golden Quill group previously. The writers had a very interesting and beneficial year and, las their Constitution states, fostered a desire tor creative writing. Leit: Active members oi, Golden Quill: Back Row: Adviser Mrs. Lund N Whitehouse, S. Wood, D. Catalan, F. Cornell, E. Bracken, I. Murdock Front Row: A. Hunter, L. Stoops, B. McKean, B. Foreman. M. McCarthy Right: David Catalan demonstrates his knowledge oi literature as Gold en Quill members Althea Hunter, Eleanor Bracken, and Linda Stoops listen attentively. Science Club llslzgi-E,T1:12sgqgZuitd:Dglyll:iaWlilaxrtudilduld lgzzdorobig President Iack Merritt displays his speaking this year guiding the organizatiorfs activities, talent as he skilllully captures the attention of club members with his informative lecture. A newly inaugurated group. the Science Club, burst forth this lall on our campus. This organization was open to all students who had taken any science course in previous years or were taking science at the pre- sent. Its main function was promoting more interest in science among high school students. Presently there are forty to forty-live members who regularly attend the meetings. Three chairmen from each respective department put on demonstrations from that department for 'the benefit oi all the members. Chairman of the chemistry de- partment was Sharon Kautman: the physics department was represented by Nancy Whitehouse: and the bi- ology department had Paul Schlegel as a delegate. Some of the activities ot the Science Club were tak- ing field trips, listening to guest speakers, watching films, and visiting important spots such as the radia- tion and virus laboratories at the University oi Cali- iornia. Back Row: B. Bruce, I. Epps, P. Schlegel. K. Eaton, I. Helsby, I. Reining- haus, R. Pratt, E. Kzigian, I. Dethletson, I. Stancliit, Adviser Mr. Peat, Adviser Mr. Miller. Second Row: C. Hemandez, S. Heller, I. Maytum. M. Olive, C. Green, E. Baty, S. Barger. M. Williams, W. Timpson. M. Cassi- nella, C. Hunt, K. McNally, B. Eubank. Front Row: I. Staitord, L. Phillips, D. Cox, S. Kaufman, S. Hart, I. Merritt, I. Anderson, T. Smigth, D. Russell, I. Merritt, Adviser Mr. Weir. J Q .V 4, ig 35 fs Qi 52 M W Qs In Xi 5? 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E fi'-ffl' 1,4 L21-O: Varsity NORTH YUSEMITE Ftrillerry Prine C skip Passovoy E John smith FB John Rutherford E Glenn Brown HB Frank Duran FB Lloyd Winston HB Bob Guiterrez G Earle Sale T Larry Moss VVho's the bestest team in the League? Why. we're the bestest team in the League! To the echoes oi this yell the tremendous Bears came out on the very top: they were the proud winners of the North Yosemite League football championship. A terriiic game with arch rival Madera was more than just a victory. MHS won possession oi the coveted white cowboy hat autographed by Governor Goodwin I. Knight. The two schools will vie each year to see who gains the spoils. The players alone did not take all the honors. for they realized the important role that Coaches Bob Edminster, Sam Diele, Wes Demro and Scott Smith played throughout the season. The top six boys Back Row: Coach Smith. Coach Edrninster, F. Bartlet, C. Turner, D. LaCount. E. Cobb, I. Merino, lVI. Lemas, B. Newsom. I. Shannon, C. Larson, B. Dunlap, P. Wicker. K. Iones. E. Garcia, L. Combs, I. Merritt, L. Rhodes, Coach Diele, Coach Demro. Middle Row: D. Harmon, G. Bauer, R. Batey, T. Sanchez, P. Witt, N. Lopez, R. I-llloway, D. Harmon. C. Borba, I. Zentner, T. Hutcheson, B. Bunnell, W. Fitchett, G. Belcher, G. Rhodes. C. Tighe... Front Row: I. Rutherford, A. Herlurth. G. Brown, V. Fierro, F .Duran, E. Sale. L. Winston, I. Prine. L . Cullens, L. Moss. R. Lemas, R. Krumm. B. Gutierrez. I. Quinn. R. Avila. I. Smith. S. Holtman. Football LEAGUE CHAMPIONS THE SCOREBOHRD , Merced Opponent Score Q, -- 7 , ,,.,,,,,,,. Downey ,,,,,..,...... 19 S '9 12 , n , Bakefsfie1.d ,,..A..,.,,. 51 6 ,,,,N,,.., Watsonville .,.,...... 12 - 13 ,,,,,.. Hayward .VV.. ...... 6 If E DlCk I-emC1S QB Hilder Darrington 26 if Fresno 13 '1'rl'- 'lt' as ....ee ' Clovis ...,e4 ...,,.. 1 2 j,1f15Wi,j?f ' 13 .Ae.ee + Ed' ,,.,,. 0 'fffQZ .. . mn 0 W1 l-'wi V' 14 ee L Madera eee-,-, 6 Q0 f lt 32 eeeeeeee rrooseveu .eeeeeV.eee. 0 X 4 Q League Games U5 'f 0 , 'xx' HB Vincent Fierro G Larry Cullens that made All-League were left gward Larry Cullens. left end Dick Lemas. right halfback Frank Duran. fullback Lloyd Winston. center Skip Passovoy. and right tackle Larry Moss. The nine boys that were honorable mention players are Walt Fitch- ett, Hilder Dlarrington, Bob Gutierrez. Earle Sale, Paul Wicker, lerry Prine, Iohn Rutherford. Iohn Smith, and Richard Krumm. Recognition for their winning play came to the boys at the Annual Football Banquet. The awards were outstanding defense Lloyd Win- ston. outstanding lineman Larry Cullens. most improved player Iohn Rutherford. outstanding back Prank Duran, most inspirational player Larry Moss. Hilder Darrington received a football signed by his teammates for doing a terrific job in replacing Walt Fitchett as quar- terback in the last two Bear games. Hail to the Varsity! H'ail to the Champs! Left: Varsity Football Coaches. Scout and I V Coach Scott Smith, Head Coach Bob Edminster, Line Coach Wes Demro. Backlield Coach Sam Diele. Right: Gary Belcher runs through the loop to start off the Merced High football season. The victory parade opened with the winning of the first league game. It seemed the Bears just couldn't run down, for the teuam went on to win every contest they pvlayed thereafter. MHS students and the entire community were tremendously proud of these line. well-coached champions. This year's football banquet honored the lootball team as the league champs. Those es- pecially honored with awards were Larry Moss-Key Club's Most Inspirational Player award, Lloyd Winston-Nick Nicotera's Best Deiense award. and Iohn Rutherford-Wayne's Most Improved Player award. Go Ye Bears! Duggie Rutherford, most im- proved player on the Bear squad made one ol his terrific catches in the Roosevelt game. Coming up in the rear to block for him are Ierry Prine and Skip Passovoy, two oi the fast, hard-charging linemen. The Merced Bears llew over it they couldn't go throughl Duran blocks out a Rider man as Winston smashes over the line and Prine, Passovoy, Moss and Sale roar back into action after filling out their downfield assignments. Merced fans cheered as the rel- erees signaled a Bear touch- down. This was not an unus- ual sight during Merced's great season. and the victory parade increased as squad tackling and blocking become sharper and harder. Fairgrounds crowds were electrified by the Bears' championship play. Back Row: Coach Loran Graham. Coach Hooks Devaurs. I. Reyn- olds. D. Martignoni. T. Solis. R. Moe. Manager I. Morehouse. Fourth Row: Manager L. Iones. P. Sanchez. B. Reed. K. Kroone- meyer. L. Clendenin. I. Lawrence. C. Craig. P. O'Niel, R. Burch. Third Row: M. Esteves. B. Baldwin. D. Gonzales, C. Rodrigs. D. Thom- as. D. Roeland. I. Mendoza. S. Contreras. Second Row: R. Hos- ey, B. Huie. B. Miller. B. Bryant. I. Epps, I. Hosey. I. Blakeman. B. Schuler. D. Tatum. Front Row: S. Prine. G. Bruns, F. Rodrigs. D. Regert. A. Regalado. D. Fagundes. C. Kinsley. T. Rivas. C. Gross. B Football Football is very important in high school. and at MHS football isn't just Varsity lootball. Our B team is iust as important and necessary as the heavyweight team. Most ol the boys start in B iootball. il they start as underclassmen. This gives them good experience an-d practice for future Varsity football play. The B's under Coaches Loran Graham and Ernest Devaurs shouldn't be forgotten when we praise our team. for they gave much time and hard eltort lor the glory of Merced. The outstanding players this year were Eugene Bruns, Bob Bryant. Ion Epps. Clayne Gross. Bob Miller. Dave Regert. Tom Rivas and Curtis Rodrigs. Clayne Gross and Tom Rivas were the only seniors and we are proud of them lor all they contributed. The boys ldid a really good job this year. and as usual they played hard. clean games. Iust taking a quick glance back. we remember that tour games really stood out. When the Cubs played Downey. they made two touchdowns and kept the Knights from scoring... 'l'he linal score was 12-0. Against the Le Grand I V's the B's scored four touchdowns and held the Bulldogs from crossing the goal line. The score was labulous. 24-0. Mariposa was defeated by a similar score. and the Cubs took Livingston 19-0. u Lett: Coaches Graham and De- vaurs are studying one ot their great plays. Right: Managers lack Morehouse and Lloyd Iones help- ed out a great deal fduring toot- ball season. The top players this year were Bob Bryant. Clayne Gross. David Regert, Ion Epps. Gene Bruns. Tommy Rivas. Curtis Rodrigs. and Bob Miller. Hardworking backs Bryant. Gross, Epps. and Miller greatly strengthened the B Foot- ball team behind the outstanding blocking and tackling of linesmen Regert, Bruns. Rivas. and Rodrigs. .snug ' . ?.s35's27E-s Va rsitg 1 gm liar ak 5 its it 5 F ,A 'l Forward Bob Fitzgerald Center Bobby Shadric Guard Roy Brown Guard Glen Brown The Varsity Basketball Team had a won- dertul season this year, playing each one of their games to the best ot their ability, having fun doing so, and showing ilashes of truly great basketball to the cheering crowds. The Bears tied for third place in the league. This is the highest position ever attained in the NYL by a Varsity Basketball team at Merced High, and the Bears were quite proud. They finished the league sea- son with tive wins and five losses. Don Benner and Bobby Shadric, who made the majority of the points in every game, were high point men for the season. At the end of league play all ot the coaches got together to nominate boys tor the All-League teams. Bobby Shadric was chosen tor the tirst team, and Glenn Brown was named to the second by opposing NYL coaches. Also, after the last game, all ot the mem- bers ot the squad got together and voted for boys to till tour positions. Wayne Mad- kins was voted the most valuable player: Glenn Brown was chosen the most improv- ed player: Don Benner and Bobby Shadric were pricked as the co-captains: and Bob Fitzgerald was elected the most inspira- tional player. MHS congratulates Coach Morison an-d the team for a splendid per- formance ihis year. ,f-1 L5 '9- Back Row: O. Barker, B. Fitzgerald, G. Brown, B. Shadric, D. Benner, L. Winston, C. Larsen, B. Newsom. Front Row: Manager M. Brodie, H. Franks. W. Madkins, H. Primm, H. Brown, D. Cox, Y. Mariscal. Not Pictured: Syl- vester Cisneros. MHS salutes the graduating seniors and expects a fine season from the returning boys. Basketball Merced Opponent Score 55 .,,,,,,,., ,,,. L os Banos ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, 4 9 51 H ,,,,, Dos Palos 43 31 ,,,,,, ,, , Visalia ,,,,, 10 26 YY,Y , , .V.. Dinuba ,,,,,, ,,,,,, 1 3 47 ,,,,,,,, Ceres ,,,A,,,, 51 23 ,,,, , ,,,,,, Delano ,,,,., ,,,,,, 2 4 70 ,,,. , , ,,,,, Dos Palos ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, 4 4 42 Avff- iiiwvi- L ivingsmn iiiiiii ,iiiii 4 0 Forward Wayne Madkins Forward Don Benner 55 ,V,,,, ,,,,,,,. C eres ,,..,,,, , ,, 50 66 .,,,, , ,,,,, Livingston ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, 1 7 26 .,,,,, , Fresno H . 33 57 ,,,,,, ,, Edison ,,,,,, ,, 63 54 ..,,,, Clovis ,,,,,, ,,,, , 66 44 .,,,,, U Fresno ,,,,., W N 51 69 ..,, , , ' Madera , ,.,, ,,,, 3 9 74 .,,,, Edison ,,,, . 60 70 ,,,.,, .. ' Roosevelt ,,,,, ,, 50 75 ..,,,, ,, Clovis ,,,,,, ,,,, 6 0 72 , 7 Madera ,,,,,,, 48 44 N ,, Roosevelt ,,,,, 55 l League Game Guard Lloyd Winston Center Orlin Barker Lelt: Manager Leonard Wilson. Assistant Frannie Oneto. Coach Allan Morison and Manager Melvyn Brodie pose for a picture Right: Lloyd Winston tries for a basket as fellow teammates Bobby Shadric and Don Ben- ner anticipate the result ot the throw. B Basketball The B Basketball Team had a good season this year, bearing a few losses and some very good wins. The team ended the season with tour wins and five losses ior the league totial and an all-season score ot thirteen to thirteen. Some of the scores were Merced 46, Madera 31: Merced 37, Clovis 34: Merced 38. Roosevelt 46: Merced 44, Fresno 35: Merced 34, Edison 45: Merced 37, Livingston 26. Coach Diele commented that the team as a whole was young and that the outlook is better for next year in that most oi the boys still will be B's. The only upperclassman on the team, senior Ernie Lopez, plfayed an outstanding season, pulling the team through many games to victory. He was high-point man ior the whole season. Three Browns were members ol this year's team. Be- cause ol this, many awkward moments were provided for Coach Diele. When he said, Brown, go in! all three owners of the name iumped up to play btall. The whole team went out to play good basketball this season, and they succeeded in practically every game. A gallery of Cub lollowers will vouch for their will to win! Top Top men Ernie Lopez, Robert Thames, Sonny Luna, Charlie Brown. Bottom Back Row C Brown N Rhodes D Green E Lopvez, B. Reed, C. Kinsey, V. Brown, Coach Diele. Front Row Manager F Alvarez L Brown R Moe I Epps R. Thames, S. Luna, Manager B. Gutierrez. Coach Diele's laithful managers handled the score books too Although a tew of these B's will go up to the Varsity Squad next year the mayonty will return as sophomores and juniors to the Cub squad in '58-59. E and D Basketball The C an D Basketball Teams had a slow season this year. although it was a very enjoyable one. The boys learned much about the game of basketball, developing techniques and skills that will be useful in years to come. Some ol their problems, according to Coach Ioe Lewis, arose from a lack of experience at the beginning of the season. The team was made up ol freshmen and sopho- mores. many ol whom had never played a competitive league basketball game before. Iust as the team seemed to be overcoming this obstacle, the influenza bug struck in lull force. driving the members ol the team to the sidelines. This caused quite some con- iusion for the squad, as it was not known who was going to be available at games. and a first string of pvlayers could not be established. Toward the end oi the season, however, the team con- quered even this set-back, going on to victory against the Livingston Wolves and the Chowchilla Redskins. We are looking forward to seeing the members oi this team join forces with the more advanced B team and Varsity 'team to take the Bear banner on to victory in future years. Top: Left: Coach Mr. Ioe Lewis. Middle: Managers Bill Ingle. Gary Papale. Don Benner Right Merced gets a free throw during one of the games. Bottom Left: C Basketball. Back Row: A. Nutt I Murdock B Robinson I. Miller. T. Hunter, L. Gonzales. Front Row: F. Wizner, I. Garcia. O. Gallegos, I. Woldrxdge I Rocha Right D Basketball. Back Row: R. Wiggins, H. Primm. B. Auldridge, I. Nova, C. Visher, K Hunter Front Row B Owens, I. Mcl-luley. I. Visher, I. Wallace. M. Urban. R1ghtF1eld Larry Combs Short Stop Clayne Gross Third Base Danny Torres Pitcher Thad Tillotson Pitcher Bob Fitzger i t This year added enthusiasm on the part of the student body put Varsity Baseball at the top ol the roster of spring sports. Following the examples set by both football and basketall teams, the baseball team pitched, hit, ran, and caught itself to tie for third place in the league. Pitching for the Bears were righthan-ders Thad Tillotson, Bob Fitzgerald, Tom Bass, Dale Chastain, and lefthander Ronnie Cole. Of these, Dale had the best earned,-run average. All ol the mound staff did a tremendous job. At bat Don Benner, Thad. and Dale chalked up the highest batting averages. Lost through graduation this year are seniors Bob Gutierrez, Thad Tillotson, Bob Fitzgerald, Tom Bass, Don Benner, Danny Torres, Clayne Gross, Dale Chastain, and Ronnie Cole. Most valuable men at bat and afield this year were Gross, Benner, Chastain, Fitzgerald. Gutierrez, and Tillotson. Coaches Ioerg and Devaurs are to be commended for the long hours they put in during practice and actual games. Their hard work resulted in one oi the finest baseball teams MHS has iield- ed in many years. C Top Manager H Wmthrow Coaches Ioerg and Devaurs Manager B. Iua . B tt : L ft: B k R : D B B - T Tillotson B Fltzgerald R Cole L Combs D Chastain T Bass. Front RLT: D? 'l?di'1res? R. Igigrahgvrh, CI. Cle1:w1s:'B.'Ci5qjtiiv:':3i l Thomp 011 l PCiCh9CO P Apodaca Bottom Right Robin Clayne, and Danny watch an exciting baseball game from the dug- out The game was against the Madera Coyotes our rivals Our 9-2 win added to the enthusiasm of our players. 35 xi irst Base Don Benner Catcher Bob Gutierrez Center Field Dale Chastain Pitcher Ronnie Cole Pitcher Tommy Bass Merced Opponent Score 4 ....,...,,... ...,....,,,, A rvin ,,,,,,,,,, r,,,,,,,,,, 5 4 ....,, ......., M t. Whitney ,...,, ,,,, 9 1 ,,,.,, ,,,,.,, D owney .,,.,. ,,,, 3 ii 3 .fff . ,,...... Downey ,,,,,, ,,,, 2 3 .. ,,,,, Livingston ,,,, ,,,,,, , 8 0 -----7 77,, ' Fresno .,.,,,, ,rr,Y,, 1 4 ' 4 ,,,-.. ,, ,. Livingston ,,,,. S 4 fff.-. r,., Edison ,,,,,, ,,,, 3 5 ----,, . ,,,, ' Roosevelt ,,,,,,,, 2 5 --effe ,,..,, , Dos Palos ,,,,,,, 4 ' 7 -f-,f- ,,...... R edwood ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, 0 Q U V A- ,, Roosevelt .,,r,,, ,, 3 5 -----f . Clovis ,,,,,,, 2 9 f--,-' ,,.. Madera .,,,.,, 2 12 ..ee.. evrr t Edison ,,,,rrr, 0 1 ---- -e Roosevelt ,,,.AA,,Y A.7A,,, 4 0 -ff--- ....,,Y . I Fresno ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ---,,A, 1 7 ' I League Games Top: Pitchers: Bob Fitzgerald, Thad Tillotson, Ronny Cole,'Tommy Bass, Dale Chastain. Bottom: Left: Freshman Baseball. Back Row: K. DeLozier. B. Iirsa, B. Kimberling, I. Owens, R. Lint, R. Hosey, M. Gonzales, R. Higginbotham. First Row: I. Chap- man, C. Sowider, L. Silva, B. LaMotte, S. Contreras, K. Hunter, T. Bispo. Right: I V Baseball: Back Row: T. Teixeira, T. Iones. R. Alloway, R. Brown, K. Hogan, Y. Mariscal, D. Townsend, T. Hunter. M. Kemps, C. Gross. First Row: M. Crisp. P. O'Neill, M. Miramontes. S. Luna, A. Gallegos. I. Visher, T. Solis, G. Rocha. 1 5 I s ba' I .4 5 'N I X Track and Lett: Lloyd Winston. Right: Hilder Darrington. Merced High School is very proud of its many ath- letes who spend tedious hours ot p-ractice to acquire the skills needed for track and tield. Initiative anfd willingness to practice are needed lor these events. Under the excellent leadership oi Head Coach Edmin- ster. Sprint Coach Smith, an-cl Distance Coach Daisley these boys have developed the endurance needed in the many competitive events. Iohn Smith Throughout the years the Bear trackmen's highest goal has been to win the NYL. and this year they came quite close to doing iust this. The coaches and thinclads worked together to enter each meet an-d each event with two thoughts in mind: win the event, and win it in a sportsmanlike fashion. This year the policy has paid oft very well, ior many records were either broken or tied. One ol our biggest regrets is the tact that our mighty seniors, who have Glenn Brown aided the school so very well, are leaving us. The outstanding senior competitors are Lloyd Winston. Iim King, Dwight Hunt, Iohn Smith, Glenn Brown, Larry Moss, Frank Duran, Iess Mora, Hilder Dfarrington, and George Papageorge. MHS students and the community join in saluting Lloyd Winston for his superb showing in winning the hurdles event at the West Coast Relays in Fresno. Pete Petrinovich 2? Lett: A Team. Back Row: I. Smith. B. Iones, L. Winston, I. King, C. Larsen, L. Moss, H. Darrington, P. Wicker, I. Zentner. Front Row: G. Iackson, N. Lopvez, F. Duran, I. Mora, G. Brown, D. Hunt, S. Iones, E. Garcia. L. Rhodes. Right: B Team. Back Row: G. Papageorge, C. Craig, C. Kinsley, R. Moe, K. Kroonemeyer, B. Lizor, E. Lopez, I. Loughmiller, E. Thompson, L. Wooten, I. Morehouse. Front Row: H. Ortiz, N. Rhodes, E. Cobb, D. Regert, M. Brooks, P. Petrinovich, L. Williams, H. Primm. B. Bryant, B. Miller, L. Brown. Field Left: Melvin Brooks Righl: Dwight Hunt. CLASS A. L, Winston ,,,,,,,,,,,, 120 yd. High Hurdles 14.8, 180 yd. LOW Hurdles 19.5' Smith 180 yd. Low Hurdles 20.7, 880-203.2, Mile 4:42.6 I. King ,,,,,,,,,,,, 120 yd. High Hurdles 14.8, High lump 5'6 Frank Duran I' L, Rhodes ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,r,,,,,,,.,,,.,.,,. 1 00 yd. l0.1', 220 yd. 22.9 D, Hunt ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Y,,,,.,,,,,s,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,. .440-52.8 H. Darrington ,,.,.,.,,,,,.,.,,..,,,,,.....,,,,,..,,,,,... Broad lump 2l'11 F. Duran .,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,....,,,,,...,,,, B r oald lump 20'11 M. Brooks, D. Hunt, L. Winston, L. Rhodes, ,,,,,, ......,,,......,,.,,,..,......,,..,,, 8 80 Relay 1:3l.2 CLASS B M. Brooks ,,,,,,...,.,... . ....... 200 yd. 20.3 , 880-204.5 .... P. Petrinovich ....,,, ,,.,,...,....,..,...,...,,..,,........ 4 40-53.1 H. Ortiz ....,,,,,.,, H ,,,,..,...........,.,,,. Pole Vault 10'6 I. Papageorge ,,,,,,,,,,,,.....,,,,,,.,.,, .....,,,, P ole Vault 10'0 Leonard Rhodes E- I-01062 .-.-....... eeeeeeeeeeeee....-..........--. ............ H i gh lump 5'4 L. Brown, B. Bryant, B. Lizor, B. Miller .,..,..,, r ,,,,,,,,,,,,...,.,,..,,.,.,. 440 yd. Relay 44.9 CLASS C T. Riddle ,,,, Broad Iump l9'2 , 660-1:27.7 , 330-39.4 120-12.9 I. Lloyd, A. Nutt, W. Papale, T. Riddle ,,., Broad lump 19'2 , 660--l:27.7 , 330-39.4 ', ' Tied Record 'H' School Record Tom Riddle Left: C Team. Back Row: E. Webre, L. Cisneros, D. Pelliser, G. Garcia, B. Brown. I. Riley, D. Tatum, G. Cleary, E. Regert, C. Brown, H. Kelsey, R. Bramlette, B. Wiggins, G. Iackson, W. Papale. Front Row: P. Lara, B. Williams, C. Reed, M. Cobb, B. Owens, I. Loyd, A. Nutt, R. Primm, E. Delco, I. Baladad, T. Riddle, L. Auldridge. Right: A hurdlers Iim King and Lloyd Win- ston practice running the high hurdles. Top: First man Gary Bauer. Middle: Gary Nolen. Bottom: Gary Belcher. 4 C' N V. N Gu NUHTH YDSEMITE The amazing Bear golfers under the direction of Coach Allan Morison swept through the season with 14 wins and no losses. This has become not unusual but rather commonplace for the golfers. In the past the Bears have played against college teams and defeated them easily. The top-notch golfers have done it again: they have brought the titles of North Yosemite League Champion and Valley Champion home to Merced. The Bears have been the proud owners of these titles before, and they are doing their best to keep them for years to come. The top six golfers responsible for these great vic- tories are first man Gary Bauer, second man Gary Nolen, third man Gary Belcher, fourth man Dale Elliott, fiith man Allen Souza, and sixth man lim Duiius. Gary Nolen and Ron Lakey are seniors, so they will be leaving this year. They have been oi great value and their loss will be felt. Gary Nolen. who was second man on the team, was cz 3-handicapper. Sophomores Allen Souza, Dale Elliott, lim Duffus, who made the top six this year, are a part of the golfers' briglpsffggxre. , lf x I ,, . . X, IL. u rug n as r. ,ff . H My ra ' ,, if , :uf , lg XR 5 A 51 x K I it K 'ji f - ! - X M V . r W x, X K fy NX V f X AN N My f 1 1 -. K 1, ,J jg, f 1 f 1' 7 gkw ff:-w L. Ott, B. McAuley, E. Ardell, G. Bauer, G. Belcher. G. Nolen, B. Iirsa, P. Schlegel, R. Lakey, D. Elliott, M. Adams, A. Souza, I. Dufius, I. McAuley were members of tihe golf team during the past year. Team LEAGUE 34 .,..,,77, ,,,,.. 36 ..,.,. ,,,,..,Y 34 ...... 20 ..,... 28 ...... 36 ...... 22 7,,,,, 23 ,,,,,, 27 ,.7,.. 34 ..,,.. 35 .,,... CHAMPS Opponent Score .. - Fresno ...., ,.,. . 2 Modesto High ...., .,.. 0 Downey 2 ' Roosevelt .,,,... ..,..... 1 6 Clovis ,,,A,,,, 8 ., Madera ...., ,.... U Turlock 14 Turlock 13 ' Fresno ,,,,,,,, 9 Roosevelt ,,,,v,. ,,,, 2 ' Clovis 1 League Game 7 W ff Top: Dale Elliott. Middle Iimmy Dui tus. Bottom: Allan Souza me Coach Allan Morison watches Bill Iirsa prac- tice goll strokes, while Ron Lakey drives the X- 'X ball down the practice range. es 1 , Elm ff ', fll lf' l xl ' l 4 5 lllllll llljlllllf ' ?'31f .. ,L ll ll ' I xr uf -7 - ' 1 Varsity 2nd Girls Singles Susan Robison. lst Girls Singles Nancy lst Girls Doubles Macias an-d Ianice Morrill. Tuft. NYL Champion. This year the Varsity Tennis Team, under the line direction ol Coach Pat Canepa. came through with llying colors. The team began practicing at the beginning oi the school year. During the rainy season they went indoors to practice tor endless hours in the gym. The tennis team opened play on March lst in Tulare at a Four-Way Invitational meet. The next match was with Le Grand. iollowed by all league matches. More practice meets were scheduled, but the rainy weather ma-de it impossible to play. Nancy Tuit, a sophomore. went undefeat- ed this year. At the League Finals which were held alter tennis season. she became League Champ in Girls Singles. Paul Clark and Tom Burr did outstanding jobs lor the boys' team. The squad loses Paul Clark. Torn Burr. Susan Robison, Ianice Morrill. Ted Baxter. Torn Gom- pertz. and Dolores Macias through graduation. Back Row: Coach Mrs. Pat Canepa. M. Heekin. T. Burr. P. Clark, T. Gompertz. T. Baxter. R. Pratt. B. Able. T. Flind- ers, D. Green. I. Gaebe. R. Robinson. L. Vyborny. Front Row: I. Morrill. I. Merritt. N. Tuft. I. Davis. L. Brown, S. Robi- son, L. Davis, D. Macias. B. Holfmeister. S. Wialstead. D. Chiesa Tennis 1 team was due to the patience and superb in- , struction oi Coach Canepa who stayed alter 1 school every day with the team, teaching them 1 new strokes and helping the newcomers. She N The success of this year's varsity tennis deserves a great deal ot appreciation from everyone. Merced opponent Score 2nd Boys Singles Tom Burr. 7 ,,.. . .,,.., ,,,.,, L e Grand .,...,,.... .,.,,,,.. 2 5 .,,,,. ,,,. Roosevelt ........ ...,,. 4 S ,,,.. .,..,, ' Clovis ,,,,,,,,.. ,,.... 3 4 .,,... .,,, Roosevelt ,.,,.... ..... 5 4 .,,, Madera ...,... l.,, , , 5 5 ,,,.,, Clovis ,, ,,,. 4 3 W , Fresno ,,,,,., ,,.. , . 6 3 1 5 ,,,,,, , ,,,, Madera ,,,..., ,,,,,, 4 ' 2 . ,,.,,,,,,. Fresno ,,,..,,,,, 7 League Matches B S- 1 P 1 1 k' lst Boys Doubles Richard Isl OYS mg es au Car Pratt and Ted Baxter. Left: Ian and Sue.team up in a gamer of doubles against the 2nd Girls Doubles team. Coach Pat Canepa helps new- comers Betty Hofimeister, Sandy Walstead, and Bill Able. The few veterans who will return next year will be headed by Sophomore Nancy Tutt, our NYL Champion. Cross-Country Top Men Back Row: Sam Iones, Iohnny Smith. Melvin Brooks. Coach Dalsley Front Row: Pete Petrinovich. George Espinosa, lim Brta-dy. These were Coach Daisley's top point winners last fall. This year the Cross Country squad entered six important meets, the Roosevelt Invitational in wlhich Merced placed second with a score of 93: the Tranquility Meet which saw Merced win over Tranquility 35-20: The Fresno Meet in which Fresno defeated Merced 18-45: the Madera-Roosevelt Triangular which saw Merced placing first with 27 points to Roosevelt's 28: the Northern Yosemite Division Meet in which Merced placed third: the Valley Finals which placed Merced sharing second with Delano Q86 pointsj: and last of all. the Califonmia State Meet at the Merced Golf Course where Merced placed fourteenth. Coach Roger Daisley says that his boys were earnest in their pvractice and that he is very happy with the results of their efforts. Some of this year's outstanding iunior and senior runners were Iohn Smith. Sammy Iones. and Melvin Brooks. not to underestimate the running power and ability of the freshman and sophomore boys. This year. due to graduation. the squad will lose such members as Iohn Smith. Thad Tillotson, Paul Clark. and George Papageorge. Back Row Manager Glenn Iackson. I. Brady. P. Petrinovich. M. Brooks, M. Adams. S. Iones. P Schlegel C Craig P Clark. C. Brown, G. Papvageorge, S. Wheeler, Coach Daisley. Front Row: I. Wheeler P Vargas G Espmosa B. Lizor. T. Flinders. G. Iackson. R. Lint. G. Butticci. E. Webre, G. Cleary, B. Carlton B Wiggins These are the rugged runners who train during the chill tall days. Block M h tured: Sergeant at Arms Richard Lemas. A very active organization this year was! the mighty Block M, advised by Coach- es Bob Edminster and Scott Smith. The organization consists ol all athletes who have' worked hard enough to earn the prized Block M letter. The Varsity Block M is won by athletes in all sports who have played one lull year of Varsity or have gained 250 points in either Iunior Varisty or 'I'his year the club planned many dances, held initiations tor new members, and had a swimming party at the end oi the year for all members and their dates. To assure collection ol dues, auctions were held, and the highest bidder over twenty-five cents gained the privilege of expediting one healthy whack on the posterior of the victim who had thus lar made no. attempt to pay his dues. Each class elected one representative to the Block M to be its particular spokesman in the business of the club. This year Iohn Rutherford was the Senior Representative, Walt Fitchett was the Iunior Representative, and Bill Newsom was the Sophomore Representative. 4 Back Row: P. Apodaca, D. Chastain. R. Robinson, W. Ma-dkins, S. Passovoy. B. Shadric, F. Alvarez Third Row K. Iones, W. Fitchett. T. Riddle, K. Kroonemeyer, C. Gross, B. Fitzgerald. L. Combs, L. Winston. Second Row T. Tillotson, P. Petrinovich, R. Bryant. R. Krumm. E. Cobb. M. Brooks, L. Moss, D. Pacheco. First Row R Cole F. Duran, I. Quinn. I. Mora, B. Gutierrez, E. Lopez, R. Brown, H. Darrington. President Frank Duran, Vice President Lloyd Winston Secretary-Treasurer Bob Gutierrez, Senior Representa tive Iohn Rutherford, Iunior Representative Walt Fit chett, Sophomore Representative Bill Newsom Not Pic Hut Runners Top: Oiiicers: Back Row: President Tom Peck, Vice President Duggie Rutherford, Boys Sgt. at Arms Dick Lemas, Publicity Chairman Bob Sanders, Adviser Mr. Robert Clark. Front Row: Treasurer Phyllis Fer- ranti. Secretary Iudy Presseller, Girls Sgt. at Arms Renee Sham- beau. Bottom: Tom Peck makes a beautiful turn on Badger Hill. The Rut-Runners, a club made up' oi enthu- siastic, tun-loving skiers, can be iound with skis in hand almost anywhere there is snow. The skiers in this club receive reduced rates on ski lessons and on ski articles. Many own their own ski equipment. Once during the year the Rut-Runners have an overnight ski trip. They spen-d Saturday at Badger and stay ior the night in Yosemite Valley. Races are planned lor Saturday and all high school members are eligible to parti- cipate. This year tor the lirst time the top boy and girl skiers entered races against skiers from the Fresno ski clubs. The Rut-Runners came home with third place, which was con- sidered very good. The club adviser, Coach Diele, along with Bob Clark and Phil Truax, local businessmen and active skiers, kepvt a watchful eye over all the Rut-Runners and even gave a few lessons. The membership ol this club is growing by leaps and bounds. The club provides interest- ing talks by famed ski instructors, movies, an-d drawings for prizes, Top: Trophy winners of the annual Rut Runners' Race at Badger. Back Row: I. Carson, I Prine, W. Epps, R. Harnisch, I. Epps. Front Row: P. Ferranti. K. Walker, T. Peck, R. Guy. Bottom: Ru! Runner members pose at Badger with Ad- viser Mr. Clark. Lett: Back Row: Stepp, Carson, Roland, Marchini, Brown Lemas, Dallas, Prine, VV. Epps, Watry, Buntry, Skarrat. Mid,- dle Row: Peck, Cabral, Maytum, Rodrigs, I. Epps, Duttus. Front Row: DelDotto, Andrews, Sanders, Witt, Bunnell, Har- nish. Rutherford Scholl. , Right: Back Row: Shambeau, Kelsey, Acker, Prine, Tinetti McKean, Hughes, Neves, Barger, Walker, Converse. Middle Row: Ferranti. Salter, Brown, Enloe, Presseller. Front Row Rowe, Sample. Bunnell, Foster, Humphrey, Reed, Stockton Guy, Clark, Douglas, Walker. Sports Review Top: Lett: Top speedsters of the Track Team, Sam Iones, Dwight Hunt, Hilder Darrington, and Pete Petrinovich practice running the 100 yard dash. Bottom: Members ol the B Football Team, Bob Mil- ler, Ion Epps, and Bobby Boyles, go through a tricky hand-off. From the lirst kick-oil to the last tennis stroke, the Merced High sports teams made wonderlul showings. The fine Varsity Football Team, under the direction ol Coach Edmins- ter, won the NYL Championship. Next in season was basketball. In the capva- ble hands of Coach Morison, the varsity team won 7 games and lost 7 games in league play. When the baseball team went into action, they were something to watch Cas our oppvon- ents discoveredl. Coaches Ioerg, Devaurs, Demro, and all the players deserve credit for their hard work. The Merced cindermen took many top hon- ors in their meets, encouraged by Coaches Edminster, Daisley, and Smith. The hard-working golfers, directed by Coach Morison, won the NYL Championship. Both the boys' and girls' tennis teams finish- ed the season in style. Their hard work, di- rected by Mrs. Pat Canepa, was well reward- ed. MHS students have much pride in their 1957-58 sports seasons and their participants. Top: Middle: Frank Duran goes over the crossbar with skilled ease. Right: Merced's mighty loot- ball team scores a touchdown. Bottom: Lloyd Winston, top A'Bas- ketball player, fights through the opposing team to score a basket. Left: Golfers Gary Belcher, Allen Souza, and Dale Elliott prac- ticed hard to have a championship golf team. Rain or shine practice sessions paid oli handsomely lor the persevering linksmen: they brought home the North Yosemite League Championship. Middle: Don Benner, lirst baseman on the Varsity Baseball team, runs up to make a catch. Benner's circus catch as he somersaulted over the right field foul ience was a highlight ot the Roosevelt game. Right: Tennis players, Richard Pratt and Delores Macias warm up before the Madera Meet. is S2 3 5 5 Q3 Es A i is 'Q N 51? EA H' Aw ml WWW u, , , Football Queen lean Fredericksen reigned at the Viciory Dance after the Madera game. We Could Have Early couples pause on the sidelines. waiting for ihe band to begin at ihe Christmas Dance. 7 55'7fiN5'5W2'9fs 1'iMWiK5ZTi9' aM'3H Wi'Ci ww Ingrid and Gary. Walter and Gail, Susie and Ronnie. Xiffsinflfifgeghggiigfgiffel mhjg couples enjoy the A DLL .xrodfba vbxfflf 015 v-f V 0 JD -DNP! ' O6! 0-SLG 1 W ' , QW L 6 9111? i VJ ' wx SDL fel I 'O 'Aj Nibm J! MQ XMB wwf l . 4 f xx, J? aff! dy? Dyvb K ' 0, VU ,gf Gy! VD Jada' QJN I Dancgl All Night Valentine Queen Doris Regert reigned at the festive dance at the Women's Club House. Writing, literature, grammar, poetry, and speech are Ccrrol Scczrberry presides over public speaking class. projects undertaken by the sophomores in English II. These mock congresses give insight into poliiics. Studies Taken Business math has Tony, Bob, Rosemary, and Bonnie Ioe Scroggins, lim Bagwell, -Toe 5011261 and George grasping the iundamenlcrls. George Wende listen in General Science. 2 if I X -N ,S 1 fr lary Ann Birmingham, Phyllis Ferranti, and Pam Skin- Charlie Taylor and Burton Huey work on a drawing .er race through a time writing in their typing class. proiect in Mechanical Drawing I. We We I fx! f .Y 0 3 5. ,J 0 X 0 n .- Q -e N l 192. . -l.. -:Fr I i ff 'W IN' Ii ,Q 7 - 'En' , I' .4' gf 5 Y k,,. ,jig , l ' y .na-1 f 4 o .9- Panny Royal and other students in Miss I.emmon's Ted Gutierrez. Cecelia Cruz. Kee lang.. and Leonard panish I class study diligently. Rhodes look over their books in U. S. History. 5' 5355311 Y . . .7. ' ' The District Superintendenfs oilice, iondly christened the little green house in the mud flats, was the meeting p-lace of many faculty groups on the grounds ot El Capi- ' h h l. . tcm H19 Sc oo The theatre marquee announces the Annual Spring Con- cert presented by the Marching 10U, orchestra and in- termediate band. The concert was enjoyed immensely by everyone. Uh Happy Vernon Brown was M.C. for the Freshman Class assembly while Dolores, Ted, and Iulie registered voters for the spring elections. Science and the atom were quite a contrast to the teachers' hilarious pep band. The speech squad came home from Modesto with a bus-load of trophies. Linda, Kathy, Ianis, and Gail each tried to per- suade Russ to buy a ticket in the annual FFA barn dance queen contest. Square dancing was the winter sport tor Girls' P. E. helping. A group oi Freshmen and Sophomores pose in their outiiis on Sadie Hawkins' Day. Above them is the Champs sign for Merced's NYL Championship Fool- ball team. School Daze MHS students found their iun in different settings: in Sonora, Virginia talked with Old Saint Nick, at football games part oi the fun for the band was cheering our team, Sadie Hawkins' Day presented iun for everyone, especially the girls. The Bonfire Rally w-as exciting, particularly the Girls Ensemble skit. But Iudie and Susan know that the best time oui for pleasure is summer vacation. Everyone agreed that the Christmas Dance was one ot the more outstand- ing dances given by the student body. Iack and Mary Lee, Betty and Richard, Larry and Betty, Marion and Gary, Dolores and Ierry spent a very festive evening. Among those having a heav- enly time in Seventh Heav- en are Tom Gompertz and Susan Robison, Carmen Diaz and Gary Farr, an-d Bob Fitz- gerald and Nancy Lozier. Unforgettable Q. Meme Wulzen and Bob San- ders, Karen Thomas and Ron Lakey, and Phyllis Ferranti and Ioe Marchini are surely up on Cloud No. 9 in Seventh Heaven. Moments J' gf-gl' A six-loci snowman was the center of attraction in the Winter Wonder- land. Bob and Nancy. Gerald and Iudy, Iim and Pal. Frances and Garry danced around the snowman who reigned over lhe Christmas Dance. Lake Yosemite, the most popu- lar spot for summertime lun, is enjoyed by Keith, caught in cz state of shock, and Becky, Linda, Mike, Kirk and the gang. In the Gund Old At the end of summertime, we see some freshmen eyeing their new school, Carol. Bobbie, Pat and Ioyce taking advantage ol the sunny days, Tommy getting a last-minute snooze, and some pretty sleepy-heads hav- ing a final fling before school starts. Summer Time Renee, Pat, David and some Iunior bathing beauties spend their summer vacation swim- ming, while Ioan, Robin, An- gie, and Ann spend their extra time taking life easy. Fun is where you find it! Haunting the school disguised as spooky ghosts, camping trips in the moun- tains, Indian war dances, haunting, and slumber parties are only cr few of the ways that MHS students ex- press their varied interests. Skiing is a great sport with the many ski enthusiasts who go to Badger Pass on Saturday or Sunday. Ioe. Phyllis, and Mr. Diele are usually seen on the ski slopes, while Shirley, Rena and their gang just like to go on snow trips. Winter All the gang had a great time this year frolicking in the ski-worn, snow at Badger Pass. We see Linda try- ing to get into her skis, Kathy pvre- paring to race through the slalom course, the gang taking a food break, some ot our skiers pausing to pose tor the camera, while Tom zips through the slalom gates. - Mme Wonderland the school week is over. students Ruth Guy and Ianice Morrill spend most ot the win- ter week-ends up in the snow. Terry Peck cmd Winkie Epps are skilled skiers. There were many snow parties enioyed by all. Bobby Boyles and Susie Hughes found skiing brighten- ed the winter days. A few more scenes from our winter life show Bob looking over the bot- tom section of Badger hill. a lew lonely poles, Renee, Linda and Pa'-1 taking cr break. Susie slipping into her skis, Bob Sanders securing his skis, Iudie resting herself on cr handy table, Roger racing down the slope, and a few snowy scenes. Tim All MHS students took advantage ol the warm summer days. There were many parties going on all the time. Sandra Sterling held her birthday party out at the lake. Many boys used the weather to practice harder on sports. Margaret Lewis had iun at a slumber party. and Carmen Diaz tried her hand at bobbing for apples. e Uut This year was an exciting and busy time for everyone. Dances. social ac- tivities. speech tournaments, and band trips kept each student busy besides his regular studies. Ted iound some extra time to take a rest, while other students and our Merced Bear enjoyed some ot their lavorite pastimes. '1 Senior girls take advantage ol the noon hour to visit. Sew- ing classes give girls pointers on neatness lor big events. Re- membered by all are the Sadie Hawkins' Dance and the Spa- ghetti Rag. Ingrid Storz and Carol Shaw participated in one of our rallies. Seniors en- joyed the opportunity to func- tion as city officials. For Pleasure Students were active this year parti- cipating in Sadie Hawkins' Day ies- tivities. assemblies. and band trips. Our trophy cases were filled with trophies won by our tamed band. speech, and athletic departments. The students enjoyed the assemblies. especially the skits presented by Emi Tanioka and freshmen Dolores Correia and Walleen Grondona. fl W I 1 fJ 3 . i 1 N V 1 1 1 I 1 l l w 4 I 1 F.-. -,If i I V , KN lfxyp' x P,-' ' y , ' 43- , DINING ROOM PINE CONE MERCED. CALIFORNIA I . I + ' 1- I FOUNTHIN - DINNERS - HOMEMHDE PIES NOW UFEHTURING KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FINGER LICKIN' GOOD -f I BRANDING IRON - MERCED. CALIFORNIA THE BRANDING :RUN INTERIOR BRANDING IRON SAN IOSE. CALIFORNIA I 1 CHHRCOHL-BROILED STEHKS SHLHDS ' ' Lossrnn I CHICKEN I v Out p'cofe.Ml'onaf gacfeu 'W WJ , W ff ' ' N W5 W' ' E j g fQ,lv,jg,f' f 5: J 'iff W -H1--1 ' f W. Hulk, b ' ,I 1 ' I Q X75 J E H ' fl f f W4 ' i w if ZUT'-'x'i.?0-,f,5-:ved- .fv.4:f,-43, K 8 , . e N W ww 0WW?M,,,,,,cJ .LijjS, X by W, .Q-dbx g,74fffffMf9D6 S 'TS' M ww U W X? . E ' p ! i K.wXW-399' f Q WMW7 5 ww fi ' Cross Lumber Eu. 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This Past School Year: Stood Up -RiCkY Nelson Dede Dinah -Frankie Avalon 'Peggy Sue -Buddy Holly So Tough -The Casuals Baunchy --Ernie Freeman Sweet Little l6 fChuck Berry At The Hop -Danny and The Iuniors Tequilla -The Champs 'ilo-Ann -Tlhe Playmates Lotllipop -The Chordettes Hlailhouse Bock fElvis Presley Diana -Paul Anka Suqartime fMcGuire Sisters Love Letters ln The Sand -Pat Boone April Love -Pat Boone Wear My Ringuflflvis Presley You Send Me -Sam Cooke Wlitch Doctor -Dovid Seville A Wonderful Time Up There -Pat Boone All l Have To Do ls Dream -Eve-rly Brothers Get A lolz --The Silhouettes 'lMaybe Baby -The Crickets Are You Sincere -Andy Williams Cherry Pie --Tri-Lads You Are My Destiny -Paul Anka Hes Got The 'Whole World In His Hands -Laurie London 'iOh Iulie ---The Crescendos Twilight Time -The Platters Short Shorts -lioyal Teens Wake Up Little Susienelffverly Brothers WE HOPE YOU LISTENED TO THEM FIRST . . . HND MOST OFTEN ON ,- ' FQAIDIO Your Nifty f Cf-5 O CD Fifty Top Tune kx ,J +11 0 2 O 0 Survey dial, I StatIl.OI'1 Mr. Lyons and Mr. Carlisle oi DON LYONS PRINTING are looking over one of the past copies of EL RODEO they have printed. The new and modem oiiice oi the MERCED COUNTY TITLE COM- PANY points out the efficien! service one receives there. ,, 4 'Dolores 'Macias purchases 'her cosmefics 4gqhZ!SERV-li DQS ! yas W STORE. Deanna Willey shows Bed of Roses lipstick to Dolores. H1-XP'S DRIVE-IN is portronized by all the Merced High School stu- dents because ii serves delicious Superbuxgexs. The employees' at VALLEY DRUG are always willing ,to serve you in any way possible. Friendliness and courtesy are by-words at this drug store which carries many articles to meet your needs. BOHN AND SHIPLEY keeps a complete stock of hardware goods tor any outdoor or indoor planning. Excellent service and expert advice are available to all its patrons. Tom. Phil. and 'Winkie admire some skis and boots at PHIL AND LOU'S, Merced's exclusive sports store. Various lypes ol sports equipment may be purchased there. Harold and Iohn are able to do an excellent welding iob in mccch- ine shop. using 'the welding supplies lrom RIGGS' OXYGEN SUP- PLY. .1 QEXQJX' CW if - M Jw WL ZQAWL gym 'WMM X 0 16m5ggQQM7 . Ted Schurnan CFj1l1aC-Oldsmob1le .,,f ' - 'J f ,ig f K Albam? L uL l,Y, hJf W ,VL JL' L T126 Sf6rlmg Jones Auto Painting Saunders Fumzizzre' Skate-sway Roller Rink Verizon iv DrzkJe-In .-1f0,A.lff'-f ' f Q S rzblmg 5 zzrswy 0 rg W My 549 0.65 -jg. Wg mW? W'Mf1 JD? ,fm W ,pl XL f arg DL , . . ,IMD QM ,L if Q S Tlloga Florlst KQLLWM Wbbf wWdL Wg MQW!! 5 Difeivs Shop Q W ' Castle Food Market Vfzffqy Sfzzfzbizem' Bill wwhitehouse-Gunsmith Monica Hilliard is having a wonderful time Iohn Minetti. owner of PETERSEN'S STATION- relaxing in the comfortable chairs foun-d only ERY STORE, explains and illustrates to Ioann at SLI-XTER'S FURNITURE COMPANY. Slater's Mondo the advantages of one of his new is first in quality. Smith-Corona portable typewriters. Winkie and Larry take a break from their EL Iuliette and Mr. Thompson are admiring this RODEO ad-selling in front of the immaculate beautiful Austin Healy offered at THOMPSON MERCED LAUNDRY. well known throughout MOTORS, Merceid's exclusive car dealer. This Merced lor its lastidious service. is the car for you! Iulie Devaurs is being shown rings by a One finds excellent service at H1-l.RVEY'S. a courteous salesgirl at INGRAHAM IEWELERS. popfular hang-out tor many high school stu- a place where jewelry ot the best quality can dents. Pictured below is the adequate statt always be found. who serve you well. Martha illustrates some of the verv beautiful Iean Fredericksen relaxes in the fabulous new floral creations ot GENE THE FLORIST. Many 1958 Edsel. The Edsel is sold exclusively in scenes and moods are expressed in this shop, Merced at MCAULEY MOTORS, where Iean meeting the needs ot anyone. is presently employed. I-lNTOLA'S. one of Merced's finest restauranis. can easily be recog- nized hy the smiling Iialicrn Chef hecxdlining the neon sign. Fine iood and excellent service can be found here. At BENIAMIN BROTHERS one can purchase ihe widely advertised General Tire. Also, expert service on tire recapping and wheel bal- ancing are rendered there. f-J-lpn ' Bill Tiscornia of the MERCED FLORAL COMPANY is showing Bar- bara one ol the beautiful orchids they have in stock. The MERCED FLORAL COMPANY has floral arrangements for all occasions. Tom looks at one of the new Ivy League jackets shown by Bert Freitas of THE WARDROBE. This is only one ol the many Ivy League styles which THE WARDROBE has in stock. 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Sefvlce '-md Qudllfv Tell Us- Our Motto fl r Hool hx of flf v ff J Press w Nwfflllpffff if operaies the new Heidelberg 1957 El Rodeo. This press was im- ago. ff Mrs. Brownie Ioerg of MCNAMARA HARDWARE is showing Karen the beautiful milk glass carried in gilt department stock. EL RODEO iypist Sue King admires the high style in the seleciion of purses found at SELB'S Parts cmd accessories for all car makes can be Mr. Iohn Roth exhibits the 1958 Chevrolet to found in one trip to LUD'S AUTO PARTS. Larry Pressley at JOHN BOTH CHEVROLET. , , 1 X X VG1Ss,.A:1+1w3gQ A Q! G ..4' X X' X X X' ' 1 1.,,..- . A I a E, ,,Q, P -V ,Lf Q We f ! 5 I- jlhid J 3 2, wa., 4 L E' X U X xl , M, .E I J Glue af '58 REMEMBER, IT'S SMHRT TO BE SHPE ! Miles and Suns Trucking Service Merced, California WMU! f f MZ!! Q! F, if f- Zig!! fQZ' f7Mf2v f'Jffmf ffiflff 4 XM M WW J WM x W WPZZQ Ag QQ! fy! E3 4,3 X ' QZJMGWQZ Wgjflgf ,kj ffm. My WM ' MN? jam 2gfCi14 f Mer yafgjfu-4 QJW5 ,C -H l 'gil Informed 291144 Mean? GX? 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FINALE 1 We, the senior members of the 1958 El Rodeo staff, wish to take this final opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to you, the students and faculty of MHS for your splendid co-operation in making this year- book possible. VVe hope that it will always be a treasury of your fondest high school memories. Each of us wishes a bright and happy year to time Student Body of '59 and good luck to our Alma Mater. . WMM M U- Mg kM!T!flJHQf3Q - , I K QV f7XfX,Q',g,l X fLjGQ!fifL, LDYL' ,.MfQh,. V -fyfb --jk 0'U Z6 , X, XMXUZWZ jrmwfifzw wx, QZg4.aJL!,,hJJZfr1v-zfffl, ,gjfyy MQO gi,-g:,5ff ag C154 Q 5Xqf 0,, C A QJUQ- CL, f1f5g f1fQV A cm M2 VUL ,X UQJFLUE 3 'f,ff7fU-E ,, , NYLAQ ff'XJ l,Q, CL6?Qf'.,C,.Xj:' , A k L ,fiQg,g,s 5 02,-frfL.f CfywL c,Qfg, Mm W W U LLHPQQ JM 'N ximM0,u.6QLQ EQJLJZEL Wg? 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