Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1941 volume:

$ A A4' a or c 5 t PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL 19 4 1 fODE WORD The Madrono Staff of 1941 presents this book to the students of Palo Alto High School and to the senior class in particular with the hope that it will serve as a reminder and record of the past year. The theme, Vikings, was chosen for two reasons: first, the school teams are the Vikings, and second, it serves as an excellent chance for John Kemper, a member of the senior class to draw us several new LiT Vikings to smile over, now and in the years to come. DfDICflTIOn To Miss Ruth Collins, the counselor of the class of ’41, the members of that class gratefully dedicate this book in appreciation of her kind and helpful counseling during the three years in high school. PRINCIPAL IVAN H. LINDER To The Class Of 1941— It sarcely seems possible that it is the time of the year for me to write to an outgoing class another brief message for the Madrono. I should like to point out that the Madrono Tree after which our yearbook is named is really symbolic of what we believe to be the better qualities of our Paly High graduates. This tree, we are told by naturalists, grows natively and best at higher elevations than in valleys. It is a hardy tree, fine-grained, and commands the attention of the passerby even in a land noted for other remarkable trees. May your class members represent our school in the man ner of the Madrono Tree. With best wishes from the faculty and students of Paly High, I am, Very sincerely, Ivan H. Lindek i fl (TlESSflGf 10 The Board of Education consists of five members elected by popular vote, one out-going member being replaced by a new- ly-elected member each year, except in case of reelection, which often occurs. The Board is the governing body of the Palo Alto School District and is subordinate only to the citizens who elected it. It meets regularly twice every month, as well as at various special meetings. The Board appoints the superintendent of schools, who directs and coordinates the school system of the district and the organization of the annual budget. The duties of the Board are to enact general policies and see if they are being executed, to raise and ex- pand tax money for public education, to manage the schools with the aid of the superintendent, to see that qualified teach- ers are selected, and to see that text books are provided for students. This year the Board of Education has had an active building and expanding program. Mrs. Ruth C. Crary is president; Mr. F. E. Whitmer, vice-president; Mr. J. R. Overturf, secretary; and the other members are Mrs. Wm. O. Shreve, Mrs. M. R. Stone, and Dr. J. C. Almack. Mrs. M. Ruth Stone, Mrs. Pearl S. Shreve, Mr. J. R. Ovcrturf. Dr. John C. Almack, Mr. Francis E. Whitmer, Mrs. Ruth C. Crary. fecum GEORGE STEWART Vice-Principal MISS MARIE EUSTACE Registrar MRS EDITH L. DUNCAN Attendance Clerk MISS LILLIAN MOREHOUSE Librarian MISS KAY McLEOD School Nur� c MISS FLORENCE FAITOUTE Clerk MRS BARBARA COLEMAN Secretary MISS RACHEL HARNED Foods FLOYD RUSSELL Counselor MRS. LINA S. GUERRERO Spanish R. J. JUNGERMANN Biology MRS FLORENCE EDMONDSON Commercial GILBERT C. FINLAY Science LAWRENCE J. FULLER Science Head MRS. FAY L YOUNKIN Mathematics MRS. MABEL GOTTENBERG Mathematics DAVID M KNIGHTON Instrumental Music MRS. EVELYN KIZER Journalism MRS. LEONA McCULLY Social Studies MISS SOPHIA CRAMER Language Dept. Head HOWARD C. RAY Physical Education MRS. NAOMI GILL English BERT C. MOODY Industrial Arts MISS RUTH COLLINS Counselor GEORGE F. HURLEY Physical Education MISS RUTH PRESTON English MISS FRANCES HUNTINGTON English ROBERT M. FRASER Physical Education MISS NELLIE F. WILLIAMS Latin FRANK J. PENSAR Science MISS INGEGERD UPPMAN Modern Language TULLY C. KNOLES JR Activity Counselor ISS COMO MONTGOMERY Social Studies MRS. ZOE TIFFANY English CARLTON WHITEHEAD Spanish JOSEPH J KILPATRICK Mathematics MISS RUTH MIDDLEKAUFF Home Economics f MISS LOUISE HEATWOLE English MRS DORIS GREEN Physical Education MISS H. McCAUSLAND English Head MRS. LUCILLE F. GREEN Vocal Music MISS STELLA S. McKEF. Art ALBERT WILSON Gardening MISS MARTHA BUKACEK Textbook Clerk PHIL LEE Public Welfare SUE PRICE Social Activities JOHN FREDERICKS Boys’ Activities 1 PATTY LOU KENNEDY Girls’ Activities ALEX URQUHART Boys’ Athletics MARY LOU HOWELL Secretary The Board of Commissioners comprises the executive and legislative bodies of Palo Alto High School, while the judicial department is under the direction of the Student Court. Both bodies are elected by the general student body for a year’s term; the nine coni missioners and three of the five justices in May, the other two justices in February. The commissioners have had an active year. The publications, The Campanile, The Madrono, The Lit, and The Tower have had a satisfactory year, and monetary affairs have been very capably handled. TED HOLMES Publications CONNIE RASTER Culture MARILYN PARKISON Girls’ Sports AL LAVERS Finance Bud Thomason was elected chairman of the Student Court this year, and Phil Lee, Commissioner of Public Welfare, acted as prosecuting attorney. The Court judged violations of the school constitution and of various city and state laws, and sentenced offenders to detention and to janitorial duties. SIIMT COURT R Richard . P. Lee. Alltfn, (.. Miller, Adviser Mr Lang, P Thomaaon. M Morgan SEC0HD StmtSTER R. Lee, W. H. Allen. Two fulhterm and one halLterm judgeships, vacated because of expiring terms, were filled at the semester’s end. Russell Lee and William H. Allen were elected to the Student Court for fulhyear term, and Bill Allen was elected to the half' year post. Standing: P. Piittison, J. Chidistcr. Seated: C. Howell, 13. Ira, P. Kennedy, L. Crockett, N. Bo lender, C. Murray Below: ( jmm:85ioncr Kennedy looks coy. The secretary confers with the head of Christmas chanties. The senior adviser poses with the chairman of candy sales, GIRLS’ LfflGUf The Girls’ League is the organization of all the girls in Palo Alto High School. Every girl automatically becomes a mem- her when she enters school. Its purpose is to bring all the girls together and encourage friendliness and school spirit. This year the league welcomed new girls to school with “big sisters,” senior girls who show the new ones around and help them to become acquainted, held the Girls’ Jinx in the fall, worked for Christmas charities, sponsored the Mothers’ Tea, presented a scholarship to a deserving girl in June, gave three luncheons, knitted for Britain, maintained the girls’ club room, and managed the candy concession. This year the members of the league “adopted” a little girl in England. Regularly every month assemblies with programs and speakers of interest to girls were presented. Miss Ruth Preston was faculty adviser; Patty Lou Kennedy, Com' missioner of Girls’ Activities, was president; Shirley Pattison was secretary; Louise Crockett was program chairman; Carol Murray was sophomore adviser; Cleo Howell was senior ad- viser; Barbara Ira was club room hostess; Nan Bolender was candy sales manager; Janet Chidester was manager of Christmas charities. 18 The Boys’ League is an organisation to which all the boys in the school automatically belong. The League endeavors to increase school spirit, friendliness, and cooperation among the boys of the school. Meeting regularly once a month, the League has speakers on various subjects or activities of in' terest to the boys which are presented by prominent leaders in athletics and other fields. This year, under the auspices of John Fredricks, Commissioner of Boys’ Activities, and Mr. Floyd Russell, faculty adviser, the League held a nurm ber of very interesting meetings. Some of the most interest' ing of these were provided by the Stanford tumbling team, which included one of our own graduates; by the coach and two members of the very excellent San Jose boxing team, who told of their trip to Hawaii and Japan; by Doug Mon' tell, famous sports announcer, who spoke of a vocation; and by Police Chief Zinc, who spoke on the problems which arise between youth and the police department. BOyS’ LEAGUE , Bill Thayer. Bob Fraalry Floyd Russell. Hub Richard Sc� i tf Charles Miller; Class Representatives Bob Richards. Hr. udent John Fredericks, League: Charles Miller, Adviser Mr. |c-lm I I. 11, r i. k« Hill Th iV’ i. Hob F« � California Scholarship Federation has at Palo Alto Chapter 3, one of the oldest in the state. It is the honor society for the scholastically highest tenth in the school. A student who earns membership for four semesters, one in his senior year, receives a gold Seal on his diploma, and life membership in the Sealbearers organisation. Students who receive Gold Seal on their diplomas, on the basis of first semester grades, this year are Noreen Angell, Donna DeMahy, Lawrence Hansen, John Kemper, Patricia Long, Margaret Morgan, Helen Morrow, Mary Reade, Glory Richardson, Gareth Sadler, Virginia Schwarts, Betty Maud Smith, Marie VocP den. Other students will receive the seal after their four semesters have been completed. Palo Alto’s chapter has 100 members, 13% of the total enrollment of the school. In the fall members of the group attended a regional CSF core ference at Treasure Island. This spring a meeting was held at Los Gatos High School. John Blatt was president for the first semester, Thomas Leo for the second. Betty Maud Smith was secretary. Miss Sophia Cramer is adviser. I Shirley Smith, Mrs, McCuIly, Peter Allen, Hugh West, Lou sc Crockett, Barbara Dalton. Louise Crockett; Shirley Smith, Martha Dodds; Officers: Louise Crockett, president; Hugh West, secretary; Shirley Smith. The Point award System is the method used at Palo Alto to recognise student participation in extra-curricular activities. Points are given for participation in any kind of activity. If a student receives 600 points before he graduates he is eligible for a Silver Seal. The Point Award Committee which ad' ministers the points and tabulates them is this year com' posed of five members, Louise Crockett, chairman; Peter Allen; Shirley Smith; Martha Dodds; Hugh West; and Bar- bara Dalton. Mrs. Leona McCully is the faculty adviser for the committee. Some of the activities for which the students receive service points are the following: after-school sports; work on the publications; student court positions; club officership; club membership; and commissionerships. This year's students who are eligible for the award are the following: Noreen Angell, Albert Lavers, Jimmy Mauel, Sue Price, Bob Richards, Georgene Raab, Marilyn Parkison, Hortense Miller, Charles Miller, Gareth Sadler, Frank Wheeler, Virginia Schwarts, Glory Richardson, Louise Crockett, Laura Smith, Marjorie Jackson, Ed Wills, Landis Whistler, Alex Urquhart, John Fredericks, Ted Holmes, and Phil Lee. i 21 CO-OP The Coop is the student-run cooperative store of the Palo Alto High School. It sells all essential school supplies. Any profits of the store are turned over to the general student Tody fund. Handling the commencement announcements, senior rings and pins, Madrono tickets, and dance bids, the Co-op every year fills a vital position in the school. Four k boys, two seniors and two juniors, are the clerks at the Co-op. This year they are Frank Wheeler, manager; Jimmy Mauel, senior clerk; John Wilson and Bill Thayer, junior clerks. Back Row; Coach G. Hurley, C. Murray, S. Backus, M. Hare, Coach H. Ray. Front Row: A. Lentos, R. Kruse, M. Gustin, N. Magerns, V .Olson, J. Mitchell, A. Urquhart. Pep Committee Chairman Sam Backus. ptp-com The Pep Committee, led this year by Sam Backus, has been active in encouraging school spirit. Pep Committee sponsor- ed Color Week, rallies, bus transportation to games, after game dances. Members campaigned for greater attendance at games. In cooperation with Commissioner of Culture, Connie Kaster, the Campanile, and Pep Committee planned Hobo Day, which incited school spirit for the Sequoia-Paly unlimited basketball game in January. Miss Ruth Collins and Coach Hod Ray are sponsoring the Pep Committee. Three general managers of registration, publicity, and scht' dule, representatives from each sport, the presidents of the Block VIP” and Minor Letter Societies, the head yell leader, and Commissioner of Boys’ Athletics make up the Board of Athletic Control. The purpose of the board is to organise boys'1 sports and to decide any questions pertaining to them. It selects yell leaders and is in charge of the awarding of athletic honors, deciding who is to receive block letters, blankets, and other awards. G. Foley B. A C. secretary, and A. Urquhart B. A. C. president. Bark Row: C. Briggs, J. Armstrong, j, Fredericks, B. Hinckley, H. West, C. Miller, D. Clark, J. Maucl, R. Alves, (i, Boldt. Front Row; A. Urquhart, G, Foley, W. Fisher, W, Nevarse, V. Olson, R. Taylor. Back Row: J Rice hers, J. Koppcl Middle Row: Adviser Mrs. D. Green, M. G. Gulliver, M. Smith, N. Bo lender, K. Beaver, S. Stuart, M. Jackson, Front Row: B. Norhy, M. Hayes, A. Lovett,, M. Parkinson. G. A. A. Leaders: J. Koppcl, President M. Parkinson, and M. Hayes. The Girls’ Athletic Association is the governing body of girls’ athletics. It is made up of all girls who have participat' ed in after'sehool sports. The faculty adviser is Mrs. Doris Green. The executive board includes, as president, Com' missioner of Girls’ Athletics, Marilyn Parkinson; as vice' president, Janet Coppel; as secretary, Margaret Hayes; as head of officials, Jeanette Riechers as president of the Block VkP” Society, Margery Jackson; as president of the Numeral Society, Katherine Beaver; and the heads of the various after'sehool sports. ■ CLASSES H � JAMES ALEXANDER JAMES ALLEN RICHARD ALVES GLENNA ANDERSON NOREEN ANGELL ELAINE BARRETT DANIEL BARSOTTI CHARLOTTE BELTRAN JOHN BENNETT KARL BERG LINA BETTINI GROVER BOLDT ERNIE BORGES EVELYN BOWMAN ANNA BRADFORD SAM BRIGGS HOWARD BRU STERLING BRUBAKER BESS BUCKLEY CORROL BUDDEN RUSSELL CADY DOROTHY CHEW JANET CHIDESTER JOHN CHORACK DICK CLARK ROBERTA CLIFF JOHN COATES BOB COBB HALE COCHRAN BARBARA CONGDON 27 Sf 111 011S 19 4 1 s e n i MARJORIE CONNELL JUSTIN COWGER OMAR COWLES BUD CRANDALL RENTON CRANE LOUISE CROCKETT PAT DALEY BARBARA DALTON RUTH DAVEY BARBARA DAVIS MARY DAVIS PEGGY DEERING JACQUES DEKKER DONNA DeMAHY JAMES DENNY BARBARA DODSON PHIL DOTY ROBERT DRAKE JERRY DRAPER MARION DRESSLER CHARLES DuBOIS BERNARD DUVENECK ARTHUR EASTERBROOK CONRAD EATON ERNESTINE EDWARDS RAYMOND EISELT JAMES ELDRED BARBARA ELLIOTT CHESTER ELLIOTT CHARLES EVANS 28 GERALDINE FABER VICTOR FIGONI CAROLAN FINNERAN HYDE FORBES TED FOSS CATHERINE FOTOPOLOS META FOWLER VEN FRANCO JOHN FREDERICKS MELROY FREEBERG DONALD FREEDMAN MARIAN FRENCH JOSEPH FUCHS TETSUO FUJIKAWA LLOYD GEHMAN JUDITH GOODACRE ROBERT GORMAN GEORGE GREENE JACK GREENFIELD ROY GRILLE DONALD GUIDOUX MARY GAIL GULLIVER BENJAMIN GUNN MAXINE GUSTIN DOROTHY GUTHRIE ETHEL HAERTLE KENT HAMILTON HARRY HANSON BENJAMIN HARA DOLORES HARDWICK 31 MARIE HARE — — I su 1 0 P S 194 1 ESTHER HARLOW BARNARD HARTMAN JEANNE HAY CAROLE HIGHT WILLIAM HILGEMAN ROBERT HINCKLEY EDWARD HOGAN MERRITT HOGE TED HOLMES JERRY HOPKINS ROBERT HOPKINS CLEO HOWELL MARY LOU HOWELL JACK HOWELL PEGGY HUBER CAROL HUTCHINGS RICHARD HUTTON BARBARA IRA BETTE IRA MARJORIE JACKSON HAZEL JOHNSON IRENE JOHNSON ANDREW JONES HENRY JUDD JOSEPH KABLE CONNIE KASTER BETTY KEFAUVER WILLIAM KELLEY JOHN KEMPER 32 PAT KENNEDY DUNCAN KERR ALBERT KING LEE KINGSBURY LORENA KLAY GLORIA KNOX JANET KOPPEL FLEDA FERN KRONE JAMES KUEHNLE EMIL KUNZ JOYCE LaCOSTE ALTA LAWSON DORIS LAWSON PHIL LEE CARL LEIJON MILTON LEVY WESLEY LIN FOOT WILLIAM LINFOOT NYE LOGKE PATRICIA LONG ERROL LONGANECKER jean McConnell JOYCE McKEEN CARL McKEEVER ELENA MAGEE HELEN MAJOR ALBERT MAMIYA LILLIAN MAMIYA NADINE MARCHAND MARILYN MARTIN Sf 111 on 19 4 1 35 JAMES MAUEL TETSU MATSUDA MURRAY MEAD WALTER MENDEL ROBERT MENDENHALL RUNDLE MEREDITH 19 4 1 I MARGARET MORTON RICHARD MILLAR CHARLES MILLER HORTENSE MILLER LORAINE MILLER JAMES MITCHELL BING MOCK HOWARD MOODY MARGARET MORGAN HUGH MORRIS HELEN MORROW CHARITY MORTON BLAINE MURRAY CAROL MURRAY EUNICE NAKAMURA BURNITA NEELY WENDOLYN NEVARES BARBARA NORBY SALLY ANN ODEN ESTHER OKUDA BUDDY OLESEN VERN OLSON WILLIAM OPFERMANN MARILYN PARKISON 36 PATRICIA PATTISON SHIRLEY PATTISON ANNE PAVLINA MILDRED PENCE ALICE PETERSON EVAN PETERSON st mons BYRON PIERS GERALDINE PRATT MARVIN PRATT SUSANNE PRICE DORIS PRITCHETT ROBERT PROCTOR JACQUELINE COMBES ALYCE PURCELL CAROLE QUIST ROBERT QUIST GEORGENE RAAB GLORIA RABITAILLE RAY RAY-NER MARY READE MALCOLM REED JUDSON REEVES ERNEST REZENDES EDWARD REZENDES FLOYD RHODEHOUSE ROBERT RICHARDS GLORY RICHARDSON JEANETTE RIECHERS RICHARD ROBERSON JEANE ROBINSON 39 s € n 1 ( R $ 194 1 DESMOND ROGERS NICHOLAS ROSE DOROTHY ROSS GARETH SADLER GREGORY SARGENT JAMES SATAKE DORA SATO JOHN SCARRY LOUISE SCHOTTLER FRANCES SCHUBERT VIRGINIA SCHWARTZ ROBERT SCHOMBERG JAMES SHERIDAN MARGARET SIMPSON WALTER SINGER BETTY MAUD SMITH DORES SMITH MARGARET SMITH JULIE SMITH MARY GAIL SMITH PHYLLIS SMITHER JACK SNELL PAULINE SPERRY PETER STANKOVICH FRANCES STEARNS MILES STEEL RALPH STEINSTRA NORMA STERN WILLIAM STEVENS ROBERT STOKELY 40 PAT STROKA DORIS SUND HILDA TANI BETTY TAYLOR ELEANOR TAYLOR HARRY TAYLOR DESIRE TELMONT EVELYN TELMONT JEAN TEMPLETON CALVIN THOMAS VIRGINIA THOMAS FULTON THOMASON FRANK TIMS ROBERT TOOMBS BARBARA TURNER LYNNE UNDERWOOD ALEX URQUHART MARIE VODDEN KEITH WALKER DOUGLAS WALLACE MARY WAN GARRY WARREN JEAN WEED JOHN WELLS FRANK WHEELER LANDIS WHISTLER MARJORIE WILLIAMS EDWIN WILLS MARGARET WILSON PATRICIA WILSON 43 st n i d fi s 194 1 my pyyffl Dear God, give her my love. But please don’t end there! Give her the stars for a gown And the moon for a crown To wear in her soft golden hair. Then, God, give her the sun. And on each little ray Place a barrel of gladness For each thought of sadness That may have dimmed the light of her day, Please, God, give her courage. Oh, heed my solemn prayer! Let the blue of her eyes Brighten the blue of the skies; Dearest God, make her happy up there! OTHffi SEDIBUS ROGER ARAGON RAYMOND ASHBY SHIRLEYANNE FAGERSTROM DANIEL FREITAS ZANE GRAY LAWRENCE HANSEN HAX HUBNER MYRON KIMNACH ALBERT LAVERS JANE ANN BLOIS DAN VAN PELT MELVYN WINSOR ROBBIE ANN WOOD THOMAS MacFADYEN BING MOCK BARBARA NELSON TAMARA RUSANOFF ROBERT SCHOMBERG FLORENE SMITH LAURA SMITH CARL WILLIAMS HERBERT WOOD II JUNIOR COUNCIL CLASS OFFICERS BULL SESSION The Junior Class spent a very successful and active year, led by their class president John Wilson. The other officers of the class were vice-president Mary Bush and secretary Shir- ley Smith. The main activity of the class was the annual junior party. This year the novel theme of the dance was “oomph.” The party was especially successful because it was a bar- becue, with swimming and dancing included. j NO PEEKIN’ GABFEST CHECK THAT CAMP The junior council met regularly to discuss such things as commissioner ships and other junior problems, besides planning the junior party. The members of the council were Jack Cashel, Bill Howard Allen, Russ Lee, Jim Sato, Pat Bradford, Barbara Beaver, Peter Allen, Hugh West, Jim Armstrong, Claude Red wine, Madelyn Wood, Bette Belle Smith, and Betty Jo Sullivan. The Class of ’43 showed themselves to be active and interested in school affairs by such activities as a picnic for the new members of the class, and by the sophomore party with its clever theme, “Freunden,” and its clever decorations under the expert direction of Joanne Hambrick. The sophomores began agh tation for more representation in school government and showed themselves worthy to take on more school responsibility. WILMER GRASS SOPHOMORE LASSIES CLASS COUNCIL 1 he officers guiding all this activity were President Bob Taylor, Vice-president Nancy Miller, and Secretary Mildred Post. The class council members helping them were Ryland Kelley, Barbara Griffin, Sue Bolender, Bob Kreut mann, Lorens Costello, Gene Giffin, Alvin Mason, Fred Loomis, Madelyn Kinder, June Howell, Jean Sutton, and Joanne Hambrick. CLASS OFFICERS lawn chatter ACTIVITIES The 1941 Madrono staff, after an early start last fall, have completed and are now presenting this book to the students of Palo Alto High School with the very sincere hope that it will provide all its readers with many hours of enjoyment. Work this year was successfully carried on under the leader ship of Editor Noreen Angell; Business Manager Landis Whistler; and associate editors Dick Wheat, Activities; Phil Doty, Boys Sports; Margaret Luckett, Girls1 Sports; Jean Bruce, Administration; Elaine Barrett, Classes; Pat Scofield, advertising manager; Alta Lawson and John Kerm per, artists. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Miss Frances Huntington for her help and advice throughout the entire year, to Miss Stella McKee for her art direction, and all the others without whose assistance the publication of this Madrono would have been an impossibility. Mr. Gilbert Finlay's classes assisted the staff by supplying additional pictures. Standing: T Holmes. P Doty. G. Sadler. G. Richardson, M. Kimnach, M. Luckett G. Faber, R Eisclt Seated: E. Harlow, Mrs Kizer. V. Schwartz, J; Kemper, R. Hopkirs. Relow: The back page editor lays it out. Keeping the books. The editur dummies'up the page. This year the students of Paly High weren’t so surprised when they heard that the Campanile had achieved the All' American rating by the National Scholastic Press Associa' tion. This year the Campanile has had more pictures and illustrations than in previous years and has instituted several new columns, as A1 Lavers’ “Thinking It Over’1 and Phil Doty’s “In the Sport'Lite.” A great deal of the credit for this fine publication is due to Gareth Sadler, editor of the Campanile, and Mrs. Evelyn Kiser, faculty adviser, for lead' ing the members of the Campanile staff in putting out one of the best high school papers in the country. The staff corn sisted of Gareth Sadler, editor; John Kemper, managing editor; Phil Doty, sports editor; Myron Kimnach, feature editor; Raymond Eiselt, associate editor; Geraldine Faber, exchange editor; Esther Harlow, and Glory Richardson, busi' ness managers; Virginia Schwarts, advertising manager; and Georgine Johnson and Martha Drake, copy editors; Barbara Holmes, circulation manager; Channing Cathcart, Marie Vodden, and Martha Drake, proof readers. n Rack Row: B. Neely, N. Angeli, J. Schwensen, Jayne Johnson, C. Stcver, C. Hutchings, P Deering, P Kennedy, D. DeMahy, C. Kastor, J. Robinson, C. Murray. Middle Row: E. Fitch, F. Stearns, R. C. Acker, H. Heffner, E. Anderson, J. Bennett, A King, J. Mnchcll, B. Crandall, R. Drake, R, Kimberk, N. Binns, M. Hayes. Front Row: M. Norby, M Rice, B. J. Sullivan, M. Post, M. Morgan, F. Krone. Adviser Miss Laurene Shields, G. Ander- son. J. Hoope, R. Kruse, J. Deckman, M Vodden. Lower Left Standing: R, Crane, stage manager, N. Binns, M. G. Gulliver, B. Norby, M. Hayes, G. Burrideg, G. Liddicoat, D. Clark. Seated: R Ogren, H. Heffner. Adviser Tully Knowles Jr. Sprawled: M. Levy. Cen- ter: J. Bennett. Right: B. Neeley, M. Hayes. THESPIflnS The Thespian Club, one of the largest and most active organ- isations in the school, is open to all seniors, juniors, and for the first time this year to sophomores who are interested in dramatic art. Members are taken in once each semester, when all applicants are given short parts to prepare and give be- fore faculty and student judges. The Thespian Club, under the direction of Miss Laurene Shields, meets once a month to work out plans and rehearse for coming presentations. The two selected plays this year to be presented to the student body were 'The Home the Star Shone On,” a play of the nativity by Esther C. Averill, given at Christmas time, and Elisbeth McFadden’s mystery, “Double Door,” given in early April. This year the club had an active membership of nearly sixty members besides all the members of the stage crew who are honorary members. Each semester parties are held after the initiations that all may become acquainted. 54 This Christmas season the Thespian Club presented their annual Christmas play, “The Home the Star Shone On by Esther C. Averill. They also had a special speaking chorus that presented the Bible story of Nativity. The play depicted the story of Mary, played by Jean Robinson, and Joseph, Carroll Cowles, who bring their new-born son to Bethlehem. It told of the young boy who had always wanted to travel far and to see great kings, and of how the great star shone and the youth realised that his king was here and that he must henceforth dedicate his life to him. The speaking chorus was a group of eleven students who, dressed in white robes, rendered the old Bible story of the Birth of Christ. This was all done behind a white gau2;e curtain and a stage beautifully lighted by the stage crew. Students who spoke in the chorus were Peggy Deering, Pat DeLong, Freda Fern Krone, Burnita Neely, Marjorie Rice, Jean Deckman, Jean Hoope, Ruth Kruse, Marjorie Norby, Frances Stearns, and Mane Vodden. During the performance the choir also pre- sented a group of songs most effectively from the balcony. For her excellent direction of the play and chorus, Miss Laurene Shields, sponsor of the Thespian Club, must be given a great deal of credit. CHRISMS PLfiy L fl: Carroll Cowl � a� Joseph. Jeanc Robin� on a Mary Center: Director Laurene Shu Id Right —Angel Choir Top Row: F Krone. P Dcmnc Middle Row: M Norby, M Rice. R hrti c, F Steam� Front Row: P DeLong ’ Deckman. J Iohm M V j on Stage— Lett to Right: R C Acker. B. Crandall. T McCann. C. Cowle� , J. Rubin- mn. T. Ander on. A- King. V. Schwartz. G Ander on. J. Bennett. DOUBLf DOOR The Thespian Club for its annual production, this year chose Elisabeth McFadden's three-act mystery ‘'Double Door.” Under the fine direction of Miss Laurene Shields the cast kept the audience on the edge of its seats right through the last minutes. The plot was built around the new and old generations of the Van Bret family. Parts were taken by Margaret Morgan who played Victoria, the last bulwark of the ancient aristocrats of the old “first family,” and Albert King as the young Rip Van Bret who has broken out of the old family ties and is trying to live a normal life in very ab' normal circumstances. The mystery hinges around the Van Bret pearls which a jealous Victoria has taken from Anne (Carol Stever), to whom the pearls rightfully belong as the first bride in the Van Bret family. Others in the cast were Carroll Cowles, as Dr. Sully; Bud Crandall, as Mr. Neff; Jayne Johnson, as Louise; Richard Roberson, as the butlei; and Tom McCann, as the footman. The Stage Crew did one of its best jobs on the play. The elaborate parlor of the Van Bret home was reproduced in perfect style and lent an excellent atmosphere to the play. Pearls. The Cast: T. McCann, R. Robcrsnn, B. Neeley, E C. Stever, C. Cowles, B. Crandall, L. Miller, M. Morgan Meet the Bride. Horror! Anderson, L. Rose, A and J. Johnson. GIRLS’ JINX Gay Nineties: L. Davii. M Dodds. A Griffiths. A Landenherger, C. Fields, C. Jeffery , B B Smith. M Bush Military Toe-tappers: S. Tuffli, C, Ross. Nineties again: N Grant. C. Jcffurys, B. R Smith Japanese Girls: E. Nakamurd, C. Yoshimura, D. Sato; Toe-dancer: A Landenberger. The drama classes have put on twenty-five invitational as- semblies this year before the student body. The first semester classes worked on character sketches and pantomines, while those of the second semester put on the plays before the student body. Each of the plays had a double cast so that more students are given a chance to perform before an audience. In the early spring the classes put on Little Dar- lin!” for the city schools’ one-act play festival, during National Drama Week. This same play was also given for the P. T. A. Some of the most popular plays were “The First White Woman,” with an all-girl cast; “Youth Must Be Served,” “An Old Antique, “Right about Face,” “Sorority Mystry,” and “Good Night, Please.” The annual Girls’ Jinx this year, under the direction of Pat Kennedy, Commissioner of Girls' Activities, was a great success again. Starting with an all-girl orchestra and ending with Philo- musia singing, the Jinx contained everything from the pro- verbial cancan to tap-dancing, singing, the three stooges, and acrobatic dancing. 57 Commencing its busy year, the Palo Alto High School Band, under the able direction of David L. Knighton, played for all the home games of the football team, for the big Sequoia basketball and football games, and for the several pep rallies that were carried out during the football and basketball sea' sons. The group marched in the big underpass opening parade, at the Hallowe’en parade, and played at the Armis' tice program. At all of these the majorettes were present regaled in their new majorette costumes. In the early spring the band gave a band assembly. At this the full band rendered a number of special pieces. The main attraction was their own arrangement of “Stormy Weather.” The Three B’s and the majorettes also added to the fine show. Late in the spring the complete band played in the annual May Day Parade and gave a concert for the Rotary Club; the conv bined band and orchestra also played for the commencement exercises. ?8 Under the direction of Mr. David L. Knighton, the orchestra launched into a very busy schedule for the year. One of the most important activities was the California Western Music Education Conference. This was an invitational music meet' ing, and Palo Alto sent two band and two orchestra members to San Jose, where they met with other exceptional talent from high schools of California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. After four days, the orchestra of 150 pieces and the band of 120 pieces, and the choir of 350 voices gave a large joint concert. As was expected, the orchestra grew to about fifty pieces and played for a number of the school activities. It gave a concert for the Parent Teachers Association and also played for the spring play “Double Door,” and for the play festival which was held at Palo Alto. Towards the end of the year the orchestra gave a concert, at which time the glee clubs participated. An all-girl orchestra was also formed for the Mothers' Tea. And as is the tradition, the Palo Alto High School Orchestra furnished the music for the corm mencement program. OfiCHfSTfifl A CAPPELLA The A Cappella has done outstanding work this year, petv forming under the able direction of Mrs. Lucile Fox Green. Starting the successful year was the annual masquerade which was held in October. Among the groups for which they sang during the Christmas season was the Fortnightly Club, for which they have been asked to sing many times previously. Also they presented their Christmas music to the school and the parents between the acts of the Thespian Yuletide play. The Red Cross dinner, the annual Y. M. C. A. dinner, the P. T. A., and several churches had the plea' sure of hearing the choir sing. With a group of about ten other choirs they sang in the San Jose choir festival, and in April they competed at Stockton in the California State Orchestra, Band, and Choir Festival. Besides singing for the Easter service in the Frost Memorial Amphitheater, the choir also presented two numbers for the graduation ceremonies here at Palo Alto. The choir has won the admiration of all the audiences before which it has performed and is generally conceded to be one of the best high school choirs in the state. Back Row: N. Binns, B. Camomile, M Turner p w . , T , . n D , c ■ Kron N S........... M Hclliwcll. F Roberts C 'lU ard L , Jahnkf- ® Buchan F. Fox Green Middle Row; J. Hambnek, P .Wcld C ’ Aii 4W2u irdv' ? J? LuC . Boulwarc. M ' lew M. Norby. M M«r ,n H Pcrhlm pl T B ‘i' mT I Norby, G. Andean Esther Harlow and Barbara Row:, M L ,McV‘y' 1 treasurer Mr, Lou MeVe,. prc,dcn,clc« cSllZ' S The Philomusia is entered into enthusiastically by all girls who enjoy and appreciate music, as well as fun. Singing separately, or as a glee club, they provide fine entertainment for themselves and other people. Using two of Stephen Fos- ters never-to-be-forgotten melodies, they built a scene rf beauty and song which was an enjoyable contribution to the Girls’ Jinx. The Philomusia annual winter formal was unu- sually well attended and was considered one of the big successes of the year. This organisation presented its final performance of the year at the end of May, in the form of a Spring Musical. In this they sang, and presented several guest artists, for their parents and friends. The officers of the club this year were Glenna Anderson, president; Esther Har- low, vice-president; Barbara Norby, secret ary-treasurer- and Mary Lou McVey, pianist. 61 The Lit, Palo Alto High School’s literary magazine, has com tinued through another very productive year under the editorship of Carrol Budden. In 1928 The Lit began as a small mimeographed collection of poems and short stories from various English classes. It has grown to be the chief literary organ of the school in which the best work of the students is published. It contains articles, short stories, poems, and various features, all of which are profusely lllus' trated by the art classes of Miss Stella McKee. It is carried on under the able supervision of Miss Louise Heatwole. Standing: D. Guthrie, J. Bruce, H. Morrow, P. Decring, Adviser Miss Heatwole. Seated: J. McConnell, C. Budden, R. Roberson, M. Kimnacli. Lit Editor Corral Budden. Boys’ Gift Honor Council—Back Raw: G. Warren, B. Barnes, D. Wheat. Front Row: B. Rankin, A. Walker, J. Sato. Back Row: D Kreps, J. Jenks, B, Rankin, C. Thorne, S, Bryant, A. Urqu- hart, D. Wheat, R. Barnes. Middle Row: G. Foley, A. King, J. Kemper, A. Walker, J. Lawrence, L. Whistler, B. Thomason. Front Row: G. Moody, H. Baugh, J. Sato, Director Mrs. L. Green, C. Eaton, G. Warren, B. Hara. Linder the direction of Mrs. Lucile Fox Green, the Boys’ Glee Club was organized this spring to give boys who en- joyed singing a chance to meet together and to work on male choral music. Meeting every Tuesday and Friday during the noon hour in the music room, they worked out a number of interesting songs. Some of these were “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel,” Tschaikowsky’s “None but the Lonely Heart,” and a number of other old standbys. 62 This year the Forum Club, under the guidance of Landis Whistler as president, Ray Eiselt as vice-president, and Elaine Barrett as secretary, carried out one of its most suc- cessful years. Starting with a campaign for new members, the club raised its membership to almost thirty. The Forum Club was organized to give students an opportunity to ex- press their views both in formal debate and in open discus- sion. The club adviser is Mr. Floyd Russell. Forum Club—Back Row: N. Angeli, G. Richardson. J. Hutton. A. King, J. Emerson, B. Arnstein, Adviser Floyd Russell, R. Wheat, W. Allen, G. Sadler, L. 'tVhistler, B Smith, C. Murray. Front Row: J. Hay. C. Kaster, J. Smith, E A. Bailey. M. Cross, J. Bruce, M. Voddcn, J. Robinson, B Holmes. B. Barrett, E. Barrett. President Landis Whistler, Secre- tary Elaine Barrett, Vice-president Connie Kaster. Quill and Scroll—Lef1: Secretary Glory Richardson, President Gareth Sadlre. Right—Back Row: N. Angeli, T. Holmes M. Kimnach, M Rca jc H Morrow, R. Roberson, R. Hop- kins. D. Wheat, G. Sadler. Center Row: G Richardson, G. Pratt, D. Guthrie, E. Barrett, J. Kemper, L. Whistler P Dntv Adviser Evelyn Kizer. Front Row: F. F. Krone, E Har- low. C. Budden, P. Dcering, V. Schwartz, M. Vodden, J. Hay, R. Eiselt. The Quill and Scroll is a national honorary society organized to encourage and reward promising high school journalists. The members are nominated by the faculty advisers of the three literary publications of the school, the Lit, the Ma- drono, and the Campanile, and recommended by each advi- ser. The Palo Alto Chapter is led by Gareth Sadler as presi- dent and Glory Richardson as secretary. There are twenty- four members now in the club, nineteen of whom were brought into the club in the late spring. 63 Dedicating itself to the purpose of aiding its members in furthering their knowledge in home arts and practical knowledge, the Home Economics Club has this year follow' ed an active course of meetings which included many speak' ers from outside the school. Mr. David Keeble spoke on flower arrangements, interior decoration, and the making of Upper Left: President Gerry Pratt with Adviser Ruth Middlekauff. Lower Right: Lina Rettini and Lynne Underwood. Economics slip covers. Another speaker gave an interesting talk on the arts of applying makeup. During the year the girls gave a fashion show, modeling themselves clothes of their own mak' ing. Officers of the club included: Gerry Pratt, president; Lynne Underwood, vice-president; and Lena Bettini, secre' tary. Betty Maude Smith and Gerry Pratt were the council members, and Miss Ruth Middlekauff was the club sponsor. 64 The Reporters Club is one of the most active of the clubs. It is made up of any one in the school who is interested in journalism and wants experience on The Campanile. All strive to get their press cards, which are issued to students with fifty inches of published copy. The best of the reporters, those with the greatest number of inches, are called Star Re porters. Among those earning this title this year were Chaniv ing Cathcart, Jeanne Hay, Marie Vodden, and A1 Lavers. Star Reporters: Jeanne Hay, dunning Cathcart, M. Vodden. Group—Standing: J. Magee, J. Cashel, J. Hoey, R. Bangle, R. Taylor, M. Snyder, A. Lcntoa, Adviser Evelyn Kizcr, J. Wood, B. Holmes, W, Risling, J. Cowger, C. Cathcart, J. Kemper. Sitting: G. Johnson, M Drake, J. Holat, A. Griffiths, S. Landcnberger, M. Creech. M. Bush, B. Price, J. Hay, M. Vodden. REPORTERS _ • t n fn o D curnl-a D Hardwick, E. Vierra, J. Deckman, M. Jack' Secretaries Top Row: D Sato. P- Stroka. Florcnc£ EdmondsoI1( Huber, H Major son, R Kru . M Drewlt� . A Underwood, J. McConnell, J. Hoope. G. Front Row ,H JTa,n' P- Barkcr E- £ Green. President Mary Jackson. Anderson, V. Nunes, B. Brown, S. Mapcs, «• The Secretanes Club has been formed in the interests of students who may wish to be stenographers. They have had a number of speakers this year, among whom were some re- cent graduates now attending secretarial and junior colleges and Miss Vincent of the California State Employment Office. She spoke on employer and employee relationship. Their sponsor is Mrs. Florence Edmondson and this year's officers were Mary Jackson, president; Hilda Tam, vice-president; and Irene Johnson, secretary'treasurer. SECRETARIES 6? The Radio Club is open to all those interested in radio trans- mitting and receiving, and especially to those who are build- ing their own sets or are trying to obtain an operator's license. Under president Henry Harding and adviser Floyd Russell, the club holds periodic meetings in the Tower, the storeroom for all their equipment, including a complete trans- mitting and receiving radio system. This transmitter is the pride and joy of the members. This year it was the club's aim that all members receive their operators’ licenses. Radio—Left: H. Heffner, R. Ogren, G. Burridgc, H. Harding. R Symons. President Henry Harding. L ft: Janet Koppel, Marian Turner, Eleanor Wcdde, Betty Crothers, pose with Adviser R. J. J ungerm an. Nature—Back Rtyv: G. Faber, E. Magee, B, Holmes, B. Coates, L. Ely, D. Wheat, B. Gun ther, C. Eaton, K, Bangle, M. Turner, G. Wiley, J. Holst. Middle Row: B. Camomile, D. Guthrie, P Stroka, D. Hardwick, B, Crothers, M. Dinos, L. Jahnke, G. Horswill, A. Grin ley. R. Wood, S. Stuart, M McGilvary. Front Row: P. Rogers, A. Landenberger, M. Creech, M Bush, B, J. Sullivan, M. Hayes, M. Norby. NATURE The Nature Club has spent a most interesting and prosper- ous year under the leadership of president Raymond Bangle and adviser R. J. Jungerman. Meetings were held twice a month, at which times speakers, movies, and field trips were enjoyed by the members of the club. The Nature Club was organised primarily for the benefit of those students who were interested in wild life and the conservation of some of our natural resources. 66 The Camera Club is an informal group for students interest' ed in photography. It was organised primarily for those who are unable to be in the regular photography class. The club is sponsored by Mr. Gilbert Finlay, who is also the teacher of the photography class. Meetings have been held through- out the year, at which the members have taken pictures and developed and printed the films and have learned many valu- able hints on the art of taking good pictures. One of the main events of the year was the big Keebles' Contest in which the members of the club took an active part. Top Row: J. Dymond, J. Smith, J. Kuchnlc, L. Ely. R Ogren, A. Eastcrbrook, Adviser Gilbert Finlay, C. Lloyd. Front Row: S. Briggs, G. Anderson, E. Wills, D. Smith. F Rhodchousc, E. Telmont. Adviser Gilbert Finlay and Sam Briggs inspect Leonard Ely's camera. CfllMRA Star s'.udcnts Gene Foley, B. Childs, C. Lc;on. Back Row: C. Lejon. Vv Dynes, J. Denny, A. Offcnhciscr, B Schofield, D. Guid oux, D. Clemcnson, Adviser Bert Moody. Front Row; H. Harding, D. Jenks, T. Wyman, F. Wood, B. Childs, G. Foley. The Model Engineering Club has again, as in past years, given students who are interested in model building an op- portunity to take part in the planning and construction of working and display models of airplanes, engines, boats, and other engineering projects. Under the guidance of Mr. Bert Moody and president Carl Leijon, the club has made a pro ject of working on a large model of the new Yacht Harbor. The club has had several barbecues and get'togethers this fiieras year. 67 BOy$’ BLOCK The Boys' Block P, the major athletic honor society of Palo Alto High School, has brought to a close one of their most successful years, under the leadership of the two presidents, Bob Hinckley and Charles Miller. The annual Barn Dance was presented with great success. In cooperation with the B. A. C., the SoplvTyro gave the sophomore boys an official welcome to Paly. Block P adviser is Coach Hod Ray. Boys’ Block P: Secretary Dick Clark and President Charles Miller. Back Row: J. Lawrence, J. Jenks, W. Barrett, D. Rogers, R. Kelly, N. Keeler, H. Morris, H. Marty, F Rhode house, B. Thomason, E Wills, J. Snell, S. Backus, R. Millar, J. Cashel. B. Muldoon, T. Holmes. Middle Row: R. Aragon, W. Fisher, V. Schledcwitz, J. Greenfield, K. Hamilton, O. Cowles, G. Rinden, D. Clark, A. Lavers, F. Lee, J. Maucl, J. Fredericks, G. Foley, J. Mitchell, Front Row: W. Roth, J. Hoey, J. Shcriden, M. Pratt, B. Hara, R. Taylor, W. Nevares, T, Foss, F. Wheeler, G. Boldt, H. West, J. Armstrong, A. Urquhart, W. Mendel. Girls’ Block P—Back Row: M. Gustin, G. Raab, J. Ricchers, K. Beaver. N. Bolender, M Gulliver, V. Schwartz, B. Smith, H. Miller, C. Morton, L. Smith, M. Jackson Middle Row: R. Kruse, M. McGilvray, D. Lawson, E. Magee, S. Stuart, M. Hclliwcll, B. Norby. M Pence. M. Parkinson, M. Connell, L. Klay, J. Koppcl, M Jackson. Front Row: G. Stein- stra, J. Smith, M Turner, V. Nyc, N. Binns, A. Lovett, M. Hayes, M. Norby, D. hard- wick. H. Lew, B Beaver. President Sandy'' Jackson and Secretary Maxine Gustin. GIRLS’ BLOCK The Girls1 Block P carried out a successful year under the leadership of Marjorie Jackson, president, and Maxine Cus' tin, secretary. Apropos to the purpose of the organisation was their stunt in the Girls' Jinx, depicting a girls’ gym class in a period about which we of today know little. Taking ad' vantage of the snow facilities, the girls enjoyed a weekend of skiing at Yosemite. The various other seasonal sports never lacked in participation and kept the members busy. 68 Again as in past years the Minor Letter Society has rendered invaluable service to the school. One of the main projects was the regulation of the parking at all the home basketball games. A committee drew up plans for a new constitution, and the society is also planning to order a set of Minor Letter pins. The society was led by three consecutive presidents, Wes Fisher, Wendey Nevares, and John Fujinari. (MR LITTER H Minor Letter—Former Members: Gene Foley and Alex Urauhart. Back Row: B. Kelley, D. Porter, W. Ncllcr, V. Fisher, V Schledewitz, B. Stankovitch, R. Ogren, G. Jess, D. Laved, B. Howell, R Lee, H. Cochran, C Pogue Middle Row: A Cobbe. L Stocklemeir, M. Bishop, L, Gehman, B Mart n. President James Satakc, J. Sato, L. Ely, R. Taylor, G. Rinden, L. Fenton, Front Row: H. D'Audney, J. Cowgcr, B Eiaelt, B Thayer, B. Girther. H. Pattison, J. Coates, B, Linfoor The Numeral Society might be what’s called a stepping stone toward the Block P Society. After earning three hundred points, a sophomore or a junior is eligible for membership in the Numeral Society. A senior, however, must earn four hundred points before being eligible. This is accomplished through participation in at least three quarters of after' school sports. Because most of the girls who are members so soon go on to become members of the Block P Society, this organization has become less active. 69 oumtfiflL spfimsH SKIERS The Spanish Club has been organised to give students who have an active interest in the Spanish language an oppor- tunity to become better acquainted with the culture and development of the Spanish-speaking countries. This year, with Mrs. Lina Guerrero as adviser, and Helen Morrow as president, the club held meetings at noon where members would bring their lunches and eat together. Back Row: B Agard, S. Boulwnrc, B. Lewis, M Smith, Adviser Mrs, Guererro, G. Wiley, M. G. Smith. P. Long. J- Hoopc, P. DoLong. Middle Row: L Miller, P. Krone, B. Moraw, J Hansen, H Morrow, C. Hutchings, M. Vuddnc, M. French, B. Sullivan. Front Row: B. Mevions, J. Bruce, J Koppel, A. Lovett, D. Guthrie Officers: Helen Morrow, Pat Long. Mary Gail Smith. Back Row: C. Murray, E. Snell, L. Davis, P. Scofield, C. Rcdwinc, L. Ely, J. Jcnks, L. Rose, R. Millar, J Mitchell, C Miller, D. Wheat, J. Kuehnle, B. Breeden, A. Vishout, C. Jeffereys, E. A. Baily, M. Hayes, B. Smith Middle Row: C Field, J. Robinson, B. Smith, P. Long. D. Hardwdck, J. Brand. S. TuHli. B. Barrett. M Fowler, A. Lovett, B. Norby, M. Helliwcll, M Cross, J. Smith, C. Kasrnr Front Row: J. Simpson, M. Voddcn, E. Barrett, P. Stroka, D. Smith, M. Williams, F. Schubert, J. McConnell, A. Landenberger, J. Holst, B Congdon, M. Hare, G. Raab. During the past years the Ski Club has been one of the most popular of all school organizations. It is under the leadership of Hale Cochran as president and John Blatt as vice-presi- dent. Starting early in the fall with programs designed to help both new and experienced skiers, the members held meetings to plan trips and discuss skiing technique. In Febru- ary and during spring vacation they went on several trips into the Sierras. The Ski Club has earned the reputation of having one of the best school ski teams in California. 70 The Palo Alto Hi'Y is the local Young Men's Christian As- sociation’s high school club. The Hi'Y functions under the direction of Carlton Whitehead, leader, and Harold Brawi' sen, general secretary of the Palo Alto Y. M. C. A. Any' one may join the club but must continue to follow their motto, “A member of the Hi'Y has as his own personal aims, and as the aims of his club to create, maintain, and ex' tend through the home, church, school and community high standards of Christian character, throughout his life. -y Hi-Yi Adviser Mr. Whitehead, J. Alexander, B. Mendenhall, D. Jcnka, G. Graham, V. Schlcdeoiitj, J. Reeve a, E. Hansen, E. Crary, L. Stockelmeir, G. Jess. President Jim Alexander. I I International Club: President Lorraine Miller. Bark Row: H. Morrow, C. Finns ran, E. Edwards Front Row: Adviser Misi Uppman, C. Hutchings, L. Westfall, M French. L. Miller. The International Club of Palo Alto High School is among the many groups which have been formed primarily to help establish and perpetuate peace among the nations of the world. Under the leadership of president Lorraine Miller and adviser Ingegerd Uppman, the club carried an extended cur' respondence with students in foreign lands. By establishing international friendships, members are able to have a better understanding of the lives and ideals of people in other countries and to enjoy some of the intimate things of other nations not usually available to Americans. 71 mill 1 4 Even though handicapped by the loss of many veterans and reserves by graduation, coaches Hod Ray and George Hur- ley succeeded in molding their light and green material into the 1940 grid machine that wound up the season in a tie for third place in the P. A. L. If victories were won by statistics, the Vikings would have won all but one of their league battles, but the wheel of fortune was tipped against them, and victory came but three times during the luckless season. GAME Santa Crus Piedmont ... Vallejo .. Burlingame South City San Jose ... San Mateo Jefferson ... Sequoia .. SCORE P. A. Opp. ... 0 7 ... 0 26 ... 7 7 ... 6 7 ... 9 6 ... 7 24 ..15 0 ... 0 7 ...13. . 6 Soaps: Coach Howard Ray; Ail P. A. L. Ed Wills tackles from behind; Jack Snell bucks the line: Coach George Hurley; Desire Teimont, Bud Thomason Ed Wills, nnd Grover Roldt. Standing: Coach Howard Ray, B. Quist, J. Snell, D. Tclmnnc, R Millar, E Hogan, C Millar, B Muldoon, R. Mnldocn D Wheat, S. Backus, P. Sawyer, T. Foss, R. Roth, B. Hinkley, Coach George Hurley. Middle Row: J. Hoey, W. Roth, F. Rhodchousc, E. Wills, N Magcras, B Wade, D. Rogers, B. Wise, J. Whippel, B. Pcirson, D. Anderson, G. Magncr, B. Hara, Manager. Front Row: K. Manchester, Manager, B Sayer, R. Oragon, B. Piers, F. Thomason, W. Fisher, W. Coats, G. Boldt, L, Rose, M. Pratt, B. Kimhcrk, G. Rinden. SOPHOMOKI FOOTBALL T«n Row: Manaser. D. Crow, B. Kcfauvcr. G. Morrisroe. W Marlowe r l „ _ . Jcmicr. G Liddicoat, Rcginato Middle Row: B Urban, ) Kastor r r-ji L?r °n' phlegcr, L, Costello B „ Front Row: A Bumdge. V Pine, B Rond. B Arnstcin. D Clarice E w T Booyc. R Kelley M R-.h ' Di HOU‘hi, L St°cl Action shots. ,arkt' E La p'««. M. Giglionc, L Lundell A Werrv ? shoA J Dyo G Thomas . n. werry. Jim Morrisroe, Bill Kefauvti. After losing their first five games in close contests the Vik- ing Sophomore football team gained forgiveness in their final game against the arch-rival Sequoia by nosing out the Chero- kee in the final quarter, 14-13. The first year boys showed much promise in their games and should supply the varsity______________ with some excellent material. The team was coached by Joe Reginato, and during the season the team chose Costello, : Kefauver, and Morrisroe as captains. fOOTBfllL GAME Sequoia ....... San Jose ...... San Mateo ..... Half Moon Bay Burlingame South City .... Jefferson ..... SCORE P. A. ...25. Opp. 21 ...27 0 ...21 19 ...36 22 ..32 27 ...26 25 ..37 19 BASKETBALL Proving that spirit and fight are more than half the game, Coach Hod Ray’s pre-season underdog, “giant-killing, un- limited cagers fought their way to the top of the 1941 hoop ladder to climax the season in a three-way tie for the crown. Because of the almost equal ability of each member of ins squad, Coach Ray was able to work his team in units of five, a system which he found worked toward finer spirit, toward finer cooperation, and toward making the 1941 season one that will not easily be forgotten by himself and every mem- ber of his team. 76 Though studded with many stars and veterans, Coach George Hurley’s 130 basketballers came far from capturing the 1941 P. A. L. crown, finishing the season in a four-way tie for third place. Playing erratically, the Norsemen showed championship teamwork and expert individual ability one week, only to slump the next. In fourth and third places, respectively, when the season’s line was reached, were Coach George Lang’s 110 and 120 pound cagers. Winning three out of four pre-season games proved the 120’s possessed an excellent chance to snatch the crown, but they just couldn’t keep up the pace in league competition. Although the 110’s didn’t have as successful a practice, there were many times when the dimes” showed high ball-playing power. BASKETBALL GAME Sequoia ....... San Jose ...... San Mateo...... Half Moon Bay Burlingame ... South CSty .... Jefferson ..... SCORE P. A. Opp. ...27 11 ...24 29 ...18. 19 ...44.. ...i 5 ...37 .... 35 14 15 ...27. 16 110’s Top Row: A. Wehh, 8. Wallace, 1). Tucker. E. Peterson; Manage� : A Moyers, 1). Reeves, L Ge-hman, I . Wan, G. Fu’ir:ira. 120’s Top Row: Coach Lang, B Allen. M. Smith, R Taylor D Hillhack, Wong, F. Loomis. H Ha� . J. Sato, J Bloom, V Olson, R. Taylor, B. 150’s Top Row: Mr. Hurley, R. Lee, A Cohhe, P. Allen, M. B shop, c. NLv.ms, M. Pratt, J. Maud, B. Maitin, L. Stocklemicr, G. Jess. Sna-s: OiFcnheiser, R. Gucrnsy. Front Row: A. Ledford, M. Jillson, D. Iwata, B. Linioot, H. McCoy, K. White, J. Kuehnlc, Manager. Front Row: Feaslcy. Zwicrlcin, L. Ely, W, Mended, B. Stankovitch. Front Row: A. Lavers, Coach George Lang: Thirties Captain, A. Lavers; P Allen. H. H. W. - •I ' ' r � i Although greatly strengthened by the performances of one of the nation’s most outstanding prep hurdlers, Omar Cow- les, Coach Hod Ray’s 1941 unlimited tracksters could place no higher than fourth in the P. A. L. finals on May 10. After many times bettering the P. A. L. 120 yard hurdle record in his team’s dual meets Cowles came forth with his best effort of the season in the league finals, skimming over the barriers in the amazingly fast time of 14.3 seconds, three- tenths of a second faster than the P. A. L. record and but two-tenths of a second slower than the national interscholas- tic record. In addition to the P. A. L. hurdle record, Omar also established new records at the King City Relays and also at the North Coast Section of the C. I. F. meet. Other consistent winners were Rob Wade, Frank Wheeler, Sam Backus, Eddie Wills, Pete Stankovitch, Pete Allen and Rich Millar. Snaps: Coach H. Ray and O. Cowles; O. Cowdes; E. Wills; P. Allen; S. Backus; W. Fisher, Bird’s-eye-view. Back Row: Coach H. Ray, P, Sawyer, O, Cowles, J. Draper, L, Whistler, P Allen, M. Giglione, M. Savage, D. Wheat, B. Wade, C. Anderson, Manager Middle Row: E. Trotschler, E. Wills, L. Lundcll, j. Working, C. Briggs, S. Backus, B. Kreutzmann, E. LaPierc, B. Muldcon, B. Muldoon, N. Hodgekin, Manager. Front Row: L. Nash, N. Mageras. P. Stankovitch, C. Thorne, B Wise, R Christianson, L, Costello, W. Mendel. Schledewitz, A. Walker, J. Rnel, C. Cathcart. Middle Row: S, Barnes. Pine, W. Fisher. Front Row: T. Fagan. B. Breeden, J. Sato. H. Moyer Jim Sato, Breeden leading. Bob Taylor, Wale Mendel. k Row: Coach Hod Ray, G. Jess, I). Laird, S. Wallace, B Tfylor. V Ar.,l«-r;.« n. B Allen, R Anderson, D. Clark. M. Smith. D Freeman, V Reeves, B. Davis, A. Vishoot, J. Fujinari. Snaps: Jim Maud, Wes P|M r Snatching second place behind Burlingame in the P. A. L. finals, Pal° Altos 130 cindermen proved themselves by iar the strongest ol (-oach Howard Ray s three lightweight track squads. Stand-outs on the 30's were Wesley Fisher, Jim Mauel, and George Jess, and Vern Schledewit£. In the 110 division, Lloyd Mouse 1 Gehman all by himself put the Palo Alto name in third place in the final P. A L standings, accumulating one first, one second, and one third. Jimmy Sato and Tom Fagen tried their best, but with no support were not able to place the Norse 120 cinder-rippers any higher than sixth place. The 20’s as well as the 10’s just didn’t have sufficient material. Coach Ray is hoping for a better turnout in 1942. TRACK 79 Back Row: J. Fredericks, J. Kemper, J. Blatt, J. Ambrisoli, A. Urquhart, J. Cowger, N. Keeler, P. Lee. Front Row: J. Sheridan, G. Foley, B. Gun thcr, J. Armstrong, H. West, H. Pattison, B. Easton, J. Bennett Snaps: Coach Bob Fraser, Norm Keeler, Jim Armstrong, Hugh West, Phil Lee, John Fredericks, Coach Bob Fraser again this year proved his supremacy as a swimming coach by steering another great unlimited team to its seventh consecutive throne. The Viking had little trouble in their dual meets, and when the P. A. L. finals were finally reached, they brushed aside competition there as easily as they did before, winning with a total of 62 points to Sequoia's 47, San Jose's 28, San Mateo's 11, and Burlin' ______________________________game’s 4. At press time the Norsemen were, as always, strong favorites to regain the N. C. S. crown, which they — - — ■ lost by a one point margin to Berkeley in 1940. suiiiiiminG 80 Of Coach Bob Fraser’s three lightweight swim teams, only one, the 120’s, placed high in the final standings. The 20’s duplicated the Varsity’s feat in splashing their way to the P. A. L. championship, totaling 43 points to Sequoia’s 25, San Mateo’s 24, Burlingame’s 14, and San Jose’s 10. In the 130 and 110 division, both teams placed third, the 30’s finish ing behind Sequoia and San Mateo, while the 10 s came third to Sequoia and Burlingame. suiimminG Standing: B. Roy, M. Bishop, A Phcclcr S Ward R. Kelly, T. Leo, B Cashin, B. Scofield. D. Hillhack, D. Tucker. Seated: M Jillson, G. Kizer, W. Grass. J. Bloom, G. Graham, L. Fenton, E. Howell. R. Lee. Snaps: Coach Bob Eraser. Lewis Stocklcmicr, Stan Ward, Mort Bishop. Milt Jillson, Jim Bloom. Again proving Palo Alto’s superiority when it comes to water-sports, Coach Bob Fraser’s WaterdPolo aggregation swept to victory in each of their six league games to elk max the season clasping their third straight P. A. L, crown. Not only did the Vikings come out victorious in their league encounters, but also against the freshmen of the Uni versity of California and of San Jose State College. The only black marks on their whole seasonal record were stamped by these three teams: Stanford Frosh, an alumni team, and the San Jose State Frosh—another crowning achievement of Paly’s most successful coach—Robert “Pop” Fraser. Beck Row: J. Atkinson, manager, N. Keeler, R. Ogrcn, manager, B. Gunther, W. Neller, B. Thayer, B. Easton, J. Cashel, G. Graham Middle Row: J. Blatt, E Howell, G. Foley, J. Armstrong, H. West, H. Pattison, A. Urquha rt, E. Longancckcr. Front Row: B. Cashin, L. Fenton, J, Sheridan, F. Lee, W. Grass, B. EistT. Snars: Jim Armstrong, Phil Lee and Alex Urquhart, Action Shots. lUflTEfi POL Varaity Baseball—Back Rnw: K. While. B. Pierson, D. Frames, T. Gerken, G. Cain, A. Simonini, B. Stankovich, B. Brown, manager. Front Row: S. Levy, B. Linfoot. M. Pratt, J. Fuchs, E. Borges. T. Holmes, R. Alves. Snaps: Co-captain Ernie Borges, Coach Dave Titchenal, Ted Holmes and Co-captain Dick Alves, Joe Fuchs and Borges, Alves and Holmes. In his first year at Palo Alto, Dave Titchenal, popular new baseball coach, molded from a comparatively small turnout a nine that, although losing six out of nine games by press time, showed considerable improvement in all department of the game from 1940 squad. Defeat in almost every instance came only after smart ballplaying on the part of the enemy, and desertion of Dame Fortune from the Norse ranks. BflStBHLL B. Fcaslcy, A. Cobbc, J. Lawrenve, J. Whipple, C. Red wine, Coach Carlton Whitehead. Snaps: Phil Doty, Jack Lawrence, Kent Hamilton, Doug Mohr, Alan Cobbe, Jim Mitchell. Because of late April showers, Coach Carlton Whitehead’s 1941 tennis team met with much difficulty in organising and preparing itself for matches and the P. A. L. Championships. When the sky did finally clear, the Viking netmen were forced to play three of their four league matches in six days —losing to Burlingame 05, San Jose 2-3, San Mateo L4, but whipping Sequoia 3'2. Alternating in various positions on the ladder were Claude Redwine, Alan Cobbe, Phil Doty, Kent Hamilton, Doug Mohr, John Jenks, Jack Lawrence, Jim Eldred, Jim Mitchell, Walter Mendel, George Moody, and John Whipple. Ttnms 84 Led by nationally rated Johnny “Boots” Blatt, Palo Alto's many masculine and feminine skiers this year proved them selves among the most capable higRschool skiers in the state, a small number placing high in various meets throughout the Sierras. Blatt, Hale Cochran, Howard Ruweler, and Wally Roth were the mainstays and outstanding masculine per formers of the Paly team, while Betty Belle Smith and Carol Murray copped most of the honors among the girls. Both novices and enperts enjoyed the trips planned from time to time during the winter. The Ski Club sponsord several ex cursions to the Donner Summit area. John Blatt. Wally Roth. Bette Belli Smith. Howard Ruweler. Snow Scene . Carol Murray. Lyle Davi . Bette Belle Smith. Pat Scofield, Hale Cochran. Although the interscholastic sports program is not as extensive as the boys', the girls have many and varied activities in after-school sports. As each girl enters high school she is arbitrarily placed on a color squad on which she remains until she graduates. These squads compete for the champ- ionship in each sport. This year the Brown team won three out of a possible six championships. As the tennis and baseball schedule had not been completed when the Madrono went to press there was still a chance for this team to add to its victories. The governing body of the girls' athle- tics is the G. A. A., the Girls' Athletic Association. The membership of this association consists of all girls participating in the after-school sports. The officers are elected each year. President Marilyn Parkinson, the Commissioner of Girls' Athletics; as vice-president, Janet Koppell; as secretary, Margaret Hays; the president of the Block “P Society, Marjorie Jackson; the head of the officials, Jeanette Riechers; and the managers of the after-school sports form the governing board of this year. At the beginning of this year, the girls voted as to whether the Numeral Society should be continued or not. This society was then voted out of existance. Katherine Beaver was the president. Under the able guidance of the three gym teachers, Miss Ruth Collins, Miss Dorothy Kirby, and Mrs. Doris Green, the whole of the after-school sports program was completed without any major complications. Top Row: M. Parkinson, M. Hare, B. Braver, J. Paulson. M. Jackson. H. Low, L. Smith, M. Guatin, N. Binns, B Norby, V. Schwarts, C. Morton, H. Miller. Middle Row: G. Rabb, R. Kruse, J. Knppel, S Stuart, K. Beaver, A. Lovett. Front Row: G, Faber, E. Magee, M. Connell, D, Hardwick, M. Hayes, B. Norby, J. Riechers. 86 OD D XT K • 11 1 r M He Hi well Ton Row: R Wood, B Beaver, B. Barrett, P Sperry, P Scofield. N Second Row- C Fields M Dodds. L Davis, S. Stuart. J. Blois, H Pinkerton. L Frodnwn, J S' Snfitl M Low Norbv, L. Gomes. H Todd, M. Heltiwcl! Swimmer: Pal Scofield Championship Team: B Smith, B.' Camomile. B. Norby. K. Beaver. S. Stuart, B. Barrett. Malm, S Bulender. L. Menden- Brand. Front Row: C. Jefferya. Beaver. H. Todd. A. Stuart, B Splashing their way through a successful season, the Brown team emerged with the swimming championship for 1941. This marked the beginning of a very successful season for this team in all the sports. Barbara Norby was the able manager. Competition was keen between the A and B teams of the squads. The meet held with Sequoia was the only interschool event held for the year. Both the A and B squads participated. Palo Alto’s A team won, while Sequoia was victorious over Palo Alto’s B team. The outstanding swimmer and pride of the school both this year and last is the Junior Pat Scofield. She was cap' tain this year for the Blue squad. An action shot of her is found above. Among the seniors, Barbara Norby and Elaine Barrett proved to be a couple of outstanding swimmers. 87 HOCKEy Outstanding event in the hockey season was the Sports Day held here for the schools in the Hockey Association. Seven or eight schools were represented in this meet. Games were held on the fields of the high school and Stanford. Palo Alto was not defeated in any of its games with other schools. When these were held with Castilleja, Burlingame, and Jor- dan, they were held on the home hockey fields. Coordinator for the hockey teams was Nan Bolender, who was elected to manage the teams. Hers was the job of arranging the inter- squad games, taking care of the equipment, and generally overseeing the activities of the hockey season. Outstanding players in the ranks of the graduating seniors were Laura Smith, Mary Gail Gulliver, and Marilyn “Parky” Parkison. The championship for 1941 was won by the Brown squad under the capable leadership of Elaine Cooke. Captains: M. Nnrhy, P Smith, N Rinns, E. Cooke. Too Row: M Smith, L Mills, J Paulson, R. Davies, B A ard, J. Faber, L. Smith, | Hutton, C Rrazer, J. Anderson, J. Riechers, B Moraw, M. McGilvary, P. Smith, C. Moorhart, J. Brenin, B. Smith, M. Proudy, R. Kilpatrick, B. Ilderton, M Cielit2, D. Lockhart, G. Steinsta, M Mortens, D. Curran, M. Jackson, Miss Kirby, J Wood. Middle Row: M. Norby, M. Jew, F. Chew, D. Qurnlen, P. Krone, S. Boulwarc, J. Koppcl, P. Merchant, A. Lovett, N. Binns, M. Parkison, P. Kerr, C. Lockwood, S. Bolender, R. Kruse, M. Jackson, B. Green, H. Low. Front Row: S. Tuflfi, J. Howell, M. Turner. E. Cooke, V Nye. E. Nichols, M. Hayes, C. Ross, K. Lentos, B. Bartholomae. V. Sherwood, M. Kinder, B. Borland, G. Goodspeed, P. Smith. Captain ; D Hardwick. M McGilvr.y, J. Wood, N. Malm. Ba.kctball .quad, for the 1940-41 aeawn Champion.hip Brown T.am—Back Row: H Miller. J. Riecher . B Britton. L. Freeman. N. Bolendcr. Front Row: M □. Gulliver. D Hardwick, M. Parkiaon. Captaina: G. Horawell. B. Smith, B. Bartholomae, M. Low. Perhaps this season could be considered a most outstand ing season in all aftepschool activities. The championship basketball game between the Maroons and the Blues was not only packed with thrills, but was fast and skillful. It was the closest championship game played all year. The Maroon team, the victor, was ably headed and guided by Delores Hardwick. Interscholastic competition was not as successful as last year s. Palo Alto lost one game with Castille a and won one game. The B teams lost to Jordan. These were the only games held with other schools. Alice Lovett, energetic and vivacious, managed these teams, which was a real job because of the large turnout. Two captains not shown are Virginia Nye and Helen Low, who headed the Blue and Green squads. Among the git Is who will leave this year and whose loss will be felt in basketball arc Laura Smith, Mary Gail Gulliver, Marilyn Parkison, and Jeanette Riechers. 89 Captains: D. Lockhart, B. Green. H. Miller. M. Gielitz, K, Lentos, G. Johnson, J. Hutton, H. Todd. Group Picture—Top Row: M. Low, W. Berry, C. Brazer, B Agard, G. Parker, J. Wood, B. Green, V. Nye. E. Nichols, L. Mendenhall. C. Moothart, V. Sherwood, P. Kerr, L. Smith, J. Riech- ers, A. Lovett, M. McGilvray, S. Stuart, L. Mills, J. Miller, C Morton, D. Norberg, N. Bolender, M. Hays, S. Tuffl, N. Malm, B. Beaver, B Britton, J. O’Brien. Second Row: D. Lockhart, B. Lewis, V. Schwartz, G. Goodspecd, M. Parkison, D. Quinlen, S Boulwarc, B. Mevious, A Hansen, B. Mo raw, K. Beaver, D. Hardwick, L. Freeman, J. Brand, M. Gielitz, J. Blois, S. Bolender, P. Smith, J. Faw, J. Hutton. Front Row: V. Brown, Miss Kirby, N. Binns, D. Erickson, G. Johnson, H. Trimble, D. Bettencourt, L, Gomes, H. Todd, C, Lockwood, J. Howell, C. Ross, K. Len- tos, B. Bartholomae, B. Borland, J. Faber, M. Gustin, J. Koppell. P. Krone. With two victories to its credit, the Brown team won the championship for 1941, for the second time in success sion. Jean Hutton led her team to the victories of the year, Campbell High School invited all the teams down for a sports day at which Palo Alto made a good showing. Two other sports days were held here at Palo Alto, one with Mountain View and another with Jordan. As the teams were rotated, a definite score was not known, but Palo Alto won a majority of the games in both meets. The teams were aided and attended by Geraldine Faber, who was volleyball manager for this year. Barbara Agard, who ably led her team, the Maroons, in their activities, is not shown in the picture. The outstanding volleyball players to leave this year with the senior class are Laura Smith, Marilyn (“Parky ) Parkison, and Hortense Miller. VOLLJyBflLL 90 The spring baseball season brought a fairly large turnout of baseball enthusiasts. Approximately thirty'five girls competed in this sport. This corresponds well with last season’s number. Shirley Stuart, a familiar figure in girls' sports, was elected to manage the baseball squads. So far, Laura Smith has been one of the outstanding players, as she was last year. It should be noticed that Laura has parti' cipated effectively in practically every after'school sport although she is a post graduate. Other outstanding players are Violet Brown, the captain of the Brown team and an outstanding pitcher; Charity Morton, the captain of the Maroon team; Hortense Miller, an excellent catcher; and two promising sophomores, catcher Jean Hutton and shortstop Kay Beaver. The Brown team was the charm pionship team with the Maroon team running a close second. Group Picture—T op Row; N. Bo lender, D. Atwater I. Pine. N Mali . N Bolcnder. Norbcrg, D. Lnckhirt, C Morton. H. Miller. Middle Row. Miss K.rhy, M. ackson B. Parkison, J. Blois, M. McClcod- Front Row: B. Borland. B. Green. S. Stuart, N. Bmns. Norherg, S. Bolcndcr, V. Brown. B. Lewis, CL Brazer, J. Manning, V. Brown, S. , K Beaver, M. Geilitz, Hutton, L. Smtih. M Allen, D. Boulware, H Todd, P. Kerr, M. H. Low. Captains; B. Borland, D. TEII 111$ As in baseball, the complete tennis schedule had not been run off when the Madrono's deadline had been reached. So far, the singles had been played off except for the final championship game. This game was between Alice Lovett and Jeanette Riechers, who represented the Maroon and Brown teams. Both girls are exceptionally welbmatched; consequently the game should prove very interesting and exciting. After this game is played the doubles competi' tion will commence. Captains for the various color squads were not chosen this year. Mary Gail Gulliver, an out' standing figure in girls’ sports, was elected manager of the tennis squads for this year. Jeanette Riechers is considered an outstanding player among the girls of the senior class. The reason may easily be seen any time she is wielding her racket. Group Picture—Top Row: J. Koppi’l, R. Nicbcl, E. Nichols, V Nyc V. Crary, J. Riechers, C. Moothart, L. Mendenhall, M. Gulliver. From Row: J O Bricn, L. Freeman. I. Brennen, V. Sherwood, M. Hayeis, M. Norby. V. Schwartz, J. Smith, B. Norby. I 7 Y 4 'M ( AyrOCl 1 ; jd?£ J J ••• • '• « A.A- £j £c iW£ R MS, ' A ft c ast 7 • as OUR ADVERTISERS . Sjc A Q. 7 Any success which may come to this book is due ■ ' • J for a great part to our advertisers. The staff A J wishes to thank the Palo Alto merchants for the splendid cooperation they have given us. The staff hopes that, while looking through the follow- ing pages, you will keep this in mind and also remember this when shopping. A- o S W 'W7 jf ► GRAN AT BROS. AMERICA'S LARGEST MANUFACTURING RETAILERS OF FINE JEWELRY Official Jewelers for PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL Pins and Rings SAN FRANCISCO 95 4 A Grant Avenue at Geary Mission at Twentieth PALO ALTO NATIONAL BANK ► THE HOME BANK J ► • ] I Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 4 ► UNIVERSITY AT RAMONA Another year is over, a year different, yet somehow like all the other years, only this one has be- longed particularly to the Class of '41. It was a full year, crowded to bursting with activities, parties, and just a little studying. We started the year, as usual, wondering at the greenness of the sophomores. BEST WISHES CLASS OF '4 1 For years, you (and the many classes before you) have made the Peninsula Creamery fountain your meeting place for refreshments and lunches, and have helped to popularize the famous Peninsula Milkshake WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE AND WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN YEARS TO COME PENINSULA CREAMERY Corner of Hamilton and High Palo Alto, California spRoos up---- IT'S SUMMER ROOS BROS. OUR 76th YEAR TAKE YOUR SECRETARIAL TRAINING IN PALO ALTO t English i Bookkeeping COMPLETE COURSES IN Gregg, Thomas, Stenotype and Speedwriting Shorthands Dictaphone Typing PALO ALTO SECRETARIAL SCHOOL 180 UNIVERSITY AVE. SYLVIA W. HAASCH, Director P. A. 7701 3 94 r BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1941 PALO ALTO HARDWARE CO. University Ave, at Bryant St. Phone 4178 Happy Days ahead VACATION JAa jdotAMA 520 RAMONA PALO ALTO has enjoyed your patronage and looks forward to helping you choose your clothes for college. WE PROMISE .... to maintain the high value quality style and to fulfill your needs for correct clothes please visit us at any time Then the football season came, and in heat and cold, wind and rain, we followed the Vikings up and down the peninsula, and cheered ourselves hoarse when they beat Sequoia for the first time in five years. r' ' ' w' ' w' ' ' The CROW PHARMACY % JUSTUS E. ZIMMERMAN 330 UNIVERSITY AVENUE Dial 4169 Honesty in Purpose and Service' A FAVORITE OF PALY HI Today, as for over forty years, WILSON'S is favored as the place for good food and refreshments Meet Your Friends at THE CHF1DV W XmiTH H COLLEGE EDUCftTlOn 1 •I «I 4 ♦I 4 «I 4 1 •I •I •I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 •I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A 95 TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ► I WHEREVER YOU GO — ► ► ► KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ► I PALO ALTO THROUGH ► i I The Times ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Mailed anywhere in Ihe United States f $2.00 for 3 months — $7.00 for a full year ► ► ► ► | Ms STimcs ► M u,wrtft.ftrwT hrwntm � U ► ► ► ► YOUR LOCAL DAILY NEWSPAPER ► ► The UNIVERSITY PHARMACY R. W. ROBINSON 4 1 134 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 4 4 4 DIAL 5194 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 1 4 4 4 Your Community's Pharmacy 4 4 4 4 4 For fun there were skating parties, Joliy-ups, all the other dances, and A Cappella the Block P, the Phllomusia, the Publications, the Commissioners, and the Commencement. Being different this year, we worked up spirit for the basketball games in a different way—Hobo Day. And after the basketball games we danced. W. D. Ryan Home Appliances Roy Moothart, Manager PHONE 3842 415 University Ave. Palo Alto, Calif. NEWS PRINT SHOP Stella E. Ely, Owner 549 College Ave. Phone P. A. 4816 T. C. CHRISTY CO. • MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING HATS AND FURNISHINGS Phone P. A. 532! 170 University Ave. ED. ZWIERLEIN’S WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP Shoes for the Occasion 220 University Avenue Phone 61 5 WELTNER M0TD.R COMPANY SALES PiffiEUDUG SERV,CE ALO ALTO § Cy PHONE +16 5 •GENERAL AAO T 0 RS TRUCKS ♦ SERVICE PALO ALTO V • GENERAL AA PHON'E +16 5 S TRUCKS ♦ 96 You can always shop to advantage at the REXALL DRUG STORE WEINGARTNER CO. DRUGGIST Next to the Stanford Theater Palo Alto California Peninsula Box Office 542 Ramona Street P. A. 22122 Choice Seats For All Attractions RAMONA BOOK SHOP SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Complete program for STENOGRAPHERS - SECRETARIES BOOKKEEPERS STOWELL COLLEGE 56 University Ave. Second Floor Telephone P. A. 23127 Family Service Laundry Consolidated Cleaners The Three Great Cleaners in Palo Alto SOAP, WATER, AND THE FAMILY SERVICE LAUNDRY Palo Alto 5164 - 5165 140 Homer Ave. For variety there were vacations: Christmas was a made whirl, climaxed by New Year's EvTand spring vacation was spent either at the beach or at the snow Y ° itT.h-ppsnlng ln th= -� —«•« x—«. J. C. PENNY CO., INC. DEPARTMENT STORES Dry Goods :: Ready-to-Wear :: Clothing Shoes :: Furnishings PALO ALTO PHONE 565 FORD MERCURY LINCOLN • SHAW MOTOR CO., LTD Forest Avenue — Emerson to High CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1941 POLLY ANN BAKERY 356 University Ave. Phone 6621 431 California Ave. Phone 7814 PENCE BROS. CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF '4 Complete Automotive Service 20 Hamilton Ave. Phone 403 I Carlson's home made candij 343 University Ave. Phone 23455 mntjm plus. EfttftAVID STATIONERY LITHO’OfFSCT PRINTING v FRSON ST -PHONE PA19 ALT02155I 1 97 A WE AIM TO PLEASE PALO ALTO LAUNDRY COMPANY Established 1909 Phone Palo Alto 6612 644-648 Emerson Street Palo Alto, Calif. SUE BERRY SALON WOMEN'S WEAR 538 Ramona Street Telephone P. A. 4641 PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA HOMEWARE STORE L. Ltv A A i 541 RAMON A SiHeeT PALO ALSO + CALlPOKNiA STATIONERY • Very latest in color with modern monograming. GIFTS • Gladly wrapped attractively at WIGHTMAN’S 366 University Ave. Palo Alto came out, the Girls' Jinx came off on Nevember, December brought the Christmas Play, then there was Double Door, the Mothers' Tea, and the French Fair. Throughout the year the Band, Orchestra, and A Cappella gave several programs. Alfred E Werry Electric Shop ELECTROLUX and WESTINGHOUSE REFRIGERATORS PHILCO RADIOS APPLIANCES and REPAIRING • 383 University Ave. Phone Palo Alto 5141 GLEIM Congratulations The Jeweler to the 360 University Ave, Class of '41 SHOES FOR THE GRADUATES BARRY’S SHOE STORE 276 University Avenue A Jewelery Store for Everybody The TYPEWRITER SHOP Palo Alto, Calif. Sell All Makes and Models 3 I 7 University Ave. Phone 231 14 PATRONIZE THE DAIRY-DELL CREAMERY Homer and Emerson Drinks for Fountain - Lunches - Ice Cream PERSONALITY BEAUTY SALON for Individual Charm Phone 22813 — Nellie E. Brady, Prop. 350 University Ave. Palo Alto 98 H. F. Barger G. W. Petty PALO ALTO — Furniture (2 424 University Ave. Phone 3923 Where Device and Care Prolong Wear J. B. BLOIS, Proprietor LAUNDRY CO. 252 Forest Avenue Phone 6108 GRADUATION GREETING From Paly Alumni Phil Montrouil_'24 to'26 Joe Alves __________'28 George Montrouil ___'36 Lloyd Gabrielson ... 38 at ACME GLASS CO. CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES ALL STANDARD MAKES OF FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS (Your name engraved free on all pens and pent-it [)aviJ J Qehle STATIONERY 323 University Ave. GIFTS Palo Alto We were busy, yes, but not too busy to revolutionize the English language a bit. Tuff11 was used to express anything from mild sarcasm to genuine sorrow. Not so sharp described anything that wasn't super. And Let's check the drag was merely a suggestion to go up town. ► Hare, Brewer Kelley, Inc. Subdividers and Managers ► — REALTORS — ► Developers of Leland Manor, Atherton I Heights, Brookdeil, Woodland Park, San I Antonio Park, Seale, and Laumeister Tracts. ► • ► 529 Ramona St. Phone 4124 IT IS PATRIOTIC | TO BE HEALTHY j SMITH'S i EVERYTHING FOR EVERY SPORT i HARRY’S ► University at Waverley ► • AUTO ACCESSORIES ► • HOME AND AUTO RADIOS ► • SPORTING GOODS I MARIAN SEIMAS Hosiery—Gloves—Bags—Handkerchiefs j Lingerie—Housecoats 4 257 University Ave. Palo Alto, Calif. Next to Bank of America Telephone 3722 ► VARSITY GARAGE ► G. R. RAAB, Prop. ► COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE ► GAS • OIL • ACCESSORIES ► Phone P. A. 3913 2490 Highway Horabin Oil and Burner Co. Oil Burner Systems j Permutit Water Softeners 4 • 4 234 Hamilton Phone Palo Alto 3 1 1 8 4 99 CONGRATULATIONS 338 University Ave. Phone 5183 PENINSULA Jor Economical Trantpt COMPANY SALES. ...SERVICE Telephone Palo Alto 6183 Forest Ave. at High Street Palo Alto, Calif. MARY ROY The Shop With The Waterfall featuring Sportswear of Every Type Tea served every afternoon Phone P. A. 9600 436 University WEST COAST GLASS CO. Glass and Mirrors Of All Kinds SI6 High Street Phone Palo Alto 5542 Service With A Smile TRIMBLE LUMBER CO. LUMBER - MILLWORK 913 High Street Phone P. A. 572 PARTRICK'S • We Make CANDY Every Day 3 14 University Ave. Palo Alto, Calif. Phone 22551 And it wasn’t till the orchestra struck up the commencement march, that sounds a bit like a waltz, that we realized that It was over for three hundred of us, the seniors, that some other people were seniors now, and that Paly was to slip into the realm of memory. SLONAKER’S PRINTING HOUSE The home of thoughtful printing 225 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto BRYANT’S featuring • Specialized sizes for • youthful, matron • and junior miss Dresses : Coats and Suits : Millinery 261 University Ave. Palo Alto, Calif. BISHOP’S CREAMERY fountain lunches — ice cream 421 California Ave. Phone 8630 Palo Alto Awning Co. Everything in Canvas and Upholstery J. P. Rabitallle Phone P. A. 2151 I 444 Emerson St. ALBERT Your Hairdresser Distinctive hair styling is yours P. A. 22882 2227 El Camino Real Bolander's Food Stores • GROCERIES • VEGETABLES • FRESH MEATS • FREE DELIVERY 520 College Phone 22188 528 Channing Phone 8464 100 ¥' ART N. ADAMS SUCCESSOR TO CULVER'S PIONEER JEWELERS Telephone 5331 67 University Avenue Palo Alto, Calif. California Ave. Pharmacy Prescription Druggists Free Delivery • 381 CALIFORNIA AVENUE Phone 5017 Palo Alto, California COMPLETE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE SERVICE GRISCOM CO. 52 University Ave. Phone 22114 NICHOLAS JOHNSTON REMBRANT STUDIOS Portraitures — The Finest I 19 University Ave. Phone 9775 Palo Alto, California VICTOR BARBER SHOP Phone 5351 3 doors from Stanford Theater EAT AT STANFORD COURT CAFE 2375 El Camino Real (Next to the Bank) Home Made Pies Baked Ham a Specialty So the school year is over, and all of us will scatter, the seniors never to be entirely reunited, the other classes to meet again next fall. But all of us, seniors, juniors, and sophomores, will always carry nostalgic memories of the years at Paly. THE CAMERA SHOP 309 Un iversity Ave. headquarters for CAMERAS and CAMERA SUPPLIES and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Clifford H. Simpson SIMPSON MOTORS Palo Alto 440 Emerson Street Sales :: Service Phone 4111 FULLER AND COMPANY SERVICE GROCERS Since 1897 We charge and deliver” 162 University Ave. Phone 6157 ADAM’S CREAMERY The best spot in town 2443 El Camino Phone 23414 THE HOBBY SHOP Circle Palo Alto, California CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1941 • WALSTER’S 355 UNIVERSITY AVE. The House of Dependable Quality 101 --------------------------- S ALL DRESSED UP [ IN CAP AND GOWN -fapEB. — Li'l VIKING WHO IS GRADUATING TOO COMES TO WISH THE CLASS OF ’41 LOTS OF LUCK AND SUCCESS from the co-op Boys FRANK WHEELER JOHNNY WILSON JIMMY MAUEL BILL THAYER AUTOGRAPHS M� Sy flCKIOUILEDGtfllfnTS Lyle Rennick Studio, Fresno, California California Art and Engraving Co., Berkeley, California Tucker Printing Company, San Jose, California Silvius and Schoenbackler, Covers, Sacramento, California e 7 V % A V ? 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