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SENIOR HISTORY September, 19418, the day we had all been wait- ing for! NVe gathered in groups outside the doors of old Paso High, and discussed the possibilities of what might confront us. Some of the braver souls entered the looming portals, and were promptly greeted with cries of Poor Frosh!,' In a short time., we had all received the customary greeting. The fateful day finally arrived, and we came to school decked out in our Sunday best: gunny sacks, pigtails, diapers, curlers, onions, and an odd assortment of boots and ancient shoes. To some of the artistic seniors, we all seemed a little pale, with the aid of lipstick and eye-shadow, they soon remedied that. A wonder- ful reception was given in our honor that night by the seniors. Now we were full-fledged members of the stu- dent body, and -we began to feel quite at home. Yve began our Freshman year with excellent of- ficers and advisors. Glen Gibson was chosen as our president and representative on the Execu- tive Board, while Ken Lauridsen and Katherine Doe filled the ofliccs of vice-president and secre- tary-treasurer, Miss Bobson and Mr. Cunning- ham acted as our helpful advisors. We also elected Gretchen Graves and Charles Bakcman, girl and boy Student Court Representatives, knowing that they would see that justice was carried out in the right way. We took active part in all activities and won the lnter-Class contest. We were award- ed a silver cup for the effort we put forth to win this contest. Next year, September, 1949, we really worked hard, and with a ycur s experience behind us we now had members in many school organizations, including C.S.F., G.A.A., F.F.A., Letterman Club, Hi-Y, Tri-Y, and several others. Xve elected Kath- erine Doe, president, Ronald Nunes, vice-presi- dent, and Don Ottoson, secretary-tl'easurer. Sarah Andes and ,lim Gates represented us in Student Court. We chose as our advisors Miss McPeak, .Miss Bohson, and lVlr. Popkin. Before we knew it, we were juniors. What a feeling! Upper-classmen!! We now felt that we were real wheels around the school. Only the seniors stood in our way now, but we never for- got HSENIORS FIHSTH when assemblies were dismissed. We chose Glen Gibson as our class presi- dent, Charles Bakeman, vice-president, Marlene Stinchfield, secretary, and Shirlee Black, treas- urer, with .lohnnie Faye Grantham and ,lim Gates as our Student Court Representatives. Coach Barnhart and Miss Swanson were chosen to serve as our advisors. Through the efficient leadership of the junior class, we presented the .lunior-Senior Prom, the theme of which was Musical Heavenf, Our ef- forts were appreciated by the seniors, and re- warded hy the good time had by all. The decora- tions and other duties connected with May Day were efficiently executed by our class also. Time was getting short, and when we watched our senior friends march down the aisle in their caps and gowns on graduation night, we were suddenly faced with the realization that next year it would be us! September of 1951, and the big day!! We walked into the auditorium, and as we sat in the front rows of the middle section, we chanted the time-honored phrase which he had long waited to say: f'Poor Frosh ! We started the year with a bang, hy electing Glen Gibson as our president, ,lohn Kennedy as our vice-president, Pamela Pearse, secretary, and Ellis Bowman, treasurer. Miss Swanson, Head Advisor, Mr. Bianchi, Miss Easterling, and Mr. Quade were chosen as our advisors. Ginger Thomas and Ken Lauridsen were elected as representatives to the Student Court. Now we were on the sendingend of initiation, we didn't let the frosh forget it either. We gave them the traditional initiation-one they will never forget. The next night they had all re- cuperated and attended the reception which was given in their honor. This year we put on the first homecoming in many years, and it was really a big success. J anuary 18th and 19th we presented the Senior play, 4'0ur Miss Brooks. lt was the first produc- tion for a long time which had an all senior cast and stage crew. The efforts of nEasterburg helped to make it one of tl1e most successful pro- ductions ever to be staged at Paso High. Ditch Day! ! Ah, this was the life, with plenty of food for everyone, and swimming and loaf- ing, there was never a dull moment. This was the day that we had eagerly anticipated for four years, and we weren't disappointed. The juniors put in a lot of hard work and ef- fort to make a wonderful prom, and it was a marvelous success. To the juniors we say, Mllhanks for the Memoriesf' Our class was outstanding in citizenship, schol- arship, and athletics. We had three life members of the C.S.F., and many lettermen as well as sev- eral G.A.A. All-Stars. We are well proud of our record. We ordered our caps and gowns, senior cards, and announcements. We began to realize that the time was getting short. The night of Bacca- laureate was most inspiring, and left us feeling sad., excited, and unsure of what the future held for us. As we crossed the-stage, we suddenly realized that this was the end of those four years of high school that we had so eagerly waited for and so eagerly hoped for. But now it was the beginning of a new life for us. Some were going to college and on to further schooling, some to important jobs, and yet some didn't know for sure what was next! Finally we had our diplomas clutched in our hands, and as we sang the school hymn., as we had sung it many times before, tears came into our eyes. And we now say, 'GALMA MATER, We the class of 752 will always remember, he loyal, and true to you.
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TOM WEBSTER Tom has been in Hi-Y, G.C.A., S.I.S.C. This year Tom served as sound-effects man for thc Senior play and also the talent show. His ambi- tion is to become an ac- complished butcher. Tom says, I, Tom Webster, will to Leo Landi my po- sition as president of the G.C.A. Club. NAOMI SYLVA Pepsodent was a mem- ber of G.A.A.: she served as chairman of the G.A.A. pompon commit- tee, and was decoration chairman for the awards dinner. She is also a member of the Annual staff. Pepsodent's am- bition is to get married. She says, I, Naomi Syl- va, will my Pepsodent smile to Coach Thomas. . , H as a LORRAINE JONES Lorraine has been in the Unholy 7 plus 1, Glee Club, Triple Trio, New- man Club, and she is a Jr. Hostess at the U.S.O. She is also in the Catho- lic Church Choir. Lor- raine says, I, Lorraine Jones, will my place in public speaking to any under-classman who is hashiul and shy. Her ambition is to be a filing secretary. PRESTON HART Press transferred from John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, where he served on the Student Council. He also belongs to the Bible Club. Preston says, I, Preston Hart, will my car to Father Time. His ambition is to be a me- chanical draftsman. Not Pictured ILA .IO BURKLAND CHARLES NUGENT
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