Patterson High School - Del Puerto Yearbook (Patterson, CA)

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Q . . , , . ,3- zgi 3 DEL PUERTO T956 PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OE PATTERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL PATTERSON, CALIFORNIA DARLENE DEL NERO ---- ---- -EDITOR JOHN BESSEY---- ---- ---BUSINESS MANAGER MELBA EVANS--- --------- - ---- ART EDITOR FOREWORD The Del Puerto staff of 1956 has endeavored to present to you a review of one of Patterson High Schools' most successful years. By means of this film which we have produced we hope that the cast which performed this tremendous major role and their directors will be as vivid in your minds in the years to come as they are at present. We sincerely wish that this presentation will be an incentive to future students of our high school to continue to strive to improve our school, and we also hope that it will be an unforgettable memory to those who are leaving us. DEDICATION To these four men who have given their time and effort to train the minds and bodies of our students of today so that they may become the leaders of tomorrow we dedicatethe1956 Del Puerto. To these men who have rejoiced with the students over their victories and who have shared the disappoint- ment of their defeats we extend our gratitude and appreciation. fsiibnikse FK . v 5' 2 if v s.-iii' e -0 ' '-:GT if-'dig s lbfiixxg . ' A s 1-f 3 s 1 is! 855 ' 5, 1 ,.1.. 1 ff 1 m,ssr G Va-l T ed Jacks 012 gfnal cIRiC hards 0-71 D risen ea n Shafer -T- ff it X .XF X, i,ff if CONTENTS DIRECTORS CASTCH'CHARACTERS NEWSREEL SPORTSREEL FEATURE AT TRACTION PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE DIRECTORS ADMINISTRATION The Class of '56 sets out on the path of life much better prepared than any of its pre- decessors, having had four years of guidance and counsel- ing toward a program for life. They have discussed in these various meetings: Study habits, Curriculums for further edu- cational goals ,discipline and social conduct, school spirit, use of leisure time, avocation, health and safety. civic respon- sibility, factors to be con- sidered for vocation, condi- tions, and opportunities in various vocations, personal inventory, major personal problems, how to find a job, PRINCIPAL IVAN LARSEN college entrance requirements, scholarships, letters of appli- cation, interviews, placement information, and current literature on job o portunities. These discussions have apparentl born fruit as all of the Cllass of '56 have lanned what they are going to Jo in the future. Fifteen plan to attend Modresto Junior College, Itaking a variety of terminal and preparatorty coursesl. Fourteen plan to go to State Co leges with the majority o these majoring in education. Eleven plan to so to various universities and colleges majoring in seven different fiel s. Seven plan to go into the armed services, two wish to be airline hostesses, three want to become beauty operators, the remaining eleven lan to either marry as soon as they graduate, or go to work at a job tgmey are interested in, If the Class of '56 puts as much thought and planning of their future after their graduation, as they have now, many of the troubles and worries that beset each gkeneration will be overcome. Planning and thought do not always remove t e mountains which come in our paths, but they will make them more like the molehills that the usually are. Congratulations to the Class of '52, the faculty and I have enjoyed having you with us through four of the most important years of your life. We hope that the training and advice given you will stand you in good stead in our fast-moving complex life. Q-.L -EXECUTIVE N .5 MRS ' I-ILLIAN LYON, Secret Glenn Hamilton, Richard Heit STAFF 31'y man, Les Carlson, Leo Verscheldon, 3Qq,m,,, S, 4 kg, 4 FSE? M Dr . Vemon Goutiere . R. V' . . ICC Ptmcipal BOARD OF TRUSTEES ER JOHN R. CAM ARA Language PAUL W . CAMPBELL English WILLIAM I. CLEM ENT Art MRS. ALICE L. FREIDEL Physical Education ALFRED H. HARRISON History WILLIAM B. HEADEN Mathematics J THEODORE R. JACKSON Journalism MRS. INDA JOHNSON Home Economics HAROLD E. MANLEY Music MRS . EDNA MONSON History WILLIAM P. MORGAN Agriculture ROY L. RAY Commerical REGINALD F. RICHARDSON Science DEAN W. SHAFER Physical Education CHARLES T. SPROUSE Industrial Arts MRS. MYRTLE S. WELLEMEYER English n rf i -,-.--1- 5 .. V Q., 17 V mn 55 55006 R lg' lf-1 fx CONCESSIONAIRES USHERS Wllma Manetti and Mabel Wheeland BACK ROW: Roland Lopes, Reverend R. L. Harville FRONT ROW: Luella Gordon, Eluita Trinta, Muriel Frank. STAGE HANDS Earl Dill, Palmer Nelson, Leonard Wood. 10 CAST OF CHARACTERS SENIORS MARLENE ALBERTA - Marlene majored in Home Economics and was very active in FHA work. She was a member of the Camera Club and of the Art Club. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG - Willie was an Ag major. His chief interest was in track where he proved to be a fine quarter miler. JOAQUIN AZEVEDO - Joaquin was an Ag major and was outstanding in FFA work. He became a State Farmer during his senior year. He was class vice-president and an excellent tackle on the football team. JOHN AZEVEDO - Johnny was a All-Conference halfback during his senior year. He was an en- thusiastic member of FFA and became a State Farmer during his senior year. DOUGLAS BARBER - Doug was active in Dramatics and in the Ski Club. He displayed his scholatic ability by attaining membership in CSF and his physical ability by participating in football and track. GERALD BREASHER - Gerald was a member of the championship tennis team during his junior year and was a member of the football team for three years. He was in Block P , Spanish Club and Dramatics Club. JACKIE BREWER - Jackie was very active in FFA and was an outstanding member of the track team. BILL BROWN - Bill, the tall boy with wavy hair and a friendly smile, played varsity football and basketball. He was a prominent member of Block DEANNA BURTON - Deanna majored in commerce and was actively engaged in FHA and GAA or- ganizations. DANNY CARLSON - Danny had the ability and the privilege of being Student Body president during his senior year. He was a leader, not only in our government, but also on the tennis courts. Marlene Alberta William Armstrong Joaquin Aze ve do John Aze vedo Douglas Barber Gerald Breasher Jackie Brewer Bill Brown Deanna Burton Danny Carlson SENIORS DOUGLAS CARLSON - Doug majored in Ag and worked ardently in FFA. An injury prevented Doug from participating in athletics but he was recognized for his skill in swimming. JOANNE COSTA - Joanne has been active in GAA during her high school career. She was a member of the Pep Club and was one of the Student Body song leaders. BETTY COVELLO - Betty was chosen Frolic In Frost Queen and was editor of Tiger Tales. She was Student Body song leader and a member of the Pep Club. She was active in GAA and Commercial Club. TONY DAYS - Tony majored in Ag and was active in FFA. He participated in basketball and base- ball. DARLENE DEL NERO - Darlene was most active in student affairs, She was editor of the Del Puerto, President of the Girl's Leadership Conference, business manager of Speech and Dramatics, GAA treasurer, a member of the Student Council and active in Ski Club. ANITA DENNIS - Anita was an active member of Girl's League, GAA, FHA, Camera Club and Com- mercial Club. She majored in commerce. KAY DENNIS - Kay was president of the Commercial Club her senior year. She was a member of GAA and FHA each of her four years in school. She was active in Girl's League. RONALD DiGlORNO - Ronnie has been active in CSF, Pep Club, Block P and in athletics. He was a letterman in football, basketball, baseball and track. WILMA DeWlLL - Wilma was an active member of the Spanish Club and the FHA, She was active in music, especially in chorus. WILLIAM EAGLETON - Bill was vice-president of the Student Body and was past president of the class and Block P. He was vice-president of the Pep Club and was always willing to give a helping hand. gf' - Douglas Carlson JoAnne Costa Betty Cove 110 Tony Days Darlene Del Nero Anita Dennis Kay Dennis Ronald DiGiorno Wilma De Witt William Eagleton SENIORS MARTHA EARNHART - Martha majored in commerce and was active in GAA and FHA. Martha served as Student Body song leader during her senior year and was an active mem- ber ofthe Pep Club. HENRY ENGEN - Henry transferred from Newman in his junior year. He was active in band and partici- pated in basketball and track. ANNE ENGLAND - Anne majored in commerce and was active in Commercial Club and GAA work. She served as class treasurer and was very active in art for three years. MELBA EVANS - A college preparatory student, Melba was a leader in her class. She was a delegate to Girl's Leadership Conference and was Art Editor of the Del Puerto for two years. She was a Dramatics Club officer and a member of CSF her senior year. CHARLES FRANK - Charles was active in track and football. He displayed marked ability as a shot putter, in track and as a lineman in football. LORIN FRENCH - borin was YMCA conference president and Boy's State delegate during 1955. He was active in dramatics and specialized in basketball and baseball. BETTY GAULT - Betty was one of the most active girls in her class. During her junior year Betty was secretary for both her class and CSF. She was delegate to the Girl's Leadership Conference. DIANE GERBER - Diane was our 1955 FFA Queen and was a delegate to the Girl's Leadership Conference at Asilomar. GARY GERVASONI - Gary's main interests in school were in athletics. Baseball and basketball were the sports in which he excelled. GEORGIA GORDON - Georgia has been very active in student affairs. She was Student Body secretary her senior year. She was a delegate to the YMCA and Girl's Leadership conference. She served as an executive of CSF and the Dramatics Club. Martha Earnhart Henry Engen Anne England Melba Evans Charles Frank Lorin French Betty Gault Diane Gerber Gary Gervasoni Georgia Gordon 'W I 'ly Y,-'D .X J X 4 I A Way I SENIORS GLORIA GORDON - Gloria was Student Body cheer leader during her senior year. She has been active in many campus activities and was a member of GAA. PHYLLIS GRASER - Phyllis transferred from Santa Ana during her junior year and was welcomed by the class. She was an active member of GAA. LORETTA HECTOR - Loretta was a member of CSF. She was very active in Home Economics and was an active member of FHA. Her bright red hair was a sign of distinction. PAULA HERNANDEZ - Paula, whose manner was quiet and cheerful, proved herself in Art. In 1954 she won the district poster contest over excellent Competition, SHELBY HOCOTT - Shelby was an outstanding athlete and proved her prowess during her high school career. She was an active member of GAA. RICHARD HOVE - Richard, an Ag major, was active in FFA and served as vice-president. He partici- pated in football. His sense of humor was a dominant trait. DOROTHY HOYLMAN - Dorothy, the girl with the lovely smile, was very active in the Commercial Club RUTH HURNER - Ruth, who was known for her delightful personality, presided over GAA in her senior year. She was winner of the Betty Crocker award and was 1954 GAA Queen. She attended the Asilomar Conference in her junior year. PETER IDEN - Peter, German exchange stduent, was a staff member of Tiger Tales. He was the first student of the AFS to attend our school and he surely did much to bridge the gap between nations. WALTER KILBY - Walt was outstanding in all athletics. He was selected as All-conference end and hurled the Tigers to the baseball championship in his junior year. He also excelled in basketball. at-qi! ' .i '. :'fE:ahiV2,. 1 ' Gloria Gordon Phyllis Graser Loretta Hector Paula Hernandez Shelby Hocott Richard Hove Do rothy Hoylman 'HC rf Ruth I-Iurner Peter Iden Walter Kilby SENIORS LILLIAN KINKAID - Lillian was very active in GAA and served as Student Body song leader during her senior year. She also was a member of the Gir1's Leadership Conference. JEANNINE LEEDOM - Jeannine was Student Body cheer leader during her senior year. She was a four year member of FHA and was very active in all FHA affairs. EDWARD LlSO'l'A - Eddie was class representative to the Student Council during his senior year. He was an outstanding tennis player and was a member of CSF. LORINNE MARTIN - Lorinne was class treasurer during her junior year. She was a four year member of the Commercial club and was active in FHA. MICHAEL McBRlDE - Mike was outstanding in football and baseball. He played two years of varsity football and was a member of the Championship baseball team his junior year. ORVAL NA LLY- Orval was a member of the championship tennis team during his junior year. He also earned his letter in track and was an active member of Block P, JAMES PITZER - Jim was an Ag major and a four year member of FFA. He was an All-conference taclde his senior year. He was active in Block P, the Letterman's Club. AILENE RAUSCHER - Ailene was active in GAA, FHA, Commercial Club and in Art. Ailene was also an active member of the chorus during her high school career. ROBERT RODNEY - Bob was Student Body cheer leader during his senior year. Bob was also outstanding in all major athletics and was an active member of Block P. DANNY ROSE - Danny was outstanding in track and basketball. He was active in numerous campus activities and was noted for his competitive spirit in all undertakings. DONALD PARKER - Don transferred from Richmond and was selected Frolic In Frost King. Don was a college preparatory student. Lillian Kinkaid Jeannine Leedom Edward Lisota Lorinne Martin Michael McBride Orval Nally .Tame s Pitzer Ailene Rauscher Robert Rodney Danny Rose ix Donald Parke 1' Not Pictured SENIORS EDNA SHAVER - Edna was elected Student Body Treasurer her senior year. She was also active in Art club and the Girl's Leadership organization, FAYE SHERWOOD - Faye majored in commerce and was one of the most active leaders on campus. She was a delegate to the Girl's Leadership Conference, manager of Tiger Tales and Del Puerto Staff member. PHYLLIS SHIRAKAWA - Phyllis came to us from Brawley in her senior year. She earned membership in GAA and FHA. FRANK SIERRA - Frank was active in Art Club but is better known as the efficient manager of the foot- ball and baseball teams. He was co-chairman of the Senior Ball. KATHERINE SIMONSON DiGlORNO - Kathy has held various offices in GAA, FHA and was sophomore representative in the Student Council. TIM SPENCER - Tim was class president his senior year. He has also been very active in Future Farmers and has participated in all major sports. DAYTON TAYLOR - Dayton was chaplain of the FFA and was a member of the Block l-le was active in football and baseball. RUTHANN THORKELSON - Ruthann has been most active in school. She was a Girl's Leadership Confer- ence delegate, a member of the Ski Club, Del Puerto staff and has served on Student Council. EDWARD VIKE - Eddie was a member of the Camera Club and participated in tennis. He was one of the student leaders in the Cadet Corps. SHIRLEY WALLER - Shirley has been active in choral work and was a member of the Camera Club. DAVID WILLSON - Much credit for the success of the Senior Ball goes to Dave for the spendid planning of decorations. Dave has been very active in the Camera Club and the Spanish Club. Edna Shaver Faye Sherwood Phyllis Shirakawa Frank Sierra Katherine Simonson Tim Spence r Dayton Taylor Ruthann Thorkelson Edward Vike Shirley Waller David Willson DiGiorn0 Ti HM., N 'J . ,if 11 is PEER , J. V--wiki., JUNICRS The class of '57 was guided through the year by president Anthony Ghisletta and his executive staff Warren Fink, Jerry Williams, Charles Leach, Emilie Tabar and Jon Olson. The class was the first in the history of the school to participate in the American Field Service program. The five students eligible for the trip overseas were John Bessey, Evelyn Daley, Stanley Davis, Judy Heitman and Jon Olson. The Junior Prom and the Junior-Senior banquet highlighted the social season. The class sponsored the Rock Around the Clock dance following the Hughson football game. Afa Neita Roberts was elected Football Queen for the 1956 season Evelyn Daley was winner of third place in the l Speak For Democracy contest. Stanley Davis was selected for the fullback post on the big Joaquin all-star team. Jeanette Raines and Emilie Tabar were mainsprings in the make- up department of the yearbook. Class sponsors were Mr. Shafer, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Clement and Mr. Richardson. CLASS OFFICERS BACK ROW: Olson, Williams, Ghisletta, Fink FRONT ROW: Eddy, Hass, Tabar, Daley, Pezzoni. Manuel Alberta Martha Alvarez Edward Armstrong David Barnard John Bessey Nelson Borba Marilyn Carlson Catherine Cearley Lucy Ceniceros Harry Chin Juanita Cobb Mike Corral Anthony Correia Jerry Correia Metria Crawford Evelyn Daley Stanley Davis Clark Delphia Noveline Dunn Polly Duran Tony Duran Fay Eddy Warren Fink Kenneth Fukuhara Anthony Ghisletta g . Nth . ' ,,,X 4 , Ns avg 2 Q . 6 in .. 14 h - ' fi im, 3' . 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Y X vw . ry Patsy Montgomery Gwen Haile Sandra Harper Brenda Hass Judith Heitman Marlene Hogan Evelyn Homen Judith Houk Harold Hove Floyd Jackson Lois Johnson Leroy Jolliff Dela Jones Daniel Kelsay Charles Kolding Barbara Kvech Keith Lane Charles Leach David Leaf Denny Lee Norma Lee Larry Lucas Gene Matthew Kay McDowell Rowena Miller Betty Morris Janice O 'Hara John Ohm Ion Olson Jerry O'Neal Ettie Parker Verna Parker Betty Pearson Marlene Pezzoni David Polson Raymond Ponce Carolyn Puls Harry Quinlivan Jeanette Raines Robert Reed Perry Richardson A fa Neita Roberts Rella Rolling Barbara Rose Sondra Schmidt Phyllis Schut Ross Selander Adeline Silva Margaret Simmons Y'-ir Dewey Staats D ff 'K r li' , x '41 ' 1 'N 5 Q 43511 W 1, . w 1 A , ' ss tri Zi' kyl , V- J Q X Q . f b Q N . a re N' we 1 Eizggzn I f , 0 i ., .T . 5, . I Q. A J QF' ...X - --. .., 'N H X is , 3, V! ' Q- , f V X. - aff KI' 'U-Q-.,. u. r V N T5- 1-., B 51. Fx um ' K 'gf if I sarl 27 Helen Stevenson Charles Stewart Donald Stroud Emilie Tabar Bennie Tafoya Robert Thomas James Van Winkle James Watson Jerry Williams Marie Young IICANDIDATES Evelyn Daley Jon Olson John Bessey Judy Heitman The American Field Service program ve carried on in the local school for the first time during the school year 1955-'56. Peter Iden, a high school student from Germany, spent the entire year with us. He brought many foreign ideas to us and in turn, took many typical American ideas back to Germany with him. The five Patterson juniors pictured on this page were eligible for a three month visit in a foreign country this summer. In order to pro- vide funds, the stuaent body with the co-operation of the Greater Patterson Area Merchants Stanley Davis sponsored a Red Tag Day. The fund raising project was completely successful and Patterson will be represented in a. foreign country by one of our outstanding junior class members. LEFT T0 RIGHT: Principal Ivan Larsen Peter Iden and John Bessey. SOPHDMCR ES The class of '58 can look back on a year of achievement which was climaxed by the annual Sophomore Hop held March ninth. Sharon Dittman was an attendant to the Football Queen, Richard Ray was an outstanding member of the basketball team and was selected as an all-tourney player in the annual Gustine tournament. Eddie Richardson was a very capable performer on the track team. A highlight of the year occurred when the class received their jeweled class rings. The class was under the leadership of Richard Ray, president. Richard Rogers,Dwana Dennis and Joyce Thorkelson completed the executive staff. Clora Ross and Kyle Weisen- berger represented the class on the student council. Mr. Harrison, Mrs. Monson, Mr. Sprouse and Mr. Ray were class advisors. CLASS OFFICERS BACK ROW: Weisenberger, Flowers, Ray, Rogers FRONT ROW: Thomason, Dittman, Thorkelson, Ross, Taylor. Beth Ayres Virginia Azevedo Norma Bagley Charles Bevis Winifred Brainard Jackie Brown Marjorie Buehner Carolyn Burton Larry Butler Richard Carlson Larry Costa Gary Crocker Tommy Daniels Loreda Davis Daryl Dennis Dwana Dennis Raymond DeWitt Betty Dias Sharon Dittman Nila Dowell Keith Ensminger Merwyn Flowers Clifford Graser Donna Hamilton Soila Hernadez 'K 'L Wm. ' x V! -rr xxx 1 1 as--... - ' iw' 1 f C - - fmff- ,, V . 5 Aa or r V - A M 'gs X i s r 1 i t J . .. a s Q. 5 r 'fair , if , 2 A jg,-'W Q , M , , ,N , '4 '1nyf v 2-Q dwg E- ., 'wwf h -filifar., 9 4 , . I! X-A xi IL- J 'pw' if Q T ,. SOPHDNOR af' X Yi' 'Za 'Z' x Nw ,- I , ,.,, ' ' 'Fi' 1552 N All , 4' X . . t ' ' N , is la' 4 . 1 f .L i in V Q if 1 1 jr R Q 1 f -A , A. w. Margie Shaver ES Laurentina Homen Gerald Jackson Virgil Kazda Virginia Kimble James Kinkaid Sharon Kinzey Eugene Lackey Robert Lauderdale David Leon Gerald Lopes Margaret Lyons Hilton Markum James McGuire Velma Metcalf Robert Nelson Norma Nichols Jerry Porter Lynn Ellen Puls Richard Ray Edith Reeves Amelia Reza Eddie Richardson Richard Rogers Clora Ross Marie Sierra Shirley Silva George Spradling Marilyn Stark Glenda Taylor Sharon Terry Bessie Lou Thomas Lullabelle Thomason Gene Thornton Margaret Traver get af if f t --ff- Linda Tucker 4 4 Sandra Turner EN Frank Van Winkle Kyle Weisenberger NOT PICTURED: Norma Chacon Jesse Franklin Donald Gilbert Edward Gustafson Ralph Hugo Jesse Jackson Patricia Leaf Richard Nicolds Sam Ortega James Patrick Ray Sierra Dorothy Stone Joyce Thorkelson Ila Willhite 'X 'N J gt iuwx Q, 53 NN ,. 1 + if ci , Q, 4 . Q ' IK 'nu ' e if lv lu 'f - . 15 4 . 5 x 'Cb Xt X J Q Q.. 15 Nu I X M ag? , ' , N , 'qu v ' 1 Q5 1. ' , 1. , - , '55 '. 1 ,:-.tx-. - W ki 'H' w, A V52 .Q.4.:,. , t C15 2 uf' t ' ' YV Ye - Q!! 0 Phillip Willson -.-f..,, 'FRESHMEN The class of '59 was one of the largest classes in the history of the school. They were headed by president Jay Olson and his staff, William Kelsay and Carolyn Castro. J. C. Cox and Sue O'Neal represented the class on the student council. Jay Olson was elected honorary B football co-captain. Mary Traver was an attendant to the Football Queen, About one fourth the band members were freshmen and a majority of the B football squad came from the class. Stanley Bowers was chosen D basketball captain. Madeline Hornen was chairman of concessions and her group took over the concessions for one football game and held the popcorn concession throughout the basketball season. Class sponsors were Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Freidel, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Headen. CLASS OFFICERS BACK ROW: Richardson, Kelsay, Olson, Cox, Haile FRONT ROW: Wisner, Traver, Yale, Castro, O'Nea1. ' r . ' h gm Carol Acker ' 'L N' ,T Elizabeth Alvarez 2 ,N V Tommy Apland VV at 'P ., Ray Armstrong ' L V ..,.. ' f Li , Marietta Barletta 3 7'L Alan Barnard - -X .N Ronnie Barnes 'V V L V, M Sandra Becker L J.Z'.'Q- VH V ,tx V V VV VV fe I -,RL XV . X 1 Carolyn Benson , I V Norman Bertolosso V ' VV L r VA gf' Carl Bettes i' i mm I Li Miriam Bevis L ,,:, ,, nl L gf A. L x V VV ,,..,, tt? V V , V PM Xa it .ix f V V . an x Stanley Bowers Stanley Bowman .. Rosy Bravo -'lee , i I 7 f ' L. J. Branch 2 , V ' Phillip Breasher Y-V x' Q . Donald Brewer V sl V Jimmie Briggs .V 'Im .R V V LL V X James Burnett -A VV LNLQ f V Ei. C ,XVVVVVVMV Vf V V 5 5 L gl Q--. VV .,,.,, VV V V V A :V 8 5 V 1. Leanne Carlson V, VV V YS- V A J Carolyn Castro J',,g-af 'Y a ' V xr' V? J. C. cox asss VV P new X V . 7 Florene Crawford A N .4 C 'B V C 4 I 'X .. I nv: J . K . . ' 'V t. . V .,,. r V 5 W . V I F V Vmf . A X Rodger Cripe . V V , x ILLLL L I' , C ,. C f 'Qing L 95,5 ' 4 35 L ' .5 FRESHMEN J 1: -9+ 1 IV 5, -x- X 11 V ' vq I 1, KX I 3' 1 I ' f i J 4' ' 95 f ' 'Q ff' , ' ky fi' a ' J ,f X1 'f 0' X . I ir- t 7: My . - Q., I 17'-W f 5 P e 'N 'LM fix P Q . N3 iz!! -Ik - Iii' 'Z 1- P - Q ,QQ 17 4.11- f- - ' 1' . rv- -' - J J if . L J el A 4. g,- 5-4 if Ni. Charles Crooks Joan Delphia Larry Dias Tonce Duran Geraldine Frank Richard Funez Jo Nell German Donald Gillespie David Gordon Merlin Haile Roy Hale Norma Heck Jeanette Hector Edward Heinzle Ioan Heitman Clifford Hennexson David Hocott Sam Holtan Madeline Homen Myrna Jackson Donald Johnson Robert Jordan William Kelsay Shirley Knutson rx . .ui X W N rg J 'A , ,f r V' y Anthony Leonardo Q . '. N I 1 f Linda Lilly Jeanette Martin Willie Maxwell Sandra McDowell Doyle McElhern Laurie Morgan Yumika Murata Shirley Ohm Sue O'Neal Bobby Pack Marie Patello Patricia Penland Joseph Pires Eugene Pitcock Raoul Ponce Dick Pridmore Lynn Pridmore Bennie Reeves Luisa Reza Donald Richardson Larry Rodney Alex Ross Lester Sampo Angelina Sapien Josi e Sapierl 'weft .Na 'Uga L.. ng: F f . nv's,,f ft 'Ds if 1' f' . L 1 .l' .qs 4, i dx , , - X F, 1 7 S ... I ' em 4... f fx R fi w 4 1 -A 1 I f B' Qs' -Q, L Q. . .gy 9 L fs. E ,, - 'W I it L ' ss , ,, P - Q ,L 5 L Se 4 'T Q Q . Ns xv 4 gf 6 I F5- FRESHMEN C- X Q -11' y ts. Q. be 1 Vs l 1 .,, I . 111' 5 ,ff uc' 5 5 'lr A l - k TX of , i. , 1 W Jr Q.,- fm '75 'X ,f . It 1 x re 3 x J. M-ns' . 'Ni I v 15 'Ui' ki Carl Schali Fritz Schali Galen Schmidt Ronald Schut Carl Shackelford Jerry Spencer Jo Ann Sperry Alfred Stehli Richard Stewart Ronald Stoner Betty Thorne Mary Traver Dennis Van Cleave Gary Wade Charles Waller Nelma Wedge James Weimer Gordon Williams Wesley Williams Frances Wisner Richard Wortman Joan Yale Ronald Zarcone NOT PICTURED: Elizabeth Campbell Jesse Delgado John Gusman Jerri Hamby .XQ- L 1 ,ng Q Y 0 :Q xx 'eww' ,gh 5 an p K1 1 ' 1 .' :C 38 Clifford Hendrix Edith Daniels Allen Crawf Marie Lopez Dorothy McCoy Jay Olson Savannah Ross Rose Marie Sequeira Le Roy Parker ord eu 1423 NEWS REEL ' Q 61 ' rf-dp WSW CONCERT BAND The Concert Band, under the capable direction of Mr. Harold Manley, was one of the outstanding organizations of the year. The band was active at all rallies and presented their annual Christmas Concert The group participated in every function at which music was a necessity. Members of the organization entered the Stanislaus County Music Festi- val. Several members formed a dance band and played for numerous school functions. A large percentage of the band members were freshmen students and thus assured the school an excellent band in future years. STANDING: Holtan, Hocott, Sierra, Terry, Gloria Gordon, Cripe, Reza, Frank, Lackey, L. Puls, McBride, Williams Ponce, D. Gordon, Barnes, Hass, Gault, Rose, Kolding, Sandra Schmidt, Pazzoni, Houk, Bowman, Eagleton, Richard son, Van Cleave, Bettes, Del Nero, Johnson, Olson. nm' I' aw 13,3 6064, 6 400 Q60 0256012260 Q- f 29. 'pw ei 41, ,d lb ga 0 '27 l' 'wb 44. Af Q 'zzey THIRD ROW: O'Nea1, Heck, Acker, G. Schmidt, Penland, Tabar, Yale, Dittman SECOND ROW: Evans, Young, C. Puls, Cearley, Morris, Correia FRONT ROW: Judy Heitman, Morgan, Knutson, Raines, Georgia Gordon, Joan Heitman, Bevis . rw-.- g, A I is i 3 n S BACK ROW: 13th ROW 12th ROW: llth ROW: xonh ROW: gm Row 8m Row MARCHING BAND Schmidt, Lackey, Weimer, Young 7th ROW Heitman, O'Nea1, Morris, Knutson 6th ROW Cearley, Acker, Puls, Heck 5th ROW Rose, Morgan, Yale, Evans 4th ROW Gordon, Heitman, Bevis, Frank Holtan, Reza, Cripe, Hocott Correia, Del Nero, Johnson, Eagleton lst ROW 3rd ROW: 2nd ROW Olson, Van Cleave, Bettes, Richardson Gordon, Kolding, Kelsay, Terry Pezzoni, Bowman, Houk, Spradling McBride, Puls, Williams, Ponce Gault, Dittman, Gordon, Barns Tabar, Sierra, Raines, Penland Hass 1-un-Q-5 . CHORUS 04 C 6003, kpow 6'eO'0r: 16138140 ' o' 000,41 Gold 1 o 4 Geoq 46, K Oo 40 190 O 'Vi 046 1? Phillip Willson, Accompanist Oki. 4,052.0 COP ost 600 Q, BACK ROW: Brainard, Miller, Crawford, THIRD ROW: McDowell, Burton, Graser, Pearson SECOND ROW: DeWitt, Dennis, Covello FIRST ROW: Hoylman, Daniels, Jones, England, Taylor, Spencer, Brown, Carlson, McCoy, Costa, Earnhart Heitman, Gordon, Eagleton, Gervasoni, Barber, Stevenson, Crawtord, Schut Dunn, O'Neal, Richardson, Breasher, McGuire, Puls, Parker, Rauscher, Hector, Burton, Butler, Nally, McBride, Harris, Becker, Martin, Kinzey. MR. HARRISON WILLIAM BROWN Commandsnt md Lieutenant CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS EDWARD VIKE STANLEY DAVIS ut Sergeant Sergeant Ist Class IBRRY WILLIAMS WILLIAM EAGLETON Sergeant ut Clan Sergeant Ist Class PA TTER SON CADET COR PS The local cadet corps under the leadership of Mr. Harrison enables ,the high school student to visualize many of the conditions which will be a part of his life after entrance into some branch of military service. The corp is required of all fresh- men students and many of the boys continue the course throughout their high school careers. Thu , they are better able to compete for advance- ments offered in military service. The corp takes full responsibility for all flag raising ceremonies and make one or two appearances in local parades each year. , SM fm, 1 Q-42 -'Q 'L '-A 1 X. L V' ' A 4 ' V2 ' iii? 3 - I 5' 'NV HE 31 , 5251 , If hkflii K 14- 2 -' ' A 2 L I, A h ff F7 Q' Y T' vf' ' Q71 A-' .uh Swv . -e L A A ,. -bw f Mffkijiv We ,M e wg 1 65' if AW,hV b W ,. E J' av L A, ,wx ff P fog x ww? WIA L - F- ' - - fa aff .1 Y , ' L J, pf - fx. ,. , ' W, l 4 f ti Q ? X ,gh f ,,, '..','kV A: if A 8 .fy-Lk , Q Y! W W Pe , . AQ4-, ,1 ,eg 3 :, 1 M , K ' 4 is ht , VL' .1 ,- Y 41 fi 5 K Q4 S Km ,fi S- ff' ph If Q' 'J f Q A . ff -fi? Q 5 ,J 'Vw v- ,amy f 3 b ,cr F gf ge CLUBS TOP ROW: Richardson, Eagleton, French, Rodney MIDDLE ROW: Thomason, Taylor Humer, Traver, Wisner, Dittman, Covello FRONT ROW: Leedom, Costa, Gordon, Kinkaid, DiGiorno, Daley, Pezzoni, Eddy. BLOCK P TOP ROW: Coach Shafer, McBride, Pitzer, Taylor, Hove, DiGiorno, Barber MIDDLE ROW: Davis, John Azevedo, Olson, Alberta, Vike, Bessey, D. Kelsay, Frank, Rodney FIRST ROW: Lisota, G. Breasher, Breves, Borba, D. Carlson, Nally, Kilby, Eagleton, Spencer, F. Sierra. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIG RCW fqrno. I Have. GIRL'S M1-me 41.1 C5 mana Ggult P720 NTROW, Among the many active Iqnkaid H organizations on campus the 'Uber' GAA rates as number one for coeds. The girls in the club divide their sports into Speed-a- away, basketball, volleyball, base- ball and individual sports such as tennis, badminton and swimming. During the year they participate in playdays and always hostess the popular backward dance. After the first semester initia- tion for new members is held and the GAA award banquet is given. This year many of our underclassmen have held responsible positions in the club and with their experience will in the future help to make the GAA even stronger. 47 Y ,in-1' r 7 ur BACK ROW: Humer, Georgia Gordon, Sherwood, Waller, Hocott, Del Nero, Covello SECOND ROW: Graser, R. Dennis, DiGiorno, Hector, Costa, Gerber FIRST ROW: Gloria Gordon, England, Evans, Gault, Kinkaid, Thorkelson, A. Dennis. e ?ws, tt , , Af V 'Zi-n.-.. - V X I f BACK ROW: Silva, Azevedo, Dittman, Thorkelson, Stark SECOND ROW: Sierra, Dennis, Taylor, Hamilton, Thomason Ayres, Kimble, Tucker FIRST ROW: Terry, Traver, Lyons, Puls, Dias, Buehner, Leaf, Ross. 48 n 7' BACK ROW: McDowell, Tabar, Haiie, Carlson, Carpenter, Cearley, Kvech, Crawford, Pezzoni, Puls SECOND ROW: Hass, Roberts, Eddy, Young, Schut, Schmidt, Lee, Houk, Heitman, Hogan, FIRST ROW: Simmons, Duran, Raines, Pearson, Montgomery, Morris, Rose, Homen. L- BACK ROW: Murata, German, Acker, Parello, O'Nea1, Jackson, Homen, Martin SECOND ROW: Benson, Wisner, Sperry, Frank, Penland, McDowell, Castro, Traver THIRD ROW: Duran, Morgan, Delphia, Knut- son, Yale, Hector, Heitman, Carlson, Heck. 4 9 STUDENT The Art Club, with Mr. Clement as its advisor, worked stren- uously to improve our school. The club members gave much time and effort in making posters, programs and bulletins for school activities, conferences and for groups outside of school. This year the Ski Club had a new sponsor, Mr. Campbell. The ski enthusiasts make several trips to Dodge Ridge and were fortu- nate in not breaking any bones. Of the many clubs which function on our campus the Speech and Dramatics Club was one of the most active. This year the club pre- sented fall and winter plays and held an initiation banquet in the spring. The Speech Club received a second place award in the I Speak for Democracy contest and participated in the Lions Club contest. This year was the first year that the school was fortunate enough to have a drarnatics class which added to the curriculum and performed at rallies and assemblies. DRAMATICS AND SPEECH TOP ROW: Mr, Clement, Roberts, Raines, Azevedo, Benson, Tucker, Hurner, Mary Traver, McDowell, Georgia Gordon, Ayres, Hogan, Eddy, Mr. Campbell SECOND ROW: Del Nero. Bowman, Judy Heir- man, Chin, Kolding, Leaf, Lisota, Carlson, Bessey, Barber, McBride, Lackey, Morgan, Mrs. Wellemeyer THIRD ROW: Tabar, Gloria Gordon, Lyons, loan Heitman, Knutson, Evans, Ross, Margaret Traver, Gault, Sherwood, Gerber, ma-in-n1v'i..m-vmfmm 1z - ORGANIZATIONS sau clue TOP ROW: Matthew, Barnes, Lane, Correia SECOND ROW: Rosse, Kolding, Thomas, Lisota, Bessey, Cripe, Johnson, Del Nero THIRD ROW: Hamilton, Hass, Heitman, Lyons, Gordon, Tabar, Gault, Dittman, Raines. ART CLUB TOP ROW: Mr. Clement, Tonce Duran, Homen, Gordon, Ohm, Hector SECOND ROW: Penland Polly Duran, Stevenson, Shaver, Evans, Lee, Hemandez. 1 1 i 1 4 gznxzl- ru1a g coMMERclAL nun , . - . . - , . . A .V - ,- . ,aww - - , 'rzg 1 an-v,r',' we-fx-wl'fs7y' BACK ROW: Simmons, E. Homen, L. Homen, T. Duran, Rose, Morris, P. Hemandez, Acker, J. Martin, Bagley, M. Homen, Hoylman, Stark MIDDLE ROW: German, A. Reza, M. Sierra, Thomason, Harper, Taylor, K. Dennis, Brainard, Burton, A. Dennis, Burton, D. Dennis, P. Duran FRONT ROW: Dunn, Delphia, Buehner, Cearley, England, Stevenson, E. Shaver, Young, Waller, DiGiomo, L. Martin. SPANISH CLUB i V i BACK ROW: S. Hernandez, A. Reza, P. Hernandez, Benson, Wisner, A. Dennis, M. Patello, Ayres, Dittman, M. Sierra MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Camara, O'Nea1, J. Hector, Chin, W. Kelsay, P. Willson, Stehli, Ohm, Castro, Mary Traver FRONT ROW: Morgan, Terry, Ross, Lyons, L. Puls. E. Shaver. Leaf. Heitman. Marrzaret Traver. Hamilton. M. Shaver. C.S.F. FALL TOP ROW: DiGiorno, Weisenberer, Thornton, Rosse, Lisota, Bessey, Ghisletta, Olson, Williams SECOND ROW: Hector, Pearson, Raines, Heitman, Evans, Shaver, Mrs. Monson, Gordon, Kinkaid, Gault, Thorkel- son, Del Nero, Terry, C.S.F. SPRING TOP ROW: McDowell, Daley, Weisenberger,Thoruton, Rosse, Kelsay, Stehli, Ghisletta, Bessey, Barber, Olson, Williams, Rose SECOND ROW: Carlson, Morris, Pearson, Raines, Judy Heitman, Evans, Shaver, Mrs. Monson, Haile, Kinkaid, Gault, Thorkelson, Del Nero, Ioan Heitman, Knutson. 53 Y. M. C. Every year in the spring on our campus are seen seven very happy and busy girls. These girls are delegates, chosen by the faculty, to the Y. M. C.A. Junior Girls' Leadership Conference at Asilomar. This year there were 12 happy girls because Patterson had been elected the president school: therefore the presiding officer with an executive committee also attended. Jun- ior girls from Z8 schools were present at the two day meeting in April. The students who were selected because of their potential leadership abilities were instructed during the conference on developing their leader- ship qualities and putting them into use at school. A. GIRLS' DARLENE DEL NERO, President TOP ROW Mrs Freldel Raines, Daley, McDowell, Heitman, Shaver, Tabar, Hass, Gordon, Mrs. Wellemeyer SECOND ROW Del Nero Hurner, Gault, Thorkelson, Gerber, Kinkaid, Evans. Sherwood. v': f 'T,'. '1f'?,i' LEADERSHIP I956 CANDIDATES Raines, McDowell, Heitman, Daley, Tabar, Hass 1956 PRESIDENT J. lDCAl f .3. , ,4- N45 REPRESENTATIVES, if A ' 1 vr . , -A ,.-,fsf'ffq5.S ' 1 44:45-ggi 'wi '- 21. 1.51 Q ' -Tis .2 'rf Hr . 1 .IL ' - ef-J'-,r .. , . .Vg , I, . 2-29 '- -i J TOP ROW: Hurner, Shaver, Evans, Thorkelson SECOND ROW: Sherwood, V, ' Ziff Del Nero, Kinkaid, Gerber, Gault, Gordon. 3,5-, - 4- lyrgggig: . Q, ',, 'f3f'1,7?45ij- 9 'M 1.354-:g,?!i V 55 'lie-,li2S3J'3lffflf3T' 1 C008 P-7 e'q e1,Y2CxiIot?,30s Seb . Ng. pgl-9' 0346 - Ks' 3o'09 gets. S1 PSX D690 cet . R0 'Y axlxot ' 1 . Sven Yxoqea 1 CW eao' NF aww 991 Y F. F. A. . 4,5 W O , I 4? MIR: .J I iv. f o F9Lv': 'x QA I - 1. QXXEA4 9, - . - 4 fa ' -iw, 'H' 'IIN' c of-w 4' N ur-'g b C olo BACK ROW: Cox, Silva, Rogers, Pires, Joaquin Azevedo, Days, Schut, C. Schali, DeWitt, Lopes THIRD ROW: J. Stewart, G. Jackson, O'Neal, Breves, Taylor, H. Hove, Delphia, Lauderdale, J. Brewer, Demmis, Mr. Morgan SECOND ROW: Selander, R. Hove, T. Spencer, Dias, Pitzer, Ray, Frank, Daniels, F. Jackson, Markum FRONT ROW: Corral Apland, Wortman, Flowers, John Azevedo, J. Spencer, F. Schali, Graser, Armstrong. F. H. A. . vi: , ....w,. .-. v BACK ROW: L. Homen, Bagley, Brainard. Knutson, L. Carlson, Delphia, Heck, Heitman MIDDLE ROW: Stark, Murata, M. I-lomen, Bravo, Wedge, Crawford, I. Hector, Buehner, I. Thorkelson, Tucker, Patello, S. Silva FRONT ROW: S. Hernandez, I. Martin, Acker, L. Puls, Azevedo, Ross, D. Dennis, Sierra, T. Duran, German, Sperry. BACK ROW: Evans, Gloria Gordon, M. Crawford MIDDLE ROW: Sherwood, L. Hector, Pezzoni, Lee, Hurner, DiGiomo, Haile, Schut, A. Dennis, M. Carlson, Alberta, G. Gordon, Hass, L. Martin, Simmons FRONT ROW: Gerber, A. Silva, E. Homen, Montgomery, l-louk, Roberts, Morris, Rose, P. Duran, Stevenson, K. Dennis. HH . . T K. S P 7' '1 7' H :NNN S rf 'J . I u. , I 1 . A x.a 'xt W9 I - Elly' - , Y. M. C. A. FALL CONFERENC Patterson High School was very fortunate this year to be the president school of the two Y. M. C.A. Leadership Conferences. Lorin French was the presiding officer of the fall 1955 conference which was held at our school. The theme which was used for the meeting was Building Bridges Not Barriers. Those students who attended heard excellent speakers, participated in various panels, enjoyed entertainment, and returned home with many ideas to help solve our present problems and those of the future. TOP ROW g Rodney, Kilby, Nally, Leaf, Kelsay, Jay Olson, French, Mrs. Wellemeyer, Bessey, Ghisletta, Lisota, Watson, Dan Carlson, Kolding, Breasher, Matthew, Jon Olson, Barber, McBride SECOND ROW: Rosse, Halle, Gerber, Hurner, Kinkaid, Judy Heitman, Marilyn Carlson, Lee, Homen,Evans, Gordon, Gault, Sherwood, Raines, Joan Heitman, Knutson, DiGiorno THIRD ROW: Del. Nero, Tabar, Daley, Patello, Mary Traver, Wisner, Castro, Hass, O'Nea1, Margaret Traver, Ross, Terry, Thorkelson. SPORTS REEL FOOTBALL: The Tigers enjoyed a successful football season although losing their bid for the league title in the final game. James Pitzer, Walter Kilby, John Azevedo and Stanley Davis were named on the all-league team. Livingston took the opening game of the season Z1 to 14 despite the strong come-back of the Tigers in the final quarter of play. Orestimba was the first victim of the team 13 to nothing. The game was featured by defensive play. sb Calaveras felt the bite of the Tiger 13 to seven in a thrill packed game. The Tiger defense was superb. Ceres took an early lead only to have the Tigers bounce back to take a thriller Z0 to 18. Amador was defeated in the final practice game 19 to 13. The game was won in the final seconds of play. Los Banos was defeated seven to nothing in the first conference game. It was the first victory over Los Banos in many years. Hughson fell before the onslaught of the Tigers 18 to six in a game featured by excellent defensive play by both teams. Escalon dropped the Tigers 25 to 9 in the season's finale, The game featured the running of Escalon and the passing of the Tigers. Prospects are good for the coming year as Coach Shafer used many underclassmen throughout the season. aiet ean coac BACK ROW: Rodney, Nelson, Barnard, Barnes, Ponce, W. Kelsay, Stehil, Silva, Frank, Acker, Costa, Coach Shafer MIDDLE ROW: Sierra, Stroud, Fukuhara, Kilby, Ensminger, Taylor, Delphia, McBride, Davis, E. Richardson, DiGiorno, Bessey FRONT ROW: D. Kelsay, Breves, Borba, Alberta, Ray, Pitzer, Spencer, J. Azevedo, Barber, Breasher, John Azevedo. il T 'Z--f be be 'lt at ,T W Jackson, Van Cleave, Maxwe Leon Schut, Wortman. FOOTBALL The B football season successful 's history but e occasions when rd work and continued was not the most in the school there wer the ha t aining was very evident. r The training received by the large squad, p freshmen, will pay big dividends on the varsity ears to come. r imar ily squads in y Jay Olson and Jerry Porter were chosen honorary captains for the ,'r, 'Q1ngqg'-- s V 1,1- , ,s j QI wb: 1 2'9f'Q ,. , . S ea S On. MT, Re i g Bald , Rlchar dgon is 'Y BACK ROW: Flowers, Kolding, Gordon, P. Richardson, Rosse, Cox, Shackleford, Breasher, D. Richardson, Crooker, Porter, F. Schali SECOND ROW: Hocott, Williams, Leonardo, Olson, Leaf, Daniels, Ponce, Carlson, Dennis, ,f,.,,m-y , v 4 ll THIRD ROW: Stewart, Corral, Briggs, C. Schali, McE1hern, Bevis, Rodney, Cripe, M 'S BASKETBALL Cavwn LSON s 30N 0 Walt Kilby and Richard Ray were selected to all-conference berths at the close of the basketball season- Patterson finished third in south league play. The team finished third in the Gustine Invitational Tourney. Richard Ray was selected as an all-tournament player. The team won 12 of 22 contests played during the year. The league mark was six wins and four losses. Two of the losses were to Los Banos, champions. Le Grand and Newman also handed the Tigers defeats. An even break was gained in the twelve contests played as practice games or in tournament play. Jon Olson was elected team captain, Ray and Kilby were the leading scorers. DiGiorno, Ghisletta, Fukuhara and Davis were als mainstays of the varsity squad. The team was composed of underclassmen with two exceptions, Kilby and DiGiorno. Coach Shafer is to be complimented on the success of the team. TOP ROW: Thornton, Barber, Brown, Kilby, Ray, Dias, Ghisletta, Fukuhara, Coach Shafer SECOND ROW: Olson, Stroud, Davis, DiGiorno. O BASKETBALL Patterson won the Joaquin League title in the play-off game at Hilmar March 2 by a 50 to 47 count. The Tigers earned the right to meet the Hilmar team by winning the South Joaquin title. Robert Rodney, team captain, Ng: led the Tigers to the final victory. The Tigers won eight and lost two games in South Joaquin play. Gustine and Los Banos were able to wi.n games from the local light- weights. Both games were lost by a one point margin, 31-30 to Los Banos and 45-44 to Gustine. The Tigers claimed single victories over TRODNE Gustine, 59-49, and Los Banos, 30-28. The Tigers had two victories over Le Grand, 58-33 and 65-62. Mariposa was defeated 54-18 and 59-34. Newman felt the claws of the Tiger twice, 50-37 and 47-28. Tracy defeated the Tigers in two practice games, 54-33 and 54-41. Denair was beaten twice, 50-44 and 62-49. Hughson and Patterson split with Hughson winning the first encounter 43-28 and the Tigers the second 52-45. Hilmar and the Tigers split, Hilmar taking the first 42-34 and Patterson emerging victors 52-36. The split built up the championship match. Ripon was defeated in a single meeting 57-56. Coach Shafer relied on Bob Rodney, Torn Daniels, Lorin French, Jay Olson, Warren Fink and Ray Sierra to carry the biggest share of the load. Rodney was leading scorer of the team and was elected team captain by his mates. 'W' ROBER Y I Captain TOP ROW g Barber, Rodney, Olson, Pridmore, Fink, French, Richardson, Coach Shafer SECOND ROW: Daniels, Jackson, Flowers, Ponce, Rosse, Sierra, Cox, Stewart, Thornton. zv exe riir.s. , mm mm ,g - BASKETBALL TOP ROW: Haile, Armstrong, Bertolosso, Apland, Spencer, Betres, Rose SECOND ROW: Holtan, Johnson, Tafoya, Pack, Bowers. TOP ROW: Fink, Schmidt, Pitcock, Polson, Rose SECOND ROW: Van Winkle, Weisenberger, Crooks, Thornton. 1 r 1 4.1n - BASEBALL TOP ROW: Ponce, Kilby, Gervasoni, Taylor, Flowers, Nelson SECOND ROW-, Holtan, DiGiorno, McBride, Borba, Stewart, Coach Richardson. TOP ROW: Thornton, Don Richardson, Perry Richardson, Dennis, Stehli, Pitcock Porter, Parker SECOND ROW: Holtan, McElhern, Rosse, Bevis, Breasher, Coach Richardson. I! H 1 TRACK Track, like other spring sports, is very incomplete. The deadline for the Del Puerto is too early to make any reports on the season. Coach Ted Jackson had a good turnout for the squad and indications point to a fairly successful season. John Bessey, Edward Armstrong, Edward Richardson, Warren Fink, Jack Brewer, Danny Rose and Kyle Weisenberger were returning veterans and sure point getters. Gary Crooker and Charles Frank were expected to make vast it improvement during the year. Larry' Butler and Raymond De W sophomores, gave added strength to the team. Dave Leon and Dave Hocott were the most impressive of the newcomers. Peter Iden gave additional power in the distance. A good crop of freshmen brought smiles to Coach Jackson's countenance, but the edition goes to press too early to give further reports. TOP ROW: Quinlivan, Pires, Ponce, Fukuhara, Barnes, Engen, Pridmore, Besaey, Brown, Frank, E. Armstrong, Parker, Williams, Barber SECOND ROW: Butler, Leon, Kazda, Crocker, Lopes, Weisenberger, Rogers, Richardson, Rose, DeWitt, Schali, Bettes, Cox, Hocott. T TENNIS Coach Al Harrison had a nice turnout for the tennis squad and held high hopes of repeating as conference champions. Danny Carlson and Orval Nally were again on hand to offer serious competition to all comers in doubles matches. Eddie Lisota capably took over the first singles spot vacated by Gale Stroud. Jerry Correia, Ed Vike, Gerald Breasher, Jon Olson and Gene Matthew were veterans of the past campaign. The team was supplemented by freshmen Galen Schmidt, Jerry Spencer and William Kelsay. Two teams were played prior to going to press. Turlock won over the locals six - two in the opener. Ceres felt the snarl of the injured Tiger five - zero in the second encounter Complete details of the season are not available at the time we must go to press but a successful season seems assured. TOP ROW: Breasher, Carlson, Vike, Kelsay, Lisota, Kinkaid, Olson SECOND ROW: Spencer, Correia, Lane, Matthew, Schmidt, Nally. CHEERLEADERS SONG LEADERS PEP INSTILLERS Gloria Gordon and Jeannine Leedom Covello, Kinkaid, Costa, and Eamhart f , ,1' 1 U, , -7, Q , .ini it ,ff 'ff x ff 3 . is V 3 gg .X I 11 Q 5 ' K n- ' 1 4' .. 4 --wfv na'f ,f,P .ga L ,,'-.FZ :J ,Q 5 'Sf J, , 1 x W f' V '-.., , -,k .ax ,x i,-Q., 7 5 ,X B,-'W'.Q?f' : Irma ,jg , .Y v , 'rn ,V . - ,qty I 1 'An FEATURE ATTRACTION 3 aff- W . Q MISS MARY TRAVER 03' wsfyw FOOTBALL Agvv. S H 41fo1v,,,TTM luv QUEEN '55 cava mms Pma' KQB 1: Ca P'-'ra Afa Neita Roberts, popular junior, was elected Football Queen for 1955. Miss Roberts was attended by Mary Traver, Sharon Dittman and Jeannine Leedom. Student Body Vice-President William Eagleton crowned Miss Roberts at halftime of the Veteran's Day game with Escalon. 70 .,.f- , ,...- Y .V--.v-n 1-7 MISS DEl PUERTO 1015 591 wsswv M519 GW QUEEN BRENDA HASS 3067. rr ,msmmnlmlsa cw Miss Brenda Hass was winner of the first Miss Del Puerto title. The successful candidate was elected by purchases of the '55 Del Puerto. The entire staff is pleased to present Miss Hass and her four attendants. ' 71 HALL or FAM Q ' '- - ff - ! f Qi , - ' ' P ' gi FFF -F Q n fi 5 GEORGIA GORDON DARLENE D11 NEO EDNA SHAVER Future Homemaker Liberal Axts Vocational Arts LILLIAN KINKAID Science and Mathematics RUTH HURNER Athlete in WALTER KILBY MELBA EVANS Athlete Fine Am 72 JOHN AZEVEDO Future Farmer SENIOR PLAY CHANGE or HEART 'im'-r 4:1 'Wm . I 1 Q STUDENT GOVERNMENT , rf' 1 lf U .iffa 'ICN' '85, E, '+L 4, We 9 Q. Q x I 9 5 0 ix DAIVNY 0 CARLSON ' Pre EXECUTIVE BOARD LEFT TO RIGHT: Leedom, Gloria Gordon, Rodney Carlson, Eagleton, Georgia Gordon, Shaver. .WX OFFICERS The Student Council is the governing committee of the Patterson Union High School student body, The council meets regularly to discuss the affairs of the student body. The council consists of representatives from various classes and organizations and is headed by the president of the student body and his staff. The officers are elected in the spring and take office the following year, The most important and successful achieve- ment of the Student Council this year was Red Tag Day, This was a project in which the students in cooperation with the town's merchants helped to finance one of our students to a foreign country this summer. By this we can see that the Student Council works not only for improving our school, but also for improving and promoting world friendship and peace. if-s ' . '31E' TO Pg Georgia Gordon, Secretary MIDDLE: William Eagleton, Vice -President BOTTOM Edna Shaver, Treasurer. 1- STUDENT nfl Puma Q -Qs DARLENE DEL NERO, Editor JOHN BESSEY, Business Manager TOP ROW: Kimble, Rainesfrerry, Thorkelson, Krlulson. Evans. Bessey. Tabar. Weisenberger. Sherwood SECOND ROW: Gordon, Hamilton, Del Nero, Gault, Daley. C7 'N .0 PUBLICATIONS TIGER TALES fx: - BETTY COVELLO Editor FAYE SHERWOOD, Business Manager TOP ROW: Morris, Iden, Kimble, Daley, Hogan SECOND ROW: Rose, Sherwood, Covello, Duran. FROLIC IN FROST KING DON PARKER and QUEEN BETTY COVELLO One of the most exciting occasions of the school year was the Senior Ball which was held in December. The dance was held in the gymnasium which was transformed from a large basketball court into a beautiful snow- covered forest. Graceful evergreen trees, frosty moun- tains, snowflakes, and icicles decorated the building. A beautiful silver tree with fuchsia trim centered the room and against a lovely white snow scene sat the majestic thrones of the king and queen. This year the lucky couple who reigned over the gala event were Donald Parker and Betty Covello. Q 'Qt ' 5' . 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