Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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“Frankenstein” Minter Rudy “Terpsichore” Martha Papadakis SENTOR DAY “Oh, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Yes, in the year 1594 these were the immortal words of William Shakespeare’s Juliet, but in the year 1939 they may be classified as the eternal words of Anna Beth Garside as she portrayed Juliet, in Richmond High’s never-to-be-forgotten hilarious Senior Day Play. Many undiscovered stars were developed by Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Connor, and Miss Clark, associate, sub-associate, and sub-sub-associate directors, respectively. The cast was composed of dashing George “Ken Murray” Saxon, a Romeo if there ever were one, and a snappy group of Richmond High’s most attractive boy dancers. Katherine “Jenny Lind” Kuivala, Jack “Singing Sam” Sirard, and cute little Lena “Kate Smith” Benedetti offered vocal selections. Senior Day was labeled “a howling success” from ladder to balcony. Due to the fact that Juliet’s father (Jack Horton) wished to have the Plaster of Paris (Arnold Westwood) wed his beautiful daughter, Romeo was forced to visit Juliet only on secret occasions. The play came to a hilarious climax when Nancy “Girl About the Campus” Neville’s charms enticed Romeo from his previous lover; thus, the immortal tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” ended. Martha Papadakis, garbed in a Grecian costume, was awarded first prize for the girls, while Minter Rudy, portraying the son of Fr ankenstein, captured high honors for the boys. Prizes were based upon originality of the student’s costume. “The Angel” — Robert Hopkins Benes — James Eakle

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CLASS OFFICERS James Eakle Ruth Dingle Donald Hoffman Mary Selig GCLASS-AGHIEVE MENTS Under the spirited leadership of president James Eakle who was ably assisted by Don Hoffman, vice-president; Mary Selig, treasurer; and Ruth Dingle, secretary, the June Class of 1939 completed a very successful term. The traditional Senior Party, under the general chairmanship of Raverna Lovdal. was held in the Union on March 2. A modern version of “Romeo and Juliet” was staged by a colorful cast on Senior Day, March 24. The semi-annual Senior Banquet, held May 25, in the cafeteria was lauded by all who attended. Augustine Silva, general chairman of the event, was assisted by the fol- lowing committee heads: Opal Amaral, decorations; Lileth Tidwell, reception; Evelyn Tobiason, refreshments; Wilbur Newcomb, program; Dixie Lee Drew, Class Will: Anna Beth Garside, dancing; and Ted Beck, door. In athletics and scholastic records, and in student government, the Class of June, 1939, by contributing its share of outstanding achievements has helped R.U.H.S. main- tain its splendid high school rating. So, as another prominent Richmond High graduating class is on the eve of its debut before the outside world, we, the under-graduates of R. U. H. S., send loads of wishes for luck and success to each of the 287 eraduates.

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AS WE KNOW THEM Charles Adame—good-natured. Christina Adame—Sweet Sue Kenton Alexander—easy-going. Olga Alexich—exotic. Leo Allamanno—Dizzy Dean. Helen Allen—elocutionist. Frances Allison—Frances Langford. Opal Amaral—quiet, manikin-like. Don Anderson—simple and Swede. Ruby Atkinson——Elsa, from Lohengrin. Lupe Avila—Lupe Velez. John Bailo—big and burly. Clyde Baker—walking encyclopedia. Ila Baker—reticent, unassuming. Esperanza Barragan—Bunny. Anna Beck—hale and hearty. Ted Beck—Carrots. Lena Benedetti—song bird. Alfred Berg—Walt Disney. Vera Bergman—Cornelia Otis. Richard Bevilaqua—likeable. Carlo Biagini—ruff and tuff. Alessandro Bigiolli—The Greek. Canada Bingham—Dominion. Albert Bishop—shaggin’ fool. David Boivie—Daniel in the Lions’ Den. Clarence Bonham—The Great Barnum. Lewis Bossi—straw boss. Evelyn Brisbin—whimsical, intellectual. Frank Bronson——Rachmaninoff. Genevieve Brougham—Little Nell. Katherine Brown—Martha Ray. Pearl Buckley—cow-gal. Rosella Burghart—private secretary. Verna Burgin—Katherine Cornell. Glenn Butler—pugilist. Kathryn Byers—Geraldine Fitzgerald. Robert Carhart—Missouri Senator. Mildred Carlson—sweet but shy. Earl Cavin—Robin Hood. Johnny Cavoretto—Fountain Fox. George Chan—Charlie Chan. Denny Chelemedos—Jeeves. Lura Chetkovich—Honey Girl. Earl Church—Charles Atlas. Marguerite Clark—dynamic. William Clements—strong, silent man. Allen Coe—thes pian. Emily Cometta—Sylvia Sidney. Harold Coombs—Parkyakarkus. Jeanne Cooper—Belle at Henri’s. Robert Coppin—gift to R.U.H.S. Albert Cortese—T arzan. Betty Crippen—Mazie Gracie. Regina Cunan—mild and mellow. Audrey Curtis—little Audrey. Bertram Dalton—eyes and ears of the world. Edwin Daniels—Chico. Paul Dasher—Bullet. Virginia Davis—Patsy Kelly. Ruth Dingle—parliamentarian. Mary Donadio—Songbird of the South. Mabel Dorrington—Darling Dorrie. Homer Douglas—“Duke” Scoop. Lawrence Downey—red-headed pecker-wood. Terrence Doyle—“Slick.” Dixie Lee Drew—auditor. Mary Ellen Driscoll—unconcerned. James Eakle—intelligent gabster. Magdalena Eckmann—Mary Boland. Helen Edwards—Minnie Mouse. Jack Edwards—Florida. Wayne Ellersick—Kddie Duchin. Rodney Erickson— “Sleepy.” Richard Ervin—Charming Cherub. Helen Esser—Helen Jacobs. Cathern Farrar—Binnie Barnes. Thomas Fasanaro—play boy. Jack Fatooh—Linstein IT. Roger Flossic—Torchy Pedden. Frank Ford—Edsel the II. Stevina Freggiaro—Mme. from Armentiers. Hellen Frentrop—Torchy. Robert Garrard—Hank Luisetti. Anna Beth Garside—petite, playful. Ed Garvey—Judge. Carlye Gauny—Aitlas. Amelia Giacomelli—Mme. Curie. Hazel Gier—Rosalind Russell. Clyde Gillham—Arkansas Traveler. Robert Goddard—Donald Duck. Gertrude Graham—Babe Didrickson. Salvador Granado—Tiger Joe. Donald Green—Tenderfoot. Phyllis Green—Jane Withers Vivianne Gridley—naive, gracious. Carol Griffin—Janet Gaynor. Deanne Griffin—Frank Buck. Robert Griffith—“Steve Stanko.” Velma Hamilton—Puss-in-the-corner. Robert Harcourt—The Champ. Barbara Harrison—Belle of the 90's. Irma Hazen—Adorably cute. Lloyd Heise—Ben Eastman. Raymond Henson—Paderewski. Fay Hicks—Hope Dare. Ruth Hill—just Ruthie. Annabelle Hiner—sweet and domestique. Billy Hislop—jokester. Don Hoffman—speed. Ruth Holdaway—hAold-out. Stanley Holmes—Sherlock. Robert Hopkins-—Marathon Bobby. Duane Horner—Music Maestro. Jack Horton—assistant’s assistant. Bertha Humphrey—Shanghai Lil. Dick Hunn—Skipper. Ily Jenkins—Jenny Jenks. Ludd Johnson—Tommy Dorsey. Margaret Johnson—Blondie. Maxine Johnson-—well-groomed. Pat Johnson—Shorty. Walter Johnson—Captain. Alice Jones—One of the Jones Girls. John Jones—Debater. Minnie Juarez—“Juarez.” Elinor Kalson—Siamese Twin Number One. Margaret Kalson—Siamese Twin Number Two. Dora Kastanos—Babe Dietrich. Takeshi Katayanagi—Emperor Tak. Hideko Kawai—Lotus Blossom. Mary Kayser—Soda Fountain Lou. Eleanor Kelleghan—Candy vendor. Mervin Kelleghan—Slide, Kelly, slide. Jack Kennedy—affable, handsome, intent. Margaret Kennedy—scholarly. Betty Kneeland—athletic, abrupt. June Kneeland—Nightingale. Steve Kocolas—Hercules. William Koopman—Sailor Bud.