Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1943 volume:

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EUGENE KATHRYN HOMO COPPIN GIBSON GENGLER SWEARINGEN JAN. 1940 FORREST JEAN DELMAR ANITA HARRIS JETER BURGIN STACK THOMPSON JAMIESON ROSS BARBARA BOB ELLA MAE KEN RADICK TOBEY BLAKE NIGOEET GE DONALDSON JAMES LOLA FRANK VIRGINIA EDWARD MITCHELL ELLSWORTH CURRY HAVEY GIANOGLIO HERBERT LAURA JOE ANITA RICHARD WILLIAMS HUBBARD AVALOS JORGENSEN DIBBLE CLASS OF ANN VLOEBERGHS HARLAN JEAN DONALD TONITA HEYDON NELSON FROST AVILA 7) VIVIAN JAMES SARAH MIKE EILEEN McFARLAND GEIL MARTINEZ MARCOULIS IMBACH CLAIRE WENDELL GEORGETTE DERRY LEE ESOLA GURLEY VERGNE WALDROP MURIEL ELMEN MARY KEN SOCORRO KRENZER THOEE HASH DENNIS MORALES = ™ OMAN. 940 ALDO IYI SOG RICHARD AGNES GRANICH HERBERT NAVONE WELCH BILL JOE ALBERTA GEORGE EDITH HARRY MARCHELLO THAYER WILLIAMS NELSON CONSER KEITH RIELEN GEORGE DOROTHY GEORGE PETERSON GREENDALE WADDINGHAM MILOVICH HUTTON ROBERT RAE JOHN ELEANOR JOHN KENNICK McCARTHY KOSICH SMREKAR CLASS OF. CLARABELLE BILL JOSEPHINE EDWARD MURIEL PERRY DOYLE GIANFORTONE ANGELMAN CREASON It ERNEST ANN WILLIAM LILLIAN HUNT BRAY KOVICH GEACH PETGRAVE JEANETTE MURIEL MARY PEARLMAN LEE DELGADO PATTY BERNICE ZICKEFOOSE TURKOVICH ROBERT BLANCHE WILLIAM INEZ ROY HAMILTON KAUFMAN BEBICH TOGNETTI HANSEN JUNE GINO FRANCES BED TY BARBARA SIMPSON CANEPA MARTIN McRACKEN RAMEY CLASS WILL ... JANUARY, 1943 Ed Angleman—leaves his gaudy red shirts to the Fire Department. Joe Avalos—wills his curly black hair to the Duart Permanent Wave Machine Co. Tonita Avila—leaves her spotless white shoes to Betty Shelton. William Bazinett—leaves his many gals to the guys-with-the-stripe-on-the-car. William Bebich—leaves his affection for school to the chemistry department. Herbie Bill—bequeaths his heftiness to Spiro Cakos. Bob Blake—leaves his can of apple polish to the future 2-12’s. Ann Braykovich—leaves her seat in the C.S.F. with regret from the organization. Lawrence Braeger——wills his last name to anyone who can spell it. Jack Branch—wills his last name to the oak tree. Frank Bruzzone—leaves his beautiful teeth to his sister. Jean Burgin—wills her lovely complexion to Regina Stewart. Laura Caluschi to Jean Brown. Gino Canepa—vwills his timidity to Dick Teeter. Henrietta Caples ward glance. Richard Carnell—leayes his little feet to Rich- ard Crail. leaves her secretarial ability leaves school with no back- Doris Churchill—leaves her tardy and absence excuses to Irene Thor. Pat Conn—leaves her attraction for men to Rita Lorimer. Harry Conser—bequeaths his marvelous speak- ing voice to any would-be orator. James Coppin—wills his ability to graduate in five years to all envious students. Muriel Creason—wills her “refined” wiggle to the next 4th period library girl. Frank Curry—leaves his studiousness to Alfred Kraus. Mary Delgado—wills her sense of humor to R..U. H. S. faculty. Mary DeMartini—bequeaths her su per com- plexion to all powder-box addicts. Ken Dennis—leaves his dancing feet to Arthur Murray. Josephine Diaz—leaves her technique to be ad- mired. Richard Dibble—wills Verla to Gene Rude. Ken Donaldson—bequeaths his peaches and cream complexion to the radio announcers. Bill Doyle—wills his ability to tactfully conduct a Senior meeting to the next Senior President. Marjorie Eades—leaves her natural red hair to one of her ever-experimenting classmates. Verina Edelman—leaves her happy smile to the little sophs. Lola Ellsworth—bequeaths her seat in the civ- ics class to the next brilliant student. Russell Erwin—wills his nickname to Shirley Rose. Claire Esola—wills her henna rinse to any and all girls with red hair manias. Don Frost—leaves his abundant store of knowl- edge to Billy Haigwood. Bill Geach—leaves his affection for commercial! teachers to Business Principles students. James Geil—leaves with many regrets from his boogie woogy loving public. Eugene Gengler—wills his numerous suits to admiring sophs. Josephine Gianfortone—leaves her refreshing smile to Lois Odell. Ed. Gianoglio—bequeaths his deep voice to Fib- ber McGee. Betty Gibson—leaves her sparkling personality to all dead pans. Norman Gilbert—wills his disposition to the good-humor man. Agnes Granich—leaves with many a_ parting sigh from “the boys.” Helen Greendale—leaves her happy outlook on life to Louise Walker. Wendell Gurley—bequeaths his rendition of “Love in Bloom” to Yehudi Menuhin. Bob Hamilton—wills his beautiful brown eyes to Ben Peterson. Roy Hansen—leaves his blond hair to Charlie Thompson. Juanette Hash—leaves her last name to the Meat Rationing Board. Virginia Havey—bequeaths her sense of humor to Bob Ripley. Harlan Heyden—leaves his quietness to Max Metzger. Patsy Homo—leaves her impeccable appear- ance to the O. E. F. (Oklahoma Expedition- ary Force) Jewell Howe—leaves her jewels to Betty Mae Pangrazio. Laura Hubbard—leaves her taste for color to Betty Stark. Ernest Hunt—leaves his girl friends to our oth- er high school vigilantes. Rae Hunt—bequeaths her trim figure to Doris Brisbin. George Hutton—leaves that orange sweater to the Junior Red Cross unraveling Department. Eileen Imbach—wills her first name to “My Sister Eileen.” Mary Belle Jacobs—leaves her empty place in A Cappella unfilled. Harris Jamison—wills his big mouth to Joe E. Brown. Forrest Jeter—bequeaths his scholastic ability to George Thompson. Anita Jorgenson—leaves her dancing and sing- ing to the football players. Blanche Kaufman—leaves her height to Phil Hempler. Robert Kennick—wills his ability to act Hamlet to Maurice Evans. Eleanor Kosich—wills her shapely shape to en- vious cats. Muriel Krenzer—leaves her distinctive walk to her younger sister. Willard Lawrence—leaves his beautiful eye- lashes to Enid Hoffman. Muriel Lee—leaves school with no backward glances. Virginia Levaggi—bequeaths those pencilled eyebrows to Maybelline Co. Marjie Lowery—leaves her beautiful hair to Patty Keading. Paul Lyon—leaves his pamphlet “How to Get Along With Senior Advisors” to the school library. Bille Lyons—leaves school for better or worse. John McCarthy—leaves his flawless profile to Joe Quince. Vivian McFarland—leaves her place at school to work at Capwell’s. Betty McRacken—wills her ability as a poetess to Pat Emerson. Joe Marchello—bequeaths his shop ability to himself. Mike Marcoulis—wills his memory passages from Shakespeare to Miss Weatherby. Cassie Martin—leaves his first name to “King’s Row.” Frances Martin—leaves school to join Laura Hubbard and Jeanette Perlman in those Sat- urday night excursions. Sarah Martinez—wills her “A” in Spanish to the 2-10’s. Dorothy Milovich—wills her skeleton lunches to diet fans. Bob Miner—bequeaths his long list of female admirers to John Ormasa. James Mitchell—wills his modesty to the “Be- lieve It or Not” column. Betty Moore—leaves her nice disposition to Mary Malloy. Socorro Morales—wills her white shoes to Carol Pazzi. Wanda Mullen—leaves her studies to R.U.H.S. Ed Muren—bequeaths his technique to any one who wants it. Aldo Navone—leaves his beautiful hair to Sheila Louck. Jessie Naymer—leaves her coiffeures to be mar- velled at. Edith Nelson—wills her nice shape to Marian Retynski. Jean Nelson—bequeaths her journalism office to Theresa Persico. Ella Mae Nicoletti—leaves her love for the Army to Trini Hernandez. Ophelia Nunez—leaves her nickname, Fifi, to her dog. Evelyne Pederson—leaves high to keep a date with the Navy. Jeanette Perlman—bequeaths her dimples to admiring femmes. Clarence Perry—leaves that gleam in his eye to Leonard Sullivan. Clarabelle Perry—wills her ability to play the piano to the lower classmen. Keith Peterson—wills his speed to Darold Hu- zefka. Lillian Petgrave—wills that robin blue car she drives around in to the camouflage depart- ment. Steve Pleich—leaves his six feet two to Bob Leggett. Ross Radick—wills his lightness on his feet to Johnny Evanghello. Barbara Ramey—leaves her sweet disposition to Lorraine Richards. Joe Rollino—leaves his Western Hemisphere class to Miss Nunn. Betty Rose—wills her sweet smile to Jackie Cole. Jack Rushmer—bequeaths his Berkeley Hi gal friend to Jim O’Drain. Ruth Shutiva—wills her earrings to Betty Fraser. June Simpson—wills her vitality to Miss Mac. Mary Smith—leaves school for better or worse or Kennie. John Smrekar—leaves everything to Rita. Delmar Stack—wills his interpretation of the slicker to the zoot suiters. Kathryn Swearingen—wills her super-intelli- gence to Miss Swenson. Alberta Thayer—leaves her seat in the Fox box- office to Dolores Hatchell. Elmen Thole—bequeaths his tall, dark, and handsome appearance to Harvey Doron. Anita Thompson—wills her perfect hair-do’s to Lois Jane Anderson. Barbara Tobey—leaves school for Ralph Hum- phrey. Inez Tognetti—leaves those pretty speeches to Ormasa the Great. Bernice Turkovich-—wills her cute clothes to the envious sophs. Georgette Vergne—wills her fiddle to the R. U. H. S. orchestra. Darold Vestal—wills his quietness to the 2-11’s. Fern Vinardi-_leaves her good marks to the Gussie Ann Vloeberghs—wills her peculiar laugh to future oddities. George Waddingham—leaves his irresistible personality with tears from the faculty. Derry Lee Waldrop—leaves his good taste in clothes to the O. E. F. Richard Welch—leaves his promptness at re- hearsals to Lenora Urquhart. Dick Whitaker—leaves his identity to the F.B.I. George Williams—wills half of his affection to Jackie Cole, and the other half to Doris Bris- bin. Herb Williams—leaves all to Pat Conn. Patty Zickefoose—leaves nothing to be desired. GRADUATING SENIORS: The author humbly presents this Class will, for better or for worse, hoping it will not meet with your individual approval. CASIO CORMAN. toro eesenneoeanananntenentiasstsnesadaceetsocoxtco Commencement Speakers Bob Kennick and Ken Donaldson look over their script. COMMENCEMENT “Overture of National Airs’ - - - - - - - - - compiled by Zamecnik Siam dtivintch, (Peocessional) “= (=) = -).mis se: on - = = = Roberts ORCHESTRA Invocation - - - - - - - - - - - - Rev. HERBERT Gorpon Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Piedmeme tne l late = 1e, alee Sk ae eee ay ws 2S Wea Dove President of the Graduating Class SO NOUMAAMEne a= =, ef 5 6 wm ss ee eck x John Stafford Smith ORCHESTRA, CHorr, AUDIENCE “America The Beautiful” Samual A. Ward rege asia Gis Po eae ot ee ee i Gk? Australian Song bse Are ania ee ee. eg cee) ee a SS Gretchaninoff A CAPPELLA CHOIR Pera osetia eee Ren ee, See a ep ee ek on Oe PA V. Hollaender ORCHESTRA The Importance of the Individual - - - - - -. . .- STUDENT SPEAKERS “In War” = - - = = = = «+. Kennet DonaLpson Slix Peace = = et 3 eee ie Ronen Kennex Preseutamououine (lags: =k. 6 hee haa ea hg B. X. TUCKER Picsomation er Diplomas. = , = ca.” Soe Gee |, ears. nee ny SA Te Bers PENOCL ROHS tale ole eS et oe ee et ee Ceca any. 1948 Reervesionals--All Out tor America’: = 0. -s) «os -e5(h se us ee M. Lake ORCHESTRA 2-12 officers Muriel Creason, Bill Doyle, Betty McRacken, cooperate on candy. SENIOR ACTIVITIES The fall term of ’42 opened with the election of Bill Doyle to the presi- dency of the Senior Class. He was assisted by Muriel Creason, vice-president, and Betty McRacken, secretary-treasurer. These officers guided the class through an active term in spite of the victory programs and other interruptions due to the war effort. The Seniors had their night party November 6 in the gym. This “get io- gether” was sponsored by the P.-T. A. The chairman of the affair was Paul Lyon, who was repaid for his efforts in managing the party because it was a gala affair, with all “the gang” present. Mary Smith added her artistic iouch and turned the gym into a bright ballroom by using a patriotic theme, with a color scheme of red, white, and blue. Among our graduating seniors there are some of the Varsity football team, who will be missing next season. They are Bill Doyle, Ed Muren, Johnny Smrekar, Bob Miner, Ross Radick, George Williams, Bob Hamilton, and James Mitchell. The final day is almost here for the Seniors to bid adieu to dear old R. U. H. S. Whatever they do after their graduation, we wish them all the luck and success possible in the years to come. SENIOR Day — Betty McRacken, June Simpson, Patsy Conn in the prologue of the Senior Play. SEN POR PAY With these lines, ““We have no theme for the Senior Day Play,” the “class of 43” launched a play that, contrary to its opening lines, proved to be quite enjoyable. The leading characters were, Ken Dennis, the guide, Herbie Williams, and Inez Tognetti as announcers, Jack Rushmer as the technician. Paul Lyon, Derry Lee Waldrop, Kathryn Swearingen, Delmar Stack, Claire Esola, Pat Conn, and Muriel Creason made up the various members of the radio audience. There was a large supporting cast, some of whom were Ken Donaldson, Bob Blake, Wendell Gurley, Jim Geil, Doug Ellison, Richard Welch, Mary Belle Jacobs, Don Frost. The play was a “take off” on Radio City. In it were portrayed many popular radio programs, such as “Truth and Consequences,” “Jack Benny,” “News Reports,” and many others. As usual the graduating members of the football team put on a dance. Those participating were John Smrekar, Ed Muren, George Williams, Jim Mitchell, Bob Miner and Bill Doyle. Another highlight of this Senior Play was the dance number of Doug El- lison and Lillian Petgrave, which was received enthusiastically by the audi- ence. Wendell Gurley played the piano for this number. The piano playing of Jim Geil, who played some of the best music heard and w ho kept the audience “in the groove” with his playing, was a musical feature of the program. There were many colorful and interesting costumes this year. There were the usual cowboy, soldier, and hobo costumes, as well as many other original costumes. The prizes for the best costumes went to Ann Braykovich for her original costume portraying a telephone, and to Ken Dennis, who wore the costume of an America Indian. There were many other colorful costumes, making it very hard for the judges to pick the winners. The “buxom ballet” group gets its final rehearsal before the Senior Play. wn Seer Ave ane Ty AY Harem of high school. Rosie, the riveter. Left to right: “The man who thinks he’s been around.” “Latin from Manhattan,” “The permanent kid,” “The chubby little boy,” “The Sheik of Arabie.” “Napoleon with his bones apart.” Time’s a’wasting, what are you waiting for??? “Lilly” of the Gay Nineties, “The Arabian.” “The gals from the West Side.” Plotting against the “world.” Couple of savages. “Quit fiddling around,” Gurley. “Quiz” kids. “7 6H Wd % : AAS j DOIN 1-12 OFFICERS Corrinne Perrelli, Oscar Davis, Pattirae Moore. I-12 CLASS Officers this term for the 1-12 class were Oscar Davis, president; Corrinne Perrelli, vice-president, and Pattirae Moore, secretary-treasurer. These were chosen at a meeting held on October 9. Activities for the low sen- iors included a party held on De- cember 3, in the girls’ gym. Bar- bara Howell, head of the enter- tainment committee, presented a very enjoyable musical pro- gram. Decorations following a “jive” theme were provided by Lois Odell and her committee. Dancing arrangements were made by a committee headed by Elaine Jones. Refreshments were served after an afternoon of merrymaking by Effie Gay Wilson and her committee, after which Wayne Wanlass and his clean-up group put everything in order. Miss Carson, senior adviser, gave her fullest codperation and was instrumental in making the party the huge success it was. 2-11 CLASS Each year, it has been the custom for the High Junior girls to entertain the girls of the graduating class. This year, the party was under the direction of the social chairman, Marian Hallihan. The girls were enter- tained by members of the 2-11 class. Entertainment consisted of a monologue by — Lolita Miller, a Hawaiian Candid shot of the Junior-Senior Tea. dance by Eva Brooks, and a steel guitar solo by Lois Gaub. Singers were Florence Grace, Betty Brazil, and Aurora Corral. Accompanists were Myrna Cushing and Margherita Bertolli. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served to all who attended. Teachers who aided the girls in planning the affair were: Mrs. Lowe, Miss Meyers, Miss Rogers, Mrs. Gemmer, and Mrs. Sikes. Victory corsages were presented to the guests. Among the guests were: Miss Brooke, Miss Kinnear, Mrs. Reinertson, Miss Alexander, Miss Stockton, Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Silva, Miss Thorsby, and Miss Olson. COMMITTEE—Mary Ambrosio, Lolita Miller, Marian Hallihan, Lina Murasheff, Orwyne Lufkin. Pitot Cass The 2-10 and 1-11 classes are the only ones without any activities or class officers of their own. During our many “Victory Drives” in R. U. H. S. this term these two classes have been very active. They have helped most diligently in supporting the war effort. Members of these classes show promise of becoming capable leaders in future years. Headed by Bob Leggett as Prosecuting Attorney of the Student Association, the 1-11 and 2-10 classes have many student leaders. Hazel Conn has been outstanding as Surgical Dressings leader, while others have been attending the Nutrition classes. In the sports world George Thompson, Charles Seger and Alden Hart have already become well known. 1-10 GLASS The semi-annual low sophomore party was held this term on October 8, with Hallowe’en as its theme. The party, which was planned by the council rep- resentatives from the English classes, was under the super- vision of Miss Weatherby. The guests were enter- tained by various members of the class. The program con- Sophs dance at first high school activity. “The girl sisted of: a tap dance, by at the left was part of the program,” Miss Brooke. Gloria Tatro; a trumpet solo, by Arthur Smith; and a Hawaiian guitar solo, by Lois Gaub. After the program, the students enjoyed an afternoon of dancing, after which re- freshments were served. Other teachers who assisted in planning the party were: Miss Thorsby, Mrs. Blon- ski, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Kelly, and Miss Madison. SOPH COUNCIL MEMBERS—Seated, left to right: Robert Reedy, Alvina Strobel, Esther Simmons, Barbara Hislop, Bob O’Connell. Standing: Kenneth Ledgerwood, Nels Stenmark, Jack Norris, Lewis Zuver, Warren Haugen, Don Prestella. 2-12 ADVISERS Standing: Miss Stockton, Miss Thorsby, Mr. Cain, Mrs. Silva. Sit- ting: Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Reinertson, Miss Alexander. ASD MINIS 1 RAT TON sD I re Die TECK ER 2 oe Se PG eee oS M. ELIZABETH KINNEAR - - - - DAVID EGRAY 5 fm wc wa et PICLEN DROOKE © - 2 (= .« 12 CARLES WAUGH = = =) ao .« “= Social Studies Department—Louise Alexander, Robert Baker, Helen Brooke, Gladys Nunn, Hazel Olson, Carroll Parrill, Lila Reinertson, Robert Sikes, Edith Smith, Agnes Weatherson. Commercial Department —Nell Baggley, Helen Barney, Hazel Bird, Edward Cain, Grace Con- don, Ella B. Eachus, David C. Gray, Selina Hardesty, Stanley Johnson, Hazel Louise Rog- ers, Marion Stockton, Dorothy Tabb, Jeanne Wallace. English Department — Eleanor Blonski, Fran- ces Bradley, James Brien, Grace B. Dotts, Rosa- lyn Brodin, Norine Kelley, Dorothy Madison, Marie Myers, Vivian Rydberg, Margot Thorsby, Virginia Ward, Gertrude Weatherby, Irene Webber. Language Department — Blanche Carson, Dor- othy Gemmer, Elizabeth Roberts, Dorothy Swen- son, Biological Department — Alysse Lowe, Helen D. Parker, Martin A. Swenson. Superintendent of Schools Si Te a ee =. Prinerpal Vice Principal Vice Principal Dean of Girls Dean of Boys Physical Education Department — Alice Clark, Philip Hempler, Clara A. MacLaurin, Linda Moitoza, Robert Pascoe, Joseph Raine. Music Department — Turner Brashear, Eva Silva. Science Department — William Bush, Ralph Phelps, Arthur Selleck, Benjamin Siegel, Charles Waugh. Art Department — Mabelle Woodman. Home Economics Department — Ruth Berger, Vivian Carlson, Jennie E. Gardner. Vocational Department — Joseph Bellenger, Verne Culbertson, Harold Cunningham, F. C. Gilbert, Eugene Raye, Martin E. Salmi. Mathematics Department — James Bales, Helen Hoefer, Elizabeth Kinnear, Ruth Sikes. Librarian — Zelma Reeve. Ariane Uigrnor Varsity Football Squad, pictured above, shows: First row — Jesse Vasquez, George Williams, Spiro Cakos, Bob Miner, Ed Muren, Bill Doyle, Joe Quince, Floyd Williams, Bob Nairne, Alden Hart, Harvey Doron, Coach Joe Raine, Coach Bob Pascoe. Second row — George Newell, Ed Carey, Bob Coryell, John Evangelho, James Mitchell. Ster- ling Kelley, Charles Seger, Charles Thompson, Russell Schultz, Ross Radick, Russel Irwin. Last Row: Keith Yeager, Elmer Curry, Mitchell Raffaneli, John Maxwell. Grover Chism, Don Johnson, Laverne Hall, Lloyd Braz, Ray Scott, Gordon Hughes, Neville Cal- fee, Bob Hamilton, Olen Scaggs. Below, in the candids, we see Quince watching a pile-up at the Piedmont game, and an Oiler tackle at Piedmont. Pictured above are the members of Richmond’s first string. They include top row, Coach Pascoe, Bill Doyle, Spiro Cakos, Ed Vasquez, Alden Hart, and Harvey Doron. The lower row includes Ed Muren, Bob Miner, Floyd Williams, George Williams, Joe Quince, and Bob Nairne. The action photos below show Chuck Seger scoring Richmond’s first touchdown over Vallejo, with Hart (11) looking on, and an Oiler player on the ground after a long gain in the Vallejo game. VARSITY FOOTBALL After a good start, the Richmond High football team fell into a slump from which they failed to recover. The result was one victory and six consecutive losses, five of them in league play. After the season opener, which Richmond won from Vallejo, Oiler followers had a bright outlook on the season. Although the locals were erratic, they played “sound” football “when the chips were down.” They turned both scoring opportunities into touchdowns, took advantage of a bad pass from center for a safety, and showed a good, sturdy line. “Chuck” Seger went fourteen yards for the first score; Floyd Williams, Oiler game captain, caught Davidson of Vallejo in the end-zone for the safety; and Joe Quince drove five yards for the final touchdown. Oilers 14, Apaches 0. The following Friday, an underdog San Rafael eleven came to Richmond to turn an Oiler fumble into a victory. The fumble occurred on the Richmond 25-yard line in the last quarter. From here it was a short trip to pay dirt. The Oiler line stood out con- siderably, holding the Bulldogs on the 4-yard line. Oilers 0, Bulldogs 6. The Oilers opened their A. C. A. L. season the following week on the local turf and were badly stung by Alameda. A forty-seven yard march, an intercepted pass and a six- yard forward pass accounted for the Hornet scoring. Doyle scored for Richmond from the l-yard line. Harvey Doron, guard, was good defensively, as was the rest of the Oiler forward wall. Oilers 6, Hornets 18. Berkeley’s Yellowjackets came to Richmond next to hand the Oilers their third straight loss. After the “Jacket line had held the locals on the 1-foot line, Berkeley sent Lamborne and Krishian over for touchdowns. Gray converted twice to make it Oilers 0, Yellowjackets 14 An injury-riddled Oiler varsity travelled to Albany the following week and was walloped by five touchdowns. The locals took the field without five regulars. The Rich- mond line. although outweighed considerably, played a good game, but our pass defense was miserable. Oilers 0, Cougars 31. On Friday, the thirteenth, the deluge came. Piedmont’s A. C. A. L. champions “poured it on” the Oilers. The victory concluded Piedmont’s third consecutive season and marked its twenty-eighth straight win. Joe Quince was the Red and Blue’s star in the worst defeat in the history of the school. Oilers 0, Highlanders 51. On a rain-soaked field at Hayward, the Oilers went down to their final defeat. The Farmers took advantage of the Red and Blue’s weak pass defense to score in the opening period. Spichbig went fourteen yards for the second score in the third quarter. Muren concluded a seventy-five yard march by scoring from the 4-yard stripe. Floyd Williams and Bob Miner were outstanding in the forward wall. Oilers 6, Farmers 12. There you have a summary of Richmond’s worst football season. Injuries and tough breaks accounted for a good share of the Oiler losses. At no time during the season did the Oilers have a backfield which could make yardage consistently. Joe Quince, Junior quarterback, was the best back on the squad both offensively and defensively. Quince was named on the second string all-A. C. A. L. team. The Oiler forward wall looked good all year, holding opponents within the 10-yard stripe several times. Captain Bob Miner, Floyd Williams and Harvey Doron were consistently good, even in defeat. Fifteen members of the squad were playing their last season at R. U. H. S. These included nine lettermen. They are George Williams, Spiro Cakos, Bob Miner, Bob Nairne, and Harvey Doron, in the line; John Smrekar, Sterling Kelley, Bill Doyle, Ed Muren, and Jim Mitchell in the backfield. —— Above, we see the Oilers talking it over with Coach Pascoe before one of their eames. The players include Doyle, Vasquez, Williams, Doron, Nairne, Miner, Williams, Cakos, Hart, Muren, and quarter-back Joe Quince, who seems to be thinking over the offensive strategy. A shoe-tring tackle in the Piedmont game is pictured below, with Hart coming up fast in the background, and Johnny Smrekar, who is going out of bounds while riding ona Vallejo player, while Floyd Williams looks on. FUNTOR VARSITY FOOTBALL The Richmond High “B’s” had a very short schedule because of transportation dif- ficulties. Government officials would allow only one bus to be used in transporting teams to the games. This left no bus for the “B” team, since the Varsity used the one bus. The opening of the season was with the John Swett varsity, a team which proved too good a contestant for the Jayvees, the game ending 7 to 6 in favor of John Swett. A green, nervous El Cerrito team, playing its first game in history, was plastered 24 to 6 by the Junior Varsity. San Rafael Military Academy next challenged the Richmond “B’s.” The San Rafael boys were too big and fast for the Junior Varsity and when the final gun had sounded the visitors had 19 points, Richmond “B’s”, 6. In the final game of the season El Cerrito High School made a better showing than in its opening game. The Gauchos gave the Oiler Bee’s a scare when they tied the game at 12 to 12. Ray Holly, Wayne Wanlass, Norman Graber. INTRAMURAL ‘°SA”’ BASKETBALL After a hotly contested race which necessitated a play-off, the Bloomerboys, cap- tained by Wayne Wanlass, were finally established champions of the 1942 intramural A league. The league, which was under the direction of Mr. Hempler, was one of the most closely contested in history. Three teams, the Bloomerboys, the Zoots, led by Ted Ivancich, and Ernie Baum- berger’s Lovers ended the regular schedule tied for first place. There was little to choose among these teams, as the Lovers edged the Bloomerboys, 25-23; the Zoots tripped the Lovers, 51-47; the Bloomerboys upset the Zoots, 42-40, in an overtime period. In the play-off, the Zoots squeezed through with a 16-14 victory over the Lovers. The latter team led most of the way, only to have Ted Ivancich’s boys get hot in the last half. On December 16, the Zoots met the Bloomerboys for the title. The Zoots led but once, early in the first quarter. At the half the Wanlass team held a 19-12 lead and in- creased that into a 31-21 victory. Louie Clements and Len Sullivan ran off with the scor- ing honors. Members of the winning team were Clements and Ed Collins, forwards; Wanlass, center; Sullivan and Bill Schultz, guards. Other players on the squad were Herb Meinke, Willard Stone and Jim Cullen. A few of the other outstanding players in the league were Ted Ivancich, Norman Graber, Tony Diaz, Charles Bradbury, Ernie Baumberger, and George Torvik. Calvin Bell, Bill Burdick, Ed Meindersee, Nuel Melton. INTRAMURAL ‘°°B” BASKETBALL The “B” intramural league was not a runaway race as it usually has been in recent years. Even though the Crows won five and lost only one game, each game they won was by a very close score. The winner was not decided until the final game, between the Crows and the Vultures, which was won by only four points. The teams competing in the league were the Eagles, Vultures and the Crows. The Crows were captained by Nuel Melton, and the team was composed of Al Zeppa, Frank Carrera, Ken Cacy, Ray Olsen, and Paul Martinez. The league standings were as follows: Crows, won five, lost one; Vultures, won three, lost two; Buzzards, won one, lost three; Eagles, won one, lost four. MANAGERS One of the most active groups in the sports department is the Managers. They are the unsung heroes, doing all the dirty work of preparing for a game, getting all the equipment together and loaded on the bus. At the games they have to supervise the care of the equipment and balls, act as first aid men, waterboys, and do all the other miscel- laneous duties of a manager. As a reward for their valuable services, the Managers see all the games at home fr ee and a few are always taken to games away from home. Graduating managers receive Block “R’s.” The graduating manager this term is Harlan Heydon. EILRST ATD CLASSES This term Five First Aid Classes were organized for the benefit of the senior girls. The groups were directed by Miss MacLaurin and Mrs. Moitoza of the girls’ physical education department. The aim is for all seniors to have a Standard First Aid Certificate. Re- quirements are that every student must put in at least 20 hours of work and pass a final examination. Bandaging wounds, pressure points, artificial respiration, and fractures were some of the things taken up by the students. The response has been very good, and the girls have seemed interested in their work. Ge AAG Although the Victory Pro- gram has affected all the activ- ities, the Girls’ Athletic Asso- ciation has carried a full pro- gram, under the direction of June Simpson, president. The plan followed this term consisted of volleyball on June Simpson, G. A. A. President Mondays, tennis and badmin- ton on Tuesdays, and a free period on Wednesdays. Mrs. Gertrude Easton of the Richmond Recreation Department gave special instruction in tennis. VOLLEYBALL MANAGERS—Gloria McCurdy, 2-10; La Verne Antoine, 1-10; Florence Buzdon, 1-11; Helen Ballas, 2-11; Catherine Revering, 1-12. The season closed on January 12 with a close battle between the sopho- mores and upper classmen. The winners were awarded numerals at a party in the Community Theatre, given on January 12. At this banquet the girls re- ceived their point awards and honored the graduating seniors. Votiey Batt—Top row: Joycelyne Smith, Albertina Rose, Helen Delgadillo, Gloria McCurdy, Janice Toliver, Lois Scarsella, June Newman, Frosine Ballas, Dina Rasore. Bottom row: Maurine Quinlan, June Griffith, Shirley Evans, Frances Favero, Mary Teixeira, La Verne Antoine. Tennis—Top row: Druscilla Blanc, Florence Grace, Margerita Bertolli, Lina Mura- shaeff, Florence Buzdon, Catherine Revering, Barbara Bambauer, Helen Quinlan, Wanda Dollar, Evelyn Eye, June Simpson, Irma Hunt, Helen Ballas, Aurora Corral. ees — 4 he .: J ie HOG (Lia i Ny ay LNW fy, an iu y, Pi MV SY Wt Av Ny we L Me ts i ies (ta President Johnny Smrekar signs Secretary Chris DeLap’s cast. GOMMISS PON ERS The Commissioners this term were under the leadership of John Smrekar, Student Association president. Officers for the term included: Jim O’Drain, vice-president; Chris DeLap, secretary-treasurer; Leonard Sullivan, commissioner of boys’ athletics; June Simpson, commissioner of girls athletics; Patty Zickefoose, social chairman; Bob COMMISSIONERS—Seated: Bob Leggett, Marion Retynski, Jim O’Drain, John Smrekar, Patty Zickefoose, June Simpson. Standing: Frank Curry, Sherrod Davis, Jack Rushmer, Len Sullivan, Chris DeLap, secretary, was absent. Leggett, prosecuting attorney; Jack Rushmer, student judge; Marion Retynski, head yell leader; Sherrod Davis, commissioner of law and order; Frank Curry, auditor. This term a revision of the school’s constitution was written by Paul Lyon, assisted by John Ormasa. The new constitution is modeled after that of the United States, includ- ing a Supreme Court, House of Representatives, Senate and Executive Committee. It also contains a strong budget control of Student Association expenditures. The consti- tution was turned over to the Board of Commissioners, who then presented it to the student body. Heading the social events for the term were the four dances held after school. The first, a Rally Dance, honored the opening of the football season, while the second cele- brated the last home game. Other dances were a Fall Dance, a dance with a Christmas theme, and a dance given especially for the seniors. A movie was shown for the benefit of the student association members. Patty Zicke- foose, social chairman for the year, carried out successfully this event, as well as all the other social events of the term. The student council also provided for 33 new football uniforms, to be purchased by the student body, and for a movie on school life during the war, to be filmed at the school. Pat Emerson, Marian Retynski, Betty Fraser. Nob Wee Aa nS Elected by the Student Association as Head Yell Leader this term, Marian Retynski appointed for her assistants Pat Emerson and Betty Fraser. Football games were well attended by Richmond High boosters whom the girls led in enthusiastic cheers. Though the season was not victorious for the “Oilers,” the spirit shown by the rooting section was not lacking. In addition to the regular yells of the years past, the three leaders com- posed several new ones which they introduced at the Vallejo game. Marian Retynski wore a uniform that was all white, with her assistants contrasting in red and white. OILERETTES This term the Oilerettes, under the supervision of Mrs. Linda Moitoza, marched at three football games; San Rafael, Alameda, and Berkeley. On December 7th, the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor, they performed at Ship- yard Number One. Featured by the Oilerettes this term was Eva Brooks, acrobat and baton twirler. At a meeting held earlier in the semester the girls elected Betty Evans as leader and Trinidad Hernandez as assistant. The Oilerettes, as pictured above, are: Maxine Klein, Dolores Elliott, Gloria Tatro, Virginia Rogers, Dorothy Smith, Jeanne Rambo, Mary Cole, Jeanne Rhineheart, Betty Ruth Ewing, Callie Smith, Barbara Clark, Helen Poulos, Jean Rubins, Verla Smith, Betty Stoker, Henrietta Redfield, Con- stance Radcliffe, Beverly Tolton, Jeanne Clements, Mary Teixeira, Betty Lee Brown, Betty Brooks, Mary Dalton, Violet Harrison, Marjorie Morris, Carol Radisky, Dora Brazil, Betty Boatwright, Loretta Jacobs, Norma Ginocchio, and Lurel Mason. Wry Crp sn LE LD The Winged Shield this term was under the leadership of Bob Miner, president, and his assistants Leonard Sullivan, vice-president, and Walter Bebich, secretary. This group is composed of boys who have earned one or more Varsity letters or two Junior Varsity letters, commissioners, and yell leaders. The most active committee of the Winged Shield Society is the Vigilante Committee, which has the duty of maintaining order at all athletic contests, student dances and all Student Body affairs. Mr. Waugh and Coach Pascoe are the faculty advisers of this society. Because of the war the semi-annual banquet was not held this term. In the above picture are Bob Miner, George Thompson, John Smrekar, Wayne Wanlass, Bill McCullough, Len Sullivan, Chuck Seger, Bud Trette, Wallace Brown, Harvey Doron, Wally Lown, Charlie Dav- idson, Ken Donaldson, Paul Lyon, Ernie Hunt, Keith Yeager, Eddie Hamel, Bob Blake, Chubby Erwin, Walt Bebich, Bob Kennick, Ed Muren, Joe Quince, Ernie Baumberger, Mike Marcoulis, Ted Ivancich. PRESIDENT Bos MINER AR Wires St The Richmond Chapter of the California Scholarship Federation had a very successful and busy term. At the first meeting, held in the audito- rium on November 30, Kathryn Swearingen and Ann Braykovich received their platinum pins and became life members of the C. S. F. After the awards were given, members of the Society presented a program. Those who took part were Pattirae Moore, Frances O’Con- PRESIDENT Dick TEETER nell, Barbara Howell, Beverly Craven, Dick Teeter and Kathryn Swearingen. The chairman of the program was John Ormasa. The social event of the term was a trip to the University of California, on November 5, where students toured the campus and visited classes. The officers for the term were Dick Teeter, president: Orwyne Lufkin, secretary- treasurer, and Letizia Cassoni, social chairman. First row: Warner Healey, Harry Chew, Oscar Davis, Sherrod Davis, Dick Teeter, John Ormasa, How- ard Thompson, James Gok, Leonard Sullivan. Second row: Pearl Kristovich, Kathryn Swearingen, Dolores Sherwood, Trinidad Hernandez, Mary Ambrosio, Gene Jack. Doris Stribley, Frances O’Con- nell, Bonnie Bird, Bob Leggett. Third row: James O’Drain, Florence Buzdon, Ann Vloeberghs, Laura Hackett, Evelyn Gebbers, Joyce Maloni, Elaine Boutelle, Rose Resch, Betty Boyd, Mary Malloy. Fourth row: Beverly Craven, Betty Stark, Pattirae Moore, Betty Fraser, Chris DeLap, Letizia Cassoni, Jean Rubens, Ann Braykovich, Jacqueline Thompson, Frances Favero, Theresa Persico. JUNIOR CHOIR The Junior Choir was originally organized as a preparation for membership in the Senior Choir, but it has developed into a capable musical organization. The members have learned many vocal drills, as well as songs. The Junior Choir has sung for several patriotic assemblies. During one of these per- formances, the Junior Choir joined with the Senior Choir, the Chorus, and the Orchestra. There are 37 members in the Junior Choir. They include: Elvo Agostini, Virginia Anglum, Thomas Audrain, Pearl Barbikas, Lois Bethards, Ransom Cannon, Ed Carey, Robert Ceridono, Aurora Corral, Mary Dalton, Norman F allman, David Fink, Gwen Gibson, Barbara Hislop, Betty Hosking, Margaret Howell, Richard Kimes, Fred Lease, James McCullough, Dorothy Murdock, Mildred Phipps, Maurice Press, Helen Quinlan, Maurine Quinlan, Donna Rigby, Beverly Robbins, Ivagene Shuck, Richard Sproule, Teresa Stark, Marilyn Stedman, Zalia Stedman, Regena Stewart, Willard Stone, Henri- etta Tieger, Betty Waters, Barbara Westlake, Leonard Yacorzynski. SEN. LO. Cr. Oink The Senior Choir has had a busy program this term. The Ch oir sang at a program for the Teachers’ Institute meeting in November held in the Richmond Union High School Auditorium. They participated recently in the Bond Selling Drive, sponsored by the Standard Oil Company. On December 13, the Choir sang at the annual Christmas Concert at Roosevelt Auditorium. Marybelle Jacobs, graduating senior, was the soloist. At the Commencement Exercises, the group sang three numbers. The A Cappella also presented a program on Station KROW on Monday, December 14. This group has brought entertainment through unaccompanied singing to Rich- mond Union High School students. There are 37 members in the choir. The members of the Senior Choir, as pictured above, are: First row—Frances O’Connell, Mary Belle Jacobs, Dorothy Rider, Max Metzger, Richard Irwin, Darrol Huzefka, Bob Luck, Beverly Craven, La Verne Nunes, Mildred Poyner, Doris Brisbin. Second row—Barbara Howell, Jocena Critchfield, Betty Rowden, George Williams, Bill Haigwood, John Ormasa, Willard Lawrence, Roy Hansen, Barbara Tobey, Sylvia Harlow, Pauline Tetzschner. Third row—Mpyrtle St. John, Barbara Rushmer, Connie Radcliffe, Charles Graves, Verral Orr, Norman Haltberg, Don Frost, Don Johnson, Pattirae Moore, JoAnn Peter- son, Alice Rothengas. BAND The Band this year, despite numerous difficulties, carried on as usual appearing for performances with large turnouts. The Band found it difficult to organize because of the many students who were working on victory programs, or who were unable to attend games because of various activities vital to the war effort. Despite all this, Director Turner Brashear was able to bring the members together, to very successfully entertain at the Richmond Shipyard on December 7. This was the main event of the term for band members. Members, as pictured above, are Kenneth Cacy, Ruth Clark, Joe Filice, James Foster, Russell Garvin, Howard Harvey, Harold Hull, Donald Masse, Don Parker, Ar- lene Phillips, Louise Walker, Patty Wesdon, Evelyn Van Hise, Doroy Lynn, Eugene Craven, Richard McNeill, Charles Sudduth, George Franklin, Bill Mankins, Findley Rowe, Bill Lee, J. T. Stewart. Second Band: Joe Bispo, Otto Beuley, John Catrino, Dorothy Edgeman, Billy Fos- ter, Ylita Fife, Bob Griffin, Bernard Harless, Charles Myhre, Bill McNeill, George Owen. James Redwine, Art Smith, Allen Sharpe, Jacqueline Thompson, Vera White, Melba Wyrick, Lita Mae Gildersleeve. ORC HAS ina The orchestra this term has been very active considering the many students on “Victory” programs. A group representing the orchestra played for various organizations outside of the school. Some of these were the Alpha Lodge of Masons and the Contra Costa County Teachers’ Institute. Under the direction of Mr. Turner Brashear, the Orchestra has played several pop- ular, patriotic tunes as well as its more conventional pieces. Something new this term was the combination of the Orchestra and A Cappella Choir. This combined group presented a patriotic program on November 10. The final event of the term was the annual student body performance on December 14, 1942. The pieces played were: “Christmas Fantasie.” arranged by Karl Grossman, “A Waltz on Nursery Rhymes,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” “The First Noel.” Members of the Orchestra, as pictured above, are Lauretta Addison. Mary Am- brosio, Dora Ambrosio, Don Bergeson, Hazel Bowman, Glenn Crane. Beatrice Dias, Shirley Gillespie, Fred Gates, Andrew Kapan, Walter Hamilton, La Vane Haigwood, Violet Harrison, Eva Karusos, Donald Masse. Betty Matthiesen, Bob McCausland, Frank Moyer, Ed Mount, Fred Morales, Joyce McCurrie, Ester Navarra. Marillyn Renkert, Eunice Roe, Norma Sturges, Kathryn Swearingen, Janice Taliaferro. Iris Tillman, Elwyn Williams, Danny Uhalde, Janis Saunders, Lillian Bruce. Phyllis Coles, Mervyn Davis, Don Harger, Noreen Horn, Lavon Liston, Karl Lufstrander, Phyllis McCurdy, Vernon Smith, John Sullins, Olivette Trevannion. Georgette Vergne, Tilma Western Elaine Wilson, Dolores Sherwood, Kenneth Helt, William Lee. LAMBDA OMEGA LAMBDA The members of the Lambda Omega Lambda Club were kept very busy this term with their social and war activities. A “Cinderella” party was given for the new members on October 14. Dancing and games were enjoyed by the thirty-eight new members. The Recognition Service was held on November 4. A mock initiation fol- lowed, with Alice Wall presiding. On December 4, a formal dance was held at the U.S. O. Hall. Joyce Alveraz and Effie Gay Wilson were mistresses of ceremony. The final event of the term was a tea held in honor of the two graduating seniors, Muriel Creason and Mary Smith. Other activities included making scrap books for soldiers in the hospitals, and making surgical dressings. The officers during the term were Joyce Alveraz, president; Effie Gay Wilson, vice-president; Violet Harrison, secretary; Shirley Wilcox, social chairman; Bessie Poulos, song leader. EL BRAY 2s. Avr The Library Staff was established in 1928. Since that time the members have given their time in aiding their fellow students through the maintenance of the Library. Miss Reeve wishes to commend these girls, who have devoted their serv- ices for the convenience of R. U. H. S. students. The social activities of this group have been limited this term due to the tire shortage. However, they have attended a movie together and a good time was had by all. The officers for this term were president, Patty Zickefoose; vice-presi- dent, Muriel Creason; secretary, Jo Durand; and social chairman, Bessie Poulos. Myrel Moss had charge this term of the lettering, numbering and printing of the new books. Lrprary STAFF—Front: Miss Zelma Reeve, Josephine Durand, Bessie Poulos, Janette Baker, Patty Zickefoose. Back: Myrel Moss, Lorraine Richards, Frances Favero, Stella Freitas, Muriel Creason. Tipte ELC CO SESE T Te E “Although having the smallest group since it started, the Traffic Committee has done 2,000% better,” said Mr. Waugh, faculty adviser of the committee. Sherrod Davis, Commissioner of Law and Order, was the student leader of this group. On December 1, the Traffic Committee held a meeting at which plans for outside work were made. They made plans to enlarge the traffic system and are working towards possible improvements in the school. The members of the committee are as follows: Sherrod Davis, Jack Hart- ley, Jack Rushmer, Leonard Sullivan, Delmar Stack, Bill Kirk, Barbara How- ell, Harry Chew, Edith Nelson, Harvey Doron, Alfred Kraus, Ken Dennis, Bob Rowley, Darrol Huzefka, Paul Lyon, Edward Carey and Francis Perey. Kneeling: Al Kraus, David Plank, Jack Rushmer. Standing: Ken Donaldson, Bob Blake, Herb Williams. SPECIAL EVENTS CREW To handle and care for the public address system of Richmond High. a new committee was organized this year during the football season, called the Special Events Committee. The members of this committee are Bob Blake, Herb Williams, Ken Don- aldson, Alfred Kraus, Jack Rushmer, and David Plank. Bob Blake headed the group as the announcer for the games. Herb Wil- liams was in charge of the field transmitter; that is, he told Bob the plays, yard- age and players in each move of the game. Ken Donaldson was his assistant. In charge of all equipment was Alfred Kraus, the chief technician whose job it was to keep the broadcasting supplies in order, check all equipment after each game, and set up equipment wherever it was necessary. Jack Rushmer was Alfred’s helper. David Plank transmitted yardage, etc., to the scoreboard operator. JUNIOR RED CROSS Because of the increased amount of war activity in Richmond, our school has been busy the whole term helping the local Red Cross Headquarters in knitting, surgical dressings, sponsoring drives for magazines, keys and Christmas boxes, and also in teaching First Aid and Nutrition. With school starting on September 14th, it was only a short time before these activ- ities were begun. Committees for each of these were immediately chosen. Hazel Conn was chosen to be head of the surgical dressings group. She had many able assistants working with her, including Theresa Persico, Claire Smith, Frances O’Connell and Myrtle Riggs. Several teachers, anxious to assist in this work, took their classes to Room 252 one day a week to work on the dressings. A chart has been kept during the term show- ing the number of hours each girl has donated to surgical dressings. These meetings were first held three times a week in Room 252, but the vital need for these materials has boosted the time to five days, with the girls working before and after school. The total dressings for this term is over 5,000. Claire Smith was chosen to head a group of students to put on the various drives. First, all students were asked to bring magazines to their first period class. These were collected weekly by this group and sent to soldiers in desolate stations. Then when the bay area conducted a key drive, a contest was held here between the Rep Cross ComMitTTEE—Sitting: Claire Smith, Patsy Conn, Hazel Conn, Betty Fraser. Standing: Trinidad Hernandez, Louise Filice, Gloria McCurdy, Jack Rushmer, Inez Tognetti, Henrietta Greina, Theresa Persico, Alice Williams, Frances O’Connell, Cor- rinne Perrelli. RED CROSS sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The sophomores won this drive with a total of 1,983 keys, followed by the seniors, who brought 1,600, and last but not least the juniors, with 702 keys. Beginning November | to 6, we received 250 Christmas boxes from the Red Cross Headquarters to be filled by the students, with gifts and toys for children overseas who would otherwise be without Christmas presents. Corrinne Perrelli had charge of this drive, which was very successful due to the codperation of the students. On November 16, all students were asked to sign up for these various activities so that in case they were needed, their names would be available. Pat Conn had charge of knitting this term and was ably assisted by Betty Fraser, Gene Jack, Jean Rubins, Dorothy Curry, Enid Hoffman, and several others. Their work totaled 10 sweaters, 12 pairs of socks, and 50 pairs of hospital slippers. Later in the term, November 19-24, a drive was held for old silk and nylon hose to be used for ammunition bags. Other girls prominent in the Red Cross work were Gloria McCurdy, Inez Tognetti, Alice Williams, Pat Crough, Mary Ambrosio, Henrietta Greina, and Louise Filice. PRE-FLIGHT TRAINING This semester marked the first appearance of a Pre-Flight Class at Rich- mond Union High School. It was organized to train the prospective aviators for our armed forces in the basic fundamentals of aviation. The class met a half hour before regular school started and the members of the class have re- ceived credit as a regular subject. Under the leadership of Mr. Bush, the boys have studied the parts of an airplane and the functions of each part, in addition to designs for stability, gliding, horsepower, wind velocity, and navigation in general. Near the close of the term plans were made for a weather station to be established here on the campus. Students included both juniors and seniors who have attained or nearly reached the age of 18 years and have very good math grades. These were Paul Lyons, Dick Teeter, Willard Lawrence, George Thompson, Bob Jacobs, Dick Flood, Harold Cook, Ross Radick, Sherrod Davis, Wendell Gurley, Jack Rush- mer, Bob Murdock, Howard Thompson, Richard Hopkins, Bob Fine and Rich- ard Boede. SHIELD The writing, taking of pic- tures, and the make-up of the Shield are done by the Journal- ism II students as part of their class work. Reggie Donatello took all the pictures for this year’s Shield and also printed and de- veloped them. As you look at the pictures in the Shield you can see what a professional job he has done. Division pages were done SHIELD STAFF by students in the art classes. Mary Malloy, Jean Nelson, Theresa Persico. They were: June Masiel, Lois Gossner, Elaine Boutelle, Mary Smith, Arlene Vignati, Joyce Lowe. The articles of the Shield are written by Journalism II students. Jean Nelson, Shield editor, and the executives assembled the Shield. The executives of this year were: Theresa Persico, assistant editor, and Mary Malloy, business manager. JOURNALISM Ii—Standing: Bob Miner, Enid Hunt, Aldo Navone, Bruce Buckley, Theresa Persico, Don Frost, Harry Chew, Jean Nelson, Ed Collins, Claire Esola. Seated: Mary Malloy, Ann Miner, Orwyne Lufkin, Helen Polich. HI-NUS STAFF Harry Chew, Ann Miner, Orwyne Lufkin, Don Frost. JOURNALISM Although the term started later and ended sooner than usu- al, the journalism classes have been credited with twelve edi- tions of the Hi-Nus. Several six page papers have been included, and by the addition of many edi- torial cartoons and photo- eraphs, the journalism classes have directed the printing of a bigger, better Hi-Nus. Don Frost, editor of the Hi- Nus, was assisted by 14 report- ers, 30 “cub” reporters, and the following executives: Orwyne Lufkin, assistant editor; Ann Miner, advertising manager; Barbara George, business manager ; Harry Chew, sports editor. Other students who handled special tasks in connection with the newspaper work were Chris DeLap, who reported to the city papers; Helen Polich and Enid Hunt, ex- change; Claire Esola, distribution; Harry Chew and Aldo Navone, linotype operators. JOURNALISM I—First row: Gene Jack, Betty Boyd, Bonnie Bird, Janette Baker. Second row: Doris Brisbin, Anita Thompson, Marion Retynski, Martha Strain. Third row: Stella Freitas, Frances Corbett, Henrietta Grcina, Irene Thor. Fourth row: Keith Yeager, Florence Grace, Wana Pickard, Lois Odell. Standing: Reggy Donatello, Spiro Cakos, Lloyd Twomey, Jack Hartley, Wendell Gurley, Harold Hull, Allen Sharpe. SANYAL Ziti S SEF we A” (Yj (4 van tye ) wy, ee = ee n 6. OD OS SeboeeD PAN tes: Aye AS: E “Ah! Be still my fluttering heart,” or is it just Napoleon and his noble warriors? Mm, 6th period—Had your lunch period changed fellows? It’s no use K. D. You can’t tell her anything, even with Mary’s help. What poise! A masculine Cleopatra. Well! I wonder why the student party was organized? And, we wonder what became of this? What’s this? Guess how she got her picture in the Shield! Senior play star performers talk things over. Have YOU ever taken any moving pictures? Bt ALG KS TO eee What could they be discussing? Homework? Backs to you? Or is it profiles? Candid shot? Then what are you looking at, Pat? Do you need the head to recognize him? Sit ee sue tS A Honorary members of the R. O. S. They won’t tell us what it stands for, but could it be the “Royal Order of Simpletons”’? 6. Louck and her harem. 7. Don’t coax, maybe she’s camera shy. 8. Would it be easier to identify them, if you could see their shoe sizes? CROWDS AT SCHOOL “All Out,” musicians. Looks as if they were all there. a te Congratulations, boys. (For the first and last time) The banner flies high. Junior high rushes the gate. Hey, look this way, somebody. Wonder what’s on the outside. Could be the Oilerettes. Before gas rationing, no doubt. Take a look at it now. All together boys, one, two - nD ae ——senth dig, 6. DiASN7@- eS Richmond High Strutters Brawl. Courtin’ on the court. Heaven was never like this, thank heaven. Put-put-put-put-put your arms around me. Why some people don’t dance. Juke Box — Thursday Afternoon. Come on chillun, yez dance. Senior quartet “gives out’ with “White Christmas,’ the sea- son's popular song. Senior ballet group “bows to Allah” during its hit performance. Charlotte Shuck, Bill McCulluch, Pat Emer- son, Bob Nairne, John Maxwell, Corrinne Per- relli, and Len Sullivan stroll during lunch hour. = foe) | ce) LO (oe) © Oo Oo 30) + = = o ® oO c ® tes ) foe ey) c Bena: O LL. Not to be taken from this room IN THE HOPE that the actions of the Alumni and Teachers in the Armed Forces may not have been in vain, and that these actions may help preserve Democracy for all time . . . to this we dedicate THE SHIELD of June. 1943. © PRESERVE DEMocRA W Richmond Unton High School Commencement Exercises WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1943 Organ Preludes - - - - - - - - - - - Richard Boede Victory Overture - - - - - - - = arranged by P. Yoder Land of Hope and Glory, Processional - - - - - - E. Elgar ORCHESTRA lnvecaliait © = ye ae) = oe Se et es Rew Le Loorsounow Pastor St. Luke’s Methodist Church Pledzefothe Flag = - % 2 «+.� = s + .Spmo Caxos President of the Graduating Class The Star Spangled Banner - - - - - - John Stafford Smith ORCHESTRA, CHoIrR, AUDIENCE Tenebrae factae sunt - - - Marc Antonio Ingegneri (1545-1592) Echo Song (Villanella for Double Chorus) - - Orlando di Lasso PAI a) ERECT = = et A] ak Se ote Vid ee Sep ee es Old Melody A CAPPELLA CHOIR Fptenmiezmoy. eee er tee ee) ee ee! ce Brake ORCHESTRA THE Procress oF MANKIND INA WorLD Wark’ -— - Student Speakers In Scientific Discoveries - - - RICHARD TEETER In Spiritual Development - - - PartrrarE Moore In International Understanding - GwyNNneTH INGRAM Seniors in the Armed Forces - - - Betry STARK Presentation of the Class - - - - - + ,- = BX. Tucker Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - - =W.T. Hetms School Song - - - - - - - - - Ctass or June, 1943 Recessional, All.Out for America - - - = - += - MM. Lake ORCHESTRA we Senter are leaving, prepared to take their places in whatever walk of life is their destination to fight for our right way of life... and to take their places on the home front. Linoleum Block by HELEN QUINLAN IRIS TILLMAN ORLAND CATRINO CORINNE DAIS WAYNE WANLASS JOYCE MALONI PHYLLIS McCURDY NORMA BOWERSMITH ROSE RESCH FLORENCE REISS FORREST BUTLER PEARL KRISTOVICH VIRGIL McFARLAND LEONA KAUFMANN DARLENE MOON JOSEPHINE REDFIELD ERMA HARRIS RUTH BIFFORD FRED CORTEZ JANET GANO ALLEN SHARPE ADELE MOORE MARY CABRAL VELDA SMITHER GRACE PITTS CORRINNE PERRELLI KENNETH AINSWORTH BARBARA GEORGE IRA LIGON DOROTHY GILLHAM IRENE THOR MYRTLE ST. JOHN JOHN MAXWELL DOROTHY STEVENSON OSCAR DAVIS JANICE PARNELL EVERYLL WINTERBERG LOIS ODELL BETTY DURGIN FRANCES O’CONNELL CHARLES DAVIDSON VINETA LUMPKIN WILLIAM LEE LOIS PHILLIPS RICHARD HOPKINS BVER NE YE CHRISTINA KASTANOS CATHERINE REVERING WILLIAM RINGER LETIZIA CASSONI RICHARD BOEDE MARCELLA BROWN CHARLOTTE SARTORI GERALDINE POHLE JOANNE MacFIE GARREL ALLEN BETH GALLAGHER EVELYN NAUMAN CLIFFORD BARSTEN BEATRICE MUNOZ ROBERT FINE VERNON THOMAS ANNETTE CARDON HENRIETTA GRCINA EDNA LOIS WYRICK ISABELLE MERLIN ARTHUR MARKUS BARBARA PLAYFORD SHIRLEY JONES BRUCE BUCKLEY MARJORIE WEBER MARY ELLEN RICHARDSON ELEANOR KINDSTROM PATRICIA OMSTEAD ALFRED KRAUS LEOLA YECK ROBERT LANZINGER LUCILLE McINTOSH WILMA VALLERGA MARDELLE VERLOD BETTY RICHARDS PHYLLIS MAXWELL KEITH YEAGER ANNA DROTT WANA LU PICKARD DORIS STRIBLEY JUNE McGUIRE DELL BECK RUTH REMELL WANDA LINEBERRY EDWARD WILSON CHARLOTTE CARRICK RICHARD FLOOD PEGGY TWitee BETTY HiGER VIRGINIA ALVES JUNE DAHL VIOLET HARRISON LEWIS DORMAN CATHERINE BROWN BETTY EVANS DOROTHY CURRY JEWELDEAN PECK ROBERT NAIRNE OWANNA KEETH PATTY ROGERS EUGENE MURATORE CECILIA NUNEZ YVONNE BERTHEAUD FRANCIS PEREY GLADYS MORTENSON LORRAINE PEIXOTO LUELLA BAIN GLORIA OGDEN VERNON DAHL BETTY STARK TONI PINOLI FRANK PETERSON MARY WADDELL SAM NEWMAN ANN THOMAS MARY COX LLOYD GRAGG MARIAN RETYNSKI COLLEEN SAUNDERS HAZEL BROWN JOSEPHINE JOHNSON SHIRLEY WILLIAMS JOHN ORMASA DORIS DAVIDSON WILLIAM HAIGWOOD DORA MAE FLETCHER IRENE SILCOCK DOLORES HATCHELL BETTY SHAFFER MARY PIKE BARBARA PHEIF VIRGINIA CRAWFORD EDWARD COLLINS KAREL ABEL BERTHA JUAREZ PATRICIA EMERSON ADELINE MATTOS LAURA HACKETT RICHARD TEETER SHIRLEY EASTMAN BILL BOREN CHARLOTTE SHUCK HARVEY DORON MARTHA LANCE JANE SILVA VERLA SMITH BILL McCULLOCH BETTE WILSON EDWARD HAMEL JOYCE ALVERAS GWYNETH INGRAM MARIAN McKEY BETTY RAE MATTHIESEN NORMA BERUTTI GEORGE THOMPSON SHIRLEY MERCER ROBERT TANDY LORRAINE RICHARD BARBARA HOWELL GERALDINE JOHNSON STANLEY LEE INEZ ERPS DAVE BIDDINGER ILENE CHRISTENSEN PATTIRAE MOORE PETER ACCORNERO DOLORES BURKE ITHA CALDWELL CLAIRE SMITH ZALIA STEDMAN ELAINE JONES DON VOSS PATRICIA CROUGH PHILLIP GAREY BETTY HANSON HELEN BALLAS BOBBIE LEE VIRGINIA BOWER JOHN LARSEN FRANCES ACREE JEAN WEST EUNICE RAHWYLER ELAINE BOUTELLE JAMES HISLOP MARTHA STRAIN BENITA LUNA ALFRED CATRINO EDNA SINCICH ELVERDA BIRD VIRGINIA NYSTROM BETTY BOIVIE HARROLD HARRISON HELEN HAYES DOROTHY DeFABIO JOSEPH LEONETTI BEVERLEY RICKARD EVA GAUB GENE JACK MARJORIE FRITZ JOHN SCHUMACHER ELAINE DALE ALBERT LICO LENORA URQUHART REGINALD DONATELLO ENID HOFFMAN LAVON LISTON JOHN CATRINO PHYLLIS EDGECOMB EUGENE RUDE STANLEY KIRST CAROL PAZZI VERGIE MUSGROVE HENRIETTA RICHEY LAWRENCE PEREZ DORIS COLLINS GLEN ATKINS RUTH ROBERTSON ELWYN WILLIAMS TRINIDAD HERNANDEZ CHARLES PUTKEY MARIAN DIETRICH STERLING KELLEY LOUISE FILICE EDWIN CARLSON HELEN POULOS OLEN SKAGGS MARY SALLE HAROLD HUNT LENA BEVILAQUA FRED AUSTIN LUCILLE THEVENOT RUSSELL KNOTTS JEAN RUBINS BUD WRIGHT EFFIE GAY WILSON SPIRO CAKOS HELEN OBECHINA ANITA BUZDON CHARLES BALDWIN ELwyn WILLIAMS SENIOR CLASS FINALE Betty RArt MATTHIESEN Boys’ Winner Girls’ Winner Sa IN WO Dy ALY It is all over but the shouting; that day which all students look forward to. . . SENIOR Day. The theme of the play was “Time Marches Around,” and everything did go around. Miss Carson, the faculty director of the play, was seen riding bicycles, singing arias, doing the can-can dance, and swinging a mean hip in the conga line. The class presented an evening and morning performance. The seniors were given the eighth period for their customary dancing in the girls’ gym. Between the class periods seniors were seen promenading the halls and yard in their brightest array. Two combination fountain pen and pencil sets were awarded to the two seniors who wore the most unique senior day costumes. Betty Rae Matthiesen was awarded a set for her victory garden dress, which consisted of radishes, carrots, and many varieties of vegetables. Elwyn Williams, who impersonated a Hawaiian hula girl, was also award- ed a set. The following names are those of the students who made up the cast of the senior day play: the barber shop quartet consisted of John Ormasa, Bill Haigwood, Dick Teeter, and Spiro Cakos; the can-can girls consisted of Betty Evans, Henrietta Grcina, Iris Tillman, Eunice Rahwyler, and Peggy Tuttle; the conga-chorus consisted of Gene Jack, Louise Filice, Letizia Cassoni, Helen Poulos, Trinidad Hernandez, and Lenora Urquhart; the supporting cast, Ruth Remell, Barbara George, Al Kraus, Joyce Maloni., Edwin Carlson, Russell Knotts, Charles Myhre, Cliff Barsten, Gene Rude, Oscar Davis, Harvey Doron, Ann Thomas, Lucille McIntosh, Orland Catrino, Wayne Wanlass, Bette Wilson, Ken Ainsworth, Jean Rubins, Jack Maxwell, Gwynneth Ingram, Betty Stark, Elaine Jones, Patty Rogers, Jo Macfie, Allen Sharpe, Edna Sincich, Pete Accornero, Zalia Stedman, Inez Erps, Frances O’Connell, Dorothy Stevenson, and June Dahl. ih have contributed to the strife for victory and the defense of our gov- ernment through their study of current prob- lems, post - war plans and the history of de- mocracy. As a result of their study, students will leave high school with the ability to face the problems which are confronting the nation today. Linoleum Block by JUNE MASsrEL LOW SENIOR CLASS The eighty members of the 1-12 class, like every other class, have not had any class activities or social affairs this term. At the beginning of the term the nominat- ing committee chosen consisted of Joe Du- rand, Robert Russell, Billy Kirk, and Doris Krenzer. This committee was not allowed to act toward the electing of class officers because of the change in the school sched- ule. This year’s 1-12 class had a very out- standing group. The student body presi- dent, James O’Drain, is a member, and Or- wynne Lufkin, Howard Thompson, Theresa Persico, Leonard Sullivan, Mary Malloy, and Mary Ambrosio are members of the C. Syl. The eighty members of the class comprise the smallest group of 1-12’s known to have been at Richmond High in the past ten years. JUNIOR CLASS This term the 1-11 class had 150 students attending Richmond Union High and the 2-11 class had 280. Some outstanding students in the 1-1] and 2-11 classes were Hazel Conn, surgical dressing leader, and Jacqueline Thompson, honor society. Charles Thompson and Charles Seger have already become well known in the sports world. 2-11 SOPHOMORE CLASS Because of war conditions this semester the sophomore class decided it was best not to have class officers and activities. Some of the 2-10’s who have been active in Junior Red Cross and C. S. F. are: Bev- erly Low, Dick Pearson, Bob Smith, June McCullough, Donald Massey, Dorothy Mur- dock, Grace Mary Orr, Isabel Page, Betty Philpot, Robert Sharpe, Anita Terry, and Jack Whitman. Joyce Smith has been very active in work at the ration board. CLASS SSE CLA -10 2 -10, Ih PaTTIRAE Moore, Dick TEETER, GWYNNETH INGRAM COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS SENIOR OFFICERS Parry Rocers, Spiro CaKos, Pat Croucu SENIOR AGPIVIITES Active and democratic in its activities was the Senior Class of June, 1943. President Spiro Cakos, assisted by Vice-president Patty Rogers and Secretary Patricia Crough, completed a successful term of office in spite of the many obstacles in their path. A “Sadie Hawkins” dance marked the first party held by the class, in the girls’ gym on March 19. Sponsored by the P.-T. A., it was the second senior party to be held at night in R. U. H. S. in many a year. The party was a gala affair, with the gym dressed in typical barn fashion, and the studen ts dressed in various hill-billy costumes. It was a party which will long be remembered by the seniors. A second party was held at the Richmond Club House on April 9. Among the spon- sors were Mr. and Mrs. Doron and Mr. and Mrs. Rude. This party was a sport dance and was an extra-curricular activity. The last activity of the class was the Senior Prom, held on June 12 at the Twentieth Century Club in Berkeley. Those who attended were members of the senior class and their invited guests. Among the graduating seniors are many who have been active in various sports. Last season football had such stars as: center, Bob Nairne; left guard, Harvey Doron; right tackle, Spiro Cakos, and Sterling Kelley, a bucking fullback. As the day of graduation comes closer there will be many a senior man not grad- uating with his fellow classmates. They may not be with us in body on graduation night, but they will be with us in spirit. SENIOR ADVISERS First row — Helen Parker, Blanche Carson, Vivian Carlson. Second row — Art Selleck, Ruth Ber- ger, Selina Hardesty, Helen Bar- ney, Ralph Phelps. ACUMEN DS TR ATION Superintendent of Schools - - - - School Principal - - - - - - Vice-principal - - - - - - Vice-principal - - - - - - - Ween-oL boys: (at) = . =. .s en “ee Déan of Girls-. 9 = = =) = 2. - Social Studies Department—Louise Alexander, Robert Baker, James Brien, Helen Brooke, Gladys Nunn, Hazel Olsen, Carroll Parrill, Lila Reinertson, Robert Sikes, Agnes Weatherson. Commercial Department—Nell Baggley, Helen Barney, Hazel Bird, Edward Cain, Grace Con- don, Ella B. Eachus, David C. Gray, Selina Har- desty, Stanley Johnson, Hazel Louise Rogers, Marion Stockton, Ruth Utter, Jeanne Wallace. English Department—Eleanor Blonski, Frances Bradley, Grace B. Dotts, Rosalyn Brosin, Norine Kelly, Dorothy Madison, Cora McLennan, Marie Myers, Vivian Rydberg, Virginia Ward, Ger- trude Weatherby, Irene Webber. Language Department—Blanche Carson, Doro- thy Gemmer, Elizabeth Roberts, Dorothy Swen- son. Biological Department—Helen D. Parker, Mar- tin A. Swenson, Margot Thorsby. W. T. HELMs B. X. TUCKER Davin C. Gray M. ELIzABETH KINNEAR CHARLES WAUGH HELEN BROOKE Physical Education Department—Alice Clark, Philip Hempler, Clara MacLaurin, Linda Moi- toza, Robert Pascoe. Music Department—Turner Brashear, Eva Silva. Science ‘Department — William Bush, Ralph Phelps, Arthur Selleck. Art Department—Mabelle Woodman. Home Economics Department — Ruth Berger, Vivian Carlson, Jennie E. Gardner. Vocational Department — Joseph Bellinger, Verne Culbertson, Harold Cunningham, F. C. Gilbert, Eugene Raye, Martin E. Salmi, Charles Waugh. Mathematics Department—James Bales, Helen Hoefer, Elizabeth Kinnear, Ruth Sikes, Mar- garet Thompson. Librarian—Zelma Reeve. Sports are important in the preservation of democ- racy in that they con- tribute to the develop- ment of codperation and understanding among the students. Such programs as phys- ical fitness help to pre- pare the boys for their future job in the fight- ing ranks of the armed service. Linoleum Block by IRMA Kraus INTRAMURAL Intramural basketball, which was first organized in 1934 to give the boys a pre-season work-out before trying out for the varsity and B basketball teams, was a very successful league until this semester. Because of the disastrous fire that de- stroyed Roosevelt Junior High School, it was impossible to carry out the plans that had been worked out for the semester’s competition. The size of the classes forced Coach Hempler to divide the teams into four different parts, A, B. C. and D divisions. The competition in the different classes was exceptionally good and the league, if plans were permitted to be carried out, would have been one of the best intramural programs ever worked out. Well-known baseball and basketball players who signed up for intramural this semester were Wayne Wanlass, Norman Graber, Leonard Sullivan, Ted Ivancich, Delvin Babb, and George Tor- PERIOD 8 (above) Standing—Warner Healy, Spiro Cakos, Ed Rado- sevich, Delvin Babb, Neville Calfee, Wayne Wan- lass. Kneeling — Gerald Bowhett, Bob Gall, Charles Bradbury, Avalino Rampoldi, Rodney Fontes, Mer- vin Davis. PERIOD 1 Standing—Don Harger, Eric Lehfeldt, Richard Wynn, Irvin Gostin, Jack Morris, John Mullens, Richard Flood, Dick Mitchell, Leno Rossi, Ster- ling Kelley, Russell Garvin, Antone Pavon. Kneeling—James Foster, Clifton Hamner, Warren Nelson, Milton Perry. PERIOD 2 Top row — Oscar Davis, Dominic Arrabit, Bob Nairne, Jack Amaral, Harry Chew, Orland Catrino, LaVerne Hall, F. J. Stewart. Front row—Ernest Pimm, James Gok, Howard Garrison, Victor Alameda, Henry Martinez, Alan Haxton, George Louie, Russell Rose. BASKEPRAGE vick, all of whom had previous varsity and B basketball experience. This made the competition much stronger. Norman Graber, Ted Ivancich, and Leonard Sullivan were also well-known for their baseball ability on the school baseball team. Including all of the divisions there were ninety-two basketball teams and forty-six base- ball teams. These teams played an elimination series in each class period, and class winners in each division were thus established. In addition to the intramural program there were also plans to organize basketball teams for a league to be played on Wednesday evenings at the school gym. They, too, were laid aside on account of the disastrous fire. Plans are now being made to carry forward an intramural program next term that will in- volve all boys in the school. PERIOD 7 (above) First row—Charles Turner, Bruce Auer, Russell Fortsen, Bob Fink, Howard Harvey. Second row—Gene Gundel, Robert Cronk. Elvo Agostini, Joe Bispo, Bob Fueger, George Thomp- son. Standing—Charles Seger, Bob Luck, Bob Birba. Lawrence Miller, Ed Carlson. PERIOD 3 Harry Hoyt, Pete Accornero, Bob Reedy, Arnold Rose, Charles Myhre, Don Bergeson, George Tor- vick, Roger Potter, Len Sullivan, Leo Johnston, Ted Ivancich, Ray Parks, Louis Quirino, Louis Martell, Robert Murdock, James. McNeill, Ira Ligon. PERIOD 6 Olen Skaggs, William Ehlers, Ed Wilson, Bob Ver- rinder, Norman Graber, Joe Lee, George Newell, Al Coulon, Bill Silva, Ronald Chow, Bob Cornett, Russell Houck, Francis Garvey, Don Patrette, Nor- man Hammer, Dick Irwin. PHYSICAL Physical fitness plays a large role in the preservation of democracy. A nation must be healthy and alert before democ- racy can attain its fullest degree of success. A very extensive physical fitness pro- ; gram is being carried out in this school Come on, fellas, turn around! ae a under the direction of coaches Bob Pascoe and Phil Hempler. This program helps the boys of the school to better their physical condition. Simple military commands are taught to the boys. They are graded on their alertness and response to these commands. Warming-up and conditioning exercises are given to the gym classes. These exercises tend to make the boys use muscles which are otherwise not used. Tumbling is also taught to the boys. This helps the fellows develop codrdination. One of the things stressed in military training is coordination. Tumbling helps the students to gain this coor- HOW ABOUT A SMILE FOR THE CAMERA! FITNESS dination before entering the armed forces of their country. The climax of the physical program is the obstacle course. This is a test to see what the boys have accomplished. Competitive sports are emphasized , E Wonder what happened to that middle man? by the army and navy. The boys are en- gaging in competitive baseball and basketball during their gym periods. Captains and teams are elected from each gym class to compete with other teams in the same class and a considerable degree of friendly rivalry is obtained in this manner. Richmond Union High School students have shown marked interest in this physical fitness program. They realize that they are helping to keep democracy alive by keeping themselves at all times physically fit. JUST ANOTHER LAP TO GO! YELL LEADERS Sheila Louck, who was elected head yell leader for the spring semester, chose as her assistants Charles Seger and Richard Calkins. Had there been sports events, the new yells they had worked up would have added enthusiasm to the events, but, because of the war, all sports events were cancelled. As a result, the position of assistant yell leader was an honorary one, and Sheila acted as a member of the Commissioners’ YELL LEADERS : . CuHucK SEGER, SHEILA LouckK, RICHARD CALKINS Council. VAN ASG ERS As soon as any work in the gym comes up, such as passing out towels, taking care of all the equipment, acting as first aid man and filling out absence slips, a hurried call is sent out for the manager. A manager must work in the gym for three terms before he receives his Block “R.” Although he is not here this term, the graduating manager is Sherrod Davis. Sherrod went on to Stanford at the end of his 1-12 semester. The 1-12 manager is Bill Fuson. The 2-11’s are Max Metzger, Myrel Moss, and Martin Streich. Those who are 1-11’s are Warner Healey and Wayne Westover. The 2-10’s are Harold Chitwood, Clyde Ferreira, Bob Gall, Kenneth Jordan, Robert Kochener, Roy Pardini, Richard Pearson, Stanley Ristrem, and Robert Seymour. Low sophs are rank Gorgen. Milton Perry, and Charles Steel. Frank Gorg a MANAGERS TET ||] | (ae eaten First row — Charles Steele, a G Milton Perry, Kenneth Jor- . 7 dan. fe | Second row — Stanley Ris- trem, Clyde Ferreira, Rob- ert Kochener, Max Metzger, Bill Fuson, Frank Gordon. Third row — Harold Chit- wood, Wayne Westover, Dick Pearson, Martin Streich, | ed call Warner Healey, Myrel Moss, Robert Seymour. PiRS PALLY Many girls relinquished their gym pe- riod in order to take part in a more con- structive activity, first aid, this term. First Aid is the immediate, temporary treatment given in case of accident or sud- den illness before the services of a physi- cian can be secured. The preceding paragraph is taken from the first page of the Standard First Aid text book of one of the one hundred 2-11, 1-12. G. A. A. — 2-10 WINNERS Kneeling—June Griffith, Dorothy Williams, Lois Pa- trice. Standing — Wilma Uphouse, Lillian Bittick, term. Some of the important skills that these Maurine Quinland. and 2-12 girls who have taken first aid this girls have learned to apply successfully are: the traction and other types of leg and arm splints; the many pressure points of the body; the treatment of different kinds of shock; and, how to trans- port seriously injured people. The first aid classes, directed by Miss MacLaurin, Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. Moitoza, were pri- marily started for the girls of Richmond High School, but five boys who were interested came at 7:30 in the morning to complete the twenty first aid hours required of everyone who is to hold a first aid certificate. This first aid course will be invaluable in this present day and in the future, and the training the students received will aid them in the future in many ways, for some of the girls intend to be doctors or nurses. FIRST AID Dorothy Strothers, Eva Ka- rusos, Catherine Armstrong, Verna Roy, Toni Pinoli, Elaine Cornelius, Betty Steussey, Rosella Beck, Bar- bara Purdy, Marjorie Pack- ard, Hazel Bowman, June Masiel, Doris O’Dell, Doma- tilda Prieto, Arline Vignati, Adeline Danna. BASEBALL MANAGERS Standing—La Verne Young. Helen Quinlan, Alice Bench, Frances Favero, June Grif- fith, Mary Ujdur. Kneeling — Marguerita Ber- tolli, Thea Hart, Betty Evans, Helene Arceneaux. G. A. A. Basketball was the first sport of the season in G. A. A. The girls were led by their captains: Jeanice Shelton, Phyllis Burke, Joanna Scancello, La Verne Antone, Mary Cole, Gloria Palen- char, Helen Quinlan, Dorothy Williams, Lolita Miller, Betty Evans, Trini Hernandez, and Eve- lyn Mello. The 2-10 Reds won their chenile numerals by defeating the 2-10 Tigers, and the 1-10’s won their felt numerals by defeating the 2-11 Z’s. The girls receiving these awards were: Dorothy Wil- liams, June Griffith, Wilma Uphouse, Lois Patrice, Laurel Aikens, Maurine Moore, Elizabeth Rad- cliffe, Annetta Whitz, Ellen Gohl, Vivian Walker, and Virginia Garrand. Because of conditions brought on by the war, the University of California Playday was the only activity of its kind given this term. Frances Favero, G. A. A. president, and several other girls, attended. Baseball was played the latter part of the season under the direction of Mrs. Clark. CoA A. 1:10 Winners: standing — Mildred Marcus, Ellen Gohl, Virginia Garrand, Mary Uj- dur, Vivian Waller. Kneeling — Jeanice Shelton, Elizabeth Radcliffe, Annetta Whitz. pb iff , give all people an equal opportunity to achieve their social ambitions and to partake in all school affairs. Linoleum Block by ARLENE VIGNATI California Scholarship Federation HONOR SOCIETY: First row—Stanley Morgan, Henrietta Grcina, Louise Filice, Trini Hernandez, Gene Jack, Elaine Dale, Frances O’Connell, Betty Stark, Pat Crough, Dorethi Strother. Second row—Howard Thompson, Warner Healey, Ruth Remell, Joyce Maloni, Doris Stribley, Frances Favero, Alice O’Brien, Irene Christiansen, Jacqueline McDermitt, Orwyne Lufkin. Third row—Richard Kimes, Jacqueline Thompson, Barbara Williams, Letizia Cassoni, Dolores Sherwood, Lois Mae Anderson, Betty Boyd, Beatrice Freitas, Bessie Poulos, Norma Fallman, Theresa Persico, Dick Teeter, Mary Malloy. Fourth row— James Gok, Harry Chew, Leonard Sullivan, Susan Heurst, Gladys Mortenson, Pearl Kris- tovich, Laura Hackett, Lucy Cepernich, Rose Resch, Grace Mary Orr, Barbara Hislop, Betty Philpot. Leonard Sullivan, this term’s president of the Richmond Chapter of the California Scholarship Federation, led the society in carrying on the good work that previous groups have accomplished. The society sent a subscription of “Life” magazine to the soldiers in Australia, and kept our “Minute Man” flying by their weekly sales of bonds and stamps. Several students this term received their life-time C. S. F. pins. They were Joyce Maloni, Rose Resch, Frances O’Connell, Doris Stribley, Pattirae Moore, Gene Jack, Laura Hackett, Betty Stark, Pearl Kristovich, and Dick Teeter. The social event of the term was a picnic held at Lake Anza on May 26, which was planned by Barbara Williams, Cys. i, OFFICERS JAmMEs Gok, RuTH REMELL, LEN SULLIVAN social chairman. Officers this term were: Leonard Sullivan, president; James Gok, vice-president; Ruth Remell, secretary; Barbara Wil- liams, social chairman. COMMISSIONERS Sitting -— Letizia Cassoni, Betty Stark, Sheila Louck, Jim O’Drain, Frances Fay- ero, Pearl Kristovich. Standing—Walt Bebich, Bob Leggett, Spiro Cakos, Harry Chew, Dick Teeter. COM MLSs DOW tek The commissioners, who are the officers of our student government, accomplished several things this past year in spite of the difficulties which confronted them. Those who assisted Jim O’Drain, student association president, are: Bob Leggett, vice-president; Betty Stark, secretary; Walter Bebich, commissioner of law and order; Frances Favero, commissioner of girls’ athletics; Letizia Cassoni, commissioner of social affairs; Dick Teeter, student judge; Harry Chew, prosecuting attorney; Spiro Cakos, commissioner of boys’ athletics; Sheila Louck, yell leader. These officers purchased $2,000 worth of War Bonds with the student body funds. These bonds will be used to buy new football uniforms, support more school dances, and provide other social activities which, because of various reasons, we were unable to have this semester. During the term, two student dances were held. The first was given in honor of President Washington and President Lincoln. The second was a sport dance having no particular theme. The commissioners have been giving a great amount of their time in completing the revision of the old constitu- Betty STARK, secretary, and : tion. It is modeled after the gov- Jim O’DRAIN, president ernment of the United States, in- cluding a Senate and House of Representatives. It also provides for a strong budget control for the expenditures of the student association. PRE-FLIGHT Pre - flight training was continued this year for those prospective aviators interest- ed in the basic fundamentals of aviation. Under the leadership of Mr. Bush, the boys and girls have studied the parts of an airplane and the function of each part, in addition to designs for stability, gliding, horsepower, wind velocity, and navigation. There were nineteen students enrolled in the class this term. WINGED SHIELD SOCIETY Kneeling—Harvey Dor- on, Bill McCulloch, George Thompson, George Newell, Spiro Cakos, Ted Ivancich. Standing—Bob Nairne, Len Sullivan, Wayne Wanlass, Sterling Kel- ley, Keith Yeager, Charles Davidson, Ed- die Hamel. PRE-FLIGHT CLASS First row — Oscar Davis, Harold Rhoades, John Or- masa. Second row—Bob Leggett, Myrel Moss, Glenn Tod- hunter, Bob Willis, Billi Boren, Pat Crough, Jo Du- rand, Bill Haigwood, Bob Trimiloni, John Larson. WINGED SHIELD The purpose of the Winged Shield is to establish order at games, dances, and other student body affairs. This organization is made up of boys who have earned one or more varsity letters, yell leaders, and com- missioners. The Winged Shield, under the sponsor- ship of Mr. Waugh, looks forward to main- taining order and “good will” at the foot- ball games next fall. UTI BAND The band, under the di- rection of Mr. Turner Bra- shear, presented four suc- cessful performances this semester. They were a band concert at school, a May Day program, a rally at the Elks’ Club for the opening of the Bond Drive, and the opening of the Merchants’ Baseball League. They also played for several student body programs. The forty-eight members of the band this year are: Frances Aebi, Glen Ander- son, Otto Bewley, Kenneth Cacy, Orland Catrino, John Catrino, Clifford Christianson. Ruth Clarke, Kenneth Dasher, Edward Dodson, Dorothy Edgmon, Ylita Fife, Joe Filice, Bob Fortina, James Foster, Bill Foster, Howard Garrison, Russell Garvin, Lita Gilder- sleeve, Bob Griffith, Walter Hamilton, Howard Harvey, Evelyn Van Hise, Bernard Harless, Harold Hull. Stanley Loi- seau, Bill Lee, Dick Leupp, Dorothy Lynn, Robert Manning, James Maxwell, Bill McNeill, Richard McNeill, Jane Mick- elson, Carolyn Moore, Arlene Phillips, Leslie Rose, Olen Skaggs, T. J. Stewart, Charles Sudduth, Lois Suffern, Marvin Thorp, Louise Walker, Jolene Wardlow, Verl White, Melba Wyrich, and Barbara York. ORCHESTRA One of the biggest projects the orchestra has accomplished this term is the making of records used for accompaniment to the moving picture showing activities around the school, such as Red Cross work. pre-flight training, and physical fitness. This movie was shown all over Contra Costa County. The orchestra has played for several student body programs, with the A Cappella and band. On May 23 the orchestra played for the graduation of the citizenship class in Richmond. No high school is complete without a good orchestra to participate in school entertainments, and our orchestra, un- der the direction of Mr. Brashear, has contributed much to make our programs enjoyable. Members of the orchestra pictured above are as follows: Lauretta Addison, Mary Ambrosio, Dora Ambrosio, Donald Bower, Hazel Bowman, Lillian Bruce, Mary Caygill, Phyllis Coles, Mervyn Davis, Beatrice Dias, Ellen Gohl, Nancy Growcott, Marjean Haddock, Andrea Hagan, La Vange Haigwood, Violet Harrison, Kenneth Kehl, Harold Hull, Eva Karusos, Vernon Smith, Christine House, Don- ald Masse, Carolyn Moore, Ed Mount, Eu- nice Roe, Janice Saun- ders, George Owen, Norma Sturges, Ear] Stone, Janice Talia- ferro, Olivette Trevan- nion, Dan Walde, Mar- garet Wyland, Eloise Wilson, Zelma Western, Joyce McCurrie, Bill Lee, and Don Harger. 4 Mr. CUNNINGHAM A CAPPELLA The tenth A Cappella Choir of Richmond High presented many programs to Richmond audi- ences this spring. On Palm Sunday the choir sang at the Community Method- ist Church in El Cerrito, and on May 16 a program of religious music was presented at the St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Richmond. Programs were also sung at the Richmond Lions’ Club and Elks’ Club, besides two programs for Richmond High students. On Sunday, May 30, the an- nual Spring Concert was given at Roosevelt Auditorium. Gladys Brashear, former member, was soloist. A brass ensemble composed of Joe Filice, Russell Garvin, Kenneth Dasher, Kenneth Cacy, Bob Grupe, Howard Harvey, and Stanley Lai- seau, played two numbers. The Junior Choir was disbanded this year because of the half-day schedule; how- ever, twelve members were taken into the Senior Choir as auxiliaries. They were: Elva Ag ostini, Virgina Anglum, Ransom Cannon, Bob Ceridono, Virginia Fessenden, Ilene Fries, Emil Holtz, Joanne Kiraly, Irma Jane Kraus, James McCullough, Thais Metteer, Regina Stewart. Two regular members not pictured were Arthur Press and David Fink. A CAPPELLA CHOIR: First row—-Zalia Stedman, Ivagene Shuck, Frances O’Connell, Barbara Purdy, Richard Irwin, Thomas Stewart, Maurice Press, Laura Hackett, Beverly Craven, Jo Ann Peter- son, Arlene Vignati. Second row—Delores Sherwood, Myrtle St. John, Barbara Howell, Betty Hanson, Leonard Yacorzynski, Max Metzger, Charles Graves, Darrol Huzefka, Bob Luck, Helen Quinlan, LaVerne Nunes, Sylvia Harlow, Pauline Tetszchner. Third row—Barbara Rushmer, Mary Dalton, Constance Radcliff, Bill Haigwood, Veral Orr, Don J ohnson, Bob Costello, John Ormasa, Willard Stone, Pattirae Moore, Alice Rothengas, Doris Brisbin. No W Sa a nay 5, gatas” BETWEEN Collins in the home stretch. Surprised, Shirley ? Where are the two shadows, Hamel ? 4 ) Between classes ? ¢ Always time for chattering. CLASSES G) lone We NY Don’t shove. Don’t crowd. Just push! 7. The last mile! 3. What, again? Me and my shadow. LIBRARY STAFF The library staff members have been very efficient and competent this term and deserve honorable mention for their serv- ices. This term the library girls received credit for their services by getting their hours for the Victory Corps. A theater party and a term banquet held May 20 in the Community Theater were the activities enjoyed by the staff. Officers for the term were: Jo Durand, LIBRARY STAFF president; Alice Wall, vice-president; Isa- belle Page, secretary; Frances Favero and Biddy Lou Wolverton, assistants. Fivero Rescia Paulos, en ge First row—Isabelle Page, Jo Durand, Harriet Eagy, Phyllis Ames. Back row—Myrel Moss, June Collins, Biddy Lou Wolverton, Alice Wall. Absent—Frances Meetings held by the L. O. L. this term were combined with making surgical dressings at Lin- coln School. The girls were able to have a few of their meetings at Alvarado Park, as the City Council gave them permission to use the hall. Officers for the term were: Effie Gay Wilson, president; Violet Harrison, vice-president; Geraldine Johnson, secretary-treasurer; Laura Hackett, song leader; and LaVange Haigwood, pro- eram chairman. are just a few of the many activities enjoyed by the L. O. L. TE i al An ice skating party held April 2, a picnic held April 28, and a senior banquet held May 19 EeOmis First row—Laura Hackett, Violet Harrison, Effie Gay Wilson, Geraldine Johnson, Elaine Reichman, Jeanne Rhinehart, Shirley Evans. Second row—Mary Cerda, Jean Howard, Betty Rae Matthiesen, Marjorie Blanc, Florence Anzalone, Helene Arceneaux, Maribel Heryford. Third row—Charlotte Young, Lena Sherman, Jo- anne Potter, LaVerne An- tone, Ellen Kraus, Lila Waller, Alice Waller. TR Sitt Jea nic! wy! Ma sicc Sta Ly Ker Traffic, Maintenance Committees The Maintenance Committee, under the supervision of Harry Chew, was active this term in giving out slips to many students who failed to keep their lockers clean. Sev- eral trials were held as a result of the slips, but all persons brought in by the commit- MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE tee pleaded guilty, making the meting out ALLEN SHARPE, SUZANNE Hurst, Harry CHEw of sentences an easy job for the student judge. The Traffic Committee, also under the supervision of Mr. Waugh, boys’ dean, and Harry Chew, students’ leader, has done excellent work this term. The ultimate goal of the committee is to enlarge the traffic system and eventually to make several decided improvements in our school. During the latter part of the semester the committee disbanded because of the school schedule. Some of the members of the group who are not pictured below are: Ed Carey, Darrol Hu- zefka, Marian Hallihan, Wayne Wanlass, Lawrence Regello, Veral Orr, Harvey Doron, Bob Row- ley, Al Kraus, and Bob Fine. Harry Chew, head of both traffic and maintenance, is a 1-12. Probably Harry will not return to school next fall as he expects to enter the Armed Forces sometime this summer. Plans for next term’s activities have not been completed as yet. It is understood though, that a little more enforcement of the rules will be used. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Sitting — Patty Keading, Jean Brown, Lucy Ceper- nich, Alice Williams, Or- wyne Lufkin, Ann Miner, Mary Malloy, Theresa Per- sico. Standing—Bob Luck, Har- ry Chew, Len Sullivan, Al Kerbavez, Bob Nicol, Del- vin Babb, Bill Kirk. y | = JOURNALISM CLASS Kneeling—Reggie Donatello, Allen Sharpe, Henrietta Gre- ina, Lois Anderson, Dorothy Strothers, Sheila Louck, Cor- rinne Perrelli, Bob Nicol. Standing — Florence Grace, a t Hn Alyce O’Brien, Irene Thor, Doris Brisbin, Marian Re- tynski, JoAnn Peterson, Gene Jack, Keith Yeager, Barbara Williams, Spiro Cakos, Bever- ly Craven, Verna Roy, Lora- lh mae Austin, Frances Corbett, Wana Pickard, Betty Boyd, Martha Strain, Bonnie Bird. Janette Baker, Stella Freitas. JOURNALISM CLASS Among the changes made at Richmond High this term are those which were made in the journalism classes. Because of the war conditions, the print shop was not available for printing the Hi-Nus. This handicap was overcome by having the school paper printed at the Inde- pendent Print Shop. Because of the shortage in materials, the Hi-Nus was published every other week instead of every week. This term Journalism I and Journalism II classes were combined, under the direc- tion of Mr. Brien, as many teachers are now with the armed services. On the Hi-Nus staff this term were: Bonnie Bird, editor; Stella Freitas, assistant editor; Spiro Cakos, sports editor; Allen Sharpe, advertising manager; Bob Nicol, business manager. THE SHIELD staff included Henrietta Greina, editor; Gene Jack, assistant editor; Felice Gil- lette, business manager; Reggie Donatello, photographer. HI-NUS STAFF—Spiro Cakos, Bonnie Bird, Bob SHIELD STAFF —F elice Gillette, Henrietta Nicol, Stella Freitas, Allen Sharpe. Grcina, Gene Jack, Reggie Donatello. Victory Corps and its program has a very important place in the fight to preserve de- mocracy. It has brought before the students the importance of their full cooperation and effort during the war crisis. It has done much to stimulate the students’ interest in their studies, their jobs, and_ their extra-curricular activi- ties. Linoleum Block by LorRAINE RICHARD SEA DIVISION Sheila Louck, John Vaughn, Dolores Sherwood, Bud Huzefka. Sea Division The Sea Division of the Victory Corps, although comprised of both boys and girls, was primarily established to prepare mem- bers for a future in the U. S. Navy. Another important purpose is to encourage the stu- dents to help in the war effort while still attending high school. The captain of the Sea Division is Darrol Huzefka, and his committee is Delores Sher- wood, John Vaughn, and Sheila Louck. In the past semester the Sea Division sponsored a very successful Tin Drive, in which many students took an active part. The first meeting of the Sea Division was held in the auditorium, and the members were entertained by Mr. K. H. Shaffer from the Standard Oil Company. The second pro- gram, also held in the auditorium, consisted of two movies, entitled “Aircraft Carrier Hornet,” and “West Point.” The members of the Sea Division also helped out in Room 12 in the mornings be- fore school and also arranged many attrac- tive showcase displays. Mr. James Brien was the faculty sponsor of this group. LAND DIVISION Harvey Doron, Mary Wadell, Jim O’Drain, Len Sullivan. Land Division The Land Service Division is one of the most important service divisions in the Vic- tory Corps. The qualifications for membership in this division require the students to be partici- pating in a physical fitness program, and one important continuing wartime activity or service. In addition to this, the students are required to take one year of high school mathematics, one year of high school lab- oratory science, a pre-induction course, and a shop course. The student must take at least three of these five courses to be eligi- ble. Harvey Doron is the chairman of the Land Division and Margot Thorsby is the faculty sponsor. The committee which has taken charge of all the activities consists of Leonard Sullivan, Jim O’Drain, and Mary Waddell. The purpose of this division is to help prepare the boys for the army and the girls to join the W. A. A. C. The creation of this division has stimulated the interest of the members in the war effort. Girls have taken a greater interest in making surgical dress- ings, knitting scarfs and afghans for the Red Cross; the boys have taken charge of tin and paper drives, all of which have greatly aid- ed in the war effort. Community Division The purpose of the Community Division of the Victory Corps is to prepare students in certain vocations that will help them in future years. This division also encourages students to help in war work, which is a help to the war effort. Special sections of this division were made for those who were interested in knit- ting, sewing, and those who served along with the Red Cross in making surgical dress- ings, utility bags, and pillows. This term there were two guest speakers who spoke to the students of the commun- ity division. Miss Frank Freeman talked about a girls’ harvest camp for this sum- mer. Ensign Valora Nelson, a former grad- uate of R. U. H. S., spoke to the students about her nurses’ training she had received in the WAVES. There were approximately 350 students who enrolled in this division, under the su- pervision of Miss Blanche Carson. Corrinne Perrelli was the captain of this division, and on her committee were Dorothy DeFab- io, Charlotte Shuck, and Louise Filice. COMMUNITY SERVICE DIVISION Corrinne Perrelli, Louise Filice, Dorothy DeFabio, Charlotte Shuck. Air Division Many of our future pilots and air-minded students belong to the Air Division of the Victory Corps. Harold Rhoades, captain of the Air Divi- sion, presided at all the meetings. He had assisti ng him: Pat Crough, Bob Jones, and George Thompson. The speaker at the first meeting was a Standard Oil Company representative, Mr. K. A. Shaffer. At a later meeting Bob Mur- dock gave a short talk on the making of model airplanes. Toward the end of the term a general meeting of all divisions was held and insignias were presented to eligi- ble members. The most important achievement of this group was the sponsoring of the book drive. Through the efforts of this drive two hun- dred books were collected and turned over to the Red Cross. Mrs. Rydberg has been the faculty adviser and sponsor of this group. Although this was the smallest of the Vic- tory Corps groups, fourteen members re- ceived their insignias. AIR DIVISION Harold Rhoades, George Thompson (kneeling), Pat Crough, Bob Jones. PRODUCTION DIVISION Donald Bergeson, Charles Seger, Robert Rowley. Production Division The Production Division of the Victory Corps is directed by Mr. Baker and under the leadership of Chuck Seger. The committee of this division has worked together with the students to encourage them to train for more war work. The mem- bers of this co mmittee are Donald Bergeson, Bob Rowley, and John Traverso, and the secretary is Betty Staussy. This division has had two meetings this term, one in which they had as speaker Mr. K. A. Shaffer from the Standard Oil Com- pany. The other meeting consisted of two mov- ies, “The Arm Behind the Army,” and “School Activities at War.” They have also made a large display in the showcase called “By Industries.” The membership includes students who are working part time, commercial students and “on to college” students. At the end of the term twenty-five mem- bers received awards for extra-curricular work. GENERAL DIVISION Standing—Barbara Hislop, Irene Christensen. Kneeling—Charles Katz, Stanley Morken. General Division The main purpose of the General Divi- sion is to prepare sophomore students for the other divisions of the Victory Corps. They may join the other divisions as soon as they are juniors. Irene Christensen acted as captain, and her assistants were Barbara Hislop, Charles Katz, and Stanley Morken. At a meeting held on April 13, the Gen- eral Division saw a movie entitled “Keep Em Rolling.” The movie explained the ereat necessity for the conservation of rub- ber in industry and agriculture. The main achievement of the General Di- vision this term was the “Junk Jewelry Drive.” The division received telephone calls from officials of Martinez and Red- wood City, asking details on the drive, with the idea in mind of starting one in their own towns. The purpose of the drive was to collect junk jewelry of all kinds for the use of our armed forces. Committee members of the drive were: Margaret Howell, in charge of posters; Charles Katz, publicity; and Betty Lee Brown, collection. The General Division was under the su- pervision of Mrs. Blonski. GIRLS’ SHOP CLASSES Because of the changing world and the influx of indus- try into this city a new depart- ment has been added to the school, known as metal work for girls. The girls learned to run lathes, planers and millers. Cut- ting threads is another talent the girls acquired. During the term various girls took turns in the tool crib, so they could become better acquainted with the sizes CIRL PRINTERS and shapes of the many different Marian Retynski and Sheila Louck. tools. Roxie Barnes and Helen Spirlock have acquired enough knowledge to obtain good jobs in the shipyards. The other girls taking the course have various future interests. The W. A. A. C.’s are now seeking recruits who have had some mechanical experience, so that they can drive jeeps and repair them. Several of the girls seem interested in this. Those taking the course are Karel Abel, Roxie Barnes, Kathryn Bell, Betty Rich- ards, Verla Smith, Velda Smithers, Helen Spirlock, Dorothy Stevenson, Marjory Weber, Jean West, and Lola Yeck. First row—Pat Mullaby, Verla Smith, Dorothy Stevenson, Karel Abel. Second row—Jean West, Marjorie Weber, Betty Boivie, Kathryn Bell, Velda Smither, Lola Yeck. GIRLS’ SHOP CLASS Ls AAS JUNIOR RED CROSS Our school has been fairly buzzing with activity, as various students have been working like fury for the Red Cross. During the semester thirty-six scarves, six beanies, six stump socks, three spiral socks, four bed socks, sixteen knee pads, four Navy sweaters, five watch caps, and four helmets were knitted. A total of 100,000 surgical dressings has been made, under the supervision of Claire Smith, assisted by Beverly Rickard. Both girls have won their hundred hour pins. Ruby Lou Weaver, who turns out 100 dressings an hour, and who may well be called “a one-man mass production line,” has been named the surgical dressings chairman for next semester. The sewing committee, under the chairmanship of Lois Barry, has turned out 200 utility bags and fifty fracture pillows. In addition to this work, the Junior Red Cross has assisted in serving at the Red Cross drive and blood bank luncheons, made cookies for the blood bank, assisted the Civilian Defense, sent favors to the men at Camp Stoneman, and sent 200 wash cloths to the boys in Alaska. RED CROSS Standing—Claire Smith, Beverly Rickard. Seated—Loretta Addison, Harriet Eagy, Edwynna Perry, Geraldine Johnson. Humor is the background of a student; the back- ground of a_ school; and the background of a nation. Without hu- mor, school would be of little value. Without the humorous under- standing of others there would be no nation. Preserve humor by pre- serving democracy. Linoleum Block by ARLENE VIGNATI wn 6. Pascoe’s team of 754. “Ha, ha, you may think happy 2. Must be good!!! Eyes front, please? “Errol” and his women. ENIOR DAY she was Two of the three stooges. . Pat and her glasses. l 3. A tisket, a tasket, Sharpe got a basket. As WY 9. Seniors take over. 10. Been a-moron’s side kick. 11. Wolfing again or still, girls? SENIOR CHARACTERS Fred Austin—Anchors Aweigh. Karel Abel—Super dress-maker. Frances Acree—Clothes horse. Pete Accornero—Accordion Joe. ; Ken Ainsworth—In a daze-Bonnie. Joyce Alveras—Gobs of love for the Navy. Virginia Alves—Sandals on a beach. Wesley Anderson—Broken bones. Glen Atkins—Arkansas traveler. Leulla Bain—Dick Tracy’s secretary. Charles Baldwin—Smooth character. Helen Ballas—Moonlight on Waikiki. Roxie Barnes—“Defense Worker.” Cliff Barsten—Sleepy Time Guy. Victoria Beasley—Vacation all year long. Del Beck—Sound familiar. Yvonne Bertheaud—Lovely to look at. Norma Berutti—Stepin Fetchit. Lena Bevilaqua—Drink water. David Biddinger—Daniel Boone. Ruth Bifford—How’s John? Elverda Bird—Nice girl. Richard Boede—“The Lost Chord.” Betty Boivie—Some blonde! Billy Boren—Safe driver. Elaine Boutelle—Giggling Gerty. Virginia Bower—Brier Rabbit. Norma Bowersmith—Gum chewer. Catherine Brown—Brainy youngster. Hazel Brown—Blondie. Marcella Brown—One of the Brown sisters. Bruce Buckley—Jive Jerk. Forrest Butler—Army has him. Anita Buzdon—Demure Miss. Mary Cabral—Home Econ. expert. Spiro Cakos—“Oh, You Beautiful Doll.” Itha Caldwell—Quiet as a mouse. Annette Cardon—Could be carbon? Edwin Carlson—Power’s model. Charlotte Carrick—Vogue’s No. 1. Letizia Cassoni—Nice and sweet. Donald Castle—Castles in the Air (Corps). Al Catrino—One of many. John Catrino—Check. Orland Catrino—Double check. Doris Collins—Ukelele Annie. Ed Collins—Baseball fiend. Fred Cortez—The zoot kid. Mary Cox—Sweet and demure. Virginia Crawford—Doctor’s assistant. Pat Crough—One swell gal. Bill Cullen—Make up my mind? Dorothy Curry—‘‘Sheik I Bin a Moron.” June Dahl—Wonderful singer. Vernon Dahl—Bicycle kid. Elaine Dale—Blue convertibles. Doris Davidson—F eather fluff. Charles Davidson—Hamel’s Shadow. Oscar Davis—Drool!! Dorothy De Fabio—Always the same—super! Marian Dietrich—“Zing Girl.” Reggie Donatello—J. B.’s stooge. Lewis Dorman—lIn the Navy. Harvey Doron—Ladies’ Man!! Floyd Dowdy—Original “Laughing Boy.” Anna Drott—Tall, tender, and tan. Elizabeth Durgin—Got a sister? ? Betty Durgen—‘“‘V” Theater. Zelia Dutra—Butterscotch Sundae. Tom Dyer—Quiet and reserved. Shirley Eastman—Nice girl! Phil Edgecomb—Rude’s Lana Turner. Phyllis Edwards—Shy, retiring gal. Pat Emerson—Stanford bound. Inez Erps—Bird in a Gilded Cage. Betty Evans—Sorority maiden. Wanda Ewing—Makeup artist. Evelyn Eye—‘Trig” kid. Louise Filice—Hollywood hair styles. Robert Fine—Love ’em and leave ’em. Dora Mae Fletcher—Fleet’s in. Dick Flood—Montgomery. Beth Gallagher—Sonja Henie. Janet Gano—Gene Tierney. Phil Garey—Screwball No. 1. Eva Gaub—Lots of fire—busy as a bee. Barbara George—Me and my soldier. Dorothy Gillhan—“Number, please” gal. Lloyd Gragg—Just “Millie.” Henrietta Grceina—Editor extraordinary. Laura Hackett—Brain Child. Bill Haigwood—Casanovya ala. Eddie Hamel—Yeager’s shadow. Clifton Hamner—What, no nails? Wanda Hammond—Or is it Hammer? Get it? Betty Hanson—Knit one, purl two. Irma Lorraine Harris—What’s new? Violet Harrison—Bank clerk. Dolores Hatchell—Got a new boy friend? Helen Hayes—Have you heard this one? Trini Hernandez—F lashing eyes. James Hislop—Floating through air. Enid Lou Hoffman—Showcase only. Dick Hopkins—Rowdy, NO!!! Barbara Howell—See Mr. Cunningham. Harold Hunt—‘Bugle Call Rag.” Gwynneth Ingram—Sweet and smart. Gene Jack—Gets around. Josephine Johnson—“My Bill.” Marion Johnson—Sounds good to me. Geraldine Johnson—Sweet and innocent. Elaine Jones—Scatterbrain No. 1. Shirley Jones—‘“Music, Maestro, Please.” Bertha Juarez—Little, but not lacking. Christina Kastanos—Football fiend. Leona Kaufmann—$50 a week. Etta Kavanaugh—Just lookin’, thanks. Francis Keehn—Inspector Keehn’s daughter ? Owanna Keeth—I “Owanna,” too. Sterling Kelley—‘Sweater Boy.” Eleanor Kindstrom—A lotta of noise. Russell Knotts—AIl tied up in ——. Alfred Kraus—FEinstein himself. Pearl Kristovitch—‘The Student.” Bob Lanzinger—Chicken, here’s your coupe. Martha Lantz—‘“Keep ’em smilin’. John Larsen—Just call me “Carrots.” Bobbie Lee—A touch of Texas. SENIOR CHARACTERS Stanley Lee—Goodbye, Tojo. William Lee—Music goes ‘round and around. Joe Leonetti—3 men on a horse. Albert Lico—Lou Costello. Ira Ligon—‘Happy In Love.” Lavon Liston—Tooth-paste ad. Wanda Lineberry—Oh you kid! Benita Luna—Castanets and moonlight nights. Billy McCulloch—Baby face. Phyllis McCurdy—McGirk! Virgil McFarland—Awful fresh! June McGuire—Tomboy. Lucille McIntosh— “Gertrude.” Joanne Macfie—We Three. Joyce Maloni— Maisie’s” mimic. Arthur Markus—“C” cards and tires. John Martinez—Woman hater. Betty Rae Matthiesen—Victory Garden. Adeline Mattos—Playful pixie. Jack Maxwell—Santa Claus! Phyllis Maxwell—Miss Richmond, 1943. Herbert Meinke—Joe College. Shirley Mercer—Here, there, and everywhere. Pattirae Moore—Monologue kid. Gladys Mortenson—Watch it Jack! Beatrice Munoz—“Corny.” Gene Muratore—Shrimp fisherman. Vergie Musgrove—Plenty of oomph! Chuck Myhre—Pipes and woo wagons. Bob Nairne—‘Letter-Sweater” man. Sammy Newman—Hitler’s double. Beatrice Nunez—Me and my shadow. Cecelia Nunez—Any relation? Evelyn Newman—Sammy’s sister? ????? Helen Obechina—“Steno” champ. Frances O’Connell—‘Nightingale.” Lois Odell—Big time. Gloria Ogden—Frivolous Sal. Pat Omstead—Never a word. John Ormasa—Just Connie and me. Janice Parnell—Scatterbrain No. 2. Carol Pazzi— Pair of Silver Wings.” Judy Peck—Truckin’ on down. Lorraine Peixoto—Kitten on the keys. Corrinne Perrelli—Nuff’ said. Frank Peterson—Miniature wolf. Barbara Phief—And drums. Joan Peters—Blond Juno. Lois Phillips—Sailors’ sweatheart. Wana Pickard—Washington “huskie.” Mary Pike—Photographer’s girl. Toni Pinoli—22nd Street kid. Grace Pitts—Zazu. Barbara Playford—U.S.O. Chicken. Geraldine Pohle—Practically out of circulation. Helen Poulos—“My Sister and I.” Charles Putkey—Dear old U. S. F. Eunice Rahwyler—‘Just Wild About Harry’ Josephine Redfield—Why not bluefield!! Florence Reiss—Gangster’s moll. Ruth Remell—lIke’s gal. Rose Resch—Smart-sweet-swell. Marian Retynski—‘ Why Don’t You Do Right.” Catherine Revering—Great sports figure. Lorraine Richard—Wonder what she looks like. Betty Richards—Sister act. Henrietta Richey—Buckley’s girl. Mary Richardson—Do I know her? Beverley Rickard—First Aid helper. Bill Ringer—Accounting whiz. Ruth Robertson—China Doll. Patty Rogers—Spiro’s little helper. Jean Rubins—Hello boys! Gene Rude—Rude the Dude. Mary Salle—Wanna’ fight. Charlotte Sartori—“Bubbles.” Colleen Saunders—The Irish in me. Dolores Schoendaler—Sho ’em the dollar. John Schumacher—Studious? Betty Shaffer—No relation to pen. Allen Sharpe—Like a razor. Charlotte Shuck—Puney. Bill Shulze—Air Corps bait. Irene Silcock—“‘Shrimp.” Jane Silva—Never a dull moment. Edna Sincich—Second Eddie Duchin. Olen Skaggs—Tulsa Kid. Claire Smith—Patriotic lass. Verla Smith—What a figure. Velda Smither—Bookkeeper’s assistant. Betty Stark—Wow!!! Zalia Stedman—Roxie Hart. Dorothy Stevenson—Dear old Don. Mrytle St. John—Roy’s gal. Martha Strain—Apple of the teacher’s eye. Doris Stribley—Nothing but “A’s.” Dick Teeter—Ditto. Lucille Thevenot—Strawberry Blonde. Ann Thomas—Camelia. George Thompson—Track ace. Irene Thor—Cover girl. Iris Tillman—Cherub. Glenn Todhunter—What are Tods? Bruce Tomilson—Clark Gable. Mary Tschritter—Good kid. Peggy Tuttle—Could be cottage cheese? ? ? ? Irma Tyrer—Any gas??? Lenora Urquhart—Good Joe. Wilma Vallerga—Loves ’em all. Betty Van Dagriff—Sounds ritzy! !! Mardele Verlod—Movie star? Don Voss—Wolf. Mary Waddell—Veronica. Wayne Wanlass—Ditto Don Voss. Marjorie Weber—Any relation to ‘our’ teacher? Jean West—All points East. Elwyn Williams—Seductive sarong. Shirley Williams—Are you there Charlie? Bette Wilson—Lily Pons. Edward Wilson—Draftee. Effie Gav Wilson—Beautiful eyes. Frank Winstead—Whistling in the dark. Everyll Winterberg—Taste good? Bud Wright—Ambitious fellow. Edna Wyrick—Sally in our alley. Keith Yeager—Cool and aloof. Leola Yeck—First on our list. oo ) Rich MOND coLLect 1ON a 6629 G8900 ErLL ¢ ICHMOND iil LIBRARY, CA 94804-1659 | AE 1143 00685 6299