Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1944 volume:

Li i Tey MANA TT YT Y WUC a ALIBEREEeee THLE MET TTT Wig et are RS Se = 9 e a ee ae = - . SACRIFICE EDUCATION .. WORK . .. VICTORY CALLIN S ree TTT ‘eeREE Th Wig eT SACRIFICE .. VICTORY EDUCATION .. WORK... — el ‘ Se ee - - a. - + a 7 a Se st ea eS ee a ee. See ro Davip'C. GR AY 42° M. ELIZABETH KINNEAR CHARLES WAUGH - HELEN E. BROOKE - Louise Alexander Lorraine Andrews Nell Baggley SENIOR ADVISERS Mrs. Gemmer, Miss Myers, Mrs. Sikes, Miss Olson. Hazel Bird Helen Barney Ruth S. Berger Eleanor Blonski Davida Bowman Frances Bradley T. G. Brashear George L. Campbell Vivian Carlson Blanche Carson Alice Clark Grace Condon F. L. Culbertson H. E. Cunningham Grace B. Dotts Ella B. Eachus Robert France Jennie E. Gardner Dorothy M. Gemmer F. C. Gilbert Selina Hardesty V. D. Heath Philip Hempler Helen T. Hoefer James A. Ice Stanley Johnson Norine Kelley Eurydice K. Koche Gladys Lane Dorothy Madison Louise McClain Cora I. McLennan Clara A. MacLaurin J. J. MeMillan eevee NPS Th A TT Oo Principal 4 - Vice-Principal Vice-Principal and Dean of Boys Dean of Girls : BAG UL Ey Gladys E. Motell Marie L. Myers Melba O’Connell Hazel Olson Helen D. Parker Carroll F. Parrill Robert C. Pascoe Ralph Phelps Mary Phillips Dorothy Prescott E. L. Raye Zelma Reeve Lila Reinertson Hazel-Louise Rogers Victor H. Rowe Martin E. Salmi Arthur Selleck Robert C. Sikes Ruth Sikes Sylvia Silberman Eva Silva Janet Sloan Dorrance Small Marion Stockton Dorothy Swenson Martin A. Swenson | Margaret Thompson i Margot Thorsby Virginia Ward G. F. Weatherby A. Weatherson Irene Webber | John Whitfield Mabelle Woodman —- eh lM lca R NR eI Aco i AA : | i 4 -ettotocinnonenpansegsansencteontintn Richmond Union High School x Through these portals, this year, have come more than a thousand new boys and girls to contribute vitality to our school life, just as their parents are contributing energy to our war industries. 5 OR eae � SERS JAMES R. BRIEN, Aviation Cadet Sequoia Field, Visalia, California DEDICATION We, the Staff, dedicate this SHIELD, February 1944, to “J. B., our friend and former Journalism teacher, whose professional efforts would have been devoted to publication of this yearbook, had he not chosen to serve his country. SiN EO les COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS: Rosert LEGGETT Avice WILLIAMS COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Bieibione taNitanige: (oa) esi oe ee SS ks ee et ee oS Brno Reo “Land of Hope and Glory,” Processional - - - - - - - - Edward Elgar ORCHESTRA Pogson os eye A Sr es a Ss lw ! REV. Mownor Darw Pastor, East Shore Community Presbyterian Church of Richmond “The Star Spangled Banner” - - - - - - - - - - John Stafford Smith ORCHESTRA, CHOIR, AUDIENCE teat Gop eta Cerna) nee ee oe te ES ck a nt oe Bee ie lectiesegtildy he Fey ae ey Sw me a ot me Comanood am these Welizhtful, Pleasant'Groves’ = - .- =. = +� =� =) Pureell Milo Ralie 84 oe ee Ba eS eG retchaninesf A CAPPELLA CHOIR RIC OS ree ee et Se oe Uy nl oe a! cee Appia ddrand ORCHESTRA STUDENT SPEAKERS Women Arethe Home Front - -- - - = - - - = = Azice WitaMms Youth Has Metthe Challenge - - - - - - - - - - Ropert LECCETT February Class Members in Armed Forces - - - - - - - James O’DRAIN Piescotmiion- ol the Glass. =f 20 st oe eG ee! fe. Dayip Gray Br eontation ior. Diplomas: + 3k see 2 ee oe. We eS Reaper snes 9 = a 2) Re ce ee so, Chass or Fepnusry, 1944 “Spirit of America,” Recessional - - - - - - - - - George Underwood ORCHESTRA - SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Harry CHEW ESMERALDA LuIz DELVIN Bass JOSEPHINE DURAND President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer S°EON DO Pak ea The evening of October 29 found the graduating seniors attending their traditional Senior Party. The Little Theatre, gay with pumpkins and witches, was the setting for this Hal- lowe’en hilarity. Seniors participated in a quiz show, played games and topped the eve- ning with dancing. Cider and daughnuts were served in true Hallowe’en theme. The patrons and patronesses were Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Sikes, Mr. and Mrs. Pascoe, and Mr. and Mrs. Gemmer. The Senior committee included Theresa Persico, Orwyn Lufkin, Lina Murasheff, Marguerite Bertolli, Howard Thompson, Lolita Miller, Bill Kirk, and Florence Grace. SENIOR BANQUET One of the most important social events of the term was the Senior Banquet which was held in the cafeteria on January 20. Vice-President Esmeralda Luiz opened the program with a welcoming speech. James O’Drain, toastmaster, gave the response. Mary Ambrosio played a violin solo. Also on the program was Florence Grace, who sang, with Myrna Cushing as her accom- panist. Much to the surprise of the students, Mr. Gray presented awards to three of the most outstanding members of the class. James O’Drain received the award for his par- ticipation in school activities, Len Sullivan, for athletic paritcipation, and Mary Am- brosio, for outstanding scholarship. Guests of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Sikes, Miss Olson, Miss Meyers, and Mrs. Gemmer. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Betty Negus, Del Babb. Myrna Cushing, and Betty Jane Brazil. SENIORS . ¢ Top row, left to right: Robert Jacobs, Barbara Willson, James O’Drain, Nan Smithhart, Florence Grace, Lauralice Tough. Second row: DeLores Casper, Aurora Corral, Esmeralda Luiz, Walter Hamilton, Doris Krenzer, Betty Negus. Third row: Shirley Palmer, Robert Agnew. Alice Wall, Minnie Martinez, Howard 4 Lee, Patricia Keading. Fourth row: Florine Rhea, Jean Brown, Lina Murasheff, Margaret Bertolli, Charles Hall, Joy Kinney, Orwyne Lufkin. Fifth row,: Werner Dietrich, Betty Jane Brazil, Theresa Per- sico, Leonard Sullivan, Mary Ambrosio, Mary Turkovich, Alice Williams. Sixth row: Mary Malloy, Enid Hunt, Ernest Baumberger, Myrna Cushing, John Pucci, Marienne Hallihan, Vivian Madrid. x FEB. “1944 Top row, left to right: Walter Bebich, Josephine Durand, Stanley Chan, Beth Brown, Eugene Ferche, Jean Howard. Second row: Elaine Perry, Robert Willis, Robert Leggett, Howard Thompson, Lolita Miller, William Kirk. Third row: Dorothy Vogel, Albert Kerbavaz, Bette Jean Shelton, George Torvik, Kathryn Sinclair, Delvin Babb, Janet Holling. Fourth row: Robert Herman, Ernest Derrer, June Meehan, Harry Chew, Louise Bise, Edward Percy, Robert Nicol. Fifth row: Helen Polich, Odell Perry, Robert Russell, Donald Bergeson, Erma Hunt, Wilda Wiles, Ira Karp. Sixth row: Bernadette Huggard, Eva Brooks, Albert Daly, Robert Re, Lawrence Regello, Domitilda Prieto, Eleanor Johnson. SENIOR PLAY FINALE SENIOR SHOW CAST — Dec. ’43 — Mary Malloy, Esmeralda Luiz, Alice Williams, Lina Murasheff, Josephine Durand, Orwyne Lufkin, Ann Minor, Theresa Persico, Elaine Perry, Barbara Wilson, Betty Shelton, Myrna Cushing, Joy Kinney, Mary Ambrosio, Jean Howard, June Meehan, Aurora Corral, Dorothy Vogel, Betty Brazil, Helen Polich, Enid Hunt, Shirley Palmer, Jim O’Drain, Bob Agnew, Howard Thompson, Bob Nicol, Ira Karp, Lawrence Regello, Bill Kirk, Delvin Babb, Leonard Sullivan, Bob Leggett, Bob Herman, Werner Dietrich, George Torvik, Albert Daly, Don Bergeson. STAGE — Stage Manager, Margaret Bertolli; Stage, Robert Russell, Howard Lee, Stanley Chan, Florence Grace. SON TOR. oA The morning of December 10 found graduating Seniors promenading auditorium aisles to the beat of a riotous processional, as overture to the traditional Senior Day. Prizes for the best costumes were won by Betty Jane Brazil and Walter Bebich. Betty was a Ration Book and Walter was an Admiral. “They're Either Too Young or Too Old” was the timely title of the Senior Class Ds Play. The four scenes, devoted to students and faculty satire, depicted a sewing class a civics class, the girls’ dormitory and the “Campus Capers Show.” Miss Myers directed the writing and performance of this successful extravaganza. Costumed Seniors attended classes in physical substance only, and danced during lunch periods in the Girls’ Gym. Mary Malloy was chairman of the day. a iis ie, SBR. ae. RRR sic ik Si, ea: ER St: i i ORO eR se ie 2888 eo : tee a Re seis ite ie CBE CELE OR SN OR AWE ITIONS Bob Agnew—to find his lost yo-yo. Ken Ainsworth—to get that car to run. Mary Ambrosio—to throw a spit-ball in class. Delvin Babb—to continue his red-sock collec- tion Ernest Baumberger—to learn how to knit. Walter Bebich—to get those wings. Don Bergeson—to top Jimmy Dorsey. Margaret Bertolli—to do something scandalous. Louise Bise—to see a polka-dot zebra. Betty Jane Brazil—to work on the Walt Disney art staff. Betty Bressem—to fly a kite. Eva Brooks—to tell everyone about “him.” Beth Brown—to become a lady-bouncer. Jean Brown—to raise the school morale. Leota Brown-—to grow a seedless watermelon. DeLores Casper—to have her name spelled right. Lucy Cepernich—to set a speed record for typ- ing. Stanley Chan—to invent a study-saving device. Harry Chew—to catch up with “J. B.” Bertha Cooper—to play a tuba. Juanita Cornelius—to find a four-leaf clover. Aurora Corral—to go on a fling. Myrna Cushing—to smoke a cigar. Albert Daly—to be a tester for kiss-proof lip- stick. Werner Dietrich—to find some way to keep his curl in. Ernest Derrer—to write poetry. Jo Durand—to write this column. Gene Ferche—to draw some pin-up girls for the deans’ offices. Florence Grace—to be a bigger, better, beer bottle. Gwendolyn Griffith—to be a pistol-packin’ mama. Charles Hall—to find a “Paper Dollie.” Marienne Hallihan—to be calm, cool, and col- lected. Walter Hamilton—to be a strong man in a circus. Ralph Hamiter—to be known as a “man about town.” Bob Herman—to stop all foolish students from cutting classes. Janet Holling—to get that degree. Emma Jean Howard—to take commando train- ing. Bernadette Huggard—to be the “Song of - - - - .” Harold Hull—to date a college woman. Enid Hunt—to drive a Greyhound bus. Erma Hunt—to ride on a motor-cycle. Bob Jacobs—to be a tight-rope walker. Fred Janes—to find out how and why Don’s car runs. Eleanor Johnson—to own a red wagon. Ira Karp—to star in another hit production, Patty Keading—to be Ira’s leading lady. Al Kerbavez—to have a shampoo and manicure. Joy Kinney—to get that matching ring. Bill Kirk—to grow a “Hollywood.” Doris Krenzer—to see a certain shade of red hair around. Howard Lee—to follow Harry. é Bob Leggett—to “blast” his way to fame. Orwyne Lufkin—to tell it to the Marines. Anna Mae McFadden—to be a Shakespearian actress. Vivian Madrid—to make the right choice and Quick!!! Mary Malloy—to see the fleet come in. Minnie Martinez—to have more time to be a senior. June Meehan—to be a police woman. Lolita Miller—to find a way to eat while wear- ing those white fur mittens. Ann Miner—to take a bath with some “Lumpo” soap. Lina Murasheff—to play on the Cal football team. Betty Negus—to set the standard for dizzy blondes. Bob Nicol—to have a harem. Jim O’Drain—to find one that isn’t E. T. Y. O. eet Rudolph Pajnich—to drive a red fire engine in a tuxedo. Shirley Palmer—to ride with Rudolph. Carl Pedrazzini—to re-live those old ditch days. Edward Percy—to be a U.S.O. host for WAVES and WACS. Elaine Perry—to find a garage where she can get a rate on smashed fenders. Odell Perry—to jitterbug. Theresa Persico—to understand those scientific minds. Helen Polich—to major in chemistry and stuff. Domitilda Prieto—to scream in the library. John Pucci—to get a life subscription to funny book. Ed Radosevich—to collect hair-ribbons. Robert Re—to be a city slicker. Lawrence Regello—to find some one who can understand him. Florence Rhea—to know all the answers. Robert Russell—to tell a teacher off. Bette Shelton—to get an A-1 priority for chew- ing gum. Kathryn Sinclair—to live down “Mary Kath- ryn. Nan Smithhart—to be a brunette. Leonard Sullivan—to enlighten Sheila. Howard Thompson—to whistle at a “cute little gal” sometime. George Torvik—to get rid of his excess energy. Lauralice Tough—to see some California fog. q Mary Turkovich—to get to school on time. Dorothy Vogel—to help Betty Negus. Alyce Wall—to be a jockey. Wilda Wiles— to be a blues singer. ¢ Alice Williams—to catch on to jokes. Kenneth Williams—to meet more Richmond gals, Bob Willis—to have a good case of hysterics. Barbara Wilson—to sing “Night and Day” be- fore another assembly. CLASES Wh AS Ss. O0.F Fircke RS b Log 2 President—Darrol Huzefka Secretary—Lois Mae Anderson Vice-President—Richard Calkins Z2=41 President—Wayne Westover Secretary—Frances Favero Vice-President—David Fink 1-11 President—Joe Filice Secretary—Zelma Western Vice-President—Jim McCullough ae iy | President—Lawrence Finnie Secretary—Jeanice Shelton Vice-President—May Barbano A =1-0 4 President—Ted Abbott Secretary—Carol Clarr Vice-President—Gwen Roe TA ‘ li ij ml | h Ie a paid ACTIVITIES COMMISSIONERS Top row (left to right) —Bill Kirk, Dick Mitchell, Jim O’Drain. Middle row (left to right) Charles Seger, Bob Leggett, Don Berge- son, Leonard Sullivan, Mr. Sikes, sponsor. Bottom row (left to right) Dolores Sherwood, Sylvia Marlow, Mar- garet Bertolli, Jean Brown, Harriet Peagy. LEONARD SULLIVAN S. A. President Poe were NP OAS SOC PAT PON This year, for the first time, the Student Association has operated under the new constitution adopted last spring. Most important innovation under the constitution is the student council made up of class officers and representatives from each school club. A commissioner of publicity and commissioner of treasury have been added to the Board of Commissioners. To the Student Court has been added a Supreme Court, consisting of faculty mem- bers, to whom the offending students may appeal. The Student Association has provided several entertaining and edifying assemblies for the student body during the semester. C. S. F. MEMBERSHIP—Mary Ambrosio, Ailene Bates, Betty Blake, Irene Boetti, Mary Caygill, Harry Chew, Irene Christense, Beverly Crav- en, Helen Delgadillo, Frances Favero, James Foster, Beatrice Freitas, James Gok, Don Harper, Barbara Hislop, Christine House, Richard Kimes, Irma Jane Kraus, Orwyne Lufkin, Mary Malloy, Eleanor Newell, Lois Nuss, James O’Drain, Isabelle Page, Theresa Persico, Helen Pet- rich, Kathryn Pruitt, Helen Quinlan, Florine Rhea, June Richard, Ruby Sazdoff, Jean Ellen Smalley, Dolores Sherwood, Bob Smith, Joycelyn Smith, Mary G. Smith, Anita Terry, Howard Thompson, Biddy Lou Wolverton, Vivian Williams, Barbara Williams. Mary MALLoy C. S. F. President CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION This semester, forty-three students were elected to membership in the California Scholarship Federation, secondary schools academic honor society. At the first meeting of the year, Mary Malloy was elected president. Assisting her are Lois Nuss, vice-president, Jackie Thompson, social chairman and Beatrice Freitas, secretary-treasurer. The most exciting social event of the year was a theatre party at the Geary Theatre in San Francisco. The group enjoyed Sylvia Sydney’s interpretation of “Jane Eyre.” The chapter has launched its usual project for the raising of funds for a deserving student. A cookie and candy sale netted $17.50, the initial funds for the Scholarship. Members have also donated money to buy magazine subscriptions for overseas bases. SHIELD STAFF—Top row (left to right) t Ned Adcock, Dorothy Strother, Bob Nicols. Third row (left to right) Josephine Durand, Doris Krenzer, Ann Miner, Mary Ambrosio. Second row (left to right) Shirley Rose, ¢ Helen Quinlan, Orwyne Lufkin. Bottom row (left to right) Bonnie Bird, Janette Baker, Theresa Persico, Mary Malloy. JANETTE BAKER THERESA PERSICO Manager Editor wouge 3 Moll Diu] Di Drag Beach eal beat ¥ : : LP The SHIELD staff was organized this year as an extra-curricular activity, the par- ticular responsibility of the 2-12 Class as graduating Seniors. Theresa Persico was appointed Editor-in-Chief, Janette Baker served ably as Man- ager, Bonnie Bird did yeoman duty as Assistant Editor, Mary Malloy supervised the Activities copy, Orwyne Lufkin prepared the Senior pages and Mrs. Prescott served as ' faculty adviser. DRAMATICS CLUB—Top row (left to right) Maurice Press, Bob Luck, Howard Harvey, Albert Anderson, Bob Nicols, Bob Rodent, Lawrence Regello. Bottom row (left to right) Dorothy Strother, Joy Ann Woods, Bar- bara Hislop, Norma Doyle, Rita Clements, Betty Noreen, Mr. Brashear, sponsor. Bos Nicou President DR A McA C3. 26s A Dramatics Club was organized this year along lines of greater student responsi- bility. Under the supervision of Mr. Turner Brasher, the organization elected Bob Nicol president. A play committee was then formed to select several plays for consideration of the club. Members selected “June Mad,” a comedy in three acts. Tryouts were held and the cast as announced included: Penny - - - - Barbara Hislop Millie Lou - - - Rita Clements Chuck 20 =” 6. set sre = Bol Nicel G Mervyn Roberts - Albert Anderson Mrs. Woods - - Dorothi Strothers Julie = os = + ne) Betty Norine Dr. Woods - - Lawrence Regello Mr. Harris - - - - Bob Roden Effie - - - - Joy Ann Woods Roger Van Vleck - - - Bob Luck Elmer - - - - = Maurice Press Ralph - - - - Howard Harvey Shirley - - - - Norma Doyale A delighted audience laughed heartily at this cleverly presented comedy, on Janu- ary 28, in the school auditorium. HAND In spite of the terrific amount of work entailed, Mr. Brashear and the Band have worked faithfully, and been honored with the distinction of being the only school band in the league to present field shows at the football games this term. They performed at all our home games and played for our assembly meetings and rallies. The following are the members of the band: Francis Aebi, Maurice Betts, Lola Broyles, Lula Bragg, LeRoy Cleveland, Eddy Dodson, David French, Gerald Foley, Lawrence Finnie, Joe Filice, Eunice Gjerde, Hazel Harvey, James Kahanson, Janet Holling, Dorothy Lynn, James Maxwell, Bill McNeil, Richard McNeil, George Morris, James O’Drain, Alice Mae Olsgard, Gloria Roe, Burnette Sutton, Louise Walker, Marilyn Weiss, Margaret Wyland, Robert Wyman, Barbara York, Mary Ann Hokanson, Mary Helen Rounds, Verl White, Lita Gildersleeve, Walter Hamilton, Dick Leupp, Carolyn Moore, Richard Wagner, Donald Grider, Katheryn Kittelson, Audrey Akeson, Don Esola, George Ashby, Mary Bahrs, Don Burleigh, Norma Cochran, Ken Dasher, Harold Deane, Donna Mae Decks, David Dunn, Bob Fortina, Russel Garvin. Mildred Hammer, Leslie Rose, Bob Madrid, Robert Manning, Jane Michelson, Arlene Phillips, Kenneth Renkert, James Sharpen, JoAnn Smith, Tommy Dean Speck, Marvin Thorpe, Wands Westmoreland, Charles White, Melba Wyrick, Charles Sudduth, Howard Harvey, Billy Pierce, Fritz Campbell, Bill Chastoen, Elizabeth Simmons, Phillip Martin, Kenneth Koey, Darlene Dilly, Sylvan Amdahl, Bob Gruppe, Ables Janell, and Helen Larsan. O-R Gov EE. Sol RA ‘ Our Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Brashear, has been very active in school affairs this term. Heading its list of performances was a concert given on November 24 for the student body. ¢ “The StarSpangled Banner - - - - - += - = = John S. Smith “Hungarian Comedy Overture” - - - - - - - - - Keler Bela “Piano ConcertoNo.l - - - - - - + + + + P.Tschaikowsky “The Merry Widow Waltz” (selection) “Russian Sailors Dance” - - - “Crickets Serenade’ =s0% . 22 3° = “Country DanceinC” - - - - =e ee eranzaenin - «+ «+ Reinhold Gliere Sa eB) A feo lta - Ludwig van Beethoven The following are members of the Orchestra: Dora Ambrosio, Donald Bower, Hazel Bowman, Lorraine Brown, Mary Caygill, Bill Cook, Meroyn Davis, Francis Gilbert, Ellen Gohl, Bill Haddock, La Vange Haigwook, Christine House, Ronald Kamb, Donald Kitchen, Anna Locke, Charlene Marshall, Jack Mayberry, Ed Mount, Leslie Rose, Janis Saunders, Earl Stone, Zelma Western, Eloise Wilson, Betty Jacboson, Eunice Roe, Fred Gates, Natalie Okdyke, Lorraine Donahue, Bob Morand, Darlene Johnson, Mark Young, James Hokanson, Janet Holling, Mary Ann Hokanson, and Don Esola. A CAPPELLA CHOIR—Back row (left to right) David Fink, Albert Anderson, Veral Orr, Don John- son, Darral Huzefka, Bob Luck. Third row (left to right) Pauline Tetzschner, Dolores Elliot, Mary Dalton, Leonard Yacorzynski, Ralph Daniel, Dick Irwin, Elvo Agostino, Helen Quinlan, Arlene Vignatti, Margaret Howell. Second row (left to right) Laverne Barnett, Imogene Gammel, Constance Radcliffe, Thomas Stewart, Arthur Press, Maurice Press, Max Metzger, Alice Rothengas, Virginia Anglum, Doris Brisbin. First row (left to right) Beverly Craven, Ivagene Shuck, Irma Jane Kraus, Virginia Garrard, Joanne Kiraly, Dolores Drinnen, Barbara Rushmer, Virginia Fessenden, Jo Ann Peterson, Sylvia Harlow, Regena Stewart. AP ALP P £. bob A The A Cappella Choir under the leadership of Mr. H. Cunningham, has completed a very full semester. The Choir has met every day, fourth period, to practice with ap- proximately thirty-nine members. Max Metzer served as president this term. This year the club has featured an alumnae, Orla Reeves Lockyer, as soloist. Mrs. Lockyer is also an accomplished pianist and has been awarded the Mendelssohn schol- arship. On December 17, 1943, the Choir presented its sixth annual program for the Kiwanis Club at a luncheon meeting. They have also performed at Longfellow Junior High School, Richmond Shipyards One, Two and Three, and for the Christmas As- sembly. The outstanding affair of the year was the Choir’s Christmas concert presented on December 12, 1943, in the school auditorium. The program of fourteen selections, em- braced hymns, carols and modern arrangements GIRL SPONSORS—Top row (left to right) Barbara Williams, Betty Boyd, Dorothy Strother. Middle row (left to right) Frances Favero, Mary Healy, Beverley Craven, Lois Nuss. Bottom row (left to right) Bessie Poulas, Dolores Sherwood, Edwina Perry. Go SS BON Ses Girl Sponsors, a new organization under the direction of Miss Alexander and Miss Brooke, was inaugurated this semester. The purpose of this organization was to intro- duce new girls to ‘Richmond Union High School, to show them the grounds, tell them about the various clubs and organizations, and to make them feel at home by helping them “get acquainted.” Thirty girls from the C. S. F. were called together to form the nucleus for the Spon- sors. From these girls a president and ten captains were appointed. They were Barbara Williams, president, Lois Mae Anderson, Betty Boyd, Beverly Craven, Frances Favero, Lois Nuss, Alice O’Brien, Edwina Perey, Bessie Poulos, Dolores Sherwood, Dorothy Strother, and Jacquiline Thompson. Each captain was then put in charge of ten sponsors. On September 13, the beginning of the new semester, each captain was assigned to three advisories of 1-10’s where each sponsor took charge of three girls. There were also ca ptains to take care of the transfers. This has been continued, and sponors are in Miss Brooke’s office each day during the lunch periods to help transfers. The first day of school was not the end of the Sponsor’s job, for she contacted her girls later to see if everything was going well, and invited them to the party given for all new girls. This party given during the second week of school for all new girls, turned out to be a great success by providing a chance for all the girls to get together and become bet- ter ac cquainted. The Girl Sponsors have helped to orient the many new girls who came to Richmond this year. LIBRARY STAFF—Back row (left to right) Myrel Moss, Miss Reeves, Librarian. Bot- tom row (left to right) Josephine Durand, Isabelle Page, Frances Favero, Vivian Walk- er, Ruby Sazdoff. L. O. L. MEMBERS—Fstelle Abbey, Ruby Belden, Margery Ankrum, Audrey Bullard, Thelma Gill- ham, Dorothy Gottwald, Greta Heinrich, Jane Kvamen, Anna Locke, Carolyn Moore, Mary Morris, Genevieve Nelson, Christine Passmore, Betty Plunkett, Mary Helen Rounds, Billy Pierce, Geraldine Scales, Edna Shipp, Barbara Silvis, Alice Spence, Christine Vineyard, Charlaine Wangsness, Wanda King, Mary Martin, Pat Nygren, Grace Shurwintoa, Mary De Valle, Frances Corbe tt, Mildred Stevens. Mary Cerda, Marienne Hallihan, Jean Howard, Vivian Madrid, Lolita Miller, Alice Wall, Florence Anzalone, Helene Arceneoux, Mary Curtis, Leatrice Harris, La Verne Anton, Lita Gildersleeve, La Vange Haigwood, Elaine Parker, Janice Peterson, Joanne Potter, Elaine Reichman, Jeanne Rhine- hart, Roberta Todd, Betty Treantafel, May Barbano, Helen Bastos, Helen Cisneros, Pat Lee, Dorothy Oliviera, Arlene Phillips, Betty Jean Smith, Mary Udjur, Vivian Walker. | ees 8 eed be This year the Lambda Omega Lambda enjoyed a very successful semester under the leadership of Miss Carlson, sponsor, Elaine Reichman, president, La Verne Antone. vice-president, Dorothy Oliviera, secretary-treasurer, Jeanne Rhinehart, social chair- man, and Elaine Parker, song leader. There were approximately fifty members in the club including twenty-three new members. Their work this year has consisted of educational, recreational and war service ac- tivities. The L. O. L. has had several social events throughout the semester including a rec- ognition service, song fests and a skating party. They also attended an international banquet of the Girls Reserve Club. Their war service work has consisted of making surgical dressings, making favors for soldiers in hospitals, and various other activities. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE—George Torvik, Charles Segar, Richard Calkins, Bob Nicol, John Mullen, James Gok, Everett Babb, Ken Wells, Dick Mitchel, Charles Bradbury, Bob Herman, Arthur Webster, Carol Claar, Betty Boyd, Barbara Schulze, Joycelene Smith, Joy Ann Woods, Dorothi Strother, Stella Freitas, and Esmeralda Luiz. FORENSIC CLUB—Top row (left to right) Dwayne Haigwood, Bob Fueger, LeRoy Cleveland, Harold Cook, Irwin Gostin. Bottom row (left to right) Irene Christensen, La Vange Haigwood, Ellen Bostick, Mary Ambrosio, Mr. France, sponsor. Traffic Committee The Traffic Committee, under the direction of Mr. Waugh, has had a busy and successful term. The committee has been enlarged due to the great influx of students. Along with “playing policemen,” these students have planned and executed many improvements in the school. Par- ticularly notable was a clean-up drive in the yard and the cafeteria. The procedure of handling traffic has been changed this term. Instead of having a definite post to maintain, com- misioners had assigned districts to patrol. Forensie Club The Forensic Society of R. U. H. S. was originated this term under the direc- tion of a new faculty member, Robert France. This organization was estab- lished for the purpose of studying the techniques of debating oratory, and ex- temporaneous speaking. The activities for the term consisted of participation in the San Francisco State College debate tournament. Subject debated was “Should the United Nations Join in Reconstituting a League of Na- tions?” Although the Forensic Society has existed solely as a club, it will be sched- uled as a regular class next semester. JUNIOR RED CROSS—Top row (left to right) Hazel Conn, Betty Thorpe, Ruby Lou Weaver, Lois Barry, Dorothy Beebe. Bottom row (left to right) Lois Nuss, Eunice Roe, Sylvia Harlow, Jocelyn Smith. STAMPS AND BONDS— (left to right) Lorraine Flores, Hazel Conn. Junior Red Cross The American Junior Red Cross projects which were carried out were sew- ing, knitting, Christmas boxes, scrap- books, puzzles and woodwork. Under the leadership of Lois Barry, sewing was done on utility bags, fracture pillows, bedside bags and bedroom slip- pers. With the assistance of Mrs. Gemmer, many girls learned to knit, and during the semester made two afghans, thirty wash cloths and forty pair of rifle mits. Boys in wood shop made lap boards, writing boards, games and _ cribbage boards. Stamps and Bonds We are proud to say that we have kept the United States Teasury flag fly- ing beside our Stars and Stripes through- out this semester This flag proclaims that 90 per cent of the students have bought stamps or bonds. The total amount of stamp sales to ecember 17, was $6,760.20, and the bond total was $8,675.00. December 7 highlighted the semes- ter’s sales with a total of $5,350.00 in bonds and $668.45, in stamps purchased at school that day. VARSITY FOOTBALL—Leonard Sullivan, George Torvink, La Verne Hall, Jim Cronn, Charles Seger, Delvin Babb, Gene Otto, Ed Radosevich, George Newell, Bob Weir, Bob Eddy, Bill Mc- Andrews, Paul Moon, Mr. Pascoe, coach. VARSITY FOOTBALL The R. U. H. S. football team began the season un- der a terrific handicap. They were not expected to win much with only two returning lettermen. However, the green sophomores and inexperienced seniors came through, and the season developed into one of the most successful in recent years. Much of the cerdit is due Coach Bob Pascoe for his fine work in developing the Coacu Pascor team. Three of the outstanding members of the team were selected by the coaches of opposing teams as worthy of AIl-A. C. “A. Ls mention. The boys were Delvin Babb, tackle; Jim Cronin, end; and Charles Seger, fullback. A banquet was given the Oilers by the Richmond Rotary Club at the end of the season at which letters and awards were presented. Delvin Babb received the All-American blanket, Charles Seger, the oil can, and Leonard Sullivan, the scholarship. Seniors who played their last season of football were Jim Cronn, Bill McAndrews, Delvin Babb, George Torvik, La Verne Hall, Charles Seger, George Newell, Leonard Sullivan, Willard Stone and Ed Radosivich. San Rafael—on the afternoon of the initial game, the team, with no idea of its strength or how it would fare, met the Bulldogs from San Rafael Richmond’s offense clicked beautifully and its defense stopped the Bulldogs cold. The Oilers came home with a 13-0 victory. Stand- outs were George Newell, Gene Otto, and George Torvik. Vallejo—With a bit more confidence, the Oilers faced the V allejo Apaches. It was a hard- fought game throughout. The edge score of 13-12, was established by a conversion after the first touchdown..Stars were Charles Geser, Neville Calfee and Jim Cronn. Berkeley—Richmond traveled to Berkeley to meet a highly-favored Yellowjacket team. Al- though heavily outgained, the Oilers held them to a 0-0 tie. The Richmond forward wall com- posed of Bob Weir, Gene Otto, Bill McAndrews, and Delvin Babb, played great games at their positions. Richmond proved to be the only team in the league which Berkeley did not defeat. Albany—Richmond met Albany on the Richmond High turf with revenge in their hearts remembering last year a 32-0 defeat. It was our day, we won with a runaw ay score of 27-7. The feature of the game was a 79-yard touchdown dish by Leonard Sullivan. MANAGERS Top row (left to right) Rog- er Potter, Myrl Moss, Wayne Westover, Ernest Liebhart, George Morris. Second row (left to right) Roy Pardini, Warner Healy, Frank Gordon, . Tom Speck. First row (left to right) Robert Kochever, Loren Ross, Bill Fuson, Rich Wagner, Gray Christman. YELL LEADERS (Left to right) Bob Leggett, Barbara Rushmer, Jean Brown, Pat Keating, Richard Calkins. o Hayward—the Farmers of Hayward, the only team to “make hay” with Richmond were probably the most outstanding team that the Oilers played. Richmond’s pass defense was sadly lacking and though we were stopped several times deep in Hayward territory we were defeated 8 Pp I hi! y 13-0. Piedmont—Coach Pascoe raised his boys and his hopes to a terrific pitch for this game, and the Oilers came through. Richmond’s forward wall smothered the Piedmont attack and Rich- mond’s offense rolled through the highly-touted Highlanders. We made a touchdown in each half to break a long string of traditional defeats by Piedmont. The score was 14-0. Alameda—The Hornets furnished the Oilers with more competition than they had expected. Richmond, however, soon showed its power and won the game 13-0 over the hapless Alamedans, who failed to win a league game. Charles Seger, Oiler fullback, was elected captain before the game. G. A, A.—Top row (left to right) Thais Matteer, Wilma Uphouse, Lillian Bittick. Bottom row (left to right) June Griffith, Betty Blake, Patty Armstrong, Laurel Aikens, Shirley Masters, Helen Delgadillo, Lou Moorhead. G. A. A.—Top row (left to right) Virginia Garrard, Vivian Walker, Betty Tieger, Albertina Rose. Middle row (left to right) Annette Warden, Dolores Whiteman, Mildred Marcus, Sally Ojeda, Nan Hamlet. Bottom row (left to right) Joyce Evan- son, Elaine Robertson, Helen Hampton, Dolores Stroski, Annette White, Mary Udjur. ; G. A. A.—Top row (left to right) Phyllis Wickersheim, Helen Quinlan, Betty Boyd, Pat Malone, Frances Corbett. Middle row (left to right) Laverne Young, Barbara Bambauer, Maxine Gavette, Leatrice Harris. Bottom row (left to right) Leona Nofrey, Gloria Palenchar, Drusilla Blane, Betty Treantafel, Mary Dalton. MarGARET BERTOLI G. A. A. President i ‘ A ! A s Sponsored by Miss MacLaurin and directed by President Margaret Bertoli, the G. A. A. has completed another semester of activities. The Association, of approximately one hundred members, met on Mondays and Tuesdays during eighth period and on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays during seventh period. At the close of the semester awards were given to those girls who had acquired a specified number of points. Outstanding event of the year was the trip made by three representatives from the G. A. A. to the S. F. State College for an International meeting of Girl Reserve Clubs of the East Bay. Top row (left to right) Charles Seger, Charlie Thompson, Mr. Pascoe, sponor, Delvin Babb, Max Metz- ger, Ed Radosevich, Anthony Costa. Third row (left to right) Bill McAndrews, Walter Bebich, Mer- vyn Davis, Earl Stone, Bob Leggett, Lawrence Miller, Bill Pritchard, Bud Huzefka. Second row (left to right) Paul Moon, Mike Guldin, Norman Graber, Leonard Sullivan, Bob Eddy, George Newell La Verne Hall, Bob Weir. First row (left to right) Don Santos, Harold Nelson, Gene Otto, Ernest Baum- berger, Neville Calfee, James Gok, Kenneth Hilt, Russel Hauck. Bete he Re? 3 OO Citi The Block “R” Society is the organization that has taken the place of the Winged Shield. The group, composed of boys who have earned one or more letters and were out- standing in sports activities, is organized to promote the general welfare of the school. Coach Bob Pascoe is the faculty adviser of this society. The members are: BASEBALL—Ernest Baumberger, Leonard Sullivan, Walter Bebich. “B” TRACK—Max Metzger, Charles Bradbury, George Torvik, Leonard Sullivan, James Gok, Lawrence Miller, Robert Leggett. VARSITY FOOTBALL—Ed Radosevich, Charles Seger, three year letter man, George Newell, two year letter man, Laverne Hall, Bill McAndrews, Bob Eddy, Jim Cronn, Bob Weir, Paul Moon, Neville Calfee, Eugene Otto, George Torvik, Leonard Sullivan, Delvin Babb, Walter Bebich. BASKETBALL— Ernest Baumberger, Leonard Sullivan. “B” FOOTBALL—Clark Hoover, Ernest Schulze, Harold Nelson, Darrol Huzefka, Norman Gra- bar, Lester McCracken, William Pritchard, Anthony Costa, Earl Stone, Mervin Davis, Charles Sage, Mike Guldin, Charles Thompson, Robert Shimel, Don Santos, Russell Hauck, Charles Katz, Kenneth Hilt. AUTOGRAPHS ——_ RICHMONG | COLLECTION LIBRARY, C iil . 94804-1659 | i a) RICHMOND PUBLIC | | B TEE 2 11 4 vw | For Reference Not to be taken from this room Ber Dil CA Pie We dedicate the SHIELD of June, 1944, to the hope that lives in the hearts of every true American high school student; the hope that we shall always have a democratic way, marked by laughter and light humor, ever reign- ing in our halls, and that we shall always be able to present such a book as this, flavored with the gayety of the year’s activities. May our world- wide struggle and the heavy tasks we shall be called upon to do, make us appreciate and desire to preserve our way of living and enshrine its greatness in our hearts and in the hearts of those to follow. a — Bs sonic ‘ iH : i : i : “WON'T YOU JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF R. U. H. S.?” Grace Dotts Melba O’Connell Marie Myers Cora McLennan Eleanor Blonski Frances Bradley Virginia Ward Gertrude Weatherby Irene Webber Robert France Norine Kelley Dorothy Madison Davida Bowman John Whitfield Gladys Lane Hazel Olson Louise Alexander Agnes Weatherson Lorraine Andrews Carroll Parrill Lila Reinertson Robert Sikes Helen Brooke Dorothy Swenson Blanche Carson PA sey, Mary Phillips Dorothy Gemmer Margaret Thompson Helen Hoefer Victor Rowe Ruth Sikes Harold Cunningham Georg e Campbell Arthur Selleck Gladys Motell James Ice Margot Thorsby Martin Swenson Helen Parker F. L. Culbertson V. D. Heath Mabelle Woodman Vivian Carlson Ruth Berger Jennie Gardner J. J. McMillan Eugene Raye Martin Salmi F. C. Gilbert Selina Hardesty Louise Rogers Janet Sloan Hazel Bird Dorothy Prescott Dorrance Small Marion Stockton Nell Bagley Grace Condon Louise McClain Ella Eachus Stanley Johnson Helen Barney Eva Silva Turner Brashear Alice Bagley Clark Clara A. McLaurin Euridyce Koche Robert Pascoe Philip Hempler Ralph Phelps Sylvia Silberman Zelma Reeve Elvira Leam Doris Cottle Mabel Markert J. D. Andes —w | ( | A SUPERINTENDENTS Mr. W. T. Helms, City Su- perintendent of Schools, Miss Cameron, Assistant City Su- perintendent of Schools. DEANS AND PRINCIPALS Left to right: Mr. Charles Waugh, Vice-principal and Dean of Boys; Mr. David Gray, Principal; Miss Eliza- Kinnear, Vice-principal, Miss Helen Brooke, Dean of Girls. SENIOR ADVISERS Left to right: Mrs. Alice Clark, Mrs. Cora McLennan, Mr. Stanley Johnson, Miss Lorraine Andrews, Mr. Phil- ip Hempler, Miss Dorothy Swenson, Mrs. Virginia Ward. ADMINISTRATION Pence ww YG ALND EDs Naughty! Naughty! Miss Brooke. “Legs” Carson. “Daisy June” Bradley. See No. 1. Howdy-doo-dee! Darling bags. Bobbykins. 8. Studious, ain’t we? 9. Holdin’ up the wall? 10. Good egg! 11. “Teacher’s pet! !” 12. Hedy and Lana. 13. Goin’ steady? 14. Look at the birdie. SSS as 5 “hl Nt Y Top row, left to right: Norman Richtik, Lauretta Addison, Duane Morris, Betty Duncan, Ben Peter- son, Earl Edge. Middle row, left to right: Marion Davidson, Edward Taylor, Pearl Basham, Gene Ankrum, Maxine Cothern, Robert Grupe. Bottom row, left to right: Barbara Bambauer, Guy Fitch, Maude Griffith, Harold Holmes, Calanta Wallace, Robert Lance. Top row, left to right: Bill McNeill, Louise Lygren, Lois Barry, Nina Bryan, Lee Roy Buchanan, Rosella Beck. Middle row, left to right: Pauline Tetzschner, Murl Ashlock, Betty Steussy, Walter Travis, Elodia Quirino, Bob Birba. Bottom row, left to right: Rudolph Pecci, Hazel Bowman, James Hokanson, Jo-Ann Smith, Billie Gib- bons, Margaret Rutledge. Top row, left to right: Patricia Davenport, Bill Elsberry, Packard, Helen Quinlan. Middle row, left to right: Charles Magnuson, Ruth Watt. Dorothy Bivens, Mary Curtis. Bottom row, left to right: La Wana Sells. Mary Cerda, Bill Procter, Joella Jackson. Evelyn Skag Antone Pavon. Lorraine Donahue, Evelyn Gilks, Marjorie Charles Seger, Lillian Lynn, gs Top row, left to right: Eunice Gjerde, George Newell, Lois Allen, Loramae Austin, Lonzo Epps, June Drinkhouse. Middle row, left to right: Leona Nofrey, Doris Ankrum, Irwin Gostin, Drusilla Blanc, Lillian Fluitt, Eddie Tafoya. Bottom row, left to right: John Banducci, Mary Dalton, Raoul Martinez, Mary Norville, Norman Hultberg, Joanne Potter. Top row, left to right: Evelyn Arnaudo, Louis Cavoretto, Eunice Roe, Teresa Stark, Francis Espinosa, Dorothy Edgmon, Darline Mockler. Middle row, left to right: Paul Green, Stella Freitas, Gerald Bowkett, Elvira Alcaraz, Maxine McMul- len, Patricia Malone. Bottom row, left to right: Arlene Vignati, Edwina Perey, Delores Press, Leonard Brisley, Jerldeen Roe, Sophie Ann Saffas. Top row, left to right: Erma Hoff, Bob Luck, Mildred Poynor, Larry Cornish, Ruth Clarke, Robert Inman, Leatrice Harris. Middle row, left to right: Arthur Woodfeldt, Esther Newman, Frank Doeing, Dorothy Layne, Reed Pratt, Dick Colvin, Betty Treantafel. Bottom row, left to right: Norma Skeen, Dick Mitchell, Louise Shewmake, Jack Lackey, Fay Younger, Martha Lou Dickey, Helene Arceneaux. Top row, left to right: Louis Clements, Verna Roy, Harriet Eagy, Harold Cook, Bertha McDonald. Robert Nilsson, Betty Crane. Middle row, left to right: Lois West, Bessie Poulas, Avelina Rampoldi, Sylvia Harlow, Dolores Drin- nen, Wanda Moore. Bottom row, left to right: Johanna Johansen, Bill McAndrews. Maxine Gavette, Peggy McLaughlin, Doris O'Dell, Richard Calkins. ah Top row, left to right: Janice Hunt, Mary Scalise, Margaret Olsen, Bill Fortina, Louise Walker, Saralee Sims, John Vaughn. Middle row: Florence Buzdon, Lowell McCausland, Betty Boyd, Betty Barton, Jewell Souders, Ruby Lou Weaver, Rae MacDonell. Bottom row, left to right: Rita Clement, Antonia Espinoza, Norma Sturges, Jo Ann Peterson, Barbara Brenbarger, Rosemary Wierschke, Ada Finley. Top row, left to right: Doris Brisbin, Lawrence Miller, Lois Nuss, Alfred Granzella, Bonnie Bird, Ruth Bourland, Walter Fuerst. Middle row, left to right: Gloria Palenchar, Fabio Palazzari, Shirley Rose, Nellie Sandford, Virginia Cassel, Warren Martin, Doris Wimberly. Bottom row, left to right: Dorothy Strother, Darrol Huzefka, Evelyn Johnson, Bill Silva, June Masiel, Tom Adams, Dolores Sherwood. Top row, left to right: Hazel Conn, Jack White, Jacqueline Lee, Joe Bertera, Juanita Bales, Eugene Brusatori, Janette Baker. Middle row, left to right: Robert Molise, Etola Knapp, LaVerne Lewis, Eva Karusos, Max Metzger, Jean Cundy, Anna Colevas. Bottom row, left to right: Fred Gates, Felice Gillette, Theodore Jackobson, Allene Bates, Jean Brad- ford, Vernon Lasnini, Hilda Lewis. Top row, left to right: LaVerne Nunes, Veral Orr, Loretta Ru Coryell, Harold Keiser. Middle row, left to right: Mary Lamanna, Charles Thompson, Pat Appleton, Press, Irene Smith, Florence Anzalone. Bottom row, left to right: Inez Hutchison, Mary Robak, Bill Nixon, Zeppa, Joyce McCurrie, Margaret Cunningham. th, Betty Bell, Frances Corbett, Florence Carolyn Wiese, Maurice Catherine Armstrong, Albert Top row, left to right: Orvilla Stanger, Howard Harvey, Betty Thorpe, Bob Chamberlain, Hilda Moniz. Phyllis Wickersheim, Jack Amaral. Middle row, left to right: Lois Mae Anderson, Dorothy Schukle, Sergio Pericoli, Mary Lou Cole Beverly Goodwin, Kenneth Cacy, La Vange Haigwood. Bottom row, left to right: Howard Triplett, Shirley Hidley, Russell Garvin, Doris Hanson, Jim Cronn. Florence Hunter, Bonnie Kemper. COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS CAROLYN WIESE, IRWIN GosTIN, EuNnICcE ROE. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Tuesday, June 13, 1944 “Finale of Fifth Symphony,” Overture - - - - - - - - = Beethoven “March of the Meistersingers,” Processional - - - - - - - - - Wagner ORCHESTRA Invocation - - - - - - - = = += + REVEREND MicuHaet J. McGinty St. Mark’s Church “The Star Spangled Banner” - - - - - - - - - John Stafford Smith ORCHESTRA, CHorr, AUDIENCE palute tovOur Service Men =. - - «+ = = = +. += = Selected “The Song of the Nightingale” - - - - - - - - - + Tschaikowsky Siesta Cragie sone: + 6 ee eR we eee ey oe Folk Song apoepecl Ome Pe 3 e e e e e e Donshy Ee ee kee eee i ee es ve ot Arr. by Go Paul Herfurth To Insure the Blessings of Liberty - - - - - - - - - Student Speakers For the Individual Portis Gommiunity = - = -.-- = + - Eunice Roe CAROLYN WIESE ForHis Nation - - - - - - - «+ - + JRwin GostIn Precenisiven ofthe Glass = - ss) «© «2° - = +. � + «=, Davi-C. Gray Presentation of Diplomas. - - -.- - - - = += = + + W.T. Hetms menoobooney = = Sf 2 a Se le le le SS 6 Chass oF June, 1944 “Victory March,” Recessional - - - - - - - - + = = = Herfurth ORCHESTRA CLASS OFFICERS FRED GATES, SHIRLEY Rose. BEssIE PouLos. SENTOR PR OW The Prom! What glamour that name implies: moonlight, bids, punch bowl, orches- tra. dreamy gowns, and flowers. The Town and Gown Club in Berkeley was the setting for the spectacular event on June third. Bud Stone gave out with sweet music, and starry- eyed couples danced for hours. Our Prom was made possible partly through P.-T.A. funds and through the sale of bids. As every good thing must end, so the Prom ended, but seniors took their bids home to paste in scrapbooks to look at and remember in sentimental moments. SENIOR BANQUET Turkey, gobs of mashed potatoes, ice-cream and similar epicurean delicacies were consumed by a ravenous senior class and faculty guests at the Senior Banquet on May 24. The spring decorations and the colorful attire of the girls gave a gay and festive air to the usually somber cafeteria. Shirley Rose, charming toastmistress, did the honors for the class. Talented members entertained between courses. The entertainment included “The Man I Love.” vocally rendered by Dolores Drinnen accompanied by Louise Walker; Eunice Roe’s reminescence of High School days; a saxophone solo by Dolores Sher- wood; and the “Farewell Address” by President “Chuck” Segar. During the banquet outstanding members of the class were rewarded for scholar- ship, for athletic achievement, and for citizenship. Chairmen of committees in charge of the affair were Walter Travis. reception; Lois West, decoration: Florence Anzalone. gowns; Dick Mitchell, tickets; Max Metz- ger. dance; Howard Triplett, clean-up; Robert Inman and Bessie Poulous, seating chart. After the banquet, seniors made their way to the girls’ gym where they tripped the light fantastic until the end of a never-to-be-forgotten night. SENIOR DAY Riotous costumes. laughter, excitement, a brilliant maze of color, faces changed by makeup (some impoved, too!) nerves keyed to a high pitch — such things were the order of the hour for Senior Day, held March 30, 1944. In the girls’ gym costumes were inspected, approved, and made ready for the promenade, one of the highlights of the day. Finally the breath taking moment arrived, and amid shouts of laughter the seniors marched upon the stage for the selection of the winners. The best and most original girls’ costume was that of Phyllis Wickersheim; the boys’, Charlie Thompson. During the noon periods, third, fourth, and fifth, the 2-12’s danced and took snap- shots of other seniors in their comical array. SENIOR PLAY “One of the best senior shows ever,” was the remark heard all over the school after the seniors presented to the Student Body their brilliant, laugh-provoking extravaganza entitled, “The Corn Is Ripe.” The setting was in the deep jungles of darkest India. There, the two-act play took place in an Army camp which was situated very near a WAC encampment. The soldiers who kept the audience in stitches during the entire performance were Sergeant Chuck Seger, Corporal Fred Gates, and Privates Ben Peterson, Maurice Press, Dick Mitchell, Irwin Gostin, Art Woodfeldt, Harold Cook, Leonard Brisley, Veral Orr, Antone Pavon, and Albert Zepp. WAC’s who came to a party at the camp’s USO club were Eunice Roe, Bessie Poulas, Betty Crane, Calanta Wallace, Catherine Armstrong, Wanda Moor, Betty Thorpe, Florence Buzdon, Mary Norville, Beverly Goodwin, Edwina Perey, Leatrice Harris, Dolores Drinnen, Louise Walker, and Doris Brisbin. 1. “Wolfess” Bell. 5. Hallelujah! 2. Mandrake. 6. Hips - 2 - 3 - 4. 3. The Harem. 7. The Playwrights. 4. Horse opera. 8. Caught with them down, we see. vie oN Sophomore days. Just loafin’. Them Richmond bums! Ain’t they a pair? Hi! Babe. Cupid? Look, girls — a man! Well— honesty is the best policy. Senior Day characters. Wonder who'll win? 1 12: 13: 14. Sirens. Slick chicks! Ain’t love grand? Hawaii calls. One of the highlights in the play was the fascinating Egyptian Dance done by the Sultan’s daughters, including Rae MacDonnell, June Masiel, Randy Bourland, Orvilla Stanger, Sally Sims, Bonnie Bird, Felice Gillette, and Rita Clement. Betty Bell, during the second act, sang very charmingly, “A Journey to a Star.” To pep up the soldiers, a quartet of WAC’s: Doris Brisbin, Dolores Drinnen, Louise Walker, and Mary Norville sang, “This Is the Army.” Charlie Thompson, well known all over the west coast for his expert tumbling, did some very excellent tumbling for the very appreciative students. Also, during the second act, which was in the form of a talent show, LaVange “Volez” Haigwood and Harold “Yolanda” Cook did a comical ballet dance. Walter Travis, aided by Rita Clement and Orvilla Stanger, did several clever and amusing tricks of magic for the students. Harold Holmes played the part of an Okie who had lost his way to the Richmond Shipyards. “Song of India,” was played by a very “hep” band composed of Jack Amaral, Fred Gates, Bud Huzefka, Joyce McCurrie, Dolores Sherwood, and Louise Walker. There were three accompanists who proved quite helpful: Louise Walker, Joyce McCurrie and Sylvia Harlow. The great success of the play was due to the efforts of Mrs. McLennan, Mrs. Clark, Miss Swenson, and Miss Andrews, advisers; and Bonnie Bird, Bud Huzefka, Dick Mitch- ell, and Dick Calkins, writers of the play. Stage hands who worked on the stage setting and lighting and costumes under the direction of Mrs. Cottle were Lula Pragg, Dolores Drinnen, Maury Press and Billy Gibbons. San POR PART Y “The Senior Party Great Success,” was the headline in the H1-Nus which described the well-planned, wonderfully entertaining senior party, given in the daily-decorated girls’ gym, Saturday night, April 29. Mrs. Clark and Mr. Hempler attended and kept the high-spirited seniors in place. During the evening, cokes and delicious cookies were served by the refreshment committee, headed by Hazel Conn. ‘Dee Dee” Drinnen, who we’ve recently discovered is a talented singer of popular favorites, gave out with her rendition of “Take Me,” accompanied by an instrumental recording by “T. D.” Fred Gates and Jack Amaral, head of the Music Committee, played some very good original arrangements for the “hep” audience. Dick Mitchell was re- sponsible for the gym’s darling decorations and for the cute bids. The theme for the bids and for the party-dance was “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” Charlie Thompson was head of the program committee; Max Metzger, head of door committee; and Stella Freitas, clean-up committee. SENIOR PARTY CHAIRMEN Left to right—Max Metzger, Charles Thompson, Pauline Tetzschner, Ja ck Amaral, Dick Mitchell. SENTOR CAN Digs 1. Charlie and Phyllis — prize winners. 4. Volez and Yolanda. 2. That harem sure gets around. 5. Bandana Kid. 3. And the same to you, Ada. 6. Lovebirds. BULL CULL ee UC UAEE EL RAL TEE A CULE AUK A EOE CCE PEE gig Delap—- ng TL LALA ALLEL d acd LLL ALL LS ALA LLL Ld (HUH TUL MULL LLL LLL cL Uae a Oe EL LLL, LLL Bawa MENSA AEE TAAL MAREN PFGE LUA LAE HERR BRE APRA ERED EET AEE EEE EES EEE ED QTM HftP TU NHHERE ACUI AL A AAATH EAU LRAT NASER ACTEM TT SENIOR VICTORY GARDEN PSs Rk at tpg 203 ttl ramen ent en Una Lee LL aise, eacccc LL cc Lc eM ar cc cle eA Le ALLA LCL Hill SEN EO RW tre Thomas Adams wills his golden voice to Frank Sinatra. Loretta Addison wills all her sailors to the Naval Relief Fund. Audrey Akeson wills her bashfulness to her old home town. Elvira Alcaraz wills her wad of gum to anyone with a good strong set of teeth. Lois Allen wills her rosy cheeks to Marshal Smith. Jo Ann Alsbury leaves her blue eyes to Bill Cook. Jack Amaral leaves his shy grin to Virginia Bond. Lois Mae Anderson wills her handsome tan to Mary Healy. Doris Ankrum leaves her brilliant red hair to Norma Doyle. Gene Ankrum leaves his curly hair to Harry Swan. Florence Anzazlone leaves her beautiful figure to any girl who needs one. Patricia Appleton leaves her height to Ken Wells. Helene Arceneaux wills her history notes to Bob Bowen. Henry Armentroat leaves his gym shorts to Mr. Hempler. Catherine Armstrong leaves her sophisticated giggle to Joan Fuens. Evelyn Arnaudo wills her writing ability to Florence Viano. Murl Ashlock leaves his curly hair to admiring sophomores. Arlene Askey leaves her supply of pencils to Mrs. Prescott. Loramae Austin leaves that schoolgirl complexion to girls in the charm school. Janette Baker leaves happily with Max. Juanita Bales wills her “jungle red” lipstick to Betty Philpot. Barbara Bambauer leaves her auburn hair to Molly Harris. John Banducci leaves his promptness to Merv Davis. Florence Barrington wills her ‘hep hep” to R. U. H. S. Lois Barry leaves her sparkling eyes to the searchlight bat- talion. Dolores Barth wills her false fingernails to Eloise Wilson. Alma Bartley leaves her “funny books” to Dick Lupe. Lou Barton wills her rosy cheeks to the “57° varieties, Pearl Basham wills her sweetness to those who need it. Allene Bates wills her pepsodent smile to Bob Hope. Joquita Beams leaves her English notes to Bob Jackson. Rosella Beck wills her last name to Mary Hokenson. 3etty Bell leaves school for-...............??? ask Eugene. Joseph Bertera leaves his long lanky form to little Don Nichol. Bobby Birba leaves his pitching arm to Mr. Hempler. Bonnie Bird leaves her questionable innocence to Joy Ann Woods. 3etty Bissell leaves her last name to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Dorothy Bivens wills he r pinafores to Betty Jacobson. Druscilla Blanc leaves her super salesmanship to Elmer Blurte. Gerald Bowkett leaves his shirts to Bob Sharp. Hazel Bowman leaves her bass viol to Nan Hamlet. Betty Boyd leaves her “‘brains’’ to anyone who can put them to good use. Charles Bradbury leaves his pole-vaulting ability to the little kangaroozies. Jean Bradford leaves her stockingless feet to other gals with good cold resistance. Jarbara Brenbarger wills all of her dark-haired sailors to Laura Vartman. Doris “Gypsy Rose’’ Brisbin leaves her modesty to posterity. Leonard Brisely leaves his ego to some unfortunate sophomore. Eugene Brusatori leaves his eternal stack of books to Miss Reeve. Nina Bryan wills her collection of rings to Gloria Roe. Betty Bryson wills her first name to Ripley’s column. Leroy Buchanan leaves his gym shoes where nobody can smell them. I hope. Florence Buzdon leaves her pleasant smile to Betty Jameson. Kenneth Cacy wills his surplus of tires to anyone with a “OC” card. Richard Calkins leaves his driving ability to Earl Stone. Cleo Campbell leaves for him? Virginia Cassel leaves her “red” hair to Jackie McDermott. Louis Cavoretta leaves his love to Belva. Mary Cerda wills her wad of gum to the boys over seas. Bob Chamberlain leaves his old shoes to the ski troops. Dorothy Chilson wills her last name to “Sunny” California. Ruth Clarke leaves R. U. H. S. with her “it”’ personality. Rita Clement leaves her friendly personality to “Cubby.” Louis Clements wills his ability to draw maps to the F. B. I. Mary Cole leaves her dark brown hair to Carmen Magrew. Anna Colevas wills her voice to Miss Weber. Dick Colvin wills his delirious puns to Mr. Phelps. Hazel Conn wills her congeniality to anyone who needs it. Harold Cook leaves his English 12-A themes to Miss Ward. Frances Corbett leaves her constant smile to Guila Peterson. Larry Cornish wills his last name to Jimmy McNeil. Florence Coryell leaves her shyness to Wayne Westover. Maxine Cothers wills her athletic ability to Dolores Strosky. Betty Crane wills that ‘it’ personality to — Wendell? Jim Cronn wills his athletic ability to Ned Adcott. Jean Cundy leaves her ‘‘batteries’”? to Maxine Cooper. Margaret Cunningham leaves he gets this pun. Mary Curtis wills her peroxide hair to Carol Claar. Christine Dahl wills her congeniality to Pat Skow. Mary Dalton leaves her sharp remarks to little one-ten ickies, Patricia Davenport wills her natural blonde hair to Pat Waldron. Marion Davidson wills her gleeful gigeles to some other slap- happy character. Beatrice Dias wills her talkative nature to Gwen Roe. Martha L. Dickey wills her trim figure to Anna Ditora. Frank Doeing wills his blond waves to Nels Stenmark. Lorraine Donahue leaves her English notes to Gerrie Jones. June Drinkhouse leaves her delicate voice to Barbara Westlake. Dolores Drinnen leaves her double-meaning words to the Eng- lish department. Betty Duncan leaves her snappy clothes to all the girls of Rese biee Se Harriett Eagy leaves her studious nature to Bob Costello. Earl Edge wills his witty jokes to Donald Bower. Dorothy Edgemon wills her dancing ability to Wanda Wales. silly Elsberry wills his brains to anyone else who thinks he’s smart, Lonzo Epps leaves his quiet personality to Janis Saunders, Antonia Espinoza wills her black hair to Charlenne. Francis Espinoza wills his eyes to Billy Garrard. 3111 Ferguson wills his collection of trinkets to anyone who wants them. Ada Finley wills that Senior Day tan to “Chuck.” Guy Fitch wills his peaches and cream complexion to Don Sagner, Lillian Fluitt wills her fob to Barbara. William Fortina leaves his little goatee to Monty Woolley. Stella “‘F’’ Freitas leaves her cute ways to Randy Bourland. Walter Fuerst leaves his French accent to anyone who wants it. Russell Garvin leaves his set-ups to Joe Filice. Fred Gates leaves his special technique of wolfin’ to Ted Abbott. Maxine Gavette wills those soulful eyes to THE man. Evelyn Gebbers leaves her various turbans to Carmen Miranda, Billie Gibbons leaves his brains to Jimmy McNeil. Evelyn Gilks wills her toenails to Ripley’s column. Felice Gillette leaves her graceful arms to Zorina, Eunice Gjerde leaves the “J”? in her last name to the printing shops. cunningness to anyone who Beverly Ann Goodwin leaves her vim, vigor and vitality to “Punjab.” Irwin Gostin leaves his title of ‘Super Kissie’’ to Babs Hislop. Al Granzella wills his long stride to Nan Hamlet. Paul Green wills his ‘super man’ physique to Clifford Chris- tian. Maude Griffith leaves Mr. “X” to her sister. Robert Grupe leaves his wonder bass voice to Orson Wells. LaVange Haigwood leaves her dancing form to Irene Castle. LaVerne Hall leaves his red hair to Wayne Westover. Doris Hanson leaves her dainty clear voice to Mr. Selleck. ‘ylvia Harlow leaves her bottle of peroxide to Marshall Smith. Leatrice Harris wills her men to anyone who can stand them, Howard Harvey leaves for the Air Corps. Ronald Heller wills his shapely eyebrows to Annette White. Shirley Hidley wills her perfect teeth to Irma Jane Kraus. Irma Hoff wills her ability to make ‘‘A’s” to her brother. James Hokanson leaves his sax to Mr. Brashear. Harold Holmes leaves his nickname of “Sherlock”? to the Hi-Nus staff. Norman Hultberg wills his wolfish smile to Bob Jackson. Janice Hunt wills her knowing glances to June Newman. Florence Hunter wills her smile to Harriet Brisely. Guinevere Hutchenson wills her “walk” to anybody who needs bs Inez Hutchison wills her ‘‘lips’’ to posterity. Darrel Huzefka leaves his “come hither’ look to his draft board. Robert Inman leaves his dependability to Art Webster. Joelia Jackson wills her giggle to Zelma Western. Walter Janze leaves his dimples to R. U. H. S. Ted Jakobson wills his bashful personality to Herb Ringo. Johanna Johansen leaves her darling Dutch name to McCullough. Evelyn Johnson wills her pepsodent smile to Bob Hope. Eva Karusos wills her musical ability to the future orchestra oF RU Eas: Harold Keiser wills his muscles to Popeye. Bonnie Kemper wills her quietness to John O’Drain. Etola Knapp wills her bookkeeping ability to Zelma Western. Jack Lackey leaves his writing ability to Florence Viano. Mary Lamanna ieaves her hilarious giggle to Virginia Bond. Roselle La Mar wills her baby blue eyes to Rodney Cole. Robert Lance wills his long eyelashes to Sheila Louck. Vernon Lasnini wills his glaring eyes to Ivagene Shucke. Jimmy SENIOR: WIL |b Doroyth Layne wills her “giggle’’ to Miss Weber. Jacqueline Lee leaves her mysterious Hi-Y pin. Travis Leopard wills his supply of binders to the quiz kids. Hilda Lewis leaves to keep a date with a diamond ring. LaVerne Lewis leaves her fear of public speaking to Art Webster. Pauline Lindsay wills her supply of lipstick tubes to Jean Aider. 30b Luck leaves LaVerne melancholy and lonesome. Louise Lygren leaves her trail of dust to blind the eyes of the poor little sophomores. Lillian Lynn wilis her secret ambition to anyone who can guess what it is. Bill McAndrews wills himself to the ‘“‘Navy Blue.” Lowell McCausland wills his mathematic ability to Robert In- man, Joyce McCurrie leaves her boogy-woogy to whoever can get it first. Rae MacDonnell leaves her way of getting around with just an “A” card to Neville Calfee. Mona McDougal leaves her winsome smile to the dentyne ads. Peggy McLaughlin leaves her giggle to anyone who can stand it: Maxine McMullen leaves her faney shoestrings to the R.U.H.S. show case. Billy MeNeil wills his lankyness to T. J. Charles Magnuson leaves for the Air Corps. -atricia Malone wills her charm and personality to anyone who is lucky enough to get it. Warren Martin leaves with Felice. Joe Martinez leaves Richmond High with a smile on his face. Raoul Martinez follows in Joe’s footsteps. June Masiel leaves her ‘‘unnecessary’’ vocabulary to Betty Norene. John Merlo leaves his ambition to posterity. Max Metzer leaves his corny corn to the victory gardens of America. Lawrence Miller wills his little curl to the little girl. Leslie Milson leaves his supply of gum under the desks. Dick Mitchell leaves his short stature to you if you think this is funny. Darline Mockler leaves her curls to David Fink. Bob Molise leaves his suspenders to anyone who wants them. Hilda Moniz leaves R. U. H. 8. with a firm belief in the palm reader. Wanda Moore leaves her wavy hair to anyone who wants it. Eugene Morris leaves to join Phillip. (Get it?) Murl Moss leaves his ability to dance to Betty Jameson. John Mullen leaves his harem to be divided among the remain- ine R. U. H. S. wolves. Patrick Murphy wills his Irish name to the R. U. H. S. family tree. Warren Nelson wills his nickname of ‘‘Frenchy’’ to you know who. George Newell leaves his technique of apple polishing. Esther Newman leaves her gift of gossiping to Elly Barrett. Bob Nilsson leaves his place in the print shop to Billy Garrard. Bill Nixon leaves his “‘sly little way’’ to Molly Hokenson. Leona Nofrey leaves her beautiful red hair to Miss Olsen. Mary Norville leaves her sweater to posterity. LaVerne Nunes leaves to be full time wife to Eddie. Lois Nuss wills her neatness to anyone who can take the hint. Doris O’Dell leaves her quietness to the library. Margaret Olsen wills her rosy cheeks to Dolores Estrada. Mary Olsen leaves her classy clothes to envious sophomores. Veral Orr leaves his irresistible charm to anyone who needs it. Marjorie Packard wills her hair to the U. S. W. B. Fabio Palazzari leaves to answer the call to arms. Gloria Palenchar leaves. Amen! Antone Pavon leaves his unexpected tricks to Mrs. Parrill. Rudolph Pecci leaves his big brown eyes to Ruth. Edwina Perey wills her imagination to Glennis Crane. Sergio Pericoli wills his wolfish gleam to Dick Erwin. Ben Peterson leaves to make the cutest Marine that ever knocked Doris’ eve out. Jo Ann Peterson leaves with ‘Winsocki.”’ Joanne Potter wills her quietness to Barbara Hislop. Bessie Poulos leaves her sparkling eves to Ned. Mildred Poyner leaves her sophisticated coiffures to Nan Hamlett. Reed Pratt wills those beautiful eves and smile to ? Maurice Press leaves his playful way with the women to John O’ Drain. Dolores Press leaves to join Jimmy. Ethel Price wills her shy ways to the average R. U. H. 8. student. Bill Proctor leaves his senior picture for all the girls to drool over. Helen Quinlan leaves her muscles to Pascoe. Elodia Quirino leaves her last name to Ripley’s column, Avelino Rampoldi wills his knowledge of Shakespeare to some one entering Eng Norman Richtick leaves his wolfish smile to Bob Bowen. Myrtle Riggs leaves her record in surgical dressings to Helen Cadilio. Mary Robak wills her constant laugh to Jerry. Eunice Roe wills her ‘“‘gift of gab’? to R. U. H. S. Jeraldeen Roe leaves her skirts and sweaters to Pat Waldron. Shirley Rose wills her flowers to Barbara Larken. Alice Rothengas leaves Earl to mourn. Verna Roy leaves her acting ability to Jeanice Shelton. Barbara Rushmer resentfully leaves little Dick Irwin. Loretta Ruth leaves her shapely eyebrows to Jacqueline Thompson. Margaret Rutledge wills her brains to Lorraine Johnson. Sophie Ann Saffas leaves her name to the unknown. Nellie Sandford leaves to be as free as a lark. George Sands leaves his name to the French authoress. Jewell Saunders wills her ability to make surgical dressings to all the lazy kids of R. U. H. 8. Mary Scalise wills her ‘‘wad’”’ of gum to all the kids of R.U.H.S. Dorothy Shuckle wills her ability to drink coke with a nipple to an orphan cat. Charles Seger leaves for the infantry via the Air Corps. Lawana Sells wills her accent to anyone from the South. Ronald Sheeley leaves his passion for singing in the shower to Don Johnson. Dolores Sherwood leaves her little finger for other girls to wrap their men around. Louise Shewamake leaves her lily white hands to the Camay Company. Quentan Siemer wills his car to someone with gas coupons. Bill Silva leaves his blackboard erasers to Miss Olsen. Saralee Sims leaves her “it must be jelly cause jam don’t shake like that walk’? to Janis Saunders. Evelyn Skages leaves her athletic ability to Phyllis Burke. Norma Skeen leaves her Amazon physique to Regina Stewart. Ann Smith leaves her last name to Ripley’s column. Irene Smith follows in Ann’s footsteps. Jo Ann Smith follows in Irene’s footsteps. Orvilla Stanger leaves her shape to Mae West. Teresa Stark leaves her nose in the clouds to Betty Noreen. Gertrude Stegora leaves her collection of funny books to the library. Betty Steussy leaves her sunshine disposition to Miss Myers. Mildred Stevens wills her rocking horse to ‘‘Little Beaver.” Dorethi Strother wills her twotone job to Barbara Hislop. Norma Sturges leaves her long fingernails to Norma Doyle. Eddie Tafoya leaves his ability to run like sixty to Earl “Spudy’’ Stone. Edward Taylor wills his curls to the boys who have resorted to permanent. Eva Terrazas leaves her hair-do to Eloise Wilson. Pauline Tetzschner leaves her quiet, shy manner to other meek little kids. Charlie Thompson leaves his ‘‘Tarzan’’ personality to Jimmy McCullough. 3etty Thorpe leaves her position as a Red Cross chairman. Walter Travis leaves his magical powers to Tony DeLap. Betty Treantafel leaves her ability to talk out loud in class to Rodney Cole. Howard Triplett leaves his Hollywood shirts to Mr, Ice. Blanch Vanlandingham wills her faney pins to Marie Hildago. John Vaughn leaves half of his attention to Stella and half to his mail bag. Arlene Vignati wills her peaches and cream complexion to some fortunate soul. Louise Walker wills her wonderful personality to Joe Filice. Calanta Wallace leaves her scream to R. U. H. S. in case of a fire alarm. Ruth Watts wills her prewar shoes to the R. U. H. 8. display case. Ruby Lou Weaver wills her ability to make surgical dressings to some other speed king. Robert. Wessman wills his genuine blond hair to Marsh Smith. Lois West wills her floral arrangements to Mrs. Hoefer. Jack White wills that charming smile to that ‘“‘certain girl.” Verl White wills his corny jokes to Annette. Phyllis Wickersheim wills her swell personality to Miss Koche. Rosemary Wierchke leaves her calmness to Sheila Louck. Carolyn Wiese wills her “hospitality house’ to the ‘‘cause.”’ Earl Wilson leaves his eighteenth century shirts to Pop Selleck. Doris Wimberly wills her ‘twinks’ to Pat Georges. Arthur Woodfeldt wills his high I.Q. and sparkle to Acme Beer. LaVerne Young leaves her athletic ability to Johnny Weis muller. Royma Fay Younger wills her supply of bandanas to Mrs. Par rill. lbert Zeppa leaves his quietness to noisy characters of the school library. ish . J Cs! ivi Eaves ave .memmee’: i Orme We Mi i Di is Bo) Sa. The individual class officers of the Spring, 1944, term planned many social events which were greatly enjoyed by the students. May 3 was the big day for the 1-11 class when their highly suc- cessful vaudeville show was presented in the auditorium. They also carried out plans for a class dance, held in the girls’ gym. The 1-12 class concentrated its efforts on an Easter party held April 24, and the 2-11 calendar was high-lighted by noon concerts in the auditorium. The Sophomore Hop was given jointly by the 1-10 and 2-10 classes on April 27. 1-12 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right—Thea Hart, President; Frances Favero, Secretary; Barbara Williams, Vice-president. 2-11 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right—Molly Harris, Secretary; Janis Saunders, Vice-presi- dent; Robert Sharp, President. Cb ASS. ACT LY Tbe. 1-11 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right—Annette White, Social Chairman: Jeanice Shelton. Secretary; Joan Kiraly, Vice-president; Richard Masiel. President. 2-10 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right—Doris Sullivan, Secretary; Auburn Miering, Vice- president; Delores Stroski, President. 1-10 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right—Peggy Burgin, Secretary; Raymond Moitoza, Vice- president; George Manning, President. aa oA ACN 1. Pals. 2. Sewing Circle. 3. Camera shy. 4 . Glamour Gals. on o oS Wn 6. Triplets. 7. What a smile!! 8. Supe job. 9. Ditto No. 6. Ain’t we cute! 10. Hmm-m-m!! OE aa — SE UPpwiN Er ASS OCTA TION Under the new constitution the student organizations have a great- er part in the governing of the Student Body than ever before. The four groups that are functioning under this constitution are the Commissioners, the Student Council, the Student Court, and the Social Committee. STUDENT COUNCIL Top row, left to right—Auburn Meiring, Shirley Rose, Bessie Poulos, Thea Hart, Frances Faverro, Barbara Williams, Janis Saunders. Second row, left to right—Annette White, Ruby Sazdoff, Jo Anne Kiraly, Dolores Stroski, Eunice Roe, Molly Harris, Dolores Sherwood. Seated, left to right—Art Webster, Fred Gates, Bob Sharp. COMMISSIONERS Seated, left to right—John O’Drain, Mrs. Bird, Phyllis Burke, Eunice Roe, Dolores Sherwood, Harriet Eagy. Standing, left to right—Leno Rossi, Richard Calkins, Charles Bradbury, Chuck Seger, Tony DeLap, Wayne Westover, Bob Costello, Art Webster. COMMISSIONERS With Chuck Seger. Student Body President, as chairman, the Com- missioners have done a commendable piece of work during the past semester. One of their projects that really was a huge success was the Student Day on May 12th, at which time they took over the school administration. STUDENT COURT Left to right—Earl Stone, Mrs. Bird, Russ Shultz, Bob Costello. Art Web- ster, Hugh Crawford, John O’Drain, George Newell. STUDENT ASSOCIATION SOCIAL COMMITTEE Left to right—Eunice Roe, Saralee Sims, Janis Saunders, Alice Rothengas, Robert Luck. SON ON CPE The Student Council is composed of all of the class officers and organization representatives of the school. This council appointed the Traffic Committee which has been on duty during this past term. The vice-president of the Student Body, Art Webster, is the chairman of this group. SU ENT COURT The Student Court, with Bob Costello presiding in the Judge’s seat, has dispatched lawbreakers of the school with finesse and justice. This term marked the first time in the history of the school that a case was brought before the Supreme Court. SOCIAL COMMITTEE The Social Committee this term, with Eunice Roe as chairman, has done a good job in giving a lot of pep and vitality to all of the social activities. One of the highlights of the term was a “Leap-Year” dance given on April 13th in the girls’ gym. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS Charles Seger, President; Delores Sherwood, Secretary. STUDENT ASSOCIATION CANDIDS 1. Our new administration. 2. Layin’ down the law. 3. Delinquents 4. “Prof” Pecci. ee a GIRL SPONSORS Barbara Williams, Beverly Craven, Frances Favero, Jackie Thompson. Pe SOON SO eS Girl Sponsors was organized last term under the direction of Miss Alexander and Miss Brooke for the purpose of getting new girls ac- quainted with the other students, the school grounds, and various clubs and organizations. Girl sponsors were asked to urge the new girls to join school activities and to participate in war work carried on by the School. Girls who are members of C. S. F. served as captains this term. They were Beverly Craven, Irene Boetti, Frances Favero, Jacqueline Thompson, Barbara Williams, Betty Blake, and Ruby Sazdoff, who was in charge of the sponsors for transfers. On February 4, the first day of the term, each captain’s team was assigned to a 1-10 advisory. Each sponsor was to show a girl around, copy her program, and be generally gracious and helpful. On Friday, February 18, the sponsors were hostesses at a party given for the new girls. The yell leaders led the new girls in the school yells, after which the girls danced and enjoyed refreshments. This party helped the girls to become better acquainted. Recalling their own experiences as new students the girl sponsors did their best to welcome and make the new girls feel at home. GIRLS’ LEAGUE CHAIRMEN—First row, left to right, seated: Mary Caygill, June Drinkhouse, Janis Saunders, Norma Fallman, Darien Johnson, Rita Cle- ments, Betty Stussey, Mary Curtis, Donna Mae Decco, Dorothy Gann. Second row , standing: Lavita Scott, Carolyn Wiese. Irma Jane Kraus. Helen Pertich, Marilyn Keiser, Margaret Butler, Eva Karusos, Maxine Cohern, LaWana Selles. GIRLS’ LEAGUE OFFICERS—Left to right: Frances Corbett, Secretary; Marie Green, Vice-president; Christine House, President. GIRLS’ LEAGUE a mR I This term an entirely new organization for the girls of R. U. H. S. has been set up. The “Girls’ League,” the newly organized club for girls, has been going full force to provide the girls with interesting activities. A fashion show was given and several guest speakers have been presented at the assembly meetings for the girls of R. U. H. S. Mrs. Kelly, faculty sponsor of this league, believes that the girls have set a firm foundation for the “Girls’ League” in the future. At an election the following people obtained offices for the spring term: Christine House, President; Marie Green, Vice-president; Fran- ces Corbett, Secretary. The following committees were appointed by President Christine House to assist the organization: Social Chairman, Pat Donough; Music, Eva Karusos; Art, Irma Jane Kraus: Publicity, Janis Saun- ders; Decorating, Margaret Butler; Social Service, Norma Fallman: Constitution, La Wana Sells. SHIELD STAFF—Standing: Eunice Roe, Dolores Drinnen, Joella Jackson, Doris Brisbin, Saralee Sims, Bessie Poulos, Teresa Stark, Beverly Goodwin, Doris Odell. Seated: Bonnie Bird, Janette Baker LaVerne Barnett, Jackie Lee. SHIELD EDITORS—Left to right: Dolores Drinnen, cartoonist; Bonnie Bird, editor; Janette Baker, manager; LaVerne Barnett, assistant editor. Pen een rob SA EF The staff of the June “44 SHIELD consisted of Bonnie Bird, Editor; La Verne Barnett, Assistant Editor; Janette Baker, Manager; Max Metzger, Assistant Manager; and Doris Brisbin, Eunice Roe, Saralee Sims, Jacquelyn Lee, Doris O'Dell, Teresa Stark, Bessie Poulos, Joella Jackson, Beverly Ann Goodwin, Chuck Seger, and Irwin Gostin. Special mention is given to the Art Staff, consisting of Arlene Vig- nati, Art Editor; June Masiel, Assistant Art Editor; Tony DeLap and Dolores Drinnen, creator of “Ritchie.” SPECIAL ART—First row, sitting, left to right: Jean Smalley, Mary Dalton, Irma Jane Kraus, Glennis Crane. Second row, sitting, left to right: Betty Thorpe, Patricia Donogh, Margaret Brandon, Helen Quinlan, Florence Anzalone. Third row, kneeling, left to right: Phyllis Ames, Jean Ader. Fourth row, standing, left to right: Virginia Yarrington, Elodia Quirino, Arlene Vignati, June Masiel, Anna Locke, Marjorie Blanc, Betty Baker, Mary Zahler, Margaret Jackson, Betty Humphrey. . HI-NUS—Left to right: Charles Seger, Mary Healy, Virginia Bond, Janis Saun- ders, Geraldine Jones, Beverly Goodwin, Irwin Gostin, Betty Philpot, Florence Viano. HI-NUS DISTRIBUTION—Left to right: Virginia Bond, Mary Healy, Jerry Jones, Beverly Goodwin, Janis Saunders, Jackie McDermott, Charles Seger. Heb Ns By popular demand, the H1-Nus was revived this term. It was a one-page, war-time edition which came out once every two weeks. The Staff consisted of the following: Florence Viano, Editor; Dor- othy Murdock, Feature Editor; Chuck Seger, Sports Editor; [rwin Gostin, Copy Reader; Max Metzger, Circulation Manager; and Re- porters Virginia Bond, Mary Healy, Bessie Poulos, Beverly Ann Good- win, Janis Saunders, Saralee Sims, Joella Jackson, Eunice Roe, Doris O’Dell, Teresa Stark, LaVange Haigwood, Jackie Lee, Gerrie Jones, and Jacquelyn McDermott. PRINTING STAFF—Left to right: J. J. McMillan, instructor, Gene Gundel, Bill Horn, Bob Nilsson and Jack Hanikins. 13 pe ieee ts ts S. BA NOD The music of our hard working band, a genuinely talented organi- zation, has lightened the spirit of our programs and assemblies. Mr. Brashear, conductor, has had one of the largest bands to work with in Richmond Union High’s history, and the result of his and their work really has been appreciated. The following are band members: Silvan Amdehl, George Asby, Mary Bahrs, Don Burleigh, Kenneth Cacy, Maureen Cannoll, Bill Chastain, Norma Cochran, Ken Dasher, Donna Decko, Bob Fortina, John Galvan, Robert Garrison, Dick Leupp, Howard Harvey, Margaret Hurst, Ervan Kast, Kathryn Kittel- son, Helen Larson, Bob Madrid, Rae MacDonald, Carolyn Moore, Jane Michelson, Nathlie Osdyke, Anleine Phillips. Bill Pierce, Ken- neth Renkert, Louie Rollino, James Sudeuth, Burnett Sutlen, Don Thomspon, Louise Walker, Wanda Westmorland, Paul Williams. Special band members are, Audrey Akeson, Lola Broyles, Eddie Dodson, Don Esola, Gerald Foley, Lita Gildersleeve, Donald Gaider, Marion Gjerde, Mildred Hammet, Hazel Harvey, Dorothy Lynn, James Maxwell, George Monis, Wayne Mullican, Dick McNeil, James O’Drain, Alice Olsgard, Mary Rounds, Tommy Speck, Bob Thorp, Marilyn Weiss, Charley White, Verl White, Robert Wyman, Barbara Yook, LeRoy Welkes. OR CEs Sea The orchestra has been very active in school affairs this term. Their programs outside of school were given on April 26th at the Kiwanis Club, and on April 27th at the Exchange Club. On May 5th, the orchestra played for the Richmond Teachers’ As- sociation. On May 25th and 26th they gave their annual concert for the students. This concert was to the students’ taste, for the classic numbers were followed by something popular. Mr. Brashear, in introducing the fi- nale, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, illustrated the theme by having individual instruments play bits from the composition to be given. This enabled less musically educated students to follow the develop- ment of the symphonic theme. The program was as follows: Finale, FifthSymphony - - - - - - - + - Beethoven The Be@. «= 25 2° eee a eee eee ee Violin solo by Eloise Wilson Holiday for Stvrings = = = = 9 = =] “s«. = = = Rose Asleep in the Cradle of the Deep - - - - Novelty arrangement Baritone saxophone solo by James Hokanson idaho. = = =. 4 wee a ee ore salto Margaret Hurst March Slav =) = = = 5 7s) � oe = Jays Dschathousla The following are members of the orchestra: Dora Ambrosio, Lor- rain Brown, Donald Bower, Mary Caygill, LeRoy Cleveland, Bill Cook, Ken Dasher, Lorraine Donahan, Laurence Finnie, Frances Gil- bert, Ellen Gohl, Nancy Growcott, Bob Grupe, LaVange Haigwood, Mildred Hanner, Mary Ann Hokinson, Christine House, Betty Jacob- son, Eva Karuso, Don Kitchen, Anna Loeke. SENIOR CHOIR—First row: Dolores Sherwood, LaVerne Barnett, Jo Anne Kiraly, Arline Vignati, Margaret Brandon, Joanne Pederson, Mary Dalton, Alice Rothengas, Regina Stewart, Doris Brisbin. Second row: Dolores Drinnen, Irma Jane Kraus, Virginia Giraud, Beverly Craven, Lavida Scott, Helen Quinlan, Barbara Rushmer, Sylvia Harlow, Dolores Elliott, Virginia Anglum, Virginia Phesenton. Third row: Iva Jean Shuck, Elvo Ogoustino, Dick Irwin, David Fink, Darrel Huzefka, Arthur Press, Bob Luck, Maurice Press, Margaret Howell, Ralph Daniels, Thomas Stewart, Bob Costello, Veral Orr, Don Johnson, Howard Par. j cg t 4 elk h 3 3 | p SH s JUNIOR CHOIR—First row: Barbara Jean Westlake, Helen Delgadillo, Jeanice Shelton, Maxine ‘ ( Cooper, Bonnie Green, Ellen Bostick, Harriet Brisely, Beverly Robins, Colleen McCracken, Marion d McCrealy. Second row: Janet Brothers, Marilyn Gates, Laverne Antone, Evelyn Van Hise, Mary Schieberl, Lucille Mallen, Mary Bahrs, Jane Thorton, Pat Donogh, Thea Hart. Third row: Dexter Whitney, Blair Smith, LeRoy McGrew, Donald Nichols, Arthur Rodgers, Amil Holtz, John Blanchfil, Charles Turner, David Plank. d A APP Ei Aé : A t The vocal achievements of the A Cappella Choir surpassed even their former “excellence” rating this year. Mr. Harold Cunningham, director, is is as proud as punch of his group. Red letter days on the choir schedule were the three trips made to Pittsburg where they sang at the Camp Stoneman ; USO and thrilled the boys in the hospital with beautiful and appropriate selections. A A Cappella joined the “elite” circles when they entertained various civic E clubs during Music and Education Week. Teachers saw their little problem children in a different light when the choir entertained at Institute. e A thrilling moment in the career of the choir was their appearance at E the East Bay Choir Festival held in the Oakland Civic Auditorium. All I schools were represented by their choirs, and our choir retained its reputa- k tion by singing two charming songs: “The Song of the Nightingale,” and i “The Flower Factory.” At the conclusion of the proram Mr. Wheelwright, [ guest conductor, led nine choirs in a group of songs. The effect was very i impressive. 1 Of course, the biggest event of the year was the Spring Concert on June V 4, 1944. The program included a group of classic and Russian tunes, folk songs of different lands, and modern melodies. ee ee This term all fifty-two members of the California Scholarship Federa- tion have gone all-out for the war effort. Yes, these quiz kids of R. U. H. S. have had a busy and successful term. Fifteen dollars and ten cents, the net profit of a candy and cookie sale, was donated to the Red Cross; magazine subscriptions were bought for the boys overseas; crossword puzzles were collected and put into scrapbooks; cartoon books were made, and forty dollars and sixty cents were put into the scholarship fund. On May 18th members of the C. S. F. were excused from school half a day to go on a picnic at Lake Anza. This trip to Lake Anza was the social event of the term for the C. S. F., and a good time was had by all who at- tended it. At the first meeting of the Richmond Chapter of the California Scholar- ship Federation the following officers were elected: President, Jacqueline Thompson; Vice-president, James Bradley; Secretary-Treasurer, Lois Nuss: Social Chairman, Biddie Lou Wolverton. The membership list for this semester includes the following: Virginia Amaral, May Barbano, B etty Blake, Irene Boetti, Georgia Ellen Bostick, Betty Boyd, Mavis Boyd, Jim Bradley, Jack Brand, Lillian May Bruce, Margaret Butler, Irene Christensen, LeRoy Cleveland, Maxine Cothern, Bev- erley Craven, Helen Delgadillo, Nancie Fallman, Jack Feley, James Foster, Beatrice Freitas, Frances Gilbert, Dale Gross, Don Harger, Shavarsh Haza- rabedian, Richard Hofer, Erma Mae Hoff, Lawrence Hoff, Mary Ann Ho- kanson, Carol Jacobs, Marilyn Keiser, Richard Kimes, Marian McConnell, Richard Macfie, Dot Murdock, Eleanor Newell, Lois Ann Nuss, Isabelle Page, Leonard Philippe, Helen Irene Quinlan, June Richard, Herbert Roy Ringo, Dolores May Sherwood, Mary G. Smith, Anita Terry, Jacqueline Thompson, Richard Wagner, Vivian Walker, Jeanette Wamboldt, Annetta White, Byron Wicks, Mildred Wiegers, and Biddy Lou Wolverton. -OMMITTEES TRAFFIC € ite: ee TRAFFIC COMMITTEE This term an altogether new system of traffic has been established. For the first time the students of R. U. H. S. have been given an oppor- tunity to make their own traffic rules and regulations. A keener under- standing of the administering of laws has resulted from this new demo- cratic government. The traffic committee is composed of students from each class who are assigned to specific areas about the school. The 2-10’s should be commended for the fine job done in handling the cafeteria. The 1-11’s, who have the Academic building; the 2-11’s, the Domestic Science and History buildings; the 1-12’s, the Commercial and Science buildings: and the 2-12’s, who have the entire school grounds should be given a bouget, also, for their job of maintaining school order. An advisory board composed of faculty members assists the stu- dents with any problems which arise. Those on the advisory board are Miss Carson, Miss Bowman, Mrs. Blonski, Miss McLaurin, and Mr. Waugh. Again, members of the traffic committee are to be congratulated for their successful task of upholding school regulations this term. This student control of traffic was the first of several experiments in student government inaugurated by the Commissioners at Rich- mond Union High School this year. Membership on the Traffic Com- mittee makes a student responsible for obeying all school laws as well as those he enforces. There has been a fine, codperative spirit growing among Traffic Committee members all term, and the Student Association, as a whole, has welcomed this opportunity to prove that high school students can be law-abiding citizens. The L. O. L. has undertaken several activities this year under the capable leadership of Florence Anzalone, president. Florence has done a commendable job, for the club now has one of the largest member- ship lists since its founding here at our school. The girls have worked on paper drives and special Red Cross work, besides holding forums, bowling and skating parties, and their annual senior banquet. Under the sponsorship of Miss Carlson, Miss Small, Miss Parker, and Miss Andrews, the club has grown and prospered. The officers for 1944 are as follows: President, Florence Anza- lone; Vice-president, La Verne Antone; Secretary-Treasurer, Chris- tine Vineyard; Social Chairman, Vivian Walker; Song Leader, Elaine Parker; Accompanist, Roberta Todd. Pei An Y SPA Standing, left to right—Dorothy Beebe, Annette White, Mary Scalise, Betty Hosking. Seated, left to right: Pauline Crow, Charlotte Davis, Luella Martinache, Miss Zelma Reeve, librarian, Isabelle Page. STAMPS: AND BONDS The students of R. U. H. S. have surely backed the war this spring semester by buying $3,810.75 in stamps and $4,175.00 in bonds. This activity, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Lane, is carried on by student salesmen during first period classes, and is one of the most worthwhile war projects at R. U. H.S. The clerical work is performed by Mrs. Eachus’ first period book- keeping class. Certain students carry on particular tasks. These stu- dents are door keepers, tellers, collectors, cashiers, and checkers. The following rooms have received 100% : Room Teacher Room Teacher Room Teacher 6 Johnson 75 Andes 304 O'Connell 8 Weatherson 73. Webber 306 Eachus 18 Bowman 76 = Ice 307 —Rogers 53 —- Hoefer 102. — Bradley 420 Gilbert 54 Dotts 108 Cunningham 510 Clark 50 = Sikes 151 Campbell McLaurin 56 — Motell 152. Selleck Silberman 97 = McCain 158 Thorsby 604 — Parrill J 58 Phillips 159 —s- Cottle 605 Leam 63 Silva 160 Brashear 607 Whitfield 70 =Ward 252 Gardner 656 Alexander 258 Carlson STAMPS AND BONDS Left to right: Wilma Uphouse, Florence Buzdon, Laurence Miller. — RAS SHOP Pe ae ee SURGICAL DRESSINGS Seated, left to right—Char- lene Marshall, Lillian Mae Bruce, Helen Delgadillo, Wan- da More. Standing, left to right — Merideth MacDonald, Sandra Brumwell, Ruby Lou Weaver, Janet Elliot, Lois West. RED CROSS CHAIRMEN Seated, left to right — Car- line English, Lois McLain, Eleanor Newell, Marian Stew- art, Betty Thorpe, Barbara Clarke. Standing, left to right—Lil- lian Mae Bruce, Ruby Lou Weaver, Hazel Conn. RED CROSS SEWING Sitting, left to right—Greeta Heinrick, Matalie Martinez, Eleanor Mewell, Doraleen Nu- nes. Standing, left to right—Lola Mae Smith, Pearl Youngblood, Lorraine Fowler, Beverly Fras- er, Bertha Garrett. RED CROSS KNITTING Left to right—Lorene Mat- thews, Sandra Brumwell, Do- lores Whiteman, Joan Little, Maudie Linley, Doris William- son, Billie Humhpry, Mary Jean Mosier. RED CROSS CARTOONS Seated, left to right—Gloria McCurdy, Jean Ader, Phyllis Ames, and Dorothy Wood. Standin, left to right—Mary Cerda, Lola Smith, Richard Wagner, Carlton Hummill, Margaret Pathky, Lois Me- Lain, and James Robertson. JUNIOR RED CROSS This semester students of R. U. H. S. have done their bit for the boys on the fighting front. Yes, they have been very busy turning out 5,000 bandages a week; throughout January, February, and March they filled a quota of 17,000 bandages. But this is not all; sewing, knitting, and cartoons committees have been organized by the following teachers: Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Motell, and Mrs. Leam. Through these committees bedroom slippers, utility bags, mufflers, knee bands and toe socks have been made, and there i s now a surplus of these on hand. Mrs. Gemmer is chairman of the Richmond High School Junior Red Cross and is assisted by Lillian Mae Bruce as executive secretary. Some of the outstanding students of the Red Cross are Hazel Conn, who is the efficient treasurer of the Red Cross, and Ruby Lou Weaver, who has a record of 100 bandages in one hour, and Betty Thorpe, who does all the publicity and clerical work, such as writing letters to other heads of Red Cross departments. Students who have given speeches to stimu- late the sale of Stamps and Bonds and to pro- mote the Red Cross Drive are Bessie Poulos, Donna Robinson, Mildred Wiegers, and Bob Horn. Ye Poe Le : % . i a STAGECRAFT—Gloria Silva, Mrs. Doris Cottle, Dolores Drinnen, Lulu Bragg, Maurice TA CE CRAET Members of the stagecraft class met first period in the auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Cottle, who is a new teacher at R. U. H. 5. The class worked on the senior play, “The Corn Is Ripe,” on the 10th grade variety show, and on the 11th grade variety show. Two of the girls, Gloria Silva and Lula Bragg, handled the lighting effects for the senior play. Katherine Kramnic was in charge of the costumes and make-up, Maurice Press con- sructed the stage settings, and Dolores Drinnen painted the scenery EIGHTH PERIOD DRAMATICS—Left to right: Ben Peterson, Le Verne Barnett, Jo Ann Peterson, Bob Roden, Edwina Perry. Seated: Maurice Press. FIRST PERIOD DRAMATICS—Left to right: Bob Tafoya, Robert Luck, Tony DeLap, Henrietta Tieger, George Owen. Seated: Barbara Hislop. DRAMA CLASS The newly organized Drama Class have been very busy this term with the presentation of several plays to the students of R. U. H. 5S. The first, a hilarious one-act play, title ““The Boor,” was presented April 28 and May 2 to several of the English classes in the Community Theater. But the main project of the term was the fantastic one-act comedy titled, “The Wonder Hat.” VARSITY BASKETBALL—Lower row, left to right: Mervyn Davis, Richard Luiz, Bob Brown, Manuel Mello. Top row, left to right: Coach Ralph Phelps, Tim Cronin, Bob Weir, Darrel Huzefka, Bill Clark. VARSITY BASKETBALL The 1943-44 Oiler basketball season was highlighted by decisive wins over Piedmont, Hayward, and El Cerrito. During the rest of the season however, we saw the Oilers lose the remainder of the league games by close scores with one or two bucket margins. Richmond was hampered this year by injuries, graduation, and calls to the service. Leonard Sullivan was forced to withdraw from the team, after the first league game because of a football injury. George Torvik and Bob Eddy left for the Merchant Marine, and Delvin Babb graduated in the middle of the season. Jim Cronn, who was elected season captain by his team mates, was the only man to finish the season from the origi- nal starting line-up. Jim Cronn, Oiler season captain, was awarded the All American Blanket for being the most valuable player on the team. Players who won their Block R’s are Delvin Babb, Bob Brown, Jim Cronn, Tim Cronin, Bob Eddy, Darrel Huzefka, Richard Luiz, Manuel Mello, and George Torvik. Seniors who played their last games for Richmond are Delvin Babb, Jim Cronn, Darrel Huzefka, and George Torvik. Bob Eddy George Torvik Delvin Babb Leonard Sullivan o y an oo “B” BASKETBALL—Bottom row, left to right: Charles Bradbury, Al Zeppa. Top row, left to right: Everett Babb, Victor Alameda, Larry Hoff, Herb Ringo, Ray Hami- ter, Bob Katz. Cb A IE Ae ee oaks One of the best balanced and smoothest working basketball teams in R. U. H. S. history was “floored” by Coach Pascoe this year. Although defeated in the season openers by Hayward and Berkeley, the Bees came back strong to decisively defeat Albany, Piedmont, and Alameda. In the second half of the season the Oilers took revenge on Hay- ward for their defeat in the first encounter but lost again to Berkeley by one point, 18-17. While still suffering a little let down from this close defeat, the Be es were easy prey for Albany. In the second encounter Pied- mont and Alameda found the Bees in top shape, and the Oilers easily de- feated them to close the season. The smooth working attack of the Bee quintent was spearheaded by Charles Bradbury and Lawrence Hoff. Charles Bradbury, who was high scorer for the Bees with 168 league points to his credit, was elected cap- tain of the season by his team mates and was the unanimous selection for all county “B” squad. Players who won their B letters were: Victor Alameda, Everett Babb, Don Bergeson, Charles Bradbury, Ray Hamiter, Larry Hoff, and Al Zeppa. TRACK SQUAD—Lower row, left to right: Al Robinson, Nels Stenmark, Ray Hami- ter, Robert Zuver, Richard Kaufman, Martin Gandel, Leslie Milson. Second row, left to right: Coach Phil Hempler, Roger Potter, Jimmy Gok, Dick MacFie, Russ Schulze, Walter Ney, Ralph Daniels, Ken Wells. Third row, left to right: Johnny Blanchfill, Jack Feley, Bob Katz, Ned Adcock, Cleatus Prince, Alden Hart, Bob Tafoya, Bob Hawkins. Fourth row, left to right: Ronald Nickolson, Bob Jones, Charles Hunt, Earl Stone, Larry Hoff, Bob Feriera, Larry Sorvetti, Jack Lackey. Fifth row, left to right: Bill Pritchard, Lawrence Miller, Bob Luck, Mike Gulden, Tony DeLap, LeRoy Mc- Grew. Sixth row, left to right: Charles Bradbury, Robert Shimel, Bruce Auer, Charles Turner, Everett Babb, Don Kitchen. Vanes i Y Ol RACK The Richmond Union High School Track team under the coaching of Phil Hempler, enjoyed another successful season, by winning six out of seven practice meets. In the season opener Richmond traveled to Tamal- pais to down that school 68 to 44. The Oilers next played hosts to Alameda and soundly trounced them 66 to 39. After resting a week for Easter vaca- tion, the Oilers entertained Piedmont and Albany on the local track to be POLE VAULT—CHARLES BRADBURY. Pa HIGH HURDLER—LARRY HOFF. SHOT PUT—RUSS SHULZE. downed by Piedmont, only final score being Piedmont 7714, Richmond 594, and Albany 8. The Vallejo Apache’s were next visited by the Oilers, who scalped them 60 to 53. The Oilers looked their strongest against Berkeley when they downed the Yellowjackets 80-33. In this meet Berke- ley took only two first places. In their final practice meet, the locals downed Hayward 60-53. In the finals of the A. C. A. L. Richmond placed fifth. Twelve points behind the meet-winning Berkeley Yellowjackets. Larry Hoff, Richmond’s star hurdler, set a new record for the high hurdles. His time was 15.4; besting the old record set by John Smrekar by 2 10ths of a second. In the North Coast the Oilers came in third with Larry Hoff making 1314 of Richmond’s 18 points. Hoff again set a record, this time in the 200-yard low hurdles which he ran in :23.1 seconds. Charles “Manny” Bradbury was elected ’44 season captain by his team mates. Players who won their Block R’s are: Charles Bradbury, Ralph Dan- iel, Tony DeLap, Jack Feley, Mike Gulden, Laverne Hall, Larry Hoff, Richard Kaufman, Bob Luck, Lawrence Miller, Bill Pritchard, Al Robert- son, Russ Schulze, Earl Stone, Eddie Tafoya, Alden Hart, and Jack Lackey. STARTING—JAMES GOK. BASEBALL—Bottom row, left to right: Jim Bradley, Bebe Pinto, Arnold Rose. Don Pinto, Leno Rossi, Ted Abbott. Second row: Norman Grabar. Sergio Pericoli, Ver- non Lasnini, Dan Williams, Tim Cronin, Rodney Fontes, Ken Hilt. Top row: Coach Ralph Phelps, Louis Clements, Carl Warmdahl, Bill Smith, Jim Cronn. Ronald Kamb, Harold Nelson, Silvio Canepa. BASEBALL The Richmond High baseball squad went through their practice sea- son with a .555 percentage, and then won six of the ten season games to finish tie for second place. Richmond opened up the season smothering El Cerrito 17-4 and then rolling over Hayward 3-1. The pitching of Bob Birba was the highlight of these games. Albany then stopped the Oilers’ winning streak by pushing across two runs in the eighth inning to win 4-3. The Oilers downed Alameda 2-0 and then dropped two to Berkeley and El Cerrito, 9 to 7 and 7 to 6, respectively. Richmond again downed Hayward, but lost to Albany and Alameda. The Oilers won the final league games against Ber- keley 5 to 4. Bob Birba, Richmond ace pitcher, received the All-American Blanket for being the most valuable player on the team, and Dan Pinto was elected sea- son captain. Players who won their “R’s” are: Arnold Rose, Norman Graber, Don Pin- to, Tim Cronin, Bebe Pin- to, Leno Rossi, Harold Nelson, Ken Hilt, Louis Clements, Ted Abbott, Bart Warmdahl, Vernon Lasnini, Sergio Pericoli, BATTING—NORMAN GRABAR. and Bob Birba. YELL LEADERS Sheila Louck, Assistant Yell Leader. Richard Calkins, Head Yell Leader. ee | ATHLETIC MANAGERS a Bottom row, left to right: Bob Ruble, Peter Southerland, Bob Feenan, Billie ¢ 7 2 d Pedrick, Dick Williams. iS Second row, left to right: Vernon Baird, Don Thomspon, Leo Quirino, Richard ? Hagenlocker, John Burns, John Galvin, John Peck, Don Crockett, Bob Nimmo. n , 7 ; ) Top row, left to right: Myrel Moss, Wayne Westover, Warner Healy, Robert Kochever, Roy Pardini, Frank Gordon, Roger Potter, George Morris, Cameron Eye, Loren Ross, Richard Wagner. An extensive Girls’ Athletic Asscoiation program was car- ried on this term with Phyllis Burke as President. The girls played basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis and badminton. The group was divided into fifteen teams and they competed in tournaments. Among the activities of the Association was a trip to the Uni- versity of California on Saturday, April 29, for “High School Sports Day.” Phyllis Burke, Joanne Taliferro, Helen Hampton, Lois Nuss, and Drusilla Blanc attended and watched the Univer- sity girls in exhibitions of fencing, dancing, tennis and archery. On Friday, May 5, several of the girls went to Marin J. C. where they won a badminton doubles match in competition with various East Bay schools. Helen Hampton and Lois Scarsella represented Richmond G. A. A. The girls who won the tournaments and who deserved awards were honored at the annual G. A. A. party which was held May 29. Interesting decorations, clever entertainment and good food made a jolly afternoon. Phyllis Burke presided at the table and introduced the new president, Joanna Taliaferro. Miss Koche gave the awards to the Sophomores. Miss McLaurin gave the higher awards to the upper class- men. The highest award, the gold pin, was won by Frances Favero and Drusilla Blanc. Chenille numerals for winning basketball were won by the 1-12’s after a hard fought series with the 1-10’s. The 2-11 Six team unexpectedly defeated the 2-11 Five’s and won their felt numerals. Winged R’s were won by: Frances Corbett Helene Arceneaux Helen Delgadillo Helen Quinlan LaVerne Young Mary Teixeira Betty Coleman June Newman Lois Scarsella June Griffith bh BLOCK “R”—George Newell, Jim Cronn, Tim Cronin, Bob Weir, Darrel Huzefka, Eugene Otto. Sec- cond row, left to right: Bill Fuson (Senior Manager), Paul Moon, Russ Schulze, Neville Calfee, Charles Seger, Richard Luiz, Manuel Mello. Peer Ce Re Ss. OC EE Pee Under the able leadership of President George Newell and faculty adviser Bob Pascoe, the Block “R” Society has completed another semester of activities. This term the Society adopted the selling of Student Association Cards as their main project, and proof that they were successful lies in the fact that more than thirteen hundred cards were sold. The Block “R” boys also helped in Student Association assemblies by checking cards at the doors, helping back stage, and numerous other activities. In March a banquet was held at which the basketball players who earned their let- ters were initiated into the Society. The members are: Neville Calfee, Paul Moon, Jim Cronn, George Newell, Gene Otto, Chuck Seger, Manuel Mello, Bob Weir, Tim Cronin, Darrel Huzefka, Richard Luiz. { if i} r Sprinters Bob Luck and Tony DeLap. [hes 2. Basketball Blanket Winner — Jim Cronn. € 3. Practice game. : Vee f aoe es in a ol Rooshsanncsntasinnaibet sa ee aii omnamnansnboonconccampongetsaccegse Sages “GOODBYE, R. U. H. S. 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