San Mateo High School - Elm Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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Graduation NE HUNDRED O A thirty graduates received diplomas at the Commencement Exer- cises of the 1938 class held Friday evening, june 10. in the Burlingame high school auditorium. 2 The theme of the graduation speeches. VVhich generation, the present or for- mer. has been given greater opportunities? was discussed pro and con by student speakers th 'l ' ' ' , e girs being selected by Miss Jane Comings, and the boys by Principal F . . . . rancis J. McConv1lle. Selection of speakers is made on the basis of public speak- ing ability and good citizenship. COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS ' . ' ' M ii Beverly Mitvalsky 'TOD 130011138 Mamma ar ave Betty Lee Scott Ted wmte 'Louis Lengfeld, Valedictorian

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,. . c Hnmzv cox His public speaking is outstanding An orator he's sure to beg Y V A Intelligence adds to his rating ,D .. .X He'll show the world--just wait and SCC. FRED CRIST This lad's curly raven locks Attract much admiration: Life's simple things attract this youth Without sophistication. HELEN DANIELS A sparkling personality A perfect private secretary, One in a million, too. ROBERT DARM A blond young man so genial, His grin is cute and wide: When he enters your abode He leaves all cares outside. TOM DOOLING 1 Fortune favors this fine lad. Unspoiled and yet magnetic: He stands out in any crowd, But gentle, sympathetic. VVILLIAM CREEDON An orator of powcr and skill, He sways his high school classes: The world will hear from this bright lad, He's one to guide the masses. JACK DANIELS A handsome lad both tall and dark, VVith eyes -of dark brown hueg plying is his pleasure, Sincerity and quiet mien Are traits in him we treasure. IRVING DOUGHTY ' Good-natured as the day is long He sees the silver liningg When life gives him a crack or two One never hears him whining. CAROLYN CUMMINS A disposition all might envy Contentmlent with her place in lifeg A sweet someone for happy hours Far removed from care and strife. Lao DARROUGH A love of trains runs in his veins,' He longs to travel far: Music, too. intrigues this lad In life he'll surely star.

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'QGARET BACHERT y and modest little lass hing as a June day iity in her abounds creed- let come what i- .w. BENNER ROBERT ALLEY His driving is a work of skill, He works in high gear all day Iongg Congcnial with everyone HELEN ARAENA She does her best from day to day, J f He'll face each battle with a song. Efficiency is her goalg .I gy. .ii I , ti., may. ' JUNE BARR Her clear sweet voice the ether fills, Grand opera is her goalg Her prettiness adds to her charm Hers is an artist's soul. is golden voice helps any SYOUP. . lartette needs her, tool endly person and a pal I Sing her whole life through. LOLA BLOUGH A violin she wields with grace, A quiet nature, hersg Swingtime and jazz are not her taste, Fine arts and music she prefers. In life's exacting changing drama She plays a. splendid role. ELEANOR BARROW Heroic in her word and deed A charming miss to have around, Popular's the word for her As San Mateo boys have found. BEVERLY BOEKEL Outstanding in her dress and manner, The boys all clamor for a date V NVith this fair outdoor queen of ours N Who loves to hike and ski and skate. ,Y p i -- sief s l i i W DOUGLAS BACON He woos the mermaids in the deep This swimmer fast and agile: With all his seeming confidence He bears a heart that's fragile. ARTHUR BENOIT This husky athlete liked by all He's happy in the poolg He swims as well as any star And lives the Golden Rule.