San Rafael High School - Searchlight Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY F YEAR The class of 1950 first entered San Rafael High School in September 1946. We were greeted by Rich Giudici, newly elected Student Body President. Early in the semester two members of each Freshman Orientation class were elected to the Frosh Council. Soon after that, elections were held and Phil Anderson was our first class pres- ident. In most respects we followed in the footsteps of other freshman classes. We gathered signa- tures on Hello Day, attended the Freshman Re- ception, and looked with awe at the high and mighty seniors with their red and white senior sweaters. We looked forward to the day when we might have similar ones. In order to help pay for our Searchlight, the Student-Body was asked to sell magazine sub- scriptions. The prize for the best salesman was won by Gerry Clark, a member of our freshman class. With the end of our first semester came school and class elections for the spring semes- ter. After a brilliant campaign, Dave Ford was elected Student Body President. Frosty Wright was our new Freshman Class President. As always, there are a few bright memories that remain when others have faded. One of these was the winning of the San Rafael-Tam football game for the seventh time in succession, though we were considered the underdogs. Another event that stands out in our memory was the Freshman Party, held at the end of the year. As guests of Barbara Goss, we had it at the Hamilton Field Officer's Pool. It was gen- erally conceded to be one of the best parties ever to be held by a Freshman Class. Members of our class took part in many school activities. We were well represented in the Senate, Scholarship Society, Yell Leader School, Marching Band, and the Choir. The class' contribution to the Varsity Foot- ball Team of '47 was Ioe Serna, while six Fresh- men were on the champion Lightweight team. SOPHOMORE YEAR The sophomore class that entered San Rafael in the fall of '47 was quite different from the fresh- men of the year before. All signs of timidity were gone, and we were ready to show the school what the class of '50 could really do. Rich Nave was Student Body President and Clyde Bradley was presiding over the sopho- more class. A sophomore council was organized, and in December the first issue of the class pa- per, the Wise Fool, was published with Shir- ley Patrick as editor. One very disappointing note in the fall sem- ester was the loss of the Tam game for the first time in eight years. Although San Rafael spirit was high, the Indians had the bigger and bet- ter team. During this same semester the first Inter- School Relations Committee was formed and an Exchange Dance was held. This semi-annual dance has since become a tradition. Sophomores participated actively in athletics that year. Twenty-one members of the class were on the Varsity and Rambler football teams and eleven on the various basketball teams. To prove that we rated in brains as well as brawn, seven sophomores were members of the Scholarship Society. They were Elizabeth Todd, Ramona Vierra, Dallyce Ruhlman, Barbara Sim- mons, Frosty Wright, Iim Poy, and Clyde Brad- ley. Never let it be said that our class was unin- terested in school activities. Sophomores were Senators, Boy's Organization and Girl's League officers. Many had joined various clubs such as Ra Ravas, Les Couts, Alpha Kappa, Nu Beta Sigma, G.A.A., and the Rally Committee. With a new semester came the Spring Elec- tions, and Lloyd Smith was elected Student Body President. Ioe Serna was chosen as president of the sophomore class. Under his leadership, sophomore council meetings were held as soon as representatives were picked. As a means of increasing our poverty-stricken treasury, we held weekly cake sales all through the spring semester. In March, the Freedom Train came to San Francisco, and most of the students were ex- cused to go over to see it. During the spring semester, sophomores par- ticipated in all athletics.