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.

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4 - I 4 -I-5,-57-,SGT IUNIOR YEAR At last! the class of '50 were upperclassmenl Soon after school started the junior class began to hold regular meetings. The main topic of these meetings was the selection of our senior sweat- ers. After much discussion and voting, it was decided that we would have blue sweaters with white blocks, and blue and white jackets. Something was happening around school that year. It seems we were to have our long-awaited swimming pool. November, the supposed month of completion, came and passed, but still our pool was just a hole in the ground. It was finally completed in March, but it was May before swimming classes were organized. Some of the high points of the fall semester were: The Frosh Reception, a big success: the Tam game, another loss C25-Ol: and an Inter- School Relations Dance, which seems to have become a friendly tradition. During this semester, Bill Russell was Student Body President. He is remembered as one of our reallY outstanding prexies. With the spring semester came elections. Con- rad Mueller was elected junior class president, and did a great job toward lifting the spirits of a dead-on-its-feet class. During that semester we held a junya Re- voo under the direction of janet Milani. This was a big success and some unknown talent was discovered. Later, the class sponsored a dance, the Trop- icana. Lots of hard work helped make this one of the nicest dances of the year. High points of the spring semester: Spring elections, Dick Reece elected S. B. President: Ra Ravas-Les Couts formal, Cupid's Fantasy: Nine Girls, put on by the dramatics class under Mr. MacChesney's direction: Barn Dance and Fair Day, always a big success: Tam-S. R. Basketball game fyup, we lost againj. With june came the Senior Ball, which was held at the Aquatic Park in San Francisco. As graduation drew nearer, there were the usual farewell parties to honor the graduation seniors. Although we all were happy to be the new senior class, many of us realized the old school would not quite be the same after the class of '49 had gone. SENIOR YEAR As we entered San Rafael High on that warm September day last fall, it seemed odd to realize that this would be our last year in high school. After a few weeks, however, most of us had become accustomed to being seniors, on our way to graduation. Aldo Dell'Era was our new student body president, and a really good one. jack Leonardi, meanwhile, was doing a grand job as senior class president. At year's beginning, the football season was in full swing by the end of the first month of school. Although our season was not one that could be called successful, we fared better in the Tam game than we had in the past few years. Our Ramblers won a victory with a score of 18-6, while our varsity lost, the score a close 7-0. As assembly commissioner, janet Milani cer- tainly deserved a good round of applause. Dur- ing her term of office, San Rafael enjoyed some of the best assemblies it has had for many a long Year. By the end of the fall semester, a new fad had struck San Rafael. How well we remember Mule Train and Ain't She Sweet, sung with the accompaniment of ukuleles, and the Uke Boys, who made such a sensation at several assemblies! In january, Winter Wonderland, the Ra Ravas-Les Couts formal, was given. This, we feel, must be mentioned, for the formals are always remembered long after the other dances are forgotten. Mr. Chourre was our senior class adviser. Election time rolled around several weeks before the end of the semester, with a great deal of filling out applications and campaigning. There were more students running for office than there have been in the past, and the competition was keen. When the voting was over and the ballots counted, it was announced that Ray Mcrrtignoli would be our president for the spring semester. Class elections took place at the same time, and Aldo Dell'Era was elected president of our senior class. The student council made a proposal that the school should buy its own graduation caps and gowns so that we would not need to rent them each year. This was put to a vote, and passed. MARGIE PATTON wit fx .J l f