Santa Monica High School - Nautilus Yearbook (Santa Monica, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1939 volume:

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Higher learning serves to develop a thorough, logical type of mind requisite to enable one to analyze properly any representative rule. ik The plan of student government supplies valuable experience in developing high ideals of leadership, citizenship, and fine traits of character. We can never learn too soon that co-operative partic- ipation in community activities is essential to a permanent democracyjrfvk Deep wisdom evolved from ages of experience is the foundation of our great Constitution and is the heritage of today's youth upon whom rests the challenge of tomorrow's democracy. Q if if xi? NQNAB DED CATE We dedicate the 1939 Nauti- lus to American Youth, inherit- ors ot a great tradition, intent upon building a noble future by its guidance. f f wk Our hope for the tuture lies largely in the hands ot Ameri- can Youth. if They must under- stand and be vitally interested in problems ot government, good citizenship, and all public issues, They must apply their knowledge for the common good. They must rise above the levels of partisanship and be Americans first. if wk if American Youth will respond. The American Way Will pre- vail. if -Av iv V I 415- wwf Q4 Vyfgfbgwc nm! fnivtfvf ff H! WJ! M4 C .i fi' J 'df 577 1, , 'jail' Q My fvjfbvff CW f'54'f7' fI .ii MK I I ADMINISTRATION f'3g,, ,IW Vi.. - W , lmitpix ff, :fl 5 l 'iii r-415.-, fr V IW 1'L 1 f- ,W .wf f A 'ls , .-I1 f, ff !',f7 . t F 1 . al, '4' ' 1 2 I f , -uf- ,f,, , tid .,'. A ., ,fx ,. 1 4553: 1 f I If ,M I .s.muaum.nu.m.4mz, f .umauvmmsnamnnum ' 1 I .N-.P ln tlie years to come tlie nation will be wliat tlie liidli :acliool yoiitli ot today makes it wk As a nation the United States ot America liar: gone on tlie principle ot providing as mucli education as any one capable and willing to work tor. -k Tlie American Way miinzt keep alive the tradition ot representative democracy. Tliifx means tlie :still ing ol personal government. f 'l'lie quality and not tlie quantity ol our people, ol our education, sliould pe our tuture developiiieiit 'kivk lt is our liope that tlie Santa Monica Higli Scliool liazz given In ttiv Class ol l939 an opportunity during tlie past tliree years to develop your bodies, your minds, and your emotions in the direction ot ii dia: ciplined and lawfabiding freedom. wk We liope tlie tliinqfn you have experienced in tliis liiqli scliool will lielp you to adiust yoiirmelves to your environment and will lielp you to make your lives :ziiccfviziatiil and liappy. Q We know tliis is tlie American Way. -k Our best wishes go witli you as you leave tliis scliool. wk -k wk W. F. BARNUM, Principal, M mae ala FRIENDS Today as never before the Youth of America must be on the alert, wk Destructive forces are secretly and per' sistently at work attempting to break down the very things that form our gov' ernmental structure. For the past one hundred and fifty years our traditional rights have been guaranteed by the American Way of doing things. That Way is now being seriously chal lenged. Youth must answer with intel- ligence and foresight if American de mocracy is to be preserved. f if Q A. R. viliimiqnri -A' 'A' -k -A' 'lr if -lr -A' The high school youth of today through his initiative, his feeling of ref sponsibility for the welfare of his fel low citizens, and his urge to cooperate for the common good has the opportunf ity to uphold and retain the principles laid down by the founders of our def mocracy. f wk wk The various organizations and def partments of the school give to every student the opportunity for living the American Way now. wk lt is the sincere Wish of the Girls' Vicefprincipal that the members of the class of l939 will continue to express themselves in loy alty and service in larger fields. if if if ETHEL M. ROBINSON L iq, +3 Xe N' Q-.... Q 'i M l 'Qs- -my E gm!! nllmnq 1 mm -' df L, fy -Nfl ,Xxx Si? MN' 13? i ,S ' Wmx. , 2 -...LK T 4? W x wa S XX S x X N. 3 Q N5 BERTHA AMMON f LATIN CHRISTINE ANDERBERY if MATHEMATICS SARAH BINGHAM if SOCIAL SCIENCE MARY BOYD iv ENGLISH FAVOLA BRATTON if ENGLISH DONALD BROWN f PHYSICAL EDUCATION HAROLD BROWNSBERGER if SCIENCE NANON BRUNAUGH if ART FREDERICK BURRILL if ENGLISH GLADYS CHITWOOD if PHYSICAL EDUCATION EARL IAMES CLABBY ir ENGLISH WALTER R. COPE if LANGUAGE IRENE CRONKHITE if MUSIC IOSEPH DAY if WOOD SHOP MARIORIE EMERY ir HOME EC. ELEANOR EMMETT ir LANGUAGE EDMUND E. EVANS jk ENGLISH PEGGY GERRY ir LANGUAGE Nw, IV 144 1 fff , ,I I ,- X Iffff FQ, ,,,,Q'?,' f f os. , MARTHA HELLNER f PHYSICAL EDUCATION N. D. KNUPP 'A' SCIENCE FERN HESTER -k ENGLISH FRANKLIN E. LORD if COMMERCIAL SIGMUND H. HUTH -A' SCIENCE ROY W. MCHENRY f SCIENCE MARGARET IACKSON f LIBRARY MAE K. MCGREGOR f ENGLISH CAROLINE LUCY IUDD -k SOCIAL SCIENCE HORTENSE MALONE if PHYSICAL EDUCATION SHELLEY MILLER ik PRINTING FLOYD MISHLER 'A' PHYS. ED. FRED MITCHELL i COMMERCIAL DORIS MOON -A' MUSIC GRACE MOREY -k LANGUAGE ALVIE NATVIG ir COMMERCIAL HENRY NEWHOUSE wk SOCIAL SC. LUCILLE NIELSEN ft ART a Q1 My J . f v' I , Y I ' uf Uf W1 .4 H .1 ' VK.. ,JIA -XY A ix, Y -K ww' VV4'ffL LLRI' V, ,L 11-14 EOLA M. QUINNIQ E:'6IvI'ME'R5IX1. ' DOROTHY sIc1.AR -pf ART I: A C U I- T y NETTIE B. RICE if MATHEMATICS CHESTER H. STEPHENS if MATHEMATICS IOSEPHINE s. ROBERTS if ART MARY VIRGINIA STORY if HOME ECONOMICS HAZEL E. ROE -pf MusIc GEORGE W. STEWART -pf MECHANICAL DRAWING NATHAN E. SHUTT Q MATHEMATICS CHARLOTTE B. SUITS f ENGLISH WADE THOMAS, IR. Q MUSIC RUBY BEATRICE WEIGLE Q MATHEMATICS VALFORD E. WEITHOFF Q SCIENCE MILDRED C. WILBAR Q ENGLISH ROSE ALICE WILLS Q MUSIC GERTRUDE B. WYMAN Q ENGLISH IZA .S. B. The Associated Student Body, the most important part of the school government, typifies the American belief in its Work and organization. The organization is such that it is run entirely by the students. Q Q Q This organization strives in every possible way to promote a true feeling of democracy, and in putting it across they have promoted such assemblies as a talk on Crime Doesn't Pay and Vocationg How to Get a Iob and Keep lt. Q Q Q Holding down the important office of president was Tom Simpsong acting as vice-president was Bob Nelsong Marie laps toiled as scribe and Henry Lapinski as yell leader. Q To these officers we owe our deepest appreciation for their untiring and Well-done Work. They will ever be remembered, Q Q Q T ou. QNT OTVIJ ME INN , l IME NN N he Veil! JW 'W LW ' J f 1 ,Q-sf ' 1 SUMM E S. B. The Associated Student Body organization is invaluable be- cause of its important duties. if The American Way, an aim of the student body, is carried out With a definite plan of govern- ment of the student, for the student, by the student. wk The officers are elected by ballot, and every student votes. To obtain a just rule, trials by jury are held for offenders. if The court is made up of members of the governing body. When on trial for a misdemeanor, a X fair chance is given the offender to' defend himself, and from there the court completes a regular routine in determining justice. f The jury is composed ot students from the advis- ory boards and the judge is a mem- ber from either group. 4 3 Y Mr. Veenker is the adviser foriws the group. wk if if As officers, Bob Nelson held down the job of president, Ted Ole- Wine was vice-president, Dot White acted as scribeg and Henry Lapinslci upheld school spirit as yell leader. NELSON-SIMPSON 6 C4111 ,pf JI l'4'7,5L M wi! N BOYS' LEAGUE With its membership including every boy in school, and its program giv- ing every one an opportunity to express himself, the Boys League again this year has done work of outstanding importance. Officers of the Boys' League combine with those of the Girls' to form a type of student government sen- dfeiii This organization strives to promote democracy, good fellowship and friendliness on the campus. A large part of its work consists in sponsoring such functions as the Get Acquainted Dance, Blue and Gold Day, and the Christmas Cheer drive. Q Popularly elected officers of the league appoint an executive board which administers justice to all boys. A new duty for the league this year has been the adjustment of the traffic problem, now well solved. Q Q Q Another achievement of the organization was the playing of swing records in the patio and circle twice weekly during the noon hour. Q K t s X Dx t 5 X x X REID This welcome recreation in the middle of the day won the plaudits of the Student Body, especially Kyser, Goodman and Shaw fans, throughout the spring semester. Q Q Q Because they worked so well, the officers were retained throughout the year. Friendly and sincere Dick Reid was presi- dent, and Gordon England vice-president. Q Ralph Kiewit was secretary. Vice-Principal Veenlcer helped guide the organiza- tion as adviser. Q Q Q GIRLS' LEAGUE Under the capable leadership of Presidents Mary Margaret Miller and Sue Taft, the Samohi Girls' League has just finished one of the most useful years of its existence. if Working together with its twin, the Boys' League, to carry out a definite program of student government, this most important organ- ization handled the Christmas Cheer Drive in a manner long to be remem- bered. ln its own strength, the feminine contingent faithfully worked in the Community Chest Drive, Bay League Forum, and sponsored assemblies on Charm and Uniform Dress. f wk wk With the aid of their delightful and sympathetic sponsor, Miss Robinson, the girls' main purpose was to promote the spirit of friendship and fellowship on the campus. To further demonstrate that our school system is a democracy, the annual vote was taken upon the question of uniform dress so that the concensus of opinion might be found out and served. i By presenting a brilliant fashion show, the group let it be known that the tastes and off-the-campus dressing of its members ranked with the modes of Paris. if As aides to the prexies, the League elected Phyllis Thomp- son and Lila Rostine as vice-presidents, and Nova Lou Parker and lone Wilson for secretaries. Their untiring efforts in their respective capacities made this years record one to be aimed at in the future. if if f TAFT BOYS' ADVISORY BOARD ,Wu u O,OO Yo-, ifyw. A , KX IJ A1 4-4.43 One ot the tinest examples of The American Way being put into practice at Samohi is the Boys' Advisory Board, composing halt ot the schools l-louse ot Representatives. lt is made up of boys who are especially interested in promoting democracy and good feeling among the students. -A' f wk General aim of the board is the promotion ot a just and democratic gov- ernment. ir lt is completely under student control. Gordon England has charge of the board, which is advised with intelli- gence and sympathy by Mr. Veenker. wk f wk .Tis GIRLS' ADVISORY BOARD F The Girls' Advisory Board malces up the 'better halt' ot the Samohi repre sentative system. if The purpose ot the board is to give the lovelier sex a chance to discuss and solve any problems relative to school lite. Thus it aims to broadcast the feeling ot selt-government by giving all a chance to express themselves. f if if Made up ot seven commissioners who in turn choose their committees, the group was presided over by Phyllis Thompson in the tall semester and l,ila Hostine in the spring term. f Miss Ethel Robinson, Girls' vicefprincipal, acts as adviser to this important board. jr X X' If ' CLARK GASTON MARKLE STURGEON WINTER SENIOR CLASS Privileged to be the first senior class to hold its activities in the splendid new auditorium, the small but mighty group of Winter 39ers took full advant- age of its opportunities and enjoyed a year of outstanding achievement, if Led by a most able panel of officers, they successfully carried out a varied program of cultural and recreational projects, a goal often aimed at, but rarely attained. f f f Selecting the ever-popular Smilin' Through as their senior play, the lanuary graduates staged a production which won the enthusiastic applause of student, adult, and critic alike. if The stellar acting of lone Hamilton, Lidia Godino, Bob Griswold, Duane Williams, Doug Laidlaw, and Tom Stur- geon combined with the brilliant scenery effects to place Smilin' Through high on the list of Samohi's stage successes. wk wk f Friday, the thirteenth, time of spooks and superstition, will long be remem- bered as the night of the super Senior Prom. Dancing to the music of the Se-renaders in the 'bad luck' atmosphere, all present acclaimed the gala affair tops in entertainment. iv Athletic ability was not lacking in the class, either, for three outstanding varsity footballers, Dan Vaughn, Derwin Terry, and Captain 'Lefty' Hamlett, as well as basketball star 'Harpo' Kaping, were active members. if Vaughn was presented the most valuable player trophy at the close of the pigskin season. Q -k wk Graduation, the culmination of all activity, took place on Ianuary 26 in the new auditorium. if Deviating from the form of past commencements, the seniors presented a panel of outstanding class members who spoke on youth and current problems. Russell Bryan, Lidia Godino, Nova Lou Parker, and Valedictorians Robert Parno and Toshiko Onouye comprised the group which gave a most instructive and educational evening. wk wk Q We salute you, Winter Class of 1939! May you enjoy all success as you continue along the American Way. f f wk Frances Marie Chest Fiesta 3, 4, G. A. A. 3, 4, Girls' Advisory Board Z, 3, 4, Marjorie Chittenden Fiesta 2, 3, 4, Stage Cfew 2, 3, 4, President ot Thuxibtack Club 4. Betty Bea Bagley Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4, Girls' League Commissioner 4, Hon- or Scholarship Society 3 4 Eleanor Barnbrock G, A, A. 4, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 2, 3, 4. Merrill Eugene Clark Fiesta 4, Literary Club 4, Senior Class Presi- dent 4. Barbara W. Cooper Fiesta 2, 3, 4, A Cap- pella Choir 2, 3, 4. Anita Bernarding Fiesta 3, 4, Girls League Board 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4. Anna May Boelsoms Tennis 4, Samohi Edi tor 3, Bay League For um 3. Donald Brown Band 2, 3, 4, Letter- men's Club 3, 4, Boys' Advisory Board 4. Russell Bryan Debate 3, 4, B Foot- ball 4, Commissioner ot Entertainment 4. I K fbi x lx, 'DA Margaret Cossman Rggnttih' JL. Daggett X Xglnnis 4, C. S. F. Pin L Seal 4, Senior Play, X lLHSI1'1iliI'1' Through, 4. Margaret Crume Robert Paul Danaher Track Z, 3, Lettermens Club Z, 3. Edward Cable B Track 4. Leonard F. Carroll Fiesta 3, Football 2, Boys' Advisory Board 4. Robert W. Duncan Track 2, 3, Le-tterman's Club 2, 3. Betsy Fee Ramon G. Casillas Track 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 4, President Span- ish Club 3. Mae Cenance G. A. A. 4, Piano Club 3, 4, Senior Play, Smilin' Through, 4. Harriette Field G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, 'lS1nilin' Through, 4, Girls' L e a g u e Executive Board 4. Anna Iune Foglesong Fiesta 3, G. A. A. Let- tor CS Pin, C. S. F. Pin of Seal 4. S Ierry Forrest Bandbox Club 2, 3, 4, Student Director ot Smilin' Tlirouglr' 4. Ellen Froebel Girls' Advisory Board 4, Senior A Class Rep- resentative 4. Gail Hess Fiesta 3, 4. Dorothy D. Higgins G. A. A. 2, 3, Girls' Advisory Board 4. Wesley C. Gaston Literary Club 4, Presi- dent ot Bandbox Club 4, Vive-President of Senior Class 4. Lidia Godino C S F, Pin CS Seal 4, Secretary ot H o n o r Scliolarsliip 4, Senior Play, Smilin' Tlirouglif' 4. Katheryne lane Hills Fiesta 2, 3, 4, G, A. A. 2, 3, 4, Commissioner oi Lost and Found 4. Richard Howard Trark 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Senior B Atli- lotis Manager 4. Alfred A. Fournier Fiesta 3, Basketball 3. Robert Griswold Marie laps World Friendship Club 3, A. S. B. Secre- tary 4, Secretary Girls' League 4. Charlotte I. Iohnson G. A. A 2, 3, 4, Stage Crew 2, 3, 4, President oi Spanish Club 4. Iohn Hall Betsy Mae Hagerty Girls' Advisory Board 4, Commissioner ol Uniform Dress 4. Galen C. Iohnson Football 2, 3. Lennart Iohnson Clinton Groff Fiesta 3, Football 2 Dorothy F. Hamilton Fiesta 2, 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, G, A. A Letter 4. Marie Kelly Gertrude Ketersid Dods Club 4, Fiesta 3, 4. Iona Hamilton G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, lntor- mation Booth 4, Senior Play, Smilin' 'l'lirougl'i, 4. Virginia Hellenthal fl ,mmf Elizabeth M. Maxson Fiozzta 3, l5ml::Cli1li7, 3, liiltirary Club 4 Barbara Maynard G A, A Ycill lmaclrir G A A l..utlf,r A Pin, Girls' Lvaqiiw Pub livily C-j'ldlTlil'l'l Allene Kimball G A. A. 2, 3, 4, Girls' League Board 3, 4, llruni Maioretle 4. Yuri Kogowara Fiesta 2, Girls' Advis- ory Board 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary ol Thuinblack Club 2 Phyllis MCBeth l5olian112, 3, G. A. A 2, 3, 4, Senior Play C 'Snulin' Through, 4 Betty McKenzie 4 S Club 4, Girls' Ad vizzory Board 2, 3, 4. Douglas Laidlaw Fiesta 3, Senior Class Board 4, Senior Play, Srnilin' Through, 4. Elwood T. Lindell Senior Play, Smilin' Through, 4. Melvin O. Iack Yell Leader 2, Boys Advisory Board 4, C h i e t Electrician- Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. Eldred L. Meyer Fiesta 2, 3, 4, Boys Senior Play, Smilin Through, 4. Advisory Board 2, 3, Stanley Littleton Fiesta 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, Boys' Advis- ory Board 4. Magdalena M. Loera Mary Margaret Miller Dods Club 4, Girls' League President 4, Feature Editor Samo- hi 3. Ieanne Irene Moody Fiesta 2, 3, Dods Club 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4. Wilma C. Latta Dods Club 4, Band- box Club 3, Honor Scholarship Society 4. Charlotte Markle Girls' League Board 3, Basketball Manager ot G. A. A. 3, Secre- tary ot Senior B and A Classes. Rudyard Carl Morley lli-Y 3, 4, Stage Man- ager 4, ASB. Board 4. Ioan Norris Nattletord Delians 3, 4, Piano Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 4 Claire Markle Fiesta 2, 3, G A. A 2, 3, 4, Girls' League Board 3. Evelyn Matz Vilces lnn 4, Fiesta 3, 4, President ol A Cap- pella Choir 2, 3. Richard O'B:yan llelianzs 2, 3, Golf, Baizlurtlaall 4, Boys' Advisory Board 4. Tozhiko Onouye Advisory Bdard 4, Valedictorian, C S F Pin KS Seal Nova Lou Parker Delians 2, 4, Advisory Board 3, 4, Secretary of Girls' League 4. Richard Parker Fiesta 3, Stage Crew 3, Samohi Staff 2, 3, Maxine Babe President ot Literary Club 4. Miriam Rogers Fiesta 2, 3, 4, G. A. A 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, Smilin' Through, 4. X is 'gtg -1- Robert Parno Delians 2, 3, 4, Piano Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, Smilin' Through, 4. lames Parslow Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, Wallace Post Bandbox Club 2, 3, Boys' Advisory Board 2, Senior Play, Smil- in' Through, 4. Reeva Pearlstein Delians 3, G. A. A. 3, 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4 Austin Phillips Tennis Team 4, Letter- man's Club 4. Dorothy Phillips Song Leader 4, Senior Play, i'Sinilin' T hr o u g h, 4, Glee Club, A Capella Choir 2, 3, 4. Merle Saulie Alyce Marie Sellers Ice Henry Scott Venice High School Track 2, 3, 4, Basket Z, World Friendship ball 2, 3, Boys' Advis- Club 3, 4. ory Board 3, 4. Warren Saulie Mary L. Schoenwetter Phyllis K. Scott Dodts Cl1il.w2, Fiesta 3, 4, Ofclionstra 2, 3, 4 Beverly Pratt Harry S. Reynolds Fiesta 4, Thumbtack Club 4, Senior Play, l'Smilin' Through, 4 Bob Schellhous Football 4, Letter- rnen's Club 4, Boys' Advisory Board 3, 4. Patricia L. Shepherd Vikos lnn 4, Choral Club 4, G A A. Let- trrf and Pin 4 QW Donald G. Rhoades Delianzs 2, 3, World Friendship Club 2, 3, 4, President of World Friendship Club 2, Charles W. Reiland Raymond Slaney Science Club 3, 4, Boys' Advisory Board 3, Yell Leader, Senior Class 4. Margaret Solum Archery Team 2, 3, 4, President ot Aeronau- tics Club 4, North High School, Des Moines, Iowa, 2, 3, 4. 1 Edna Mae Spence Delians 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Girls' Advis ory Board 2, 3, 4. Frank Staats Swimming 3, 4, Foot ball 2, 3, 4, Boys' Ad- visory Board 3, 4. . 1 . , R ' U 3 I 1 , . f l lpffllx .1-, V, Dan Vaughn Varsity Football 4, Lettermen's Club 4, Boys' Advisory Board 4. Harry B. Vollmer Track 2, Bowling Team 2, McKenzie High School, Detroit, Michigan 2, 3. Mary lane Weir Fiesta 3. Helen Irene Wemple Dods Club 4. lane Anne Stewart French Club, 4, Girls' League Board 3, 4, Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4. Louise Irene Stumpf G. A. A. Z, 3, 4, World Friendship Club 4, Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4. Bette Lue White Fiesta, American Le- gion Poster Prize. Ianice M. White Fiesta 3, Vikes lnn 3, 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4. Thomas Sturgeon Band 3, 4, Boys' League Board 4, Sen- ior Play, Smilin' Through, 4. Kay Sudden Feature Editor Samo- hi 3, Girls' Advisory Board 2, 3, 4, Com- missioner ol Girls' Derwin Daniel Terry Varsity Football Z, 3, 4, Boys' Advisory Board 3, 4, President of Lettermen's Club 4. Dorothy Tharatt Dods Club 4, Thumb- tack Club 3, Girls' Advisory Board - As- sistant Captain 4. League Board 4. H. Duane Williams Track 3, 4, Fiesta 2, 4, Senior Play, Smilin' Through, 4. Marion E. Williamson Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4. Ray Willson Delians 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Chizuko Yoshida World Friendship Club 2, 3, 4, Decorat- ing Committee --- Fiesta 4. Margaret Tingley Katherine Van Arla PRATT BOHNING H1 ! f FRENKEL s.,.I1J.!Wi. i 7 UMMEI2 Sllllgwfllftlrl-XSS V-45 QD With three years of invaluable high school training completed, more than three hundred fifty Summer Seniors of '39 step boldly out into the world to pursue their varied vocations. f During this last year, this class' flower of achievement has bloomed forth in abundance. Scholarship, athletics, and in- tellectual activities have been excelled in by this group as they presented a rounded program of activity. f wk ak As this class marches out and on, it draws from the football squad the most outstanding men whose play will be sadly missed. Ace varsity quarter- back Bob Nelson and star B back Tommy Simpson, as well as many others, completed their high school careers last fall. -k Almost the entire basketball quintet is composed ot boys from this class, while much of the success of base- ball, tennis, and swimming teams can be traced to Summer Seniors. Long to be remembered by Samohi fans is the brilliant tennis playing of Ted Ole- Wine, who this last year has added to his string of championships membership in the Southern California lunior Davis Cup Squad, iv f if The entire staff of the Nautilus was composed of seniors, outstanding among whom was Carolyn Bartlett, Whose finesse in supervising photography and shooting many of its pictures added to the book's success. 1' The other school publication, The Samohi, enjoyed a great measure of its success because such talented '39ers as Evelyn Friel and Hugh Moody were at its helm. wk Last but not least, the untiring efforts of Iohn Pierson and Tad Schmitz in sparking the school's debate program proved their worth in the fine season's record compiled by the orators. Q -Av wk For the last time their lips have formed the Samohi slogan, never again will their voices swell the strains of the Hymn ot Praise. if With a final word of thanks and a parting glimpse of lDear Old Samohi,' the Summer Class of 1939 embarks on life's sea. f f f Robert W. Bailer Sports. Barbara Lou Baird Bandbox Club 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4. 'evil Mario Abate Baseball 2, 3, 4, B Football Captain 4, Letterman in Football 3, 4, Peggy C. Adair Stage Crew 4, Fiesta 2, 3, 4, Girls' Advisory Board 2, 3, 4. Irene Baird Ficzsta 2, 3, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President of Latin Club Z. Ted Baird lack Adams Nautilus Photography 4. Patricia Adams Piano Club 3, Honor Scholarship 3, 4, Presi- dent of Latin Club 3. Carolyn M. Bartlett Girls' Advisory Board 4, President Thumb- tack Club 3, Nautilus Photography Editor 4. Barbara Basler Samohi Stall 3, Nau- tilus Staff 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 3. Owen Yell stre Dods High Everett W. Batters Baseball 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Boys' Advisory Board 4. Margaret Bean Fiesta 2, Bandbox Club 3, Piano Club Z, 3. Frank Alonzo Baseball 4, Boys' League Board 4. Winifred D. Anderson Fiesta 3, 4, Bandbox Club 4, Bible Club Bob Atwill B Football 3, 4, Boy Advisory Board 2, 3, Ernest Bach Golt 2, Swimming i Sainohi Stall 3, President 4, X , 5- i N i 't . . N X AWK , X I X Y K x' KX X ' Xb Xxllxx. x i X I X J , It J J Warren F. Beck Samohi Serenaders 4, Orchestra, Band 2, 3, 4, Honor Scholarship Society 4. Darlene Becker Literary Club 4, lnlor- mation Booth 4, Presi- dent of Latin Club 4. Eileen Loretta Bendei Fiesta 3, 4, Dods Cluk 4, Bandbox Club 3, 4 Fred Bernardin B Track 3, 4, B Foot ball, Letterman 3, 4 President of Boys Gloe Club 4, Ngviug 'eter Best Siesta 3, Orchestra 3 , Saiuolu Serenadertz l, lohn C. Blacker Siesta 3, Football 3, 4, Samolii Stall 3 Dorothy Burl: Elec Club 2, 3 'rank Bury li-Y Club 4, Fiesta 2, 1, Boys' Advisory loard 3, 4 '35 Lauradene Blackwell llruui Maiorettefl Mary Helen Bliss Richard V. Bushnell Lettoririarikz Club 2, 3, V a r 1: i t y Basketball Cliauips 3 Ruth Ora Calderwood Girls' Advisory Board 4 Carole Bloomquist lol o n o r Scholarship Society 4, lamestown Hiqh Scliool, N Y, 3 Roger Bohning Basketball 2 ,3, 4, Cap- tain Boys' Advisory Board 4, Vice-Presr dent Senior A Class 4. Edna G. Calvert Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Lit- erary Club 3 ,4, Honor Scholarship Society 2, 3, 4 Gerry Carter Fiesta 2 Victoria Adele Boren Latin Club 4, Honor Scholarship Society 3, 4. La Verne Keith Boyce Baseball Letterman 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Class Yell Leader 2, Com- missioner of Enter- tainment-A. S B. 3 Homer Fred Caswell Commissioner of Fin- ance 4, Sports Editor ol Samohi 4, Student Director ol Fiesta 3 Merle lean Chapman Fiesta 3, A Capella Choir 3, 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 3, 4. 476 G Edwin Stanley Boyd Band 2, T1-ruru., ll, lli Y Clull 4 Virginia Evelyn Boyer GAA23,4,VIS F Pin and Seal 4, Clzrl Hmzerwfgz Cal,1n t4 loe Charette Track 2, Fwfvtlall 4 L,t'llf?l'lllt'Zli.1Cllllitl 4 Estelle Cholodenlco Tliumlatawlc Clwxli 4 Uriiversify llicrl Svliool Lou Aridvlf -14 s 4 S Iames Bravo 'llrfwlt fl, fl llumllnll fl , . .rgifiii1:1l1Cliilm4. Betty Lou Bucklin 'l'1'llllII52, 3, l.YTlffCll1kJ Z, tl, fmllatin County . 4 , lliqli octllool, lloze man, ludiini 7 3 1 1 Beth M. Cruickshank Fiesta 25 Girls' Advis- ory Board 3. George Curtin i n Wh, Iames Golden Clark Science Club 35 Boys' League 45 Football, A and B, 3, 4. Shirley Close Fiesta 25 Thumbtack Club 45 Girls' Advis- ory Board 3. Ethel Cunningham Phyllis Ann Curoe Walton High School, New York City. Cecilia Collin Cf A. A. 3, 45 Member oi A. S. B. Board5 Stu- dent Manager Vike's lnn. Helen Collin Long Beach Polytech- nic High School, Long Beach, California. Leslie Curtis Band 45 4-S Club 4, Frank Coon Mary S. Corbridge Fiesta Z5 World Friendship Club 35 Dods - Home E q, nomics Club 4. x M yr 4 , F. e Virginia L. Corwin Dods Club 45 Drum Majorette 45 Girls' Ad- visory Board 4. Cornelia E. Craddock Fiesta f25 Thumbtack ClubQ5 World Friend- shi lub 2. Iacqueline Crommelin French Club 25 Samo- hi Staff 35 Girls' Ad- visory Board 4. Robert Cro X 4-S Club 5 Sci ce Club 4. tiff + . if Vi xc, x ,J Ll' C ,X 5. ,frail AQ A arv AVA t Davis rs1 Trac ,, yc 4534 Ly kits l x4 M ,J ' f Bxootball, Basketball 3, 45 Commissioner of Finance-A. S. B. 45 Senior Class Repre- sentative 4. Marcia Eleanor Curtis y D idson ,lf Anthony Demetriou Spanish Club 3. oi irl Reserves 47' As.1 ant Editor Nau- 4 45 President tilus' . Track 2, 35 Basketball 2, 35 Huntington Park High School 2, 3. K a . Jwtox ll lnn 5 G. . 2, 3, 45 Girl Reserve 4. Irene Donovan Academy of Hol' Names Z, 35 lnforma tion Booth 45 Fiesta 4 A 41 vu Yvonne Durham Gene Durfee 'l 0 ll Ar, -tt. i W A 4' M , vii, lfvil' vii w it V f l tl if t x i. X 'i Bob Frenlcel 3aseball 3, 4, Samohi Stall 3. Evelyn Friel Spanish Club 3, Edi- ior of Sarnohi 4, Coni- nissioner of Publica- ions 4, Bob Eley Fiesta 3, B Football 3, 4 Frederick Englemann Vienna, Austria 2, 3, H o n o r Scholarship Society 4. Qian.- Iimmy Fulcuhara C and B Track 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, Hon- or Scholarship So- ciety 4. Dorothea Fullman Dods Club 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4, H on o r Scholarship Society 4. ...X W. Rex Fairbanks Hi-Y 3, 4, Varsity Bas- ketball 4, Boys' Ad- visory Board 2, 3, 4. Dorothea Fetheroli Fiesta 3, 4, Press Dance Entertainment, Mary Rose Fuller Fiesta 2, Bandbox Club 3, Girls' Advis- ory Board 3. Russell Fuller Fiesta 2, Boys' Glee Club 3, 4. Edward Fitzsimmons Track 4, Soccer 2, 3, Central British School, Hong Kong, China, 2, 3. lim Flanders Hi-Y Club 4, Fiesta 3, 4, Boys' Advisory Board 4. Gerald K. Fulton A Track 4, Science C l u b 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 4. Thelma G. Gallo G. A. A. 4, World Friendship Club 4. Thomas E. Flannigan Football 4, Letter- rnen's Club 4, Boys' Advisory Board 4. William Fortin A Track 4, Debate Squad 4. George Ray Gieselre Ieanne Goodrich Latin Club 3, Girls' Advisory B o a r d 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 2, 3, 4. 'VN Bruce Frampton Boys' Advisory Board 4, Assistant Manager - -Vike's Inn 4, Marjorie I. French Dods Club 4, Stage Crew Z, 3, Assistant Business Manager of Nautilus 4. Mary A. Heaney Stage Crew 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4, V ic e - President ot Tliumbtack Club 4. Harold Heinmiller Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, 2, 3. Robert Tepp Gorran Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles, California, 2, 3. Norma R. Gorsum Fiesta 3, Bandbox Club 3, 4. Catherine Henry G. A. A. 2, Thurnbtaclc Club 2, 3, Honor Scholarship Society 4. Lucian W. Herold Track 2, 3, 4, German Club 4, Latin Club, 2, 3 Mary lane Gould G. A. A. Letter and Pin 4, Nautilus Music Editor 4, Honor Schol- arship Society 2, 3, 4. Carl W. Greinke Eleanor Heuser Latin Club 4, Mayme Hindman Drum Majorette 4 Fred Griffith Melba Ioyce Griffith 4-S Club 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 3, 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 3, 4. 1' 'ff Harriet Hines Bandbox Club 4, W o r l d Friendship Club 4. Elva Doris Holt Dods Club 4. Ann Marie Hagerman Secretary of Spanish Club 3, Executive Board of Girls' League 4, Secretary of Honor Scholarship Society 4. Virginia Hamlin G. A, A. 2, 3, VoT6e Club 2, 3, Spartish Club 2,'3, 6.1 ' V5 fi 4 ,. Y Ruth Holt G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Ten- nis Tearn 3, 4, Girls Sports Editor for Nau- tilus and Samohi. Mary lane Honts Fiesta 2, Samohi Staff 3. J or g gi Irene Handley Girls' Advisory Boarc 3, 4. William S. Haney Tennis 2, 3, 4, Science Club 2, 3, Thumbtaclc Club 4. Marion Hoover Fiesta 3, 4, Girls' Ad visory Board 4, Vice President of V o i c 1 Club 4. George Hopkins Samohi Stall 3. f 0 K .W 5' vi, g 1 A s -1. - T., A' kwa! 'VW .3-tv ,wi J Kathleen Hull Fiesta 2, 3, 4, Samohi Stall 3, Girls' Advis- ory Board 2. Ruth I. Illions Woodrow Wilson High, Dallas, Texas, Z, 3, Nenonah Iones Betty Iongewaard Girls' Glce Club 2, 3, -l on o r Scholarship Society 3, 4, Sioux Center High School, owa, 2, 3 Lois Irving Fiesta 2, Thumbtack Club 3, 4, Gloria Ieltries O r e g o n City High, Oregon City, Oregon, 2, 3, Max Duane Iudd Tina M. Iutronich Fiesta 2, 3, Lyric Club 2, 3, 4, President of Piano Club 4. 'K' Irene Iewell Fiesta 3, G A 3, Bandbox Club 2, 3. Delbert L. Iex Band 2, Stage Crew 3, 4, Baseball Man- ager 4. May Kalichman Fiesta 2, Uniform Dress Committee 3, Girls' Advisory Board 2, 3, 4. lean Anne Keegan Dods Club 2, 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4, Board 4, Honor Schol- arship Society 3, 4, A2, Vlillie F. Iohnson Thumbtack Club 4, Joel Iohnson Track 2, Boys' Advis ory Board 4. Katherine Keesee Literary Club 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 4, Lester O. Kellogg Conrad High School, Conrad, Montana. Katherine Iohnson G A, A. 3, Secretary eSophomore, lunior, Senior B Classes, Commissioner of En- tertainment - Girls' League 4. Evelyn Alleene Iones Caroline Inez Kendall Girls' Advisory Board 4, Student Manager ol Vike's lnn 4 luanita Kessler. Dods Club 3, Girl Be- serves 2, 3, 4, World Friendship Club 3, 4 Norah Iones 4-S Club 4, German Club 4, C. S F. Pin and Seal 4. Peggy B. Iones G, A. A. 2, 3, 4, Ten- nis: Team 3, 4, Girls' Advisory Board 4, Antenor E. Lee Science Club 3, 4, Robert C. Lee C Track 2, Stage Crew Electrician 4, Captain of C Track Team 4. me S an ra N i.?.:1'f: ' ff - 4 a a ,ie .R 5 5 fx 'X l Ralph W. Kiewit Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Secretary of B o y s' League 4, Honor Scholarship Society 4. Tom King B Football 4, Minstrel S h o w 4, Vice-Presi- dent of Boys' Glee Club 4. A' ' fr ,. , ,. flffff, ,ff , 1 I 1 , r , . 4 l I if it Af fl I If ,lf Clarence C. Lees A Hi-Y Club 2, Varsity Football 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4. Nancy R. Leigh Samohi Staff 3, Girls' Advisory Board 4. lack Kirkham HivY Club 3, Literary Club 4, Honor Schol- arship Society 3. Tadashi Kishi B Football 3, 4, Boys' Advisory Board 2, 3. 4, Honor Scholarship Society 3, 4. ' P .' . XJ Q - A t t' , X Q x fl 'I , X l f L T '. 'u full' YQ D' xi VU! Y. l A ' -Q 'fi xl Albert L. Leonard X , 4-S Club 4. i Beatrice Levy Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 3, 4. Riuii Kishi B Track 2, 3, B Foot- ball 3, 4. Patricia Ann Koch Treasurer ot Bandbox Club 3, Girls' Advise ory, Board 2, 3. .Uk li N 3 ' V S' 1 if Q . l A Elaine Lilieros Fiesta 3, Samohi Staff 3, Beverly Hills High School 2. Doris Edith Lilly Samohi Staff 3, 41 Girls' Advisory Board 2, 3. Henry Lapinski Fiesta 3, Track Man- ager 4, Head Yell Leader 4. William Lasley Hi-Y Club 4, Boys' Glee Club 3, Samohi Staff 3, , Iva I W V fw' I! , Delores Laughter Fiesta 2, 3 Tracy Lay Varsity Basketball Boys' Advisory Boat 3, 4, Lightweight Ba etball 3. - 1 mf! Ruth Mary Lohr Dods Club 4, G A. A. 2, 3, 4, Girls' Advis- ory Board 3, 4. David V. Lonsdale Vincent Lubbering Gordon McAdams A and B Track 3, 1 Spanish Club 3, 1 Letterinank Club 4, W 'Q flartha L. McCann letty O. McKinney 'ennis Team 35 Piano ilub 3, 45 Spanish Ilub 3, 4. Juane Mendelssohn lonor Scholarship So- 'iety 45 Literary Edi- or of the Nautilus 45 Vice-President of Lit- -rary Club 4. flarilyn Merritt lonor Scholarship So- 'iety 2, 3, 45 Assistant Business Manager of Jautilus 4. Ianet McLaughlin Samohi Staff 35 Girls' Glee Club 3, 45 C. S. F. Pin and Seal 4. Louis McMullen C Basketball 35 Cap- tain-D Basketball 25 Lettermen's Club Z, 3, 4. Geoifrey P. Metzelar Track 2, 3, 45 German Club 35 Boys' Advis- ory Board 4. Fred Meyer Baseball 3, 45 Basket- ball 3, 4. l'.'h'1:oe McNairy V a r sity Football 45 President of Letter- men's Club 45 Honor Scholarship Society 4. Margaret McNamara Fiesta 3, 45 Bandbox Club 2, 35 German Club 3, 4. Basil C. Mickey Iacquelyn F. Miesse G. A. A. 35 Nautilus Staff 45 Girls' Advis- ory Board 3. Iack McShane Football 2, Baseball 2, 3, 45 Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Mary Margaret Magee Nautilus Photography 45 World Friendship Club 45 Girls' Advis- ory Board 3, 4. Whoo. Q sw Bill Miller Mabel Miller Consuelo G. Malamud Fiesta 45 French Club 45 Academy ot Holy Names 2, 3. Molly Malcomson Secretary of 4-S Club 45 C. S. F. Pin and Seal 45 Girls' Advis- ory Board 3, 4. st... Nada Belle Miller Regina F. Miller Fiesta 2, 35 Girls' Glee Club 3, 45 Piano, Voice Clubs 4. 'Y-?' il 1... -El Marilyn Marshall Venice High School 2, 3. Charlotte Mehaffey Fiesta 35 Dods Club 3, 45 Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4. 1 Virginia Nielson Latin Club 3, 4. Robert I. Nelson V a r s i t y Basketball Clianips 3, President ot lunior Class 3, Stu dent Body President 4. Barbara Minderhout Warren Moeller Football Z, Swimming 2, 3, 4, Honor Scholar- sliip Society 3. Darlyne E. Mohr Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, W o r l d Friendship Club 3, 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 4. Hugh Moody Football 2, Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Commis- 4 sion er of Publica tions 4. V .A Mrk 1 L' Y . 1 41' 1' ,V x :if vt' .f ff Clillord W. Nicholas W o r l d Friendship Club 3, 4. Iuanita Nolind I Carl Norris D Basketball 2, Span- ish Club 2, 3. Ann Noyes Fiesta 2, 3. Leland Moody B Football and Bas' ketball 3, 4, Secretary of Boys' League 3, Commissioner ot Ath- letics-A. S. B. 3. Frederick Moore. Ir. Track 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, r ffl Q Maisie Oldenborg German Club 4, Fiesta 2, 3, President of the W o r l d Friendship Club 4. Ted Olewine Student Body Vice- President 4, State Ten' nis Champion of Cali- lornia 3, lean Ann Morton Play, Ulcebound YAY, Girls' League E2 u- tive Board 3, 'Cklil - nia State Oifatoqcal Champion 3,4 -J Vx Hatteras Momlll Traclg , 3, Bootball 2, fl, l.. Qklte rm e n's .,XS3h1b 3' . ,J if' I ,Sf ,- t. 1 Helen Olmsted Fiesta 3, Bandbox Club 3, 4 Betty Iane Ott Dods Club 4 lirlark XV. Moss a r s i t y Football 4 Vice-President of l-li Y Club 3, Boys' Adyis ory Board Officer 4.x l . l.eon'ard' Nadeau . Y , '11 l t' 1 SL I A . ll il' Edward Parker Fiesta 3, Varsity Bas ketball 3, 4, Vice President of Bandbo: Club 4. Phyllis Parker D A. B. Award 3, G A. A. President 4 H o n o r Scliolarshil Society 4 'rank' Partl -S Club 45 German :lub 3, 45 Boys' Ad- 'isory Board 4. Jwen Patterson Band 2, 35 Boys' Ad- 'isory Board 4. ldna Mary Potter -S Club 45 Valedic- brian 45 Girl Reserves 5 3, 4. ick Power wirniiiinq 2, 3, 45 C. . F Pin and Seal 45 rosidcnt ot H on or cliolarsliip 4 Esther F. Pearson Fiesta 2, 35 Girls' Ad- visory Board 2, 35 President of Thumb- tack Club 4 Elizabeth Perlee G. A. A 2, 3, 45 Girls' Advisory Board 45 H o n o r Scholarship Society 3, 4 Carroll Pratt A Football 45 Presi- dent of Senior A Class 45 Honor Scholarship Society 3, 4 Wentworth Prentice Tennis 25 Baseball 3, 45 Lctteriiicns Club 3,4 David E. Penniman Literary Club 45 Avia! tion Club 4 Naomi Peterson Ethel M. Pullman Fiesta 35 Girls' Advis- ory Board 25 Honor Scholarship Society 3. Farrell Puntenney Fiesta 2, 35 A Football 2, A Basketball 2. Peggy P. Petersen Mixed Choir 45 Sec- retary of Latin Club 25 Secretary ot Bible Club 4. Ruth Peterson Girls' Advisory Board 25 Honor Scholarship Society 3, 45 Vice- President of the Latin Club 2, 3 Iohn C. Quigg Spanish Club 35 Swimming Team 2, 3, 45 Boys' A dvisory Board 2, 3, 4, Alfred Quinn, Ir. Track 25 Basketball 35 Boys' Advisory Board 4. ff Betty Peyton Fiesta 3, Saiuolu Statt 3, 45 Girls' Advisory Board 2 Eleanore Philpott ,- W xg' t 5 ,- as A' 4 fa George Redding Hans Reichenbach WP 'fs K 5 Iohn Marcus Pierson llfrliatv Squad 3, 4 llrrmidrrrit Oi Chou: C' Club 25 Honor Schol- . K. . arxzliip Society 3, 4. Thomas I. Ponton, Ir llfrfsla 2, 3. 1. 1' .. f' F1 P . a. Q 1 Norman Rothenberg Band 2, Nautilus Staff 4, Highland Falls High, New York 2, 3. Eileen K. Rourke Fiesta 2, Dods Club 2, Girls' Advisory Board 2. l Phyllis Reniro Harry Reynolds Dods Club 3, Sarnohi Fiesta 3, Track 3, 4, Statt 3, Honor Scholar- Letterrnen's Club 4. ship Society 3, 4. Lois La V. Ressell Betty K. Richmond Fiesta 3, Samohi Staii Nautilus Statt 4, C. S. 3, Honor Scholarship F. Pin and Seal 4, Society 2. Girls' Advisory Board Phyllis Anne Rowell Dan R. Russell Fiesta 2, 3, C. S. F Pin and Seal 4, Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4. Guenter Rudat Loleta M. Rutledge Swimming 4, German G. A, A. 3, 4, Senior Club President 4, Play 4, Girls' Advis- H o ri o r Scholarship ory Board 4. Society 3. 'Q YITN-ye Robert G. Ripley C Track 2, 3, 4, Boys' League Commissioner 4, Business Manager of Nautilus 4. Iames M. Roach Fiesta 2, 3, Piano Club 2, 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 3. Marjorie Sachrison Piano Club Z, Motion Picture Club 2. Earle D. Schmitz. Ir. Debate 3, 4, Commis- sioner ot Debate 4, H o ri o r Scholarship Society 2, 3, 4. in , Dale H. Robson Bill Rooke Basketball 3, 4, Samo- hi Stall 3, Lettermens Club 3, 4. Betty Schussler G. A. A. 3, 4, Stage Crew 4, Vice-Presi- dent of Thumbtack Club 4. Bessie Lou Scott Girls' Advisory Board 2, Honor Scholarship Society 3, 4. Iohn Ross B Football 3, B Bas ketball 4. Lila Ruth Rostine W o r l d Friendshi Club 2, Secretary c Science Club 4, Vice President oi Girl: League 4. Betty Scroggin lean Sharcott Fiesta 2, 3, Worli Friendship Club 4. 13 is-'KN wig '96 ts- 555'-. S W .Q xx si ' - agjigitikl P. , Q 34' 'R 4 ff Rosemary Shea Carl H. Skinner, Ir. Amy M. Smith W o r l d Friendship Svience Club 4, Boys' Fiesta 3, French Club Club 4, Academy of Advisory Board 4, 2, Sandbox Clu 3. Holy Names 2, 3, Marblilioad, Massa- A ' cflilizzoiis, 2, 3. Zvftf' .5,Z,f,4A V ol' Mary Sheckles Marjorie S ale Lawrence Smith G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Girls' Gle bf 4. Sainohi Staff 3, Liter- .W Swendolyn Stone Eugene Stowe la u t i l u :: Fditor-in Thief 4, President ot iterary Club 4, Hon r Scholarsliip Society 1, 3, 4. Iim S ' Golf 3 . I gi.. Dorothy M. Stribling G A A 2, 3, 4, Lyric Clilli 3, 4, Girls' Ad- visory liuard 2, 4. ary Club Secretary 4, ppl Ethelyn Swan Voice Club President 4, C. S. F. Pin and Seal 4, l'lt Might Hap- pen to You 4. Elaine Swink H o n o r Scholarship Society 3, 4. 4- . . We M. Ruth Smith Thumbtaclc Club 3, 4, Drama Editor of Nau- tilus 4, Student Direc- tor ot Senior Play 4. Ila Mahree Sohlberg Song Leader 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ad- visory Board 4. I' AJ Arif '1- f r,.'- , , ,. !'1 -,Q -4, 1,111-17 J Suzanne Taft President of Girls' League 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 3, 4, Secretary ot Sopho- more Class 2. Ureko Takahashi Dods Club 4. . ut- if ,. Marjorie Starr G. A. A Letter and Pins, Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4, Honor Scholarship Society 3, 4. Beatrice M. Stetty H o n o r Scholarship Society 4, Activity Editor oi Nautilus 4, Publicity Manager of Thumbtack Club 4. Ardith G. Tanger Girls' Glee Club 3, H o n o r Scholarship Society 3, Girls' Ad- visory Board 3, 4. Claire B. Thomas Choir 3, 4, Fiesta 3, 4, H o n o r Scholarship Society 2. Howard Steinman V a r-s i t y Football 4, Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Boys Advisory Board 4. Lenice Stinton Fiesta 2, Girl Reserves 3, Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4. 2 f i .tw it V i . Phyllis E. Thompson G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Chair- man-Advisory Board 4, Vice-President of Girls' League 4. Carl B. Thorp r . I i it it gf. r J Q Phyllis P. Volkmer Samohi Staff 3, Uni- form Dress Committee 3, Girls' Advisory Board 2, 3. Virginia Waco Fiesta 3, Latin Club Publicity Manager 4, Academy ot H o ly Names 2, 3. Mary Wade Fiesta 3, Ute High, Ute, Iowa, 2. Robert Warrick Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 Boys' Glee Club 3, Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4, Phyllis Tobin Ella Rosalie Unger Bill Assistant Yell Leader 4, Girls' Advisory Board 3, 4, Honor Scholarship Society 3. Mary Louise Truesdell Doris Vail 91 andeventer Fiesta 2, G. A. A. Z, 3. Bessie Webb G. A. A, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. Letter and Pin 4. John S. Weber A Track 4, Science Club4, Loyola High School 2, 3. Dods Club 3, Fiesta 3, 4, Spanish Club 3. lay Weil lane Wetmore Fiesta 2, 3, Swimming Dods Club 4, Girls' Team 4. Advisory Board 4 Eddie Wells Wendell Wharton Tennis 4, Orchestra 47 Piano Club 4. Samohi Serenaders 4. Bob Vaughan A Track 4, Boys Ac visory Board 3, 4. Eddie Carl Veen Iames White Nautilus Staff 4, Boy League Board 4, Football Team 3, 4. Mortimer Whiteman Band 2, 3, 4. S -,..-.Egg Sjif rw' ,,,.,-A-f 'UN Ruth Remington Bandbox Club 25 Girls' Glee Club 4. Alfred Young A. S. B. Board 4, Hon- or Scholarship Society 2, Student Manager of Vike's Inn 4. Norma Whitten G. A. A. Z, 3, 47 Stage Crew 4, Bandbox Club 3, 4. Henry I. Wiegand Santa Ana High School 2, 3. . 9 William I. Underwood Fiesta 3, 4, W o rl d Friendship Club 3. Richard Preston Reid C. S. F. Pin and Seal 4, President of Boys' League 45 Captain of Varsity Basketball 4. Howard A. Wilson Myrtle Wiltse Assistant E di t o r ol Nautilus 4, West High School, Iowa, 3. SUMMER SENIOIZS WITHOUT DICIUIZIES lack Beamer Iames Bernarding Howard Bierman Iack Orion Brandt Enid Christensen Donald Coburn Vernon Coiiield Denny Colwell Nolia Marie Davis Carl L. Darnell Edward Vincent Day Orten E. Duling Iohn Eberle Gordon England Karl French Keith Geercke Bob Hanna Art Hess Clarence V. Hess Ed Howe Russell Inglehart. Ir. Arthur R. Iohnson Freeman Kincaid. Ir. Frank G. Koch Ralph O. Winiger Fiesta 2, Football Z. Anna May Woehler G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Salu- tatorian 45 Captain of Girls' Advisory Board 4. Warren W. Wood B Football 2, B Diving and Swimming Z, Let- termen's Club 3, 4. Tom Wuest Captain of Swimming Team 35 Honor Schol- arship Society 25 Let- terrnen's Club 2, 3, 4. Rosemary Lamb Gordon Lawson Mary Lee Elizabeth Leeper Vera Leigh Wellington Mallory Harry 0. Margaillan Rex E. Miller Vincent O'Neil Bonnie L. Peterson Norma Prentice Dick Salle Gunther F. Schneider Harold Seidenstucker Helen Shikami Albert Shropshire Barbara Siegler Kathryn L. Silvernale Thomas Simpson Harold Martin Soper Dominick Vescio Louise Ware Paul Wilder Edward Yergat Band Z, 3, 45 Piano Club 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 4. Dean Martin Track 3, Football 4. 5 H S555 -F L -0 X N J sk P' ai I xblf 4 X X. 5 E if , x X21 3 x x' ie 4 wx.. , 3 f . x fz,:-f if Q Vs, fl x rx N 1 IQ 'QQ Qin X.-W Q . t s f L .B ff , .,,.,,2, A s Y? S 'M NWN A A 4- if S k w s ' 1 Q 3 7 A k 8- X .,., f f'f: ' fig I 'S fi -I .L gy 'fmwwz Ax, S 1 ,- l ,J S X k v gli: , XR 1 , X veg .253 ,yn 4 A Q ,A ,ff P iz H.- fc L.Q5Ils I K iff A. ,v 1 1 , X , 4 V . if 5 fis- -ni N-. v gnu 4 s I f'a 46 SENIOI2 B CLASS Close on the heels of the graduating class comes an eager group of Senior B's. Only one more semester until they, too, will be accepting diplomas and setting out for new worlds to conquer. On their shoulders rests much ot the responsibility for making the fall term a complete success. if iv f Carrying on their fine showings in next fall's realm of football will be Walt Rawn and Bob Bomeisler. Rawn filled the right haltback position on the Varsity and Bomeisler played a vicious tackle on the Lightweight team in the '38 season. f Their athletic abilities were not limited to this sport, however, as both are valuable members of Coach Sutl'1erland's track team along with ace hurdler, lim Hines. f iv f When the first call for basketball men sounds, two ot the most valuable veterans answering the summons will be class prexy Norton Krueger and Gene Posa. f Krueger, blond pivot flash of this last season, will be expected to lead the Varsity, while Posa, star center of the Lightweights, who will ad- vance to Class A competition, will give valuable support. f -k f Not all the talents ot the Senior B's lie along athletic lines, however, for a large percentage of the Honor Scholarship Club's membership is drawn from their ranks, Bob Bomeisler being president. Positions on the Samolii stalf, club officerships, and Advisory Board memberships are all well stocked with these future Winter Seniors. if f if With such capable students in charge of Samohi's destinies, it is sure that the sacred traditions will be carried on, the schools high standards upheld, and a most enjoyable program of activities executed during the next Year- 'A' i' 'k 1' r l I I I f' 1' ,ff ff ffwf ,f' , I J W- J ly X lj U67 WJ f 4 TW M f f ' MLN r if f7Q , v KRUEGER WHITE HARRISON MANKEY REESE , me ai!! WZ A l lily iw W iuriuoi cilss Eagerly awaiting the year 1939119 when they will ascend to the coveted position of seniors, this most versatile lunior Class has already given notice of its talents and ability. f wk if Coach Day's varsity football outlook for next fall will be considerably brightened by the appearance of veterans Bill Nourse, Tom Harland and Bill Porter, whose brilliant play of this year helped to place the Viking near the top of the pigskin pile. Much credit for the fine showing of the '39 basketball team goes to Nourse and Bob Wear, both of whom will be back 'to fight on for Samohi' next year. f Progressing to spring sports, we see that three positions on the swimming team were capably filled by Bunch Green, Doug Pardee and Iim Fugle, While vice-prexy Dick lenkins devoted his energies to serving 'em up on the tennis squad. if wk f The forensic field claimed Eugene Kalman, Robin Briscoe and Margaret Gorsuch, whose quick thinking and clever speaking won honors in debate and extempos. Through the ingenuity of several of the socially-minded class M W t if ff fr 1 ,IJ .lf 1 J V, 'i f 4 L., I A, if fry .XV , Ll J ii 'I I ,lvl , ,. U I X U may 1 I A ALLEN f FUGLE COOKE ir IENKINS members, a Iunior Easter Prom was planned and held to the enjoyment ol all. if Delightful spring decorations transformed the girls' gym into a veritable paradise and provided sentimental surroundings tor dancing to the sweet and swing music ot the Serenaders. Program dancing came back into vogue tor the occasion and proved to be exceedingly popular. wk The juniors were never at a standstill. A merry whirl ot activities such as eclair sales, noon dances, musical programs and many others kept them continually busy and contributed much to a most enjoyable school yearfff awwsxasasssw is-as ss ss ...- .. -1.-,wists M . . .nauzera :mama ' ,, .iar.e+mwQs,. - ,fm A Mez., V, f, 941. CLINTON LANE PRICE CAZIER WALES RUTLEDGE NAYNES SODHOMOIRES The first and most important act of the Sophomore Class entering Samohi is the selection of officers to lead it. Not only must these rep- resentatives be in possession of strong right arms for seal polishing duties, but they must also have the ability to successfully initiate their fellow members into the spirit of the school. Much of the ultimate success of later years can be traced back to this period when, under the capable leadership of its officers, a new class was launched into useful activity. if f f Bearing these facts in mind, the sophomores of l939 elected Ed Cazier, outstanding lightweight track man, to represent them in the A. S. B. board as president. Sharing the labor of organization and maintenance of class spirit were: Bill lordan, Vice-president, Barbara Wales, secretary, Carol Rutledge, treasurer, and lerry Naynes, yell leader. wk i f The babies of the carnpusl Despised as only tools by which the seal is kept immaculate, these newcomers have their eyes trained on the future when it will be their turn to shine ibut not the seall. Six hundred strong, they are now learning to appreciate the traditions handed down from class to class and to carry them on in true Samohi manner. iv The remaining two years stretch out before them not as periods of drudgery, but rather as a most glor- ious experience. Eagerly straining toward the positions of honor throughout the school, they have already tasted a small share of the glory soon to be theirs. wk In enthusiastic fashion they have entered the several clubs with the characteristic zest which will carry them far. This same feeling of exuberance earned berths on the Lightweight athletic squads for some of the most out- standing. f f if Heres to you sophomores! The best of luck as you ascend the ladder of education. if wk wk i t t I M fx. 45 .,gL iff ,L., A Q' 5 i -D yt A Vx be ,. - . ,Naw- L Q . YF' ? 2 .....,Xg. - fx-if ' 5 .W ' .M .5 f iW,4,.31L. Kxik, A . XG. , .. mf-'Z' L4 ,a..4, I QQ Q nail' -Q-.JL 5. X 4 iff:-sz V 4 ' Qftw- ff ' A ff . , . ' . ' '11 . ge' ff' V Q fx Q dx as fig: Q .wk .K ..-iv' - Ji we-'Q diy ,,.- 55 45' Nxb 1 U17 'ig ll ll G Vai- Q x x Q uw N 'Q-5 SODHOMOIZLS jf 5559 f lm 0 vjr QQ? wiv N99 N FINEAIZT Q 'LFQW' 'Wm a 2' ig 1 funn-n 1 ii- I twin- 1 ,c 2 Wa ' 4 X ,gan-N the YEAI2 IN ART The American Way life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness' '... liberty to choose the thing you Want to do, happiness attained by putting the good things ot life Within reach of a greater number of people. f Offering oppor- tunities to students, new courses, improving, adding constantly new experi- ences in beauty, this is the American Way in Art. wk if ir Acquisitions this year: To the school-f -A' iv The beautiful Proscenium curtain designed by Mr. S. MacDonald Wright for the auditorium, using the Viking legends as the theme, from the Federal Art Project, WPA. To the Art Departmente-f f f Olds-Adachi Prints. Hiroshige Triptych, The Bathers, Rain, Hiroshige, Autumn Moon. Primitive, Kiyomasu, 1712, Goro Uprooting a Bamboo. Portrait of Old Spanish Monk, presented by Mr. Roshnell. Exhibitions--A' iv f Photography-Student Work. Twenty Prints-Conrad Buff. Oriental Art-Chinese and Tibetan Paintings and Iapanese Prints. Mexican Costumes and Crafts-Courtesy of Miss King, Miss Sirde- van, Miss Brunaugh and Mrs. Cejudo. Senior Majors Exhibition-Painting, Illustration, Costume and Crafts. CYYTLK-6k il7 A X I f' -- jr' fx Mas. nonsnrs 5-J-if X X FYYJV' 'Nm 491 KOGAWARA HANDLEY MCCUNE BARTLETT Field Trips Q Q Q Chouinard and Art Center Schools Q Art Gallery, Exposition Park, Los Angeles Q Art Gallery, Santa Monica Public Library Q Art Gallery, U.C,L.A. Q Art Gallery, Federal Art Project, Los Angeles Q Saks, Wilshire Boulevard. Q Contributions to Exhibitions Q Q Q Ten Prints from Miss Sklar's class in Photography to lunior Photography so-ul 5 1 j x X X 4 , . .Q . Y. , .x -N ', XX x 4 t 1 K X A xx P' A 1 . 'if xt' A , v I 353 A 1, . xxx lg. sf DUARTE SCHUSSLER HINE WOOD Exhibition at the Los Angeles Museum. ir The Work of lohn Pierson, Carolyn Bartlett, Bob Burns, Carolyn Bernard, also George Goshi, Bill Iohnson and Dorothy Bruere included. Poppy Day Posters for the American Legion from Miss Brunaugl'1's class. f lllustrations, cartoons and cover design for the Nautilus from Mrs. Nielsens Illustration class. wk wk if Honor Students if f if Irene Handleyflllustration and Costume. if Yuri Kogawaraflllustration and Painting. iv Carolyn Bartlett-Photography. if Adaline McCune4lllustra- tion and Costume. if Mariam Wood-Cartoons and Costume. wk Gilbert Duarte W-Cover Design. f lim I-line-lllustration. Nautilus Photography f -Af ir For Fine Work-Durtee, Adamson, Morrison, Ward, Burns, Pierson. Four Star Events f f wk Mrs. Adams, Art Centers lovely registrar, talk on Careers Guest Speak- er at Thumbtack Club. if Annual Beaux Arts Ball Theme, Art Through the Ages. -k The Art Departments Demonstration Program tor the PTA. wk Miss Slclars convincing and beautiful set tor Smilin' Through. These stimulating experiences present a design for living the American Way an independent lite, liberty to Choose and the happiness of achievement. LA FIESTA xl Fiesta! Romance, laughter, tinkling guitars! Campus lovelies gorgeous as China Poblanas. Glamour girls more glamorous as sparkling Senoritas. Big shots thrilling as dashing charros and handsome caballeros! -A' wk if Vivas and orchids to: lovely, animated Dorothy, the Queen, and distin- guished Dick, the Galan, for playing their parts so Well. f Mrs. Roberts and Bob Nelson for general organization that clicked every minute ot the day. if Mr. Evans for super direction of the pageant and to his student assistants, Ruth Smith, Helen Collin. if Miss Moon, Miss Roe, Mr. Thomas and their groups for Fiesta music, wk Miss Hellner, Miss Featherstone, Miss Malone and Miss Chit- wood for authentic and beautiful dances. if Miss Emmett and lim Bravo for a fine performance of the Bull Fight. f Those artists who transformed the patio, the court and the theatre into settings of enchantment. if Mrs. Nielsen, Mary Heaney and her assistants for beauty of booths and decorations. wk Miss Sklar, Leonard Housman and stage crew for the set and pool, wk Miss Brunaugh, Miss King and the art students for effective properties. Q Miss Sirdivan, Miss Morgan X .4 fl . and the costume students for beautiful new costumes. Q Ioy Reese tor her exquisite playing of Sien Fa. -Av Walter Duffy as the gay and handsome Don Fernandez. wk The Wicked pirates and their cornpesinas. f Iacquelyn Miesse as a lovely China Pololana. f Sue Taft and Company for parts in corte nup- cial. wk Mrs. Morey for research and costume rental, and her appearance as a distinguished guest. if Mr. Day and Mr. Clabby for sincere impersonations. f Mr. Miller for his entertaining performance of grandfather. f Mrs. Hazzard and Mr. Newhouse for their graciousness in appearing with the caste. wk Miss Carrie Belle Smith and her California History students for parts they played as mem- bers of the Groom's family. if Mr. Barnum and Bob Ripley, super salesmen, for organization of ticket sale. wk Mr. Veenker and Ted Olewine for the Fiesta Baille. f Miss Bickford and Mrs. Quinn for organization of Barbecue. wk All clubs and their sponsors for wonderful cooperation. f ln tact Super Vivas for Everybody! It was a Grand Fiesta! if -Av f MR. EDMUND EVANS DIZAMA After tour years of struggle under almost intolerable conditions, drama at Samohi has come into its own. Q The old days of trailing to Lincoln lunior High School, carry- ing every piece of scenery and every spot are gone. lnstead we now have the finest theater, of its kind, in the United States. For this we are indeed grateful. Q Q Q The new theater has made possible the production of three distinct successes this year, toremost ot which is Smilin' Through, then Hlt Might Happen To You, and finally, Let Who Will Be Clever. Q Q Q ln addition to these major productions, there have been one-act plays and a dra- matic recital presented in assembly. We are i very proud ot these achievements. Q Q Q EDMUND EVANS. As Mr. Evans said, Drama at Samohi has come into its own, and it is he who is great- ly responsible. Q ln former years even with the vast limitations of Lincoln auditorium and equipment, our drama director has turned out some remarl. able productions. So now, with a new auditorium the help ot the stage crew and the music department, he has really produced some marvelous dramatic entertainment. Q Q Q FOREST MORTON SMITH MINDERHOUT Smilin' Through, the winter class's senior play, was the first play to be given in Samohi's new auditorium. For beauty of production and artistic finish, it established a difficult standard for other productions to follow. f An unusual point was the ease with which each member of the cast allowed the mantle of his character to fall gracefully and completely upon him. Ierry Forest was a capable student director, and Lydia Godino and lone Hamilton deserve spe- cial mention for their excellent performances. if Supporting them were Doug- las Laidlaw, Harry Reynolds, Bob Griswold, Robert Parno, Duane Williams and Miriam Rogers, Phyllis McBeth, Tom Sturgeon, Dorothy Phillips, Mae Cenance, Gertrude Foulkes, Harriet Fields, Redmond Daggett, Wallace Post and Elwood Lindell. if f f Highlight of the year was the thrill the audience ol Smilin' Through had in the appearance of I. Farrell McDonald, president ot the Hollywood Motion Picture Institute. wk He presented the school with a two-year scholarship to the institute which amounts to 3800.00 This will be awarded to the outstanding student in dramatics to graduate each year. wk -k f 1123 After Smilin' Through came the student body play, lt Might Happen to You, by Leon Lord. if Mr. Evans states that due to his responsibilities in the construction and painting of the set, lone Hamilton, director, and her assistant, Miriam Rogers, should receive the major credit tor the success ot the play. if Harry Reynolds designed and constructed the model stage, and Melvin lack and Phil Webb were responsible tor the super lighting. -Af wk wk We applaud the splendid cast which amazed us with its characterizations flavored with humor, pathos, romance and comedy. f lt included lrving Fink, Dick Melone, Robert Parno, Terry O'Dell, Gordon Stanton, Ethelyn Swan, Rus- sell Bryan, Don Boettcher, lune Bundy, Dick lenkins, Harry Reynolds, Bill Dowsing and lane Hills. wk wk f The third major production was the summer class's senior play, l'And Let Who Will Be Clever, a three-act comedy by Alden Nash. Due to Mr. Evans' clever directing, the audience was fairly rolling in the aisles throughout the play. if Ruth Smith was student director. The cast was composed of Winilred Anderson, Majorie Sachrison, Hans Reichenback, Edward Yergat, Helen Collin, Lolita Rutledge, Larry Smith, Rolland Morton, lrene Iewell, Dorothea Fullam, Mary Louise Truesdal, Lester Kellogg, Bruce Frampton, left Metzlar, Art Davis, Warren Moeller, Homer Caswell, Mary Rose Fuller, Patricia Adams, Doris Vail, Phyllis Thompson, Barbara Minderhout, lean Ann Morton, Stanley Boyd, Dan Russell, Carl Skinner, Virginia Waco and Helen Olmsted. f if f FOIZENSICS itll' 77 MR. BURRILL SCHMITZ BRISCOE PIERSON This year has been marked by an increased interest in public speaking at Samohi. More people entered the debate squad this year than at any time previous. Q Q Q Last fall when the National Forensic League announced the new high school debate question for the year to be Resolved: That the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain, Samohi debaters began to assemble facts and weave information into two cases, one affirmative and one negative, to be used in competitive debating with schools all over Southern California. Q First opportunity to use the negative came in a League debate against Glendale High School, in which clash lohn Pierson and Tad Schmitz repre- sented Samohi. The League here spoken of is the Southern California Debate League, of which Santa Monica is a member. Q Q ln December, the Samohi speakers entered the U.S.C. Debate Tournament with the aim of giving practice and experience to the squad members, almost all of whom were new debaters. Q Also at S. C., Burtis Wilson and Gene Kalman entered Extempore Speaking and gained valuable experience as shown by later events. Cathedral High School was paired with Samohi in the League's second round and in this clash Robin Briscoe and Gene Kalman were the Blue and Gold defenders. Q Q Q Many practice debates were held with schools nearby, thus giving a greater opportunity for inexperienced debaters to gain the necessary back- ground. Manual Arts, Hollywood, Inglewood, Huntington Park, and Venice were among the schools participating in these practice meets. Q Q Q Inside the school itself, the squad has tried to further interest in public KALMAN ALLEN speaking by instituting a semi - annual Extempore Contest. The first was held this spring and the school title went to Gene Kalman, who promises to be a real threat in speaking circles next year. Mr. Frederick T. Burrill, debate coach, has Worked toward an exper- ienced and Well-rounded team for next term. -Av Tad Schmitz and Iohn Pierson formed the nucleus of the team, and not only carried out all activities capably but aided the newer members with their experience. -k -k if Sarnohi was also Well- represented in the U. S. C. and Redlands spring tourn- aments, which are consid- ered the highlights ot the Debate year. if f f 'W 1 MUSIC High achievement must be Written above , Q S. the story of the Music Department for this year -achievement in reaching many students, in purposeful activity, in giving real pleasure to the Samohi community. wk if f Seniors who have done outstanding work in the department include: Mary lane Gould, Elizabeth Perlee, Ethelyn Swan, Hugh Moody and Tommy Simpson in the choral division, MISS MOON Tina Iutronich in piano, Edwin Wells in violin, and Warren Beck in clarinet, on the instru- mental side. if if f Very important in the department has been the mixed choir of seventy voices. f lts unusual interpretative work would not have been possible With- out the able direction of Miss Doris Moon and the accompaniment of Miss Rose Alice Wills. The Choral Club, also directed by Miss Moon, is the girls' senior singing organization, composed of titty members. if Taking a prominent part in this group were the girls Who tormed the vocal ensemble, which did outstanding Work in the Christmas program ot the Piano Club. f f wk MOODY GOULD SIMPSON PERLEE Forty-five singers composed the Boys' Glee Club, directed by Miss Hazel E. Roe. The club's first-semester activity was the production of a Negro Min- strel Show, given for two assemblies and an evening meeting of the P. T. A. A male quartet consisting of Tommy Simpson, Hugh Moody, Iimmie Ebben and Gordon Stanton was formed from this group, and won recognition for its performances before school and community audiences. wk if wk Top program presented by the department was the First Annual Music Festival, March 31. The Mixed Choir, Choral Club, Boys' Glee Club, Lyric Club and Voice Classes supplied the vocal numbers. ak Tina Iutronich played a piano solo, and Miss Wills two organ numbers. The band, orchestra and small groups presented the instrumental part of the program. Highly success- ful, the Festival is to be made an annual event. f wk if Samohi was well represented at the 1939 All California Western Music Educators' conference, held in Long Beach. ln the choral division, Elizabeth Perlee, Mary Tenney and Nadine Woodard, altos, Pearl Foreman and Myrtle Frese, sopranos, Gordon Stanton, bass, Clifford Montgomery and Iimmie Ebben, baritones, and Eugene Durfee, tenor, represented the school. -k Mary Heller, cellist, and Edwin Wells, violinist, entered the instrumental division. All of the choral groups and the orchestra co-operated to furnish the music for the Annual Fiesta. if f wk Several programs of original compositions were highlights of the year's work of the harmony classes. A recital by the piano classes, early in March, climaxed a year of progress. wk iv wk SWAN BECK IUTRONICH WELLS CHOII2 The officers of the Mixed Choir for the fall semester were: Evelyn Matz, president, Hugh Moody, vice-president, Owen Adkins, publicity manager, Elizabeth Perlee and Louise Ware, librarians, Donna Duck, costumer, Q Q Q The officers for the spring semester Werei Elizabeth Perle-e, president, Iimrnie Ebben, vicefpresident, Hugh Moody, publicity manager, Mary lane Gould and Louise Ware, librarians, and Donna Buck, costumer. Q Q Q GIRLS' CHOIRAL CLUB The officers of the Choral Club for the fall semester were: Evelyn Matz, president, Dorothy Phillips, treasurer, Pat Shephard, publicity manager, Eliza, beth Perlee and Louise Ware, librarians, and Donna Buck, costumer. Q Q Q Eor the spring semester the officers Were: Elizabeth Perlee, president, Ianet l-latch, treasurer, Mary lane Gould and Louise Ware, librarians, and Donna Buck, costume mistress. Q Q Q MDB' lYI2IC CLUB Sopranos Altos Do-MifSol Concerts All in the years program of tliis active organization. Cfficers for tlie year were, Winteri Betty Williams, president, Virginia Loomis, viceepresident, Claire Waller, secretaryvtreasurerg Susie Pace, Dorothy Burl: and Victoria l-lolguin, librarians, ir if if Summer: Frances Carter, presi- dent, Betty Clingrnan, vicebpresident, Claire Waller, secretary treasurer, Dorof tliy Burk and Rosemary Romero, librarians. -Av iv -Ar BOYS' GLLL CLUB Tlie officers of tlie Boys' Glee Club for tlie fall semester Were: Fred Ber- nardin, president, Tom King, vice-president, Bill Lasley, secretary, Iirnmie lfbben and l,ouie Massaglia, librarians, and llugli Moody, publicity manager. iv if if For tlie first spring semester tlie officers were: Fred Bernardin, presi- dent- liinmie libben, vicerpresident, Bill l.asley, secretary, Henry Cvroff and loziio l.fa:1::ar1lia, librarians, and llugli lioody, publicity manager. f f Q ORCHESTRA Under truly inspiring direction by Wade Thomas, the Samohi orchestra has challced up a year ot achievement, highlighted by participation in the First Annual Music Festival ot the school. f The group also presented another mae jor program, the Orchestra Concert, which was given at two assemblies. This entertainment was presented primarily to familiarize the students with the selecf tions ol such semifclassical composers as George Gershwin, Ferde Grote, and Victor Herbert. if wk if Playing also tor the Christmas Concert, both Commencement exercises, and the Fiesta, the orchestra proved itself to be a vital factor in the schools social life. f Concertmaster Edwin Wells and Mary Heller, cellist, participated in the 1939 All California Western Music Educators' Concert at Long Beach with gratitying results. f Q f The band was a very busy organization during the past year, under the direction of Mr, Thomas. if if Some of the programs in which it participated are as follows: Assemblies, l'lallowe'en Parties at both Roosevelt and Franklin grammar schools, the Arm- istice Day Parade, the Christmas Previews, the Southern Section Band Contest and the First Annual Music Festival. -A' The football games were much more colorlul because of the spirit shown by the band, which played at all of them, Without the stirring music provided by these faithful musicians, much of the zest of pep rallies and basketball games would have been missing. -Av -Af -Af The last achievement of the band was the rating of excellent received at the contest held in Pasadena in April. f The trumpet choir, clarinet trio, brass ensemble and saxophone quartette, small groups composed of band members, also brought home the bacon in the form of high ratings from this event.-jf-ki in Lamar.. .w1f.um1g1.. l I- l.1a. kg- fi j 1 ig., X 4 .,, la .A In ' xg' 3' ' 4 Q v 3 'F 7 . UK ' iw Q 1 Fl! K in MX .Mn-'J-4 F- . I E X , . .s.....Q,....,....,......W m'E-.Q..U v ? 1,f U AN INTERVIEW WITH IRVIN S. COBB By ELOISE SCI-IROEDER Ever since hearing Irvin S. Cobb's radio program in l932, I have been an enthusiastic admirer of himg but never had I dreamed of having tea with him! After reading his books and biographies, I was anxious to know the man him- self. wk I hesitated to ask such a busy man to give me a personal interview. f But in an optimistic moment, I dashed off a letter and was quite surprised to re- ceive an answer by return mail! In the letter he told me to call him on the phone to set a time for an interview. if After several telephone conversations, the time was set. iv if f Naturally, I arrived early. Sharply at the appointed time, a limousine drove up, and Mr. Cobb stepped out. I was waiting in the patio. When he appeared, I introduced myself and shook hands with him. I-Ie sociably invited me to have tea with him in the patio. ir Although the sun was bright, the air was chilly, so we proceeded into the living room where a roaring fire cheerfully welcomed us. Awaiting us there was his daughter, to whom I was introduced. Mr. Cobb has the happy faculty of putting one at ease. There was no need of my being nervous, for, as We were comfortably seated, he began to interview mel Before I knew it, I was giving my pedigree. f 1 wk When I became the interviewer, instead of the interviewee, I learned that his greatest desire in life is that there be world peace. He fascinated me with anecdotes of his experiences as a World War Correspondent. As I surrepti- tiously scrutinized him, he looked so young I could hardly realize that 20 years ago he had had the responsible position of War Correspondent. f In fact, I could scarcely realize that he had had any experiences in war, for he seemed to avoid the subject as much as possible, although he spoke willingly on other matters and volunteered much information about his early life. f f iv I-Ie told me how printer's ink first began to course through his veins. wk He likes to remenisce about a man whom he calls uncle, a man who was related by neither blood nor marriage, but one whom he had accepted as his idol. I-le can never appreciate enough this uncle's influence in guiding him into the field of literature, for his ideal was an editor of the Paducah Daily News. He had many opportunities to visit his uncle at the newspaper office. While there, he was constantly around the printing presses and cartoonists. He was first encouraged by the publishing of several of his cartoons in a Texas news- paper, although he received no remuneration. f wk f Financial circumstances forced him to quit school and go to work at the early age of fifteen. Due to his undaunted perseverance, he secured a position as cub reporter with the local paper. Through his energy, within three years he acquired the position as editor of the Paducah Daily News. -Av f f This position was too small for such a gifted man. He had been encouraged by various officials in Louisville. They had seen his work and were favorably impressed. As Irvin Cobb said, He just up and went. He was very glad he made the change, because it was here he met his future bride. He spent several happy years there with his wife and small daughter. -Av Increasing success encouraged his wanderlust, so he again up and went, but this time to New York. After many discouraging disappointments, he was given a chance to show his ability, because the editor of the Evening Sun was amused by his flippancy. if if wk After having worked there awhile, Cobb so pleased the editor that he was assigned to attend the Russo-Iapanese Peace Conference at New Hampshire in 1905. He did nothing great in the field of literature until after the war, and it was the war that gave him most of his material. -k One of his perennially popular books is Speaking of Operations, a story in which he himself is the hero. He was drawn into the moving-picture world where his stories were filmed, and he became an actor. f After it was neces- sary to establish his residence here during his connection with pictures, he liked California so well he summoned his wife and daughter and made this his permanent home. if wk f To add to his accommodating geniality, he graciously consented to auto- graph for me a late copy of Irvin S. Cobb at His Best. Knowing he was a Southerner, I decided to be flippant and asked him if he knew the origin of mint juleps. His reply proved interesting, and I learned that he could tell me much on such an unusual subject. While I was listening to his explanation, the door opened, and a young man entered, ushered in by the wind. if There was something about him that made me feel that I knew him, although I could not quite place him in my memory. The way he talked, his sandy-colored hair, and the way he held his head strikingly resembled the characteristics of someone I had seen many times before. The moment Mr. Cobb mentioned his name, I knew whom he reminded me of-Will Rogers, for he was Will Rogers's son. wk I had not only the good fortune to interview a living humorist, but I also had an opportunity to meet the son of one of the greatest departed humorists. I instinctively hoped that some day he would carry on what his father had done for the world in making it a better place in which to live. if Such a warm friendliness between these two permeated the air that I felt they had a secret the outside world could never understand or share, so I departed, for I, too, had a secret that could never be understood by anyone who had not personally met Mr. Cobb. -k f ir N I G H T By CLAIRE THOMAS In the haven of a night bestudded with stars, walked a young girl. Her day had been full of wracking noises and troubles. Her thoughts were jumbled and wild. She paced to and fro in the evening, letting the breezes play on her face. if Her tense, weary mind slowly relaxed and adjusted itself to the surrounding peace and quiet. As she became quiet, she let her thoughts roam to the beauty of the scenic night spread in a panorama before her. fk The trees, framed against the black of the night, painted pictures, super- natural in their beauty. When they rustled in the breeze, there was a sound like fairy music . . . faint but clear. While she watched, the moon rose above the tree tops and found her shining face. f When she cast her eyes toward the ground, she saw that the garden spread at her feet was as flaming in color as in the brightest midday. She let her eyes roam among the flowers and vines, seeing beauties she had never before allowed herself to see. She had needed comfort and so came to this spot to refresh her tired soul. With the coming of peace came the opening of her spirit to the sights around henfff Wandering on, she began to wonder if there were others who could be missing as much of this heaven as she had missed. Pondering on this ques- tion, she walked toward a nearby pool. f When she reached the edge of the water, she knelt down to gaze into its depths. What tales could this deep, be- wildering body of water tell if given the power of speech for one day? Would it tell of other young girls who had found solace in the peace and quiet of this old garden? wk f f The girl slowly rose to her feet and turned toward the house from whence she had come. The chorus of the trees swelled to a mighty height as she en- tered the house. wk Her battle against weariness and despair had been won. Her courage and strength would often ebb, but the night would always stand guard to see that they never vanished completely. f wk iv PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SEA By EUGENE STOWE For innumerable centuries, these vast, unconquerable bodies of water which we call seas have drummed out an interminable accompaniment to the ages as they march by in succession. f Impossible as it seems, men have taken the power of the ocean and harnessed it in some small measure to do their bidding, and yet, in a large majority of cases, have failed to appreciate the subtle psychology of the sea. f -Af fk One of the many lessons that the wise old ocean gives to anyone who will linger and meditate is the analogy of the surf. We are standing this mo- ment on the sloping sands of the beach, watching the endless procession of .Ldi M!!! fi.. eff-v-4-f Lf-of , 'U-4-0-My breakers. wk Notice the even, rhythmic heaving of the swells as they sweep in perfect time to their doom. Closer and closer they come, faster and faster their pace increases, then, as Browning describes it, . . it hangs loaded o'er the land, Breaks there, and buries its tumultuous strength. wk What more sig- nificant simile to human life could be expressed by nature? First, the even, measured roll of childhood and youth, then the erratic movements of adult- hood and middle age are seen. The calm before the crash, old age, lasts but a brief instant as the wave hesitates and, at last, with a final explosion, the spirit is gone. The theatre of nature has shown another impressive drama of life. if f wk There are countless other lessons which might be discovered, among the most outstanding being the moods of the sea. One of literature's most pic- turesque phrases begins: The breaking waves dashed high, on a stern and rockbound coast. The angry, passionate roarings of a perturbed giant, smash- ing, crashing, hurtling all before it. No human acting can approach the ocean for sheer brute violence. Q But then, why do we insignificant beings pay so little regard to this master of drama? Several other moods such as merriment, expressed by the twinkling, dancing whitecaps, which cavort in the breeze, and gloom, portrayed onq a foggy day with a leaden sea, are dominant charac- teristics displayed by this versatile artist. if f if The seas also are living examples of human characters. A most notable portrayer of the Scrooges of human existence is the Dead Sea, with its stag- nant, melancholy nature. if A lack of springs and outlets to feed it the vital fresh water and to drain away unpleasant wastes accounts for its inability to support even the lower forms of life. ls not that very circumstance the cause for the undesirabel characters of this day? Perhaps the most striking psycho- logical effect in the world is that of the ocean upon the inhabitants of the land it circumscribes. wk The glamor of the South Seas can be directly traced to the warm, lazy waters of tropic mains. Looking at Great Britain, we see the same to be true. The cold waters of the channel impart a certain brisk motivation to the jolly Englishman. f f -k We have only briefly tapped the vastness of this great subject, we have merely glimpsed an infinite bit of its wonder. May we strive to learn more of its lessons in the future. f f f FISHING COUNTRY By ALBERT LEONARD When the shackles of formal learning are placed around my legs, my body is held from fishing country. Through weeks of scholastic strife I struggle, but the land l love lives vividly in my memories. f This great region has been my home every summer of my school life. Reflections dance through my mind, all jumbled at first. Then one takes shape . . . towering trees swaying from side to side in the gentle zepltyr, whispering wild stories to each other, arms dangling hopelessly, little pine trees fighting furiously for life, because Nature rules that only the strongest snall survive. wk A lynx slinks silently over padded trails covered with clinging moss. l-totted, torn tree trunks murmur beneath his step. Small petals peek Slyly at the crouching creature as he disappears like a shadow in the deep gloom Ol tne forest. 'through this, a stream turns and twists beneath the mignty monarchs . . . running rapidly, gurgling and laughing, then quiet, like a breath OI tresh air, passing on its way in liquid form. -k wk f The next vision shows a different current, a rushing, roaring torrent, tumb- ling madly from dizzy heights . . . squirming and twisting, fighting for existence on the edge of steep slopes. jf U1Vl1'1Q W1lC1lY, a foaming white tall, blown into every conceivable form by WllCl winter winds, shoots into space only to drop into a valley of twisted trees, gllurleu and knotted, many crushed beneath the loot of the winter months. -K llle tumult ot tne stream stops, and it becomes an easy-going gentleman leisurely picking his way among rocks and roots. 'l'hen he is frightened, jumps into space, and resumes U15 mad rush to the seaf-ki Many recollections stand out above the others. A lingering picture pushes its way to the front . . . a stunted pinon tree hanging desperately to a bleak rock slope, the tortuous driving destructive winds whipping down the barren hill. f Onslaught alter onslaught does not drive this last outpost of living life to shel- ter. Scarred and broken, it remains a lesson of life, for in this world only the strongest shall survive. f f f The hour after sunset in fishing country is a tribute to the skill of Nature. Deep gloom moves in trom the east, creeps quickly up protected canyons, and lingers at the bottom of each towering crag. f The last man of the retreating day is overcome by this strange, silent foe. lt seems to be an hour of silence. The wind moves away, and the trees stop their gossiping to cast a spell over all. wk Then darkness advances and takes partial command along with the stars and moon. The spell is broken, and activity begins for the night. The magic hour is gone. wk Lofty peaks covered with white blankets are pillars of this land. On their steep slopes the lone pinion carries on his battle. wk On the rolling foothills, timber lies beneath our teet as far as we can see. And in the valleys the stream is found still running, always running, but getting nowhere. wk wk f I left this country as the sun cast the last flickering shadow back with its golden glow, just as darkness was mustering its forces for another conflict. lt left me with a passionate good-bye ringing in my ears, a good-bye that only country made by God can utter . . . Fishing Country. wk f wk - I Il I IIIII jf I I , WI I WC I IW 'III IMJWIMUJIWIII I ACTIVITIES 'W l Wi 055 fi, ,,,.- ., gf Z . O56 ,p .N f ww M mm mwgvqgf m wwwmmux v af A Am-va w gm, f .ff 3 ,, , s. 7' A - ' an , , QLXQ , .M Y. SQQQSAA S Q V X gms Y. . Q s 1, - J' S J J u J Ns bjl V us .1 ' wax Q 'G 1 bifXNaA . A '.vn4 . A 2 , - ,V L, X ,f U1 w:i,se.L,L. ,.,wf9f .y if w.,m:kimm1sa:a+wmw 2w.fmmsh.m2iwm-kwm.1w.,g'fbx. Semin' 'N NAUTILUS STAFF Here it is! The 1939 Nautilus done in the American Way! We hope you like it. lt is the product of many minds, working co- operatively in an effort to translate through photography and word the pattern of lite that is the American Way in our school. ak if f Congratulations and appreciation to Mrs. Nielsen and Adaline McCune, art editor, for the layout and illustrations, Gilbert Duarte lor the cover, Mariam Woods tor cartoons, lrene Handley, lim Hine, Ruth Holt, Helen MRS' ROBERTS Shikami for illustrations. if if if To the literary twins, Mendelssohn and Kirkham, and their leader, Miss MacGregor. To Miss Boyd for journalism. To Bob Ripley for the sales campaign. To lacquelyn Miesse and Betty Richmond tor work in senior photography and campus lite sections. To ludy Davidson, Beatrice Stetfy, Marilyn Merritt, Barbara Bassler and Mary lane Gould tor their literary help. To Carolyne Bart- lett, photography editor, and Miss Sklar for their work. if Q if EUGENE STOWE, Editor-in-Chief IOSEPHINE s. ROBERTS, Chairman, Nautilus STOWE RIPLEY , NWC X Vx K X 8 'N' v xxx if r , if C ,E r - X Q it 3 it . Q Q p XTTT JG ef' fi - ,-' Q x .JX fl J ? is xx hubx if it' 'NYY J il ' ' gx V! lx ' XJ ' lt, xf 4 i tw All My l X XENA ,tilt ttyl ft , s SAMO MR. CLABBY FRIEL SCHELL HI STAFF ln the Weekly publication of The Samo- hi during the past year, every endeavor has been made to make it a student publica- tion. if -k if The Samohi' made a tremendous im- provement When by the untiring efforts of Hugh Moody, Winter semester commissioner ot publication, an increase from a 4-column to a 5-column sheet was procured. if wk if Members of the staff were hosts and hostesses at the 1938 Press Convention. if Highlights of the year's publications were the Christmas and Easter editions. For the Winter semester Hugh Moody was commissioner of publication, Evelyn Friel, editor, and Doris Lilly, assistant edit- Of- i' if if ln the spring Evelyn Friel became com- missioner and Virginia Shell, editor, with lan Sutherland taking over the assistant editor's Work, if if -k PRINTING The Art Preservative of all Arts was established in the Santa Monica High School in the fall of 1918, during the Superintendency of Horace M. Rebok, under the direction of William F. Barnum. f -Av jr Printing, combining as it does all the skills of a trade which is vocational, utilizes practically all the principles pertaining to literary accomplishment, f Five thousand years before Christ the Egyptians and Babylonians carved designs on Wooden blocks and stamped them on bricks. Since that time the art of printing has been the chief means of distributing knowledge to the peoples of the earth. -k lt is the chief Weapon of justice and equality, Printing has ever been instrumental in overcoming oppression. The publishing of books and newspapers has made printing the greatest tool of education. -Af Q if lt is eminently fitting, therefore, that printing, with its universal adaptation to languages, and its utilization of correct principles of English, should be used to educate the youth of our country. iv lt is the foremost educational precision tool to teach language formation and the correct application thereof in the shop and school. jr if iv 'ff l .fxx Y -MSR , .. N .ff fw? in ' V NQ' if .E T -6 4, R 5 rv t X. l K f 'nn K r . as ' ' iff in 'jf' 4 fi' ,.,,.. ij H MRS. MOREY MISS IACKSON POWER BOMEISLER DELIANS The Delians, or the Honor Scholarship Sof ciety, is composed of those students who mainf tain a high scholarship rating, and has as its principal aim, 'Scholarship for Service. QQQ Membership in the Delians is limited to puf pils who have a scholarship average of ten points, with an A grade counting three points, and a B grade allowing one point toward this goal. Q Four semesters as a member of the Delians entitles a student to- the California Scholarship Federation Pin, and a seal on his diploma designating this achievement. Q Q Q Many social affairs were enjoyed by the Delians during the year, including a Hallowf e'en Tea, a Noon Dance, and a picnic. Q A disf trict convention was held in May with the Sanf ta Monica High School Chapter acting as hosts to the many visitors. Nearly seventy members attended a regional convention Which took place at Long Beach in April. Q Q Q The capable fall officers included lack Powf er, president, lean Flanigan vice-president, Anne Hagerman, corresponding secretary, Lie dia Godina, recording secretary, and Tom Sturgeon, treasurer. Q Q ln February, Bob Bomeisler took over the reins as president, With Gene Posa, vicefpresident, Anne Hagerman, corresponding secretary, Rachel Scott, ..f3o,v,,fecoNf y, and Balph Kewit, treasurer, aiding him. Q Q Q -,4,,,4f 1,1 IJ-vw. afuvtf' The Delians of the Winter Class who were awarded the high honor ot C.S,l:'. Pins and Seals were: Russell Bryan, Redmond Daggett, Anna lune Foglesong, Lidia Godino, Toshilco Onouye and Robert Parno, Q Toshiko Onouye and Robert Parno were adjudged valedictor- ian and salutitorian, respectively, in view of their ex- cellent scholastic records during their three years at Santa Monica High School. Q Q Q The lune graduating class possessed an impressive group ot Delians who received the California Scholar- ship Federation Pins. Q They include Victoria Boren, Virginia Boyer, Freeman Kincaid, Ianet McLaughlin, Molly Malcomson, lean Ann Morton, Elizabeth Perlee, lack Power, Edna Potter, Dick Reid, Betty Richmond, Phyllis Rowell, Tad Schmitz, Ethelyn Swan and Anna May Woehler. Q Q Q The two students ot the lune class receiving the title of valedictorian and salutitorian were Edna Potter and Anna May Woehler, whose ratings were of the highest possible merit, Q Q Q This truly worthwhile group is capable sponsored by Mrs. Grace Morey and Miss Margaret lackson, whose genuine interest has always proved to be a real inspiration to the Delians. Q Q Q BRYAN DAGGETT FOGLESONG GODINO ONOUYE PARNO BOREN BOYER n x W 'T it , x, 'l .vw wx, ' 1' r' 1.7 Ai Lp infer 35' V LVL M A A -fx NE M f U9 S Lx Tiff -AKVNCAID pdf ' TL-li! M MCLAUGHLIN MALCOMSON RICHMOND MORTON REID ROWELL SCHMITZ PERLEE POTTER SWAN WOEHLER l J S 1 .. ' 7' .Q H it tum, f -fx 5 r L . ,, :Q I K. MJ' VIKE'S INN The Student Store, which is fondly entitled the Vike's Inn by the many who patronize it, has earnestly endeavored to please the student body with its many appetizing foods and economical supplies. if if f The store features a complete fountain service, and also supplies the stu- dents with all school Wares, such as pencils, notebooks and paper. -Av f wk KENDALL YOUNG This prosperous concern is operated by a student manager under the supervision of Mrs. Ruth Matz, the efficient faculty manager. During the fall semester Caroline Kendall was stu- dent manager, While the spring semester was overseen by Al Young, With Bruce Frampton acting as assistant manager. The Tip Top Trio, composed of the ace fountain experts, Leland Moody, Fred Griffith and Neil Gier, was kept very busy satisfying the appetites of the hungry students and faculty members. Every period of the day finds several capable stu- dents handling the business of the store. wk These pu- pils are accepted upon recommendation of the office, and should be highly commended for their faithful and cheerful service. f All profits from the store are allotted the various clubs and student activities. Cl. A The Samohi Super Service Society, or the Ushers Club Cas it is commonly calledl, has proved itself to be a truly worthy organization. Q Q Established for the purpose of maintaining order at assemblies and other programs in the new auditorium, the club is to be commended upon the effi- cient way in which it handled such affairs as the graduations, the senior plays and the Music Festival. Q Q Q The officers for the fall semester were: Dick lenkins, president, lack Pow- er, vice-president, and Molly Malcomson, secretary. Dick Ienkins was re-elected president for the spring months, and was assisted by Evelyn Arundel, vice-president, Lorraine Alexander, secretary, and Walter Rawn, publicity manager. Q Q The thirty-one chosen members who have so generously given of their time and energies include: Gene Stowe, Evelyn Arundel, Lorraine Alexander, Virginia Boyer, Iune Bundy, Robert Cross, Edward Day, Art Davis, Betty Dyon, Arlene Fisher, Melba Griffith, lane Houston, Dick Ienkins, Norah Iones, Ralph Kiewit, Vera Leigh, Molly Malcomson, Nancy Newton, Ernest Partl, Frank Partl, Edna Potter, lack Power, Walter Rawri, Marie Reuter, Dale Ride, Betty Rich- mond, Albert Shropshire, Harold Sidenstucker, Elizabeth White, Don Wood and Wilthero Young. Q Q The group is energetically sponsored by Miss Sarah Bernice Bingham and Mr. Roy W. McHenry. Q Q Q R S CLUB ,f Q riff ,ff 11, l ll 4 9 I, f 'ff 77' 4 '71 .41-ATA f f 1,' o I 4 1,4 , 1' lt ff' X, f n A li , , jf f' 1 i 5 I 14: nA f .,, ,,f , l,.,!ff- 4 5 A if if IENKINS CREW The completion ot the new auditorium has proved to be a mecca for the Stage Crew, which found a satisfactory medium lor its talents in the adequate equipment which is now available. Q Q Q M031-EY The major stage setting of the tall semester was de- signed tor the winter senior play, Smi1in' Through, by the Stage Design class under the direction of Miss Doro- thy Sklar. This typical English manor setting included a lovely garden enhanced by oak trees. Q Q Q Stage manager for the fall semester was Rudyard Morley. Q Other officers were: Burton Wilson, assistant manager, Melvin lack, electrician, and lohn Eberle, construction manager. The summer senior play afforded interesting pos- sibilities tor the crew, which turned out a charming Santa Barbara home as the main setting. Q ln the spring months Leonard I-lausman was the HAUSMAN capable manager. His associates Were: lohn Eberle, assistant rnanagerg Phil Webb and Dick Lane, electri- cians. Q Q Q WORLD FRIENDSHIP CLUB The World Friendship Club is one of the largest and best established club groups in Samohi. A sincere effort has been made by the members to under- stand and appreciate the different peoples of the world about them. f f wk Every months meeting featured a different nation, with tolerance and good will being greatly emphasized. f The group sponsored the Armistice Day Assembly which was the first to be held in the new auditorium. During the year, Mexico, Egypt, lapan, German and Holland were all studied. f ln September this cosmopolitan group chose limmie Ebben as president, Maisie Oldenborg, vice-president, Barbara Minderhout, secretary, and Annie Cavarrero, treasurer. f For the spring semester Maisie Oldenborg served as president, and was assisted by Annie Cavarrero, vice-president, Emi Maru- yama, secretary, and Carol Aldrich, treasurer. if f Q During the month of May, the State Convention of World Friendship Clubs at Long Beach was attended by several of the members. A picnic, a noon dance and a chocolate eclair sale at Fiesta also kept the many members busy. Miss Caroline E. Pierson again sponsored the club, which boasts a mem- bership of sixty students. if -Av f OLDENBORG GIIZE RESERVES The year l938-l939 has been a very important one for the Girl Reserves, with a noon dance, plays, dinner meetings and a banquet serving as parts of the well- rounded program. if The first semester officers, sponsored by Miss Mary lo Boyd, Were: Ruth Sullivan, president, Adeline Mc! Cune, vicefpresident, Mary Tenney, secretary, and Lou- ise Wilken, treasurer. Q f f Those who presided over the spring meetings were: ludy Davidson, president, Dorothy Mcl-lenry, viceepresie dent, Dorothy lohnson, secretary, and Madeline Mont- gomery, treasurer. if An important affair was the Dads' and Daughters' Banquet, when all the Dads were honored by their Girl Reserve Daughters. if wk if DAv1DsoN I uf ly 'tlx J X AA I J, J Su J X , f J I X Us 3 Al - J J If I 1, I r' , if , if fy 1 'K J ., if '4 x 'J f ll , ' 'V l J if J NX E TJ J ee T ,I 'fy 3 u F J ' Q 8 nit? J' ' 9 :xx , X HI- The Hi-Y Club, composed ot the most personable young men in Samohi, has just completed another year of outstanding activity. Q The group, which is sponsored by Mr. N. D. Knupp, has enjoyed a rollerskating party, a swim- ming party at the Hollywood Y,M.C.A., and a joint meeting with the Girl Be- serves, in which motion pictures of the San Francisco Worlds Fair were shown. Q Q Q 5 The winter officers who guided the club were: Rex Fairbanks, president, Leland Moody, vice-president, Bob Garrett, secretary, and Stanley Atherton, treasurer. Q Q Q Spring gavel-Wielders were: Bob Garrett, president, Stanley Atherton, vice- president, William Lasley, secretary, and Stanley Boyd, treasurer, Q Q Q Other meetings teatured talks on the X-Bay, Badium and the DC.-4. The attractions of the spring months consisted of the Annual Hi-Y Atter School Dance and the Annual House Party held at Gunn's Malibu Lodge, Q F1 . .fi HQ' FAIRBANKS GAHRETT BIBLE CLUB The Bible Club is also a new club this year. f lt was established by the students who felt that the Bible possessed very interesting and beautiful litera- ture which few people ever read or try to understand. Thus the group avoided the more familiar parts of the book, and spent many noon meetings in discuss- ing the little-read passages of this truly great literary Work. wk -k ir Other activities, including a noon dance, a fiesta booth and a fudge sale also Were enjoyed by the members. ir f if The fall semester officers, under the direction of Miss Iessica Hazzard, Were: Winnifred Anderson, president, and Maxine Vaughn, secretary-treas- urer. ir f f ANDERSON ln the spring months Maxine Vaughn took over the duties of the president, and was assisted by Peggy Petersen, secretary-treasurer. Next year's plans will prove to the school in gen- eral that the Bible Club is an up-and-coming organ- ization. f if wk LATI The Latin Club, possessing one of the largest memberships of any club in Samohi, has enjoyed a year of remarkable activity. wk if iv With meetings held twice monthly, the members have attended many luncheon and after-school social affairs. if Educational talks also were pres pared by members for several of the meetings. The most important activities were a Roman banquet which took place during the fall term, and the reading of a story, The Sword of Sergestusf' in the spring semester. ir A novel noon dance featured four salii or priests of lupiter, who appeared among the dancers, beating upon their shields. The club officers of the year are: President, Darlene Beckerg vice-president, Elizabeth Rau, secretary, Margaret Rau, treasurer, Charles Burger, program chairman, Shir- ley Ambrose, and publicity manager, Leslie De Fino. ak Much credit for the success of the club's undertakings goes to faculty sponsor Miss Bertha A, Ammon, whose never-tiring efforts have made this club a Worthwhile ac- tivity. f iv ir N CLUB 6 BECKER LOS SAM if 44-.fi.,..s..4 . r Q .l, I ,u- 'H5' - 'urbt' vrrk - -..fi 3 OHIJOS The Spanish Club is exceedingly proud of its progress during the past year. -Af Los Samohijos, as it is commonly called, climaxed their many and varied activities with a Spanish play given in the Auditorium on April 14. The play, entitled Castillos de Torresnobles, featured Iames Bravo and Iean Ann Morton, with the supporting cast including Gloria Rains, Alfonso Silva, Rupert Ca- sillas and Henry Lapinski. f f f IOHNSON BRAVO During the year the club attended Padua Hills The- ater, held a Spanish dinner and a successful initiation party, and progressed by great strides in the publica- tion of El Mirador, the Spanish paper. wk Fall semester officers Were: Charlotte Iohnson, president, Margaret Gorsuch, vice-president, Anne Ha- german, secretaryg and Rachel Scott, treasurer. wk if Q Gavel-holders during the spring semester included Iames Bravo, president, Rupert Casillas, vice-president, and Mary Gonzalez, secretary-treasurer. Miss Bickford is the club's sponsor. f if if !g LQ FRENCH CLUB A new and active organization is the French Club, which will undoubtedly prove to be even more popular during the coming years. if The club, which is sponsored by Mrs. Peggy Baum Gerry, has endeavored to promote a greater interest in French, and to help the students understand and appreciate it more. 1' f if Some of the numerous activities included a dinner at the French House, and the viewing of two French motion pictures, Grand lllusion and t'Un Carnet de Bal. if The club also held several meetings in connection with the Piano, Thumbtack and World Friendship clubs, in order to learn more about France in the different fields of activity. The officers of the first semester were: Nancy Newton, president, Bunny Masters, secretary-treasurer, Rosalie Unger, program chairman, and Barbara Coates, publicity manager. if if if For the second semester Lois Yagi served as president. Consuelo Mala- mud, vice-president, lacqueline Cromrnelin, secretary-treasurer, and Melba Griffith, publicity manager completed the cabinet. The French Club is sure to have a brilliant future in store for itself as one of the outstanding clubs in Sarnohi. f f f f 5, , n 4 I ws NEWTON GERMAN CLUB The German Club has just completed the second busy year of its exist- ence. fk f f Beginning the fall term With a Wiener bake, the group also journeyed to the Rollerdrome during the Winter term. if The most instructive activity was the attendance of a German motion picture at U.C.L.A.'s Royce Hall. if if f Frederick Englemann, a student transfer from Vienna, Austria, spoke on l'German Schools and German Music. Q f if Fall officers Were: President, Fred Nishwitzg vice-president, Ioanne Mc- Neely, secretary, Doris Glasscock, and publicity man- ager, Bob Bomeisler. Officers of the spring months Were: Guenter Ru- dat. presidentg Evelyn Erickson, vice-president, Doris Glasscock, secretary, and Bob Larivere, publicity manager. if -k if Spring activities included the club attendance of the film Grand lllusion, dinner party at the Ger- i man restaurant Little Bovaria, and the group at- RUDAT tendance of the Turn Verein in Los Angeles. IZIHIE AN The aim and purpose of the Gun Club is to give its members a better un- derstanding of firearms, and to stimulate interest in the art of skeet shooting as a hobby and sport. -Av f iv Another new group which has already proven its evident worth, this very popular club has had as some of its activities several food sales and many atterschool meetings. With the Wood shop as the scene of its noon meetings, the club has been guided by Bill Price, president, Bill Magruder, vice-president, Bette Williams, secretary, Bruce Magruder, treasurer, and George Diamos, sergeant-at-arms. 'kid' Coach Ioe Day has been the efficient sponsor of the group and has en- deavored to make the organization truly Worthwhile and interesting to the members. wk wk -Av 1 X , 'JL D GUN CLUB THUMBTAC 22 K CLUB The Thumbtaclc Club, composed of the more active members of the Art Department, is one of the oldest clubs in Samohi. -Av f f The fall semester included many social meetings, with the group also en- CHVTTENDEN joying a field trip to Art Center School, Chouinard's Art School and the Otis Art Institute. wk f Q Credit for the leadership in these achievements goes to Marjorie Chittenden, presidentg Mary Heaney, vice-president, Carolyn Bartlett, secretary, and Beat- rice Steffy, publicity chairman. Q if if PEARSON The main event of the spring season was the Third Annual Beaux Arts Ball which took place in the Art Gallery on the evening of May l9. if This affair hon- ored the year's graduates from the Art Department. The spring semester officers were: Esther Pearson, presidentg Betty Schussler, vice-presidentg Marie Ko- gowara, secretary, and Beatrice Steffy, publicity man- ager. wk wk f rf' Q le' i a ' E235 1 BANDBOX The Bandbox Club has enjoyed another year of outstanding activity. f In the absence of Miss Olive Morris, the sponsorship was undertaken by Mr. Edmund E. Evans, Who Was assisted by the year's officers, Homer Caswell, president, Ila Sohlberg, vice-president, Ioy Reese, secretary, and Marilyn Has- trip, treasurer. The first activity of the group consisted of the casting and producing of the play, The Next War, which was presented at the Armistice Day Assembly. The principle characters were portrayed by Irene Iewell, Ioy Reese and Henry Lapinski. f f f The second major production of the young dramatists was entitled It Might Happen To You. f This play evolved into a Student Body production, but the characters of the cast were entirely from the Bandbox membership. Those taking part included: Terry O'Dell, Irving Fink, Dick Ienkins, Iune Bundy, Dick Melone, Russell Bryan, Harry Reynolds, Gordon Stanton and Robert Parno. f f f During the spring semester a series of talks by persons prominent in the screen industry were enjoyed by the group. if Art Lloyd, head cameraman of the I-Ial Roach Studios, was one of these speakers, as Well as actors, direct! ors and designers, Who also offered helpful pointers to the members of the club. Q if wk CLUB UI' GASTON V UB Although the Voice Club is one of the newer clubs in Samohi, it has proved itself to be a thoroughly successful and helpful organization. if f if There has been a long-felt need among the students interested in oper- atic and concert singing for some opportunity of gaining self-confidence by singing before a sympathetic audience. f This desire has been fulfilled in the Voice Club, which is sponsored by Miss Hazel E. Roe. The first semester officers consisted of Ethelyn Swan, president, Margaret Lindsay, vice-president, Virginia Hamlin, secretary, and Nada Miller, program chairman. if f if SWAN During the spring term the officers were: Winifred Anderson, president, Marion Hoover, vice-president, Ethelyn Swan, secretary, and lla Sohlberg, program chairman. ir Members of the Voice Club often entertained the various organizations of the school with their clear, young voices and remarkable talent. if -k wk PIANO CLUB During the past year the Piano Club has risen to truly great heights in the musical realm. f Composed of a small but zealous group ot ivory-ticklers, the society undertook many worthwhile projects. Group attendance of the motion picture, Moonlight Sonata, and the Rachmaninoff Concert at the Philharmonic Auditorium were two of the edu- cational and helpful activities which Were enjoyed. if wk f Recitals were given during the Christmas season, and again in Iune, and proved the capabilities of the pianists to be very excellent indeed. The officers during the Winter term Were: President, Tina Iutronich, vice- president, Mary Ellen Ford, secretary, Florence Baileyg and treasurer, Shelby Ford. f Spring semester officers Were identical With the exception of Frances Yagi, who succeeded Florence Bailey as secretary. The sponsor, Miss Eva lrene Cronkhite, has developed much latent talent during the year by her sympathetic leadership. f f f Some of the most active members of the Piano Club have included: Robert Parno, Tad Alexander, Ioan Nattleford, lames Roach, Robert Iamieson and Nadine Ethell. f f f IUTRONICH DOD'SC ties. up LUB The Dods Club i' 'lr if MORTON has distinguished itself by many worthwhile activi- The club officers for the winter term were: lean Ann Morton, president, Ellen Froebel, vice-president, Viola Chesworth, secretary-treasurer. ln the second semester the leaders were lean Ann Morton, loy Reese and Viola Chesworth, who were elected president, vice-president and secretaryftreas' urer, respectively. wk wk f Many speakers were presented at the meetings, some ot whom spoke on Flower Arrangements, Christmas Wrappings, and Charm in MalcefUp. A family was aided at Thanksgiving, and a lash' ion show was presented for the Art and Home Econom- ics Departments in February. if -Ar wk The climax of the years activities was a tea are ranged in honor of the mothers of the club members. -smqswt SCIENCE The Science Club, under the spirited direction of Mr. Sigmund Huth and Mr. Roy W. McHenry, has spent a worthwhile year in scientific activityjrfik The fall officers, who Were Orten Duling, president, Bob Bomeisler, vice-president, and Lila Rostine, secretary, deserve much of the credit for their excellent leadership of club affairs. -Af Programs included experiments under the direction of the lunior College Chemistry Department, and informal talks which were developed from research by the club members. Ht The spring semester activity was led by David Feller, president, Bill Myers, vice-president, and Rosalie Unger, secretary. Several field trips were enjoyed during this term. f These were to the Merle Norman Cosmetic Factory, and to the Adohr Milk Farms. A guest speaker, Mr. l-l. M. Hall, a Well-known astronomer also was greatly appreciated by the members. Q f Great things are expected of the Science Club in the coming year, and it is sure to fulfill this prophecy. iv wk wk DULING 1' .. 1 AVIATION CLUB The Aviation Club is another of the newly organized groups in Samohi. f Although the membership is still small, this organization promises to be very Worthwhile. The first semester officers Were: Edgar Peak, president, and Bob Morse, secretary. wk Bob Frevele took over the gavel in February, and was assisted by Bob Morse, secretary. if wk f During the year the group discussed all types of airplane construction, and built several model gliders. The most important occupation of the members was the construction of a gasoline-powered model plane, using an engine made by Bob Prevele. -k f wk Mr. Valford Weithoff, sponsor of the group, is to be complimented for his excellent efforts in guiding the young enthusiasts toward a constructive and educational goal for the coming year. 4, , A M ZWOM LITERARY CLUB The Literary Club is composed of students who are genuinely interested in developing their literary talents. f Many of the members have actively par- ticipated in short-story and essay contests, and have earnestly endeavored to establish a mature type of expression. During the year, an extensive study of original essays was made, and proved to be very beneficial to the young Writers. if -Av f The fall semester officers were: President, Maxine Rabe and Eugene Stoweg vice-president, lean Kininghamg secretary-treasurer, Iune Bundyg and publi- city manager, Larry Smith. Some of the most interesting compositions have been contributed by Dar- lene Becker, Helen Bowen, lack Kirkham, Duane Mendelssohn, Dick Reid and Eugene Stowe, who have all proven to be steady and conscientious contrib- utors. f f During the year two highly successful Noon Dances were held under the sponsorship of Miss Mae K. McGregor, the faculty adviser. Officers who were responsible for the success of the spring semester were: David Penniman, presidentg Duane Mendlessohn, vice-president, Larry Smith, secretary-treasurer, and Helen Bowen, publicity manager. ir wk f I ff if PENNIMAN STOWE GIIZIS' ATIIILTIC ASSOCIATION Qwe- N ., sf... Q: Ei.: 7 IA,-n-21 -9,014 VWLT ITIIVQ buy? M' S f' ff .VK .1 ., If T vg,,x 9 W!! 42. f Z, With something happening or being planned all the time, the G. A. A. has enjoyed a very successful year. -Av Bidding adieu to speedball and volleyball, the girls gathered together in the school cafeteria for a gala banquet. wk Cele- brating the exit of basketball, a love- ly mothers' and daughters' tea was arranged. f An alumni beach and barbecue party was held at the end of the baseball season. if -k ir The officers, who by their splen- did Work were responsible for this successful year were Phyllis Parker, president, Pearl Harland, correspond- ing secretaryg Robin Briscoe, record- ing secretary, Gertie Tohnson, treas- urerg Doris Tobin, Babs Le Feuvre and Tean Kerby, yell-leaders. QLQ iv 1 I 1'- I I T . . 1 , LETTLIZM Santa Monica High Schools mighty men have participated in many profitable and serviceable activities during the past year. ln September Derwin Terry was elected prexy of the Lettermerrs Club, and was assisted by Clarence Stevens, vice-president, and Bud Duffy, secre- tary. ir -k f While the football season was in full swing, a veteran from the Sawtelle Soldiers Home was brought to each game by some of the lettermen, who thor- oughly enjoyed the venture. A severe reform was capably and successfully achieved, when the boys cracked down upon the illegal lettermen who were parading the campus. -Av Another excellent project was the hanging of a banner in the boys' gym which bears the school motto, A Fighting Team is Never Licked. A successful Noon Dance, a Fiesta booth and a talent assembly completed the year's activities. wk f -Av ln the spring months Monroe McNairy took over the gavel as president. I-lis associates were: lim White, vice-president, Bill Nourse, secretary, and l-lowf ard Steinman, sergeant-at-arms. if ir wk 5 4 3 I -as 1 TERRY vw , Y 'G . MCNAIZLIJIL 4 Ji- Nxt M MU l MM ,. A, , .fvf X! - , f , ,-e- ,Quyyu '-S fl ij WZ.. -V J V!!! Vx-1 x 1 f' ,- A 4 P , f A A-if 31,57 ,,,4fVLf , Wxfz no frat-r-? I A T5 , fffffl- qv f ffvegff' Q SAMOHI SERENADERSMWIWQ Wt V7 g f . I Boom-da-da-bo' Went the ig bass drum . . . lli-de-ho-o-o went the trumpets and the trombones and the saxes . . . as the Samohi Serenaders added welcome spice to the school's program tor the sec- ond year ot their collective existence. Wade Thomas, organizer and mentor extraordinaire, was again be- MR- THOMAS hind the baton, prestigetul from his years ot experi- ence with Kaye Kyser. f -k if Dances at the high school and the junior college owed much of their suc- cess to the music of the Serenaders, as did the Negro Minstrel Show of the Boys' Glee Club. The Qvgiglters performed for many a Santa Monica com- munity dance as Well. if if if Bud Holcomb, ace drummer-man ot Santa Monica, highlighted the first se- mester activity ot the swingerees with his blilliant yet steady rhythms and his great drive breaks that kept the jitterbugs constantly in seventh heaven. Leaving school at mid-term, Bud carries the best Wishes of all Samohi as he pursues his swing career. f if f it X t J xx Other serenaders were: Edwin Wells, Warren Beck, Sunny Sutherland, Al- bert l-lalbert, Bob Nabors, Maine Morris, Peter Best, Tom Sturgeon, Archie Morrison, Bill I-larles, Wesley Hicks, Bill Garfield, Pearl Foreman, Harold Weiss and Fred Abbey, Vocalists Were: Louise Ware, Pat Koch, Bob Hanna, Virginia Shell, Doris Altland and the male quartet. f f if N. '-4 , s. xx r ,slr 1 l. lk 1 XV is xx Q. My M ff fwjy K W M! MCP f VM gkfgfgwflwfgw SPORTS 'k tk ., 1 ,, ,, I , 1 M 3 4 1 ' V 3 6 v l I, , x X . ,L ufmwwm-Lf ,ma , . - 9, 519.24 .-:cm 1.5 2: .M 4,'.A..Q.gavM-.0mmmaim,.wm f The athletic program cf Santa Monica High School l 5 is one of the most outstand- ing examples of the Ameri- D A can Way shown through- - f A' out the institution. -k The democratic principle of par- ticipation by the minority , is practically iollowed by J the organization of classes, A, B, C and D, whereby the small students as well as the more developed ones may enjoy team sports. In COACH MISHLER . . . . this way, fairer competition is arranged and the privilege of participation is given equally to all. f f wk A most successful innovation of this year is the introduction of Intramural Sports. Under this system, boys may engage in one ot many games during the noon hour. if By this method, students may be induced to stay on the campus at this time, thus eliminating chances oi trouble and mischief as Well as pro- viding healthiul exercise and recreation. f f wk With the close of another school and athletic year, we view the past months with pleasure. f Although all our teams have not been of champion- ship calibre, We feel that a good share of victories have come our way. The show of school spirit and backing for the teams has been exceptional through- out the year, and the development of good sportsmanship between schools, teams and fans is something to be proud ot. f It may be truly said that Samohi is a fine example of the American Way in sports. if f f iii .sw -1 'I Q X N 4 2 V38 611 14' -if -mf Q T E? K 4? mr-5: 1 ', K 9, 45 3.39 Q3 - 35-Q W '-L , Y 3 gy ? Y 5 . it Q 4 we 2 ws' i 5 . 'X lim Sw N, N QM 5 1 I in ,f 'QJYQ , N si i , fr - gl-My 56,4 1-'Ulf-'A 1 .XL , r- is - -rrf4 The home team drew first blood late in the first quarter when Bob Nelson, speedy quarterback, romped eight yards around the right end of his line on a fake reverse to score standing up. Captain Lefty Hamlett booted the extra point that put Samohi in the lead, 7-U. f if This advantage was short-lived, however, for early in the second period, Venice marched 62 years to a touchdown and then converted, tying the score at 7-7. Coming back strong after the kickoff, the Viking eleven retaliated with a similar march that netted them the final tally. Q The try for extra point was missed and the final score read Samohi l3, Venice 7. The first string which was responsible for this Victory and the majority of the following wins consisted of ends Bill Nourse, Clarie Lees and Bill Porter, tackles Dan tMost Valuable Player? Vaughn and Derwin Terry, guards Frank Staats, Gordon Pattison and Monroe lVfcNairy, center Bob Frenkel, quarterback Bob QAll Bay League? Nelson, halfbacks Lefty Hamlett CCaptainD and Howard Steinman, and fullback Tom Harland. if wk f Opening the League season against a strong Woodrow Wilson team, the Vikes lost by the slim margin of 6-3, 'Nellie' booting a drop kick from 'way out for the home score. Still unable to cash in on their scoring opportunities, the Daynien dropped a one-pointer, 7-B, to the Leuzinger Olympians after stag- - - 1 7,1 Q Ex. sa- is i ,J Jo X 1? 2,17 Ugg 0212 cc Q X raft Qi'-f bas if 'K ft? JT7 U oh a an of . , I it -X if x Mr, -Q 1225 V 1 wi A LIGHTWEIGHT ing a sitedown when an official i'butch robbed them of a possible touchdown. wk Old Man lnjury played an unwelcome part in the Inglewood fracas as the crippled Santa Monicans were drubbed, 20-O. if if f Suddenly coming to life with a burst of pent-up power, the Varsity smashed out a brilliant l2-U victory over the boys from Beverly in their first away-from-home tilt. wk The passing duo of Nelson to Steinman proved the Norsernens downfall, clicking twice for the total Viking score. -k wk Blue and Gold Day with its color and spirit provided the most thrilling encounter of the season. After being led by a two-touchdown margin through- out the game, Samohi opened up a dazzling offense in the last half of the fourth quarter and pulled up within five points of the Tarters. -A' Then in the last minute of play, they fought within ten yards of the goal and scored on a pass from Nelson to Nourse just as the gun sounded. f Final score, 19-l8 for Samohi. ln their last two games, the Vike heavies smothered Redondo 21-6 to end the League season, and lost to a mammoth Long Beach Poly eleven, 27-U. The annual East-West Carnival gave the Blue and Gold men an opportunity to show their true form and they responded in self-explanatory manner. if ln the short time alloted to them, the boys scored a touchdown and conversion against Beverly Hills, and then came right back to do the same to Leuzinger, the team that represented the Bay League in the C.l.l:'. playoffs. if wk if COACH SUTHERLAND FOOTBALL Although they didn't find victory in every contest, the Vikings displayed fine sportsmanship, gave all they had, and most decisively proved that A Fighting Team is Never Licked. if f -Af i ki lri A'1kt'k'A'i k'k'Irt With the return of seven regulars and a host of new material, Lightweight hopes for the '38 pigskin season skyrocketed to great heights. wk Fulfilling ex- pectations, the B's took all comers in the practice season, climaxing their pre-season schedule with a brilliant 31-O victory over the perennial rival, Venice. -Av wk wk Opening the Bay League season with a 14-7 triumph over Leuzinger the Lighties then encountered a fighting Inglewood eleven which held them to a O-U stalemate. Returning to top form, the small fry Whipped Beverly Hills 14-U, Compton 7-O, and Redondo l2-U. wk The final tilt with the highly touted Wilson Bruins proved to be a real thriller. Playing for the championship, the two teams battled to a scoreless tie although each threatened to score several times. 1 By virtue of their two tie games, the undefeated Vikes were shunted into second place in final stand- ings- 'A' if ir The first string line-up which was responsible for the team's fine showing included ends Tom Flannigan and George Chestg Bob Bomeisler and Tad Kishi, tackles, guards Leland Moody and Captain Mario Abateg and center Iimmy White in the line. if Ball carriers de luxe were quarterback Ed Linder, halves Tom Simpson and Henry Groff, and Tubby Stevens, fullback. wk iv Q Hats off to Coach lim Sutherland and his men for their successful season. wk f if T ik f I1 t vtisltv Btsitytfitiitittm Fighting spirit was the keynote ot the l939 Varsity Basketball Squad. Alf though the team lacked polish during early practice games, this same fighting spirit prevailed and as the Bay League season approached they developed into a smooth Working unit. -k -Af f Outstanding players who were responsible tor the teams success were: Captain Dick Reid: A smart, aggressive guard whose hard tight and dependf ' coAcH TICHENOR ri X i . A i 4 X i lg,-g 4 '3 W A w N Q' I I ,Y , Y lt i i 1 I 0 X. X U . Q' .... L .. .E ,fi J ,I ability kept team spirit high. f Ed Parker: A brilliant guard whose stellar defensive play won him the acclaim ot his teammates as the most valuable player. if Ronnie Harpo Kaping: A veteran tor' t',' ard who topped the Vike scoring column by his sharpsliooting. f Tracy 'llarikw Lay: A smooth, clover forwaicl whose tricky tloor-play gave versatility to the Yigiiifg zztfotise. gk lilo:-ton Uliglit- nin' Krueger: ljttfqte eyed igivoirian wliofae timely lm' kots litted the Vikeis tv' t ol iiiany a tight spof. f Bob ' iiltvlf lie Nelson: A human dynamo whose aggrezsftve play wtix always a sparkplug to the team. 545 Pill lolz-arse: Rllfit'jF?Cl, hard-playing center, always in the thick cvt the play. iv Rex Fairbanks: lflllit fl lijilittveirjilgt captain who completed the Blue and Gold t.i1i.,'1rd .vall wk lloyd Swede Soren son: Star guard ot N353 nh igi: 'a,:'i liiy'u team who returned in the last ot the season ta lead the varsiti' 1- fin l ffir i H 'ki' LIGHTWEIGHT BASKETBALL Santa Monica r , ,,.. 2U Leuzinger . ,,. . Santa Monica ,,, . 42 lnglewood ..Y,,w.. Santa Monica Y,,,, Y,,,,, 2 4 Beverly Hills Santa Monica ., ,,,,,oo. 22 Compton ,o,,,o ,o Santa Monica ,,.. o,,,o,,o 2 5 Redondo .o,,,o,,o,,,o,, Santa Monica ,.Y,,,,Y,,,.,,,, 28 Woodrow Wilson i' 'kfki' Stated as prefseason favorites in the Bay League flag chase, the Samohi opened their schedule in formidable manner by trouncing Leuzinger, lnglewood and Beverly l-lills. wk Their first setback came the following week at the hands of a strong Compton five who eked out a close decision. Continuing in their losing ways, the Mishlermen were outbaffled by the Redondo Seahawks who presented the Vikes with their second and last defeat, The Blue and Gold team completed a good season by drubbing the Wilson Cubs, thereby fin- isliing in a tie for second place. f f f XC, X LWWC ' sf .li ' A HJ lx 1 tx 1, ,.1. -1 ,lv 14,4 1 C AND D BASKETBALL Captain and center Gene Posa led his teammates in total scoring by rack- ing up fifty markers, high honors for the school. Q Other first stringers who turned in outstanding performances were forwards Dalton Davis and Roger Bohning, and guards Ed Linder and lerry Lamb. Q Q Q 'k'k'k'k'kir'k'kir The C squad combined class and scrap to elevate themselves to runner- up position in Bay League standings. Composing the first five were Mutt Herrin, Bob Ward, Darrel Sorenson, Ed Florer and Captain Steve McGreg- Of' 'A' 'Ir if Presenting Samohi with her only cage championship, the spunlcy D's blazed their path to a first position tie. Q Ott, Peterson, Corwin, Decker and Captain Miyaki made up the top honor guintet. Q Q Q lilllivlif' INTl2AMUl2At SPORTS The youngest member of the Samohi sports family is the noon lntramural games. Started in the fall of '38 with a handful of interested boys, this experie ment has grown into an active organization of over one hundred meme bers. wk f wk The original purpose of this activity was to create an onfthefcampus inter- est for those students whose lunch hour was usually wasted in non-profitable ways. wk Such games as ping-pong, two-man basketball, volleyball, handball and various table games keep these people busy throughout the noon hour in healthful recreation. The equipment is issued at the beginning of the period by several trusties and checked in to the same persons five minutes before the next hour class. f wk if So much enthusiasm was exhibited about several of the games that tournf aments were scheduled in the rnost popular sports. On rainy days, the scene of activity was shifted to the boys' gymnasium where play went on undis- turbed. if if f The great enthusiasm with which this innovation was received surpassed all expectations and insured the continuance of lntramurals next year. Coach Don Brown has been the godfather of this plan and too much credit cannot be given him for his untiring efforts. -Av if -Av Iv' . is N A COACH BROWN vllzsnv I 3 K With the lowest of ratings pinned on them, an exceptionally fine group of cinderpath newcomers working with their very capable coach, lim Suther- land, rallied right back in the faces of the experts with frequent surprising and timely performances. f Q f Thelmo Knowles, longestriding negro flash, ran the 880-yard route with consistence and spectacular ability throughout the season. Coming back with a smashing win over the Olympians from Leuzinger, after being crushed by the ever-powerful Glendale Hoover tracksters, the Vikes went on to fare well in the seven school Bay League finals. wk wk Principal spikesters aiding in the Blue and Gold cause were Charles Rich- ards, who soared over the 6-foot mark in the high jump, Speedster Bob Vaughn in the sprints, Captain loe Charette and Ioel lohnson, featured in the 440. -if l-lurdling in good form were Bob Bomeisler and lim Hines, lack Fulton leather- lunged the standard mile route, and lack Weaver lifted himself to great heights in the pole vault. ln the heavy heave division, Bill Porter, Walt Rawn and Bill Kaplan handled the matter of flinging the discus, While Bill Nourse and Bob Williams tossed the iron ball into space. iv f f ef' be me LLAAJ-LA L, L, A ' FL fcwzwe ...l............1...-. LIGHTWEIGHT TRACK The Lightweight squad, composed of a host of returning lettermen, proved the most talented track aggregation at Samohi for the year. Alter dropping their opener to Hoover, the Bees captured the great majority of their remain ing meets and proved to be outstanding in the Bay League by producing inf dividual aces on a par with the cream of the CLF. crop. if f if The roster of the B team Was decorated with such skillful performers as Simpson, Harding, Leisure and McAdams in the dash section, White, Chest Fink, Bernarding and Wood as timber-toppers, Demetriou and Mankey in the distance jaunts, O'Neal, Kishi and Groft, who catapulted the iron sphere, and llarding and Parker in the broad and high jumps respectively. f Q if The main event ot the Lightweight season was the school record-breakin pole vault ot Bill McGruder. Up, up, and further up soared Bill u ly li d cleared ll teet 9 inches. f if wk All praise to the small try who were responsible, or t argest percent- age ot track victories at Samohi this season. sk Q 0, V X. X7 l Mm 1 ,V BASEBALL Samohi may Well be proud of her l939 baseball team Which, under the careful guidance of Coach George Tichenor, ranked high among Southern California prep nines, taking second in Bay League standings. Q Q Q With a turnout of over 60 inspired players and seven returning lettermen, Coach Tichenor had little trouble in filling in the vacant positions. Q Lou Mun- sen handled catching duties in great style and turned out to be a great asset to the hurlers. The mound staff was Without a doubt the greatest Samohi has ever had. Q Led by Tubby Stevens and Norrie Krueger, two returning letter- men, the corps consisted of the aforementioned plus Steve Alonzo and Wim- py Mallory. Each hurler could be counted on to give his best in every game he pitched. The infield was made up of veterans and the result Was a smooth working combination. Q Rip Frenkel handled duties at first base, Bill Myers performed at second, lack McShane sparked the infield at short stop, While Tony Ramos covered the hot corner in fine fashion. Q ln the outfield was a trio of really fine flyhawks and sluggers. lt consisted of Woodie Prentice, Mario Abate and Ed Linder. Q Q Q B SWIMMING , TS i Since the A swimmers won the Bay League Championship last year, the school has been swimming conscious. if Therefore, Coach loe Day was not too surprised when over one hundred fifty boys turned out at the first call. Out ol this aggregation Day built three fine teams of which Samohi may well be proud. if if if Ralph Kiewit performed as No. l man this year, churning his way over the fifty yard route in about 25 seconds. Close behind him carrie the two lacks, Quigg and Powers, whose fast times clinched many meets for the Blue and Gold team. if Taking care of the 22Ufyard distance was Doug Pardee, whose dual abilities made him invaluable as a backstroker as well, Karl French, a newcomer via the transfer route, proved a great find as he outdis- tanced all opponents in the breaststroke. Making up an invincible relay group were Pardee, Quigg, Kiewit and Powers. wk if if Cn the UB squad, sprinters Bach, Bradley, Clinton and Christensen comf prised the strong relay group, while Reynolds held down first berth in the breaststroke and Bach and Maggie fought it out all season for top honors in diving. if Tucker, Reynolds and Bach made up the medley relay. if At the tail end in size but not ability, the Cee team was built around Luther, Burns, Talmadge, Dixon, Hurd, Littleton, York, Wolfcnrd and Taylor. As most of these men are underclassmen, their great showing this year speaks well for the future as well. wk wk if V fr mtifwti GOLF Although this was only the second year that Coach Ioy Day has been in charge of the divof-diggers, his superior ability and fine leadership resulted in one of the finest seasons enjoyed by any Viking golf team. if This season, prospects were exceptionally bright with the return of four lettermen and two experienced substitutes. Bruce Magruder, lim Clark, lohn MacDonald and Iim Strain turned out to cop their last year's positions, with the exception of Strain, who was dropped to fifth spot to make room for a newcomer, Bill Phil- brook. f A substitute of last season, Philbrook made phenomenal improve- ment and played brilliant golf throughout the season. George Curtin rounded out the squad at sixth position and faithfully upheld the lower end of the roster. f if if Besides the regular schedule of matches, the Daymen also participated in a variety of pre-season warmups and entered several driving and putting contests held in the Southland. f The general quality of competition was much higher than in previous years and the team's high standing at the close of the season bespoke its great ability. wk Q :Z I -,,.. A.. -.. I iff .J J TENNIS Serve--Volley-Smash-Backhand - Fifteen love - Game - Tennis, the Sport of Kings. wk f Confronted with the responsibility of carrying on from Where last year's championship squad left off, the 1939 Samohi netsters made the best of their possibilities and carried on the tradition of fair, sportsmanlike play for which the school is noted. if Besides copping its share oi honors in the Bay League Competition, the team Was privileged to enter a large number of tournaments throughout the Southland. Among these Were the Annual Dudley Cup Championships held at the Lincoln Park courts, the Southern California High School Championships, at Fullerton, and the C i Valley tournament. ir if 1' The only matches lost by the school r ue ers were those that were played without the services of Ted Olewi , T y Pirard and George Dru- liner, ace singles players whose absence as en occasioned by individual tournaments in which they were entere Q lewine, three-year letterrnan, added greatly to his string of champio ips hroughout the season by Win- ning among other trophies the South ast nterscholastic tournament for the second straight year and being me t d a Davis Cup challenger of the not-too-far future. f if wk The greatest aim for this year ' to in the Dudley contest for the third time and thus retire the trophy to e schools already auspicious collection. Win or lose, Samohi will long rem ber that lineup of Olewine, Pirard, Dru- liner, Peel, Bohning, Haney and len ins which fought to the last shot. -Av if -Av GIRLS' SPORTS Making this year an outstanding one in the Work of the girls' physical education depart- ment were several experiments, among them the notably successful attempt to teach social dancing in the regular gym classes, carried out with the cooperation of the boys' department. 'A' 'A' 'k Also important was the new organization of work into the block system, which is the teaching of one activity for several weeks, fol- lowed by another. Interest and variety were MISS HELLNER added in this way. f The G. A. A. boasts of having in its membership the healthiest, most attract- ive and peppiest girls attending Samohi. ln order to join, a girl must be per- sonally recommended and approved by faculty members of the girls' physical education department. Besides being outstanding in athletics, she must have a high rating in scholarship and character. wk f f Each year the G. A. A., aided by other clubs, is gradually beautifying the patio, located just outside the girls' gym, Which is used by students for social affairs. This year an artistic iron grill fence was added. -k f -Av GII2lS' BASKETBML An enthusiastic tournament every bit of the Way, is a fitting statement regarding the basketball tournament played in the Sports class as the third sport of the year. -Av A slightly different method was enforced for tournament play this year. First, a round-robin was held in each class in order to de- termine the standard of each team. The tournament was then played with teams competing against other teams ranked in their same division. f wk wk The tournament was capably handled by Dorothy White, the manager for basketball, under the supervision of basketball sponsor, Miss Rhea Featherstone. ir Outstanding players for this sport were Martha Chest, Annie Cavarrero, Phyllis Parker, Bessie Webb, Mary lane Gould, Rae Sands, Marge Starr, Betty Schussler, Gertie Iohnson and Barbs Farrell. f -Av f A lovely mothers'-and-daughters' tea was held at the completion of this sport which was planned so Well by Dorothy White. f f 1 WHITE T IQNNIS Again proving that all Samohi's net talent isn't confined to the male sex, the girls' net squad has just rounded out a most successful season of play under the capable coaching of Miss Martha Hellner. f A Wealth of outstanding material, including several of Los Angeles' most capable netswomen, made the Blue and Gold the toast of the League. Diminutive Pearl Harland, last years Dudley Cup and school tournament queen, was forced to miss the majority of the seasons competition because of an appendectomy performed early in the spring. How- ever, before this misfortune, she annexed the Fullerton trophy and was runner- up in the Blatz tournament. Q if if Two other stars, Robin Briscoe and Ioanne Brooke, took their share of hon- ors both in League and outside tournament play. loanne upset the defending champ, Pearl Harland, in the Blatz competition, 6-4, 6-4, and Went on to make herself a definite threat in other local tournies, wk Robin ranked high in all play, placing second and third consist- ently. Other members of the team whose play helped put Samohi at the top of the lieap were Peggy Miller, Gertrude Moran, Ruth Holt, Nancy Slaughter, lean Schmidt, Doris Tobin and Babs LeFeuvre. Q ir f DLAYDAY The girls of the G. A. A. showed a lot of spirit this year when they were earning points for their letters, some of them tallying enough for their pins. f Eight hundred points is the sort-of-high number required for a letter. Girls who received letters at mid-term award assembly were Lois Caswell, Dorothy Hamilton, Charlotte Iohnson, Peggy Iones, Charlotte Markle, Claire Markle and Phyllis Parker. -k jr if One thousand points is set for the next highest award after the letter, which is the gold pin. Seven proud girls were honored with pins at the assembly. They were Marge Starr, Bess Webb, Rosalie Unger, Pat Shepherd, Anna Iune Foglesong, Mary lane Gould and Ruth Holt. f wk if P L A Y D A Y The annual playday that was held at Inglewood this year on April 22 saw Samohi walk off with top honors in just about everything. They took first place in the posture parade which is the greatest honor to be received at playday. wk An additional event was included this year-a super jitterbug contest. Yes, you guessed it, two Santa Monica girlies won this, too. They were Clotilde Fortune and Arline Lyon. -k ln the games? Yes, they were right on the top of the list when the final scores were added up. All in all, the girls agreed that this was one of the most lively playdays they have yet attended. wk f wk V .XLS tffjgjl O , GIRLS' BASEBALL Y With the usual interest present that baseball season produces, the girls of the Sports class participated in their customary baseball tournament this spring. The hard-fought games played over the period ot eight weeks were planned and scheduled by Betty Ruppenthal, baseball manager. if She was assisted by the baseball sponsor, Miss Gladys Chitwood. These two also arranged the grand alumni barbecue and beach party held at the end of the sport. f f f The girls fought tor each game perhaps with more determination during this sport because it was their last chance for the year to tally points toward their letters. One hundred points is the highest number possible to receive and this is only given to one team ot each class. -k lt is given to the team win' ning the most games of the tournament. The second team is given 75, the third 50 and all the rest 25. Since 800 points are needed before a letter is awarded, and only tour sports are played a year, it is easy to understand why it takes at Least two years for a girl to receive a letter. One thousand points are required for the GAA. pin. if f Q DV MISS CHITW RUPPENTHAL OOD GII2lS' SPEED BALL Speedball seems to again have taken first place in popularity among the girls of the Sports class. This year it was the speediest and most hard-fought of all the tournaments. Before the beginning of the tournament. five Weeks were set aside for practicing the tech- nique of drop-kicking, punting, picking the ball up with feet and passing. f With the usual sprained fingers, twisted knee-caps and wrenched ankles, the tournament, under the capable supervision of Manager Elizabeth Perlee, ran smoothly. Many upsets were scored during the course of play, but the senior team, the Peanuts, and the junior team, the Oysterettes, finally tied for first place. Assisting the manager was Miss Martha Hellner, faculty adviser. if if f The members of the honorary team, picked as being the best players in the estimation of the judges, Were: Seniors, Phyllis Parker, Dot Hamilton, Mary Sheckles and Ruth Holt, Iuniors, Robin Briscoe, Pearl Harland, Betty Ruppenthal and Dot Whiteg Sophomores, Carol Rutledge, Ioan Slaughter and Ieanne Prickette. iv f i GIIZLS VOLLEYBALL Bubbling over with enthusiasm were the girls in the volleyball tourna- ment this year, which fact made it a huge success. Charlotte Iohnson, Volleyball manager, and Miss Hortense Malone, faculty sponsor, co-operated and ran an orderly tournament. Q Spiking was perfected among the best teams and when the superior players were in action, it appeared to be one of the fastest games that girls compete in today. f I The Senior team, the l-lollyhocks, after many difficult games, finally won the right to possess the title of the undefeated team of the GAA. if Members of that team were Bessie Spiker Webb, Marjorie Starr, Mary Sheckles, Phyl- lis Parker, Dot Stribbling, Cecilia Collins, Phyllis MCBeth, lla Sohlberg, Mary Truesdall, Betty Schussler and Ruth Holly Holt fcaptainl. iv if wk The honorary team selected by the teachers and judges was as follows: Seniors, Charlotte Markle, Phyllis Parker, Cecilia Collins, Dot Stribbling, Dot Hamilton, Bessie Webb and Buth Holt, funiors, Rosemary Romero and Opal Daugherty, Sophomores, Ioan Slaughter and Helen fones. wk wk f CALENDAR Seems so long ago and yet so near that we glimpsed the bewildered faces of Marjorie Fearon, Don Boettcher, Betsy Green and Norman Taylor among the throng of new sophof mores listening to Mr. Barnums welcoming greetings at their first assembly, September l2. iv Time marched on and our school spirit rose to an unbelievable height by the time of the Venice Bally. Of course we take only half of the credit for this enthusiasm as it was inspired by our popular yell leader, Henry Lapinski, and his four assistants, the two White sisters, Dorothy and Elizabeth, Bill Garrett and Owen Adkins. wk The male contingent of the school bubbled over with school spirit as they looked upon our darling song leaders in the persons of loy Beese, lla Sohlberg, Barbara Farrell, Muriel Walters and Dorothy Phillips, And you guessed it, the outcome of school spirit plus a good football team, it was victory. Q With much scrubbing of seals by sophomores and showing off of seniors, we reached October and the opening of the Bay League seaf son. wk wk if Although we all knew it, B. W. Fenton showed conclusively that crime does not pay and proved it by telling of his own personal experiences in a most interesting assembly. -Av f ir On October 28 we all Jumped into our jalopies and arrived at the Beverly Hills football field to witness the massacreing of Beverly by Samohi, Between school spirit, we edged in a bit of education in the form of an interesting talk on 'lBadium furnished by Professor Gable on the second of November. ir But moving from the more serious side of life, November ff, l938, held one of the busiest days of the term. fn the first place, it was l'Blue and Gold Day and the whole student body was in a whirl, decorating the school. Secondly, a huge pare ade took place with everyone participating from Spencer Fish to Mr. Newhouse. Winning the Compton game, we wound the day up with all the girls inviting their best boy friends to the Spinster Skip. if Some of the lucky fellows being Tom Gab- bert escorted by Nova Lou Parker, Dick Beid being helped on with his coat by Girls' League Prexy Mary Margaret Miller, Norman Schaub with Virginia lones, and many others. wk The Winter Seniors readily displayed talent in their Sens ior play, Smilin' Through, as lona Hamilton and Lidia Godina shared the feminine lead, while Duane Williams made a han 1- some leading man. An enormous success came on December 2, in the form of a Minstrel Show Assembly. Unlimited talent was displayed behind black grease paint, and our Student Body president, Tom Simpson, proved he had dual ability. if Friday the l3th might be unlucky for some people, but not for those who in lanuary attended the Winter Class Senior Dance, for it was really super if Some of those participating in the fun were Lidia Godina and Warren Wood, Sue Taft and Ted Olewine, Kay lohnson and Dick liittle, and many oth ers. f -k if All of the athletes came to see Mft Might Happen to You, displaying big letters on their sweaters, for the athletic awards were given that morning. lncidentally, that was a swell play and the cast boasted many prominent figures around school. On lanuary 20, the Seniors enjoyed a beautiful luncheon, and we suffered that night by losing them at Graduation. if if if After the excitement of Commencement, school fell into routine once again. The Student Body offices changed hands and Bob Nelson ably took charge as president, with Dot White as secretary. Be-entering the social side of life once more. if On March 3, the G.A.A. threw a Gym linx. f Girl athletes showed their originality by wearing unusual costumes. Some of those joining in the festivities were Ruth f-lolt, Phyllis Parker, GAA. prexy, and lean Flannigan. The second assembly of the new semester proved to be exceedingly popular as it teas tured our own school orchestra, They sported many outstand- ing arrangements, but 'Rhapsody in Blue and Ferde Grofe's 'lGrand Canyon Suite overshadowed the rest. if f March 1, was the date set for the Hi-Y dance and the boys found their chance to date some of the schools choicest. , . Careers was 1 WVW 14.541-fl' ' film. V! X yjlfojbk an ,cfiwui I 1 I rf. xy-IJVLV 'R I' -v l ,V - lx the topic chosen for our next assembly and we all found ways and means to develop our personalities. Noted lack Quigg gazing at Phyllis Chandler during the talk and by the look de- cided he thought Phyllis's personality needed no improving. That night the lunior Class sponsored their first Annual Easter Dance and the girls' gym looked good enough to eat, decorated in pastel shades. Q Q Q Mr. Thomas was very jittery around April 22, as it was on this date that Samohi's band was sent to Pasadena to enter the Southern California Band Contest. His worries turned into joy, however, as per usual Samohi made an outstanding show- ing- 'A' i' i' The boys reigned the first week in May, as this was the proverbial Boys' Week and all of the outstanding citizens of Santa Monica relinquished their positions to the chosen boys of Samohi. Q Q Q We all took a siesta so that we could be in top condition for Fiesta, May 12. Q Q Q The Summer Seniors after three years of anticipating their Prom made it unusually successful by turning out en masse for their last school dance. Turning to a more serious period in school life, the whole student body showed deep apprecia- tion and respect for our impressive Memorial Day Assembly, as it was exceedingly worthwhile. Q Let Who Will Be Clever lived up to the name for the Senior Play as it certainly was clever and showed the school that by contrast to the winter play that the actors and actresses of Santa Monica High School can play the light as well as the more serious types of charac- ters. The play was not only popular among the student body, but also was a financial success. Q Q Q Iune l6 crept upon the school with amazing rapidity and before we knew it another Senior Luncheon had taken place with over 300 graduating that evening in the Greek Theatre. Bon Voyage, Class of '39! Q Q Q NATURE'S ART By JACK KIRKHAM As dawn draws near and shadows depart, the sky slowly changes from a deep shade of grey to a light, glowing pink. Alone in the canyon, I watch the glorious transition from night to day, the vast mountain walls merging slowly from the darkness to tower above me. f I stand enthralled by the picturesque sight of the beautiful Grand Canyon, whose sides are tinted by Nature's color- ful hues, hues to which no artist's brush could ever do justice. Awed, I observe its overwhelming splendor, where solitude reigns supreme. sk I thank God for the deep silence and peace, far removed from the tumultuous noise of men and machines. 1 f f These steep, majestic cliffs were patiently carved by the tremendous power of the mighty Colorado river, aided by Father Time and the swift, fierce sand- storms, which have swept across the desert for centuries. wk In reverent silence I watch Nature gradually blend her colors into the day and paint the canyon walls with all the myriad hues of the rainbow. The gorges blaze forth, clothed in an indescribably brilliant orange, fringed with purple and blue. f ir wk All too soon time passes. Now I must return to the city, a place of racking tortures, where man fights for life, kills for greed, and lives to conquer. I am grateful for this day in which I have stood close to Nature. wk When Life's road is troubled and everything seems to go wrong, I can turn back the pages of memory to this place and time where I have stood admiring the incomparable works of God. ir f if WET SUNSHINE ByD1cKRE1D There is magic in the rain . . . the soft, gentle kind. It falls to earth bathing the trees and flowers, then slowly fades from sight. At its disappearance, pencil streaks of light diffuse through the haze to reveal thousands of glimmering droplets resting on every blade of grass, branch and leaf. -Av As fresh as new- born stars, the dazzling drops sparkle and spangle under the increasing bril- liancy of the deluge of light. A pageant of nature shimmering in its beauty is arrayed before us. Each slender green shoot proudly displays its scintillating new gown and halo. if The trees, their bark moistened by the kindly food, give new life to the leaves and branches. On each leaf, the transparent crystals glisten in their radiance like jewels in a maiden's hand. f The many shades of green are augmented in clear reflections, and the verdant foliage takes on a lustrous sheen. f The once-vivid shades have melted, and a flush of half-tones tenderly casts an opalescent light upon the glowing landscape. The colors made, the drops disappear, and the magic of the moment is lost again. But it will return. Some other day the rain will come, and then the wet sunshine will transform this world into a resplendent fairyland. -Av iv if ON FIGHTING AND COURAGE By DUANE MENDELSSOI-IN Prom the cradle to the grave, life presents a continual challenge which must be met with aggressive courage. Civilization has managed to put a thin mask over the basic instinct in many ways, but still it surges and seethes under even this mild restraint. -k -Av if In his early stages of formation, man's aggressive instincts were expressed coarsely, for they emanated from an undeveloped intellect and were solely concerned with the primary necessities of life. Today, we not only face the struggle that these elemental necessities require, but we must also find ways to satisfy our more refined desires of luxury, amusement and spiritual solacef This is truly a great struggle for most of us, and we find that some people even deprive themselves of basic needs, in order that they may satisfy those which are invariably associated with ideal civilized existence. ir wk if Courage is an important consideration in any commonly approved moral code, whether the code be primitive or cultured. This quality commands uni- versal respect, since the innumerable situations for its use make it of immense value. if lt is unthinkable that a true leader can exist without courage. As we thumb through our large present-day store of historical archives, we may find examples of men in high power who were at the sorry opposite pole of the courageous ideal. f These weaklings were not real leaders, howeverg for, as Shakespeare puts it, they only had power thrust upon them, and it was not long before their vicious natures led them to ruin. sk wk f If we had looked closely enough during our historical ramblings, we might have noticed isolated instances where men were leaders in a seemingly pas- sive way. Nevertheless, their renouncement of sword and fire did not ap- pear to hamper their usefulness and influence. wk One of the greatest examples of this is that marvelous contemporary, Mahatma Gandhi. By sheer magnetic force of character and spirit, Gandhi has made lndia a potent factor in Great Britain's colonial policy. His passive resistance has been much more ef- fective for securing his demands than any form of violence could be. sk Yet, such is Gandhi's great control of the masses that he can instantly start civil disobedience among lndia's vast population. wk At all times we must heed the insistent call of courage which is ever present in our hearts. However entangled in the web of fate we become, it is well for us to remember that one thing is certain in life: things will not remain the same, they must eventually be altered. wk The world, like a surgeon, de- mands sharp instruments, the moment We become dull and ineffective we are cast aside for more efficient tools of progress. Therefore, we see that effort should not be avoided because of the fact that we fear failure, effort is an essential element of success. Although our attempts may not always result in a fortunate termination, our unsuccessful endeavors teach and discipline us so that eventually success can be attained. wk -Av 'Av THIS AMERICAN WAY To devise ways and means in production and distribution whereby a finer quality may be enjoyed by a greater number of people at a lower price, this is the American Way in business. f f wk No small part of the success of this book is due to the service rendered by the following people in the Ameri- can Way. We wish to express our gratitude and deep appreciation to them. 1' To Mr. Frank Roshell of Austin Studios for his fine photographs of student groups, faculty and campus. -Av To Miss Sally Haney of Austin for the Senior Photography. -Av To Mr. Sandberg of the Weaver Publishing Company for his understanding of fine printing. ir To Mr. Rogers of the Metropolitan Engraving Company for the engravings. iv To Mr. Luther and Mr. Duffy of the Metropolitan Engraving Company for their generosity in presenting the color print. wk To Weber McCrea Company for the cover. , iv To the Pacific Press Photos, Mr. Miller and Mr. Gaze, for the basketball and Fiesta photographs. -k To Mr. S. MacDonald Wright and Mr. Feitelson of the Federal Art Project for photographs. 1 To the members of the Faculty who assisted in the sales cam- paign. iv To Mr. Barnum for his unfailing support. We are grateful for the American Way, f We are proud to have been asso- ciated with these fine Americans. iv wk wk ikiitttttiiitttttttttttt QTHY PEOPLE PEACE-LOVING QTHY WAYS OF GOVERNMENT IUST QWE, THE YOUTH OF AMERICA, ARE FORTUNATE QTHY WAYS ARE GENEROUS Q that the ideals ol our country, through education, teach us to shoulder responsibility instead of arrns. Q that, when a world wide depression also visited AlVlERlCA, AMEIHCANS were employed by the gove orniiient to build and beautity schools, civic buildings, roads and dams, and to Conserve all natural resources lor American posterity. Q that, when day is done, men march horne to wives and children, instead ol marching upon other iiionss laiiiilios with War weapons. Q that Aiiierican ideals airn at conservation instead ol destruction, Q that America builds Character instead of arrnies. Qtliat QUE HtlHlTAGlf to Cherish and preserve is AMERlCANlSM. 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