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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1943 volume:

BoO A i. cuu - cS ' W $3.00 ,-v ■a ' 79 c NAUTILUS 3 - ' -? ' -ti- Still, as the spiral grew. He left the past year ' s dwelling for the new. ' THE IVAUTILUS 1943 SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA FDR VICTORY YDUTH DEDICATES ITSELF TD SERVICE We shall need men and women of broad understanding and special aptitudes to serve as leaders of the generation which must manage this post-war world. We inust, therefore, re- double our efforts during these critical times to make our schools and colleges render ever more efficient service in i up- port of our cherished democratic institutions. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Sainum cJyaLL FREEDOM DF ASSEMBLY FHEEDDM FROM FEAR . . . FREEDOM OF SPEECH . . . FREEDOM OF RELIGIOIV Students are alert . . . practicing . that perhaps will be no practice . they will he ready. . . . . preparing for a time . hut comes that day. Students are ready . . . learning . . . alert . , . determined minds . . . ready to serve . . . assisting . , , waiting. . . . i ' 1 Students are active ing ivnere they can . practicing . . . preparing . . . help- bandaging . . . active in the home . assisting in the hospitals. . . . Students are helping . . . taking their place in Civilian Defense . . . ambulance corps . . . fire watchers . . . can- teen workers . . stretcher hearers . . Students At War. . . IN MEMDHIAM We Pause to Remember : W. F. BARNUM, PRINCIPAL September 1913 to May 10, 1943 SHELLEY B. MILLER ASSEMBLY The A.S.B. welcomes ht. Col. Jimmy Edmundson home to Sam ohi. Mr. Barnum, Lt. Col. Edm undson, Mr. and Mrs. . A. Edm.undson, and Mrs. immy Edm undson. K J: X ; - i UN WE SALUTE SAMDHI MEN W DEFENSE ' 41 my jr.; McClelland, Stewart Samuel; ivitvjreg( William; Held, Donald; Webb, Phil; Reder, Peter. ' 42 Army: Chidlaw, Richard Atlee; Kuhlmeyer, H E. Jr.; Vessa, Philip; Alexander, Harold; Beard James; Dean, Bud Gordon; Leisure, Bill; Mitch Wilken, Fred K. ; Wilken, Fred T. ; Silvernale John (Merchant); Anderson, John D. ; Hamilton Air Corps: Barnes, Sanford, Hudson; Ingles, R Earl Jr.; Curtis, Leiand; Johnson, William A son, Robert; England, Kenneth Paul; Novy: Be Stimson, Clyde Nelson; Tripp, Walter; Cony Nathan; Hendersen, Paul, Lars; Howe, John W A.; Murphy, Roscoe ; Stufflebeam, Jack Marshall Dunham, Errol L. ; Heath, Ray L. ; Hensen, Ed arry Lee; Pachel, John Florian; Weaver, Paul , Robert; Collins, Chester; Cuthbertson, Richard ell, Harry Albert; Vreeland, Charles Edmond; John Daniel; Marines: Baxter, Howard; Sturges, , William Kell Jr.; Woves: Coleman, Betty Lou; oland; Mathews, Russell, James; Miller, William Wong, Sic Ock ; Howland, Gordon, Oliver; Jami- rnarding, George Robert; Handley, James, Allen; ers, Eugene (Medical); Buck, Dan; Edwards, illiam; King, Barney Dewey Jr.; Kirby, James ; Wellman, Bob; Tappan, Rex; Coasf Guard: ward Frederick; Talmadge, James. ' 43 Army: Bundy, George Guy; Himel, George Bernard; Hostrup, Carl; Lamb, Doyle; Yeager, Bill; Philpott, George Frederick; Marines: Baxter, James Fletcher; Barnum, William; Air Corps: Davis, Dick; Navy: Abbott, Howard; Druliner, William; Hills, Robert; Stauts, Art; Smith, Paul; Sackry, Wayne; Thompson, Farrell; Bray, Tom; Steere, Steve; Bradley, David; Peel, Joe. VIKIIVGS FIGHTIIVG for VIETDRY To the Graduates of 1943: JJ e are a1 war. Tliere is little that I can say that will brinj this thought nearer to you. At the end of this school year, you, as Seniors, will move from this high school to your appropriate place in the service of your country. You will, I feel sure, do your duty as true alumni of the Santa Monica High School. We must depend on you to help win this war in order that we may continue our way of life. Personal plans and ambitions which loom so large in our lives in ordinary times must be set aside for the common cause. When peace returns you will find America what she wanted to be and what she was becoming before the war. We will be governed basically by the same sort of aspira- tions, hopes, and desires. It should be a better nation because the fear which gripped us prior to the war will be removed when you return and we will be able to resume the occupations of peace. We have been preparing youth for the emergency which confronts them, but we hope too that we have been building the foundations of tomorrow — happy days of peace for the youth after the conHict is over. We sincerely hope that we have not forgotten during our war service program to emphasize the importance in our school work of solid foun- dation materials, such as: character, purpose, industry, and mastery. May good fortune attend you in your future work. Sincerely yours, W. F. Barni ' M, Principal. W. F. Barnum, Principal THIS WAS HIS MESSAGE BEFORE HE LEFT YOU ON MAY 10th, 1943 VICE PRIlVCIPAl 1943 N autilus Sometime ago in a previous year book, I wrote that we must prepare and instill in the minds of our students the will to defend our nation in any emergency. Many of them have alread ' become the defenders of America throughout the world. They are the best engineers, the best mechanics, the best pilots and the best fighters education and skilled training can produce. We can depend on them. Today, more than ever, all students, especially the boys, are thinking about and planning the part each is to take in this war. The draft age has been lowered to age 18. All are studying various newly established and modernized courses, related to the war effort, such as fundamentals in avia- tion, the Morse Code, practical science and mathematics, electrical engineering, nursing. First Aid, Red Cross Activities, Meal-craft and many others. The Army and Navy departments have made clear the opportunities in the many branches of service. Each student is selecting the spot for which he is best fitted. In this nation-wide preparation to deliver the knockout blows to the axis powers, Samohi students will be ready and in the thick of the fight. This is a tough scrap and the kind he likes. He will come back victorious because he has directed his efforts consistently and intelligently toward that goal. A. R. VEEIVKER Vice-Principal Cnunsellar Treasure this Nautilus. It is a record of student life in the war year of 1943. It shows a phase in liuman life which ma} ' never occur again in the United States. Those of us who work with you students know what a small part for Victory these activity pictures rep- resent. The heartening, enduring signs for a better world order come to the surface in the thoughtful cour- age of our impi)rtant decisions — decisions which weigh an education against quick money ; decisions which make you stick to this job instead of following the tugs to go out and do something ; decisions which lift your eyes to the vision of your important part as an informed person in universal peace. ETHEL M. RDBIIVSDIV Counsellor Dean of Girls Each year we think that the graduating class has a greater problem to face than any previous one. Surely you of 1943 have a tremendous one before you. On youth rests the burden of Victory — victory in the War and victor ' in the Peace. We believe you are ready to do your part. The Sincerity, Manliness, Honor, and Service of our school motto are qualities that will bring victory over personal problems and make you of value in national progress toward the Victory for which we work and pray. MARILYIV HOLMES Dean of Girls ] Iiss Chnrlottc B. Suits, Chairman ; ] Iiss rerona JJeijerer; ] Iiss Mae M. AIc- Gregor, Sponsor Penpushers ' Club; Miss Gertrude B. JJ ' yvian. Thrift Drive, Red Cross Drive; Dr. Edmund E. Evans, Drama, Stac e Creiv; Mr. Earl J. Clahby, Sponsor Radio JJ orkshop; JMiss Mary J . Boyd ; Mrs. Mildred Jf ' ilhar, Co-sponsor Delians; JMrs. J. Kenner Agneic, A divisor Samohi ; ]Mr. John B. Kennedy, Advisor Samohi. - S Club; Miss Olive C. IMorris; J Iiss Fern Hester, Spelling Club; AIiss Marr aret Jackson, Librarian , Co-sponsor Delians; Miss Nettie B. Rice, Sponsor Junior Red Cross I irst Aid. Private J. Kenner Agneic — United States Army Air Corps English FACULTY 1 1 P T wL ' fl 9 1 Sk! 1 ' - ' H p 1 t 1 H HHW ' JA u ' jfl k H - ' r ■ •vt H -jH B 1 h 1 B S VJs V.SVVA.VVV 9 14 xM. 9 1 • ' .M ? «iR ' ;i • OM .:f ' ■- . ■ 1 . ' - ■n, A r.f. Grace IF. Aron, Chairman, Co-sponsor Delians ; Miss Claribel L. Bickford, Sponsor Spanish Club; Miss Eleanor Emniett; Mrs. Peggy B. Gerry, Sponsor French Club; Miss Bertha A. Amnion, Sponsor Latin Club. Language FACULTY FACULTY Science il r. N. D. Kniipp, ChaiDiKui , First Aid Stretcher Be irers Sqiuui ; Mrs. Florence L. Johnston, Gardening Unit; Air. Roy JV . McHenry, Co-sponsor Science Club; ] Ir. Siyviund Htith, Sponsor Science Club, Pep Squad ; Mr. Harold Broivns- beryer, Projectionist ; Mr. Max N. Silvernale; Mr. Georije M. Pride, First Aid, Coach.  ' l s I : 1 2 7 J IhV ' p i ■- Bpi J| KignnttiH|Ksn; w ■mujgiu ij SSfi 1 I Sg g , , IN A HK -M f X. S3 ' ' •S J -j • ■ BBKhHJ H Mr. Robert C. CraicforJ, C itiirDi in ; Miss Christine .Inderhery ; Mr. Nathan Shiitt; Miss Beatrice Weigle; Mr. Laurence S. Horn. Mathematics FACULTY FACULTY Commerce Mr. Paul E. Ricliardsr C uiirnian ; Mr. Fred M. Mitchell; Mr. A. M. Natvig; Mrs. Eold Oiiinn; Sponsor Re J Cross Secretaries; Mr. A. D. Trotter, Sponsor Gun Club. ' ' Lieutenant j.y. Paul E. Richards — United Slates Navy it ■ ■ 1 IBi f Pw P WW • .. ' - •--( ' ' ■i •- ■■K ' iM m ' Mk ) OIIT rtOlO ' pr i v, ■ ' h f: - v ' i t« f Miss Doris Moon, Chairman, Director Choir and Choral Ensemble; Miss Eva Irene Cronkhite, Sponsor Piano Club; Miss Hazel E. Roe, Sponsor f oice Club; Mrs. Rose Alice Wacjner, Oryan. Accompanist; Mr. JJ ' ade Thomas, Band, Orchestra. Music FACULTY FACULTY Art Mrs. Josephine Seaman Roberts. Chairman. Advisor for Nnulilits; Mrs. Dor- othy S. Phillips. Red Cross Knitting; Mrs. Lucille B. Nielsen, Sponsor ' I ' hiimh- tack Club. ■ ' First Lieutenant Robert L. Doupe — United States Army V V i ri E-.-aa; Miss Erna Marie Brennenian, Chairniiin, Sponsor Junior Red Cross Canteen Corps; Miss Mary J injinia Story, Sponsor DoJs Cluh; Miss Mabel M. Smith, Co-sponsor Dods Club. Hnme EcDnomics FACULTY FACULTY Mechanics Arts Mr. Edivin B. J acka, Chainuan, Machine Shop ; Mr. Arthur R. Bullock. H ' ooJ- shop; Mr. Robert M. McCarter. Auto Shop ; Mr. Shelly B. Miller . Print Shop . First Semester; Mr. George Stewart, ]SI echanical Dr ncing. i T . I H fv ix . V ■ i f I latrn] Nr •  Mr. Floyd Mishler, Chairman, Basketball ; Mr. George Tichenor, Baseball, Fire-JVatchers; Mr. James S. Sutherland, Football, Track, Sponsor Letterman ' s Club; ] Ir. Roy Thomas, B Football. Mrs. Gladys Blankenship, Chairman ; Miss Rhea O. Featherston, Special Gym; Miss Ethelrose Orloff. Sponsor G.A.A.; Mrs. Inez Lang; Miss Glessie F. Strange ' (military leave, February, 1943). ' ' Glessie Fern Strange — WAVE, United States Navy Physical Education Office Staff Mrs. S. Marie SpditlJiiui, Secretary to Principal ; Mrs. Vlvlenne Stephenson, Chief Reylstratlon Clerk; ] Irs. rirylnla Robertson, Clerk; Mrs. J ' lrtjinia Mecham, Textbook Clerk; Airs. Marjorie Heddlng, Secretary to fice-Principal ; Miss Acjnes Frazer, xittendance Clerk; Miss Settle Royal, Clerk; Miss Shirley Boicen, Telephone Operator ; Aliss Lois Thompson, Library Clerk; Mrs. Lois Hatheicay, Bookkeeper; Mr. R. J. IVichmann, Auditor; Mrs. Delta B. Hilhert, School Nurse ; JMrs. Eileen Toivnsend, Accompanist in Girls ' Gym. K ■ - IHHHI o ' ll jt a M t  m I - Niiviirro, Sturyes, Christenseii , Lynn, Altiynes, Totooncliie, A nderson . Fftersun, Dick. R ' jux, Brjyie Greijdry Tnhniu f . Lincrfinr, Ilm rnp. Scott. Iliirrisoii . I cciikcr A. S. B, WINTER The real Vilking spirit has shown in the way the Winter A.S.B. Board entered into Samohi ' s Victory Program. The project for the semester stressed Loyalty to Our Coun- try. The hoard supported liberally the Community Chest, the Salvage Drives, Red Cross, and War Stamp-selling Campaign. The grand total for the semester of the war stamps sales was $11,143.25. At the close of each assembly, the last verse of America in place of our Hymn of Praise was sung, as another patriotic tradition for Samohi. Each day began with a loyal salute to our flag. The second Bay League Forum was held at Samohi. Prexy Carl Hostrup, Secretary Durett{ Scott, and ell Queen Dot Harrison, Buddy Roux and others, made a very im.pressive showing with their knowledge of efficient student body go ernment. -ALmy thanks are due Dick Lawrence, A.S.B. Vice-President, who had much to do with the success of the War Stamp sales. And our thanks to Carl Hostrup and committee { Dick Lawrence, Charles Boyce, Byron I Laynes, and Durette Scott) for securing a Nautilus this year. Our ell queen, Dorothy Harrison, deserves the praise for our wonderful pep rallies. Heading Christmas cheer, Dorothy Peter- son, Girls ' League prexy, made many soldiers happy with filled Christmas stockings and magazine sub- scriptions. The girls ' gym classes are all out for Vim, Vigor and ' ictory, according to Joyce Willets, prexy of G.A.A. In boys ' athletics, the ' arsity Football squad tied for the Bay League and ALijor Fo ot- ball Championships, and participated in the semi-final round of the Southern California Championship. In basketball, the Varsity and lightweights look like the coming B - League Champs. We will be out supporting them in ever ' game. Others taking the limelight in the field of politics were: Jim x ' nderson. Commissioner of Finance; Charles Boyce, Commissioner of Athletics; Peter Totoonchie, Commissioner of Forensics ; Charles Dick, Commissioner of Entertainment; Wally Gray, Commissioner of Publications; B ron Maynes, Senior A President; Ray Sturges, Senior B President; Peggy L, nn, Junior President; Willie Na arro, Sopho- more President, and Mr. ' eenker, advisor and counselor. All-class noon dances were a huge success, with newcomers alwavs welcomed as our guests. In fact, the cordial cooperation between all student departments and the skillful leadership of our President lias made this semester outstanding in school history. A. S. B. Young, Rfjiix, Tril iiiif c, Anderson, Christensen , Totoonchie, Gray, Hoyie, Clark, Farley, Cronin Masters. Siairh, Martin, Starz es, [fillets, Teets, Grisu ' olil, I ' eenker SUMMER Ring in the new was the slogan as another group took the helm of the We took office with the idea in mind, even more than before, to do our all organizations at school and outside, helping the defense and morale of A.S.B. Cabinet this semester, best and cooperate fulh with our school and country. With the passing of the spring activity and sport budget, and our aim in mind to keep up Samohi ' s good reputation in every way, athletically and scholastically — our ' ikes and V ' ikettes started a well-planned semesters work. If ' ar Sttinips: Thousands of iiuarters and dimes sa ed each week! Students cut down their money for gum, candy and records, and bought bonds each Monda and Tuesday. As everyone knows, our aim was to set a super record — and we did — thanks to the full cooperation from the teachers and students, the Cabinet, our ' ice-President, Willie Smith, and Mi s Wyman, the sponsor. Forums: Yes, sir, Samohi was well represented as a good example of student government at the Bay League Forums held in Beverly Hills and Inglewood this semester, with our President, Ray Sturges; our Vice-President, Willie Smith; our Secretary, Jackie Teets; and our Yell Leader, Harry Gesner, all present. Service Flag: Everyone agrees when walking down the Main Hall and seeing our Service Flag, with about 1,000 blue service stars on the white field, that it represents a tremendous enrollment from Samohi into various branches of the service. 2 1 oral e : This past semener the students, as well as all those on the Cabinet, should be patted on the back for do. ' ng their part toward the war effort. Th ' Red Cross shares in knitting and First Aid, and all of us are proud of the excellent Samohi Air Raid Drill System. Everyone knows what to do, either ;n a drill or a real alert, without getting excited and frightened. Assemblies : Highlighting our semester ' s assemblies was a talk by a War Hero and an alumnus, ALajor Jimmy Edmonson of the United States Army Air Forces, a graduate of 1926. Since he had seen real air combat he had interesting incidents to tell and the students honored him accordingly. The Staff: The officers who helped do these good jobs were: Jim Anderson, Finance; Graydon Young, Boys ' Athletics; Peter Totoonchie, Forensics; Joyce Willets, Girls ' Athletics; Nancy IMartin, Entertainment; Wally Gray, Publications; Sally RLasters, Girls ' League; Buddy Roux, Boys ' League; Charles Boyce, Senior A; Ronald Clark, Senior B; Betty Griswold, Junior; and Mickey Farley, Sophomore. BDYS ' LEAGUE Johnson, Farley, Clark, Young, Schwichtenberg, Steiner, McGov- ern. Cook, Chadivick, Benbrook, Bonyinge, Navarro Fogarty, Stiirges, Roiix, Jenkins, Delkner, Cronin September rS to June ' 43: The Boys ' League started the year by organizing carefully and select- ing strong leaders for all leading positions. This was done in quick time and the group developed into a very efficient machine. The activity calendar was planned with occasional dances and assemblies. Mr. Fogarty supervised all plans. He deserves much of the praise that would otherwise be given to the league. He not only helped and took a main part in the organization, but held the boys in order and encouraged lawfulness. He also helped to secure Mrs. Martha Tilton for the Talent Show. The elected officers for the year were: President, George Roux ; Vice-President, Paul Tuttle (Bob Benbrooks appointed when Paul left school in March) ; Secretary, Jim H. Jenkins. The managers were: Bill Delkner, Gene Harding, Graydon Young, Jim Everman, Conway Chiles, Hans Steiner, Jim Chad- wick, Bill Clark, Bob Benbrooks. The following boys served as Advisory Board Squad Captains: Jim Chadwick, Bill Bon nge, Bob Benbrooks, Leon McLaughlin, Ray Sturges, Don Cook, Leroy Johnson, Graydon oung, Mickey Farley. With George Roux as League President, the Advisory Board group was made into a strong organiza- tion. Captains and squads selected their rules and stations and enforced the student government rules. Jim Jenkins held the secretarial position and kept all records in a businesslike manner. Paul Tuttle and Boh Benbrooks as vice-presidents, were towers of strength in keeping up the morale of the entire league. One of the biggest projects or the biggest was the annual Talent Show. In the opinions of the majority of those who saw the show, it out-did all previous presentations. Martha Tilton was the guest artist and to the pleasure of all sang some of our popular tunes. The show was studded with talent with such well- known students as Rosalea Gehringer, Dorothy Lamb, Elaine Frishman, Edith Peters, Bill Vorhees and Doris Balsley and many others. One of the popular Boys ' League e ents as thi pla ing of noon records on Mondays and Frida s. This department was in charge of Jim Cronan until Jim departed for the INLirines in April. The rec- ords were changed from the patio to the Circle in front of the school to accommodate greater crowds. The social department was taken care of b Bob Benbrooks, abh ' assisted b the whole board. Tlie reception ami part) to x elcome new students were worthwhile affairs. The fathers, faculty and boys pot-luck dinner was a popular event. Joint meetings with the (Girls ' Advisory groups were enjoyed and aided in soK ing mutual problems. Our Ad is()r - Board is the back-bone of Samohi ' s school government. To carry out its principles, our bo s must have courage, determination and definite leadership qualities. From our President down, all have striven honestly to keep Samohi ' s standards on a high level. Don Cook, star of football and baseball, held down the captainship for Monday and was assisted by Steve Steere. Both boys were hard and conscientious workers as they proved by keeping their squads hustling. Tuesday ' s captain was han- dled by Leroy Johnson and his co-captain Tom Bray. Leroy, a newcomer to the Boys ' League fitted in without an trouble. Gra don oung, captain and Villie Navarro, co-captain took care of Wednesday duties and had a loyal squad. Ciraydon had to resign at mid-season and was succeeded by his assistant. Mickey Farley captained the Thursday ' s squad and showed originalit in many of his projects. Bill Bonynge and Wayne Harding took care of Friday ' s activities and prided themselves in one of the best squads. Now that another ear in the history of Santa Monica High School ' s Bo s ' League government is at an end, we can well be proud of those students who gave their time and abilit that their school might have order and justice. It is to these workers that this page is dedicated. Ptp Rally III Noon In the Circle — Soiit s and Cheers for the Teniii. First Rtiu ' — Linv, T orresdii . Fitcrsnn, Musters, Jones, Holmes, Al.F.. Buck Krjic — Tray, Li ' srli, Hery, Laiidis, Smith, Beiijiimiii . ll ' ilhts, Bfjwfii , Sachs, Juhnsuii, Mart ill GIRLS intet T— The winter of ' 42 found a very active and efficient group at the helm of Samohi ' s Girls ' League. Reigning supreme were Dorothy Peterson, President; Sally Masters, Vice-President; and Jessica James, Secretary, ahly assisted by a Board comprised of Carol Torreson, Roberta Sachs, Mari e Jones, Shirley Bowen, Charloote Lesch, Margaret Smith, Pat Benjamin, Dorothy Harrison, Meri Jo Troy, Maricay Jensen, Joyce Willets, Beverly Johnson, Pat Landis. Jeanine Hery, Phyllis Law, and Nancy Martin. Endeavoring to make Samohi famous for friendliness, the Girls ' League Big Sisters, invited all new girls to tea. Due to war shortages the Big Sisters donated cake, tea, and sugar for the occasion. The Little Sisters were greeted by Miss Marilyn Holmes, Dean of Girls, and Miss Ethel Robinson, Counsellor, as well as the Girls ' League officers. Blending their voices in song, the girls became better acquainted. Invitations to join and take part in the many girls ' activities on the campus were extended by Clubs, the Advisory Board, and the Girls ' League Board. Many girls joined up then and there. The much too frec|uently uttered something new has been added might well apply to the League ' s activities, for several new projects were undertaken. For example, to show their appreciation to the football team for its excel- lent playing, the Board took over the privileged job of presenting apples to the boys after every game. Listed also among its new semester ' s activities was the Advisory lioard Dance which was sponsored by the Girls ' League. Christmas Cheer, the winter of ' 42, took on a brand new aspect with added meaning for the entire student body. It was conducted for the principal purpose of bringing cheer to the men in Army and Navy hospitals throughout Southern California. Two hundred stockings of the traditional Santa Claus varietv were distributed by the Girls ' League to all the fourth period classes. These were filled with many little thoughtful gifts: combs, shaving soap, razors, tooth brushes, wash cloths, sewing kits, handerchiefs, books, cards, checkers, chess, etc. In addition, the San Diego Naval Hospital, the hospital at Corona, the Sawtelle Hospital, an the Santa Monica Recreation Center received a year ' s subscription to Time, l.ifr, Rradrrs ' Dif csl, and Pnputiir M n ianiis. This year, as in years past, the Girls ' League ably and profitable conducted the annual Red Cross Drive. A speaker ' s committee coinposed of Dot Peterson, Joyce Willets, Sally Masters, Jessica James, and Nancv Martin, was formed to visit the rooms, present the needs of the Red Cross and ask for student contributions, and 100 ; support. The Spinsters of the CJirls ' League staged their annual Skit in February, with a Night on Broadway as their theme. Gav decorations, and a projected New York skvline, made the old gym look like a street in gay New York. Things to be remembered with nostalgia — the bids dupllca ' ing black silk top hats; Chuck Howard ' s orchestra; Bill Steins ' French mustache and barbeijued weinies in the patio. A full semester was brought to a bang-up close with an election as enibK whic ' i calibre of the student nominees, but in the high quality of the entertainment offered. cllctl, not onl in the LEAGUE ■ .( Roiv — Hdirisdii, Joins, Aliistirs, Troy, II ' diets, Alar tin, Jensen Riti k Roiv — J niu ' S, Snyder, Debes, Landis, Cotites, Smith, J ' orreson, Cox, S iiitli, Holmes, M.E. Summer Vi Bouquets President, and Meri Jo Troy to this semester ' s splendid officers, Sally Masters, President, Oorothv Harrison, Vice- Secretary, who have led an enthusiastic board through so many successful activities! The CJirls ' League held its semi-annual Big Sisters ' tea at the beginning of the semester for the purpose of becoming acquainted with the new Little Sisters on the campus. Tea and cake were served and all the new girls were introduced by their respective Big Sisters. Afterwards, all joined in singing the school songs, led by the student song-leaders. March 5th saw almost the entire student body turning out for what should be chalkedup as a major success — the Cotton n Cord Dance. Samo-belles, fresh as daisies in starched little cotton dresses, asked their special Samo- beaus to don plaid shirts and cords and escort them to the girls ' gym informally decorated with giant sunflowers, hay stacks, and a picket fence. Buck Pennington ' s orchestra provided music for this social event of the season. Of course, Girls ' Day rated a stellar position on the calendar. Queens for the day, the girls of Samohi stole the men ' s thunder and assumed their official positions. Ciirls, clad in ga ' print dresses, ' ied for the honors of teachin a class. Taking Mr. Barnum ' s place as principal, Sally Masters assumed the responsibilities of head man. Meri Jo Troy took over the job of Vice-Principal, while Dotty Harrison, Vice-President, made a very stern and effcient look- ing Dean of Girls. Jessica James filled the post of Counselor. After the Assembly, featuring Eleanore King, noted charm specialist, the CJirls ' League Board met with the officers and Deans of Be ' erly, Venice, and ITnihi CJirls ' Leagues, and enjoyed a friendly discussion of what each school was doing for the war effort. Among other semester activities was the full support of the War Stamp drives by the Board, and their excel- lent cooperation during the Red Cross Roll Call. On the latter occassion, speakers were furnished by the Girls ' League to go around to the various classes and urge complete 100 9r response. During the semester, a ballot was drawn up on the question of Campus Dress, and the girls voted almost unanimously in favor of the terms stated. The Advisory Board, during the Summer Semester, was very active. Approximately 100 girls filled the various posts around the school, and helped to keep the campus in top-notch condition. These students, together with the Boys ' League Advisory Board, gathered in the Girls ' Gym at the end of the semester, and had a rousing good time, dancing and enjoying their weinies and pop. Serving on the Board as energetic commissioners were: Entertainment, Jessica James, and Wanda Debes; Campus Dress, Carol Torresen and Marilyn Schmidt; Social Service, Carolyn Coates and Beverly Brewster; Information Booth, Margaret A. Smith; Wavs and Means, Marie Jones; Girls ' Athletic Manager, Joyce Willets; Publicity, Jane Sn- der and Nancy Martin; Captains, Pat Landis, Beverly Johnson, Marilyn Cox, Margaret G. Smith, and Shirley Jensen. h j $ NEW WORLD PROBLEMS GIRLS IIV SERVICE LOST AND FOUND ' NFORMATIO N WINTER CLASS . Fnrewel and adieu, (jrad nates! President, ByronMaynes; V ' ice-President, Patty Taylor; Secretary-, Joan Branber ; Treasurer, Pat Thomas. These were our efficient officers. Other seniors taking honors in the leadership field were Bill Delkner, Prom Chairman ; Charles Adams, Senior Play Chairman ; and John IMacGovern, Finance Chairman. Each was a most helpful part in the senior class machinery. Bill staged an unusual class prom. Charles directed a lively and enter- taming play and John financed each activity at a good profit. The Class chose powder blue for its Senior Class color. Vednesday as designated as Senior A sweater da ' , and each Vednesday the campus looked like the first da - of Spring. The AVhole Town ' s Talking was selected as the Senior Pla . On the afternoon of December 3rd and the evening of December 4th, this production was presented with great success to enthusiastic audiences. With Dick Knoth, Roberta Sachs, Shirley Bowen, Jessie Wells, Dick Eldridge, Pat Thomas, Dorothy Peterson, Patty Taylor, Joan Branberg, Byron Maynes, Hans Steiner, John ] IacGovern, Lyndie Layne, Pat Benjamin, and Charlotte Leach as the cast, and with Dr. Evans direct- ing, the show did the class proud. The Senior Prom on January 22, was an outstanding date for ever graduate. The Girls ' gym was turned into the gav and brightly decor- ated scenes of the New Orleans Rlardi Gras. Highlighting this gala occasion was the crowning of the Senior Dance Champs, Bill Delkner and Patt - Ta lor. Music was by Buck Pennington and his band. The Slipper - Seniors challenged the Mighty Blue Barons to an annual basketball game. Every student jammed our modern g in and witnessed a contest replete with fast, accurate play — also some comedy. Sorry to say that age ox ' erpowered youth. On February 5, we adjourned, en masse, to the attractive Deauville Club and 125 strong enjoyed a banquet, a student talent program and then an afternoon of dancing and swimming. Here we also autographed class pictures, revived old memories and presented Samohi with a good sized check as our payment to the Senior Class Bench Fund. COMMENCEMENT Charles Dick spoke on The Future of American ' outh, A hich was the L ' raduation th-me. Sterling Gottlieb, the ' aledictorian, pre- sented Sci nce and the Postwar World, followed b - an impressi e address, Duties and Dangers, by Dr. Perc R. Da is. AVarren Myers received the honor of Salutatorian. The final chapter of thi e entful ear took place when the 125 graduates received their hard earned diplomas. Winter Officers Prcsiiltiit J ice-Pri ' suliiil Si ' rrrt iry I ' iiiiiiKc CjhdiriiKin H ' lRON Ma ni:s P.- TT T. l.OR Jo. N Br.xnbhkc, P.AT ThOM. S ADAMS-BIBY CHARLES ADAAIS, Hon,,,- Scholarship 2. 3. ■■Siiiiiuhr sliijj 3. 4. Senior f ' lriy director: ROBERT LEE ALLEN, Ihnehall 2. 3. 4. Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. Boys Leatiue 2: BETTIE JEAN ANDERSON ; JUNE ISOLDE BACHLER, Fiesta 3. Honor Scholarship 3. Girls ' Leayue : GORDON BAILEY, Track Lcttennan 2. 3. 4. Football 2. 3: CAROLE BARNES, Jforld Friendship Club 2, 3. 4; CHESTER BARRETT; JAMES FLETCHER BAXTER, ■■Samohi 4, J ' arsity Football 4, Cannon Salute Guard 3: DORA LEE BEARD, G.A.A. 4, World Friendship Club 2, 3: PATRICIA JEAN BEN- lAMIN, Girls ' League 2, 3, 4. Fiesta 2, 3, 4, Senior Play; BOB BENNY; JAMES H. BIBY, Aviation Club 2. Gun Club 3. BODINE-CLEFELJND HELEN BODINE, G.A.A. 2. 4 3. Stage Crew 3. 4. Jforld Friend- ship Club 3, 4: BEATRICE BORAX; SHIRLEY BOWEN, Jr. Class Secretary, Uniform Dress Com- missioner 4, Honor Scholarship Secretary 4; JOAN BRANBERG, Senior Play. Sr. A Secretary, Fiesta 3; GEORGE GUY BUNDY III, A.S.H. Board 3, Fiesta 4. Fire Jl ' atcher 4; BETTY CAPUNE, 4S Club 2. 3, 4, G.A.A. 4, Tri-Y 3, 4: HELEN CAPUEN, 4S Club. Music Appreciation Club, G.A.A. 4: DORIS J L CARPENTER, Senior B Secretary. Jr. B Treasurer. Majorette; CARMEN CASILLAS, Spanidi Club Secretary. Canteen Corps; CHAS ' RE MAXINE CATES, Fiesta 2. 3 , 4, Thumtack Club 4. Il ' orld Friendship Club 3: DUNCAN W. CHAPMAN, Aviation Club 2. Fiesta 2. 3; ROLAND CHILD, Swimming team 2. Basketball team 2. Sr. Debate Team; JACK WARREN CLEVELAND, I nlraiiiund Manager 2. COLEMAN-ENRIOUEZ CHRISTINE COLEMAN; BONNIE JEAN CUTLER, G.A.J. 3. Sr. Play. Fiesta 4; MAXINE DAGGS; fEANNE DAUGHERTY, Bandbox Club 2. Science Club 2, Fiestao 2, 3. 4; GEORGE J. DAVIS; WILLIA.M J. DELKENER, Football 2. 3 4. Boys ' Leaque 2, 3. 4. Letteriiiau ' s Club: CHARLES W. DICK, Boys ' League Advisory Board 2. 3. 4. Siuimmino Team 3. 4. Honor Scholarship 2. 3. 4: CHAD ' tlENNE DU FRENE; MARSTON ALDEN EALY, Band 3. 4. transferred from Murphy Hioh School. Mobile. Alabama: RUTH EGCiERS, Fiesta 2. 3. 4; DICK ELDREDGE, Gymnastics 3. Senior Play. Fiesta 4: BARBARA ANN ELLIS, Ushers Club 2. 3, 4. Honor Scholarship 3: PAUL ENRIQUEZ, Basketball 2. 3. 4. EUJFER-GRUNDTVIG ANNETTE EUWER. Fiesta 4: SARAH HELEN FENDLEY; HAZELLE MARIE FLEMING; TOHN L. FULLAM; HELEN GALLARDO, Spanish Club 3. Glee Club 2. 3. 4: EDITH GALLUP, Senior Flay. Fiesta 2. 3. 4. Bandbox Club: PE TRA GARCIA, War Disaster Relief Corps: RVD GONZALES. Football 2. 3. 4. Swimming 2. 3, Fire U ' atcher 4: STERLING FRANCIS GOTTLIEB, Honor Scholarship 2. 3. 4. Class J ' aledictorian. Seal Bearer: GORDON WALLACE GRACE, Honor Scholarship 3: DOROTHY GRAY SPRINGER; JANE GRINDTVIG, Class Banker 4. HADRA-KETERSON JAY DONALD HADRA, Sr. B Treasurer. Sivimming Team 2, 3, 4, Lettermeris Club 4: KEITH HAMLIN, Choir 3, 4. fiesta 3, 4. Track 3, 4; GEORGE BERNARD HLMEL, Debate S ' iuad Z, 3, 4, Tennis 3. 4, Honor Scholarship 1, 3; PHYLLIS HULL, Fiesta 4, Advisorx Board 4, Spanish Club 2, 3; BURT EUGENE JOHNSON, Football 3, 4; FERN ELLA- lEAN JOHNSON, G..FA. 1; JOHN JONES, Sr. B President, Fiesta Don 4. Track Letterman 2, 3, 4; WALTER KARNES, Jolleyball 2, 3. 4; DEVERL iM. KERSEY; KENNETH CHARLES KEN- YON, Chess Club 3, 4; BETTY KESTERSON, Band 3, 4, Honor Scholarship 3, 4, W.A.D.C.A. 4. KIDJVELL-MacLEAN DOROTHEA KEDVVELL, Spdluu Club 2. 3. Orchestra 4. Liter- ary Club 4: HERAIAN A. KLABUNDE, JR.; LEON KLEIN, Football 3. 4. Gxm Team 4: RICH- ARD C. KNOTH, German Club 2, 3, Fiesta 3, 4, Sr. Play; GRACE LATINO; RICHARD L. LAWRENCE, A.S.B. Vice-President 4, Swimming 3, 4, Football 3; LYNDIE LAYNE, Tike ' s Inn 3, ■■Samohi Staff 4, Sr. Play 4; CHARLOTTE LESCH, Girls ' League Advisory Board 3, 4, Sr. Plav, ■ S Club 2, 3, 4: JOHN F. LORENZ, transferred from Carrick High School, Pittsburgh, Pa; LEON McLaughlin, Football 2, 3, A.S.B. President 3. Boys ' Leac ue 2. 3, 4; JOHN MacGOVERN, Sr. Play, Sports Announcer 3. 4, Boys ' League 2, 3, 4 : JEAN E. MacLEON, Aviation Club 2, 3, G.A.A. 2. Riding Club 2. MARTIN-NANCE JOY MARTIN, Girls ' League Commissioner 3, G.A.J. 1; BYRON VER ' AlAYNES, Track 3, 4, Sr. A President 4, Sr. Play 4; LOLITA JNIECHAM, Girls ' League 2. 3, G.A.A. 2, tiesta 2, 3, 4; LENA MEGUGORAC, World Friendship 3. Thumbtack Club 4. Honor Scholarship 4: HERBERT G. MEYER, Honor Scholarship 2. 3, Science Club; JAMES H. MIDUELKOOF, - ' Samohi staff photographer; FRED WARREN MILLS, Football 2, 3, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Lettermens Club 3, 4; PAUL J. MOONED ' , Glee Club 2. J, 4, Fiesta 2. 3, 4, J ' oice Club 4; •TAT MORELANU, Gun Club 4, G.A.A. 4; PATT ' MUNCiER, A.S.B. Representative 2, Fiesta 3, Debate 3, 4; WARREN D. MYERS, Honor Scholarship 2, 3, 4. Hoys ' Leat ue 3, 4, Science Club 2, 3; LOUISE NANCE. NOOTEBOOM-RUST JOHN NOOTEBOOM; MARIE OLSEN, Sophomore Class Rep- resentative, Stamp Drive Banker: PAUL PARKER, Football 2. 3, 4. Lettermens Club 3. 4: WALTER W. PERKINS, A.S.B. Board 3, Science Club 4; ELVA ANN PETERS, }lonor Scholarship. 4S Club, Girls ' Advisory Board; HELEN PETERS, Dod ' s Club 4, World Friendship Club 3; DOROTH ' i ' PETERSON, Song Leader 2, 3. Girls ' League President. D.A.R. Award: GEORGE PHILPOTT, I arsity Football 3. 4; BILL PIERCE, Boys ' Advisory Board 2. 3. 4. Baseball 4. Lettermens Club 4; JACQUELINE SYLVIA ROSE, Advisory BoardA.S.B. 2. 3. Sr. Class Representative. 3. 4, School Play: THAIS RUST, Fiesta 2, 3, SACHS-THOMPSON ROBERTA SACHS, Debate Squad 2, 3. 4, Sr. B lice-President. Sr. Play: LOREN G. SAUNDERS, Staoe Crew; HAROLD LYLE SCHELLHOUS, Basketball 2, 3. 4; AL SCHLOM, Basketball 3. 4; WILLIAM STEIN, Business Manaijer Choir 3, 4. First Aid Club J ice-President 4. Double Quartet 4: HANS STEINER, Boys ' Leayue 2, 3, 4. Fiesta 3, 4, Sr. Plav: GRAYDON STINTON, Football 3. 4. Te ?, A.S.B. 2: EDWARD J. STUMPF, Fiesta 2. Football 2. Boys ' Advisory 2; PATTY TAYLOR, Sony Leader 3. 4. A.S.B. Secretary 3, Sr. Play; PATRICIA THOMAS, Samolu Staff 2. 3. 4, Sr. Play, Sr. Class Treasurer; HELEN A. THOMPSON, Jr. A lice-President, Advisory Board 2, 3, 4, Fiesta 2, 3, 4; LOIS THOMPSON, transferred front F.disim Hii h School in jMinneapolis. TORGRIMSON-YORK BVRON TORGRIMSON, JR., Basketball 2. 3; ELSIE TREEN, Thumbtack Club Treasurer 3. Fiesta 3. Career Club 3; JESSIE HELEN WELLS, Sr. Play, Taming of the Shreiv ; ELEANOR WHITE, G.A.A. 2, 3, Latin Club 4; JIM WHITE, President Letter- men ' s Club 4, Baseball Team 2. 3. 4, Football 2; RICHARD HAROLD WONG; JESSIE WYATT, Fiesta 2, 3, A.S.B. 3, 4; FLOYD I ' ORK, Swimmim Team, Football, Rifle Team. SUMMER CLASS We have risen in the course of 3 years from the insignificant posi- tion of the soph to the rating of the graduating class of ' 43. Among the many events which caused the class to emerge from the classification of the lowly neophyte to its present status was La Fiesta Prom, April 16, with its colorful decorations, dashing senors and beautiful senoritas, matadors, and pickadors. Climaxing this exciting occasion was the presentation of the traditional Don and Queen, Ronnie Clark and Kay Schureman. Other events of this gala occasion were the Bull Fight, the procession of Royality, and the Spanish Waltz contest won by Shirley Nichols, Bill Knowles who were given cups by Don and Queen. One day Samohi found the Senior Class having a flash-at-the-pan which was none other than the day at the photographer ' s. This was followed by a hub-bub of questions and explanations concerning the oddities found on many of the photographic prints. You will find them all among the pages of this Nautilus. Being quite dramatically inclined this mighty Senior Class came through with a Bang-Up performance of Best Foot Forward on June 3 and 4. Thursday was our Special day for it was our Sweater Day. On that memorable day the campus looked as though it had been sprinkled with cinnamon. Everyone will agree that one of the highlights of the campus is the beautiful Senior Bench. Five classes have struggled for the com- pletion of the bench and it is our Senior Class that has the honor of making the final pa ment on it. All those happy memories lead up to the final week, exams. Senior Luncheon, Baccalaureate service, practice for commencement, grades and then in the distance is heard that ever-lasting memory of Pomp and Circumstance as we walk up and receive our diplomas. It is with both jo - and sorry that we realize one big dream of a lifetime — graduation from high school. None other than our faithful Charles Boyce was Class President, with Durette Scott, Vice-President ; Jeanne Haverstick, Secretary ; and Phyllis Anderson, Treasurer, assisting him. Others taking the spotlight in the official field were: Ph ' llis McGibbon, class play chairman; Rosalea Gehringer, David Smelser, JMarjorie Duggan, Peter Totoonchie, Don Krehbiel, Gene Harding, Kenny Woesner, Wally Gray and Bette Watkins. We will always be here in spirit to aid in the constant fulfillment of the hope that is coming true, and truer each year — an ever greater Samohi. Summer Officers N President J ire-President Secretary Treasurer Charles Boyce Durette Scott Je.annk Haverstick Phvi.i.is Anderson ii £9 ADAM-BARLIN GRETCHEN ADAM, Germai, Club Sn-retary 2. World Frifndship Club 3. Honor Schol ,rshi; 2, 3. 4: ALVA ADAAIS, Basketball, Track; DANELUA ADAMS, Gun Club. Talent ShoiL ' . loiie Club: DOROTHY LEE ADRIAN, transferred from Tulsa Hicjh; ANTONIA ALCALA, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Girls ' League Advisory Board 2. 3. Latin Club 2. 3: JEAN E. ANDER- SON, Advisory Board 2. Student Store Manager 3. Fiesta 2: PHYLLIS ANDERSON, Uniform Dress 4. Sr. A Class Treasurer; ANTHONY B. APADACA, Boys ' League; JAMES APPLING, Gun Club President 4. J ' ice-President 3; DOROTHY ' BABIN, Jr. Canteen Corps: DORIS ELOISE BALSLE ' , Double Quartet 2. 3. 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Girls League Advisory Board; ELEANOR L. BARLIN, Orchestra 2. 3. Fiesta 2, Girls ' League 2. 3. BARRIS-BROCK HENRY BARRIS, Gun Club President 3. 4; EMILY BERANCK, trans- ferred from Milligan High School, MiUii an, Nebraska: DOROTHY BERGMAN; THELMA ELIZABETH BERMAN, First Aid Club 4. Fiesta 3; JUNE BEST, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2. 3, Jr. II A DC A 3. 4; WILLIAM BONYNGE, Latin Club 2, 3. 4, Track 2. Boys ' League 2. 3. 4; CHARLES E. BOYCE, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Lettermens Club President 4, Sr. A. President 4: JOHN KENNETH BRAY, A.S.B. Board 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, Boys ' Glee Club 2. 3. 4: BEVERLY BREW- STER, Jr. Class President, Honor Scholarship 4. Girls ' League 2, 3. 4; LOIS BRIGGS, Deli, Forensics 4. G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; FREDERICK BRILLHART; SAM H. BROCK, Basketball. 4, BRODE-CARRUTH MARIAN E. BRODE, Honnr Scholarship 2. .?. -f. Dfhute 3. G.A.J. 2, I 4: GRACE BROUILLETTE, G.A.J. 2. 3. 4. Treasurer Sr. B Cliiss. Jdvisory Board 4: JEAN ANN BURKHARUT, Spelliiu Club 4. Bandbox Club 2, 3; CORNELIA MARALEE BYLAND, Drama. Fiesta, Piano Club: RAY BYLLESBY, Band 2, 3. 4; CONN BROWNELL CAMPBELL, transferred from Horace Greeley Hii h School, Chappagua, Neiv York; JACK CAMPBELL, trans- ferred from Loyola: JOHN G. ' CAMPBELL; UORA CAMPER-TITSINGH, Riding Club 2. 3. Honor Scholarship 4. G.J.J. 3: JOYCE CARLSON; VERYL CARLSON, G.J.J. 3, J.S.B. 4; NANCY CARRUTH. CASILLAS-DASHNAW AMPARO CASILLAS, Spanish Club J ' ice-Prcsidcnt 4. G.J.J. Choi ANTONIA MARIA CASILLAS, Spanish Club President, Jl ' orld Friendship Club. J.S.B. 3: LEE CHASE, transferred from Garfield High School of Jkron, Ohio: FLORENCE CLAPP, Honor Scholarsh ip, Penpushers ' Club, J ' ike ' s Inn 2, 3; JUNE B. CLARK, transferred from Punahou School, Honolulu, Hawaii: VERNON CLARK, Gun Club 2, 3, Fiesta 2, 3, Intermural Sport Man- ager: PEGGY H. COOK, G.J.J. 2. 3, 4, Honor Scholarship 2, 3, 4. Girls ' Jdvisory Board 2, 3, 4; TANIS CORNELL, G.J.J. 2, 3. 4. Spanish Club, Jdvisory Board: ROBERT BELLEMERE CRESTO; JOHN B. CUSHMAN; . . . ; WALTER E. DASHNAW, Honor Scholarship Society 3, 4. J ice-President 4. DJriD-EPSTEIX CHARLES WALTER DAVID; AL RY MAXINE DEAN; WANDA JOY DEBES, Cfjmmhswner of Girls ' League Board. Fiesta 1 ; RUTH DONNALLY, G .A .A . 2, 3, 4. G.A.A. Executive Board 3. 4: AUDREY DOUGHERTY, transferred front John Marshall High School, Los Angeles: MARTORIE DUGGAN, Choir. Honor Scholarship 4, fiesta: lOSEPH LEE DUNCAN, Football 2. 3. 4. Lettermens Club 2. 3. 4, Boys ' League 4; JOHN B. DURST, Latin Club Vice-President 4. Football 3. Sophomore Board Representative 2: MELVIN DURST; BILL EAST- ON; CHARLES ELROD; VICTOR EPSTEIN, Track 2 ,3, Fiesta 3, Boys ' League. EVERETT-GAFFNEY FAYELLEN EVERETT, Spanish Club 2. Fiesta 3, Vike ' s Inn 3. 4: BARBARA ANNE FARLEY , Girls ' Advisory Board. Uniform Dress Committee. Fiesta: LENORE FIELDER, Honor Scholarship 2, 4, G.A.A. 2; NOR.MA FORBES, Bandbo.x Club President 3, School Play, Fool ' s Luck, 3, Posture Contest M ' inner 4: GARLAND N. FORD, JR., Fiesta, Track; BOB FORTH, transferred from Arkansas City High School. Arkansas City, Kansas; GEORGE A. ERASER, Band 2, 3, 4, Boys ' League 3, 4: BARBARA FRENCH, G.A.A. 4, transferred from Kirk- ivood High School, St. Louis. Missouri: PAUL WENTLING FRIEND, JR.; ANN FRITZ, G.A.A. 4. J ' oice Club 4; ANN ELAINE FULLAAI, G.A.A. 2, 3. 4. Fiesta. Spanish Club 2: BETTIE JEAN GAFFNEY. iktmi GALLARDO-HALIj aurora GALLARDO, Lxric Club, Fiesta: ROSALEA GEHRING- ER, Girls ' Sextet. Double Quartet, Quartet: HARRY HARAIER GESNER, A.S.B. Yell Leader 3. Dramatics, Tennis Team 4: JOHN FRANK GIBSON, Gymnastic Tea, 3, First Aid Squad 3; JUANITA MAE GLADWELL; DAPHNE GORDON, Ski Club 2, Fiesta 2: WALLACE F. GRA ' , Fdilor-in-Cliief cif Samohi, Commissioner of Publications 4, Ouill and Scroll 4: ERIC GREENE, G m Team; DONALD GREGORY ' , Commissioner of Publiaitions 4, Managiny Fditor ■•Samohi 4. Spanish Club President 4: DOROTHY GRIMSHAW, G.A.A. 2. 3. 4. Spanish Club 2 4; DOROTHY GRIMSHAW, G.A.A. 2, 3. 4. Spanish Club 2, 4; ANITA GUTIERREZ, Span- ish Club 3. 4: lOHN BINNS HALL, Gun Club. HALL-HAZLETT RUTH HALL, Fiesta 2. 3, Bandbo.x- Club 2: SILVIA HALIMA, Honor Scholarship 2, Latin Club 2. French Club 3: DOROTHY HAMILTON, G.A.A.. Bandbo.x 2. Uni- form Dress Committee: BETTY HANDLEY, G.A.A. 2, 3. 4. Debate Team 3, Honor Scholarship 3: MARIE CECILIA HANSEN, Food Luncheons: GENE HARDING, Football 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3. Baseball 2, 3, 4; ARr HARMAK. St. Monica School: MARIE LOUISE HART; WALLACE F. HASBROUCK; MARY CAROLYN HASSON, Ushe s Club. First Aid Club: JEANNE HAVER- STICK, Girls ' League Board 3, Sr. B J ' ice-President , Sr. A Secretary; HAZEL D. HAZLETT, Riding Club 2. 3, Radio U ' orkshop 3. Fiesta 2. 3. HEAD-HUNT ROBERT T. HEAD, ■■Snm ,hr Band 2. 3. u; DORIS HEUSER, Honor Schol- arship 2. J. French Club 2; LINDA 1 I. HILAIEL, Uniform Dress Checker 4; PAT HILLS, Girls ' League Board. .Assistant Captain: STANLEY HOFFMAN, Football 4. Fiesta 2, 3. A.S.B. 3; JUNE HOLETON, Spelling Club 2. Honor Scholarship 4. Debate 4: TERRY HOLLIDAY, Fiesta 4. Boys ' Leaque 3. Fun Club 4: BARBARA JANE HOOD, Choral Club 2. 3. Spanish Club 4: MAR.TORIE M. HOOD, Piano Club 4: HOLL M. HOON, Honor Scholarship 3. C .A .A . 2. 3, 4. Gun Club Sec- retary 3: GLORIA J. HORSMAN, Fiesta 2. Thumbtack Club 2; DOROTHY MARIE HUNT, Fiesta 2. I ike ' s Inn 2, 3, Uniform Dress 3. IVERSEN-KIMBALL CHARLES IVERSEN; TOM L. JEEVES, A.S.B. member; HEN- RIETTA JEFFERSON; EUGENE E. JOHNSON, 5rt«. 2, Foo i 2,- FRANK A. JOHNSON, Basketball 3, 4. Camera Club 2. 3. Golf 2: MARGARET JOHNSON; MILDRED JOHNSON, G.A.A. 2. 3, 4. Riding Club 2. 3: DOROTHY RITA JOY, G.A.A. 2. 3. 4: FLORENCE RITA KARSKY, G.A.A. 2. 3, 4, Fiesta 3. J ' ike ' s Inn 2. 3: JIM KEARNS, Boys ' Glee Club, Talent Shoiv. sang in Assemblies; JOHN EARL KILGORE, Track 3. 4: RICHARD STEVE KIMBALL, Sivimniing. KIPP-LUBISICH DOROTHY M. KIPP, E,iit„r-m-Chief of ' •Samuhr 4: Ouill and Scroll 4. ff ' orld Frierulshif, Club President 3: FRANCES GARY KNAUSE, Honor Scholarship 2, 3, 4, Latin Club President 4. Advisory Board: WILLIAM FLEMING KNOVVLES, Sophomore Class President 2, Boys ' Lear ue. Honor Scholarship 2, 3: GLORIA KRAUSE; DON KREHBIEL, Boys Leai uc Advisory Board 3, Track 2; DONALD L. LANE, A.S.B. Board 2. 3, Choir 3. 4, Fiesta 2, 3: PRES- n Track, J ' icc-President Lettermen ' s Club 3; lARYTON LANE, Three-year Track Letternian. Captai ASCENCION LAREZ; DONA LEE, Bandbox Club 2. Fiesta 2. 3, A.S.B. 2. 3.4; JOHN S. LEWIS, Fiesta 2. 3, Ridin,, Club 2, 3. Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; MILTON LUBIN, Latin Club 2. 3; TOM M. LUBISICH, Track 2, 3, Fiesta 3, Honor Scholarship 2. LUNDSTROM-McINTOSH RICHARD E. LUNDSTROM, Band 2. 3. 4. Orchestra 2. 3, 4: LOIS L. LYNCH, Bandbox Club 2. 3, Radio M orkshop 2, Fiesta 2. 3; BETTY LOU LYNDE, G.A.A. 2, 3. 2. Lettenvoman, G.A.A. Board Member: DOROTHY ] IcCONNELL; BETTY McCONNAUGHEY, Jr. Red Cross, Usher ' s Club: DORIS McFARLAND; BILL IVIcFARLIN, Band. Orchestra. Serenaders; CLARA McGAUGHY; MARCY McGEENE ' , Spanish Club 2. 3. G.A.A. 2, 3. 4, Secretary and I ' ice-President 3, 4. Fiesta 2. 3: PHYLLIS McGIBSON, Advisory Board 2, 3, 4, Honor Scholarship 3, Sr. Play Board: GLORIA McGREGOR, Piano Club 4, transferred from Wisconsin: ERNEST GEORGE McINTOSH, State Militia. MrKINNEY-MEISHEID AIARIAX McKINNEY; BETTY McWILLIA: IS, Girls ' Le u iir J. Debate 2. .?, Cm, Club 2. 3; TED iMAlER, Honcjr Scholarship 2. 3. 4. Debate 4. Fiesta 3. 4; MARGARET J. .MALLETT; TACK MARKS, Honor Scholarship 2. 3. 4. Science Club 2, 3. 4. Boys ' Leai uc 4: WILLIAM E. MARSH, Football 2, 3, Boys ' Le uiue 2. 3: KAY IVIARSHALL, -Samohi Staff. Club Fditor and Paqe 3 Editor. Honor Scholarship 4. Ouill and Scroll; ANGELA R. MAS- SOL ' RAS, Honor Scholarship at Holhicoo. ' l Hiz h School; MAR ' ELLEN MATTESON, Fiesta 2. 3. Radio Iforkshop 3. Bandbox Club 2. 3; MILDRED MA ER, A.S.B. Board. Jforld Friendship Clnb; GEORGE BURTON MECHLING, EVELYN MY. mY. Y), Band 2. 3.Vslurs Club 2, 3. Advisory MELJRJ-MOSHER J. DAN MELARA; JACQUELINE RUTH MEDDELKOOP, Uniform Dress 2, Fiesta 3; MARY E. MILES, Fiesta 3, 4, Dods Club 2, 3. First Aid Club 4; NONA AIARIE MILLER, Fiesta 2, 3; ARTHUR MILLIUS, Gun Club 2.3.4; PATRICIA MITCHELL; CORIXNE MOOR, Fiesta 3, Make-up Creiv 3, transferred from Canoga Park Hiqh School 3; IRA C. MOORE, |R., transferred from Kennett Hit h School. Kcunett. Missouri; MAR ' LOUISE MOOR.MAN, A.S.B. 3. 4, Photoc raphy Club 2, Debate 4; PAUL MORGAN, Track 3. Basketball 4; TEAN M. MORRISON, School Play ' 3, Bandbox 2, Fiesta 2. 3; MILVIN MOSHER, Track 2, 3, 4. MULKERN-OJVENS BETTY MULKERN, A.S.B. Representative 2. French Club 3, Red Cross Knlttiny 3. 4: JACK NAHAMA, Honor Scholarship 2. 3. 4, Science Club 2, 3, 4, Boys ' League Officer 2. 3. 4: DICK NELSON; MARY FAITH ICHOL ' i. Honor Scholarship 3.4, G. A. A. 3.4. Science Club Secretary 4: SHIRLEY ANN NICHOLS, transferred from Paseo Hit h School; NGAIRE MARGARET NORTH, ■ ' Samohi ' ' Reporter 3, 4: fOHN O ' BRIEN; ERNEST OLIV- ARES, Basketball 3. 4; CHARLES GAYLORD OLIVER, D.C.B. Basketball. Free Throiv If inner 2. 3. Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3. 4: ELIZABETH OSTI; BERNADINE OVERSTREET, J ' oice Club President 3. Penpunshers ' Club Secretary 4, Ridiny Club 4; RHOUA OWENS, Piauo Club 2, 3. Dods OWNBEY-POST ELOISE OWNBEY, transferred from University High School; HELEN PALMER, Girls ' League Advisory Board 2. Fiesta 2, G.A.A. 2, 3.4: REX PALMER, Fiesta 3. Track 2, 3. Honor Scholarship 3; BETTY PARKER, G.A.A. 2. 3. 4, Sophomore Yell Leader, Piano Club 3; President 4, Honor Scholarship 3. 4. Chairman of , Baseball Letterman 3. 4. Basketball Letterman 2. MARGARET PAXTON ; BARNEY PEACOCK o,Kyr Scholarship 2. 4: SARA PELLOW, Fiesta. Sr. Class Representative; EMMETT PELLINE, S PERR ; LOIS L. PHILLIPS, First Aid Club Bandbox Club 2, 3. Radio Workshop; W. MORRUr. Canteen Corps 3: MARVIN PONSAR, Band 3, 4, Debate 3. 4. Drama 2. 3. 4; JEAN PAULINE POST. PREISMAN-RENZI LOIS PREISMAN, Chnirman Jr. Red Cross Cantvt ' n Corps. Campus Dress Checker. Fiesta 3; HELEN PRESCOTT, Firs Jul Club 3. 4: BYRON PRICE; JOHN EUGENE PRUSSING, Glee Club: VALENTINE RAMOS, Baseball 4. 3, 4, Football 3: DORIS READ, Honor Scholarship 4. transferred from G. If. Brackenridije Sr. Hii h School : MARCjARF7r REEVE, local Ensemble. Double Quartet, Fiesta 2.3; CHARLES i L REID, Drum Major of Band, C.F.S..- BOB RENFRO; DALE LEON RENTSCHLER, Fiesta 2, 3. Riding Club 2. Advisory Board 2, 3; IVIARTHA RENTSCHLER, Voice Club 4: AGNES RENZI, Fiesta 2. Armistice Da RENZI-RUBEN MARIE RENZI, 4S Club. Girls ' Advisory Board 3: MACARIA REYES, Latin Club Secretary 4. Spelling Club Captain 4. Spanish Club 4; MAR ' LOUISE RILEY, Tri-Y Girl Reserves Treasurer 3, Fiesta 3, Spanish Club; STANLEY ROBBINS, First Aid Club 4; GIL- BERT ROBERT, Honor Scholarship 2. 3. Track Letterman 3, Penpusher ' s Club President 4; DAVID YALE ROCHLEN; MARTHA GAIL ROCHLEN, Jr. Class Treasurer, Bandbox Club 2, Advisory Rnr.r,l 2. 3; KING B. ROCK, Band 2, 3, 4; ANNETTE ROSE, Nautilus Staff 3, Honor Scholarship 3, 4, A.S.B. Nautilus Representative 4; MARIE ELAINE ROUX, Spinster Skip Board 3, If ' orld Friendship Membership Chairman 2, 3; DOROTH ' ROWBERR ' , transferred from Long Beach during Sr. year; AL RUBEN, Basketball 2. A.S.B. Board 3. Boys ' Leaijue 2. SALMONT-SIROTA TUMOR SAL IONT; ESTHER SANCHEZ, Rand 2. 3. 4. Jf ' orhl Frieudship Club 1. 3. 4. French ' Cluh 4: GERTRUDE R. SANCHEZ, Spanish Club 2. 3. 4. Friend- ship Club 3, 4, Fiesta 2: KEAN SCHMITZ; ALVINO SCHNASE; KAY SCHUREAIAN, Sono Leader 4. Girls ' League Board 2. 4: DURETTE SCOTT, J.S.B. Seeretary 4. Vlee-Presldent Sr. A Class, .hivlsorv Board 2; MAEGIE SCOTT, G.A..L 4. Bandbox Club 2: MARGARET L. SCOTT, Sophomore Class President. G.A..I. Board 4. Sophomore Class Board: HAROLD SIAI.MONS, Golf Team 2. 3. 4. Boys ' League 2. 3. 4. Choral Ensemble 4: DALE SLMPSON ; CLAIRE SIROTA, First Aid Club 4. Photography Club 3. Honor Scholarship 2. 3. SISCHO-SPOONER MARILYN SISCHO, Trl-Y J lee-President 3, President 4. Spanish Club 2: LILLIAN SKOLNIK, Staff of Samohi 2. 3. 4. Page one editor 4. Oulll and Scroll; HELEN MARIE SLAAMOD, First Aid Club 3. 4; IMARJORIE E. SMAIL, Fergus County Hu h School. Leiclston. Montana. 2. 3: DAVID C. SMELSER, Baseball 2. 3: GLORIA NINA SMITH, A.S.B. 3. French Club President 3. 4. ' ■Samohi ' 3; HELEN SMITH, Ice Skating Club Vice-President 4. G ' lrls ' Leaiiue Board 3. 4: MARGARET SMITH, G.A.A. 2. 3. 4. Tennis Team 3, 4. Girls ' League Board 3. 4: MARCiARET GWENDOL ' N SMITH, World Friendship Club Treasurer 3, Girls ' League Advis- ory Board Captain 4. Trl-Y 2: WILLIAM F. ' iM i:H,HonnrScholarshlp2,3.4.YeU Leader 3. I ' lce- Presldent of Boys ' L eague , GORDON S ' SOW. Football 2. Boys ' League 2: LE ROY SPOONER. STJYTON-UNGER TACK STAYTON; RAY STURGES, Boys ' League Secretary: Sr. B President. A.S.B. President: THOMAS F. SULLIVAN, Career Club President 2. Gun Club 2, 3. Track Letterman 2, 3. 4: BRUCE SUTHERLAND, Honor Scholarship 2. 3, 4. Orchestra 2. 3. Honor Scholarship President 4: CHARLES R. SWEENEY, Boys ' League Advisory Board 3. 4: MARGARET TEIHNER; JACK THEIS, Sivimmin, Team 3. 4. Radio Workshop 3: GWEN THWING. Fiesta 3. A.S.B. Board 3. Spanish Club 2: CAROL TORRESEN, Girls ' Lcai uc Commissioner of Entertainment and Campus Dress. Delians 2, 4: PETER TOTOONCHIE, Commissioner of Forensics 4. Debate -1. 4. Student Director of Debate: BILL TURPIN, Football 3, 4. Sr. B Class Commissioner. League 2. 3: PAULA A. UNDER, Honor Scholarship 2. 3. G.A.A. 2, 3. 4, Letteru ' oman 3. Boys ' VANDERPOOL-WENDLANDT THELMA RAE VANDERPOOL; WILLIS H. VANHORN, transferred from Rippey Consolidated School. Rippey. loica: FRED W. WADE, Boys ' League Advisory Board 2. 3, 4. D.C. Basketball 2. 3. Football 3. 4: RUTH WALLETT, Riding Club 2. 3; MARGARET ELEANOR WALLIS; DELLA WARREN, transferred from Huntington Park ; A S( )oo ,- WILLIAM W. WEBB; DORIS WECHSEL, Piano Club. Voice Club. Blatz Tennis Tournament: DALE R. WELCH, Track 2, 3. 4. Letterman ' s Club: IMOGENE WELCH, Samohi Staff 3: DAN WEMPLE; FERN WENDLANDT, transferred from Duluth Central High School. WESTBROOK-YOUNG VIRGINIA WESTBROOK, Lxrk Club 3. J. U ' ADCA 4, Jr. Red Cross, Canteen Cortes 4; BOB WHITE, Sivimminy 2. 4, 3; GRETCHENAN WICKER, ■■Samohi staff, transferred from Hastint s High School, Hastings, Nebraska; MARGIE WILDE, Jr. Red Cross, Child Care Division; JOYCE ' WILLESTS, G.A.A. President 4, Girls ' League Executive Board 4. Girls ' League Advisory Board 2. 3. 4; ELEANOR BROOKS WILLIAMS, Samohi staff 3. 4. G.A.A. 2, 3. 4. Honor Scholarship: MARION G. WILLIAMS, Dods Club President 4. G.A.A. 2. 3, 4. Piano Club 4; ELOISE WILSON, Choir 2, 3, 4, Fiesta 2, 3, Advisory Board 2, 3; KENNETH WOES- NER, Orchestra 2. 3, 4, Music Commissioner, Band: ALICE WOY, transferred from Gadsden Hi h School. Gadsden. Alabama; BILL YEARY ; ROBERT G. YOUNG. ZALKIN -WHITE ALLAN ZALKIN, Science Club 1 ' ice-President 3. Honor Scholarship 3, Boys ' Leaoue 2. 3: SUZANN BALLARD; JOAN BIRKLAND; ROY GOLDING; RAYMONDE HERNANDEZ; ELSIE LEWIS; BOBBIE MERRITT; JOAN NIEFFENEGGER; CAROLE ROSBROCK; PENNY WALES; BETTE WATKINS; PHYLLIS WHITE. F m y i f eA.. PHHPliiP ' - W ' i ' i ' jw i HH I -, ' ' - ' - ' ' - ' - ' ' .. - ' - ' - B 3 w w - v« jr«i ■ ' . IcnTfTIWT 4 I LEADERS Next term ' s leaders are this semester ' s Senior B ' s. Starting the new term the class elected Donald Clark, President; Peggy Lynn, Vice-President, and Kathleen Dunbar, Treasurer. Their next move was to organize a noon dance, which was very successful. Then they chose their Senior Sweaters. In preparing for their final semester, the class gave full co-operation to the other classes and supported their activities fully. Senior B ' s were represented in the student government hy such people as George Roux, Boys ' League prexy; Sally Masters, Girls ' League prexy; CJraydon Young, Commissioner of Athletics; Jim Anderson, Commissioner of Finance; Dorothy Harrison, last term ' s yell leader, and many others. As they approach their final term, they feel that they are capable of taking over where the graduating Seniors left oif and that they, too, will have a very suc- cessful year in the student government and in social activities. SENIOR B President f ice-Presidenl Secretiay- ' Irr istirer RON.ALD Cl.- RK Peggy Lynn K. THLni;N Dunbar JUNIORS P res ill e lit J ice-Presldeiit Secretary Treiisiirer Bktty Griswold P.AT L.- ND1S 15. RB. RA Hunter Don Adams SOPHOMORES President 1 ice-President Secretary Treasurer Mickhy Farley D:. iE Lonsdale Anita Br.ainerd Dorothy Koch I G-M ]V-Y HISHC P — Cl ' RTIS . . . Front row: Bishop, Buehler, Becku ' ith, Cooper, Frishnian, Fiu ard, Flaherty, Beiiurhfuiip, Burns, Brooiiifield. Second row: Craicford, Fisher, Feiiii, Dunbar, Flack, Dat ys, Bratin, Banks. Third row: Ferrini, Cory, Allen, Chazan, Armendaris, Anderson, Christensen, Crait , Callister. Fourth row: Boorster, Clark, Chadicick, Fallon, Cleveland, Firniin, Duey, Fleming, Curtis. HARRISON — GIAMPAOLO . . . First row: Harrison, James, Melsnes, Maynard, Hery, Layman, Lau, M ' ' iri-. Second row: Haseineyer, Hamilton , Hunter, Golding, Jepsenn, Hernandez, Morse, Lynn, Jones. Third row: , Graham, Gordon, Masters, Misbler, Leurs, Kunz, Leivis, Jaekson, Koyen, Melnik. Fourth row: Jones, Kucthe, Love, Goerlick, Hershatv, Lamb, M e FI e n r y , Harris, Maries, Hagertin, Giai ipaolo. WOOD— STEWART . . . Front row: I food, Throssel, If orle. Sehnlkins . [feiss. Prior. Patino. Second row: Scott, Rantjle, M ' ellman, Peters, Zeller, Leese, Rackets, Rogers. Third row: Suttle, Ifideman, Rup- precht . Phelps, J an Ark, Smith, Schubert, Taylor. Fourth row: J nvter, Ifallace, Penebaker, Pennint ton . Ortmann, Ridt e, Primo. Youni , Pinkerton. Fifth row: Stott. Jennings, Zeth, Rou.x, eicton, Scarr, Rndd, II ilber, Robson, Stewart. SENIOR B AC DG H-K BAKER — BAKER . . . First row: Baker, Berry, Cavellery, Aiuiersun, Armstrung, Carpenter, Busier, Berhrendt , Carson, Bradley. Second row: Cullins, Croiv, Broivn, Capps, Artz, Brook, Bitsch, Brocket! , Brother, Baker. Third row: Cutler, Cunbighatn, Brown, Anderson , Critz, Ciscler, Cloud, Bleak, Cooley. Fourth row: Cook, Cannon, Budlong, Cross, Bevis, C ' jrcoran Bentz, Clapp, Adams, Baker. CLIFT — JENKINS . . . First row: Citft, Gallo, Gallo, E.-lwards, Diekerson, Davison, Glaser. Conzales, Etteinger, Daugherty, Derby. Second row: Fellow, Gaupel, Faughnder, Dee, Dudley, Gunther, Finch, Fletcher, Gayer, Erickson, Doran. Third row: Collins, Danielson , Darling, Fallnndy, Grisicold, Clark, Coates, Gressler, Finney, Gale, Doumont. Fourth row: Doan, Fredrickson , Broicn, Eckert, Graybell, Frost, Gordon, Fogleson, Charles, Flint, English, Cook, Jones, Jensen, Hill, Heath, Hunt, Fischer, Ada as, Hammer, Groves, Holt, Chiles, Hirsh, Jenkins. HOFFMAN — JENNING . . . First row: Hoffman , Hunn, Hume. Jeiiness, Hentershee, Held, Hennings, Hackett, Hedges. Second row: Johnson, Hook, Koogler, Hufford, Helmick, Haeni, Hinsley, Johnson. Third row: Jestes, Jensen, Danell, Hansen, Joyce, Jenkins, Hatch, Heutenik, Hick, Hubbard, Johnson, Klein, Haii ' ley, Christensen , Doty. Fourth row: Johneson, Harauyhty, Jones, Hill, Davis, Ditzel, Bells, Hackett, Jones, Jennings. I TiiivfTnn A i L-M IV-S T-Z MASON — LONEY . . . First row: Mason. Marques. Laiidh. Mattern , Maris, Martin , Morcjan, Meak, Mrjrel in l, McLean, Mack. Second row: McGfJUgh, Miles. AInrphy, Lindsay. Martin, Mase. Myrick, jMann . Lori , Aleisini er. Mayer. Third row : Murphy . Hunt, Markouzvitz, Alechlinij . Lever, Lush, Ah Kay, Aliddletun . Alatzinyer, Aliller, Nelson, Alorris. Fourth row: Alendoza, Keleinert. Aloore, Klei nan, Alar- cuse, Lentz, Aliller, Morris, Martin, Loney. PAGE— WILBUR . . . First row: Par e, Scott. Sparks, Rahe, Rideout, St. Jean, Palmer, Rosenblad. Rod- riques, Spe ice, Smith. Second row: Schuin, Perkins, Shipley, Robertson , Snyder, Sterns, Nidon, Nulsen, Stawrakis. Saylor. Third row: Phillips. Pritchard. Red Rayle, Scott, Rhoades, Rapp, Ross, Schmidt. Selander, Raymond. Smith. Fourtli row: Straut hter, Ragsdale, Perkins, SchiL ' abe, Shear, Paiv, Sutherland, Smith, Segar. Schmitt, Seindbery. WHITEMAN — STEERE . . . First row: fj ' hiteman. J ' airo, Teets, If ' atson. Jf ' erner, Ji ' eight, Tinsman, Tongue, Tray, f alenzuila, ff right. Second row: M ' aler, H ' alker. Toeivs, Yellen. Raiua, Urion, Tucker, T alboy, Smith, Sears Schmidt, Young. Third row: JFeny. ll ' illiams. ITelch, U ' yman, Young, Weinstock, Wismer. Fourth row: Talmai e. West. White. Pratt. York. Warmer, Terry. Wechsel, J ' orhees, Steere. JUIIOR A A-F G-M ]VZ BALSLE ' — BROWN . . . Front row: Balshy. V in iui, Caiuuicii. Barnes. Bartun. Dundint , Kpstfhi. Dishmc. Second row: Oris ' , Ferriii, Ensiyii, Bliikely, (Jozztiis, hdhurg. Cox, Dit ii, Atkins, French. Third row: Benhrndks, Brinvn, Clishy, R inif ' r r i, Clark, Chaiiihers . Dilzel, Conk, Debes. Fourth row: RelotL ' S, Broivn . Brooks, Burke JUcill. Austin. Allen, Carpenter, Daiis, Cons, Boniesler, Doii herty . Bailor. Burke, Delano, Bit ' cns, Broivn. KELL ' — HERRINCj . . . Front row: Kelly, llanunctt. Cilliert. Ilaai , Leicerke. Morrison, Gottlieh. Hin- nian , Gordon, Hammer, LaDuke, Second row: Lee, Hiii lies, iMoir, Kiirpe, Jeeves, James, Green, Gunn, Hoi i , Graham, Hunit, Loi ' itt. Third row: Hii i ins, Laslo, Gordon, Huzlett, Harris, Kaplan. Her, Cilarson, Gottlieb, Koehe, Hardin , MeElroy , Jenkins, M ' lrris. ' ey , Hunter. Pourtli row: I ' reston, Gattone, Steensen, Sttidt, Howe, Mills, Hodyin, Herrint . TRELOOR— TOLMAN . . . Front row: Treloor, Morgan, Wilder, Jfilson, Taylor, Ifarren, Jfood, Moulder, Pipenbury. Second row: Shay, Reno, Sollee, Maineel, Sutter, Pickens, Morrissey, jMelbery, Penn, Reid, ll ' rifiht. Third row: Kdivards, Cianci, Berge ' , Rschner, Evans, ff ' ubunks, Evans, Castle, Badilla. Fourth row: Xelson, Snyder. Rotke. Sc ' jtt. Smith. Riinyon Neff, Mane rat le, Tolman. I JUNIDR B A-B C-E F-G BUTTERFIELD — ALLEN . . . Front row: Butter fiehl. Adams, Alexander, Bonlidnlt . Reamer, Ander- son, Bassett, Bailer, Allen, Arreola. Second row: Byshie, Ansnes, Anderson , Bechtle, Blnekivell, Benjamin, Archer, Bollinger, Braman, Byers, Brock. Third row: Behjus, Broicn, Brooks, Burke, Ativill, Austin, Behall, Allen. DUGGAN — BROWN . . . Front row: Duggan, Coniglio, Conkling, Charpentier, Edwards, Dearan, Cable, Duncan, Daz-is, Doan. Second row: Cook, Connolly, Davison, Carrick, Corkille, Dixon, Davis, Chaplin, Cherny, DeFries, Campbell. Third row: Edwards, Cianci, Berger, Eschmer, Evans, Earbanks, Evans, Castle, Badilla. Fourth row: Carpenter, Davis Coons, Bomeesler, Dougherty , Bailer, Burk, Delano, Bivens, Broivn. GARCIA — GLENN . . . Front row: Garcia, Firman, Flanders, Fitzgerald, Fee, Gillette, Foster, Glad- well, Grunden, Dostal. Second row: Greinke, Fleagle, Goar, Gillis. Groff , Fogarty, Castendyke. Third row: Deningen , Gayle, Cheldin, Dennis, Cason, F ' arley, Gantt, Fleinining, Golden, Gifford, Goerther. Fourth row: Davis, Carter, Coulter, Caldemvood , Frost, Cloud, Ginther, Gilbert, Freed, Glenn. SOPHOMDHE A H-J K-L M-IV JOHNSON— JONES Front row: Johnson, Hulchins, Hack, H tiller, Hcla, Hill, Judge, Hayde {arris, Inr lehard. Second row: Hendrickson, Hamblin, Hammond, Jaquier, Hilleoat, Herd, Hansen. Hamilton . Homstad, Howard. Third row: Hass, Hume, Herlbut, Hunt erford, Jarhoe, Harding, Herron, Harper. Fourth row: Honts, Jackson, Heaven, Jacks, Jones, Illions, Holder, Jones, Jacobson, Jones, Hart- ley, Jones. KONTOS — KIBBE . . . Front row: Kontos, Larson. Knapp, King, King, Laivrence, Longstreth, Langley, Liibin, Klein. Second row: Lyman, Kimball, Lonsdal , LeMon , Lackey, Long, Kenner, Lorenz, Kach. Kipp. Third row: Kosky, Koch, Kahl, Lipscomb, Kilgore, Later, Lippman. Fourth row: Kirk, Killough, Luge, Karsky, Leavitt, Long, Leigh, Lull, Kibbe. AIORRISON— NICHOLS . . . Front row: Morrison, Marsh, Aliller, Maris, Moorman. Matzen. Man- zona. Nieto, Nejis, Malim. Second row: Masinter, McBeth, Alacdonough, Metzger, McGill, LJllister, Martin. Third row: Molke, Meridith, Norman, Mireles, Morgan, Marian, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, Navarro. Fourth row: Marshall. Narvenson, Morgan. Meal, Neiv. Madigan, Nogle, Nichols. SOPHDMOHE A OP Q-S T-Z SONDHEIM — OGDEN . . . Front row: Sondheim, Price, Poiver, Oiiiiin, Orto i, Skoug, Pevehouse, Pier- son, Pascoe, Patler. Second row: Preston, Riley, Rick, Sirachiin, Peistriip. Smith, Swanson, Simmons, Overin. Third row: Parker. Patch. Odell, Oiseth. Ponton, Phelps, Phillips. Perry, Palmer, Pawson, Pearson. Pic- cialo. Oyden. RICHARDSON — SMITH . . . Front row: Richardson, Stulman, Sutherland, Rocha, Qiiinn, Ride, Strange, Siratt, Marion, Schoeles. Second row: Smelser, Steiner, Snyder, Sampson, Steivart. Summercorn, Sommers, Sjerven. Third row: Shapiro, Rhodes, Sivartzell, Rutt, Shorr, Robbins, Sellig, Ragan, Rogers, Quandt. Fourth row: Slert , Solter, Snyder. Snoii ' , Schorsch, Sykes, Sirota, Schimmer, Smith. VIN SLOW— WALTERS . . . Front row: M ' insloW, Trumbo, Talbay, M hite, West, Taylor, ff ' inston, Taylor, JCeeks, If ' ilkins. Second row: Tyo, Waltz, Watson, M ' ilUfor, ffashington, Rozella, Watson, Walters, ll ' illets, Wilkerson. Third row: M ' eitzman, M- ade, Zanek, Jfedin, Tichenor, Thornton, ff ' illiams, Teubner, Trent. Fourth row: Wadsivorth, Y eager, Wallace, Westfall, M icttim, Weber, Weiss, M ' allace, Walters SaPHOMDHE A A-F G-M IV-Z FRAZIER — CLAUS . . . Front row: Frtizler, Cook, Brmkiiuiii . Cleveland. Rveritt, Diss, Crifie, Btishnic. Abbey, Doxey. Second row: Bradbury . Druliiier , Barton, Friend, Devine, Brainerd , A nderson , Cornier, Devine, Freeman, Brooinfield , Fields. Third row: Bruekett, Braunstein, Fredericks, D ' Neilly , Creel, A nderson , Dautjherty , Duchoii ' , Collins, Nicholas. Fourth row: Freelan-l, Fall in, Donnally, Fleenisn, Bennett, .{Idborn, Crisp, Brown, Braunsteiner, Claus. LEE — LOCKETT . . . Front row: Lee, Kerr, Granger, Henderson, Godfrey, Hoagland, Kennedy, Gilbert, Luera, Mushlsin, Majick. Second row: Gairick, Gehrinyer, McM ' hirt, Lee, Koske, Miller, Lelin, Miller, Gibson, McCassy, Gaynon, Hill. Herrimj. Third row. Jensen , Marshall , Kelly , Curtis, Menohi, McNeill, .Murphy. Morse. Huntsman. Fourth row: King, Landau, Mapes, Merrill, Greenhert , Murray, Lockett. PARTRIDGE— TEUBENER . . . Fr ont row: Partridge, Major, Rich, Neivkirk. Pfister. Pasquaro. Sudden. Pashkou ' . Steer, Nathan, Smith, Phillips. Second row: ffright , Small . Thorngrin. Sampson, Jf hit- tock, Snow. Scott. Neivman . Tedder. Ness. Sckiek. Phillips, Pennington. Third row: Saylor, Tibbett. If interburn . M ' arnick, Stroup. Neu ' hand. 11 ooderi. Fourth row: White. Olson, ' fuldesley , Reddish. Nncell, Throsher, Otis. Teubener. SDFHOMDRE B CMTEEH Service for VICTORY L ' lis Preisiiiaii . Dorothy Biihiii. I irijiii ' ui Jf estbrook. Lois Phillips. VIKES IIVVESTMEJVTS for VICTORY ♦ VICTORY BDDK CAMPAIGIV PRELUDE TO , merican .y rtldtd ' - ' y ' 01 9 ' PEACE in cL ion The artists are planning and creating for the needs of the present by stimulating morale, bv depicting war activities, by de- signing and drafting and photographing. There is no difficulty today for the well- equipped art student to find a place to work. Opportunities are open in advertis- ing and commercial fields because many talented artists have been called to the service. After the war there will be a need for rebuilding and artists will find their places in the period of reconstruction in every field of expression. Now is the time to lay the foundation. This is the Prelude to Peace. For Beauty is valueless without the Freedom to enjoy it. Janice, Roiveiui. Doiiiki, Jean and Gretchen compare designs. Mrs. Phillips jcith Leu-is Bruivn anil Deniini Hoyntaii PHDTDGRAPHERS Youth plays an active part in the Defense Program. Through the camera ' s eye a series of fine photo- graphs presenting tlie many aspects of the Victory Program were made under the sensitive direction of Mrs. Phillips. First Aid Classes, Knitting for Soldiers, Salvage for Defense, War Stamps and Bonds, ' ictor) ' Gardens, We Buy Jeeps, and many otliers were suhjects used. Camera men and women making these records are rendering a aluable ser ice h ' bringing information to the attention of the public. Fine work of Annette Rose, Jack Cheldin, Stanle_ ' Hoffman deserves special mention. PROPAGANDISTS The illustrators and painters are the propagandists whose role in Destiny is so important for Victory, and more important for Peace. The illustration class worked on posters promotinji war bond sales, support for China, and morale contributions from the home front. The illustrators studied American history, realizinji that past events concerning pen and sword are potent factors in present-da ' thinking, and that historical illustrations can be alert and vital. Outstanding illustrations were made by Maxine Daggs, William Overgard, Joyce Carlson, Margaret Scott, Lena Megugorac, Eric Greene, Lois Smith, and Joan Mishler. The painters interpreted beauty in still-life and landscape. Kruce Sutherland, Deming Boynton, Beverly Hufiford, June Hackett, Alarie Van Ark, Cornelia Byland, and Gloria Horsman did fine work. I f v ■ ' ' I ' - ift ,. DESIGNERS Orif inal, creative, vount; designers solved the problem of wartime limitations in material. First impression suits, desijjned to impress that soldier on furlouf h, tailored pastels, crisp fresh cottons, casuals for week-enders. Double-dut ' clothes with black majric accessories. Work of Elaine Amsterdam, Jessie Wells, Elsie Treen, Elsie Davis, Penny Wales, Lois Smith, and Mariiaret Smith went tra elin!: as part of an exhibition to the State Dept. of Education at Sacramento. Second semester honors go to Elsie Davis, Charlene Daggs, and Gretchen Adams for most original work. efivers The brides-to-be filled the weaving room — the looms banged constantly — yards of soft wool suitings, thick piled rugs, luncheon sets, bags, big and bigger gay babuskas all were designed and made. AVeaving honors go to JMarie Roux, Carol Robin Held, Gretchen Adams; runners-up were Elizabeth Hedges, Mary Helen Schum, Jacquelin Middlekoop, and Elizabeth Davison. CHAFTSMEM The Craftsmen are those whose hands create heauty in utilitarian objects. Some articles are personal or costume accessories, such as purses, wallets, belt and earrings; others have interior decorating value as wood carving and clay work. All reflect individual peronalities, and a correlation of the knowledge of design with skilled hands. Outstanding clay work was made b - Ji) ce Carlson, Lena Megugorac, Bett Capune, Dora Camper- Titsingh, Pat Ruprecht, and Ray Rinehart. Fine leather articles were tooled by Lyndie Layne. Joyce Balsiey, Marie Roux and Edith Mayer. Besides the tangible beauty of the objects created, the theraputic value of the ability and desire to use the hands cannot be over-emphasized as a safety value for strenuous times, and as a healing process in war hospitals. These Craftsmen CAN help win the war and build the Peace. iKa. ' :V-- ' --:-T=:-rr. - v.-i f ■.. yjy. ' f ■y.r!3tStar: ' : ' i DRAMA Country yokt ' l takis girl from rity slirkrr icho conipl ii 1(1 main mil Bnni ' fri , [fells. Mayncs. Stuki. K iotli. ALlrelch The winter graduating class play, The Whole Town ' s Talking, was a chuckle festival which produced 365 show-stopping laughs. Presenta- tion dates were December 3 and 4 — about a year after Pearl Harbor. With a laugh for every day of war-tensed nerves which preceded it, the pro- duction acted as a safety valve for our emotions. The cast was well balanced nad the character- izations were ably sustained throughout. In some instances the acting set a standard which will be difficult to surpass in amateur work. Notable among these is the work of Jessie Wells in the role of Mrs. Simmons, Bobbie Sachs as Ethel, and Dick Knoth as the backward Romeo. Ches- ter Binney, Dick Eldredge as Mr. Simmons, part- ner in the plot to create a romantic past for Chester, accounted for a good share of the merriment. Dr. Ei ' iiiis fii-rforms ii miijnr o tfrtUioii. Chester registers shame K ioth, Alilreich Chester piles up the victiiiis of the fiyht in the tltirk Knoth, Steiiier, May lies The supporting cast was the answer to a director ' s prayer. They were in the play with all their hearts. The ladies were a combination of pulchritude and wit. Patty Taylor as Sally Otis, Joan Branberg as Lila Wilson (with a lisp), Shirley Bowen as Letty Lythe, Edith Gallup as Sadie Bloom, Dorothy Peterson and Pat Thomas as Annie, Pat Benjamen and Charlotte Lesch as girl friends completed the feminine cast. The male cast included such adept Thespians as Byron Maynes as Roger Shields, Hans Steiner as Donald Swift, and John MacGovern as the taxi-driver. Much of the credit for the success of this year ' s drama activity is due to the ceaseless efforts of Dr. Evans. Due to war contingencies he has had to manage both the technical and artistic phases of production. On the winter class play he was ably assisted by Charles Adams student ilirector, John MacGovern publicity, and Bonnie Cutler prompter. The stage setting was particularly effective and the crew contributed a smooth working pro- fessional handling of affairs back stage. Truly the whole town was talking about The Whole Town ' s Talking. TALEMT SHOW Super production sponsored by the Boys ' League — starring lovely Martha Tilton — Buck Pennington and his Orchestra — Kenny Woesner at the Steinway — tap dancer Antoinette Vairo — Hula artist June Clark — Dr. Evans cueing the show — electrician John Lewis at the switch board. JL kV ' y Siitherliind, Sco t, McGre{ { (jr, Maier, H dmn, Pnxirjii, Aloor, Gesiier, Diii t ini BEST FDDT FORWARD The June graduatint; class pla Best Foot Forward, was as biy; a liit with students of Samohi as it was with Broadway playgoers who viewed it for two seasons. Walter Winchell described the New York production as, a honey for your mone), and no less could be said for our version. The staff felt some misgivings about talent before tryouts. They were afraid there would be a shortage of men because of wartime demands. The shortage turned out to be a deluge and most of the parts were double cast. The annual prom of Winsocki iMen ' s College proxided the background for the plot. Bud Hooper, a senior, wrote his favorite movie star and asked her to be his partner for the dance, never dreaming that she would accept. He was so sure that she would not ever answer his letter that he made a date with his regular girl friend, Helen. The complications which arise when the actress accepts the in itation pro- vide more youthful fun than has been seen on campus for many a year. The acting in Best Foot Forward found our typros living up to the title. The casts of both matinee and evening performance were e.xceedingly well-balanced. The pla bill included the following players: Gloria McGregor and Corine Moore, as Helen, Margaret Pa.xton, as Gale, Sylvia Halma as the blind date, Joyce Wellets and Ruth Hall as Ethel, Marjorie Duggan as Minerva, Uurette Scott as Miss Delaware Water Gap, Norma Forbes as .Miss Smith, Bruce Sutherland and Don Lane as Bud, Howard Chamness as Dutch, Ted Maier as Dr. Reeber, David Smelser and Dan Wemple as Hunk, Paul Friend as Satchel, Marvin Ponsar as Prof. Floyd, Lee Chase as Green, Stanley Hoffman as the (Old Grad, Peter Totoonchie as Chester, and Harr ' Gesner as Jack Haggerty. The setting was an innovation on our stage, presenting the modern device known as the profile set. The sheered-off ceiling bordered itii traffic signs supposedly pilfered by the college boys was most effective. In summarizing the year ' s success in drama, th? box office affords an interesting clue. After all, plays are presented for an audience and more people viewed our offerings this ear than in any since we moved into our new auditorium. Our public has written success after the season of 1942-4,?. 1 f I CHOIR This year the Samohi Choir surpassed any other year in its enrollment. Miss Moon ' s first period officers were: Lois Braun, Business Manager and Costume Mistress, and Edith Peters, Librarian. In period two, under the direction of Mrs. Wagner, the officers were: ALirian Williams, Business Manager, and Joyce Lanquillon, Librarian. Besides the two commencements, the choir appeared on the Memorial Day Assembly, and the Christ- mas program. Among the featured selections presented on the inspiring Christmas program were: Nativ- ity Song, Hail Ye Tyme of Holie Days, Christ Child, by Celestia Weiss, Minstrels, by Bruce Sutherland, and the traditional Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful. The choir members have been able to hear themselves as others hear them by means of the recorder, which is one of the later additions to the Music Department. When their selections are recorded, the stu- dents can hear their mistakes and defects, as well as realize their improvement. An attempt has been made to record all the outstanding accomplishments of the students this ear. In future years the students will find it a pleasure to hear again their successful ventures into the field of music. I he recorder was also used to record several numbers by the band and by advanced piano students. Samohi ' s voice choir is under the direction of Miss Doris ] Ioon and Airs. Rose Alice Wagner, who is also accompanist for the Hrst period. Mrs. Getman accompanies the second period group. MUSIC OUR CHEER LEADER for VICTORY inspiring, ' us to siny:, to m;itL-li, to pla -, ami to work toward the ictoiious ending; of the ar. Because of the present emertiency, some adjustments in classes were made necessary. 1 he Samolii choir felt the diminishin;, ' enrollment of boys, and so concentrated on a smaller mixed tjroup as a orkinfi squad. The {lirls, however, contributed the larfjest enrollment to date, and, as last year, were ort;anized in two groups. The Choir and Orchestra on the Christmas program; the Choral Ensemble in an assem- bly concert; the Band in an assembly concert; the Choir program for Memorial Uay — all ha e shown music carrying on, with business (almost, if not completely) as usual. Among the talented students in Harmony, who are Harmony majors, are: Bruce Sutherland, Dick Markowitz, Celestia Weiss, Kenneth Woesner, Jimm Anderson, Jo ' ] Ia Hill , and Pegg ' Cook. All of these students have contributed original work, but of those who have distinguished themselves Bruce Sutherland has become our composer genius this year at Samohi. His Chorale Moderne for piano and organ, which he himself played with the assistance of Mrs. Wagner, was presented on the ensemble program for assembly on March 12 and met with a tremendous ovation. His choral arrangement of Minstrels was presented by the Mixed Quartet on the Christmas program. He has also participated in a Lincoln assembly, the Santa Monica Community Sing, the Women ' s Club program, and the Christ- mas Honor Scholarship meeting, where he played his own compositions. Dick ] Iarkowitz has also dis- tinguished himself in original work. His composition of a more modern style, called Rhapsody in Fifths, v.as presented at a Lincoln High assembly with Dick as the soloist. His newest composition is a chorale entitled ' ocalize, which is arranged in six parts. Celestia Weiss, another talented composer, wrote a Christmas song called Christ Child, which was given on the Christmas program b - Bill Stein, tenor soloist. In the latter part of May several of the Harmony students presented some of their original composi- tions on a program. This interesting event proves to us that talent is not missing from our music depart- ment. To this program were invited the parents and friends of the students and the members of the Piano Club. An innovation was made this year in the field of informal listening when Mrs. Wagner sponsored a group of students who met once a week during the noon period. At this time request programs of recorded music were given, which attracted an attentive audience of music listeners, both from within and without the music department. It is hoped that this feature will be continued next year. Increasing ability in piano playing was shown by piano students this year. Holly Hoon and Ivan Rubenstein were featured on the January recital program, playing as one of their compositions a number for two pianos, which they had presented for the piano section of the California Music Educators ' Con- ference in Los Angeles. Holly Hoon, a graduating senior, has done faithful and artistic piano work at Samohi. Marilyn Sischo, another talented graduating senior, was heard in both the January and the June recitals. The highlight of the year for selected members of the orchestra was the trip to Santa Barbara where they played under the direction of Peter Meremblum, conductor of the AU-Soutbern California High School Orchestra, of one hundred thirty-nine students. Besides the thrill of playing under the direction of this distinguished conductor, the most exciting experience was the broadcast over KMTS, and being in the orchestra that accompanied Kay Connor, charming actress from Paramount Studio. After a stiff seven-hour practice at the Santa Barbara State College, the students had time for such recreations as bowling, movies, and tea in their honor — all in all, a grand experience. The Talent Show included Kenneth Woesner, graduating senior and talented and accomplished pianist member of the orchestra, who played brilliantly Malaguena, by a modern Cuban composer, Lecuona. The final assembly of the fall term, featuring iVLijor Jimmy Edmundson, saw many members of the band playing for the last time in Samohi as they were soon to be in the service of their country. Throughout the year band members were heard at all the pep rallies, as well as home football games during the first semester. Despite tire and gasoline rationing, the band members always managed to be at the football games to give the team and the spectators plent ' of that thing called morale. Leading the band in the ir drill formation, three peppy drum majorettes, Maxine Crow, Dolly Marques, and Dorothy Lamb, added color and sparkle to the festivities. Outstanding band members this year were Charles Reid, drum major; Joy May Hill, trombonist; Bernice Fenn, trumpeter; and Bill McFarlin, clarinet soloist. On March 26th, under the leadership of Ir. Wade Thomas, the band members presented their annual assembly. Featured number on the program, From Africa to Harlam, illustrated the development of swing music from primitive Africa to the modern swing band. Also featured on the program were The Army Air Corps Song and Semper Fidelis. Stars and Stripes Forever, with our country ' s flag appearing in the background, made a dramatic climax. CHORAL ENSEMBLE Choral Ensemble was offered for the first time this semester for the purpose of developinj; small trios, quartets, and sextets, as well as perfectinj: a mixed ensemble of beautiful ' oiL-es. From this class has i.nown the Girls ' Sextet, and the Mixed Quartet. Under the direction of ] Iiss Doris Moon the ensemble and se eral of its members as soloists ha e distinj:uished themselves by assisting in such enjoyable and successful programs as the Christmas program, the Sophomore ' s first assembly, and the Christmas program of the Piano Club. Most outstanding of the appearances of the ensemble this year was the program on Alarch 12, given entirely by the ensemble and assisted by our composer genius, Bruce Sutherland. On this program were presented such patriotic favorites as: When Johnnie Comes Marching Home, This Is Worth Fighting For, with Bob Karlin as soloist, Thank God for America, and The Army Air Corps Song, with Doris Balsley as soloist. Margaret Reeve offered the well beloved selection, Ave Maria, and Doris Balslev sang two songs of a somewhat lighter type — Summertime and My Man ' s Gone Now, from Porg ' and Bess. The ensemble has been privileged to have such members as Doris Balsle ' , Margaret Reeve, Harold Simmons, and Bill Stein, all of whom are graduating seniors, and have given their loyalty and talents freely for the whole school ' s enjoyment. Bob Karlin, who has also been featured in several solos, will be with the ensemble another year to continue his fine work. Other members equally important to this fine musical group were: Sopranos — Elaine Hentershee, Marjorie Koyen, Alargaret Gross; Altos — Belva Dickerson, Nancy Mattern, Pat Landis, Rosalea Gehringer ; Tenors — Frank Badilla, Ernest IMireles; Basses — Bill New, Joe Duncan, Ervin Frost. Bill Stein, February graduating senior, who has faithfully given his services to the ensemble, sang the solo part of Panis Angelicus at his commencement. Two numbers by the Mixed Quartet and the full choir was featured on the Spring Commencement program. The Talent Show saw several members of the ensemble taking part, either as soloists or as a group. The Double Quartet sang This Is Worth Fighting For and Arms for the Love of America. Doris Balsley, Margaret Reeve, Rosalea Gehringer, and Bob Karlin appeared as soloists. The outside appearances of the ensemble, which are more or less unknown to the average student, have been numerous and completely successful. Such organizations as the P.T.A. of Samohi, John Muir, Lincoln, and Madison, have asked for a program by this fine musical group. Other programs which ere given included: An A9 Assembly at Lincoln, the Santa Alonica ' s Women ' s Club, the Com- munity Sing in December, the Toastmaster ' s Annual Banquet, Founder ' s Dav Luncheon, and the U.S.O. at Ocean Park. Another important program was given at the chamber of Commerce Luncheon, where the enemble put on the opening program for the Public Schools Music Week. The selection, Song of the L ' nited Nations, sung b ' Harold Simmons, wa-; featured on this program. GLEE ELUB LYRIE DHEHESTRA Lrlee Cjlllb — JUyriC Members of the Boys ' Glee Club and the Girls ' Lyric Club presented several delightful programs throughout the year. Under the presidency of Don Pearson, the Glee Club pre- sented a musical interlude at Lincoln Junior High School. A group of five boys sang a number of patri- otic songs at a Voice Club Recital in February : Paul Belons, Dick Barada, Phil Carter, Kenny Bray and Don Pearson. Several members of the Glee Club have enlisted in the Na y and the Arm Air Corps. The Girls ' Lyric Club had an interesting repertoire of three-part arrangements b ' modern com- posers, as well as the well-known classics. They have sung for many Voice Club meetings and at the Santa Monica Bay Women ' s Club. Miss Hazel Roe was director and sponsor for both music organiza- tions, while student leader of the Lyric Club was Joan DeVreis, president. Other officers of the Girls ' Lyric Club were ALarion Churney, secretary, and Doris Wechsel, librarian. Accompanying the girls was Mrs. Rose Alice Wagner. Urcnestra Climaxing a year crowded with activities, thirteen members of the orchestra treked up to Santa Barbara to take part in the All-Southern California High School Orchestra. Those who par- ticipated included Lolita Moulder, Norman Schwintenberg, Carolyn Dee, Martha Jane Brockett, Robert Edwards, Gorden Her, Lloyd Atkins, Celestia Weiss, Pauline Hook, Albert Eschner, Norman Cooley, Frances Rhoades, and Corinne Schmidt. LTnder the baton of maestro Wade Thomas, our orchestra set the mood for both Senior plays. They also took part in the Christmas concert. Members of the Summer and Winter Senior classes marched proudly down the aisles to the strains of the familiar Pomp and Cir- cumstance, while Alemorial Day provided another -ipportunity for this talented group to perform, ( n March 19 the string ensemble played for the Inter-Rotary meeting at the Miramar Hotel. Student director of the orchestra for the year was Celestia Weiss, concert master, while Martha Jane Brockett, cellist, was heard in several delightful solos. Graduating in June was Kenn Woesner, who for three years had been a faithful and accomplished member at the piano. BAND With the blare of the trumpets and the roll of the drums, our band has marched victoriously across the football fields. In the Spring term the brilliantly uni- formed members presented an All-American Program for the Band Assembly. A salute to this popular music organization of Santa Monica High School. Il ' nufini Syi ' crsoii , Niiiicy iMtirtiii, Miirviii I ' lUisrr, Knthlcvii Duiihnr, Iloiviird Chiuiniess , Joy hlaynnrd, Peler Tiitonnihic , Lais Brigys, June Holt nil, Tcil Aliiii ' r, Yvctte F illdiiily , Mr. I ' lif dily Despite the war and necessary curtailment of Forensic activity ' , the debate squad carries on! Under the able direction of William Fogarty, coach, the public-speaking program of the past year has proved to be one of lively participation and competition centered around two- and four-man debate teams, indi- vidual public speaking in original oratory, dramatic declamation, oratorical declamation, humorous decla- mation, extemporaneous speaking and impromptu speaking, and radio work. (In cooperation with the Radio Workshop Club.) Starting off the year, the squad traveled to Alhamhra to participate in the first debates on the college question, Resolved: That a Federation of United Nations be formed at the conclusion of this war, with powers to tax and regulate international commerce and to maintain a police force. Those active in this tourney were: Kay Toews and Joan Mvrick, who received the high rating of four out of a possible five; Bill Knoles and Joy Maynard, Bobbie Sachs and Nancy Martin. Having gained initial experience with the question, Samohi ' s varsity debaters were invited to attend a college symposium on the problem. Through the courtesy of the Totoonchie car, the debaters that went to Glendale Junior College, location of the symposium, were Pete Totoonchie, Howard Chamncss, Joan Nlyrick, Ed ard Gordon, Kay Toews, Bobbie Sachs, Nancy Martin, and Joy Ma nard. One of the highlights of the year ' s activities came when the cream of Samohi ' s speakers captured second place in the Sweepstakes during the speech fe t held at The University of Southern California en November 14 and 15. Bobbie Sachs took second pla;e in Dramatic Dec, Kay Toews second in Original Oratory, Nancy Martin second in Humorous Dec, and Jessie Vells third place in Dramatic Dec. Carrying on the Samohi Debate Squad tradition, the semiannual extempo contest was held here under the management of Ed Gordon, chapter president. Prominent entrants were: N. Martin, June Holten, Lois Briggs, Louis Scarr, Hugh Smith, Joan Myrick, Kay Toews, Joy Maynard, Peter Totoonchie, Howard Chamness, Fred Chazon, Bobbie Sachs, Ann Prior and Ed Gordon. The winners being Sachs, Totoonchie, and Martin, repectix ' ely. FDREIVSICS FDREIVSICS Stimulated by the prospect of a $350 scholarship to an collefie offered b the Lion ' s Club to the winner in a state contest, ambitious debaters competed in an orifjinal oratory contest in January and February. The title of the oration to be, After the War, What? Some of the contestants were: Merijo Troy, Wette Falland) ' . Bill Knoles, Marvin Ponsar, Kay Toews, Howard Chamness, Peter Totoonchie, Bobbie Sachs, Kathleen Dunbar and Sylvia Baker. Those cominj; out on top were Bobbie Sachs, first place; Peter Totoonchie, second place; Howard Chamness, third place; Kay Toews, fourth, and Howard Syverson, fifth. Bobbie, however, was declared inelijjible because of graduation, so Kay was admitted, with Totoonchie and Chamness, to the local Lion ' s Club to compete for the local winner. Ka was judfjed the victor of $10.00 in defense stamps and of the privilege to continue in the district contests. Pete and Howard were tied for second place and were given $7.50 in stamps each. January being a full month, six top-notch debaters were invited to speak o er the radio station KNX on the subject, Salute to Britain! Under the instruction of Earl J. Clabby, the group included: Joy I Liynard, Nancy Martin, Kay Toews, Bobbie Sachs, Pete Totoonchie, and Howard Chamness. The biggest tournament of the year, the National Forensic League one, held on ALarch 12 and 13, drew contestants from all over California, Arizona and Nevada high schools. It was necessary to be a member of good standing, holding degree in the NFL to be admitted to this fray. The Samohi forensic chapter decided to send si.x entrants: Ted Maier, Nancy ALirtin, Howard Chamness, Pete Totoonchie, Joy Maynard, and Ed Gordon. Accompanied by Mr. Fogarty as coach and Kay Toews as student man- ager, the group hired a station wagon to be driven b ' Totoonchie for transportation. Remembering that they had the reputation of a major high school to uphold, the group did ver - well, as all of the six made the finals of their individual fields and four sticking out to the final panels. Highest honors vent to Joy i Laynard who took third place in original oratory, Nancy Martin taking fourth place in Dramatic Dec, Howard Chamness fourth in Extempo, and Ted INLaier sixth place in Dramatic Dec. Perhaps the highest individual honors of the year go to Howard Chamness, who won three separate speaking fetes in the American Le gion National Oratorical Contest with his oration entitled Remember Pearl Harbor! After getting a first place in the three preceding contests, local, district and area battles, Howard was admitted to the state finals held at Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles on Llrch 28 where he captured third place. A great deal of the credit for our successful, full year must be given to Mr. Fogarty for his unflag- ing help and efforts and his valuable instruction. Also to Pete Totoonchie go orchids, who did a bang-up job as commissioner of Forensics ; and to Ed Gordon, president of the local chapter of the NFL. Here ' s a bouquet to the hard-working secretaries, Kay Toews and Jo ' Maynard. To Mr. E. T. Clabby and Dr. E. Evans we extend our gratitude for the help they have given in the past year and the coopera- tion and time they have spent with us. LITERATURE FOR VICTORY by Gilbert Robert Victory! The word itself has a joyous rinfj. At home and abroad we, the allied nations, are stru - jzlinfi unceasingly through sweat, blood, and tears toward the light of victory shining brightly in the distance. There are those of us here who are doing all in our power to eradicate the international gang of pirates. We are going without gasoline, tires, meat, sugar, coffee, and that extra pair of shoes. We work longer and harder and spend more of our earnings on war bonds and less on luxuries. We do not com- plain. We have forgotten these petty inconvenience; in view of the issue at stake. We realize that the food and clothing we have given up go to our brave boys overseas. We know that every extra hour spent on the production line brings the war just that much closer to its conclusion. Compared to the sacrifices of our men in uniform, our so-called sacrifices fade into insignificance. Our sons and brothers, our fathers and sweethearts are out there in the jungles, on the deserts, and on the seas, killing and being killed for our sake. They are constantly forced to endure the horrors, flood, muti- lation, disease, and death, while we at home have leisure time in which to enjoy life. Peoples in conquered countries, too, are offering great sacrifices so that allied victory may be attained. They li e under the iron heel of the conquering Nazi beast; but, instead of being crushed by it, they exude defiance from every fiber of their being. V for victory is their symbol, and death to the invader is their watchword. They risk their lives at every opportunity for sabotage against the Axis war effort. They prefer annihilation to ser ' ing as slave labor to the hated conqueror. Why — why is it that we are willing to pay such a price to attain our victory? George Washington knew why that winter at Vallev Forge. Wellington knew wh - at Waterloo. MacArthur knew why those nights on Corregidor. We in America, we, too, know why such a price is being paid and will continue to be paid until victory is won. Yes, we who have seen the rock-bound coast of Maine, the wooded shores of the Great Lakes, fields of golden grain waving in the breeze, the majesty of the Rock Mountains, and the free expanses of California know the reason. We see children going to school, men and women going to work and to church, people dancing on Saturday night, and we understand. Patrick Henry summed up our feelings very well when he said: Give me liberty or give me death. That ' s it. Liberty to live, laugh, and love as we see fit. That is what President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill meant when they expounded the four freedoms: freedom from want, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom from fear. Liberty is what we ' re fighting to protect. Lender the new Nazi order of slavery, none of these things would be allowed us. America is the living proof of the validity of our claims, for we are a nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE by Dora Camper-Titsingh I am walking over the green meadows of a sheep pasture, and in front of me tower the great oaks of a hundred years ago. Jumping over a slippery stepping-stone, I am in an earthh ' paradise. V ' ehet moss forms a soft carpet under my eager feet, and a wisp of the green hazel touches my flushed cheek. The smell of decaying wood fills the air with a pungent fragrance, and the hum of a restless bee urges me on. Soon the spreading oaks give way to the dark green of pine and hemlock. The ground is covered with spring - pine-needles, and the red caps of the toadstools add color to the scene. As I settle down to rest, I observe the toiling ant building its summer mound. From far off comes the call of the cuckoo and, as if in answer to it, a woodpecker ' s knock echoes through the glen. 1 wander on, and in the distance a blue haze covers the ground. Millions of bluebells are lifting their bright faces to the sun and, as I approach, their fragrance fills the air. Surely no other spring could be so beautiful as an English spring, when the d;uk, cold daxs of xinter have given way to bluebells and the tender green of young leaves. SAMOHI AT SUNSET by Bernadine Overstreet I have traveled the plains of the great West and have climbed the snow-capped towers of the Rockies. I ha e viewed the amazinj: stone structures of New York and the earthy cottages of the Cailow Bay fishermen, but I know of no better spot for an artist to set his easel than on the steps of Samohi at sunset. His full panorama of the turquoise waters of the great Pacific would be pleasingly interrupted by the purple mountains that appear onh ' partially insensible to the sun ' s golden rays. The sun is a deliberate roamer, a boisterous fellow who lavishly spends his long days showering the earth with his wealth. As twilight descends, his gesture of farewell is magnificent; he strews the vast spaces of sky with haphazard bundles of inconsistent pufifs of clouds and boldly kisses them with pene- trating colors. The sea, below, is jealous of the multi-colored clouds and selfishly tries to rob them of their splendor, spreading itself with endless streaks of vivid shinyness. The webby branches of the elder tree fringe a silhouette of black lace against the fading sky ; the palm, with tall, graceful dignity, adds a note of serenity to the scene. The burning red sun lingers a short, tantalizing moment on the horizon, and bids a cheery farewell to ocean and sky — then drops into the sea and sinks deeper beyond the Pacific, kidnapping the brilliant colors that he had so generously given. The clouds struggle to keep their waning beauty, realizing the futility of their exquisite splendor. The sun is gone. The ocean is a vast stretch of drab grayness; the sky is an endless continuity. Sudden and tense stillness follows, rendering a feeling of hopeless despair, utter loneliness. There is nothing left. Was the glorious brilliance of the sunset a shield for the desolate bleakness? Suddenh ' through the darkness a lone star appears, touching with silver fingers the forbidding solitude of the earth — a touch that is not intense, but infinite and pure. Darkness is no more, for in the heavens is a star, and on the earth is light. Light and life . . . life everlasting. MEMORIES by Alice Woy A horseshoe of white hair surrounds his otherwise bald head. His complexion is ruddy and rough from the changeable weather of eighty-eight years. His keen green eyes sparkle out upon the world and tell everyone that he is still very much alive, although they sometimes peer inward to see the history of a nation written there. The creaky old rocking-chair squeaks as this wrinkled man, his third chin resting on his chest, closes his eyes in order to see. First appears a scene of a sturdy little body, planting his chubby legs firmly on the deep, rich earth as he holds the strong finger of his father and hears the words: This is the land, son. This is the earth, and the nation, and the world. The small child turns his face to a great mansion and lifts his head as his eyes follow the slender columns upward toward the blue Georgia skies. Suddenly the heavens grow dark, and a cloud settles over the fields of cotton. Tears dim the little bo ' s eyes as his father and brother, dressed in gray, march away to lift the cloud. Echoes of victories are heard; women ' s knitting needles click gayly as socks take form; the negroes work hard, confident that their master will soon return, and hearts are high when the band plays Dixie. Then so quickly the tide is turned. Stark hunger aids Sherman on his march southward. The rumble of guns grows nearer to the child ' s beloved home. Frightened darkies huddle together and beg the Missus to flee. Surely the Yankees could not come this far south. Yet they continue. At the last moment a small group steals through the occupied country, under the shield of darkness, headed westward toward Alabama. Days of starvation and pain pass until, finally broken and defeated, Confederates return to this once proud land only to find ashes. Their world, built on white cotton and black ivory, has crumbled. The men clumsily work with hoes by day, while their flickering banners burn the blackness as the ' ride boldly by night under the blood) sign of the Klu Klux Klan. Women ' s soft, white hands are coarsened by pricky cotton. Piece by piece, tear by tear, the land is rebuilt, and the little boy realizes that there is still a nation and a world, but now the horizon extends to eternity. The days of Yankees and Johnny rebels are forgotten, and a unified nation stretches its grasping fingers util they touch the Pacific. The old man is jarred out of his dreams by the blaring sounds of a stiff military band as a parade of departing soldiers passes. A wide-e ed child stares up at the old man and asks, Don ' t you wish you could have the excitement they are going to have? ODE TO THE PACIFIC by Kathleen Dunbar We who live b the Great Pacific anil see it every day are prone to forfjet the many chan ;inK aspects of this almost-living body. On storm days, the waves dash themselves against the rocks in a fury of futility . The firay waters eacho the tjloomy gray sky; the palms stand alone, wind-swept, their beauty gone. But there is also the side that e see in the summer. Blue, gentle waves reach invitingly to the summer vacationrs lolling on the saml. The sun beats down warmly, and the golden beach feels soft to the bare feet paddling over it. t)n a summer night there are groups around a fire, telling tales, singing, or just listening to the roar of the waves. The smell of the sea mingles with that of burning wood. Or again, there is the couple standing on a terrace ; inside, there is the soft music and murmur of dancers, but outside, there is a velvety black sk and the Pacific with a fringe of white waves bordering the mysterious sea. This, then, is the ocean that Balboa saw so long ago and named the Pacific, the quiet, deep blue waters with a stretch of golden sand. But now parts of the beaches are closed: khaki-clad men earnestly patrol, looking for a dark shape that might be an enemy ship coming to blast the homes of the sleeping citizens and make a mock of the name Pacific. Even this instant this same ocean laps on island shores where Americans and enemies are in a battle to the death. As they fight, as the heavens ring with resound- ing fire, and as the waves reach out for the body of a vanquished soldier, the soul of the Pacific smiles ironically and thinks of the da ' when the eager explorer eyed its calm expanse and called it Pacific. PLEASURE HUNTING by Bruce Sutherland On my first trip to V ancouver Island, in British Columbia, I was awed with the extreme beauty of the surrounding landscape. Nature had surely bedecked her offspring in her most enchanting manner for my arrival. Millions of wild blackberries clung to heavily-laden bushes along each side of the highway. The many difierent foliages and trees were ornamented with an endless variety of colors and hues. However, Nature ' s happy faculty of being refreshing and inspiring at all times does not permit her to become garish. The roaming hills were round and firm and blanketed with green. The clouds laced the sky and the mountains together in intricate designs. Chains of evergreens bordered the horizon. When my family stopped to admire a gorgeous view, I determined to explore. Off of the highway was an old dirt road that led into the distance. It was lined on either side with rows of tall, straight trees whose branches were loaded with huge green leaves. The sun peered through the tree-tops to form geo- metric shadows on the ground. Quantities of lush vegetation told of delightful summer showers, showers that keep greenery glistening. The elusive fragrance of the woods added its intangible note of beauty. As I wandered down the road, little blue and yellow wild flowers demanded my attention. A delicate breeze brushed against my face and rustled the leaves overhead. The birds sang of the lasting loveliness that was theirs and of the wanderers who ventured down that trodde n path. When I recognized the faint sound of moving water, I ran to the edge of the road and discovered a trail that led down to a lower level where a clear, narrow stream flowed. I picked up several smooth pebbles and skipped them on the water. I followed the stream and watched it become more and more thread-like until it disappeared entirely. More rain was necessary to send this brook on it sway again. A rocky bottom provided a wonderful path to walk upon; so I continued upon it. Now, with the frolics of the stream behind me, the only sound to approach my ears was the cruching of the pebbles under my feet. But in each little firth and bay my eyes saw fairies and elves dancing at play. By this time I had wandered much farther than I had at first intended. Upon walking up to the higher level, I was startled to find that the road, which I thought was the stream ' s fast companion, had disap- peared. I did not know which way to turn, and I felt utterly lost. Completely bewildered, I walked back to the river-bed and then ran along its course. Suddenly I came upon a little water on the stream ' s bed. Farther along more appeared, and then I thought I recognized familiar territory. Just ahead of me looked like the spot where I had skipped pebbles on the stream. I rushed there! It was the same spot! I pushed through the brush up to the shady road and raced onward. Then 1 stopped. How had I got back to the original spot? For a moment I did not know. Then it came to me. If I had not followed this dead stream, I might truly have been lost, because the road went straight on its endless course; but the stream circled back to its source and led me to safety. JMKNSEl 1 -I ' V ' ' Meet — Miss Moon, Holly Hooii, Mrs. Blaiikenship , ' Susie ' Bal- lard, Dr. Evans, Anne Jackson, Mrs. Aron, Dora Camper-Tit- singh, Bobhette Faiu linJer, Miss Jackson, Nancy Martin. Mary Joyce Carlson, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Roberts, Joan Mishler, Billie Finney, j Irs. Nielsen, William Overgaard , Margaret Scott, Beckwith IVAUTILUS STAFF NAUTILUS ' cll, here it is, Seniors — the Naiitihis you asked for. It was a big job, a rush order with priorities and no Spring vacation as bottlenecks, but team work, timing and leadership brought results. We hope you like it. We think you should meet the people who worked on the assembly line. We are proud of their loyalty, for without their untiring effort the Nautilus could not have been yours. We strongly suggest you send orchids to: Mrs. Aron, Miss Jackson, Nancy Martin, who compiled statistics on Defense and Delians; Dr. Evans and Ann Jackson, who presented Drama; Mr. Veenker, who covered A.S.B. and class activities; Miss Holmes, for Girls ' League and Calendar; Miss Moon, Holly Hoon, for Music Section; Mr. Fogarty, Peter Tootoonchie, for Boys ' League and Forensics; Miss MacGregor, for Literature; Mrs. Blankenship, Suzanne Ballard, for Girls ' Sports; Mr. Kennedy, Wallace Gray, for Samohi ; Mr. Mishler, Don Cook, Steve Steere, Rudy Hinton, Jay Cook, Graydon Young, for Boys ' Sports; Mrs. Nielsen, William Overgaard, Cartoons and Service Insignia; Mrs. Phillips, Annette Rose, Jack Cheldin, Stanley Hofifman, for photo- graphs in opening section and special assignments; Mrs. Roberts, General Chairman, and her assistants Joan Mishler, Billie Beckwith, who worked on layouts and dummy; Hazel Hazlette, Ellen Masterton, typists. VICTORY SEND OFF for AGNEW Mart in, Maynard, Jestes, Pinker- tun. Gray, Mrs. Ji new, Mr. A tj- neic, Kipp, Harilint , If illirnns, Marshall. Front roiv — Maris, Tuttle The Samolll, Student N eiVSpaper To point out the important wartime school news to Samohites while it was still fresh was the joli of the journalistic-talented SAMOHl newspaper staff this year, as increasing activities circulating about the campus found many a spot in the weekly high school publication. On the half way mark of the term, Mr. J. K. Agnew, the SAMOHl ' S very capable adviser for the past three years, entered the service by enlisting in the Army. Mr. J. B. Kennedy ablv filled the position left by Mr. Agnew and helped to guide the staff throughout the remainder of the year. As a tribute to his faithful service, SAMOHl scrihesters presented a banquet for the departing adviser on the eve of his departure. Biggest project of the newspaper this year was to help promote the selling of War Bonds and Stamps at school. With the thought of Victory in their minds, the editors saw that several editorials filled the four-page edition throughout the year, and each week results of the weekly student drive were published on the front page. To help achieve the Schools-at-War Minute Man Flag, scribes packed the paper with front page editorials, and banner stories on this subject hit the main leaf. Pictures and cartoons helped to carry the endeavor through. Many highlights of the publication were dotted throughout the term. The annual Blue and Gold Edition, bedecked in its traditional colors, rolled off the presses October 30, while the Yuletide season brought forth a six- page edition, with green paper, red cartoons, and black type. In this issue, James Baxter displayed his artistic talent by cutting a full-page linoleum block, which was used as the jacket. April 2 saw the annual nonsense edition with one page of ridiculous news, while a semi-fiesta issue was printed during the Spanish festivities, somewhat dampened this year by war circumstances. As usual, high honors were bestowed upon staff members. Donald Gregory, Lillian Skolnick, Eleanor Williams, James Baxter, Dorothy Kipp, and Wallace Gray became proud owners of Quill and Scroll pins, as they were initiated into the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. This was the highest award high school scribes could win and is only open to those who have completed two semesters of newspaper writing. First semester news-hounds were awarded Columbia Press Pins. This award was established by the Columbia University. Recipients of this honor were Maricay Jensen, Paul Tuttle, Kay Marshall, and James Middelkoop. With two superior ratings of the paper to boast of for the previous term, SAMOHl editors this year attempted to follow in the footsteps of the former scribes and repeat their triumph. Although complete announcemerit on whether or not the newspaper had won any high awards for this term has not been announced yet, it is believed that it will receive high ranking honors once more. Last term, National Scholastic judged the publication as All American for the first semester while Quill and Scroll bestowed the rating of International Honors on it the second semester. Both of these classifications defined the paper as superior, the highest rating possible. .-Inotlicr Saiaolii edition goes to press; typeivriters an 1 pencils check oj ' cr copy. SAMDHI The staff — Lillid)! Si-ol iik, piuje tivo : Kiiy Miirshtdl, paye three; Air. J. B. Kennedy, advisor; If ' allace Gray, coiniiiissioner of pub- lications; Donald Gregory, nianat int editor; Dorothy Kipp, editor-in-chiej . Heading the scribes for the year were Donald Gregory and Wallace Gray, who each held the office of Com- missioner of Publications for one semester, respectively. Wallace Gray was the fall semester Editor-in-Chief, and Dorothy Kipp became ed for the second half of the year. Other offices of the SAMOHI, with their respective holders for the fall and spring semesters are listed as follows: Managing Editor, Donald Gregory, (last semester only); Page Two, Dorothy Kipp and Lillian Skolnick; Page Three, Eleanor Williams and Kay Marshall; Page Four, John MacGovern, Paul Turtle and Graydon Young; Art, James Baxter, Shirley White, and Jean Ann Burkhardt; Photography, James Middlekoop and Virgil Martin; and Circulation Manager, Don Fleming and John Pratt. Twenty other news-hounds completed the reportorial list. They were Joy Maynard, Meri Jo Troy, Ruth Finch, Bill, Turpin, Katherine Toews, Maricay Jensen, Lyndie Layne, Peggy Lynn, Ngaire North, Ruth La Duke, Pat Maris, Marilyn Jestes, Bobbette Faughnder, Suzanne Ballard, Don Cook, Barbara Hunter, Pat Johnson, Robert Pinkerton, Dan Sutherland, and Faithie Nichols. Were it not for the work of Mr. Leonard Getman, and Mr. Robert Wilkinson of the print shop, the SAMOHI would have never gone to press. Mr. Getman ran the monotype machine which set the type, while Bob laid out the paper from the dummy make-ups submitted by each page editor and operated the press. Paul Tuttle joined the Naval Reserve during the latter part of March, and was replaced b} ' Graydon Young. Early each Monday morning, before school, the staff began their work week at the journalism headquarters in room 79. On noon, of that day, reporter meetings were held, where notes from the various school activities were read and stories assigned to different scribes. Here too, the reporters mapped out their objectives for the week ' s issue. Deadlines on stories were almost always Tuesdays with few- exceptions. Throughout the week, page editors checked over their copy, re-wrote it if necessary, and sent it to the printer. In addition, dummies of each page ' s make-up were made and handed to the printer. Wednesday night and Thursday morning were reserved to write headlines and check over the galley proofs. It was always a big morning for the scribohites on Fridays, when final proofes were read and the forms were locked up, ready to be printed. The fifth-period Journalism I class saw to the actual distribution and mailing of the sheet. Enrolled in Victory for the duration, the SAMOHI has striven to bring the essential school news to the eyes of every student, and has attempted to increase War Bond and Stamp sales. If all this has been accomplished, then the mission is completed, and scribes may place their ending 30 on the news of an interesting and busy year. Cub reporters at ivork ; the staff proof-reads the galleys. DELIAIVS FIrsI roll: — .hiam, Snthnlund, Loug, Byshf. Sffor J roic- Hyshr. St ' ronJ ro i- liarnrs, lilrak, Hniliriiiiks , Diichna ' u:, Dunbar, Briyijs. BroJr, Brothers, —Camtier, Titsinye, Clark, Conk, Brr- —( ' arnprr-Titsifif r, Clarkf, Cook, Ber- ijant. Dee, Adams, Ensujn, Esehner, Fallandy, Fauyhnder. Third roiL- — Ferui, Fielder, Fitzgerald , Finney, Forbes, Gaupel, Gottlich, Greinke, Gresivold, Harris. Fourth row — Herron, Jackson. Jensen, Jestes, Joyce, Kihhe, Kipp. Knause, I-.andis. Scholarship for Service War objectives, reconstruction and post-war planning are words we read and hear often nowadays. Few of us stop to consider, however, that, although plans for a better world are being made by men and women prominent in economic and political life, it will be the men and women of tomorrow — our generation — who will have to carr ' them out. Building a better world is going to require a better-equipped people, because no world can rise higher than its thinking people. The future always offers a challenge to the youth of a country; but the challenge that we, as citizens of the future, must accept, demands more of us than of any former generation our country has produced. Problems that were national in their scope have become international within our life-time, and a policy of isolationism is no longer possible to an countr ' . The inter al between major wars often covers a generation or more. During the period of peace to which we can look forward, it will be our problem to choose between preparing for another war more devastating than an ' which ha e gone before, or doing our part to make the world a safe and sane place in whicli to live. Can we train ourselves to possess the abilities, the qualities of intelligence and understanding which will enable us to succeed where former generations have failed? AVhat can Me do miv that will iielp us in the difficult years which lie ahead? The answer seems to be to 21 ' tjrk hunlfr and ham more so that the tools with which we shall have to work, our minds, will be trained and adequate for the great task. Scholarship may not seem as powerful a weapon as the sword, at present, but it is of supreme importance, not only to our own country, but to the entire world, that our generation be equipped, indi iduall ' and collectively, with a mature judgment, an understanding heart, and a highly developed intelligence. Boys of high school age are being called to serve our countr ' in the armed forces. They are going willingly, and many of them may never return. We who are left in our classrooms have as our contribu- tion, to prepare ourselves for the job which awaits us in the future, so that we ma ' be able to help in constructing the better world for which they are giving their lives. I ' irst roil- — Laslii. Limlsay. Lonri Benhrooks, Dashnaw, Siilliirlii7t,t. Dunbar, Lonij, McLaiuihlun, McLran, iMiiiti- lilii. Maicr. Srcond roiv — Maris, Marks, Marsli, Mar- shall, Martin, Milherg, Miller, Moorman, Mortjan, My- rick, biahama. T iirJ roiv — Nichols, Overin, Pclline, Per- kins, Phillips, QuanJt, RaiL-a, ReiJ, RciJ. Fourth roiv — Ross, Sirota, Smith, Smith, Somers, Tories, Torreson, Il ' allare, Ualtrrs. Il ' rstfall, If ' illiams. DELIAIVS Our Chapter 97 of the Califorilia Scholarship Fed- eration has accepted this challenge and so far has had the opportunity of undertaking a few war-time activi- ties. Last spring the Delians sponsored a paper drive which resulted in sufficient funds to buy several war bonds that will increase the treasury of our Student Loan Fund. This year we have directed the collec- tion of books to be sent to the army camps and hospi- tals. Also we have supervised the Service Flag and have taken charge of collecting and filing data concern- ing all the alumni of Santa Monica High School in the armed services. Data concerning some eight hun- dred graduates have been collected and our Service Flag has been revised, from time to time. Other war- time activities arc planned and will be carried out in due time. These services, trivial as they may seem, may add up to show our will to live up to our motto, Scholarship for Service, and we expect that the individual efforts of our honor scholarship group will contribute to a more intelligent world, conceived in the faith held high that the democratic spirit and way of life must pre ail. —Dora Camper-Titsinoh BOBBETTE Faugh NDER VV c Di ' li iiis sftiiiisorcil till ' Seri ' iie I ' ltu Mary iiniiey, Ifilhtir, Airs. Nriiicy Alrirtiit, Aliss Jiiiksmi, Mrs. J run, iind Brine Siitlii ' rliiiiil THE MIGHTY PEN Gitlicrt Ruhi-rl, president; Alice H ' oy, vice-president; Bernadinc Overstreet, secretary-treasurer ; Marcy Daniel- son; Ruth Finch; Meri Jo Troy; U ' illiam Knoivles; Dora Camper-Titsingh; Kathleen Dunhar; Anne Prior; Shirley Jensen; Mae K. McGregor, sponsor Ever since its organization, the literary club now known as the Penpushers, has endeavored not only to stimulate interest in orij inal writing but also to encourage constructive criticism and to develop liter- ary appreciation. Among the members of the club this semester are some who show decided talent in creative writing. Gilbert Robert, the president, writes highly descriptive essays and thrilling mvstery tales. Alice Woy, the vice-president, writes pleasing essays on her extensive travels in the United States and Mexico; she also writes decidedly satisfactory short stories that reveal a professional touch. Bernadine Overstreet, the secretarii-treasurer, writes beautifully descriptive essays based on her travels and keen observation. We belie e she will succeed in her aspiration to be a professional writer. Bruce Sutherland writes poetical descriptions. Alarcy Danielson and Aleri Jo Troy are surprisingly spontaneous in writing clever poems. Meri Jo also hopes to write a successful drama in the future. Having lived in several foreign countries, Dora Camper-Titsingh is well qualified to write convincingly and entertainingly on her impressions of foreign lands. Kathleen Dunbar and Shirley Jensen have written delightful descriptions and short stories. Billie Beckwith, who is remarkably versatile, plans to write a novel, several chapters of which she has already completed. Anne Prior and William Knowles ha e added to tlie interest of the club meetings by gi ing helpful criticism. As a project in connection with the war effort, the club undertook the making of scrapbooks for the war veterans. Ruth Finch and Meri Joy Troy are to be highly commended for their untiring effort in assembling especially attractive scrapbooks. PENPUSHERS MORALE BUILDERS Clrt ' rlanJ, Smith, MaynarJ, Tolootichie, Tone ' s, Kiirliii, SulherlanJ, Cliamness, Unger, Meier, Bcikiath, Stav- rakis. Ponsar, Knoles, Gorldon, Finch, Sachs, BaiUa, Barlin, Beauchamp, Dunbar, Farley, Gayer, Hillerby, Lamh, Pelloiv, Reimrrs, Rose, Troy, H ' arner, Lee, anJ Adams The Radio Workshop is a morale-builder . . . Radio techniques train speech skills with an economy of time and money . . . Conservation of time and money through Radio Morale-building programs will help win the war. That, according to Mr. E. J. Clabby, sponsor, is the credo of the Radio Workshop for the duration. During the fall semester, the Radio Workshop confined its activities to meetings twice each month at which plays were cast and rehearsed. Among th; plays cast were Alaudie ' s Diary and The Secret Weapon. These plays were available to any organization in school or community. A similar casting of plays will be a Workshop activity each year. In January six members of the club conducted a round-table discussion on the subject, Salute to Britain for the American School of the Air. KNX carried the program on a coast-to-coast hook-up. The following members were selected for the broadcast: Joy Alaynard, Peter Totoonchie, Kay Toews, Howard Chamness, and Bobbie Sachs, chairman. Many favorable comments were received by the group from listeners. War activities and spring, together with the lA classification of our president, George Cleveland, slowed activities during February and March. However, George was induced by the army on April Fool ' s Day (George said, It ' s an April Fool, all right — for Hitler. See you in Berlin! ); so Don Smith, formerly vice-president, took over the job of skipper and sailed the club through the e.xciting rehearsals and production of the Radio Revels of 1943. Peter Totoonchie, as program director, created and directed a clever and entertaining Revels, with thee help of an enthusiastic and talented cast. The Radio Revels of 1943 had a bus trip as a general .idea. One of the highlights of the show was a sequence called Plagarisms of 1943. Nearly all of the best talent in Samohi managed to have some part in this popular variety show. In addition to the variety show. Radio Workshop up on se eral fifteen-minute quiz shows and a fun program called Students Are Silly. Joe Maynard was vice-president in charge of talent scouting, and Katherine Toews was secretary- treasurer. Bob Karlin was sergeant-at-arms. RADIO WORKSHOP Hackett, vice-presi- ;ind Shirley Jensen ART FDR VICTORY .liujlfmyfr. liroiin, Clarson, Hacketl, l.aiL-, Jensun, Mi ' i uijorac, Mcisint er, Morrison, Moulder, ReiJ, Smith, Siitlir. I ' an . rk, Broiin, Johnson, Finch, Mack The Tluimhtack Cluh, composed of the more active art students, is one of Samolii ' s oldest clubs, havint: been organized in 1922. Banded together in this club are such varied special-interests as motion picture art, illustration, crafts, painting, cartooning, and now, camouflaging. Under the able leadership of such tine officers as Lois Smith, president, and June dent, the club had an acti e Fall semester. Lewis Brown was secretar -treasurer served as publicit chairman. For victory, the Thumbtack Club met on Thursday noon, each week, to cut, paste, and put together ten USO scrapbooks of cartoons. These books were to lessen the tedium of time for bedridden soldiers. When these books were completed at Christmas-time, the group decided they liked meeting each week and decided to continue that polic varying the program with a series of special-interest presentations by the club members. Each member gave a talk on some modern artist, using slides and book illustrations found in the art department. The Spring semester put Lewis Brown in the president ' s chair, and he proved to be a resourceful leader. Lolita Moulder was vice-president with Anna Reid as secretary-treasurer, and Shirley Jensen, again, acting as publicity chairman. A highlight of the Spring semester was a special April Fools ' Day program which featured Craz Schools of iXIodern Art — DaDaism, Modernism, Futurism, and Surrealism. Examples of Sahador Dali ' s art aroused lively debate and fostered the conclusion that while each of these movements contributed some substance to Art, their aesthetic values were often obscured in sensationalism and st le Mechanics. For victory, and for a better understanding of the needs of the peace that must follow victory, the group studied, first, living American artists ' work, then Diego Rivera and the Mexican School of Art and South American Architecture. Thumbtackers discussed the war-time importance of Art, and the responsibility that was theirs. As artists, they realized the importance of art as a vehicle of favorable-to-the-Allies propaganda, and lu) powerful a weapon it could be. The therapeutic value of crafts and handwork for shock, tension, anil con alescence was emphasized, and the group sought ways of using their talent to help in this field. Although the group was small, the inembers enjoved a year of constructixe companionship and stutl with Mrs. Lucille Xielsun as Club adxisor. As a gift to the permanent collection of the Art Department, the Thumbtack Club ga e an original, signed lithograph by Thomas Benton. I i THUMBTACK i SERVIIVG FDR VICTORY Armstriinij, linry, Hruuillrlc, Conii ' l. Cniix ' jiirJ. llansni. Hedges, Hcia, Hernandez, Uoaglund, Mayer, McCoy, Ride, Sackman, Small, Sampson, If endlandt, H ' illiams This year ' s members of the Dods Club have joined other loyal Americans in an all-out patriotic program for Victory. As always, war has brought an immeasurably increased demand for practical, wear- able garments of all kinds and for numerous other articles which call for skill in handling materials and a knowledge of sewing. Early in October, Airs. L. A. Rentsch, cliairman of the Junior division of the American Red Cross in Santa Monica, spoke to the girls about the various garments that are included in the Santa Monica quota for sewing for this ear. She sliowed completed pajamas, blouses, skirts, bed jackets, and dresses. After hearing of the need for their help, the girls enthusiasticalh ' decided to dedicate the majority of their meetings to help in the war effort through their Red Cross sewing. Mrs. Rentsch, Miss Smith, and Miss Story assisted the girls in making the selection of garments for their contribution. 1 he membership of this club is made up of an ' girl in Samohi who is interested in doing her patri- otic part in this very necessary phase of the war effort. They have met after school in room 53 on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. By the end of the school year, the ' will have completed flannelette bed jackets, nightgowns, and blouses for girls and women. The urgency is so great this year that the girls are especially proud of their achievement in the completion of colorful, well-constructed garments that will fill a real need. These garments will be distributed by the American Red Cross to the place where the particular articles will do the greatest service. The work of this group in the high school is carried on under the direction of the American Junior Red Cross in Santa Monica under the supervision of Mary ' irginia Story, adviser of the club. Miss Mabel Smith is a co-sponsor of the organization. The Fall and Winter officers of the club, selected from the capable and outstanding girls in the Home Economics Department, were: Marian Williams, president; Dorothv Berry, vice-president; and Glennys Ride, secretary and treasurer. During the Spring semester, Marian Williams again served as president, Glennys Ride as vice-president, and Fern Wendlandt was selected as secretary and treasurer. DDDS CLUB SDCIETAS LATIIVA Abbey, Bonynge, Trainerd, BroomfieUi, Brotlicrs, Coons, De ' vinr, Gagnon, Greinke, HenJrickson, Hunter. Hunts- man, Knause, DanJis. McCassy. McU ' hirt, Maynard. Morse. Moulder, Overin. Raymond, Reid, Reyes, Saylor, Tyldesley, H ' elier, Jt ' edin The Latin Club has a membersliip of twenty-eij;ht students % 1k) meet twice a month. Some of tlieii most interesting activities, such as the Roman Banquet and the outings to the beach and Grif th Park, could not take place the past year on account of the war. Bi-monthly programs are arranged by the program chairman and Miss Bertha Ammon, club sponsor. These consist of readings, quiz programs, selected material from the American Classical League, records; slides on Roman life, aqueducts, bridges, temples, remains of the Roman Forum, arches and public baths. On the Ides of March the members of the club took a very worth-while trip to Westlake School for Girls. They enjoyed a program consisting of three short comedies spoken in Latin, the resume of action having been given in English at the beginning of each play. A radio skit in English comparing democratic ideals in old Rome with those of today proved most instructive. One of the major activities has been the making of scrapbooks for the soldiers who are hospitalized at Sawtelle. Jokes and witty savings were compiled and attractively put together. Crossword puzzles were cut from the daily newspapers, pasted on heavy paper with their solution placed on the reverse side. Serial stories from current magazines ' ere also cut out and hound together as one continued story. On ALarch 31, the club met after school in the girls ' small gymnasium. Active and guessing games were plaved and prizes were given to the lucky winners. Hot chocohite and frosted cake was served. The annual noon dance took place on April 7 and as usual everybod had a good time. Who ouldn ' t with the peppy music of the High School Serenaders ' Band! The officers of the Latin Club in the Fall semester of 1Q42 were as follows: President, Frances Knause; vice-president, John Durst; secretary, Barbara Hunter; treasurer, Marihn Raymond; publicity chairman, Joe Ma nard ; progam chairman, Edith Disbrow ; and for the Spring semester of 194.?: President, William Bon nge ; vice-president, Joy ] Ianar - : secretary-treasurer, Macaria Reyes; publicity chairman, Jeanne Brothers; program chaiman, Arthur Weber. LATIM CLUB FIGHTIIVG FREIVCH Jim Anderson, Leicis Brown, Marilyn Harper, Raymonde Hernandez, Dorothy Koe i, Kay Marshall, Edith Mayer, Ann Prior, Esther Sanchez, Gloria Smith, Peter Tofoom hie Hii hlifzhting French Club acti ities this year was the presentation of their orifjinal Armistice Day play, It ' s About Time. The play dealt with the subject of morale and was the club ' s contribution to Samohi ' s war effort. The drama was written by members of the organization in the summer vacation, under the direction of Mrs. P. B. Gerry, their sponsor. The theme of morale-building was cleverly illus- trated by the use of an average American family as the main characters. The arm-chair strategist of the family was the irascible father, Mr. Norton, characterized by Ted Maier. Agnes Renzi, as Mrs. Nor- ton, showed a pleasant, but weak person, susceptible to rumors and overly indulgent to her children. Catherine Norton, a college girl, pla ed by Nancy Martin, was the careless, indifferent type, interested only in herself, her boy friend and her group. Jeann; Norton, a high school girl, played bv Babbie Sachs, was seen using the war as merely a build-up for herself. Bud Norton, portrayed by Dick Eldredge, was a well-meaning, but overly eager boy, willing t forego valuable high school training for a chance to be in on the fight. The villain of the piece was Jacqueline Rose, as Mrs. Tattleton, the well-known rumor-monger. Others contributing to the play were Katherine Toews as the introductory speaker, Howard Chamness as the radio announcer, and Dr. Edmund Evans as an off-stage voice. Fall semester officers included Gloria Smith, president; Raymonde Hernandez, vice-president; and Edith Mayer, secretary. A trip to view the French film, Ballerina, was an important e ' ent in the club ' s social calendar in the Spring semester. Pins were ordered for members at the suggestion of Peter Totoonchie. They bear the motto of the Fighting French, Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite. In a program for Public Schools Week, French songs were sung by the group, and indi idual members presented reci- tations of French poems and proverbs. Spring semester officers were Kay Marshall, president; Edith ] Iayer, vice-president; and Raymonde Hernandez, secretary. Other members of the club are Peter Totoonchie, Jim Anderson, Marilyn Harper, Lewis Brown, Esther Sanchez, Dorothy Koch, Gloria Smith, and Lillian Pierson. FREIVCH CLUB FDR ¥M AMERICA .irifiilu, Briiuti, Byars, Bys i, A. Casillas, C. CasiUiu, T. Casillas. Corkille, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Gutierrez, Hammer, Haraui hty, Harris, Hela, Henderson, Hill, HooJ. Hutchins, Kinij, Kipp, Long, Lorrnz, Lorez, Lull, McElroy, L. Maris, P. Maris, Manzano, Miller, Morris, Nathan, Rapp, Reuhenslein, Ride, Rndrii uez, E. Sancliez, G. Saneliez, Sehixictenhertj Callin i the l el ■es Los amigos de la America Espan devoting study to Latin American countries. Spanish-sp interest instead of Spain itself. The people, their custom of fascinating interest and vital importance. Now, more th to this country, since most of them are our allies in a gre JVar Work In Club As one of Samohi ' s Wartime Service l nits, the Sp war effort. Money was donated for the care of a Chines Relief and the Red Cross. Members also worked on sera to give to wounded soldiers recuperating in the hospitals. Mexican Dinner Each semester the Mexican dinner proves an anticip wish to attend. Tacos, frijoles, enchiladas and other entic music presents a gay, Latin atmosphere, and after the din Mexican dances, songs and music. The spring semester, Olvera Street Trip A trip to Los Angeles ' famed Olvera Street is a regu I ' ationing and the tire shortage, members made the trips t the group would board the bus for Los Angeles around their dinner at a Mexican cafe at a low cost, and spend picturesque shops along the old avenue, usually returning Entertainment At Meetings In an effort to make each meeting more interesting a Tuesday, the club has presented plays, (juiz programs, an studying Spanish are invited to witness the short comedi grams usually featured i|uestions about Latin-American c English. Election of Officers Sponsored by Miss Claribel Bickford, the club has b Samohi since its founding. Officers elected for the fall s vice-president; Carmen Casillas, secretary; and Antonia spring semester were Donald CJregory, president; Amparo o a, members of the Spanish Club this year have been eaking countries in this hemisphere are now taking their s, habits, cities, etc., represent to the club members subjects an ever before, the lands south of the border mean more at war. anish Club has proved active in that phase of the school ' s ' child; collections were taken for Allied Nations ' War p books of cartoons, jokes, stories and magazine serials ated e ' ent for students, faculty members and outsiders who ing Mexican dishes lure students to the dinner. Mexican ner talented members entertain the group with colorful food rationing caused a cancellation of the dinner. lar feature of each semester ' s activities. Due to gasoline his year by bus. Leaving school on a Friday afternoon, + :00 o ' clock, returning by nightfall. Members would take the rest of the afternoon and evening going through the with trinkets and souvenirs of their trip. nd entertaining for the attending members every other d talks on South America during the year. All students es which test their knowledge of the language. Quiz pro- ountrics, sometimes asked in Spanish and sometimes in een one of the foremost and most active organizations at emester included Lowry Miller, president; Dorothy Kipp, Casillas, entertainment manager. Elected to serve for the Casillas, vice-president; and Antonia Casillas, secretary. SPANISH CLUB SCIENCE far VICTORY Bt-ytiarJ, Br-Z ' is, HuJlonij, Clf ' i ' fhiriJ , Cross, Esrhncr, Grnvrs, lltinJ, Jensen, Marks, MeElroy, Nuhiimci, Nie i- oh. Shear, Spell rnire, Syiwrson, Vtilkin Science Is All Important to Jf ar The [lurpose of the Science Club is to create and promote interest in the fascinatini; field of science. Many students who have had no particular interest in any of the many branches of science have discovered the immense possibilities of a scientific career through the activities of this club. I nder the sponsorship of Mr. Si};mund Huth and Mr. Roy AIcHenry, the meetinijs are devoted to scientific films and demonstrations by indi idual students on the branch of science with which he is best acquainted. The present war has offered many problems to be solved by science, so the meetings are never without interesting and varied material. A few ofthe subjects which have been covered recently are smoke screens, the Japanese Zero, and poison gases. Although the majority of the members are interested in the physical rather than the biological sciences, the latter are not without their representatives. The discussions given by the students are presented in such a manner that the member with little experience in the field being reported on may readily grasp the subject matter. After the war there will be a great need for scientists who will be faced with the Herculean task of rebuilding the world. Many members of the club are looking forward to the day when they will take their places in the ranks of scientists who will pro ide a better world in which to live. The members of this club do not spend all of th?ir time in weight) ' discussion. The club has always been active in the Fiesta, operating a popular booth, and sponsored another successful noon dance in January. The club officers for the fall semester were Howard S ' verson, president and Program Committee chairman; Herb Shear, vice-president ; Mary Faith Nichols, secretary; and Albert Budlong, treasurer. Spring semester officers are Curtis Hernard, president; (jordon Groves, vice-president and Program Committee chairman ; Jack Marks, secretary ; and Howard S ' verson, treasurer. SCIENCE CLUB VOICES for VICTORY Sylvia Iliikrr, Richanl BaraJa, Jimmie Barker, Paul Bi-lous, Marion Clu-rncy, Cliflonctfe Cullins, Marilyn Cordes, Rollamae CraieforJ, Joan Del ' ries, Nancy Goar, Patricia Hammond, Edna Hansing, Mildrcn Luhin, Dolly Marquez, John Noble, Bernadnie 0-verstreet, Bertha Patino, Dorothy Pashkow, J ' elma Penn, Martha Rent- schler, Myrhic Strouijhter, Emma Taylor. Josephine Tay- lor, Miss Hazel Roe, sponsor Voices for J ICtory, the motto of the Voice Club this year, expresses the responsibilities undertaken by the club. The most outstanding; projects included making scrap-books of jokes and cartoons for the Junior Red Cross to send to service men in outlying Army posts, the musical programs presented at various hospitals in the community, and the voice recital given at the close of each semester. The purpose of the club is to promote morale and unity through the singing of patriotic, folk, and popular songs, to give encouragement and recognition to talented voice students, to help to Keep Amer- ica Singinc throughout these difficult war times, and italize the spirit which will bring victory. Great consideration is given to the development of musical culture for the individual, by enlarging the students repertoire, improving the quality of the performance, and furnishing music which would till the many needs and moods of the day. Under the leadership of Josephine Taylor, Bernadine Overstreet, and Edna Hansing, the Christmas party proved a great success. Several Christmas songs were presented by soloists and duets; then all the members sang together some of the favorite old Christmas carols. Games were played, and Christmas refreshments were served. Collaboration between the Voice Club and the Piano Club was shown by having some combined meet- ings and social functions. When the Piano Club gave its semi-annual recital the members of the Voice Club were among the guests present. Although the dimout curtailed many trips to concerts and operas formerly attended, the club enjoyed the musical programs presented by the Santa Monica Woman ' s Club. A few highlights of the programs given by the club included soprano solos by Edna Hansing, baritone solos by John Noble, arias from Light Opera by Rollamae Crawford, and dramatic readings by Pats - Hammond. A wholehearted, sincere cooperation has been felt throughout the meetings this year. Aside from developing self-expression, and showing individual skills, one feature which apparently brought about a close fellowship, was the group singing of communit ' songs at each meeting. The club officers for the spring semester included Rollamae Crawford, Mildred Lubin, ICmma Taylor, and Bernadine Overstreet. Miss Hazel Roe is sponsor and advisor of the club. VOICE CLUB m TUIVE WITH VICTORY Corni-lia Bylaiui, Murirl Gult ieh, Jeutihir Hery, Pauline Hook, Gloria McGreger, Anne Numoff, Frames RhoaJes, Mary Anne Taylor, Emma Taylor, Josephine Taylor, Doris If ' eehsel, Celestia H ' eiss This year Piano Club members concentrated their efforts the first semester on the Red Cross project which they had chosen as their part in the war effort. The making; of scrapbooks for convalescent service men in hospitals had won approval as the choice of activity, and throuj;hout the semester students could be seen with scraps of paper containing; jokes and cartoons, while others had vivid pictures of gorgeous movie queens, who unconsciously aided in the making of these books for the entertainment of their movie fans. The results of the efforts were several amu ing books, and several artistically arranged pictorial books which were sent to the Sawtelle hospital. A glance back a few years in the history of the Piano Club shows that it was organized ten years ago by a group of piano students of Samohi who wished to take part in informal programs, and to meet as a social organization as well. They had as their primary purpose the appreciation of good music, whether instrumental or vocal, and so encouraged programs in which student members of the other music classes assisted a soloists or as ensemble performers. Throughout the years since that time many worth-while programs have been presented, and active members have kept in touch with the club by letter or by personal visits. For the traditional Christmas program of the club last semester the Piano and Voice Clubs combined, featuring a duet by Rollamae Crawford and Katherine Toews of the Voice Club, and two double-piano numbers by students from the piano ensemble class — Holly Hoon and Ivan Rubenstein, Edna Young and Carl Shrader, each two playing a number from the Nutcracker Suite. As guest performers, an ensemble from the choir sang two Slovakian carols, and the Mixed Quartet sang two original songs — one by Celes- tia Weiss, the other by Bruce Sutherland. Community singing of well-known carols, alwa s a feature, completed the program. In January the club sponsored the semiannual recital, presenting twelve students from the interme- diate and advanced piano ensemble classes. Featured on this program were four double-piano numbers. Students who played in the recital were: Edna Young, Carl Shrader, Glen Craig, Christine Coleman, Irene Talboy, jMuriel Gottlieb, Marilyn Sischo, Holly Hoon, Edna Hansing, Nancy Mattern, Mary Lawrence, and Ivan Rubenstein. On a program the second semester, Doris Balsley assisted as soloist. Josephine Taylor, member of both Voice and Piano Club, sang two solos for the club later in the year. Officers for the first semester were Carl Shrader, Frances Rhoades, and Jeanine Hery. For the second semester, Muriel Gotttieb, Frances Rhoades, and Celestia Weiss carried on the executive duties. Miss Irene Cronkhite is advisor of the club. PIA D CLUB SWIIVG miD VICTDRY Trum trts — Holt, Austin, Martin, Murphy; Trombones — Dury, Hill, Reui ; Saxaphoncs — McFarlin, Suthfrland , Ponsar, Off Jen, Sutherland. Cronan: Piano — ll ' oesner; Double Bass — Rohbins; Drums — Fredericks. The Samohi Serenaders were organized six years ago and have developed into one of the most popular music organizations in the school. Some of the outstanding Serenaders that have graduated are now pla ing in Arm - and Navy bands and in the armed serx ' ices all over the world. They are: Jimm - Winn, Army; Bill Halcomb, Musician First Class, on the battleship New Mexico: Jason Meuler, Navy Band; Dan Rowe, Navy Band; Wesley Hicks, Navy; Elmer Batton, Navy; Al Halbert, Navy; Archie Morrison, Army; Warren Barker, Army; Bob Nalvous, Navy; Cliff Cole, Navy Reserve; Bob Reynolds, Marine Reserve; and Jim Cronan, who left this semester for the Navy. Samohi, along with its other fine features, should really be proud of a swing band like the Serenaders. Especially in these times when music plays such an important part in keeping up morale and good spirits. There are so many schools that do not have swing bands and consequentl) their dances are fewer and not as successful. These young musicians have their rehearsals after school under the direction of Mr. Wade Thomas, who plays a hot trumpet and has had experience with swing bands as well as playing in concert orchestra. Some of the noon dances that these musicians have played for in the past year have been the Sopho- more Shue, Junior Jump, Science Club, Latin Club, Music Department, and the Boys ' League. The biggest dance of all, which the Serenaders play for, at the Deauville Club at the end of the term. Each club or organization has a chance to sponsor a noon dance. These dances are held every two weeks. The club sponsoring the dance is able to make money for their treasury, and the Serenaders earn enough money to buy new music that is needed. Graduating Seniors include Bill McFarlin, Brucj Sutherland and Kenny Voesner. SEREIVADERS SERVICE for VICTORY Arthcr. Ciillrr. HrrnnnJi-z, Jrr-vrs, h ' liliols, Miirslitill. Rili-y. Si.uhii, ll ' illiains. Dnur lirrty Contributing wholeheartedly this year to the war effort was the Tri- ' Club, a junior branch of the Y.W.C.A. In a special booth by the Santa Monica Post Office, members of the group sold over $250.00 worth of Stamps to passers-by. Making scrapbooks for hospitalized servicemen was another patriotic project of this active group. Under the sponsorship of i Iiss Mary Boyd and Mrs. Violet Mayfield, the group met twice a month at the Y.W.C.A. for Potluck suppers. The first meeting of the club in Septem- ber was dexoted to welcoming new members to the organization. In the fall semester the girls enjoyed various recreational activities, including bowling, bicycle riding, and several parties. Money-raising projects included a Thanksgiving Bake Sale and a booth at the Hallowe ' en Carnival. Due to war activi- ties, the co-sponsor of the group, Mrs. Mayfield, was forced to resign and Miss Vera Cotton of the Y.W.C.A. took her place as director. Fall semester officers included iVIarilyn Sischo, president; Charlotte Lesch, vice-president; Beverly Cutler, secretary; and Mary Lou Riley, treasurer. An old English custom, the Hanging of the Greens, furnished the theme for the group ' s Christmas party followed by a Twelfth Night fete on January 6. More social activities included a Junior-Senior membership tea and a St. Patrick ' s Day party. Several members of the John Adams Girl Reserves were honored at a dinner given them by the Tri-Y Club in February. The girls were formally recognized as members of their organization in a candlelight ceremony, along with two new initiates of the Tri- , Kay Marshall and Marguerite Archer. Later on the younger girls returned the occasion with a barbecue and folk dance. In March the club sponsored a highly successful Merrymakers Dance at which the parents of club members acted as chaperones. Spring semester officers were ALary Lou Rile . president; Marilyn Sischo, vice-president; Kay Marshall, secretary; and Beverly Cutler, treasurer. Other members of the goup included Raymonde Henandez, Marguerite Archer, Faithie Nichols, Betty Capune, Elva Peters, Eleanor Williams, Audrey Dougherty, and Virginia Jeeves. TRI Y CLUB SAMDHI SUPER SERVICE Aitctrnidf. BanJura, Carrie, Carson. Dati ' irhon, D. Doan, J. Diian, Vauqhndcr, Glasicr, Hamilton, Herd, Herman, Hedijes, Holier, Fletcher, Lackey, Lean, Scott, Stott, Tucker, It ' arner, If ' errier, and Wales American youth of today has been challenged ! Confronting the young men and women of this nation is a grave problem, a problem of bettering the world. A newer, more intelligent world, dedicated in the principles of democracy, has been set as the solution of this problem to be attained by this rising genera- tion. This goal can be achieved only through effort and service rendered freely, service to school, service to community, and service to country. The Samohi Super Service Society has endeavored to reach this goal through service to school and community. A comparatively new organization of Santa Monica High School, the 4 S club functions as a ser ice group. It was primarily established to maintain order and usher at assemblies and community gatherings, thus being of service to school and the community. Operating in a service capacity onh ' , the club has not undertaken any war activities. A new feature was introduced the spring of 1943 in the form of a blue and gold pin bearing the initials 4 S. The idea has long been in the minds of the members of the service club of hav ing a pin to identify the members of the group. Through the eorts of the officers, the idea materialized this semester. In previous years, the members of the 4 S club have ushered at double assemblies held in the high school auditorium. This semester the procedure was altered by combining the assemblies into one. Due to this change, it was not necessary to have such a large membership as is ordinary, therefore the members noi ushering were eliminated, thus narrowing the club down to the actual ushers and alternates. The club is energetically sponsored by Mr. John B. Kenned - and Miss Olive Morris. Gavel-wielder for the year was Jerry Uoan aided by his spring and fall assistants. Fall assistants were Bill Hunt serving in the capacity of vice-president ; Pat Benjamin, corresponding and recording secretary. Assisting in the spring semester were Marcelen Uanielson as vice-president; Dorothy Doan, recording and corresponding secretary; and Gloria Gale, custodian. Students who gave so freely and energeticalh ' of their time in the 4 S club are: Gloria Andreade, Jer ' Bandura, Ann Carrie, Evelyn Carson, Marcelene Danielson, Dorothy Doan, Jerry Doan, Bobbette Faughnder, Jean Glasier, Ruth Hamilton, Shirle ' Herd, George Herman, Elizabeth Hedges, Jackie Haller, Lois Fletcher, Patricia Lackey, Jack Lean, B;tty Scott, Roy Stott, Bett Tucker, Jack Warner, Jean Werner, and Pennv Wales. 4 S CLUB CURTAIIV GDIIVG UP TalmaJi t ' , Layman, Marti i, Lcii ' s, Cutter, Edivards, Jiicbsott, Jont ' s, Strai ' arkis, Spencer, Ltimh, Dr. Eiui is House lights dim and the curtain rises on another Samohi production. Few people realize what goes on behind the curtain before the magic hour when the ambitious Thespians make their entrance. Much of the success of a performance or production depends upon the stage crew, which is made up of the more industrious Samohites. To enumerate: Stage Manager Don Talmage with his assistant, Gaynor Layman; head electrician, John Lewis; Nancy ALirtin, Fred Stewart, Beverly Cutler, Jean Edwards. Ann Jackson, Rodney Jones, Lillian Stravarkis, Jack Frost, Muriel Spencer, Gloria Coe, William Lamb, and abh- directed by Dr. Evans. They were responsible for the snappy effects of the Magic Assembly, with the maestro himself proving to students and faculty alike that the hand is quicker than the eye. The stage crew works under var ing circumstances, many of which require quick action and hard work. For example, did you know that due to the rearrangement of our Christmas vacation there was exactly one week in which to prepare the setting for the Christmas Assembly. This year, as always, it was one of those must-hear assemblies, presented by the choir under the direction of Miss Moon. Also pre- sented was a one-act play which was cast from the members of Dr. Evans ' Drama Two class. Honors for the special lighting effects go to Harold Alexander, a former student of Samohi. Special lighting and scenic effects for the Spinsters ' Skip and Senior Prom were achieved by the stage crew. Remember those skyscrapers that made ou feel like you were really spending a Night in New York, and the balloons which adorned the ceiling of the girls ' gym at the last Senior Prom? 1 hen comes the Talent Show with its array of pulchritude plus talent. Moving pianos and maneuver- ing the spotlight are all included as part of the responsibilities of the crew. Last but not least is the Senior pla . From try-outs until the enchanting hour when the play is unfolded before the anxious eyes of parents, students, and faculty, the stage crew is on the job. Building scener -, painting, lighting, and putting up the set, all starts even before the cast is assembled. The Whole Town ' s Talking, last winter ' s play, presented many opportunities for new and special devices. This is the stage crew. Hard-working, ingenious, and willing. But for them, our assemblies, plays, and dances would have little color contrast. STAGE CREW DEMOCRACY IN ACTIDIV Beaui hum t , Bi ' rmnn, Biirhler, ChrlJiji, Forhrs, Gibson, Hrdyi ' s, HernaTidt ' s, Hartti, lUiaTis, Jenkins, James, J Ir. Knupp, Klein, Kinq, Mann, Phillips, Prescolt, Rice, S. Riihliins, D. Rohhins was held in December, 1939. All Samohi students to join. The first year was a very busy and interest- time Service Unit and all procedures were rapidly hers were learning their relation to their country by war-time responsibilities. B ' joining in the war-time good citizenship, building morale of a high order and e for safety and freedom. irst Aid Unit won recognition from the National Red as a model to submit to other high schools through- The organization meeting of the First Aid Club who held a valid First Aid Certificate were eligible ing one. Soon, our First Aid Club became a War- adopted to the needs of a changing world. The mem accepting their own part in actively participating in effort, these young men and women were displaying learning to take their part in this unending struggl Through our Defense Plan for Samohi, the F Cross. Details of our plan was requested, by letter out the nation. The American Red Cross is putting forth a great effort to make everyone First Aid conscious, and to have a First Aider in every home. In the absence of a doctor or a nurse, it is a marvelous thing to know that through scientific action, rather than helpless dsspair, a life might be saved. Most any day First Aiders may be se en about the school going through some form of First Aid prac- tice. Civilian Defense leaders and others have commented favorable upon the ability they have demon- strated. Each semester the First Aid Unit plans and completes a Major Project which they present to Samohi. Thus, complete equipment is immediately available at all times, as was demonstrated in the splendid performance during a recent Air Raid Alert. Being well trained, ali e to all needs and on the job in the shortest possible time was amply displayed. To our advisor. Air. A. R. Veenker, and our sponsor, Miss Nettie B. Rice, «e owe much of our success, because of their able direction, enthusiasm and untiring efforts. JUNIOR RED CROSS il MARKSMAIVSHIP for VICTORY Abbey, AJams, Appling, AndroJe, Barris, Boorstin, Braun, Carpenter, Casiendyck, ClouJ, Conig- lio, Cunkling, Covaness, Douglierly, Eldredge, Fcnn, Fitzgerald, Freeland, Gordon, Gunthrr, Hall, Hamilton, Hammer, Hensbaw, Hentenbee, Holliday, Hoon, Hoiae, Hunt, Killougli, Lever, Lentz, Lusb, Maier, Mallett, Martin, Matzinger, Miliius, Morris, Murphy, Reich, Sebmitt, Schmitt, Sher- man. Simmons, Stabl, Sullivan, It ' allair, Waters, Weiss. The Samohi Gun Club, probably tbe larjjest club in the school, has donated over 1,500 hours of rifle instruction to various organizations during the past year. Two members, James Appling and Henry Barris, have held National Rifle Association Assistant Instructor ' s Commissions for the past vear. These two Expert Riflemen gave most of the instruction given the Women ' s Ambulance and Defense Corps of America in rifle marksmanship during their early training. Later, this work of instructing was taken over b ' Art Miliius and Uon Adams, also e.xcellent rifle shots — Art having already received his Expert ' s rating and Uon following closeh ' behind him. B)- the time this Nautilus is given out, he will probably have his National Expert rating. James and Henry then took over a new group to instruct — the Santa Monica Civilian Defense Gun Club, which received its Senior National Charter from Washington, D. C. There are five or six more members who are about ready to take the national examination for their commissions. This club has as one of its members, Randall Howe, the National Junior Champion, Class B, 50 feet, and 50 yards. He has probably won more medals than any other Junior Rifleman in Southern California. Two other members are his close competitors in marksmanship. Five present members have won their National Expert ratings, and three have their Distinguished Bars — a rather rare award for Junior Riflemen. Over two hundred shooting awards were won by this group. Other crack shots in the Club include: Gloria Androde, Lois Braun, Wayne Carpenter, Jean Conkling, Dick Eldredge, Bernice Fenn, Helen Fitzgerald, John Hall, Norman Hammer, Terry Holli- day, Eric Lush, Ted ALiier, Robert Reich, Fred Schmitt, ALar - Louise Schmitt, and Don Sherman. Girls, as well as boys, are welcome in the Club. Three of the present feminine members are excellent shots, and several others are rapidly improving their marksmanship. They will be heard from next year. ALirksmanship, sportsmanship, honesty, and fair play are a few of the aims and purposes of the Club. Inter-school matches were impossible this year, due to gas and tire rationing, but several local matches were conducted, including two with Samohi faculty. The first of the two was won by 12 points by the Club ' s First Team; the second, between the Girls ' Team and Faculty was won by 12 points by the Faculty team. (Officers during the first and second semesters were: First semester — Henry Barris, president; John Hall, vice-president; Mary Louis Schmitt, secretary- treasurer. Second semester — Don Adams, president ; James Appling, vice-president ; Bernice Fenn, secre- tary-treasurer ; Henry Baris, range officer. The Club is sponsored by Mr. Trotter. GU CLUB i I PRDJECTIDIVISTS This Is a time when every person is dedicated to the tasi; of service for his country. Showing war films issued through the Bureau of Motion Pictures. Office of War Information gives responsibility to the Projectionists. Twenty-eight instructors have shown thirty thousand students these films, all assisted by the Projectionists under Mr. Brownsberger. The service clubs, the Red Cross, first aid classes, and civic clubs show many pictures with the Samohi Projectionists as operators. Willingly, happily, these students give their time, energy, and skill for the furtherance of the war effort. Under the able leadership of CJaynor Layman, the club is enjoying an active year. Projectionists give service! W. A. D. C. A. e comma nds By the right flank, march . . . Hut, two, three, four . . . To the rear, march . . . are some of th delivered by Sergeant Phyllis Jackson, Acting-Commander of the Junior Unit. Wednesday classes in first aid, under the auspices of Mrs. Gladys Blankenship, and bandage rolling claim the interests of the troopers. February 10, 1942, saw the beginning of the organization at Samohi by the National Commander, Lieutenant Fern Hester. Charter members, who, due to adaptability to military procedure, have arisen from the ranks arc: First Sergeant June Best; Staff Sergeant Bernice Fenn ; Stafl Sergeant Kathleen Hamilton; Corporal Joy May Hill; Corporal Leanore Henderson; and Private First Class Alice Flack. With pride we sing, ... and if the Army and the Navy get to Heaven some fine day, they ' ll find the most important posts are held by the W.A.D.C.A. ' .. SDU D CREW The Samohi Sound Crew is an organization consisting of boys interested in broadcasting. The Public Address System is operated, kept in order, and repaired by these students. They serve at High School functions where a public address system is needed. At assemblies, pep rallies, the Boys ' League weekly noon record program, the Sound Crew serves without compensation. During the past year, six boys have given valuable time to service. They are Don Adams, chief operator; Jim Jenkins, first assistant; Robert Bentz, second assistant; Walter Ringwald, third assistant; Harold Hood, operator; and Albert Eschner, apprentice operator. The Advisor is Mr. A. R. Veenker. The motto of the sound crew is: To serve when requested, to serve cheerfully, and to serve efficiently. FIREWATCHERS A newly formed branch of the Civilian Defense Corps, mainly composed of girls from the G.A.A., is the fire- watchers. This division is incorporated with the Boys ' Branch formed last year, with Mr. Tichner supervising both divisions. The duties of these girls are limited but vital. In case of an alert (or blackout) they are to take any point where observation may be made of the neighborhood. They are not allowed to leave their post unless necessary. When a fire is ' ocated the first attempt to control it should be made by the people in the vicinity. If this fails the watcher calls the main office and reports it. The number of girls belonging is not great but the job is and they can be depended upon to do it well. CHEER LEADERS Pep, Pep, and more Pep, was the battle cry of this Yell Team. Enthusiastic Cheer Leaders, in dazzling white, and vivacious Song Leaders, in Blue and Gold, provided the color and j ghting spirit that won games. ( Floyd Mishler, Gearfje Tichciinr, Roy Thdinas, James Siithcrlaiul I COACHES The athletic pro ;ram of Santa Monica High School has fostered a fine school spirit throughout the institution. Opportunity for participation for all boys is possible by the organization of classes, A, B, C, D, so that the smaller student, as well as the more developed one, may enjoy team sports. In this way fair competition is arranged for any boy in school. Because of the war, sport activities have experienced difficulties. The need of transportation caused by gas rationing, and the enlistment of numerous outstanding athletes in the armed forces are two serious handicaps to the athletic program. But, in spite of these handicaps, sport activities have been very successful throughout t he year. In approaching the close of another school year, we view the past month with pleasure. Although all of our teams have not won championships, we feel that we have won more than our share of victories. The school spirit and team support have been exceptional throughout the year. The development of good sportsmanship between schools, teams, and fans is something to be proud of. We may proudly say that Samohi is a fine example of American sportsmanship. 1 ' Wm ■ ' - x VARSITY Philpott, Hunt, Turpiii, M c Laii 1 hli n . Parker, Koik, Delkner AIiElroy, King, Cook, Duncan f Opening the 1942 football season, the Viking Woodrow Wilson Bears. The year before, Samohi the flip of a coin, so even if it was only a practice g the opening kickoff, the Vikings showed why they 5 yards in six plays to have Joe Duncan score stan King kicked the extra point to make the score 6 to quarter, after an exchange of punts, Jimmie Chadwic to go 50 yards before he was stopped on the Wilso standing up. Mickey King again added the extra poi 60 yards for their only score. With eight minutes lef on his own forty and sprinted 60 yards for the third the game. The game ended 20 to 6 as Mickey King Traveling again, this time to Redondo to play th be the C.I.F. champions by their defeat of Samohi of scoreless football. Leon MacLaughlin and Dutch s traveled to Long Beach to play the always tough had pledged out Wilson for the C.I.F. playoffs by ame the Bears were out for V iking blood. Receiving were defending C.I.F. champs, as they marched ding up from the 10- ard line. Old reliable Mickey on the first three minutes of play. In the second k took the ball on a long end run from his own 38 n 11-yard line. Three pla s later, Chadwick scored nt. Late in the third quarter, the Bears marched t to play, Jimmy Chadwick intercepted a Wilson pass Viking touchdown and the most sensational play of failed to make the third conversion. e Seahawks, who were still claiming that they should in ' 41, the Vikings and Seahawks played 48 minutes Parker were the mainstays of the Viking ' s defense. Number three on the schedule for the Vike ' s was Compton who came to the stadium dressed in white pants and red jerseys. At the end of the game, Compton ' s pants were no longer white and their jerseys were mudd ' as the Vikings had a field day. Score: 54 to 13. Santa Barbara was next — the game that Samohi ' had waited a year for. The in ading Dons came to Santa Monica with their 200-pound line and fast backtield to tr ' to make it a repeat performance of last year ' s game, which Santa Barbar won 12 to b. Coach Jim Sutherland had his team fired up to a I Joltiii Joe Duiniin off on one of his sfieitiiciiltir runs. Allcki ' y Kill boivls them over as he poivers thri)Ut)h center. Blond Bomber, Steve Steere out-sprints foe to score. VARSITY hif h pitch. They pla ed their outstanding game of the season, beating the hirger Dons b ' the decisive score of 13 to 0. There were no outstanding players. Every Vike played his best. The hrst score was tallied by Don Cook, as he scored from the four-yard line on a fake reverse. Mickey King failed to make the conversion. The other touchdown came in the last quarter when Jimmy Chadwick, on a reverse, ran 15 yards to score. Mickey King converted to make the score 13 to 0. Leuzinger was victim number five for the Vikes. The Olympians came to the Stadium full of hope. The 01 mpians fared no better than three of the preceding teams as they were trounced ii to 6. Hit- tin ' Joe Duncan and Dutch Parker were the stars of the Leuzinger defeat. The strain of five hard games was beginning to tell on the Vikes, as they again traveled to Long Beach, this time to play the Long Beach Poly, Jackrabbits. The Vikes started out slower than usual, but the final score read Santa Monica 26, Long Beach 0. Joe Duncan again led the Viking attack scoring three touchdowns. Mickey King made the longest run of the game going 60 yards for a touchdown. Is were the next on the Vike ' s list. Boasting a strongteam Beverly Hills was confident of a Norman vie Beverly Hills, Samohi ' s Bay League arch rivatory. The Normans received the kickoff. They han- dled the ball only three times before George Philpot took the ball away from them. Four line plunges by King crashed over for the touchdown. Another touchdown by King, and one by Bill Delkner, Joe Duncan, and Bud Roux, and four conversions by K ' ng made the final score 34 to in favor of the fight- ing ' ikings. The Inglewood Sentinels were the last scheduled game for the Vikings, and this last regular league game was played at the Municipal Stadium. The Vikes qualified for the C.LF. playoffs by dropping them a to 6. A FOOTBALL Sirere, McElroy. ChaJii;ick, Tuttir, Rhux, Duimui Clark, Rooke. HarJinij, Hcrmayi, Turpin, Cook, Coacli Sutherland Salter, Loomis, Snyder, M orrissey, Lehn, Cook Then the inevitable happened. Thinkinji they h-jd a bye before playinj; the winner of the Redondo- Pomona game Samohi learned on a Wednesday that they had to play the Alhambra Moors on the com- ing Saturday. With only two days of preparation, Coach Sutherland did everything he could to get the team in the right frame of mind for the coming game. But that Saturday Samohi was not supposed to win. The Vikings tried hard, but everything was against them. The Moors could do nothing wrong. Alhambra scored early on a pass, placing the ' ikings behind for the hrst time in the season. They kept scoring until the end of the game, when the scoreboard read Alhambra 20, Santa Monica 6. The ' ikings ' touchdown was made by Jimmy Chadwick. Playing first string for the Vikes all year were: Bill Delkner, LE ; Bradly Kock, LT ; Bill Turpin, LG ; Leon MacLaughin, C; Dutch Parker. RG ; Brvce Hunt, RT; George Philpot, RE; Joe Duncan, LH ; Ted MacElery, RH ; Don Cook, Q ; Mickey King, F. Backing up the first string were: Nelson Loomis, LE ; Leon Kline, LT ; Gene Johnson, LG ; Rudy Cionzales, C; Jimmy Jennings, Rti ; Buster Herman, R T ; Jack Rooke, RE; Stever Steere, RH ; George Roux, Q; Graydon Stinton, F; Jim Chadwick, LH. for their second vear. Leon MacLaughin and Joe Duncan made All-Southern California honors MacLaughin named first string center, and Duncan second string halfback. Bill Delkner, Bryce Hunt, Joe Duncan, Micke King, and Leon MacLaughin made all Ba ' League first string, while Bill I ' urpin, Dutch Parker made second string, and Don Cook and George Philpott third string. Biliy, Bleak, Boinc ' uler, Broken. Castle, Evans, Evans, Farley, Farley, Fisher. HarJinij, Herrinij, Hodyin, Hur- taJo, Jaeks, Jenkins, Jones, Karpe, Kihlie, Kill ore, Lamb, Leigh, Lonij, McCarthy, McLaughlin, MaJigan, Miller, Moore, Moorman, Nicto, Orozco, Palmer, Pinkerton, Ragsdale, Rogers, Robertson, Sprague, Trent, Voorhecs, Wade, Weber, Wictum, H ' ilbur, H ' ismer, Leland Fogle- B FOOTBALL 1 he Class B team won no championship hut made up in spirit what the hicked in material. There were no returninjj: lettermen and Coach Roy Thomas had to build his team out of green prospects. Onh ' five players with limited experience returned from last year ' s B Championship team. The Vikings opened the season against Woodrow Wilson on the Samohi field. The Vikes lost this game 6 to 0, but gained experience and confidence. Traveling to Compton to play the Tartars, the ' ikings put up their best game of the year, winning 20 to 19. At the half, the scare was 19 to 6 in favor of Compton. The second half the lightweights put up a battle that the Compton Tartars could not match. The three touchdowns were made by Orozaco, Harding and Bleak, with Bob McCarthy doing the kicking that won the game. Outstanding on the Vike line was guard Bill Voorhees and tackle Bob Wilbur, largely responsible for breaking up many Compton pla s. In the second league game at Leuzinger, the Vikes won 7 to 0. Roscoe Orozaco again made the touchdown that won the game. Captain Bob McCarthy played an outstanding game at end for the ' ikes. Following the Leuzinger game the Vike B s were not to see the victory flag hoisted again for them as they lost their next three games to Beverly Hills 12 to 7, Long Beach 12 to 6, Inglewood 13 to 7. The Inglewood game was a hard-fought contest with Inglewood winning 13 to 7. Although their record is not impressive, the Vikings were always in the game. Woodrow AVilson, 6; Samohi, 0. Compton, 19; Samohi, 20. Leuzinger, : Samohi, 7. Be erly Hills, 12; Samohi, 7. Long Beach, 12; Samohi, 6. Inglewo(jd, 13; Samohi, 7. BLUE BAROIVS vs. VARSITY BASKETBALL Ye old warrior, Mr. Samohl Viking, went through a very successful basketball season when his proteges captured a Bay League Championship and won second place honors to add more prestige to his athletes. Under the able direction of Floyd Mishler, the Varsity withstood heavy competition to nose out four other teams in taking second place. Redondo High ran off with the League Flag and went on to take the CIF Championship. In two games with Redondo, our boys were overcome in the last quarter 33-30 and 26-21. Redonodo and Inglewood were the only Bay League fives to defeat the Norsemen. Beverly Hills was dropped twice, 32-22 and 25-22. Comp- ton, considered the dark horse of the league fell twice, by one point margins, 31-32 and 33-34. Leuzinger gave the Vikes the least trouble, losing by scores of, 29-10 and 21-18. V ith three of the first five graduating in mid-reason. Coach Mishler had no end of trouble finding just replacements, but came up with surprising substitutes. Paul Enri(|uez was justly chosen most valuable pia ' er, and was placed on the honorable mention roll of the Ail-Bay League. Jerry Hanes, center was elected captain. Completing the first squad were Ray Fallon, Harold Schelhouse, and Paul Morgan. When Enriquez, Schelhouse and Al Schlom got their diplomas, Jack Fidel, Bruce Adams and Joe Duncan filledin. A suminary of the records will show that our heavy- weights spent a very profitable year. A With Coach Geortje Tichenor at their helm, Samohi ' s M ' s went thiuujih a very heavy schedule to emerge undefeated in Bay League competition and practice games. Coach Tichenor was fortunate that his first five were all fine shots. They proved this by rolling up a total of 329 points in ten league games. Winning 10 straight league games displayed Vike prowess when the pressure was on. Led by Captain Frank Nagle, the B ' s first fi e were never in serious trouble, as onh ' twice did they have to come from behind to overcome their opponents. Ciaylord Oliver and Bill Bishop made up the first string forwards, with Clarence Palmer at center. Rudy Brown and Nogle held the position of guards. A great deal of credit is due the squad for the enviable record of an undefeated season. Our C ' s and D ' s did not do so well. There was no league schedule. Consequently, they had no chance to show what talent they had. Phning in only one tournament. Coach Roy Thomas ' s boys were defeated in the first round by the ultimate champs, Redondo. Our C ' s won third place, while the Midget D ' s col- lected a fourth place. When looking back over all records, Mr. X ' iking proudh strokes his beartl and hopes — hopes for teams as good in the ears to come. ' I B i C D S TRACK In 1941, it was tlie Cee ' s who brought home th the followinij season, the Kee ' s came aloni; and capt team of 1943 which is composed of practically the sa ship teams are destined to brinj; home the A trop Most consistent winner for the Vike Varsity an a double winner in both hi jh and low hurdles and a of football fame, showed considerable speed out of h in the sprints and high jump and anchored the relay muscular aces of the squad. Chadwick also was inches. All distance races were well taken care of w more star Georije Heaven, and Bill Larmouth in t bly attending to the high jump were Fred Stewart a controlled the pole vault. e Bay League Championship for Samohi. Then ured this title in their division. And now the Varsity me speedburners which made up those two champion- In. d high-point man was Steve Steere who usually was Iways placed high in the broad jump. Joe Duncan, is football togs as well as in. Joe was the mainstay team. Ted McElroy and Jom Chadwick were the a sprinter and got off a broad jump of 22 feet 1 ji 2 ith galloping Lowry Miller in the quarter, sopho- he half mile, and little Don Jones in the mile. Capa- nd Paul Morgan. Bill McElroy and Jack Rooke A B BASEBALL OtliiT prominent ;usit men were Don Scott, Hudd_ Roux, Tom Sulli ;in, Arcliic Hinton, Bryan Ciordon, and Paul 1 uttle. Pacini; the problem of not havin ; a single retvirnin i letterman, Coach Sutherland ' s Bee ' s failed to win a meet. However, they proved to be a continuous threat to their foes as a few points proved to be the margin of ictory in man ' of their contests. Scoring points for Samohi throuf hout the season were: Lippman and Jenkins in the sprints; Boe- miser, Herrin;; and Lubstitch in the hurdles; Herrinji and Kini; in the Wiiih jump; Mosher and Kilsjore in the broad jump; Lush in the 1320; Wilbur in the shotput ; and Badilla in the 660. W ' ith similar problems on the Cee team as the Bee ' s, they also failed to win a sinjjle dual meet. And again a few points were the marfi;in of defeat as three meets were decided by the relay. Consistent winners were lead by Bill Cason who gathered his points in the 120 low hurdles and the 100-yard dash, later in the 50, Tolman in the 660, Braunstien and Karlin in the high jump, Magiali in the pole vault, and Lovitt in the shotput and broad jump. Baseball Fighting spirit and eagerness to win were the keynotes of the success of the 1943 baseball team, which, under the careful guidance of Coach George Tichenor, developed into a winning team. With a turnout of over thirty inspired players and the return of five lettermen. Coach Tichenor had little trouble rounding out his starting nine. Don Cook, ace catcher, and Wa ' ne Harding, fanc ' fielding first baseman, with their heavy slugging pro ed to be the power for the Tichenor men. Charles Boyce mastered the pitching duties in great style. Helped by the relief hurling of Grayden ' V ' oung and Archie Hinton, this trio turned out to be a great obstacle to the opposing teams. The infield was made up of veterans, and the result was a smooth-working combination. Wayne Harding handled the duties of first base; Bob Haas performed at second; Vally Ramos covered short- stop in fine fashion, while rifle-arm Grayden Young sparked the infield at the hot corner. In the outfield was a trio of fine flyhawks. It consisted of reliable Frank Nigle, Archie Hinton, and Gene Harding. Charles Boyce. Roy Charles, Don Cook, Jack Dougherty, John Hnckett, Gene Harding, ITayiie Harding, Rudy Hinton, Bill Hodges, Jack Kaplan, Mike Meyer, Grover Neal, Frank Nogle, Virgil Phdlips, J ' ally Ramos, Dean Salter, Frank Shelby, Lee Shimmer, M illiam Smith, Dick Tichenor, Phil M ' right, Graydon Young, Invin Frost, Phil Bergin, Phil Carter, Norman Slert, Don Sunberg, Coach Tichenor GDLF Golf, like all the spriny; sports, wasn ' t featured very much as there was no Bay League inter-school competition. As Coach Mishler stated, We just played enough golf to keep the sport going at Samohi. The seventh annual Inglewood High School invitational golf tournament was held at Inglewood on April 5, but the Vikes failed to show in any of the events. The Bay League Golf Tourney was held at Beverly Hills on April 26, and the Vikes showed con- siderable improvement. Golfers who made up this ear ' s team were: Bill Hunter; Dick Cunningham; Bill Nichols, and Harold Simmons, letterman from last year. Hunter is the son of the famous Willie Hunter, golf pro at the Riviera Country Club. Both he and Cunningham are transfers from University High School. TEIVMIS Because of the lack of transportation, this year ' s tennis team was very inactive compared to teams of the past. At this writing the only inter-school match was against Beverly Hills on March 30. The match was won by the Normans. Since there is no Bay League tennis schedule, this was only a practice match. On May 1 the Samohi netters played host to the always strong Santa Barbara team, C.I.F. champions. There was, however, one break for the Vikes. There was a Dudley Cup Tournament in hich the first four ranking players represented the school. The annual C.I.F. tourney was held on April 1. This was one of the high spots of the year for the netters, and the V ' ikes were prepared to make a good showing. Those on the team ii ' ere: Rinltl, Cook, Jenkins, Bnssett, Riitt, f reston. AIcLiuit hlln , Sehivirhtenhert), Benbrooks. and SchiLuirtzell. SWIMMIIVG GYMNASTICS SwimmiiiL; under tlie luindicap of no pool or :i refiular practice period, the Samolii tank men nexerthe- less jiave a good account of themselves tiiroughout the season. At this writing, the Bay League meet had not been held. However, the following are topnotch pros- pects for Ba League honors: Uavid Calderwood, Class B, 50- and l()0- ard swim; Ronald Clark, B, hackstroke, and Mickey Farley, Class B, 200-yard swim. Charley French is defeating all comers in the Class C backstroke, and Junior Salmont and Tom Zahn are showing up well in the varsity division. Starting the season with a team shirt in numbers but long on skill, Coach Roy Thomas ' gymnastics have high hopes of a successful season. A nucleus of three lettermen, including C.LF. Indian Club champion Bob Duey, Bill Firman, Bill Hunt, Galen Holt (a holdover from last ' ear ' s team), and three promising newcomers in Tommy Jones, Bob Tuebner and Bill Hamlett make up the foundation of the team. These boys won si.x out of nine first places in the first meet of the season with Beverly Hills and Inglewood High, only to lose the meet to Beverly Hills 47 to 40, due to the lack of third and fourth place winners. With time to dexelop such promising team members as Jack Fisher, Robert Kibbe, Milton Kloskey, Bob Wyman, and enlarging the repertoire of the other members, a championship team is in the making. GIRLS ' SPDRTS G SEIVIDHS A JUIVIDRS A SDPHDMORES STAFF Aliss Orloff; Airs. Thrifiipsoii , luco iip inist: Airs. Ldiuj; Mrs. Blaiikenship ; Airs. Balsley, yym inothfr; Aliss Featherston ; Dr. JToudruff , school doctor; Aliss Hilhert, school nurse. Activities in the girls ' gym, in the past year, catered to every t pe of girl and her sport preference, from the tomboy who preferred rough and tumble basketball to the glamour girl who could be seen dipping and swaying in the latest tricky badminton play. Vikettes considered themselves lucky to have such an unusualh ' cooperative staff. Heading it was Mrs. Glad ' ss Blankenship who taught everything from basketball to first aid. Leading the tennis squad and priming them for their tourneys was Miss Ethelrose Orloff, while attending to all the girls ' needs was Mrs. Lorena Balsley, the gym mother. At the piano, Mrs. Townsend played for dancing or singing, while Miss Rhea O. Featherston conducted the special classes. The WAVES received a splendid new member and Samohi lost a grand teacher and friend in the person of Miss Glessie Strange, but to take her place soon came Mrs. J. J. Long who showed her ability by getting in and playing with the girls. If it was the question of a splinter or sprained finger. Dr. Woodruff and Nurse Delta B. Hilbert were efficient and quick in fixing you up. Set it up, kick it, shoot, stick it, echoed through the gjm and playing fields as the four main sports got under way, in the order mentioned. These were, namely, volleyball, speedball, basketball, and baseball. Badminton was also participated in. Tennis became very popular as the Blatz Tournament came off with some twenty-five girls entering. Tap routines and Virginia Reels were danced and the girls became very proficient as they did threes and dos-a-dos. First aid and hygiene were taught with an eye toward aiding the war effort, in that the girls would be able to assist their school and their country. Volunteering to be local firewatchers, 125 girls were fingerprinted and sworn in in February. Some of these volunteers were from the G.A.A., others from regular gym classes. Elements such as sportsmanship, fairness, cooperation and teamwork are things learned in the gym work and things for which the girls owe a debt of gratitude to the gym staff. So, all girls, sophs, juniors, and seniors, say again, thanks to the gym staff. ' f V ' C tik ' iSit A yi- M« ' VOLLEY BALL Ensii n, Diem, K ' lter, Mainella, Solirr, Linde, Dagtjs, Mishlcr, Harrison, Gaupet, CaUistcr, Lynn, SchmitI, Tefis, GorJi ' n, Btanki-nship, Hunter, Hill, Mrisinijrr, Riipp, Fiedler, Troy, RaymonJ, Haeketl, Firie i, Palmer, Lindsey, McConnell, Best, Brouilletle, Williams, Palmer, Seolt, Linde. MeGeeney, Donnally, Brit i s, Karsky, Graham Round-robin pl:i offs started the annual olle ' ball season with Mrs. Glad ' ss Blankenship as advisor and Margaret Scott as manajier. The phrase somethinj; ne ' has been added applies to this ame. The non-rotation method was introduced this season. Th; server is the only one who rotates; all others remain stationary. Taking; top honor in this tournament were the well-known Doc ' s, who have been champs for the last two seasons. Second place honors go to Joan Mishler ' s Jugaroos, a junior team. Practice makes perfect was proved by this team. The T.N.T ' s ably led by Renee Wideman made quite a showing. Joyce Sollee ' s Devilleetes, an all sophomore team, made the most outstanding progress. The Ack-ack ' s sounds like they were out for victory, were up there on the ladder of winner with their captain Betty Handley. Climaxing the volleyball season was a grand spread, which came from the efforts of Mildred Johnson, Maegie Scott, Grace Brouillette, Margaret Scott, and Dorothy Joy. These five girls put a lot of work and time in planning and putting over this spread to make it the success everyone enjoyed. Acts, ranging from baton-twirling b - Glenafae Bradley to Miss Ethelrose Orloff giving her well- known and often requested pantomines, gave everyone something they will always remember. Rosalea Gehringer lent her lovely voice to several songs and Mary Duchow brought laughter from ever one ith her readings. Ending the spread was a volleyball game which was between the Doc ' s, tournament winner ' s, and a picked team starring Miss Glessie Strange. I J 0©. GauprI, Mahiclla, LinJe, Dishroic, Diliun, Brol irrs, LanJis, Palmer. Jrslcs, Linsry, Best. BrouUlrllr, If ' il- liams. Palmer, Scott, LinJe, McGeeney, Dunnally, Britjiis, Karsky, Jones, Schmitt, Snyder, If ' ihon, Reno, Cox, Sollee, Barnes SPEED BALL fi Alurder! No, onlv a friendly speedball tournam?nt between the members of G.A.A. Shin-cracking, neck-twistini;, and all other such incidents are not really a part of the game but do occur on occasions; they are accidental of course{?). It seems that th? Doc ' s, captained by Marcey McGeeney, have the best shins, with Suzie Ballard ' s, Thumper-Bumper-; and Mary Faith Nichel ' s, Small Change running second, and the Philfinellas, under Jean Brothers able captaincy coming in third ; for that is just how the tournament came out. All kidding aside, the real game takes a lot of skill and speed, and the team which comes out victorious has played a good game. Team work plays a prominent part and is stressed more in this sport than in any other. Clean play helps a lot in winning the game, because when a team overlooks the rules the ' also over- look the fun in winning a clean game. Let ' s look at a few of the games on the field : I here are those Doc ' s again — Ruth Donnally kidding Helen Bodine, the referee, and June Best kicking her admired field goals along with Helen Palmer and her mighty drop-kicks. Next field over — Jean Brothers, expert goalee of the Phifenellas, is taking a lot of punishment but keeping the ball away. On the following field is Barbara Banks of the Thumper- Bumpers, with those long legs that seem to carry her everywhere in the right direction. That combina- tion of Renee Wideman and Barbara Cooper reallv brought in the points. On the last field we find the Dumbos, that determined Soph team that ' s going places. Watch out for Sallv Lvnde and Jovce Sollee! Finding this speedball season was an exciting spread down in the cafeteria where skits, spaghetti, and ice cream were enjoyed by all. The skits were b ased on different types of people. One referred to a notable in the news; another was a group of crooners. When the laughing died away the food was the main interest, and all went away full and happy. To gi e credit where credit is due, thanks to Patty Taylor, speedball manager, and our sponsor, Miss Strange, for giving us one of the best speedball seas ins to date. POSTURE WEEK Sollrf, Forhrs, Reyes, Marqiifz, Fauyhudcr, Dtiriirhon, Ungcr, Meals, Lnrrrtz, White, Fr ' tsh- man, Siratt, McCoy, Httmlett, HurtaJn, Jepson, I. line. Lever, Leiijh, Morris, Zn in, Bivens, Cronin, Gibsun, Hojfmaii, Jacks Posture Week at Samohi is a jjieat event ' hen Sally and Sammy Samohi strut their stuff in order to win their posture tags. The students must have good posture sitting, standing and walking. Gym teachers eliminate to thirteen hoys and thirteen girls and from these, four winners are chosen. The week is sponsored hy Miss R. O. Featherston and Mr. J. R. Thomas and was opened this year by a program put on by the Army under the direction of Major Robert Kennedy of the Ocean Park Recreation Center. The value of good posture to the soldiers was emphasized in their work with guns, trucks, etc., and the contrast between the new recruit and the trained soldier was brought out in a comedy skit by Sergeant Thorpe. Lieutenant Slauthman M. C ' d. Clever slogans decorate the school such as: Good posture is xithout a doubt something to be glad about. For the defense of our nation, don ' t put good posture on a ration. ' I ' ou won ' t hear ' My Devotion ' unless there ' s grace in every motion. Always be straight and don ' t forget you don ' t want wings like Angels yet. Some of the art students and camera fiends go genius on us and display their talents with posters. The winners: Joyce Sollee and Bill Hamlett, first; Norma Forbes and Raul Hurtado, second; the runners up, Marcey Danielson, Babbette Faughnder, Elaine Frishman, Vera Lorenz, Mick ' McCoy, Margaret Meals, Macaria Re es, ' ivian Siratt, Paula Unger, Eleanor AVhite, Perry Bivens, Jim Cronin, John Gibson, Stan Hoffman, Bob Jacks, Don Jepscn, Don Lane, Harold Lever, Phillip Leigh, Dick Morris, Tom Zahn, were introduced at a super-duper noon dance which concluded the Posture Week. G. A. A. BDAHD Killrts, M rGceni-y, LynJr, Sul- tlr, Taylor. Sullrr. BallarJ, HufforJ, Harrison. Donnally. Brouillcttc. Trrls, Lynn. Scott. Da jtjs, Orloff I his past year has been a very successful one for the G.A.A. climaxed by their playday. Samohi played hostess to twirls from Leuzin er, Inglewood, and Beverly Hills and a Rodeo theme was carried out. In December the twirls surprised everyone by staging; one of the most successful noon dances ever held, proving that G.A.A. girls aren ' t all muscle. Another dance was held shortly after Easter with a backwards theme. Knowing that all «ork and no play makes Jill a dull girl, many assemblies were planned. The ones that were most outstanding were on charm, with speaker Mrs. Josephine Ketcik-IMurray, and the award assembly. Following the excellent example set by the Girls ' League at football season the Ci.A.A. gave apples to the basketball team. A major project was completed when the scrapbook of all scrapbooks was presented. It measures 56 inches by 24 inches and when finished it will contain all the scrapbooks of previous years compiled into one. Also made at the same time was a gavel and a gavel platform. Being the next to the largest organization in Samohi, the G.A.A. is often called upon to render service. Co-operating with the Girls ' League they hslped to organize the big and little sister tea, one of th preliminary events of each semester. Always in need of a little money, candy and cookies were sold at different sports events and cake sales were held on the campus during lunch time. These went over well with the students of Samohi and will be held often, if rationing will permit. Forever in quest of entertainment, the initiation of new girls provides an outlet. Coming dressed as songs, singing upon request, ha ing a baby contest with the initiates as contestants all help to satisfy this desire. The Office of Civilian Defense was in need of about three hundred more firewatchers so the G.A.A. was called upon first. A good majority of G.A.A. girls volunteered and were fingerprinted. A note of sadness was added when Miss Strange, new to Samohi in the fall, joined the Waves, but with the coming of Mrs. Lang the jo - returned. TEIVMIS Taylor, SulherlanJ, Hansen, James, Gallo, Garden, Breiistcr, It ' alher. Miinger, Koyen, Scott, Taylor, Scott, Masters, Orlojf, MacBeth, Smelling, Ensign, Diem, Smith, Daggs, Flaharty, Haraug ity, Mishler, Baker The Bay League crown was again the goal of the Girls ' Tennis Team as they started their 26th year. Transportation facilities proved just a slight damper on the schedule and the matches were played with even more fight than hefore. Topping the ladder was S ' lvia Baker stepping up from last gear ' s second singles position. Vieing for second and third singles and douhles positions were: Pearl Gordon, Patsy Ensign, Carol Diem, Margaret Smith, Fay Haraughty, Charleen Daggs, Maegie Scott, and Florine Flahert ' . Samohi being a member of the Bay League, seeks the championship of this organization. Last year was the only break in the holding of this position when Beverly Hills beat Santa Monica by 3 points. In the past years the Bay League tournaments were placed by each school meeting all others. Because of the transportation problem a new schedule was arranged. This is on the order of a regular elimination tournament, the winner emerging from the semifinals. To fill great lulls between tournaments a practice match was arranged with Beverly Hills, phued ALarch 12, there. The team ' s training included several classes and school tournaments. Those tr ing out for the team enrolled in the class of the second ten weeks. The tournament organized for the members of this class served a two-fold purpose — that of the practice and e.xperience gained and the material for a ladder. The girls ' tournaments held at Samohi are headed by the one sponsored by Louis Blatz, which originated in 1926. The separate classes playoff among themselves and the Sophomore winner plays the Junior winner and the victor here plays the Senior champion. The final match is phued at Lincoln Park with Mr. Blatz present to give the award. The winner for this year was Sylvia Baker, team captain. All this tournament furor is not carried through the entire year. The first ten weeks of the September semester are devoted to beginning tennis classes. Coached by Miss Orlofif, these girls troop daily to tiie courts on the site of the Old John Adams School for instruction and practice. This class is usually large and does amazingly well considering the facilities offered. Vell enough for tennis, the gals all agree I ' m sure — rain or shine — war or no war — courts or 11(1 courts — it ' s a swell game — sooooooo Long Live Tennis. SPECIAL GYM L ' mier the direction of Miss Rlieii O. Featherston, Special Ciym students work in f roups witli student leaders. Each girl is assigned to a group suitable to her needs and abilities, spending the first half of tlie period working with that group. ' 1 he last half is spent with games. Many active games such as badminton, bowling, shuffleboard, and beach ball are played. The quieter games are chess, backgammon, Chinese checkers, pick-up sticks, and dominoes. This department also spends time in personal development. A visitor might think he had entered a Power ' s Studio should he chance into the department during the Model ' s Parade. And some pretty fine looking models are found here. From the contest now going on we will ha e on display a collec- tion of pictures of the best carried heads. As a hobby this year the girls have made a collection of studies of American planes. The} ' have also collected a group of Russian, English, German, and Japanese planes. The Special Gym Department takes complete charge of organizing and planning Posture Week, which is an annual fall event here at school. As Samohi entertains the Bay League for Play Day this year, the Special Gym girls will be hostesses to the Special Gym girls of other schools, and will supply a number of recreational games. Our location is the envy of all the schools who visit Samohi. The enclosed sun court starts an early sun tan while doing daily work. The room, glorified this year with soft patterned curtains to blend with the walls, is flooded with light even though the sun forgets us some days. (!rrinr rr, l.rhii, .InJrriiyk, .IJiims, ll ' iitsnii, Spniii. Ihirllnil. liJicnrtIs, llujjir, llayg campus OFCOUeSETV E SEMeSTHR USUALLY STARTS OUT,wlTH THS SPINSTER SKIP WM6BE THOSE £VE« SHM PEMALES (iETACHANCE TOASHTABIS STeOMli MAN Jtti (SOLLH WOU KIDS DON ' r fNOW HOWHABC ins TO DRAWSOMETHmS- N0THIN6S HAPPENED THIS HEAR — UI NT ABOOT THii TIME TME iOPHOMORES BE6IN TO WISE UP — PBOBABLM The HISH SPOT OP THE WHOLE SEMESTEE IS THE P00T8ALL SEASON... -ANHWAM, ONE THING SAMOHI HAS CONTRIBUTED THIS SEMES- TER iS MANPOWEE FBOMTWE LOOKS OF THE SERVICE FLA4 IN THE MAIN HALL- f Jl THEN THEBE«, THE SENIOR PlAM , WHERE THE LOCAL HAM,E ? TAL£NTfeErs ITS CHANCE - iTValwAHS INTERESTINi TO LISTEN TO A GROUP OP INTELLISENT STUDENT S CONF UPON THE PROBLEMS OF THE BAM ftlN6 r - IT. • tic I Hi!; . W k« CONSCIOUS SAMOUI HA4 HA ITS SMAHE OF THi ' aTiON PUOiLlM , ANC ASOUr WIO-TERM THE SENIOR PROM ROLLS AROUMD ANO THE i 0UM6E« 6fNE A iON SATWERS FOR THE ANCIENT ART OP TME OANCE , :ONSERVATIVE 1DAMCIN6 ONLY BBFORE 00 KNOW |T CHRISTMAS ARRIVIS After the Turn of the nEw -iear.srades REARTHtiR UGLH HEAO, BuT EVEK JOOH TAKE S THEM IN THEIR STRIDE — WITH THE NEW SEMESTER ThERES THE COTTOn ' n OtO (SENIOR PLAH AND PROM TALENT SHOW ,A$SEM- ;i.£S ,SPeAK£eS, ENTERTAINERS ,NOON C ANCES,PEP :all -is I SPORTS, DRi ;£s - -VOOKlNC ASIPE 6AN6THeM0ST |M PORTANT THIN6 OF THIS l EAR OR ANU HAS SEEN SaMOHi ' S Active interest in the war-bukin6 bonds helpin6witm red cross cipstaid and all the OTHER THiN i5-H0UR PARTWILL CEEP ' UM PLAINS POR VICTOl M WINTER PRDM On the bleachers ive see Knoivles, Sollee, Nielson, Maynes Ta lor and Delkner icon the dance contest F (J I e son and Do x y dancing MDNICA S GDSSIP Sf t. ■ — And Mr. Vike, with a siirnnier tan and some n people like Willie Navarro, Peg Bailer, Mickey Farley, w helpful hand to li ' l Sal Soph with it ' s Big Sisters ' Tea, wa team! began to echo along the campue. Vou guessed it — Miss Vikette yelling while Mr. Vike carried the pig-skin pin. Parker, Klein, Hunt, McCarthy, who came within we just see Miss Vikette step boldly up and ask Mr. Vik decided to spend a Night on Broadway . . . Dot Peters bergers ' class copped Blue n CJold honors with their decor Brief vacation and then . . . Der. j and ■ — Curtain goin senior drahma, starring Bobby Sachs, Jessie Wells, Shir . . . Pat Benjamin helped to make Christmas Cheer a ; went to soldiers . . . Honor Scholarship presented Samoh Stamps every week. We want a Minute Man Flag, said ing mob for Christmas vacation . . . Jan. 22 — Mardi Gr Taylor ' n Bill Delkener were crowned Waltz King and Q . . . And lOOS Vikings pledged themselves to buy Nautil campus newsreel, Samohilites, was acclaimed by stude Hanes, Ray Fallon, Paul Enriquez . . . What a thrill tha Luncheon took place with Carl Hostrup, ASB prexy, Geo Hail and farewell to the war-baby class of F ' 43, on th new semester was off to a flying start . . . Mr. Agnew le a little later . . . Feh. 26 — Miss Vikette tied Mr. Vike to h ton ' n Cord Dance. Wanda Debes, Jessica James, Margar major success . . . The Blue Barons won their basketball b sponsored by the Boys ' League under Buddy Roux, mc ' d b held sway, with the Choir and foot-tapping Band assembl received calmly by Vikes . . . All the boys were thinkin of ' em did! . . . Baseball arrived with Dumpy Boyce, Athletics, starring . . . April 1 — And Sally Masters, Girl annual Ciirls ' Day. Miss Vikette received some tips fro ' i ' a la Fiesta — or the ersatz one! The Seniors had a g and Queen Kay Schureman, with a lavish court; Durette Kipp working feverishly as Samohi editor . . . Thursda tion . . . Junr 3 and -A — Senior play, Best Foot Forward Junf W — The Senior Banquet and Junr 1} — CJoodbye, cla ew clothes, started school . . . All those bewildered little ere of the soph species! . . . Sept. 2S — Stretching out a s the Girls ' League under Miss Holmes . . . Orl. 16 — Yea, football! . . . Dot Harrison, our special scream-queen, kept . A toast to MacLaughlin, Duncan, Stinton, King, Tur- n mch of another crown . . . Oct. 23 — What ' s this? Did e for a date? It ' s the Spinsters ' Skip and this year couples on was a busy Girls ' League prexy . . . And Mr. Brovvns- ations . . . A ' o ' . 6 — A spectacular Arrnistice Day play . . . g up! The whole school was talking about TWTT, the ey Bowen, Dick Eldredge, and Comedy-King Dick Knoth! mash success. Two hundred socks and fifty subscriptions with a Service Flag . . . Everyone started ordering War Mr. Vike and Miss Vikette! . . . Students joined the work- as took over in the gym for the Senior Prom, and Patty ueen . . . Vikettes went in for fire-watching and knitting uses — so the dream of a 1943 yearbook came true . . .The . The hoop season came in with stars like Jerry t Major Edmundson assembly was! Feh. -f — The Senior rge Himel, CJeorge Bundy (Army Award winners) . . . e fifth ... In stepped Ray Sturges as President, and the ft for the Army, and Mr. Richards ' n Mr. Pride departed er pinafore strings and whirled him to the informal Cot- et A. Smith, and Carol Torreson helped make the afl air a attle . . . March 26 — The spotlight fell on the Talent Show y Jim Cronin and starred by li ' l Martha Tilton . . . Music ies . . . And it rained ' n rained . . . An air raid alert was g of getting in the Navy or Army or Air Corps. And some Senior A prexy, and Graydon Young, Commissioner of s ' League prexy, took over as principal at Samohi for m Mrs. Eleanore King, charm authority . . . April 16 — ay ' n colorful Spanish prom, featuring Don Ronnie Clark Scott, Harry Gesner, Gene Harding, Dorothy Joy . . . Dot y was tan-sweater day on campus . . . No spring vaca- took to the footlights and reaped bushels of applause . . . ss of S ' 43 ! Goodbye, school ! ' J ' etichrrs trippiiu the lii ht friiitislir inrlnilf llciidiiu . lliilh. iii ' Thiiiiuis. CDTTDIV AMD CDRDS Girls grabbed their men for another Girls ' Leat iie dance. Hostesses were Dorothy Harrison, Sally Masters, Jessica James, Nancy JMartin, JJ anda Debes, Carol Torressen, Jane Snyder, and Margaret Smith Loiver left — Ronnie Spracjue, former Samohi man. noiv attending Venice. Traitor? 1 . • - Aa PV % Vx N i rf ' ■ 11 J • . y vi k. ■ J r ' r4 rr i . ■ «. -;« .i;- i ' : •- ( ' frai? SUMMER SESSION shuje a FIESTA PROM. Fiva hi Reina Kay! . . . J ' iva el Galan Richard! . . . Viva their attendants — Mar- jorie. Chuck, Dinette, Buddy, Rosalea, Gene! . . . Viva Shirley and Bill, waltz ivinners! VI I Tc va el 1 oro Viva Everybody! FIESTA PROM so YDU GRADUATED You entered the auJitornnii accoDipanied by Pomp and Circumstance — adoring, proud and thankful eyes folloiced your progress — Miss Moon and the Ensemble set the tempo — at last your turn came to cross the stage . . . Congratulations. ' You %i ' ere graduated N Hold it! Saviohites off guard on Campus — caught by neivs hound Vreeland include such celebrities as JJ ' ells. Sachs, Martin, Toeirs, Thomas, Prexie Hostrop, Knoth, Delkner, Mechani, Gray, Kipp, Hoffman, Coach CANDIDLY YDURS % CANDIDLY YOURS More celebrities l isitiiiy nliiDiiiiis Hoivard Baxter, center top ; others — Lynde, Howe, Dot Harrison, Coz- zens, Carson, Johnson, Held, Lrion, Eldredc e, Scott, Lee, Hoffman, Scott . . . Sutherland, Stein, Cliff THANKS EVERYDIVE Thanks to I ' trink Roshnell (ind Mrs. Slwricood of Austin Studios for pliotoqraphy ; to Charles Vrci ' land for photo- graphs of the Senior Play and Campus Candids; to James Middlekoop for photographs of sports; to Mr. Duffy and Mr. Rogers of jM etropolitan Entjrarnuj Company for en- t)ravini)s; to Isaac Bros., and Mr. Ear e Cray for the rover; to il r. IlerDian Strauhe of JJ ' m. B. Strauhe Printing Com- pany for printincj; to Mr. Barnum for his unfailing support. Thanks, every one of you . . . ice are grateful. J 1 i