Sonora Union High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (Sonora, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1945 volume:

-er- -ik ff' ,A GREEN GOLD 1 9 ll 5 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE STUDENTS OF SONORA UNION HIGH SCHOOL SONORA, CALIFORNIA VOLUME 38 JUNE, 1945 1 F .L DEDICATIGN CD O O We respectfully dedicate this annual to the alumni of Sonora Union High School. We Wish to pay tribute to those Whoare unseliishly serving their country in the armed forces. Their ready Willingness to make personal sacrifices and to strive on in spite of dull drudgery or almost insurmountable diffi- culties vividly brings home to us their deep conviction that this, our democratic Way of life, is worth fighting for. Yes, and Worth dying for, too, for some of our alumni have made the supreme sacrifice in the cause of right and freedom. We laud them for their splendid deeds, These soldiers have emulated the spirit of selfless devotion to duty and high ideals of their commander-inf chief, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, our former president, whose passing is a severe loss to all mankind. ln order to show our deep appreciation for the service so nobly and gallantly rendered by our alumni for home and country, we students of Sonora High pledge ourselves to carry on faithfully all the phases of high school life in the finest tradition of our alumni. Because We are inspired by their example, our high school activities have taken on a deeper value. We attack our studies with new determina- tion, setting our eyes on distant and splendid goals, To be sure, this is Worth fighting for. . X ,,,f gg ,A Li .ii l ' - gym. E Mr. V. A. Dunlavy and Betty Burgess, Secretary. To the Seniors From the Principal: As you leave us we know that most of you depart with regret and that it seems you have only arrived at a point of understanding. As the name Commencement indi- cates, you are merely beginning your life program and should do some serious think- ing along lines of future training and vocation. Now is the time to take stock of your- self and ascertain what you have to offer and the talents that should be developed. Your graduation is your first screen test. Do not allow anything to make you decide against further training in your chosen field. As you leave school many of you will be called to help with our war, which is lib- erating more people from bondage than any in history. You will be called upon to take your place in the councils that must maintain the peace of the world and avoid another such catastrophe. You will need to be social engineers, rebuilding and reorganizing society, instilling in- to it real character and a realization of the rights and obligations of citizenship. You must understand what world-wide citizenship consists of and help with its development. We must build character into our national and world citizenry. We must restore the story of the good Samaritan and the principles of the Golden Rule into our na- tional thinking. We, as Americans, believe firmly in the better things, while our enemies fanatically support wrong principles of living. We must arrive at a point where our en- thusiasm for right principles is greater than our enemies' fervor for injustice and greed. We have faith that the young people of this generation will be equal to the task before them. Their whole lives have been lived in a period of unrest and of difhcult situa- tions. Out of this will emerge, l am sure, a group who can build a more understanding people and a world that thereafter will attempt to do away with war-build into it greater intelligence and return the Golden Rule to its rightful place. This is worth fighting for. Many have found it worth giving their lives for. I wish for you the best of everything as you leave us. Make your lives count, and your joy will be unbounded. zmiifgg TRUSTEES PRESIDENT ROWAN HARDIN CLERK GARNET BARRON CHARLES SHAFER ALVIN 5. SYLVA, sf. JOHN NEWMAN 5 gm FACULTY 1 was Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss fi ' x 'r 3 i ... J H 7.3 , eannette Abbott J . Roberta Belirenri Mary Long Irene Parli Lorene Smelser Miss Miss Mrs. Mrs. Miss -lean Anderson Mrs. Bertha Bailey Beverly Barron Margaret Boerner Mrs. Marjorie Borelli Lawrence Fiorini Kathryn Maben Frank Moyle Mrs. L. Qlivieri Ellen Reed Karl Robinson Mrs. Claire Sargent Cdny Spillum Virl Swan Mrs. Alma Wolfe CGMMISSIGNERS julia Tomba, Commissioner of Publicity, Patty Wright, Secretaryg Diane Hunt, Commissioner of Publications, Mary Frances Speer, Green and Gold Editor, jackie Carlson, Commissioner of Financeg Barbara Accornero, Vice-Presidentg Mr. Barron, Adviser, Dick Morton, President, Miss Parli, Adviserg Denny Woodford, Commissioner of Traffic Cin absence of Tony Tretojg james Sherrard, Commissioner of Boys' Affairs Cin absence of Leonhardt Peccheninolg jack Muzio, Commissioner of Cultural Activities, jim Murray, Commissioner of Boys' Athletics, Shirley Pike, Commissioner of Girls' Affairs, Gertrude Morales, Commissioner of Girls' Athletics. The Commissioners ably directed the affairs of the student body this year. As a group and individually, the Commissioners, with the expert counsel of Mr. Barron and Miss Parli, guided the school through a successful year. ' These student leaders, elected to their various offices by the student body, are charg- ed with the enforcement of the provisions of the school constitution and with amend- ment when revision is necessary. Another of their duties is the allotment of money ob- tained from student body card sales to school organizations according to the number of activities they sponsor each year. Two important decisions were rendered by the Commissioners this year. One inf volves the penalties for traffic violations on school grounds, while the other clarifies the standing of three-year graduates in the various activities during the senior year. The Commissioners have also worked on a point award system, similar to the system used in athletics, for the recognition of excellent scholastic endeavor. The favorable outcome of the school year may be credited to the hard-working Commissioners and to a cooperative student body. SEINIICDIQS 1945 UUR PARTING WCRDS As we finally near the end of that long-anticipated senior year, we suddenly realize that graduation from high school does not represent a final goal. Instead, it means the start of many new experiences and asso- ciations in which we shall find opportunities proportionate to your own personal endeavor and devotion to duty. Prepared in mind and body to cope with the problems of daily living, we face the future with con- fidence and curiosity. We who are departing leave to you seniors of the future all the material things connected with school life. But we take with us something we'll never relinquish-the memories of the good times we've had par- ticularly during our senior year. With what pleasure we'll look back upon the colorful Senior Masquerade, which brough forth so many outlandish costumes! What riotous fun some of our seniors, talented in dramatics, had working in Dirty Work at the Crossroads ! How privileged we felt in taking time off for 'ditch day ! What a battle the Senior-Faculty basketball games were! How proud we were to present the Senior Play, Ianie's One-Track Mindvl We'll always fondly remember the grand Senior Prom and Banquet planned for us by the loyal juniors, but the biggest thrill of our whole high school career will always be Commencement with caps and gowns the order of the day and diplomas the coveted rewards! Now, we wish to pay tribute to our fine adviser, Mrs. Ellen Reed, and to our swell crew of officers including Don Pfeiffer, president, Pat Sylva, vicefpresidentg jerry Harvey, secretary, and Marilyne Short, treasurer. As we take our leave from this familiar campus, we pause for a few farewells. To our wise principal, Mr. V. A. Dunlavy, goes our heartfelt ratitude for his kindl interest in ever one of us. His advice g V Y will always stand us in good stead. Thanks to our teachers for their patient efforts in boosting us over the rough bumps of knowledge. To the seniors of ,46 we give this advice as we are about to embark on our new responsibilities. In the present chaotic world, where the privilege of a free and unbiased education is accorded to so few, it is your duty to treasure and make the most of your dearest possession- your high school education. We also leave with you our sincere wish that your senior year will witness the cessation of this devastating war and a return to a normal high school life culminating in whatever job or profession your abilities and interests may dictate. It is to defend this right and all other fundamental principles of liberty and justice that we, at this time, dedicate all our efforts. BARBARA ACCORNERO Viiuacious . . . has beautiful black hair . . . earned G.A.A. sweate vice-president of Student Body . plans to be a commercial buyer. T... BATTARINI ALICE MAE A chatterbox . . . lilces dancing and gum . , . faithful right-hand 'man to Mrs. Bailey. HENRY ABBOTT Bus drwer . . , Brother Robinsons stand-by . . . truck driver in his spare time , , . Navy preferred. JUANITA ANN BENNETT Nita . . . expert seamstress . . . high stepping majorette . . . plans on clerical career. CLETA ALTON Quiet and efficient . . . Home Econ, Club president . . . faithful letter writer . . , Girls' League Treasurer . . . working at Bank of America. MILDRED LOUISE BLACK 'IMillie . . . fanmail fiend . . , cute blonde , . . enjoys playing the piano . . . going to be secretary. PHYLLIS LOUISE AMES Phyl . . . well-poised . . . has a sweet smile . . . glamazon . . . hopes to be a commercial artist. COLLEEN DEAINNA BLAYLOCK Ki . . . explosive personality . . . recipient of G.A.A. sweater . . . super dancer . . . future secretary. PETER BARENDREGT Dutchman . . . just plain lazy goes out for basketball , . . Navy' for him. it's the ALYDINE BOWMAN Flighty but friendly , . . full of fun . . . Sonora's own Jenny Lind . . . interested in musical therapy. NX X EVELYN BRABON Quiet blonde . . . likes horseback riding . . . newcomer to Sonora High . . . wants to be a nurse. ALICEMAE BULLOCR Quietly charming . . . well-liked high voice . . . capable exchange JEAN ROXANNE CARTMEL ,lcanic . . . fuillaincu in Green and Gold melodrama . , . values her long bob and short Bert . . . future UC, coed. edi- tor for Wfildeat . . . lunior Red Cross . . . would like to be a PE. teacher. BEVERLY CARLSEN RAMCNA CLAPP Mona . . . has lpana xmile , , graceful athlete . , . artistic . . . 4'ji1'e queen . . . strutting majorette, Major in Home Econ. , . . easy mixer though a newcomer to Sonora High . . . horses are her hobby. JACQUELINE CARLSON CHARLES CONNITT Chuck . . . loads of freckles . . . real camera fiend . . . Future Farmer . . , fine carpenter . . . good poultryf man. 'ilackien . . . Student Body Trea5urer . . . earned GAA. sweater , . . math wizard . . . life member of C.S.F. . .. will xtudy architecture at U,C. ERNEST CARNE Quiet and reserved . . . was a driver , . . hobby is buying gad for his car . . . ice plant man. ALICE COLLEEN DAVEY Rather retiring . . , placid personality . . . likes to read . , . a three-year graduate. bus gets BRUCE DECRER Polite and genial . . . good student . . . musical . . . liked football . . . gold football award , . . former bus driver . . . Merchant Marine Cadet. ISABFI. DELNERO Ulzziel' . . . flashing, tlarlc eyes . dimpled smile . . . nice, even dispo- sition . . . wants a commercial career. MARGARET SHILUE DIESTEI. DOROTHY ESKEW Dot . . . stuilious . . . franlc critic . . . outstanding in journalism . . . part-time City Librarian . . . Home Econ. Club rice-president. Maggie . . . married . . . works hard at the O.K. . . . future occupation-- housewife. DAVID ELITER LIZLA ARNETTA EVERlT'I' Lee . . . engaged . . . has red hair . . . lilces sports . . . former yell leader . . . three--year graduate. Long, lean, and lanky . . . candid sharp on the uivecracl' . . . . 1 f. xi . . . a flash on the tennis or basketball court . . . on leave from Van Nuys. NORMAN ELLINWOOIB ISEVERLIE JEAN FAWCETT Poised . . . well-modiilated speaking 'voice . . . Green and Gold play . . winner of V.F.Vl7. essay contest . . future nurse, Complacent chap . . . carefree man- ner . . . treasurer of Future Farmers . . devoted to his ranch. JOHN FRANCIS ENNIS PATRICIA ANN FLETCHER Fletch . . . gorgeous complexion . . . scored deciding point in Ir.-Sr. basketball game. facie . . , flashy smile . . . Knot- hole Gang . , , three-letter man in football, basketball, and baseball . . . . . . gold football award . . . aiming for aircraft machinist in the Navy ,IOI-IN FRACEI IERO Dilligenr worlcer . . . slow and easy- going . . . sincere . , . unassuming . . . 1'ice-president of Future Farmers, 1943-44. -v..-...M-1 rw NADINE FRANCIS Friendly and good natured . . , has a hearty laugh . . . favorite expression isl C.Eee! . . . really enjoys sc zoo. EVA GREIER high GERALDINE I-IARVEH ferry . . . always immaeulately and tastefully groomed . . . catchy laugh . . . strong for stenographic work. Quiet . . . hobby is taking pittures . . . plays the oboe . . . will do secretarial work. DORIS GRESI-IAM IJOROTHH HOIXIE Ready smile . . . syrnpalhelie . . hobbies are boating and riding . . plans to be a secretary. Trim and attractive . . . winning smile . . . pleasant disposition . . . sweet singing voice . . . vice-president of Girls' League, CONSTANCE HCLM Connie . . . gay . . . goodlooking likes dancing . . . transfer from Tuolumne . . . nursing profession. f 1' X 1 s MARY JANE GRUXXXELI. Sweet and demure . . . majorette office worker . . . wants to be a beauty parlor operator. RAY HANVILLE PATRICIA I'IOI'E Petite . . . unassuming . . . enjoys gab sessions in study hall . . . member of the band . . . camera fiend. Igependable . . . Future Farrrter . . . punches cows . . . good wgrlgcr . . , much in demand as a packer stockman . . . owns Model A , and BETTY HOUSE NEWLY on the eyes . . . lovely blonde' ' - - always neat . . . enthusiastic about all sports . . . will rnakg an ideal secretary. DIANE M. HUNT Natural lvlomle . . . Commixsioner of Pulwlications . . . owner of msoupeil- ap eonverlilnle . . . plays a gooil game of tennis. DONALD ROLE Full of fun . . , conscientious worker . . . lms tlrirer . football . . . Imuy. LAURAINE BETH HUTCHINS Pretty gal . . . qllltft aml sinture . . . in April she marrietl Wfillver Blaclc SCLYS favorite expression is 'fwfilber H ALLAN LEE bnafoo , . . little powerlloiue . . . xjnorts a nifty creweut . , . memlfrer of Knotl1ole Gang . . . track, foot- ball .,,. Q oltl football award . . . Navy. XVALTER JOHNSTON Tulr1lf7y', . . . lilies to take life easy, school too . , , earned a golil football awartl . . . interesreil in ratlio . . . hopex to join Navy. KENNETH LAUREN LIIIIIY HH. V. KYfllIU11.bOT1'l.H . . . argaer xii- preme . . , camera fieml . . . has a swell ear , . . tennis . . . Army pre- ferretl QUINN KARNES Dreamy aml quiet . . . ,Qootl outdoor man . . . likes the mountains . . interexleil in forestry . . . meehanlex. ROBERT MARSH ALL Cl1oIo . . . three-letterman in foot- ball, lmxkeflvall, and lvaxelvall . . . gold football award . , . a xwell man lo have on any team , . . member of llKlllIfl1IPlU Gangn , . . Na-ry air crew- man. LOXVELL KNOOP Carefree aml happy . . . lilcex horsex .ufligllt officer in the Army . . . llopex to have lrix own crew . . . in Arizona 110141. ED PHILIP MARTIN Shy . . . uziltirates obxeiirity . . . Ken Lilvl2y'x shallow . . . tennix . . . Navy preferreil. 'N-. CARCLYN JANE MARTINEZ Always spie atul span . , . memlwer of Triple Trio . . . lleatletl for Arm- strong's Business College. IJOLORES ALOHA MORRISON Soft brown eyes . . . rather serious . . . cute freckles . . . nose wrinkles when she smiles. IIAZEL MILLER Peppy .... s ramps antl bonds supu saleswoman . . . one of the lunch- room crew . . . plans to be a secre- tary. DOROTHY MORRONW Daisy Mae .. . cute tlrawl . . . witty . . . sings . . . a nurses aitle . . will train for nursing. LOIS GVVYNNE MILLS Always cheerful . . . autograph lwuml . . . interestetl in musical therapy . . . partial to tlle Navy. RICHARD I-IIIGI-I MORTON Capable and willing student Body l'resitlent . . . three-letter man in football, lvasleetluzll, and baseball . . . gold football awartl . . . Mr, Nich- ols' little helper. UERTRIIIUE MORALES Gert . . . riiggetl go-,Qetter . . . G,A,A. presitlent antl proud sweater owner . . . will make a fine ITE. instruuror . . . io stutly at San jose Stare. ,IIINE MARIE MOYLE Diligent . . . conscientious . , . gen- tle antl lcintl . . will be a catlet nurse. IIHILII' MORGAN Bogen . . . tower of .ilTL'1l,Qlll in lvaslcetlrall antl lootlvall . . . goltl football award . . . expression-- Bal1I . . . member of Knotl1ole Gang . . . Army material. ,IACK Mozio 'fltlelcl' . . . sm-'moth antl nonclralant . . . close competitor to Artie Shaw . . . melotlrama , . . Commissioner of Cultural Activities . . . in Navy Medical Corps. R , W' .Ai Il DALL MLC 1OXX!AN SI13' , . . gmail xzmlcnr . . . mculumi- illlw ' iliu II Xllllj' DAX ID L. I LLCILN Spud . . . unuuuiiiozu Allin in . . . Imax Iwiq I7L'CIHIifIlI was . . . fm'm'f ni 1 A vw unix uma 1 ll Dill Tmlg ll KQLAIIIZNCE INIQNIASTER C Ifmm L ll mlilumii Ll7lill'l11 . . . rillurffzc to xui'untI1x... BLLH A.71ll5l114, ILIUHTLL NIU. I1 LTL 1 5 LLM IVOLORLS ILNRQSI- l.m'vuy . . . gmail xjmrt . . . fine xuriwwiwrrcxx mul nook. it W iw K' 1 JEAN OBRILN Arrmurii-u , . , has in rugular Irixh rcmpur . . . lilil-.v io go mil mul Iuwc ci gmail Lima. DONALD IIIfIiII7I:ER l3m'on um . . , smrmlll tunm' iwiuu . , . Scnim' Class p1'wiilu11r . . . ncat Llruvxcr , . . IULITIIN lu travel . . . xiqncil up in fX':u'v. XVII I IANI OI II. l L 77 NL ILI III im Tlll L xx it dna UTIIIWOIIL. . . . I Il . funn .... . , . ' min I frm Sc IILL ,zi v . . ax SJOTLX . . . ilcxtimiziim Ning. I, SIIIIILILH IIIxI1 Cmblvy . . . ciitiiisizmn zz our 'lu -- -diffhi LEGNH ARDT PECCHENINO ming , . . 'nwinuirilu .'I7UtliL l' . . . Girls' l.u4ig1ic pvcsilluui . , . mm mv: X iImmatii'x IL-alla: Nullic mul luiiic... ciwnull G.A.A. xuwizruv' . . . 'will ximly ITE. with M, SIIOTI fi! Staru . Brain xuprcwnc . . . US1l17C7 LllIf7C7'U wisucmclccr' . . . Boysl Service Clzilv prcsiilcnr . . , xnappy ilrcxxcr, I IAROLD RIiDSI IN Gooil xl-Imlar . . . plriyx ilu' finlillc , . . conwily pcm' in mclollrzmuc . . . lilccx football . . . will stmly vucllicinc . will mlm lun fm' Annapolis. - I: -p.-.5 IOAN RIEDEL tlcflllxfll Drop , . . has Ivttutltytll t hair , . . pmtully umnw mn friurttfly tmtl witty . . . utll xutt hm' tltltlfw xacvvtrlvy, XIIKE RIZO Surimtx . , . tyttiut xumt lumu . . . html 'U.'U7'!iL'7' . . , xlmt mu L in A7'71lj' inftmtry. ILOYD SHEA Html . , . Iilttnw xlmtwtx tt Nptlf. lmwx hurul , , . htm Mutt zmttvttttm ix to go lvtcult lu tht Ill ami xttw tl1u1't ' . . . bm tlvtlll W AtK7ltl!l1f,7lL' Gang . . Anm cngittccvx. IAMLQ 5IIERRAIxI7 Vcrmurmttlitx' plus .smile . tttt lm. tlcut uf Buy Scvxttt' Clttlv fzuglt Scout . . . IULLIIIN to join Anux KLIIL lu' tc mp xtcrgc. XIAllII-YNlf SHORT I71tt'l1cxs . . . lvlttu-cytt or gum! friuntl to t'1't'1'ylvnt1y tJX1J'l'L'NXfI171 ix Oh no! pruxttlcnt of G.A,A. . xmdy IFE. at Sturm, DIANE M. HUNT Natural lvlontle . , . Commisxumer of l71ll'lllCClfIO11S . . . owner of mxoiipetl- up eorlrertilwle . . . plays a gootl game of tennix. DONALD KOLE Full of fan . . . conscientious worlcer . . . lmx tlrirer . . . football . . . Navy. LAURAINE ISETH H UTCHINS Pretty gal . . . quiet aml xincere . . . in April she marrietl Wfillver Blaclc . . . favorite expression is 'lwfilber saw--. ALLAN LEE Snafoo . . . little poiuerlloitxe . , . sports a nifty l'ereweut . . . member of Knotl1ole Gang . . . track, foot- lwall , . . goltl footlvall awartl . . . Navy. WALTER JOHNSTON Tulf7l7y . . . lilies to talse life easy, school too , . . earnetl a golil football awartl . . . interextetl in ratlio hopes to join Navy. KENNETH LAUREN LI ISBY NH. V, Kalterllvornu . . . arguer su- preme , . . camera fienil , . . has a swell Car . . . tennis . . . Army pre- ferrecl QUINN KARNES Dreamy arul quiet , . . ,qootl oultloin' man , . , lilcex the TYlO1l111EllI'I.X interestetl in forestry . . . mechanics. ROBERT MARSHALL Cholo . . . threefletterman in foot- ball, baxlcetlvall, and baseball . , . ,qoltl foothall awartl . , . a xwell man to have on any team . . . member of Knothole Gang . . , Navy air crew- man. LOXVELL KNOOP Carefree aml happy . . . likes horse.: ...flight officer in the Army. . . hopes to have his own crew . . . in Arizona now. ED PHILIP MARTIN Shy . , . ealtivates olaxeurity . . . Ken Lilwlvy's shallow . . . tennis . . . Navy preferretl, CAROLYN JANE MARTINEZ Always spie and span . . . memlver of Triple Trio . . . headed for Arm- strong's Business College. IUOLORES ALOHA MORRISON Soft lrrown eyes . . . rather serious . . . cute freckles . . . nose wrinkles IIAZEL MILLER wllen slle smiles. Peppy . . . stamps and lvonds super'l saleswoman . . . one of the limcli- room crew . . . plans to be a secre- tary. DOROTHY MORRONW Daisy Mae .. . cute tlrawl . . . witty .,.. s ings , . . a nurses aide , . . will train for nursing. LOIS CEWYNNE MILLS Always cheerful . . . autograph liouml . . . interested in musical tlrerapy . . . partial to the Navy. RICHARD I-IUOIHI MORTON Capable and willing student Body President . . . ll'l'l'L'C'lL'Il'L l' man in footlfrall, Ivasketlmll, and baseball . . . gold football award . , , Mr. Nichf ols' little helper, GERTRIIDE MORALES Gert . , , rugged go-getter . G.A.A. president and proud sweater owner . . . will malte a fine ITE. instructor . . . to study at San jose State. ,IUNE MARIE MOYLE Diligent . . . conscientious . . . gen- tle and kind . . . will be a cadet nurse. IIHILII' MORGAN Hoge . . . tower of strengtli in lvaslcetlvall and football . . . gold football award . . . expression- Bah! . . . memluer of Knotl1ole Gang . . . Army material. ,IACZK MUZIO 'llaclt . . . smooth and noncltalant . . . close competitor to Artie Shaw . . . melodrama . . . Commissioner of Cultural Activities . . . in Navy Medical Corps. SENICDR WILL Henry Abbott, will to Denny Woodford my ability to keep the bus on the highway and the pedestrians off the fenders. Barbara Accornero, will to Ruby Fraser my black hair. Cleta Alton, will to Aileen Valverde just a little of my quietness. Phyllis Ames, will to Donna Uehm my cover girls in art. Pete Barendregt, will to Tenny Davis my long hair. Alice Battarini, will to Elwyn Peckham my worn-out wad of chewing gum. Juanita Bennett, will to Sharon Munoz my majorette position. Mildred Black, will to chemistry students my long fingernails during tests. Colleen Blaylock, will to Gloria Pitcher my brother. Alydine Bowman, will to Betty Burgess my garnet ring. Evelyn Brabon, will to any newcomer to Sonora High my newffound friends here. Alicemae Bullock, will to Wayne Hutchison my three periods in the Girls' League Room. Beverly Carlsen, will to Louise Gasser my Home Econ. major Iacqueline Carlson, will to Zelma Pease my big feet Csize ninej. Ernest Carne, will to Charles Alton my jalopy with all its accessories. jean Cartmel, will to the girls in Marysville-Bert. Ramona Clapp, will to Lorraine Davis and Chickie Bell my ability to cook spaghetti. Charles Connitt, will to Bob Mitchell my big boots. Alice Davey, will to Leroy Cviussi all my old book reports. Bruce Decker, will to Warren Mac my musical ability. Isabel Delnero, will to any girl who can make good use of them-my dimples. Margaret Shilue Diestel, will to Beverly Russell my job as soda jerk at the OK, David Elder, will to Bill Dunlavy my double talk to confuse Lorraine as much as she confuses Bill. Norman Ellinwood, will to Don Schoettgen my motor scooter. jack Ennis, will to Bud Ball my bottle of Vitalis. SENIGI52 WILL Ccomj Dorothy Eskew, will to Wayne Hutchison three moth-eaten old tennis balls. Lela Everitt, will to Chickie Bell my ability to go steady. Beverlie Fawcett, will to Dick Proctor my heart. Pat Fletcher, will to next year's seniors my deadeye in basketball. John Fraguero, will to Charles Sims my good behaviour. Nadine Francis, will to Donna Longero my laugh. Eva Greier, will to Brad Pecchenino my oboe. Doris Gresham, will to Fitzi my first clarinet chair. Mary Jane Gruwell, will to any goldbricking underclassman my lost ap- pendix. Ray Hanville, will to Brother Robinson my ornery disposition. Geraldine Harvey, will to Jo-Ann Speer my giggle. Dorothy Hodge, will to Pat Gpie my luscious dimples. Connie Holm, will to any newcomer to Sonora High my friendly smile. Pat Hope, will to Louise Morgan my height. Betty House, will to Shirley Marks my love of sports. Diane Hunt, will to frosh and soph girls Ronnie and Duane. Lauraine Hutchins, will to Frances Light my diamond engagement ring. Walter Johnston, will to Ray Antonini my civies and French horn. Quinn Karnes, will to Phil Purser my fear of girls. Lowell Knoop, will to George Thomas my wings. Donald Kole, will to Don Gorgas my Navy KP. duty. Allen Lee, will to Pete Giussi my Atlas build. Kenneth Libby, will to Pat Brennan my argumentativeness. Bob Marshall, will to Bernard Plants my cell No. 33033 under Warden Dunlavy. Ed Martin, will to Billy Netka my laziness. Carolyn Martinez, will to Mr. Swan my fallen arches. Hazel Miller, will to Marvin DeVoto my wig. Lois Mills, will to Sharlett Robertson my ability to make mistakes in chorus. Gertrude Morales, will to Betty Jo Spicer my dirty playing in sports. Philip Morgan, will to Bob McGillis my broad shoulders. Dolores Morrison, will to Mary Alice James my freckles. Dorothy Morrow, will to Joyce Petersen my good nature. Dick Morton, will to Thomas E. Dewey my parliamentary procedure. June Moyle, will to no one my struggles in chemistry. Jack Muzio, will to Jim Murray my ability to add one and carry two. Dale McGowan, will to Vernon Shaw my skill in mechanics. SENIQR WILL fcontl Clarence McMaster, will to Mrs. Borelli my driving skill and quiet car Barbara G'Brien, will to Pat Price my swivel hips. james Gpie, will to Mert Harry my Tommy Dorsey technique. Leonhardt Pecchenino, will to George Thomas all my corny jokes. David Pelgen, will to Harry Sleepy Knight my widefawake blue eyes. Dolores Penrose, will to Lorraine Lavagnino my good humor. Don Pfeiffer, will to Buster Wright my voice. Shirley Pike, will to Harold Redsun, wil. Ioan Riedel, will to Mike Rizo, will to I Lloyd Shea, will to james Sherrard, will Marilyne Short, wil Emmadee Sims. will Denny Sinclair, wil Barbara Sletton, wil Iames Souza, will to Miss Abbott my little pug nose. l my acting ability to Mike Great Loverv Sweeley Thelma Podesta the squeaks in my voice. anet Navy jose my army uniform and rank. any enterprising Freshman 50 sevenths. my way with the gals to Junior Lepape. .l to Louise Morgan my nickname Duchess to Betty Tomasevich my scintillating personality. to Benny Bahten my appetite for doughnuts. l to Mr. Swan my red hair. Stewart Hatler my voice. Mary Frances Speer, will to little sister my brains. Fern Stahl, will to Dolores Hudson my red ski sweater. Russell Starks, will to some boy or girl all my books fno results guaranteedlj Jim Striplin, will to Edward Fahey my tennis racket and locker. junette Swanson, will to Mary Mac my sweet, ladylike voice. Pat Sylva, will to any cub the Wildcat. Richard Tambs, will to Benson Dilbeck my shy, quiet manner. Peggy Tarbet, will to Bob Simpson my squeaky voice. Bill Tidball, will to the Green and Gold my spiffy little coupe. Julia Tomba, will to Sis Marshall my bangs. Orland Townsend, Tony Treto, will to Loritta Waddelow, Iohnny W'alsh, will will to Freddie Conwell a few pounds. Mary Io Wilson my gorgeous, brown eyes. will to the manpower commission all my b to Jim Fraguero my onefarm driving. us drivers Dean Warren, will to Barney Weaver my ditching tricks. Bob Webb, will to Bud Nicholson my sane and serious manner. Lorna Wilde, will to Ruby Ahner some of my noisiness. Betty Claire Wolfe, hair. Pat Wright, will to will to Howard Halsey one strand of my long blonde Denny Woodford my teensy-weensy feet. 1UlKLf5kSSl1ES l Beverly Russell, President George Thomas, Vice-President Warreli McDonald, Secretary Bill Dunlavy, Treasurer JUINIIGIQS The class of '46 began its junior year under the leader- ship of President Beverly Russell and the following officers: George Thomas, vice-presidentg Bruce Decker, secretary, and Bill Dunlavy, treasurer. Because of the enlistment of Bruce Decker in the Merchant Marine at the half, Warren Mc Donald was elected secretary. To follow the tradition of giving the seniors a prom in the spring, the juniors set out to secure the necessary capital. On the night of March ninth, Murder Mansion open- ed its doors. The visitors to this haunted house were: Frances Light as Carolyn Cramer, Elaine Lyon as Aunt Helen, Thel- ma Harden as the terrified Negro maid, Ophelia, and Casa- novan Mike Sweeley as Palmer Keen. Madame Marie Ravoli, who entered in a trance, was later identified as Lorraine Lavagnino. George Thomas portrayed the baflled inspector, Benjamin Hicks, while jim Murray, the local Sherlock Holmes, popped out of a trunk to confuse the audience. Pat Opie played the mysterious Flora Manning. The two ingen- ious conspirators taking credit for the bewildering plot were Mary Marley, the housekeeper, and Dr. Lionel Hamilton, known around school as Shirley WeymoL1th and Bill Dun- lavy, respectively. The patient and inspired coaching of Mrs. Ellen Reed made this play possible. We suffered a momentary setback when both the boys' and girls' junior basketball teams were defeated by the seniors in our annual conflict. At last that long awaited date, May twenty-sixth! The excited upper-classmen arrived at the Sonora Inn for the banquet. After a splendid dinner and good entertainment, the juniors, seniors, and their guests gathered at the gym amid swaying palms, a tropical moon, and bright leis to enjoy the annual junior-Senior Prom. The juniors left school, pleased with their class rings, confident of one more enjoyable year at Sonora High, and very grateful to their splendid sponsor, Mr. Virl Swan. First row: C. llayers, R. lnks, L. Everitt, L. Davis, P. Emerald, A. Valverde, Mr. Swan, Sponsor. Second row: E. Hudson, Troup, S. Marks, T. Podesta, B. Rountree, D. Morrison, R. Alrner. Third rout -l. Fiske, M. Morey, H. Moore, Z. Pease, R. Fraser, B. Campbell, L. Lavagnino. Fourth row: B. Spicer, ll. Brunette, B. Martinez, D. Hilbbing, B. Tomasevich, L. Egger, O. Nicholls, F. Light. Fifth row: P. Giussi, E. Lyon, S. Vlfeymouth, B. Russell, T. Harden, P. Opie, A. Cummings. Sixth row: -I. Murray, -I. Vlfallace, B. Nvatson, F.. Proctor, M. Crana, N. Flower, XV. McDonald, T. Hall. Suruntli row: D. Austin, M. Harry, Pm. Dunlavy, Cv. Thomas, H. Danicourt, D. Sclloertgen, M. Sweeley, B. Haver. Eighth row: l. Lnvell, E. Murray, l. Durnall, B. McGowan, R. Sardella, F. Moyle, H. Halsey, B. Dilbeclc, D. Sr. Clair, D. Gorgas. Ninth row: D. Vlfoodford, W. Hutchison, V. Shaw, D. Dues, H. XVestrem, A. Hawken, C. Alton, M. DeVoto, Botfield. I SGW-ICDMCDIQES , pf ppiii if ,fs A i .. , p i Y ff 1- X1-. r wif' A if ww. . . i Bob McGillis, President Don Fahey, Vice-President Barbara Gurney, Secretary Phil Purser, Treasurer September eighteenth dawned bright and early, and Sonora High saw and noted with interest the fearful looks on the faces of the freshmen as they straggled to high school for the first time. They wondered what horrible fate was in store for them, planned by those scheming sophomores. But initiation was held in a somewhat dif- ferent manner this year. Instead of having a bunch of fugitives from the Indian reservation running around loose for several days, initiation was held in the assembly with the freshmen being called upon the stage and put through the ropes. There were mock weddings, quiz programs, and funny skits. After several gruesome hours the freshmen were released with the warning to obey the orders of the upper- classmen. This was meant especially for those freshmen who were assigned to be official flycatchers and dogcatchers. At a meeting in early October the sophomore class, sponsored by Miss Parli, was called to order by the presi- dent, Bob McGillis. After Secretary Barbara Gurney took roll and Treasurer Phil Purser gave a report on money left from our freshman year, and while Vice-President Don Fahey looked wisely on all the proceedings, plans for the Freshman Reception were discussed. After much hard work on the part of Mary McDonald and her committee, pom-poms were completed and were sold on Qctober Z7 at the Bret Harte-Sonora football game. October twentieth, the day decided upon for the Fresh- man Reception, finally arrived. The reception was held in the gym, which was decorated in the Hallowe'en spirit. Mistress of ceremonies, Doraline Fitzgerald, got things under way with a snowball dance. While refreshments were served, Bob McGillis made his welcoming speech. With anticipation of an afternoon of fun, we eagerly awaited March sixteenth, the day when we would become guests of the freshmen at the Sophomore Return. The return was held in the gym, and St. Patrick's Day was the theme. We enjoyed the dancing and the entertainment, and we certainly had our share of the refreshments. The sophomore class has well rounded interests. Many members have turned out for sports, some have participated in assemblies, rallies, plays, and clubs. We are proud of our more learned members who have made the C.S.F. All in all, we of the sophomore class have had a swell time this year, and we certainly believe that this is worth fighting for. First row: G. Pitcher, P. Price, lvl. Marshall, l.. Gasser, l.. Damin, C. lvlessenger, Miss Parli Sponsor. Sammi row: l. Ghiorso, O. Orth, B. Bullock, D. Weller, L. Lockhart, S. Munoz, U Foster. Tliinl ww: B. Mitchell, Pa. Noland, NV. Parks, F. Conwell, V. Grimm, A. Lepape, R. Fisher Fourth wmv: S. Harler, P. Purser, M. Wfilson, Pm. Puhar, W. Pease, P. Ziehlke, F. Connitr, li Quinonez. Fifzlw. ww: B. Townscntl, VI. Fisher, P. llrennan, H. Carlos, V. llilherk, l. Mutzner, ll Pmell. Sixth Tmu: B. Pecchenino, ll. Cowden, l. Martin, Pa. Nvright, D. Fitzgerald, P. Segalu, M Xvhite, Pa. Nicholson. Seventh row: ll. Pauek, A. McQuary, B. Durham, ll. Schoettgen, C. Paele rnecich, D. johnson, l. Pesce, ll. Carne, Pr. O'Connor. Eighth row: Vl. Perry, ll. Netka, D. Lopez PX, Lee, H. Cox, ll. Shell, lvl. Mul7onaltl, Pm. lvlcflillis, U. Fahey. Ninth row: l-. Bucci, V. Small M. Reelsiin, I7. llutlson, A. Lchinan, R. Oliver, I.. Stahl, lvl. plumes. Tenth 1'ofu': A. llanville l. Nicolini, U. Harvey, L. Kahl, A. Miller, l.. Sardella, Y. Llal Favero, P. Magni, A. Rodriguez. '47, Don Brinkerhoff, President Janet Jose, Vice-President Lavergne Lavagnino, Secretary Tenny Davis, Treasurer FIQESHMEN Cn September eighteenth at 8:30 a.m. one hundred and five terrified freshmen crept up the stairs of the Administra- tion Building into the study hall. From there we were sent to the auditorium where we underwent an unusual initiation, during which some of our less fortunate members were given an opportunity to demonstrate their woo-pitching and fly- catching abilities. Then' we were released to embark upon our new high school routine. After surviving the rigors of orientation, we elected our class officers, who were: Don Brinkerhoff, president, Janet jose, vice-president, Lavergne Lavagnino, secretary, and Tenny Davis, treasurer. Cn October thirtieth the sophomores, compensating for their former abuse, gave us a wonderful party, the Freshman Reception. At last, we felt that we were really accepted into the rank and file of Sonora Union High School. In January we freshmen, taking the initiative, gathered all available dramatic and musical talent and put on an assembly with our president acting as master of ceremonies. Sharlett Robertson and Earl Burks offered some popular songs of the day, accompanied by Ioyce Petersen. An unfor- gettable feature of the program was the Picnic in the Coun- try, a skitworked out by Louise Morgan, Janet Jose, Mary Newport, Ed McMahon, Lavergne Lavagnino, jane Sylva, and Eleanor Golob. Gur big social effort of the year was the Sophomore Return, a St. Patrick's Day dance. It was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time, both planning and attending it. We freshmen have thoroughly enioyed our first year at high school. We are justly proud of all our members-those who have done exceptionally well in school work and made the C.S.F., those who have presented entertainment at assemblies and rallies, and those who have gone out for sports and dramatics. We freshmen wish to announce that we're glad we're on our way, at last, toward the realization of that long- coveted high school diploma. We hope the intervening years will be as memorable and outstanding as this one has been. 4 First row: 1. Tomasevich, E. Burks, U. Swanson, J. Vfood, R. Lundberg, L. Egger, Miss Spillum, Sponsor. Second row: Fraguero, L. Hutchins, W. Fitch, ll. Hamilton, E. Goloh, E. Nvarner, G. Petro. Third row: K. Klein, rl. Harris, J. Cartmel, B. Casler, B. Pzeller, B. Light, D. Sedillo. Fourth row: E. Nesler, A. Taplin, G. Crum, E. Fields, Pm. Palmer, V. Rountree, R. Lopez. Fifth row: G. Shaw, Pa. Maynard, D. Longero, E. Everhart, P. Quinonez, li. Kientz, C. Red. Sixth row: j. Carhoni, A. Garibaldi, ,I. Lipps, V. Libby, V. Paguegui, C. Young, P. Hawken, D. Brinker- holf. Seventh row: L. Giussi, H. Lepape, E. Peckham, E. Ralph, L. Crandall, l. Staples, ,I. Treto. Eighth row: H. lvlclvlaster, lvl. Newport, L. Lavagnino, lose, J. Sylva, D. Gehrn, G. Hall, D. llennett. Ninth row: J. Petersen, l. Speer, S. Abel, L. Black, N. Campbell, C. Treto, R. Aguilera, D. Castro, Tenth row: K. Foster, G. Cholez, L. Joslin, A. Peterson, B. lloyd, R. Antonini, U. Bucci, VI. Keele, G. McLean. Elurcnili row: R. Diehl, ,l. Huntsman, T. Davis, li. Souza, P. Churchill, ll. Brown, S. Robertson, C. Light, C. Bundy, C. Hodge, C. Parks. Tavulftli rim-: C, Sims, ll. Lassiter, L. McColloch, T. Myers, E. lvlclvlahon, H. Knight, E. Hope, E. Wiimim, H. Carr, E. Fahey. gg A -' in :wg 2:3 za 4 mga, 933 ' MQ Q H g,V,3. I . - H' 'ws-zfvwwf 1 ., N V. ANN? Him ., ,hgh 4 in , A 'I , 5 , 8? 1 i . f :i..1w M-N wwnQwLZANM1Mf1uwDNS Girls, League Juni Gne of the most active and popular organizations at Sonora High is the Girls' League. Besides assisting in the lunchroom and in the Junior Red Cross, the Girls, League has presented interesting speakers at monthly as- semblies. A very important objective set for this year is the awarding of a 55100 scholarship to a deserving graduate. Ol' Red Cross The junior Red Cross is proud of the support which it has received during the past year but is constantly set- ting new goals of production for its busy volunteer workers. Here the leaders of the group are displaying some of their handiwork-afghan squares, fracture pillows, bedside bags, and slippers. L. Gasser, '47 Representariveg I. 'Wilde, Secretary. Scared: D. Gresham Vice-Presidentg B. Russell, '46 Repre- sentative, C. Alton, Treasurerg Mrs Sargent, Sponsor, E. Golob, '48 Rep- resentative, S. Pike, President. I.. Lavagnino, Chairmang B. Mar- tinez, P. Segale, I.. Morgan, Repre- sentatives, Mrs. Sargent, Sponsor. First row: D. Fitzgerald, I. Swanson S. Robertson, L. l.avagninn, M. Short, B, Campbell, W. Hutchison, B. Wolfe, P. Sylxa, S, Pike, C. Messenger, L. Lavagnino, L. Morgan, 1. lose, j. Sylva Buck row: Miss Anderson, Sponsor D. Hunt, l. Murray, J. Carlson, M. Wilson, P. Zieblke, ii. Martinez, C Alton, E. Peckham. B. House, G. Morales, Mrs. Bailey Teacher, I. Delnero, L. Wilde, A. llntrnrini, B. Accornero, J. Swanson, nl. Riedel, E. Greier, P. Wright, P Tarbet, H. Miller, C. Alton, S. Pike. 1 Wildcat The Wildcat, issued every other week, contains news, jokes, and the latest scandal. Wildcat reporters are always on the lookout for scoops to satisfy their eagerly awaiting high school public. Betty Claire Wolfe and Patty Sylva have each served one semester as editor this year. Qllice Practice The ofiice practice classes, under the supervision of Mrs. Bailey, have been responsible for turning out those neatly typed issues of the Wildcat. In addition to their regular classwork, this efficient group has prepared tickets and programs for many school and community affairs. I C S. F. The California Scholarship Federation, which rep' resents the brain trustn of Sonora High, is made up of those individuals who are elected through a point system based on a high degree of scholastic achievement balanced by an active participation in extracurricular activities. The CSF. not only maintained its high scholastic standard but also set a record in pure fun at its annual spring picnic. Lunch Room Through the combined efforts of Mrs. Sargent and the lunch room crew, Sonora High students have been provided daily with delicious and wholesome lunches. B. Wtvlfe, B. Brunette, 1. Carlson P. Sylva, D. Fitzgerald, Miss Smelscr Sponsorg P. Price, V. Grimm, C. Alton D. Eskew, L. Lavagnino, B. Dunlavy B. Russell, B. Wright, W. Anker, H Redsun. Q Mrs. Sargent, Adviz-erg H. Miller, B. Spicer, D. Cxreslmm, I.. l-lutchin:1, F. Stahl, A. Battarini, B. House, I.. Wilde, Mrs. Spicer. j. Sherrard, Vice-Presidentg W. Anker, Secretary, L. Pecchenino, Presi- dent, Mr. V. Swan, Sponsor, l. Opie, Treasurer. . H. Miller, l. Delnero, B. House, A. Battarini, P. Tarbet, J. Harvey, I.. Wilde, ,l. Carlson, Mrs. Barley, Sponsor. Boys' Service Club Under the leadership of its officers and Mr. Swan, sponsor, the Boys' Service Club went full speed ahead. They presented assemblies featuring good speakers. The Boy's Service Club is justly proud of their project, which is the purchase of a 515100 U. S. Savings bond. Bond Sales Super,' salesmen, armed with a good buy, are the stamps and bonds salesmen. Their efforts, combined with T the Support of the student body, have enabled our school to fly the Treasury flag for several months this year. GTZZFI dI'1Cl Here are the compilers of this year's annual edited by Mary Frances Speer. ln order to raise suflicient money to produce our annual, the staff undertook a number of financial ventures. During football season We had a hot dog and soda pop concession at two games. In the fall We sponsored a melodrama, Dirty Work at the Crossroadsv, which was very capably directed by Mrs. Ellen Reed. The traditional and inevitable men's and Women's Senior- Faculty basketball games were also sponsored by the Green and Gold. The Green and Gold staH' Wishes to thank the stu- dents, the faculty, and all the people of the county who have supported us in our efforts to produce this annual. l-lall Monitors Traflic in the halls during classes is controlled by a group of dependable students under the direction of Mr. Barron. lsr row: M. Short, B. Wnwlfe, l lose, P. Sylva, M. Speer. Zml row: ll Light, Sylva, P. Opie, S. Robertson 3rd 'rou.': Pm. McGillis, j. Murray, l- Morqan, D, Fitzgerald, A. Bullock, E McMahon. 4th row: Miss Behrend Sponsor, D. Brinkerhoff, H. Lepape, G Morales, E. Peckham. Standing, left D. Eskcw, right: S. Pike, L. Lavagnino ,I. Carlson. Not shown: P. Price, G Pitcher, l.. Gasser, M. Marshall, V Grimm, D. Stewart, C. Alton, j. Riedel M. Newport, C, Connitt, E. Lyon, ll Russell, S. Weynioiith, D. Hunt. Scared: M. Short, D. Hodge, Z. Pease, P. Emerald, S. Pike, L. Daxfis. Kneeling: 1. Opie, W. Anker, D. Vlfood- ford, D, Morton. v L. Davis, P. Emerald, A. Valverde, T. Harden, D. Gresham, Miss Spillum, Sponsor, F. Stahl, C. Martinez, F. Light, D. Morrow, A. Bowman. Row 1: D. Eskew, Vice-President B. Martinez, Publieityg C. Alton, Presi- dent, C. Martinez, Secretary, Pike, Treasurer. Row 2: J. Swanson, A. Bullock, R. Fraser, J. Carlson. Row 3 D. Morrow, A. Davey, M. White, M. Short. Row 4: P. Segale, O. Orrh, L. Lavagnino, A. Cummings. Triple l-rio These charming songstresses have been called upon to sing for many school and community affairs during the p3St year. Among their more popular numbers are the British Children's Prayer and songs from 0klahoma.', l-lome Economics Club This energetic group, sponsored by Mrs. Maben, has concentrated on mixing business with pleasure. Not only did they sew for the Red Cross and prepare and serve dinners for various organizations, but they also enjoyed themselves thoroughly at dinners and luncheons prepared entirely for their own satisfaction. w. ARMERS or A A 'iff if 11135 AME gm ,QQ 'r 7' . wifpx ,Q oP f'91v 9, TAO 5-D 'E - W I 'G 5 X ' . GVQQQ QYQ ffm te cy s , 'CUNY fSJG'DL:D . Av 'RN are u s. Pl The Sonora Chapter 193 of the Future Farmers of America is an organization of high school vocational agriculture students. The local chapter has been active since its inf ception in Qctober, l939. The officers for this year Were: Russell Starks, president, Iohn Walsh, vice-president, Ray Hanville, secretary, Norman Ellinvvood, treasurer, james Baker, reporter, and Alan Hanville, sentinel. Ray Sardella and Walter East replaced John Walsh and Norman Ellinwood on their departure from school. The purpose of the Future Farmers is to improve farming and stock raising practices on the home ranches of the members. At this time, one of the principal objectives is food production to help Win the War and to provide better living conditions at home. Meetings are held to practice brotherhood, to consider rural opportunities and responf sibilities, and to develop those qualities of leadership which a future farmer or rancher should possess. The code of each member is expressed in the Future Farmer motto: 'learning to do, Earning to live, Doing to learn, Living to serve. The Future Farmers Wish to say a Word of praise for former members who are serving in the armed forces and on the home front. Firxt row: A. Hanville, Mr. Robinson, Sponsor, I. Baker, N. Ellinwood, R. Hanville, HI. Walsh, R. Starks. Second row: L. Bucci, I. Huntsman, F. Souza, E. Partridge, E. Fahey, G. Cholez, D. Fahey, R. Sardella, C. Conniit, J. Souza, R. Renslow, Cr. Eastlack, W. Parks. Third row: L. Hutchins, B. Fitch, R. Lopez, E. Xvinn, B. Renslow, 1. Fraguero, D. Bucci, K. Vinyard, C. Parks, j. Nicolini, C. Hodge, R. Questo, G. Patterson, E. Carne, W. East, C. Sims, L. Njirich, R. Lee, B. Carne, nl. Perry, C. Belemecich, L. McCulloch, P. Brennan, E. Hope, F. Delnero, C. Alton, D. johnson, J. Fraguero, G. Petro. I Q-1.1 I 5 if Sv? 5 lWHlUS1lUNU MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department, directed by Mr. Virl Swan, is chiefly composed of the band, chorus, and orchestra. The other classes all contribute to the progress and develop- ment of these three main groups. The band started things rolling this year by playing at Teachers' Institute. When football and basketball seasons got under way, the band was out at all home games to help the rooting section. ,Because of rainy weather, the band was not able to march at the annual Armistice Day football game with Oakdale. But the band was called upon to parade for the Sixth War Loan Drive and, again, for the Knights Templar on Easter Morning. The chorus, made up of fifty girls this year, has been in popular demand. They have performed for school assemblies and programs, such as the Christmas pageant, and for community organizations, including the Aronos Club and Lions Club. The orchestra, a small but select group of thirty, had only limited practice time, nevertheless, its performances at the Junior play in March and at the Senior Play in May proved outstanding. On April twenty-sixth, in observation of Education Week, the Music Assembly was held with the band and chorus participating. In the evening the same groups present- ed the annual Music Concert. Again at Commencement the chorus and band appeared. Sonora High praises these talented and hardfworking performers who have always brought the student body listening pleasure. We agree with the words of Mr. Swan: The department has done a swell job this year! Nlajorettes C-V Ramona Clapp, Carol Ann Messenger Mary Jane Gruwell, Juanita Bennett 'ra Qrchestra Row l: L. Damin, H. Rerlsun, E. Greier, B. Pecclienino, L. Gasser, P. Wright, Petersen j. Speer. Row 2: B. Rountree, W. McDonald, lose, D. Fitzgerald, Muzio, D. Gresham, D. Fahey K. Libby, B. Dunlavy, E. Marlin, G. Morales. Row 3: Drums, V. Small, piano, Lorraine Lavagnino Director, Mr. Swan. Row 4: M. Redsun, ,l. Murray V. Wriglit, XV. Anker, R. Clapp, M. l-larry ,l. Opie. and The following boys and :girls are members of the band: B. Russell, E. Lyon, D. Gresham ,l. lose, D. Fitzgerald, ll. Muzio, FW. McDonald, C. Martinez, A. Davey, M. Newport, J. Bennett M. DeVoto, A. Valverde, A. Cummings, Q. Orth, B. Peichenino, B. Nvatson, E. Cvreier, M. Redsun T. Harden, E. Martin, G. Morales, M. james, V. Small, H. Danicourt, P. Hope, K. Libby, P. Opie B. Dunlavy, Murray, E. Proctor, P. Giussi, P. Segale, F. Stahl, S. Vlfeymouth, M. Harry, M. Wliite E. Murray, H. Cox, XV. Johnston, D. St. Clair, L. Kahl, C. Young, W. Parks, R. Lee, B. Fitch C.il'1Ol'US . Row 1: Mr. Swan, Director, S. Marks, C. Treto, l-larris, F. Fields, E. Wlarner, l. Ghiorso B. Shell, M. McDonald, S. Abel, L. Lavagnino, E. Hudson, L. Black, R. Fisher, S. Munoz, Miss Spillum, Accompanist. Row 2: Y. dal Favero, R. Inks, D. Gresham, B. Palmer, F. Connitt, V Paguegui, F. Stahl, A. Rodriguez, P. Magni, R. Aguilera, P. l-iawken, L. Lockhart, l'l. McMaster ll. Puhar, A. Valverde, W. Pease. Row 3: A. Miller, P. Ziehlke, L. Egger, A. Lehman, L. Mills A. Bowman, D. Morrow, S. Robertson, E. Ralph, C. Red, U. Swanson, j. XVood, J. Cattmel B. Casler, B. O'l5rien, Bennett. all .mg . . .. s F ZAMHHHLINETIUVNUS GIRLS' SPGIQTS The Girls' Athletic Association is closely integrated with the Girls' Physical Education Department. The G.A.A. has a threefold purpose: to give each girl a chance to display the skills she has developed in the P. E. class, to give each girl an opportunity to make good in the field of sports, and to get the girls better acquainted with one another. ln girls, sports the point system is used. Every girl who goes out for sports acquires points according to her ability and participation. The girls are divided on the basis of skill into teams, which are HA , B , and CH teams. A girl gets 100 A ,,k. points for being on an AM team, 50 points for being on a BN Miss Abbm, IHSZICLOLA A team, and Z5 points for being on a C team. These points en- able them to win sport awards. A girl who earns 800 points re- ceives a letter, while a girl who earns 1000 points receives a star. To the five senior girls who stand at the top in points goes the highest honor con- ferred by the G.A.A.-the Green and Gold sweater. In December a party, at which the chief attraction was a playfoff basketball game, was enjoyed by the G.A.A. members. A lasting contribution to the G.A.A.,in the form of a pledge, was made by Gertrude Morales, president for '45. The pledge was written and dedicated to future G.A.A. members as a code symbolizing the spirit of the Association. The pledge is as follows: I, as a G.A.A. member, do solemnlyswear that l will uphold the rules and regulations of the organization, that I will promote a feeling of good sportsmanship, and will improve my skills in my aim to achieve higher athletic ability. GA. A. Council Qfficers Scared: B. Spicer, Custodian, Vffhire, Hockey Mgr.g D. Wei Tumbling Mgr.g G. Morales, Preside P. Price, Treasurerg A. Cummii Badminton and Archery Mgr. Stamli P. Knight, Volleyball Mgr., B. Bullo Baseball Mgr.g P. Segale, Basket Mgr., P. Opie, Secretaryg Miss Abb Sponsor. l-locl4cy Sr. A's lst row: J. Carlson, D. Hunt, S. Pike, M. White, Manager, M. Short, P. Flet- cher. Zml row: j. Tomba, P. Wright, G. Morales, j. Bennett, l.. Hutchins, P. Sylva. Basketball sf. Als Standing: B. House, P. Fletcher, P. Ames, J. Carlson, S. Pike, B. Accornero, G. Morales, P. Wright. Soph B's Seated: B. Shell, 1. Wright, O. Orth, B. Bullock, D. Weller, G. Foster, C. Messenger, l.. Da min. Volleyball lr. A's Srcuulim.g: P. Knight, Manager, A. Cummings, B. Russell, S. Weymouth, E. Lyon, T. Harden, B. Campbell, P. Opie, B. Spicer, M. Morey. Sr. B,s Seated: L. Wilcle, A. llattarini, F. Stahl, j. Bennett, B. Wolfe, M. Short, l. Delnero, J. Tomba, L. Hutchins, D. Gresham. GIRLS' cufwimoms MVA 141 'M Mm- . -,xy ' .,,, f-f , 5-:ss-1.. -P' ag-.,. . ' -me ,w ggf f V V, QM ' A , 5 3455 i .. , ,M , . L, . A if V.. M - W, My , , V .,A. xg A 3'-, fx 'kv Q . if .:-w-N----f'-'m-uu11r-- s 1 ' v 5, x I 1 . L Q 1 gg 1: -,-4, A 'ig P, ,J f ' . .y ' .-v'3 ', f- ' Au My .,1.f:, f ' f ff QM-l.r ., r - A ,E ,, w -Q. YM J Qvgx .,- Q 1 .ii q J J' f?':mX- X.,',,,U - 'ef pf.- ff'l 'v-4 H, f : ::. fx':rg-if , Yell Leaders Mary McDonald, Thelma Harden, Berry Shell Tl-IE RCDCDTING SECTION Rally Committee An energetic and enthusiastic group, who decided to effective ly organize school spirit, founded this organization this year to sup- port the yell leaders and the school teams. Among the originators were Jack Muzio and many members of the Freshman class. Row I: V. Paguegui, S. Abel, j Speer, C. Messenger, B. Brown S. Robertson, I.. Davis, L. Giussi E. Burks, H. Lepape, ll. McGillis P. Purser. Row 2: A. Garibaldi, I.. Lavag- nino, B. Townsend, B. Campbell D. Pfeiffer, F. Light, P. Emerald A. Valverde, l.. Everirt, A. Rod riguez, J. Mutzner, Z. Pease. Row 5: Carboni, M. Short, E. Sims, P. Sylva, S. Pike, ll. Wtvlfe, j. Carlson. 1 x BOYS' SPGRTS This year has been one of the best in Sonora I-ligh's sports history. The sports program was planned and carried out under the able direction of Coach Larry Fiorini, who trained the football team, the A basketball team, and the tennis team, and Coach Beverly Barron, who turned out the B, C, and D basketball teams and the track team. As the sports record and the shiny new trophies in the showcase will verify, the boys participated enthusiastically in the program and won many games. Although the football team was unlucky in the valley, it was able to overpower all its neighbors in the Mother Lode League and to take the championship. In the picture below the senior football stars who served as captains in the games are holding C h L F' ' ' . . . . . Cac my mlm the trophy which they had an important part in winning. Un the basketball court, the Cn and D teams, who opened the season, fared very well. The C team has an especially fine record, as it played nine straight games without a defeat, Both C and HD teams won their play-off games in the League Tournament held in Sonora in the fall. The An and B basketball teams came through the season very favorably with the Av team emerging as the winner in the Mother Lode League and taking also the annual League Tournament which was held in Sonora on March third. ln the tour' nament the B team lost its play-off game to Calaveras Z4-23 in a very close and ex- citing finish. The standing of the Bn team at the end of the season was second. Now, as we go to press, the boys of the track, tennis, and baseball squads are lim- bering up and getting into condition for the coming season. From the standpoint of the player and spectator, it has been a very successful sea- son. The players have shown some fast action and real skill and provided thrills and excitement for the grandstands. Now, as the school year draws toward the finish, many of the boys realize that they have put on their athletic suits for the last timeg soon they will don an even more proud uniform -that of the United States armed forces. A FQDTBALI. TEAM-Lina: I. Walsh, P. Morgan, Johnston, D. Morton, B. Decker, L. Kahl, C. Patterson. Bucizjieltl: B. Marshall, R. Sardella, J. Ennis, A. Lee. 1944 lioothall Schedule Sonora . O Modesto .- 30 Sonora .. . 7 jackson ......... .. Z Sonora .. .... Z1 Sutter Creek .... .. O Sonora .. .... 13 Bret Harte .. 7 Sonora .. .... 21 Calaveras .. 7 Sonora .. . 7 Oakdale .. Z6 Sonora .. . O Antioch .... .... 4 1 SQUAD--Scared.: Baker, Walsh, A. Lee, D. Warren, B. Marshall, Ennis, R. Sardella C. Patterson, L. Kahl, D. Fahey, D. St. Clair. Kneeling: W. East, D. Morton, W. Anker W. Johnston, P. Morgan, D. Sinclair, D. Vifoodford, I. Opie, D. Schoettgen. Standing: Mr Fiorini, Coach, A. Hawken, J. Durnall, R. Stern, B. Dunlavy, B. Decker, G. Thomas, B. Bahten L. Shea, H. Redsun, R. Lee, D. Lopez, J. Murray, Manager. BASKETBALL 1944-45 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE A's B's Sonora 18 22 Sonora 38 35 Sonora 32 29 Sonora Sonora Sonora 1'Sonora 16 40 Sonora 35 42 Sonora 48 52 Sonora 29 27 xSonora 28 25 MSonora 17 20 xSonora 30 19 Sonora 26 23 M8onora 21 14 M Practice Games A's I I. Enn W . Sinclair, D. Eltcr, Anker, A. Hawken, D gan, P. Barendregt, Fsher, M. Rxzo, L. Kahl. C's D's A's B's C's 15 Tuolumne 21 4 32 Bret Harte 24 9 32 Calavaras 22 9 29 Tuolumne 6 31 Bret Harte 28 29 Calaveras 20 22 Tuolumne 30 17 Jackson 15 lone 36 Sutter Creek 33 Qakdale 24 Modesto 35 Uakclale 25 Modesto 37 Saint Maryls 27 Presentation of trophy t D S1I1ClHlI', captam, after Sonora A cl feared Jackson 4 1-26 Tllfoodf D. Mort J D's 10 ll 12 12 30 31 9 MR. BARRON, Coach B3 Seated: D. Fahey, M. Redsun, B. Dun- lavy, B. Mitchell, B. Schoettgen, B. Cowden. Kneeling: F. Moyle, J. Baker, B. Shea, B. Buck, J. Murray. Standing: B. McGowan, J. Durnall, J. Martin, R. Sardella, D. Gorgas. a C s Seated: J. Murray, McDonald, I Pesce, B. Cowden. Standing: B. Pecchenino, B. Buck, I Martin, B. Wright, J. Treto. BD S Seated: B. Mitchell, L. Giussi, j, Keefe, P. Churchill. Kneeling: B. Fitch, C. Parks, S. Hat- ler, R. Antonini, G. McLean. Stanfling: H. Lepape, B. McCvillis, E. Peckham, E. Fahey. BASEBALL SQUAD-Seated: B. Sclioertgen, B. Pecchenino, R. Sardella, B. Buck L lxahl D Elder J. Fisher, D. Morton, D. Schoertgen. Kneeling: J. Pesce, D. Lopez, V. Shaw, B. Townsend, B. Warsoii, C Conmrr P Purser E. Peckham, B. McCvillis. Standing: D. Harvey, D. St. Clair, D. Gorgas, R. Renslow, A. Hawken D Peli,en W East, j. Murray. 1945 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 3 April 6 April 10 April 12 April 17 April 18 April Z0 April 24 April Z7 Sonora.. .......... Oakdale Sonora Sonora Sonora.. Sonora ............Calaveras ,,.........-Tuolumne ..........Bret Harte .,.,.-...-..Calaveras Sonora ............ Oakdale Sonora .,..,.,,.,.. Tuolumne Sonora.. League ..........Bret Harte playoff Track SQUAD-Standing: R. Stern, R. Sardella, j. Durnall, J. Opie, P. Morgan, T. Myers, W. McDonald, M. Redsun, D. Gorgas. Kneeling: M. Grana, B. Buck, F. Moyle, Fahey, B. Maynard, P. Churchill, D. Stewart. TRACK AND TENNIS 1945 TRACK SCHEDULE April Z0 Interclass Track Meet at Sonora. May 5 Invitational Meet-Vernalis Naval Station. May 11 Mother Lode Sectional Meet at Bret Harte. May 18 Mother Lode Track Meet at Angels Camp. May Z4 Northern California Track and Field Tennis TEAM-Kneeling' M. Red- sun, W. Parks, S. Hatler, D. Stewart. Standing: B. McGillis, B. Dilbeck, D. Elder, D. Wood- ford, B. Dunlavy, P. Purser. Championship Meet at Lodi. in ' 3345 .. i--h f 'Q vw' lg' BOOSTERS SONORA Aronos Garden Section Aronos Research Club Baer's Bank of America The Banner Ben Franklin Store Bell Public Accounting Service Bisordi's Hotel Brandi's C. H. Burden Undertaking Co. Burns' Cigar Store Central Drug Central Motors Co.-john E. 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