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

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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.

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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.

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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.