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

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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.

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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.

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'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