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

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You have a school and a community of which you may be iustly proud. Your school commands respect throughout the State of California. It is principally through your efforts that this respect has been attained. By continued effort your splendid reputation can be increased and expanded. I look forward with eager- ness to working with you for an ever-improving school. It is with regret that I watch the seniors leave the school for I have not yet had a chance to know them well. However, to each of them goes the schooI's sincere wishes for success and happiness. Through this book they may look back to school days, to old friends, dances, games and classes. We hope the life pictured here is one of pleasure and profit. Its success will be measured by how well the grad- uates become people of quality and worthy members of our American society. ame47fZ.2 PRINCIPAL Pictured below at 'he left is our Principal, Mr. James M Reusswig. This is Mr. Reusswig's first year with us at Sonora High School. He orginially came from Fall River High School at McArthur in Shasta County, California. Sonora High. VICE PRINCIPAL-Mr. William Kingsley, Vice Principal of our school, was an Education Assistant at the U.S Navy Retraining Command, in Valleio, California. This is also his first year at ' :Tk fi' , . E-yi'-ws, . ., . 4 5 ii SI, Q2 ,El Q 9 an R if fffz , if . .xv il' mek il BOARD OF TRUSTEES members shown above, left to right are Mr. L. H. Haigh, Mr. M. R. Foster, Mr. F. F. Momyer, President, Mr. Alvin J. Sylva. Seated are Mrs. Helen Russell, Board Secretary, and Mr. Irving Terzich, Clerk of the Board. PRlNClPAL'S SECRETARY-Shown above is Mrs. Vieva Peterson, who has been at Sonora for seven years. WWW Twenty-tive teachers, i2 men and i3 women, taught at S.U.H.S. this year. Eight teachers taught here for the first time, while the rest have spent from two to thirty- one years at Sonora. This year marked the beginning of a new era at S.U.H.S., for after 37 years Mr. Vernon Dunlavy, superintendent, retired. His place was taken by Mr. James M. Reusswig. Also, this year, Mr. Wil- liam Kingsley became our new vice-principal. MRS. HELEN BALCOM, English teacher, spent her seventh year at Sonora. She attended the University of London for six weeks and earned her B.A. degree at Nebraska. She sponsored the iunior class this year. MR. BEVERLY BARRON, who taught senior problems and U.S. history, was also a junior class sponsor this past year. He has a B.A. and an M.A. degree, and is a graduate of C.O.P. MR. LINO BORELLI-arts, crafts, and mechanical drawing-was the Boys' Service club sponsor and also had charge of dramatics. He gradu- ated from California School of Fine Arts and was in the BALCOM BARRON BORELLI BORREGO CASTLE CRABILL s fLh,Ljf1gti H 45110 C, a',1f1.n'l4Z' -.fly mglgln , ij sir? 0m Navy CB's for three years. MR. FRANK BORREGO, commercial teacher and sponsor of the Student Council this year, earned his B.A. at the University of Colorado and is working on his M.A. at San Jose State. He spent time in the Army as a sergeant. MR. LOYAL CASTLE, English and general math, was also a coach at Sonora. He was one of the sponsors of the freshman class. He attended San Jose State where he earned his B.A., and served in the Army Air Force. MR. CALVIN CRABILL taught band and orchestra and sponsored the Music club. He graduated from U.C., where he earned a B.A., and served in the Navy. MR. JAMES DALEY, iournalism and English teacher, sponsored The Green and Gold and The Wildcat. He earned his B.A. at the University of New Mexico, and did three years post graduate.work at U.C. During World War II he was a disbursing officer in the Navy. MISS NAOMI EDINGER spent her first year at S.U.H.S. teaching home economics. She attended Linfield College, University of Oregon, and University of Washington to earn her B.A. degree. MR. ROBERT GIBSON, our coach, world history, and sophomore English teacher, sponsored the S.U.H.S. Rally Committee. He earned a B.A. degree at the Central University of Iowa. MRS. VAL CContinuedJ DALEY EDINGER GIBSON HARANKA HOLLINGER HUFF KAUFFMAN iff KI RSC HMAN LONG MCGRATH MUSSER PARLI RODGERS SARGE NT SMITH SMELSER SWANSEA THOMAS WOLFE HARANKA homemaking and clothing, sponsored the F.H.A. She graduated from the University of North Dakota with a B.S. degree. MR. THOMAS HOLLINGER, sophomore class sponsor, taught senior problems and world history this year. He spent three years in the Army, and attended Chico State where he earned his B.A. MR. KENNETH HUFF, machine shop, taught aviation for the Navy during World War ll. He has a B.S. degree, and for the past three years has sponsored the senior class. MR. GAEL KAUFFMAN, agriculture teacher, sponsored the F.F.A. He earned his B.S. degree at U.C. He was in the infantry for four years. MRS. AL- LENE KIRSCHMAN, girls' PE teacher and counselor, sponsored thesG'.A.A. and Wild- cat Whirlers. She attended San Jose State where she earned her B.A. and M.A. de- grees. MISS MARY LONG, biology and general science teacher, attended U.C. where she earned her B.A. degree. MR. ART MCGRATH, coach and boys' PE teacher, is a graduate of Humboldt State and Stanford. He has a B.A. and an M.A. degree. He served in the infantry for three years. MRS. RUTH MUSSER, commercial teacher and senior class sponsor, was in the American Women's Volunteer Service during World War Il. She is a graduate of Columbia University where she earned her B.A. ,wx lg ,i tx a . . i 'H ggi MA is it . J? Qs MISS IRENE PARLI, bookkeeping, geometry, practice, and algebra, spon- sored the Student Body this year. She earned her B.A. degree at Nebraska Univer- sity. MRS. GLADYS RODGERS, freshman social studies, was the sophomore class sponsor. She has a B.S. degree in education. She attended the University of Pitts- burgh and Illinois and C.O.P. MRS. CLAIRE SARGENT, French, Spanish, and senior problems, was the Dean of Girls and also sponsored the Girls' League. She earned her B.A. at the University of California and is completing work on her M.A. MR. GLENN SMITH was an instructor of industrial arts and PE. For three and a half years he served as a chief petty officer in the Navy. His B.A. was earned after at- tending Chico State, Oregon State, and Santa Barbara. MRS. MARGARET SWAN- SEA, instructor of choral music, the Green and Gold Choraleers, and the chorus sponsor, attended U.C.L.A. There she earned her B.A. MRS. IRENE THOMAS, senior problems and girls' PE teacher, attended Huron College to earn her B.A. degree. She was co-sponsor of dramatics. MRS. ALMA WOLFE, freshman and sophomore English and Latin teacher, sponsored the Bible club this year. Her B.A. degree was earned at the University of California. U -an CAFETERIA WORKERS-Left to tight are Shirley Ghiorso, LaVerne White, Sally Lester, Pat Pinney, Pauline Sexton, Claire Sipe, Mrs. Mildred Beller, Penny Osborne, Mrs. Wanda Spicer, Margaret Bono, Peggy Murphy. MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBERS-Left to right are Jack Durnall, Hank Lollar, Don Fleming, and Bill Beller, Our thanks are also extended to you, the maintenance crew, for always doing both the big and little things for us, like helping us with our lockers when Iammed, unlocking the doors, and heating the buildings. We really appreciate your help and consideration! BUS DRIVERS-Left to right are Don Thu- lin, Harrison Gibbs, Mike Gandolfo, George Niirich, George Shaw, Earl Aiken, Dick Algeo, Don Roys, Elden Bottom- miller, James Smithart. Many thanks go to our cafeteria crew and bus drivers. Little do we realize the work they do every day for us, and how lost we would be without them! 7Vofu60z4 I W 'W-iw Seniors who are leaving their Alma Mater, are John Reibin and Joan Watts in cap and gown. Doug Wivell and Elaine Laginha are the incoming fresh- men. ,fQiT1:i9,... - 'r 3 1 5 - 5 4 S 5 , i i+anT.W1usi -W at 3 -In gk .K . , V X X- Rye- , -X may--'1q.-rx. f LARRY ROTELLI President MRS. MUSSER Senior Class Sponsor if A A, 9 Y fi s t,rzsig,ii,- li A, n,, 5 s 2- - isa, f DONNIE JARDINE ANNETTE LAGINHA RICHARD FERNANDES Vice President Secretary Tfeasufef eaulofa 6144.4 0 ' 5 fs X In . X N s I E14 X T-Xxx ' K 2' '3 Kg 'x MR. HUFF Senior Class Sponsor eauhfz The years have passed quickly. Now he is a senior. Back in the days when he was an eager freshman, and couldn't get his locker open, or became lost in the school, he looked forward to this-his graduation day-so vaguely distant at times. Now that it is here, it frightens him. He thinks of his four years of high school and now they seem to have been so short-all too short, but all a wonder- ful dream. Like all dreams it ends as suddenly as it begins, and now he is faced with the reality of the future. He cannot turn back, he must go forward. Congratulations to you, senior, and success to you in your quest for future achievement. A BEVERLY BAIRD Bev . . . Band 2, 3, 4: Junior Prom Favorite saying: Shout Ambition: Traveling Hobby: Talking . . . Quick smile ALFRED BARTLETT Junior . . . Head of Junior Prom Committee: Track 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: You bet Ambition: Air Force Hobby: His black bomb-'48 Chevy . . . Seen lots around the campus MARGARET BoNo Maggie . . . Commissioner 53-54 Favorite saying: Crazy mixed up little kid Ambition: Bum in outer Mongolia Hobby: Likes to give Office gray hair . . . acter if there every was one JACK BROTHERTON Spider . . . Honor Guard: Sports Favorite saying: Let's play basketball Ambition: College and then engineering Hobby: Basketball . . . Tall, dark, and slim Char- RICHARD ALGEO Dick . . . Bus Driver: Letterman Favorite saying: You beth! Ambition: Working oh his car Hobby: Cars , . . Good natured l.EWlS ALLISON Louie . . . FFA: Junior Prom Favorite saying: Bottoms Up Ambition: Bartender Hobby: Getting into trouble . . dynamite PAT ARBUTHNOT Cowboy . . . GAA: Junior Aronos Favorite saying: Gee whiz already Ambition: Bookkeeper Noisy bit of Hobby: Embroidering . . . Known for her real short hair BARBARA ARoz Barb . . . Song Leader l, 2: GAA President Favorite saying: Well I guess Ambition: San Jose State Hobby: Boys . . . Big deep dimples F X. ir? . l l llxll -'ZA N- '5 ', 'v 1 . ,. ,J wfglmifafi CIRIA CASILLAS Ciria . . . Senior Favorite: CSF Secretary Favorite saying: I got news for you Ambition: Designer . . . Beautiful black hair. CANNIE CHAMBERS Candy May . . . GAA Favorite saying: Ain't you .got no smart? Ambition: Beautician Hobby: Sewing . . . Smiles 'For everyone LELAND CLARK Lee . . . President of FFA: Football 2, 3, A Favorite saying: Oh well, l don't care Ambition: Farmer Hobby: Hunting . . . Enjoys a good time DANNY CONLIN Conlin Favorite saying: I don't know Ambition: To get out of High school Hobby: Hunting . . . A character always trying to get out of school DARLENE BRYANT Darlene . . . Chorus: Journalism Ambition: To succeed in life Hobbies: Music, photography . . . Most likely to succeed BILL BUCKMAN Rang-A-Tang . . . Senior Favorite: Letterman's 1. 2, 3, 4 ' Favorite saying: Girls! Ambition: Professor Buckman Hobby: Parties . . . Big, easy going, girI's dream CAROLYN BURNS Burnsie . . . GAA: Green and Gold Favorite saying: Paul Ambition: Housewife Hobby: Writing letters to Paul . . . Sophisticated: pretty eyes, LEO CARTER l.eo the Lion . . . Band: Baseball Favorite saying: Crazy said red Ambition: Trumpet Player Hobbies: Hot rods, music . . . Can really play the trumpet .-Wt Semhfw RHODA CONNIT1' Rhodle . . . GAA l, 2: FHA Favorite saying: l dunno Ambition: Advertising artist Hobby: Training horses . . . Quiet, but nice RALPH COSOVICH Bosco Favorite saying: Hey, Hey! Ambition: Truck driver Hobbies: Girls and money . . . Tall, dark, and hand- SOlT1e SHEILA CURTIS Luzden . . . Chansonettes 2, 3, 4: Music Club l,2,3,4 Favorite saying: All right, already Ambition: Piano teacher Hobby: Photography . . . Long beautiful eyelashes ALDIENE DE LACK Red . . . Chorus 'l, 2: Mothers' Tea Favorite saying: All right Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Cooking . . GLEN DICKEY CSF l, 2, 3, 4: Chorus: Wildcat Ambition: Professional singer Hobby: Music . . . Good sports writer to everyone RIA DIRLING Shorty . . . Band l, 2, 3: FHA Favorite saying: Christopher Columbus Ambition: Raise horses Hobby: Ride horses . . . Sweet and nice HARRY DRABKIN H. D. . , . Music Club I, 2, 3, 4: Football Man ager 4 Favorite saying: Charge Ambition: Career diplomat Hobby: Radio . . . Always willing to help GEORGE DURHAM Corky . . . Honor Guard: Senior Favorite Favorite saying: Real George Ambition: To be able to loaf in style Hobby: Hunting girls . . . Wonderful sport JANET FAULKNER Jan . . . CSF 1, 2, 3, 4: Honor Guard Favorite saying: What Ambition: College Hobby: Playing piano . . . Pleasant to know RICHARD FERNANDES Rich , . . Football I, 2, 4: Prom Committee Ambition: Study art Hobby: Likes to draw . . . Swell guy VINCENT FERNANDES Vince . . . Commissioner 54: Band 1-4: Senior Problems: Phantom 3 Favorite saying: l Hope to kiss a duck Ambition: Professor at Mills Hobbies: Skiing, dancing . . . He can really play his drums AUDREY FISHER Bunny . . . Band Favorite saying: Hi Chicken Ambition: Beautician Hobby: Cooking . . . Very nice and sweet GEORGE DURNALL Duffo . . . Letterman's Club l, 2, 3, 4, Phantom 4, Senior Problems Class Favorite saying: Have you seen Jo? Ambition: Cattle king Hobby: Joanne . . . Darling guy, nice car PETE EDWARDS Pete . . . Honor Guard: Football I, 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: Enjoy life, you gotta live with it! Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Girls, and more girls . . . Mischievous per- sonality JaMMY ELDRIDGE Ace of Spades . . . Senior Favorite: Sports Favorite saying: Can you see me? Ambition: l'll never tell Hobby: Playing drums . , . Personality plus GLENDA EMERALD Glen . . . Transfer from Hawaii: A Yell Leader for Basketball, Maiorette 4 Favorite saying: God bless you Ambition: Eddie Bahten Hobby: Swimming . . . Does hula beautifully . . Good natured Sembfw JAMES FISHER Fish . . . Football 2, 3, 4: Track 2, 3 Favorite saying: Hello! Ambition: To sleep my life away Hobby: Being lazy , , , Oh! that smile Joyce FLEMING Dumbo . . . GAA 2, 3, 4: Chorus Favorite saying: Hey, Jan Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Cooking . . . Active in all girls' sports . . Full of fun and peppy EDWARD FOSTER Brad . . , Commissioner 53-54: Tennis 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: That's funny, laugh! Ambition: Take it easy and have fun Hobby: Girls . . . A friendly guy who is a flash on the tennis court JANICE FosTER Jan . . . Song Leader 3, 4: GAA l, 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: Dirty, dirty, dirty Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Tommy . . . A gal with plenty of verve f, e :::s HARRISON Giaas Gibbsey . . . Bus Driver: Ski Club Favorite saying: l don't know Ambition: To become a lawyer Hobby: Photography . . . A likable guy who works hard JOCELYN GILLMORE Jocie . . . Honor Guard: Chorus l, 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: Cogitating on the exigencies of life Ambition: Singer Hobby: Music . . . A carefree and gay gal who is a very good singer JIMMY GIRARDI Humphrey . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 3, 4 Favorite saying: What-da-ya-say Ambition: To graduate Hobby: Music . . . Quiet, good looking guy ANTHONY GOTELLI Goat . . . Football: President of FFA Ambition: Agricultural Engineer Hobby: Livestock raising . . . Nice guy 2 Joyce GREEN Juice . . . Commissioner 53-54: GAA Favorite saying: Momma-mia Ambition: Lady hobo Hobby: Skiing . . , A darling gal with a bubbling personality CAROLYN HALBERT Carolyn . . . GAA I, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Glee Favorite saying: Stars and Garters Ambition: Housewife Hobby: Hunting . . . Nice to know Boa HARGROVE Bob . . . Sports i, 2, 3, 4: Chorus Favorite saying: Hope to tell ya! Ambition: Get a large farm Hobby: Girls . . . A smile that knocks you for a loop LLOYD HENDERSON Lloyd . . . Football 4: Band 3, 4 Ambition: Own his own string of horses Hobby: Horses . . . Likable personality ' ' 3 i A M- 553: is it Xi W m :Aix X NQJ, f'x'X:, Q2 ,E E wvnvf an 1 I Y if f fi? W jf 3- - in . -L s L Mia: We ' 'f : '?:2F3?'BU1'ZZg. r s 1 ' 9: ' ' . M25 S9515 'ffl if rffffffifgff f ANNETTE LAGINHA Net . . . Senior Class Treasurer: FHA Favorite saying: Hi Ambition: Criminologist Hobbies: Horses, clothes . . . Sweet, dernure, and friendly personality ROBERT LERTORA Moosey Favorite saying: Pud buzzard Ambition: Truck driver Hobby: Guns . . , Quick with the wit RICHARD LOCKHART Richard Favorite saying: Hey boy! Ambition: Pass Physical Science Hobby: Getting to classes on time . . . Hails from Columbia . . . Has eyes only for Barbara WiNiFREo LoNo Wendy . . . Secretary of GAA: Ski Club Manager Favorite saying: Hi Babe Ambition: Make some man real happy Hobby: Men, all of 'em . . . Cute clothes to go with the figure if, HAROLD MARQUETTE Red hot . . . Football I, 3, 4: aff '9 'M -:fe e : , P , fr, . . 2. H Wanfglawvc Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: Good morning Ambition: Play pro football Hobby: Girls . . . Can always be heard around the school . . . Popular with the girls ALAN MCCREADY Mike . . . Honor Guard: Football Favorite saying: Who knows Ambition: Graduate in four years Hobby: Football . . . Bashful TERRY MILLARD Terry . . . President of Music Club: Senior Fa- vorite Favorite saying: Oh Shiela don't Ambition: Music teacher Hobby: Music . . . Quite musical LEE MILLHOLLEN Esquire . . . Honor Guard: CSF Favorite saying: Any old thing Ambition: To become a fireman get excited on a popcorn wagon Hobby: Saving cherio's box tops . . . Always smiling -I l EVERETT MOHATT Skip . . . Student Body President 53, 54: Senior Problems Phantom 2 Favorite saying: I must say Ambition: Take Frank Sinatra's place with songs and Ava Hobby: Sports . . . Words can't express Skip! EDWARD MOYLE Eddie . . . Football: Track Favorite saying: Crazy man, crazy Ambition: Millionaire Hobby: Girls Q. . Notice that curly black hair JANET MuNoz Shorty . . . GAA 1, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Glee Favorite saying: Hey Pud Ambition: Rancher Hobby: Horses . . . Seen a lot with Joyce PEGGY MURPHY Peg . . . Honor Guard: Senior Favorite Favorite saying: You know what I mean Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Clothes . . . Really something to look at S . ESTHER MILLER Chick . . . Honor Guard: CSF: Senior Favorite Favorite saying: Kill it Ambition: Drive a car Hobby: Sewing . . . Beautiful long hair FRANK MILLER Poncho . . , Chorus Favorite saying: Hope to tell you Ambition: Toy train engineer Hobbies: Hunting and girls . , . Hails from Tuolumne . . . His tallness is filled with personality LAURETTA MILLS Millsey . . . Honor Guard: Song Leader 3, 4 Favorite saying: Hi comrade Ambition: Housewife Hobby: Roland . . . So understanding, can't be beat OSCAR MITCHELL Skee Favorite saying: Push me a square and spark me Ambition: Hot rod driver Hobby: Girls . . , Went into Air Force prior to graduation .sro-: 'I' KARLEEN PUNTER Karl . . . Honor Guard: Oakdale Exchange Rallies Favorite saying: Gee Ambition: Dress designer Hobbies: Designing and singing and nice voice JOHN REIBIN Long John . . , Football 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: Hey, Helen Ambition: Play football Hobby: Building hot rods . . . Engoys a good time DONALD REID Don . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1 2 Ambition: Basketball coach and school teacher Hobby: Basketball . . . Sunny disposition ROBERT RIEDEL Bob . . . Football l, 2, 3, 4: Vice President Boys Service Club Favorite saying: Dear Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Sports . . . Talented in singing and sports .asm 'Uh- JOHNNY RYAN John Favorite saying: Cha Ambition: Navy Hobby: Women . . . Quiet, pleasant FRANK SANFILIPPO Frank . . . Wildcat 5: Transfer Student Favorite saying: Deal Ambition: Navy Hobbies: Trumpet, and guitar . . . Handsome black hair LA VERNE SARDELLA cactus . . . GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Ski Club 1, 2 1 Favorite saying: I can't help it' Ambition: To own a ranch Hobby: Horses, . . Always willing to help when needed JAMES SARGENT Jimmy . . . Boys' Service Club: Variety Show Stage Crew l, 2, 3, 4 Ambition: Photographer for magazine Hobbies: Stamp collecting and photography . . Shutter bug, friendly Q THOMAS ROBERTS Boris . . . Commissioner 53-54: Junior Ring Committee Favorite saying: Look, girls Ambition: Farmer Hobbies: Hunting, fishing .. . . Whiz and terror with a rubber band . . . Good sport LARRY ROTELLI Rotenelli . . . Senior Class President, Junior Class Play Favorite saying: Well l'll be Ambition: To go to college Hobby: Girls . . . Loves girls and check that smile DONALD Rovs Chester Favorite saying: l'll never tell Ambition: Own' a used car lot Hobbies: Georgia, cars, and hot rods . . . Likes to tease . . . Lots of fun ROGER Rust Rusty Favorite saying: Oh, no! Ambition: Master mechanic Hobbies: Motors six cars lhot rods! . . . Smart guy in machine shop . Q :f JAMES SEGALE Jim . , . Honor Guard: Prom Committee Favorite saying: l'll be darn Ambition: Become a success in life Hobby: Girls . . . Always seen on the tennis court NANCY SHARROCK Bones . . . GAA I: Chorus l, 2 Favorite saying: My gollies Ambition: Housewife Hobby: Dancing , , . Catching smile Lois SHERBONDY Lou . . . A Yell Leader: Green and Gold Editor Favorite saying: Just a little doofie Ambition: Dancer Hobbies: Dancing and music . . . A real swell little gal: popular with everyone ROBERT SHILUE Bob . , . Football 2 Favorite saying: Bardahl did it again Ambition: Staying out of the Army Hobbies: Cars, women , , , Slow talker, beautiful hair SHARON SHORE Sherry . . . Senior Favorite: Junior Red Cross Favorite saying: Hi chic Ambition: To go to San Francisco Hobby: Boys . . . Full of vim and vigor MARLEN SIKORA Marlen . . . Music Club President: Band Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, and music . . . Marlen was lucky enough to visit the United Nations be- cause she won an essay contest RAMONA SOVEREIGN Poots . . . GAA l, 2 Ambition: Housewife, if Phil ever gets out of the Army Hobby Writing letters to Phil . . . Beautiful blue eyes: friendly and sweet ROBERT ST. CLAIR Mouse Favorite saying: Chaw Pa Ambition: Dodge the draft Hobbies: Cars and women . . . Practical ioker DONNA UPWALL Frenchie . . . Variety Show: GAA Favorite saying: You don't know do you? Ambition: Go to Hawaii Hobby: Military services . . . Always giggling DONALD VANCE Don . . . FFA I, 2, 3: Transfer from Ceres Ambition: To live Hobbies: Hunting and fishing . . . Little guy NORMAN VANDERPLAATS Vande . . . Letterman's Club: Band Favorite saying: l'm the only one, besides myself, who's better than me Ambition: Chemical engineering Hobby: Trombone . . . Tall, shy JOAN WATTs Comrade . . . Song Leader 3, 4: Rally Committee Favorite saying: Well Ambition: Housewife . , . Crazy character 'P' . K R4 K Ferl-IARO STEPHENS .- Dtfk 1 . . . Honor Guard: Senior Favorite: Senior V? Problems Phantom l Ambition: To get married and raise a batch of kids , Favorite saying: Well, I guess Hobby: Females . , . Personality JOHN STONE 4 Fuss . . . Football: Secretary Boys' Service Club Favorite saying: lt's fine as a frogs hair xAmbition: To stay away from work fHobby: Changing my mind . . , Terrific personality JAMES STOUGH Tiny . . . Chorus 4 Favorite saying: Balls of fire Ambition: Electrician . . . Swell guy . . . Transfer student from Pennsylvania TRUDA TRAPASSO' Trudy . . . GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 Favorite saying: For corn Sakes Ambition: To become a secretary Hobby: Boys . . . Unusual personality MARY Lou WEBBER Lou . . . A Yell Leader, GAA Favorite saying: l'll never tell Ambition: Housewife Hobby: Bucky . . . Tiny-well liked by everyone Ruov WHITTAKER Rudy . . . Football 3, 4, Chorus Favorite saying: Cha Ambition: Bum . . . One of those Columbia guys MARGARET VVILKIE Madget . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA Favorite saying: Copecitac Ambition: Raise horses . . . Beautiful long brown hair, and a nice smile to go with it BARBARA WOOLARD Bobbie . . . Mother's Tea . . . Girls' baseball 'Gam Favorite saying: I don't know Ambition: Working with little children Hobby: Collecting glass dogs . . . A transfer from Oakdale her sophomore year-their loss, our gain! ALICE WYNNE Proxy . . . Honor Guard, CSF 5 6 Favorite saying: Hey ya' big fish Ambition: To be a nurse Hobby: Drawing . . . Oh that beautiful blond hair! JACK WINTER Professor . . . Chorus 3, 4, Boys Quartet 4 Favorite saying: Indubitably old chap Ambition: Radio electronic technician Hobby: Building electrical gadgets Quiet but friendly KENNETH ZELINSKY Clem . . . Band, tennis Favorite saying: Come here, Baby' Ambition: To get his second class Scout badge Hobby: Drums and women . . Transfer from an Juan. Very friendly FLORENCE ALGER Elorie . . . Green and Gold Oregon Favorite saying: lt's been real Ambition: College Hobby: Swimming and skating getting to know people fast ! ffalagmpia .- ' 'W E90 'J i ' 1 wi KV 144 'QWZ3 wx 'L K +G 1 A-J Q 354 adiiln 4 ,, N! 'I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. '7wDcuf4Qoae?q.. 3 ' f ' ' M 5. 'tes ' - Q as - . 4 ff Q0 . lv r, ,N 'W' .VX W' 'fl in 'QW Ya . as , U- ,XS . Q. , C 4- fs Q wr ,pf i9 'M Jim Eldridge-Look at that smile. Glenda Emerald-Why so sad? Roger Rust--Do they taste good? Lois Sherbondy-Don't cry little girl. Mary Lou Webber-Isn't she cute? Richard Fernandes-Litfle boy lost. Lewis Allison-Hey there Junior. Darlene Bryant-Sweet little thing. Ciria Casillas-Oh, those teeth. Joan Watts-Shall we take a stroll? Esther Miller-Pretty baby. Dorothy Pastorini-Wanna fight? Barbara Aroz-Fascinating, isn't it? Janice Foster-Dig that little curl. Sharon Shore-What a doll! Corky Durham-My what pretty hair. Earl Johnson-Aw, you're kidding. 18. George Durnall-Don't get upset. 1344, Audrey Fisher-Why so worried? Harold Marquette-He's happy? Jack Brotherton-ls that so? Don Reid-Oh, that expression! Bob lertora-Hurry up! Charlene Palmtag-Miss Sonora. 25. Peggy Murphy-Ready to go? Ria Durling-Sweet talk. Frank Miller-Cheer up! 4' '7a Daw gone 2? H. 6 it 1 M ei' I 1 wx 4 AX ,YeQl ,.y , Margaret Bono-Oh you beautiful doll! Jocelyn Gillmore-Posed and ready. Don Roys-Whatcha lookin' at? Loretta Nelson-So serious. Lauretta Mills-Look at that sweet smile. l4. Dick Algeo-Sourpuss. Jim Fisher-Look at the birdie! Karleen Punter-Just lookin'! Lee Milhollen-Cutie. t . ii ag. a . fa A .2 Bev Baird-Scared! Vince Fernandes-Aw now! Bob Hargrove-Little guy. Joyce Fleming-Don'f cry! Skip Mohatt-Handsome playboy. l5. Terry Millard-How about that! Larry Rotelli-Smile please. Carolyn Halbert-Whatcha got there? Annette Laginha-Brown eyes. I I I ,. H fr - 1. . ,M . K .2 .W 'll- Ll 4 it ., . QV' fe 75 - . --. , . 4. if 1. .f ff -ff ' . i v. V515 - ' uf 3' H '3r 'i T. . . gg- y., 1 .tb J x Q ' Q' Donna Upwall-So glum! Janet Faulkner-Professor. Donnie Jardine-Neat and trim. Truda Trapasso-Cupie doll. Leland Clark-How's the water? Bill Buckman-Rangatang! Virginia Hughes-Curly. . John Stone-Try this for size! Margaret Wilkie--Squinring? lik' K 74: Daw Qoae gg 1 a Q, , .f :FQ T 41. ' K A . . --v A ,. .t mv- 31 .6 5 .7 6 , Q 5 9 .1 .1 2' P Q I I I ...Q ,,,. 5 LLAY 'Suv J 'S fi pn 'ff 1 ' 1 is : H hx .s,.. a NW Y X 5 X WJ P' R - but at 1 .7 .A .av . - k.m-I 'NSN f X311 4. 6' 4 -if Q. La-fig, ,. 1. Barbara Woolard-My, how fascinating! 2. Bob Riedel-Where's your hair? 3. Rhoda Connitt-Pretty, pretty. 4. Pete Edwards-Aw, you're kidding. 5. Janet Munoz-Something's slipping. 6. LaVerne Sardella-Time for a bath. 7. Jim Segale-Pretty baby. 8. Harrison Gibbs-You don't say. 9. Bob St. Clair-Ready to take your bath? 10. Shiela Curtis-Don't look so serious. it 'K x f nb Glenn Dickey-Oh, how cute! Ken Zelinsky-Don't be so nosey. Marlen Sikora-What a bonnet! 14. John Reibin-Wanna play in the sand? Alice Wynne-Blondie. Junior Bartlett-Poor little fellow. 17. Joyce Green-Little angel? Harry Drabkin-Pot already? Dick Stephens-Wanna fight? im ,L ft C I a .J -4 5 . Johnny Ryan-You I don't like. Tom Roberts-Sourpuss. Chuck Horsely-Oh, boy! Brad Foster-Ah, shucks. Carole Pfister-Tell me more. . Wendy Long-Oh dear. . Jim Girardi-Hey, man. Anthony Gotelli--Angel face. Florence Alger-Don't cry. m .5 Lg K' az dawufied AURETTA MILLS and HAR- UETTE. Best Looking Boy BILL BUCKMAN . Wittiest MARGARET BONO Most Popular DICK STEPHENS -Q Best Looking Girl Wittiest SHARON SHORE BOB ST. CLAIR Friendliest Friendliest JIMMY ELDRIDGE DOROTHY PASTORINI Most Popular Best School Citizen LOIS SHERBONDY SKIP MOHATT Best School Citizen CIRIA CASILLAS Most VINCENT FERNANDES Most Dignified PEGGY MURPHY Most Athletic Most Athletic DONNIE JARDINE BARBARA AROZ Most Most Dignified TERRY MILLARD EARL JOHNSON Most Intellectual Most Intellectual CORKY DURHAM ESTHER MILLER 3 3 + G E at RODDY HAMILTON FRANCES MCDONALD LARRY ADAMS All' f 4-13 1 vw'r4 I M L 'qi' II 9 I xp- I U -- JANET BARRON A break af a meeting means a gab session for underclassmen shown above. I The iuniors, having completed three years of high school, are now beginning to realize the great responsibilities of a full-fledged Sonora high school student. For three years they have intermittently worked and played and advanced step by step. They know that certain goals must be reached and that they must work harder if they wish to attain their goal. Reminiscently they look back on their previous years, and although they have thought this year their best, they realize that this is the same thought that has come with each year. So with great hope and anxiety they await their final glory - the attainment of graduation, and the challenge of the future. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS-Left to right are R. Pinnelli, Ser- geant-at-Armsg G. Brunk, Treasurer, D. Meza, President, S. Cowgill, Secretary, and B. Henington, Vice President. uf T AL MRS. HELEN BALCOM MR, BEVERLY BARRON Sponsor Sponsor First row, left to right: ,P. Yant, G. Loftis, L. Wolff, E. Volpetti, C. Whyte, H. Tur- man. Second row: J. Wilson, L. White, D. Morris, M. Thygesen, B. Whipple. Third row: E. Steinhauser, J. Whitlatch, B. Williams, R. Vanderwalker. Fourth row: V. Winter, H. Tilley, L. Zieh- lke, K. Wivill. First row: M. Gaines, J. Ford, G. Brunk, S. Fleming, J. Graves, S. Foster, M. Ghiorso, G. Dutson, A. Giussi. Second row: B. Creason, J. Abbott, J. Cassaretto, C. Fulton, P. Bundy, S. Cow- gill, K, Davis, V. Arundel, K, Karson, B. Cocchi. Third row: L. Davey, P. Coats, B. Bryant, E. Blake, D. Bullerdick, L. Adams, T. Barajas, R. Barajas, T. Camicia. Fourth row: H. Buckholz, L Booker, S. Drabkin, B. Dite ler, O. Albertson, T. Barker, R. Curtin, L. Dahlin. -.fi 's.. s x l 0 ae'-gang -sa in 9 First row: R. Pinnelli, A. Pease, G. McLind, R. Nel- son, A. Sappington, D. Mor- rison, B. Olinger, L. Rabe nort, M. Sparrow. Second row: C. Pecchenino M. Pahrman, S. Meurer, C Martin, D. Miller, D. Rodri quez, P. Musser, N. Sadler P. Parks. Third row: T. Sousa, L P i e rc e, J. McGown, R Schoettgen, R. Pinny, L, Mul ler, G. Salazar, J, Spain. Fourth row: G. Hagestead M. Podesto, O. Pope, D Meza, R. Maxwell, G. Rine hart, H. Poston, J. Parsons ew' First row: R. Lee, J. Hall, S Johnson, G. Hamilton, G Jacobsen, H. Hoyle, M Foster, H. Harrington, J Longress. Second row: D. Hill, Z. Kemp, A. Heaton, E. Gray, B. Larwick, B. Hudson, V. Guinn, E. Hoblitt, B. Mc- Cowan. Third row: F. Liebrenz, D. Light, J. MacDonald, D. Loux, J. Henderson, J. Hamm, L. Lavagnino, B. Hen- ington. Fourth row: I. Johnson, W. Hamlin, G. Long, L. Hobby, B. Jacobsen, J. Kelley, K. Ishmael. CLASS RINGS-Lasting reminders of high school life are the class rings ordered by all students during their iunior year. Class rings these days are serving a special purpose. They are exchanged by steadies. The link thus established may be momentary or permanent. What about the problem of over or under size rings as a result of this romantic exchange? Girls may tape the rings to their fingers or attach them to a chain. Putting the girl's ring on a chain is almost a must for the boy-as the ring is almost always too small to fit on the boy's finger. Shown below are the rings of the classes of '54, right and '55, left. ,gs 0,45 f i gl? , M ' I s I MRS GLADYS RODGERS MR. TOM HOLLINGER Sophomore Class Sophomore Class Sponsor Sponsor 0 Just one year ago the sophomores were bewildered freshmen. Gradually however, confusion vanished as they proceeded timidly through the haze of high school. They became familiar with the history, tra- ditions, and regulations of Sonora High. Their fields of interest broadened as they became eligible for sports and for partici- SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS-Shown at the left are: Bill Zwinge, Vice President, Janet Barron, Treasurer, Victor McLind, Sergeant-at-Armsp Frances MacDonald, Secretary, and Rodney Hamilton, President. or 'Eg ga W if ! A If . X . it ,,. i 1 . jj!! - S 5. , PM ' pation in various activities of school life. The sophomores became more interested in cultivating new friendships and in es- tablishing and maintaining a higher scholas- tic standing for themselves. The sopho- mores, in short, had begun to find them- selves. First row: C. Arellano, Y. Croston, E. Chambers, B. Algeo, P. Brown, J. Barron, L. Davis, R. Arnerich, L. Casillas. Second row: V. Bennett, M. Blake, C. Bamber, T. Bean, D. Davis, A, Campbell, J. Allen, D. Brown, M. Craw- mer. Third row: G. Camicia, J Cocchi, G. Denton, F. Cava lero, L. Carey, C. Carkeet, G. Benton, R. Churchill, D. Churchill. Fourth row: A. Dossa, F. Delbar, A. Carlos, D. Byram R. Colombo, D. Darling, J Algeo, D. Bird. amfimlvfs' First row, left to right: M Henry, B. DePaoli, L. Ever- l'15YT, Merlene Girardi, l Howie, K. Heath, J. Faulk- ner, S. Ghiorso, J. Johnson Second row: T. Durfee, P Gilbert, P. Freitas, S. John SON, M. Girard, D. Harris, C Jones, P. Fernandes, L, Gir- Gfdif M. Hatler. Third row: J. Hazelton, E. Hitch, E. Gookin, D. Hoff, M. Fouts, C. Foster, L. Grenf fell, R. Hinds, C. Grossi. Fourth row: R. Hamilton, P. Hogan, D. Johnson, J. Har- ton, C. Lorenz, D. Merrihew, J. Murphy, and G. Mills. l First row, left to right: B. Oliver, R. Mommi, M. Poggi, L. Plummer, R. Robinson, W. Peterson, J. Loftis, S. Lester, A. Panero, F. Kelley. Second row: J. Wilson, T. McCormick, F. McDonald, L. Martinez, D. Kruse, N. Naza- rene, E. Lundberg, M. Land, D. Rountree, K. Nelson. Third row: M. Sanchez, L. Moran, M. McNally, J. Rush, V. McLind, C. McCrae, R, Pickup, J. Nizzoli, J. Ross. Fourth row: R. Parkhurst, S. Miles, R. Richenburg, J. Nail, H. Kalakian, J. Red. R First row, left to right: D. Westfall, S. Starks, S. Wil' liams, J. Strand, W. Sco' field, J. Tremewan, F. Van' derplatts, S. Stough, Second row: V. Wynn, P. Thulin, A. Shuflin, F. Willis. B. Taylor, E, Sayre, M Wright, C. Stone, G. Walls. Third row: C. Sipe, D. Zip- ser, G. Slicton, R. Sterni, G Usrey, J. Taylor, P. Shaw. G, Whitehead. Fourth row: E, Webber, B Zwinge, B. Smith, E. Strong J. Travena. VJ The freshman enters Sonora High with a puzzled look on his face and his heart in his mouth, but in time he becomes familiar with the buildings as the upper classman has, and will feel at home. Although there are many things he must still learn, the bewildered look on his face has almost disappeared. He has started ob- serving the customs of Sonora and learning his duties as a participant in the daily life of the school. By assuming his responsibilities, he will prepare himself to become a good student of his alma mater. FROSH CLASS OFFICERS-P. Atkisson, Vice President, N. Bartlett, Secre tary, P. Aroz, President, A. Lackey, Treasurer, and G. Robles, Sergeant at-Arms. FROSH SPONSORS are Mr. Loyal Castle, left, and Miss Naomi Edinger, right. Z'- llrw 'Y - ' dwarf .. v1...f.e 'ff +55 1, Y' , , A-4' FRESHMAN CAKE SALE-Pictured at the left are students at the frosh cake sale, one of the ways the freshmen earned some money for their treasury. Pete Aroz, President of the freshman class, was there helping, left. Also Phil Atkisson, Vice President of the frosh class, is standing there, as you can see, wondering what to do next. John Gookin, a iunior, is waiting patiently for his cake, but what is the bewildered look for on .lohn's face? First row, left to right: L Hart, P. Henderson, V Kauffman, L. Goicoechea, J Englehardt, L. Jacobson, E Gray, J. Higgins, B. Hamil ton, D. Gibson. Second row: C. Guinn, J. Kahl, E. Fraser, R. Esparza, L. Harrington, J. Hienrich, J. Gotelli, V. Gould, J. Ellis. Third row: E. Laginha, M. McCormick, C. Oman, P. Hughes, A. Lackey, M. Jas- per, L. Grenfield, A. Keller, C. Hobbs, M. Martinez. Fourth row: C. Ford, K. Jardine, J. Hobbs, E. Judge, B. Linn, W. Henderson, G. Keller, G. Johnson. First row, left to right: P. Sahagian, S, Stevenson, J. Vaughn, S. Wenzel, P. Sex- ton, D. Woffard, C. Seward, S. Reasoner, S. Sayre, B. Rodgers. Second row: D. Wivell, J R e i b e n, A. Weston, 8 Pringle, G. W h i tm e r, C Thomas, G. Purdy, V. Spauld ing, C, Sipe, J. Skipper. Third row: B. Zimmerman C. Thygesen, L. Sherrow, J White, F. Bell, O. Ryals, B Vaughn, F. Stevens, D. Stub blefield. First row, left to right: J Baldwin, V. Chambers, G Bradley, N. Bartlett, S. Del bar, D. Adams, C. Carlton M. Denton, V. Darnielle, J Crabtree. Second row: B. Davey, J. D a v i s, Y. Bertolozzi, G. Brandi, L. Baer, J. Denton, E. Burner, R. Shaw, B. Du- Clair, D. DeGiobbi. Third row: D. Fagnani, G- Bass, J. Anderson, PA Alklfl' son, P. Aroz, G. Bennett, L Bennett, M. Dana, R- BUY ford. Fourth row: M. Cobb, C. Bol ton, G. Bradley, L, Davies, T. Blagen, H. Carson. First row, left to right: E Owzarski, G. Munoz, D Pinnelli, J. Lemons, P. Pin- ney, B. Moles, E. Meza, L Nou, B. Patterson, M. Sikora Second row: I. Mantzouranis, P. Osborne, B. May, B. Mar. ston, S. Reiben, P. Schwie- kert, G. Woodford, B. Ponce Third row: B. Peters, C. Knowlesf R. Miller, G. Sala- zar, B. McMahon, R. Gwinn, G. Nelson, D. Miller, G, Moore. Fourth row: L. Mitchell, G. Robles, B. Leonard, M. Max- well, J. Moore, B. Martin, B. Orr, P. Lehr, D. Paine. .DEX 'flea-alnm 7 . t ' 3 1 4. . 3 t Awww Lett row, bottom to top: L. Mills, J. Foster, B. Aroz, J. Watts. Top row, lett to right: G. Emerald, B. Cocchi G. Denton, E. Volpetti, R. Arnerich, H Turman. Right rovv, bottom to top: N. Bartlett, A Lackey, M. Denton, M. Bono. Center, left to right: L. Sberbondy, R, Pin- nelli, and M. Webber. pw ! u .xy SKIP MOHATT Student Body President Lauretta Mills, Girls' Activities, Dorothy Pastorini, Secretary, Barbara Aroz, Girls' Athletics. dent government of Sonora High and are elected yearly by the Stu- dent Body. A student is eligible for an office if he has a C average in all classes and secures a peti- tion which must be signed by 25 students. They decide how the Student Body funds are spent and assign the concessions and dances to various organizations. ie , kf Lois Sherbondy, G r e e n and Gold Editor, Miss Irene Parli, Advisor. f Mr. Frank Borrego, Advisor, Tom Roberts, Boys' Athletics, Brad Foster, Traffic, Margaret Bono, Cultural Activities, Joyce Green, Publicity, Dick Stephens, Boys' Activities, Al Dossa, Treasurer, Vince Fernandes, Public Welfare. The Commissioners are the stu- 7467 qfelp Um B yell leaders this year were fortunate to lead the school in yells for we had a winning team. The girls are freshmen this year and have been very successful in cheerleading. The student council gave the yell leaders, A's and B's, each S15 for their outfits this year. Below is the rally committee. To start the year off with a bang the new advisor made arrange- ments for students to form a parade for two big games. Horns honking for a much wanted vic- tory, some fifty cars moved up the main street of Sonora. Parades, snake dances, and ex- change rallies were given to boost school spirit, i B YELL LEADERS are left to right A Lackey N Bartlett and M Denton. C? via' RALLY COMMITTEE MEMBERS are, first row, left to right: N. Bartlett M Webber M Denton L Sher b0nClY, A- L3CkeY- Second 0W1 L- NelS0f1, J. Foster, L. Mills, B. Aroz J Watts Third row R Pmnelli W. Hamlin, D. Pastorini, M. Bono, P. Edwards, Mr. Bob Gibson, Advisor 74eqQ4aeZi40ufzF7 SONG LEADERS at S.U.H.S. are shown above in a characteristic pose, their pom poms at their feet, They are sporting their new uniforms made this year. Shown left to right, are: Loretta Nelson, Janice Foster, Barbara Aroz, Lauretta Mills, and .Ioan Watts. 5049 Maw, - . Weezlecwlew CHEERLEADERS above, are Mary Lou Webber and Lois Sherbondy tin the backl, and Ronnie Finnell: Lois and Ronnie have been a familiar combination in activities at S U H S for three years, The song leaders tried out in Sep- tember and were elected by the vote of the Student Body. The above girls brought song lead- ing back to Sonora tor the first time in many years. They have been song leaders both their iunior and senior years. By leading the kids in clapping and doing their cute little routines when the band plays at the rallies and games, they help to give a lot more spirit to our school. They have done much in the past two years to make us proud of them, Our cheerleaders, Ronnie and Mary Lou tried out the same as the song leaders, with the understanding that Lois would join them later. Mary Lou and Lois are seniors this year, and Ronnie is a junior. They had unusual uniforms this year, made ot cotton material, instead of the customary heavier winter mal terials. Their goal tor this year was to keep the Sportsmanship Trophy. wbX5i?'a3,gi5?4 4 ,f ' 1 A W. . 5 x 5- V ix-xy., 4, wa ,, ,Y 'Q ,vs 1 XX I ,JI -I ex V' M .QNX ,MMS I, sh ig 71' gmwl -i..fx.'i'L g - BAND MEMBERS shown below are, MAJORETTES, left to right: B. Cocchi, G. Denton, H. Turman, E. Volpetti, G. Emerald, and R. Arnerich. Reading front to back in first row: R. Hamilton, J. Red, L. Leonard, D. Merrihew, W. Peterson, L. Davey, G. Jacobsen, S. Williams, M. Sikora, J. Denton, H. Kalakian. Second row: R. Richenburg, M. Sikora, S. Drabkin, B. Baird, D. Darling, V. Fernandes, Y. Bertolozzi, A. Lorenz, J. Taylor, V. Hughes. Third row: R. Pinnelli, N. Vanderplaats, P. Lehr, R. Curtain, L. Grenfield, C. Lorenz, J. Delbar, J. Spain, G. Woodford, T. Barker, S. Sayre, L. Rotelli. Fourth row: B. Smith, D. Bird, D. Wofford, M. Games, B. Ponce, P. Coates, M. Wright, F. Vanderplaats, P. Hughes, D. Rountree. Fifth row: G. Slicton, K. Ishmael, L. Martinez, R. Miller, J. Hamilton, K. Zelinsky, T. Millard, S. Curtis, L. Goicoechea, A. Fisher, J. Girardi. Not shown: D. Roys, S. Starks, M. Wilkie, J. Razor, N. Varla, A. Bartlett, G. Camicia, L. Carter, J. Joh1-xlbn, and Mr. Calvin Crabill, Director. DANCE BAND MEMBERS above are, first row: T. Millard, at piano, D. Wofford, L. Martinez, M. Gaines, M. Sikora, B. Baird, T. Barker, V. Hughes, J. Girardi. Second row: K. Ishmael, V. Fernandes, F. Sanfillipo, J, Hamilton, D. Merrihew, L. Carter, R. Hamilton, R. Richenburg. We feel fortunate this year as we have not had a dance band for some years. The main event for the Dance Band this year was the Oakdale exchange rally, where they surprised the students with Crazy Man Crazy. PEP BAND MEMBERS shown at left are, first row, left to right: M. Wright, R. Hamilton, R. Richen- burg, B. Smith, D. Bird, J. Red, M. Sikora, M. Jasper, S. Sayre, J. Hamilton, K. Zelinski. Second row: Mr. Crabill, Advisor, V. Fernandes, J. Moir, G. Woodford, T. Millard, A. Heaton, V. Hughes, B. Baird, M. Games, L. Martinez, H. Kalakian, J. Girardi, L. Davey, P. Coates. Third row: J. Baldwin, L. Goicoe- chea, Y. Bertolozzi, M. Sikora, J. Taylor, D. Rountree, A. Fisher, K. Ishmael. ar ' ORCHESTRA MEMBERS shown at right are, first row, left to right: C. Sipe, S. Miles, T. Millard, J. Moir, E. . Sayre, G. Benton. Second row: S. Curtis, Mr. Crabill, K. Ishmael, J. Wilson, L. Carter, H. Gibbs, B. Smith, D. Bird. CALENDAR OF BAND EVENTS September-Played for rallies and football games. October-Marched for Halloween parade. December-Played for Christmas program. January-Halftime activities at the East-West Game in San Francisco. April-March in Easter Parade. June-Graduation activities. :lit4.Zff-'iff I I ...lwmx 'lv WILDCAT STAFF--Left to right, first row: W. Long, C. Carkeet, J. Longress, D. Pastorini, D. Upwall, S. Mohatt. Second row: J. N. Daley, Sponsor, D. Bryant, B. Creason, J. McLind, D. Davis, G. Emerald. Third row: R. Parkhurst, J. Algeo, L. Wolff, H. Gibbs, G. Dickey, J. Cocchi, V. Fernandes. 3 fr E , f P, Pictured below, left to right are Lola Wolff, L Feature Editor, Glenn Dickey, Sports Editor, and V:-gf Darlene Bryant, Feature Page Editor. i.iis 2 l l if J. N. DALEY Advisor We welcome Mr. J. N. Daley, his first year at Sonora High. He is the sponsor of the school paper, The Wildcat, and our yearbook, The Green and Gold. We of both staffs feel that Mr. Daley has done a very fine iob. as ill' as-f 'F . l, 131.- Pictured below is the cat, Charlene Palmtag. , ,lu ,u l s ' an it 'J' ' 56 .Y N -t' 'tt -1? l il GREEN AND GOLD editors and managers are shown above at their work table. Standing are: Lois Sherbondy, the editor, and Glenda Emerald, business manager. Seated, left to right: Mary Lou Webber, co-editor, Dot Pastorini, circulation manager, and Carolyn Burns, copy editor, Due to inexperience this year they were unable to get started right off the bat, but the reward for time and effort given by these people is a yearbook they hope you have fun reading. STUDENTS WHO HAVE HELPED with odd iobs and circulation for the yearbook are shown below. First row, left to right: Lois Sherbondy, Gwen Brunk, Carolyn Burns, Jackie Longress, Dot Pastorini, Donna Upwall, Glenda Emerald, Betty Creason. Second row: Mary Lou Webber, Ann Lackey, Carol Carkeet, Joann Cocchi, Diane Davis, Jenny Mclind, and Mr. James N. Daley, the sponsor. For most of these people it is the first time they have worked on the annual, it l ' E f:f:1,9fsvf f- age.. lm! is Sl 1' Ygibf -U - Q . , a fm.. .his Ab If I. X I am nw CHORUSMEMBERS at Sonora Union High School are shown above and below. Above, first row, left to right, are: A. Pease, J. Hall, P. Parks, J. Crabtree, R. Arnerich, P. Yant, V. Wynn, N. Bartlett, L. Morrison, P. Fernandes. Second row: V. Gould, G. Cocchi, P. Pinney, E. Fraser, S. Sayre, G. Hamilton, B. Algeo, S. Reibin, G. Salazar, M. Poggi, J. Gillmore. Third row: V. Fernandes, L. Moran, E. Gookin, J. Winter, D. Woodford, G. Dickey, C. Halbert, R. Alexander, B. Riedel, A. Lackey. 5.75, .S, Shown below, left to right, are: S. Gaines, M. Blake, J. Gotelli, J. Vaughan, D. Davis, L. Goicoechea, S. Deibar S. Wenzel, J. Englehart, J. Foster, J. Kahl, L. Jacobsen, S. Stephenson, R. Esparza. Second row: B. Creason, M. Land, A. Shuilin, L. Rabenort, M. Dues, I. Howie, B. Borston, D. Bryant, L. Wolfe, B. May, B. Taylor, J. Graves, J. Denton. Third row: C. Seward N Nazarene, J. Travena, J. Stough, J. Winter, B. Hargrove, F. Miller, R. Whittaker, J. White, J. Watts, G. Brandi. .1ll1 'l 51'1 I L sl 'x -ff? + Q, ' L a px. f lf' 1' in 4. -T y 1 ,'O ax . . S Q S 1 is ,X ra. Q 6245 Long remembered by all at Sonora High will be the school year of 1953-54, and one of the most important reasons is that the student body was able to sing their own alma mater for the first time. Skip Mohatt, student body president, put the irons in the fire when he pro- posed that an alma mater be written. Credit for the song goes to Mr. Calvin Crabill's music theory class which com- posed both the words and music, making Sonora one of the few high schools with an original alma mater. The song was written in only one week. Members of the music theory class who worked on the song were: Terry Mill- ard, Shelia Curtis, Jocelyn Gillmore, Kenny Ishmael, Kenny Jardine, Terry Barker, Jean Hamilton, and Byron Smith. The words to the song are as follows: Hail Sonora High School The Green and Gold wave high, So Iet's raise our banner Forever to the sky. Oh, lift your voices loudly For the world to hear, This is our high school Alma mater dear. Show your true allegiance For all the world to see, And to our alma mater Faithful ever be. To send her glory onward We will never fail Hail Sonora High School Hail! Hail! Hail! rm l gg.: it at SONORP- i-xlGl'l Ngs Ng? l ii, A TSX in -1. Q '-If SAC-JU! SECT! METHE9 A 1 QAGI CWB! 4SS .sf , W . ,Qs 4 3143? jiigi? k 4 ew? 552,52 A- lf mi QW 'vffwg RL SAQJUAUU SLCTIUN 'ff FR Loc ,PY ' mam fuss A 3 --f' . ,xf 'EQ Q' ?f- X kc? .. ,EY X -, K W ,FR x. 'XJ' 'Nlr N Ns ,xk .... X - ,. nf, - . gf WS! ix xx . , AF? Y,.Z' ,- 3 er -iv' .ua qi' -m MEMBERS shown above in the first row, left to right: A. Gotelli, T. Roberts, L. Adams, J. Gookin, B. Hargrove, L. Clark, Mr. Kauffman, Advisor. Second row: C. Ford, D. Davey, L. Bennett, B. Peters, O. Ryals, J. Nizzoli, A. Wesfen, G. Whithead, D. Wivell, A. Egger. Third row: T. Egger, T. Baraias, G. Moore, D. Bird, G. Witmar, C. Moyle, J. Moore, B. Orr, C. Sipe, V. Spaulding, H. James, B. Williams. Fourth row: J. Anderson, L. Allison, L, Beller, F. Bell, L, Pierce, G. Long, L. Zielke, L. Grenfell, M. Sanchez, G, Slicton. OFFICERS shown below, first row, left to right: A, Gotelli, President, B. Hargrove, Sentinel, L. Clark, Vice President, J. Gookin, Reporter, L. Adams, Secretary, T. Roberts, Treasurer, and Mr. Kauffman, Advisor. 0fj4 ' November-The F.F.A. had a ioint chapter farmer degree initiation with Calaveras on the l2th. December-Christmas toys were collected and re- paired for needy children. January-Chapter snow party. Parent and son banquet. March-Proiect tour and competition. Little Cow Palace livestock show. April-Junior cow palace show. Davis iudging contests. May-Two delegates attended State F.F.A. Con- vention. June-Achievement award camping trip taken. July-After school is out they will have a summer meeting and watermelon feed. August-Boys will show exhibits at Mother Lode Fair. 74454026 of ,4 MEMBERS shown below in the first row, left August-The F.H.A. members had a booth at the County Fair. October-Attended state convention at Asilomar. November-The F.H.A. joined the F.F.A. to give the annual Harvest Dance in the high school gym- December-Concession for the Calaveras basket- ball game. May-The F.H.A. girls modeled the clothes they had made for the annual Mothers' Tea. In order to loin F.H.A. you must be taking homemaking or have taken it. Its main goal is to teach the girls how to be better homemakers. to right: G. Salazar, J. Higgins, M. Denton, K. Davis, J. Faulkner, C. Casillas, E. Miller. Second row: E. Laginha, B. Hamilton, R. Mommi, A. Laginha, J. Gotelli, M. Wright, B. Patterson, J. Kelly, B. Oliver. Third row: J. Vaughn, J. Kahl, M. Girardi, W. Scofield, G. Woodford, S. Reiben, D. Kruse, R. Conitt. Bertolozzi, Benton. Fift J. Baldwin, Fourth row: S. Reasoner, D. Harris, C. Bamber, L. Hart, M. F. Cavalero, P. Shaw, D. Rountree, J. Taylor, G. h row: B. Taylor, L. Everhart, E. Sayre, L. Martinez, P. Penny, L. Wolf, M. Wilkie. 5-. MRS ALLENE KIRSHMAN Sponsor of G A A. 0 I I G.A.A. OFFICERS-Standing, left to right are B Aroz President mu P. Bundy, Vice President, M. Pahrman, Secretary J Barron 06 M Recorder J Glllmore Treasurer below Barbara Aroz and her staff of G.A.A. officers deserve a great deal of credit for the work they have done for the organization. Planning for the various events takes a lot of time and patience. Fathers and daughters alike enjoyed the biggest G.A.A. event of the year-the annual Father-Daughter Banquet. Those attending entertained themselves by play- ing volleyball-girls against the Dads. Girls earn points by participating in the various sports offered and at the end of the year receive their awards. G.A.A. MEMBERS-First row, left to right are G. Jacobsen, D. Upwall, G. Emerald, J. Munoz, J. Fleming, L. Nau, L. Hart, F. Kelly, J. Ellis, D. Pinnelli, B. Hamilton, E. Laginha, J. Johnson. Second row: B. Oliver R. Dirling, P. Schweilzert, D. Pastorini, M. Pahrman, D. Davis, J. Cassoretto, P. Bundy, M. Foster, L Davis, S. Cowgill, P. Murphy, G. Hamilton, G. Woodford, M. Wright, E. Volpetti. Third row: B. Mc- Mahon, S. Sayre, T. Trapasso, J. Tremewan, A. Campbell, S. Sayre, B. Marston, C. Jones, T. Millard, M Jasper, G. Brandi, L. Grenfell, P. Arbuthnot, V. Hughes, D. Woodford, L. Sandella, C. Halbert, L. Wolff L. Baer, M. Wilkie, J. Allen. 1 1 MEMBERS-First row, left to right: C. Guinn, B. Rodgers, L. Goicoechea, D. Rountree, V. Chambers, R. M. Nelson, M. McCormick, M. Martinez, G. Munoz, J. Crabtree, J. Higgins, V. Guinn, J. Taylor. Second row: B. Ponce, A. Shuflen, L. Mills, L. Martinez, M. Poggi, C. Hobbs, P. Henderson, R. Connitt, C. Oman, J. Kahl, P. Sahagian, K. Nelson, B. Creason. Third row: G. McLind, B. Aroz, W. Peterson, E. Mason, J. Watts, B. May, R. Robinson, C. Carkeet, F. Willis, B. Taylor, B. Bryant, H. Hoyle, L. Carey, C. Whyte. if-if,-477Ze MEMBERS-First row, left to right: E. Fraser, J. Vaughn, J. lnglehart, G. Salazar, G. Denton, S. Delbar, L. Jacobsen, J. Cocchi, M. Denton, E. Owczarski, A. Sappington, S. Curtis, M. Sikora. Second row: J. Gotelli, S. Rieben, D. Adams, C. Carleton, P. McCormick, A. Lackey, N. Bartlett, P. Musser, F. McDonald, J. Barron, P. Shaw, F. Cavalero, K. Punter, J. Gillmore. Third row: Z. Kemp, J. Lemons, J. Hienrich, V. Kauffman, C. Chambers, M. Sikora, P. Hughes, J. Denton, A. Laginha, M. Girardi, E. Chambers, K. Heath, V. Bennett. -lm 'rw 'K ,. --W -. . .. -if fr wa- . .. . .. .S ...ei - f V -- - --.- : -. .. ess- !! , 4 One of the favorite clubs of high school boys is the Letterman's Club. They are probably prouder of membership in this club than any other for it stands for a very definite accomplish- ment. The membership of the Letterman's Club is restricted to those athletes fortunate enough to win a letter in any sport. OFFICERS-Left to right are George Durnall, Vice President, Bill Buckman, President, Anthony Gotelli, Secretary-Treasurer. 1 X, 3 1 :fa S, + J: Q5 - ' - L, 'it m bf 1 T Q ra yt y MEMBERS-First row, left to right: G Hudson, L. Beller, B. Riedel, G. Long, B. Foster, H. Tilley, D. Reid, D. Meza, D. Stephens, V. Fernandes, J. Delbar, G. Salazar. Second row: J. McGowan, L. Grenfell, G. Slicton, D. Algeo, P. Edwards, R. Burford, R. Fernandes, B. Williams, J. Brotherton, L. Hobby, N. Vanderplaats W. Hamlin. Third row: M. McCready, M. Podesto, L. Pierce, A. Gotelli, R. Whittaker, B. Hargrove, J. Fisher, B. St. Clair, B. Zwinge, J. Murphy, A. Dossa. Fourth row: B. Whipple, L. Davey, R. Schoettgen, D. Bird, L. Adams, T. Baraias, T. Roberts, C. Durham, H. Bucholz, A. Guissi. Fifth row: O. Pope, D. Merri- hew, H. James, M. Sanchez, R. Pickup, G. Usrey, D. Darling, R. Baraias, B. Jacobsen, R. McBride, T. Camicia. Sixth row: Coach Art McGrath, J. Hamm, G. Durnall, B. Buckman, D. Jardine, L. Rotelli, J. Segale, F. Liebrenz, J. Stone, G. MacDonald, R. Hamilton, B. McGowan. 1 ' ada 444644 ' 6 . In order to belong to the California Scho- lastic Federation you must have 10 scholas- tic points. You get points automatically in accordance with the letter grade you receive in a class. To become a life member you have to be eligible for C.S.F. four out of your last six semesters. One of these times has to be in your senior year. Each lite member receives a pin. Each year towards the end of school the C.S.F. takes a trip. The members choose their own place and date. On January lo, the C.S.F. had the con- cession at the St. Mary's basketball game. MEMBERS shown below are: F. McDonald, L Carey R Robinson E Miller C Caslllas C Jones C Carkeet, L, Mills. Second row: M. Sikora, J. Barron P McCormick M Gaines P Shaw J Faulkner J. Gillmore, C. Palmtag. Third row: V. Mclind A Dossa J Ham C Durham G Dickey L Millhollen R. Pinnelli. 1 ! ' 1 lf wl-I' Www -- ,um - MUSIC CLUB MEMBERS, first row, left to right, are: A. Heaton, J. Gotelli, L. Goicoechea, B. Patterson G. Bradley, F. McDonald, J. Taylor, J. Gillmore, P. Henderson, J. Kahl. Second row: J. Hamilton, Y Bertolozzi, S. Curtis, M. Sikora, T. Millard, M. Jasper, C. Carkeet, C. Jones, G. Woodford, P. McCormick Third row: G. Bradley, H. Gibbs, G. Dickey, L. Millhollon, C. Durham, J. Spain, K. Ishmael, C. Crabill Advisor. WILDCAT WHIRLERS, below, first row, left to right, are: C. Durham, J. Rush, B. McCowan, R. Pinnelli T. Camicia, B. Zwinge, T. Roberts. Second row: M. Martinez, B. Creason, J, Taylor, P. McCormick, V Kauffman, B. Oliver, L. Carey, M. Denton, A. Lackey. Third row: M. Jasper, G. Mclind, C. Jones, C Carkeet, J. Barron, P, Thulin, V. Wynn, L. Girardi, M. Land, F. Cavalero, R. Arnerich, A. Curtis, J. Gillmore M. Sikora, A. Wynn. Fourth row: V. McLind, C. McCrae, C. Thomas, R. Alexander, M, McNally, B. Whipple H. Gibbs, G, Dickey, V. Fernandes, L. Millhollon. W ivwvlvn m 15bmw l31n1s,uf1h!4U..1 1 1 1 I is 66 Skiing fever hits Sonora High School around January of every year. The activities continue through January, February, and March. The main requirement for member- ship in this club is at least a C-plus average in academic subiects. Every Thursday after third period, the members of the club, ac- companied by their sponsor, Mr. Art Mc- Grath, went to Dodge Ridge. Only one dollar was paid for every trip and fifty cents was the dues for the whole year. Whether sno-bunnies or pros, all members enioyed their club work and are looking forward to club membership in the future years with enthusiasm. .4. i OFFICERS shown above are Bob Riedel, President, Sandra Cowgill, ' Secretary-Treasurer, and Dick Hill, Vice President. SKI CLUB MEMBERS shown below, left to right, first row, are: C. Thomas, O. Ryals, L. Hobby, J. Reiben, H. Hoyle, A. Lackey, H. Turman, B. Whipple, R. Richenburg, P. Lehr. Second row: J. Reiben, C. Whyte, D. Stephens, B. Marston, T. Bean, E. Sayre, S. Sayre, S. Cowgill, J. Green, C. Durham. Third row: L. Grenfell, K. Davis, J. Strand, G. Brandi, G. Salazar, S. Reiben, S. Shore, D. Davis, D. Pastorini, K. Zelin- sky, G. Bennett. Fourth row: G. Slicton, S. Johnson, G. Purdy, D. Miller, J. Tremewan, D. Hill, P. Mur- phy, J. Watts, B. Aroz, J. Foster, M. Wright, C. Burns. Fifth row: J. Fisher, P. Musser, J. Mclind, M. Sikora, M. Ghiorso. J. Stone, B. Riedel, G. Emerald. .nl IIK-.fs Q ' s fa g . X f BIBLE CLUB MEMBERS First row left to right are Nancy Sadler Alfreda Pease Loretta Rabenort Darlene Bryant Jack Hamm Second row Mrs Ruih Musser Sponsor Janet Barron Frances McDonald Bill Mc- Cown Linda Care Jo ce Faulkner Third row Carole Carkeet Gar Rhmehart Shlela Johnson, Jenny BIBLE CLUB OFFICERS shown at the left are Judy Heinrich, Secre- taryATreasurerg Bill Mc- Cown, Vice Presidentp and Linda Carey, Presi- dent. 5 1 is z W 5 K.-mf' V , aim W. w 1 , if? x. a 43 A R. 'w Top row, left to right: H. Drabkin, L. Pierce, A. Gotelli, L. Rotelli, M. McCready, J. Girardi, S. Drabkin, B. Hargrove, D. Stephens, J. Reibin, A. Guissi, R. Curtin, J. Sargent, L. Adams. Second row: Coach McGrath, J. Spain, B. Schwiekert, R. Whittaker, J. McGowan, B. Whipple, J. Fisher, L. Millhollen, N. Vanderplaats, H. Marquette, G. Durnall, B. Buckman, L. Clark. Third row: Coach Gibson, M. Podesto, G. Hudson, D. Meza, M. Ghiorso, L. Henderson, V. Fernandes, P. Edwards, B. Reidel, R. Fernandes, D. Churchill, C. Horsley, D. Jardine, R. Schoettgen. I Coach McGrath told the story that written words can never tell when he stated in a short speech at an Awards Assembly: l could not be any prouder of this team if they had won the championship. He made one more statement at the end of football season that also sizes it up. In writing a letter to the team explaining why he would not permit them to accept an invitation to play unbeaten Oroville High in a post-season game, he opened by saying, To my greatest team ever. lt was the greatest team ever in Sonora's his- tory and in Coach McGrath's life. McGrath might have teams that will win more games, and So- nora might have had teams that won more, but never before has a coach and a school been blessed with a team like the 1953 Wildcats. They had the lightest backfield in the league, but they had the biggest hearts and a desire to win that could only be felt. They played every minute of every game with only one thought, to winrto win for their coach, their school, and for 7 -7955 their teammates. lt was a team that can not be forgotten. To point out certain outstanding individuals is hard to do with this team, for they all played great ball. Nevertheless, there were some who stood out. Don Jardine, the lightest player in the league, gave Coach McGrath many proud moments. Jar- dine was the kind of player who had to be seen to appreciate his ability. He was one of the top ground gainers and scorers in Northern Califor- ma. Bob Riedel, another light back, was second only to Jardine in Valley Oak League scoring and ground gaining. McGrath calls Riedel one of the greatest high school runners he has seen. Despite his lack of weight, Riedel gained most of his yardage on line plunges. The crushing tackling of Harold Marquette, Bob Hargrove, and Bill Buckman, featured the bruis- ing line play. Defensive work of these three was at all times great. -:Q K , ART MCGRATH Coach BOB GIBSON Assistant Coach Q Only 34 points were scored in nine games on Sonorafs great defensive team. Only six teams in all Northern California could boast of a better record. Jardine, Riedel, Meza, Edwards, Reibin, Fer- nandes, Marquette, Hargrove, Buckman, Stephens, McCready, Clark, Gotelli, Rotelli, Hudson, and McGowan, will be long remembered by Coach Art McGrath. Yes, and these boys will long re- member a man who is more than lust a coach- a man that will always hold a place in these boys' hearts and memories. From the last man on the bench on up, this was a rugged ball club that played hard football. This was a great team. lt was robbed of a deserved championship by two points, when on successive Friday nights they lost their only two games: first to league champion Downey, 7-6, and then to runner-up Tracy, 13-12. In the hearts of all Sonora partisans this team will be remem- bered always as the uncrowned champions. TEAM MASCOT-At the beginning of the year Wayne Hamlin was acting as our Wiley. Shown above in the picture is Dick Stephens, who later in the school year became the second Wiley. Sonora ............ 30 Amador 0 Sonora ............ 53 Calaveras .... .... 0 Sonora ............ 6 Downey -- 7 Sonora ............ 12 Tracy ....... 13 Sonora ..,......... 13 Livingston -- ---- 0 Sonora ............ 45 St. Marys .... .... 6 Sonora ............ 37 Manteca .... .... 0 Sonora ............ 21 Ceres .... O Sonora ............ 25 Oakdale -- --- 8 ?aaZ game! ff 7mm Guard JOHN REIBIN BILL BUCKMAN Fullback Tackle DENNIS CHURCHILL Tackle 'Qi' PETE EDWARDS Fullback JIM FISHER Guard ,-47mm HAROLD MARQUETTE LELAND CLARK End Tackle 's QI' RUDY WHITTAKER DICK STEPHENS End Center 44' -xv Y . 152, ' - - .. wx we- 1 .Q- ' , X xv DANNY MEZA Quarterback BOB HARGROVE Tackle 'Y fg5f, Q37f5Ya 1 .E N f - '.T'iiK1-flf- ,l- I ' -' Q. XS-'W J-' X' RICHARD FERNANDES Guard I 'Q' GEORGE DURNALL Halfback Av' J 1-QV ,V 5 mv, u 'iw-uw my . sy QQ, Y if , 1 . xwkyx I Q ww f pw, M, Q F ff 'Q' , ws-1. , sf- sk. -M A ,ai MW , M MQW MM. ' GLEN HUDSON End E2 744155455 guna! 147mm LARRY ADAMS Fullback 9 ,lf MIKE GHlORSO Center MIKE MCCREADY BILL WHIPPLE Center Guard JIM GIRARDI Tackle NORMAN VAN DERPLATTS Tackle RICHARD CURTIN Tackle , ff If 3 B FOOTBALL TEAM MEMBERS-First row, left to right: G. Slicton, Manager, R. Miller, D. Wnvell, D. Stubblefield, W. Rieben, P. Lehr, J. Davis, K. Wivell, R. Churchill, B. McCown, T. Camicia, B. Zwinge, P. Atkisson, G. Robles. Second row: Coach Bud Castle, T. Baraias, G. Cholez, J. Delbar, S. Upwall, B. Henington, E. Smith, D. Johnson, R. Baraias, R. Colombo, J. Hazelton, M. Maxwell, G. Nelson, D. Degiobbi, J. Nizzoli, E. Judge. Third row: D. Darling, L. Davey, A. Dossa, D. Merrihew, P. Aroz, R. Sterni, L. Grenfell, J. Murphy, F. Liebrenz, B. Leonard, R. Burford, B. Martin, D. Fagnani, R. Hamilton, O. Pope. Coach Bud Castle this year brought Sonora High the school's first Valley Oak League football championship. This team couldn't hide their skinny legs and arms, but hidden within each one of them was a heart as big as a football, said Castle. lt was a very well balanced team with a great will to win. The Kittens lost only one game-that a one-pointer to Manteca-on their road to the championship. They beat the co-champion, Downey, by one point. The hard driving of Bill McCowan and Al Dossa, the tricky running of Bucky Henington, Ted Camicia, and Ralph Burford, the excellent quarterbacking of Jack Delbar, and the tremendous line play of Darryl Merrihew, Ellsworth Smith, Orville Pope, and Roddy Hamilton, and Bob McBride, brought the championship to Sonora. B FOOTBALL COACH Bud Castle is pictured below. Sonora ......., Hughson Sonora ....,.,. 52 Calaveras Sonora Downey Sonora Tracy ,-- Sonora ........ Livingston Sonora Mameca Sonora ........ Ceres Sonora Oakdale LES DAVEY JACK DELBAR . 'wfff I,,,,,,,, nossA ' AWE L... RODDY HAMILTON . W 'sud -..,k-M RALPH aunronn ,A PETE Anoz O x TED CAMICIA L , ,A W X D 1 3 X1f' Q A BUCKY HENINGTON in 355 BILL MCCOWN ORVILLE POPE Co-Captain Captain DARRYL MERRIHEW JIM MURPHY Hwd,,,...---- ,.... XR ELLSWORTH I smm-1 y' Q Q ig X W 'Q f-1.-.E-I 1 1 AR -1- Hj, H : RONNIE 'I' I Aff' fx ,P STERNI A I ' I E g mi X r up in E l . , M ,vial it-'Q DENNY WHITE .,v ' BILL ZWINGE AN Er. S LEONARD UPWALL J' X xi W: A KENNY WIVELL ,XX xx 4, tml! Q?H 'f'1.3 First row, left to right:.L. Adams, B. Hargrove, H. Marquette, J. Brotherton, S. Drabkin. Second row: D. Vance, C. Lorenz, L. Hobby, D. Meza, D. Reid, G. Dickey. Third row: Coach Castle, A. Gotelli, A. Hinch- man, D. Algeo, P. Edwards, L. Pierce. Ui if ll g The highlight of the year for the Sonora Wildcats was the first over-night bas- ketball trip ever taken by a Sonora basketball team. The Wildcats iourneyed to I B . Daly City late in December, where they played Jefferson High, and spent the 'Q Edwards night at the Mission Bell Motel. The trip took two days that will remain in the ..1' 16 memories of the team for years. Who can forget wise guys like Dick Algeo, Lloyd VA, ix, ' iii Hobby, and Jack Brotherton dropping a bag of water on Gale Slicton's head as .VVVVS he stood, foolishly, below their second story window, and Slicton raging with 5 1 siiif...i anger hollering back at the boys, Just for that you won't play tonight Until the Ma,qUe,,e 5 .- season's end Gale was called Coach Slicton by the team after that memorable A. moment. Y ' 5 Don Reid, Jack Brotherton, and Lloyd Hobby, all B players a year before, ' N practiced continually for a year in the local gym and it paid off, for these three -Jil Bwtheftof' turned into top players. Dan Meza, Lane Pierce, and Lloyd Hobby, all juniors, , A promised to be the foundation of a great basketball team for the forthcoming '54-'55 season. Despite the fact that Sonora had a lower than .500 average, there was a pride Mem vi 'il t t i felt by Coach Bud Castle and all concerned in this team of '53-'54-a pride that comes from being one of, or one connected with a team that possesses a com- , petitive spirit few teams ever have, a competitive spirit that is impossible to describe in words. .5 gi L g- Reid E ,,,. 4 Z -- iii' ww C,-eb,-1 B TEAM MEMBERS above, first row, left to right: R. Miller, J. Delbar, D. Degiobbi, K. Wivell, J. Sar- gent. Second row: Coach Robert Gibson, D. Merrihew, G. MacDonald, R. Hamilton, D. Jardine. Third row: D. Darling, B. Leonard, R. Sterni, G. Salazar, B. DuClair. Z 2 Coach Bob Gibson started his basketball coaching career at Sonora High in November of 1953, and by late January had molded a pretty good B team. For the season's opener the Kittens had Denny White and Gary Salazar, for- wards, Gary Robles, center, and Don Jardine and Roddy Hamilton, guards. They got off to a slow start, although they won their opener. This was a team of the future. Three experienced ballplayers balanced out a team that had one of two freshmen starting most of the time and a third starter, Jerry MacDonald, who was playing his first year of B basketball. Freshmen like Gary Robles, Bobo Leonard, and Pete Aroz were a treat for the spectators' eyes. These three freshmen, especially Robles, played unbelievable ball for novices. Sonora High will field a potential championship team when these freshmen, along with others like Richard Miller and Don DeGiobbi, are seniors. Bucky Henington and Jerry MacDonald were the big scoring threats for the Kittens although Gary Robles and Bobo Leonard chipped in with more than their share and occasionally led the game scoring. Henington scored his points on his uncanny long shots while MacDonald piled up his total on his jump shots from the pivot. Mac had the highest individual game score when he hit for 23 points against Tracy. .g,, wi f! If m-z-K it-fr. 'N' MEMBERS OF C TEAM shown above, left to right, first row: Ronnie Pickup, Hank James, Cyril McRae, Mr. Tom Hollinger, Coach. Second row: Charles Grossi, Glen Usrey, Jim Rush and Bruce Du Clair. !f ll MEMBERS OF D TEAM shown below, left to right, first row: Don Miller, Gary Whitehead, Gary Witmer, Homer Carson, Mr. Tom Hollinger, Coach. Second row: Gary Keith, Bill Orr, Charles Thomas, Alan Weston. mga' .. ...Ml ..., Xa- 9 Ag' ,Af .fix Gigi. 'Ffa ...ut 1. BASEBALL TEAM-First row, left to right: H. James, D. Wivell, P. Coats, R. Burford, B. Martin, Coach Art McGrath. Second row: G. Robles, H. Buckholz, C. Grossi, J. Delbar, J. Hazelton, P, Aroz, F. Stevens, M. Podesta. Third row: R. Schoettgen, B. Buckman, R. Hamilton, L. Grenfell, A. Giussi, G. Long, A. Gotelli. 5 Zaaelczff 64016 COACH ART MCGRATH 4 . were M 5' l K K if The 1954 baseball team at Sonora High School was a team of to- morrow, a team with great possibilities for the '54 season but even greater possibilities for future years. Coach Art McGrath called it the coach's dream team. Why was it a dream team? Well, of the nine that started most of the games, only one was a senior. The Wildcats could field a championship contender ball club that consisted of one senior, three iuniors, four sophomores, and one freshman. In other words, Sonora would have veteran ball players coming back for the next three years from this year's team alone. What was their outlook for the current season? If you're optimistic, it was a good outlook. The 'Cats were certainly one of the three top teams in the league. How they finally ended up depended on how well Sonora's big guns with the bat came through. lf Bill Rang-ah- tang Buckman, Richard Nug Schoettgen, Roddy Hamilton, Greg Long, and Charlie Grossi came through with some timely hits, Sonora might have ended V.O.L. champs. lt is a known fact that juniors Greg Long, Mel Podesta, Harold Bucholz, and sophomore Lefty Delbar, gave Sonora the best and most complete pitching staff in the league. Long and Podesta were the league's two top pitchers, or close to it. -..., , , 1, . I-...F .. . Q-...J - .M . s. Wuo-mi-...... TENNIS TEAM-First row, left to right: J. Rush, M. Ghiorso, E, Blake, D. Hill, B. Williams, R. Pinnelli, G. Rhinehart, J. Eldridge. Second row. J. Hamm, H. Tilley, C. Durham, H. Gibbs, B. Foster, J. Segale, T. Roberts, W. Hamlin, G. Dickey, and O. Pope. Shown below, first row, left to right: J. Stone, O. Ryals, D. Meza, D. Jardine, D. Merrihew, E. Smith C. Bruton, D. Fagnani, G. Hudson, J. McGowan. Second row: G. Griffith, A. Hinchman, F. Sanfillipo A. Weston, B. Riedel, V. Fernandes, G. Salazar, T. Camicia, P. Atkisson, J. Murphy, R. Sterni, C Thomas. Third row: A. Sibert, B. Whipple, F, Leibrenz, C. Bolton, J. Davis, J. Moore, T. Baraias, R Pickup, K. Wivell, D. Darling, E. Judge. Fourth row: B. McCowan, A. Dossa, D. Johnson, C. Lorenz R. Hines, M. Cobb, J. Fisher, B. Leonard, G. MacDonald, and B. Zwinge. 1 1 ff If ff If cl D J d' B all makin a iry for the 880-run. asQv' Shown above are D. Merrihew, B, D. Meza, A, an . ar me, , g ,,,,,, .,w,,:.. ,Q '32 ,Mann Q wfkirgr aa. YW gy i. ? . 'l-flvhwfg wa f - igiq, W Q 15 3f Hz:- nf ,4 Next we have B. McCowan, D. Jardine, G. Salazar, and T. Camicia, our B Relay Team. W xp J! Asa' 34 'E'w-'f-fflixli.. v T. CAMICIA-Pole Vault V. FERNANDES-Hurdle E. SMITH-Shot Put 14.14. BASEBALL TEAM-First row: J. Munoz, L. Mills, L. Sherbondy, B. Aroz. Second row: J. Flem- ing, L. Sardella, M. Bigelow, C. Halbert, D. Pastorini. VOLLEYBALL TEAM-Below, left to right, first row: J. Barron, T. McCormick, L. Carey, M. Wright, F. Cavalero. Second row: F. McDonald, A. Shufflin, A. Campbell, J. Tremewan, L. Martinez, E. Chambers. Y --in BASKETBALL TEAM - First row: G. Munoz, C. Carlton, J. Engle- hart, M. Denton, S. Reiben. Second row: B. Rogers, S. Sayre, M. Jasper, P. Schweikert, J. Gotelli, C. Guinn. SPEED - A - WAY TEAM - Below first row, left to right: V Guinn, R. Nelson, Z. Kemp B. Bryant, J. Hamilton, K Davis. Second rowz, P. Bundy M. Pahrman, S. Cowgill, L Wolf, E. Mason. EIU.. i 3. w. 1 1 1 . L Q , X f laden? r k fi 0 ,ff X .Zcfe fiiluflfllv , THIS IS HIGH SCHOOL U N - Jack Brolherfon Donnie Jardine all .ij ' Q. bf ,. lx X s 6 -L? Qu Joyce Green Al Dossa e are sei on fun from 'lhe lips of our snowy while bucks or colorful argyle socks. lo our poodle hair slyles or siubby crew-culs. There are limes when we have been called secrelive. We have a lingo all our own which lakes in everyihing in our lown from dances io dares. Our levis, Mary Janes. school sweafers, plealed slcirls, may seem impraclical, our daily diel of hamburgers, colkes, french fries. plus calsup. may seem impossible: and our ideas of fun may seem improbablyg bul' we wouldn'+ be normal, healihy, American feen- agers wifhoul' our high school fads and fancies. . rx x w1' g' if iff' i N 952' I A Larry Rolelli Sharon Shore Harold MarqueH'e Lois Sherbondy Skip Moha'H' Ronnie Pinelli Dorolhy Paslorini George Durnall Donna Upwall lf Helen Hoyle John Reiben K 1 X I X ,fi 9TUDE!:l:l: C0UNc,u. VARIETY SHOW-Our annual Variety Show was held November 18 and 19. The theme was the Roaring Twenties. Pictured above were our Moonshiners, played by Corky Durham, Jim Segale, Brad Foster, Jim Eldridge, and Harrison Gibbs. BOYS' SERVICE CLUB OFFICERS-They are: Dick Stephens, President, John Stone, Secretary-Treasurer, and Bob Riedel, Vice President. The club helps anyone in need of clothes, food, or any other thing that might come up during school. I I SEPTEMBER 10-First day-registration, meeting new and old friends, tryouts for Song and Yell Leaders, get- ting acquainted with teachers, signing for new books and lockers. 14-Commissioners meeting. 15-Student body membership cards on sale, freshmag initiation. i6-Special singing groups formed, weigh-ins for boys playing in intra- scholastic sports. 17-G.A.A. selling megaphones. 18-After-game dance at Youth Center sponsored by Junior Aronos. 21-Try-outs for flag twirlers and maiorettes. 22-Board of Commissioners meeting, old and new F.H.A. officers meet. 23- Otis Test of Mental Abilities given. 25-Meeting of F.F.A., rally, Sonora plays football at Calaveras. 28-Evening meeting of commissioners to revise school constitution. 29-Intramural Softball League CContinuedj TRAFFIC SQUAD-Pictured at the left are Harrison Gibbs, Lee Milhollen, Tom Rob- erts, Corky Durham, Brad Foster, Bob Hargrove, and Jim Segale. These boys are all on the traffic squad. Their iob is to watch the lunch line, to see that no one crowds in front of others. Now they are working on a proiect to help our school be safer when it comes to driving. They have made rules and regulations, and it is up to us to obey them. They have done a wonderful icb. I I sign-ups, California Psychological Inventory test during second period. 30-C.S.F. members listed on bulletin board. OCTOBER 1-Meeting of publicity committee for Variety Show. 2-Dance after Downey game sponsored by chorus, C.S.F. meeting, meeting of Junior Class Ring Committee, car parade, rally. 5-Junior Aronos invites new and old members to meet- ing, freshmen sign-ups for F.H.A. 6-Commission- ers' meeting. 7-Rooter's bus tickets on sale for Tracy game. 8- C and D basketball players leave at l :O0, Variety show gets under way. 9- Minimum day-school out at 2:00, sophomore class meeting, assembly, Pep band goes to Tracy game. 12-G.A.A. signs up for speed-away, rally Lli..- 'f-me GIRLS' LEAGUE OFFI- CERS-Shown at the left are: L. Mills, President, Anne Lackey, Frosh Representative, P. Mc- Cormick, Sophomore Representative. Second row: E. Volpetti, Secre- tary, C. Pecchenino, Vice President, M. Fos- ter, Treasurer, and Mrs. Claire Sargent, Advisor. I 5 The Girls' League is also S a club which helps the Q I girls when they need help with money or in clothes. It is a very good club and has helped many girls during the past school years. i committee meets in front of auditorium. i3-Dis- tribution of Student Body cards, script committee meets to play Variety show. 14-School Daze autograph books arrive, announces iunior class, Wildcat given out, meeting of drivers participat- ing in parade. i5-C.S.F. pins arrive, F.A.A. mem- bers in volleyball vote for All-Stars, faculty to play against students in intramural softball league. 16-Class meeting, freshmen and seniors, rally. 19-Last chance for new members to join Junior Aronos. 20-Future Farmers selling apples, Girls' League council meets. 21-Women faculty vs. Denton team on volleyball court, National Scho- lastic Press Association sponsoring photography contest, movie shown for Music club members. CConrinuedD 5. .5 23-Organized rooting section formed for game, assembly, pep rallyg Bible Club opens member- ship. 26-Green and Gold chooses staff photo- grapher, Student Council hears report on C.A.S.C. conference at Tahoe-Truckee. 27-Campaign for freshman class dues. 29-Rally committee meets, Harvest Dance decorating committee meets, Lions Club Talent Show tickets on sale. 30-Senior class officers and sponsors hold meeting, ioint meet- ing of F.H.A. and F.F.A.g rally, snake dance from 'f r - -Q i s s i OFFICE STAFF-Shown at the left are members of the office staff. These students did the typing, errand running, and other necessary iobs for the faculty. They are, first row, left to right: Rhoda Connitt, Beverly Baird, Shiela Curtis, Jocelyn Gillmore, Donna Up- wall, Lois Sherbondy, Margaret Bono. Second row: Joyce Green, Sharon Shore, Ria Dirling, Mary Ellen Thygesen, Barbara Wool- ard, Peggy Murphy, Dorothy Pastorini, Esther Miller, Ciria Casillas, Barbara Aroz, Janet Faulkner, Joan Watts, Zene Kemp, Aldiene DeLack. Third row: Gary Salazar, Dick Algeo. buildings to auditorium. NOVEMBER 2-Green and Gold sales begin, meeting of Girls' League officers and council members. 3-St. Pat- rick's Teenage Club formed for Catholic youths, senior pictures for Green and Gold taken, mem- CContinuedJ VALENTlNE'S BALL - Couples, left, Val Arundel and Larry Rotelli, and right, Dorothy Westfall, Jim McGowan, are shown dancing to Mr. James Fernandes' orchestra at the annual Valentine's Ball. The dance was sponsored by the Varsity football players. Decorations were the characteristic hearts and cupids. A pic- ture corner was featured. The refresh- ments were made by the boys themselves. The bids sold for 51.50 apiece. Harold Marquette, assisted by Bob Hargrove and Pete Edwards, were in charge. Dick Stephens, Bob Riedel, and Donnie Jar- dine did the programs. The dance lasted from 9 p.m. to 'i a.m. LIBRARY STAFF - The students pictured at the right helped Mrs. Hooe this year in the S.U.H.S. library. They are, first row, left to right: Janet Munoz, Donna f Upwall, Joan Allen, Sally Les- -Y ter, Linda Baer, Emma Mason, Rhoda Connitt, Betty Hudson, Gail Walls, Gail Bradley, Ria Dirling. Second row: Glynn Bradley, Danny Paine. Mrs. Hooe, the instructor, is shown at the left. O I bers of rally committee meet. 5-Plans for Oak- dale exchange rally discussed at rally committee meeting, distribution of Wildcats, commissioners' meeting. 6-Last day of down payment campaign for 54 Green and Gold , Green and Gold con- cession, rally, iunior class sponsors dance after game. 9- A and B football pictures. 10- Practice for Oakdale rally, petitions for Harvest Dance Queen available. ll--Armistice Day, no school, complete Variety show rehearsal. 12- Tickets for Oakdale rooters bus on sale, last foot- ball game of season. 13-Petitions for sophomore representatives to councils, Oakdale Exchange SOPHOMORE LUNCHEON - Shown at the right are the sophomore classes of Mrs. Val Haranka, homemaking teacher, enioying one of their luncheons. It was one of many such dinners in their food planning course. Those clearly seen sitting at the table are, on the left: Joann Coc- chi, Georgia Camicia, Toni Bean, and Betty Algeo, who is partially hidden. On the right side: Diane Zipser, Lutie Casil- las, Yvonne Croston, Alice Elliott, Peggy Gilbert, and Rita Mommi. The attractive center pieces are almond branches in bloom. '.ii i il rally, school out at 2:00. 'I6-Senior pictures, Variety show rehearsal, seniors bring baby pic- tures for yearbook, football dinner at Longhorn. 17-Football game, seniors vs. next year's varsity in evening, tryouts for B basketball, iunior and senior Ag students go to Oakdale. 18-Green and Gold group pictures. 19-Variety show staged. 20-Junior class meeting, finance committee meets, Slave Day. 23-Entertainment committee for Harvest Dance discusses plans. 30-Wildcats given out. CContinuedJ iff 'V ...... Glenda Emerald is shown above in her yell leading costume. Glenda started yell leading during basketball season. She has done a very good iob. Thanks, Glenda! 5. .5 DECEMBER i-Mr. Huff holds senior class officers' meeting. 2-National Guard meeting at airport armoryg students attend Oakdale lntra-School Councilg rally meetingp Father-Daughter banquet. 3-Offi- cers of freshman class meet with Miss Edingerg Wildcats prints your ten top tunes. 4-Senior class meets. 8-Junior Aronos meets. 9-Senior com- missioners and senior class select class playg com- ing dance discussed at St. Patrick's Teenage Club. i0-Student Body card numbers are recordedg senior cake saleg Tinsel Time bids on sale. ll- Christmas tree decorated for Science buildingp rallies cut until better support. 14-Senior class sponsors apple on a stick. 15-Christmas food box placed in upper administration hallp plans for Christmas caroling discussed by F.H.A. 17-Hot rod club meetsp student body assembly. 18- Classroom Christmas parties first periodp Christ- We have our own Ella Fitzgerald, too. Pictured above is our prize possession when it comes to talent. She is Vivian Gould. Vivian is a freshman this year, a transfer from Brooklyn mas assemblyp office girls get a partyg minimum day. JANUARY 2-Band members play at East-West game. 5- Election to accept or reiect constitution as amended-418, yes-42, no. 6-Rally committee students attend Valley Oak League Council meet- ing at Oakdale. 7-Meeting of senior class offi- cers and senior commissionersy tickets for Arnold Furst magician show on sale. 8-Chansonettes meetg CSF meetingg March of Dimes benefit dance at Youth Center Saturday night sponsored by Junior Aronos. 1 l-F.H.A. section installation. l3- Freshman dance committee meets with officers. 14-C.S.F. plans for concessiong Catholic youth CContinuedJ I 0 attend St. Patrick's Teenage club. l5-Meet- ing of senior boys interested in attending Modesto Junior College apprenticeship training conference, Chansonettes meet, Sat- urday night after-game dance sponsored by frosh, Arnold Furst magician show, class meetings held to select March of Dimes' Queen. I8-G.A.A. basketball sign-ups, root- ers' bus tickets on sale for Ceres game. 19- S. Mohatt, four class queens, Jack Brother- ton pose for pictures, rally committee meets, 20-Junior Y.L.l. meeting. 21-Sophomore cake sale, Music club members attend meet- ing. 22-Officers of all organizations meet, Girls' League meeting, all A football play- ers hold meeting, rally and awards assem- bly. 25-Finance committee meets. 26- Rooters' bus tickets for Downey game on sale. 27-Teams 5 and 6 of intramural soft- ball league play again, Broadway show tunes, popular song hits, spirituals, sacred music, contemporary works, and old Ameri- can folk songs announced as repertoire of the Men's Glee Club of University of Cali- fornia. 28-St. Patrick's Teenage club dis- cusses ski trip, minimum day-out at 2:00, practice for those in Downey exchange rally. 29-Students attend apprenticeship discussion at Modesto, prospective ski club members meet, iunior class play tryouts, Chansonettes hold meeting. 30-Concert music by Men's Glee Club of U.C. enioyed by all. CContinuedj as-,i Fw' SENIOR AND JUNIOR TOTS-How many of the above can you iden tify? The Green and Gold staff identified the following: first row left to right: R. Lee, E. Miller, D. Upwall, unidentified, L. Thomas Second row: Unidentified, unidentified, D. Jardine, L. Rotelli, D. Meza Third row: T. Millard, J. Sargent, unidentified, H. Drabkin, A. Giussi unidentified. BASKETBALL BALLET-Every year at So- nora High a traditional Junior-Senior bas- ketball game is played, with boys and girls participating. This year the iunior girls won, 58-40, as did the senior boys, 52-42. A near collision is averted in the picture at the left between some iunior and senior girls in their game. Shown are Barbara Bryant, Gayle Jacobsen, iun- iors, and Margaret Bono and Peggy Mur- phy, seniors. O 0 Q FEBRUARY I3-Valentine Ball. I9-Downey presents ex- change rally in auditorium. 23-Wildcats close basketball season with 45-42 loss to Manteca. 26-March of Dimes benefit showg sophomore class wins free movie at local theatre for collect- ing the most for the March of Dimes. 27-Wildcat Whirlers hold square dancing meeting. MARCH 9-Traffic regulations for driving cars to school announced-offenses include rapping, or peel- ing out. Closed campus in store for violatorsg students learn that Sonora for the second straight year again won the Sportsmanship Trophy. 13- Mrs. Val Haranka, F.H.A. sponsor, takes group of F.H.A. girls to F.H.A. section meeting at Mercedg Corky Durham presides at California Association of Student Council's Conference at College of Pacific. 27-G.A.A. Play Day. APRIL Junior Play . . . Easter Vacation . . . Tracy Ex- change Rally. MAY Choral Festival May 7 . . . Girls' League Mothers' Tea May ll . . . Senior Ditch Day May 2l . . . Prom May 28. JUNE Graduation . . . Senior 'Banquet . . . Senior Break- fast. . . Baccalaureate . . . TEAM SPIRIT such as that shown by Danny Meza below right Cin black lerseyj resulted in waves of yells and cheers from Sonora High's fans. Our spirit and sportsmanship at all athletic events resulted in ,S -'I X I I M I. X X A P Ji Q. x XKKX ly I A , I ' W ltr 4' 1 ANOTHER SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY. If Sonora High gets the trophy another year, the school will get to keep it in the trophy case across from the library in the Administration Building. '1 x N,- . 'w..Nff:iESf?YXX3' ' . Vi S F' - -A X-'NNX-..'1X.i ix V- to ef. Na. iii WM F SEGERSTROM Sonora OPERA HALL GARAGE Smce I9I0 Chrysler-Plymouih Cars . C Francis and R B Francis MUNDORF'S Homeware and Hardware Sonora FOSTER BROS. Phone Je-2-7408 Sonora, California SIQXXX General Insurance K R . ' . . A .ra-QV 5 J R' Q.. ,. if. 1 5 K - sk L , - X L-xg 'Wf- in-. EUROPA COFFEE SHOP Open 24 Hours AL and MARY MEDILL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS Besi' Wishes fo fhe Class of '54 SHOOB'S STUDIO TOM and MILDRED SHOOB Sonora, California . if -I 'Eff 2 4 -...ly . . nik' 2. I 2 ,L J A Q K x 'K R ask 3+ 'mme I' -w-is.4l'bsb- SIERRA RAILROAD COMPANY Serving +I1e Mofher Lode Since I897 U. S. LIME PODUCTS CORPORATION Sonora, California ' X . m.' 1, Q, K T f :ms wg E .x ii W I A 5 nv- if MAGBETH and SONS Home Furnishings CHlP'S CHEVRON SERVICE Complefe Lubricalion Service Aufomafic Transmission Service We Piclc Up and Deliver Alles Tires, Tubes ancl BaH'eries lce Cream, Candy and Soda Wafer Telephone Jamesfown 934l 1- '- 9 'S ' Luna nm MOTHER LODE DAIRY Fresh Milk Produds DALE CLIFTON, Propriefor SONORA. 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Box 554 Phone 56I Jamesfown, California Success fo fhe Class of '54 TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERlFF'S OFFICE Leff fo righf Depufy Sheriff Miller Sarclella, A. R. lPefel Webb, Sheriff Donald L. Vars, Erwin Vassar, Del. Hugoboom. JNO. L WITNEY, INC. Lumber, Building Maferials, Crane Plumbing PHONE 52l or 80l PIONEER ROOFING JAMESTOWN, CALIFORNIA x . -55. X , 1 15 X Ks y a Q suv Kelley cm CENTRAL MOTORS CO.. JOHN E. KELLEY Chevrolef-Buick i Phone 2-7449 SONORA A .,,l,,,.,,......- A .. T-.M A-- s....,..............--- Om TRESTLE OVER CHINAMAN CREEK 3I0 Feef Long IIO Fee? Hugh BEST wlsHEs TO THE GRADUATING cLAss OF u9s4 PICKERING LUMBER COMPANY Sfandard, California fa, .,r' . -4 MI-WUK VILLAGE, INC. I6 Miles Above Sonora SAM KERNS, Vice Presidenf and HARRY HOEFLER. Presidenf Business Manager BEERMAN AND JONES General Confracfors ,f i g f I , is Xf.....fS KTM 'gbvmfgl f Wmsiwy CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 54 SIERRA STUDIO Florisf PALACE MEAT MARKET Choice Meafs I ,N Y Xx x ix I7 S. Washingfon Phone 2-7693 I89 S Washingfon Phone 2-78I8 T x.II 4553225 :.x Russs Sullivan CREEK RESTAURANT Reefs- f .ew vid Fmesf Charcoal Brouled Foods M- Sensxble Prices 2 Mules Easf of Sonora Phone 2 7646 New NQQWN J S 8 :-::W-e f.X -. f A Home 'ns+1+u+iQn e Box 786 Sonora Cam .I?. Q f:1 327 l-1 --:exe KZ ,.1oo 1 ziev iffv iii W , , ww HALES 8: SYMONS Builders' Supplies S. Washingion Sfreef Plsone 2-7444 MOTHER LODE PRESS Across from rhe Courl House Sono ra W .. AROZ NURSERY 8: FLORAL SHOP Flowers for Every Occasion 35 S. Washingion Phone 22-40I8 GEM CAFE Fine Foods and Service 'X 85 S. Washinglon 1. -...I x . as K 15-Q, R 31-A - - 'X lf' . 1 lf as I I I 'I P- . I 1-1 ae I 'ui f A Q. A LONGHORN CLUB AND CAFE Tuolumne Couniys Fmesi' On Hughway 49 I Mule Norih of Sonora Cafers Io Parhes and Banquefs ANDYS SERVICE STATION For Ihe Besi' Servnce I Mule Easf of Sonora JOHN C1-lusrz INC CADILLAC and PONTIAC CARS 'Q Sonora Calnfornla YOSEMITE JUNCTION MOTEL CLUB and CAFE Yosemlle Junchon California LEE WISE MOTORS Your Frlenclly Ford Dealer S Washmgfon SI Sonora California greece and Quia! Eemian Algeo and Hockabouf BelIe's Dress Shop Ben Franklin Sfore Bigelow Morfuary and Ambulance Service Brandi's Confecfionery BurneH'e's Van 81 Sforage Calver+'s Men's Sfore Burk's Shoe Sfore Candy Kifchen-Jamesfown Chamber of Commerce Coca-Cola Boffling Co. Confidence Inn Davis Mofors Drabkin Bros. Duncan K. Caldwell Radio and Television Easflack's Red and Whife Sfore Violef and Norman Ellingwood Flower Bowl Beaufy Shop Fosfer's Fye's Sfafionery Sfore Home Appliance House O' Beaufy Klein's Place Knox's Mercanfile Leonard 8: Son Sheef Mefal Luncheffe George T. Lyon Dr. J. E. McConnell Merrihew's Aufo Parfs Millard's Flower Shop and Nursery Mi-Wuk Mofor Lodge Mono Highway Markef Oliver Hardware O. K. Candy Shop Orchid Shoppe Paulson's Jewelry Sfore O. K. Peckham Panero's Service Sfafion Piffs Sfudio Queirolo's Concrefe Building Producfs The Sporfsman Sprouse Reifz Co. Sonora Absfracf 81 Tifle Co. Sonora Bakery Sonora Elecfric Appliance Shop Sonora Ice 8: Cold Sforage Tofs 'N Teens Town and Counfry Beaufy Salon Tuolumne Counfy Realfy Co. Twain Harfe Lumber Co. The Union Democraf Vic's Chevron Sfafion Waffle Shop Weaver's Yosemife lnn Wenzel's Cleaners Wilder Prinfing Co. Wolfe's Drug Sfore X'clusive Cleaners pcztzoaaqe Zane ,-fdautdaew They help you - you help fhem. 1 w . 2 X If X , a ? - W , xxx, ,V 5 f I X V.x. Nu, Q : 'gi V .gZl?'?'ffN-ff, , x A-PA fx ,M f Tai- ,R W W f V ' g ' if A 5 1 - 5 1, , ' 5 V A ' ' 1 . ig Nw w ig 1 if My M ygffg Q RY? 9 if QQ-.q f Tlx4.,, M .. hm-I' 2' we 'W iff XG Yin ff ff f Q 5A ., ,, A J? 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