St Monica High School - Compass Yearbook (Santa Monica, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

The 1954 published by the students of Saint Monica’s High School Santa Monica, California DEDICATION Brother Raphael Phelan, R.I.P. 11887-1954) Remembering his sanctity, wisdom, and endless sacrifices for Saint Monica’s, we dedicate our 1954 Compass, in reverent appreciation, to the memory of Brother Raphael. CONTENTS FACULTY 5 GRADUATES II STUDENTS 29 ORGANIZATIONS 43 ATHLETICS 53 ACTIVITIES 65 PATRONS 71 Right Reverend Monsignor Leo J. Murphy OUR PASTORS MESSAGE At this time I wish to extend to the members of the graduating class my sincere congratulations on the completion of their high school education. It is my hope that on your journey along life's difficult path you will remember the ideals taught you in four years of Catholic instruction. With this religious training as a foundation, I am certain that you will carry on in the fine traditions established by our alumni, remaining strong in your faith. May Almighty God fulfill your ambitions and bless you in the years ahead. Yours sincerely in Christ, 4 OUR FACULTY Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Sister Aloysia Mary Sister Virginia Mary, Superior Sister M. Helen Genevieve . Sister M. Frances Theresa Sister Regina Maria Sister Mary Gerardine Sister Mary Dolora Sister Rosalia Mary Sister Angela Mary Sm Sister Rosario Maria Sister M. Catherine Irene Sister John Marie Sister M. Anne Regina Sister Felice Marie • A Sister M . Louise Christine Mrs L. Sommer Mrs. B. F. Fitzsimons Miss Alyse McBride Miss Manuela Koch Father Sexton Brother Daniel Brother Matthew Brother Romanus Brother Evaristus Brother Ibar Coach Wroblicky Coach Kalofut Coach Paterson Mrs. Myrle MacMeekin 7 ASSOCIATED Student Council Maurice O'Grady President STUDENT BODIES Annette Oakley President is , fJ ’! ■ Student Council Margaret Oarmody Vice-President 9 T. MONICA'S CATHOLIC HIGH .SCHOOL eniors CLASS OF 1954 BOYS’ OFFICERS President.................Mike Smith Vice-President............Tony Lillie Secretary................Jim Venegas Treasurer...................Jose Baca GIRLS’ OFFICERS President............ Margaret Sprigg Vice-President..........Paula Peters Secretary........ .......Roberta Fry Treasurer......................Martha Emerson M. SMITH, T. LILLIE J. VENEGAS, J. BACA 12 M. SPRIGG. P. PETERS R. FRY, MISSING—M. EMERSON NANCY BECK MARILYN BAIDA ALLAN R. BOHNER ANDREW BRADLY GAIL ARMSTRONG SYLVIA ASBRIDGE LAWRENCE DAVIES EDWARD DAVIS BARBARA DAWSON PAUL DE LA GARRIGUE PETER DE LEON BARBARA DEMPSEY MARTHA EMERSON SALLY DONNELLY GORDON DREISBACH CATHERINE FADDEN mmmmrn SHEILA FARNAN THOMAS FARON MICHAEL FITZPATRICK JAMES FOHEY CAROLE GROBON MARTHA HANEY DOUGLAS HANSEN LORRAINE LARSON DONALD KRUFAL JANICE KONERDING PATRICIA LARSON PATRICIA LORENTZ PATRICIA LEAVY vi «IB8RRR KEVIN MAGUIRE MARY McALEAVEY ROBERT MAGUIRE MARY PAT MICHAELS JUDY MINER JACK MONIER I BARBARA MORRISEY ROBERT MORRISON EVA NAVARETTE MARY LAURIE NEWVILLE ANNETTE OAKLEY MAURICE O'GRADY LOURDES ORTEGA PAULA PETERS MARY CLAIRE POWER JOSEPHINE QUARTUCY WILLIAM RALEIGH VIVIEN RODRIGUEZ SYLVIA ROUSSEVE ROBERT SLATER JAMES SMITH MARGARET SMITH JUDITH VERCRUYSSE GLORIA VILLASENOR JAMES VENEGAS CHARLES WALTZ PAUL WAGONER JOHN WALSH CHARLETTA VALENTINE JAMES UTBERG CLASS OFFICERS Junior Presidents Cyril Baumann and Bill Spiers o,0(e; J°y , Sm,-- � 9. S T � 0;, °ron ,Qnne Le C,i,ton Le°nh ardt A n tte y°Iq, °'ni o ndQ Freshmen—Robert Liberman, Harry Ohara, Bud Bodde, Dan Kelly, (Top)—Richard Hemenez, Jim Holthauser, John Carney, Nelson Werner. SECTION ONE. Bottom Row—M. Higgins, M. lawless, J. Dodt, J. Gollegos, M. Webber, J. Callahan, C. Valentine, J. Elliot. H. Centeno. Second row— M. Peno, M. Brady, M. Gowen, P. O'Daniel, M. Villoryo, J. Galvan, A. Botello, M. Franco. Third row—E. Gamboa. D. Binney, S. Bednard, R. Zandonatti, J. Heinecke, M. Kingsley, C. Glanville, J. Delp. Fourth row—I. Ouellette, N. Rider, C. Duffy, E. Geeves, M. Hedding, E. Burch, F. Connelly, C. Fenton. Fifth row—N. Spalding, D. Zellmer, J. Courteau, M. Carmody, M. Clarity, K. Crowe, S. Bechtel. SECTION TWO, Bottom row—R. Salazar, M. Bambrick, J. Pashone, M. Lyons, I. Lopez, H. Johnston, O. Bontty, S. Briggs. D. DeNisi. Second row—J. Nowak, C. Michl, Y. Barron, E. Schulten, S. Kenny, A. Colello, L. Simoneau, M. Arredondo, P. Mocker. Third row—B. Wardenburg, J. Santoro, S. Pavetti, F. Lynch, S. Hon, B. Tramuto, D. Davy, M. Vaughan, D. Ricker. Fourth row—M. Gonzales, M. Litzen, M. Dominic, N. Stevenson, R. Fenner, K. Lamia, M. Rivera, R. Navarette. Fifth row—P. Thren, D. Welk, B. Gard, M. Brennan, P. Tillemon, B. Te Groen, P. Ru- dolph, L. Rutledge. 32 SECTION ONE, Bottom row—A. Lopez, M. Keefe, N. Cummings, C. Lugo, P. Dodt, D. Normondin, M. Islos, A.'Horo. Second row—C. Crow, J. Bosrock, C. Drum, J. Johnson, I. McElliot, J. McOuodc, J. Gellenbeck, J. Cleary. Third row —M. Clark, J. Griley, M. laumann, K. Jeffares, V. Picucci, J. Tysl, M. Porker, D. Kurtis. Fourth row—J. Sanchez, C. Hein, J. Redmond, P. Donahue, M. Williams, M. Neil, D. Wall, J. Dotson. Fifth row—J. Ross, E. Verdades, B. Bowron, T. Mance, E. Kuegel, J. Moore, M. Harvin, M. Lynch. S o p H O M O R E S SECTION TWO, Bottom row—P. Olsen, K. Wolfe, M. Hogue, Y. Coto, M. Gallegos, B. Wren, J. Wehrle, J. Berry, M. Verduzco. Second row—K. O’Loughlin, L. Sirois, D. Weston, Y. Ponce, M. Roffi, J. Snyder, M. Mod- dock, J. Villaryo, A. Brannigon. Third row—B. Jennings, A. O’Conner, R. Oliver, M. Morris, C. Adorn, D. Smith, N. Pfanenstiel, D. Sullivan. Fourth row—I. Yorro, M. Dyer, A. Stewart, P. Saddler, E. Noonen, N. Baine, C. Reed, J. Jones, B. Vicini. Fifth row—S. Godor, M. Delivuk, D. Weiskirch. P. Corrigan, K. Andrews, C. Vercruysse, C. Simpson, M. O'Flaherty. F R E S H M E N SECTION ONE, Bottom row—M. Roesner, A. Valdez, J. Douglas, C. Morgan. A. Shamey, B. Andrade, S. Louque, M. Olivera, R. DEIio. S. Beck. Second row—M. Liebmann, M. K. Coleman, M. de Io Peno, F. Hummel. I. Jime- nez, D. de Mottos, Y. Morales, N. Donnell, C. Burbank, K. Nevins. Third row—C. Copp, M. Kelly, S. Foxworth. B. Horris, C. Clifton, E. Delaney, P. Burg, C. Molloy, D. Trowbridge. Fourth row—M. Johnson, J. Blanchard, A. M. Delgado. C. Boreis. C. Castillo. J. Smith, P. Freese, M. Faucett. Fifth row—B. Fridley, J. Deloney. L. Castillo, M. Von Hoof, S. Bernordin, M. Basier, J. Kelly. SECTION TWO, Bottom row—S. Hutter. B. Griffith, P. Miner, K. Goodman, C. Trindl, S. Messmer, J. McPhee, K. Gomez, Y. Fortier, J. Bondesane. Second row—J. Gomez, J. Hedding, C. Nono, M. Murphy, L. Davidson, R. Al- brecht, C. Penrose, R. Martinez, M. Glanville. Third row—A. Webber, R. Osika, M. Martin, S. Leonhardt, M. Kacher, K. Dawson, M. Kusters, B. Degolier. Fourth row—C. Peno, M. Schiesl, J. Lawson, V. Snodgrass, S. Frank, S. Win- ter, M. Reinert, D. Hernondez. Fifth row—D. Lennon, G. Walters, M. Teimer, B. Heinecke, B. Bedford, S. Sprigg, S. Woods, N. Price. 34 SECTION A, Bottom row—D. Melrose. H Deordorff. D. Copp. D. Bush, I. Volenzuelo, H. Show. D. OeGregory. C. Boumonn. Second row—C. Doly, B McCoy, N. Dobson, N. Poshone, J. Hughes, T. Moore. K. Hommond, H. Mortz. Third row—M. Morgon. C Brockmeier, C. lelong. J. Mock. I. Rizzo. D. Smith. J. Wossel, H. Redmond. Fourth row—J. O'Brien, N. Bochelin, J. Coates, R. Kaminsky, R. Posely, T. Hovel. Fifth row—J. Dunnigan, R. Smith, J. Miehls, L. Burge, T. Smith, P. Allaway. SECTION B, Bottom row—D. Goss, I. Schoenfelder, C. Morgon. G. Fought. J. DeSoto, C Henry, R. Compenelli. I. Pinto. Second row—R. Hine, M. Hines, I. Newirfh, B Speirs, J. Myers, J. Morozoni, B. Hasselbach. Third row —E. Morozoni, D. Teeter. B. Molnote. L. Deirig. D. Walters. R Coyle, J. Acker. Fourth row—J. Fotrell. J Rob erts, C Buhrmon, D. McGovern, L. Ryberg, F. Solvucci. 35 s o p H o M O R E S SECTION A, Bottom row—P. Clark, T. Hasset, R. Theriot, J. Tryon, G. Lehman, R. Vadakin, A. Hamer, P. Smith. Second row—D. Casey, J. Hentschel, J. Zubieta, J. Ameche, P. Shappek, R. Olsen, E. Arred- ondo, T. Davis. Third row—M. McCleory, G. Junger, D. Green, V. Arciero, T. Georges, L. Powers, B. Dibb, D. Scott. SECTION B, Bottom row—A. Wendorf, D. O'Mahoney, J. Osika, D. Mortier, J. Zeigler, J. Valenzuela. Second row—J. Owens, T. Elliott, F. Martin, R. Bredesen, L. Guerrero, H. Aulback. Third row—F. Cor- nell, J. Oik, L. Docrflinger, D. Rodriguez, D. Doerflinger, J. Gerken. 36 SECTION A, Bottom row — B. Rennie, P. Casey, G. Zimmer, G. Meode, B. Veditz, T. Fitz- simons, F. Downey, D. Kinsin- ger. Second row—J. Cownie, F. Marquez, J. Porr, D. Weston. J. Clyne, D. Weston, S. Hib- bard, R. Fottrell. Third row— M. Gass, J. Fredricks, I. Neiger, P. Jackson, P. Dodd, M. Fohey, M. Waring, J. Bambrick. Fourth row—C. Hunner, E. Broyton, H. Campbell, D. Goodwin, D. Osti, M. Schoad, T. Capp, T. Thomp- son. Fifth row—R. Mammet, M. Lallo, E. Wellwood. E. Ko kowski, J. Wylie, R. Newton, M. Bennett. SECTION B, Bottom row—H. Klaus, J. Carney, L. Welk, J. Holthouser, D. Wossell, K. Guindon, D. Reardon, W. Dodt. Second row—P. Young, J. Bar- rett, A. Fernandez, J. Bauer, D. Van Heule, M. Birgy, A. Jim- enez, P. Macey. Third row—T. Marra, R. Hemenez, N. Werner, B. Shakespeare, R. Yarro, R Niemeyer, J. Stark, J. Wicker, B. Geen. Fourth row—P. Saenz, M. Nowak, E. Courteau, V. No- poli, C. Babineou, J. Henry, J. Walters, J. Casillos, J. Estes. F R E S H M E N SECTION C, Bottom row — A Zandonatti, B. Zito, C. Cornejo D. Kelly, P. Bolger, J. Mas loch, R. Haro, L. Tuttle. Seconc row — A. Moreno, E. Rodri guez, S. Estrada, K. Minadeo B. Bodde, H. Ohara, D. Hod son, P. Rennie, T. Sullivan Third row—K. Spalding, R Galvan, T. Brown, J. Heyn, H Liberman, J. Nuccio, M. Porras R. Reynoso. • l con-can, and you can-can!” See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,-?- Toni Twins Manny, Moe and Jack Hey! That's my ear!” Martin 40 M Miss Editor ' Hey, Lookil!” M A Flopper Brother to the rescue (?) Are those jacks? Pal Shucks, fellas.'' Frosh This is physics? Anyone for bowling? The Ploy's the Thing Crazy, mixed-up Juniors Taking life seriously IB I Ralphie Hi, Johnny! Glamour Girls w Anybody missing a canary? ■All right! Get Out! Go! Go! Go! CENTRAL COMMITTEE WORKING v Larry Rizzo Vice-Prefect STUDENTS’ SPIRITUAL Fronk Specchierla Prefect Herb Mortz Secretary Dan Goodwin Secretary Joseph Wassell Treasurer Pat Young Treasurer LEGION OF MARY John Cownie Jim Mack Tom Havel ORGANIZATION Kathleen Lamia Treasurer . Mary Pat Michaels Prefect V2 r UNION SODALITY — D. Sullivan, T. Havel, f f) Rev. J. P. Languide, M. P. Michaels, G. Bricken. CENTRAL COMMITTEE (In rows) M. P. Michaels, M. Anderson, P. Wurtz, K. Lamia. Committee Chairmen, Denise Sullivan, Christian Life; Kath- leen Crowe, Eucharistic; Nancy Beck, Publicity; Jackie Burk- hart, Our Lady's; Mary Carl- sen, Mission; Mary Morris, Catholic Literature; Evangeline Schulten, Apostolic. “The Single Day” CAST M. Newville, S. Farnan, E. Schulten, I. Martinez, C. Plemeng, Jo Ann Ross, K. Goodman, M. P. Michaels, Y. Morgles, D. Weston, P. Smith, M. Brady, M. A. Clarity, M. Corisen, M. Keefe. 1 JT M CATHOLIC ACTION AWARD FAVORS FOR SAINT JOHN'S SACRED HEART PROMOTERS SODALITY FORUM Vocation Room ••A CRAZY VIOLET” CAST Margaret Lyons, Sylvia Lougue, Pat Tillemans, San- dra Foxworth, Claire Plem- eng, Gerri Walters, Joan Courteau, Eleanor Geeves. MARIAN YEAR PROCESSION DECEMBER EIGHTH AWARDS “CHRISTMAS IS GIVING MUSIC Front row—D. Sullivan, J. Dickey, D. Weiskirch, P. Donahue, V. Rodriguez, B. Bedford, Carlsen, J. Dotson, M. Rivera, M. Nutter. Middle row—M. laumann, C. Crow, M. Porker, E. Schulten, M. Clark, J. Gellenbeck, J. Redmond, L. Cueva, D. Smith, R. Navarette, D. Schoenfelder, H. Centeno. Back row— J. Berry, P. Miner, P. Olsen, M. Olivero, D. Normandin, M. Franco, J. Gallegos, C. Morgan, C. Pen- rose, Mary McAleavey, J. Galvan. Sally Donnelly, Claire Plemeng, Annette Oakley 48 Evangeline Schulten, Nelda Rider, Mary McAleavy, Wanda Klabunde 49 DRAMA FRONT—Bob Poseley, Gordon Bricken, Martin Leahy—Business Manager; Mary Laurie New- ville—President; Frank Specchierla—Vice-President; Bob Dahlman—Treasurer; Dave Curry. MIDDLE—Paul Wagoner, Mary Pat Michaels, Mary Neil, Morgaret Sprigg, Sheila Farnan, Jackie Snyder, Carol Drum, Sally Sprigg, Terry Moore. BACK—Diane Weston, Claire Plemeng, Yolanda Ponce, Neldo Rider. MISSING—Mary Beth Lynch—Secretary. HIGH WINDOW Emily Winthrop Margaret Sprigg Stephen Crag Bob Dahlman Judith Ware ............ Diane Weston Linda Norton...................Sheila Farnan Walter Hodge Frank Specchierla ANTIC SPRING Ginger.......................... Sheila Farnan Gwendolyn Mary Laurie Newville Blossom......................... Nelda Rider Robert Bob Poseley Elbert...................................Terry Moore Sam Martin Leahy 50 PUBLICATIONS rttVfc MARINER STAFF Managing Editor.......................................................................Pot Lorentz Associate Editor...........................................................................Martin Leahy Business Manager..............................................................................Pat Wurtz Page Editors—Martha Emerson, Margaret Sprigg, Rosemary McCormack, Carole McEntee, Terry Smith, Denise Sullivan, Gordon Bricken, Sylvia Rousseve, Pat Wurtz, Pat Webb, Valerie Burke. Staff Artists..............................................................Jim Ryan, Dan George Staff Photographers............................ Sylvia Rousseve, Sylvia Asbridge, Charles Morgan Staff Writers—Sylvia Asbridge, Sheila Farnan, Carole Grobon, Mary Laurie Newville, Jo Ouartucy, Kathleen Crowe, Charles Morgan, Terry Moore, Bob Poseley, Frank Specchierla COMPASS STAFF Co-Editors. Bob Dahlman, Denise Sullivan Business Manager. Valerie Burke Layouts. Nance Beck, Martin Leahy Art Jim Ryan, Barbara Jennings Sports... Paul Wagoner, Gordon Bricken, Tom Crowe, Sylvia Rousseve, Joan Saderup. Subscriptions. Jo Quartucy, Sylvia Rousseve, Dave Curry, Tom Havel Patrons..Tom Crowe, Paula Peters Apprentice Editor Barbara Wardenburg 51 CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION Richard Fotrell. Bryan Rennie, Don Kinsinger, John Cownie, Jim Mack, (middle) Larry Rizzo, Mike McCleary, Roy Theriot, Fred Marquez, Carlo Ungaro, Jim Wylie, (back) Joe Brink- man, Gordon Bricken, Nicholas Bachelin, Tony Lillie, Tom Crowe, Tom Havel. M. Litjen, P. Lorentz, M. Morris, C. Plcmeng, M. Kingsley, C. Glanville, D. Welk, B. Wardenburg, E. Schulten, D. Weston, P Wurtz, (back) J. Delp, J. Villaryo, R. Oliver, B. Jennings, Y. Ponce, J. Snyder, A. Stewart, M. Laumann. CONTEST WINNERS r Claire Plemeng, first place for Saint Monica's Voice of Democracy ; Pat Walthour, Brotherhood ; Mary Laurie Newville, Voice of Democracy, Malibu Lion's Club What the Constitution Means to Me”; Sheila Farnan, Voice of Democracy, second place Native Sons ond Daughters of California for Death Valley ; (back row) Sally Sprigg, Knights of Columbus Christopher Columbus ; Margo John- son, first place Christopher Columbus ; Margaret Sprigg, “What the Constitution Means to Me, Voice of Democracy ; Pat Lorentz, first place What the Constitution Means to Me, Voice of Democracy. 52 Leo Deirig Sidney Johnston Wally Jones Frank Salvucci Doug Hansen Ronnie Coyle Jack Miehls Paul Wagoner (Co Captain) 54 BALL a Wally Jones heads for paydirt against Atascadero Grant Fought Mike Fitzpatrick Tom Havel Tom Grimmett Larry Ryberg Leonard Valenzula Jim Fohey Mike Smith (Co-Captain) Jim Ryan Mikey Dwyer Don McGovern Charlie Buhrman Bill Speirs Cyril Baumann Howard Krause 55 56 Jim Venegas, Manager rra Club surrounds Boco moving away with ball MT Smith sets to sink one; Holland looks on Miehls grabs Casaba from Knight defenders SM 48 SM 37 SM 30 SM 48 SM 4 1 SM 48 SM 90 SM 55 SM 49 SM 39 SM 42 SM 45 SM 26 SM 34 SM 50 SM 33 SM 42 SM 49 SM 4 2 SM 48 SM 4 4 SM 53 SM 28 SM 42 SM 4 1 SM 50 SM 51 SM 39 SM 56 John Muir Mira Costa Beverly Hills Alumni Morningside Harvard Pomona Catholic Hawthorne Culver City Mater Dei Mater Dei CARMEL TOURNAMENT Serra Loyola St. Augustine Santa Barbora CATHOLIC LEAGUE Mt. Carmel Serro Loyola Notre Dome Cantwell Cathedral St. Anthony Mt. Carmel Serra Loyola Notre Dame Cantwell Cathedral St. Anthony i • -« CEE's: John Cownie, Don Kinsinger, Pat Bolger, Pat Young, Art Wendorf, Ricky Rodriguez, Jerry Bower. Second row— Glen Meade, Jim Clyne, Ken Menadio, Ray Theriot, Jay Henry, Coach Wrob- licky. Smith rebounds 44 43 52 52 5? 44 37 46 52 25 31 Bee's: George Allen, Dick Gass, George Junger, Mike Hines, Leo Pinto. Second row—Brother Evaristus, Joe Verduzco, Dan Goodwin, Julius Nuccio, Royal Vadakin, Bernie Dibbs. Schutt goes high for two BASEBALL VARSITY TEAM TOP ROW—Glenn Meade, Manager, Charlie Morgan, Manager, Mike Fitzpatrick, Tony Davis, Kevin Maguire, Coach Wroblicky. MIDDLE ROW—Jim Ryan, Les Powers, Richard McKenna, Tony Lillie, Al Waloch. BOTTOM ROW—Jim Smith, Cyril Baumann, Jim Venegas, Eddie Davis, Bert McCoy. J.V. BASEBALL TEAM TOP ROW—Coach Kalafut, Jim Dunnigan, Jim Hentschel, Mike Hines, Tom Kissane, Joe Casillas. MIDDLE ROW—Eddie Wellwood, Dennis Osti, Michael Schaad, Dan Goodwin, Neil Poshone. BOTTOM ROW—Jim Holthauser, Jim Venegas, Lowell Tuttle, Pat Casey, Don Kinsinger. 58 TENNIS TRACK Top row—C. Poterion, Coach; B Poseley, G. Junger, D. Rodriguez, J. Roberts, D. Curry, D. Krufal, C. Hunner, Manager. Bottom row — R. Rodriguez, B. Holland, H. McDonald, T. Moore, J. Hughes, P. Wagoner, W. Jones, B. Malnate. 59 LETTERMEN’S CLUB Paul Wagoner President Gordon Dreisbach Vice-President Eddie Davis Secretory 4-A Doug Condie Treasurer (Front) Bob Dahlman, Doug Condie, Gordon Dreisbach, Paul Wag- oner, Ed Davis, Jim Venegas. (Second) Bob Morrison, Bob Schutt, Mike Smith, Kevin MaGuire, Tom Grimmett, Tony Lillie, Don Krufal, Doug Hansen. (THIRD) Al Wallock, Lorry Ryberg, Leo Derieg, Grant Fought, Anselm Varney, Jim Ryan, Jim Smith, Jack Miehls, Tom Havel. (Back) Dan Rodriguez, Bernie Dibbs, Leonard Valenzuela, Frank Salvucci, Bill Spiers, Bert McCoy. Cyril Baumann, Adrian Varney. CHEERLEADERS Joan Saderup, Mary McAleavev. Barbara Morrissey. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC JoAnne Jones Treasurer Sylvia Rousseve President Marie Bro Vice-President Sylvia Asbridge Minute Secretory Carol Freese Point Secretary GAA BOARD Back row: C. Freese, S. Rousseve, M. Delivuk. C. McEntee. 2nd row: M. Gonzales, J. San chez, B. Morrisey, M. Bro, J. Cooper. 1st row J. Jones, P. lorentz, R. Navarette, O. Bontty S. Asbridge. Marlene Delivuk Corresponding Secretary OUTSTANDING FLAYER Nolah Spclding VARSITY FRONT ROW—Miss McBride, Carole McEnlee, Barbara Dawson, Carol Freese BACK ROW—Nelly Botello, Eva Navarette, Rose Navarette, Nolah Spolding Cathi Michl. DOUBLES CHAMPS Nolah Spalding, Rose Navarette FRONT ROW—Michele Hedding, Pat Dodt, Marie Bro, Joon Saderup, Virginia Botello, Wanda Klabunde. BACK ROW— Margaret VanHoof, Carole Grobon, Mary Ann Rivera, Miss McBride, Coach, Olivia Bontty, Celina Simpson. VARSITY Front Row: Jo Quarfucy, Cathi Michl, Nelly Botello, Captain, Marie Bro, Miss McBride. Back Row: Carole McEntee, Nolah Spalding, Eva Navarette, Rose Navarette. OUTSTANDING PLAYER Cathi Michl • BEE” VARSITY Annie Oakley, Marlene Delivuk, Sylvia Rousseve, Jo- Anne Jones, Margie Schiesl, Virginia Botello. ommm So . . . Ring out three cheers For GAA, GAA, For we love her os you know, And surely we’ll not forget her, Forget her. When at last we have to go. SWIMMING VARSITY Michele Hedding, Mary Laurie Newville, Captain, Nellie Botello, Valerie Burke, Carole McEntee, Celina Simpson, Sheila Farnan, Paula Peters, Virginia Botello, Miss McBride, Coach. BOWLING Joan Cleary, Pat Tillemans, Soccoro Meza, Judy McQuade, Yolanda Morales, Nelly Botello, Jean Cooper, Manager, Miss Mc- Bride. TENNIS Marie Villaryo, Paula Peters, Pat Lorentz, Carole McEntee. 66 CHRISTMAS AT SAINT MONICA’S 68 SONG OF GLORY Announcer Bob Dohlmon Alison Drew . .Sheila Farnan Bill.....Frank Specchierla Muriel...Mary McAleavey Mitch...............Mike Pierce Caddie. Donna Schoenfelder Dick.....Gordon Bricken Mr. Quinn...Martin Leahy Mrs. Royce Margaret Sprigg Angel. Mary Laurie Newville 69 MEET ME CAST Mr. Smith Tom Crowe Mrs. Smith Margaret Sprigg Rose Sheila Farnan Esther Barbara Morrisey Agnes Paula Peters Tootie Mary McAleavey Lon Dave Curry Grandpa Prophater Mike Smith Katie Pat Leavy Mrs. Waughop Claire Plemeng Ida Boothby Pat Walthour John Shephard Jim Ryan Fred Gregory Larry Davies Lucille Pentard Ann Fitzgerald Mr. Dodge Bob Dahlman Mr. Duffy Gordon Bricken Conductor Jim Venegas IN ST. LOUIS OUR PATRONS Compliments to the Senior Class from a friend Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Abbott and Family Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Asbridge The Baida Family Mrs. R. E. Bechtel The Bricken Family Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Carney The Gilbert Clark Family Mrs. M. Wm. Clarity Miss Clare Creahen Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cummings Dr. and Mrs. S. D. Dahlman Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Davies Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Delp Mr. and Mrs. Victor Di Salvo Mrs. Jean S. Farr Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Durney Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fitzsimons Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fry Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hon Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Jennings Albion Knitting Mills 8417 South Hoover Anabell Modes of California 939 South Broadway Alfred and Fabris Your photographer for any occasion The Berkley Sport Shop for Smart Fashions Bob's Fish and Chips The young crowd goes to the Jerry Brills Santa Monica Burke and Company Manufacturers of Air Cooling Equipment 2902 Hyde Park Boulevard Los Angeles 43, California Burns Market Carlisle Stationers 1343 Third Street Carl’s Market Carlson's Photo Supply 413 Santa Monica Boulevard Mike Caruso Criterion Drug Company Cycle and Sport Shop 1501 Fourth Street Art De Nisi, General Manager Owen Keown Chevrolet Deko Chemical Company Albert C. John, M.D. Leo J. Keefe and Cora O'Bannon Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lanham Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lillie Dr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Mack Mariner Frosh at the Mount Michael McCleary Mrs. Urie McCleary Mr. and Mrs. J. Pashone Mr. and Mrs. P. Pavetti Mrs. Martin Peters Mr. Gordon Saderup Mr. and Mrs. John G. Schutt Mr. and Mrs. Greame H. Smith Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sprigg Jack Stokes Mr. and Mrs. George M. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Sullivan Mr. and Mis. H. M. Vadakin Miss Virginia Villa Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Wardenburg Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. J. S. West FIRMS Emerald Religious Supply 817 Wilshire Boulevard Emerson's Westside Cleaners 11132 Ocean Park Avenue Fisher Lumber Company Fourteenth and Colorado Franklin Bakery Glanville's Market Golden State Lumber Company Dependable Quality and Service 2436 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica EXbrook 53275 TExas 04608 Frank G. Kranz, Pres. Fred Kranz, Mgr. lack's Drive-In Jewell's Sporting Goods Kay's Book and Stationery 428 Santa Monica Boulevard King Karrot Juice Bar Brentwood City Mart Gates-Kingsley and Gates Funeral Directors Santa Monica and West Los Angeles Courtesy of Virgil B. Kingsley Litter and Company 318 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles Examiner L. A. Times J. C. Buttemer Agnes Weston Daniel Weston, M.D. Winifred Zahn Saint Monica's Men's Club Jim and Lori Nancy and Bob Larry and Ann Freshman Section I Freshman Section II Sophomore Section I Sophomore Section II Junior Section I Junior Section II Senior Class Mary Arredondo and Dixie Davy Lincoln Bus Gang Mac's Victoria Bus Gang Rose Room Girls Weezie, Joan, and Dede Thanks to our many friends who contributed without recognition Lynch Motors, Inc. Matchett's Shoe Store Mecca-Freese International Trucks Compliments of Medals Sculptured by Weston Hotel Miramar Santa Monica, California Joseph Massaglea Jr. Pres. Molloy Shoe Doctor Shoe repairing of distinction Molloy Brothers 1247 Third Street, S. M. Nalband's Children's Department Store Nu Orm Plans, Inc. Serving the New Car Dealer 1015 South La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles 35, California Palisades Pet Town EXbrook 48837 Patterson Florist 532 Wilshire Boulevard Pen Point Shop Premier Paint Store Rocket's Book Store Sears, Santa Monica Your Friendly Store Westwood Blueprint Company 11014 Santa Monica Boulevard Wilson Music Company Open Monday and Friday 'til 9 P.M. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We gratefully thank all those who have helped to make the 1954 COMPASS possible . . . Monsignor Murphy, for giving us permission to publish our yearbook. Al and Mike, our expert photographers from Alfred-Fabris, for their patience and understanding in seeing us through the picture stage. Christy-Shepherd, Le Baron, and Tom Atkinson Photographers, Carlson's Photo Supply, and Lew Nichols and the Evening Outlook for their assistance. Great Western Yearbooks, Inc. our publishers, and Mr. Jim Powell for guiding us through many dark moments and over numerous stumbling blocks. The Mariners of both boys' and girls Student Bodies, for their encouragement and support. Our staff, ond especially a few die-Fards, who hove generously given of their time and talents, striving to make the 1954 COMPASS long cherished by its owners. THE EDITORS great western IRRO-GRAPHIC box 549 • gl.ndaU 5. oM