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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1955 volume:

DEDICATED TO OUR PASTOR Monsignor O Flaherty, who in less than a year has won the devotion, respect and the loyalty of the students of Saint Monica's High School, we dedicate our Compass. May it show, in a small way, our deepest appreciation for your generous consideration of our needs. Your spiritual guidance has been an inspiration to each of us, and we hope you find our annual a fitting tribute. 2 MONSIGNOR O'FLAHERTY OUR FACULTY BROTHER MATTHEW BROTHER DANIEL BROTHER OTTERAN m s. °c bon a li me£ 'n COACH T I SISTERS OF THE HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND MARY Sister Aloysia Mary Sister M. Frances Theresa Sister Regina Maria Sister Miriam Genevieve Sister Virginia Mary, Superior Sister Rosalia Mary Sister Angela Mary Sister Rosario Maria Sister M. Catherine Irene Sister John Marie Sister M. Rose Dolora Sister Felice Marie Sister M. Louise Christine 6) 4- stYUl- . ALMA MATER All Hail, Alma Mater, Green and Gold our colors hail! We ll sing to you always, On and on through all the years. For all at Saint Monica's h 00 WITHIN THESE WALLS we prayed together as Catho- lics, we learned together as stu- dents, and we played together as Mariners. The walls of St. Monica's High School have become as familiar as cotton candy at a world fair. Day in and day out we have en- tered the doors of the school and spent a few happy hours within the walls we have grown to love. Whether it was listening to Father tell of the Holy Ghost, grabbing a quick bite in the cafeteria, playing basketball during gym, singing a hymn at Mass, or chatting to our locker partner about a future dance, it was all done within these familiar walls. From the early days of our freshman year, we became one of the family — a family that boasts sons and daughters in every part of the globe. But whether they be far or near, they will never forget what went on within these walls. 9 WE STUDIED . . . . in general math yiv WE PLAYED in the auditorium WE PRAYED . . . 12 •v tfl So� y Becnel president Jim Mack President res'dent CLASS OFFICERS: S. Pavetti, C. Glanville, S. Kenny, L. Ryberg, T. Havel, J. Delp, R. Fenner, J. Miehls. Missing—S. Bednard. v CLASS OF '55 IT S ALL OVER BUT THE MEMORY . . . this last year, our be'st, is gone. The Mass of the Holy Ghost, our retreat, the Senior Play, the Anniversary Ball, Green and Gold Day, the Prom, the Christmas Play, and the games, have all been our last . . . The Alma Mater will only be a faint tune, seldom to be heard again . . . Many of the faces we've grown to know and love will be seen only on the pages of this book . . . We are thankful for the knowledge gained in these familiar classrooms; for the guidance and inspiration of the priests; and for the fun we've had with our friends . . It's all over now, but the following pages will serve as a remembrance of our accomplishments . . . memories . . . and ambitions. 4 JOHN ACKER . . . football manager 4, basketball manager 4 . . . being thrown in the shower after the Harvard game . . . join the Army. PAT ALLAWAY . . . student body treas- urer 4, student council 4, baseball 2-3-4, football 3-4, letterman 4 . . . Faron's parties . . . dentist. MARY LOUISE ARREDONDO . . . SSO committees 1-2-4, class volleyball 4 . . . freshman dance '51 ... Woodbury Busi- ness College. NICHOLAS BACHELIN . . . tennis 3-4, letterman 3-4, CSF 2-3-4, glee 4 . . . David Smith's hair . . . electrical en- gineering. YOLANDA BARRON ... SSO commit- tees 1-2-3, GAA 4, volleyball 4 . . . being late all the time in freshman year . . . dental assistant. CYRIL BAUMANN . . . class treasurer 1, class president 2-3, Bee basketball 2, baseball 2-3-4, football 3-4, co-captain football 4, student body president 4, stu- dent council 2-3-4, letterman 3-4 . . . long football practices . . . play profes- sional baseball. SALLY BECHTEL . . . class treasurer 2, class vice-president 3, class president 4, SSO committees 1-2, GAA 4, volleyball 4, basketball 4, traffic squad 3 . . . Pat's slumber party . . . secretary. SANDRA BEDNARD . . . entered in junior year, class treasurer 4, SSO committees 3-4, swimming 3 . . . parties . . . air- line stewardess. i DYMPNA BINNEY .. . SSO committees 2-3, Mayshrine contest 3 . . . fifth period English . . . private secretary, OLIVIA BONTTY . . . class manager 4, GAA refreshment committee head 3-4, GAA 1-2-3-4, softball head 3, softball 1-2-3-4, volleyball 1-2-3-4, basketball 1-2-3-4, traffic squad 4, Hi-Jinx queen 3 . . . Hi-Jinx queen . . . college. NELLIE BOTELLO . . . GAA 1-2-3-4, volleyball 1- 2-3-4, basketball 1-2-3-4, softball 1-2-3-4, swimming 2- 3, bowling 3 . . . being awarded softball trophy in freshman year . . . marriage. MARIANNE BRENNAN . . . SSO committees 1-2-3, GAA 1-2, basketball 1-2, glee 1 -2, traffic squad 3-4 . . . Pat's slumber parties . . . UCLA--teaching - - marriage. BERYL BRICKEN . . . entered in senior year, choir 4, Compass art staff 4, Dramateers 4 . . . junior year . . . designer and hair stylist. SHIRLEY BRIGGS . . . Catholic Literature committe chairman 3, traffic squad 3-4, glee 2-3-4 . . . Partners in Crime' . . . go to Mexico. 16 CHARLES BROCKMEIER . . . SSO prefect 3, tennis 1 -2-3-4, letterman 1-2-3-4, captain of tennis team 3-4 . . . after school chemistry experiments . . . scientific engineering. LARRY BURGE . . . varsity football 3, basketball 3-4, track 3-4, letterman 3-4 . . . fun at Saint Monica s . . . Loyola JACQUELINE BURKHART . . . SSO vice- president 4, SSO committees 1-2, chair- man of Our Lady's committee 3, GAA 3-4, volleyball 3-4, CSF 2, Mother Marie Rose play 2-3 . . . freshman initiation . . private secretary. DON BUSH ... SSO 3-4, glee 4 . . room 11... engineer. MICHAEL ANN CLARITY ... SSO com- mittees 1-2-3-4, GAA 1-2, glee 1-2-4, choir 3-4 . . . Marie Rose play . . . drama, dance, English teacher. ANTOINETTE COLELLO . . . Publicity com- mittee 1-2-3-4, GAA 1-2, harmonious four 4 . . . business department with Sister John Marie . . . legal secretary — marriage. NICK CAMPANELLI . . . the senior play 54 . . . to be a school teacher. DON CAPP . . . SSO 2-3-4, choir 4, class secretary 2 ... all the good times I almost had . . . attend Loyola. HELEN CENTENO . . glee 3-4, Apostolic committee 3, GAA 4 . . . the cafeteria . . . dental assistant. JULIA CALLAHAN . . SSO committees 1-2-3-4 . . Fish . . . dental assistant. JOAN ANN COURTEAU . . . SSO com- mittees 1-2-4, Mission committee secre- tary 3, GAA 1 -2-3-4, volleyball 1 -2-3-4, glee 1-2, choir 1-2 .. . Crazy Violet play . . . dental assistant. KATHLEEN CROWE . . . class secretary 1, SSO treasurer 2, Publicity committee 1, Eucharistic committee chairman 3, Ma- riner subscription manager 3-4, Compass business manager 4, glee 1 -2, choir 1 -2, Promoter 3-4, GAA 3, traffic squad 3-4 . . . class of '54 . . . fashion designer. CHARLES DALY . . . freshman year . . plan to go to SMCC. DIXIE ANN DAVY . . . SSO committees 1-2-3-4, GAA 1-2-4, volleyball 1-2-4, traffic squad 4 . . . SM-Nordhoff foot- ball game '54 . . . marriage and family. HARVEY DEARDORFF . . . SSO 3 . . . playing trumpet on Green and Gold day . . . be a commercial photographer. DON DeGREGORI . . . SSO 3, Christmas play 3-4 . . . Brother Daniel's chemistry class . . . electronics in radio or tele- vision. JANICE DELP . . . class secretary 2-3-4, SSO committees 1-2-4, Eucharistic com- mittee vice-chairman 3, GAA 3-4, CSF vice-president 3, Promoter 3-4 . . . work- ing at Market Basket . . . marriage. DEANNA DE NISI . . . class president 3, student body cheerleader 4, head of pep squad 4, SSO committees 2-3, GAA Board 4, glee 2, Hi-Jinx queen 2 . . . Prom '54 ... to get married. LEO DERIEG . . . lettermen's club secre- tary 4, Bee' football 1-2, varsity foot- ball 3-4, varsity track 2, letterman 3-4 . . . Green and Gold day 52 . . . mar- riage. JOHN DESOTO . . . the graduation party . . . join the Air Force. MARILYN DINNEEN . . . SSO committees 1 -2-3-4, Misison play 2 . . my reserved seat in algebra . . . marriage. JEANETTE DODT . . . SSO committees 1-2-3-4, Eucharistic committee chairman 4, Promoter 3-4, volleyball 1-2-3-4, baseball 2, basketball 3, traffic squad 3-4 . . . grad-night '54 at the Del Mar Club . . . marriage. MARY LOU DOMINICK . . . SSO com- mittees 1-2-3, traffic squad 4, glee club 1 . . . my senior year ... to be a secre- tary. JIM DUNNIGAN . . . varsity swimming 4 . . . Tom Faron's motorcycle . . . enter U.S. Wildlife Department. MICK DWYER . . . football 3, Bee bas- ketball 2, varsity basketball 4, class treasurer 1, letterman 4 . . . graduation . . . play professional basketball. JUDY ELLIOTT . . . SSO committees 1 -2-3, volleyball 1 -4, homecoming princess 3-4, harmonious four 4 . . . football with Wally . . . have a happy home. . ROSE MARIE FENNER . . . class vice- president 4, SSO committees 2-4, traffic squad 4 . . . junior and senior years . . , secretary. CAROL ANN FENTON . . SSO commit- tees 2-3, GAA 2-4, class basketball 2 . . . senior initiation . . . career and marriage. JIM FOTTRELL . . . varsity football manager 4, varsity basketball manager 4, Brother Daniel on the church steps . . . join the Marines. GRANT FOUGHT . . . ' Bee'' football 2, varsity football 3-4, class treasurer 1, SSO 2-3, letterman 3-4 . . . graduation night . . . take over my dad's business. MARGARET FRANCO . . . SSO committees 1 -2, GAA 1 -2-3-4, basketball 1, glee 3-4 . . . graduation day . . . to be happily married. JOYCE GALLEGOS . . Apostolic committee 2, glee 3, choir 3, GAA 2-3 . . . summer of '54 . . . looking forward to September 3, 1955. JOSEPHINE GALVAN . . . glee 2-3-4, League of the Sacred Heart 1 -2-3-4 . . initiation day . . . X-ray technician. EUSTOLIA GAMBOA . . . class president 3, glee club vice-president 4, SSO treas- urer 2, Apostolic committee vice-chair- man 4, GAA 1-2-3-4, basketball 1-2, volleyball 1-2, baseball 1-2 .. . Sister Mary Gerardine . . . dental assistant. BETTY GARD . . . dramatic manager 1-2-3, Publicity committee 1-2-3, Pub- licity committee vice-chairman 4, glee 1 -2, harmonious four 4, wrote class song . . . my four wonderful years at Saint Monica's . . . career and marriage. DICK GASS . . . Bee'' basketball 3, var- sity swimming 4 . . . Mr. Dougherty's civics class ... go to college. ELEANOR GEEVES . . . Mission committee 2-3, glee 2, Mission Play 3 . .. fun doing Crazy Violet . . . private secretary. CAROL GLANVILLE . . . class president 1, student body treasurer 2, president and vice- president CSF 3, class vice- president 4, head of Promoters 3, GAA 3, CSF 2-3, Voice of Democracy 4 . . . Girls' State . . . college graduate. MARIE GONZALES . . . head of entertainment committee 1-2, head of basketball 3, SSO committees 2-3-4, GAA 4 . . . cleaning Our Blessed Mothers statue for four years . . . star athlete. MARJORIE GOWEN . . SSO committees 1-2-3-4, Mariner staff 4, Promoter 3-4 . . . Mount Carmel Prom '54 . . . marriage. SAM HAMILTON . . . varsity track 3-4, Christmas play 4, letterman 3-4 . . . grad-night ... be a Naval engineer. KELLY HAMMOND . . . glee 4 ... Mr. Dougherty's war stories in civics . . . join the Navy Medical Corps. TOM HAVEL . . . class secretary 1-4, SSO 2, student body treasurer 3, student council 3-4, Compass business manager 4, varsity football 3-4, letterman 3-4, CSF 2-4, Bee football 1-2 .. . picking up Christmas turkeys at midnight . . . take driving lessons. BOB HEIN . . . locker room wrestles with the juniors in freshman year . . . SMCC. JUDY HEINECKE . . . SSO committees 1-2-3, Christian Life committee secretary 4, Promoter 3-4 . . . junior English with Sister Catherine Irene ... to get my driver's license. CHARLES HENRY . . . varsity football 4, letterman 4, Sodality 3-4 . . . having Brother Romanus for home room for four years ... to own E. F. Hutton Stock Exchange. MARY LOU HIGGINS . . . class president 2-4, SSO committees 1 -2-3, homecoming princess 3 . . . Green and Gold day '52 . . . get married. MIKE HINES . . . student body vice president 4, class president 1, J.V. bas- ketball 2, varsity basketball 4, Bee basketball captain 3, letterman 4, stu- dent council 1-4, baseball 2-3-4, campus committee 4 . . . singing the Alma Ma- ter ... to play pro baseball. SANDRA HON . . . class secretary 2, SSO committees 1-2-3, Publicity commit- tee chairman 4, GAA 2-3-4, traffic squad 4, glee 4, choir 4, Mother Mary Rose play 4 . . . the Greyhound Gang . . . college. JED HUGHES . . . varsity track 3-4, let - terman 3-4, SSO 3-4, choir 4, class vice- president 2 . . . sweating the mile in track . . . writer. HARRIET JOHNSTON . . . SSO commit- tees 1-2-3, GAA 4, volleyball 3, Mother Mary Rose play 2, Be a Little Cuckoo 2 . . . Jonathon Beach Club ... to see Steve again soon. BOB KAMINSKY . . . junior-senior prom 3 . . . putting the sign on Brother Mat- thew's back ... to go to college. SHIRLEY KENNY . . . class vice-president 1 -2, class secretary 3, class treasurer 4, SSO committees 1-2-3-4, traffic squad 4, Compass business staff 4, Mariner business staff 4, Promoter 3-4 . . . hav- ing Sister Angela Mary confuse me with Janice ... to get to the Mount. MARY KINGSLEY . . . class treasurer 2, CSF secretary 2-3, SSO committees 1-2-3-4, Mariner sports editor 4, Pro- moter 3-4 . . . impromptu parties out in the Kingsley playroom ... to marry a baseball player. TOM KISSANE . . . baseball 2-3-4, Bee basketball 1-2-3, varsity basketball 4, letterman 4 . . . catching ping-pong balls full of money on Dollar Day ... to go to college. KATHLEEN LAMIA ... SSO treasurer 3, SSO committees 1-2-4, GAA 3-4, base- ball 3, volleyball 4, Mariner staff 4, Promoter 2-3-4, Mother Mary Rose play 4 . . . the long rides to the Union So- dality meetings every month ... col- lege. MARY ANN LAWLESS . . . glee club president 4, class cheerleader 3-4, Mis- sion committee 3, GAA 2--4 . . . the summer of '54 ... to be a terrific ballet dancer. CECIL LE LONG . . . junior-senior prom 3 . . . OK keep quiet . . . join the Air Force. 23 MARY ANN LEWIS . . . student body vice-president 4, class treasurer 3, Dram- ateer Board 1, SSO committees 1-2, Pub- licity committee vice-chairman 4, GAA 4, traffic squad 4, Mariner reporter 4 . . . election day of '54 . . . marriage. MARY LITJEN . . . Mission committee 3, traffic squad 4, CSF secretary 3 . . . bread and butter class . Air-line hostess. IRENE LOPEZ . . . SSO committees 3-4, volleyball 3-4 . . . volleyball game— senior boys versus girls' varsity . . . business world. FAITH LYNCH ... SSO committees 1-2-3-4, GAA 4, Promoter 3-4, CSF 3, traffic squad 4, Mariner circulation staff 4, Compass art staff 4 . . . Sister Catherine Irene's junior English class . . . artist. MARGARET LYONS . . . SSO committees 1 -4, Mission Play 3, glee 4 . . . snow trips . . . nursing. PATRICIA MACKER . . . chairman of Christmas drive for needy families 4, Publicity committee 4, GAA 4, rally committee 3-4 ... my junior year . . . SC or UCLA. BOB MALNATE . . . varsity track 2-3-4, letterman 3-4, Bee basketball 2 . Brother Hilary's helping hand ... to be a pilot in the Air Force. JIM MACK . . . class president 1 -4, class treasurer 2, student body secretary 3, CSF 2-3-4, Bee football 2r varsity football 3-4, student council 1-3-4, letterman 4 . . . running laps in football . . . chemistry. EDWARD MARAZONI . . . Brother Daniel calling up my parents in freshman year ... to be a truck driver. JAMES MARAZONI . . . Brother Daniel in freshman year ... to have a chopped and channeled '50 Merc. BERT McCOY . . . varsity baseball 1-2-3-4, “Bee' football 1-2, varsity football 3-4, letterman 3-4, Sodality 3-4, basketball program chairman 4, Christmas play 4 . . . how the auditorium looked for the '54 prom ... to become a doctor. jackie McCullough ... Christian Life committee 4 . . . summer '54 . . . stenographer. DON McGOVERN . . . varsity football 3-4, varsity track 2-3-4, letterman 4, class president 1, house committee 4 . ... playing football . . . jet plane warmer-upper CHARLES McGUIRK . . . varsity football 4, varsity track 4, varsity swimming letterman 4 . . . Tom Faron's parties . . . retire. DOUG MclNTOSH . . . entered in senior year . . . time I came to school in levis . . dentist. DAVE MELROSE . . . graduation . . . be a fireman. 25 4, CATHI MICHL . . . class cheerleader 2- 3-4, volleyball, basketball, softball and swimming 2-3-4, outstanding bas ketball player of year 3, co-head of harmonious four 4, homecoming princess 4 . . . wearing bermudas to game . . to be on stage. JACK AAIEHLS . . . Bee basketball 2, varsity basketball 3-4, varsity football 3- 4, class vice-president 4, student coun- cil 4, varsity swimming 4, campus com- mittee 4, Compass sports editor 4, let- terman 3-4 . . . junior football season . . . go into television work. TERRY MOORE . . . Mariner staff 3-4, Dramateer president 4, student council 4, varsity track 3-4, SSO 3 . . . junior history class . . . aeronautical engineer. CHARLEY MORGAN . . . baseball man- ager 2-3, Mariner staff 3-4, SSO 3, let- terman 3-4 . . . biology and the parish dinners ... to become a professional Scout executive. MIKE MORGAN . . . Tom Faron's parties . . . jet aeronautics. ANITA MORROW . . . publicity commit- tee secretary 4, rally committee 4, home- coming princess 4 . . . the night of the Homecoming . . . marriage. HERBERT MORTZ . . . SSO secretary 3, choir 4 . . . October 31, 1953 (glider crash) . . . college and Air Force. ROSE NAVARETTE . . . volleyball manager 3, softball manager 4, GAA 1-2-3-4, volleyball 1-2-3-4, basketball 1-2-3-4, glee 2-3-4, volleyball doubles trophy 3 . . . the laughs we had in 26 Sokie's car. . . singer. LYLE NEWIRTH . . . Brother Aquinas talks about the Irish game of hurling ... to be a machinist. JACQUELINE NOWAK . . . SSO commit- tees 3-4, traffic squad 4 . . . being a fifth grader for a second time . . . de- signer. JACK O'BRIEN . . . graduation from Saint Monica's . . . see Brother Daniel catch Jim Marazoni. PATRICIA O'DANIEL . . . student body librarian 4, SSO committees 3-4, traffic squad 3 . . . being librarian . . . comp- tometer operator. LEAH OUELLETTE . . . SSO committees 2-4, traffic squad 4 . . . shorthand and office practice class . . . legal secretary. JOYCE PASHONE . . . ciass vice-presi- dent 2-3, student body president 4, SSO committees 1-2-3-4, GAA 1-2-3-4, class volleyball 2-3-4, traffic squad 3, Pro- moter 2-3-4 . . . high school days . . . dental assistant. NEIL PASHONE ... SSO 3, baseball 3-4, letterman 3-4, glee 4, Christmas play 4 . . . third year Latin class . . . commercial pilot. SHIRLEY PAVETTI . . . class secretary 4, SSO committees 1-4, traffic squad 3-4 . . .all my friends . . . secretary. 27 i MARGARET PENA . . . SSO committees 3-4, GAA 4, class volleyball 4 . . . volleyball game — girls' varsity versus senior boys . . . business work. LEO PINTO . . . class president 2, SSO 3, Bee basketball 2-3 . . . graduation night ... to be married and live happily. BOB POSELEY . . . SSO 3, Dramateer 3-4, Dramateer treasurer 4, publicity com.- mittee 4, J.V. baseball 2, track manager 3, letterman 2 3-4 . . . junior history class . . . electronics engineer. HUGH REDMOND . . . class vice-president 1, class sec- retary 2, varsity swimming 3, varsity basketball 4, pro- gram committee 4 . . . varsity basketball practice at 7:30 a.m. . . . bacteriologist. MARY ANNE RIVERA . . glee treasurer 4, class treasurer 1, GAA 1-2-3-4, volleyba II-basketball- baseball 1 -2-3-4 . . . Jack Miehls . . . dental assistant LARRY RIZZO . . . SSO prefect 3, choir 3-4, CSF 2-3-4, CSF president 4, Christmas play 4, program committee 4 . . . nearly slipipng from catwalk during the Prom ... to be a chemical engineer. JOHN ROBERTS . . . varsity track 3-4, varsity football 3 . . . when I played football . . . to be a mechanic. PAT RUDOLPH . . . Christian Life com- mittee chairman 4, SSO committees 1-2-3-4, GAA 3-4, Promoter 3-4, Mari- ner staff 4, CSF 2-3, Mission play 2 . . . junior and senior year . . . UCLA. LYNA LEE RUTLEDGE . . . SSO commit- tees 1-2-3-4, GAA 3-4, Mayshine con- test 1st prize 2 . . . fabulous dances our 28 class gave . . . commercial art. LARRY RYBERG . . . varsity foot- ball 2-3-4, co-captain football 4, letterman 3-4, class treasurer 4, Compass editor 4 . . . the '53 and '54 football seasons . . . to'study medicine. EMMA JEAN SADDLER SSO committees 3-4 . . . roller-skating . . . marriage. ROSALIND SALAZAR . . . Our Lady's committee 2 . . . freshman initiation . . . dental assistant. FRANK SALVUCCI . . . Bee football 1-2, varsity football 3-4, track 2-4, letterman 3-4, letterman treasurer 4, class president 2, student council 2 . . . playing four years of foot- ball for Saint Monica's . . . to become a Marine officer. JOAN SANTORO . . . SSO committees 1-2, GAA 4, class basketball 2-3, traffic squad 4 . . . working at Woolworth's . . . UCLA. LARRY SCHOENFELDER . . . EVANGELINE SCHULTEN . . . the gym during lunch hour student body librarian 2, . . . butcher. Apostolic committee chairman 3, SSO prefect 4, Dramateers 2-3-4, GAA 3-4, Promoter 3-4, CSF 2-3-4 . . . Greyhound Gang . . . college. HERB SHAW . . . playing Rugby in the gym ... be a C.P.A. JACKY SHEEHEY . . . GAA president 4, SSO committees 3-4, volleyball 4, basketball 4, Promoter 4, Mariner staff 4, Compass staff 4 . . . getting home every night at 6:30 . . . nurse. LUCILLE SIMONEAU . . . SSO committees 1-2, glee 1 . . . January 2, 1954 . . . dental assistant. DAVID SMITH . . . class secretary 2, Mariner staff 3 . . . Nicky's nose . . architect. DON SMITH . . . track 4 . . . Faron s parties . . . mechanical engineer. RICHARD SMITH . . . campus committee 4 . . . climbing out the window of room 11 to see Bigwig's wreck ... to be a C.P.A. TERRY SMITH . . . Mariner editor 4, Ma- riner staff 2-3-4, swimming team 4, 1st prize Columbus essay contest 3, 4th prize Voice of Democracy contest, stu- dent council 4, Christmas play 4 . . . journalism class ... to be a script writer. NOLAH SPALDING . . . athletic manager 2-3-4, volleyball head 4, glee club treasurer 4, Mission committee chairman 4, SSO committees 1-3, GAA 1-2-3-4, volleyball - basketball - softball 1 -2-3-4, track 1 . . . Sisters of the Holy Names . . good housewife and mother. BILL SPEIRS . . . class vice-president 1, class president 2-3, varsity football 3-4, letterman 3-4, varsity track 2-4, student council 2-3 . . . getting pushed around by the seniors as a freshman . . . suc- cessful career in business. DON TEETER . . . Bee'' football 1 . . . Brother Hilary's hand . . be a Marine 30 like Frank Salvucci. BILLIE te GROEN . . . class treasurer 1, head of traffic squad 4, SSO committees 1 -2-3-4, traffic squad 3-4 ... all my buddies ... to be a stewardess. PATRICIA THREN . . . class treasurer 3, SSO committees 1-2-3, GAA 4, traffic squad 4, vocation play 3 . . . June 26, 1954 . . . M.R.S. Degree. BARBARA TRAMUTO . . SSO commit tees 1-2-3 . . . study with Sister Felice Marie . . . secretary. JATAUN VALENTINE . . . SSO commit- tees 1-2-3-4 . . . student court . . . marriage. LEONARD VALENZUELA . . . class vice president 2, varsity football 3, letterman 3-4, lettermen vice-president, 3-4, house committee chairman 4 . . . the '53 foot- ball season ... to go to Loyola. ADRIAN VARNI . . . varsity football 3-4, track 4, letterman 2-3-4, house commit- tee 4 . . . senior football season . . . to be an interplanetary space pilot. ANSELM VARNI . . . varsity football 4, football manager 2, track 4, letterman 2-3-4 . . . the astronomical, atmospheri- cal cosmic radiation combined with ion and proton study in chemistry ... to gain a doctorate in sanitary engineering. MARILYN VAUGHAN . . . student body librarian 3, SSO committees 1-2-3-4, GAA 4 . . . the old Greyhound . . . nurs- ing at St. Vincent's. MARIE VILLARYO . . . SSO committees 1-2-3-4, GAA 4, volleyball 4, tennis team 2-3, Promoter 1-2-3-4, Green and Gold Day talent show 3 . . first day of high school . . . to enter the business field. ALLEN WALOCH . . . varsity basketball 3-4, varsity base- ball 2-3-4, letterman 2-3-4, lettermen president 4 . . . catching ping pong balls on Dollar Day in Santa Monica ... to join the Air Force. DENIS WALTERS . . . all my grand friends . . . to go to college. BARBARA WARDENBURG . . . class vice-president 1, class president 2, student body treasurer 3, Compass editor 4, CSF 2-3, student council 2-3-4, GAA 4 . . . Compass staff of 54 ... to find someone I can look up to. JOSEPH WASSELL . . . class secretary 2, SSO 2-3, SSO secretary 3, publicity committee 4, Mariner staff 4 . . . graduation ... to study bacteriology at U.C. MARY WEBBER . . . SSO committees 1-2-4 . . . student court . . . airline stewardess. DONNA WELK . . . Christian Life committee secretary 3, SSO committees 2-3-4, CSF treasurer 3, CSF president 4, student council 4, class swimming team 4 . . . senior year . . . college. ROSE MARIE ZANDONATTI . . . Apostolic committee 2-3 . . . sophomore year at Saint Monica's . . . dental assistant. DEANNE ZELLMER . . . class president 3, glee and choir 2, Eucharistic commit- tee vice-president 4, Publicity commit- tee 3, traffic squad 4, homecoming princess 3, vocation play 3, rally com- mittee 4 . . . typing class with Sister Felice Marie ... to be a good wife and mother. Class Officers . . . First row: F. Finan, C. Drum, M. Morris, M. Gallegos, M. Lynch, J. Jones; Sec- ond iow: J. Valenzuela, E. Arredondo, J. Hent- schel. Class Presidents: Monica O'Flaherty, George Jun- ger, Celina Simpson. CLASS OF '56 On September 7, 1954, we, the junior class, 150 strong, our hearts filled with hope, and spirits high, began to blaze the trail to leadership. We remember the picnic at Griffith Park, the junior movie The Broken Arrow followed by our record dance Indian Summer, the raffle spon- sored for the purpose of obtaining Bee team warm-up jackets, the excitement over order- ing our senior rings, and the prom Prelude in Pastel . We surely hope that it was a pleasant memory for the seniors. We extend our sincere thanks to our moderators. Sister John Marie, Sister M. Louise Christine and Brother Evaristus, for their help and patience in guiding us through our junior year. As this page in our book of memories draws to a close, we wish to offer to the seniors, whose shoes we must fill, our congratulations and best wishes. You have given us much to strive for in following your example in leadership, sportsmanship and’accomplishment. Our junior year! It lived up to our highest expectations, marking a growth in unity, accomplish- ment and spirit. 34 First row: B. Dibb, R. Garcia, L. Powers, G. Junger, D. Doer- flinger, L. Doerflinger,- Second row: J. Hentschel, J. Tuskin, L. Guerrero, W. Hamer, T. Has- set, P. Clark, J. Zeigler. First row: P. Corrigan, S. Godar, L. Yarro, M. Clark, P. Dodt; Second row: A. Hogan, M. Harvin, M. laumann, D. Weiskirch, D. Weston,- Third row: K. O'Loughlin, J. Tysl, M. O'Flaherty, J. Dickey, A. Stewart. First row: J. Bosrock, M. Keefe, A. Lopez, K. Wolfe; Second row: B. Sproatt, P. Nunn, M. Roffi, C. Hein, J. McQuade, J. Johnson; Third row: C. Simpson, B. Bowron, C. Vercruysse, P. Finan, M. Lynch. First row: J. Oik, J. Finley, T. Corliss, J. McMillen; Second row: J. Osika, H. Haddad, F. Cornell, C. Secia, R. Grindl. First row: B. Jen- nings, A. Rogers, M. Neuhoff, B. Wren, AA. Verduzco,- Second row; Y. Cota, M. Gallegos, N. Lomeli, A. Haro, M. Neil; Third row: C. Drum, J. Sanchez, L. Mont- gomery, J. Moore, J. Jones. First row: D. Normandin, A. Brannigan, P. Olsen, J. Berry; Second row: P. Donahue, R. Oliver, K. Andrews, K. Jeffares, D. Smith, N. Pfanenstiel; Third row: M. Parker, J. Dotson, E. Kuegel, M. Dyer, J. Villaryo. First row-. J. Ward, P. Dalton, J. Cleary, J. Snyder, Y. Ponce; Second row: L. Church, M. Delivuk, M. Williams, A. O'Connor, D. Sullivan, E. Noonen, C. Crow. First row: T. Georges, V. Arciero, T. Bre- win, D. Green, R. Olsen, M. McCleary; Second row: R. Vadakin, C. Slawski, T. Elliott, R. Bredesen, E. Arredondo, D. Casey, T. Zimmer. First row: T. Davis, B. Faron, B. Holland, A. Del Campo, B. Desmond, G. Lehmann; Second row: J. Tryon, J. McDonald, D. Fassel, J. Valenzuela, P. Smith, J. Carey, R. Jackson. Class Officers . . . First row: A. Shamey, C. Bur- bank, D. Lennon, D. Kin- singen Second row: M. Lallo, K. Dawson, J. Smith, C. Penrose, J. Henry; Third row: M. Gass, A. Moreno, D. Kel- ley, R. Hemenez, R. Rod- riquez, F. Marquez. Class Presidents: Carol Trindl, Norma Layton, Low- ell Tuttle, Jim Clyne, Fred Downey. CLASS OF ’57 In September 1954, we, the sophomore class, began a school year within these walls which we'll always remember. . . our girls' volleyball championship . . . victory in the school drives . . . our Scholastic Cup . . . our informal dance, Symphony of a Starry Night” . . . It Might As Well Be Spring , Hi-Jinx theme . . . serving the senior breakfast . . . our school spirit efforts . . . the fun we've had at all the games, assemblies, and dances, will remain fresh in our mem- ories. Our sophomore year is over, and we look eagerly toward our two remaining years in high school, but the past year will never be forgotten. 37 First row: K. Goodman J, Bondesane, P. Miner, K. Tynan, Y. Fortier; Second row: B. De Golier, M. Liebmann, L. Jimenez, R. Mar- tinez, C. Castillo, B. Revy, S. Winter; Third row: S. Dooley, A. Shamey, M. De La Pena, C. Nona, M. Kusters, M. Reinert. First row: R. Galvan, T. Wellesley, B. Mam- met, H. Campbell, E. Courteau, J. Henry; Second row: C. Cornejo, W. Dodt, L. Laurence, D. Kelley, D. Poseley, J. Walters, Third row: P. Rennie, S. Estrada, R. Rodriguez, H. O'Hara, K. Minadeo, A. Moreno, L. Carrillo, N. Werner. First row: B. Andrade, C. Pena, R. D' Elia, S. Messmer, L. Coyne, K. Gomez,- Second row: Y. Morales, J. Douglass, L. Davidson, S. Fox- worth, P. Burg, M. Glonville, K. Dawson; Third row: S. Leonhardt, S. Ryan, N. Layton, B. Bedford, S. Hutter, J. Smith. First row: J. Nuccio, T. Brown, D. Osti, M. Schood, D. O Mohony; Second row: B. Rennie, J. Nero, P. Casey, J. Cownie, R. Hemenez, J. Callahan,- Third row: E. Brayton, D. Weston, J. Parr, D. Weston, F. Gochie, D. Goodwin. First row: M. Fitzsimmons, M. Murphy, K. Bareis, S. Frank, V. Snodgrass, B. Griffith, C. Penrose; Second row: R. Osika, N. Sheehey, R. Peters, A. Delgado, C. Trindl, B. Morris, D. Lennon. First row: C. Hunner, M .Fahey, B. Schriever, B. Newton, E. Kakowski; Second row: D. Kin- singer, F. Marquez, T. Fitzsimons, G. Zimmer, P. Young, R. Fottrell; Third row: R. Williams, J. Clyne, P. Jackson, M. Waring, L. Neiger, G. Allen. First row: C. Copp, R. Albrecht, S. Beck, M. Olivera; Second row: E. Boehme, K. Cahill, M. Van Hoof, D. Trowbridge, C. Clifton, R. Meister, S. Sprigg; Third row: R. Cerra, C. Malloy, J. Blanchard, M. Basier, M. Faucett, F. Hummel, O. Gon- salez. First row: J. Stark, M. Lallo, T. Capp, J. Bauer, D. Wassell, P. Dodd, D. Van Heule; Second row: E. Kennedy, F. Downey, D. Reardon, L. Tuttle, J. Carney, P. Thompson, P. Macey, A. Fernandez; Third row: M. Gass, L. Welk, B. Gudvan- gen, J. Barrett, T. Marra, J. Bambrick, J. Holthouser. First row: A. Finan, M. Schiesl, C. Bur- bank; Second row: J. Lawson, M. Mar- tin, A. Webber, B. Burgueno, B. Fridley, M. Williams, M. Coleman; Third Row: G. Walters, M. Bourret, C. Brouillet, B. Heinecke, C. Flaherty, M. Johnson, M. Teimer. 40 r Class Presidents . . . First row: F. Wardenburg, M. Oik, J. Ricker; Second row: K. Martin, T. Dago- dag. Class Officers . . . First row: S. Rinaldi, B. Logan, S. Farnan, S. Arambula, D. Santoro, J. Patrick; Second row: B. Alba, M. Fridley, P. Deluca, M. Cleary, M. Weston; Third row: F. Casey, A. Arre- dondo, P. Spazek. CLASS OF ’58 Never to be forgotten . . . yes, our freshmen year at Saint Monica's will remain a vivid mem- ory . . . Initiation with the ridiculous get ups, the high and mighty seniors, judgment in the aud- itorium and ice cream and gifts in the cafeteria . . . the Welcome Dance, first dance of the school year, given by the seniors to make us feel at home . . . Hi-Jinx gave us our first chance to show the school what we could do. Our theme was the season of Fall, and we carried it out in Indian Summer . . . Green and Gold Day was next on our calendar, bringing with it the new experience of working, boys and girls together . . . Closing a wonderful and eventful year was Eighth Grade Day which we gave to show to our successors, the eighth grade, a glimpse of high school life ... So here we are, remembering our happy-go-lucky days as freshmen, yet looking ahead with enthusiasm to next year . . . First row: J. Ricker, B. Jimenez, H. Cota, D. Herold, R. Escobar; Second row: K. Kelly, B. Stall, S. Bredesen, J. Mallen, L. Moynier. First row: J. Sproatt, E. Elliott, J. Hamilton, H. Roush, K. Martin, A. Cornejo, F. Martinez, T. Galvan,- Second row: M. Preti, S. Rinaldi, R. Tuttle, V. Rubin, A. Rod- riguez, M. Casillas, M. Gross, K. Kassler; Third row: D. Beshoar K. Eagar, D. Gowen, T. Learnihan, S. Flan- agan, R. Gonzales, P. Spazek, E. Brown. First row: L. Hack, V. Cruz, J. Velas- quez, S. Arambula, E. Sammon, A. Ce ballos, J. Arnett, J. Pare, R. Valenzuela; Second row: V. Gutierrez, C. Corcoran, F. Herrera, M. Lopez, B. Fitz-Gerald, M. Barrow, M. Longeway, D. Parr; Third row: J. Winklmeier, M. Wayne, G. Doerr, C. Diaz, B. Alba, M. Alminauskis, J. Cipres. First row: M. Nevarez, P. Hollister, E. Heredia, P. Cleary, L. Plasencia; Second row: T. Marmolejo, M. Brady, P. Fioren- za, C. Bergman, M. Bascour. First row: R. Salerno, E. Dodt, K. Kusters S. Wonder, P. Husson, B. Sorensen, P Garrity, A. Whitfield, J. Parsoneault; Second row: B. Logan, J. Martin, K. Stevenson, M. Fridley, G. Hacker, M. Dietz, A. Gochie, V. Miller; Third row: U. Wold, P. Grisham, C Teeter, M. Olk( R. Diaz, A. Morris, P. Locker. First row: F. Kuglin, D. Dooley, J. Mc- Cullough, F. Sheridan, D. Meyer, J. Schaefer; Second row: A. Pantalone, G. Hunner, T. Chickey, B. Gerken, D. Toomey, D. Mack. First row: G. Bulmetti, M. Weston, M. Fisher, P. Darmody, T. Coyle; Second row: P. Rameson, V. Ryberg, C. Yarro, M. Miehls, P. DeBolt. M. Ginter, F. Munoz, R. Charbonneau, First row Cain, P. Gudvangen, R. Raynaga, D. Skorke, J. Morrow; Second row- L. Abreau, B. Jessick, G. Harrington, J. Tinnes, G. Hargrave, D. Morgan, B. Zachary, B. Urbano; Third row: T. Burgess, J. Castagna, B. Wynhausen, B. Roush, S. Casey, F. Casey, L. Bogner, T. Beck. J. Wehner, T. McGovern, E. Morgan First row: J. Schwartz, N. Weston, A. Rockstroh, D. Santoro, A. Francis, J. So- lar; Second row: T. Blair, L. Patton, P. De Luca, D. Ruiz, N. Jeffares, First row: C. West, R. Koelfgan, A. Romo, M. Espinoza, P. Hill, M. Hutter, L. Re- jczyk, L. O'Neil, L. Shamburger; Sec- ond row: P. Moran, V. Woods, B. Car- raba, G. Firkins, K. Cavanaugh, M. Faron, D. Halbur, C. Finan; Third row: V. Revy, M. Carrillo, J. Love, R. Stewart, C. Duschanek, D. Davy, F. Wardenburg, S. Nagel. c O First row: T. Bowen, L. Crook, J. Berlin, M. Walsh, B. Wilson, R. Gomel, J. Patrick, R. Kennedy; Sec- ond row: A. Arredondo, D. Labbee, J. Kearns, R. Hawkins, J. Jermane, M. Bremberg, J. Goodman, G. McClellan; Third row: B. Shumate, B. Ebbe, D. Rosso, C. Hile, J. Van Aken, G. Lowe, T. Dagodag, D. Giroux. Cyril Baumann President BOYS’ STUDENT BODY Mike Hines Royale Vadakin Pat Allaway Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Student Council . . . First row: T. Smith, I. Ryberg, J. Mack, J. Miehls, C. Baumann, M. Hines, R. Vadakin, P. Allaway. T, Havel; Second row: L. Tuttle, J. Clyne, T. Dagodag, T. Moore, G. Junger, L. Rizzo, B. McCoy, K. Martin, F. Downey. 46 GIRLS’ STUDENT BODY Joyce Pashone President Mary Ann Lewis Barbara Jennings Vice-President Secretary Mary Neil Treasurer I Patricia O' Daniel Librarian Student Council . . . First row: C. Simpson, B. Wardenburg, M. Neil, B. te Groen, J. Pashone, M. Lewis, E. Schulten, J. Sheehey, D. Welk; Second row: P. Miner, D. DeNisi, P. O'Daniel, B. Jennings, F. Wardenburg, N. Layton, M. O'Flaherty, M. Lynch, M. Oik, S. Bechtel, C. Trindl, J. Ricker, M. Higgins. BOYS' S S O Brett Schriever Ted Sullivan Vice-President Vice-President First row: R. Fottrell; Second row: J. Callahan, M. Rennie, R. Williams, E. Brayton; Third row: J. Clyne, H. O'Hara, R. Hemenez, B. Schriever,- Fourth row: P. Leavitt, J. Bambrick, R. Galvan, P. Rennie, J. Hughes. This school year of '54-'55 has seen a reorganization in the structure of the Boys' Sodality of Mary. The smaller group meetings resulting from the reorganization of the So- dality, it is to be hoped, will better aid the Sodalists in attaining the ob- jectives of the Sodality. Under the able assistance of Brother Cornelius, we are confident of witnessing ever- increasing fruits from the projects and activities of sodalists at St. Monica's. The Sodality offers a variety of ac- tivities to the diligent-minded stu- dent. This year, a small delegation from St. Monica's attended the an- nual Union Sodality Forum at Mount Carmel High School. For the social minded Sodalist, recreation is of- fered at the annual Sodality Ball. All students must keep in mind that the Sodality is not a school club, but an organization dedicated to the Blessed Virgin for the spiritual ad- vancement of its members. Jacqueline Burkhart Vice-Prefect Diane Weston Secretary Roxana Oliver Treasurer SSO Central Committee . . . Standing: E. Schulten; First row: E. Gamboa, P. Rudolph, J Lawson, J. Burkhart, D. Weston, J. Dodt; Second row: S. Mess- mer, M. Gallegos, P. Hill, Y. Morales, S. Hon, N. Spalding, B. Gard, R. Oliver. The purpose of the SSO is to instill, through its various committees, the spirit of Catholic Action in all those with whom it comes in contact. Each month brings with it an array of activities which branch out into dif- ferent phases of Catholic Action. October begins the year with the traditional Mother Marie Rose play. In December, Our Lady's Committee prepares the Immaculate Conception play. During December, each com- mittee finds a part to play in bring- ing joy to those in need. February brings the Los Gatos ceremony. Dur- ing the month of March, activities center around vocations in life, the most important activity being the Vocation Play. In May, as a tribute to Mary, the Sodalists march in pro- cession carrying her banner as their pledge of love and loyalty. The motto of the SSO, To Jesus through Mary , will always be alive in the heart of a true Sodalist. 49 A ii--vi Jacqueline Sheehey President Marlene Delivuk Gerri Walters Vice-President Minute Secretary Joyce Sanchez Margi Schiesl Point Secretary Treasurer GAA BOARD . . . First row: J. Villaryo, R. Navarette, O. Bontty, D. DeNisi; Sec- ond row: S. Sprigg, P. Burg, J. Jones, M. Roffi; Standing: N. Spalding, M. Schiesl, J. Sanchez, G. Walters, AA. Delivuk, J. Sheehey. The GAA is like a brilliant torch kindling in each member a love of good sportmanship and fair play. This year the torch was lit with the enthusiasm of the membership drive. The flame burned brilliantly through the sports' year, especially during the struggle for the volleyball championship, the Homecoming Dance, and Hi-Jinx when the Seniors and Sophomores battled for the basketball banner. The flame leaped higher at the swim meet, and the final elections, and glowed even more brightly at that memorable final ban- quet. From this brilliant torch of the GAA, we hope that each member has caught the spark of good sportsmanship and fair play. Let this spark light your way up the steep road of life, glowing with memories of the wonderful spirit of the GAA. LETTERMEN’ CLUB Leonard Valenzuela Leo Derieg Frank Salvucci Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Al Waloch President Lettermen Terry Smith Co-Editor Yolanda Ponce Co-Editor MARINER Co-Editors........... Business Manager. . News Editor......... Sports Editors...... Circulation Manager Yolanda Ponce, Terry Smith ...............JoAnn Jones ............. Diane Weston Mary Kingsley, Terry Moore ........... Kathleen Crowe Mariner staff . . . First row: T. Moore, M. Delivuk, J. Sanchez, K. Jeffares, M. Roffi, D. Doerflinger, T. Smith; Second row: J. Jones, J. Sheehey, J. Villaryo, M. Gowen, B. Jennings, Y. Ponce, M. Lewis, P. Rudolph, B. Wardenburg, C. Simpson, K. Lamia, D. Weston, M. Neuhoff; Missing: M. Kingsley, J. Wassell. Barbara Wardenburg Co-Editor Larry Ryberg Co-Editor COMPASS Co-Editors...................................Larry Ryberg, Barbara Wardenburg Business Managers.......................................Kathy Crowe, Tom Havel Sports Editor.........................................................Jack Miehls Art Editor.......................................................Barbara Jennings Copy Editors...........................................Jacky Sheehey, Terry Smith Subscriptions......................................Shirley Kenny, Pat Allaway Pictures............................................................Diane Weston Compass staff . . . First row: K. O'Loughlin, L. Ryberg, B. Wardenburg; Second row: D. Weston, K. Jeffares, B. Jennings, J. Sheehey, K. Crowe, P. Burg, N. Sheehey, S. Kenny, B. Bricken,- Third row; J. Miehls, T. Havel, J. Dunnigan, P. Allaway, T. Smith. 53 First row: R. Jackson, N. Jeffares, K. Kusters, C. Michl, A. Francis, S. Farnan, J. Martin, R. Grindl, T. Moore; Second row: D. Weston, J. Snyder, C Reed, E. Schulten, M. Lynch, Y. Ponce, C. Drum, M. Neil; Third row: M. Weston, M. laumann, B. Bricken, P. Burg, J. Dickey, C. Capp, G. Walters, D. Weiskirch, C. Hein; Fourth row: J. Zeigler, E. Arredondo, T. Brewin, B. Poseley, T. Corliss, D. Green, C. McGuirk, R. Fottrell. DRAMATEERS The Dramateers, the only co-educational club at St. Monica's, started the year by dedi- cating the tragic and comic masks in a tableau to Our Lady during her Marian Year. This was symbolic of the joyous as well as the sorrowful events that would transpire dur- ing the year 1954-55. Their first play, Jean Valjean was presented at the Annual Arch- diocesan Drama Festival in December. After accepting thirty apprentices, the club started rehearsals on the three act play, “Take Care of My Little Girl, which was presented in April. Members gave skits to promote student body dances, were guests at Max Factor's, and directed dramatic productions for other groups within the student body. Under their patron, St. Genesius, they tried to live up to their prayer, ”... help us to bring Christ to others through the theater . . . until at last we are cast by the greatest Director in the most beautiful role we will ever play. m -r e0io efi ° ’Ce'coro' GlooV.««- And,eo ,otVi we . prcS,d , 00000 . vice P'es,de Stefan First row: F. Hummel, J. Blanchard, J. Burkhart, B. War denburg, S. Ryan, S. Sprigg, J. Sheehey, F. Wardenburg, J. Lawson, U. Wold; Second row: A. Shamey, N. Sheehey, E. Schulten, M. Morris, J. Snyder, R. Stewart, D. Weston, C. Glanville, M. Cleary, S. Messmer. C First row: M. Olivera, E. Dodt, N. Spalding, M. Rivera, M. Lawless. E. Gamboa, O. Bontty, R. Cerra, M. Lyons,- Second row: N. Layton, P. Fiorenza, A. Rogers, J. Galvan, H. Centeno, S. Woods, R. Meister, C. Bergman, M. Alminauskis, C. Duschanek; Third row: P. Husson, P. O'Daniel, J. Dickey, P. Saddler, D. Weiskirch, R. Navarette, D. Parr, M. Cleary, G. Doerr, S. Nagel, V. Revy, M. Lopez; Fourth row: L. Rejczyk, R. D'Elia, D. Davy, C. Molloy, S. Hon, P. Picucci, M. Espinoza, M. Arredondo, R. Escobar, J. Solar. GLEE CLUBS First row: Y. Fortier, P. Garrity, J. Berry, D. Smith, P. Donahue, D. Herald, R. Valenzuela, P. Hollister, P. Olsen; Second row: L. Rutledge, M. Brady, C. Diaz, K. Kelly. M. Bascour, J. Lonsdale, C. Flaherty, M. Clarity, C. Capp, R. Diaz; Third row: T. Marmolejo. E. Schulten, L. Plasencia, J. Winklmeier, J. Dotson, M. Longeway, L. Moynier, T. Gutierrez, P. Moran, B. Fitz Gerald; Fourth row: M. Franco, B. Revy, M. Graham, F. Herrera, P. Dalton, J. Douglass, K. Bareis, E. Sammon, M. Neuhoff, S. Briggs. First row: N. Pashone, M. Fahey, N. Bachelin, D. Doerflinger, T. Corliss, D. Dooley, B. Desmond, L. Rizzo,- Second row: S. Flanagan, P. Spazek, J. Cas- tagna, D. Bush, D. Mack, K. Hammond, G. Mc- Clellan, J. Hughes, S. Casey, Brother Otteran; Third row: R. Gomel, E. Elliott, R. Vadakin, K. Kas- sler, DT Beshoor, J. McCullough, R. Hemenez, F. Martinez, L. Crook, B. Woodbyrne, R. Kennedy. Varsity . . . First row: Co-captain C. Baumann, B. McCoy, A. Varni, R. Jackson, C. Henry, J. Osika, J. Nuccio, L. Carrillo; Second row: Manager J. Acker, J. Miehls, L Powers, L. Derieg, Co-captain L. Ryberg, D. McGovern, C. McGuirk, T. Corliss, Manager J. Fottrell; Third row: Coach Bonali, F. Salvucci, T. Havel, A. Varni, B. Speirs, P. Allaway, T. Elliott, J. Mack, E. Darmody, G. Fought, Coach Dougherty, FOOTBALL St. Monica’s 0 . . . . . . Harvard 6 St. Monica’s 6 . . . . . Cantwell 6 St. Monica's 0 . . . 6 St. Monica's 12 . . . . Mater Dei 19 St. Monica's 33 . . . Chaminade 7 St. Monica’s 26 . . . . . Nordhoff 0 St. Monica's 0 . . . , . St. Francis 13 St. Monica’s 0 Bellarmine-Jefferson 44 Fought smashes off tackle against Bellarmine-Jefferson. McCoy rambles around end against Nordhoff. Baumann rolls off yardage against Chaminade. Jack Miehls Right End Tom Havel Left Guard Charles Henry Left Halfback Bert McCoy Left Halfback Richard Jackson Left Guard Grant Fought Right Halfback Frank Salvucci Fullback Jim Mack Left End Charles McGuirk Fullback Pat Allaway Quarterback Adrian Varni Right Tackle Les Powers Left End Don McGovern Center Anselm Varni Left Guard Bill Speirs Right Guard Derieg rips off tackle against Nordhoff Derieg drives up the middle against Harvard Fought carries two Bell-Jeff tackles into end zone B Football Team Miehls snags pass in Nordhoff game Varsity . . . First row: M. Hines, G. Fought, M. Dwyer, B. Holland, D. Goodwin; Second row: Coach Bonali, H. Redmond, D. Rodriguez, J. Miehls, R. Garcia, Mgr. J. Acker, Mgr. J. Fottrell. Mariner players huddle with Coach Bonali during timeout. Burge goes high for tip against alumni. Dwyer cuts loose with casaba in jump shot attempt. Garcia goes high for rebound as Junger and Rod- riguez look on. Dwyer controls ball in latter part of game against Cathedral Garcia lets go with free throw attempt in Cathedral game Dwyer drives baseline against Phantoms Garcia goes high to tip in ball against Cathedral Rodriguez and Sigaty of Cathedral go high for tip ' B’’ Team . . . First row: J. Parr, R. Rodriguez, B. Jessick, P. Young. D. Weston, T. Burgess, J. Clyne; Second row: Mgr. B. Schriever, R. Gonzales, J. Van Acken, D. Dooley, J. Henry, J. Bauer, J. Nuccio, C. Hile, D. Mack. Nuccio eyes basket in free throw attempt Rodriguez drives in futile attempt to score Young lays up ball against Cathedral Bauer being fouled in crucial tilt Gonzales rebounds against Phantoms C Team . . . First row: A. Cornejo, A. Rodriguez, B. Rennie, D. Kinsinger. T. Galvan; Second row: Coach Vadakin, M. Preti, S. Flanagan, V. Reuben, R. Tuttle, K. Kassler, T. Fitzsimons. Varsity . . . First row: A. Fernandez, P. Casey, C. Baumann, J. Fottrell; Second row: T. Davis, M. Schaad, A. Waloch, L. Powers, V. Arciero; Third row: Coach Bonali, J. Hentschel, P. Allaway, J. McDonald, B. McCoy, D. Casey. Waloch swings hard in an attempt to drive in teammates. J. V.’s . . . First row: J. Carney, J. Kearns, L. Welk, J. Patrick, B. Raynaga,- Second row: L. Neiger, A. Arredondo, F. Gochie, T. Chickey, T. Sullivan, D. Osti, M. Lallo; Third row: Coach Bonali, J. Parr, D. Rosso, D. Weston, S. Flanagan, A. Peters, J. Holthouser, A. Moreno. Coach Dunnigan watches as team practices racing start. Members of the team display their cham- Coach Dunnigan explains some of the finer points pionship form. swimming to his boys. '■Bee’1 Team . . . First row: J. Callahan, G. Elliott, M. Gass, J. Bambrick, D. Gowen; Second row: T. Learnihan, P. Spazek, T. Capp, T. Del Campo, P. Dodd, J. Clyne. First row: L. Abreu, R. Rodri- guez, D. Poseley, J. Tinnes, S. Rinaldi; Second row: F. Cornell, R. Newton, L. Burge, D. Mc- Govern, J. Henry, D. Rodriguez; Third row: Coach Dougherty, J. Nuccio, P. Gerken, J. Lowell, J. Van Aken, T. Elliott, R. Holland, Mgr. J. Acker. FRACK Holland breaks tape in the 880. Nuccio pulls away from field in re- lay event. McGovern sprints to victory in the 220. TENNIS First row: R. Woodbyrne, M. Walsh, R. Jackson, J. Cownie, J. Castagna, M. Waring; Sec- ond row: D. Wassell, C. Slaw- ski, N. Bachelin, G. Allen, C. Brockmeier, R. Mammet, T. Brewin. 66 “A” Varsity Volleyball Team Nolah Spalding Player of the Year VOLLEYBALL Varsity: M. Van Hoof, J. Courteau, N. Spalding, J. Elliott, J. Dodt, C. Michl, N. Botello, R. Navarette, M. Rivera — B” Varsity: S. Bechtel, B. Morris, J. Burk- hart, Y. Barron, K. Dawson, N. Sheehey, B. Alba, G. Walters, D. Davy, C. Capp, B. DeGolier. Sophomore Class Team School Champions B ' Varsity Volleyball Team Nolah Spalding and Rose Navarette Volleyball Doubles Winners Seniors vs. Sophomores Varsity . . . First row: M. Gonzales, R. Navarette, C. Michl, N. Spalding; Second row: N. Sheehey, J. Sheehey, M. Delivuk, C. Capp. BASKETBALL One of the most strenuous and exciting of sports is basketball, a favorite at St. Mo's. Basketball requires a great amount of energy in watching, and ten times as much in participating. Through varsities and teams, each girl pictured on this page has learned that teamwork and good sportsmanship are necessary for any teatn. With their spirit and coopera- tion, these girls have proven themselves true and loyal Mariners. School Champions—Seniors B Varsity . . . First row: J. Jones, C. Penrose, A. Rogers; Second row: J. Sanchez, V. Miller, A. Webber. Miss McBride with a tennis class TENNIS Contenders in the Catholic Tennis Tournament S. Farnan, one of the representatives in the Ojai Tournament Sharon Farnan Player of the Year Sally Sprigg and Celina Simpson, doubles' team in Ojai Tournament A cheerful group leaves each Monday for the Chase Hotel for swimming practice. SWIMMING A little fun before work begins. Practicing the racing dive. ACTIVITIES . . . and the welcome relief of class. INITIATION Freshman Welcome Dance Mayor McDermott crowns Queen Lorraine Yarro Princesses Judy Elliott, Anita Morrow, Pat Dodt and Cathi Michl with Queen Lorraine HOMECOMING George makes an appearance PLAYS SKITS Let’s Make Up — Mission Committee: Margaret Gallegos, Edith Noonen, Katherine Jeffares, Judy Berry, Anastasia Rogers, Marie Gonzales, missing: Roxana Oliver. Take Care of My Little Girl—pictured: Cathi Michl and Terry Moore; Jacqueline Snyder, Diane Weston, Carole Reed, Carol Drum, Yolanda Ponce and Carol Flaherty. Vocation Play—Pat Dalton, Joyce Pashone, Evangeline Schulten, Jacky Sheehey, Celina Simpson, Jackie Burkhart, Kathleen Lamia, Carol Hein and Mary Neil. Immaculate Conception Play—pictured: Sylvia Louque, Sandra Ryan, Carol Finan, Sharon Leonhardt and Carol Hein. PLAYS SKITS Presentation of Senior privileges Our Lady of Guadalupe: J. Galvan, R. Escobar, E. Gamboa, Y. Barron, M. Es- pinosa, M. Franco. Mother Mary Rose Play: J. Burkhart, Y. Morales, J. Cleary, S. Kenny, S. Hon, L. Davidson, K. Lamia, M. Neil. 76 Symphony of a Starry Night Seniors won contest for the best homeroom decorations with the Littlest Angel'' theme. SSO members pack baskets for poor families. Christmas Tableau—Joyce Pashone and Cyril Baumann. 78 chris as Santa Claus paid a visit to St. Monica's. The Tree,” a Christmas play, was presented to the student body by the senior class. THE TREE Lyna Lee Rutledge Bert McCoy Jacqueline Sheehey Terry Smith Betty Gard Charlie McGuirk Pat Rudolph Sam Hamilton I? The Senior Class sponsored the Pink and White Ball OTHER ACTIVITIES Ham Radio Club . . . Ron Gomel, Don De Gregori, Nicholas Bachelin, Steve Casey. Lettermen's Initiation. MARINERS The ‘Power behind the throne. More mad hatters. Pause in the day's occupations. Freshmen come up in the world. Happy faces and dancing feet. Dramateers preparing for a hair-raising performance. Dumb - da - dum - duml Exit Celina Club Essay Contest 1 st place— Cownie and Royale Vadakin. Voice of Democracy-—city finals, Terry Smith, 4th place,- Carol Glanville, 3rd place. Bank of America Awards — Barbara Tramuto, Barbara Wardenburg, Carol Glanville, Evangeline Schulten, Richard Smith and Jim Mack. OUR THANKS TO Monsignor O'Flaherty for his support and interest. Our moderators, Sister M. Catherine Irene and Brother Ibar, for their constant help and guidance. The members of the faculty for their cooperation. Our patrons, for without them we would have no annual. Mr. Walter W. Hubbell of The Yearbook House, Monrovia, for his assistance. Al and Mike Trerotola of Alfred and Fabris for taking such pains with our pictures. Mr. Retchin and Mr. Carnes of S. K. Smith Company for their help in planning our cover. Lew Nichols for some sports' photographs. The loyal staff who worked long hours to make this dream a reality. The many students who came to our aid when we needed help. The members of the student body for their encouragement. PATRONS Monsignor Raymond J. O'Flaherty Rev. Ward Bowler Mr. and Mrs. John I. Acker Dr. V. J. Adam, Optometrist Mrs. Lloyd Ahern Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allaway Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arredondo B. C. Painting Contractors Mrs. F. N. Bachelin Martin F. Bambrick Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barrett Basin Transportation Co. Eugene Baumann Bay Insurance Agency Beth, Lynn, Marianne and Pat Legina Beringhele Bernie and George Mr. and Mrs. Beshoar Bodde Screen Co. Alfred E. Bolcerne Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bosrock R. M. Botsford Boys' Freshman Class Boys' Junior Class Boys' Senior Class Boys' Sophomore Class Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brayton Edna L. Bremberg Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Bredesen Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bricken Mrs. George A. Briggs The Brockmeier Family Ralph Brown Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Burge Mrs. Mary Bush Mrs. Lurille Cain Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campanelli John W. Carey Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Carney Mrs. A. Carrillo Mr. and Mrs. David Casey Nellie Casey Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Castagna Mrs. Leo Charbonneau Mrs. Dorothy Chickey Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Church The Gilbert Clark Family Mr. and Mrs. John B. Clark Dr. and Mrs. Willis W. Clark Class of '58 Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Clayton Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Cleary Mrs. Climer Mr. and Mrs. James Clyne David Conca Mrs. F. Corcoran Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Corliss Corrigan s Hospitality House Mr. and Mrs. John F. Cownie Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Crook Mr. and Mrs. John Cummings Mrs. Jasa Dagodag Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Daly Mrs. Gertrude Darmody Anthony Earle Davis Mr. and Mrs. Earle Davis Eddie Davis Miss J. E. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Clement Davy Mrs. F. M. Deardorff Col. and Mrs. A. P. DeBolt Mr. and Mrs. John Delivuk Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Delp Mrs. DeNicholas Mr. and Mrs. Derieg Mr. and Mrs. Dibb Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dodt Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Drum Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Durney Mrs. R. H. Dye C. J. Ebbe The Fearsome Foursome Stella Fenneman Mr. and Mrs. Fenner Mr. Andy Fernandez Mrs. B. F. Fitzsimons Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. George Folsey Cecil Fought Service Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fottrell W. S. Gamen Mary Garcia Girls' Athletic Association (GAA) Girls Spiritual Organization (SSO) Girls' Student Body Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goda Mr. and Mrs. John T. Goodwin The Gowens Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Gowen Denis ' Shades'' Green Greyhound Gang Mrs. M. Grisham Mr. and Mrs. Gudvangen Haddad's Camels for comfortable rides Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hammond The Harmonious Four Toni, Judy, Betty and Cathi Mr. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harvin The Havel Family Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Heinecke Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hentschel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Higgins Mrs. Vera Hines Fred E. Holt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hon Mrs. Hott Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes Mrs. Joseph Hutter Italian Catholic Federation Branch 62 Jay's Men Boys' Shop 87 PATRONS James H. Jeffares Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard H. Johnston and Family John F. Jones, D.C. Janice and Judy Junior I Junior II Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kaminsky Mr. and Mrs. George Kassler Kathy and Jackie Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kearns Mrs. Edna Keegan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Kenny Kingsbury Market Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kissane Mrs. Joseph Kuglin Mrs. J. A. Laurence Mrs. Felix Laumann Leah and Rose Mary Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Learnihan Jr. Pat Leavy Federic L. Lenwell Lettermen's Club Mr. Frank Loedige Mr. John Logan Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Mack Mr. Clyde Malpede Margaret and Marguerite Marlene, Joyce, JoAnn, and Mary Ann Mrs. S. Marquez Kay Martin Mrs. W. L. Martin and Family Mrs. Frances Martinez Mrs. Josephine A. McAuley Mrs. Urie McCleary Vernon McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCoy Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McDonald Hugh McDonald Jr. Mr. J. E. McElliott Dr. and Mrs. R. J. McReynolds Robbie McQuade Mrs. Peter Melendez Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miehls Anny Michl Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan Mrs. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mortz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Muldoon Mrs. Paul Newton Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Niemeyer Nuccio's Nurseries Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Nulty Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver Louis F. Oik Mrs. J. O'Loughlin Mr. and Mrs. Ouellette Miss Joan Osika Mr. and Mrs. Val Osti Pacific Palisades Pals Dr. J. A. Pantalone Mrs. Louis G. Pare Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Parker Bruce H. Parr, C.P.A. Mrs. Ruth A. Parr Pat and Marie John C. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. P. Pavetti Pen Point Shop Mrs. H. L. Penrose Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pierson Mrs. Georgia Polk Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Powers Pudgy and Mudgie Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reed Eva M. Revy Mr. and Mrs. L. Rizzo Mr. and Mrs. Roffi Jim Roger General Building Insurance Lyna Lee Rutledge '55 Sylvia Rousseve Congratulations and God Bless You from St. Monica's Church Council St. Monica's Boys' Student Body St. Monica's Parish Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Sanchez Santa Monica Optical Co. Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Schulten Angela Selvaggi Senior Class Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Shaw Mr. Vernon Short Carl Slawski Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith Mr. and Mrs. John J. Snyder Sophomore I Girls Sophomore II Girls Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Spazek Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Speirs Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sprigg Sue, Marty, Pat and Jim Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Sullivan Susan, Tom, Kathleen and Carolyn Tavco Incorporated V. N. Tinnes Family The to Groen Family Tons-O-Fun Mrs. Carl Urbano Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Vadakin Alice Valenzuela '52 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Heule Mr. and Mrs. Varni The Victoria Bus Gang Mrs. Ruth Waloch Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Wardenburg Mrs. Olive Warnstedt Dotty Weiskirch Dr. and Mrs. D. Weston Nina Weston Mrs. Robert S. Wilson F. W. Woolworth Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wren Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Zahn Mr. and Mrs. Frod T. Zellmer Alfred Fabris Studio Your Photographer for Any Occasion 2901 West Seventh St., L.A. 5 Dunkirk 7 2251 Ann's Flowers 1915 Wilshire Bivd. Beverly Home Maintenance 8607 W. Third St.. Cr. 1 4002 Set Your Compass for the Boulevard Camera Shop 1201 Wilshire Blvd., Ex. 4 4783 The Broken Drum Senior The Broken Drum Junior Bruin Motor Company Your Wostwood Pontiac New Car Dealer Burke and Company Los Angeles, California Campbell's Men Boys' Store 332 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica Carlisle Stationers 1343 Third St., Santa Monica Mike Caruso Clark Meat Dept. 15270 Antioch, Pacific Palisades Coast Enameling Company 7618 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles 46. California Cord's Tux Shop 1432 3rd. St. Santa Monica Corner Cafe Good Home Cooking 10628 W. Pico Blvd., LA. 64, Ve. 89919 Criterion Drug Co. Cycle Sport Shop 1501 Fourth St. Edgemar Farms 346 Rose Avo., Venice. California Emerald Religious Supply Emerson's Pacific Palisades Cleaners 15315 Antioch St. Casa Escobar 10951 West Pico Boulevard. Fern's Custom Original Dresses 219 26th St.. S. M. Fox Wilshire Theatre Santa Monica Gallegos Bros. Mrkt. Glanville's Market 1025 California Ave. Hats by Heidi Custom Made 219 - 26th Sr.. S. M. Jess’s Barber Shop Compliments of Kingsbury Market to Class of '55 Compliments of Virgil B. Kingsley of Gates-Kingsley-Gates Funeral Directors Leed s Shoe Store Loman Pharmacy 11901 Santa Monica Blvd. Armacost Matchett's Shoe Store 1341 3rd. St. Santa Monica Congratulations to Class of 55 Men's Club McCarthy Pharmacy 702 Montana Ave. 7th St. Miele Typewriter Co. The Music Box Ml 1 - 3rd St. Your One Stop Record Shop Wc Have Them All—Rhythm Blues— Popular—Country—Classics—Jazz and Dixie Compliments of J. J. Newberry Cc 3rd. Arizona Nu Mode Dress Shop 1 325 • 3rd. St. Owen Keown Chev. Co. Lincoln Wash.ngton Blvd., Venico Patterson Flowers 532 Wilshire Blvd. Roofing Call Ex. 7 1717 All Types of Roofs Cerro Roofing Co. Santa Monica Bowl Santa Monica Hdw. Co. 1304 Wilshire Blvd., Ex. 58477 Santa Monica Seafood Co. Santa Monica Pier Phones Ex. 4-3214, Te. 0 3411, Te. 0 2630 Wholesale Retail Santa Monica Produce Co. Scougall Printing Company 1516 Third St.. S. M.. Ex. 5-5168 Sears Roebuck Co. 302 Colorado Ave. Santo Monica, California Your Friendly Store Skateland On the Fun Zone Ocean Pork Fun For Everyone Roller Skate Party Rates For Groups Ovor 10 Sol's Yardage Sam Spoone s Texaco Service 20th Santa Monica Blvd. Johnny Sproatt's Bat Rack Sunset Cleaners 15255 Sunset Blvd., Palisades The Tides Cafe Ex. 5-5643 Fish'n Chips Ex. 5-3496 Bay View Seafood Co. Ex. 5-3490 Santo Monica Pier, Joe Guggcnmos Ungar Electric Tools Inc. 4 101 Redwood Ave., Venice Madge Warnick Westwood Blueprint Co. Whitman's Shoes 1329 Third St., Santa Monica, California Compliments of Zucky's Fifth Wilshire 88 i . . w-1. - ' - yw ■ M--.y-.- . J '.• • x. •• •nh h1|. - ?- - % ■ W M rp' '• • •: -. “5- - $'t vt: . infc s3c � £ r ’. -H sr