Trona High School - Telescope Yearbook (Trona, CA)

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It's kind of windy up here. Everyone is trooping along the path to the entrance of Griffith Park Observatory. Bonita Mix, B. Lee Hevener, Janet Terral, Ruth Lopez, Pat Gooding, Barbara Knight, and Eric Chandler are way out in front in the race for shelter. 7S 3 About 8791 of the seniors threw off the shackles and headed for Los Angeles on their Ditch Day, December 4 and 5. Four was the unheard of hour set for departure. Mr. Georgeou, Mrs. Baier, and Mr. McCauley, the bus driver, had to rise and shine with the rest of the gang. After they hit their destination, The Bilt- Zaa ,4age!e4 more Hotel, and registered, they trooped down to Clifton's for lunch. And for once everyone was satisfied-they saw before they chose. After finding the observatory closed, they explored the Griffith Park Zoo from monkeys to alligators. The lion gave a noble exhibition of his roaring powers and, boys ignore all. To leave or not to leave was the question Saturday noon when half the class still wasn't there. Here the girls are smiling for the birdie while the

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I A writhing Tornado is formed as the players led by Co-captains Ronnie Baxter and Wes Plambeck trot through the band before the Homecoming game. Inaugurated this year, the stunt features the Tornado fight song as the team weaves through the T formed by band members. gown! cmd 7764734656 Fkwfafcmcmcea They appeared at Bishop before the football game and at Q Burroughs' Homecoming. t V,- At home don't forget their excellent performances at E ' W half time and during the football games. Advertising these X L H games took them downtown many Friday afternoons at five. '5'l,.fX'4 ' The junior high band came up with some excellent HW . 1 numbers at the basketball games, which they faithfully at- tended. They had their chance to show off when they traveled to Ridgecrest to perform. Much of the credit for our fine band must go to Mr. Coy, besides his junior and senior bands and classes for advanced students, he is instructing in the grammar school. 1 Band Director Elby Coy I The concert band of 1954. Bottom row: 0. Slafter, E. Cunningham, M. Wheeler, B. ly Bernhardi, J. Schultz, A. Bell, C. Beil. Second row: J. Carrasco, R. Rascoe, V. Hall, G. Stevens, A. Hagar, M. Still, D. Marshall, Mr. Coy. Third row: K. Pratt, D. John, f' L. Bell, S. Parmelee, M. Knowles, P. Hagar, L. Ford. Top row: D.Pillott, S. Smith ' J. Compton, D. Roadruck, E. Bueltmann, R.- Hackman, T. Barrick, D. Samuels. s

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The question is, Who should be in the cages? Jerrell, Eddie, Jim, and Mrs. Baier, are the only ones enough interested in the animals to ignore the picture. Ken- ny, Orrene, Tommy, John, Jinx, Darlene, Earl, and Lou Ann make like the monkeys and bears showing off for their fans. ,mam incidentally, of his bad breath. Everyone had a rest, cleaned up, and yakkity-yakked until dinner at Mike Ly- man's. Lobster in the shell, shrimp, prime roast, and frog legs were the big features of the menu. The Robe at the Downtown Los Angeles Theater was appreciated by the seniors who then found it difficult to settle down to mundane sleep. Late as it was when they hit the sack, most were up early to join the Christmas crowds in rushing from store to store. There were lots of stragglers when the time came to hop the bus for Olvera Street. On arriving, the mob split up and invaded candle-making, glass-blowing, and news- paper printing shops, curio stands, and outside cafes. The tangy tacos, tamales, and enchiladas were a treat to those who sel- dom taste real Mexican food. Before heading for home, the kids stopped at Chinatown. But, since money was now practically non-existent, the visit was purely sightseeing. Everyone managed to squeeze out enough for a spaghetti din- ner before taking the last lap. They landed in Trona about 11, exhaust- ed but happy after two glorious days in the big city. Chinatown was bombarded after Olvera Street Sat- urday afternoon. Jim's looking for something more to explore, and Kenny and Nixon are just looking at the camera. Earl's amusing Lou Ann and Darlene as Jim gives a fishy stare. Behind hard-working Eric, Mr. Georg- eou's comforting John, who doesn't want to leave. . all