Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1939 volume:

F 0 R E UJ 0 R D AS THE EXPOSITION, OONNEOT- ED TO THE MAINLAND BY WON¬ DROUS BRIDGES, OPENS ITS PORTALS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD, SO MAY OUR ANNUAL IN THE YEARS TO COME BE MEM¬ ORY ' S BRIDGE RECALLING PLEAS¬ ANT WAYS, PROFITABLE DAYS, AND COUNTLESS FRIENDSHIPS. c 0 n T E n T s ' I :: • -if ADMINISTRATIOH V CLASSES ACTIVITIES _ ' %5J ' r- SPORTS A, ' BORRD OF TRUSTEES MR. OVERACKER President MR. SCOTT MR. LOGAN MR. OLIVEIRA MR. HARROLD Clerk Each succeeding year the Board of Trustees of Washington Union High School makes some outstanding addition to the Improvement of our school. This year, the Board has realized the completion of the greatest project It has ever undertaken. The new school cafeteria Is outstanding In Its modernity of design and arrangement. Ample space for students and faculty a nd a cooking department, modern in every detail, make our cafeteria the pride of all. Our new Soft Ball Field, well lighted. Is a valued contribution to our township. Many teams are taking advantage of this facility, thus affording entertainment to the people of our various communities. Our trustees, ever mindful of the comfort of the students, have surfaced the grounds at the rear of the school. This, In addition to the proposed modern bleachers and the new garage which amply houses the school buses, gives our school an air of completeness. The new counseling system Introduced this year by the Board proved to be most satisfactory. This system consists of the Principal; the Vice-Principal; the Dean of Girls, who has charge of the Girls ' Health program, the girls ' social activities, and Is the gen¬ eral adviser of all the girls; the Director of Curriculum, who has charge of the curriculum of the school and plans the program of studies for each year; and Counselors for each class, who are the academic advisers and help each student plan his course of study. The students and faculty are grateful to the Board of Trustees for these many addi¬ tions. Their continued progressive ideas have made our high school a center for all the cultural Ideas of our township. PRINCIPAL ' S MESSACE Should this be called my annual letter or a letter to our Annual? Anyway students, it ' s a real pleasure once again to commend you for the excellent piece of work you have done in your Washingtonian. Your theme is most appropriate. The Golden Gate Exposition is an inspiration for your annual. While most of your articles have the backward look (and from their tone, I know them to be pleasant ones) yet, I gather a deeper meaning. It gives me the feeling that you know definitely what you want and where you are going. That is what I call the American Way. The seniors have clearly demonstrated their many abilities. To be able to assume responsibilities, to be able to work with your fellow classmen and your teachers; these are the things that are making your school what it is today. The growth of the community which our high school serves has been rapid. This, of necessity, has caused an increase in the physical features of our school. It now behooves each of us to catch the spirit of this forward look; we must be constructive builders. GRAVESTOCK McWilliams WEBB MOLD WRIGHT KENNEDY ROGERS THORNBURG HAWLEY METTE CLEVENGER A. BOTELHO JACKSON MORRIS BRADY DU COTY KNOLES KIBBY FOURNIER TAYLOR E. WILSON J. WILSON BROWN DOUGHERTY MORSE S. BOTELHO REES VAN WINKLE FACULTY STUoenT council E POWER W. GUARDANAPO J. EMERSON G. MATHIESEN D. ESCOBAR Pres. Girls ' League Secretary Vice-President President Treasurer D DIAS K. KATO J. FERRANTE M. CATTANEO P. RIVERS Boys ' Athletic Mgr. Girls ' Athletic Mgr. Bus. Mgr. Hatchet Representative Representative R. MATHIES EN S. MAST _ N.AHM D. GASTELUM F. JOYCE Representative Representative Representative Program Chairman Yell Leader The Student Council represents all the students of the school, and its members are elected by the Student Body. This year, following the annual custom, their first big undertaking was the drive for Student Body card sales. They had as their goal a 100 percent Student Body member¬ ship. The race, which was aided because of the rivalry between the boys and the girls, finally ended in a tie. One of the most important functions of the council was to plan the budget for the year and allot sums of money to the various school organizations. They were also responsible for giving the athletic awards and choosing assembly programs. This year school departments, organizations, and classes presented assembly programs in addition to those given by outside talent. Some of the most interesting programs given by outsiders were the exchange programs, Chevrolet pictures, Howard Milholland and Eva Garcia, Uncle Benny, and the California Polytechnic Glee Club. The council appreciates Mr. Rathbone ' s guidance and the cooperation of the students in making this year a successful one. J. DUSTERBERRY Editor Hatchet T. McWHIRTER Representative M. SCHELBERT Representative senioR CLRss The Seniors of 1939—The Port of the Seven Seas: a symbolisnn of all our hopes and aspirations. Pacifica: peace, understanding, and beauty of life. The Tower of the Sun: the vision of our Class and the widening of our horizon. We have our many entrances and exits bringing new hopes, new Ideals, and leaving with greater vision, firmer convic¬ tions that the Seniors of 1939 will carry their treasures of the past four years to leaven the better things of our glorious country. Looking over the history of this class, we find that the members successfully com¬ pleted their first and most difficult year of school. The sophomore year had its quota of successful parties; candy sale drives; and scholastic, athletic, and extracurricular activi¬ ties. These were carried on straight through the junior and senior years. One of the most important highlights of the junior year was the annual Junior-Senior Prom with its beauti- 14 AHM BERNARDO CATTANEO AKINAGA E. BETTENCOURT CORCHERO J. ANDRADE L. BETTENCOURT CARDENAS R. ANDRADE BRISTOW COREY C. AVILLA E. BROWN DE LEON A. AVILLA I. BROWN D. DIAS AZEVADA BURKE P. DIAS BAPTIST A CALLAHAN DINSMORE OF 1939 ful deep-sea-garden setting. The gym was decorated with this theme In mind, and a gardenia was presented to each senior girl. For the last two years the class has won the annual song and yell contest. This year. In addition to practicing hard on the songs and yells they worked out a stunt, forming a large W with football helmets during their last song. As Is the custom, three Senior nights were held, the first one on October 20, 1938, and the others during April and May of the next year. These Senior Nights, which were carefully planned by James Kataoka and his committee, proved a great source of enjoy¬ ment to all who attended. The evenings were spent In playing such games as volleyball, ping pong, basketball, soccer, and In dancing. The climax of the evening was the enter¬ tainment, In which new senior talent was discovered. Following the entertainment, refreshments were served by the senior girls. 15 DUARTE DUSTERBERRY EGASHIRA EMERSON FONG FRATES FUDENNA E. FURTADO GEORGE GILLI GREENLEE GRONLEY ESCOBAR L. FURTADO GUARDANAPO FARRINGTON GASTELUM HIKIDO FERRARI GODWIN HINKLEY FLORES GAUNT INOUYE ISHIDA JORGENSEN KATAOKA K. KATO S. KATO KINS KITASHIMA LEMOS LEIVA D. LEWIS K. LEWIS LUIZ MACHIDA A. MACIEL M. MACIEL McCOWN McDAVID McNALLY MANLEY MARKS E. MARTIN M. MARTIN M. MARTIN MARTINEZ senioR CLASS On May 16 a skating party was held at Maple Hall In Irvington, where the class enjoyed another pleasant get-together and added to their treasury by selling soda pop and candy. The Se nior Play proved its merit by a successful two-nlght run. It was presented on June I and 2. Senior Sneak Day, as usual, was a day that will long be remembered by those attend¬ ing. It was held at Castlev ood Country Club on May 29. Swimming, hiking, horse-back riding and tennis were some of the main events enjoyed on the picnic. The committee responsible tor the success of the day consisted of Edward Martinez, Margaret Klta- shima, Bonnie Neves, Clarence Telles, and Joe Telles. 16 MATHIESEN B. NEVES PASHOTE MATSU MOTO A. NEVIS G. PEDRO MEDERIOS NEWELL R. PEDRO MELLOW NICHOLAS M. PEMENTEL MIYASAKI A. NUNES M. PEMENTEL MUNGER W. NUNES PEREZ NAKAMURA OHYE PINE 1939 During the latter part of the year the Senior Class had the pleasure of hearing many prominent speakers such as Mr. Armstrong of Armstrong College, who spoke on What the Future Holds for Youth. Each year two public speaking contests sponsored by local organizations are held to promote an interest in and appreciation of citizenship. Both of these were won by seniors this year—the California Crusaders award by John Dusterberry and the Japanese Amer¬ ican Citizens League award by Dora Gastelum. Finishing its last and most successful year at Washington Union High School the class held its Commencement exercises on June 8, preceded by the Senior Breakfast, the Senior Assembly, and the usual Senior Week activities. The plans for the Senior Break- J. PINE RODRIGUES S. SHIOZAKI fast were arranged by a comnnittee composed of Ellen Power, Rosemary Burke, and Marjorie Rementel. The speaker at the Commencement exercises was Mr. G. H. Aynesworth of Fresno, President of the California Trustees Association. The two student speakers chosen were John Dusterberry who spoke on Contributions to Education of Private and Parochial Schools in Washington Township, and George Mathiesen who spoke on My Heritage as an American. The Senior Ball was held on Saturday Night, June 10, in the big gym. With Treasure Island as their theme, the gym was very beautifully decorated. When the hour of twelve arrived the Seniors and the guests regretted to depart, declaring the affair to be one of M. PINE POWER RAMOS REGO E. RIVERS P. RIVERS RODERICK ROSE SAKAKI SAKATA SANTANA T. SANTOS J. SCOTT S. SHIMIZU A. SILVA L. SILVA T. SILVA W. SILVA STARK STUART TAKETA seniOR CLASS 18 D. TAYLOR UPTON WILLIAMS L. TAYLOR VALLI WISEMAN C.TELLES VAN CAMP WITTENMYER J.TELLES E. VIERRA E. WOODWARD TOM I MATSU L. VIERRA R. WOODWARD TRENOUTH YAMANAKA D. CLARK OF 1939 the most successful ever held. The committee for the Senior Ball was composed of Doro¬ thy Williams, Harriett DeLeon, Clifford Dinsmore and Julius Pine. The officers who successfully guided this large class through its final year were: President ------------- Paul Rivers Vice-President ---------- Robert McDavid Secretary ----------- Dora Gastelum Treasurer ---------- Marguerite McNally , , , _ j Dorothy Williams Girls League Representatives - ----- - Cattaneo Student Council Representative - ------ Norman Ahm Yell Leader ----- _____ James Kataoka Advisors: Miss McWilliams, Miss J. Wilson, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Morse, Mr. Brady, Mr. Dougherty. 19 THE jun For three years a large group of students, who are now the Junior Class, have taken an active part in every school activity. The class has cooperated with the faculty, seniors, and lower classmen and shown its ability in every way possible. Class rings were the object of much discussion, and the juniors very proudly displayed them at the beginning of the year. Because the rings were ordered in the latter part of the sophomore year, they arrived early and caused much envy on the part of the lower classmen. The Scholastic ability of the juniors was exceptionally high, as fifteen members of this class were represented in the California Scholarship Federation. Not only were they members, but the juniors held many offices in the society. Including that of president. The class displayed its journalistic abilities through the medium of the ’’F atchet ' ' two members holding prominent offices, that of Associate Editor and Business Manager. The cast of the Student Body play, Three Days of Grade, contained many juniors. In the Vodvil and Christmas Pageant, members of the class took leading parts and, on the whole, showed much enthusiasm and talent. For their Assembly program, on February 2, the juniors chose a real melodramer ' and variety show, which met with much enthusiasm by the Student Body. 20 lOR CLRSS Their greatest undertaking was the annual Junior-Senior Prom, held May twelfth, a semi-formal dance to which the entire school was invited. As is the custom, the evening was dedicated to the seniors by the class which will take its place in leadership. The affair was held in the large gymnasium, which had been especially decorated for the occasion. When the hour of departure arrived, many tired but delighted students declared the dance was a huge success. Many members of the Junior Class were outstanding in sports, especially football and basketball. With a full and active year to remember, the future seniors are looking forward to another successful and exciting year. The Junior Class officers were: President . . ... George Bonde Vice-President - - - -.Norman Luna Secretary ...... Norma King Treasurer.Vermilda De Luce Girls ' League Representatives ------ (Gertrude Mozzetti Student Council Representative.Shirley Mast Yell Leader.Weldon Pine Advisers: Mrs. Morris, Mr. Rees, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Mette. 21 THe SOPHO With one year of experience behind them, the Sophomores showed great enthusiasm In returning to their work. They set out with a will to make the new term a success. Officers were elected, and a schedule for their coming activities was planned. The Starlight Frolic, given In the gym Friday evening, December 9, 1938, was the first big date on their calendar. The gym was decorated appropriately for the Christmas theme, with silver and blue as their basic colors. They used crystals and snow designs. The central motif was an elaborate chandelier hanging from the center of the celling with a brightly decorated Christmas tree beneath It. It proved to be an evening of great enjoyment to all who attended. Much of the school ' s great talent is possessed by the sophomore students as was shown by the unusually large number who participated in the Student Body Play, Christ¬ mas Pageant, and the Vodvil. There was also a good representation of sophomores In the chorus, orchestra, and band. As one of the duties of the Sophomore Class, they decorated the halls and the auditorium for Christmas. In the halls they used garlands of greens, interspersed with large wreaths which were decorated with colored lights and large red ribbon bows. In the auditorium they had a large Christmas tree decorated In the traditional way: and in the trophy case a nativity scene was set up. 22 mORE CLASS Credit must also be given to the many students of the Sophomore Class who took a very active part in extra curricular activities such as the Hatchet, the Debate Club, the Inkling, and the Camera Club. They also had thirteen members in the scholarship society. The sophomores also played an outstanding part in athletics. There were many boys on the Varsity Football team as well as the Basketball and Baseball teams. The girls also took an active part in the various sports and many were members of the W Club. This active and energetic class is looking forward enthusiastically to the Junior year, expecting to take their full share of responsibility for student activities. The class officers were: President ----------- Richard Marriott Vice-President ----- ------ Allen Amaral Secretary ------------- Edna Bier Treasurer ---------- - Dorothy Bettencourt I , I r . i Margaret Escobar twirls League Representatives - - - - - n • • c (Virginia bcammon Student Council Representative ----- Margaret Schelbert Yell Leader ----------- Harry Ushijima Advisers: Miss E. Wilson, Mr. Kibby, Mr. Taylor, Miss A. Botelho, Miss DuCoty. 23 THE FRESH At the beginning of every school term a new and larger class enters the gates of Washington Union High, with a strong desire to achieve a higher education. At first It seems difficult for the freshmen to adjust themselves to their new environment, but in a few weeks many of them are participating in the school activities, and so it was with the class of 1942. As Is the tradition every year, the freshmen were Initiated by the seniors. Initiation Day Is the dread of every Freshman Class, but It turned out to be a day of great fun. Every freshman came to school In short dresses or short trousers with big bows and dolls. With faces painted they paraded through the halls In the morning and In the afternoon presented a fine assembly of songs, dances, and recitations to the student body. Many students have taken part In the dramatic, journalistic, scholastic, and athletic activities of the school. A large group of freshmen turned out for the Student Body Play and displayed great talent In the Christmas Pageant, Freshman Assembly, and the Vodvil. Also many of the girls and boys went out for the various sports where they showed both good sportsmanship and fine ability. These can be looked upon as future stars. The freshmen showed that they also have fine scholastic ability by having seven members in the California Scholarship Federation, and more hope to join next year. mnn class The most important event of the Freshman Class was the Valentine Dance which was held on Friday evening, February 3, 1939. With the Valentine Day theme, the big gymnasium was colorfully decorated with large red and white valentine hearts. Because of the enthusiastic cooperation of all the students their first candy sale at the Gilroy football game was a great success as well as their second candy sale the first night of the Student Body Play at which homemade candy was sold. The school looks forward to the part that the members of the Freshman Class will take in all of the activities next year. President.Patricia Rose Vice-President ..Jessie Seoane Secretary.Mary Cattaneo Treasurer.Marjorie Hunt n ... (Lillian Calde ira Girls League Representatives. Student Council Representative.- Roy Mathiesen Yell Leader . ..John Williamson Advisers: Miss Van Winkle, Mrs. Hawley, Miss Mold, Mr. Gravestock, Mr. Thornburg, Mr. Clevenger. Treasure Island represents the best from many parts of the world. Our activities too, could be likened to the island as a whole. Each one Is a treasure in itself. n c TI u ITI e s GIRLS’ LEAGUE GIRLS ' LEAGUE Sifting: Miss S. Bo+elho, D, Williams, J. McDonnald, M. Pementel, E. Power, M. Corey, B. Denton, E. Lindsay, S. Valles, and V. Scammon. Standing: M. Pierce, E. Leal, M. Escobar, L. Zwissig, L, Caldeira, N. King, M. Andrade, M. Harrold, L. Peterson, D. Gastelum, A. Silva, A. Cattaneo, and G. Mozzetti. An organization which fosters friendship among all the girls and promotes a valuable background of ideal young womanhood is the Girls ' League. The first social activity was the Big-Little Sister Tea at which each freshman student was given a big-sister under whose guidance she remained for the afternoon. At this time Miss S. Botelho was recognized as the new adviser. This year many interesting activities were held. A series of vocational teas were held, at which outside speakers talked on occupations for women. The annual Girls ' League Convention held at Burlingame High School was attended by Ellen Power, Betty Denton, and Miss Botelho. Other activities were the football dinner; the annual winter sport dance; and the canned food drive. The officers for the year were: Ellen Power, President; Marjorie Pementel, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Myrtle Corey, Secretary; June Farrington, Treasurer; Sylvia Valles, Yell Leader; Lorraine Peterson, Program Chairman; Edna Leal, Chairman of the Ways and Means; and Betty Denton, Hospitality Chairman. 28 SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETV SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY First Row: R. Mathiesen, A. Maciel, R. Tremblay, H. Ushijima, K. Tate, R. Marriott. R. Kimber, E. Silva, J. Ura, J. Dusterberry, T. Ishimoto, C. West. Second Row: Y. Nakamura, M. Ikeda, R. Kawaguchi, A. Tate, V. Logan, L. Zwissig, B. Steinhoff, S. Bertolotti, E. Leal, E. Sakaki, E. Egashira, E. Nemoto, S. Shimizu, K. Kato. Third Row: H. Hayashi, M. Nemoto, S. Oye, Y. Ishida, J. McDonald, L. Hellwig, B. Williams, H. Yamanaka, M. Goto, M. Hase, B. Koga, M. Sakata, Miss Mold. Lower Row: E. Justus, K. Nakamura. M. Nakamura, S. Nogami, L. Silva, D. Gastelum, T. Silva, T. Cayard, D. Silva, A. Ponti, L. Peterson, A. Kato, M. Bristow. F. Sakata. The Scho larship Society of Washington Union High School, Chapter III of the Cali¬ fornia Scholarship Federation, has 50 members this year, the highest membership since the beginning of the Chapter. This society is maintained to recognize those students whose work, in solid subjects, totals ten points. A counts 3 points, B counts I point, A in a non-solid counts I • 2 points, B in a non-solid counts I 2 point. The unusually active year of the Scholarship Society began with the first of the semi-annual initiation parties. The next event was the annual fall convention held at Hayward Union High School. Representatives from Chapter I I I attended the spring convention held by Mission High School at Treasure Island. On April 15th the Society again sent representatives to a convention at Treasure Island sponsored by Alameda High School. The last initiation party was held on the 12th of April. Life members of the Federation who had been members for six semesters, including one semester in their senior year were: George Mathiesen, Suzu Shimizu, Kiyo Kato, Eiko Egashira, and John Dusterberry. This successful and active year was guided by Kazuei Tate, President; Linda Jane Hellwig, Vice-President; Edna Leal, Secretary-Treasurer; Vermilda DeLuce, Program Chairman. 29 HATCHET HATCHET Upper Row: L. Havey, W. Gould, R. Ma+hiesen, A. Silva. P. Brazil, K. Tate, J. Zeigler, G. Bonde, J. Dusterberry, J. Ferrante, H. Ushijima, J. Ura. Center Row: R. Marriott, L. Rose. M. Hunt, S. Shimizu, N. King, M. Andrade. E. Ega- shira, K. Kato, D. Gastelum, Miss Knoles, L. Zwissig, Mr. Kibby, Lower Row: C. Oliviera, B. Glover, K. Nakamura, G. Andrade. M. V. Bristow, M. Wittenmyer, V. Logan, M. Williamson, L. Hellwig, M. Pementel, E. Power, B. J. Steinhoff, B. Denton. To edit the most timely and important news of student activities and to publish inter¬ esting features in the best manner have been the aims of the school newspaper, the Hatchet. Under the leadership of its editor, John Dusterberry, and its two faculty advisers, Miss Knoles and Mr. Kibby, this bi-monthly journalistic publication has reached a high mark. The pages of the Hatchet are devoted to the latest and most significant school news, editorials, book reviews, the principal ' s corner, alumni news, gossip column, and the exchange column. A new pro and con column was adopted this year. The peri¬ scope of student news, department news, and girls ' and boys ' sports complete the paper. Assisting the editor were Mary Virginia Bristow and Margaret Williamson. The Busi¬ ness Manager, John Ferrante, also deserves much credit for looking after the advertise¬ ments and finances of the paper. In short, the entire staff is to be congratulated for its fine work. 30 uinsHinGToninn WASHINGTONIAN Standing: Miss Van Winkle, E. Martinez, S. Lemos, R. Munger, P. Stark, J. George, J. Kataoka, E. Luiz, J. Dusterberry, Miss McWilliams. Seated: M. Pementel, M. Trenouth, H, DeLeon, M. Wittenmyer, M. Bristow, D. Gastelum, T. Silva, S. Shimizu, K. Nakamura. Another school year is completed, and the seniors trust this year ' s Washingtonian will provide many pleasant memories to all who read its pages. Soon after the opening of the school term, the Senior Class elected the editor, Mary Virginia Bristow. The other members of the staff were Dora Gastelum, assistant editor; Harriet de Leon, Richard Munger, Ed Luiz, Frank Pine, Peter Stark and Alvin King, adver¬ tising; Thelma Silva, girls ' sports; James Kataoka, boys ' sports; Mae Wittenmyer, classes; Marjorie Pementel, drama; Suzu Shimizu, organizations; Donald Dias and Max O ' Starr, art; Ed Martinez, Future Farmers; Serafine Lemos and James George, photography; John Dusterberry, features; and Kiyoko Nakamura and Margaret Trenouth, typists. The staff appreciates the support of those advertising in the annual and of Miss Van Winkle, who supervised the publishing of the 1939 Washingtonian. The staff also appre¬ ciates the help given by Miss McWilliams with the layouts; Mrs. Hawley in proofreading; and the boys of the print shop, under Mr. Kibby ' s guidance, for making the covers. 31 BOVS’ “lU” CLUB BOYS’ W CLUB First Row: Marshall, T. Parry, J. Wallman, A. Maria, J, Fong, P. Manley, E. Lawrence, J, Cardozo, H. Ushijima, K. Tate, J. Soito, T. Shiozaka. Second Row: L. Medeiros, P. Brazil, J. Emerson, J. Fong, P. Stark, E. Alameda, W. Silva, M. NuneSj A. Bier, B. Silva, R. Marriott, F. Joyce. Third Row: Coach Taylor, A. Avilla, J. Pine, T, Ashton, N. Ahm, F. Mellow, M. Machida, N. Hikido, J. Kataoka, E. Silva, W. Pine, B. Bragg. Fourth Row: E. Martinez, J. Laudenslager, R. Reedy, S. Gaunt, A. Silva, M. Boyce, N. Rogers, -H. Wiseman, A. Rebello, J. Schelbert, Mr. Brady. Lower Row: J. Rand, F. West, L. Leal, T. McWhirter, R. Rand, W. Myrick, D. Dias. The Boys ' W Club entered a very active and successful year last August. The North Correction Room was remodeled and made into a very beautiful and modern club room. A new ping-pong table and radio were purchased. Furniture was furnished by the club members and by the Student Body. The room was open to members of the club, their guests, and to any student unable to take part in athletic activities. The refreshments at the Sportsmen ' s annual whist party were served by the W club, which helped the treasury more than a little. On February 21 the club held its annual dinner and initiated new members. The din¬ ner was prepared by members of the club and was served in the new cafeteria. The annual Block W sport dance was held in April. The gym was decorated by the boys and looked very beautiful. Officers for the year were: President, Norman Ahm; First Vice-President, Norman Luna; Second Vice-President, Frank Mellow; Secretary-treasurer, Philip Brazil. 32 GIRLS’ “lU” CLUB On January 24, the Girls ' W Club had their first social gathering to welcome new members Into the club. The early part of the evening was devoted to progressive games, and later the group met In the new cafeteria for refreshments. Through participating regularly In Inter-class games, the girls may show their ability and In doing so are taught the principles of good sportsmanship. Each girl must partici¬ pate In the different sports, or she will be unable to receive the required number of points for her W . For this reason the amount of points was changed from 750 to 600. To receive a star, each girl must earn 250 points within a year after receiving the Block W . The club now has thirty-three members, the largest number since the organization started. In all probability the coming year will see many new members In the W Club, as the lower classes are showing much interest In sports. This year the Girls ' W Club were hostesses for Hayward, Amador, and Livermore girls who met here to participate in an annual sports day. They also assisted the Boys ' W Club In their annual Sports Dance. The officers for the year were: President, Jessie Leiva; Vice-President, Remedia Mateo; Secretary, Isabel Azevedo; Treasurer, Josephine Ramos; Yell-Leader, Suzu Shimizu; Assistant Yell-Leader, Kiyoko Nakamura; Adviser, Miss Du Coty. GIRLS’ W” CLUB First Row: J, Sakaki, E. Sakaki, M. Kitashima, K. Nakamura, B. Godwin, S. Shimizu, M. Pementel, I. Azevedo, M. Tre- nouth, L. Stuart, Miss Du Coty. Second Row: B. Koga, Y. Ishida, Y. Inouye, J. Nakamura, E. Bettencourt, T. Silva, R. Mateo, A. Cattaneo, K. Kato, A. Upton, C. Avilla. Lower Row: A. Nitta, E. Egashira, S. Tajima, V. Newell, W. Guard- anapo, E. Martin, J. Ramos, J. Leiva, M. Paniaguas, M. Harrold, D. Williams, K. Lewis. 33 FUTURE FARRIERS Five members of the Chapter, Albert and Richard Maciel, Louis Sessa, Bill Borba, and Joe Schelbert also exhibited a total of 18 fat hogs and lambs at the Junior Livestock Show held at Treasure Island. On October 26, the chapter held its annual skating party at Irvington. A record crowd brought a record return to the Future Farmers ' treasury. On the 29th of October, the Chapter was host to the school at its annual F.F.A. dance, where the gymnasium was decorated with witches and ghosts in the Hallowe ' en spirit and with a Harvest display in the center of the floor. A large cake was brought out and presented to Mr. Rathbone in honor of his birthday. While it was being sliced, Harriet De Leon, popular singer, jumped out of the cake and sang a song dedicated to Mr. Rathbone. Everybody joined in the chorus and then Harriet and Mr. Rathbone led in a Grand March. A very active and successful year was begun by the Future Farmers with participa¬ tion in the Antioch Fair last August. Ribbons and awards won at the Fair were presented at a Student Body Assembly by Mr. Dougherty to Bill Borba, John Wallman, Dave Esco¬ bar, and John Lira. 34 On the 12th of January the Future Farmers held their Annual Assembly before the Student Body in which lead parts were played by Ed Martinez, John Lira, Anthony Pine, Leonard Bettencourt, Jimmy Kataoka, Harry Sakata, Anthony Avilla, and Mervin Telles. In the second half of the assembly guests from the Hayward Chapter spoke on the work of the Future Farmers, and the Hayward Future Farmers ' band played a few selections. In May our chapter traveled to Bolada Park for the annual Field Day in which all Regional chapters participated. Contests such as horseshoe pitching, horse-hitching, swimming, baseball games, etc., were held among the chapters. Night meetings were held monthly, and other chapters were invited to attend a joint meeting in which F.F.A. matters were discussed, and then basketball games were held. Our guests included Pleasanton and Hayward Chapters. This Chapter had the honor of initiating the Green Hands of the Pleasanton Future Farmers Chapter at one of the meetings. This very successful year was brought to a close under the leadership of the following officers: President, Larry Bettencourt; Vice-President, Eddie Martinez: Secretary, Tak Fudenna; Treasurer, Anthony Avilla; Reporters, Norman Rogers, and John Ura; Advisers, Mr. Dougherty and Mr. Clevenger; Athletic Manager, Clifford Dinsmore. DEBATE CLUB The Hoot Owls enjoyed another successful year under the leadership of their advisers, Mr. Gravestock and Mr. Morse. The purpose of this club has been to develop the speaking abilities of the members. Three different types of debates were practiced and used interchangeably; the panel, the open, and the closed discussion. The topics of debate, for the most part, dealt with questions on both school and current issues. During the early part of the year Sequoia High School challenged the Hoot Owls on the question Resolved: That the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain. Sequoia came here to meet Dora Gastelum and Kiyo Kato who upheld the negative. One of the other highlights of the year for the Hoot Owls was the assembly presented by the members, the first undertaken by the club since its organization last year. The officers were: President, Tom McW ' hirter; Vice-President, Lorraine Silva; Sec¬ retary, Suzu Shimizu; Parliamentarian, George Bonde. 35 inKLinG The eighth annual Inkling Week was held in the English classes during the latter part of April. Students were busy during this week creating imaginative stories, plays, descriptive sketches and poems for the school magazine. The students also receive credit in English for their contributions. The printing, color work, and the covers are made by the boys in the print shop under the direction of Mr. Kibby. The work of compiling the articles is done by Miss Knoles. The Inkling is enjoyed, not only by students, but by the alumni and others in the township. CnmCRR CLUB A Camera Club was organized fhis year by fhe school ' s enthusiastic picture takers. The only requirement for membership is to submit to the picture committee two satis- factory snapshots. The members have been very active and have participated in several contests. The first one, which was sponsored by the Washingtonian, offered prizes to the students turning in the most pictures for the Annual. Another contest offered prizes for the best picture entitled Springtime, and for the best picture of anything in Washington Township. Meetings have been held every two weeks with talks, demonstrations, and criticism of pictures. The officers of the club are: President, John Ura: Vice-President, Audry Silva: Secre¬ tary-Treasurer, Patricia Rose; Adviser, Miss Van Winkle. HIKING CLUB Among the various clubs recently organized was a girls ' Hiking Club which any girl may join with her parents ' consent. The group hikes every Saturday from eight until twelve. Once a month the girls have a Gypsy Hike which starts in the late afternoon and ends about nine with a bon¬ fire, picnic, and singing during the evening. One of the very interesting jaunts that the girls are looking forward to with enthusiasm, is a trip to Big Basin. This hiking group did not elect officers. They work together as a group and each girl has a chance to participate as a leader or committee member sometime during the year. Miss Fournier is the adviser of this group. STUDEIIT BODV PLflV THREE DAYS OF GRACIE The Student Body Play, given on November 4, 1938, was an exciting and hilarious comedy. The cast of characters included Miss Kate, played by Betty Jane Steinhoff, whose petticoats and flounces were most amusing, and whose acting was very fine; Effie, played by Elizabeth Lindsay, whose dumb look and high top shoes made the audience rock with laughter; Gracie, by Vermilda DeLuce, whose continuous brainstorms kept the audience in suspense; Phillipa, who carried out Gracie ' s plans, convincingly played by Betty Denton; Janet, the imaginary but beautiful invalid, played by Linda Hellwig; the young and handsome doctor by George Bonde; and two friends of Gracie, Tom McWhirter and Virgil Young. Others in the cast were Delphine Ornellas, John Ziegler, Mary Harrold, Lawrence Moise, Genevieve Andrade, Jack Dutra, Roy Mathiesen, John Ferrante, and Roland Bendel. Much of the success of this performance was due to Miss Jean Wilson, who directed the play. 37 UODUIL The Vodvil of 1939, an outstanding production in three acts, was presented to the public by the Student Body of Washington Union High School on Thursday and Friday evenings, February 16 and 17. This student production, composed of original stunts submitted by the students, was one of the most colorful as well as original of the year. The first act was a Peasant ' s Dream, in which various foreign countries were repre¬ sented in the form of a variety of vocal numbers, dancing numbers, and comedy. The Dutch Chorus, The Latin Quarter, the Umbrellas, and Ferdinand the Bull were those first to be featured. The second act, On Board Ship, consisted of several very nautical numbers—the the sailors ' chorus, the Treasure Island Tap Team, and several solos by talented students. Don Dias ' Swing Masters, and the Cute Little Hat Check Girl were among those filling the spotlight in this act. The comedy of the act was provided by the stunt When Pa Was Courtin ' Ma. The lighting effects and costumes had much to do with the success of this number as well as of the other acts. Also worth mentioning are the Farmerettes, Broadway Chorus, Boys ' Fashion Show, and the Waltz Chorus. This year, boys as well as girls were featured in this impressive act. Bob Groat, our night watchman, came into the spotlight again this year, closing the second act with his remarkable piano solos. Most inspiring and effective was the third act, The Immigration Office, which showed the Peasants ' Dream come true. The impressive climax was the Grand Finale, in which all the actors joined in singing America, a grand finish to a grand performance. The fine assistance of the stage crew and make-up club was indispensable. These groups have worked throughout the year, back stage, to make all of our productions successes, and to them much credit should be given. Under the leadership of Miss Sibyl Botelho and members of the faculty, the cast worked cooperatively and well. Parts of this production were used for exchange pro¬ grams with Livermore and Hayward high schools, as has been the custom for several years. To a performance that contained quality as well as quantity, go our salute and appraisal. It was the tops. 38 Upper Row Middle Row: Little Hat Check Girl Dutch Chorus Lower Row: Seven Jolly Sailors Fashion Show Umbrellas Immigration Act Treasure Island Tap Team Spanish Chorus Ferdinand Shine on Harvest Moon When Pa Was Courtin ' Ma Waltz Chorus CHRiSTmns PRGEflnr •THE OTHER WISE MAN’’ Soft lights, a choir of angels, and the rich, deep notes of a Ham¬ mond Electric organ gave an awe-inspiring effect to a most beau¬ tiful production of the adaptation by Miss Antoinette Botelho of Henry Van Dyke ' s immortal story, The Other Wise Man. So moved was the public by last year ' s performance of this same story, and so great was the number unable to attend, that this inspirational feature was presented again this year by Washington Union High on December 18, 1939. Two performances were given on this day, one at 5:30 o ' clock and the other at 7:30. The auditorium was filled to capacity during both performances. Music for the carols and solos, as well as during the intermissions, was supplied by Mr. Thornburg at the organ. The Other Wise Man deals with the story of the fourth Wise Man, of his earnest desire to find the Christ, and of his many wanderings until at last he achieved his desire. The role of Artaban, the other Wise Man, was portrayed most sincerely by Arch Sparrowe. Others in the cast who helped to make this program a success were the reader, Mr. Jack Rees; Abgarus, Paul Rivers; Tigramus, Bud Emerson; First Man, Herbert Perry; Second Man, Jack Dutra; Third Man, Alvin King; The Woman, Marjorie Pementel; Captain, Jack Dutra; First soldier, Edward Bettencourt; Second soldier, Eugene Corriea; the Rabbi, Peter Stark; First Rabbi, Jim Wasley; Second Rabbi, Fred Joyce, and Third Rabbi, Louis Havey; the Stranger, Lawrence Moise; the Girl, Delphine Ornellas; and the Soldier, Jack Dutra. There was also a choir of angels which sang several times during the performance. Miss A. Botelho directed the pageant, and the cast, the stage crew, and the coach cooperated to make this the most beautiful production of the year. 40 SENIOR PLAY The senior play, Big Hearted Herbert, was a hilariously funny farce-comedy in three acts presented on June I and 2. The play centers around Herbert Kalness, played by Paul Rivers, a self-made man who has risen from humble beginnings. His success and his belief in himself have turned him into a domestic autocrat who prides himself on being a plain man and living plainly. In the final scene his clever family make him realize that he is not so plain and will be happier if he is more of a father and less of a tyrant. His charming wife Elizabeth was played by Lesly Stuart; Robert and Junior Kalness, Melvin Callahan and John Dusterberry; Alice Kalness, Donna Clark. Other members of the cast were Amy Lawrence, Katherine Lewis; Mrs. Goodrich, Audrey Silva; Mr. Goodrich, Tom Santos; Andrew Goodrich, George Mathiesen; Jim Lawrence, Jim Emerson; Martha, Dorothy Escobar; Mrs. Havens, Thelma Silva; and Mr. Havens, Jack Scott. The play was capably directed by Jack Reese and was given by special arrangement with Samuel French and Company. OPERETTA HOLLYWOOD EXTRA Hollywood Extra, a colorful and swift moving musical comedy in three acts, di¬ rected by Miss A. Botelho, was presented on Thursday evening, March 30, 1939. The operetta begins with the send-off party for Irene, played by Lorraine Peterson, who has won a Hollywood contest. On her arrival in Hollywood she finds herself only an extra because of Rita Lupe, a movie star. The romance of the story is brought in when Bob Wilcox, played by Paul Manley, finds himself subconsciously in love with Irene. Un¬ fortunately, Irene finds out that she is going to lose her job, but good luck is with her when her Uncle Abner, the postmaster of Hopetown, Maine, arrives on the scene. Uncle Abner, played by Lawrence Moise, manages to secure Irene a second movie test in which she is successful. Other important characters were Deborah Wilcox, Thelma Van Ike; Hannah, Lesly Stuart; Marty Williams, Joseph Amaral; Corporal Benson, Peter Stark; Harold de Binker, Calvin Olivera; and Isac Goldenrod, George Emerson. The girls ' and boys ' chorus furnished the musical background. The orchestra, which was directed by Mr, Thornburg, played between the acts. With libretto by George Murray Brown and music by Charles Wakefield Cadman this exciting musical comedy was thoroughly enjoyable and thrilling to the end. 41 The Port of Seven Seas brings many people together. Like¬ wise, our sports represent many field activities and con¬ tests; not only between classes, but between schools. SPORTS I i FOOTBALL Champions again! The Huskers successfully completed this year ' s number of con¬ tests winning the S.C.V.A.L. championship for the second successive time. Undefeated, the team celebrated at a dinner given by the Girls ' League at the close of the season. Seniors who contributed much to the winning of the championship are N. Ahm (all county fullback), J. Pine, B. Mellow, S. Gaunt, P. Rivers, and H. Wiseman. The veterans who will take their place next year are J. Wallman, B. Steinhauer, J. Laudenslager, T. Ashton, L. Leal, E. Lawrence, J. Soito, W. Pine, N. Rogers, P. Brazil, A. Silva, P. Luna, M. Boyce, J. Schelbert, T. Cortez, and M. Marshall. The cooperation, fine spirit of the players, and excellent coaching by Mr. Taylor all contributed to this season ' s success. F. MELLOW SCORES Huskers Washington. Washington. Washington.. Washington. Washington.. Washington.. Washington.. Washington.. Total Points.. Opponents N. ROGERS Pleasanton N. LUNA Fremont H. WISEMAN J. SOITO Livermore A. SILVA E. BOYCE P. BRAZIL E. LAWRENCE J. WALLMAN R. STEINHAUR J. RAND J. SCHELBERT L. LAWRENCE T. ASHMAN M. MARSHALL CLASS A BASKETBALL Standing: K. Whipple, W. Silva, D. Raymond, J. Emerson. Sitting: L. Rocha, J. Soito, R. Steinhauer, L. Bettencourt. CLASS B BASKETBALL Standing: A. Maria, A. Avilla, R. Marriott. Seated: T. Fudenna, W. Pine, T. McWhirter, K. Tate. CLASS A and B BASKETBALL Under the clever coaching of Mr. Taylor, the Husker Varsity basketball teann finished a very good season by winning six out of eight games. The team was triumphant over Gilroy in the last game of the season. Those seniors who are to be lacking next year in the line-up are Larry Bettencourt, Jim Emerson, Warren Silva, Ed Azevedo, and Sid Gaunt. The B team had a fair season. Two fine seniors, Tak Fudenna who played three years, and Anthony Avilla will be missed next year. The B ' s are contemplating a good season next year and are hoping for a lot of new material. CLASS C and D BASKETBALL Under the supervision of Coach Morse, the C and D basketball teams ended the 1938-39 season with two victories and two defeats. The splendid teamwork and sportsmanlike attitude of two graduates, Dick Taketa and James Kataoka, will be greatly missed next fall. Nevertheless, there will be much promising material from the lower classes. Veterans to carry on for Washington Union High School will be Harry Ushijima whose speed and stamina are instrumental In winning many of our victories; Edward Silva whose clever footwork Is a joy to watch; Melvin Nunes whose baskets do much to add to the score for Washington; Norl Oku whose passes always seem to reach the intended re¬ ceiver; the splendid work of Matao Tomlnatsu; and Oene Bettencourt, Dan Mannix and Hayden Freitas who combine their skill and receive many laurels for their fine work. CLASS C—Standing: A. Bettencourt, H. Freitas, Mr. Morse. Seated: D. Mannix, J. Cardozo, E. Bettencourt, J. Kataoka. CLASS D—Standing: E. Silva, T. Parry, M. Tominatsu, D. Taketa. Seated: M. Nunes, T. Furusho, G. Ushijima, N. Oku. CLASS A TRACK Standing: J. Emerson, R. Marriott, A. Silva, N. Ahm, J. Andrade, D. Raymond, L. Leal, R. Steinhauer. Kneeling: M. Garcia, E. Rivers, P. Stark, P. Manley, F. Pine, P. Brazil, W. Nunes, R. Reedy, T. Sinclair. CLASS B TRACK Standing: D. Dias, A. Rebello, M. Telles, L. Havey, R. Garcia, A. Bier, R. Silva, T. Santos, A. Kimber, Kneeling: H. Henry, R. Rand, V. Young, M. Boyd, T. McWhirter, E. Lawrence, R. Rose, J. Wasley. TRRCK Starting with hard work on fundamentals, directed by Coach Taylor, the Husker Track teams have showed improvement this year. They have participated in a three- way meet here with Mt. View and Live Oak, another at Santa Clara, with Santa Clara and Fremont and a meet with Los Gatos held there. In the Class A track team, the following will be out of the lanes because of gradu¬ ation: Manley, who runs the 100 yards; Stark, who leaps over hurdles fast enough to cut the tape first; E. Rivers, who crosses the bar for the pole vault and high jump; Frank Pine, who leaps the broad jump; and Norman Ahm, with his shot and discus throwing. The only senior in the Class B division is Noboru hlikido, who handles the pole vault, the high hurdles, and the hop, step, and jump. In Class C, we will lose Jimmie Kataoka, who takes the low hurdles, broad jump, and the relay. 48 TRACK The outstanding runners the Huskers will have next year fronn the lower classmen are Weldon Pine, Mervin Boyce, and Jack Pool. We have for speed and form for the coming year Tom McWhirter and Philip Brazil for the low hurdles, and Al Silva, Bob Reedy, and Louis Havey for distance running. Jackie Dutra and Henry King will handle the 50 and 100 yard dashes in the Class D division. We have for the field events for the coming year in Class C, Gene Bettencourt with his discus throwing ability: Orion Dunbar, Bill Myrick, Bob Vieux, and Melvin Nunes for the high jump; Yukio Isoda for the shot put; and Joe Ishida, Toshio Furusho, and Bob Hunt for the hop, step, and jump and the broad jump; Tom Parry and Nori Oku for the dashes; and Yukio Isoda and Harry Ushiijima for the pole vault. The trials and the finals for the track teams were held in Los Gatos on May 26 and June 2. CLASS C TRACK Standing: K. Isoda, R. Vieux, J. Pool, J. Silva, O. Dunbar, R. Tremblay, R. Witherly, M. Machida. Kneeling: J. Ishida, C. Inouye, T, Parry, B. Hunt, M. Nunes, J. Kataoka, W. Pine, W. Myrick. CLASS D TRACK H. Nemoto, J. Jardine, H. Ushiiima, J. Dutra, J. Ura. FIRST TERM BflSEBRLL FIRST TEAM BASEBALL Standing: Mr, Brady, L. Bettencourt, J. Fong, W. Silva, A. Ashton, R. Steinhauer, D. Barker. Seated: W. Nunes, L. Medeiros, A. Pine, W. Borba, W. Pine, E. Enos, M. Nunes. The Husker baseball team, under the capable leadership of the new coach, Jack Brady, met some strong competition in the S. C. A. L. but nevertheless, finished with four wins and four losses, defeating the San Jose State Frosh In two games, San Jose High, Campbell, Pleasanton, San Jose Tech, and the Alumni. This left them In fourth place on the ladder. With such promising players left as A. Pine, T. Ashton, Ed Enos, M. Nunes, M. Mar¬ shall, Bill Barba, I. Fong, A. Amaral, W. Pine, B. Steinhauer, a fine season Is anticipated for next year. Leonard Bettencourt and Warren Silva, Les Medeiros and Wesley Nunes are out¬ standing senior players who will be missed by the team. Huskers SCORES Opponents Washington_ . 5 San Jose High__ .... 3 Washi ngton..... _ 4 Campbell _ .... 3 Washington..... .. 5 Roosevelt ... ....16 Washington_ ...1 1 Pleasanton__ .... 1 Washington_ _ 4 Los Gatos....... .... 5 Washington_ _10 San Jose State Fr_ .... 6 Washington.. .. 7 San Jose Tech_ .... 3 Washington_ . 3 Alumni____ .... 1 Washington.. .. 4 Fremont..... .... 5 Washington.. _ 4 San Jose State Fr.. .... 3 Washington... .. 4 Santa Clara__ .... 6 Washington..... _ 5 Mt. View_ ....10 SECOND TERM BASEBALL SECOND TEAM BASEBALL Standing: R. Jackson, W. Silva, S. Gaunt, E. Caldeira, M. Garcia, A. Amaral, E. Alameda. Seated: E. Silva, J. Pine, J. Silva, E. Bettencourt, R. Vieux, K. Isoda, M. Santos, E. Coit. The Husker Baseball second team, made up of many fine ball players, finished their season with a splendid record, winning five games and losing one. Because the schools in our league do not have second teams, with the exception of San Jose Tech and Santa Clara, the Husker ' s second team had to play two games with Centerville Grammar School and two with Niles. Under the leadership of Julius Pine, the playing manager and a former fHusker base¬ ball star, the second team has shown fine improvement this season, and the varsity is looking forward to receiving several players from this group. SCORES Huskers Washington.... 10 Washington__ 5 Washington... 8 Washington..__ 7 Washington__ 3 Washington.. I Opponents San Jose Tech_ 6 Santa Clara_ 0 Centerville . 3 Centerville . I Niles _ I Niles .. 3 TENNIS J. Ferrante, G. Bonde, L. Havey, K. Whipple, P. Stark. R. Marriott, J. Emerson, J. Zeigler, J. Ura, A. Sparrowe. Displaying a great deal of skill and sportsmanship, the Washington Union High tennis team had its second successful season In the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League. Jim Emerson, Keith Whipple, and John Ziegler were selected as the first three play¬ ers, and the first doubles team consisted of Peter Stark, Louis Havey, and George Bonde. Richard Marriott, John Ura and George Smith handled the second doubles position. Because of graduation, the tennis teams will lose two fine players, Jim Emerson and Pete Stark, but such players as Whipple, Ziegler, and Havey will fill In the space aggres¬ sively next year. The league schedule was as April 19 April 26 May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 3 1 follows: — Washington vs. Live Oak — Washington vs. Campbell — Washington vs. Mt. View — Washington vs. Los Gatos — Washington vs. Fremont — Washington vs. Santa Clara — Washington vs. Gilroy 52 GIRLS’ SPORTS GIRLS ' SPORTS—CAPTAINS AND MANAGERS Upper Row: K. Ka+o, B. Koga, S. Shimizu, J. Brown, P. Owen, D. Williams, M. Pimentel, L. Stuart. Center Row: A. Ponti, S. Tajima, W. Guardanapo, J. Leiva, H. Lemas, A. Lezand. Lower Row: B. Godwin, M. Escobar, Y. Nakamura, H. Hayashi, A. Nitta, G. Arribas. The Girls ' sport season opened last fall with a great deal of zeal and interest. This year soccer was played instead of the original ganne of speedball. The main difference is that soccer is a rougher game. The girls like rough games, too! On November first, third period played seventh period in a ferocious battle which ended in a tie. The second and seventh periods played the championship game, with second period coming out victorious. Basketball was next in the sports line-up. When the games were finally played, fourth period stampeded across the court in a scoring rampage and featured the season ' s great¬ est upset by defeating the second period by a score of 18-12. This year volleyball and baseball were started together to decide which game the girls were most interested in. Baseball seemed to be tops with the girls. Tennis and badminton were also offered. For the first time, this year Ping-pong was included in the girls ' activity program. Each class ran off its own ladder tournament to determine its top singles and doubles 53 standing: J. Ramos, J. Seoane, J. Azevedo, L. Caldeira, M. Hermoso, S. Tajima. Seated: M. Kitashima, J. Sakaki, W. Guardanapo, J. Leiva, H. Guardanapo, E. Bier. GIRLS’ SPORTS—PERIOD 4 Standing: Y. Ishida, E. Martin, P. Owen, A. Upton, M. Ikeda. Seated: A. Tate, J. Brown, H. Hayashi, D. Williams, P. Dias. GIRLS ' SPORTS players, who in turn entered inter-class elimination competitions for the championship. A great deal of credit can be given to the Girls ' Athletic Manager, Kiyo Kato, for her assistance in the various games and activities. This was a year in which an unusual variety of sports was offered. Graduating seniors are proud of the record left behind them and know that this will be carried on by the up and coming lower classmen. 54 SPORTS Well, dear readers, you are now to begin an imaginary trip of Washington High School for the year 1939. All your friends are here. There in the upper left hand corner Mary Hinkley applies her foot to the ball, while Bonny Neves and Ethel Furtado watch. Marjory Maciel and Vivian Newell, whose racquet is tennis, smile for the cameraman as we move toward the right. Mary Pimentel stands to the left of the Girls ' Drill Team, which she captains. Moving to the lower left hand corner, we find the Washington High Band. Arthur Kimber is having trouble with his clarinet reed at the moment. In the next picture Captain Norm Ahm of the football team pauses for the camera as he is about to throw a pass. The center of the Husker line of steel is shown next. Pat Luna, Julie Pine, and Sid Gaunt stand ready for the charge of the opponent ' s line. SENIORS Julianne McDonald, Rosemary Burke, and Ellen Power stop a moment for the cam¬ eraman in our town of Washington. Two more girls, Lorraine Oliver and Wilhelmina Suardenapo, are the next to be snapped by the candid cameraman. Those five physics sharks, Richard Munger, Serafine Lemos, Tom Santos, John Miyasaki, and Wes Nunes, appear a bit stymied by some science work. Joe Andrade shows complete control over his tractor as he goes to turn his furrow. In the lower left Myrtle Corey and Ruby Brown eye the camera. Max O ' Starr pauses from his yell-leading tasks a moment to watch the football team. You deserve your rest Max. The art room is the cameraman ' s next stop. Bonnie Neves, Margaret Cardenas, and Dolores Lewis are busy with their sketching. Sophia Nickas and Jubileen Bernard are the waitresses in the last picture. JUNIORS In the upper left hand picture Frank Barret, Al Silva, and Ben Mozzetti open their Hatchets to see the latest news. Thelma Silva, Edna Leal, Mildred Andrade, and Dora Gastelum strike a semi-acrobatic pose for the cameraman. Next, Kiyo Kato and Toliko Tomimatsu would not give the cameraman any of their time but direct their attention toward someone else. John Ferrante, in his tennis outfit, pauses a moment for our bene¬ fit. It may be a threat, but Barbara Critchfield seems ready to hurl that volley ball in our direction. Moving to the lower left, the cameraman traps John Lira and one of his prize lambs in an off-campus pose. Myrtle Lemos, Bill Millet, and Ruth Brown spend their time in catching up on a little homework. It seems very absorbing to them, for they don ' t look up. Linda Jane Hellwig and llene Wittenmyer stand side by side in the last two pictures tor our eagle-eyed man-behind-the-camera. SOPHOMOReS The roving cameraman catches Jack Dutra as he holds the attention of Dorothy Bettencourt and Margaret Escobar in the upper left hand picture. In the next picture we find Loretta Caeton. Loretta seems to have paused a moment in reading a note. Richard Marriott takes it easy and gazes toward the camera from his perch on an automobile bumper. The two Margarets, Schelbert and Escobar, move next into the view of our camera. From a vantage point on the wall at the front of the school, Alfred Rebello, Alberta Nunes and Eleanor Costa contemplate the life on the lawn. Four girls are next to strike a pose for the camera. Julianne Leonis, Emily Mesquite, Mary Ann Silva and Florence Bettencourt. Red Marriott, Rowan F enry, Allan Amaral, Richard Garcia, and Alex Bier offset this feminine advantage . 58 FRESHMEN There in the upper left hand corner are Louise Arias, Lillian Franco, and Betty Daly. These three seem to be catching up on a little home work of some kind. The rather miser¬ able looking bunch in the next photo is simply a collection of Frosh girls on Initiation Day. The white faced gentlemen in the next scene are not corpses, but Mr. Brady, Manuel Santos, and Alfred Rebello, after diving for a penny in a bowl of flour, another initiation stunt. Moving to the right again there is a picture of Charles Mohn with rather a puzzled look on his face. Right below, Mary Cattaneo and Pat Rose are enjoying their lunch. Marjory FHunt, in the next picture, was caught by the candid cameraman. Eleanor Freitas and Mamie Bernard appear slightly diverted from their studies. I wonder who those people without heads are. Mary Virginia Bristow, mighty Senior, applies a paint job to Roy Mathiesen as part of the Initiation Day fun. The little old ladies in the last picture are Norman Silveira and Thelma Correia, who were dressed for initiation. 59 RROUND THE SCHOOL Up there in the corner Marjorie Pementel, Jim Wasley, and Genevieve Andrade listen closely to Mr. Rathbone ' s instructions on some big business deal. Decorations for the Christmas Tree are in order and Wilma Martin and Genevieve Andrade provide them. Sid Gaunt is hard at work at the big press. Is that The Hatchet you are printing, Sid? The next picture is a scene from the shop with Arnold Silva using a chisel (just an old chiseler), and Herman Mederios seems to be puzzled over something. In the lower column three math sharks construct circles, triangles, and tangents to solve their theo¬ rems. Cleo Cooper, Elaine Justus, and Arthur Kimber make up this pondering herd. Mr. Thornburg finds subtle tones in the organ to command the attention of Mr. Goold, before George Mathiesen, Miss Wilson, and Alice Upton. The cameraman seems to have been more successful in attracting Vivian Newell and Pete Stark. Manuel Silva is the earnest biology student peering into the microscope in the last photo. AROUND THE SCHOOL Dorothy Escobar, our student body treasurer, takes her place before the camera in the upper right hand corner. The books get the regular checking over under her watchful eye. Next, part of the Washingtonian staff appears. Serafine Lemos, snapshot editor, and Mary Virginia Bristow, editor, select photos for the yearbook. The girl ' s glee club pose next for their pictures. The scene now shifts to the library. Here Leontine Rose and Eugene Pashote consult Mrs. Wright over a problem, probably a bit of difficult Latin. Edward Luiz, and Dora Gastelum, assistant editor of the Washingtonian, appear next. They seem to be deeply involved in the question of the yearbook finances. The mascu¬ line sex predominates in the next photo, but that is only natural for it is the boys ' glee club. Miss Antoinette Botelho and Wilma Martin provide the touch of beauty supplied by the ladies. The physics room is again the scene of our picture, in the upper left hand corner, as Richard Munger and Mary Virginia Bristow measure the vacuum they have obtained with the pump. The cameraman moves to the study hall to photograph Rudolph Brazil and Tony Paredes at work. In the old cafeteria Winifred Santos drinks soda, Bernadette Mattos just smiles, Doris Von Seidleitz munches a sandwich, LaVerne Rose glances over her shoulder at the cameraman, and Genevieve Andrade pauses in the midst of a mouth¬ ful with a pensive expression on her face. Elloyd Rivers finds out what makes a frog tick (or whatever a frog does) in the next picture. Now to the cooking room where Ethel Marks, Mamie Bernard, June Roderick, Mary Ethel Ewer, and the rest of the class are busy preparing a meal. The last picture shows just a bunch of the girls in their physical ed Class. This is the Washington High of 1939. The cameraman hopes you have enjoyed his little trip about our good old campus. 62 AROUND THE SCHOOL ADVERTISERS This is the office of the Kraftile Company that manufactures a complete line of enamel clay prod¬ ucts in Niles, California. Phone Niles 7I-F-3. Dr. Dawson, Physician and Sur¬ geon, I Street, Niles. Phone Niles 48-W. This is the Kirkish Store located in Centerville. They sell dry goods, furnishings, and shoes. Better mer¬ chandise at Lower Cost. This is the Centerville Beauty Shoppe, of Anne Kling Ripcke. She specializes in permanents and all types of beauty culture. Phone Centerville 155. Dr. W. L. McWhirter, Physician and Surgeon. Phone Centerville 4. Here is Gilstrap ' s 5-10-15 cent store in Centerville. Look for the clock. This is the Niles store of the P. C. Hansen Lumber Company. They also have stores in Center¬ ville and Decoto. Everything in the building line. Mikkelsen ' s Garage in Newark —Phone 2951—sells tires, tubes, batteries, complete automotive re¬ pair work. 63 ADVERTISERS This is De Leon ' s service station in Centerville. Besides selling Rich¬ field Gasoline, they also do gen¬ eral repairs. Dr. E. C. Grau, Physician and Surgeon, 155 G Street, Niles, California. Phone Niles 72. Here is M. D. Silva ' s Grocery Store in Newark, whose motto is: Fair dealing, prompt service and good goods. Here is J. J. Collins ' Associated Service in Newark where factory specified lubrication is done. We call for and deliver. This is Allen G. Norris ' office in Centerville. Besides being an attorney-at-law, Mr. Norris sells General Insurance. Here is Don Harder ' s Sport Shop located in Hayward. He sells fine sport goods. Excelsior Bakery— Try Excelsior baking products. They specialize in wedding cakes on request. Phone Centerville 36. Scott ' s Shoe Store in Niles car¬ ries a full line of shoes, hosiery, and ADVERTISERS Here is J. H. Ralph ' s store in Alvarado. He carries general mer¬ chandise including groceries, dry goods and hardware and does Kodak developing. Swainson ' s Beauty Solon, 158 So. Main St., Centerville, Tel. 117. For years a discerning clientele has known that the correct inter¬ pretation of the smartness of the day is always found in Swainson ' s Style Coiffures. This is the Cloverdale Creamery in Centerville where you can pur¬ chase delicious milk and butter. They also have fine fountain serv¬ ice. Joe Adams is the Centerville Ford dealer. He sells Mercury, Ford and Lincoln Zephyrs. Phone Centerville I 3. This is George A. Coit ' s Hard¬ ware and Plumbing Store in Cen¬ terville. Telephone 43. Sunrise Bakery, wholesale and retail dealers in Centerville, have the largest oven in Southern Ala¬ meda County — baked in slow modern revolving ovens. This is the Centerville Garage and Machine Shop owned and op¬ erated by F. Madruga and H. Mau. They do general automotive work and are dealers in Dodge and Plymouth motor cars. Phone 39-W. Barney ' s House of Quality Meats —Fresh vegetables daily— Always at your service. 65 Berchem ' s Quality Meat Co. of Niles sells fine meat. State Dept, of Agriculture Inspection Plant 126. Always on the job to buy your livestock. The Russell Drug Co. of Alva¬ rado offers a full line of drugs, sundries, and kodak finishing at city prices. This is the interior of the Newark Electric Co. operated by A. R. Dutra. Wiring, fixtures, motors, re¬ frigeration and electrical appli¬ ances are obtainable here. Phone Newark 2481. Newark Cash and Carry Gro¬ cery operated by S. Fernandes. Shop here for fine groceries and vegetables. Phone 3481. Sam Dinsmore in Alvarado sells General Merchandise, groceries, dry goods, hardware and imple¬ ments. Authorized sales and service are the promise of the Central Chev¬ rolet Co. in Centerville. For fine service, telephone Romeo Brunelli, Centerville 66. This is Nakamura ' s store in Cen¬ terville. They sell shoes, dry goods, and groceries. Phone 135. Here is Bob ' s Grocery Store in Centerville. He features Red and White goods. Telephone 157. 66 ADVERTISERS This is Rita Mae ' s Beauty Salon in Centerville. They do all beauty work and give Auto-Thermae Ma¬ chineless Waves. Telephone 199. This is Frick ' s in Niles. Besides being an excellent plumber he sells many home appliances. Phone 190. Butler ' s Hotel and Restaurant is located in Newark. Phone 2241. This is Dr. Srimmer ' s office in Irvington. Telephone 9. This is Walton ' s Drug Store in Niles, the store of personal serv¬ ice. They sell drugs, cosmetics, and stationery and do kodak finish¬ ing. Phone I 33. Here is the California Inn in Cen¬ terville. They serve delicious din¬ ners and cater to banquets. Phone T. Nordvick Pharmacy, Newark, California, Phone 3561. Prescrip¬ tions, Bear Photo Service. The Newark Meat Market sells choice meats— courtesy and serv¬ ice first. Phone 2561. 67 L y FARM SAL.es L. and V. Farm Sales sell Diesel, Stove Oil, Sprays, Fertilizers and Feeds. It is located opposite the High School in Centerville. Phone This is the Stop and Shop Store in Newark. They sell all general merchandise and this fine store ' s proprietor is P. Gygax. Telephone 2431. The Sanitary Dairy in Niles sells Pasteurized and Raw Grade A milk. They deliver throughout the town¬ ship. Telephone I 37. Here is the C. F. Salz Co. in Decoto. They sell grain, feed, im¬ plements, implement parts, and insurance. Phone 2111. Hirsch s in Irvington eral merchandise and Phone lO-J This is Brown ' s General Mer¬ chandise Store in Warm Springs. They are agents for Wedgewood Stoves and Ranges, Electrolux and Frigidaire Refrigerators, ABC, Maytag Washers and Ironers, and Philco Radios. Phone 25. MHLkhl nlJULUftuniep Dr. G. S. Holeman, Physician and Surgeon, Centerville. Phone The Irvington Meat Market car¬ ries only the highest grades of prime beef, pork, lamb, and veal. They also sell fruits and vegetables. Telephone 5. ADVERTISERS Reynolds ' Groceteria in Irving¬ ton carries all kinds of merchandise. Phone Irvington 4. Dr. E. A. Westphal of Center¬ ville, Physician and Surgeon. Phone Centerville I I 0-W. Sophie ' s Tavern serves light lunches and dinners and has foun¬ tain service. Phone Irvington 41. Henry Miller, 159 South Main Street, Centerville, has a complete cleaning and laundry service. He also maintains The Floral Bouquet flower shop operated by Miss Thelma Lemas. O. N. Hirsh, Real Estate Broker, sells insurance. Phone Irvington 40. Dinty ' s Tavern in Irvington sells merchant lunches and sandwiches. Arnold Roihlin, proprietor. V. M. Cramer does plumbing and sheet metal work. He deals in power plants, irrigation plants, stoves, ranges, hot water heaters. 220 San Jose Ave., Irvington, Cali¬ fornia. Phone Irvington 14-W. Pond ' s Pharmacy in Irvington sells drugs. Kodaks, candies, and ice¬ cream. Phone Irvington 14-J. 69 Edward L. Rose in Irvington car¬ ries orchard supplies, feed, sprays, dusts, fuel, and seeds. He is the Shell distributor for Diesel and stove oil. Phone 27. This is Santos Bros. Garage in Centerville, towing service and general repairing, all work guar¬ anteed. They also sell Chrysler and Plymouth cars. Phone Res. 35; Bus. 48. Leal ' s Groceteria in Irvington carries a complete line of foods. For prompt service, telephone 21. This is E. E. Dias ' office in Niles. He is a general contractor. Phone 36. This is the Newark Garage, authorized dealers for Dodge and Plymouth cars, general repairing. Mr. Pashote also sells general in¬ surance. Telephone 2591. This is the famous old Adobe of the California Nursery Company, They carry everything for the gar¬ den and have been established for 73 years. Telephone I 34. Peterson ' s Plumbing Shop is lo¬ cated in Niles. He does plumbing and sheet metal work and also car¬ ries sporting goods. Phone 108-W. The Township Register supplies its readers with a complete history of Washington Township as it is being made; and, anything that ' s printed. Phone Niles 23. ADVERTISERS Decoto Bakery Grocery, A. Ferrante, proprietor. They deal in domestic and imported groceri es and baked goods. Phone Decoto 2131. This is R. J. Wright ' s office in Irvington. He is an Insurance and Real Estate Dealer. Phone Irving¬ ton 8-J. Henry ' s in Irvington is the res¬ taurant of personal service dedi¬ cated to the promotion of friend¬ ship. Solon ' s Personal Service Station in Niles sells accessories, tires. As¬ sociated products, and deals in Dodge and Plymouth cars. Phone Niles 191. Crane ' s Garage in Niles does expert repairing, and has the Allece Motor Clinic. Clarence B. Crane is the proprietor. Phone Niles 47-W, day: Niles 47-J, night. Walton Drug Co. in Centerville is run by A. E. Walton, class of 1920. He has a complete prescrip¬ tion department, drugs, sundries, candies, and school supplies. Phone Centerville I 5. The Hellwig Meat Company are wholesale and retail dealers in Choice Meats. They are located in Alvarado and Centerville. The New Process Laundry has the best laundry service in Wash¬ ington Township . 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