Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

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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

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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

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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.