Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1943 volume:

JhsL 19 4 3 VOLUME TWENTY published by The Senior Class of Washington Union High School (j aiJiinqJbmic Centerville, California J ' OJmvohxL... Into our school, as into everything else, have come the changes brought about by an all-in¬ clusive war. To portray these changes, as well as to present a record of our usual activities, has been the aim of the staff. With that purpose in mind we have chosen as the theme our school ' s work program. We have put forth our best effort to make this Washingtonian an interesting one, showing the comic as well as the serious side of school life. MR. OVERACKER MR. LOGAN MR. OLIVEIRA MR. FRANCIS MR. HARROLD JjUl isSLA In the hands of five loyal men and true rests the guidance of this school. To plan wisely, these men must take into account prevailing conditions and, at the same time, keep an eye to the future. During this critical year our Board of Trustees has continued an alert and for¬ ward-looking policy. Government requests for specialized training of youth to meet war needs have been answered by the addition of new courses and the reemphasizing of others. Special equipment has been provided for the rigorous program of physical training prescribed for boys by our government. The offer¬ ing in mathematics has been enlarged, and in both day and evening schools technical courses of a practical nature are being offered. Our trustees have realized that to neglect the education of the future citizens of this democracy is to lose the peace for which this war is being fought. To Mr. Overacker, Mr. Logan, Mr. Oliveira, Mr. Harrold, and Mr. Francis, we, the Student Body of Washington Union High School offer our deep gratitude. 8 MR. GOOLD MISS LEACHMAN MR. REES Principal Dean of Girls Vice-Principal fihijnapboJ!6u l YbiUjaxjsi The government oiihe United States has repeatedly made the statement that it needs the aid of education today more than ever before in the history of the nation. The schools are really a part of the victory assembly lines because they de¬ velop in the students the abilities and skills necessary not only to the armed forces but also to that great army of workers behind the scenes. We must have recruits for both of these armies if our democratic institutions are to be preserved. Those of you students who are graduating, I believe, are well equipped to fill your place in the world because you have registered for the refresher mathe¬ matics, the necessary shop, physics, home nutrition and other courses geared to meet the urgent need. The seriousness of purpose shown by the whole student body of Washington Union High School in this second year of war has proved without doubt that each member is keenly aware that history is in the making, that the peace time scale of values must be abandoned, that young people must consequently shoul¬ der heavier loads. Upon student ' s realization of this changing order depends the future of our country. 9 jamlisi EVELYN BROWN CARLETON BROWN LURAINE COLLINS EMMA DOANE MURIEL FOURNIER WARREN GRAVESTOCK CHARLOTTE HATCH LORENA HAWLEY IRVING HIRD GRACE JACKSON HUGH KIBBY GRACE KNOLE5 LOREVA LANGEBERG DORIS MACHADO WILLIAM METTE JOSEPHINE MORRIS LOIS NELSON DOROTHEA ORMSBY HELEN ROGERS DWIGHT THORNBURG MARY VAN WINKLE EVELYN WILSON EULA M. WRIGHT Siudstni Qowfudd The Student Council is composed of all the regularly elected Student Body officers and a representative from each class. This group of students acts as the administrative board for the associated students. Some of the important duties of the Student Council are to plan the budget for the school year and to appropriate sums of money for the various school organi¬ zations. The Council makes the decisions on the presentations of all assemblies and sets the dates for the many student activities. The Council ' s principal activities this year began with the student body card sale drive and continued with the sale throughout the year of war savings stamps. The members also presented a hilarious assembly that was much en¬ joyed by the student body as well as sponsoring several special assemblies of outside talent. The advisers are Miss Leachman, Mr. Rees, and Mr. Goold. Lower Row: Adele Bertolotti, Junior Representative; Florence Marie Braun, Sophomore Representative; Ed. Brazil, Senior Representative; Eleanor Enos, Girls ' League President; Vivian Reina, Freshman Representative; Kenneth Calhoun, Vice President; Norbert George, President; Mr. Goold, Principal; Marjorie Brunelli, Secretary; Lillian Harvey, Treasurer. Upper Row: Evelyn Bettencourt, Cafeteria Bookkeeper; Maxine Mau, Hatchet Editor; Gloria Furtado, Girls ' Ath¬ letic Manager; Ernest Machado, Boys ' Athletic Manager; Adeline Henriques, Program Chairman; Wayne Calhoun, Yell Leader; Beatrice Dutra, Representative at Large; Herbert Dutra, Business Manager Hatchet; La Verne Gomes, Representative at Large; Lester Gomes, Representative at Large. I I ED. COSTA President GLORIA SILVA Treasurer PERRY ALLEN LORRAINE ALAMECtA Vice-President Secretary ED. BRAZIL _ KENNETH HALLEN Student Council Yell Leader JhjL loAA, Early in the fall of 1939 a group of new students entered a strange and new environment. They quickly adapted themselves to the new surroundings and took their place in school life. They have proven themselves to be capable and talented students in the journalistic, athletic, scholastic, and dramatic life of the school. One of the most important activities of the graduating class was the sponsoring of the annual elementary school May Day program which is held for the purpose of acquainting the eighth grade pupil with the school he will enter in the fall. The Senior Class has twice been awarded first place in the annual song and yell contest; once during its sophomore year and again this year. For the Senior play, given this year in February, The Importance of Being Ecfrnest was pre¬ sented to a full house. The usual graduation week activities were enjoyed by the seniors beginning with the last Monday of school when the Annuals were given out and continuing through the senior ball to commencement on June 18. Officers who directed the activities of the Senior Class were: president, Ed. Costa; vice-president. Perry Allen; secretary, Lorraine Alameda; treasurer, Gloria Silva; student council representative, Edward Brazil; Girls ' League repre¬ sentatives, Elaine Lewis, Geraldine Goularte; yell leaders, Kenneth Hallen, Rosaline Daviner; advisers. Miss Machado, Miss Rogers, Mr. Brown, Mr. Thorn¬ burg, Miss Langeberg. 12 BEVERLEY ADAMS DORIS ALAMEDA AVIS ALBERG DORIS ALCARAZ JACK ALLEN JOSEPHINE ALVAREZ ROBERT ANDERSON TOM ARIAS HARRY AVILLA EBBA RAE BENBOW EVELYN BETTENCOURT ELIZABETH BETTENCOURT Ssmjuohbu mlytf-S GERALDINE BETTENCOURT MARJORIE BRUNELLI MARIE BROWN BETTY BURR ANITA CABARAN KENNETH CALHOUN TONY CARDOZA TOM CHAMPION GALEN CONLEY BETTY COREY HELEN CORRIEA LUCILLE CORRIEA 13 ROSALINE DAVINER ELEANOR DUNBAR HATTIE DURAN BEATRICE DUTRA HERBERT DUTRA RICHARD DUTRA ROBERT DUTRA WALLACE EBRIGHT ELEANOR ENOS MABEL ENOS RANGVAL EWER WALTER FASOLIS INEZ FONG DOROTHY FRANKLIN DOROTHY FREITAS GLORIA FURTADO ELAINE GALEY YSIDRO GALLEGOS JUANITA GALVIN SHIRLEY GAUNT NORBERT GEORGE LaVERNE GOMES LESTER GOMES GERALDINE GOULARTE 14 I MARGUERITE GRACE HELEN GRIFFIN WESLEY HAMMOND LILLIAN HARVEY ADELINE HENRIQUES FRANCES HILTON MARJORIE JASON RICHARD JELLEFF BERT JUSTUS RUTH JUSTUS ELEANOR KINZLI ED. KUEGEMAN dr m3 LEONARD LAUDENSLAGER ALFRED LEBON ELAINE LEWIS LORETTA LEWIS REUBEN LORENSON MARGARITA LUCAS ALICE LUM ALLEN LUNA ERNEST MACHADO JOHN MACHADO JUNE MACHADO ROBERT MANLEY 15 MAXINE MAU EARL MEDEIROS RUDOLPH MONTE DORIS NUNES ROBERT OLIVE RICHARD OLIVE GLORIA OLIVEIRA MOSES OLIVEIRA ANITA ORSETTI BERNARDO PEREZ FRANK PERRY EVELYN POTTER REUBEN RAMOS ERNESTINE REBELLO JOHN REINA NICOLAS REINA ALICE REIS JOHN RICE FRANK ROGERS GLORIA SALVADORINI ESTHER SANDOVAL ISABEL SANTOS RALPH SARMENTO FRANK SCAMMON S JtJtOAA 16 ELEANOR SILVA FRANK SILVA HENRY SILVA LORRAINE SILVA MARGARET SILVA BETTY SILVA JEANET TE SILVEIRA CLYDE SMALLEY YVONNE SOARES VIVIAN SOUZA ROSE STADLER BETTY JEAN TAYLOR of 19lfo PEARL TERRY JOE TORO DAVID VARGAS JEAN WAUHAB EILEEN WILSON ANTHONY WILLIAMS I7 Francis Rose, Marjorie Jackson, Louis Rocha, Martha Ferraris, Mary Luiz, Charlotte Lewis, Adele Bertolotti, Anna Blanche Pratali. Jh£ unioJiA ... In every school activity for three years, the Junior Class has taken an active port. The class has cooperated with the faculty, and lower classmen and shown its ability in every way possible. Most important to the juniors this year was the purchase of class rings which were ordered the previous year. This year gave the juniors more opportunities to display their abilities. Many of the students worked on the Hatchet staff. They were well represented in the Vodvil, Christmas Pageant and other school productions as well as on athletic teams. The scholastic ability has been evidenced by the large number of students who are members of the California Scholarship Federation several of whose officers were juniors. The usual activities of the Junior Class are decorating for Commencement, ushering at Commencement, serving the senior breakfast and presenting a class assembly. The officers were: president, Louis Rocha; vice-president, Francis Rose; secre¬ tary, Anna Blanche Pratali; treasurer, Charlotte Le wis; Girls ' League representa¬ tive, Mary Luiz and Martha Ferraris; Student Council representative, Adele Bertolotti; yell leader, Marjorie Jackson; advisers, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Mette, Mrs. Nelson. 18 Donald Silveira, Barbara Ramos, Stanley Maffey, Florence Marie Braun, Velma Telles, Winifred Dias, Rose Fong, Wayne Calhoun. SophjonwMA... On the second lop of its journey the Sophomore Class took up the trail with a year of experience behind it. The first big event of the year was the Valentine dance presented in February in collaboration with the Fr eshman Class. In March the sophomores gave the second of the class assemblies. This was a variety program with a Pan-American theme featuring songs, comic stunts, and instrumental numbers by members of the class. Perhaps the most important and enjoyable of sophomore duties is decorating the auditorium and halls for the Christmas program and this year the class showed its ingenuity in the effective use of lights and in the village scene in the display case. Many members of the Class have taken part in athletics, and sophomore members are to be found in all school organizations. The Officers for the year were: president, Donald Silveira; secretary, Barbara Ramos; treasurer, Velma Telles; Girls ' League representatives, Winifred Dias, Rose Fong; Student Council representative, Florence Marie Braun; yell leader, Wayne Calhoun; advisers. Miss Wilson, Miss Fournier, Miss Hatch, Mrs. Doane. 20 Harold Alameda, Joe Noguera, Ethel Borge, Winifred Pereira, Geraldine Fernandez, Vivian Reina, June Menzies. J ' hSiiJfimm... This yecfr a large and enthusiastic group enrolled in the class of 1946. After their visit to the school last spring for May Day they did not feel lost and the practices for the song and yell contest helped them to become acquainted and learn to work together. Officers were elected in November and the class began its year s work eagerly. The freshmen had the honor of presenting the first class assembly of the year and prepared a fine program of variety numbers with a patriotic theme, including a comedy skit, ' Little Red Riding Hood. The next important activity was the Valentine Dance, given jointly with the sophomores. Good music and unusual old-fashioned Valentine decorations added to the success of the evening. The officers were: president, Harold Alameda; vice-president, Joe Noguera; secretary, Winifred Pereira; treasurer, Ethel Borge; Girls ' League representatives, Geraldine Fernandez, June Menzies; Student Council representatives, Vivian Reinq; yell leaders, Ed Cardoza and Robert Rose; advisers. Miss Van Winkle, Miss Collins, Mr. Hird, and Mr. Gravestock, 22 The regular clu b activities and publications were continued, but added to them we find the planting of victory gardens, picking tomatoes and other useful outside work. 3[siaqwi This organization, begun in 1919, is made up of all the girls in school. Its main purpose is to promote understanding and friendship among the girls themselves. This year the Girls League began its many activities by welcoming the fresh¬ man girls at Big Little Sister Day. At Christmas they sponsored an afternoon dance, each person bringing a gift to be sent to our soldiers. The two other suc¬ cessful activities were Cotton Cluster Day and the Mothers ' Day Tea. Together with the Girls ' W ' Club they gave the annual football dinner, especially honor¬ ing the boys going into the service. Two of the former athletic coaches, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Voorhees, now in the service, came back for the dinner. These activities were carried out under the leadership of Eleanor Enos as presi¬ dent; Avis Alberg, vice-president; Shirley Gaunt, secretary; Lorraine Alameda, treasurer; Loretta Lewis, program chairman; Mabel Enos, ways and means; Betty Bettencourt, hospitality chairman; yell leader, Rosaline Daviner; and Miss Leachman, dean of girls. Standing: E. Lewis, Miss Leachman, C. Lewis, S. Marriott, L. Lewis, G. Goularte. Seated: L. Alameda, B. Bettencourt, E. Enos, A. Alberg, R. Daviner, M. Enos. standing: R. Fong, B. Corey, J. Rose, L. Lewis, Miss Collins, H. Dutra, M. Chleng, S. Kraft, V. Rose, A. Bertolotti, B. Brown, R. McDonald, I. Fong. Seated: D. Enos, B. Ponti, M. Grace, D. Jackson, E. Machado, C. Lewis, E. Benbow, N. Blale, L. Ray¬ mond, A. Cabaran, E. Wilson, ! CS3-- The California Scholarship Federation is an organization advocating thorough scholarship and school service. It is one of the outstanding groups in the school. Several activities planned prior to the war were regretfully canceled. Chief among these was the District Convention to be held here. However, all members who had totaled the required number of points were given their scholarship pins. , The system of awarding pins has changed, somewhat, from that of previous I ' years. An A in a half solid now counts three points, equal to the number of [ ' points in a solid; and a B counts one point. This year no points were given for extracurricular activities. This has proved to be a successful year with three members receiving the life membership pin which is their reward for six semesters of membership. The officers for the year were: president, Ernest Machado; vice-president, Charlotte Lewis; secretary, Ebba Rae Benbow; program chairman, Sally Logan; advisers. Miss Collins and Miss Rogers. 7 f 27 dtodtxJfud During this, the 1942-43, school term, the editor, Maxine Mau, as well as the advisers. Miss Knoles and Mr. Kibby, and the staff have endeavored to uphold the journalistic standards of the Hatchet. Aiding the editor were the associate editors, Harriett Dias and Rosemary Mc¬ Donald; business manager, Herbert Dutra; and Lillian Harvey and Ernie Machado, girls ' and boys ' sports editors. After Christmas it was found necessary to decrease the publication from a five column to a four column paper but the staff has tried to maintain the inter¬ esting features. On the first page various school activities and general subjects are found. Editorials, the staff, and personal items are found on page two. Book reviews. Personalities, Former Students and Band Stand are found on page three and on the fourth page are the sports and Future Farmer news. The paper is made available to the students with student body cards and also is sent 1o alumni in the armed services. Upper Row: L Goularte, H. Dutra, R. Tuchsen, F. Machado, E. Brazil, E. Machado. Second Row: E. Kinzli, B. Corey, W. Dias, S. Marriott, D. Alameda, D. Freitas, B. Dutra, E. Bettencourt, I. Van Moose, L. Harvey, Miss Knoles, F. Braun, M. Burtch. Lower Row: L. Lewis G. Maphet, D. Jackson, B. Ponti, B. Adams, R. MacDonald, H. Dias, M. Mau, M. Jason, J. Wauhab, J. Karel, J. Galvin. 28 mfiiiii Standing: Miss Van Winkle, D. Nunes, K. Calhoun, D. Jelleff, B. Justus, D. Alameda, E. Galey. Seated: E. Benbow, B. Adams, H. Griffin, G. Bettencourt, I. Fong, M. Silva, E. Kinzii. Jt)a hinJqtDnian Working under such war time difficulties as a reduced budget, scarcity of film and material for covers, it has nevertheless been the aim of the Annual Staff this year to present to the school and to the Senior Class a book that will serve as a reminder of what our school has meant to us. The staff has enjoyed working on this 1943 Washingtonian and it is their hope that the readers will enjoy it too. The staff includes: editors, Geraldine Bettencourt and Helen Griffin; business manager, Marjorie Jason; classes, Inez Fong; activities, Ebba Rae Benbow; girls ' sports, Doris Alameda; boys ' sports, Dick Jelleff, Bert Justus, Kenneth Calhoun; pictures, Elaine Galey; dramatics, Beverly Adams; typists, Doris Nunes, Eleanor Kinzii, Margaret Silva; copy editor, Richard Olive; adviser. Miss Van Winkle; covers, Mr. Kibby and the printing classes. 29 SMa: ‘w Club The Girls ' W Club is organized for girls who are interested in sports and in the companionship of other girls who have proved themselves to be good ath¬ letes with high ideals of sportsmanship. Admission is gained by earning 700 points through participation in games, 100 points being earned by playing one of the after-school sports. The club meets the first Tuesday of every month to plan the sports season and to help decide questions of sports standards. This year the girls planned most of their activities in cooperation with other groups, joining with the Boys ' W Club for a barn dance and for ushering at our plays, and with the Girls ' League in the presentation of the annual football dinner. In addition to these special events the club maintained its regular pro¬ gram of interclass sport competition in basketball, hockey, volley ball, and speed ball. The officers for the year were president, Rosaline Doviner; vice-president, Doris Alameda; secretary-treasurer, Margaret Grace; yell leader, Evelyn Betten¬ court; adviser, Mrs. Nelson. standing: Mrs. Nelson, F. Hilton, D. Franklin, D. Alameda, G. Silva, M. Brunelli, I. Santos, G. Fur- tado, D. Freitas, M. Chienq, L. Raymond, I. Fong. Seated: L. Harvey, E. Bettencourt, B. Corey, M. Mau, M. Grace, R. Daviner, A. Cabaran, M. Cotton. standing: A. Oliveira, M. Rose, W. Calhoun, S. Alameda, D. Jelleff, R. Dutra, R. Ross, W. Hammond, T. Lira, F. Silva, F. Perry. Seated: R. Pierce, F. Rogers, N. George, K. Calhoun, R. Ramos, P. Allen, J. Jacinto, S. Maffey, E. Machado. eoitAi “U) c ub The Boys ' W Club is the athletic club of the boys of Washington Union High School. Its object is to promote physical efficiency, good sportsmanship, good companionship, and to create interest in athletics among the boys. Any boy, who has earned a block in a competitive sport and who has been duly initiated, is eligible for membership. Once a member he has the privilege of admittance to all games played on the home grounds, to vote, and to hold office in the organization. The Boys ' W Club in cooperation with other organizations sponsored a dance, directed the Student Body Card Drive, ushered at the annual Vodvil, and financed the annual football dinner which was attended by two former coaches. How to Handle Guns, by Major Jerry Wallace, an interesting and instructive assembly, was also presented by the club. The club functioned successfully under the guidance of the president, Kenneth Calhoun; vice-president, Reuben Ramos; secretary and treasurer, Kenneth Hallen; adviser. Coach Hird. iBcmjdL The Washington Union High School Band is open to all students who appreci¬ ate the fun and relaxation afforded by playing a musical instrument. The band plays, or rather it did play, at all football games until the war put an end to inter¬ school contests. The baton is wielded by our capable maestro, Mr. Thornburg, whose duties are not confined to the band alone but to the orchestra as well. This orchestra plays at all dramatic productions presented by the school as well as for many of our assemblies. The orchestra added life and setting to the senior play by its rendition of Gilbert and Sullivan tunes before the first curtain and between acts. The members also expect to play for the senior commencement. The school also has classes for beginners who are interested in learning to play an instrume nt and furnishes instruments for the use of pupils who do not have their own. Altogether these musical groups add much to our school life. Upper Row: Joe Galvin, Ernie Pine, Tony Lacerda, Jack Swank, Frank Silva, Ernest Manuel, Frank Flores. Middle Row: Chris Garcia, Norman Andrade, Melvin Mello, John Amaral, Irving Williams, William Rauch, Charles Willis. Lower Row: Edward Cardoza, Hugh Mclvor, Mr. Brown, Harold Calderia, Raymond Garcia, Melvin Flores, William Enos. 3’juJtwui J’OJunsiM dnwtiaa Farming, one of the essential industries of our community, is represented in our school by Future Farmers of America Chapter No. 113. Ordinarily the F. F. A. is one of the school ' s most active organizations, and this year has been no exception. Although such entertaining features as the skating party, attendance at judging contests, and field trips had to be given up because of the difficulty of transportation the members found a great deal to do. Meetings were held regularly with a view to planning activities and promoting better projects. An especially pleasant one was a luncheon at which the chair¬ man of the Farm Bureau was present. As a part of their work program the F. F. A. has built tomato beds, and dried two pounds of tomato seed. Members have also sponsored a Victory Garden drive which they advertised by means of a food display in the main hall. The officers were John Amaral, president; Hugh Mclvor, vice-president; Ernie Pine, secretary; Frank Silva, treasurer; Frank Flores, reporter; Mr. Brown, adviser. Folk Dance Push-button Dance Hawaiian Number Masters of Ceremony Rhapsody In Blue Piano Duet Acrobatic Dance Even Exchange Ocmiaiif Show This year the annual Vodvil and the Student Body Play were combined, and the Student Body presented two one-act plays, together with several comedy and musical numbers, providing two hours of excellent entertainment on two successive evenings. The plays, There ' s Always Tomorrow and Even Exchange, were charac¬ terized by two very able casts. The play, Even Exchange, dealt with the prob¬ lems of a young husband with an extravagant and rattlebrained wife who was always buying clothes and crazy hats, and the way in which he solved his diffi¬ culties. There ' s Always Tomorrow told the story of a stagestruck young couple and their efforts to get a part in a play through a friend who supposedly had connections with famous producers. The show had two masters of ceremony—one for each night—Clifford Costa and Clifford Rogers. The various acts that were presented included Rhapsody in Blue, a fantasy which presented a new idea, with Ebba Rae Benbow as the dancer; Yankee Doodle Dandy with Yvonne Soares, Richard Brunelli, Albert Silva, and Billy Bost; and the Boxing Match with John Machado and Henry Mariani as the boxers and Ken Hallen as the broadcaster. One of the freshmen girls, June Menzies, performed acrobatic stunts. Duets with two pianos were presented by Mable Enos, Albe Mae Costa, Lorraine Silva, and Frederick Costa. Dances, Then and Now with LaVerne Gomes, Doris Alcaraz, Joseph Lewis and Tony Cardoza, portrayed various types of popular dancing. The art students presented folk dancing, and our Glee Club gave a series of beautiful Hawaiian songs, with a dance by Dorothy Jaclcson. Miss Sheila Leachman directed the Variety Show, assisted by Miss Doris Machado, Miss Charlotte Hatch, Miss Helen Rogers, Miss Evelyn Wilson, and Miss Luraine Collins as advisers of the groups. Mr. Thornburg directed the or- chestra. The school jazzbcftid was led by Dave Vargas. With one hundred three students and se: erdK ' lt rii participating, the Variety Show of 1942 was immensely enjoyed by eyer nQ. 35 ChhiitmoA (paqeani | The Christmas Pageant this year was The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke, revised and put into ploy form by Miss Sheila Leachman, play director. The pageant dealt with the search of Artaban, the fourth wise man, for the Christ Child. Because he stopped to help a beggar, Artaban arrived later than the other wise men. The rest of his life he spent searching for the King and re- , living the sufferings of those he encountered on his way, but it was not until the day of the Crucifixion that he reached the end of his search. The musical background for the pageant was supplied by the chorus singing well known Christmas hymns. The main cast of characters were: Reader, Mr. Jack Rees; Artaban, Robert Anderson; Tigranes, Robert Lewis; Adgarus, John Truscott, Abdus, Clifford Costa; Rhodaspes, Gilbert De Borba; Marsena, Herbert Dutra; Hebrew Exile, David Var- 1 gas; Mary, Charlotte Lewis; Joseph, Norbert George; Woman of Bethlehem, Yvonne Soares; Slave Girl, Joyce Karel; Three Kings, John Truscott, Robert Lewis, Clifford Costa; Shepherds, Nick Reina, Ed Cardoza, Henry Mariani, Robert Short; Soldiers, Richard Jelleff, Ray Pierce, John Machado; Rabbi, Gilbert De Borba. Miss Leachman was assisted in directing the pageant by Miss Hatch, Miss Wilson and Mr. Thornburg. 36 SsfUOA (Plcuf As their annual play the Senior Class this year presented Oscar Wilde ' s The Importance of Being Earnest ' a caricature of English society in Victoria ' s time. Authentic costumes and furniture, donated by people in the community, were used and added to the success and hilarity of the play. The audience, one of the largest in years, was attracted not only by the fame of the play itself, but also by the unusual posters, and came in sufficient numbers to produce an almost complete sellout. The play was very ably enacted by: John Worthing, J. P. Algernon Moncrieff. Rev. Canon Chasuble D. D, Merriman, butler. Lane, manservant. Lady Bracknell. Hon. Gwendolyn Fairfax. Cecily Cardew. Miss Prism, governess. -Robert Anderson .Dick Jelleff —Norbert George Kenneth Calhoun .Rudolph Monti .Marjorie Jason .Juanita Galvin .Beatrice Dutra -Beverley Adams 37 Mr. Marks, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Mathiesen, Mr. Dutra, Mr. Freitas, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Nunes. Cju iodiatii Our eight custodians are an important part of our school for, in addition to maintaining our buildings and grounds, four of them drive our busses and two are indispensable in the cafeteria, one is most important in the gymnasium, and another in our grounds. Our bus drivers ore Mr. Mathiesen, head custodian, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Marks, and Mr. Dutra. In addition these four are busy all day about our buildings and grounds seeing that everything is in running order. Out of doors we will find Mr. Freitas planting or pruning, keeping the gardens and shrubs in good order and at their best appearance, and always seeing that we have flowers for the arrangements that we enjoy seeing throughout the school. Mrs. Nunes can be found in the gym and she sees that we always have clean towels on hand. In the cafeteria Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Rogers cook the good dishes we enjoy at lunch time. 38 unioA find Qaom The Junior Red Cross was organized in our school seven years ago but has become increasingly active in the past three years. Membership is open to all of the students in the school upon payment of a fee of 10c and almost all of the school belongs to this organization. The activities are directed by a council composed of the elected officers and committees. This year the first activity was the making of joke books and scrap books for the boys in the service. Next a Victory Book Drive was held. In March the Junior Red Cross gave its annual dance using a patriotic theme for the decorations with WAACS, WAVES, soldiers, sailors, marines. Uncle Sam, and a Red Cross Nurse represented. The dance was a success both financially and from the point of view of entertainment. The group is headed by Gloria Furtado, president; June Rose, vice-president; Mildred Martin, secretary; Louis Rocha, treasurer; and Miss Fournier, adviser. standing: M. Brunelli, M. Grace, D. Enos, J. Rose, K. Cline, L. Rocha, L. Goularte, P. .Hernandez, D. Freitas, Miss Fournier, A. Silva, R. Daviner. Seated: B. Ponti, G. Gastelum, M. Martin, D. Jackson, F. Hilton, G. Furtado, D. Alcaraz, L. Gomes, E. Silva. 39 The obstacle course pictured on this page symbolizes the new athletic program. The old sports of basketball, football, and track remain; but the emphasis now is on physical fitness rather than on individual playing. Top Row: W. Calhoun, E. Brazil, R. Ross, L. Rocha. R. Pierce, R. Alonzo, E. Kuegeman. Lower Row: F. Perry, R. Ramos, K. Hallen, F. Rogers, R. Jelleff, J. Allen. 3 ooL This year the Washington Huskers wondered if they would be able to have football when the opening of school was postponed to allow for tomato picking and other necessary work. However they found field work a fine beginning for the season and turned out for practice as soon as school began. The spirit of the team was exceptionally good in practice although there were only two games to look forward to. The first one was played with Livermore on Armistice Day. After a hard fight¬ ing game the Huskers came out on top with a score of 26-28. The Huskers ' next game was with the all star alumni team. The alumni picked many fine players from some of Washington ' s teams in the past years and after a rugged game the Huskers were defeated with a score of 14-0. The seniors who turned in their suits for the last time this fall were Captain Ken Calhoun, Ken Hallen, Reuben Ramos, Moses Oliveria, Frank Silva, Frank Rogers, 42 Top Row; H. Chieng, W. Martinez, T. Lira, S. Alameda, A. Gomes, Coach Hird. Lower Row: E. Leon, H. Mesquite, N. Silva, M. Oliveira, L. Laudenslager, P. Allen. Frank Perry, Jack Allen, Perry Allen, Reuben Lorenson, Leonard Lauden- slaugher, Eddie Brazil, Eddie Kuegeman and Dick Jelleff. Some of the problems of next year ' s team will be to replace Ken Hallen ' s punt¬ ing ability and of course the flashy halfbacks, Reuben Ramos and Moses Oli- veria. It will also be hard to replace Captain Ken Calhoun and Dick Jelleff who were always charging and tackling in there at guard position. Some of the fellows who still remain on the squad are Louie Rocha, Wayne Calhoun, Ray Peirce, Theodore Lira, Stanley Alameda, Herman Mesquite, Rudy Alonzo, Stanley Maffey, Lloyd Darneal, Russel Rose, and Henry Chieng. Much credit should be given to Coach Hird for producing such a fine team in his first year in our school. Although our season was brief, the games were enjoyed by the boys and by the rest of the school. 43 VARSITY Top: Coach Hird, E. Machado, R. Ramos, P. Allen, S. Maffey, R. Pierce, F. Rogers, S. Alameda, B. Dutra, M. Rose. CLASS B CHAMPS Lower: M. Corriea, G. Hicks, V. Hicks, J. Samarron, R. Garcia. CadJisdL j As there were no regular league games this year, the varsity challenged the Alumni to two games, the Alumni proving themselves to be too powerful for our sturdy Huskers. The Alumni team was made up of such ex-varsity stalwarts os ' Herk” Freitas, Jack Silva, Flash” Furtado, Eddie Bettencourt, Elden Mohn, Birtch Burtchem, and Lewis Havey. On the varsity squad were Ken Hallen, Frank Rogers, Ernie Machado, Mickey Rose, Roy Pierce, Perry Allen, Bob Dutra, Stanley Alameda, Wally Ebright, Reuben Romos and Stanley Maffey. bail There were also intramural games. Each Physical Education class had from two to eight basketball teams. These teams played among themselves to deter¬ mine the champions of each period. The runners-up were Rogers ' second period team and Ross ' third period team. They lost to Dutra ' s fifth period and Machado ' s sixth period teams. For an assembly the two winning teams played the final game, and the championship went to Machado and his team with a score of 26-20. This was the final organized basketball game of the season. In the B teams, George Hicks ' second period team and Hernandez ' fifth period boys played for the championship. The score was 15 to 11 in favor of Hicks ' team. 45 6TH PERIOD CHAMPS Top: H. Dutra, E. Machado, S. Maffey, D. Lyon, M. Rose, R. Ramos. 5TH PERIOD RUNNERS UP Lower: H. Avilla, B. Dutra, F. Silva, F. Rogers, E. Costa, A. Luna. FIRST TEAM Top Row: E. Machado, F. Galvin, F. Rogers, R. Dutra, L. Rocha, S. AlamecTa, P. Allen, J. Aguiar. Lower Row: Coach Hird, S. Lucas, R. Rose J. Jacinto, L Pine, M. Rose. SECOND TEAM Top Row: J. Naharro, D, Corchero, F. Perry, A. Enos, M. Priego, A. Thomas. Lower Row: H. Alameda, R. Ross, W. Calhoun, D. Silveria, J. Hilton, R. Brunelli. SoMbail This year s baseball schedule was limited to one game with Bellarmine. Bellarmine was undefeated as they met our team, made up of Stanley Alameda, catcher; Luna and Galvin, pitchers; Mickey Rose, first; John Samarron, second; Frank Rogers, third; Jesse Jacinto, shortstop; George Marshall, left field; John Aguiar, center field; Perry Allen, right field. The intramural games started off with the Freshmen playing the Sophomores and the Juniors playing the Seniors. The Freshmen beat the Sophomores, 9 to 1. The Seniors beat the Juniors, 3 to 2. The Seniors and Feshmen then played off the championship, the Seniors coming out undisputed champs by a score of 10 to 2. 46 TRACK Standing: R. Ross, R. Dutra, F. Perry, E. Costa, V. Shulsen, W. Fasolis, B. Anderson, F. Silva, J. Jacinto, L. Rocha, R. Ramos, P. Allen, F. Rogers, R. Pierce. Seated: W. Calhoun, H. ' Hernandez, J. Hilton, D. Silveira, A. Perez, L. Darneal. BOXING D. Corchero, F. Galvan, T. Arias, C. West, G. West, B. Bost, F. Perry, D. Magers, W. Fasolis, C. Harvey. P. Allen, A. Luna, L. Rocha, E. Pine, S. Alameda, R. Ramos, R. Pierce, C. Costa, J. Noguera, J. Machado. jAjock and iBoxinq This season track events were held during gym periods. There were five places for each event, Seniors and Freshmen competing against Juniors and Sophomores. Boxing was introduced this year as part of the physical fitness program. The features stressed were the left job and the uppercut, very important in bayonet drill. The first boxing carnival, held on February 19, included sixteen bouts, the contestants ranging in weight from 90 lbs. to 185 lbs. Considering restrictions on traveling, the attendance of 700 was remarkable. Because of the popularity of the carnival, it is possible that these bouts will be continued. ' V ' GIRLS ' VOLLEYBALL AND SPEEDBALL Standing: C. De Valle, H. Vieux, G. Pine, M. Luiz, G. Furtado, A. Cabaran, M. Lucas. Seated: A. Jones, J. Galvan, M. Cotton, I. Navas, I. Santos, V. Telles. GIRLS ' BASEBALL Standing: C. Janeiro, D. Freitas, J. Morley, D. Alanneda, E. Borge. Seated: G. Silva, A. Henriques, R. Daviner, L. Harvey. SjuJa. Girls ' sports can be said to have been more interesting this year than ever before. This fact is due, perhaps, to the splendid physical fitness program. Its purpose was to build greater endurance, strength, and agility. Some of the new standards for general fitness were the ability to do push-ups, pull-ups, the standing jump, and run the obstacle course. Specific requirements for passing the physical fitness test were as follows: to be able to do ten burpees in twenty seconds; to be able to run the quarter-mile in 1.17 minutes, or to run the half-mile; to do exercise eleven three times in succession; and to do the standing high jump GIRLS ' HOCKEY Tcp Row: G. Bettencourt, G. Silva, M. Cotton, R. Daviner, I, Santos, Mrs. Nelson, E. Bettencourt, L. Harvey, B. Corey, M. Mau. Lower Row: D. Alameda, M. Grace, A. Cabaran, I. Sumaquero, G. Furtado, F. Hilton, I. Fong, D. Freitas. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Top Row: J. Secada, S. Alameda, D. Franklin, G. Gastelum, M. Grace. Lower Row: I. Fong, B. Brown, F. Hilton, M. Brunelli. of 14 inches or better. Those girls who passed the test were given insignia. The obstacle course was built primarily for the boys, but the girls also participated in these strenuous exercises. The girls were graded according to participation, ability, and achievement. The old sports still prevailed, however, and the after-school games were continued. The hockey championship was won by fifth period; the basketball championship by second period, and as the Annual goes to press, the baseball, speedball, and volleyball champions have not yet been determined. 50 Ccdkndah Sept. 21—School would have started but the farmers called for help. The students of W. U. H. S. answered, picking tomatoes! Oct. 5—School opened but it was soon after that we were running on a new half day schedule continuing for two weeks. The farmers still needed help. We continued to pick. Oct. 15—First professional assembly starring a lovely Miss Anne Ashley, so¬ prano singer. Oct. 30—Student Body turns out for first dance. Nov. 6—Oh, poor scrubs, they ' ll remember this day. Initiation by the senior class of 43. Nov. 11—Although the student body missed their foot-ball games they enjoyed the two they saw. Today the Armistice Day game with Livermore and we won! Nov. 18—Comes our second professional assembly starring Poogie Poogie the magician. Nov. 19 20—John O- Public gets a treat! (For a small sum). The students of W. U. H. S. put on a Variety Show earlier this year because of ex¬ pected gas rationing. Dec. 1—We all know what that date meant. Enters gas rationing. Dec. 4—A thrill for the girls! An assembly given by a navy recruiting officer. Dec. 4—With a tankful of precious gas saved, the members of the student body attend the second dance. Dec. 11—A new type of assembly approved by our student body. Community Singing. Dec. 16—Girls are pleased again with another assembly put on by the Navy. This time a film. 49 I. Norbert George, Theodore Lira, Dick Jelleff, Ken Calhoun, Jack Allen, Russell Ross, Wayne Calhoun. Perry Allen, Ed Brazil. ' 2. Stanley Alameda, Rudy Alonzo, Varsity line up, Reuben Lorenson, Louis Rocha. 3. Moses Oliveria, Reuben Ramos, Ken Calhoun, Ray Pierce, Frank Rogers, Reuben Ramos, Ken Calhoun. 4. Ken Hallen, Bill Martinez, Frank Perry, Louis Rocha, Reuben Ramos, Ken .Hallen, Ken Calhoun, Perry Allen. Caisundah [£0 dinu£jd] Dec. 20—Presentation of the Christmas Pageant. Our present to the public. Dec. 29—Gay night for seniors. Fun and food for all and games in the gym. Alumni plays Varsity. We get only two of these treats of basketball games. Jan. 15—Our noontime recreation center moved from the halls to the gym. Jan. 29—The second Alumni vs. Varsity game. Alumni win, but by a small mar¬ gin of two points. Feb. 5—With cupid shooting arrows right and left and the members of the student body exchanging hearts, they attended the Valentine Dance. Feb. 11— Bugs Cain presents stuffed birds, animals and a live rattler in an exciting assembly! Feb. 26—Especially important to seniors because of the proceeds, is the annual Senior Play. Happy seniors! It was a huge success. March 5—Exactly a month after the last dance comes the Junior Red Cross Dance. March 5—Student Body listens to a Marine and enjoys moving pictures. April 30—With wide eyes and shaking knees future scrubs visit W. U. H. S. May 7—Mothers, escorted proudly by daughters in self-made dresses, attend an annual event. Mothers ' Day Tea. May 21—Seniors honored by Juniors (Bless their hearts) at the Junior-Senior Dance. June 18—Grand event! Girls don formals and boys wear suits-and-ties! Senior Ball. June 18—End of school. Seniors say good-bye locking away in their hearts fond memories of four happy years. June 20—Caps and gowns, band, people, all add up to graduation. Again held outside in the afternoon. Proud parents and prouder graduates. 52 1. Evelyn Potter. 2. Sixth period busses. 3. Juanita Galvin. A. Florence Garcia. 5. Scrub girls. 6. Frank Rogers, Theodore Lira. 7. Marjorie Jackson. 8. Mr. Rees. 9. Les Gomes, Ed Brazil, Joe Hiltor Wayne Calhoun. 10. Football helmets. 11. Future commandos. 12. The gallery pauses for a song. Hn ih£ The following boys have left school during the past year to enter the armed services: Class of 1943 Edward Kuegeman Jack Allan Allen Luna Harry Avilla Moses Oliveria Robert Bunting John Reina Tom Champion Joe Toro Galen Conley Dave Vargas Wallace Ebright Class of 1944 Walter Fasolis Robert Bragg Ysidro Gallegos Theodore Lira Cecil Griffith Norman Silva Kenneth Hallen Class of 1945 Elliott Jardin Julian Mora JackKimber 54 f 1. Kenny Hallen. 2. M. Silva, R. Justus, J. Santos, G. Silva. A. Orsetti 3. Mr. Thornburg 4. Barbara Ramos 5. Band 6. Boxing 7. Seventh Period Busses 8. Bobby Rose 9. S. Alameda, M. Brown, E. Potter, L. Rocha 10. Three freshman girls, a little the worse for the Seniors’ artistic efforts.