Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1945 volume:

l.v thh builditi towers up into the sky, so does the friendship and character of the students. Through the direction of our advisers, we have been able to attain high character and friendship. These things we will carry with us always. Let us hope that we will be able to give to others the same patient instruction and the same suppor t which we have received from our instructors and classmates. Another school year is drawing to a close, a year of problems, of crises, of hopes and dreams, and a fair measure of accomplishment. Again, at this time, we become deeply aware of our indebtedness to the members of the Board of Trustees who give so generously of their time and their thought that Washington Union High School may continue to maintain its high standard of service to our community. The members of our Board of Trustees have given their support to departmental projects, such as the building and developing of the green¬ house by the agriculture department. They have backed our athletic program, making possible its expansion. They have cooperated with local industry toward providing adequate transportation for war-essential workers by leasing our buses during the summer for use within the township. In such ways, the Board of Trustees demonstrates its policy of provid¬ ing a well-rounded, realistic education on the secondary level for the young people of this community, and of keeping our school community-centered. We regretted the resignation of Mr. Robert R. Francis from the Board of Trustees, on which he had served faithfully and well for one and one- half terms. Appointed by County Superintendent Vaughn Seidel, Mr. Sam Scott of Newark succeeds Mr. Francis as trustee member. The staff of the Washingtonian, on behalf of the students and the faculty, wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Overacker, Mr. Harrold, Mr. Oliveira, Mr. Logan, and Mr. Francis for their continued service to our school and our community, and our welcome to Mr. Scott as he identi¬ fies himself with our school. MR. OVERACKER MR. LOGAN MR. OLIVEIRA MR. FRANCIS MR. HARROLD 7 jacuitif ROSS BROWN EVELYN BROWN EMMA DOANE DOROTHY ENOS LORENA HAWLEY SHEILA HEGEN LEOLA HYDE GRACE JACKSON HUGH KIBBY NITA LAGORIO WILLIAM METTE JOSEPHINE MORRIS LOIS NELSON EMMETT ROBERTS DWIGHT THORNBURG HARRIETT THORNBURG DORIS VAN SCOY EVELYN WILSON MARY VAN WINKLE YVONNE WHITEHURST EULA WRIGHT MR. HIRD MR. GOOLD MISS KNOLES MR. GRAVESTOCK PrinciftaiA IfleMafe Nothing in life remains static. Institutions as well as persons either develop to give a greater degree of efficiency or they lapse into uselessness and are therefore discarded. Our institution of learning, our high school, has progressed this year. It is turning out a product that is fitted to make a distinct contribution to the life of this community and to the nation. The product is you, the student and graduate of 1945 . Not only has the course of studies been enriched, but many life-like situations have been presented for the students to study and discuss with their instructors and associates. The reactions on the part of the students have been healthy, profitable, and correct. This year, from the standpoint of the administration, has been one of harmony, accomplishment, and happiness, and its success has been due to the spirit of unity shown by the Student Body. 9 Top Row: D. fielding, Secretary; W. Calhoun, Vice-President; Mr. Goold; S. Maffey, President; fi. Ives, Treasurer; W. Davis, Representative-at-Large; S. Kraft, Cafeteria fiookkeeper; D. Priego, Yell Leader; Y. Tremblay, P. Fracolli, Representative- at-Large. Bottom Row: Albe Mae Costa, Senior Representative; Cora Perez, Sophomore Representative; Pauline Nickas, Fresh¬ man Representative; Richard firunelli. Junior Representative; V. Telles, Girls’ Athletic Manager; Placy Paredes, fioys’ Ath¬ letic Manager; R. McDonald, Hatchet Editor; D. Jackson, Annual Editor. tucfeHt CcuHcil The Associated Students of Washington High finished their sixteenth successful year of student government this spring. The students elected a Student Council and the Student Body President, Stanley Maffey. Membership cards, which gave the holder a subscription to the Hatchet as well as the privileges of free attendance at games, dances, plays, and a discount on the price of the Washingtonian were sold to 87 per cent of the students of Washington High this year. The Student Council secured many interesting assemblies during the year. Included in these were several programs featuring paid entertainers and speakers. Other assemblies were held in which movies were given and athletic awards were presented. Much credit is also due the Student Council on its activity during the bond and stamp drives. Over 90 per cent of the students bought war stamps at the weekly sales and during the Sixth War Loan, the sales of bonds reached 200 per cent. Other activities of the Council were selling Vodvil tickets and the pur¬ chase of a picture for the school’s newly started Art Gallery. 10 H. HOUGHTON President W. DIAS Treasurer J. HILTON Vice-President A. COSTA Student Council Representative D. JACKSON Secretary W. CALHOUN Yell Leader The ehicf ClaM The Senior Class, although numbering only 87 students, played a sig¬ nificant and substantial role in the affairs of our school. A number of the senior boys are now in the armed forces, a fact of which we are very proud. During the Sixth War Loan Drive, the seniors, in competition with the other classes, won by an outstanding amount. Harold Houghton, who is president of the class, was presented with a banner signifying the winning of first place. On the nights of April 19 and 20, the Senior Class presented a mystery- comedy enti tled The Ghost Train.” For the first time in school history, two separate casts were chosen, one for each night. Both casts, which were under the direction of Mrs. Sheila Hegen, gave outstanding performances. This year, the Senior Class sponsored the annual elementary school May Day program, which is held for the purpose of acquainting the eighth grade students with the school they will enter in the fall. During the morn¬ ing, the eighth-graders visited every room in the school. After lunch they spent an enjoyable afternoon attending the Talent Assembly, which was presented by the high school students. A day that will never be forgotten by the class was the senior sneak day. Then followed, in the last busy weeks of the semester, senior night, senior breakfast, and the all-important senior ball. At the senior assembly, the class of 1945 bid farewell to the school where they had studied and played throughout their four years. The class advisers were Miss Wilson, Mrs. Wright, Miss Whitehurst, Mr. Kibby, Mr. Mette, and Mr. Thornburg. II JIMMIE ABAD DOROTHY ADAMS SHIRLEY ALAMEDA NORMAN ANDRADE DICK BELDING GEORGE BETTENCOURT WALTER BLAKE FLORENCE M. BRAUN BETTY BROWN RAMONA BURTCH MARY CHENG CHARLES CLARK FERN CLARK NORMAN CORREIA WALTER CORREIA SHIRLEY COSTA RUTHAGENE DAVIS WAYNE DAVIS EDDIE DELGADO MARGUERITE DETTWILER CHARLOTTE DEVALLE ADELE DIAZ MELVIN FLORES ROSE FONG PAUL FRACOLLI JESSIE GALVAN GERTRUDE GASTELUM CLAYTON GEORGE LIONEL GOULARTE VIVIAN GRIFFITH GLENN HALLIDAY VINCENT HICKS MARY HOMEN LUTHER HUDSON MARION HUNTSMAN BETTE IVES PATSY ANN JAMES BEATRICE ESPINOZA RAMONA ESPINOZA LEONARD FERREIRA ISABEL JIMENEZ NADINE KING SHIRLEY KRAFT BETTY LEAL SHIRLEY MARRIOTT BERNADETTE MARTIN GERALDINE MARTIN DORIS MARTINEZ ROSEMARY McDONALD GAYLOR MILLER JOAN MORSE ISABEL NAVAS ALVIN PANIAGUA ALBERT PEREZ BERNICE PERRY EDITH PERRY CARL PIERCE FRANK PINTO BARBARA PONTI BARBARA RAMOS STANLEY LEWIS BEULAH LUM DEANE LYON MURIEL NADEANE LYON STANLEY MAFFEY GAYLE MAPHET 14 WILLIAM RAUCH CLIFFORD RODGERS BETTY ROSE VIVIAN ROSE TOMASA SAUSEDO JOY ANN SECADA 1945 ROBERT SHORT AGNES SILVA ALBERT SILVA EARL SILVA ELEANOR SILVA MARIE SILVA DONALD SILVEIRA PETER SODINI ROSEMARY TELLES VELMA TELLES YVONNE TREMBLAY YVONNE YOUNG CONSUELO ZENDEJAS DELIA ZENDEJAS No V id lire TOMMY KERNS Seniors in the Armed Forces DONALD BRAGG FRANK FLORES LIONEL GOULARTE ROBERT SHORT ALFRED GORMAN DANIEL SILVA 15 ■ — CiaM 0 W6 PRESIDENT__RONALD OLIVER VICE-PRESIDENT_ _NORVAL PEIXOTTO Top Row: H. Alameda, J. Choy, W. Enos, M. Correia, R. Clark, H. Calderia, W. And¬ rade, R. Brunelli, B. Bost, G. Espinoza, M. Duran. Middle Row: C. Clay, D. Bassigani, A. Brown, E. Cardoza, B. Francis, B. Cotter, G. Fernandez, G. Cooper, E. Brown, A.. Enos, B. Crawford, D. Corchero. Lower Row: Mrs. Doane, C. Diaz, L. Calderia, E. Borge, J. Daniels, F. Bitker, V. Feliciano, C. Feliciano, N. Bettencourt, T. Biale, B. Bennett, L. Bettencourt, D. Duarte. TREASURER---NELDA HAMMOND SECRETARY-GEORGIA COOPER Top Row: Mr. Roberts, D. Hernandez, H. Hernandez, E. Guillen, H. Guitierrez, J. Gui- tierrez, J. Garcia, A. Lewis, F. Hernandez, F. Goosen, R. Garcia, E. McNulty, B. Mette, M. Mohn. Middle Row: B. Huntsman, J. Kitchings, V. King, A. Lacerda, P. Mohn, C. Janeiro, W. LeCount, J. Luna, A. Hulse, G. Machado, M. Milina, M. Jaramillo, E. Santos. Lower Row: A. McNemar, D. Garcia, J. Lawrence, L. Miller, J. Hermosa, E. Jason, N. Hammond, G. Mohn, A. Kirkish, S. Jaramillo, A. Musgrove, B. Brandt, C. Martinez, L. Guerra. ( STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE .. RICHARD BRUNELLI YELL LEADER....._________... BOBBY ROSE Top Row: C. Ruelas, L. Vieux, J. Torquemada, B. Rose, R. Oliver, A. Thomas, N. Peix- otto, R. Oliveria, J. Samarron, R. Rigmaiden. Middle Row: R. Runolfson, J. Ruoff, B. Re, W. Pereira, C. Severson, H. Tack, 1. Williams, C. Willis, Mr. Hird. Lower Row: M. Rose, S. Viveiros, V. Reina, P. Owen, B. Soito, D. Rose, H. Vieux, N. Santos, L. Perry, E. Serbantes, R. Perez, Miss Van Winkle. 17 1 cuii a mi PRESIDENT... TREASURER . ..JACK MOSER .. BETH KING Top Row: G. Choy, R. Del Fiorentino, A. Dutra, L. Benbow, T. Abacherli, V. Fracolli, R. Cozzi, A. Bernard, T. Cardenas, A. Chamness, C. Calderia, J. Baker, C. Fugate, A. Goularte, J. Bolivia, F. Fries, J. Beck. Middle Row: Mrs. Hyde, M. Alameda, J. Brad¬ bury, F. Gomes, F. Betschart, M. Goularte, M. Abel, M. Green, D. Costa, E. Corchero, I. Garcia, G. Guerra, A. Gardetto, J. Bolivia, L. Amaral, Mrs. Hegen, A. Berrios. Lower Row: M. Bettencourt, J. Alonzo, E. DeCosta, L. Gonsalves, M. Duarte, M. Callow, R. Cotton, C. Brown, D. Ferraris, M. Enos, D. DePonte, R. Gomes, D. Eudy, F. DeVin- cenzi, B. Furtado, S. Carter, G. Freitas, A. Bolivia. VICE-PRESIDENT___ _VICTOR FRACOLLI SECRETARY.....DOROTHY COSTA Top Row: R. Meyers, A. Mozetti, L. Meneze, R. Laybourne, C. Mech, L. Halliday, J. Moser, A. Jones, D. Muela, D. Hitchen, M. Neves, L. Moora. Middle Row: Mr. Brown, L. Jergentz, R. Janeiro, G. Nunes, T. Logan, B. King, E. Lewis, W. Miller, F. Monte, P. Lopez, B. Jones, C. Halliford, E. Nunes, G. Milina, G. Kibby. Lower Row: S. Her¬ nandez, A. Leon, G. Omalza, F. Hester, M. Milburn, C. Hicks, M. Murrell, R. Loren- son, M. Keller, L. McHenry, L. McHenry, L. Hayes, J. Lewis, L. Harting, L. Lietch. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE . YELL LEADER.. - CORA PEREZ ... DAVE PREIGO Top Row: A. Silva, R. Ramirez, J. Soutar, J. Roderick, G. Rose, A. Santos, D. Querner, N. Zendejas, L. Samarron, V. Ramirez, E. Robinson, D. Preigo, L. Smith, P. Paredes, M. Rodriquez. Middle Row: H. Souza, P. Truscott, J. Scott, W. Senn, C. Vargas, D. Pine, G. Silva, W. Silveria, A. Vargas, T. Santos, C. Viveiros, D. Rose, Mrs. Nelson, H. Rogers, A. Soares. Lower Row: E. Samora, S. Sarmento, D. Phippen, L. Pierce, C. Perez, E. Silva, R. Strano, L. Simas, D. Quartaroli, M. Soares, B. Silva, A. Perry, L. Tabash, J. Pool, R. Pierce, B. Silva. Cia 6 ofl WS PRESIDENT_-_CLIFFORD FIELDS STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE_PAULINE NICKAS Top Row: R. Cheng, 1. Alameda, J. Asebedo, M. Correia, D. Andrade, J. Duarte, R. Cas¬ tro, R. DeSalles, E. Bell, A. Alberts, J. Cordeniz, J. Betschart, W. Bost, 1. Brendel, A. Brown, J. Aguiar, A. Christensen. Middle Row: E. Andrade, Y. Caldeira, D. Butler, J. Berney, J. Biale, D. Crossman, B. Bradley, E. Davis, B. Bradley, J. Choy, D. Alberts, M. Burnsed, M. Burnsed, E. DePue, E. Bettencourt, R. Chivers. Lower Row: S. Butler, E. Abel, M. Corchero, R. Alonzo, D. Baker, J. Cheng, G. Del Fiorentino, C. Davis, M. Benites, C. Blackburn, J. Aguiar, S. Corio, V. Caldeira, J. Bryson, A. Aguiar, B. Brunelli, A. Alvarez. YELL LEADER_RUBEN RODRIGUES TREASURER_BOBBY DeSALLES Top Row: R. Guerra, A. Ferreira, E. Muela, L. Mohn, D. Leask, R. Halliday, A. Kiep, J. Faria, R. Mclvor, L. Fernandez, A. Martinez, D. Howe, P. Encisco, A. Martinez, J. Luque, S. Galven. Middle Row: A. Andrade, R. Hale, K. Furtado, G. Morley, R. Montalbo, R. Gonzales, P. Galvan, V. Lidikay, L. Harvey, B. Kuegeman, J. Hosey, A. Hilton, E. McNulty, L. Milani, B. Glass, Miss Lagorio. Lower Row: Mrs. Van Scoy, A. Ferreria, R. Lira, C. Garcia, F. Gonzales, B. Leal, B. Krueger, C. Navas, M. Meneze, B. Homen, L. Gomes, B. Grau, J. Harvey, C. Kiep, B. Figueredo. SECRETARY _ .______AUDREY AGUIAR VICE-PRESIDENT__HOWARD MENDOZA Top Row: V. Rose, J. Lewis, N. Rose, C. Fields, F. Reis, B. Wilmoth, J. Lewis, A. Duarte, H. Mendoza, S. Silva, J. Nunes, F. Edmondson, M. Peixotto, R. Stubblefield, M. Torres, N. Silva, T. Zendejas, B. Thomas, L. Rose, R. Silveria, E. Tack. Middle Row: R. Syl- vestri, L. Sa, M. Silva, E. Orta, V. Ruelas, M. Senn, L. Rose, M. Santos, P. Mendoza, B. Reed, M. Raino, L. Robles, C. Silva, M. Whitaker, K. Nickas, J. Oliveria, R. Silva, E. Parry, A. Silva, A. Spaulding. Lower Row: L. Rabello, E. Silva, E. Rose, P. Nickas, H. Soares, R. Rogers, B. Richards, W. Rogers, B. Santos, E. Salis, D. Mognaye, C. Navas, E. Meyers, V. Lawrence, D. Metz, M. Santos, R. Schneider, R. McGowan, K. Roderick, E. Riveira. 21 Au active life is a happy life, The active life we have had here is like a never ending stream of music — some light, gay, exciting—some quiet, slow even mo¬ notonous, But all these activities have been a happy interlude in our life of learniijg—an interlude, that will be a guide and a help to us in the future. The Wa hiHfUhiaH This year the annual staff has chosen a musical theme for the Wash¬ ingtonian. In keeping with this idea, musical cartoons for the title pages were drawn by Adele Diaz, who also drew the pictures of the school for the section pages with the assistance of John Samarron. Soon after the opening of the school term, the senior class elected Dorothy Jackson editor. Gayle Maphet was appointed associate editor, and Gertrude Gastelum was given the important appointment of busi¬ ness manager. The Other members of the staff are the following: Barbara Ponti, Trus¬ tees, Hatchet and Vodvil; Patsy Ann James, Student Council; Mary Cheng, Junior Red Cross and Classes; Vivian Rose, California Scholarship Federation; Albert Silva, Band; Jimmy Abad and Wayne Davis, Boys’ Sports; Ramona Espinoza, Girls’ Sports; Glenn Halliday, Future Farmers and Cadet Corps; Rosemary Telles, Cafeteria; Mona Burtch, Custodians and Senior Play; Winifred Dias, Calendar. Miss Van Winkle was the adviser. Lorraine Simas, Evon Bettencourt, and Annette Kirkish did much of the developing and printing of the roll films used by the staff. Special mention also goes to Barbara Ponti and Glenn Halliday who gave up their study periods to assist in the final publishing of the annual. The annual staff also extends its thanks to the boys in the print shop who, under the direction of Mr. Kibby, made the covers for this year’s W ashingtonian. Top Row: P. James, W. Dias, R. Telles, A. Silva, G. Halliday, W. Davis, J. Abad, M. Cheng, Miss Van Winkle, A. Diaz. Bottom Row: R. Espinoza, B. Ponti, G. Gastelum, D. Jackson, G. B. Ponti, G. Maphet, D. Jackson, • Maphet, V. Rose. G. Gastelum. Bette Ives, Rosemary McDonald, Dorothy Jackson. Top Row: B. Martin, G. Cooper, S. Marriott, F. Clark, G. Kibby, A. Thomas, P. Truscott, R. Stubblefield, S. Alameda, N. Hammond, E. Perry, J. Secada, Mr. Kibby. Middle Row: C. Vargas, L. Harding, L. Perry, Y. Young, W. Pereira, C. Severson, B. Perry, B. Ponti, W. Dias, G. Gastelum, M. Cheng, B. Brandt, Miss Knoles, C. Perez. Lower Row: R. Telles, V. Rose, G. Maphet, A. Costa, V. Reina, B. Ramos, D. Hernandez, R. McDonald, D. Jackson, V. Telles, B. Furtado, J. Lewis, S. Carter, F. Braun, E. Santos. Hatchet ta The high standard set by previous years for the bi-monthly published Hatchet” was maintained by an active staff this year. The Hatchet is a four-page paper with four columns on each page. The first page contains all important and latest news; the second page consists of editorials, gossip column, and borrowed news; the third page is devoted to the armed forces, personalities, book reviews, and bandstand; and the fourth page has the latest on girls’ and boys’ sports as well as write-ups by the Girls’ W” Club president. As has been the case during the past three years, the paper has only four columns instead of five. Although there has been the problem of the shortage of paper, the editor and the staff were able to cope with the situa¬ tion, and have published a paper of high standard. Each year the Senior class publishes the Senior Edition, the last paper of the second semester. This consists of eight pages and contains the pic¬ tures of all seniors. It also has the class will and the prophecy in addition to the regular news. Most of the work of planning and putting out the Hatchet” fell to Rosemary McDonald, the editor, with the associate editor, Dorothy Jackson, and business manager, Betty Ives, doing their share. The faculty advisers are Miss Knoles, who advises the editorial staff, and Mr. Kibby, who is in charge of printing the Hatchet. I 1 24 Cali 0tHia SchplafAip ' }e4etaticH The year 1944-45 will be remembered as an important one in the his¬ tory of Chapter 111 of the California Scholarship Federation. The out¬ standing work was the organization of a Memorial Art Gallery honoring the veterans of World Wars I and 11. The gallery will serve as an inspiration for the study and appreciation of the great masterpieces of the world. The C. S. F. donated the first two pictures which are dedicated to former stu¬ dents of Washington Union High School who are serving in World War II. Local organizations are contributing money for the purchase of more pic¬ tures, and the Student Council plans to give a picture. This worthy project will be continued in future years. The purpose of the Scholarship Society is to give recognition to those students who have attained a high standard in scholarship and leadership. This year twenty students have received this recognition, while five seniors have earned the title of life membership in the Federation. These five stu¬ dents, Rose Fong, Vivian Rose, Dorothy Jackson, Barbara Ponti and Bette Ives, received the Scholarship seal with the gold C. S. F. pin at commencement. The highlights of the club’s social activities were Christmas and Valen¬ tine parties, two formal initiations, and a Mothers’ Tea. Officers for this term have been Vivian Rose, president; Rose Fong, vice-president; Barbara Ponti, secretary; Thelma Biale, treasurer; Rose¬ mary McDonald and Dorothy Jackson, program chairmen. Mrs. Doane was the adviser. Top Row: J. Harvey, L. Halliday, G. Halliday, B. Ponti, Mrs. Doane. Middle Row: R. Lorcnson, R. Cotton, G. Mohn, R. McDonald, V. Maciel, B. Ives, D. Jackson. Lower Row: R. Fong, A. Kirkish, T. Biale, N. Bettencourt, V. Rose, B. Grau, V. Ruelas. V. Rose R. Fong, B. Ponti. SaH4 This year due to war-time restrictions the band, which is under the direction of Mr. Thornburg, was unable to participate in very many entertainments. The band was, however, highly honored by being asked by the Lions Club to play for the dedication of the Servicemen’s Honor Roll in Centerville. Whenever possible the members played at football games and rallies. During the annual music assembly they entertained with various songs. Some of these were classical, while others were marches and patriotic numbers. The band concluded the year by playing at the commencement exercises. Dorothy Adams and Wilbert Andrade received block awards for par¬ ticipating in band for three years. Albert Silva received the only four-year award. The other instrumental music organization, the orchestra, played little outside of the classroom as it is made up almost entirely of first-year stu¬ dents. However, the members did have the opportunity of presenting the music for the senior play. The Harmonians, our very active glee club, presented a program at the Trustees Dinner in the fall. This group was also outstanding in the musical portion of the Christmas Pageant, and sang on other occasions as well. Patsy Ann James, Barbara Ramos, Yvonne Tremblay, Florence Marie Braun and William Rauch, five members of the Harmonians, sang in a chorus of 150 chosen bav area students who met in Oakland last January under the direction of Noble Bain, nationally known choral director. The Glee Club’s final appearance was made at the commencement ex¬ ercises. Beverly Soito, Alvina Perry, Wilbert Andrade. Top Row: R. Sylvestri, A. Silva. Tifth Row: J. Lewis, E. Andrade, D. Priego. Fourth Row: C. Caldeira, J. Abad, J. Lewis, F. Reis, D. Adams, G. Milina, A. Gardetto. Third Row: A. Duarte, E. Lewis, J. Lewis, A. Perry, V. Lawrence, M. Duran, M. Santos. Second Row: W. Enos, E. Parry, C. Fields, J. Cotrone, W. Andrade, L. Tabash, D. Muela. Lower Row: E. Rivera, T. Soto, L. Fernandez, F. Edmondson, A. Silva, B. King, C. Pierce. The American Junior Red Cross Chapter of W.U.H.S., under the di¬ rection of Miss Evelyn Wilson, sewing teacher, has been active this year in making articles for convalescents. The homemaking students of various classes, working in close coopera¬ tion with each other, have made many useful articles for servicemen, both at home and abroad. The articles made included utility bags, games, scrap¬ books, sewing kits, Christmas cards, place cards, convalescent kits, and slippers. These were delivered to the Oakland Chapter of the Red Cross by Miss Wilson and four representatives, Albe Mae Costa, Vivian Griffith, Lorraine Gonsalves, and Georgina Omalza. The students also cooperated with the Centerville Chapter of the Red Cross by rolling bandages. During the American Red Cross drive, the studeAts contributed dimes amounting to $60. Mrs. Lucille N. Wilson, director of the Junior Red Cross, wrote to the students that the articles made were appreciated by the members of the armed forces, and that she was proud of the fact that so many useful articles had been sent in. The letters were received with much enthusiasm by the students who aided in keeping the Junior Red Cross a successful and active organization in our school. Since the Junior Red Cross activities are interwoven with the Home¬ making classes officers are not elected. Their representatives go to the monthly Red Cross meeting in Oakland and report on the activities that the organization sponsors. top Row: M. Silva, B. Leal, V. King, M. Rose, A. Lacerda, E. Silva, Miss Wilson, E. Allen, L Souza, D. Martinez, C. DeValle, T. Sausedo, B. Espinoza. Bottom Row: S. Viverios, D. Duarte, L. Gonzalves, A. Costa, G. Omalza, G. Omalza, L. Gonzalves, A. Costa, V. Griffith, B. Lum, C. Zendejas. V. Griffith. The Boys’ W” Club is composed of boys from Washington Union High School who have already earned their block W’s” in the various school sports. Good sportsmanship, good companionship, and the promo¬ tion of physical efficiency are the aims of the club. This year the boys have taken as their chief activity the increasing of the club’s funds in order to buy various sports equipment and uniforms for school teams. Any boy is eligible to apply for membership if he has already earned his block W” in any school sport. After paying his dues and being initi¬ ated by other club members, he has the privilege of attending meetings to decide club functions, and is admitted free of charge to all games played on home grounds, even after he has graduated from school. At the beginning of the school year there were 17 members. After initiation of new members on March 14, the total increased to 30 mem¬ bers. On January 3th, the W” Club held its sport dance in the gym, which was decorated in an interesting way with sports equipment, uniforms, and murals drawn by Adele Diaz. Refreshments were served in the W” clubroom and the profit gained increased the sum of the club’s funds. With the help of the W” Club members, the P.-T.A. was kind enough to sponsor a Whist Party on April 4th. A door prize of a $25 war bond and 200 other prizes were obtained and the party was a success. Officers for the year were president, Stanley Maffey; vice-president, Paul Fracolli; secretary-treasurer, Wayne Davis; adviser. Coach Hird. S. Maffey, W. Davis, P. Fracolli. Top Row: H. Hernandez, J. Samarron, F. Hernandez, G. Bettencourt, B. Rose, E. Cardoza, D. Priego. Middle Row: H. Houghton D. Querner, J. Moser, A. Enos, R. Oliver, R. Rodriguez, L. Smith, T. Goularte, D. Belding. Bottom Row: A. Silva, J. Abad, W. Davis, J. Hilton, W. Calhoun, S. Maffey, P. Fracolli, D. Silveira, A. Chamness, H. Alameda, D. Corchero. Cidi ■ wad The Girls’ W” Club is organized to achieve good sportsmanship and maintain good leadership throughout the school. By acting as captains and managers of their after-school games, the girls are eligible to become leaders of some activity. The girls receive 100 points for playing after-school games of hockey, basketball, volleyball, and baseball, provided they play a full game of one of these activities. After earning 700 points, they are eligible to become members of the Club. Girls who have three seasons of one sport, and have earned 100 points each season, receive a star. Members are required to wear their W’s” on their sweaters every Friday and the first Tuesday of each month. If a girl doesn’t wear her sweater, she is fined. This year the girls held their usual initiation, bringing into the club seven new members. Those initiated were Pat Owen, Joan Morris, Pat Mohn, Lorraine Perry, Beverly Soito, Helen Vieux, and Greta Mohn. The activities this year included a contest with the Boys ' ' W” Club in se lling Student Body Cards, which the girls won with a lot of hard work. They acted as waitresses at the annual football dinner, which was given by the P.-T.A. Another pleasant activity was the hockey games with teams from Hayward and Pleasanton after which refreshments were served. The officers for the year were president, Shirley Alameda; vice-presi¬ dent, Shirley Marriott; secretary-treasurer, Winifred Dias. The Club’s adviser was Mrs. Nelson. Top Row: Mrs. Nelson, G. Martin, L. Perry, H. Vieux, G. Mohn, P. Mohn. Botfom Row: M. Cheng, W. Dias, C. Janiero, B. Soito, J. Morse, B. Perry, S. Marriott, G. Gastelum. W. Dias, S. Alameda, S. Marriott. Top Row: A. Silva, J. Roderick, A. Santos, T. Abacherli, N. Silva, R. Cheng, J. Bolivia, J. Nunes, D. Andrade, S. Galvan, I. Williams, P. Sodini, N. Rose. Middle Row: Mr. Brown, C. Clark, M. Huntsman, M. Flores, N. Andrade, H. Caldeira, F. Gomes, T. Goularte, W. Rauch, E. Silva, A. Dutra, J. Baker, R. Rig- maiden, B. Thomas. Lower Row: E. Andrade, R. Silva, D. Hitchen, J. Gutierrez, B. Glass, R. Garcia, G. Rose, R. Hale, F. Goosen, R. Silveria. For the Washington Union High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America, this year has been very successful. They have carried out many projects and their efforts have reflected credit upon both themselves and the school. In September Norman Andrade, president, attended the state conven¬ tion of the Future Farmers. He brought back rhany interesting ideas which were placed before the chapter. Early in the school year, the Future Farmers took a two-day absence from school to pick tomatoes for the farmers of the region. They managed to pick 13 tons and the money they earned went into the treasury for later use. Chief among the projects of the year was the greenhouse which the Future Farmers constructed. It was built with the help of all the members at a cost of about $5 50. The main purpose of this project was to provide additional help to the Ag. classes in their study and growing of plants. In addition to their work the Future Farmers had plenty of fun during the year. In the fall they initiated 20 new Greenhands at a party, and on December 8 they sponsored the Christmas dance. In the spring, the annual father-son banquet was held. Besides these activities they organized their own basketball team to compete with the other teams of the school. The officers were Norman Andrade, president; Earl Silva, vice-presi¬ dent; Frank Gomes, treasurer; Harold Caldeira and Melvin Flores, secre¬ tary; William Rauch, reporter; Mr. Brown, adviser. Cafeteria The preparation of food in our school cafeteria is done by twenty-eight junior and senior girls enrolled in a class called Quantity Cookery. All the food is made in large portions and each group of girls rotates the work so that each has practice in all the phases of preparing food for large groups of people. Soup, salads, sandwiches, meat and fish dishes, vegetables and desserts are all prepared in a day’s work. These girls are under the direction and supervision of Mrs. Josephine Morris, cafeteria director. In addition, students are employed in our cafe¬ teria during the noon hour for steam-table and fountain service, as cashiers, and in the dishwashing room. On the average, our cafeteria serves lunch to three hundred twenty students daily. The wheel of work starts rolling at 8:00. Lunch is ready to be served at 11:30 and by 3:30 the cafeteria is again in order. Mrs. Nora Rogers, our cafeteria helper, is in the cafeteria all day. Top Row: R. Stubblefield, A. Kiep, F. Hester, E. Jason, M. Homen, G. Del Fiorentino, E. Silva, B. Espinoza, W. Rauch, L. Benbow. Middle Row: C. De Valle, C. Zendejas, M. Rose, V. King, M. Silva, D. Duarte, A. Lacerda, J. Oliveria, Mrs. Morris. Lower Row: M. Bettencourt, M. Dettwiler, S. Viveiros, C. Kiep, F. Clark, B. Leal, V. Telles. Mary Homen, Eleanor Silva, Beatrice Espinoza. Top Row: W. Calhoun, J. Hilton, H. Houghton, H. Alameda, L. Samarron, R. Oliver, F. Pinto, J. Ruoff, W. Rauch, P. Fracolli. Bottom Row: G. Kibby, D. Querner, C. Pierce, L. Ferra, V. Fracolli, T. Goularte, L. Milani, G. Halliday, F. Goossen, S. Maffey. In October, the California Cadet Corps of Washington Union High started its second big year under Lt. Hird. Its purpose is to provide pre¬ induction military training for the boys of high school age. That it has succeeded is evidenced by former cadets who are now in the armed forces. As most of the cadets had training last year, the Corps did not spend as much time in the fundamentals of marching and the manual of arms as it did the first year. Instead instructive movies were shown, and time was spent on the eleven general orders. The Corps received 125 new victory training rifles this year, enough so that every cadet could have one. After Christmas vacation a competitive examination to determine the non-commissioned officers was held. The test was based on the technique of marching and the manual of arms, military courtesy, and general mili¬ tary knowledge. On the basis of this test and their showing in drill, the following were appointed sergeants: William Rauch, Joe Hilton, Richard Rigmaiden, Dick fielding, Richard Clark, Harold Houghton, Carl Pierce, Harold Ala¬ meda, and Dan Corchero. The commissioned officers are Stanley Maffey, First Lieutenant and Paul Fracolli, Second Lieutenant. 32 CuJtp iahJ Our custodians deserve much credit for their share in the maintenance of our school and campus. Mr. Mathiesen, who for twenty years has served our school, is superin¬ tendent. He was ably assisted during the year by Mr. Marks, Mr. Antone Andrade, Mr. Fred Andrade, Mr. Dutra, and the night watchman, Mr. De Valle. A wonderful job has been done by our gardner, Mr. A. Andrade. Be¬ cause of his work, the lawns and gardens surrounding our school are a credit to the school and the community. Mr. Dutra and Mr. F. Andrade deserve credit for their good work in keeping all halls and classrooms clean. They also tend the furnace and keep all rooms at a proper temperature. Mr. Marks, who drives the Newark bus, is caretaker for the boys’ gym. On the girls’ side of the gym is Mrs. Nunes, to whom the girls of our school owe a great deal of thanks. The showers are always in perfect order and clean towels are on hand at all times. In the cafeteria we find Mrs. Rogers. She is always smiling at the steam- table at noon and is to be found in the kitchen the rest of the day, and she deserves much credit for the good food that is served us. Mr. Andrade, Mr. Dutra, Mrs. Nunes, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Freitas, Mr. Mathiesen, Mr. Marks. 33 First Row: En Que Quedamos, Albe Mae Costa, Follies of 1945, Carmen Miranda. Second Row: The Business¬ man, Cuban Orchestra, Andrews Sisters. Third Row: Gary Moore and Jimmie Durante, Samba, Siboney, Direc¬ tors. Fourth Row: Rumba, Chorus. Fifth Row: Producers, Hawaiian. 34 PAN AMERICANA VpiilJit PRODUCERS—Glenn Halliday, William Rauch, George Bettencourt. HOLLYWOOD SCREEN TEST—Director, Harold Houghton; Assistant Director, Clayton George; Script Girl, Dorot hy Jackson; Electrician, Stanley Lewis; Crew, Alden Christensen, Gordon Kibby; Cameramen, Walter Blake, William Mette, Jr.; Costume Girl, Gertrude Gastelum; Make-up Girl, Florence Marie Braun; Property Manager, Evelyn Brown; Kay Kyser, Glenn Halliday; Doii t Fence Me In, Wayne Calhoun; Durante Moore, Don Silveira, Clifford Rodgers; Hawaiian, Betty Kitong, Mary Goularte, Georginia Omalza, Fern Clark, Virginia Feliciano, Bernadette Martin; Laurel Hardy, Placy Paredes, Mervin Neves; The Dentist ' s Office, Virginia Ruelas, Roy Gonzales, Arthur Martinez; Boogie Woogie, Norma Bettencourt; Georgia Carol, Betty Brandt; Andrews Bisters, Joe Hilton, Bob Rose, Carl Pierce; Fred Lowry, Alden Chamness; Frank Sinatra, William Rauch; The Businessman, Gayle Maphet, Clifford Rodgers, Arthur Jones; Frankie Carl, Fred Costa; Jo Stafford, Rosalie Rogers; Follies of 1945, Dan Corchero, Dick Belding, Don Querner, Wayne Calhoun, Wayne Davis, Tony Goularte; Harry James, Albert Silva; Orchestra, Andy Gardetto, David Priego, Wilbert Andrade, Jimmie Abad, Albe Mae Costa, Alden Chamness, Beverly Soito. FIESTA TIME IN MEXICO—Ramon, David Priego; Estaban, Alvin Soares; Flower Boy, Raymond Hale; Waiter, Dqvid Priego; Jose, Vidal Ramirez; En Mexico, Producers and Chorus Los Viejitos, Joseph Lewis, Lawrence Fernandez, Frank Edmondson, Frank Reis, Kenneth Roderick, Alden Christensen; La Golondrina, Barbara Ramos, Betty Brandt; Las Chiapanecas, Frances Monte, Vivian Reina, Nelda Hammond, Mildred Enos, Gloria Nunes, Evelyn de Costa, Thelma Santos, Alvina Perry, Jessis Galvan, Ramona Espinosa; Estrellita, Pat James; Rancho Grande, Chorus. BRAZIL: A MASQUERADE AT THE COPACABANA CLUB—Master of Ceremonies, Albert Perez; Cuban Orchestra, Adele Diaz, Albe Mae Costa, Beverly Soito, Jimmie Abad, Andy Gardetto, Albert Silva, Alden Chamness; Tico Tico, Beverly Soito and Chorus; Fiano Solo, Albe Mae Costa; Sextette, Pat James, Yvonne Caldeira, Rosalie Rogers, Laverne Harvey, Victoria Lopez, Joyce Bryson; Argentina Tango, Charlotte de Valle, Albert Perez; Castanets, Regina Schneider; Solo, Pat James; Trio, Betty Brandt, Yvonne Tremblay, Barbara Ramos; Rhumba, Georgia Cooper, Wayne Davis, Lorraine Simas, Vidal Ramirez, Shirley Alameda, William Enos, Patricia Lopez, Tom Cardenas, Carol Severson, Jack Moser, Shirley Marriott, Victor Fracolli, Rosemary Telles, Bob Laybourne, Cora Perez, Bob Montalbo; Carmen Miranda, Ethel Borge; Cuban Conga, Shirley Vivieros, Marian Green, Joan Morse, Winnie Dias; Solo, Alwin Lewis; Bolero, Susie Jamarillo, Gerald Nunes, Jeanette Luna, Clifford Rodgers, Charlotte de Valle, Albert Perez; Duet, Ramona Espinosa, Alvina Perry; Siboney, Betty Ives, Betty Rose, Betty Brandt, Barbara Ramos, Pat Owen, Yvonne Tremblay; Brazilian Samba, Cora Perez, Susie Jaramillo, Velma Telles, Vivian Griffith, Ramona Espinosa, Jeanette Luna, Norma Jean Santos, Wanda Le Count, Wuanita Le Count, Diane Ferraris, Ethel Borge. CHORUS—Josephine Aguilar, Yvonne Tremblay, Edith Perry, Charlotte Janeiro, Winifred Pereira, Annabelle Vargas, Nadeane Lyon, June Daniels, Dorothy Adams, Caroline Vargas, La Dawn Harding, Edna Lewis, Beth King, Beverly Soito, Betty Rose, Betty Ives, Pat Owen, Pat James, Betty Brandt, Rosalie Rogers, Barbara Ramos, Barbara Furtado, Stella Carter, Vivian Maciel, Shirley Costa, Marguerite Dettwiler, Louis Gomes, Mary Cheng, Rose Fong, Dolores Garcia, Evelyn Santos, Yvonne Caldeira, Loretta Caldeira, Jacqueline Lewis, Doris Rose, Rosemary McDonald, Lorraine Gonzalves, Ruthagene Davis, Catherine Viveros, Walter Correia, Bob Rose, Ronald Silva, David Priego, James Duarte, Donald Andrade, Sal¬ vador Galvan, Raymond Hale. STAGE CREW—Vivian Rose, Bernice Perry, Joe Hilton, Thelma Logan, Gloria Nunes, Jean Oliveira, Yvonne Young, Howard Souza, Harold Rogers, Larry Powell, Lester Benbow, Gilbert Espinoza. 35 CktUtmaA PaaeoHt At the Well of Bethlehem” proved to be one of the most spectacular pageants ever held in our auditorium. It was given before an appreciative audience on Sunday afternoon, De¬ cember 17. The Pageant is the story of the Jews who became followers and biogra¬ phers of Jesus. To them it seemed inevitable and right that He should be in the direct line of descent of their Royal Family, the House of David and Mary. Ruth was portrayed by Albe Mae Costa, David by Jack Moser, and Mary by Bernice Perry. Earl Silva was Joseph, and Jacquelyn Lewis was Elizabeth. They were supported by Barbara Ponti as Naomi, Gertrude Gastelum as Orpha, Don Querner as Boaz and Walter Corriea as the chief reaper. Equally important members of the cast were Tony Goularte, Alden Chamness, Harold Alameda, Victor Fracolli, Howard Souza, Salvador Gal¬ van, Paul Fracolli and Albert Perez. Patsy Ann James, Barbara Ramos, Betty Rose, Jeannette Luna, and William Rauch were the soloists. Other members of the cast were Dorothy Jackson, Ronald Oliver, Shir¬ ley Alameda, Arthur Thomas, David Leask, Winifred Pereira, Bobby De Salles, Alden Christensen, La Verne Sa, Robert Silveira. The seven women of Bethlehem who recall the story as they gather at the village well were Patricia Owen, Beverly Bennett, Ardis Hulse, Wini¬ fred Dias, Shirley Marriott, Clara Feliciano, and Loretta Caldeira. Members of the faculty who aided Mrs. Hegen were Mr. Roberts, the reader, and Mr. Thornburg, the organist. 36 eHht Platf Cast for April 19 Teddie Deakin_—- Saul Hodgkin_ Dick Winthrop_ Charles Murdock___ Price_ Sterling_ Jackson_ Julia Price_ Miss Bourne_ Cynthia Winthrop_ Peggie Murdock_ Cast for April 20 Teddie Deakin_ Saul Hodgkin_ Dick Winthrop_ Charles Murdock_ Price__ Sterling ___ Jackson_ Miss Bourne_ Julia Price__ Cynthia Winthrop_ Peggy Murdock_ _Harold Houghton _Wayne Calhoun _Stanley MaflFey _Joe Hilton _Paul Fracolli _Walter Correia _Stanley Lewis _Albe Mae Costa _Dorothy Jackson Florence Marie Brown _Patsy Ann James _William Rauch _Albert Perez __ Dick Belding -.George Bettencourt _ Carl Pierce _Donald Silveira _Frank Pinto Rosemary McDonald _ Bernice Perry _ Betty Ives _Patsy Ann James Top Row: D. Silveira, W. Calhoun, W. Rauch, F. Pinto, W. Correia, A. Perez. Middle Row: P. Fracolli, J. Hilton, S. Maffey, S. Lewis, D. fielding, H. Houghton, G. fiettencourt. Bottom Row: D. Jackson, P. James, fi. Ives, A. Costa, F. firaun, fi. Perry, R. McDonald, C. Pierce. 37 yke chccl Frieda Hester, Gladys Silva, Beulah Lum, Wanda Silveria, in the left hand corner, are shown in the cooking room. At the right is a scene from Mrs. Hyde’s Social Studies class. Those pictured are Marilyn Whitaker, Elsie De Pue, Betty Grau, Bobby De Valle, and Diane Crossman. In the upper right hand corner is a picture of the W” Club Initiation. The new members are Joan Morris, Pat Owen, Pat Mohn, Bev Soito, and Lorraine Perry. Frant Pinto is seen demonstrat ing the posting machine in the lower left hand corner. The center picture was taken at our last home football game. Directly below this Wayne Calhoun, Shirley Marriott, and Stan Maffey are inspect¬ ing a vacuum pump in the physics room. In the lower right hand corner Norman Andrade is shown tending the Agriculture Class victory garden. 38 ' sn ifcuhif yke ckccl In the upper left hand corner Frieda Flester and Lillian Tabache arc pictured in the Biology room. To the right Mildred Duarte and Isabel Jimenez are shown in office practice. Next Micheal Duran is pictured in machine shop. To his right are Henry Gutierrez and Arthur Brown in print shop. The picture in the center left position shows Florice DeVincenzi explaining a theorem in Geometry. Those seated are Charlotte Brown, Marjorie Callow, Lewis Meneze, and Charles Ruelas. Next James Baker, Thelma Logan, Placy Paredes, and Albert Alberts are shown in the art building. The lower left hand corner picture was taken at the football din¬ ner. Those easiest to identify are Glenn Halliday, George Bettencourt, and Albert Silva. Harold Houghton and Carl Pierce are next pictured in study hall. To the right Tony Goularte and Anthony Duarte are shown in wood shop. These are only a few of the many scenes around the school in the fall of 1944. 1 t J .. .. .----j -ttu In this building the Student Body has learned the sports that have given them healthy con¬ fidence, self control and the understanding of sportsmanship. Not only have the stu¬ dents taken pride in their sports but have felt the honor of success in games won with hard work, training, skill and good sports¬ manship. Out C acke Mrs. Nelson. Mr. Hird. The Girls’ P. E. Department re¬ sounds with calls of ' Vhere are my sox?” ' Hey, Susie, it’s my turn to lead exercises, what’s number 6?” To outsiders these are meaningless phrases, but to a student they are a part of school life. We’re hoping the relaxation of play, and even the stiff¬ ness of new exercises will long remain in the memories of the departing seniors. This year, to insure all-round de¬ velopment and still keep up a lively interest, a new series of exercises was given each quarter. We get old and creaky soon enough—thus the effort to strengthen muscle groups and to remain active. My congratulations to the seniors as a swell group with which to work; here’s wishing you a happy life. Well, fellows, at last your time for graduation is here. The past four years probably dragged along, but now that they are finished you are probably wondering what happened to them. Our re-entry into the S.C.V.A.L. gave you a very pleasant senior year. Our sports program was full and you, as seniors, played a very important role in our success during the year. Your cooperation and participa¬ tion in the Physical Fitness and in the sports program have been of the highest quality and I am sure that you will be fitted to meet whatever the future holds for you. I wish to extend sincere congratu¬ lations and wish you all the best of luck for the future. Lois Nelson. Irving Hird. ' }99t(faU Taking second place in the S.C.V.A.L., the Huskies had what may be called a better than average season with the box score showing three wins, three losses, and two ties. The 1944 Washington Union High School grid¬ iron team proved to be an aggregation of hard, clean-fighting players. This was the first year that the team played in the S.C.V.A.L., in which they had not participated since the beginning of the war. This change permitted the Huskies to travel and to play other schools. The 1944 season was a good one in view of the fact that the team not only won second place in the S.C.V.A.L., but also that five men from Washington won all-Valley honors. Three were placed on the first team and two on the second. The three that made the first team were Wayne Calhoun, Stanley Maffey, and Dick fielding. The two that made the second team were Ronnie Oliver and Tony Goularte. Harold Rogers received honorable mention. A heavy and hard-charging line, which was one of the best in the league, was in a large measure responsible for the team’s success. Top Row: D. Corchero, W. Blake, V. Fracolli, M. Mohn, D. Davis, H. Houghton, R. Oliver, R. fielding, D. Qilerner, J. Hilton, A. Enos, S. Maffey, P. Fracolli, Charles Willis. Middle Row: A. Bernard, H. Alameda, N. Peixotto, A. Thomas, T. Kerns, H. Rogers, R. Runolfson, W. Calhoun, J. Luque, G. Bettencourt, A. Martinez, B. Montalbo, G. Halliday, J. Bolivia, T. Goularte, Mr. Hird. Lower Row: D. Silveria, R. Rose, R. Brunelli, H. Mendoza, R. Guerra, J. Bradbury, T. Cardenas, W. Enos, R. Cozzi, G. Morley, A. Chamness, J. Moser, C. Pierce, P. Paredes. 42 In recent years football has been a major sport at Washington Union High School, and win or lose, our teams have been noted for their fair play. Lasting credit is due to our coach, Irving Hird, who taught the boys the fundamentals of the game, and who instilled in them the idea of fair play, good sportsmanship, and clean, hard, fighting. Those lost through graduation are Wayne Calhoun (captain), Stanley Maffey, Paul Fracolli, Dick field¬ ing, Tommy Kerns, George fiettencourt, Wayne Davis, Joe Hilton, Harold Houghton, Walter filake, and Glenn Halliday. Leaving to enter the Armed Services are Milton Mohn and Tony Gularte. Returning lettermen include Alex fiernard, Don Querner, Harold Rogers, Alden Cham- ness. Jack Moser, Ronnie Oliver, Dan Corchero, Harold Ala¬ meda, fiobby Rose, and Adolph Enos. P. Fracolli, S. Maffey M. Mohn, T. Kerns, D. Silveria, W. Blake, G. Bettencourt, V. Fracolli. W. Davis, H. Alameda. 1 - The highlight of the season’s gridiron battles was the Santa Clara game, our first night game in four years, and played on their field. Washington galloped to a 13-0 vic¬ tory over the Santa Clara team, and the blocking and defensive play was the best that the S. C. V. A. L. has seen in several years. 43 CLASS A SQUAD Top Row: J. Hilton, C. Pierce, R. Oliver, P. Fracolli, W. Davis, J. Moser. Bottom Row: W. Cal¬ houn, H, Houghton, S. Maffey, A. Silva, H. Alameda. CLASS A TEAM J. Hilton, W. Davis, A. Silva, S. Maffey, P. Fracolli. CLASS B TEAM Top Row: J. Samarron, D. Pri- ego, E. Cardoza. Bottom Row: L. Smith, R. Rodrigues, B. Rose, F. Hernandez, J. Abad. B. Rose, W. Davis, A. Silva. Sasketball CLASS ' ‘A” Finishing with a tie for second place with Santa Clara in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League, the Washington Union High School var¬ sity completed a successful season this year. They triumphed 11 times and suffered nine defeats during the season. Six of the team’s victories were league contests. The starting members who formed the nucleus of the team this year were Stanley Maffey (captain), guard; Paul Fracolli, guard; Joe Hilton, center; Wayne Davis, forward; and Albert Silva, forward. Three members, Stanley Maffey, Wayne Davis, and Albert Silva, were placed on the second team of all-S.C.V.A.L. team. The team showed plenty of fire and drive, never giving up a moment before the final gun went off. O nly one member, Harold Alameda, will be returning next year. The members lost through graduation are Stanley Maffey, Paul Fra¬ colli, Joe Hilton, Wayne Davis, Albert Silva, Wayne Calhoun, Harold Houghton, and Carl Pierce. CLASS ”B” The Washington Union High School basketball team completed a fairly successful season this year. The team went through a schedule of seventeen games, managing to win three league games and two practice games. Although the ' B’s” were the smallest team in their division in the league and were greatly handi¬ capped by the lack of height, they made up for that in their aggressive¬ ness and in their team spirit. The end of league competition found the ' B’s” holding down a tie for fifth spot in the S.C.V.A.L. The members comprising the first team were Bobby Rose (captain), forward; Reuben Rodriguez, forward; Melford Alameda, center; Jimmy Abad, guard; Frank Hernandez, guard. Two members of the ”B” team took positions on the all-S.C.V.A.L. team, being unanimous choice for a forward position on the first team, and Jimmy Abad, who will be lost through graduation, taking a guard spot on the second team. Top Row: R. Brunelli, A. Ber¬ nard, D. Corchero, L. Moora, H. Hernandez, Bottom Row: A. Sil¬ va, D. Priego, J. Samarron, H. Alameda, B. Rose, L. Smith, A. Enos, B. Madsen. J. Samarron, A. Silva, H. Alameda SoAelfaii Though our baseball team did not win all of the games this year, they won their share of them and every team they played was willing to state that they were a good, steady, all-round team. This year’s varsity team consisted of pitchers, Harold Alameda and Harvey Hernandez; catchers, Dan Corchero and Richard Brunelli; 1st base, Burt Madsen and Alex Bernard; 2nd base, David Priego and Bobby Rose; 3rd base, John Samarron; shortstops, Norman Dolin and Leroy Moora; left field, Leonard Smith; center field, Albert Silva; and right field, Adolph Enos. The league games were with Live Oak, Campbell, Fremont, Mt. View, San Jose Tech, Los Gatos, and Santa Clara. Each of these schools was played twice. We also played two practice games with Bellarmine. Since all of the team with the exception of Albert Silva, who played center field, and who was the only senior on the team, will be returning next year we look forward to an equally promising Baseball season next Spring. Until the last game, when we dropped into second position, we were in first place in the league. Top Row: B. Layborn, W. Cal¬ houn, J. Hilton, T. Goularte, J. Bolivia, G. Halliday, B. Madsen, S. Maflfey, C. Pierce. Middle Row: A. Silva, H. Hernandez, D. An¬ drade, H. Houghton, A. Brown, D. Silveira, A. Chamnes, W. Davis. Bottom Row: E. Andrade, R. Halliday, J. Bolivia, D. Priego, F. Edmondson, E. Parry, L. Mohn. A. Soares, P. Truscott, W. Blake, V. Fracolli, S. Maffey, R. Oliver, H. Houghton, G. Halliday, R. Halliday, A. Christensen. ytack The track team this year was made up of inexperienced members as we had only one letterman, Harvey Hernandez, returning. Under the coaching of Mr. Hird and Mr. Brown we did, however, de¬ velop some talent which seemed promising. We had several meets this Spring. In one, Livermore combined with us to meet Hayward; we also met Bellarmine and took part in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League track meet. yemU For the first time in three years, Washington Union High had an active tennis team which was placed under the direction of Mrs. Nelson. We were handicapped somewhat by lack of experience—only two of the team had ever played before. S. Maffey, R. Oliver and W. Blake were our singles players while P. Truscott, V. Fracolli, R. Halliday, G. Halliday and H. Houghton played doubles. The tennis schedule included games with Bellarmine, San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos and Fremont. Top Row: P. Enciso, N. Zende- jas, J. Asebedo, L. Samarron, B. Madsen, T. Goularte, A. Bernard, D. Corchero, C. Pierce. Middle Row: M. Peixotto, A. Silva, C. Rodgers, G. Bettencourt, B. Mon- talbo, D. Priego, R. Guerra, A. Chamness. Bottom Row: P. Trus- cott, M. Torres, G. Espinoza, J. Torquemada, J. Betschart. G. Bettencourt, C. Rodgers, D. Corchero, A. Bernard. On April 6, our fourth annual Boxing Carnival was held in the gym. It was attended by 800 people, the largest crowd ever present at one of our Carnivals. The boys put on an exciting show which held the attention of the audience all evening. The bouts were the finest that we have had and show the progress that the boys have made in this sport. Mr. Joe Silveira acted as referee and Judge Norris, Mr. Ed Vieira, and Mr. Joe Adams were the judges. We appreciate these men offering their ' services and the fine job they did. Those participating in the boxing were John Torquemada and Dave Priego, Lawrence Rose and Ed Rivera, Henry Gutierrez and Norman Dolan, Roy Gonzales and Alvin Silva, George Bettencourt and Clifford Rodgers, Mervin Neves and William Enos, Norval Peixotto and Norman Andrade, Tony Goularte and Don Querner, Lawrence Samarron and Mike Torres, Bob Montalbo and Nef Zendejas, Reuben Rodriguez and Joe Bet¬ schart, Bert Madsen and Harold Alameda, Dan Corchero and Alex Bernard. 48 VatMti! Septet Sept ' • ' Oct. . 27_ _ 0 Washington 1 2 a _ _Campbell 0 W ashington 0 ' • ' Oct. 13_ _ 0 Washington_ _ 13 ' • ' Oct. 20_ 6 Washington 6 ' • ' Oct. 27_ _Fremont 1? W ashington 7 Nov . 3_ _El Cerrito 12 W ashington n Nov . 14 _ _Livermore 1 W ashington n ' Nov. _ Los Gatos 7 X a«jhin erfon 1 CtaJJ ' W Sa ketkall Dec. 1_ _Hayward _ 22 Washington 27 ' • ' Dec. 8_ 44 Washington 36 Dec. 11_ _ 38 W ashington 1 8 Dec. 13___ 46 Washington 37 -Dec. 15_ 20 W ashington 3 Jan. 3_ -Hayward _ _ 22 Washington 28 Jan. 5_ _Bellarmine M NV ashington 30 -Jan. 12_ _ 28 Washington _ 42 ' • ' Jan. 19_ _ 28 Washington 26 Jan. 23_ _ 23 Washington 37 Jan. 24_ _ 43 Washington 28 ' •7an. 26_ _Los Gatos_ _ 34 Washini ton 38 Jan. 30_ -San Jose_ _ 12 W ashington 28 -Feh. 6_ -San Jose Tech. _ 20 Washington 46 Feb. 7_ -Navy _ 40 ashington 3 3 -Feb. 9_ -Live Oak_ 22 ashington 2 S Feb. 13 _ _Alumni M ashi n p ton 41 ' • ' Feb. 16_ -Fremont _ _ 32 W ashington 3 3 Feb. 19_ -Livermore_ 46 7ashinpton 3 Feb. 23_ _ 34 Washington _ 30 CliUA S Sa ketball cpte Dec. 1_ _ 32 Washington 1 s - ' Dec. 8_ _ 47 Washington_ _ 16 Dec. 11_ -Lincoln_ 41 ashington ' • ' Dec. 15_ — 21 W ashington 27 Jan. 3_ -- -Hayward _ 0 357 ashington 26 Jan. 5_ 27 ashinpton 24 - ' Jan. 12_ _ - _Mt. View_ _ 31 Vashington 29 - ' Jan. 19_ _ Campbell _ 15 W ashington 22 Jan. 23_ _ -Livermore_ _ 15 W ashinpton 27 Jan. 24_ -Lincoln . 47 357 ashington 2 2 - ' Jan. 26 __ _ _Los Gatos_ 14 ash in pton 2 Q Jan. 30_ _San Jose_ _ 26 TY L ' Wll_ Washington - _ 25 - ' Feb. 6_ -San Jose Tech. _ 38 Washington _ 26 • ' Feb. 9_ --Live Oak_ _ 40 Washington_ _ 33 - ' Feb. 16_ -Fremont _ 35 W ashington 24 Feb. 19_ -Livermore IS 7 ashington 2 S Feb. 23_ -Bellarmine _ 33 Washington - Z) _ 24 () Indicates league games. 49 Top Kow: R. Cotton, G. Nunes, G. Martin, E. Lewis, B. Lum, D. Ferraris, Bottom Kow: M. Cheng, P. Mohn, T. Logan, M. Enos, E. Brown; B. King. Top Kow: J. Olivera, M Goularte, B. Soito, C. Janiero Bottom Kow: J. Lawrence, F Bitker, E. Borge, S. Marriott J. Morse. Top Kow: J. Morse, E. Borge, F. Bitker, B. Kuegeman. Bot¬ tom Kow: S. Marriott, J. Olivera, C. Janiero, J. Law¬ rence, M. Goularte, B. Soito. Top Kow: W. Dias, Y. Trem¬ blay, L. Harvey. Bottom Kow: F. Hester, B. Espinoza, A. Vargas, M. Milburn, C. Perez. QfU ‘ Pkif icat CifucathH This year the girls went out for sports in a big way. It seemed that all the periods did their utmost to win the championship in some sport, but fifth period won, being victorious in both hockey and basketball. Hockey, as usual, was the first sport on our activities calendar. It seems as though the freshmen, despite the fact that they had never played hockey, caught on to the techniques of the game quickly, and many came out for the after-school games. During the second quarter basketball held the limelight. The girls showed much interest in and enthusiasm for this sport, and turned out to root for the boys’ games as well as their own. All the girls’ basketball games were held in the small gym and did not in terfere with the boys’ games which were held in the large gym. The players who won the championship for the fifth period are as fol¬ lows: Mary Goularte, Lorraine Perry, Ethel Borge, Jean Olivera, Josephine Lawrence, Velma Telles, Shirley Alameda, Shirley Marriott, and Charlotte Janerio. Each quarter Mrs. Nelson taught the girls different exercises—exercises which strengthened muscles which are very seldom used, and which helped the girls warm up before playing more vigorous games. Thev included warm-uD, the whirl, bounce-jump, the drunkard, sidefall, push-up, crab walk, roll-reach, and a twenty count manual which included five exercises. As the annual went to press, Mrs. Nelson was making plans to have some baseball games with other schools. Here and in other schools, there was a spring testing program which included skill tests for the girls. These tests were the socker throw, jump for height, hop, step, and jump. During the spring season, tennis was plaved. For those who were in¬ terested, a tennis tournament was held, which included singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Badminton was also played during the spring semester. In general, the year has been very successful, especially for the seniors, since the fifth period champions contained mostly seniors. 5 1. Alvina Perry. 2. Charlotte Janeiro and Vivian Reina. 3. Barbara Ponti and Annabelle Vargas. 4. Betty Brown, Gertrude Gastelum and Jeanette Luna. 5. Ruby McGowan. 6. Beverly Soito and Mildred Enos. 7. Mary Senn. 8. Florence Marie Braun, Barbara Ramos and Shirley Marriott. 9. Shirley Alameda, Velma Telles, and Charlotte Janeiro. 10. Rita Alonzo and Cary Garcia. 11. Isabel Navas. 12. Mary Goularte and LaVerne Harvey. 52 1. Boys on the bench at the Hayward game. 2. John Samarron, Mike Torres. 3. Walt Blake. 4. Stan Maflfey. 5. Joe Hilton, Harvey Hernandez. 6. Johnny Bolivia. 7. Leonard Smith, Bobby Rose. 8. Paul Fracolli, Joe Hilton. 9. Jimmie Abad, Frank Hernandez. 53 Caiehifat— -HS Sept. 11—School days, school days. Yes, school starts again after summer vacation (and the seniors come back for the last time). Oct. 3—After all the grooming, group pictures were taken for the annual. Oct. 10-11—Seniors smile pretty for their individual pictures. Oct. 13—First night game in ages. Washington played Santa Clara there. Who won? Washington, of course! Oct. 19—Annual Song and Yell Contest. Seniors first, the Sophomores shared second place with the Juniors and last but not least, the Freshmen!, Oct. 27—One, two, three, kick. First dance, given by the Student Council. Nov. 11—Annual game with Livermore postponed to Nov. 14. Why? California liquid sunshine. Incidentally, W.U.H.S. lost. But we won’t mention that. Dec. 17—The presentation of the annual Christmas pageant, ' ' At the Well of Bethlehem.” Dec. 18—At last—Christmas vacation. Feb. 2—Tico-tico-tick, Tico-tico-tock, yes, it’s the Vod- vil, and with a Spanish accent! March 23—The long-awaited Junior Assembly. March 2 6-April 2—Easter vac ation. April 6—Another of Washington’s anticipated events— The Boxing Carnival. April 19-20—Among deserted stations and ghost trains, the Senior play was presented. April 2 5—C.S.F. holds spring tea for mothers and friends. May 4—Mother’s Day Tea—Each girl acts as hostess to her mother. May 11—Eighth grade day when the future frosh get their first glimpse of W.U.H.S. June 8—Senior Ball. Also the end of the school year. June 10—The big day for the Seniors. Graduation. I. Jimmy i.uque. 2. Winifred uias. 3. Caroie Severson, Mona Burtcn, Shirley Alameda. 4. Pratt Truscott J. Barbara Kuegeman. 6. Mildred Duarte. 7. Stan Maffey, Albe Mae Costa, Paul Fracolli, Wayne Calhoun Jimmy Cotrone, Gaylor Miller. 9. Duilinda Duarte, Dolores Rose, Mary Duarte. 55 uUftafih fiekHcufle femeH Photographs —Barboni Studio Engraving —California Art Engra ving Co. Printing —Lederer, Street Zeus