Washington Union High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fresno, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1956 volume:

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The organizations, activities, classes, and administration are presented by division pages each presenting a different group. You will notice as the parade passes before your e','es the men with their so-called beards. The winning entry is summarized on the Centennial Page, with the Parade Marshall being Mr. Harry Gower and Mr. Willis Everson on the Dedication Page. So as you look back and see how the Parade of Progress passed this year, may it bring back many good memories. May you always remember it as the best parade you have seen. ibeicafion Mr. Willis Everson, the Progress is dedicated to you this year for your loyal and unending help to the student body and class of '56. As sponsor of the Student Council and boys' counselor you have helped tremen- dously in the Progress of the school. You are always around when help is needed and your advice in counseling has benefited the school. We would like to take this opportunity and thank you for your guidance by dedi- cating this Progress to you. Mr. Willis Evorson l Y 5? Y X 151 5 'Eg 6' I S Eff:- Qs P. t 'F 'Q Q . - Eb f MX! 'xg f er? M5 l l M Wllam Hannickel, president allagfeffl Elected by the voters of this district are five men who compose the board of trustees. Some of the duties of the board members are to hire the principal, teachers, and other employees, to approve the school budget, to authorize the program of bills, to discuss and adopt policies for governing the school, to authorize the purchase of school equipment, and to oversee the general affairs of the school and keep it on a running basis. Mr. William Hannickel, president, is from the American Union district. He does grading and land leveling. This is his fourth year on the board. The vice-president, Mr. Reid Knight, is also from the American Union District. This is his second year. Mr. Oral L. Mitchell, clerk, has served thirteen years on the board. He is a raisin grower in the Washington Colony district. Mr. Eric Olsen was re-elected this year, making it his sixth year on the board. He is from the American Union district. Newly elected this year is Mr. Arthur Steffensen. Mr. Steffensen is from the Olean- dar Grammar School district. n nm: Miirhqll :lark Mr. Eric Olsen, trustee Mr. Arthur Stoffansen trustee Mr. Recd Knight, vice p es dent Mr. Harry Gower, principal Mrs. Eleanor Mudge, dean of girls Mr. Willis Everson, dean of boys and boys' Miss Owena Crow, vice-principal irecforfi Mr. Harry Gower, principal, was appointed by the board of trustees to head the administration for the l955-56 school year. Miss E. Owena Crow was named vice-principal, Mrs. Eleanor Mudge, dean of girls, Mr. Willis Everson, dean of boys and boys' counselor, and Mrs. Marie Cavanagh, girls' counselor. Mrs. Katherine Jensen and Mrs. Winifred Jewell are administrative and academic secretaries, respectively. The principal is the administrative head of the school and is responsible for developing and carrying on suc- cessful public relations between high schools of the district and the state and county education departments. The vice-principal is to assume the principal's duties in case of his absence. She is to assign substitutes for any teachers absent from classes. She will interview students with unexcused absences and excessive tardiness. The duties of the deans are to give social and personal guidance to students when necessary. The counselors are in charge of pre-registering eighth grade students and assisting in giving special tests to individual students. The administrative secretary is in charge of the school's secretarial duties while the academic secretary is in charge ofthe students' academic records. counselor Mrs. Marie Cavanagh, girls' counselor Mrs. Katherine lensen, administrative secr Mrs. Wmrfred Jewel, academc secre Q..- Moriorie Barnard Mr. Bartsch gives a student a few pointers on finishing his proiect in wood shop. data? Miss Barnard is watching to see how well these girls can handle the ball in a quick game of vol- leyball. She is head of the girls' PE Department. Mr. Harry Burtsch M Albert Cana Mr. Cano helps one of his Span- ish students translate o difficult word. He also teaches English. GCI! Journalism is an elective class for all students interested in working on the Hatchet or Progress. Mr. Carter also teaches English. Mrs. Marie Cavonough Mrs. Cavanaugh helps one of these students in her geometry class with a difficult problem. She also teaches trigonometry and solid geometry. She is also girls' counselor. Mr. Clark explains some problems which may arise in business to his junior business class. He also teaches business arithmetic. Mr. Earl Carter Mr. Miren Cla lc - 1- Mr. Wallace Copeland Clffllgg Mr. Copeland is shown directing the iunior band. He also directs the senior band and orchestra, and teaches beginning instru- ments Miss Crow checks her students' work in her Latin ll class. She also teaches Latin l and English. Mr. Eugene Dillon iw Mr. Dillon assists one of his stu- dents in answering a question about the California government. He also teaches American History and is one of the sponsors for the senior class. Mrs. Barbara Feurerste GCU f Mechanical Drawing is only one of the arts an architect should know. Mr. Dirksen is shown checking the students' drawings. He also teaches drafting and is head of the industrial arts de- partment. Typing is a subpect for all com- mercial students. Here Mrs. Feur- erstein checks the work of one of the students. She also teaches Business English. One of his speech students makes a speech as Mr. Glaspey looks on. He is also the school business manager. Mr, George Dirksen Mr. lohn Cvlaspey if Mr. Glesson Harvey Mr. Garnet Hayden JCM Mr. Harvey helps one of his chemistry students to figure out a problem. He also teaches physics Drivers training is one of the classes compulsory for sopho- mores and is available for any- one else who wants to learn how to drive. Mr. Earl Hazelton is the instructor. and English 'X if new , 3 :iw Ht QS-2 41.3 , V3 s Ht sgmikvi Chorus is an elective class for anyone who enioys singing. Mr. Garnet Hayden is shown directing part of the chorus in a special number. He also teaches alge- bra and shop math. 3618144 Copper working, leather work and plaster of paris work are only a few of the crafts done in Mrs. Johnson's class. She also teaches English and girls' P.E. Mr. Charles lee Mr. Lee is shown explaining some of the principles of auto me- chanics. He also teaches metal shop. Basketball is one of the many sports played in boys' P.E. classes. Mr. McDonald is shown referee- ing the game. He is the head of the boys' P.E. Mrs. Margaret Johnson Mr. Donald McDonald M G d Montague Mudge 0046? Mr. Montague is pointing out the positions of various parts of the human body to his biology l class. He also teaches world geography, agricultural biology and biology ll and is head of the science department. Mrs. Dorthy Millerd One of the student librarians helps Mrs. Millerd to file the books in their proper order. Mrs. Millerd is the head of the library department. Students interested in art may get that training in the art classes taught by Mrs. Mudge. She also teaches English and is dean of girls and head ofthe mathematics department. Cllfblgy Dramatics is an elective which is taught by Mr. Nixon. He also teaches English. Mr. Ray Nall Mr. Olson explains some of the basic principles of the English language to his class. He teaches reading. class Bookkeeping ll is available for any senior who has had book- keeping l. Mr. Nall also teaches office practice, bookkeeping I and business law. He is the head of the business department, also Mr. George Nixon Ivan Olson Barbara Petersen Ms. Daisy Shirk Mr. Poulsen teaches agriculture to boys interested in farming. He also is the instructor in the farm shop and is head of the agricul- LICU, Mrs. Petersen explains some of the basic principles of English to her class. She also teaches home- making. Siverdt Paulsen Shorthand is a commercial sub- iect available to anyone inter- ested. Mrs. Shirk is shown helping one of the girls with her outlines. C-he also teaches typing. Mr. Carroll Speight Shown 0 stu, Mr. Robert Wilson dent with a prolect In sewing, is Mrs. Terry. She also teaches cook- ing. Mr. Speight is going over a difficult prob- lem with one of his students in his math class. He also instructs boys' P.E. 3 I Mrs. Ephoydie Terry I -1 . f N li I lf lf it N' if ff, 0 1 L, ' ,li y V iff f f i ' ilf I , i ff L L y i 1 L-L 'ff ' Z X W 1 . 1 - 4 ' A f' ' V J ' V 1. . I i l fi ,,1 ,, Iliff ' ll Li' f ' 1 l ' L , , If l' , X -. i 7 . ' if X i I 1 V l N1 Mr. Frank Thompson If na L f f l 7.1 Y lm V ' u 1 XV' W ,l 1' LJ I r .f f-' i ' ' lg, X XJ 1 i, , so . 1 1 if X i L N 5 American History stur' dents listen as Mr. Wilson tells ofthe early Americans. Mr. Wilson also instructs the Cadets. in Mr. Thoinpson is dis- cussing cz topic with his freshman orienta- tion class. CUSTODIANS: Left to right: l. Petersen, W. York, R. Ray, C. Gandy, R. Bolmg. .gzcolenfzi jrien 5 The responsibility of keeping our school grounds, class- rooms, and equipment in good repair are the iobs of the custodians. Answering correspondence, handing supplies, and doing clerical work is the iob of the administrative secretary, Mrs. Katherine Jensen. Mrs. Winifred Jewell, academic secretary, issues tran- scripts, and keeps grades and records of all students. Mr. Lester Glaspey, business manager, has charge of all financial records and trans- actions, including Student Body Funds. To purchase all supplies and serv- ices upon the receipt of the requi- sitions approved by the principal. Mrs. W. Jewell, academic secretary Mrs. K. Jensen, administrative secrela ry Transporting students to and from school is the duty of the bus drivers. Mr. L. Glaspey, business manager BUS DRIVERS: Row l, A. Ventura, J. Donabed, T. Nelson, B. York. Row 2, R. Ahlmeyer, D. Bad- ' . h . M nd s. erlscher, D. Rasmussen, A. Sanlopuelro, J Rus , E .nba 9 Mrs. D. Millerd, librarian Mrs. E. Mudge, attendance officer Nmwsfseiss A LIBRARIANS: Row l, C. Hoff, R. Reid, B. Houx, P. Noble, M. Stoler. Row 2, J. Mitchell, J Delgado B M. Robinson, V. Hart, Mrs. Millerd, B. Moore, T. Caughell. cgiuclenf ,Ale I0 Student helpers are the people who aid in the efficient operation of the school. Distributing bulletins, filing tardy slips, typing and collecting attendance slips, are only a few of the many duties which the girls in the office per- form. The girls are under the direction of Mrs. Eleanor Mudge, dean of girls and attendance officer. Mrs. Mudge also keeps the records of student tardiness with the help of the office girls. Mrs. Dorothy Millerd is in charge of the library assistants. These students help in the checking out of books. They also are in charge of filing and arranging books. Another of their duties is to make charges on late books and distribute them. STUDENT HELP: Raw ,l, R. Ferris, P. Griffin, C. Grant, L. Kimbler, D. Graham, B. Brisendnne Row 2 B Antranikian P Silveira, V. Nire, P. Pryce, A. Evans, E. Grant, S. Griffen, C. Messner J Wu son '2. I 'Sf X N-4 . Mr. Hurry Gower, principal CLI CL6!Q 6Ll 5ACL! The last four years you seniors have had a rich experience, and if you have taken advantage of the opportunities that have been yours, you have a bright future and should be looking forward to it with great anticipation and with confidence. Never before has the future looked so bright for high school graduates that have prepared themselves properly to meet it. Wages have never been as high, oppor- tunities so plentiful, nor has the standard of living been at its present plane. I urge the other classes to take advantage of the opportunities that high school days afford. There is no period in your life when the efforts that you put forth will be more profitable to you than your high school days. ldleness, dodging work, shunning responsibility, defects of ones character, and formulating bad habits are almost impossible to get rid of when the realization comes that they are stumbling blocks in your struggle for success. The responsibility of the administration and teachers are to aid you with your education and to assist you in every way possible in obtaining a successful and happy life. It is our desire to do everything possible to make your high school years the most valuable and richest years of your life. The more you put into them, the richer your rewards in life will be. May I wish for each of you a successful and abundant life of happiness. P. Chance M. Coito R. Cook enior iuiriion lt seems iust last month that - little freshmen en- tered Washington Union as the class of 1956. lt wasn't long before we got into the swing of things, however. We were called scrubs, but we defeated the sopho- mores on initiation day and came out third in the March of Dimes Drive. ln our sophomore year we blossomed out in our bright red sweaters. We financed the prom last year, ln the Good Old Summertime, which was put on for the class of l955. Selling magazines and operating the Panther Patio are iust two of the things we did to finance the Prom. As we entered our senior and final year, we received our beautiful class rings. Guiding us this yast year were Robert Lowder, president, Robert Cook, vice president, Marlene Coito, secretary, and Paula Chance treasurer. Nancy Fritz and Diana Grimm were elected to repre- sent us in student council this year. We won the March of Dimes talent show, sponsored by the Lions Club, which aided us in winning the March of Dimes drive. Campus Queen, senior class play, was presented by us for the school and community last fall. Sponsoring and counseling us this year were Mr. Eugene Dillon, Mr. Ivan Olson, Mrs. Barbara Peterson, Mr. Earl Carter, Mrs. Marie Cavanagh, and Mr. Willis Everson. Well, now, we have reached our goal as high school students. Some will go on to college, others will go out into the world and find a place there. Always in our hearts, though, we will remember Washington Union, our alma mater. R. lowder N Fri!! D. Grimm RY ANNE AINGER-CSF l, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Mot- -Daughter Banquet 3, 4, Hi- 1 2, 3, 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, ley Ball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Basket- l 2, 3, Music Festival l, 2, 4, Prom Committee 3, Christ- s Pageant 2, 3, 4. BEVE R LY ANTRANIKIAN - NANCY ARMSTRONG -- Stu- DONNIE BENNETT - Basket- Honor Roll 3, 4, Band I 2, dent Council 2, 3, 4, Assistant ball 2, 3, Softball 2, Baseball Bond Show l, 2, Spring Festi- Commissioner 3, Commissioner 2, Speedball 4, Class Play 4, val l, 2, Prom Committee 3, 4, Yell Leader 3, 4, GAA l, Band l. Perfect Attendance 2, 3, Typing Awards 2, 3, GAA 4, .lr.-Tri-Hi-Y Vige President 4. 2, 3, 4. ,RKY BRADLEY - Football 2, Intramural Football 2, 4, Intramural Track 'l, 2, id Show l, 2, 3, 4, Band e President 4, Progress and tchet Business Manager 3, Vice president 3, Class Play ldlers 4. BOBBIE BRISENDINE - Senior FERNANDO CABRERA -- Edi- JERRY CARR - Band Show 1, Chorus l, 2, Christmas Pro- son l, 2, 3, Intramural Foot- 2, -3, 4, ldlers 3, 4, Music Fes- gram l, 2, 3, Show Boat 'l, ball 4. tival 2, 3, 4. 2, Spring Concert l, 2, Music Festival l, 2, GAA 4. MES CARTER - Needles I, 3, Student Council l, Honor ll 1, 2, Chorus 3, 4, Christ- ls Pageant l, 2, 3, 4, Class ny 3, 4, Camera Club l, 2, Needles Boys' State Alter- TOM dent Show 2, 3 Track 2, Hi CAUGHELL - Vice Presi- I, Band 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Music Festival 4, D Basketball l, C I, 2, Intramural Football -Y 1, 2, ldlers 4, Hatchet PAULA CHANCE -May Queen 4, Moy Queen Attendant l, Student Council l, 2, 4, FFA Sweetheart 3, Maiorette 2, 3, 4, CSF 2, GAA Secretary 4, Band Show I, 2, 3, 4, Treas- VENITA NIRE CHANCE - CSF 2, 3, Honor Roll l, 2, 3, 4, Speedball I, Basketball I, 2, Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4, Softball l, 2, May Queen Attendant l, Hi-Jinx 2, GAA I, 2, 3, 4. RALPH CHRISTIN TERRY CLINE - CSF l, 2, 47 Secretary 47 Honor Roll I, 47 Associate Progress Editor 47 Quill and Scroll 3, 47 GAA 73, 47 Basketball 37 Class Play 47 Hi-Jinx 3, 47 Mother-Daughter Banquet 37 March of Dimes Committee 4. MARLENE COITO - Pep Girl 27 Cheer Leader 3, 47 Football Queen Attendant 47 Class Sec- retary 47 Student Council 27 GAA I, 2, 3, 47 Band Show l, 37 Senior Play 47 May Queen Attendant I7 Rally and Dance Committee 2, 3, 4. ROBERT COOK-Student 4 cil I, 2, 37 Class Preside Class Vice President 47 C 27 Block W I, 2, 3, 47 dent 47 Football 47 Baski I, 2, 3, 47 Baseball 1, 2, Prom Committee 3. BARBARA COX MARVIN COZBY - Chorus I, DOROTHY DAVIS 27 Senior Play I7 Show Boat I, 27 CSF I7 Honor Roll I, 2. VIRGINIA DEBRUM - Stu Council Treasurer 3, 47 l Secretary I7 Honor Roll I 47 Band 2, 3, 47 Band Sho 3, 47 GAA I, 2, 3, 47 Hi- 'l, 2, 3, 47 Volleyball I Speedball I7 Basketball CHARLES DEIS - CSF 3, 47 President 47 Honor Roll l, 37 Band Show 2, 3, 47 Class Play 47 Orchestra 3, 47 Baseball I7 Spring Concert 3. JOE DELGADO -Student Body JOHN DOMINQUEZ - Basket- FRANK DURAN Vice President 4i Student Coun- cil 2, 47 Dance Committee 47 Basketball l, 2, 3, 47 Track I7 March of Dimes Committee 47 Intramural Football I, 37 Intra- mural Track 37 Softball I, 2. ball I7 Track 2, 3, 47 Intra- mural Basketball 2, 37 Int mural Football 2, 3, 4. IRY DURAN 1 Orchestra 3, 4, Speedway 3, 4, Bas- ball 3, Usherette 2, 3, ing Concert 2, 3, 4, Clovis tival 2, 3, 4, GAA 2, 3, 4. ANNA EVANS 1Chorus I, 2, MICKEY FACCINTO 1 Band 3, 4: Show Boat I, 2, 4, Show I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Christmas Pageant I, 2, 3, 4, Speedball I, CSF I. Football 3, 4, Intramural Base- ball 3, 4, Talent Show 4, ldlers 4, Idlers' Treasurer 4. MARGIE FEAVER 1 Senior Band I, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Band Show I, 2, 3, 4, Show' boat I, 2, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Jinx 2, 3, 4, Varsity Speech 3, Honor Band and Orchestra 4, Music Festival Band and Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4. ANN FOSTER 1Talent Show Cl-IERYL FREEMAN 1 CSF I, NANCY FRITZ 1 GAA Vice ALFRED GARRISON 1 Basket- 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 4, 2, 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Football Queen 4, ball I, 2, 3, Football 3, Track eedball I, GAA 2, 3, 4, Pep Girl 2, 3, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, 2, Easton Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Sec- -.linx 3. Class Manager I, Hi-Jinx I, 2, Tennis 3, Hi-Jinx 3, 4, Dance retary 4. 3, 4, Fashion Show 3, Band Show 2, Chorus and Showboat I, Mother-Daughter Banquet Committee I, 3, 4. and Rally Committee 4, Talent Show 3, 4, Cheer leader 4, Band Show 3. JM 4 3 Dat Ile GENTILE -- Cadets I, 2, , Football 2, 3, 4, Track , 4, Honor Roll I, Show- 2, Chorus 2, 4, Cadet Team 3, 4, Dramotics 4. CORINNE GRANT -- CSF I, 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4, CSF Treasurer 4, Seal Bearer 4, May Queen Attendant I, Prom Committee Head 3, Usherette 3, 4, Posture Queen 3. JIM GRASSLEY 1 Band I, 2, 13, 4, Intramural Football 3, 4, Intramural Basketball 2, Music Festival I, 2, 3, 4, Sky Club 4, All Western Band Re- view 2, 3, 4. ERMALEE GRAY 1 Perfect At tendance 3, Softball 4, FHA 3 SHIRLEY GRIFFEN DIANA GRIMM - Band Show 2, 3, 4, Volleyball I, 2, 4, Hi- Jinx 2, Band Secretary 4, Hon- or Roll 3, Class Play 4, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Mother-Daughter Banquet I, 2, 3, Prom Com- mittee 3, Fashion Show 3. RICHARD HANSEN-Class Vice President 2, CSF I, 2, 4, Honor Ioll I, 2, 3, 4, Band Show I, Senior Class Play 4, Idlers Club 4, Ski Club I, Intramural Football I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4, Intramural Track 2, 3. CECIL HARDY 1 Band 4,l mural Football 2, 3, lntral Basketball 3, In 2, 3, FFA I. tramural HOMER HARRIEL - Basketball VERL HART - GAA 2, 3, 4, ANGIE HASKELL - West Side I, 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Track Speedaway 3, 4, Basketball 2, Union High School, Los Banos. 2, 3, 4, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, 4, Softball 2, 3, 4. MARJORIE HAWKSWORTH Band I, 2, 3, 4, Band Sho 2, 3, 4, Orchestra I, 2 CSF 4, Honor Roll 4, H Orchestra 4, Ensemble Fes 4, Music Festival I, 2, 3 Spring Concert I, 2, 3, 4, I no High School I, 2. HOWARD HAYES-Class Presi dent 3, Judge 3, Social Chair- man I, Band Show 2, 3, 4, Talent Show 3, Chorus 3 Drama 4, Basketball 2, Foot- ball I, 2, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4 PATRICIA HAYES 1 GAA I, 2, GLENN HELTNE - Intramural JESSE HERRERA - Track 3, Hi-Jinx I, 2, Speedball 2, Football 3. 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, ' Volleyball I, Softball I, Chorus Captain I, 3, Intramural 2, 3, 4, Showboat 2, 3, 4, ball 2, 3, 4, Edison I, V Music Festival 2, 3, 4, Christ- Track Meet I, 2, 3. mas Pageant 2, 3, 4. ROLD HILL -- Intramural COISE HOLLINGSHEAD WAYNE HUGGINS - Football ll-Dull 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 2, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Intramural l,CSF 3, Intramural Basket- Football 2, FFA 'l, 2, 3, 4, I 2, 3. Dramatics 4. ETTA FAYE PETTIGREW IRWIN - Hi-Jinx 4, Senior Chorus 2, 3, Showboat 2, GAA 2, 3, 4, Spring Concert 2, 3, Christmas Program 2, 3, Music Festival 2, 3. ROL JACOBY - CSF 2, 3, Honor Roll 3, 4, Seal Bearer Band Show 2, Music Festival Prom Committee 3. JOSETTE JOHANSEN - GAA I, 2, 43, 4, Senior Play 4, Maiorette 2, 3, llead Maiorette 4, Band Show I, 2, 3, 4, D.'amoti:s 4, Baseball I, Vol- leyball I, 4, All-Stars I. LUDIE KIMBLER - GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, 4, Basket- ball 3. BEVERLY KONG - CSF l, 2, 3, Prom Committee 3, Noon Hour Club 4. KROLYN KRUSE - Pep Girl Hi-Jinx 3, 4, Talent Show 4, Christmas Pageant 3, 4, torus 2, Fashion Show 3, nowboat 2, Hatchet Staff 2, mther Patio 3, 4, lnterclass .llnhnll A, Basketball 2. JOE LOBBIA-Football 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Secretary 3, Block W 3, 4, Vice President 4, ldlers 4, CSF I, Band Show I, 2, Christmas Pageant 4, Snrina Music Festival l, 2, ROBERT LOWDER-Class Presi- dent 4, Bond Show I, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Rally Committee 3, 4, Honor Band 2, Intramural Foot- ball l, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Track 2, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, Orchestra 4, Student TOM LUTTRELL - Dramatics Class Play 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, Block W 3, 4, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, lnterclass Softball 2, Intra- mural Basketball 2, Intramural Track 3, Senior Play House Manager 4, Prom Committee 3, BAIBARA MARTIN - Band 2, ISIDRO MARTINEZ - Band I, JON MASON - Student Body DON MEDINA - Intron 3, Chorus I, Speedboll 4, Bos- 2, 3, 4, Band Show 2, 3, 4, President 4, Student Council I, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Baske ketball 4, Volleyball 4. Talent Show 4, Intramural 2, 3, Class President I, CSF 2, 3, 4, Band Show 3, 4, Football -3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, I, 2, 3, 4, Block W 4, Inter- Team l. 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, school Football 4, Track 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, Honor Band 3, Pep Bond 3, 4. Q. i DAREL MEIIRTEN-Band Shaw DUANE MERK - Idlers Secre- CONNIE MESSNER - GAA I, JIM MITCHELL - Social Ch I, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, tary 4, Football 3, Baseball 2, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Volley- man 3, Basketball I, 2, Christmas Pageant 4, Student 3, 4, Band l, 2, Bond Show ball 2, 3. Captain I, 2, Baseball 2 Council 4, Block W 2, 3, 4, l, 2, Hi-Y 2, 3, Intramural 4, Captain 2, Block W 2, 3 YMCA I, 2, Idlers 4, Intra- Football 2, 3, 4. mural Track 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Secretory 3, Idlers 4, Hi-Yi ldlers' Board of Directors A MARY ELLEN MITCHELL- Class Treasurer 2, CSF l, 2, 3, 4, CSF Treasurer 3, Honor Roll 2, 3, 4, Band Show I, 2, 3, 4, Pep Band I, 2, 3, 4, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Class Manager 3, Hi-Jinx 2, 3, 4, Top Magazine Sales- ROY MITCHELL - Chorus I, 2, BILL MOORE- Cadets 2, 3, 4, JACK MOSRE-. FFA I 3, Class Treasurer I, 3. Noon Librarian 2, 3, 4. 3, 4, lntrqmurql Bqgketbgl 3, Intramural Football l, I L MORROW - Fowler l, CARMEN NEGRETE - Chorus 3. l, 2, Showboat l, 2, Christ- DIANE NIELSEN-Student Body Secretary 4, CSF i, 2, 3, 4, Honor lfoll i, 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4, Queen Attendant 1, Rally Committee 2, Pep Band 3, 4, Class Representa- tive 3. mas Pageant 1, 2, 3. GARY NILMEIER - Band Show l, 2, 3, 4, Music Festival 'l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Spring Concert 3, 4, Pram Committee 3, Intramural Football 3, 4, Class Play 4, All Western Band Review l, 2, 3, 4. BERT O'NEILL-SeniorvPIay DELORES PARKER -- Beginning MARGIE PARISH STAN PEBSWORTH - Fowler d 2 3 Sr I 2 3 School Play 4, Basketball l, lr'tramu.al Track 2, Cadet lc Team i. Bond 1, Jr. Ban , , . Band 4, Music Festival 4, Band Show 4. 1 1 - LEN PEDERSEN - Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Speedball 2, 3, :sketball 2, 3, Volleyball i, 3, 4, Softball 3, Honor rchestra 3, Usherette-Band low 3, GAA l, 2, 3, 4. VINCE PEPE - FFA 'l, 2, 3, 4, CHARLES PERRY - Showbout CAROLYN PETERSEN 1 CSF l, FFA Treasurer 4, ldlers 4, Vice 1, 2, 13, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Foot- 2, 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4 President 4, Football 2, Basket- ball 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, lntra- Band Show l, 2, 3, 4, Orches- ball l, Intramural Football i, mural Football 1, Intramural tra 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Jinx 4, Honor 2, 3, Intramural Baseball 2, 3, Basketball 3, 4. Band 3, GAA 3, 4, Band I, 2 4, Volunteer Fireman 4, Prom 3, 4, Spring Concert l, 2, 3 .4 BETTY PIMENTEL - CSF I, 2, 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4, Progress 4, Perfect Attendance I. BEVERLEY PRESSER - Progress PAT PRYCE - GAA I, 2, 3, Editor 4, Senior Class Play 4, CSF I, 2, 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2 3, 4, Hatchet Managing Edi tor 3, Class Representative 3 GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Rally Commit tee 3, Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Hi-Jinx 2. 4, Class Play 4, Christmas Pu :ant 3, Prom Committee 3, Talent Show 2. STEPHANIE RENDON - S boat 2, 4, Chorus 2, 1 Christmas Pageant 2, E Usherette 4, Music Festiv 3, 4. EMMA RIOS MARY ROBINSON - Lincoln SYBLE SINGLETON ROGERS 1 High School, Elk City, Okla- Honor Roll 3, 4. homa I, 2, 3. PAUL ROSEL - Hi-Y 2, 1 Vice President 4, Footba Basketball 2, Intramural I ball 4. MANUEL ROZA - FFA I, 2, 3, 4, Typing Award 4, Baseball 4. MARY SAMPLE-Student Coun- cil 3, 4, GAA I, 2, 3, Presi- dent 4, Band Show 3, 4, Sen- ior Play 4, Hi-Jinx I, 2, 3, 4, Tennis 2, 3, Talent Show 3, 4, Hatchet Staff 2, 3, 4, Progress Staff 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports I, JEWEL SANDERS - FHA 4, Chorus 3, 4, Spring Concert 4, Spring Festival 4, Christmas Pageant 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 4. n, OLAGEAN SCRIBNER HARD SETO C 2 PAT Sll.VElRA - Hatchet 3, 4, Roll I 2 3 Execu nv Quill and Scroll President 3, 4, 1mlttee I Intramural Foot Student Coun:il 4, CSF I, 2, 3, 3 4 Intramural Track 2 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4, GAA amural Basketball 2 3 I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Jinx 3, 4, Prog- tba 3 Track 3 ress Staff 2, 3, 4, Mother- Daughter Banquet 3, lnterclasz Baseball I, 2, 3. RAE DEANE SIVASLIAN--GAA Sports I, 2, 3, 4, Quill and Scroll Secretary 4, Hatchet Copy Editor 3, 4, csr 1, ral- ent Show I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Jinx 2, -3, 4, Rally Committee 4, Dance Committee 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, Student Council I, 4. RITA FARRIS SMITH - Hi-Jinx I, GAA I, 2, 3, 4. HARD SPOMER lntra JIM SPRADLING - Football Track 2 Intramural I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, tbal 4 Band 3, 4, Block W 3, 4, Hi-Y I, 2,, Ski Club I, I-- t:'amu.al Track I, 2, 3, Prom Committee 3, Music Festival 3. JIM STEELE - Band Show 2, Bfock W 4, Block W Sergeant- At-Arm: I, FFA 4, President 4, ldlers 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4. JOE SUMMERILL JON TIBONI Block W I NORA WALKER - Show Boat FFA I 2 3 4 Press 2, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Christmas ers 3 4 Baseball I 2 Pageant 2, 3, 4, YFC 3, 4, Girls' Speedball. DELILAH WEIR - CSF I, Band Show 'l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Christmas Pageant I, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, Executive Committee 4, Dramatics Class Play 4, Mother-Daughter Ban- quet 2, 3, Music Festival 'l, 2, PRISCILLA WERNEY - CSF 4 Honor Roll 3, 4, GAA 3, 4 Basketball 3, Science Fair 3, 4 JIM WHITE -- Idlers 4, Bas- ketball I, Intramural Football 2, Intramural Basketball 2, Prom Committee 3. BENNIE WHITTEN JANET WILSON - CSF I, 2, 3, 4, Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4, Band Show I, 2, 3, 4, Orches- tra 4, Honor Band 4, Honor Orchestra 4, Student Council Representative 2, Talent Show 3, GAA I, 2, -3, 4, Hi-.Iinx I, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT WINDHAM - I I, 2, 3. PEGGY GRIFFIN WISE - Fres- no High School I. NOT PICTURED ROSEMARY REID 1 Show Boat 4, Chorus 4, Dramatics 4, Class Play 4, Basketball 2, Volley- ball 2, 4. enior .xdufograla A ELIDIA YANEZ - Speedba 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3 Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4, Soft I, 2, 3, 4, Softball Captail 3, Speedball All-Star 3, Bas ball All-Star, Volleyball Star. ! qu ,. Row l, J. Adams, C. Broadaway, S. Cowell, S. Deleon, A. Benzler, S. Britton, M. Adame. Row 2, J. Calder, H. Eskelsen, D. Burch, M. Dilldine, Y. Flickinger, C. Brainard. Row 3, B. Love, V. Coats, M. Crippen, A. Cunha, G. Dodd. Row 4, J. Caetano, R. Clay, T. Christensen, J. Bunton, L. Finney. Row 5, L. Barton, D. Astin, D. Barrier, D. Adkins. Right: Top to Bottom: K. Noble, M. lncki, J. Jorgensen unior iuifiion Ken Noble presided over the class of '57 through their iunior year. Mikio lnaki was vice-president while Madelyn Jacinto acted as secretary. Jeanette Silveira was elect- ed treasurer, and Judy Jorgensen was elected activities chairman. The fall repre- sentative was Dovie Meskimen, the elected spring representative was Shirley Britton. The iuniors received their rings at the beginning of the school year having ordered them at the end of their sophomore year. The .lunior-Senior Prom was the hi-light of the class's activities for it was presented for the seniors by the iuniors. Candy and soft drinks were sold by the junior class at the football, basketball, and baseball games. Curtis magazines were also sold to put on the prom. Kaye Nakata was the high salesman for the magazine sales. She received a wristwatch. The class placed third in the talent show but came out last in the March of Dimes drive. lt raised the sum of 5121.97 for the March ot Dimes drive. Row l, D. Ganf, D. Kachadoorian, M. Harcrow, C. Kong, M. Herrera, M, Hume. Row 2, l.. Jones, G. Graham, R. Grauberger, M. Jepsen, E. Grant, C. Ginder, M. Jacinto. Row 3, J. Jorgensen, J. Hopkins, S. Gonzales, V. Hurtado, E. Hodges, D, Kelley. Row 4, E. Hall, S, Gentile, N. Hodges, D. Hannickel, M. lnaki, J. Kime. Row 5, R. Kosmosky, D. Lezarrio, G. Hackett, D. Gonzales, F. Kelly, A. Hinolosa. Motto: Put a touch of Row l, E. Lapel, C. McKinley, K. Nakata, L. Phillips, A. Pierce. Row 2, T. Moore, C. Paulsen N Pilegard, B. Moreland, D. Meskimen, T. Machado, Row 3, C. Moreno, L. Pence, B. Pickens Sarauhan, R. Prim, O. Sammy. Row 4, E. Mortensen, J. Neal, A. Perryman, F, Martin, D. Lazarus R. Nagai. Raw 5, D. Nall, D. Hemmer, A. Ireland, H. Zimmerman, J. Perry. Lett, Top to Bottom: M. Jacinto, 1. Silveira, D. Meskimen, S. Britton. tomorrow into every act of today. Colors: Blue and Silver Flower: Carnation unior iuirion SPONSORS: Row l, Mr. Nixon, Mrs Johnson Mrs. Feurerstein, Mr. Wilson. Row 2 Mr Dirk sen, Mr. Cana, Mr, Bartsch Raw l, V. Sanders, H. Wilhite, F. Salinas, M. Sislian, S. Singer, S. Singh, J. Silveira, Ida Williams. Row 2, S Sullivan, S. Salwasser, A. Ventura, Y. Rocha, E. Wafer, C. Shermer, l. Williams, D. White. Row 3, C, Wilson, A Wakefield, L. Uselton, R. Salwasser, H. Rice, T. Shimada, R, E. Reid, C. Schlundt, G. Raza, M. Stark. Row 5, O. Sarouhan. Row 4, R. Wilson, J. Whitten, A. Rocca Young, Y. Williams, R. West, R. Williams. Row l, D. Armstrong, P. Cowell, R. Butterfield, J. Bottorff, B. Ducksworth, E. Cummings, F. Daniels, J. Brisendine, D. Dios, E. Carrillo. Row 2, D. Fischer, C. Baily, M. Fritz, N. Dirksen, A. Franklin, J. Baquera, S. Aikinson, R. Armbrister, E. Encinas, S. Burson. Raw 3, N. Brewer, S. Foster, R. Antranikian, E. Bennet, H. Baber, E. Berdugo, C. Cooper, L. Bayless, L. Bradley. Row 4, M. Foreman, C. Bower, J. Erby, E. Foster, J. Calhoun, R. Alexander, R. Crouch, C. Ahlemeyer, W. Carver. Row 5, J. Boydston, J. Avila, C. Bishop, C. Forte, H. Evans, M. Hopper, F. Fecarelli. Row 6, C. Cencibaugh, J, Fritz, F. Freitas, R. Feaver, W. Coleman, F. Christensen, D. Diaz, H. Arokawa. Sopkomore iuiriion Harold Williams was elected president of the sophomore class this year. The other officers were Greg Sivaslian, vice-president, Arlene Petersen, secretary, and John Erby, treasurer. The class decided that the vice-president should act as commissioner of activities. Clyde Pearce was elected fall student council representative, and Charles Cencibaugh represented the class in the spring. ln late October they ordered their class sweaters. Periwinkle was chosen as the color. The emblem was drawn by Jack Walters. The Class of '58 placed second in the March of Dimes Drive with Sl85.72. They also won second place in the March of Dimes Talent Show. Right, Top ta Bottom: H. Williams, A. Petersen, C. Pearce, Row l, N. Jones, V. Gardner, L. Graves, J. Grimes, J. Knight, K. Hodges, B. Heaton. Row 2, N. Harvey S. Hott, R. Garcia, E. Gardner, S. Grassley, B. Koop, D. Kimbler. Row 3, W. Ivey, M. Jones, VN. Ginther, P. Henkel, L. Hall, J. Karlie, D. Hartley. Row 4, W. Kelly, J. Henry, Griffin, J. Harvey, J. Hurtado, J. Glaspey, B. Gibson, J. Hunter, B. Higgins. Row 5, J. Grayson, ' ' ' . Green. S. Gibson, T. Hamblen, K. Keeny, O. Kitchens, M. Hill, B I.,- Row l, M. Rebensdorf, M. Marlin, S. Messner, B. Reed, M. Parrish, P. ladd, E. leon, M. Rodriquez, M. larez. Row 2, C. Nelsen, B. Merrell, J. Rice, P. Noble, F. Reynolds, T. Nixon, E. Pefersen, W. lee, L. Olivas. Co.: 3, R. Jacobsen, E. Rocha, C. Olsen, V. Nicholas, B. Marlin, J. Langion, C, Pearce, J. Negrefe. Row A, T. Marlin, A. Moore, H. Marlin, M. Mitchell, R. Moore, D. Lacey, G. Luftrell, D. Ralliff. Row 5, J. Petersen, E. McKanser, W. Lollis, R. Phillips, C. Mosley, M. Nielsen, R. Raza. Row 6, J. McElroy, l. Moreno, D. Mikel, K. Rhodes, D. Reed, l. Nelsen, J. lichli. .Silo omore iuidion SPONSORS: Row l, Mrs. Millerd, Miss Barnard, Mrs. Terry. Row Mr. Speighf, Mr. Lee, Mr. Nall. Lefl, Top lo Bollom: G. Sivaslian, J. Erby, C. Cencibaugh. Row I, J. Walker, M. Slark, B. Schaeffer, E. Silva, M. Sollur, O. Scoll, B. While, M. Simmons. Row 2, S. Whifford, J. Slaven, N. Wilson, D. Slraley, B. Turner, S. Waife, P. Vonderpool, M. Werney. Row 3, H. Williams, R. Worsfein, R. Specir, l. Seto, J. Sarouhan, H. Tanaka, D. Singh, J. Sanlellano. Row 4, D. Troller, G. Sivaslian, J. Wilson, S. Sun, D. Turnmire, B. Tumey, A. Simms. Row 5, L. Sanlellcno, D. Waile, B. Walkins, R. WyoN, W. Sfumph, L. Slcrk, G. While, J. Wallers, W. Simpson, D. Sheldon, G. Selencich. -:nun ipnunnnunn-in-nunnuuuui lui! 7. 3 .'1 Row I, C. Bogan, A. Baker, l. Daw, J. Daniels, A. Collins, M. Derryberry, V. Eisner. Row 2, L. Esparzc, A. Christensen, R. Campbell, M. Clay, W. Calvin, G. Blevins, B. Childress, W. Coleman, G. Davis, P. Daniels, B. Castellano. Row 4, C. Encinas, B. Abbott, M. Cariero, C. Austin, S. Curtis, G. Dean, A. Dias. Row 5, S. Badertscher, M. Cunha, C. Clarion, R. Everett, F. Curry, R. Blevins, H. Davis, R. Crawford. Row 6, R. Craig, A. Balthrop, R. Crandoll, B. Delara. Right, Top to Bottom: H. Hannickel, B. Jones, D. Lyster jredkmen iuifiion The freshmen class got off to a good start this year by having a top enrollment of l04 boys and 93 girls. Although the freshmen lost the initiation contest to the sophomores, they made up for it by placing in the Teens Against Polio drive. ln the iraterclass March of Dimes Contest they came in third with 5132.28 and finished fourth in the talent show. The contestants from the freshman class for the talent show were: Celia Ivey, a vocal solo, Stanley Badertscher, a trumpet solo, Danney Larez and Angie Hernandez, a bop dance, and Carol Astin, an acrobat. The officers elected for the l955-56 school year were: Harold Hannickel, president, Barbara Jones, vice-president, Darlene Lyster, secretary, and Frances Herrera, treasurer. The student council representative for the fall semester was Marlene Mendes, while the spring semester representative was George Scheidt. Counselors for the freshmen class were Mrs. Marie Cavanagh and Mr. Willis Ever- son for the boys and girls, respectively. Mrs. Eleanor Mudge, Mrs. Barbara Peterson, Mr. Frank Thompson, Mr. Wallace Copeland, Mr. Myron Clark, Mr. Garnet Hayden, and Mr. Gordon Montaque acted as sponsors. Mr. Donalrl was the chairman. Row l, J. Gonzales, E. Hayes, 8. Franklin, B. Harcrow, F. Herrera, V. Herrera, A. Hernandez.. Raw 2, L. Lewis, E lewis, 8. Hayes, J. Jones, C. Hardy, W. Hannickel, O. Larez, A. Kong. Row 3, M. Givins, P. Hayes, J. Johnson, H Kazera, B. lvey, R. Lampkin, L. Jacoby. Row 4, W. Goodman, M. Jennings, B. Fore, K. Frisch, A. Karlie, N. Goss E. Guillory, 1. Kosmosky. Row 5, B. Jones, L. Hackett, 1. Lee, B. Gardner, D. Harper, D. Hernandez. s n Row l, L. Neilmeier, B. Noble, G. Medina, F. Hogue, K. Espinnla, J. Mason, R. Mislang, J. Monfano. Row 2, M. Marens, M. Orosco, S. Miguel, P. Myers, l. Mariinez, A. Millon, H, Orliz, A. Moore. Row 3, B. Neal, M. Mendes, D. Lysler, L, Jensen, B, Hodges, N, Owens, E. Medlin, J. Harvey, M. Moore. Raw 4, P. Arliz, R. Mayse, L, Holm, J. Hamell, L, Jones, J, Holland, A. Molhews, C. Marlin, A. Moore. Row 5, J. Moyer, O. Hill, R. Abanesian, S. Magnussen, H, Hannickel, A. Knighl, M. Siurarl, R. Brown, W. Grunt PQJAHILIFL iuidion Left, Top: F. Herrera, Bollom, G. Scheidl SPONSORS. Row l, Mr. Garnel Hayden, Mrs. Daisy Shirk, Mr, Fr Thompson. Row 2, Mr, Miren Clark, Mr. Wallace Copeland, Row Mr. Gordon Monlague, Mr. Donald McDonald. Row l, J. Vasquez, C. Taylor, E. Pefersan, J, Roth, M. Spradling, J. Snyder, B. Parker, B Packard, H. Phillips, A. Rafley, J. Yokomi. Row 2, V. Sonlellano, G. Sencpoli, T. Tarllon, V Rogers, B. Robbins, A. Slrickland, C. Whifehead, S. Taylor, R. Marquez, F, Rodriquez. Row 3 B. Sfeinhauer, G. Scheidl, l. Reid, R. Parrish, J. Venlura, G. Marlinez, C. Price, B, Willis, T Rodriquez. Row 4, C. Rios, R. Pelrille, L. Presser, E. Thomas, O. Simpson, P. Scrlyer, C. Wilhile Row 5, D. Simpson, D. Marlin, P. Ponlelli, J. Rogers, H. Slroley, D. Wilson, R. Padron, R. Tores Row 6, R. Sanders, W, Scarf, J. Snharlon, B. D. Rudd, Willoughley, S. Sfouvclll, C. Wallers, B. Penard, M. Ruacho, rwf ,J . I . 'IIN z 1 X y. X I 5 X ' X xx q ' WW N -X 3 ' A ' xi ' iA 'A 4 ,p X ' Z 1 N f 1 . -M .-.,.,,-,.,.--'V , WN fi Yxx X ,. X. ,-.f, - N f X: t'5'gV. F W' WNW ' I ' X J! x ' ' i L - ff I AA Ja A7 !. X I. :MA - ' y gn! X . ' a A . ,rf wi-. ' 6 ik:-Q NN , ' Wy at W WL f ' ' 4 f Sw ' Jw A M QS , m fm if AJ in Ni f I 'M X 71.251, L n 'X W Vkixxv V' 0 A X H , ff V Ls X B 5 f f r X 'CN ' i fy ff VA J I ,f7?,H . .1- 'K f 'fi' ,A 'IZ lf , u f? f 7!f1, ff ,,h . ' . A .1 1. -13 A , V YW Al R f '- ' . - l v 'E .' ' . . ' P' x Www , ,' . L0 if 1 yn if , M TN -l' .r,f T Emxf X ' Q 'I 2 ,ff 'N 'i219-- .i f ' I JL-ff' A U W T' '17 f g n'7 a- .-J - ' A .,. ,fn w ' .K f hi 1 X I . . M If 'X K X I ' N. ini: V .l my mi, gf f' 4, x - X 2 ,W X xx 'L 1 . Q 'Q ' xx XX ' M . :N In X ' L x R 1 Qi Q NX? ff' f K N 5 Q . , M X F , x Uuvv dwg XXV U 'Qu . WK 1.71 -T N t ' l . 1 Eli' tl . R 13. i , M, ., ,ff 4, , .. I! l ,A ,ff i Jon Mason, student body president .gzzclenf ibirecford According to the student body constitution, the presi- dent shall preside over all student body meetings and all student council meetings. But a president must be more than a chairman of meetings, he must be a leader of his fellow men. Such a leader was Jon Mason, this year's student body president. Jon's other duties in- cluded appointing officers and committees, acting as chairman of the executive committee, and calling special meetings of the studentucouncil. Holding down the key position of vice-president this year was Joe Delgado. Joe's duties were to assume the president's position when he was absent, preside over the student court, and act as commissioner of the stu- dent council. The responsibility of keeping accurate records of student council meetings and servfng as the official correspon- dent of the school fell on the shoulders of Diane Niel- sen. ln addition it was Dianc's duty to serve as president in the absence of the presfdrnt and vice-president and act as the student court recorder. Safeguarding the WU treasury this year was Virginia De Brum. Her duties as treasurer required her to keep the financial records, and to submit monthly reports. Virginia's assistant was Norma Pilegard, Norma will' automatically become treasurer next year. ln charge of all student body sponsored activities for the past year was Nancy Armstrong. Nancy and her assistant, Charlotte Broadaway, who will become com- missioner of activities next year, were in charge of the student body affairs and the election of cheerleaders. Diane Nidwn' snremry Nancy Armstrong, commissioner of actlvit f vw i 5 . Row l, R. Sivcslian, S. Britton, D. Grimm, V. Nire, M, Crippen. Row 2, D. Mehrten, A. Rocca, W. Huggins, P. Taylor, G. Scheidt, C. Cencibaugh, J, Neal. .gzwlenf al'l6lgQl 5 The fall student council representatives were Nancy Fritz, senior, Dovie Meskimen, iunior, Clyde Pearce, sophomore, and Frances Herrera, freshman representative. The spring representatives were Diana Grimm, senior, Shirley Britton, iunior, Charles Cencibaugh, sophomore, and George Scheidt, freshman. The class pres- idents acfed as the student iudges. They were Bob Lowder, senior, Kenneth Noble, iunior, Harold Williams, sophomore, and Harold Hcxnnickle, freshman. Joe Delgado, student body vice-president was also a student iudge. The representatives of the various organ- izations were Paula Chance and Wayne Huggins, forensics, James Neal, chorus, Frances Rodriques and Margaret Crippen, FHA, Harold Rice and Paul Taylor, Block W. Row l, D. Hanickel, B. Lowder, H. Williams. Row 2, 1. Delgac Row l, P. Chance, N. Fritz, M. Sample, P. Silveiru, D. Meskimen. Row 2, D. Mehrten, A, Rocco, J Neal H. Rice C. Pearce. Mrs. Cavanagh 1 iv Charles Deis gl T VE CS, iuifiion Charles Deis was elected to lead the Washington Union chapter of the California Scholarship Federation for the fall semester of the T955-56 school year. Elect- ed to serve under him were Tod Shimada, vice-president, Terry Cline, secretary, and Corrine Grant, treasurer. For the spring semester, Charles Deis was again elected to preside over the CSF. Assisting him were Richard Hansen, vice-president, Diana Grimm, secretary, and Kaye Nakata, treasurer, Membership for the spring semester set a new high as 62 students made the necessary grades. The seniors headed the list with 22 members, the freshmen in their first semester came in second with T6 members, the iuniors third with T45 and the sophomores last with TO. Ten members made life membership in the CSF on the basis of first semester grades. They were Pat Silveira, Carol Jacoby, Cheryl Freeman, Jon Mason, Beverley Presser, Diane Nielsen, Janet Wilson, Betty Pimentel, Mary Ellen Mitchell, and Carolyn Petersen. Mrs. Marie Cavanagh and Mrs. Barbara Feuerstein were co-sponsors for the group. Mrs. Feuerstein s , 51. v 's 'E '. Q ., ,no sw., - s LEFT, top to bottom: T. Shimada, T. Cline, C. Grant, RIGHT, top to bottom: R. Hansen, D. Grimm, K. Nakata. MEMBERS: Row l, M. Stark, J. Silveira, A. Cunha, C. Poulsen, P. Silveira, J. Yokomi, G. Dean, S. Miguel, M. Dirk- D sen, C, Olsen. Row 2, E. Salwasser, B. Pimentel, . Nielsen, P. Chance, C. Freeman, M. Mitchell, C. Nelson, D. lyster, K. Frisch, H. Tanaka. Row 3, T. Cline, N. Pilegard, D. Grimm, J. Wilson, C. Jacoby, M. Hawksworth, 8. Koop, B. Fore, M. Ainger. Row 4, R. Worstein, V. Nire, B. Kong, M. Crippen, O. Simpson, C. Cencibaugh, R. An- tranikian, C, Deis, J. Knight, J. Daniels. Row 5, S. Magnussen, H. Arakowa, G. Scheidt, P, Taylor, D. Mehrton, R. Hansen. Row 6, B. Presser, C. Petersen, C. Grant, M. Foreman, P. Werney, H. Hannickel, T. Shimada, S. Badertscher, J. Mason. Janet Wilson and Kaye Nakata board CSF'ers pass their time by furthering if-'J their education. bus to continue the trip. C3 af., The annual trip to San Francisco and the sale of bracelets and pennants highlighted the 1955-56 school year for the Washington chapter of the CSF. The annual fall conference started off the year for the CSF'ers. This year it was held at Reedley Joint Union High School on October 18, 1955. Twenty members from WU attended this conclave. The CSF'ers also participated in a fund raising activity as they sold WUHS pins, bracelets, necklaces, and pennants. The spring conference opened the second semester activities for the scholars. lt was held at Fresno High School on March 22, 1956. Because of the nearness of the annual CSF trip, only the officers and two representatives from each class were allowed to go. April 7, 8 and 9 were the big days for the CSF. These were the dates for the big-' gest and last event on the CSF calendar, the annual trek to San Francisco. Approx- imately 40 members went on the excursion. They visited such places as Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Academy of Science and many other places of interest. Mrs. Cavanagh pins life membership pin on iust one of the ten students who made life membership after first semester grades. Janet Wilson proves her bah ability Do you recognize him? Why its .lon A on his way to San Francisco with the Bright faced CSF ers take off to Reedley CSF an confe ence. B. Presser B. Pimentel T- Cllfle 1. Silveira I 0gl 8155 This year the Progress was edited by Beverley Presser with Terry Cline as associate editor and Jeanette Silveira as assistant edi- tor. Nancy Fritz and Pete Hansen were co-sports editors and Dan Hemmer and Tod Shimada were co-photographers. Betty Pimentel was art editor. The iournalism I reporters contri- buted to the Progress by writing stories. The Progress was under the sup- ervision of Mr. Earl Carter, iourn- alism instructor. REPORTERS: Row l, L. Pence, R. Sivcslian, M. Foreman, C. Bradley, T. Caughell, 1. Jorgensen. Row 2, 1. Hopkins, l. Phillips, M. Jepsen, V. Gardner, M. Crippen, M. Sample, P. Silveira, A. Benzler, D. Hemmer, C. Shermer, N. Fritz. Mr. E. Carter M. Sample and C. Bradley J. Hopkins Jilafcw The Hatchet is put out by the second year iournal- ism student: under the supervision of Mr. Earl Carter, iournalism instructor. The paper this year was headed by Pat Silveira, editor. Tod Shimada was managing editor, Mary Sample and Corky Bradley, co-business managers, Judy Hopkins, feature editor, Pete Hanscn and Nancy Fritz, co-sports editors, Thelma Moore and Tom Caughell, assistant business managers, Rae Deane Silvaslian, copy editor, and Marylee Jep- sen and Luann Phillips, page editors. REPORTERS: Row l, A. Benzler, V, Gardner, R, Sivoslian, M. Foreman erme me Ph L. Pence, M. Jepsen, B. Presser, M. Crippen, T. Cong e e a J Jo gens K OFFICERS: Row l, R. Sivaslian, P. Silveira, J. Silveira. Row 2, T. Shi- mada, Mr. Carter, B. Presser. This yaar's banquet was held at the Basque Hotel Qui! an .Sara This year the Quill and Scroll, a high school honorary iournalism society, consisted of nine members. The following were elected officers: Pat Silveira, president, Jeanette Silveira, vice- president, Rae Deane Sivaslian, secretary, Beverley Presser, treasurer, and Tod Shi- mada, sergeant at arms. The members were Terry Cline, Cheryl Freeman, Mary Lee Jepsen, Beverley Presser, Rae Deane Silvaslian, Pat Silveira, Tod Shimada, Silveira. The new members were initiated at an annual banquet held at the December l0, at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gower and Mr. and M also attended the dinner. Mr. Carter is the Quill and Scroll sponsor. In order to be a Quill and Scroll member a student must have done writing in his own field, and he must l:e in the upper third of his class. Pete Hansen, and Jeanette Basque Hotel, rs. Earl Carter lOO inches of J n Row 2, P. Hansen, T. Shimada, R. Sivaslian, B. Presser, MEMBERS: Row l, T. Cline, D. Jorn, J. Silveira, M. epse . P. Silveira. DIRECTOR: Mr. Hayden SR, SOLOISTS, I. to r., D. Wier, J. Carter, A. Evans Ckorufi iuifiion The first performance of the chorus this year and also the first appearance of Mr. Garnet Hayden as its director was given at a PTA program. The presentation of the lively Good News and the dramatic Going Home was given then. The Rose of Christmas was presented three times during the Christmas season. A matinee was given for the elementary school children of the district and the Student Body of WUHS, and an evening program for the general public was presented. The excellent cantata is made up of such beautiful songs as Glory to God, He ls Born, and Great and Mighty Wonder was presented. The soloists in the evening performance were Edith Pedersen, Loretta Bayless, Mary Ann Clay, and James Neal, The next event on the schedule for this group was the music festival in March. It was held this year in the Fresno High School in the facilities of its new auditorium. Mr. Hayden took a group of the WUHS musical talent to participate in the chorus competition. Among the selections they sang were Listen To The Lambs, and Wade ln The Water. Later in the month the fruit of the year's practice was evidenced in the Spring Concert. The orthestra also took part in this annual event. MEMBERS: Row l, R. Mislang, F. Herrera, S, Rendon, B. Harcrow, J. Brisendine, E. Cummings, C. Whitehead, J. Mason, W. Coleman, L. Lopez, N. Lopez. Row 2, N. Walker, P. Hayes, J. Walker, C. Taylor, E. Pedersen, B. Ivey, H. Ortiz, R. Campbell, M. Clay, D. Weir, V. Herrera, Mr. Hayden. Row 3, C. Bailey, l. Hall, A. Karlie, D. Straley, E. Thomas, L. Jones, G. Davis, J. Karlie, I.. Bayless, Y. Flickinger. Row 4, L. Davis, N. Goss, J. Calhoun, J. Neal, J. Grayson, J, Negrete, J. Perry, M. Jones, R. Grauberger, M. Moore. Row 5, M. Mitchell, O. Kitchens, K, Rhodes, A. Evans. Row 6, J. McElroy, J. Hunter, E. Hall, J. Carter, C. Perry, L. Hackett. I Bunton crowns Nancy Fritz football queen as her attendants and their Arlene Ventura is iust announced FFA sweetheart. Marlene Mendez is crowned ldler's queen by Harold Rice, President. GPGJQ Queelld Five lovely queens have reigned over the big occasions at Washington Union on the basis of popularity and competitive votes. The most recent of these queens was Arlene Ventura, who reigned over the FFA dance as the 1956 sweetheart. The decorations in Arlene's honor followed the cur- rent Centennial theme. Miss Sweetheart is a iunior. On a competitive basis of all the WU girls with outstanding posture, Venita Nire Chance, senior, received the honor of having her name inscribed on the gold cup. By a vote cast by the entire female population, honors were received by Judy Hopkins, who reigned as Miss Neatness. Judy is a iunior. Reigning over the ldler's Dance last December was Freshman Marlene Mendes. Last but not least, we have pretty sixteen-year-old Nancy Fritz, senior, receiving honors. Honors were bestowed upon Nancy by the football team to reign at their annual dance. escorts look on. ,lf ,Q ,I , i Y if X - f,J V fl if Q . Venita Nire Chance is given trophy by Miss Crow for becoming posture queen d Kelly ' welcome the children from the orphanage sha e their Christmas celebration Ckridfmafi rogram A combined Christmas Program was given by the Senior Chorus and Forensics Class December 20. The Senior Chorus under the direction of Mr. G. Wanamaker Hayden and accomp- anied by Delilah Weir and Helen Eskelsen, sang Sing unto the Lord a New Song, The Shepherds, Glory to God, He is Born, Great and Mighty Wonder, The Tabernacle of God is with Men and Joy to the World. Those who sang solos were Loretta Bayless, love Came Down at Christmas, Mary Ann Clay, How Silently, Yvonne Flickinger, Holy Night, Anna Evans, Jesus of Nazareth, Neutie Hodges, The Birthday of a King, and James Carter, Gesu Bambino. Guest House, Very Exclusive a one act Christmas play was given by the Forensics Class, under the direction of Mr. J. L. Glaspey. The students in the cast were Eliza- beth Gardner, Miss Kimble, Ellen Mortensen, Jenny, Darel Mehrten, Kelly, Diana Grimm, Mrs. Bennett, Harold Williams, Walso, Nancy Armstrong, Mary, Marie Fritz, Sheila, Gene Roza, Pat, and George Scheidt, Bobby. The Production Staff consisted of Joe Lobbia, stage manager and scenery, Clyde Pearce, Alan Knight, Harold Hannickel, Donald Diaz, Clifford Walters, stage crew, Tom Gentile, light and curtains, Sue Burson, properties, Darlene Fischer and Bonnie Martin, make-up, and Barbara Koop, assistant director. th g o stm s Carols, the chorus participates in the Christmas program. Mr. Copeland Orckefifra iuifiion Playing for the Christmas Pageant, Spring Festival, and the Spring Concert were iust a few of the many activities the orchestra participated in this year. Between acts in the Senior Play the orchestra played popular selections such as June Is Busting Out All Over, and Some Enchanted Evening. Seven students from the orchestra participated in the honor orchestra for Fresno and Madera counties at the Fresno State College in January. Those were Kaye Nakata, iunior, clarinet, Janet Wilson, senior, bass clarinet, Arthur Wakefield, iunior, and Stanley Badertscher, freshman, trumpets, Janet Yokomi, freshman, violin, Marjorie Hawksworth, senior, bassoon, and Mariorie Feaver, senior, flute. In April the orchestra took part in the Music Festival at Fresno High School. The annual Spring Concert also was presented in April. On May Day the orchestra played for the procession of the queen and for the May pole dances. o chest a is sh n set up to p a The r r ' aw ly. S s v 5, . as a N 0 OFFICERS: KNEELING, C. Bradley, D. Mehrten, D. Grin STANDING, R. Salwasser, 1. Wilson, C. Cooper, E. S wasser, Mr. Copeland. i FLAG CARRIERS: M. Mendes and P. Noble. gan! ibiuidion The Washington Union High School band under the direction of Mr. Wallace Cope- land began the new school year by rep- resenting Nevada at the Fresno State vs. Nevada State football game last October. The band played for all of the pep rallies, games, and several parades. MAJORETTES: P. Chance, J. Johansen, S. Britton, C. Ginc They led a division in the Caruthers Fair and in October they played at the Fresno District Fair. On Armistice Day they marched in the parade held in Fresno. ln November they made the annual trip to Long Beach for the All Western Band Review. They placed eighth in their division. Officers chosen for the i955-l956 season were Darel Mehrten, president, Diana Grimm, secretary-treasurer, Corky Bradley, vice-president, Janet Wilson, librarian, Elaine Salwasser, assistant librarian, and Charles Cooper, assistant manager. Ronald Salwasser was chosen to be drum maior. The band stands at attention in marching position. K s Aarie Fritz and Harold Williams, mistress and master of sremonies, look through an old photographic album as they take a trip down memory lane. BANDSHOW MAJORETTES: Row I, S. Britton, P. Chance, J. Johansen, C. Ginder. R 2, L. Graves, P. Noble, S. Cowell, A. Pierce, D. Burch. A musical trip down memory lane was featured in the seventeenth annual Band Show as the Washington Union Band presented Remember When on April 27 and 28 in the WU auditorium. Pantomimes, musical scores, instrumentals, and skits were presented in the course of the program which included numbers from the 1870 period to the present day. Sophomores llarold Williams and Maire Fritz were the master and mistress of cere- monies for the annual affair. They portrayed an old couple looking through an old photographic album. As they leafed through the pictures in the album, the different scenes were brought to life by the members of the band. 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V. gf' 'Eg Ef uw-5 rx .- iff : V ,Lf , ' if X wg 2' w fm. -ff! 1 Q A v , ,. , Q, . . - af K 9 451 3, I s itll A QE All . sr 1 j .F I V L. . K5 fix? ' M W A A X if ' if 5 5 458' . 15: 5 A , if f ,H .Y X f . ff? .L ' A H 555,85 s in S .1 . si i Jr s bs 2 , Q 3 3. 'Ti- XYZ .455 . .Ak 'i raw' OFFICERS Raw l, J. Steele, B. Cook, J. lobbia. Row 2, J. Bunton, H. Rice, P. Taylor ELCA ,W liuidion Initiation of the twenty-four new members was the highlight of the year's activities for the Washington Union High School Block W. The initiation was an all day ceremony held on January 6. Bob Cook was elected as president for the club. His assistants were Joe Lobbia, vice-president, Jim Bunton, secretary-treasurer, Jim Steele, sergeant-at-arms, and Harold Rice was first semester representative, while Paul Taylor was second semes- ter representative. Some of the activities included the initiation, a snow party and a swimming party that was combined with the WU GAA. The new mem ers this year are Jeff Sarouhan, Darnell Ratliff, Hunter Arakawa, Clyde Pearce, Leroy Seto, Greg Sivaslian, John Erby, Bobby Griffen, Don Turnmire, Jack Fritz, John Ferreira, Ralph Feaver, and Dolphus Trotter, sophomores, Dave Lazarus, Sam Gonzales, Lee Bettencourt, Camilo Reyes, Ed Reid, and James Neal, iuniors, and Jon Mason, senior. The sponsors for the club are Mr. Donald McDonald and Mr. Robert Wilson. MEMBERS: Row l, J. Lobbia, R. Cook, J. Mason, D. Mehrien, J. Mitchell, J. Spradling, T. Luttrell, C. Reyes, E. Reid. Row 2, E. Tiboni, l.. Reid, J. Fritz, D. Ratliff, D. Lazarus, C. Pearce, P. Taylor, H. Rice, L. Bettencourt. Raw 3, J. Steele, T. Christensen, J. Erby, S. Gonzales, J. Neal, J. Sarouhan, J. Seto, P. Quiney. Row 4, H. Arakawa,, D. Turnmire, B. Gibson, H. Zimmerman, J. Bunton, S. Gentile, R 'MW-f D. Trot ter H- . ...K A H9 A X -wif 4 if al. ,M 54 , Q .N www Q 1 f vm' 'M-L , F WLQ Q A fm f. J, Wm ,, F il ' 135 5 :ff VV :- lim, by Jlwlv, 'V '1 ...Mfg ' ,ya ff B ?g,'15f'WHg, w ,Ar 1' 'f 12 ..:i,'5'Q.,w, . ' if'- ,f g 5 ,4-1 7:55 2 :f!Yff?!sz ,7 frm W ,ew 'wmav A P? A ' ,Y , 2 .ggi 5 5 5 fl-G: 555331 . fish lu,-' V L, ji :sg 5, S .,, -X! .1 5 - . W K , ' 2 if-ig I W X ' X , g' - f 5 11 93,3 x K N if J. :U 1, . - N F-2 X ? 5:-t if :: , -if 2 A , Wg.. , ., ii E ' Q ffl' X X My ffl Rx L U Mme we 3 , , H uf Lgiggifl fa N' A ?M5 fff WH. Miss Mariorie Barnard DF CERS R w I D ly ter l. Ph Il ps S Burson Row 2, N. Armstrong, M, Sample, V. Niro. gsm ,izv,.,,,,,,,, An organization known as GAA and consisting of only girls who have earned athletic points is one of the many school sponsored clubs at WUHS. Each year the two girls with the highest number of points automatically become president and the vice-president, respectively. The secretary is elect- ed. This year a treasurer and a recording secretary were included among the officers. Presiding for the year were: Mary Sample, presi- dent, Nancy Fritz, vice-president and activities chairman, Paula Chance, secretary, Alice Pierce, treasurer, and Judy Hopkins, recording secretary. The class managers were: Darlene Lyster, fresh- man, Sue Burson, sophomores, Luann Phillips, iun- iors, and Nancy Armstrong, seniors. Miss Mariorie Barnard is the sponsor for GAA. Included among the activities of GAA this year were the initiation of the new members with a Fun Party held that night, Hi-Jinx, and the Mother Daughter Banquet. J. Hopkins A. Pierce The Easfon Eight plan anoiher hoId'up. Gang member admiis io Pasior fha! she has slolen before. Venifa Nire Chance is shown as the 1956 Posiure Queen. One of Yhe gang fainis iusf before Oesfifying against another gang member. QAJ4 cfnff The Easion Eighf' find ou? The hard v that crime doesn'f pay. Have you seen my shoes? Sue Burson portrays Miss Barnard in the of Mary Sample, GAA president. yin., A Wukefwld V P999 R Salwasser S Ofqsgq SPONSOR: Mr. Poulsen E. Tihoni . ' QX, M, -', P' 3: A. Rocca ivixrion gy g 5 The Fresno-Easton chapter of the FFA started the 1955-56 school year by electing Eldon Tiboni, president, Alvin Rocca, vice-pres- ident, Arthur Wakefield, secre- tary, Vincent Pepe, treasurer, Sam Orosco, reporter, Ronald Salwas- ser, sentinal, and Mr. Sieverdt Poulsen as sponsor. The young farmers got off to a good start with Alvin Rocca winning senior championship for his exhibit at the Fresno District Fair. Others receiving ribbons were Joe Cae- tano, Tony Martin, and Arthur Wakefield. The field in which they received ribbons were cattle, hogs, vineyard crops, fruits, veg- etables, horticulture, and me- chanics. Their exhibits were also shown on May Day. .X 1 as ,P X W V sf' .rags Ks 3 we sz.. .me-Q. . sy . MEMBERS: Row l, J. Ventura, 1. Hemman, 1. Barnes, B. Moore, S, Orosco, J. Avilla, D. Hartley, G. Sinopcli. Row 2, E. Tiboni, E. Hodges, F. Mayer, P. Ronlelli, A. Wakefield, R. Petrille, Salyer. Raw 3, J. Ferreira, T, Martin J Peterson N Mason J. Rogers, B. Gardner, D. Harper. Row 4, G. White, 1. Caetano, D. Turnmlre, W. arver, L. Finney, Goodmianf A. Rocca: wi Stumpf, F. Freitas. Row 5, R. Salwasser, C. Mosley, H. Evans, R. Wyatt, W. C 1 V, ith A. Garrison P. Rosel J. Lobbiu SPONSOR: Mr. Bartsch i- y .miuiriion A club organized to promote clean speech, sports, scholarship, and living is the Washington Union High School Hi-Y. Joe lobbia was elected as president while Paul Rosel was elected vice president, and Alfred Garrison, secretary. The club was organized five years ago and is open for membership to all boys who are willing to live up to the cIub's purpose. Some of this year's activities were distributing Christmas Seal posters, an annual snow party, and also a swimming party. MEMBERS: Raw l, H. Evans, J. Negrete, C. Encinas, E. McKenzie, B. Mayse. Row 1, D. Filegard, R. Parish, ' Sanders, T. Torlton, C. Claxton, L. Beftsncourt, G. Dean. Row 3, J. lobbic, J. Spradling, J. York, B. Wall' -, P. Rosel, A, Garrison, C. Wilhite N. Fritz C. BrocdowGY N Armstrong QP iuidion Through the past year the yell leaders, pep girls, and our mascot, Pepper, worked diligently through out the year to arouse the rooting section and Io bring more pep and enthusiasm to all the rallies and games. The cheer leaders for this year were Marlene Coito, senior, Nancy Fritz, senior, Nancy Arm- strong, senior, and Charlotte Broadaway, junior. They were selected at a student assembly in the i954-l955 year. The pep girls were chosen at a GAA meeting by all the GAA members at the end ofthe 1954-1955 school year. They have various routines which they do with the pep band. Carolyn Kruse, Cheryl Freeman, Doris Armstrong, Darlene Kachadorian, Arlene Petersen, Darlene Fisher were the pep girls this year. Pepper, the Panther mascot, was the laugh of all the games. She was always coming up with some- thing to arouse the rooters. Marie Fritz, the mas- cot, was chosen by the student body at the begin- ning of the i955-56 year. GIRLS: I. to r., D. Fischer, A. Petersen, C. Freeman, C. Kruse, D. Arm strong, D. Kachodorian. 15.' is i QA .A Mr McDonald is the chief subiect at This ls Your life rally. mf, g'.f,., The rally committee along with the cheer- leaders, pep girls, and band have finished another successful year in preparing ral- lies to help promote the ever-sought-for school spirit. Many different things were portrayed by the skits which were presented by the rally committee. Presented was the circus with a fat lady, snake charmer, and weight lifter. Also presented was the life of our head football coach, Mr. Donald McDonald. Another was the iazz rally where top tunes were played. New attrac- tions were the pep iugs, set on each side of the stage, and the pennants, which were hung up with the names of the WU opponents on them. MMITTEE R w l N Fri Sample, R. Sivaslian, P. Chance, N. Armstrong, C. Paulse M F I1 Ro 1 Broadawoy Jacinto, G. Hackett, B. lowder, M. Coito, J. Johuns Yell leaders ore shown leading yells t Dickey Hansen and Gary Neilmeier do a comic routine at ldlers' Dance. JFFICERS Row l, D. Merk, H. Rice, M, Jacinto. Row 2, T, Christensen, J. Mitchell, C. Bradley. JIJLM Harold Rice presided over the ldlers this past year with Vincent Pepe serving as vice-president, Duane Merk, secretary, Mickey Facinto, treasurer, Ted Christensen, sergeant at arms, and Corky Bradley, reporter. On November l2 the ldlers held a banquet at the Basque Hotel at which Marlene Mendes, freshman, was chosen to be queen of the ldlers dance. On December IO the club held its annual sweetheart dance which Queen Marlene reigned over. All proceeds from the dance went into the Industrial Arts Scholarship Fund. A scholar- ship from this fund will be presented each year to a senior who has maiored in lndustrial Arts. During the year the ldlers sponsored several activities including a snow trip, a skating party, and a swimming party. MEMBERS: Row l, C. Bradley, D. Merk, T. Caughell, J. Lobbia, T. Christensen. Row 2, V. Hurtado, R. Ohanesian, T. Hamblen, C. Hayes, D. Lazarus, C. Schlundt, H. Zimmerman. Row 3, R. Spomer, D. Mehrten, G. Neilmeier, 1. White, 1. Carr, H. Rice, R. Hansen, I. Mitchell, M. lacinto. R. Williams. RIFLE TEAM Row l T. Gentile, J. Carter, M. Borgens, C. Ahlemeyer, Row 2 D Hemmer, R. Morse, B. Moore, J, Moore. OFFICERS: I. to r., Mr. Wilson, T. Gentile, R. Morse, D. Hemmer Ccwfef miUif5i0I'l The WU Cadets under the leadership of First. Lt. Robert A. Wilson, Commandant, and Cadet Captain Thomas Gentile, instituted a drill team for the first time this year. This was also the first year that the cadets have used the new rifle range, Members of the rifle team were Tom Gentile, Jim Carter, Dan Hemmer, Gene Ostrander, and Mike Borgens. The cadet program was familiar to that used in the i954-55 year with importance placed on personal hygiene. The Cadets participated in intramural sports and had special program on person to person combat. Cadet junior officers were Dan Hemmer and Raymond Morse with .lack Moore and Mike Bergens, first Sergeants. CADETS: Row I, J. Carter, E. Mcliensie, P. Hayes, B. Gunn, J. Daniels. Row 2, C. Ahlemeyer, A. Moore, E. Woods J. Moore. SPONSOR: Mrs. Terry E. Mortense O. Simpson R. Burnett F Rodriguez M. Crippen H. Eskelsen M. Stellar C. Moreno M. Orosco -. A. Rutley gufure omema em ofydmerica FHA members began the i955-56 school year by electing Helen Eskelsen, president, Margie Stollar, vice president, Carmen Moreno, secretary, Mary Helen Orosco, treasurer, Alica Ratley, reporter, Ellen Mortensen, parliamentarian, Ollie Simpson, historian, and Ruby Burnett, song leader. The student council representative for the fall semester was Francis Rodriquez, and Margaret Crippen represented them in the spring. FHA officers were installed on February 20 and March 3 they attended a sectional convention at Wasco. The FHA members sold cards and made scrap books for a hospital as some of their proiects. The purpose of the FHA is to promote growing satisfaction of the ioys and satisfactions of homemaking. The FHA is a symbol of youth. This is the second year that the FHA has been organized in WU. 'The sponsors are Mrs. Ephoydie Terry and Mrs. Barbara Peterson, teachers. Mrs. Hattie Melton was elected as the chapter mother for the year. MEMBERS: Row I, E. Mortensen, R. Black, A. Ratley, M. Orosco, M. Stellar, C. Moreno. Row 2, Mrs. Terry, R. Arnbrister, H. Eskelsen, R. Burnett, O. Simpson, J. Sanders, V. Boker, F. Rodriguez, B. Pickens, M. Crippen. Left: Officers, top to bottom, E. Mortensen, O. Simpson, R. Burnett, F. Rodriguez, M. Crippen. f 3 i - i ,. in Stanley Badertscher plays as a freshman entry. Joann Foster and Carolyn Kruse do their Mr. Mark Avedian gives Harold Williams, Robert lowder, senior class presse interpretive dance as an entry for the master of ceremonies, a hand. being congratulated by the presse seniors. the lions Club arck of ibimed The class of '56 received the winning trophy for the annual lions Club March of Dimes Talent Show held January 26 in the auditorium. The sophomores were very close by receiving second place, while the class of '57 came in third. Last but not least were the freshmen. Each class could enter in four divisions: dance, vocal, novelty, and instrumental. The week before the Talent Show each class chose the individuals and groups which represented them. One from each group was chosen to represent the class. The senior class led the talent with a modern dance to Elephant Tango by Carolyn Kruse and Joann Foster and a pantomime to Twenty-four Hours A Day by Patti Pryce. Diana Grimm, Mariorie Feaver, and Cheryl Freeman sang ln A Little Dutch Garden. Hawaiian War Chant and lime House Blues were played by a ten piece band. Below, Top: Sh-Boom rings out as the MeIodettes sing as a iunior class entry. Below, Bottom: Four Guys and a Doll are shown before singing Memories Are Made Of This. Are So Rare To Me. F The Three Haircuts are pictured singing e Summerill, Diane Nielsen, Mrs. Mlllerd, and Mr. Dillon are shown after winning bonnet and heard contests. Don Medina, Sam Orosco, and Clar- Dare! Mehrten and Diane Nielsen show ence Ahlemeyer play a cool game at matching centennial costumes. cards between working hours. anfennia ag Sandra Cowell, Tony Machado, and Charlotte Braadaway show off centennial outfits, 1 A Bewildered iudges make quick decision on student bonnet contest, gif fl N 'Eff 1 5 ' - Q EY S Qs Boys stand awaiting the decision on the beard winning contest. The women teachers model hats while awaiting iudges decision. fiaslim 'E Q , Ax. , if 4 , ff K K 1 ' 5 F ef, 5 S 5 Y? 1 K ' ' ' iii ,E-V. J 'x 'mpg f M ' 4' Aung, ,nn 1 n Y Q , 1 ,is Q ,- f 112 V ' 232154, f ,., if Sf, M, fm, ' --5. , .. ., .:.,,,,, NM W , H aff Mm H my 'A' gif-,,g V , Y if? 0:24 4 Q wwf: , ai ' . Q-2, Qf,m,g,' l .Q J-if Y ,A W' i 1 ' X ix ag . , , 3, ii? 2 6 . W? , 1 X s - :K - DANCE COMMITTEE: Row l, C. Broadaway, C. Ginder, D. Armstrong, J. Johansen, M. Coito. Row 2 P. Chance J. Jorgensen, M. Sample, N. Armstrong, N. Fritz, R, Sivaslian. I I Football queen candidates and their escorts await the announcing of the queen. dl'lCe6 Adding to the gay and delightful atmos- phere ot the dances held this past year have been various themes and decora- tions. Of the most recent was the May Day dance with the theme of Garden of Springtime. The Centennial theme was emphasized at the FFA Dance, while Saint Patricks Day was used by the GAA. Pennants, footballs, and balloons were used for honoring the football team at their annual dance, leaving snowmen and colored lights to carry out the theme of Winter Wonderland for the Christmas dance. To begin the year with a running start, Welcome Freshman Class of l959 was the theme of the first dance. Students dance to the music ofa familiar refrain V. Gardner, sophomore, takes off like u mod bunny in the sack race. S. Burson, sophomore, iust comes up from a low-bridge. M. Foreman, sophomore, shows her talent in the lazy man's load. jro5A .gnifiafiol With a l4-12 victory, t sophomores defeated tl freshmen in this year's i tiation. Ninth-graders we running around everywhc with their pants' legs roll up to their knees, green r bons in their hair, and 1 traditional circle W stamp on their faces in black in The field events were he in the new stadium with 1 seniors cheering the sopl mores on and the iunii rooting for the freshmt That night the Freshm Welcome Dance, sponst ed by the sophomores, vi held in the gym. Sophomore boys give out with a heave-ho in the tug-a-war. Freshmen ond sophomore girls race for the finish with their wheel- borrows. ma' 1 1 B ' ii, :Q ex, MSESQQJ' r ,,' R1 'f' 5 ,,,igZ,. . ifiiiiiiia Diana Grimm freezes as snow comes down I 3 T 0' ui Seniors duck as snowballs fly. Richard Seto, Nancy Fritz, Paula Chance, and Paul Rosel pause Ion enough in the snow to have picture taken. enior neaL Members of the senior class spent their ditch day at Big Stump near Sequoia Lake. They took off from the Easton Drug Store about 9:30 a.m., February 23. Upon ar- riving at their destination, all iumped out of their cars and began to have snow fights. After spending some time in the snow, everybody returned to their cars to get warm and eat lunch. Upon finishing their meal, the group de- cided to go to Sequoia lake. The road was covered with snow so they walked down to the lake which was covered with a very thin sheet of ice. After playing in the snow for a while, Tom Caughell and Richard Seto get snowballs for a friendly game with classmates, the group walked back to their cars. Be- fore leaving they packed their cars with snow. By 3:30 p.m. everyone was headed for home. Seniors get ready ta go down the toboggan run. I9 6 Wway K ay ueen - fi-1? QQ. 'Wim . if 5 5 33 f LN 4 K+? wif '32 ,sf MQ. Q ig E. 4 W 2 a 1 h pp K xiii, AWS 'S f - A352 'swf YM MF fi Ax, , K ,fi 'Tfjw as 2. N, Q 1 E 3 Marlene Spradling, Marlene Mendes, Gail Dean, and Angie Hernandez. This May Day celebration was dedicated to the vice-principal of WU and chairman of the program, Miss Owena Crow. Following the crowning of the queen, she was entertained by dancers of the eight schools performing folk dances and later the winding of the colorful May Poles. After the program the spectators were invited to see the exhibits in the various rooms of the school. ln the afternoon a varsity baseball game with Lemoore was held. That evening, Queen Paula reigned over the Garden of Springtime at the Queen's Ball. Reigning over the forty-second annual May Day celebration was Paula Ann Chance, who was chosen by popular vote of the student body. The queen was at- tended by eight girls from the grammar schools in the district. They were Mary Helen Orosco, Beverly Hodges, Ruby Burnett, Darlene Lyster. . Y . 1 ,. . n-Q.. . . V ,gf f-ff L f'- ' coacn I NSD , cb -S I-I 5- S - BL- .il-f -1 -,., ., ,,f gf U HS iva Qi. l. t R C aches Cano, MacDona Id and Wilson B, Gibson H. Zimmerman E. Reid arfiify joofga Washington Union's Panthers concluded a fine football season by capturing third place in the North Shasta League with a 2-2 win-loss record. Under the coaching of Mr. Donald McDonald, Mr. Robert Wilson, and Mr. Albert Cano, the fighting Panthers lost their first game of the season to a very good Clovis Ball Team 12-6. The Panthers fought back on the following week to defeat a sluggish Coalinga eleven 33-6. The Fowler Redcats downed WU by a 34-6 score. ln the first game played on the new WU athletic field the Panthers were edged 14-6 by Lemoore. Dos Palos then clobbered the low Panthers 27-O in the first league game. Washington founded back to defeat the highly praised Panthers from San Joaquin Memorial 30-14. The WU Panthers, riding on their glory, barely edged Central 24-18. ln the final game of the season the Panthers were defeated by the champions, Chowchilla, 14-6. Eddie Reid and Herb Zimmerman, iuniors, were elected as co-captains of the year. VARSITY SQUAD: Row 1, W. Huggins, K. Rhodes, C. Ferry, N. Hodges, K. Noble, T. Gentile,.R. Redriguez, T. mada, 1. Erby, J, lobbia. Row 2, E. Reid, J. McElroy, G. Hackett, D. Trotter, J. Mason, H. Rice, P. Taylor, S. g J M't hell D Atk'n on T Ltt ll R 3 J P y J N I H Z' a H Wll ix ntila, D. Gonlale s, . lc , . ls , . ure. aw , . err, . GG. - lmmefm nf - IIONS. ' G Sivaslian, B. Cook, P. Hansen, J. Soradllng, F. Freldas, T. Christensen, J. Bunton, D. Ratliff, H. Harriel, C. Reyes. WV Q- Wm-,, B. SQUAD: Row l, S. Gonzales, B. Nagai, B. Mayse, W, Glaspey, J. Sarouhan, D. Lazarus, J. Wilfong, H. Williams, J, York. Row 2, C. Claxton, E. Grant, R, Feaver, T. Tarlton, R, Sarouhan, C. Pearce, M. Jennings, J. Fritz, A. Franklin. Row 3, H. Tunrmire, L. Bettencourt, E. Foster, J. Ferrera, R. Griffon, B. Steinhouer, L. Hackett, J. Henry, T. lewis, S. Magnusen, G. Luttrell. Z? joofdaf By defeating the Chowchilla Redskins 31-0, the Washington Union B football team With this victory the Broncos from Dos Palos captured first place, the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers were second, the Washington Union Panthers and the Central Grizzlies were tied for third place, and the Chowchilla Redskins ended up in the moved up to a tie with Central for third place. cellar position. This victory gave the fighting Cubs a one-win, two-loss, one-tie record. The Cubs were trounced by Dos Palos and San Joaquin Memorial but fought to a scoreless tie with Central. Mr. Carroll Speight, head coach, and Mr. Don Clark, assistant coach, completed their first year of coaching at WU. Mr c. speigm M D Ccfk CAPTAINS: I. to r., L. Hackett, 1. MANAGERS: l. to r., J. Medina and Wilfong L. Reid ' f'3!W ' f . . :VY Mm .Q , ef 1- f wx X11 is A 2 V '5'X-3k-aiu-.uv-.Q , by . 8' , . 4 ii, -.. 5 3 kgkgsg I, 11 N. i .V 5 335 9 E' HUME Q VISITOR TU EU U1 SQUAD: Row 1, D. Gonzales, J. Delgado, K. Noble, E. Reid, R. Cook, J. McElroy. Row 2, D. Trotter, P. Hansen, J. Ainger, J. Carter, C. Bishop, L. Stark, H. Harriell. araify Kafigefdaf With a record of four wins and four losses the Washington Union Varsity basketball team captured third place in the North Shasta League. In league plays the Panthers beat every team in the league once and lost to every team once. Members of the varsity squad are Bob Cook, Homer Harriel, Jim Carter, and Joe Delgado, seniors, Ken Noble, Dave Gonzales, Pete Hansen, Ed Reid, and James Neal, iuniors, and Joe McElroy, Chester Bishop, Lee Stark, Jack Ainger, Dolphus Trotter and Darnell Mikel, sophomores. Out of a total of seventeen games, the Panthers won 9 and lost 8. The captain, elected by the players at the end of the season, was Homer Harriell. Coach Donald MacDonald summarized the season as the team's brightest season in many years. The tcam's best game was their second game with Dos Palos. The game scores are as follows: WU 25, Fowler 56, WU 44, Kerman 32, WU 58, Laton 62, WU 47, Caruthers 50, WU 57, Sierra 70, WU 44, Dos Palos 55, WU 51, San Joaquin Memorial 53, WU 55, Fowler 54, WU 65, Coalinga 56, WU 50, Central 41, WU 48, Alumni 41, WU 39, Chowchilla 49, WU 89, Dos Palos 68, WU 59, San Joaquin Memorial 54, WU 53, Central 58, WU 54, Chowchilla 50, WU 53, Coalinga 44. MANAGER AND COACH: l. to Q., Mr. MacDonald, L. Reid. CAPTAIN: H. Harriell. C ,I 1 tvifgiv wwkgyswqes Awww M Qrw ! '30 'Q-M --Qfiffew J. -f fffgf ., . I ' mr . Axim v... '1w'5 ,.,. 3-4 1:21 mf .,...,' H: - 1 ! me . , gsm. i wang .W .. ,, 5 .fn . GLC' K -- yu gax'.W ,r 7,531,295 ,. i-ig Q., W rggfffssifffiiim.. . .Jr . . .N .X x gm, as , E53 su. V ,gv,:wf5:a fm 5 Wx, Q, A X ,...x arm L, if - Q. W: C. Wilson, C. Pearce. CAPTAIN: L. to R., J. Ferreira J. Lee. K Ezalfefgaf SHASTA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS AND MANAGER, L. to R., D. Medina, Mr. Cano. Washington Union's B basketball team copped the Shasta League Division title after caging the North Shasta loop title during the regular seasonal play in which they had I6 wins and 2 losses. After a sluggish start of non-league play, the championship team fought back to win the North Shasta League. The game scores were as follows, WU 30, Fowler 42, WU 48, Kerman 26, WU 40, Laton 73, WU 30, Caruthers 23, WU 46, Sierra Union 27, WU 24, Dos Palos 46, WU 40, SJM 33, WU 42, Fowler 35, WU 35, Central 42, WU 36, Chowchilla 33, WU 29, Coalinga I7, WU 37, Dos Palos I9, WU 44, SJM 28, WU 47, Central 45, WU 45, Chowchilla I7, WU 58, Coalinga 54, and WU 41, Kerman 39, divisional championship. Members of the team were Joe Lee, John Ferreira, Sylvester Stovall, Leland Betten- court, Calvester Wilson, Clyde Pearce, Paul Taylor, Horace Evans, Bill Higgins, Bob Steinhauer, Ralph Feaver, and Jack Fritz. Determination was a big factor in their success. After losing several games, they made up their minds not to get beat again. They were very cooperative and worked hard in practice and this hard work showed itself in the games, stated Coach Cano. AD, Row I, L. Bettencourt, J. Lee, C. Pearce, C. Wilson, B. Higgins. Row 2, P. Taylor, B. Steinhauer, J. Ferreira H. Evans, R. Feaver, J. Fritz. FIRST STRING, L. to R., P. Taylor, L. Bettencourt, J Lee J F MANAGERS AND COACH: I. to r., D. Mikel, Mr. lee, L. Stark. CAPTAINS. I, to r., B. Higgins and J. Lee. FIRST STRING: I. to r., L. Sato, J. lee, B. Higgins, B. Tumey, H. Arakuwa C Zia!-efdaf Under the coaching of Mr. Charles Lee, the C's started out their league by beat- ing Sanger 42-I7 a practice game. They played Coalinga and beat them 46-I7. Dos Palos was a hard fight and they beat them 34-33, but due to an error in taking an exponent they had to forfeit their game. San Joaquin Memorial lost to the Cubs by a score of 42-20. Central was their next game and they also trounced them 4I-25. They beat Chowchilla 32-25 in a league game. Due to the misfortune at Dos Palos they came in second in the league standings. SQUAD. Row I, C. Cencibaugh, R. lee, J. lee, B. Higgins, C. Forte, E. Berdugo. Row 2: B, Tumey, I.. Seto, R A r nni wa . Ja dner, H.Ha ckel, V. Rogers, H. Araka , N. Mason. T STRING: I. to r., L. Reid, D. Martin, B. Noble, G. Scheidt, L. Jacoby. I gaolfefdaf The D team fell way down in the cellar this year by losing all their games and coming in fourth place in the league standings. The Kittens lost all but seven players at the end of the season. When exponents were taken they found that some ofthe little guys had grown and would be graduated to the C team. So the poor D's were left with a 'few players to continue with the season. The games which they played were with Sanger, Lemoore, Coalinga, Dos Palos, San Joaquin Memorial, Central, and Chowchilla. They always played a hard fighting game but could never get in the victory circle, stated Mr. Charles Lee, the D coach. tr X: 5, is Q. MANAGERS AND COACH: l. to r., D. Mikel Mr. Lee, L. Stark. L, Reid, captain SQUAD: l. to r., G. Medina, F, Hauge, D. Martin, B. Noble, G. Scheidt, J. Jacoby, l. Reid. A TEAM I lo r., F. Kelly, 1. Erby, R. Brown, S. Green, W. Coleman, VV, Kelly Z?a4Lei6a! INTRAMURAL SPORTS DIVISION Only those students who do not compete in lnterscholastic sports are eligible to play intramural sports. This gives a chance for all boys to participate in school sports. The captain, Stanley Gentile, led the sixth period class to the championship. Those on the team were Stanley Gentile, Roosevelt Brown, W. C. Coleman, John Erby, Freddie Kelly, Wallace Kelly, and B. B. Greene. Members of the B squad were Wayne Stumpf, Gene Roza, Kenny Hansen, Rudy Hurtado, Andy Balthrop, and Albert Baker. The captain of this team was Rudy Hurtado. B TEAM: l. to r., W. Stumpf, G. Roza, R. Seto, K. Hansen, R. Hurtado, A. Balthrop, A. Baker. Q14 I I I i , S L 1 'i M if .. N P YK l X . 5 ei CAPTAIN: R. Hurt: at i,if . -- 'I HP' -Q I .ist S .t'-'f I W Cl. W GI P Ta lor K Noble Row 2 1 Erby I Fer VARSITY TEAM: Row I, E. Tiboni, J. Mitchell, C. Hayes, . aspey, . y , . . , . , . - reira, W. Huggins. Row 3, D. Gonzales, E. Reid, H. Zimmerman, D. Barrier, P. Hansen, J. McElroy, G. Hackett, C. Pearce. arfiifyi gaoegaf VARSITY MANAGERS AND COACH: I. to r., B. Gibson, Mr. Glaspey, H. Hannlckel, By defeating the Dos Palos Broncos 7-3 in their last league game, the Panthers ended the I956 baseball season in a tie for third place with Chowchilla. The Panthers, coached by Mr. Les Glaspey, played their best games in the Delano Tournament. By defeating Livingston and Woodlake, the Pan- thers came home with a second consolation tro- phy. The best played game of the season was the Woodlake game as the Panthers came from be- hind to win in the ninth inning. .loe McElroy hurled a six inning no run, no hit, shutout over Dos Palos. Eddie Reid captured the outstanding performer honors as he stole ten bases and hit a healthy .423. Other players hitting better than .300 were Warren Glaspey, Elden Tiboni, Corky Hayes, Paul Taylor, John Erby, and John Ferreira. VARSITY CAPTAINS: I. to r., C. Hayes, W. Huggins. Q . A m ff! ,' X . V ' r 'N Q in 0 fl A 4 ... . N K 5 , ,ka Q V , . 3 ,J -1 ., W A p f X - A5 1 X X , - 4 v. X X 2 mi ihV I t A , X A - K K, . x 1. .V H X . Q ax . 0 I xg Y M: M 2- zz: iff. J ' f J N. 1 WX vi xx . A .,.X .L A M K . , 5 1 l 1 fi ' K f T A Q Y bw , gg 3 1:51 1f Q N f Q, E Q V kbxk - , y k,4L - L? , A K K V Z Q Q L,WM p 2 FV ' f ff- 6 .. Q f Q ig? , X i 4 W, .uw 2 R N 'N f ,V 52 f .Y ff X K Q v..k .1 .5 K K in Y I i Q A. X 0' wi Lx.,,. A H. ' 'N 1 Ky in , ,, U4.. 9 'YK I , if . 5 A 1 . 5 ' I A ' ' ' f fi Q iH' ,gf ' fi! 5 . A L A. fmwf M fi? ig, f 1 5-3 I g Z K ' ' 377 ' K . - , K w 4, QB W . V E ff? , x 2 Y 1, -M5 N K fig, A ii! 1, .4 fl Q WF ,, '7 , M W' MANAGERS: I. to r., P. Hayes, R. Parrish COACH: Mr. Speight CAPTAINS: l. to r., T. Tarlton, J. Fritz . U Clfiegaf Washington's J. V. baseball team tied with the Dos Palos Broncos for third place in the North Shasta league this year, winning four games and losing four games in league play. The J. V. team played .500 ball throughout the year by winning six games and losing as many. Jack Fritz led the Cubs in the hitting department with a .772 percentage. James Hunter, Lee Stark, and Tom Tarleton hit above the .300 mark. Chowchilla won the North Shasta league followed by Central. Coach Carroll Speight stated that the play- ers most likely to make the varsity squad next year are Jack Fritz and Hunter Arakawa. Coach Speight remarked, This was a very good group to work with. They have improved one hundred per cent which was brought out in our last game with Dos Palos in which we won l-O. Harold Williams pitched the best game of the year against the Broncos, allow- ing only three hits. TEAM: Row l, G. Jorn, R. Rodriquez, B. Gardner, T. Tarltan, J. Fritz, L. Jacoby, B. Mayse, R. Parris R 2 H. Williams, G. Scheidt, S. Magnusson, D. Hernandez, L. Stark, R. Feaver, D. Harper, J. Hunter, H. Arakawa P Hayes. COACHES: l. to r., Mr. Wilson, Mr. Clark MANAGERS: I. to r., D. Hammer, W Simpson ,4 1.64 For the first time in the history of the school, Washington Union's A track team copped the North Shasta League Championship. In the Kingsburg meet the A team placed first. Sylvester Pointer broke records in the high iump, 6' 2 V1 , and in the broad iump, 21' 4 . Washington defeated Caruthers in a dual meet and placed third out of sixteen schools in the Reedley Invitational. Mel Stark, Charlie Perry, John Perry, and King Rhodes set a new 880 yard relay record in the time of 1:33.7. ln a triangle meet with Selma and San Joaquin Memorial, the varsity men placed first. Bob lowder set a new pole vault record of 1 1' 9 Vg . ln the League Meet at Dos Palos the Panthers placed first over the other North Shasta teams. James Neal broke the 440 yard dash with the time of 53.1 seconds. Homer Harriel also broke a school record by running the 120 yard high hurdles in 15.6 seconds. ln the West Coast Relays the 880 relay team, composed of Hal Rice, Eddie Reid, King Rhodes and John Perry, placed second in the first heats and second in the finals. This is the first time in many years that WU trackmen have clone well in the WCR against the best track teams in the state. SQUAD- Row 1, J. Whitten, J. Herrera, J. Neal, G. Gentile, K. Rhodes, S. Pointer, J. Perry, H. Harriell. Row! T. Gentile, D. Sheldon, J. Delgado, R. Phillips, B. lowder, M. Stork, C. Perry, T. Williams, D. Trotter, C. Bishop if .14 .fl 2 84 B' s, 1 TEAM: Row I, R. Arnbrister, D. Meskimen, E. Salwasser, W. Gardner, B. Neal. Row 2, M. lnaki, C. Ahlemeyer, J, Carter, F. Christensen, A. Knight. IRST BOYS AND GIRLS SINGLES: l, to r., M, lnukn, D. Meskimen f 5 I I r 4 sand ku ll ' H X enniri This past year found the Washington Union High School Racquet Squad finish- ing their regular season against Dos Palos with a no-win, five-loss record to put them in fifth place in the league. Mikio lnaki returned from last year, to play first boy's singles. Mikio will have one more year of swinging the racquet for WU. Dovie Meskimen, a returning junior, also played tfte position of first girl's singles, and she, too, will be back next year. Alan Knight, who did a swell iob on the second l:oy's singles, will be a sophomore next year. This is Alan's first year of com- petitive play. Also in the first year brack- et is Beatrice Neal, who played second girl's singles for the Panthers. SECOND BOYS AND GIRLS SINGLES: I, to r., A, Knight, B. Neal MIXED DOUBLES: I. to r., E. Salwcsser, F. Christensen 2 A V 0 I' I Zvi? I . 523 I 4 I 1 OFFICIALS: I. to r., A. Benzier, M. Feaver, Miss Barnard, M, Borgens. ennid Floyd Christensen and Elaine Salwsaser, both back from last year, won the posi- tion of mixed doubles. Elaine, a iunior, has one more year of WU tennis ahead oi her. Floyd has two more years of competitive play for WU. Next on the roster of Panther netmen are Rebecca Arnbrister and Virginia Gard- ner, who played girl's doubles. This was the first year of tennis for both of them. Clarence Ahlemeyer, sophomore, and Jim Carter, senior, filled the boys' doubles position. Clarence will be back next year which will make three years of tennis for him. Mike Borgens was the manager ofthe 1955-56 season. Tho squad was coached by Miss Marjorie Bernard. GIRLS DOUBLES: I. to r., R. Arnbrister, V. Gardner BOYS DOUBLES, I. to r., J. Carter, C. Ah lame yer 1 'Q XX N. Fritz NNERS: Left tn right, E. Yanez, R. Sivaslian, C. Freeman, P. Chance, M. Sample, N. Fritz, N. Armstrong, J. Johansen, E. Pedersen, V. Nire, J. Foster. . Moore vewvx I D. Fischer P. Salyel w.,r..f CAamlaiond The seniors, piloted by Nancy Fritz won this year's volleyball play-offs for the fourth year in suc- cession. They were the first class in the history of the Washington GAA to accomplish this. The iun' iors came in second captained by Thelma Moore. Darlene Fischer and her sophomore team came in third, and the freshmen led by Pearl Salyer, ended up in last place. The all-stars chosen for this year were Mary Sample, Nancy Armstrong, Josette Johanson, Lee Versie Jones, Sheila Sullivan, Venita Nire, Elidia Yanez, Ellen Pedersen, Madelyn Jacinto, Pearl Salyer, and Molly Herrera. This team played the boys all-stars on January 24 at the March of Dimes benefit basketball game. ALL STARS: Left to right, M. Herrera, E. Yanez, M. Jacinto, E. Pedersen, J. Johansen, V. Nire, L. Jones, P. Salyer, S. Sullivan. M. Sample, N. Armstrong. E. Yonez 5 WINNERS: Row l, P. Chance, N, Fritz, E. Yanez, E. Pedersen, 1. Sanders. Row 2, T. Duran, N. Armstrong, R. Sivaslian, M. Sample, M. Mitchell, V. Nire, J. Wilson, V. Hart. .gpaeecfaway iuifiion The speedaway winners in this year's Af inter-class playoffs were the seniors, cap- tained by Elidia Yanez. The sophomores came in second led by Marie Fritz. ln third place were the iuniors guided by Madelyn Jacinto, followed by the fresh- men who came in fourth. Their captain was Pat Myers. The all-star team chosen from these were Beatrice Neal, Nancy Fritz, Mollie Herrera, Terry Duran, Elva Encinas, Nancy Arm- strong, Mary Sample, Venita Nire, Rae Deane Sivaslian, Mary Ellen Mitchell, and Verl Hart. The substitutes were Elidia Ya- nez, LeVersie Jones, and Ellen Pedersen. M. Jacinto r ' ' ' M. Fritz P. Myers All-STARS: Row l, E, Encinas, N. Armstrong, R. Sivaslian, M. Sample, B. Neal, E. Yanez. Row 2, M. Herrera, T. ln Duran, E. 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Elm Ave. RALPH'S FROSTIE SHOP SANDWICHES -r SHAKES - MALTS of All Kinds We Make Our Own Ice Cream Across From W.U.H.S. Congratulations to the Class of '56 .I 8m .I SERVICE COMPLETE LINE OF GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES DEPENDABLE TV SALES AND SERVICE THE LITTLE STORE WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF Phone 6-7139 QUALITY MERCHANDISE CORNER OF ELM AND MANNING AVENUE Fresno, California Z AUTO AND TRUCK WRECKING 2800 Tons of G. I. and Civilian Truck Parts BLACKBURN'S AUTO PARTS Phone 4-2817 3183 So. Highway 99 at Maple Best Wishes to Class of '56 I D 8. D SUPER MARKET ELM AVENUE FRUIT MARKET I Fresh Vegetables and Meats Grape Stakes - Fence Posts H I l A All needs for the family Groceries -- Fireplace Wood , 3. 5 . - I Phone 2-7413 2838 So. Elm Ave. Phone 2-3922 I 2720 S. Elm Avenue Q Fresno, Californil afiemifdr Zi MEN'S SHOES - LADIES' WEAR DRY GOODS ' Corner C , Elm, and California Avenues Phones: 4-2909, 4-2900 Fresno, California Best Wishes to Class of '56 and ROY KRAMER Complete Line of Your Loca-l Mobil Gas GROCERIES - FRESH MEATS Dealer FROZEN FOODS - VEGETABLES Always Ready To NOTIONS - HARDWARE Serve You Qualify Merchandise at Lowest Prices Elm 8. Jefferson Phone 8-l 146 Phone 6-5904 Cor. Adams 8. Elm Aves CONGRATULATIONS CLASS or 1956 'lr WILLIAM HANNICKEL Congratulations to the Class of '56 OWL CLEANERS CLEANING - DYEING ALTERATIONS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING 4 if 4 Bud Hansen lAcross from W.U.H.S.l Best Wishes to Class of '56 PEERLESS PUMP DIVISION FOOD MACHINERY BUD PETERSEN Your Local Chevron Dealer R.P.M. Lubrication Atlas Tires and Batteries Courteous, Dependable Service 4 'Q 4 Phone 4-8501 8. CHEMICAL CORP' Elm and Adams Ave. Fresno, Calif Best of Wishes from Bill and Bob Best of Luck to the Class of '56 I from COMMUNITY KITCHEN CAFE RUDOLPI'I'S BREAKFAST- LUNCHES - DINNERS BARGAIN MARKET HAMBURGERS - HOMEMADE PIES o MILK sHAKEs Elm 8. North Ave. Fresno, California Across from New Audllorlum J ringi Shop Complete Line of Bakery Goods WEDDING AND DECORATED CAKES ON ORDER VISIT OUR 'COFFEE SHOP Home Grown Eggs at Wholesale Price Phone 3-9135 5814 So. Elm Next to the Easton Drug Store ELM s. NORTH EARL '-'- FEED STORE FORD SALES Congratulations GRAINS - FEEDS - SEEDS to the Class of '56 SULPHUR - TRAY PAPER from 3008 So. EI FERTILIZER Corner Elm and North m Ave. Ph one 6-8555 MARIE AND EARL HILL ALUMNI OF WUHS LE-MOSS 84 SMITH, INC. THE RUBBER MEN Goodyear Tires Recapping Brake and Wheel Aligning Service Goodyear Batteries Seat Covers 'I625 Broadway Phone 3-5293 BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF '56 from FERDINANDI 8. SONS TUX RENTALS CUSTOM TAILORS 4 f 4 820 No. Fulton Phone 3-7098 Between Belmont 8. Olive HAMILTON'S GROCERY GROCERIES - MEATS - NOTIONS FROZEN FOODS VEGETABLES - GAS - OIL 8964 So. Elm Phone 4-8609 Congratulations, Seniors EASTON FLOWER SHOP ' tb X +. 7 L . .' E ,, e..- E I1 I 2 'AE I , fx 'vip-F E I E E I A , S. Your Wedding FIorist EVERYTHING IN WEDDING AND FLORAL DESIGNING We Deliver 5348 So. Elm Avenue Phone 2-6508 BLOSSER'S SPORTS EQUIPMENT CO. 4 -k 4 l424 Fulton Street In the Warner Theater Building EASTON MEAT MARKET Grebbell 8K Ortega Meat - Groceries - Feeds Genuine Danish Sausage Imported Danish Cheese Home Freezer Supplies PHONE 3-2041 Remember for TIRES .... ACE is the Place! FIRESTONE TIRES PASSENGER TIRES TRUCK AND TRACTOR RECAPPING SERVICE PHILCO TELEVISION COMPLETE HOME AND AUTO SUPPLIES ON THE FARM TIRE SERVICE Easiest Budget Terms in Town SERVICE, mc. Phone 4-3087 Ventura 8 Broadway Best Wishes to Class 1956 I BARBER SHOP WILLARD Lumsen G Barber Hobe Jensen Open Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8. SUPPLY CO. Hardware - Paint 7091 H Sfrnni nl niuienrl C GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 A L. FROM A EASTON LUMBER AND SUPPLY CO. Where You Will Find QuaIity'Building Supplies . at Fair Prices DUTCH BOY PAINTS : PLUMBING SUPPLIES ' HARDWARE g PLYWOODS I ROOFING : CEMENT : PLASTER BOARD 5464 South Elm Phone 6-0757 BEST WISHES TO CLASS or '56 EASTON DRUG Courtesy, Economy and Reliable HANOIANS MARKET ' I p I PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Full Line of Miss SayIor's Unusual Chocolates SPORTING GOODS - MEATS Franklin 'Veterinary Supplies i ' 'GROCERIES M We Give SSH Green Stamps or. of Cedar 8rButIer Ave. Fresno 5796 So' EW I H PHONE 44475 Compliments of vnomr, coumous, snvace: - :5:2:E12122EEliii 1-:-:-:-:- P '11, Vim 'itts 1: 1' 8 PI LEGARD FEED - EGGS - FARM SUPPLIES SEEDS - FERTILIZERS 1068 G Street 2510 Blackstone 2122 Elm Ave. - Fresno, California Congratulations to the 'Class of 56 P EPSI COLA BOTTLING Fresno, California CO Congratulations SCOTTS MARKET NO. 2 The Best Selection of Groceries Meats and Vegetables Obtainable 1 I i Our Motto: SELLING THE BEST FOR LESS 5733 So. Elm at Fantz Phone 2-8713 t I ' l Owned and Operated by Charles Scott MILTON EARL FOR BRAKES Q SHEEL ALIGNMENT ON ALL CARS BY EXPERTS WHO REALLY KNOW HOW Q RAYBESTOS BRAKE LINING Q TIME PAYMENTS 5769 So. Elm Fresno Phone 8-8772 WILLIAMS BUTANE SERVICE ' ' TELEVISION 8. APPLIANCES Butane Propane Delivery Don Williams Sales and Service-Appliances Butane Carburetion CARUTHERS: P. O. Box 442-Phone 34 FRESNO: 2891 So. Elm Ave.-Phone 3-2681 SANGER: P. O. Box 741-Phone 2831 Precision Work Guarantees More Service Per S FRISCH BROS. COMMERCIAL REPAIR Maintenance of Trucks, Tractors and Industrial Equipment Gas or Diesel Welding Telephone 3-2591 2808 South Elm Fresno, California Your Hope, Dreams and Ambitions Await You CLASS OF '56 GO GET 'EM CHERRY AUCTION YARD BORGEN'S CORONADO FOOD COMPANY TAMALES -- ENCHILADAS I MEXICAN DINNERS I - -.-..- -.-.nn-an nnanrnv Bflihll I Compliments of MAR'S DRIVE-IN Home of the Ranchburger Belmont and Palm f Q 1 i r , X w 1 vu gi Y , 3 kt' 5 P? 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