Trailblazer edition plans reveal dramatic changes
Jordan Annuals staff details revisions for the Trailblazer yearbook including a silver leather cover, photographed inserts on division pages, and informal layouts to honor the 1051 Remember theme. Editors cite rising production costs, set the price at 2.50, with 150 copies uncontracted and sales pushing to sell all weeks before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Jorden Wieh Schoal Trailblazer
Leon MteGece
Betty Class
Iinior
Dick Sargent
Rranel Weaver
Caral DeAndre
Elaine
Kahte
Dorothy Rudy
Tani Roma
Mary Witknee
Reb Carpenter
Kck Piccarelli
Terry Lind
Joby Seller
Candace
Pat Brinkerianf
Sue Magness
Pep Wwomts
Carol Flores
Jerty la Clark
Carole Sander
Dot Alexander
Anne Hamilton
Jim Visher
Rose Marie Cordis
Jormtan
Jordan Scholarship Group Installs New Officers
EMBERS of the California Scholarship Federation Society of Jordan High School conducted semiannual installation ceremonies in the activity room of the new gym. Officers sworn in were Bol Di as president Jimmy Fisher as vice president Myrna Ludlow as secretary and Ardis Mapes as treasurer. Fifteen seniors eight juniors and 56 sophomores were initiated under Jimmy Fisher and Bos Dill. Eddie Nikkola arranged entertainment with piano solos and vocal performances. Refreshments by Ardis Mapes and Myrna Ludlow included cookies and punch. sponsors were Miss Ruth Sanders and Miss Rosalie Wride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Scholarship Federation Society of Jordan High School
Bol di
Jimmy Fisher
Myrna Ludlow
Ardis Mapes
Oe Bos Dill
Eddie Nikkola
Ruth Sanders
Rosalie Wride
College Women Host Teas For Local High School Girls
Long Beach City College will host two teas on the Lakewood campus inviting girls from Poly Wilson St Anthonys and Downey high schools. Twenty five guests from school officers and advisory boards will attend March 30 and April 4 with ASE president Wally Frost Dean Orian M Landreth and Jane Kier among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach City College
Poly
Wilson
St. Anthews's
Downey
Lakeworr
Teach
St. Anthony’s
Downey and Poly
Wally Frost
ASE
Orian M. Landreth
Jane Kier
AWS
Harriet Ziegler
Miriam Powers
Four Hostesses Beautify Long Beach Relays
Four senior girls act as hostesses at the Long Beach relays at Memorial Stadium. Consistents from across the nation attend. They will hand out trophies and medals to relay and field event winners, chosen for poise personality and appearance. Names include Janet Rosenberg Barbara Baflard Jesslyn Pesante Polly Jordan and Alice Gordon.
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Igh
Long Beach
Memorial Stadium
Janet Rosenberg
Wilson
Jesslyn
Pesante
Poly
Barbara
Baflard
Jordan
Alice Gordon
Saint Anthony
Physics Students Prepare for Meet at Southern Colleges
Polytechnical High School physics team warms up for the annual meet sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers. The event draws almost all Southern California secondary schools, with tests at four colleges. Paly's 10 man squad competes May 5 at Glendale College, aiming for university scholarships for top scorers. Coach George R. Tracy says the team is strong and has a good chance at honors. Members include Jack Daifield, Bob Mand, Niel Harrington, Robert Ball, Geoffery Ball, Clark Leslie, Con red Houssey, Bob Crouch, Gary Wrench, and Norman Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic High School
American Association of Ph. Teachiers
Southern California
California
Paly
Glenelaie College
Pols
George R. Tracy
Jack Daifield
Bob Mand
Niel Harrington
Robert Ball
Geoffery Ball
Clark Leslie
Conred Houssey
Bob Crouch
Gary Wrench
Norman Vaughan
Radio Club Elects New Officers at Poly High
Polytechnic High School radio club officers plan weekly meetings and field trips this semester under sponsor Cyril Farrand. Officers include Ren Plant as president Verlin Burler vice president Clady Tucker secretary Shirley Biard corresponding secretary Bob Schilling sergeant at arms. Members from last and current semesters may join. Interest in radio television or radar welcomed. Planned trips to Huntington Beach and the Naval Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic High School
Cyril FE. Farrand
Renaté Plant
Verlin Bur+ler
Clady ‘Tucker
Shirley Biard
Bob Schilling
Sergrant
Huntington Beach
Naval Hospital
Three Jordan Frats Present Talent Assembly
Three Jordan High School fraternities Theta Phi Lambda Sigma Chi joined forces for a talent assembly yesterday. Theta Phi featured a boys chorus line Lambda Sigma showcased Alice Felkner and Donna Roach in two duets Easter Parade and If Slema Chi presented Tommy Me Kendy Chuck Strickland Ray Hiler and Jack Moore with selected numbers plus Best Anderson impersonation. Hostess Barbara Ballard and Ben Harris invite suggestions for future assemblies to improve offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Theta Phi
Lambda Sigma
Sigma Chi
Alice Felkner
Donna Roach
Slema Chi
Tommy MeKendy
Chuck Strickland
Ray Hiler
Jack Moore
Anderson
Ben Harris
Barbara Ballard
Saints Meet in Seventh Annual Girls Tournament Final
The Saint Anthony Saints face Our Lady of Angels in the finals of the seventh annual girls basketball tournament at the Catholic Center gym tonight at 8. semifinals saw Sacred Heart of Mary fall 35-33 to St Anthony's in overtime, and Our Lady Queen of the Angels defeat St Ferdinand's 22-20. The event, begun by St Anthony's, grew from eight teams to 17, drawing strong crowds and featuring multiple All-Star players and returning coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Dailey
St. Anthony's
Raylene Laughlin
Pat Ward
Joy Smith
Catholic Center Gym
Alamitos Ave
Dailey
St. Anthonys Girls' High School
Catholic Center
Sixth St
St. Anthony
Sacred Heart of Mary
St. Mary's Academy
Saints
Montebelln
Vic Ros Dailey
Doris
Walker
Ann Murray
Bveenla
Brorkwa's
Tiyothe Sc
Collegians Hold First 51 Dance at Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College hosted the first student body sponsored dance of the semester, the Jollycup affair. Highlights included the introduction of candidates for queen and Keine and a list of nominees and supporters from various student groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach City College
Keine
Lakewood
Canidates
Helen Tripray
Entre Nous
Delores Daye
Jn Hart
Mary Gullanes
Toraey
Kathy Hardin
Tnt
Frances [Holden
Mahabharata
Kitz
King and Queen
Bill Bell
Betsy Buffalo
Marie Bell
Gerry Easton
Community Chest
Red Cross
March of Dimes
P.T
Wilson Trio Chosen for Speech Contest
Pays Larre, Gorm Perrin and Aphn Orr have been chosen to represent Wilson Hick in the Belmont Share Lions Club speakers contest finals March 15. The speeches on the subject American Voter's Responsibility will be judged on content and delivery.
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Pays Larre
Gorm Perrin
Aphn’ Orr
Wilson Hick
Belmont Share Lions Club
Public Bid To Inspect Wilson High Units Scheduled
A public tour to formally dedicate Wilson High School health and physical education facilities will be held Thursday March 13 from 7 30 to 9 00 pm. Guides include Vera Johnson and Roland Davis of the PE departments, with demonstrations of activities in girls and boys units and a polo match and water ballet in the new pool. Recreation Commission sponsorship will allow public access.
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Wilson
Vera Johnson
Roland Davis
Unin
Davis. Heanded
Recreation Commission
Pupils Describe School Woes At Student Council Meet
Dorothy Alexander, senior at Toran High School and California Association of Student Councils treasurer, attended a cabinet meeting at Santa Monita High School on Feb 28. Each school gave a speaker on a dilemma, with Jordan's topic How Can We Build Up Our Student and Fant? to be discussed next at the Seton in Burbank section. Kathleen Harnett, Poly sponsor, and delegates planned policy discussions with John W. Wilson and Richard Cline.
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Dorothy Alexander
Toran High School
California Association of Student Councils
Santa Monita High School
Jordan
Taha Burroughs High Seton
Burbank
Athleen Harnett
Poly
John W. Wilson
Richard Cline
William Logan Stephens Chapter Hosts Teacher Meeting
Parents students and friends were invited to a Furtre Teachers of America meeting at Jordan High School. Guest speaker Mrs Gladys Petron deputy superintendent spoke on A Student's Approach to Teaching. Merip Anderson and Caral O Bergh presided at the pin bowl with Irmel O Padgham as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Logan Stephens
Furtre ‘Teachers of America
Jordan High School
Gladys Petron
Caral O'Bergh
Irene Errell
Loretta’ Randle
Patte Odette
Irmel O. Padgham
La Fuente Subscribers to Get Copies Thursday
La Fuente magazine, sponsored by the Scripters Writing Club, will be distributed Thursday to Wilson High School students. John Orr led the editorial staff in selecting works from English and creative writing classes, aiming for broad student appeal. About 60 students contributed poems, short stories, and articles, with a March 15 banquet and pre-distribution copies for staffers.
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Wilson
la Fuente
John Orr
Orr
Ba Fuente
Scripters
Dhe
John Gartner
Willie Malcom Epley
Press-Telegram
Sue Markworth
Virginia Woods
Eleanor Bruce
Pat Brown
Bill Grey
Dave Punicker
Ann Toland
Pete Erle
Bill Ridgeway
Ronald Yeo
Junior High Talent Wins Show Crowd At Wilson Auditorium
More than 500 youths from Franklin Jefferson Lakewood Rogers Junior High Schools presented glee club performances at Wilson High Auditorium to a cheering audience of friends and parents. A second concert featuring Hughes Stephens and Lindbergh Junior Highs is set for Tuesday at Polytechnic High in Eritorium. The show closed with combined clubs performing Now the Day Is Over and How Greatly Art Thou Glorified under directors Janet Frey Barbara Av Watson and Mary Shouse with J Elizabeth Ballagh and Daniel Hughes also cited for directing roles.
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Franklin
Jefferson
Lakewood
Rogers
Wilson Tligh
Polytechnic High
Eritorium
Hughes, Stephens
Lindbergh
Barnby
Janet Frey
Bortniansky
Barbara
Watson
Mary Shouse
Long Beach
J. Elizabeth Ballagh
Daniel Hughes
Ed Hinz Heads Wilson Scholarship Society
Ed Hinz was elected president of the Wilson Scholarship Society at a special meeting held last week. Dan Ming is vice president, Kathryn Alexandr is corresponding secretary, Ava Nelson recording secretary, and Dick Stanley treasurer. The group plans an April 12 banquet where seal beavers will receive awards and several committee members and decorations organizers are named.
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Ed Hinz
Wilson Scholarship Society
Dan Ming
Kathryn Alexandr
Ava Nelson
Dick Stanley
Seal Beavers
Barbara Reich
Dick Kite
Jenele Wride
Carole, Davis
Pat Maitland
Jack Brewer
Erline Wach
Shirley Gerber
Polly Garverick
Linda
Canasta Party Aids Welfare At Jordan High
Canasta players will raise funds for welfare work at a party sponsored by the Solfegero Music Club of Jordan High School. The event, Friday March 16 at 7 30 p m in the Jordan Eymasium activity room, offers prizes refreshments and entertainment by Alice Selkner and a student ensemble. Tickets available at the door with sitters provided for infants accompanied by a blanket and rubber sheet.
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Solfegero Music Club
Jordan High School
Jordan Eymasium
Alice Selkner
High School Play Day Attracts Ten Teams On March 22
Ten high schools participate in an interschool play day on March 22 featuring Jordan Wilson Compton Excrlssor and Bellflower. The event includes two hockey teams competing as part of the day’s schedule and showcases local scholastic athletics.
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Roryrechheseign School
Jordan
Wilson
Comton
Excrlssor
Bellflower
City College Singers Open Spring Concerts Sunday
City College of Long Beach presents the City College Singers and Madrigal Singers in a joint spring concert at 11th Street and Facilic Avenue Sunday evening March 11 at 7 30 PM. Brahms Grant Unto Him the Joy of Thy Salvation and Palestrina Like as Hert performed with soloists Gloria Thomas Dick Griffin Sheila Bellows and Dave Rundquist. The Madrigal group will feature authentic English and Italian works. Royal Stanton directs with Pearl Weidman on piano.
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11Th St
Facilic Ave
Brahms
Palestrina
Gloria Thomas
Dick Griffin
Benedictus
Sheila Bellows
Dave Rundquist
City College
Pery
Ucla
Queen Elizabeth
Royal Stanton
Pearl Weidman
Poly Cadet Corps Lists Promotions
The Poly Cadet Corps promotions list was announced at the manual arts building. Darrell Maddox becomes captain and public information officer, Robert Ball is promoted to second lieutenant and battalion adjutant, Robert Chamness advances to sergeant first class of the color detail, and Don McCampbell becomes captain. Co A and Co B promote multiple cadets to ranks from lieutenant to corporal, reflecting the unit’s second largest promotion batch of the year.
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Reserve Officer Training Corps of Polytechnic High School
Manual Arts
Darrell Maddox
Robert Ball
Leuterant
Robert Chamness
Don McCampbell
Gerald Cherveny
Ray Allen
Jack Duffield
Sam Kelly
Richard Porter
Tom Eberman
Verlin Wutter
Rogers Burns
Joel Horwood
Don Lindeman
Edward Mathews
Don McClintock
Robert Mulford
Bruce Watson
High School Teams Form For Upcoming Event
Teams will consist of members of these high schools. A general meeting will also take place, followed by a social.
Poly Students Win Art Awards at Scholastic Exhibit
Long Beach Polytechnic High School sent 17 entries to a Scholastic Art Award Exhibition at Bullock's downtown Los Angeles store. Six students earned Gold Key awards. the honorees were Jackie Eliot, Sandra Hicks, Charlene Peterson, Mike Valencia, and Larry Otterline. Merit winners included Chuck Beeson, Floria Colfield, Dianne Daniels, Loris Ewall, Burton Frederickson, Shirley Helm, Charlotte Weber, Bertha Miller, Jean Moriarty, Gene Roberts, and Peggy Sutton. The event featured an informal breakfast hosted by Elsa Warner, head of the Intechnic Art Department, who praised the school's success.
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Bullock’s
Los Angeles
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Jackie Eliot
Sandra Hicks
Charlene Peterson
Mike Valencia
Larry Otterline
Chuck Beeson
Floria Colefield
Dianne Daniels
Loris Ewall
Burton Frederickson
Shirley Helm
Charlotte We Bertha Miller
Jean Moriarty
Gene Roberts
Peggy Sutton
Elsa Warner
Intechnic Art
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