Poly ROTC Cadets Earn Honors for High Scores
Poly High School ROTC cadets receive awards from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and state sponsors. Master Sergeant Bill Rucker wins ten dollars for a 500 word essay on Stonewall Jackson. Lt. Col. Robert Guyett, Maj. Lee Scow, and Cpl. Phill Becker receive medals for marksman, drill, and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit
Bill Rucker
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Rucker
Thomas Jonathan
Stonewall’ Jackson
Joe Wheeler
Poly
Jordan
Lakewood Students Aid War Orphan Boy Marcel Chalencon
Lakewood Junior High students conducted a one day collection titled Dime Day raising 57 dollars for Marcel Chalencon a 15 year old war orphan near Paris France. About 20 dollars funds a birthday gift to reach him by his 16th birthday on September 14. They have sent him 15 dollars monthly for two years plus Christmas Easter and birthday gifts totaling 537.29 since 1949. Remaining funds will cover summer activities for Marcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel Chalencon
Paris
France
Lakewood Junior High School
Marcel
Jo Ann Keaster Heads Jordan FBLA Chapter
Jo Ann Keaster was installed as president of the Future Business Leaders of America at Jordan High in a ceremony in the gym activity room. Shirley Bahler, retiring president, named Nancy Williams as vice president Peggy Forrest as secretary and Betty Raska as treasurer. Louella Baker of the California State Employment Service spoke on employment opportunities for high school graduates. Jordan FBLA is affiliated with the national body. Catherine Daugherty is sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Ann Keaster
Business Leaders of America
Jordan High
Shirley Bahler
Nancy Willams
Peggy Forrest
Betty Raska
Louella Baker
California State Employment Service
Jordan
Fbla Club
Catherine Daugherty
Franklin High Pupils Win International Awards in Poster Contest
Eleven Franklin Junior High pupils won prizes in an international poster contest by the Latham Foundation. Sheila Gil won first prize and Joan Bush third prize. others earned certificates of merit. Barbara Poindexter received a commendation in a national school safety poster contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Joan Bush
Sheila Gill
Franklin Junior High
Latham Foundation For Promotion of
Sheila Gil
Mary Brockman
Larry Clifmer
Linda Dean
Bernette Ficissig
Phyllis Gillott
Victor Potter
Harvey Pregler
Rebecca Smither
Patricia Sprague
Letham
Mertice Richard
Murray Allen
Franklin
Barbara Poindexter
Future teachers program at Poly open house
Open house hosted by the David Burcham Club of Polytechnic High School showcased Long Beach State College future teachers. Long Beach State students presented a program while the music department provided entertainment and a panel discussed training advantages. Fremid Lehrer from Long Beach City College attended as guests. Refreshments were served by Poly’s club members. L. W. Amsberry of State College chaired the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Burcham
Polytechnic High School
Long Beach State College
State College
Fremid Lehrer
Long Beach City College
Future Teachers of America
Poly
L. W. Amsberry
Poly's Geoffrey Ball Wins Navy Scholarship at Harvard
Polytechnic High School senior Geoffrey Ball earned a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship worth 600 dollars at Harvard University. The award covers four years of books and tuition, with potential extra funds for a fifth year. After graduation he serves two years as ensign, then four years in active reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoffrey Ball
Polytechnic High School
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Harvard University
Navy
Geoffrey
New Jersey
Washington
Long Beach
Poly
Piseiiiewenie
High Oo
Sealbea Aig
CSF
Student Officers for Poly Elections Named for 1951 52
Polltechnic High School elected its student officers for 1952 53 with Chil Louden chosen as president and Duane Stanfield and Gary Titus as commissioners. Other posts went to Frank Krause Dick Serios Joan Bean Shirley Wesser Shirley Nelson plus senior junior class leaders and club heads. Louden, active in Hutch Boy s League and athletics, resides with his parents at 14374 Falcon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polltechnic High School
Chil Louden
Duane Stanfield
Gary Titus
Frank Krause
Dick Serios
Joan Bean
Shirley Wesser
Shirley Nelson
Dick Martin
Erry Jones
Janice Lyon
Allen Jackson
David McFaren
Cathy Huffman
Bob Blake
Boy's League
Hob Fletcher
Bob Mesa
Dawn Fletcher
Elector Girls League
Signe Gissberg
Gail Wiedrich
Barbara Smith
Sabra Giers
Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Jones
Helen Zarifees
Hutch
Lon Mitchel
Jeannie Blythe
Harry Price
Maxine Livani
Jackie Neace
Poly
Louden
Chuck
C. FT. Louden
Falcon
Jordan Athletic Awards Presented to Girl Winners
Spring awards were given to members of Jordan's Girls' Athletic Association at the Sportsmanship Banquet. Rosalie Blua and others received Major J stars and Major J awards for earning points through GAA activities. Minor J emblems went to several girls for reaching 100 points, with many expected to attain higher merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Girls’ Athletic Association
Margaret Kyle
Sporiser
Ree
Rosalie Blua
Phyllis Henderson
Ellen Dooley
Joyce Hughes
Yt Gil Mapes
Doris Shank
Jane Carl
Dixie Ericsson
Shirley Hamer
Sharon Hunsaker
Carolyn Johnson
Jean Botte
Ann Boulford
Edna Bratton
Shirley Clemmens
Mary Percy
Jeannie Row
Annette Souza
Doni Swenning
Dorothy Webber
Polytechnic High School Radio Class Records Program
A KLON broadcast titled Getting Along With Others is part of a four program series from Polytechnic High School radio workshop. Cast includes Sayle Mason Bill Wilson Ray Allen Lucille Eakin Jess May Hallie Harden and Lee Glickson. Directing is Bill Peterson with announcer Pete Earle and engineer Leroy Reynard at City College Business Technology Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic High School Radio Workshop
KLON
Business Technology
City Colege
Sayle Mason
Bill Wilson
Ray Allen
Lucille Eakin
Jess May
Hallie Harden
Lee Glickson
Bill Peterson
Pete Earle
Leroy Reynard
Dan Hinz Chosen Wilson Delegate to Boys State
Dan Hinz, a junior at Wilson High, was chosen to represent Wilson at Boys State in Sacramento June 22 to 29. Sponsored by Alamitos Bay American Legion Post 445, his leadership and scholarship earned the selection amid six juniors. His older brother Ed Hinz, Wilson’s previous Boys State representative, holds a Harvard scholarship and shares the Hinz family address on East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Dan Hinz
Wilson High School
Alamitos Bay
V Various Legion Posts
California
Hinz
Wilson High News
Wilson
Ed Hinz
Dan
Harvard University
Edward A. Hinz
Second St
Monte Brice New Chief of Jordan Cat's Purr Staff
Monte Brice was elected editor in chief of the Cat's Purr at Jordan High School. The semiannual staff lineup for next fall was announced at a dinner at Eaton's Chicken House, naming Barbara Arden managing editor and Fern Cook and Dixie Preston as page editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Brice
Jordan High School
Next Fail
Eaton's Chicken House
Barbara Arden
Fern Cook
Dixie Preston
Nina Beard
Bill Hatplin
Bob Garner
Barbara Harper
Nadine O Rubins
Budd Edwards
The
Ann Schwartz
Eddie J. Townson
Jackie Craig
Nancy Ailen
Margaret
Walton
Jeanie Craig
Jerry Roult
Jan Viljeon
Donya Fairbanks
Delores Otto
Lois Wertz
Fat “Illiard
Gracie Garfolo
Shirley Martin
Mary Witskoski
Keith Willey
Sally J. Johnson
Patte Odette
Barbara Crespin
Arlene Kimball
Maxine Lake
Poly Club to Give Annual Scholarship
The Poly Club will award its annual scholarship of 50 dollars to a graduating senior and club member in May, judged by the scholarship committee on scholastic ability and extra curriculars. Funds come from club treasury dues. Applicants must show intent to attend college next September and will be announced at a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorytechnic. High School
Marion Murman
Siy
City College Spring Sing Tonight at Polytechnic High
City College musicians present the annual Spring Sing at 8:00 tonight in the Polytechnic High School auditorium. The student produced show features choral numbers, solos, duets, interpretive dances, and a Nutcracker Suite by the Women’s choir with two pianos. Highlights include Madrigals, Gershwin songs, and a Spring Romance finale with Waring arrangements, plus intermission performances and a large cast led by Royal Stanton and Charlotte Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet
Gershwin
Charlotte Gibson
Robert Hanrahan
Raymond deGroat
Billie Joe Barnum
Joanne Hodges
Jack Palacios
LeRoy Lowe
Fred Waring
College Actet
Blow Gabriel
Broadway
Marlene Hansen
Joan Welch
David Rundquist
Vernon Overmyer
Dale: Fahrney
Richard Griffin
Jane Carter
Mary Thomas
Gloria Horne
Bonnie Anderson
Robert Hile
William Bell
Future Teachers Club Installs Officers At Senior Banquet
The William Logan Stevens Club of the Future Teachers of America held its year end event at Long Beach City College Business and Technology Division as officers were installed. Jim Graham became president, with George Gilley, Patty Richards, Sandra Gillespie, and Shirley Goodloe filling key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Logan Stevens Club
Future Teachers of America
Business and Technology Division
Long Beach City College
Jim Grahan
Merle Anderson
George Gilley
Patty Richards
Sandra Gillespie
Shirley Goodloe
Shaggy Adams
Don Schlosser
Jim Graham
Irmel O. Padgham
Jordan Typing Stars Given Speed Awards
Competent typists certificates were awarded to members of the first year typing classes at Jordan by the Gregg Company. Don Eckrote received the award for the highest speed at fifty eight words per minute. Jane Barngrover followed with forty eight. Other recipients included Betty Guthrie Bill Allison J Bil West Darlene Mattelstedt J Jack Lewis Bob Jayne Pancho Morales and Don Webber. Miss Catherine Daugherty sponsored the competition at Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Gregg Company
Don Eckrote
Jane Barngrover
Betty Guthrie
Bill Allison
J* Bil West
Darlene Mattelstedt
J' Jack Lewis
Bob Jayne
Pancho Morales
Don Webber
Catherine Daugherty
Wilson Seniors Dip Into Annual Ditch Day Trip
Wilson High School seniors boarded a Catalina Island steamer for the yearly Ditch Day excursion. They toured, swam, and danced on deck before returning to Wilmington to plan the all night graduation dance on June 14, the May 9 junior senior prom, and the June 13 senior breakfast at the Pacific Coast Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson High School
Catalina Island
Wilmington
Stan Kenton
Carole Wax
Mel Torme
Las Paul Norman Lenzer
Wilson
Poly High Seniors Desert Classes for Catalina Trek
Poly High seniors ditched classes for a Catalina Island trip aboard the S. S. Catalina from Wilmington at 10:00. They rode horseback and bikes to Avalon, danced at the Casino, visited Bird Park, then returned to Long Beach by 5:30 with student entertainment onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly High
Catalina Trek
Catalina Ho
Polytechnic High School
S. Catalina
Wilmington
Avalon Port
Poly
Casino
Bird Park
Long Beach
Wilson Chemistry Team Ranks 14th in 19-school Test
Wilson High finished 14th in the 37th annual American Chemical Society test held at the Chemistry Building UCLA Los Angeles. Eligible students from 79 high schools competed with 327 participants. Wilson’s Dan Hing Dave Miller Kim Munholland Lincoln Grell and Jim Coleman led by coach Roger Voisard earned a team average of 460. Individual scores place Hing 18th Miller 98th Munholland 128th Grell 155th Coleman 141st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
American Chemical Society
Chemistry
UCLA
Los Angeles
Dan Hinz
Dave Miller
Kim Munholland
Jim Coleman
Lincoln Odell
California
Roger Voisard
Dan Hing
Lincoln Grell
Jordan ROTC Wins High Score at County Meet
Jordan High School ROTC under Capt. A. L. Bernardi achieved strong showings at the American Legion county meet at the Los Angeles County Memorial Coliseum. The North Long Beach unit placed second in school average and tied for second in sweepstakes. the Jordan rifle squad was second in county and fourth overall, with Polytechnic High band also finishing second. The unit now leads the Sixth Army area ROTC in enrollment and percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Pasadena
A. L. Bernardi
U.S. Army
S. Jordan
Jordan campus selects new student leaders led by Bob Davenport
Bob Davenport was chosen to be president when the new Jordan Student Chief takes office in September. Barbara Ballard named manager with Jim Patterson host Carole O Bergh hostiss George Downing judge and Arlynne Milbrad library commissioner among other officers on the campus slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beay
Jordan
Bob Davenport
Barbara Ballard
Jim Patterson
Carole O’bergh
George Downing
Arlynne Milbrad
Viking Band Ends Season With Banquet
The Long Beach City College band wrapped up the year with a banquet at Victor Hugo restaurant. Pins were awarded for four semesters to Bob Bruce, Edgar Fleming, Diane Whitaker, Jerry Shaw, JoAnn Corwin and Barbara Hawes. First year letters went to Ed Andrews, Ken Briggs, Mary Leroux, Jean Lenmuller, Marilyn McCarroll, Norman Paulschock, Eddie Ravhlei, Georgia Schalchi, Martin Schweitzer, Montell Seckington, Marshall Taylor, Barbara Wehrman, and Dwight Hoelscher. Second semester letters went to Nina Brewer, JoAnne Corwin, Jean Cox, Dick Davis, Harry Feisel, Bob Hancock, June Harnett, Phyllis Jumper, Margaret Mee, William Moses, Rick Rausch, Phil Smith, Bob Wooster and Herman Zittel. Richard Watts earned a third semester letter. Top flag girls and song leaders of the year were also honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
Long Beach City College
Bob Bruce
Edgar Fleming
Diane Whitaker
Jerry Shaw
JoAnn Corwin
Barbara Hawes
Ed Andrews
Ken Briggs
Mary Leroux
Jean Lenmuller
Marilyn McCarroll
Norman Paulschock
Eddie Ralvhei
Georgia Schalchi
Martin Schweitzer
Montell Seckington
Marshall Taylor
Barbara Wehrman
Dwight Hoelscher
Nina Brewer
Anne Corwin
Jean Cox
Dick Davis
Harry Feisel
Bob Hancock
June Harnett
Phyllis Jumper
Margaret Mee
William Moses
Rick Rausch
Phil Smith
Bob Wooster
Herman Zittel
Richard Watts
Sara Bingham Captures State Speech Honor
Sara Bingham, a Jordan High junior, recovered from illness to place second in the state speech contest sponsored by IDPOE and Elks Club, held in Bakersfield. Her talk, The Negro and the Constitution, had earlier won the city championship under the same sponsor. She participates in the public speaking class and Speakers' Bureau, coached by Sam Wellbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Bingham
Jordan High
IDPOE
Elks Club
Bakersfield
Sara
Bureau Club
Jordan
Sam Wellbaum
CalTech Accepts 3Poly Students for Science Work
Three Polytechnic High School seniors Jack Duffield Conrad Housley and Bob Mandl were accepted for enrollment by California Institute of Technology at Pasadena. All are top math and science students on the Poly Physics team and hold California Scholarship Federation memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic High School
Jack Duffield
Conrad Housley
Bob Mandl
California Institute of Technology At
Pasadena
Poly
California Scholarship Federation
ROTC
Sword and Scabbard Club
Jack
Cal-Tech
Conrad
Hesa
New Jersey
Bob
Poly Sophs Plan Dance on June 2
Polytechnic High School's sophomore class schedules a Bar-B-Q and dance for June 2 at adviser Miss Betty Cree's home 4256 Pacific Ave. Kay Corlew announces the event and invites one guest per regular council member. Lonhoinoee class officers for this year include Neil Cunningham president and Harry Price vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic High School
Betty Cree
Pacific Ave
Kay Corlew
Lonhoinoee
Neil Cunningham
Harry Price
Martyn Vickers
Ronald Thorpe
Patsy Johnson
Allen Jackson
David McFadman
Kathy Huffman
Viking Players Present The Truth About Blayds Tonight
The City College dramatics group stages The Truth About Blayds in the college Little Theater tonight. Proceeds benefit City College scholarships with tickets sold by Patrons and at the door. Refreshments follow the second act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayds
Dramatics Group
City College
Colege
Little Theater
Co editors to Head Staff of Wilson Loudspeaker
LONA MEALEY and Barbara Behrend chosen co editors for Wilson's Loudspeaker fall semester 1951. John Gartner cites their creativity and three journalism class semesters. Jean Pratt named social page editor. Dan Hinz page editor. Barbara Taylor remains sports editor with Dave Bergland as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Loudspeaker
Lona Mealey
Barbara Behrend
Wilson
the Loudspeaker
John Gartner
Jean Pratt
Dan Hinz
Barbara Taylor
Dave Bergland
Marvin Marker
Press-Telegram
Sherlyn Robinson
Joan Stein
la Fuente
Ann Teland
Kathryn Alexander
Sue Mark
Paul Cargal
Richard Ross
Don Morse
Bob Stiegler
Douglas Crow
Dick Jones
Roland Rumbold
Hugh Caille
Douglas Stare
Caille
Linotype
Pat Browne
Eleanor Bruce
Sheila Brisk
Joan Campbell
Diane Cox
Bill Ore
Jo Anne Loomis
Richard K
Gloria Nichevich
John Orr
Dave Purucker
Bob Seiger
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Poly Rotc
Lakewooders
Marion Land
Jo Ann Keaster
Franklin High
L. B. State
Geoffrey Ball
By Beverly Mash
Ruth Toria
Jordan Athletic Awards
By Shirley Uwamer
News of
Calif
Jordan Cat’s Purr
Poly Club
Mildred Killam
Future Teachers Club
By Charlotte Cohen
Jordan Rotc
New Jordan
Max Morrison
Paul
Bob Foulks
Polytechnic High
Viking Band
CalTech
Joy Wolf
Viking
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