Jordan Rites Honor Famed School Chief
A dedication ceremony Friday night at Jordan High School established the Future Teachers of America club in memory of patron William Logan Stephens. Principal John W. Wilson spoke. Merle Anderson unveiled a painting. Miss Ariel Stephens received the honor alongside her sister Mrs. Irma Hansen. Six students performed two musical numbers while journalism instructor Mrs. Irmel Orris Padgham attended with families. Cookies and punch followed the event.
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Future Teachers of America
Jordan High School
John W. Wilson
William Logan Stephens
Merle Anderson
Ariel Stephens
Long Beach
Miss Stephens
Irma Hansen
Jordan
Martha Ebersole
Arlyne Milbrad
Jerry Rutherford
Pat Deppe
Barbara Rydell
Patty Richards
Irmel Orris Padgham
Club
Lolita Moody
Three Films Required for Rery Students to View Same Day
The schedule requires three films to be shown in different classes each period so that every Rery student can see a motion picture on the same day. This plan ensures all students have access to the film experience within the school day across multiple periods.
Five-time Wilson High School Loud Speaker Earns All American Rating
Wilson High School loud speaker receives All American rating for five consecutive years. The recognition highlights consistent high performance across multiple seasons, marking the fifth straight year of national-level acclaim for the school’s speech program.
St Anthony's Girls' Sodality Plans Annual Work
St Anthony's Sodality divisions elect and install officers for the year. Kathleen Brunet Kathleen Greiner lead as prefects with Lynn Larson Valeria Peg as vice presidents and secretaries Loretta Murray Barbara Bailey. new juniors and seniors group and a fresh man sophomore group form due to rising membership. Members visit and entertain the sick at Long Beach Tuberculosis Sanitarium Veterans Memorial Hospital and Rancho Los Amigos while collecting clothing for European relief and stamps for missionaries.
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St. Anthony's Sodality
Jarlera
Kathleen Brunet
Kathleen Greiner
Lynn Larson
Valeria Peg
Raylene Laughlin
Carol Davies
Loretta Murray
Barbara Bailey
Sophomora
Returna
M. Mercia
Long Beach
Sanfra Borhe
Ardis Lee Drayton
Shirley Lay
Joan Charvat
Rosemarie Martineau
Jackie Brunk
Vallery Beanah
M. Isabelle Fa
Maureen Irwin
Colleen Irwin
Angela Farmer
Shirley Murawaki
Virginie Oberg
Patrician, Barlow
Joan Spader
Sandra Beebe
Frances O'Neil
New Uniforms Color Wilson Band Adds Shine
New red and gold uniforms with shiny buttons boost Wilson band color and presence for football games. Directed by Nicholas Fur janick, the ensemble participates in many events and rates.
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Wilson
Wilson Adt
Nicholas Furjanick
Wilson High School Student Government Reshapes Campus
Student government at Wilson High School proves more effective than at any time in five years, driving changes and student involvement across clubs and activities.
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Wilson High School
Red Cross Junior Council Installs Leaders in Long Beach
Long Beach announces the Junior Red Cross council elected officers Thomas Heald Woodrow Wilson High School president Paul Seymour St Anthonys Boys School vice president Kathleen Koebrich Polytechnic High School secretary George Downing Jordan High School treasurer Dawn Gardner Polytechnic High School public information chair. The council votes to meet monthly and to enroll in all city schools from November 1 to 15. Plans include assemblies and disaster preparedness with first aid and home nursing training. sponsor teachers to meet October 18 at Red Cross headquarters for a panel on program trends.
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Red Cross
Long Beach
W. Broadway
Thomas Heald
Woodrow Wilson High School
Paul Seymour
St Anthonys Boys’ School
Kathleen Koebrich
Polytechn's
George Downing
Jordan High School
Dawn
Gardner
Polytechnic High School
Coordinating Council
Union Red Cross
American Red Cross
Dawn Gardner
Joline Clark
Lorraine Carrall
Inag
Byrelewere
Couredi
Paul Logan
Georga Downing
Seventeen Wilson Commission Members Approved
Seventeen commissioners named by Governor Bud Miller were approved by the school legislature last week. The appointees include Walter Cox Harold Cox Jean Crabtree Beverly Fendryeh Diane Gillesen Alice Heckendorf Ann Jackson Joy Killingworth Ann Lindsay Ken Mayes David McDonald Nina Roberts Pat Schars Katherine Story Phyllis Tarre Eleanor Ziatoper and Sally Yost. The commission will issue citations for campus clutter eating in halls or property damage.
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Wilson
Bud" Miller
Governor of Safety
Walter Cox
Harold Cox
Jean Crabtree
Beverly Fendryeh
Diané Gillesen
Alice Heckendorf
Ann Jackson
Joy Killingworth
Ann Lindsay
Ken Mayes
David McDonald
Nina Roberts
Pat Schars
Katherine Story
Phyllis’ Tarre
Eleanor Ziatoper
Sally Yost
Viking Choir Opens Season at Lutheran Convention
Long Beach City College choir directed by Royal S. Stanton debuts fall program October 24 before the national Lutheran convention in Concert Hall at Municipal Auditorium. Four spirituals performed. Christmas concert planned for December 17 at the new First Baptist Church at 10th Street and Fine Avenue.
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Long Beach City College
Royal S. Stanton
National Lutheran Convention
Municipal Auditorium
First Baptist Church
10Th St
Fine Ave
Wilson Officers Plan Busy Year
Barbara Jarvis begins her term as Wilson High School sophomore class president with plans for an active year. She is joined by vice president Terry Wertz and secretary treasurer Yvonne Steele as they collect 10 cents from each sophomore for a senior gift and organize a new annual school dance. Other candidates include Jackie Stee, Evangele Williams, Frances Crowley, Blanche Monroe, Mary Brightman, Shirley Russell, Drexel Kramer, Pat Schars, and Barbara Bakken.
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Barbara Jarvis
Wilson High School
Barbara
Terry Wertz
Yvonne Steele
Ther
Jackie Stee
Evangele Williams
Frances Crowley
Blanche Monroe
Mary Brightman
Shirley Russell
Drexel Kramer
Pat Schars
Barbara Bakken
Tax Talk Draws 600 At St Anthony Meet
More than 600 people attended St Anthony's auditorium for the annual parents and teachers meeting. Msgr Patrick J Dignan spoke on Taxation of Private Schools. Junior class gathering planned at the Catholic Center with music by King Jukebox and student performances.
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St. Anthony's Auditorium
Patrick J. Dignan
Catholic Center
King Jukebox
Theresa Casey
Dorothy Leonard
Joan Spader
Gerry Newberry
Viking Debate Team Opens Practice at Speech Clinic
Viking debate group at Long Beach City College begins fall activities with 11 members traveling to Los Angeles City College for a noncompetitive speech clinic. Coach C Grant Burton says attendees will be judged individually, with events spanning debate oratory extempore and improvisation.
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Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Eiventa
Tory
C. Grant Burton
Howard Jerome
Mayrant
McKeown
Joe Daly
Doyle Pugh
Paul
Pepperdine College
Southern California
Jack Graham
Stanford event crowns junior college oratorical winner
Wally Frost captured first in the Pacific Coast Junior College oratorical contest, while taking third in the national event at Stanford University. He earned third place in the Stanford meet overall, highlighting strong statewide and national results for junior college competitors.
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Stanford University
Wally Frost
Jordan Federation Plans Sophomore Party Monday
The Jordan Scholarship Federation tours a Monday party for sophomores who earned credits in their last junior high term to become associate Jordan club members. Bil Harris chairs the planning committee with Merle Anderson and Shirley Hamer handling refreshments and entertainment. Ruth Sanders and Rosalie Wride sponsor CSF group activities for the event.
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The
Jordan Scholarship Federation
Jordan Club
Bil Harris
Merle Anderson
Shirley Hamer
Wilson High girls athletics program enlivens season
Jody Hendrickson, a junior and new basketball captain, leads Wilson High Girls Athletic Association efforts. She previously excelled at Banning High during her sophomore year and will organize tournaments and playdays. New GAA council members Pat Hartman and Frances Crowley assist with events and Alumni Days. A horseback riding club meets Fridays, led by Pat Hadley as president, while the Tennis Club reports 52 members under Johnston.
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Wilson High School
Jody Hendrickson
Girls Athletic Association
Jody
Wilsen
Banning High
Pat Hartman
Frances Crowley
G. A. A. Council
G. A.A
Gladys March
Pat Hadley
Johnston
Wilson High Paper Wins All American Rating Nationally
Wilson High School’s Loudspeaker earned an All-American rating in the National Scholastic Press Association contest, marking the first 1000-point tally in the division. Editors Dorothy Brauer and Sally Curtins led a staff praised for thorough school-life coverage and balanced departments, as 32 of 88 papers reached all-American status among 300-plus entrants.
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Wilson High School
National Scholastic Press Association
Sally
Long Beach City College
Dorothy
Inngeres
Jo Anne Loomis
Jack Collier
Dick Rountree
Alan Ezrin
Dave Purucker
Doreeta Donathan
Georgia Yarno
Dan Beckman
Wanda Moore
Joan Campbell
Phyllis Holland
Peggy Irvine
Barbara Metz
Etta Roberta
Kent Nicolls
Sheila Brisk
Geraldine Savatrom
Walt Babcock
Sandra Schwartz
Gene Knott
LeRoy Hoffman
Bill Stinnett
Jewell Brown
Frank Followell
Gloria Nickevich
Joanne Back
Terry Sweet
Sandy Welsh
John Wagner
Paula Indsay
Rita Knaak
Kenneth Kennish
New Group Joins Growing Ranks of Jordan Clubs
At Jordan High School the Future Business Leaders of America began this semester. Membership is limited to business majors. Officers include Bobby Browning president Nancy Egert vice president Mary An dernaus secretary Barbara Schaefer treasurer Glenn Barton sergeant at arms and Tommy Imelendy publicity chairman. An early November campus party is planned and a Long Beach City College journey for the Technology Division is on the agenda. Sponsor Catherine Daugherty thanked attendees and invited other commerce majors to join.
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Jordan High School
Future Business Leaders of America
Bobby Browning
Nancy Egert
Mary Ann Eidernaus
Barbara Schaefer
Glenn Barton
Sgt.alurms
Tommy Imelendy
Long Beach City College
Catherine Daugherty
Tags Sell in Compton Tilt for Scholarship Fund
The Boys League will sell tags bearing slogans including Crush Compton Make Sauce out of the Tartars on Oct 24 25 and 26 at Polish. Proceeds go to the David Burcham Scholarship Fund with Norman Vaughan as president. Distribution led by Bob Slake Duane Stanfield with Bill Atkinson chairing printing and Terry Quimby and Dean Paige handling the slogan.
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Compton
Boys’ League
David Burcham
Norman Vaughan
Bob Slake
Duane Stanfield
Bill Atkinson
Mu Alpha Sigma Plans Musicals Recitals at Poy’s Club
Mu Alpha Sigma, Poy’s music club, announces a recital series starting November 13 with Danny Carriage at the piano. The November 20 program will feature violinist Carl Thompson. New officers are Alma Lee Butler as president and Bing Clinger as program chairman. Members meet biweekly in Room 202. an assembly is planned for November 10.
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Mu Alpha Sigma
Poy
Danny Carriage
Carl Thompson
Alma Lee Butler
Bing Clinger
Chub
My Alpha Sigma
Arthur Gilbert
College Groups to End Rushing at Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College to stage Joint Pre genta ceremonies tonight bringing five women’s social clubs together for the first time. A. W. S leads an advisory group to present pledges to members, faculty, students and invited education board members. Ceremony runs 8 to 12 with receiving line, student body meetings, dancing, and refreshments.
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Long Beach City College
TNT
Athenian Board
Jean [Bers
Board of Education
Parenta
Kay Cotton
Alarm clock failure cited as popular excuse at Wilson
Mrs. Martha Spicer, attendance clerk, notes that students arriving late to fraternity bed classes often blame the alarm clock not ringing. The quirky claim highlights widespread reliance on a common excuse among Wilson students.
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Wilson
Martha Spicer
U N Week Observed With School Programs At Poly
United Nations Week at Poly includes a five minute speech by senior Richard Mednick on the theme Appeal for Support of the Tron Re be Students from Jordan, plus Wilson and Wilson participation. Classes view audio-visuals, run panels, and study the UN to deepen world unity knowledge.
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Poly
Richard Mednick
Re Be
Jordan
Wilson
Mednick
United Nations Week
U. S
United Nations
World Unity Organization
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