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Friday January 22, 1954 - THE ARCADE - Page 3

Graduation Climaxes Alohan School Days

Farewell Messages
Highlight Senior Fete

  Highlighting the termination of the Senior Aye year is the traditional semi-annual banquet to be held tonight in the student cafeteria at 6:00 P..M
Class to Hear Messages
Gene Jacob, president of Las Madrinas, and Bob Smith, president of Boys' Self Government are planning the entire function. "The banquet has not been given a theme but decorations will consist of white crepe paper table banners with pine cones and branches, and snow arranged on them," stated Gene Jacob who is in charge of all table decorations.
  Among the 200 people that are expected to attend will be Mr. John G. Fox, principal, and Mrs. Edna Evans, senior class advisor, who will deliver farewell messages to the graduating class.
Al Muger Emcee
  Acting as the master of ceremonies this evening will be Al Muger, class president. For the first time this semester the Alohans will sing their class song, and the class prophecy, which will be read at the height of the program promises to be filled with humor and wit as it delves into the unsuspected future lives of all the seniors.
  Mrs.' Edna Evans will be one of the most honored guests to attend the banquet and will give a short but inspiring speech including a reminder to all, of the class motto: "What we are to be, we are now becoming."

Senior Bees Prepare
Lavish 'Alohan' Ball

  Senior Ayes, Bees, and invited guests attended the gala " Alohan Ball," semi-annual Senior Prom, last Friday night at 8:30) in the boys' gymnasium.
Highlighting the Decorations
  Barbara Machado, Senior Bee, was in charge of the decorations which included murals depicting a day on a Hawaiian beach, complete with palm trees, sandy surf, and grass huts, in carrying out the senior class name, " Alohans."
  An evening of music was provided by alumlnus Jim Henrikson and his combo.
No Established Tradition
  Although it is not an established tradition that the Senior Bees give the prom for the Senior Ayes, it is usually preferred to be carried out in this manner so that all of the plans will be foreign to the Senior Ayes until their arrival that evening.
  "In my opinion, the officers and committees worked harder than ever before and their spirit toward the event was exceptionally good. Also, this is the first prom that the Senior Bees did not need any financial assistance from the Senior Ayes," stated Miss Mabelle Fischer, Senior Bee advisor.


"THIS I BELIEVE," the theme chosen thes year for the graduation speakers, will
be presented by Warren Farfield (left) Judy Orlick, and Bud Fisher.

- Arcade Photo by Ernie Teschner

Music, Talks and Diplomas
Mark Graduation Ceremony

  To the strains of the beautiful and moving "Pomp and Circumstance" 207 proud " Alohans" will move slowly but confidently down the aisles of the auditorium on January 28 to receive one of their most cherished possessions - their diplomas.
  As a symbol of graduation from high school, the diplomas will be presented this year by Mr. Norman McLeod for the boys and Mrs. Mamie Sallee for the girls and received by the Senior Aye class president, Al Muger, who will speak of the past three years in high school for his class.
  Following the chosen theme of "This I Believe," the graduation speakers will present onc phase of their beliefs. Warren Garfield will relate his belief that the United States remains the influential nation that it is because free education is available to every person.
  Understanding a free press written by free men will be told by Judy Orlick, who claims the freedom of the press among her beliefs.
  Bud Fisher will be telling of his belief that a spiritual existence of mankind will make possible a better and more peaceful world.
  Singing for the last time at a high school event will be Carol Peacock, soprano of the North Hollywood Choir, with her selection "Deh' Vieni" by W. A. Mozart. Baritone soloist, president of the choir Terry Monk will sing Albert Hay Mallotte's "Song of the Open Road."
  As a part of this memorable occasion the orchestra and choir will present "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" featuring four Senior Aye choir members, Wayne Yentis, Bill Walker, Chuck Reese, and Bud Fisher.

Scholars Plan Banquet
To Honor Sealbearers

  Carrying out the W'54 class theme of Hawaii, the Scholarship Society has selected the Island theme for its semi-annual banquet scheduled for next Wednesday.
  "The banquet is the climax of a half-year's activity," stated Jerry Slocum, Commissioner of Scholarship, "and at this traditional affair the Senior Ayes are presented with their Sealbearer pins."
  In order to be eligible for 'life membership in the California Scholarship Federation, a student must be a member of the society for four semesters, one in the senior year.
  This semester Gale Laughlin, Tema Levine, Ronald Leonard, Carol Peacock, Barbara Reeve, Charles Stone, Ronald WittIe, and Wayne Yentis will be honored by receiving their pins from Principal John G. Fox.
  The decorations, following the Hawaiian theme, will include crepe paper palm trees and leis, plus other island flowers and motifs.
  As is a tradition with the society, a book will be presented to the library to be placed among the other books in the special scholarship book case. Mrs. Chesterine Cordelle, librarian, will accept the book at the banquet.