1935:

Latin Club

The Latin Club consisted of studying not only Latin but Romans customs and language. The reverend Mr. Miedema spoke about the ancient Christmas customs of the Romans at the meeting in December. In February Catherine Diedrich was the winner in the Roman Track Meet.

Spanish Club

Spanish Club Girls, Spanish Club, and Spanish Club Boys formed "La Fortuna."  The topics of discussion at the meetings are the customs and people of Spanish speaking nations.  "La Fortuna" corresponds with students taking English all over the world.  The officers for the year, chosen from third year students were Tiburcio Munoz, president; Paul Williamson, vice-president; Thelma Towne, secretary; and Helen Walker, treasurer.  A giant pinata was the main attraction at the Spanish Club Dance which was held in the school cafeteria on December 19.

Boat Club

Organized by the first time, with eighteen members, the Boat Club had spent a very interesting semester studying navigation and the parts of the boat.  During the second semester, the members of the club held races for the fist time at McGrath Lake.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
          Now in its eleventh year of active existence, the Alumni Association of the Oxnard Union High School has become a vital and integral part of the lives of graduates and students of the school.
          The need for such an organization has been recognized earlier but it was not until 1924 that the present association materialized. The three important functions of the Alumni Association are socials, sports, service.
          Social activities comprise dances, card parties, reunions, gatherings, trips, and plays. The annual senior reception has become one of the outstanding social events of the community. Entertainment of dancing and singing, acts, refreshments and a jazzy six-piece orchestra featured the June dance of last year. The two most important reunions were the 1926 one at the high school when 200 graduates from all parts of the state assembled and the 1928 social reunion at Wheeler's Hot Springs. In drama, the AA's play, "The Eligible Mr. Bangs", took first place in the Ventura County Eisteddfod in 1930. Several card parties have been held for the benefit of the Athletic injury fund.
          Alumni teams have distinguished themselves in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, the extinct miniature golf, bowling, baseball and track.
          In addition to the recreational divisions already mentioned, the Association performs a valuable philanthropic in the of the execution of its Athletic Injury Fund and the Scholarship Fund. The Injury Fund has been called on in the past to take care of medical costs for persons who have been hurt in sport. It is hoped to build the scholarship up to a point where it may soon become operative."
          Much of the credit for the success of the Alumni Association is due to its efficient secretary, Harold R. Matthews '29, who has held the position for the past five years. Presidents who have guided the AA during its organization are Al Mehn '12, Ted Diefenbach '21, Joe Nobel '23, Mrs. Helen Castle '20, Caryl Krouser '21, and Ralph Bright '27. Directors include Bob Pfeiler '27, Alfred Roadway '29, Mrs. Wayne Cutlip '28, Mrs. Joe Conelly '14, Mrs. A. E. Cultas, '06 and Harlon Burfeind.
The annual dues for membership in the Association are nominal, being only one dollar a year. Many graduates having taken advantage of the attractive live membership offer of $12.50.

Alumni in College:

Marriages:
Births:
Mr. Arthur Young and Mrs. Young (Irene Coultas)-a son.  
Mr. Malcolm Spear and Mrs. Spear (Elizabeth Peacock)-a son.  
Mr. Verne Holman '29 and Mrs. Holman (Bea White)-a son.  
Mr. Victor Silvera and Mrs. Silvera (Evelyn Miranda '32)-a son.  
Dr. Phillip Philbrook '23 and Mrs. Philbrook (Virginia Fashing)-a girl.  



1936 -- IN MEMORIAM
          The senior class of 1936 pays its respects to the memory of Mr. B. F. Barr who served faithfully as a member on the Oxnard Union High School Board of Trustees for twenty-six years and as a clerk for twenty-five years.  

Mr. Barr was born seventy-three years ago in Burksville, Kentucky. He came to California forty-seven years ago. After living two years in Ventura and two in Santa Paula, he moved to Hueneme, where he lived until he died. Besides serving on the school board, Mr. Barr became a charter member of the California Lima Bean Growers' Association. He was also a member of the Oxnard Citrus Association.

THE OPERETTA  

 It was always "Ask the Professor" in the two act operetta, written by Lee and Clark and presented by the music department under the direction of Mr. Roblee on February 19. The story takes place on the campus of a fashionable girls' school where wash lady's daughter makes good when given the same chance that the wealthier girls enjoy. Accompaniments were played by the high school orchestra.  

SPANISH CLUB

The interest of the students in the language and life of the Spanish speaking people, was the opportunity to express themselves and to provide a means of getting together for mutual enjoyment and benefits. The Spanish club, was known as "La Fortuna", which is composed of all students taking Spanish, it has been in existence for the past fourteen years.

1937 -- CARDINAL AND GOLD STAFF

          The 1937 Cardinal and Gold was published by a staff of seniors. The staff was chosen by the students in an election held early in the school year. Qualifications set by the faculty required that the editors be from the fourth year English class, and from the art and commercial departments and meet certain standards in their grades. The entire school was called upon to contribute to the snapshot section and respond nobly. Margaret Reed replaced Lucille Raines as typist because Lucille went to work before the close of school. Miss Bloom was the advisor for the book. Miss Armstrong for art, and Mr. Bankston for photography.

• Editor- Joseph Levy

• Assistant Editor-Butler Lauterbach

• Business Manager- DeWitt Bohna

• Photographs- Winifred Sharp

• Classes- Eugene Eden

• Typing-Lucille Raines

• Girls' Athletics- Mary Elizabeth Beach

• Boys' Athletics- Richard Pidduck

• Art- Tadanao Fujimoto

• Activities- Betty Rhodes

TOM SAWYER            "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" written by Mark Twain and dramatized by Charles Georges, was the play presented by the Junior Class Friday, October 3, in the auditorium. The beloved Tom Sawyer was excellently played by Billy Rummell, Becky Thatcher, tom's adored one, by Jeanne Bullock; Aunt Polly, Tom's aunt, Betty Orton; Sydney, Tom's half-brother, Junior Durley; Huckleberry Finn, Tom's cousin, Lee Carroll; Mrs. Sereeny Harper, a neighbor, Edith Lauterbach; Susy Harper, her daughter, Wanda Pitts; Wedom Douglas, who knows all, Dixie Lee Easterling; Jim, Damon; Joe Harper, Clarence Gorden. The production was directed by Mr. Harp. This was an exciting presentation in which the hero and his friend return from an excursion just in time for their own funerals and to solve a murder mystery.

TYPING AND COOKING             Typing, stenography, bookkeeping, business training, and commercial law compose the commercial department, with a teaching staff of Mrs. Booth, Mr. Nikols and Miss Carlson. Practical application can be made of their training by most of the students graduating from this department. Home economics is provided for domestically inclined girls, cooking, sewing, and home management being high points. Miss Armstrong, the instructor, feels that every girl should avail herself of the opportunity to have at least one year of this work.

WOOD AND AUTO SHOP Although Oxnard High School ranks high in scholarships, practical training for those students not wishing to continue their education after graduation is not by any means lacking. In fact, it provides a major part of the curriculum. The auto and wood shops provide this outlet for the boys. Teachers in the subjects are, respectively, Mr. Pickard and Mr. Dawley. The boys are taught elementary woodwork, handling of tools, blacksmithing, and practical knowledge regarding their automobiles, in these classes.

CAFETERIA AND BUSES             Inaugurated in 1921 with two buses, the Oxnard system is the finest in the country. Mr. Berlin heads the department, which now has five buses. Approximately two hundred and twenty-five students are transported daily on two hundred miles of bus routes.  In the Oxnard High School cafeteria about one hundred and twenty-five lunches are served daily. Miss Armstrong, who manages this entirely self-supporting organization, has Mrs. Davidson to cook and some of the high school girls as assistants.

1938 -- SCIENCE CLUB 

          Looking through the telescope of time we see the Science Club in the distance holding many interesting meetings and having excellent speakers. The Science Club had a very successful year under the supervision of Mr. Kendall, Mr. Lauterbach, Mr. Wilcox, and the following faithful officers; Maxwell Boehme, president; Sue Shaw, secretary-treasurer; and Edward Fleischer, vice-president. The purpose of the Science Club is to study and discuss matters of current and historical interest in the scientific world, and also discuss matters brought up in class arguments. Regular meetings are held once every month, and only those students who have studied or are studying science may become members. During the first semester trip to the Exposition Park Museum proved interesting to the many members who went. On this trip moving pictures were showing the group in action. Later, at one of the club meetings, these pictures were shown and proved very entertaining. At the regular meeting on September 21, Myrl Fishburn, from the Oxnard Airport, gave an interesting talk on types of airplane construction. Another fascinating program was given on March 15. Mr. Kent, chemist at the sugar Beet Factory and an honor graduate of Caltech, spoke on astronomy and telescopes. After the talk the members adjourned to the roof outside the physics laboratory and looked at the moon through the telescope. Several informal meetings were held during the year in which students participated in contests on various scientific facts. The members of the Science Club cooperated fully in taking part in the programs of the club this year. Eugene Miller, Dick Maulhardt, Morris Sillberberg, and Maxwell Boehme gave a most informative demonstration on radio; another interesting student program on airplane wind tunnels was presented by Eugene Miller. The advisor and officers should be highly commended for their leadership during the year.

OXNARD UNION HIGH SCHOOL BAND             
Instead of being made up entirely of girls this year, the Oxnard Union High School Band was changed into a mixed band of both boys and girls directed by Mr. Roblee. The combined band, composed of about forty members, made a colorful picture on the football field at all of the home games. The girls were dressed in white uniforms with their capes of cardinal and gold, while the boys were dressed all in white with vests of cardinal and gold. The band and the orchestra have ably provided musical numbers for all the school activities and programs. Early in the first semester the band participated in the Annual Elk's Harvest Festival and made a very good showing for the high school. On April 22 the band presented the music for the Girls League Carnival, playing two numbers before the program and a stunt number during the intermission. They also played for the opening ceremonies of the county track meet on May 7. Oxnard was represented again this year at the Band Festival at Santa Barbara on May 20. Marching up State Street to the Court House, our band stood out among the other bands of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The day was culminated by a concert in the evening presented by the various bands. The final performance of the band at graduation will bring a very fitting close to a most successful year.

"O" Society & Tennis

The "O" Society enjoyed a splendid year under the presidency of Ray Liddle.  One of the highlights was the presentation of pins to all the seniors in the society.  Other officers were George Friedrich, vice president; Nagao Fujita, secretary-treasurer; and William Rummell, sergeant-at-arms.  

Under the capable eye of Coach Archie Pickard, the Yellow Jacket racketeers had a rather successful season finishing second in league.  The team was composed of Nao Takasugi, first singles; Tadao Kanda, second singles; Shigeo Otsuki, third singles; Roy Wells or Norman Landberg, fourth singles; Alden Damon and Bill Rummell, first doubles; Stephen Shutt and Edward Fleischer, second doubles.  Nao Takasugi, Tadao Kanda, Alden Damon, and Bill Rummell were sent to the Ojai Tournament.

SONGS & YELLS

OXNARD WARRIORS:

(Washington Lee Swing)

And when those Oxnard warriors fall in line
We will win this game another time
And for old Oxnard High we yell, we yell,
And for old Oxnard High we yell, we yell, we yell
And we will fight, fight, fight for every yard.
Circle ends and hit that line right hard
And we will roll-on the sod, on the sod
Oxnard High.

CHEER BOYS CHEER:   (There'll be a hot time in the old time tonight.)     Cheer boys cheer for Oxnard has the ball   Rah, rah, rah, we'll never make a fall   And when we hit that line  There'll be no line at all   There'll be a scramble, a touchdown   That's all- Rah, rah, rah.   Three stamps-three slaps--three claps   Ya! OXNARD (Repeat three times)

1939 -- TO MR. McGRATH
OHS Trustee

Outstanding in Citizenship Universal in Thought
Honest in Criticism
Striving for Improvement
Trusting in Youth
Reverent in Spirit
Untiring in Service
Successful in Business
True to Ideals
Eminent in Leadership
Encouraging by Example

STUDENT COURT

The student court is an organization to keep order in the halls of the high school. Student patrolmen are chosen for each semester. They patrol the halls and give out "pinkers" to rule-breakers. These marked men are forced to appear before the Chief Justice of the Student Court and receive sentence. This system has proved to be very effective this year. The Chief Justice the first semester was Edward Fleischer who carried on his court in a very orderly fashion. His Associate Justice, Tom Kane, became Chief Justice in the second semester. Other officers were Geraldine FitzGerald, secretary; William Bustamane and Sydney Fairbanks, bailiffs; and Roy Lockwood and Arthur McKee, assistant bailiffs. Stephen Shutt was ex-officio both semesters with Roy Wells taking position of Associate Justice the second semester. An experiment was tried this year of removing gum-chewing from the list of "pinker" offenses. From the results the rule had to be re-enacted during the second semester The success of the court was recognized by different schools of the county that were invited to listen in on one of the weekly meetings. Favorable comments were received from all schools and some even set up similar systems in their schools. A student who has committed an offense is given a oink slip by patrolman. This slip naming the violation is a notice also of the day in which the offender is to appear in court. A variable number of days of detention is usually the punishment. Students are in most cases are allowed one violation before they receive a sentence. The Student Court should be complimented on the fine work put forth by its officers in promoting student discipline. A faculty committee, headed by Miss Lowe, has advised the Court this year.  

BOARD of TRUSTEES
          Few people are well acquainted with the work of the Board of Trustees of Oxnard Union High School. They are a group of well known men of our community who give up their time to guide our school. We are indebted to them for our beautiful grounds and buildings and progressive school. Their loyal service is deeply appreciated by the students and people of Oxnard. H. M. Staire, Retired Dentist, in office 24 years, term expires 1941. J. D. McGrath, Rancher, in office 29 years, term expires 1939. F. M. Agen, Rancher, in office 13 years, term expires 1939. P. W. Dennis, County supervisor, Rancher, in office 17 years, term expires 1940. E. O. Green, Baker, in office 3 years, term expires 1940.  

Cardinal and Gold Staff

Betty Anne Snodgrass, Assistant Editor and Girls' Athletics
Edwards Fleischer, Editor
Carmelita Allan Pickford, Features
Nao Takasugi, Organizations
Walter Godshall, Boys' Athletics
Stephen Shutt, Classes
Ardna Isham and Anna Mary Conklin, Typists
Madge Martin and Martha Johnson, Art

From a large senior class overflowing with talent and energy was selected a capable, persevering, and brilliant staff of eleven members who worked tiringly to put out the edition of Cardinal and Gold.  Assigned his particular task, each writer, each artist, each typist, all well qualified in his particular field, put forth his efforts and energy day after day, week after week, month after month, never satisfied until he reached his ultimate goal--the 1939 CARDINAL AND GOLD.  However, it is plainly visible that without the supervision and assistance of Miss Bloom, advisor, Miss Armstrong, art advisor, and Mr. Browne, head of the photography field, this fine yearbook could never have been published.

SENIOR PLAY
          "Girl Shy", this year's Senior Play, will be remembered as one of the most outstanding events of the year. It was written by Catherine Kavanaugh, a screen writer, and the setting was a modern college with the gayety and problems of commencement time. The play was a rollicking comedy featuring C. M. Loe as a bashful college boy being chased by his unknown girl friend Jean Canning. When the home-town girlfriend of Tom Arsdale (C. M. Loe) enters the scene, the plot is complicated. The mix-up is made more complicated when Tom's father (Bryce Crider) tries to make Tom marry Sylvia, the hometown girl (Martha Johnston). Babs (Jean Canning), not to be outdone, poses as a professional cleaner and gets an inside track to Tom and his father's, heart. After a hilarious mix up he is finally caught and everything is rosy. Too much credit can not be given to Mr. Harp for his excellent directing and to the persons who helped make the play a success. As a means of raising money for the CARDINAL AND GOLD, an annual play is given by the Seniors. Mr. Harp and two other teachers decide on the play and then hold tryouts for all persons wishing to take part in the production. The people that were trying out for the play were given parts that best suited their personality. In this way, the parts are not given to persons who do not possess some natural ability.  

SCHOOL DANCES  
          The Football dinner and formal dance sponsored by the girls athletic Association will long be remembered by the football heroes taking part in it. It is an annual affair to which all football players, varsity and lightweight, their fathers, their mothers, and the captains and coaches of all the county teams are invited. A beautiful dinner was served by the mothers. It consisted of roast turkey, peas, dressing, and all the odds and ends that go with a turkey dinner. After the dinner Walter Godshall, captain of the Oxnard team, presided as master of ceremonies. He introduced the captains and coaches of the county teams. He introduced the captains and coaches of the county teams. He then gave the floor to Joe Kawata, B captain, who presented the B coaches, Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Jessup, with trophies from the team. Ralph Stockel and Coach M. S. Kelliher were then presented with gifts symbolic of their hard work through the season. Mr. Mark Durley was introduced and gave his usual entertaining speech on the players and their girls. After these preliminaries the feature speaker of the evening, Mr. Theodore "Spud" Harder, coach of the Santa Barbara Gauchos, was introduced. He spoke on "Ten Things a Football Fan Should Remember." The dinner then broke up and the boys and their girls enjoyed the after dinner formal to the music of Phil Kempster's Band. The dance was one of the best presented this year and was second to glamour only to the Junior Prom. The Prom, a formal dance given by the Juniors and Seniors, really topped off a year of social activities. It is made possible through the proceeds of the Junior Play and is free to all Juniors and Seniors. This year's theme was carried out in Japanese style. Through the efforts of Virginia Hooker, chairman of the decorations committee, the Odd Fellows hall was dressed in beautiful Japanese lanterns and pagodas. A picturesque footbridge covered the doorway leading to the dance floor and dancers were obliged to bow beneath it as they entered. A pagoda covered the refreshment booth. The refreshments consisted of cake, cookies, and punch which was served by Japanese girls dressed in custom. About one hundred students attended the affair and enjoyed themselves to the music of Pete's Pirates from eight-thirty till twelve. Teachers were invited and many came and enjoyed themselves as well as the students. Miss Donlon, Junior Class advisor, was superintendent of the dance and made a very charming hostess. Chairmen of the various committees were Alice Henck, invitations; Gerry Fitz-Gerald, refreshments; Barbara Dodge, music; Kathryn Forbush, dance hall; and Virginia Hooker, chairman of decorations and cleaning up. It should be noted that all other Associated Student Body dances this year were successes from the financial point of view as well as from that of entertainment. Betty Snodgrass, vice-president of the Associated Student Body was in charge at most of these affairs. Orchestras and record machines furnished the music.

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