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PUBLISHED BY
THE STUDENTS
OF THE
LIBERTY UNION HIGH
SCHOOL . BRENTWOOD
MR. NASH, Principal
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
I wish to congratulate the editor, members of the Liberty Lion staff, and faculty advisors on the production of this splendid Annual of which we are all very proud. Through your fine spirit of cooperation, unselfishness, industry, enthusiasm, and de- termination you have achieved signal success in this line of endeavor.
hiere, as in athletics and all other school activities, you have ably demonstrated that you have measured up to the high standards which you and your school so zealously strive to continuously maintain.
It Is my sincere hope that you and the entire membership of this student body will continue to develop and intensify within yourselves these qualities of loyalty, tolerance, honesty, industry, clean sportsmanship, and perseverance which have won for you the public's most favorable commendation for your successes in your school work, in your varied school activities, and in your athletic contests.
Finally, judging your future by your past, I have no hesitancy in predicting that the part you, as individuals, will play in preserving our heritage of freedom, justice, and democracy for all will be a fine and constructive part.
E. G. NASH,
Principal.
IN MEMORIAM ANTHONY CASTRO
A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS
For many years, we, the youth, have been told that our futures lie before us. Much emphasis has been put on future success and future happiness. We have been constantly reminded that we are the citizens of tomorrow and that we have inherited a wonderful land of liberty, the United States of America, hlow- ever, now our liberty and our futures have been threatened. We face for the first time the horrors of war, horrors we have encountered only in history books up to now.
The shock of war has provided a seemingly firm reason for youth to disregard completely their plans for the future and to think only of crowding all their desires into the immediate present, hlowever, now more than at any other time, clean and normal living should be emphatically stressed. Although there Is an atmosphere of uncertainty, there are futures for the youth, futures which will demand the best from each individual. When the war is over and the countries are left war-torn and crippled, strong minds and healthy bodies will be sorely needed to lift our country from the depths of war.
I think that the Seniors should take more care this year in planning for the future than they would under normal conditions. To the Freshmen, Sopho- mores, Juniors, and Seniors, I would like to say this: Everyone wishes to do his part, and your part lies In the task of becoming capable and fit to undertake the reconstruction of our government when peace Is again restored.
BARBARA REYNOLDS,
Class of 1942.
DEDICATION
In 1939-1940, under the instrucfion of Mr. George Kristovlch, a Dramatics Class was organized in order to give students interested in the drama an opportunity to study and to gain practical experience. The following year this club became a class and has continued successfully.
With the direction of Mr. Kristovich, each succeeding year has shown an improve- ment in the presentation of our student body plays. The many enthusiastic students in the cast and stage crew who have shared both the trying labor and aesthetic pleasure in making these plays a success, have enjoyed working with Mr. Kristovich, and through his interest and guidance they have gained considerable knowledge and experience.
This year Mr. Kristovich was elected by the Senior Class to guide them in their last year, and the members of the Student Affairs also chose him to be their advisor.
In keen appreciation, therefore, for his sound advice, never-tiring effort, and en- thusiastic interest In the welfare of the students, we, the staff of the 1942 Liberty Lion, dedicate this annual to Mr. George Kristovich.
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FACULTY
MR. E. G. NASH Principal
MR. B. J. CALLAGHAN Vice-Principal
ELAINE BREWER ECHO CLARK PAUL CLAUDON
JOHN FARR PEGGY FLANAGAN LOUISE GASPERETTI
RAY GRAF
GEORGE KRISTOVICH
ANNA LOU LOZE
JOHN MERRITT JOAN ORR GIST PEIRCE
ARDELL RADEMACHER ANNA SCHIEFFER FRANK VONDERAHE
BEATRICE TAYLOR ( Not pictured)
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CALENDAR
In September,
the school social activities got Into swing when the girls entertained themselves with their annual Girls' hHI-JInx. Everyone "let down her hair" and had a rousing good time, with hilarious games and delirious dancing.
In October,
the Freshmen were graciously welcomed to our number at the Fresh- man Reception given and sponsored by the upper classmen. The boys and girls danced to the music of the greatest orchestras in America, In the form of records. Old Clothes Day on October 23 ushered in the football season.
In November,
two dances were held, the Sophomore Hop using a barn dance theme and a Future Farmers' dance.
In December,
the hHi-JInx, to the theme of the Gay 90'5, was held in spite of an all-out blackout. The Juniors really drew the customers with their concession, wherein one got a chance both to win a prize and air one's grievances by throwing balls at the Images of Hitler, Hirohlto, and company. Everyone welcomed Christmas vacation after the Hi-Jinx.
With January and the new year, the students trooped back to school, refreshed and eager (?) to return to work.
In February, the girls got a chance to pursue the objects of their affections at the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance, also combined with Valentine's Day. Many new friendships were cemented on that memorable night. Also the Dramatics Class gave a serious and thought-provoking program for Lincoln's Birthday.
The two formal dances of the year, the Junior Prom and the Senior Ball, were held on April 17 and May 15, respectively. The Future Farmers held their Field Day on May 30. Many agricultural activ- ities and enterprises were exhibited.
The final and most important event of the year. Graduation, took place on June 12, and everyone attended in best bib and tucker to bid the mighty Seniors goodbye. The rest of us were looking forward to summer vacation.
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CLASS OF 1942
PRESIDENT ..BOB DAL PORTO
VICE-PRESIDENT.. VICTOR DE MARTINI
SECRETARY-TREASURER BARBARA REYNOLDS
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. JIM HUDSON
STUDENT AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE... . ... FLORENCE DWELLEY
GIRLS' LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE.. .......MARYBELLE ROUSE
ADVISOR MR. GEORGE KRISTOVICH
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
BOB TUCKER President
LES ABBOTT Vice-President
MARY AGNES DUTRO Secretary-Treasurer
ARTHUR ALLEN Sergeant-at-Arms
RUTH FLYNN
Class Representative
MISS FLANAGAN Advisor
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LOWER DIVISION
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SOPHOMORES |
FRESHMEN |
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WILLARD GRIFFIN President |
'MELVIN CLARK President |
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BILL FREESE Vice-President |
JOHN LOPEZ Vice-President |
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BLANCHE ANDERSON Secretary |
PAT HANIFIN Secretary |
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DAVE HONEGGER Treasurer |
BARBARA FLYNN Treasurer |
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ROSE SEENO Class Representative |
JAMES REEVES Sergeant-at-Arms |
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MISS ORR Advisor |
EMILY DEL POZO Class Representative MR. CLAUDON Advisor |
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SENIOR ROSTER
WILMA JOHNSON— Glee
HOWARD FOLSOM— Rifle Club
IRENE FORTNER— 2 years C. S. F.
JACK O'DELL— F. F. A.
GLADYS PATTERSON— Home Econ.
BARBARA REYNOLDS— C. S. F.
MELLIE REZENDES— Dramatics
ERNEST RICIOLI— F. F. A.
MARYBELLE ROUSE— Girls' League
IRENE BECKER— Transfer
MARGUERITE SIMMONS— Glee
DOROTHY HOLLAND— Student Body Treasurer
MARY BETH MOOERS— Liberty Lion
VIC DE MARTINI— Liberty Lion
GAIL FREEMAN— Block L
MAXINE L'ECUYER- Rifle Club
JIM HUDSON— F. F. A. Vice-President
FAYE CROSS— Student Body Secretary
TSUTOMU MASAKI— Hi-Jinx
ROGELIO SANCHEZ— Hi-Jinx
BOB DAL PORTO— Block L
JURA HOFFMAN— G. A. A. President
MARILYN WAGENET— Liberty Lion Editor
LINDSAY MOFFATT— Liberty Lion
MILDRED GRIFFIN— Home Econ.
VIRGINIA BOLTZEN— Office worker
GLENN GIBSON— Block L
AGNES PEREZ— Home Econ.
DEAN YEAMAN— C. S. F. President
WARREN MARTIN— Glee Club
LES FROST— F. F. A. President
ALMA ERSKINE— Transfer
JACK FARRAR— Block L
MEL ABREU— Rifle Club
SOPHIA BUSBY— G. A. A.
CHARLES CABRAL— Block L
FLORENCE DWELLEY— Student Affairs
NORMAN CALDWELL— Block L
ALEX CHAIM— Rifle Cli:b
HARLEY COBB— F. F. A. Secretary
MARGUERITE DAVIS— Office worker
JANICE SMITH— Liberty Lion
ERROL THORPE— Block L
DOROTHY TOMITA— Art
LYLE STROMBOM— Block L
RAY TREMBLEY— F. F. A.
MAY WILKINSON— Student Affairs
EARL WILLIAMS— Glee Club
CELESTINE GIANNINI— Liberty Lion
MARGARET MANNI— Office worker
KAORU HISATOMI— G. A. A.
MARILYN GRIGGS— G. A. A.
BOB HAYHURST— Transfer
MYRA HONEGGER— Girls' League President
PEARL MACHADO— Tennis Club Secretary
JERRY CROCCO— Block L
ED CORDUA— Student Body President
BARBARA FORTSON— G. A. A.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Student Affairs is the governing organization of the Student Body. Included in this group are: Ralph Bunn, President; Bob Tucker, Vice-President, and Florence Dwelley, Secretary. Others in the Student Affairs are the presidents of organizations, class presidents, and the class representatives. The faculty advisors are Miss Flanagan and Mr. Kristovich.
The Student Affairs Committee has among its constitutional duties making the rules and regulations governing the Student Body, enforcing these rules, making appropri- ations for school activities, appointing committees for conducting the business of the Student Body, and arranging the social calendar for the year.
Officers of the Student Body are: Ed Cordua, President; Ralph Bunn, Vice-President; Faye Cross, Secretary; Dorothy hlolland. Treasurer; Jim Stornetta, Sergeant-at-Arms.
ED CORDUA
Student Body President
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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GIRLS' LEAGUE
MYRA HONEGGER President
RUTH FLYNN Vice-President
MAYBELLE WILKINSON Secretary -Treasurer
FANNIE AMBROSINO Custodian
ORLETTA DUTRO Social Chairman
MISS LOZE Advisor
G. A. A.
JURA HOFFMAN President
FANNIE AMBROSINO Vice-President
ISABEL MORENO Secretary-Treasurer
MISS SCHIEFFER Advisor
HOME ECONOMICS
MAYBELLE WILKINSON President
ALBERTINA COSTA Vice-President
JURA HOFFMAN Secretary
MISS PEIRCE Advisor
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C. S. F.
DEAN YEAMAN President
LESLIE FERGUSON Vice-President
MICHIKO NISHUIRA Secretary-Treasurer
MISS GASPERETTI Advisor
RIFLE CLUB
LEIGH DALY President
ALEX CHAIM Vice-President
RUTH FLYNN
Secretary-Treasurer
MR. GRAF
Advisor
F. F. A.
LES FROST President
JIM HUDSON
Vice-President
HARLEY COBB Secretary
RAY TREMBLY Sergeant-at-Arms
ERNEST RICIOLI Treasurer
IMR. MERRITT Advisor
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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ART
The Art Department offers courses in Comnnercial Art, Craft, and Stage Craft. In the Advanced Comnnercial Art Classes under Miss Loze, considerable time has been devoted to display problems and poster design. The Art Classes contrib- uted to the school and community by advertising the current war effort in the field of Civilian Defense and purchase of bonds and stamps.
The Stage Craft Class taught by Miss Rademacher has spent its time design- ing and building the sets for the Class Dances, Student Body Play, The Mothers' Tea and Graduation.
DRAMATICS
The Dramatics Class has contributed to the Freshman Reception, to the Hi- Jinx, to the Student Body Assemblies, and has presented a Lincoln's Day Pro- gram. They also traded entertainment with Livermore High School.
The Class has attended several plays at the University of California and the College of Pacific Little Theatres.
ORCHESTRA
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Music Department, under the di- rection of Mr. John Farr, has had many activities during the year.
The orchestra played for the Fresh- man Reception, hiigh Jinx, Student Body Play, Lincoln's Day Program, and Graduation.
By playing and marching at the games, the band added "color" to all the sports.
The Glee Club sang at the Freshman Reception, High Jinx, and numerous other programs throughout the year.
Members of the band and orchestras demonstrated their instruments and how to play them at the elementary schools of Diablo Valley.
The orchestra also attended a concert of Percy Grainger and the College of Pacific orchestra in Stockton.
The second annual Spring Concert was held May 15. The program consisted of musical numbers by the band, orches- tra. Glee Club, and special duets and solos.
The Music Department is to be com- mended on its accomplishments through- out the past year.
BAND
GLEE
FOODS
CLOTHING
HOME ECONOMICS
Home Economics has three depart- ments: Foods, Clothing, and Household Management.
In Foods, under the direction of Miss Peirce, the students learn how to pre- pare and cook breakfast, lunch and din- ner. They are learning the importance of health foods, marketing problems, thriftiness in buying, cleanliness in home, table service and etiquette.
Miss Rademacher and Miss Loze are the instructors in Clothing. They are em- phasizing the four important phases of the clothing program: the economic, the construction, the health, and the aesthet- ic. In the economic phase the students are taught clothing inventory, wardrobe planning, accounts and budgets and bet- ter buying. The health phase Includes posture and clean clothes. The con- struction phase includes dress forms, pat- terns, cutting, making and finishing the garment. The Important points In study- ing the aesthetic phase of clothing are: wardrobe planning, color and line pat- terns, and fabrics.
In Household Management, which is taught by Miss Loze, the girls make a study of all the problems pertaining to the management of the home.
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT
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CHEMISTRY
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
In Liberty Union High School there are four main science classes. These classes are usually taken in the following order: General Science, Biology, Chem- istry, and Physics.
General Science is a survey course In which the students study various fields of science, especially those that are im- portant to everyday life.
Biology deals with both plant and ani- mal life, from the one-celled plants to the gigantic trees, from the amoeba, the simplest single-celled animal, to man, the most complicated form of all life.
Chemistry is a class in which the stu- dents try to learn why changes occur in certain materials under certain condi- tions. The student learns much about the constituents of matter in order to explain why these changes occur. There is more laboratory work done In this class than In any of the other science classes.
Physics is a subject in which many everyday happenings, such as how a train or automobile works or why a musical In- strument plays, are explained.
PHYSICS
BIOLOGY
TYPING
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BANKING
COMMERCIAL
Under the skillful guidance of Miss Clark and Miss Flanagan, the Conn- mercial Classes are working along with the idea of producing better secretaries for positions in the near future.
Typing classes are being taught to type fronn every source of material as well as fronn straight manuscripts.
Pencils are moving fast as the short- hand students are learning the rules for the "mysterious" signs. Miss Clark Is teaching her students the Idea of making them swift and accurate secretaries, ready for the positions the government will undoubtedly have open for them after graduation.
Fifteen commercial students helped with the registration of Selectees for the Draft Board. The Selective Service Sys- tem expressed its appreciation for the help of these students.
OFFICE PRACTICE
AGRICULTURE
The Future Farmers this year have been in+eres+ed In the completion of the new Agriculture Building. Now that the building is finished they are diverting their time to National Defense. Gathering scrap metal fi'om the farmers of this district, and growing a vegetable garden are omong the many activities of this group. The profits of these venl-ures will go into the treasury of the Future Farmers of America.
In February a number of boys attended a veal calf day at the Stock- ton s+ockyards. This day is set aside for the purpose of better ac- quainting the boys with the different grades of livestock and the use of a Central Market Stockyard.
The Fifth Annual Future Farmers' Day was held May 30. The day's activities Included a large parade, agricultural displays, and a hHorse Show.
I he projects for the year showed a labor income of $5,952.92 for which the members worked 7,58 1 1/4 hours.
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ATHLETICS
The Physical Education Classes are under the direction of Miss Schieffer, Mr. VonderAhe, and Mr. Claudon who replaced Mr. Mirande.
The purposes of these classes are to build strong bodies and foster good sportsmanship.
Basketball, Baseball, Football, and Track are the main boys' sports.
Tennis, Basketball, Speedball, Archery, Badminton, and Social Danc- ing are the chief girls' sports.
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SEN FOOTBA
The thud which resounded when foot met pig- skin at the beginning of the season, was cer- tainly an Indication that there would be a team this year, but no one dared to guess what chances we had for the championship. It was the opinion of many that our Lions would make a very poor showing, but when they came through in a blaze of glory and captured the league championship, a great number of staunch supporters were sur- prised, if not stunned, at the seemingly impossible feat that had been brought about by long hours of work and fine cooperation.
On September 19 the Lions took the field in their initial game against the Dons of Acalanes and took them into camp to the tune of 6 to 0.
With first game jitters over and plays going smoothly the team was set for its next engage- ment. After a slow start the gang was suddenly brought to life when the Rio Vista Indians pushed over a quick touchdown. After the clouds of dust had settled, we were on the long end of a 20 to 6 score.
October 10 found the Liberty team trampling the hopeless California School for the Deaf team, 26 to 0. Winning the game with San Ramon on October I 7 was quite easy for the Lions since the Green and Sold was forced to forfeit the game.
The day of October 24 came and the Lions embarked for Emeryville where they were quite
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sure they were going to "wow" the bay city crowd, but the Panthers sent forth a team that offered the strongest resistance thus far. Final score: Liberty 19, Emeryville 14.
Then on October 2 I , the Cowboys from Liver- more sent over a fast and well balanced team. Even though the score was 27 to 12 in our favor, it did not indicate the hard battle put on by both teams.
Confidence, but not over-confidence, prevailed as Liberty went into its game with Amador on November 7 in the all-important championship game, and we had again won the pennant for the third time in five years.
Team and school spirit was high the day of the "Big Game" with Antioch, but by both speed and power, we were overwhelmed by the paper city team. Scoring in both the first and fourth quarters, the Panthers were victors by a score of 1 4 to 0.
With a bruising game with Antioch and the Amador game only four days before, the second Acalanes game was too much for the Lions. In ten days the team had played three games, there- fore, the Lions were no match for the Dons after the first half. Final gun found Acalanes leading 20 to 6.
The Acalanes game dropped the curtain on an outstanding football season.
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'B' STRING
FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL TEAM
Football A String — First row: Caldwell, Vengley, Crocco, Stornetta, Honegger, Tucker. Second row: Coach VonderAhe, Lauridsen, Freese, Frost, Allen, Dal Porto, Allen, Thorpe, and Coach Graf.
Football B String — First row: Coach Graf, Vengley, Williams, Rodriguez, Morgan, Bunn, Rios. Second row: Bishop, Douglas, Welch, Clark, Folsom, O'hiara, Graf, Wilkins, and Griffin.
Basketball A String — First row: VonderAhe, Dal Porto, Allen, Strombom, Douglas. Second row: Crocco, Thorpe, Allen, Cordua, Caldwell.
Basketball B String — First row: Mirande, Rodriguez, Yamamoto, Wilkins, Ferguson, Tucker, hHonegger. Second row: Bunn, Okazaki, Taniguchi, Flores, Griffin, Cardona, Tovar.
C-D Basketball — First row: Yamamoto, Tipton, Poston, Davis, Taniguchi. Second row: Griffin, Watanabe, VrMeer, Cardona, Dashner, Tovar, and hiamlin.
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■B' TEAM
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BASKETBALL SCORES 1942
League Games
Oppos+ion L.U.H.S.
Amador .. 28 50
Livermore 18 27
Emery 31 51
San Ramon 25 35
C. S. D. 40 46
Amador 23 42
Livermore 19 25
Emery 39 56
San Ramon 27 42
C. S. D.. 21 74
Other Games
Oppostion L.U.H.S.
Diablo 20 29
Antioch 17 28
Alhambra ... 29 25
John Swe+t 31 45
Acalanes 32 43
Stockton J. C 34 32
Antioch 20 52
Pittsburg 36 31
Pittsburg 23 47
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BASEBALL
TRACK
TENNIS
SPORTS
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BASEBALL—
First row — Johnny Cardona, Jim Stornet+a, Lloyd Tipton, Doyle Davis, Gareth An- derson, Les Frost, Don Rough, Jack Del Pozo, Willard Griffin. Second row — Coach Frank VonderAhe, Melvin Clark, Charles Bishop, hloward Folsom, Arthur Allen, Bob Dal Porto, Dave Honegger, and James Lewis.
TRACK—
Gary Voorheis, Manager; Dave Honegger, Johnny Lopez, Bob Tucker, Ayao Yama- moto, hloward Folsom, Errol Thorpe, Doug Allen, Melvin Clark, Bill Freese, Bob Graf, Dexter Welch, Bob Dal Porto, Jack Farrar, Arthur Allen, and Coach Paul Claudon.
TENNIS—
Anna Schieffer, Advisor; Ed Cordua, Doug Allen, Lloyd Tipton, Bill Freese, Bob Dal Porto, Jack Farrar, and Arthur Allen.
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GIRLS' ATHLETICS
Girls' Athletics have started with a new program for 1941-1942 under the direction of Miss Schieffer. The girls have their fall, winter, and spring sports lined up for the season.
New classes in tennis started this year in the fall and will continue in the spring.
Golf is taught this year by Mrs. Brewer.
Another new activity added to the gym period is Danish Gymnastics. There is also new equipment for archery so that more of the girls can become proficient in this activity.
Social Dancing as well as First Aid are additions to the yearly program and afford pleasure as well as practical knowledge.
LIBERTY LION STAFF
EDITORS
ASSISTANT EDITOR. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF. .
ART EDITOR
STAFF ADVISORS
MARILYN WAGENET, LES ABBOTT
IMOGENE HELMS
..FLORENCE DWELLEY, LINDSAY MOFFATT, MARY BETH MOORES,
VICTOR DE MARTINI
.WILLIAM THOMPSON STUDIOS, BOB HAHN, VICTOR DE MARTINI
RALPH DE MONT
LOUISE GASPERETTI, ANNA LOU LOZE
STAFF BOB DAL PORTO AGNES BIANCHINI ARTHUR ALLEN GAIL FREEMAN BILL FREESE DOUGLAS ALLEN FAYE CROSS VIRGINIA THOMAS NORMAN LAURIDSEN MYRA HONEGGER MARY AGNES DUTRO FANNIE AMBROSINO
MEMBERS
BEVERLEY BROMAN CELESTINE GIANNINI MILDRED GRIFFIN MARYBELLE ROUSE BLANCHE ANDERSON DOROTHY HOLLAND BARBARA REYNOLDS ELLIOTT POSTON ISABEL MORENO JANICE SMITH MANON MINTON ERROL THORPE
BOOSTERS
1. J. O. CURRY
Gifts— Wal+ham Watches
2. GLAD'S BEAUTY SALON Next to the theatre
3. DELTA MARKET "Refrigerated Lockers"
4. MARIANNA'S SHOP. PITTSBURG Women's and Children's Apparel
5. WILL F. POOLE Jeweler — Pittsburg
6. MILAN'S RESTAURANT
Antioch
7. MORGANS'
"The Complete Store"
8. UNION STATION
Henry and Chas. Shellenburger
9. OAKLEY PHARMACY "The Rexall Store"
10. KLIEN'S DELTA MARKET Fruits — Vegetables
11. A. VAN KAATHOVEN Groceries — Oakley
12. BRENTWOOD PHARMACY C. C. Mooers
13. O. K. FOODS Brentwood's Finest Food Store
14. Connpliments of the DELTA THEATRE
15. Compliments of the H. P. GARIN CO.
16. BRENTWOOD LUMBER CO. W. H. Anderson
17. CALIF. WHARF & WAREHOUSE Brentwood, Calif.
18. GRIFFITH'S GARAGE Excellent Repairing
19. BURROUGHS BROTHERS MILK "For Health's Sake"
20. Compliments of
THE BRENTWOOD CLEANERS
21. THOMAS
Commercial Artist STUDIO Oil Paintings — Posters
22. BRENTWOOD DRYGOODS CO. J. P. MORENO— Brentwood
23. A. R. DANKWORTH, INC. Personal Cards — Announcements
126 Post Street, San Francisco
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PUBLISHED BY
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LIBERTY UNION HIGH
SCHOOL • BRENTWOOD
MR. NASH, Principal
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
I wish to congratulate the editor, members of the Liberty Lion staff, and faculty advisors on the production of this splendid Annual of which we are all very proud. Through your fine spirit of cooperation, unselfishness, industry, enthusiasm, and de- termination you have achieved signal success in this line of endeavor.
hiere, as in athletics and all other school activities, you have ably demonstrated that you have measured up to the high standards which you and your school so zealously strive to continuously maintain.
It is my sincere hope that you and the entire membership of this student body will continue to develop and intensify within yourselves these qualities of loyalty, tolerance, honesty, industry, clean sportsmanship, and perseverance which have won for you the public's most favorable commendation for your successes in your school work, in your varied school activities, and in your athletic contests.
Finally, judging your future by your past, I have no hesitancy in predicting that the part you, as individuals, will play in preserving our heritage of freedom, justice, and democracy for all will be a fine and constructive part.
E. G. NASH,
Principal.
IN MEMORIAM ANTHONY CASTRO
A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS
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For many years, we, the youth, have been told that our futures lie before us. Much emphasis has been put on future success and future happiness. We have been constantly reminded that we are the citizens of tomorrow and that we have inherited a wonderful land of liberty, the United States of America, hlow- ever, now our liberty and our futures have been threatened. We face for the first time the horrors of war, horrors we have encountered only in history books up to now.
The shock of war has provided a seemingly firm reason for youth to disregard completely their plans for the future and to think only of crowding all their desires into the immediate present, hlowever, now more than at any other time, clean and normal living should be emphatically stressed. Although there is an atmosphere of uncertainty, there are futures for the youth, futures which will demand the best from each individual. When the war is over and the countries are left war-torn and crippled, strong minds and healthy bodies will be sorely needed to lift our country from the depths of war.
I think that the Seniors should take more care this year in planning for the future than they would under normal conditions. To the Freshmen, Sopho- mores, Juniors, and Seniors, I would like to say this: Everyone wishes to do his part, and your part lies in the task of becoming capable and fit to undertake the reconstruction of our government when peace is again restored.
BARBARA REYNOLDS,
Class of 1942.
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DEDICATION
In 1939-1940, under the instruction of Mr. George Kristovich, a Dramatics Class was organized in order to give students interested in the drama an opportunity to study and to gain practical experience. The following year this club became a class and has continued successfully.
With the direction of Mr. Kristovich, each succeeding year has shown an improve- ment in the presentation of our student body plays. The many enthusiastic students in the cast and stage crew who have shared both the trying labor and aesthetic pleasure in making these plays a success, have enjoyed working with Mr. Kristovich, and through his interest and guidance they have gained considerable knowledge and experience.
This year Mr. Kristovich was elected by the Senior Class to guide them in their last year, and the members of the Student Affairs also chose him to be their advisor.
In keen appreciation, therefore, for his sound advice, never-tiring effort, and en- thusiastic interest in the welfare of the students, we, the staff of the 1942 Liberty Lion, dedicate this annual to Mr. George Kristovich.
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ELAINE BREWER ECHO CLARK PAUL CLAUDON
JOHN FARR PEGGY FLANAGAN LOUISE GASPERETTI
RAY GRAF
GEORGE KRISTOVICH
ANNA LOU LOZE
JOHN MERRITT JOAN ORR GIST PEIRCE
ARDELL RADEMACHER ANNA SCHIEFFER FRANK VONDERAHE
BEATRICE TAYLOR ( Not pictured)
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MR. E. G. NASH Principal
MR. B. J. CALLAGHAN Vice-Principal
CALENDAR
In September,
the school social activities got into swing when the girls entertained themselves with their annual Girls' hIi-Jinx. Everyone "let down her hair" and had a rousing good time, with hilarious games and delirious dancing.
In October,
the Freshmen were graciously welcomed to our number at the Fresh- man Reception given and sponsored by the upper classmen. The boys and girls danced to the music of the greatest orchestras in America, in the form of records. Old Clothes Day on October 23 ushered in the football season.
In November,
two dances were held, the Sophomore hlop using a barn dance theme and a Future Farmers' dance.
In December,
the Hi-Jinx, to the theme of the Gay 90's, was held in spite of an all-out blackout. The Juniors really drew the customers with their concession, wherein one got a chance both to win a prize and air one's grievances by throwing balls at the images of hiitler, Hirohito, and company. Everyone welcomed Christmas vacation after the hHi-Jinx.
With January and the new year, the students trooped back to school, refreshed and eager (?) to return to work.
In February, the girls got a chance to pursue the objects of their affections at the Sadie hiawkins Day Dance, also combined with Valentine's Day. Many new friendships were cemented on that memorable night. Also the Dramatics Class gave a serious and thought-provoking program for Lincoln's Birthday.
The two formal dances of the year, the Junior Prom and the Senior Ball, were held on April 17 and May 15, respectively. The Future Farmers held their Field Day on May 30. Many agricultural activ- ities and enterprises were exhibited.
The final and most important event of the year. Graduation, took place on June 12, and everyone attended In best bib and tucker to bid the mighty Seniors goodbye. The rest of us were looking forward to summer vacation.