YEA YOKOHAMA!!  FIGHT! With the dying away of these words, a team enters the field cheered lustily by the Yo-Hi cheering section.  It goes on the gridiron and begins to warm up.  There is your team on the outside, but there is more behind the team on the inside.  There is a story .......

On the first day of school no one expected to have a gridiron eleven, especially the coach.   It was impossible. We only had fifty boys in the whole school.  We had no equipment and no money in the athletic fund with which to buy even one jersey.  We had no field to practice on.  Also, these boys had nothing to work on.  No veterans of a previous season tread the campus.  It was impossible .... granted ... but: we did it!!!!

Enough of the fifty boys showed promise in working together as a team.   Equipment was scraped together from St Joseph's and the Eight Army "Chicks", where the parking area was used for practice.  Spirit made up for the hardships and difficulties.  It was not the first time we had done the impossible.

The faculty was amazed.  Coach Glaab commented, "You can't keep a bunch of kids like that down".  So practice began.  Everyday, rain or shine, they were out there practicing, exercising, and learning the rudiments of football.   Boys who had never played together were learning to act as a team.

Then came the games! no they did not win, but, oh, heaven knows they fought.   With a team drawn from so few boys, they gave those army squads a real run for their money (as Second Major Port, I'm sure can testify).

We've had record turnouts for the games.  To date the cheering section has been good, but could be improved if everybody would YELL. The cheerleaders, however, are excellent. At the next game all the student body will be able to sit together and yell together.  Yell our boys over the goal.

In the three games we have raised the athlectic fund from nothing to well over a thousand dollars.  All the students sold tickets for the games to back the team.

That is your team up to date.  We haven't won: we tied one game and lost two.  But against overwhelming odds, our team displayed the spirit and courage that goes for greatness.  On the gridiron they represented the school favorably and won the hearts of the spectators and the respect for their opponents.  As Coach Glaab says, " Win, lose, or draw, we are proud of them".            Mike Buckley  

We are still short of certain texts but we have placed our order for more ..... The number of high school students in Japan is rapidly increasing and is way over the goal that was estimated ...... By the end of the semester we hope to have facilities for an eighteen week course in different subjects.

The grades of the first six weeks have been quite disappointing to both the students and the teachers, and we are looking forward to improvement ..... School spirit is very high and the pep squad is doing fine ........ The school paper is doing a swell job and I hope it keeps up the good work ....We are more or less depending on you to show us what you want so don't hesitate to start new activities."                      Kitty Fox

            CURRENT VISITORS

Last Wednesday our school was visited by four Japanese teachers from Fujisaka.   The purpose of this visit was to give these teachers an idea of how an American school functions.  They hope to build their own school, model junior high school on democratic principals and as this new experience is the first of its type in Japan, it has been called a model.

After visiting several classes the teachers expressed their opinions and comments of our school.  They were surprised to find the students so free in discussion yet not out of order. One of the teachers mentioned the fact that not so much homework was given and that the students did not have to depend on their homework to participate in class discussions.  Contrary to this, the Japanese are given a great deal of homework, and are expected to learn as much out of the classroom as in.

The assistant principal was puzzled at the first because the American student does not dress alike.  He commented on our equipment which he said was very good.   The alertness of the students and breadth of education also amazed the visitors.

Since their new type school was begun in May, these teachers have been striving toward American methods and are doing a great deal to make a new democratic Japan. Shirley O'Hanlon

Doctor: "this is a very bad case, I much regret to tell you that your wife's mind is completely gone."

Husband: "I'm not surprised, doctor, she's been giving me apiece of it every day for the past ten years".

Editor-in-chief ...... Chuck Stodter

Associate Editor ... Virginia Browne

Feature Editor ... Shirley O'Hanlon

Sports Editor ... Roland Moss

Art Editor ...... D A Granholm

Business Manager ... Fred Hiatt

Circulation Chief .. Beverly Trout

Senior Class Rep ... Dick Diller

Junior Class Rep ... Carol Browne

Sophomore Class Rep ... Ed Mendell

Freshman Class Rep .. Pat Meyer       

Reporters.. Mike Buckley, Kitty Fox, Marlene Deelstra, and Pat Fox

If it hadn't been that he came into this bright and shinning world on Oct. 12 1930, YHS would never had such a famous football star!  He's the president of the sophomore class and we might add that he's tall, dark and handsome ... huh, Gal's?   We'll let you in on a few of his likes and dislikes now..well, he claims that his favorite dish is (no, it ain't' women .. surprise) pineapple pie.  First on his hit parade is (no, it ain't women here either) "For Sentimental Reasons"... BY the corduroy coat that Donna wears we're sure red is his favorite color .... and his hobby is (yep,we finally got it in) WOMEN!  By the way, football is the number on sport.

I'm sure that everyone knows   who he is now, but in case you don't ... it's that popular ball o' fire, Charles Weisler, known by all as "Tex".

We all wish you all the luck in the world upon returning to the States, Tex, and a wonderful voyage.

Cutting "bangs" is becoming a rage ... add Iva Hurst and Marlene Deelstra to the list.  And Jerry has a lil wisp bobbing over her eye ... Everybody's got the bug!

Getting down to earth, is there a Yo-Hi girl that hasn't drooled over Mrs. Grey's collection of "flatties".  Other cute shoes that came to my attention were Shirley S's black ballet slippers, Kitty F's varied colored saddle shoes (how does she do it). Bev T's black suede sling backs, and Helen P has some partially transparent saddle shoes.

Donna Abbott's red hooded jacket is really keen and just the thing for those brisk fall days.

Frances Hagan seems to have an abundance of lovely sweaters.  How many was it at last count, Fran?  And speaking of oodles of sweaters....Dickie B. must grow 'em.  I also noticed that sharp "two tone" black and white plaid shirt of his!

Well, the cheerleaders and football boys are anxiously waiting for their sweaters.  They're sho' gonna be sharp ... something to be anxious about, huh kids?

Let's drag Dave's red jacket out of the "Snooper" into this column.   We wanna put our say so in it, too .. just lush, isn't it?

No, the "teachers" can't escape this column ... we just gotta remark on Mrs Wilson's darling pink suit and all those beee-u-tee-ful blouses!

Did you all notice Madge's "bustle" of red plaid with that chic lil plaid skirt? New fad comin' up!

At Ginger Welch's party there were scads of new outfits ... so .. ooo .. many that I can't mention them all, but Judy's red dress, Ginger's grey dress and Carolyn's yellow n' black just can't slip by.

We heard Lt. Glaab complimenting D A on her cordourory skirt ... well, gals, now ya know his weakness!!

Some gals have all the luck .... having such drool sweater n' skirt combinations are Jerry Sack, Carolyn Buck, and Pat Fox.

The seniors popped up with a progressive dinner last Friday night.  It started at Sharon's with the first course ... cream of mushroom soup ... which incidentally was the noisiest course in the meal..thanks to Tony and Jim P... slurp, slurp!  Upon noting Chuck's absence as usual, everyone decided to cure him of his unfortunate "habit" of tardiness" by eating without him.  He drug Ginger in just in time for the second course, though ... which was waldorf salad at Frances Hagan's. Following this was the main dish ... creamed turkey at Ginger Larkin's. Was it good?  Ask Pat Markley (he was the first to arrive and was still eating when everybody had left for Ginny's for dessert).  To settle their digestion ... ahem ... the lil party resorted to Pat Buckley's for dancing n' tidbits!

Here's some more news on the latest parties...and most of them seem to be centered on Carolyn Buck who is leaving next week.  Shirley started the ball rolling by having a going away party for her, followed by Ginger Welch, throwing a big shin-dig at the Star Hotel:  Madge is next on the list, with a quiet domestic

Biff, who be so bashful...Ginger doesn't bite!

Shirley and Fred are certainly making beautiful music together, aren't they?

Ah, love in bloom ... Judy S and Dick B have it bad, and that ain't good, or is it?

Well, its about time that cute lil lass from Tokyo came out of her shell .. could the reason be Tony..?

It seems as though several YHS lads are giving each other a hard time ... over Madge ... which will it be, kid, Bill W., Roland, or Danny?              

It didn't take Herbert long to get "in the groove" with acquaintances .. he knows a cute number when he sees one... doesn't he Shirley?

Some of the boys are waking up and finally noticing that lush lil package from "Repple Depple".  Have you got your eye on anyone in particular, Nellie?

Donna sure has Tex around her lil wrist...course ya all have seen the bracelet!

Tardy and Mike make an awfully cute Mr and Mrs Caesar ... why not keep it up, kids?

Patty-cake, Patty-cake, baker's man, when Buckley saw Markley, oh how she did ran ..... after him!

What's the matter, Tony, won't Ginger cooperate?

Is there a feud or something ... who so many hen and stag parties lately?

                 ORCHIDS TO:

Tex for getting the orchestra for Saturday night!

Biff and Carol for leading the honor roll!

To the football team for really trying!

Mrs McEldowney for donating so much of her time to the teen-age club!

     LAST MINUTE NOTICE

The game with Fleet Activities has been  cancelled until further notice!

    ANNUAL STAFF GET UP

On Nov 4, 1947, the members of the annual staff met to elect the following officers:

Editor-in-chief .. Dick Bernstrom

Assoc Editor ............ Biff Barnes

Business Manager .... Jim Hyatt

Asst Bus Man ....... Roland Moss

Art Editor ......... Bob Jalfim

Sports Editor .... Fred Kurdziolek

Asst Sprts Ed ..... Roland Moss

Girl's Sports ...... Jackie Graham

Asst Girl's Spt ... Carol Browne

Senior Will ....... Frances Hagan

Prophecy ........... Ginny Mountz

Faculty ........ Mike Buckley

Senior History .... Pat Fox

Production Man ... Bev Trout

Miscellaneous ... Sharon O'Hanlon and Ginger Larkin.

A name has not been chosen for the yearbook, yet, so anyone who so desires to enter a name will please see Dick Bernstrom.

The freshman class is proud of the five students that made the honor roll for the last six weeks.  They are Gayle Tanner, Rodney McConnell, Jane McNeil, Darleen Whitaker, and Gordon Olney.  They were all from the same section.  What's the matter with the other section?

Both sections have changed homeroom teachers.  Mrs Decker has returned after her long absence and Mrs Adams now has the other section.

The freshman class says "sayonara" to Skip Weisler, and "howdy" to Jennifer Chazel as they now have 4 in the 9th grade.

The representatives to the year book are Jane McNeil and Judith Johnson, and for the "Neet-Nac, Bill Willis and Fletcher Buckley were chose as representatives. P.M.

Attention teenagers!!! Ernie Meredith was elected to represent our class on the "Neet Nac" board of directors. He was also elected treasurer of the teen-age club by the committee. The juniors will eat!

On the literary side, Ginger Larkin has been elected to represent the junior class on the annual. She also was elected miscellaneous editor on the yearbook.

Intelligentsia: four people were on the honor roll!  They are Ginger Larkin, Walt Henderson, Hardy Glasgow, and Carol Browne (get in a plug for myself).

New additions are Tom Mullan and Julian Smith.  Tom M comes from Westbury, New York, which he tells everyone, is near the international polo grounds. He has been in Japan four weeks today ..... tenderfoot!

The last arrival, Julian Smith claims Fayetteville, North Carolina his home town. He has been here one month.

The main occupation of the juniors seems to be horseback riding, better lend us your crutches, Tony!     C B                

SENIOR SCOOPS

We are very proud of the Senior Class!! We came in second in leadidng the Honor Roll with seven. They are Biff Barnes, Sharon O'Hanlon, Dick Berstrom, Frances Hagan, Rob Roy McGregor, Pat Fox, and Dick Diller.

There's not much news about the Senior rings .. we're waiting anxiously for samples from the States.  The other day Jim P. brought some samples from the Tokyo High School that were pretty good looking ... especially the one with the ruby, huh, Seniors?

We're pretty fortunate in not losing any members of the class. And we extend our sympathy to the Sophomore class for having to part with two of the most popular members, Carolyn Buck and Tex Weisler.

That's about all the Senior news, so, so long for now!

The intellectuals t Yokoham High are those who re ply "bye and bye".  If asked some history, math, or Greek, they;'ll answer "what"??? ... rather meek. "Instead", they say "we'd rather be ... eatin, jivin, or at the jamboree! This is how they learn so well .... the way to read, n' write, n' spell.  When reports come out, and grades are saggin'.  That is when the folks start naggin", But those who study hard and true, Will all their life be barred and blue! While in the lead, will be up on top, They can thank their Mom and Pop!

              NEET-NAC NEWS

The last meeting of the Neet-Nac committee resulted in a big formal dance to be given in honor of the grand opening,  Nov 27, Thanksgiving.  It's from 7:00 until 11:30 ... 4 1/2 hours of fun  n' frolic ... so everybody be there!

Membership cards will be issued this week sometime for practically free .... $1.00.  It's worth it, though, so dig for the dough!

Another dance is in store for Christmas on Dec. 20th .... and a grand masquarade ball on New Year's Eve!!            

12TH SPECIAL SERVICES                 DEFEATS YHS 19-0

Friday night YHS received its first defeat of the season at the hands of a big and fast 12th Special Service eleven.  Let by quarterback Frank Bruno, the army team rolled over and around a game high school that was outweighed by its advances.

The YHS group attack never came to life and few passes found their marks.

Working from a tricky T-formation the Special Service team scored in all periods but the 3rd, two on scampers by Bruno and the other on a line play by Serverini.

Outstanding in the YHS backfield were Dave Spurlock, fleet halfback who almost broke away several times on reverses, and Bill Everett whose passing almost started a YHS drive late in the game.

On defense, Biff Barnes played his usual heads-up game backing up the line, Dick Berstrom also stood out on defense coming up from his half-back slot to nail the Special Service ball carriers throughout the game.

The 124th AGF band furnished music.  The receipts will be added to the Athletic fund.            

Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, YHS will meet the Fleet Activities football squad. The navy boys will be favored but the high school  team still smarting from the 19-0 defeat at the hands of 12th Special Service will be after its first victory.

        TOUCH FOOTBALL GAME

On Saturday, 15th of Nov. l947, at 46 Engr. Field, the Yokohama Grade School "Yankees" defeated the Tokyo American Grade School in both games, 20-19 and the second, 13-7.

In the first game in which the 6th ,7th and 8th graders combined, the Yokohama Yankees fought all the way before they emerged victorious on Jack Peralta's fine passing arm and Harry McEldowney's good pass receiving. Taking advantage of their shift which even perplexed the opposition Peralta passed to Harry McEldowney for two scores, one for 35 yds and the other for 20 yds. Peralta's pass to Moran for 5

Tokyo scored their two touchdowns on a running play and a pass play.

In the second game between the schools, the Yokohama 9th graders, the "Jackets" defeated the Tokyo "Dodgers" 10-7, Tokyo scored first on an end run and lateral for six points. The Yankees scored when Jack Peralta pitched a touchdown pass to Jodie O'Hanlon for a 15 yd gain.  Yokohama  scored six points more on a hurry when shortly after receiving the kickoff, Peralta passed to Jerry Moran for the winning tally.  Jodie O'Hanlon scored the extra point.           

               YHS BEATEN BY

            HQTS CO   2ND PORT

Friday afternoon, October, 1947, Yokohama high school suffered a heart breaking setback at the hands of Hqts Co 2nd Major Port.  YHS outplayed their heavier opponents throughout the fame and marched to the 2nd Port's four yd line twice only to be driven back each time.

Headquarters Company's score came in the last few seconds of the game when Mizuno gathered in a pass on his own 30 yd line and scampered the remaining distance to the goal eluding several would be tacklers.  Only a few plays earlier, YHS had been on Port's four yard line with a first down, but an offside penalty combined with the stubborn defense of the Port line, which outweighed the high school's twenty lbs. per man, turned back the threat.

The YHS ground game wasn't up to its usual par but quarterback, Fred Kurdziolek kept hitting his receivers with forward passes that went for considerable yardage.

Outstanding in the line for YHS was Jim Hyatt, while on defense Biff Barnes came up from his line backer position throughout the fame to drop Port ball carriers in their tracks.

The 124th AGF Band furnished music during time outs and intermissions.  This band which is under the direction of CWO Hearkness has also played at the High School's other games and deserves the praise of the fans for a fine job they have been doing.