In the 1939 "Copa de Oro" the Principal at the time, (Mr. J.M. Hawley) said that "one-sixth of our school population will join the ranks of the alumni. Its is hoped that when the accomplishments of this year are reviewed they will compare favorably with those of the past. How splendid it would be in these times of world-wide stress and misunderstanding if the Flashes were to be known far and wide as the Friendly School. May the bearers of the Blue and White ever strive for greater heights with one accord". Mr. Hawley seemed to have quite the school spirit. Some of the Faculty in 1939 were Mr. Donovan Main (Social Science), Edith M. Jarrett (Spanish), and Mr. Elbert J. Graham (English and Dramatics). In 1939, Fillmore Union High School had activities like, Senior Orchestra, Copa de Oro staff, Commissioners, C.S.F. No. 138, Girls Glee Club, and Band. In fact, the band was organized seven years prior under the direction of Mr. George W. Wright. At that time it consisted of eighteen players and a group of sour notes, but in 1939 it grew into a fifty-seven piece concert band which was the pride of Fillmore. In 1938 the band became one of the leading class "B" bands in the National District of California, Arizona, and Nevada when they entered the District and national contests in Los Angeles, and acquired a rating of "Superior". They repeated this performance when they entered again in 1939. In Athletics the Football and Basketball teams had some wins, and losses. The Baseball team did very well. The most spectacular baseball game of the season was the first league encounter with Santa Paula which Fillmore finally won after a tough 12-inning battle. The final score was 7-6. A quote from the annual...."This year the battery combination of Bob Huestis and Captain Bill Warring held the spotlight. Bob is one of the finest pitchers the Ventura County League has seen to date and it will be many a moon before Fillmore finds a better catcher than Captain Warring". Don't forget to save the date. Saturday, June 15th, 2013, the Fillmore High Alumni Association will be celebrating 100 years of supporting our Alumni at the annual Alumni Dinner. This annual dinner is for all Alumni and Friends of Fillmore High. The evening promises to be a night to remember, and their may even be a few surprises!. Please mark your Calendar. F.H.S. Alumni Assoc - "Onword and Upword"!!