Berkeley High School - Olla Podrida Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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Spanish speakers of note are secured to talk to the Club. Among the speakers whom the Club has had the privilege of hearing this term are Senor Gaxiola, editor of Hispano America; and Professor Jaen, of the University of California. At the close of this term all the members participated in a social evening given by the Club. The entire program of skits, music, and games was given in Spanish, furnishing an evening replete with interest and fun. The Club meetings are held fortnightly. The officers are: President, Aida Verdi; Vice-President, Scott Ruby; Secretary, Richard Ehlers. GERMAN CLUB For the purpose of affording an opportunity to hear and speak the language they are studying, the German students have again organized the German Club. Varied and interesting programs have been furnished the Club by an elected committee of three. The students gave recitations and illus- trated lectures. The meetings ended with all the members joining in singing German songs and playing German games. Each year toward the end of the fall term an entertainment befitting the Christmas-tide is held. This usually takes the form of a German play, written and staged by the students. The Club meets on alternate Wednesdays in Room 108. The officers are: President, Philip Urner; Vice-President, Frieda Hein; Secretary, Parker Allen. Plans are under way for a German paper, similar to the successful issues of last term, to be edited by the Club which probably will be published at Christmas time. THE GREEK CLUB. The Greek Club of the Berkeley High School was organized nine years ago by Miss Clayes. Since that time an ever-increasing interest in the achievements and ambitions of the Club has been shown by the students. This interest was further aroused by the appearance of the Greek paper, Athene, the pioneer language paper of B. H. S. and the only one of its kind in America. It has received recognition by classical students and publications all over the United States. The Club meets every two weeks, and among the interesting programs planned is a series of illustrated lectures on Greece, by Miss Clayes. The officers are: President, Enid Ogden; Vice-President, Leona Benning; Secretary-Treasurer, Rhea Boynton.

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Clubs ELECTRICAL CLUB HE Electrical Club has just completed one of the most successful The term ' s work was started by a talk from Mr. Raymer, explaining the main principles of electricity for the benefit of the new members. In this term ' s work the Club delved into the mysteries of electric lighting, electric railways, block signals, and telephones. The Club took an instructive tour through the extensive shops and laboratories of the General Electric Company in San Francisco. Later a trip was made through a sub-station of the Pacific Gas and Electric Com- pany. This went hand-in-hand with the more theoretical work of the lecture room to complete successfully the work of the term. In addition to the regular meetings of the term, a get-together-feed for the fellows held at the home of a member contributed to the spirit of goodfellowship. The officers are: President, Sydney Buckham; Vice-President, William Stearns; Secretary, John Daly. Le Tricolor has completed its most useful and interesting term. The programs given in French have been devoted to the important and all-absorbing topic of war work. Among the many speakers were Madam van Gastel who spoke to them on her experiences as a Red Cross Nurse in France. Madam Matignon talked to them on The War. She read letters from a filleul to his marraine. Interesting and amusing were the ideas of a young soldier- on what America must be. The French Club is deeply concerned in the homeless little orphans of France. The members of the Club have adopted orphans, and sewing garments for our orphans formed an important part of the work of the term. Letters of gratitude for little things sent from time to time well repaid the Club for its little sacrifices. Phyllis Mcintosh is the president. To bring together the students of Spanish and to familiarize them with the life, customs, and history of Spanish speaking nations is the aim of the Spanish Club. The meetings are all conducted in Spanish to teach the members to converse fluently in the language of Cervantes. terms in the history of that organization. LE TRICOLOR SPANISH CLUB

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SHORTHAND CLUB To save time for war work done after school hours the Shorthand Club held its meetings this term during the noon hour on alternate Mon- days. Each class in shorthand has furnished at least one program during the term. Among the topics discussed were the history of shorthand, terms used in market reports, Charles Dickens as an expert shorthand reporter, and his humorous descriptions of his own shorthand studies as found in David Copperfield. Talks have been given by men and women experienced in various lines of business. These helped to acquaint the students with the modern methods they will meet in the business world. The officers are: President, Christina Samuels; Vice-President, Alice Benning; Secretary, Mary Clark; Treasurer, Isabella Mcintosh. THE COMMERCIAL ENGLISH CLUB The Commercial English Club made its initial appearance this term. The Club was organized to satisfy the demand for such an organization and, judging from the enthusiasm shown by its members, it is here to stay. Meetings are held once in two weeks. The work consists of oral and written work of various kinds and the study of standard works by standard authors. Set talks, informal discussions, lively debates, the presentation of small plays, the study of famous essays and novels, and reports on books fill the Club ' s programs. Many good times were enjoyed by the Club members on trips, picnics, evening parties, and luncheons. The officers are: President, Alexis Post; Vice-President, Isabella Mcintosh; Secretary-Treasurer, Arthur Roberts. PIANO CLUB Violinists and flutists in large numbers are welcomed into the B. H. S. orchestra, but even the magnanimity of that organization and the mag- nitude of our auditorium would not admit of twenty-five pianists on the platform. The result has been the formation of a Piano Club which meets once every two weeks and which studies the works of the best composers. Constant playing before the Club has given an added poise and polish to the playing of the students. This work of the members has resulted in much improvement in the technique and expression of their playing. The officers for the term are: President, Clare Lenfesty; Secretary, Louise Runckel.