Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1930 volume:

EX LIBRIS THE ACORN 1930 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL + + + Table of Contents Dedication Foreword . Staff Fashion in Education Classes ) High Seniors Senior Snaps Low Seniors Believe It or Not High Juniors Low Juniors High Sophomores Low Sophomores High Freshmen Low Freshmen Alameda Marching Song Administration A; Spa Fico: Girls’ Association Administrative Boards Judiciary Boards Traffic Squads Organizations 7 Star and Key Aviation Club Block A Society Circulus Latinus Debating Society El Club Espafol Eurydice Club German Club Girl Reserves ; Junior French Club International Club Junior Spanish Club Le Cercle Francais Non-Com Club Quill and Scroll Sword and Shield Society Student Players’ Guild Glee Clubs Oak Leaf Cafeteria Faculty Activities . Military Athletics Boys’ Sports Girls’ Sports Joshes The ACORN To J.B. LANKTREE President of the Board of Education A NATIVE son of California, for fifty years a resident of Alameda, for thirty years a member of the Board of Education, for fourteen years its President. He began his useful career of service at a time when Alameda boasted neither paved streets nor sidewalks and there were but four schools in the city. Today he can look with pride at a progressive school department, which does credit to a beautiful and modern city, and a high school which has few superiors in the State. In grateful acknowledgment of the large part he has played in translating a dream into a reality, and in tribute to his fine and patriotic citizenship, the students of Alameda High School dedicate this “Acorn” to one whom it shall ever regard as Alameda High School’s loyal friend. The ACORN JEANNE SMELTZER TOM RICHARDSON Editor-in-Chief Business Manager a. Foreword T LAST the 1930 Acorn is in your hands and with it rest the efforts of the staff A to give you a reminder of the days which, we are told, are the happiest of our lives. May this book help to bring back to you your favorite haunts about school, and may you, seeing a friend’s face, recall his companionship. We have endeavored to give you a hint of the characters or habits of your associates in the Senior Horoscopes and the Humor Section. We mean it to be a bit sentimental for the Seniors—to give them a representative of their school when they go forth to parts unknown. For those who may still look forward to remaining years of high school life, we have also endeavored to make it an accurate index of infor- mation concerning people and things about school. The pride in our building has be en given to us, the classes of the last four years, as a heritage—we have endeavored to help you to preserve it by incorporating views of the school in our art work. The Events Section, including what was for- merly known as the Drama and Social Sections, has been enlarged, since we realize that these activities rank among the first in importance in the school. With thanks to our advisers for their generous aid, and with the hope that we have succeeded in our aim to please you, we consign to your keeping these pages of memories and laughter, the 1930 ACoRN. JEANNE SMELTZER, Editor. The ACORN Harold Zianzot- Dosephine Hamilton Eldon Clark Bu Bush Rss't Editor Pssociate Editor Asst Manager Pdverlising Manager Y 4 ary-Helen Ward Walter Tischer Eleanor Wright 9 -Wances Osborn Qivls' Sport Editor Boys! Sports Editor “Prt Editor Social Exditor Barbara Hurst tarald Wilson terdy Elvin Drama Eiditor Boshes Editor Pest sToshes Editor Henry tokens Military Ed tor Mr. Franklyn Commings Miss Eietily Sherman Mr. UW). Darrel) Covahlan Editorial Adviser Arr Adviser “Bsiness Managers Raviser The ACORN Fashion in Education 6: har world is celebrating, this year, the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of the great Roman poet, Virgil. There will be many gatherings, many ora- tions, many essays in honor of the dead poet whose work in the golden age of Rome marked the high standard of literary endeavor of that age and whose splen- did genius has reached into our own times. From the Renaissance to the last few years the educated man, in a broad sense, was the man who knew Latin, Greek, and mathematics. These were the fashion in education. These symbolized the highest achievement in poetry, drama, and science. Upon this sacred food fed the mighty scholars for almost a thousand years. It was a firm belief that neither art, nor literature, nor medicine, nor law, nor science could thrive lustily without the foundation of these great branches of learning. Now they have become, at least Greek and Latin, obsolete, and the places that knew them “know them no more, forever.” Hardly a university in the land demands either of these for entrance, and the doctrine of formal discipline, of which these were the founda- tion, has vanished from the credo of education. Homer and Virgil, Pindar and Horace, Plautus and Aeschylus, have alike vanished from the required educa- tional makeup of these modern times. Science, invention, the death of the old gods, and the materialistic ideal in general have relegated these great masters to what seems a permanent place of useless dignity in the halls of the vanished great. And yet, if we examine the literature and the art of the past five hundred years, we will find the spirit of these great ones pervading them in a very real and vital way. As in other things, fz ishions change in education. They are here today and forgotten tomorrow, but the master chords which have been struck by Homer or Virgil vibrate through the centuries and reach to our own time. May I express the hope that in this twentieth century after Virgil there may be a hearty and general revival of interest in the great masters of literature and art, and that we of the Alameda High School may help to keep alive the priceless torch lighted upon the Roman altar these many centuries ago, and that we will pass it on undimmed to our successors. GeorcE C. THOMPSON, Principal. { Page 8 } The ACORN High Seniors OUR years ago next August, the new Alameda High School building was and another Freshman class entered its portals. This was the present graduating class. Unlike many other Freshman classes which were bewildered their first week of school and for this reason were very noticeable, our class was entering a new school with all of the other students. Consequently we had the same advantages that our higher schoolmates had. This gave us a very good start, and since then we have taken advantage of the mistakes of the classes preceding us, with the result that we actually believe we have been a great help to the school. At a meeting in Room 227, which was conducted by Student Body President Norman Cords, we elected Sivert Haavik class president, and Beryl Hollingberry vice-president. By these competent officers we were well guided through our first year. Roy Hurley led the class through the Sophomore year, with Dorothy Rem- ick as vice-president in the Fall term and Edythe Barton in the Spring. During our Low Junior term, Walker Shephard and Edythe Barton served as head administrators. This term our Junior pins were purchased under the capable management of Harry Minton. The traditional Junior Prom was given during our High Junior term. The Prom was considered a great ‘‘social success” by all of those present. It was managed by Ned Allen, with Mr. Coughlan aiding as ad- viser. Francis Topham served as president through most of the term, but when he left school he was succeeded by Vice-President Alice Mills. Entering our Low Senior year with Ned Allen and Alice Mills as the class leaders, we put over a Senior play that was the greatest financial success in the history of the school. This gala affair was managed by Walker Shephard, to whom the class is greatly indebted because of his successful efforts. We are now in our last term at the Alameda High School. We have two excel- lent leaders at the head of the class in the persons of Harold Zanzot and Edythe Barton. At the time of going to print our main activity is the planning of the semi- annual Seniorpheum, under the management of Walter Tischer. Aside from this activity, Elmore Gerlach has been busy making plans for the Senior Ball, which we hope to make a colorful event. Throughout our four years in high school, members of our class have branched out into every activity, especially athletics. Now, as graduation draws near, we feel that a great part of our success is due to the opportunities that the new school has given to us; and that, in turn, we have done our bit to contribute to the prog- ress and welfare of the Alameda High School. Neb ALLEN, Editor. { Page 10 ] The ACORN Alice Mills Vice- President ‘aq Tom Richardson Trea Surer'24 Boob Heeley Secreta ry ‘39 Walker Shephard Bd Board Harold Zanzot ecrete ry ‘nq resident 30 Ned Allen Resident 24 Eddie Laarson Yell Leader aq 9 Edythe Barton Vice-Resident ice] Eldon Clark ‘Treasurer '30 Dick Bordeaux Yell Leader: ‘30 Roland Gibbs Rd Board The ACORN { Page 11 } Winston Ackley Wesley Arnold Dorothy Battison Mildred,Boehmer Arthur Agnew Myrthine Ashton Carl Beckmann Anne Bonnelykke Rolf Anderson Eleanor Auld Edna Bell Dorothy Boyce Althea Annett Jack Baker Howard Bell Barbara Bruntsch { Page 12 } The ACORN shman Recer School Bat ld DoroTuHy BATTISON ‘D MILDRED BOEHMER Dorotuy Boyct Dor The ACORN Dorothy Bryan Jeanne Carter Phyllis Coombes Placido Devera George Burnley Dorothy Carto Gordon Corson Jack Dirks William Bush Tom Cleaves Florence Dodge Alberta Capps Elliott Dericco Vivian Connell Mildred Dettmer Jack Dolan The ACORN { Page 15 } Robert Downie Howard Duguid Robert Edwards Ray Evans Russel Falkenburg Clare Farmer Louis Fekete Elizabeth Fields Al Foppiano Lon Fox Charles Frame Claus Fritzen Betty Fulghum Elmore Gerlach Vincent Giorgi Helen Graff { Page 16 } The ACORN The ACORN The ACORN David Gregory Francis Gordon Paul Gurley Tulita Gutierrez Sivert Haavik Jack Hagquist Walter Haluk Josephine Hamilton John Harman Mavie Needham Betty Hathaway Anthony Heberer Frances Heberer Beryl Hendrickson Toichi Hitomi James Hoekenga The ACORN { Page 19 ] Leola Hollywood Hedric Hoover Hope Huff Frieda Hughes Roy Hurley Barbara Hurst Kazuye Inouye Carmel Johnson Connie Johnstad Florence Jones Lola Jones John Joseph Thalma Larson Charlotte Lawrence Betty Lewis Marguerite Lewis { Page 20 } The ACORN The ACORN ALICE MILLS j 4 A. | ce-President 3B, 4A Judiciary Board, r int niorpheum HARRY MINTON GEORGE MANTELI MARGARET MURRAY ELMER MEY The ACORN Martin Lipsker George Mantell Elmer Myer Frank Mossey Carrie Long Frank Matter Harry Minton Dick Moulthrop Rutaro Maeda Maxwell McMurray Rose Morrison Ruth Mueller Gazella Majestic Bessie Merrick Ruth Moran Margaret Murray The ACORN Mavie Needham Frances Osborn Coral Parker Shirley Price Hilga Nelson Don Osborne Evelyn Pemberton George Rasmussen Irene Nelson Caryl Oskea Eliot Peterson Theresa Ratto Earl Netherwood Curtis Otani George Peterson Lila Reed { Page 24 } The ACORN DorROTHY REMICK Vice-Pr Euryd Recey Judic HAROLD REEVES Track, ¢ iger O ENA RICHAR Star and Guild, D [Tom RICHARDSOD and K Board ELsigE RIDLEY Sr GEOR ry ir and K ROTH B OCHLEICHE! BERT SCHULTIS DOROTHEA SCHI WALKER SHEPHARD Major R Board and Shield, dent Non-C Treasur tar I and Committee cus Day ish Club Board, Treasurer Sword President, Vice-Presi Recording Secretary 2B Class ancial Secretary A.S.A.H.S., Seniorpheum, Prom Senior Play, Manager Staff Cir Judicia The ACORN : a Lena Richards Dorothy Remick Harold Reeves Henry Rogers George Rokutani Betty Roth Madeline Rincon Elsie Ridley Robert Samish Emilié Schmidt Dorothea Schulze George Schleicher Ruth Seryanivich Alice Shephard Bert Schultis Helen Sieber Thelma Singleton Wayne Steffner Helen Sutcliffe Anna Thomsen Geoffrey Smith Juanita Stephenson Alice Takahura Walter Tischer Albert Spadoni Marie Sterner Kathryn Taylor Edna Toalson Leo Staley Bob Stowe Myrta Tenney Clara Tweelinckx { Page 28 } The ACORN NETTE WILSON MaAry-HEI T he ACORN Norris Udell Mary Wallis Mary-Helen Ward Roland Wakasa Jean Watson Thomas Whelan Gladys Wheater Charles Wilson Harold Wilson Jeannette Wilson Earl Worster Eleanor Wright Marta Wright Henry Yamamoto Betty Young Marjorie Young The ACORN { Page 31 ] Virginia Zakel Mildred Zimmerman VIRGINIA ZAKEL— Ginger” Spanish Club. Business College Y. A perplexing problem. T. Using Palmolive extensively. T. Good results, MILDRED ZIMMERMAN— Mil” Spanish Club, G. A. A., Debating Club. Y. I hate English. T. Another fragmentary sentence. T. Taking dumb-bell English. Undecided RuSSEL BALES Y. Quite unusual. T. Even awe-inspiring. T. All the girls turn around and stare. Russell Bales Jokn C..ulkins JouN CAuLKins— Johnny” 130 Football, Varsity Baseball, Baseball and Basket- ball Manager. Y. So efficient. T. Such a good manager. T. One of them 'new-fangled experts.’’ “Hal” President Players’ Guild, ‘‘Primavera,’’ Secretary 4A Class, President 4B Class, Track, Band, Orchestra, Seniorpheum, ‘The Charm School,’’ Operetta, Ju diciary Board, Star and Key, Military Council, Assist University of California HAROLD ZANZOT ant Editor ACORN ‘30. Y. He talked behind a phony beard. T. He talks some more. T. He's a radio announcer. Students Whose Pictures Do Not Appear LEONARD BARNHART Star and Key. Y. A quiet boy. T. A quieter boy. T. Permanent seclusion. RoBert Boynes— ‘Boh’’ Spanish Club. Y. Working. T. Ditto. T. Spain at last. Business HELEN CHRISTIANSEN Y° Never did believe in the Easter bunny. T. Murads aren't necessary for nonchalance. T. Sophistication is becoming. CarL INGEMAN Y. The pride of the kindergarten. T. A marvelous printer. T. Sky-writing. ARNOLD WETZEL Y. Leave of absence. T. Back to the fold. T. Gone for good. HARTLEY STRAJOHANN Y. Building things. T. A big industrialist. T. Capital vs. Labor. ARTHUR BENSON Y. Just a man. T. Attracting more attention. T. Very imposing. CHARLES BURGER Y. Guess again. T. Eternal mystery. T. A banker. { Page 32 } The ACORN Doring Wactice We sident- eS me WkUp Civb INGAGL A Cooks ike a crap 7 Cie A Jest in San A Fitting Steele = Teandro The Acorn Low Seniors . Class of December, ’30, promised, on its entrance into the high school, that the world could expect big things of it in the following four years. We elected Charles Bannworth to be our leader for the first term, with Mozelle Mar- tin as vice-president. Henry Pond and Frances Craig were chosen as the leaders in the Fall term, and under their guidance a successful candy sale was held. When we advanced another notch in our scholastic career and became Sophomores, we were led by York Westgate and Hazel Fitts. During their administration we gave our united support to our concession on Circus Day. Members of our class also par- ticipated in athletics. Henry Pond again took over the reins of office in the fall of 1928, and Mozelle Martin assisted him as vice-president. Several candy sales were held, and we gave our support to all school activities. When we passed the half-way mark and became Juniors, we selected William Smith as our president, and Helen McPherson as vice-president to manage the affairs of the term. The feminine faction of our class prevailed in the fall elections, and three girls, Mozelle Martin, Helen McPherson, and Dorothy Ward, held the class offices of president, vice-president and secretary. Henry Pond managed the High Junior Prom, which was a social and financial success. We won the trophy given to the class with the highest percentage of student cards in the school, and hope to retain it through the following terms of our school life. Dwight Steele managed two profitable dansants, which helped promote the Prom. William Sweetland was unanimously elected Low Senior president, and Beryl Hollingberry was chosen vice-president. Frank Walkup was appointed manager of the Low Senior play, a production which furnished enjoyment to all and aug- mented the class pocketbook. Several dansants were well attended. This, in brief, is the history of the Class of December, ’30, of the Alameda High School. In departing, we wish to extend our hearty thanks to the faculty and the students for their generous support throughout our career. We expressly wish to extend our thanks to Mr. Daniels, Miss Conley, Miss Bennett, and Mr. Jones, our class advisers, who have been so largely responsible for such successes as we have attained. FERD ELvin, Editor. [ Page 34 } The ACORN en Y ¢Prerson ard ‘30 Vice President nq ‘ Ferd Elvin Editor ‘30 reasvrer 24 hLaverneRandall Yell Leader ‘x Bol a tr nex © RW Board 9 Moadle Martin Resident ‘2 WillamDweetland Presid ent ‘30 Bewal Hollingbe “Ne Roar gaa Nice-Fresideny wii a mOmith Yell header '30 Dorothy Ward Secretary ‘a4 Edwin Hunt Secret avy ‘30 Feank Walke e Treaserer ‘30 Dwidht Sveele Aad Board 30 The ACORN { Page 35 | Gordon Ahlers Hector Aitchison Duane Anderson Olwyn Arnold Theresa Austin Alice Bartlett Arthur Benson, 4B Herbert Berg Harry Bernhard Ruth Boyce Elmer Borden William Brooks Dick Bordeaux Valeria Brown Jayne Bowles John Brune { Page 36 ] The ACORN Yesterday. Toda y: Tomorrow ELMEI HoMER DosBINSs B EDWARD FOWLEI B The ACORN Charles Burger, 4B Helen Cain Margaret Coupe Frances Craig Homer Dobbins Doris Edwards Genevieve Caton Elizabeth Colvin Amy Erickson Ruth Flaherty Russell Federspiel Edward Fowler Jean Fergus Jean Franklin George Ferreira John Fujii The ACORN { Page 39 } wy wt Doris Galvin, 1B Colin Hall Eugene Justin Dorothy Kern Beatrice Goto Richard Holden Arthur Kapler Richard Lainer Dorothy Grafe Helen Horwege Elmore King Louis Langren Harold Groome Chester Jack Edward Klays Natalie Lerner The ACORN ROTHY KERN ( The ACORN DorotTHy NELSON RED NICHOI ECILIA MONTA DorROTHY RAWITZE Membership Chairmar P dent, Parliame EpitH Morris The ACORN George Loux Cecilia Montague Eileen Ney Myrtle Peterson Catherine McQuay Kathrine Montin Alfred Nicholas Henry Pond Jeanne Messinger Edith Morris Masashi Nomura Dorothy Rawitzer Elmo Miller Dorothy Nelson Violet Orra Jack Rollins The ACORN { Page 43 } Eric Sandahl Robert Schleicher Irene Simpson Paul Stauffer Leslie Shetterly Bertha Schmidt Garnes Sollman Vivian Stubbs Fred Scheuermann Samiko Shiroishi Jeanne Smeltzer Arthur Takii Gus Scheuermann Sherril Shurtleff Shirley Statler Melba Thompson The ACORN M SMITH Dorotuy NNETH MARTIN Doris W! The ACORN Ann Triebel Shirley Turner Marian Van Pelt Armand Vergez Doris Westlake Robert White Ernestine Wiese Helen Wright Ayako Yamashita Kenneth Martin Albert Dicker Bob Presco Charles Grabowski Louis DuFour Willard Hersey Antoinette McDonald The ACORN { Page 47 } GRACE GHIORS Stat Spec RT LORIN( DALE MERRITT Lt MONETTI WILLIAM P PAULINE RAY VIRGINIA ELLIOTT Gin ELSEA WEIDLE From Oakland The ACORN Believe It or Not! . CONLEY and C. Daniels sent a Messinger to Hunt for Steele and Silver near a Pond at the foot of a Montin. The Messinger took along Helen McPherson Anderson Jack. They rode in a Franklin Coupe as far as they could and then Goto horse. The horse would do nothing but Ney and they had to keep saying Ghiorso to keep it on the road. They came to the top of a hill which they had to Walkup Justin time to stop Triebels which were Rollin(s) down hill. “This is a Sweetland,” said Helen, “there are a Smith and a Smeltzer making steel Bowles.”” “I Betts ya,” said Marie to Melba Thompson who was Holden Bryan’s hand, “if they'd Turner it would make the Colburn faster and heat the steel, Au’s’tin, and they’re making Nicholas out of it.” “Let us have a game on this Loux-uriant grass,” said Jack, so they began to bowl. ‘Fujii!’ said Bertha, the Siberian cheese hound, “what a Simpson! I could have made a Du Four Orra six on that shot if I had been you.” But the ball rolled down hill and fell into a Craig Bordened with Bush Hollingberry, Bartlett pear, and Wagner apple trees. There it (Hor) weged between two (Ca) tons of Klays. In the Craig near a Kern they found a brewery and everybody drank El vin et Col vin and wanted Morris. Erickson fell Edwards FerGus who was able to Ward off the attack and every- thing was all Wright. CATHERINE McQuay. The ACORN { Page 49 } HIGH JUNIORS The ACORN Marjorie Makins George McConnell Alison Peck Jim Triolo Pauline Reeves Joe Durein Louis Roy Jack Beach Corley Schwartze High Juniors OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 George McConnell............. sone PP LOSIAONt x Mad eae ee emnepetees| j Toru Wy 9 Col oy Panlineieeves 05. ee Vice-President aa ese Marjorie Makins Jace Bedale a pas ced aceon ene OKO San aree ee eiee eitaey woe Dill Caulkins Corley Schwartze................. fe A PERERA Rare ge etre UN BT ..Joe Durein Jim Triol0... ccc Ss. Hae eiee 5 Nes ig? | Seo ea coun tilden Stanton Administrative Board........--ccervinnsersnnenennn Jack Beach Administrative Board............... : Joe Durein Administrative Board.. ee i Alison Peck Administrative Board........-cccsesenemennMarjorie Makins x en High Junior Class will soon become Low Seniors after completing a very successful year, which saw the inauguration of year numerals for the guard of the Low Junior pin, thereby giving it more significance. Several dansants enriched our treasury, and our great Junior Prom, which was so ably managed by George McConnell, class officers and others, left colorful memories. We have, furthermore, made our mark in sports, which was to be expected with James Triolo as president of the class. We feel that if as High Juniors we have been good, as Low Seniors we will be bigger and better than ever.” ALISON PECK, Editor. The ACORN { Page 51 } The ACORN bs Hanalla Thomas Vice-President Horace Snyders Secretary Elden Rice Yell Leader Dorothy Richardson Administrative Board Jack McDowell Administrative Board Eric Essex Secretary Marjorie Cranston Vice-President Roger Cook Secretary Bill Herbert Yell Leader Norman Haavik President Jim Simpson President Sargent Reynolds Treasures Low Juniors OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, ’30 Norman Haavik Hanalla Thomas Roger Cook ....Sargent Reynolds -Bill Herbert Dorothy Richardson ....Jack McDowell OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 Jim Simpson Marjorie Cranston Eric Essex Horace Snyders Elden Rice Dorothy Richardson Norman Vargas President ... Vice-President. Secretary. Treasurer Yell Leader Administrative Board. ..Administrative Board ITH the termination of the present semester, a very successful 3A career will be brought to a close. Having been one of the first classes to officially open the new term, we intend to be among the last to close it. Had he been compiling his famous work now, Mr. Webster could only have obtained a true definition of the word “progress” from us. Our elections have been up-to-date and fair. Activities have been abundant. Dansants have been given throughout the term and were among the best given in Alameda High. The 3A class is envied throughout the athletic circles of the school. We are well repre- sented on the basketball, baseball, and swimming teams, and have had no small part in the winning of games for our Alma Mater. Our class funds have increased considerably since our Freshman year, more this year than ever. RICHARD SHEPHARD, Editor. The ACORN { Page 53 } HIGH SOPHOMORES | ay 5. t esos eeewsnstt® { Page 54 } The ACORN Betty Crawford Tom Dicker Ruth Johnson Bob Gardiner Bob Grafe Eddie Eckhardt High Sophomores OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, 30 Walter Grazzini................... President ; Dale Peak Jane Hnghess 22.3 Vice-President Ruth Johnson Tom Dicker: : Secretary sad w... lom Dicker Tom Dicker i Treasurer k Tom Dicker Eddie Eckhardt woe ¥ Cll Leader Bob Gardiner Bob Castro...... ? Administrative Board Bob Grafe Dale Peak .....Aidministrative Board Betty Crawford Ruth Johnson....... Administrative Board re WO years ago a number of timid, abashed students became Freshmen in Ala- meda High School. As time went on the class became better organized and more interested in school affairs. Now these same students form the High Sopho- more class, a group of well-worn, high and mighty veterans, well fit to take over the upper class duties of the Low Junior class. The class members are born athletes. The football, basketball, track, swim- ming, and baseball teams have all been benefited by our mighty he-men. Last term’s administration, headed by President Walter Grazzini, had two class meetings and one dansant. This term’s administration, headed by President Dale Peak had three class meetings and one dansant. Both administrations have been very successful. This famous class has been placed in eleven advisories, headed by Misses Law- son, Hays, Geiger, Clow, and Oehlmann; Mesdames Darison and Weisenborn, and Messrs. Morehead and Jackson, some of the best teachers in the school. Tom Eccers, Editor. The ACORN { Page 55 } SHYOWOHAOS MOT The ACORN { Page 56 } Edmund Ursin Carol Knight Travis Winsor Dick Brace Bill Clune Birdsall Hawks William Patten Henry Perry Low Sophomores OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Dick Brace Edmund Ursin Georgia Cotgias Carol Knight Travis Winsor es Don Smart Edmund Ursin...... ; Travis Winsor George Myers William Patten Dick Brace fe Henry Perry Jack Barnard Birdsall Hawks bier Class of December, ’32, has enjoyed a year of unusual interest and suc- cess. Under the leadership of Presidents Dick Brace and Edmund Ursin we have forged ahead from our lowly estate as Freshmen to a place in the sun. The outstanding class achievement was the 1B party held in October, an important event financially, socially, and artistically. This colorful occasion seems the more successful when it is remembered that never before has a class given an evening affair so early in its history. The class officers and committee members were greatly aided in their efforts by the enthusiastic support of Miss Hitchcock and Mr. Cummings. The 2A dansant, given on May 7th, was another feather in our cap, the sum of money raised being the greatest ever realized at an affair of the kind. Both in athletics and scholarship the class has already made its mark. The Class C basketball team won the interclass championship and with it their numerals. The class is generously and ably represented in track, baseball, football, tennis, and swimming. With such a start, great things may be expected. BILL CLUNE, Editor. The ACORN { Page 57 } -_. a ae HIGH FRESHMEN Page 58 } The ACORN Doris Galvin Jack Hamilton Terry Hackett Joe Beach High Freshmen OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Bil Brock President TerryHackett Helen Nieman................... ae ... Vice-President = Doris Galvin joe Beach ..s.. “ ss vss Y Cll Leader... Douglas Hooper FTER having successfully completed nearly two terms as the Freshman Class A of Alameda High School we have proved our worth and ability as students. During the first term the Freshman Reception was given by the upperclassmen, and everyone agreed that it was a great success. Under the direction of Helen Nie- man, the vice-president of the first administration, we composed and sang a song in the student meeting which was received by the entire Student Body with great enthusiasm. The new administration under Terry Hackett has held several snappy meet- ings. Among these was a business meeting in which a High Freshman Dansant was proposed and was decided upon. This dansant was given under the able management of Homer Helmstein and the music for the occasion was provided by George Wagner's Serenaders. During the coming year we hope to be able to accomplis h those things that will be left for us by the classes ahead. We think a brilliant future awaits the Class of June, 33. MAR JORIE ZIMMERMAN, Ed for. The ACORN { Page 59 } NAWHSAa MOT a Ti ie att m iw Te jes { Page 60 } y' Jack Johannsen Jean Cooke Zelda Long Hart Benton Low Freshmen OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, 30 President Jack Johannsen Vice-President.................... : Re eet. Jean Cooke Secretary... : : Hart Benton Treasurer ' Zelda Long Yell Leader cou Willis Munroe Administrative Board 2 Champ Parker Administrative Board... sewn OrOthy Thompson E ARE two hundred timid but adventurous pilgrims from the sunny forests y V of Grammar School Land, who have thus far been under the guidance of the chieftains of the four tribes: Washington, Haight, Porter, and Lincoln. For eight happy, carefree years tales have come to us of the Land of Higher Education and the city of Alamedahigh, glamorous tales of adventures on the Rocky Road to Education and the honors that await all who complete the journey. In January, after many tribal gatherings and ceremonial fires and with the hearty best wishes of our chieftains, we were launched on the Great Adventure. Arriving at Alamedahigh, we were bewildered and somewhat frightened by the bustle and noise of this strange city in comparison with our quiet, little forest. The inhabitants, we found, were very much like our forest friends, and in our first tribal, the Freshman Reception, our fears were quieted. While in this city we hope to surmount impending difficulties and send back reports to cause the chieftains to be proud of our deeds of scholarship and also to encourage on-coming pilgrims. VIRGINIA DEENEY, Editor. The ACORN [ Page 61 } Alameda Marching Song Tune: University of Maine Stein Song Words by Franklin Cummings é our banner to the sky, a hog ; } the breezes blou : ] }) ye F So that all the world sh. Our pride, our inspiration bold, +) : fae 1 eae Fling il Te Alt CAN S€@, Ever till the stars grow cold £ It bolt dowd ac % “artney! LSPall Lead HS LO ViCLOry: CHORUS V } } } the school, for the team, j ) ] ; left us and gone thew way, )J } j Be Gold and wi , 772 the 112 A y I) st 9007 J and on high it must Sta REPEAT } h stalwart tread and sing The glory of Alameda, March, and to your marching bring Gilg aad Dae sail T he Spirit oft victory: The ACORN Administration Sivert Haavik Fred Van Sicklen Jim Triolo AS: Ay HS. Palt, “29 HIS term was most successful for the Associated Student Body, under the able leadership of Fred Van Sicklen, who was assisted during his administration by Lorna Tuttle, vice-president; John McEwen, recording-secretary; Sivert Haa- vik, financial secretary; and Jim Triolo, yell leader. The administration was able to secure many and varied programs for the stu- dent meetings, outstanding among which were talks on athletics by Brick Morse, Biff Hoffman and Dick Bartell; a recital by Gunnar Johannson, distinguished pianist; and a most inspiring program for the celebration of Armistice Day. Splendid spirit was shown by the Student Body throughout the entire term in patronizing the student activities such as dances, plays, Orpheums and athletic contests. The following members of the Fall, ’29, Administrative Board are pictured on page 67: Roland Gibbs, Pete Nizzoli, Dale Peak, Ned Allen, Walker Shephard, Sivert Haavik, Dick Bordeaux, Joe Durein, Dwight Steele, Bob Downer, Jack Beach, Jim Triolo, Dorothy Richardson, Marie Sterner, Marjorie Makins, and Alison Peck. [ Page 64 } The ACORN Sivert Haavik George McConnell Alice Mills Jim Triolo Dick Bordeaux A.S. A. H. S.+- Spring, ’30 HIs term was especially interesting with the Operetta, Senior Play, Junior Prom, Seniorpheum, Senior Ball, numerous dansants, and the various spring sports all claiming attention. The meetings were called to order by President Sivert Haavik. Vice-President Alice Mills presided in the absence of the president. Yell Leader Dick Bordeaux led the Student Body in the singing of ‘America’ and the pledges to the Flag. Recording Secretary Jim Triolo read the minutes of the previous meetings. Finan- cial Secretary McConnell spoke on the sale of student cards. Many worth-while speakers were obtained for the student meetings, among them Dr. Roy Akagi, Richard Halliburton, Rev. Gail Cleland, Dr. H. C. Bryant, Dr. Aitken, and Clipper Smith. The meetings were not lacking in entertainment of a lighter nature. Several orchestras and some good individual local talent performed now and then. ‘“There being no further business, the hymn was sung and the meetings were adjourned.” The following members of the Spring, 30, Administrative Board are shown on page 67: Joe Durein, Secretary, Roland Gibbs, Walker Shephard, Sivert Haavik, Jim Triolo, Bob Grafe, Ray Marsh, Ned Allen, Eddie Eckhardt, Dwight Steele, Champ Parker, Birdsall Hawks, Tom Richardson, Speaker, Jack McDowell, Bob Downer, Dick Bordeaux, Jack Beach, George McConnell, Joe Beach, Henry Perry, Dorothy Thompson, Dorothy Richardson, Speaker pro-tem., Alice Mills, Marie Sterner, Marjorie Makins, Alison Peck, and Betty Crawford. Jim TRIOLO, Recording Secretary. The ACORN { Page 65 } Elizabeth Fields Ruth Groves Josephine Hamilton Madge Conway Billie Hart Mozelle Martin Girls’ Association OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Ruth Groves President Elizabeth Fields Melba McKay Vice-President Mozelle Martin Marian Cramer Secretary Josephine Hamilton Edna Winn Financial Secretary... Madge Conway Marjorie Hooper Song Leader Billie Hart HE Girls’ Association of the Fall term of ’29 enjoyed one of the greatest dis- aE: tinctions that could be conferred on the administration. The Alameda associ- ation acted as hostesses to the Annual Girls’ League Convention that was held here last term. Sixty-five Bay County schools were represented. Ruth Groves, our president, made a delightful representative of the association. Besides this activity several other meetings were held. The Girls’ Association of the Alameda High School was piloted through the Spring term of 30 by President Elizabeth Fields. The term was a most pro- ductive and gratifying one. Many meetings were held at which school talent was employed. Two of the meetings were turned over to the assembly for popular singing. Two outstanding features of the term’s activities were the Senior meet- ing with prominent radio stars represented, and Madame Strykov Ryder’s Student Body presentation. Madame Strykov Ryder is a prominent modern composer, lecturer, and pianist. Out of appreciation for the work of the administration the associated members presented the officers with league pins. JOSEPHINE HAMILTON, Recording Secretary. [ Page 66 } The ACORN m ™ Ko) v ia) SS ae Ls Boys’ Jupictary Boarp—Faill, ’29: Zanzot, Allen, Smith, Brooks, Shephard, Hurley, Triolo, Haavik. Spring, 30: Steele, Pond, Haavik, Zanzot, Gerlach, Walkup, Hurley, Bordeaux, Beach, Smith, McConnell. { Page 68 ] The ACORN =| aa RLS’ Juprctary Boarp—Fall, '29: Fergus, Fields, Mills, Dodge. Spring, ’30: Messinger, Osborn, Secretary, Smeltzer, Pickersgill, Mills, Remick, Barton, Peck, Fields, President, Makins, Dodge. The ACORN [ Page 69 } | er PT 2 2 4a TRAFFIC SQUADS—S pring, '30: Lombardi, Nizzoli, Reeves, Walkup, Stanton, Gibbs, Bernhard, Ryan, Hurley, Helm- stein, Schwartze, Brackett, Nova, Matter, Grafe, McConnell. Fall, 29: Nova, Nizzoli, Reeves, Caulkins, Gordon, Rutherford, Matter, Grafe, Ryan, Bernhard, Brackett, Schwartz, Helmstein. The ACORN AdxM AGNV UV.LS ‘Wy vs hearer re ice 4h The ACORN Sivert Haavik Elizabeth Fields Jeanne Smeltzer Harold Wilson Bill Crawford Dorothy Remick Roberta Kneedler Star and Key Society Miss Hanna Oehlmann, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, 30 Sivere baavilkn i 2 ov sok .....wit abe SP ReSIGent: - a we Ldarold Wilson Elizabeth Fields... : Vice-President............ ooh Kate Elizabeth Fields Harold Wilson... se POC TE AL Yon ceet hindi hana sinninan JOANNE SMELtZEr Frames Mea OK cei ee ccscaecpe to MCAS UIL OE ose src pvejcosttarnessstavin ne OPerta Kneedler Paul Legallet............ veststransenerenreen der geant-at-A rms : ssn ill Crawford a Star and Key Society has brought to a close two very successful terms. In the Fall, under the leadership of President Haavik, an interesting and enter- taining luncheon was given. The club sponsored a gala affair in the form of an Interclub Jamboree, the most ambitious project of its kind yet undertaken. The evening featured original stunts and dancing in the gymnasium and refreshments in the Cafeteria, which was very cleverly disguised as a Parisian café. The Spring term opened with a luncheon and the installation of officers, at which Harold Wilson took over the office of president. In February the society grew adventuresome and went on a skating party to the Oakland Ice Skating Rink. A dansant was given one noon in the gymnasium, which brought in more money for our growing treasury. In May the annual Star and Key Dance was held, and then, to close the term, the society participated in a very successful Circus Day. There have been thirty-one pins sold to the new permanent members. Many High Freshmen and Low Sophomores have become temporary members, and they are now waiting and working patiently till they may wear the pin that signifies a high scholastic standing. Dorotny REMICcK, Editor. The ACORN { Page 73 } Aviation Club Mr. Hall, Adviser OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, °30 Bennie Warenskjold Jack Dorward Winiford Bagley James Keleher President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Warenskjold Bagley Keleher { Page 74 } The ACORN Block A Society Coach Otto Rittler, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, ’30 Bill Brooks Se eel. tre. ce restdent. 2a). setts Obert Downer Jim Triolo... Sie od ..Vice-President.. Pe ane A RED OLY, Robert Downe r....cccccssseesecoee Secretary-Treasuret............. Rit) Robert Heeley HE Block A Society, led by Varsity Track Captain Bill Brooks as president, had one of its most successful terms during the fall of 1929. Due largely to the kindness of Alameda business men, contributions from boys, and the hard work of the physical education coaches, the letter society was able to put over their annual Thanksgiving Fund for feeding many needy Alameda families. President Robert Downer has also had a very successful administration during the Spring term. Downer introduced the Block A belts which several of the fel- lows are now wearing. As this is written we have not had our annual initiation of new members, but we anticipate an unusually good one this year. Too much credit cannot be given our founder and adviser, Coach Otto Rittler, whose interest and application in regard to the Thanksgiving Fund was certainly the chief reason for its success. The society may receive the credit for this charity, but it could not function without this “man behind the throne.” Jim TRIOLO, Editor. The ACORN { Page 75 } Circulus Latinus Mr. Charles Daniels, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, 30 Fred Robertson.................... PR Ce s. Jack Hanson Frances Gunzburger .. Vice-President............ Florence Koglan Marian Cramer Secretary... ...Wictor Schaefer Jerry Brown : : : : Treasurer : : ......RObert Downie Donovan Smith.. . ; Editor of Tem pora : Jerry Brown F igea you behold the venerable “Circulus Latinus,” the largest active club in the school. We do not like to boast about ourselves, but we will say that there is none better. Our colorful meetings are held on the second Monday of every month. The Latin Club prides itself on having peppy meetings and very “nourishing” refreshments. This term we were the first club to put over a dansant, which, of course, was a very successful one. The idea of publishing a club paper was originated by the Latin Club, the publication being called Tem pora, and making its appearance at each meeting. In the recent Jamboree we added to the entertainment with a real- istic gladiatorial combat. Each year the club sponsors an invigorating hike which proves to be our outstanding social event of the year. NorMAN JENSEN, Editor. { Page 76 } The ACORN Debating Society OFFICERS, FALL TERM, 29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, °30 George Mantell................. eae ia ial = 1 | omen cut 212190, , Obert Downie Dorothy Rawitzet.... eis 3 epee) (CCE (=) Ui Cot eee a ee Eileen Ney Marian Twining....... eae. Secretary-Treasuret............ util OLOothy Grafe Dorothy RawitZer.....ccccccccceenneemeneeParliamentarian... 5 -oneebileen Ney FTER an absence of a year the Debating Society, dedicated to the promotion of forensics and argumentation, was again brought into being when a re- organization was effected last fall. Little actual debating progress was made dur- ing 1929, but a group of interested students paved the way for a sudden growth in membership following the initiation party and program on December 6th. The first term of the new year following the reorganization, the club was pre- sided over by George Mantell. With the success of the membership drive culmin- ating in the initiation program, came hopes of an active Spring term. Robert Downie, co-organizer of the society, was elected president, and he mapped out an extensive program for semester activity. The constitution was revised. Heading all debates, the interclass series of contests was promptly inaugurated. Try-outs resulted in the following standing class teams: Seniors—Robert Dow- nie, George Mantell, and Henry Yamamoto; Juniors—Donald Fasset, Donovan Smith, and Elden Rice; Sophomores—Charles McNeill, Lucille Waldear, and Lura Morse; Freshmen—Evan Skelly, Sam Hall, and Jane Thomas. On the ques- tion, “Resolved, That More Discipline Be Used in Our Prisons,” the Freshmen debated with the Sophomores, emerging victorious. The Seniors over-pointed the Juniors in a debate on the question, ‘Resolved, That the Metric System of Weights and Measures Be Universally Adopted.” For the interclass champion- ship, the Seniors debated with the Sophomores later in the term. The ACORN EI Club Espanol Miss Isabel Venard, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, 30 Jim Triolo........... President : bs William Smith Marjorie Hooper.. Y Vice-President : Jim Triolo Jeanne Smeltzer... ‘ Secretary... Marjorie Slater Laverne Randall... a Treasurer Tom Richardson i ie Spanish Club has experienced two most successful terms under its presi- dents, Jim Triolo and William Smith. The meetings have been diversified and numerous and this year have featured Spanish games and Spanish music. During the Fall term the club took part in the Jamboree at which it staged’a mock bullfight. Leading roles were taken by William Smith, Laverne Randall, Bill Crawford, and Jim Triolo, while the other club members, dressed in Spanish costumes, acted as spectators. In the Spring term the club took over the management of a Spanish concession on Circus Day. We have enjoyed two interesting terms and anticipate others equally entertain- ing and instructive in the future. Jim TRIOLO, Editor. { Page 78 ] The ACORN Eurydice Club Mrs. Hazel B. Hunter, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, 29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Betty Hathaway 12 Ca eda Peni eeht MORIA DOCS Leola Holly wO0d.eecccissccsscessrcesstsrsianeene WiCe-President... voce OrOthy Richardson Violet Orrea............ Sin eee mss) DEGREE St Sah BS Meredith Stowe Edna Winnise Treasurer ‘ ..... Florence Fisher Betty Spann ..... Song Leader Frances Blodgett HE Eurydice Club was first organized in 1927. Its purpose is to bring together the students interested in music. From time to time this club has sponsored musical programs to which all interested students were invited. One of the outstanding social events of the Spring term is the tea given to the faculty members by the Eurydice Club. The Girls’ Glee Club of the Fall term of 1929 was successful in its endeavor to establish some relationship between music and other studies; the English classes that were studying ‘‘Idylls of the King” were invited to room 305 to hear the girls sing the cantata, ““The Lady of Shalott.”” This cantata is a musical arrangement of “Launcelot and Elaine.” Not to be outdone by the boys of the gym classes, the Glee Club furnished a Thanksgiving dinner for a family which was temporarily destitute. The Girls’ Glee of the Spring term of 1930 formed a large part of the chorus in the operetta, “The Marriage of Nanette,” and for this reason the individual activities of the club were somewhat limited. DoroTHEA SCHULZE, Editor. The ACORN { Page 79 } German Club Miss Hanna Oehlmann, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, 30 Martin Lipsket.....ccccccsceen , | Pat | fe: 11 A ee smn Lom Greason Frances Mannion j .. Vice-President............ eae ee oe Alice Blinn Bob Downe feeee.2.......0--- ..Secretary-Treasurer... uw (harles Bannworth Tom Greason Bo as eae ap EL ACEI otal atc ce ww Al Hafsal LTHOUGH it was organized only last term, the German Club has forged ahead both in membership and the scope of its usefulness. Last term’s most suc- cessful social event was the Christmas Party in the Cafeteria. This term we have given a play that was very successful, both financially and artistically. We have also published a club paper whose new issues are eagerly awaited. The German Club plans many and varied activities for the coming semester and promises its members bigger and better surprises. Just watch our smoke next term! [ Page 80 } The ACORN Girl Reserves Miss Dorothy Crever, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, °30 Kathrine Montin.. : President.................... ‘ .Ltleen Ney Babee INGU: cic ie 2. ; Vice-President.......... Jeanne Smeltzer Jeanne Smeltzer iin CCretary =. ' -Helen Mallard Gladys Wheatet............ ye Treasuret......... ‘uu. Oberta Kneedler Marian Twining part Song Leadet........... Siiscn satnbseentesttin CASTACE INDCCIEL E, THE Girl Reserves, are the junior branch of the Y. W.C. A., which posi- y ¥ tion entitles us to all privileges of the “Y,” including swimming, circuses, carnivals, and similar affairs. Our club has existed in the Alameda High School for four years, and we have made rapid progress under the able and helpful guidance of Miss Crever, our adviser. We have had, in the past year, many enjoyable events, including a Freshman Party at the home of Florence Brown, a combination Recognition and Installation Service at the home of Eileen Ney, and a Senior Farewell Banquet. We have par- ticipated in the Girl Reserve Conference of Northern California, being hostesses to several out-of-town girls; we also put on the memorable Columbus skit at our High School Jamboree, in that way doing our bit along with the rest of the clubs in furnishing amusement for the onlookers. During this last term we worked for the success of the Girl Reserve Carnival of the Nations at the “Y,” as artists con- ducting a portrait studio. Gur club has been getting bigger and better every year, the last topping them all, and we hope we will keep up the good work. EILEEN Ney, Editor. The ACORN { Page 81 } Junior French Club Miss Frances Hitchcock, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Marian Twining........... wei Phew sel Ft ( | aes ae eee Kenneth Plummer Dick Brace ; . Vice-President... seouonerenneenene Jeannette Fitzsimmons Florence Brown........ = , sti tote WOOT Sco acre Inez Stauffer Kenneth Plummer iSe. ee .. Treasuret........... aie. donne Lorene Giffen Song Leadet............... Margaret Patterson HE Junior French Club was organized, in the Fall term of 1929, for those stu- dents taking first year French who were not eligible to membership in the Senior French Club. Under the able leadership of Miss Hitchcock, it grew very rapidly and now has about fifty members. The meetings are very active, consisting of entertainment, songs, and games that are French in character. The entertainment is always varied and furnishes interest and amusement for the spectators. Refreshments are served at every other meeting. Our first activity last term was to help the Senior French Club with the Parisian Café, which was one of the colorful features of the Jamboree. This term, a French play, “Le Cirque,” was given. Those taking part were: Allan Thieler, Eileen Ney, Dick Brace, Mildred Likens, Joe Beach, Jane Blair, Ed Ursin, Virginia Brown, Kenneth Plummer, Doris Galvin, Dudley Zoller, Hosmer Auger, and Lawrence Burnley. We wish to thank Miss Hitchcock for all she has done to make the club a suc- cess. We sincerely appreciate her enthusiasm. GENEVIEVE CATON, Editor. { Page 82 } The International Club Miss Florence Barth, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Josephine Hamilton........... : 1 Bay esha [| ERROR Ea? ee Re wun dale Peak CARVED AS - etancsesicsecss eicet eam we Wice-President... : : Carol Knight Ina Hunter... ; Secretary Fascia ala hluidaanes teat toot RR aaa Roberta Kneedler BRAS Treasurer. ; tne Thorton Tulloch aitetsa se t seed Orothy Grafe Editor Club Papet.......... wus delen Casal Assistant Editor Club Paper Marjorie Young HE International Club of Alameda High School, member of the World League of International Education Associations, was organized during the Fall term, 1928. Its aim is to try for a better understanding of the peoples of other countries and to develop toward them a spirit of tolerance and good-will. Last December the club was host at the annual Christmas program and lunch- eon at which thirty-nine clubs of California were represented. Several interesting speakers have addressed the club during the last term, among them Chaplain Clemens, U. S. A., who spoke on Borneo, and Margot Kuper, a French-German girl attending Oakland High, who talked about her native land. Club parties have been held at the homes of Roberta Kneedler and Dale Peak, where members have enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Hikes and picnics have been held, the most recent being to Muir Woods and Dimond Park. The club has a membership of over sixty. DorotHy GRAFE, Editor. The ACORN { Page 83 } The Junior Spanish Club Miss Frances Hitchcock, Mr. Franklin Cummings, Advisers OFFICERS, FALL TERM, 29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Bob Gardiner. ae ep HEROSIGOM Gc c.cccescce ade w.Bob Gardiner Gertrude Walker Vice-President Pauline Bradley Bill Franklin... Secretary Bill Clune Russell Hunter : Treasurer Maryly Griesmer Bix Junior Spanish Club was organized by Mr. Cummings in the Fall term of 1929, with the purpose of encouraging and interesting students in things which concern Spanish. Mr. Cummings appointed a temporary chairman until we had our election for the presidency, which resulted in the election of Bob Gar- diner to the office. This term the club was turned over to Miss Hitchcock. We have two meetings a month, one for discussing business matters, such as making money, the other, a social one. In these meetings we always have good entertainment and refresh- ments in an atmosphere suggestive of romantic Spain. MARGARET WILLIAMS, Editor. { Page 84 } The ACORN Le Cercle Francais Miss Gamble and Mrs. Darison, Advisers OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Ruth Thomas... a ; sieecso DOSHOOMIE asses tnsonsssn eee Jack Blunden Edna Winn... = 3 Vice-President senses... Nelsena Nelson Matparciipyen a2 oo te SORPELARY Sascrrno Donald Fassett Marjorie Waterlow........ Treasurer Horace Snyders Helen Cain.......... ey Bite a CCOR ; Jayne Bowles Shae French Club is completing two more terms of varied activities, all of which have been highly enjoyable and worth while. Last term members of the club went to the French Theatre in San Francisco for a delightful entertain- ment. Later in the term, with the full support of all of the members, the French Club managed a Parisian cabaret for the Jamboree. Our part was carried out very successfully. Again this term club members went to the French Theatre for an afternoon of amusement. We are now planning activities for Circus Day. Also, we furnished usherettes for the operetta, ‘Marriage of Nannette,’”’ because of its French setting. The club meets the first Thursday of every month for an enjoyable gathering, with a great deal of amusement and entertainment; and there is always an edition ot L’Echo du Cercle Francais, our famous paper, ready for its members. DOoNALD FaAsseETT, Assistant Editor. The ACORN { Page 85 } Non-Com Club Sergeant George E. Davis, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Horace Snyders President pee use Elden Rice Elden Rice Vice-President sounnnneLawrence Strong Richard Shephard Secretary Frank Hunter Donovan Smith Treasurer n a Fred Theile Paul Gurley : Sergeant-at-Arms ee Jack Wright HE Non-Com Club has led a most active life during the last two terms. We have had some very lively meetings with many technical arguments and heated discussions. The meetings take place in the armory the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Last term a very capable administration, headed by President Horace Snyders, managed the affairs of the club very successfully. This term the club was very busy preparing itself for the annual inspection which took place March 24th. We gave most of our time to that important busi- ness, but we hope to have some social activities in the future. President Elden Rice is ably administering the affairs of the club this term and we hope to take an active part in Circus Day and other events. First SERGEANT DONALD FASSETT, Editor. { Page 86 } The ACORN Quill and Scroll Miss Anita Conneau, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 MV RG IAS al yuna Tae ee ESS fe LOSI LOR tia now ccasccsltotiecneecblashed cp ememsi LOZ SEAUTTOE Jeannette Fitzsimmons,.........ccccce- Vice-President.........0........ ssttnunutcene deen Mallard Jeanne Smeltzer w Secretary , Lorene Giffen Josephine Hamilton... I 11 | ee ee Jeannette Fitzsimmons Editor Ree Marian Twining Publicity Manage... Mariam Patterson UR Club’s name this term has been changed from ‘Writers’ Club” to “Quill @) and Scroll.” To our regular program we have added the reviewing of books. Plans were perfected for a club pin in the form of a small silver book with a quill lying across it. Several rollicking hikes have given color to this term’s events. Members showed that they could conquer three hundred and fifty steps on the trail to Muir Woods as well as they can write stories and poems. And speaking of stories, just come to one of our meetings and see what thrills lie in store. We guarantee to make your hair stand on end and your heart beat twice as fast. Then, as a finishing touch to our meetings there are always refreshments, which are consumed with grateful appetite. Another activity, the sale of April Fool caps on April Fool’s Day was certainly not a “foolish procedure,” since it resulted in about ten dollars more for our treasury. The ACORN parent The Sword and Shield Society Major José Perez-Brown, Adviser OFFICERS, FALL TERM, '29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, '30 Milton Scheuermann veosee PLESIGENER.e..- ’ Walker Shephard Jack Dempsey : af : Vice-President.. : wun. Eatl Netherwood Earl Netherwood... Aeait tients Sse OCR CLAY ssn consent onsalteckco ester iecae care eee ETO Walker She phat sin 2cecccseacceonceosiey Treasuret................ Tene pela Horace Snyders 3 ihe: Sword and Shield started this term very successfully under the leadership of our efficient president, Walker Shephard. We have held a few social meet- ings, the first one being at the home of President Shephard, and the next at the residence of Gus Scheuermann. Both meetings were well attended, and, thanks to the codperation of the officers, refreshments were served. The Sword and Shield Society is composed of officers of the school R. O. T. C. at 7:00 o'clock in the armory. These meetings consist largely of the consideration of obstacles encountered during the drill period and other military problems. The remainder of the meeting is given over to other business and entertainment. Many of the officers purchased pins this term, one of the examples of the spirit of the organization. The seventeen members loyally supported the activities of the society, and to their interest is due the accomplishment of the Sword and Shield. LIEUTENANT HENnrRy FoKENs, Editor. {[Pagess} The ACORN Student Players’ Guild HE Student Players’ Guild has been an extremely active drama organization for the past three semesters. It was formed in February, 1929, by former members of the Dramagora and the Footlights Club. During the Fall semester a pin was adopted which is now in use. The design is a laughing mask inscribed on a background of black enamel, with the letters A. S. P. G. embossed thereon. On March 27, the Student Body was treated to a one-act play, “The Pearls,” by Dan Totheroh, the parts being taken by Edythe Barton, Mildred Dettmer, Sivert Haavik, and Elmer Borden. At the time of writing, there are in preparation, for the latter part of the semester, a one-act play for the Seniorpheum and two short plays for the Student Body. ELMER BorDEN, Editor. The ACORN { Page 89 } Pid we ay bic Griris’ GLEE CLUB Boys’ GLEE CLUB lvises { Page 90 } The ACORN Oak Lear Starrs—Fall, '29: Mantell, Gregory, Reeves, Allen, DuFour, Smeltzer, Richardson. Spring, ’30: Allen, Mantell, Stevens, Barton, Clark, Gregory, Hart, Fulghum, Reeves. Mrs. Majel J. Domnick, Adviser. The ACORN { Page 91 } CAFETERIA TEACHERS’ LUNCH Room. STUDENT LINE AT LUNCH COUNTER. { Page 92 } The ACORN 6 Bae page we should like to dedicate to Mrs. Dun- can, the very life of the Cafeteria. She has given us her time, and has been a true hostess to us at our club functions. She has successfully managed club “eats” as well as convention banquets. Her famous smile an d the excellence of her cooking staff have made the Cafeteria a prosperous and pleasant part of our school life. oa The ACORN [ Page 93 ] Faculty Principal Dr. George C. Thompson Vice-Principal Mr. Willis Minium Secretary to Vocational Director . Dean of Girls Mrs. Adelaide Fisk Miss Betty Loughran Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth M. Hall Librarian Miss Elizabeth G. Dorn Assistant Secretary Miss Ethel Fayen Assistant Librarian ...-.-Mrs. Helen Freeman Attendance Secretary....Mrs. Roberta McKennett School Nurse Mrs. Helen Van Orden ENGLISH Mr. Arthur F. Agard Mrs. Majel J. Domnick Mrs. Alma Pavid Mis s Helen Campbell Miss Edith Latimer Mr. Joseph L. Rediger Miss Era Chamberlin Miss Ethel B. Lawson Mr. Alfred E. White Miss Anita Conneau Miss Beatrice Ludlow Miss Mariza E. Clow Mr. Franklin Cummings Miss Elsa Jean Barber MATHEMATICS Miss Dorothy Crever Miss Ruth I. Hays Miss Lucye Morris Miss Jessie Ramelli Miss Viola Rosenquist Miss Hanna M. Oehlmann Miss Beatrice B. Conley Mr. Earl W. Shriber SCIENCE Mr. W. Darrell Coughlan Miss Marian D. Cooke Mr. Ira L. Jones Miss Beatrice M. Barrett Miss Mary B. Geiger Miss Frances Payne Miss Helen Goldthwaite HISTORY Miss Mary Frances Connelly Miss Florence Barth Mr. John M. Peoples Miss Elsa Jean Barber Miss Mildred A. Hook Miss Grace S. Powers LANGUAGES Mr. Charles M. Daniels Miss Maria J. Faria Miss Hanna M. Oehl mann Miss Mariza Clow Miss Edith Gamble Miss Isabel Venard Mrs. Alice H. Darison Miss Frances Hitchcock Mrs. Margery G. Weisenborn GRAPHIC ARTS Mr. Harry F. Morehead Miss Emily Sherman Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Mr. George E. Russell Mr. James A. Hull HOMEMAKING Mrs. Estelle D. Herrick Miss Hazel I. Bennett Miss Elizabeth Sargent Miss Ethel E. Finch MUSIC John F. Kafka Mrs. Hazel B. Hunter COMMERCIAL Mr. Paul L. Evans Mr. Earl J. Fraley Miss Theresa I. Mulligan Miss Luella Armitage Miss Ione Gardiner Mr. Reuben L. Spaeth Miss Amy Jean Ayres Mrs. Edith H. Heald Mr. Ralph E. Urey Miss Phyllis Bates Mr. Lee A Jackson Miss Esther McClara INDUSTRIAL Mr. Charles W. Cox Mr. James A. Hull Mr. Charles M. Birkholm Mr. F. A. Goldman Mr. James H. Burton Mr. J. F. MacKensie Mr. Earl W. Shriber Mr. Charles Bromley Mr. Gordon Watt PHYSICAL EDUCATION Gils Miss Elda M. M. Eggert Miss Myrtle G. Danielson Miss Lillian Stockwell Miss Dorothy Elliott Boys Mr. Otto Rittlet Mr. Lewis C. Jolley Mr. Chris Freeman 3 6 a Kg Major José Perez-Brown Sergeant Davis i Page 94 | The ACORN : . = on a5 “THE CHARM SCHOOL” “A FULL HOUSE” [ Page 96 } The ACORN O£ 6T WOAHdYOINYS HOIH Pry i's 6¢76l WOAHdYOINYS HOIH yo. he Marriage of Nanette”’ (i Sone operetta, “The Marriage of Nanette,” composed by Agnes E. Peterson and Louis W. Curtis, was presented on the nights of April 10 and 11, 1930, by the Music Department. Mrs. Hazel B. Hunter was the vocal director, Mr. Fred Carlyle, the dramatic coach. The part of the Comtesse de Martigny, a veiled beauty, was played by none other than Ellen Flymm! The Comtesse seemed quite unladylike for one so nobly born; in fact she flitted around quite like a little (?) fairy. It is quite remarkable how the heart of the “dear little Duc d’Autin” was captured by the Comtesse Heloise; nevertheless, that is what happened! Joe Castro, as the Duc, kept the audience in gales of laughter by his clever interpretation of his part. Virginia Elliott portrayed cleverly the réle of the sister of the Comtesse, who disguised herself as La Gitana, a charming gypsy. The parts of Nanette, the pretty village maiden, and René, her lover, were played by Betty Young and Donald Caughy. Other members of the cast were: Florence Fisher, Betty Hathaway, Edward Morgan, Alfred Hunter, Duane Win- nie, Meredith Stowe, Sid Truesdale, Paul Gurley, Scott Walker, Tom King, Alden Stanton, Marjorie Miller, John Harman, Eugene Wixon, Billie Lee Fried- man, Betty Spann, Wilbur Gurley, Walter Grazzini, Robert George, Elsa Peter- son. Choruses of gypsies, villagers, and jeunes fillettes were made up of ninety-five well-trained members. The scene, laid in eighteenth century France, was designed by t he Art Department, supervised by Miss Emily Sherman. The French atmos- phere was further carried out by the usherettes, French Club members, who dressed in French costumes. The managerial staff, headed by Dick Moulthrop, may be complimented, along with the rest of the hard workers, upon the success of the operetta. { Page 98 ] The ACORN The Charm School HE Class of June, ’30 presented “The Charm School” on October 4, 1929. The three-act comedy was written by Alice Duer Miller and Robert Milton. Its success was even more far-reaching than is suggested by the frequent com- ment, “‘a good play splendidly acted.” The auditorium was full, and a sum of over four hundred dollars was cleared. Mr. Fred Carlyle, director, the managerial staff, headed by Walker Shephard, the cast, and the faculty advisers of the class all deserve a large chunk of cake, if not a whole cake, for their hard work. The cast was exceptionally good; the reference for this statement, moreover, is Mr. Carlyle himself. Mildred Dettmer and Harry Minton were the leads. Harry, as Austin Bevans, was sole heir to a girls’ boarding school. (You are right if you guessed that he jumped at this opportunity.) Sivert Haavik played the part of David MacKenzie, a history teacher! Tom Richardson as George Boyd had to take his medicine and be a rejected lover for once. Although you might never have thought of Frank Matter and George Burnley as twins before, they took that role in ‘““The Charm School” as Messrs. Jim and Tim Simpkins. Complications arose when they both fell in love with Sally Boyd, played by Doris Westlake. One couldn’t blame the poor fellows for “falling” for her, and she also pleased the audience very much with a childish “lithph.” Frances Osborn drew laughing ap- proval from everyone as an old maid, Miss Curtis, who tried to rejuvenate herself when she fell in love with “dear Mr. Bevans.” Harold Zanzot wore a becom- ing (?) set of whiskers and played the part of a lawyer. The part of his ex-wife, Miss Hays, the mistress of the “Charm School” under Mr. Bevans, was played realistically by Josephine Hamilton. The following members of the cast were students at “The Charm School”: Elizabeth Fields as Muriel Doughty; Edythe Barton as Ethel Spelvin; Barbara Hurst as Alix Mercier, a French girl; Enid Thompson as Lillian Stafford; Tulita Gutierrez as Charlotte Gray; Connie Johnstad as Madge Kent; and Betty Ful- ghum as Dotsie. A Full House HE three-act comedy, ‘“A Full House,” written by Fred Jackson, was presented by the Class of December, ’30, on the night of February 28, 1930. Mr. Fred Carlyle directed and coached the carefully chosen cast in a play which was a great success on both sides of the footlights. Jeanne Smeltzer, who played excellently the part of Susie, the maid, was forced to say, for perhaps the first time in her life, ‘I don’t know nothin’.”” Jack Rollins played the part of a bold, bad, and comical thief so well that we wonder if Mr. Carlyle was the only one who trained him. Garnes Sollman was a pathetic little bride, true to her husband, who she believed had become a crook! The part of the husband, Mr. Howell, was played by Elmer Borden; not a sweeter groom could have been found, and of course he really was true to his “wifie.’” Edwin Hunt as Ned Pembroke wrote love letters to a chorus girl and made refreshing The ACORN { Page 99 } proposals of marriage! The part of Daphne Charters, Ned’s fiancée, was intelli- gently played by Genevieve Caton. William Sweetland acted admirably the part of an ‘‘Henglish” butler. Kathrine Montin took the role of a shocked “auntie,” Miss Winnecker, from Yonkers. Other members of the cast were William Pen- nington, Alfred Nicholas, John Fujii, and Richard Holden, bold and fearless flat- foots; Dorothy Rawitzer as the landlady; Theresa Austin as a show girl; and Helen Cain, Ned’s long-suffering mother, owner of the jewels that caused all the trouble. The managerial staff was well directed by Frank Walkup. Faculty advisors, cast, staff, and director all codperated to make “A Full House” the success that it was. Hi Seniorpheum be Class of June, ’30, presented their Seniorpheum on the evening of May 2, 1930, before a well filled auditorium. The program consisted of sixteen acts, eight of which featured various and sundry dances of different degrees of excel- lence. One of these, we are told, inspired a shower of pennies from the generous boys of the front row! The girls’ tumbling and the exhibition put on by the Uni- versity of California gym team received bounteous applause. Two skits, one by the Sword and Shield Honor Society and the other by the Student Players Guild, were cleverly acted. A little impersonation of Cecil and Sally, in this case called Cedric and Molly, sounded quite familiar to our ‘‘radio ears.”’ The Orpheum’s greatest novelty was the presentation of two acts of ‘Japanese Specialties,” a skillful demonstration of wrestling and fencing. The sixteenth act, a fashion show, very evidently pleased the audience and ended the evening’s performance. The senior faculty advisers and the manager, Walter Tischer, are now relieved of their worry and responsibility concerning the Hi Seniorpheum and they may rest assured that it was a success. FO Giese 23, 1929, was the great occasion of another Hi Seniorpheum. This one was presented by the Class of December, ’29, and, like all other Seniorpheums, it was absolutely “the best.’’ All the credit for its big success goes to the class faculty advisers, whose “‘untiring efforts’ combined with like “‘untir- ing efforts” of Carrington Bowles, manager, and more “untiring efforts” of all the vast number of participants, who helped to put the Orpheum across in a big way. An item of interest is the fact that, aside from the regular syncopation of “Rhythm Rustlers” and contortions by acrobats, the program consisted chiefly of dance numbers. An opera burlesque, “Cleopatra,” presented by the Boys’ Glee Club, was really a “big swig.” A skit, “Fifteen Minutes on the Gridiron,” also stood out among the songs and “taps.” { Page 100 } The ACORN My Dear M; DEAR: The Prom was simply adorable and everyone actually seemed to have the time of their lives. You know it was in the auditorium of that school across the street—on Friday, of course, the 8th of November, the day of that big football game with Berkeley—and they did the cutest things with the decorations. There was an enormous flower basket on the stage and the floral idea was the motif (don’t you think that’s a good word, my dear?) for the rest of the room. Helen McPherson must be terribly ingenious or something to fix things so spiffy, don’t you think so? The orchestra was actually imported ; I mean to say, it came from Oakland or Emeryville or some other big city. Bud Pond managed the affair awfully well an d I think the High Juniors were quite smart to pick someone who could put over such a divine occasion, my dear. There was simply oceans of punch and actually you would have thought there was something in it, you know, something not quite nice, I mean, because everyone seemed so witty and gay, but of course there really wasn’t. FRANNE. ARLING: You should have been here for the Ball. I mean the Senior one, of D course. It was last Friday, December 13th, you know, and I actually think it was the best dance I’ve been to since that Junior Prom I told you about. The Chinese atmosphere was awfully fascinating, my dear, and those cute musicians in Les Haeffner’s orchestra were positively quaint in their costumes. You know, dear, I’m very shy and retiring, but some of these more stubborn persons got at the Punch Bowl and actually they did seem to enjoy the guzzling process. It was simply divine when Carl Ravazza sang “Miss You” in a very, very impromptu manner. They had some screamingly funny idea of calling out numbers which corresponded with the numbers on the programs, my dear, and when one’s num- ber was called, one just sat out the rest of the dance. I really couldn’t understand the object, though I puzzled quite hard for several minutes. It was amusing, I’m sure, because everyone was in a panic over it; isn’t that too cute? Someone said that Jack Dempsey was the manager and I really think he must be awfully clever to manage such a complicated thing, and think up all those quaint ideas at the same time. The programs were quite ritzy, if you know what I mean, and every- thing was quite impressive; anyway, it was simply gorgeous and I had rhe time of my life. FRANNE. ARLING: The Jamboree was riotous, positively riotous, my dear. You should have been there. You always do want dates—it was the 11th of October. I can’t tell you everything because so many things happened at one time, actually I mean that one was kept quite pop-eyed in the attempt not to miss a thing. Of course, you know that all the classes and clubs contributed to it, but one quaint little honor society, the Star and Key, was really the head of the affair. That’s just The ACORN { Page 101 } as it should be, of course, I mean because all the really intelligent people belong to that organization. They started out with a mock Student Body meeting, and Dick Bordeaux was simply too sweet in his curls. He'd be such a pretty girl; it’s a pity he’s just a boy, isn’t it? They had a lot of simply divine entertainment, and it went over perfectly. There was a terribly wicked looking Parisian café in the cafeteria, and although you might think they couldn't make much of a den of vice out of that place, it had a positively sinister air about it, my dear. After one had gone the rounds one danced in the Gym ’till the small hours, and one didn’t become fatigued in the least, because one was enjoying oneself to the superb limit, actually, my dear. FRANNE. ARLING: That Junior Prom, that everyone has been hearing so much about, D and came off on March 14th with such a bang that really, my dear, I was quite actually startled! Of course, you understand there was no unseemly noise, oh, no indeed—just the heavenly orchestra and the rhythm of dancing feet and those people in the corner who drank punch with such a hopeful air, you know the type, my dear. The decorations were all green and orange, and someone very charmingly explained what it was all about; you know, my dear, the quaint idea of green for St. Patrick's loyal adherents, and the orange for something or other else, anyways, it was all done in a quite adorable manner because Eleanor Pickersgill has such good taste, don’t you think? The orchestra was divine, and you know what all the girls think of Carl Ravazza! I think so, too. I’m sure George McCom- mell should gallop back to New York in a few years and start a nice little night club all his own; just so he can keep on managing things so beautifully, don’t you agree with me, my dear? FRANNE. [ Page 102 ] The ACORN The 8.0: T. . HE Reserve Officers Training Corps was organized with a definite purpose. This purpose is commonly referred to as the mission of the R. O. T. C. This mission every R. O. T. C. unit strives to complete. This mission is of great value to the boys of high school and college age. This mission provides the boys of the nation with certain advantages. These advantages may be classified under two headings, namely, mental and physical. Under the heading, ‘‘mental,’’ would come courtesy, obedience, and leadership ability. A few more could be mentioned, such as initiative, thoughtfulness, self-confidence, and composure. Under the heading, “physical,” would be placed physical fitness and health. The list of subjects which are placed under the heading, “mental,” are those which military training tries to develop. Military training tries to teach the cadet to use his head. To bring this about, the cadet is promoted to a responsible posi- tion where he meets emergencies which require him to think fast. At other times the cadet is confronted with other emergencies which require his initiative. When the cadet is advanced he is given charge of a group of other cadets. He must in- struct these cadets soundly. The teaching of the cadets under him requires him to have a certain composure and self-confidence, which give weight to what he tells the men under him. The first thing that a recruit is taught is courtesy, and then comes obedience. These are especially emphasized. Another purpose of the R. O. T. C. is to make boys of high school and college age physically fit. The first step in reaching this goal is to teach the cadets the necessity of physical fitness, and the second is to give drills which help toward developing physical fitness. The purpose of the Reserve Officers Training Corps may be summed up in brief: it tries to provide physically fit leaders of tomorrow; not essentially mili- tary leaders, but leaders, also, in the worlds of finance and business. This term, the R. O. T. C.’s activity included the Federal Inspection, several rifle matches, and the annual competition. The rifle team worked hard and had the satisfaction of capturing sixth place in the Ninth Corps Area match, and second place, Ninth Corps Area division of the National Intercollegiate match. The results from the William Randolph Hearst Trophy match have not been re- ceived as yet. A new feature of this year’s competition was the first aid drill. { Page 104 } The ACORN COMPANY C { Page 105 } The ACORN HEARST TROPHY TEAM RIFLE TEAM my SREY 7.77 COLOR BEARERS { Page 106 } The ACORN Rifle Teams FTER several weeks of practice the Professor of Military Science and Tactics A recommended to Dr. Thompson fifteen cadets to represent the school in rifle matches. The following men were selected: Lawrence Strong, Francis Gor- don, Elden Rice, Jack Barnard, Gus Scheuermann, Henry Fokens, Richard Shep- hard, Earl Netherwood, Lon Fox, Paul Gurley, Henry Eberstein, George Meyer, Howard Grotts, Gerald Brown, and Everett Farwell. Lawrence Strong was elected captain. The first match the team entered was the Ninth Corps Area. The Alameda marksmen took sixth place, which, if we take into consideration the number of teams competing from schools in several states, is a very good showing. The next match was the National Intércollegiate. The ten highest teams in each Corps Area compete in this match. The scores have been sent in and the results showed Alameda in second place in the Ninth Corps Area. The Hearst Trophy match next claimed the attention of the rifle team. The team for this match, however, is composed of five men, the five best shots on the preceding teams. The members who won their places were: Lawrence Strong, Francis Gordon, Elden Rice, Gus Scheuermann, and Jack Barnard. These places were highly coveted and hotly contested. Every member of the team established his right to the honor through his merits as a marksman. The results of this match have noc been received as yet. Besides the regular rifle teams, rifle teams composed of two men are selected from each company and the band by their respective commanders to shoot for the American Legion Marksmanship Cup. The cup is awarded every year at the annual competition. The fifteen members of the rifle team! will receive silver medals from the school for capturing sixth place in the Ninth Corps Area match. Five high shots this term will receive bronze medals from |the school, and the Hearst Trophy team will be awarded gold medals, provided|they come within twenty-fifth place. { Page 107 } MILITARY COUNCIL R. O. T. C. BAND The ACORN ron AANA ei Bl oa dh: wi SSS SS: = Football | iets we may say, enjoyed a fairly successful season this year. Under the able coaching of Chris Freeman, practice began in August, the week after school opened. We hope for a successful team next year because a number of first- string players are returning, and an even greater number of second-string men, including Smith, Bordeaux, Calkins, Stanton, Oliver, Hayden, Beach, Hafsal, Torpey, Aitchison, Broderson, Ratto, Dobbins, Weed, Helmstein, Bannworth and Nova. PRACTICE GAMES Alameda 13—Oakland High 0 In their first game of the season the Alameda team journeyed to Oakland, to come home with a 13 to 0 victory. The first touchdown was made when McNeese caught a punt on Oakland's forty-yard line and ran for a touchdown. The extra point was scored by a pass to McNeese from Smith. The second score was made early in the second half when Heberer tossed a pass to McCoy from Oakland's ten-yard line. Captain Wes McCoy turned in an exceptionally good game, as did McNeese, Heberer and Feldhammer. Alameda 9—St. Mary’s 6 The second game of the season was one of the most spectacular games played this year. The “Hornets” were at the tail end of a 6 to 2 score until about five minutes before the end of the game, when a pass was made that brought Alameda up to the “Galloping Gaels’ ” one-yard line. Alameda scored and converted, bring- ing the score to 9 to 6. Smith, McNeese{ Nova] McCoy and Feldhammer were Alameda’s stars. Lee Bajuk starred for St. Mary's: { Page 110 } The ACORN Alameda 0—Burlingame 0 This game was played ona Saturday, the day after the St. Mary’s game. The Varsity and coach had to travel to the Peninsula City and return home gloomy over a scoreless tie. Alameda was penalized many times and this probably kept us from scoring. Burlingame tried to scare the Gold and White by putting in her first string men in the middle of the game, most of whom were six-foot ones, but the “Wildcats” did the same, and at the end neither team had scored. Alameda 0—Oakland Tech 0 The fray on Friday, September 20th, like the preceding game, ended in a score- less tie. McCoy, Smith and Feldhammer played well but the Alameda team showed weaknesses in offense as well as strength in defense. Passes and reverses were used to good advantage by the “Yellowjackets.” Alameda 6—Roosevelt 7 Alameda suffered its first defeat in this game. The husky Roosevelt team came over to the Neptune Stadium and, with Bertolli as their quarterback, succeeded in making a touchdown and converting after it. Alameda started an attack, featuring first Bordeaux, ther which led to a touchdown. An attempted pass for the extra point failed. Hurley and Captain McCoy played exceptionally well in this game. Alameda 0—Polytech 7 The Polytech game was none too good from the Alameda point of view. In the third quarter an Alameda pass was intercepted and run to a touchdown. The second team was put in by Chris Freeman after the first half to save the first string for the next game with Hayward. Fumbling was prevalent with both teams and neither team showed up very well. LEAGUE GAMES Hayward 0— Alameda 13 Alameda won the first league game of the year by playing a fast aggressive game against the Hayward “Farmers” at Neptune Stadium on October 11th. The first score was at the beginning of the second quarter when the “Hornets” used a series of bucks, reverses and finally a pasd Nowgito Smith, which sent the ball over the goal. Nova plunged through the line for an extra point. The second touchdown was made in practically the same manner, when Nova ran it over the line in the last quarter. Alameda failed to convert. Centerville O—Alameda 0 After two no-game weeks the Alameda Varsity expected to punish Centerville severely. However, Centerville resented this idea and the “Hornets” were held to a scoreless tie. The boys from the Centerville school, though small, had lots of fight in them and kept Alameda’s team on the lookout. Will Smith was quite severely injured in this game, thus eliminating himself from the Piedmont and Berkeley contests. Piedmont 13—Alameda 6 Many Alameda students will agree that the game with Piedmont was one of The ACORN { Page 111 } the most exciting games of the year, even though the Varsity returned from the “Highlands” defeated. The Alameda touchdown was made in thrilling fashion by the team’s splendid codperation with{ Nova,)the fullback, who fought and plunged his way from the forty-yard line to a touchdown, encouraged by the yells of hundreds of Alameda rooters. Edelen and Leonhart scored for Piedmont with the able assistance of Emil Corning. Russell (Bill) Calkins, playing his first year, showed up well for Alameda at halfback position, whilelNeafand McCoy also starred for the “Hornets.” Berkeley 27—Alameda 0 Trying and expecting to break the jinx that Berkeley has had over Alameda throughout their years of football rivalry, the “Hornets” were sorrowfully dis- appointed when the husky College City team with “Chili” Bertoli, John Ransome and Phil Klein as the nucleus of their attack, defeated the Gold and White team by a 27 to 0 score. Alameda was outclassed in the first place, and secondly, did not play as well as she had in previous games. McCoy, Hurley, Allen, Kulik, Wil- son, Heberer, Gurley, Agnew, McNeese, Stowe, Schleicher, Hagquist and Gibbs put in their last game for Alameda. Miller and Little would have done the same had it not been for injuries previously sustained. Basketball oe 1929-1930 basketball season opened on October 29th, with the defeat of the Varsity by the Alumni. The veterans to return this year, Gregory, Niz- zoli, Vierra, Loring, Lombardi, and Berg, were all experienced men and around them Coach Otto Rittler built a formidable team. All the A. C. A. L. games were good battles, but our team always seemed to lose by a margin of one or two points. The two Piedmont games were very hard tussles, with Piedmont winning 21 to 19 and 20 to 18. Alameda won third place in the County League this season. Richmond and Hayward were suspended for part of the season for the viola- tion of one of the A. C. A. L. rules; consequently these two teams had to forfeit all their games. They were, however, reinstated at a later date. The 130-pound team this year is probably one of the finest we have ever had. Out of seven league games they won five. Their teamwork was very good and only the size of the opposing team, Berkeley, kept them from winning. PRACTICE SEASON Alameda Opponent Alameda vs. Alumni 24 Alameda vs. Heald : 27 Alameda vs. Armstrong Alameda vs. Commerce Alameda vs. St. Elizabeth Alameda vs. Mission Alameda vs. Technical Alameda vs. Fremont... { Page 112 } The ACORN VARSITY BASKETBALL 130 LB. BASKETBALL 110 LB. BASKETBALL { Page 113 } The ACORN BASEBALL { Page 114 } The ACORN Alameda vs. Watsonville Alameda vs. San Jose Alameda San Leandro Alameda Stockton... LEAGUE GAMES Alameda Berkeley. Alameda Richmond Alameda Piedmont Alameda Emeryville Alameda Emeryville Alameda Berkeley Alameda Piedmont A. C. A. L. GAMES Berkeley 28 Alameda 16 The Gold and White team opened the league on January 17th with the power- ful Berkeley team, playing on the Alameda court. The “Hornets” started out fairly well, but toward the end failed to gain as many points as did the Berkeley men. Gregory was Alameda’s high-point man, with two baskets and a foul to his credit. Richmond 18—Alameda 25 For this game the Alameda boys journeyed to Richmond with both teams com- ing home victorious. The Class B team won over the Richmond squad, 22 to 11. The Varsity, with Dave Gregory again high-point man, played a fast game to end up with a 25 to 18 victory. Gregory scored five ringers, and Captain “Pete” Niz- zoli four ringers and a foul. This game showed quite a bit of rivalry between the teams, and the next game, which was to be with Piedmont, was anticipated with much eagerness. Piedmont 21—Alameda 19 Playing a fast game, the Alameda High quintet traveled to Piedmont and was defeated by a close 21 to 19 score. Piedmont had on their team Emil Cowing, said to be the best forward in the Alameda League, but the ‘Hornets’ were close on the heels of the “Highlanders” throughout the game, finishing only two points behind them. Captain Nizzoli scored twelve points, all of them field goals. Emeryville 9—Alameda 26 The “Hornets’’ scored an easy victory over the Emeryville “Spartans.” “Frenchy” Vierra led the Alameda team in their battle, seven points being checked off after his name. Emeryville 12—Alameda 25 Surrounded by several cannons the “Hornets” played the Emeryville ‘“Spar- tans’’ on February 4th in the Oakland Armory. The Emeryville boys kept right behind us until near the end, when, after a whirlwind rally, the game ended with the score 25 to 12. “Frenchy” Vierra led the Alameda team with eleven points to his credit. The ACORN { Page 115 ] Berkeley 31—Alameda 24 Partly on account of the size of the College City men, the Alameda Varsity lost to Berkeley, 31 to 24. The Berkeley team led throughout the game, but near the end Alameda rallied and was at one time only five points behind. Rogers was high-point man with eight points to his name. In the 130-pound game, Berkeley sent the Alameda team to the first defeat of their league play. Vargas claimed the scoring honors with seven points. Piedmont 20—Alameda 18 Climaxing the 1930 season, the Alameda hoopsters played a great game against Piedmont on the Alameda court. As in the previous game with the ““High- landers,’ we lost by a close margin. John Lombardi held his own against Emil Cowing, and Nizzoli, Larson and Rogers showed up well in their respective posi- tions, but the Gold and White rooters had to be content with their close loss, even though the boys all played their very best. Baseball NCE again old King Rain just about wrecked Alameda High’s baseball () schedule. Of about fifteen games scheduled for the practice season, we played only eight. Alameda won four and lost four. With practice over things did not look so promising. At that, all through the season a rejuvenated team worked very well. LEAGUE GAMES Alameda 13—Berkeley 3 The first league game was played at Berkeley, and Alameda swamped the Berkeley boys, hitting everything that came over the plate. Al Peacock pitched the full game in fine style. Alameda 14—Emeryville 0 The Alameda koys kept right on hitting that ball and playing good ball in the field. Agnew for Alameda hit 3 for 4, while Worster went the full game on the mound. Alameda 9—Hayward 3 Alameda downed the ‘Farmers’ 9 to 3 on Alameda’s diamond. Lombardi hit 3 for 4. Cliff Goddard started on the mound for Alameda, but was relieved by Worster in the third inning. Alameda 7—Centerville 6 Tied 6 to 6 in the fifth inning, Alameda defeated Centerville 7 to 6 when Lar- son singled in the eighth to score Downer ahead. Worster and Peacock worked on the rubber for Alameda. Alameda 4—Richmond 6 Alameda lost their first game'to the “Oilers” at Richmond when the Richmond boys hit Goddard and Peacock for a total of seven hits and six runs. { Page 116 } The ACORN Alameda 9—Berkeley 2 Alameda again defeated Berkeley when they won the first game in the second round 9 to 2. Alameda scored 6 runs in the second inning from Bertoli. Alameda 17—Emeryville 2 Taking advantage of nine Emeryville errors, Alameda scored 5 runs in the eighth and 4 in the ninth to defeat the Emeryville boys for the second time. Alameda 6—Hayward 4 Making five runs in the first inning, Alameda defeated Hayward 6 to 4, and went into a tie with Centerville for first place in the A. C. A. L. League. Alameda 6—Centerville 0 Alameda won the A. C. A. L. baseball title when they won a slow game from Centerville at Lincoln Park, 6 to 0. Carter hit 3 for 4, one of which was a triple. Alameda 0O—Richmond 2 In a game that had no bearing on the league title, Alameda again lost to Rich- mond, 2 to 0. Coach Rittler used several of his second string men as well as his first team. Babish, pitcher for Richmond, held the Alameda batters to three hits. Track HIS year’s track season developed some outstanding new men to take their places beside those already prominent from last year. Captain Bill Brooks, Thornton Nelson, Don Osborne, Will Smith, and Dave Gregory improved on their work, while Ray Hitchings, Phelps Euler, Eddie Jamieson, Jack Beach, and Dick Ryan came into the limelight to win many needed points for Alameda. This year the Gold and White cinder team succeeded in wresting from Berke- ley, Piedmont, Hayward, Centerville, and Richmond the honors of the A. C. A. L. meet. This has been Coach Jolley’s ambition for some time, and we hope to retain the honor for a few years in order to keep the titles that the other schools envy. Alameda 29¥,—Stanford Frosh 92Y, In the first meet against the Stanford Frosh, Alameda, along with other A. C. A. L. schools, lost by a 92% to 29Y score. Captain Brooks took a third place in the shot and discus, while Gregory tied for third with Powers of Berkeley in the pole vault, and Thornton Nelson with Blackmore of the Frosh in the high jump at 5 feet 10 inches. Alameda 85Y%—East Oakland 27 We easily won this meet, with most of our boys taking first places. It was held on March 13th on our own grounds. Alameda 644%4—San Jose 57% The koys journeyed to San Jose with Mr. Jolley to come home victorious Now ) tossed the javelin 164 feet to place first. Walton ran third in the 880, Euler second in the 100-yard, Smith second in the 120-yard hurdles, and Euler first in the 220- yard dash. Captain Brooks placed first in the shot and discus. { Page 117 | Alameda 67—Roosevelt 46 In this meet Eddie Jamieson starred in the pole vault by vaulting 11 feet, which rated him equal to Bailey and Gregory in their 1929 A. C. A. L. marks. Out of the fourteen events in this meet Alameda took ten first places. Nelson and Osborne tied for first in the high jump. Alameda 60—California Frosh 88 The California Freshmen seemed to be a little too strong for the husky Ala- meda men. Nevertheless Brooks took a first in the shot, heaving it 48 feet 2 inch. In the high jump Osborne captured first and Nelson tied for second with a Berke- ley man. Smith placed second in the high hurdles, and Benn jumped 20 feet 11 inches to place fourth in the broad jump. ALAMEDA COUNTY ATHLETIC LEAGUE MEET On April 10th the A. C. A. L. meet was held on the California track field. Leading Berkeley and Piedmont until the end, Alameda came out victorious, much to the glee of several hundred Alameda spectators. The events in which we took points follow: 880—Walton, fourth; high jump—Osborne, Nelson, Ball, tie first; pole vault—Jamieson, Gregory, tie first; 100-yard—Euler, first; 120-yard high hurdles — Smith, second; broad jump — Benn, fourth; discus — Brooks, second; shot—Bertoli, first, Brooks, second; 220—Euler, first; 220 hurdles— Wood, Smith, Beach; javelin—{Nova, fourth; relay—Penny, Euler, Ryan, and Hitchings, first. The final score was: Alameda, 5234; Berkeley, 481; Piedmont, 35; Center- ville, 8; Hayward, 5; Richmond, 5. NORTH COAST SECTION MEET Due to the fact that it was a cold, windy day, the boys did not do as well in the North Coast Meet at Stanford as they should have done. Alameda placed fourth, after Berkeley, San Jose, and Watsonville. The points were distributed as fol- lows: Berkeley, 29; San Jose, 1914; Watsonville, 17 2; Alameda, 15 2. ‘“Kew- pie’ Ryan took first in the 220. Captain Brooks placed third in the shot and fourth in the discus. Euler took a third in the 100-yard. After this meet the following men were chosen to represent Alameda in the State meet: Osborne, Nelson, Ryan, Euler, Captain Brooks, Hitchings, Boye, and Penny. Tennis OLLOWING up our magnificent victories in track, baseball, and swimming, the Alameda High tennis team came through to annex the first doubles in the A.C. A. L. The whole tournament was nearly ours, but lack of practice told in the end. Harold (Soup) Wilson and Tom Greason were the winning pair, and in all probability these two will win the North Coast Section. In the second doubles, Charles (Chuck) Wilson and Bob Blanchard defeated Piedmont to enter the semi-finals, but they fell victims to the flashy first doubles of Richmond, one of whom is now A. C. A. L. champ in singles. The five singles were all lost by Alameda, Richmond cleaning up in this class. No practice matches were held, and this omission probably spelled defeat for us in the big tournament. { Page 118 } The ACORN The ACORN [ Page 119 ] TENNIS Swimming N THE first meet of the season, Alameda High beat the California Frosh squad by a score of 39 to 36. The outcome of the meet hinged upon the medley relay which Alameda won, mostly through the work of Gordon Corson and Jim Triolo. The second meet, which happened to be with Palo Alto, was lost because of faulty judgment in the six-man relay. Corson and Triolo were high-point men with 13 and 10 points respectively. In the best meet of the year, Alameda defeated the P. A. L. champions, Sequoia High, by a score of 50 to 41. Corson won the 50-yard free and 50-yard back stroke, and Ralph Gilman, the Frosh “wonder,” claimed the honors of the 440. Alameda won its first and only home meet from Stockton High School before about five hundred shouting spectators. Stockton has one of the best swimming teams in the San Joaquin Valley, but we defeated them by a 48 to 45 score. On May 8th, the swimming team added one more league victory to Alameda’s season score. The team journeyed to the Berkeley High pool, here to face Berke- ley and Piedmont. Captain Jim Triolo established new A. C. A. L. records in the 100 and the 220, while Corson broke the existing back stroke and 440 records. Corson was also high-point man of the meet with 13 points, while Triolo and Manager Fitting gathered in 10 points each. We thus concluded the most successful swimming season that Alameda has ever known. The individual point totals for the season follow: G. Corson, 63 points; J. Tri- olo, 50 points; H. Fitting, 20 points; R. Gilman, 18 points. The ACORN { Page 121 } { Page 122 } ee Beeecict Nova OvyY id +ne ay 2 The ACORN Girls’ Athletic Association OFFICERS, FALL TERM, ’29 OFFICERS, SPRING TERM, ’30 Lolita Pritchard President : Betty Lewis Mozelle Martin Vice-President ..Betty Crawford Margaret Coupe Secretary : Margaret Coupe Betty Lewis ane Treasurer Irene Nelson Ellen Flymm Song Leader Dorothy Eckert Betty Crawford Publicity Manager : Jeannette Fitzsimmons MANAGERS Marion Gilman _... -SWiMmming Marion Gilman Phyllis Jones... feral nh poeane aes Phyllis Jones Eleanor Pickersgill Riding Eleanor Pickersgill Margaret Coupe Stunts Janet Ferren Elsie Martenusen Basketball Ellen Flymm Hockey Wynne Lewis Volleyball Speedball... Alice Bartlett Baseball Peggie Corless Crew Mozelle Martin ITH great shouts and cheers the G. A. A. started its lively career last term V V with the Freshman Play Day. The Freshmen were divided into teams rep- resenting their advisories. This event succeeded in serving as the open door, not only to Freshmen but also to many others, into athletic interests. Then came the Interclub Jamboree. Here the bowling alley of the G. A. A. met with striking success. The Jinx, a costume party of last term, featured delightful entertainment and provided a rollicking good time for the many present. Clare Farmer was the manager of the affair. The climax of the term’s progress came at the Spread. Here the awards and numerals were given out amidst such ‘‘ohs” and “ahs” as the G. A. A. so well know how to use in expressing their feelings. A meeting in each gym class for those interested in girls’ sports was called at the beginning of this term, and the short talks which were given on each sport aroused great enthusiasm. At the invitation of the University of California, ten representatives of the G. A. A. were present at a gathering in which all East Bay schools took part. After witnessing such sports as canoeing, basketball, riflery, swimming, hockey, and fencing, they were guests at lunch and a splendid entertainment. Our representatives again took part in a sport meet arranged by the McCly- monds High School at which such sports as volleyball, basketball, hockey, and handball were demonstrated. On the hike to Tennessee Cove, where swimming was the main event, great was the fun experienced by all participants. JEANNETTE FITZsSIMMONS, Editor. The ACORN i. weureel LETTER WINNERS SWIMMING SPEEDBALL [ Page 124 } The ACORN Letter Winners M2 stars in the limelight! Dr .Thompson offered his congratulations, as we old offer ours, to the courageous young amazons who have braved the perils of our athletic fields in search of the glory they have now received. The most bril- liant luminary of all was Ellen Flymm, who received a Block A pin, and a star for each 300 points above the 1200 points for the Block. Ellen has made 2175 in all. The next in fame and merit were the three receivers of the Block A: Clare Farmer, Margaret Coupe, and Elsie Martenusen. Winged A’s were awarded for the lucky possessors of 900 points: Alice Bart- lett, Grace Ghiorso, Mary-Virginia Flett, and Betty Crawford. And yet more! Circle A’s went to the 600 point sparklers: Lolita Pritchard, Jeannette Fitzsimmons, Dorothy Eckert, Olwyn Arnold, Meredith Stowe, Betty Lewis, Lorraine Spencer, Frances Glover, Janet Ferren, Alice Gibson, and Bertis Talbot. The G. A. A. will hold their annual Spread some time in the latter part of May. The honored guests of this occasion will be those who have made points during the Spring term. Swimmt W 1n g WIMMING had a very enthusiastic turn-out this year at Neptune Beach. The Red Cross life-saving tests were passed by J. Brown, G. Cotgias, E. Flymm, L. Pritchard, C. Wallace, and J. Fitzsimmons. With Miss Elliott coaching, assisted by Manager Marion Gilman, Phyllis Jones, and Lolita Pritchard, a great deal was accomplished in developing speed and strokes. The season wound up with a snappy meet in which many of our mer- maids showed exceptional skill. The winners of the events were: P. Jones, 25- and 50-yard free style, 25-yard back stroke, and diving; G. Cotgias, 25-yard free style, 25-yard back stroke; H. Nieman, 25-yard free style, 25-yard back stroke, plunge, life-saving, tandem; E. Flymm, 50-yard free style, plunge, diving; B. Crawford, life-saving, plunge, breast stroke, tandem; F. Glover, breast stroke; B. Brock, tandem; G. Bertelson, tandem; J. Ferren, diving. The Freshman relay was won by M. Shurtleff, L. Spenser, and P. Fickel. The ACORN { Page 125 } Speedball...Spring,’30 S PEEDBALL this season, managed by Alice Bartlett and coached by Miss Eggert, saw some fast and exciting games. The Round-Robin s ystem was employed as in other sports. Speedball is comparatively new to the school and it is growing steadily in popularity, especially among the upper classmen. The Juniors took highest points this term, winning six games and losing none. The Freshman and Sophomore teams each won and lost three games, and the Seniors, unlucky souls, were the victims of the other team in every contest. The winners were: L. Echenberger, D. Eckert, V. Flett, D. Hay, I. Hunter, R. Kneedler, K. Lorber, D. Lovegren, H. Mallard, E. Martenusen, F. Postel, C. Ratto, T. Rice, M. Stowe, and B. Talbot. Stunts TUNTS is a new sport for the girls, and it is gaining more devotees each term. Last semester it was held at noon in the gym, but now it is a full-fledged after- school sport, coached by Miss Elliott. Enthusiasm runs high, and the girls have great fun building human pyramids and the like. Twenty-five girls turned out this season, and we all saw the contributions they made to the Seniorpheums. The drills symbolizing California and Stanford letters were very clever, and “The Old Lady in the Shoe” was also very good. Margaret Coupe was last term’s manager of the Girls’ Gym Team. Janet Fer- ren managed this term’s team. Hockey...Fall,’29 VERY popular sport among the girls is hockey. Forty-six would-be halfbacks, A quarterbacks, wings, et cetera, turned themselves over to Miss Stockwell for instruction and a jolly good time in the way of after-school battles on the hockey field with their schoolmates. Ellen Flymm, manager, organized them into four teams. Our Scrubs made up one team, the 1B’s and 2A’s combined to form an- other, and the mighty spirit of the 2B’s as usual gave them the distinction of a solitary unit. The upperclassmen, however, got together to show these “upstarts”’ that no Soph could get away with a championship while ¢hey were in the run- ning! These two teams were well matched and the battle was very close, but our Juniors and Seniors succeeded in gaining the victory. A. Bartlett, R. Kneedler, E. Pickersgill, C. Farmer, B. Lewis, O. Arnold, L. Pritchard, E. Flymm, M. Coupe, G. Ghiorso, and M. Thompson made up the winning team. It is very advanta- geous for us to have a hockey team in the fall, because when the rain comes later on and fills up the depressions in the field made by this game, a good freeze re- sults in a perfect ice-skating pond. { Page 126 } The ACORN aaae | A ) STUNTS HOCKEY The ACORN { Page 127 } VOLLEYBALL af ¥ CU 4% ‘ty aati ni sinteiie WR The ACORN Tennis WENTY-SEVEN girls turned out for tennis this fall! This certainly goes to yh Bes that tennis is growing more and more popular and, of course, the keener the competition, the greater the stakes! Alice Gibson, 3B, won the cup and the championship, winning by two games from Jeannette Fitzsimmons, 1B. The class winners were: Van Neil, 1A; Fitzsimmons, 1B; Johns, 2A; McDon- ald, 2B; Spann, 3A; Tweelinckx, 4A; Groves, 4B. Phyllis Jones was manager. Volleyball IFTY-FIVE strong, stalwart lassies of Alameda High endured the knocks and Peeves wrists of volleyball in the attempt to gain their numerals and one hundred points. Under the splendid coaching of Miss Eggert and the dexterous management of Wynne Lewis, an A-1 volleyball team was produced. The 2B’s made a very good showing with eleven games to their credit; the next in line were the 4AB’s, credited with nine games. But, behold our 3B champions! Not a game lost out of fifteen tournaments! That is a record that any volleyball player can appreciate. Those participating were: Olwyn Arnold, Genevieve Caton, Margaret Coupe, Grace Ghiorso, Muriel Silver, and Melba Thompson. Ice Skating NEW sport, ice skating, was introduced into Alameda’s Athletic Association this spring, the Oakland Ice Arena furnishing the setting. Quite a large number of girls turned out, and they surely had great fun slipping, sliding, stag- gering, and tumbling across the ice. There were very few mishaps, and no casual- ties. This new sport is a minor one, and the girls will receive tw enty-five points for it. The ACORN { Page 129 } TIVELANSVA AAD { Page 130 } Baseball een is the good old American standby in sports. About fifty girls turned out this year in order that Miss Stockwell might develop them into Babe Ruths and Rodger Hornsbys. The Low Juniors won the championship, and the Low Sophomores made a close-second. Peggie Corless was manager. Crew | ow Senrors! Rah! The four-year champions of the races! Again the Class of December, ’30, won the nautical honors in the final competition which was held at Lake Merritt. The girls seem to enjoy crew more and more each year judg- ing by the increasing turnout. Last year we were given nice new oars, and this year we are in quest of more. The first big thrill came on April 29th, when the preliminary races were held, 4A vs. 4B, 3A vs. 3B, 2A vs. 2B, and Scrub vs. Elevated Scrub. The second big thrill was felt on May 6th, when the winners raced to decide the championship. Following the victory of the Low Seniors came a supper which was held at the Canoe House on the lawn. The girls brought their picnic suppers and Miss Danielson, coach, treated everybody to ice cream. The defeated crews entertained the winners with a few ukelele numbers, and then the election for next year’s manager took place, Mildred Kelber being chosen to succeed Mozelle Martin in this office. The winners were: C. Farmer, E. Ney, M. Wright, M. Martin, M. Twining, B. Lewis, G. Caton, M. Silver, J. Franklin, O. Arnold, H. Wright, and E. Toalson. Basketball Cy Jumping Jacks of the basketball teams were great in number and excep- tional in skill. Under Miss Danielson as coach and Elsie Martenusen as manager, many exciting games were played. Never before in the annals of our history has there been such keen competition’as that engaged in by the 1B, 2B, and 3A teams. The Round Robin system of tournament was used,,and excitement ran high as the games were played and replayed to determine the victor. After a long, fierce, but jolly struggle the 1B’s emerged from the conflict elated in their glory. The honors belong to F. Glover, P. Fleming, D. Hing, G. Kneedler, J. Fer- ren, G. Nelson, M. Shurtleff, V. Vargas, and T. Imbrulia. The ACORN 5 Beer terms ago riding was once again taken up as a school sport after an in- terval of a year. Great interest has been shown since then, and many good riders have been developed. This sport is held each week at the Lake Aliso Riding School at Mills College, under the instruction of Miss Cornelia Cress. On May 1, 1929, the first annual Horse Show at Lake Aliso was staged. Ala- meda took a place in every event and came back with the cup. On February 5, 1930, four girls from Alameda competed in the Oakland National Horse Show. Plans are now being made for a Horse Show or an exhibition of some kind on Circus Day. The second annual Horse Show at Lake Aliso will be held on May 31st in the Mills College riding ring, and Alameda has high hopes of winning more honors. The Riding Club is composed of the following girls: Barbara Zobel, Barbara Bruntsch, Alice Blinn, Frances Mannion, Hanalla Thomas, Virginia Schultz, Virginia Shadburne, Jane Kahl, Edna Furrer, Charlotte Lawrence, Eleanor Pick- ersgill, Helen McPherson, Helen Horwege, Rosemary Collier, and Vallora Wrylley. [ Page 132 } The ACORN x ry % AY (2) BACKWARDS FRONT POEM It was a nice October morning In September last July, The sun was shining brightly And the snow was in the sky. The flowers were singing sweetly And the birds were all in bloom, As I went down to the basement To sweep my upstairs room. The time was Wednesday morning, Last Thursday just at night; I saw ten thousand miles away A house just out of sight. The door projected rearward And the front was at its back. It stood alone between two others, And all were whitewashed black. The scene was full of splendor, The day was dark as night. The villain’s lips were tightly sealed, As he yelled with all his might. THE CARPENTER’S SERENADE A lath! I quite a door you, dear ; I've hallways loved your laughter. Oh, window-you intend to grant The wish my hopes are rafter? When first I sawyer smile ’twas plane I wood re-joice to marry; Oh, let us to the joiner’s hie Nor longer shingle tarry! And now that I have axed you, dear, Plumb square and on the level (I’ve always wanted 2-by-4) Don't spile hope’s happy revel. The cornice is waving, Peggy, dear, The gables all are ringing; Why let me pine?—for, oh, you know I’m sawd ust when I’m singing! Joe Durein “Pardon me, but your stockings are wrinkled.” Milly Dettmer— You brute! I have no stockings.” Caryl Oskea—''I have a breaking out all over my face.” Caryl Oskea Bob Heely- “No; beard.” “Rash?” Waiter— Soup?” Customer— ‘Is it good soup?” § Waiter—'‘Fourteen carrot.” Les Haefner— 'How is George McCon- nell with the women?” Bob Barton—‘‘Most of the time!” Dave Gregory those spoons?” Walter Tischer—‘The doctor told me to take two teaspoons at mealtime.’ Why are you taking Chuck Wilson— 'Golfing is pie for me.” Harry Minton— 'T notice you get plenty of slices.” Bill Smith (very emotionally) go on dancing like this forever.”’ Billie Smith “Impossible. bound to improve.” “T could You're Major Brown— Isn't that tie frayed just a bit?” Freshman—'‘Not ’fraid, sit; just badly frightened.” Louis Nova—''Someone stole my car.” Officer Brooks— These antique collec- tors will stop at nothing.” Professor's Wife— 'I forgot to tell you, my dear popsy, a truck ran over your new hat.” Professor—'‘Was I wearing it?” Miss Connelly—‘What caused the Box- er uprising?” Carl Ingeman—'‘‘A bum decision by the California Boxing Commission.” Don’t cry, little girl, because vacation is over. Pity the poor fishes; they must stay in a school all the year round. Jim Triolo (entering Junior Prom)— ‘Shall we join the ladies?” Gordon Corson—‘What do you think I am, a carpenter?” First Half Wit— “Why does a stork stand on one leg?”’ Second Half Wit— “'I don’t know.” Roland Gibbs—“If he’d lift the other one, he’d fall down.” [ Page 134 } The ACORN Frannie Osborn (in butcher shop) “Did I say four pounds of steak? I meant only two. Gracious! I’m losing my mind.” Butcher—'‘‘Madam, we sell brains.” Sivert Haavik — “Do you like Buddy Rogers?” Vaughn Samuels: ‘What class ts he?” Irate Professor—‘There’s a student in this class who’s making a jackass out of himself. When he’s finished, I'll begin.” Pop Daniels to Jack Hanson “No, Jack, a dogma is not a mamma dog.” Bob Feldhammer—'‘Let’s go to the Cen- tennial Pageant; it’s only a dollar.” Pa Feldhammer — “Next time, sonny, next time.” Dick Moulthrop czar of Russia?” Miss Connelly—''A peasant shot him.” Dick Moulthrop—‘‘It serfed him right. (Puns and coffee.)”’ “What became of the Rollins — ‘‘These girls are a couple of bias babies.” Anderson Rollins that.”’ “What do you mean, bias?” “Oh, buy us this and buy us First Sap— 'I wrote to an expert to find out how long cows should be milked.” Second College Student — “And he said—” First Sap—'‘Just like short cows.” Bob Roos bells?” Barbara Pollard—‘‘Is that your way of asking me for the next dance?” “Doyou exercise with dumb- Jeanne (crossing Park Street during ex. week ) —‘‘Look out, you'll get killed.” Marjorie—‘‘I don’t care. It couldn’t be much hotter than it is now.” One— What’s your girl’s name?” Another—‘‘Oleo Margarine.” One— Why?”’ Another-— 'Oh, she’s just a substitute.” The ACORN Haavik— You must have been a movie actor to kiss like that.” Gerlach— No; you see, I play a saxo- phone.” Dick Bordeaux— Will you give me a penny for my thoughts?” Bill Calkins—‘Do I look like a garbage man?” Bob Wallin— Will your people be sur- prised when you graduate?” Elmore Gerlach — “No! They've been expecting it for several years.” Eddie Larson—‘‘Have you ever played squash?” Pete Nizzoli Alameda busses.” “Yeh! I ride home in the Did you hear a bout the Scotchman who was given a pair of spats, and then went out and had them half-soled? Garbage Man- got any garbage?” Henpecked Husband “Come around later when my wife is here.” “Hey, mister, have you “Cheer up, old man. Look at the world through rose-colored glasses.” “What for? My eyes are bloodshot, any- way.” ‘Pardon me, old man, but you married a rather homely woman!” “Yeh; I got her in a blindfold test.” Miss Geiger—''What is steel wool?” Roy Hurley—“The fleece of hydraulic rams!” Ira Jones— ‘When two bodies come to- gether, is heat generated?” Winston Ackley— No! I hit a guy yes- terday and he knocked me cold.” Marjorie Young—Why did you cut the sleeves out of your overcoat?”’ Howard Duguid—''So I could put it on without taking my books out of my hand!” “That remains to be seen,” said the ele- phant, as he walked on the fresh cement. FOUND ON CORLEY SCHWARTZ’S REGISTRATION CARD Question— Give the name of your par- ents. Answer—'‘Mamma and Papa.” Charlie Bannworth smal]!”’ Freddie Bodenson “Precious articles always come in small packages, you know!” Charlie Bannworth—‘‘Yeh! So does poi- son. “Gosh, you're Irate Papa— ' How is it, young man, that I find you kissing my daughter? How is it, young man?” Sheik Zanzot—''Great! Great!”’ Professor Kafka (at orchestra rehearsal, bringing orchestra to a sudden stop) “What was that letter we just passed?’ Carmel Johnson— 'That was L.” Professor Kafka—‘‘Well, go to L and start all over again.” Old Scottish Householder— Maggie, ye hae served us faithfully for twinty-five years, and from now on we will regard ye as a member of the family. As such, ye will receive no salary.” NO SOAP Mr. Coughlan “Which is the best , cast-iron or cast-steel?”’ Dwight Steele—'‘It depends on the par- ticular quantities desired; cast-iron is harder, but castile lathers quickly.” They call her Tonsils because the boys only took her out once. Jack Skinner is so dumb he thinks Marco Polo should be played on horseback. Soph.—''I call my girl ‘powdered sug- ar. Frosh_— ‘Why do you do that?” Soph. “Because she uses so much make-up.” Emily Schmidt— 'Don't you love driv- ing like this?” ‘Tom Richardson—‘‘Yes, I do, but I was waiting to get farther out.” ow, do you know where bad little girls go to?” Edythe— Oh, yes—they go most every- where.” WAIT TILL I PRACTICE UP! Jeanne Smeltzer (at the dansant) — “May I have the next one?” Eleanor Wright “No, it isn’t ready yet.” Teacher— ‘Jakie, give a sentence using the word ‘deceit.’ ”’ Jakie— I wear pants with patches on de seat.” Miss Hook—'‘‘When was Rome built?” Dot Remick— ‘At night.” Miss Hook— Who told you that?” Dot Remick—‘‘You did. You said ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day.’ ”’ The new girl in town is called Autumn because everything falls on her. Walt Tischer (on the phone) — 'This is the weather. How about a little shower this evening?” Marge Miller— ’Sall right—go ahead and take one if you need it.” Harold Zanzot (eating in cafeteria) “Could you pass the bread?” Dave Gregory—''I think I can. I moved pianos all summer.” “I hate to see women doing men’s work,” mused the thoughtful engineer as he saw two co-eds kiss each other. Connie Johnstad—''You look like the answer to a maiden’s prayer.” Chuck Wilson (excited) —‘‘Yeah?” Connie Johnstad—'‘The wrong answer.” Bordeaux (at student meeting) —“We shall sing the cider song, “You Ferment for Me!” Jack Beach—'‘Did you see ‘The Big Pa- rade?’ ” George McConnell — “No; I bought a ticket, but the thing never passed.” { Page 136 } The ACORN Eleanor Wright—'‘This is my latest pic- ture, ‘Students at Work.’ It’s very realistic.’ Miss Sherman work!” Eleanor Wright—''That’s the realism.” “But they aren’t at Miss Chamberlin—“Now, tell me why we put a hyphen in bird-cage.”’ Walter Haluk— “It’s for the bird to sit on.” “T want to be game!” cried the prisoner. So the judge made him quail. Hamilton “Stop! This can’t go on!”’ Tom Richardson—''Very well, Madam, we'll try a larger size.” Josephine (tragically) — “Do you know Ida?” “Ida who?” “T dunno.” H. Wilson ““How’s life as a Fresh- man?” Homer Helmstein idea.” “T’'ve only a hazy P. Legallet final cold.”’ Miss Dot Crever—''Really?” P. Legallet— 'Yea ; below zero.” “T just knocked my trig. “What's the trouble?’”’ asked Charlotte Lawrence as the street car stopped sud- denly. Eldon Clark—'‘We just ran over a boy.” Charlotte Lawrence—'Was he on the tracks?” Eldon Clark—'‘No! We chased him up an alley.” I never sausage eyes as thine, And if you'll butcher hand in mine, And liver round every day, We'll seek some hamlet far away ; We'll meet life’s frown with love's caress, And cleaver road to happiness. HALF BAKED “Who is that Freshman over there?” “A young man from Boston.” “Oh, I see, another bean.”’ “Why is a lazy dog like a hill?’ “T surrender.” “A slow pup.” Even his best friend wouldn't tell him so he flunked the course. 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