Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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R.O.T.C. Trains for Future Military Service RIFLE TEAM—ROW I, Left to right: § Wroebel, R. Braly, D. Kidd, —R.O.T.C. TEACHERS—Left to right: M Sgt. Greenhouse, Lt. Col. K. Arroe. ROW II: E. Eisen, T. Thurman, L. Aragon, R. Charlton. Beightler, and M Sgt. Lambert. The Reserve Officer's Training Corps is a course at Alameda High School which is of- fered to all students interested in future military service. ‘The classes are usually held before the regu- lar school classes. The R.O.T.C. students drill and march three times a week, and twice a week instructions are given by M Set. C. Greenhouse and Lt. Col. R. Beightler. The Reserve Officer’s Training Corps also has an active rifle team. Those who are interested in improving their marksmanship go after school to practice. The rifle team has participated in many contests against other schools and it has done very well this year During the home football games and the pa- rades, in which the R.O.T.C. is called upon to participate, the color guards have carried the National Flag. This organization which has brought many honors to Alameda High School is highly respected. R.O.T.C. and rifles: a study in regimentation.

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Energy, action, we sure have if! P.E. Keeps Us Physically Fit A.H.S. has an excellent Physical Education Department with one of the finest coaching staffs in the area. This department offers a wide selec- tion of sports to the individual. Che girls play softball, basketball, speed-a- way, and soccer. If a girl thoroughly enjoys sports, she may sign up for sixth period P.E., which is known as the Girls Athletic Association. In this organization, a girl may take part in the sports already mentioned or she may choose bowling, canoeing, tennis, or modern dance which is offered to all girls) The boys’ P.E. Department offers the oppor- tunity to compete with other schools’ teams. All these teams together have formed a county league. During the school day the boys play football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. They also tumble and swim. A.H.S. has football, baseball, basketball, ten- nis, swimming, golf, and track teams. As you can see, both departments are very active. GIRLS’ P.E. TEACHERS—Left to right: Miss E. Carpenter, Mrs. F. Kympton, Mrs. M. McKenna, Mrs. M. Schwartz (modern dance). BOYS’ P.E. TEACHERS—ROW I, Left to right: Mr. J. McMillon, Mr. L. Bernadou, Mr. L. Lowry, Mr. A. Jones. ROW II: Mr. B. Conners, Mr. M. Pearson, Mr. F. Kline, Mr. C. Hayes. 23

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Efficient Workers Run OFFICE STAFF—ROW I, Left to right: Mrs. Rigsby, Principal’s office; Mrs. Gingrich, Attendance office; Mrs. McFerron, Princi- pal’s office. ROW Il: Mrs. McClara, Bank; Mrs. Dahl, Atten- dance office; Mrs. Arfsten, Bookroom. Alameda High School must have a good of- fice and maintenance staff in order to live up to its motto, “Always High Standards.” Mrs. McFeron does an excellent job in keep- ing the office orderly and efficient; while Mrs. Arfsten and Mrs. Hemrick keep the bookroom and library orderly and up to date. The school’s financial department is cared for by the bank staff under the capable leadership of Mrs. Mc(Clara. Our School Smoothly Mrs. Hunter is our school nurse. Mr. Geyer instructs students in Driver's Training. Mrs. Hunter, the school nurse, is always here to help the students who need her assistance. She sees to it that the students stay in good health and in top physical condition. ‘The custo- dians and the laundry staff also help keep the chool hygienic and presentable. Mr. Geyer, the Driver Training instructor, ex- cells in teaching students to become SAFE and dependable drivers. Due to these efficient workers, our school is kept running smoothly. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT—ROW I, Left to right: Mr. P. King, Mr. A. Lorenzana, Mr. R. Croker, Mr. H. Struf, Mr. L. Reese, Mr. R. Bishop, Mr. L. Camper. ROW Il: Mr. J. Stefani, Mr. A. Smiths, Mr. F. Lachman, Mr. D. Wills, Mr. F. Shaster.