Balboa High School - Galleon Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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THE BALBOA JOURNAL Zena Pack Firxl Vil'l'-Pl'l'JiAll'IIf George Cahill Aflvlvtir Managvr james Scheihing I,-I Pn'si:lc'nf BOARD OF DIRECTORS-SPRING '29 B.H.S.S.A. Officers and Class Representatives Adolph Schmidt Pfl'Xf!ll'llf Rita Garcia Svrond Vin'-Pr1'xiilrr1l Halrec Wardeii H-I PH'Xit1l'I1f Fred Schaffler Dorothy Dempsey L-1 Rc'1m'scnfali1'z' Azalda Winn L-I Rr'1lrc'xi'nluliz'c' I.-I Vif'i'-Prfxiilf-nl -..QQ 13 lgh.- Amador Garcia Cilxlodiafz George Kline Yfll Lvadfr Leo Zweig L-1 Rvllrfxrnlulix 'r

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THE BALBOA JOURNAL The Balboa High School Student Association -Fall '28 HE Student Association of the fall term was the first student organization in Balboa High School. The elected oflicers were Adolph Schmidt, president, Zena Pack, vice-president, Eleanor Saunders, second vice-president, Rita Garcia, secretary, Amador Garcia, custodian, and George Kline, yell leader. The President and Vice-President were treated with the utmost courtesy by the oiiicers of the other high schools. We were invited to luncheons at Polytechnic, Commerce, and Galileo, and attended an operetta at Lowell. A wonderful spirit of friendliness and good will was shown us in gifts bestowed upon us by the other Student Associations. Polytechnic presented us with one hundred dollars and a beautiful Balboa banner, Commerce presented us with fifty dollars, Galileo gave us athletic equip- mentg and Mission sent us one hundred dollars. To these schools we are most grateful. Early in the term we adopted our school colors, orange and blue. The Hrst problem on our hands was that of the Student Body Drive. Our students were not accustomed to the need of paying dues, but the oihcers worked hard and the student body responded, with the result that nearly every student in school became an active member of the student body. With the student body dues and the generous gifts from other schools our Student Association was able to equip our football and basketball teams. If the students could understand the difficulties that we worked under, they would realize that we must have had' assistance. We had the assistance of Miss Fisher, our faculty adviser, without her advice we would have been as helpless as a log at sea. Many entertainments were given by the Student Association. Although we had no auditorium or large meeting place, we held numerous successful assemblies and dances. We held our assemblies in front of the building, and' gave our dances in the main hall. The students of the school were interested to see what sort of an organ- ization we could make of our Student Association. Therefore, the officers worked hard in dealing with the problems before them. Where a rule was needed, we put a rule, and where money was needed, we voted money. Toward the close of the term, which was indeed very short, the officers were just getting things in hand and we turned our offices over to our successors with regret. The Fall term of 1928 was a memorable one to both officers and students. Every one looked to us for a good start, and with the cooperation of che students and student officers we have every- thing to be proud of. To the students in general and to the faculty, I wish to express our appreciation. ADOLPH SCHMID1-I President, Fall '28. 12 Be--

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THE BALBOA JOURNAL Balboa High School Student Association- Spring '2 9 HE aim of the Board' of Directors for the Spring Term, 1929, has been to help the school in every possible way. We have tried to promote friendship among all the students and between the stu- dents of our school and the students of the other high schools of the city. We have endeavored to make school life in Balboa High School happier for all the students in the school. This term we have had a very efficient corps of officers. The officers volunteered to organize themselves as a Building and Grounds Committee and have tried' very hard to keep the school grounds clean. The Board of Directors whitewashed the temporary fence in the back of the building which a few careless students had marked up. Representatives were sent from the Board to all classrooms in the school to encourage the students to help keep the desks clean. The officers asked the students to cooperate in keeping flowers in the main office. It was a joy to see how the students responded. There are always flowers now in the office where all who pass by may enjoy them. We have also tried to develop a sense of appreciation for the extra service rendered by teachers and individual students. The Board of Directors has assumed full responsibility for the conduct of the students in the halls, thus taking an important step in student self- government. The social life of the school has also been developed. We gave two parties, the first a reception by the sophomores to the freshmen, and the second a party for the high freshmen. At both parties there were stunts and dancing and everybody had a good time. The outstanding rally was the Lincoln Day rally. That day we were honored by the presence of Mr. McGlade. We had an International Good Will Day on May 16 and a rollicking circus late in May. As we go to press, the Board of Directors is considering an appropriate gift to leave to the school. All in all we have had a successful year in student body affairs. The officers have helped to develop a good spirit in the school. They have also learned that holding office is not just a matter of glory but one of giving service. We want our best students interested in stud'ent body work. We hope that our Spirit may grow and develop, and that the Balboa High School Student Association may take its place among the best student body organizations in San Francisco. MAYNARD SCHULTZ, President, Spring '29 -asf 14 iii ' V