Bret Harte Union High School - Sierra Vista Yearbook (Angels Camp, CA)

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Page Thirty-eighl SIERRA VISTA 0:or1o1o:o1o2n2o:1v1cv1 vzoxoioi ri:10101111:r1o1nzu1ugn1n1o11r1vu1o1oc 12-Senior tag day-Hearty cooperation enabled us to' make it a suc- cess. 14-School was dismissed so that the students could attend rodeo staged by the Buck jones Movie Co. 19-Louise Watkins leaves Bret Harte to attend a school in Oakland. 25-Mr. Clarke presents the silver cup won by B. H. baseball team. 26-Elton Dorroh is on time for civics. School closed for the Thanksgiving vacation. December 1-Bret Harte claims a new pupil, Dorothy McNamara. 2-Senior class choose their diploma. 3-Murphy's bus enjoys a visitor. 5-Mr. Clarke gives Emmett a whipping. Senior Hi-jinks, Mother Lode Theatre. 8-Chemistry pupils all get a Eve because they showed off in front of visitors. 19-School closes for two weeks-Christmas vacation. junior class present their play, Seventeen at Mother Lode Theatre. A suc- cess due to practice and good coaching. January-1925 5-School opens after a two weeks' vacation. Six pupils leave school and one new one enters. 6-Irene Peirano surprises every one by bobbing her hair. 7-Santa Claus brought Lawrence M. a green and red necktie. 14-Mr. Clarke is late for school. 16-Alba has a fall from dignity. 19-Esmeralda Tee Hees arrives befcre last bell rings. 26-Oliver decides to quit chemistry. February 6-Skid chains needed in hall. Hazel received a wisdom bump. 7-Scandal among faculty. Miss Meighen rides home with Mr. Clarke. 10-New style is spit curls seen in junior row. ll-Windy day. Mrs. Dana thinks we should move. 17-Senior girl enjoys ride with Mr. Clarke. Rowena was the honored passenger. 25-Emmett kicks a door down in assembly. March 3-Copper Boo Hoosi' absent from school. 5-VVatson comes to school with a new car. IO-Scandal among Seniors. Rowena travels in a Franklin. 13-Girls' league entertains the school with a banquet at Monte's Inn. 17-Watson rides to school in his Ford partly stripped. 24-Mr. Clarke enjoys a horse-back ride. April 7-Three pupils absent from chemistry-quite a relief for instructor. 13-Evelyne Kennedy has her own powder and comb. 20-VVe start practice for Commencement. 21-Group pictures taken. May l-Senior Royal None-Such. 12-Mr. Clarke shows his authority by reforming junior class. Every one receives a live for talking. 21-Emmett monkey see monkey do new sheik.

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Page F orb' SIERRA VIS TA Qobioioilbitbinillinioioioiltitlioiuioilhioioilbioioi biuioioioioioiod Class Day-June 6, 1924 Class Day exercises were held on the evening of June 6, 1924, in the Ma- sonic Hall. The hall was decorated in fern and flowers. The class will, his- tory and prophecy were read. The entire program, readings and music were very delightful. Miss Jones and Mr. Keplinger had charge of the program. Graduation-June 9, 1924 Twelve happy and confident Seniors received their diplomas on june 9, 1924, for four long years of hard mental labor. The commencement exer- cises were held in the Mother Lode Theatre. The program was as follows: 1. Invocation ....................................... Rev. J. O,Flannigan 2. Ad Astra Per Apera .................. Melba Lagomarsino-Honor Pupil 3. Pale Moon .......... Quartet-Angelo Albero, Glendon Mitchler, Shirley Hutchins, Oliver Raggio. 4. Honor Spirit ............. .... ll Tyra Keplinger-Honor Pupil 5. Address to Class ......... ................ H . R. McNoble 6. Bells of the Sea ............ ...... . . ..Chorus of Students 7. Presentation of Diplomas ..... ....... F . G. Stevenot S. Dismissal .................................... ..... A Rev. F. G. Lewis Following the exercises a dance was held in VVood's Auditorium. Freshmen Reception On September 19, 1924, the annual reception was given by the Sopho- mores to initiate the wee Freshmen into the domain of our Student Body. Much to the delight of the upper classmen and to the utter disgust of the Frosh, they were made to perform some of the most ludicrous pranks so all were kept laughing continuously. The refreshments was served and dancing followed until 12 o'clock. Sophomore Party The Freshmen next decided to show the upper classes that they could be better hosts than actors. On October 24, 1924, the entire school and also our friends, the teachers, were invited to attend a Halloween party at Wood's Auditorium and NVE MUST COME TN COSTUME. Everyone was anxious to see how the Freshmen would act as hosts but they surprised us allg for good hosts they were. Some of the most outlandish costumes were there. Refreshments were served by the Freshmen. Three cheers for the Fresh- men. They certainly know how to entertain! Tag Day Buck Jones and his company being in Angels November 12, the Seniors declared a holiday for the purpose of increasing their bank account. There couldn't have been a more peppy and successful affair than the Tag Day. Every one was enthusiastic over it. The Seniors added fifty dollars to their treasury. Senior Class Play A party was given in honor of the Senior Class by Mrs. J. Porter on N0- vember 23. 1924. A delightful evening was spent in playing games, cards and dancing. Refreshments were served at 11.