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

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Scouting Tcl1'1fi65 rr rv av PP rr 'TX V. Thorpe, A. Ryland, A. Redding, A. Colendich, E. Russell, L. Stephens, I. Paredes Girls' Basketball The playday held on Armistice Day provided for many activities in which the majority of students in both high schools were repre- sented. Next in importance to baseball was basketball. The high school grounds are equipped with basketball courts, but adequate facilities are not available for the proper development of this activity. The girls are handicapped by the lack of dressing rooms and lock- ers. In many instances they must enter the games in their street clothes. In spite of these drawbacks they have carried along with considerable enthusiasm and some development. The only competition offered them this season was during the playday previously mentioned. As Was indicated, the representative teams competed for honors. B'ret Harte was not so fortunate in this contest. Pitted against a team which had the advantage of much training under ideal conditions, they were hopelessly outclassed. Yet the spirit of the game was not lessened because of the one-sidedness of the contest. In addition to basketball and baseball there were other games played. The most outstanding principle reflected in this playday was the spirit of friendly rivalry displayed by the students of both schools. This fact alone would warrant the continuance of these contests, and we hope that plans may be made to establish an annual playday. . -.gf an is--

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44 44 44 44 44 Scouting fPd1 ti8S E! .,,....-.... ,gear i A ,.,i ., : T . , 1 .. 4, ' I K , 'xl - 'L I' 'gy ' - W tk! J I FIRST ROW: A. Tanner, H. Kurtz, P. Segale, V. Shrum, C. MonteVerda, B. Cooper. SECOND ROW: L. Pecchenino, F. Bonfilio, T. Benigar, M. Konevich, I. Vukafsinovich, E. Blazer Girls' Baseball Baseball seems to be the chief interest in the field of athletics for girls at the Bret Harte High School. Lack of proper facilities has in a large measure prevented full development of other sports. However, as a result of much enthusiastic response from the girls, considerable has been accomplished in baseball. During the regular physical education period the girls are grouped according to their interests. In this manner they are able to practice under supervision. The competition has been confined to interclass activity, and but little attention has been given to interschool games for girls. The only outside competition was provided this year on Armis- tice Day. Through the co-operation of school oilicials, the two high schools in the county, and the American Legion, a pla'yday was held on the Bret Harte High School grounds. This provided a means for friendly competition between the two schools. In the various Held activities teams were selected to represent each high school. The customary ofiicials were in evidence to pre- vent any disagreements. However, there was no antagonism what- ever as only the most friendly spirit prevailed. The Bret Harte girls succeeded in defeating their opponents from Calaveras High. -'El30l9'-

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The Donner Party lTH THE HIGH peaks of the Sierras looking forbiddingly down on them, the Donner Party suffered one of the worst tragedies of history on the shores of Donner Lake in the winter of 1846. This party, numbering thirty-one, had started hopefully from Springfield, Illinois, for far away Cali- fornia in April of that year. The number gradually increased as they traveled along, but, unfortunately, un- ity was lacking and the party's strength was decreased as many members deserted during the first hardships. At Fort Bridges after much serious debate the party divid- edg the majority went the longer way and safely reach- ed California, while the minority took the Hastings Cut-off, believing that it would save them approxi- mately 300 miles. Though the strictest economy was practiced the party came face to face with starvation, and it was necessary for two members, C. T. Stanton and William McClutcheon, to go forward for relief. Stanton's return in early October restored the party's hope and vigor. Despite all optimism winter made its appearance a month earlier than usual and hope gave wa'y to despair. After several unsuccessful attempts to cross the summit, the party was forced to return to Donner Lake. Although four expeditions were sent to aid them only eighteen of the original group survived the ordeals. -eEl32l9 -