Burbank Junior High School - Wizard Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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THE SNAP CLUB The Snap Club which originated at the beginning of this term, is for the ninth grade girls who are interested in cameras, and for those who wish to learn how to make different types of pictures. We are working for a prize by making a portfolio of our own snaps, which will be the record of many pleasant days. ' The first type of pictures we took were silhouettes of members of our club and a number of the teachers. These were taken by darkening a room under the stage, and placing a white sheet over a door with a hundredrfif- ty-watt lamp behind it. We set the camera about three feet from the sub- ject. The lights were then turned out and the shutter of the camera was opened. The lights were switched on for two seconds. The lights were a- gain put out and the shutter was closed. Thus our silhouette was completed We also helped take the graduation pictures. A white background was used as a reflector, and two powerful lights were put on each side of our subject to produce the right effect. We got the best results by taking one-fifth of a second snaps. Another very interesting and pleasant event was our trip to San Fran- cisco. We went to the Presidio and then to Half Moon Bay where we took many interesting pictures of the coast, cliffs, waves, etc. The leader of this group is Miss Glover who is also very interested in the taking of pictures. All members enjoy working under her leadership Genevieve Moyer, Selma Krinkel H9y' ,X 1' . ,Gp N,-, eg U 2 g Q Tumatme CLUB This term the Girls' Tumbling Club, has many new pupils. When new members enter, they must first learn to do a few easy stunts, such as the forward roll, backward roll, and the headstand. Later they do the more difficult stunts. . We give programs many times and have pictures taken of our stunts. You who want to limber up, why not join the Tumbling Club and have a lot of fun? Mrs. Murphy is in charge, and we meet every Monday, the eighth period in the gym. ' G-race Medes H8z , Thelma Olsen L9y'

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GIRL RESERVES One of the finest clubs offered by Burbank School, is the Girl Re- Serves. The club meets on Mondays after school, at the Burbank Clubhouse, where.the girls have many a rollicking time. They make leather purses, scrap-books, cut linoleum blocks, and do things for other children. Often they give plays and parties, and in warm weather, enjoy outdoor activities The uniform of the Girl Reserves, is a white middy and skirt, and a blue Girl Reserve tie. The symbol is a triangle within a circle. There is a G, R. in the circle that stands for Girl Reserve. - This is,a wonderful organization for girls of the nteen-age,U so if you are looking for some wholesome pleasure, join the Girl Reserves. A THE GIRL scoors How would you like to join the Girl Scouts and go to the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains for your vacation? They have the happiest times you ever can imagineg swimming, hiking, making bonfires, eating in the open, and enjoying the great out-of-doors. You first must pass a test to become a Girl Scout.' Then you receive a pin which you always feel proud to wear, Once a week after school the Girl Scouts meet. Sometimes we draw pictures of the starsg other times we sew tea4towels for the camp, or play games, . Think of the wonderful times you can have by becoming a Girl Scout! If you want to join a worth-while club, join the Girl Scouts. June Norden L8y' CAMP FIRE Among the clubs sponsored by Burbank School, is Camp Fire. It is a fine organization for the American girl. All are friendly and agreeable, Many girls regard Camp Fire as a dry, uninteresting business meeting but they are far from the right. True, they do have business meetings, but they also have many other interesting things. Our group gave a dance this term. It was a big success. When money in the treasury becomes low, we give punch or candy sales to raise the fund. The Camp Fire Girls' summer camp is a wonderful place for girls to spend their vacations. They learn many useful arts, such as first aid, life-saving, and nature-study. Everything is done systematically. There is an hour for play and one for rest, an hour for swimming and one for hiking. In this way, the girls never have to ask what to do, ' So come on girls! Donft miss all the fung sign up now for membership in our group and earn your own ceremonial gown. Be able to show proudly the honors you have won for honest effort and work, - Iona Bowers L9y'

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p szvarrmv On the afternoon and evening of May l5, the H9y' class presented their humorous comedy, NSeventeen,U written by Booth Tarkington. In brief, the story is of Willie Baxter, a seventeen year old, who thinks he is very far advanced for his years. He is introduced to Lola Pratt, a very silly young lady who talks baby talk, and is deeply impressed by her. He discovers an old dress suit that belonged to his father, and secretly puts it on each evening and pays her calls. He feels that the dress suit gives him a greater advantage over the other boys, Jane, his impudent little sister, discovers his dark secret, and at once notifies her mother. His dress suit is taken away in order that he may not pay such frequent visits. Lola has to leave for home, and so a fare-well par- ty is given in her honor. Of course Willie receives an invitation, but feels that he is unable to attend without a dress suit, which his father will not let him lave. He makes a last desperate attempt to pawn various articles in order to raise enough money to purchase a secondfhand dress suit that was formerly owned.by an Italian waiter now serving a term in jail, Again Jane finds out and tells her mother, who stops Willie frmn earning any more money. She lets him wear his father's dress suit for the party, but he is late, and all of Lola's dances are taken. Lola pays lit- tle attention to him, and the party seems to be a failure. As the curtain falls, Willie decides to go to college and forget all about Lola. The cast for the two presentations of the play were: Characters- Mr. Baxter. . Mrs. Baxter , Willie Baxter Jane Baxter . Genesis . . . Lola Pratt. . May Parcher . Mr. Parcher . Johnnie Watson. . . . Joe Bullit. . George Crooper Wallie Banks. Ethel Boke. . Mary Brooks . - .Both play Q u Q 1 n f o Q - . Afternoon Alden Gardner Kathryn Sexton. . . Jorma Vainola Ruth Kindle . Thomas Backos Evelyn Maas . Marian Giorno Wilbur Stitzer. . . Matt Mautz. . Wilbur Cowan. Walfred Saarni John Olson. . . . . . Evening . . . . Edward Tscheekar .Selma Krinkle ,Willis Horton . . . .Renee Mattingly .Thomas Backos . . Agnes Gosh . . . .Genevieve Moyer Wilbur Stitzer . . Matt Mautz . Wilbur Cowan Walfred Saarni . . John Olson Catherine Harris. . . . Cecelia Mansonen Helen Kemp ............. Helen Kemp s were very good, and the audience seemed well pleased. ' Renee Mattingly H9y'