Burlingame High School - Panther Tracks Yearbook (Burlingame, CA)

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Burlingame H 2 gh S 619001 stunt club gave a comical presentation of night life in a French Apache cafe. Thursday, November 6: The A. B. S. held its election today and will soon be started as a well-organized association. Friday, November 7: This evening was Mummers' Night. The drama stu- dents presented three interesting plays in the auditorium. Monday, November 10: The Peninsula Theatre was the scene of the Big Game Rally. The school turned out en masse. Tuesday, November 11: The P. A. I.. is ours! Burlingame defeated the Bearcats 5-0 in our final league game. Wednesday, November 12: Girls of the school participated in a miniature golf tournament at the Girls' Jinx. Prizes were awarded. Saturday, November 15: The B won an award for one of its editorials at the California Scholastic Press Association held at Stanford today. Many mem- bers of the BH staff attended. Wednesday, November 19: The Who's Who Dinner turned out to be a big success, enjoyed by many. Thursday, November 20: The student body heard a novelty radio program in assembly. Paul O'Neill was the announcer. Wednesday, November 26: The Honor Study Hall system was inaugurated: an Honor Board and representatives from the various study halls were chosen. Wednesday, December 3: Girls attended their sports dinner tonight and made merry, reading letters from Santa. Awards were distributed. Monday, December 8: Senior week commenced. V . Thursday, December 11: The Senior ball was held tonight at the Masonic Hall. The girls had a Christmas party in their gym classes. Friday, December 12: Sixty-six seniors were graduated tonight. For the first time in the history of Burlingame caps and gowns were used. 1 1 Monday, january 5: Back at school again with 98 new freshmen enrolled. Mrs. Faith Sutcliffe and Mr. Lawrence Blucher joined ranks of faculty. Thursday, january 29: The Big and Little Sister party was held in the cafeteria. Fun had by all! The Frosh gave their assembly today, too. Friday, january 30: A Red Cross drive is going on. The school is collecting large sums for the drought fund. Monday, February 9: Baseball practice began today. Many boys have turned out. Home-room organization was initiated. Officers and representa- tives to the council were elected. Tuesday, February 10: The Freshman Mothers' Tea was held this afternoon. The theme of the party was valentines. f27l

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CAMPUS ECHOES Cdienddf ONDAY, August 11, 1950: Vacationls over! School opened today with 881 students enrolled. Several new teachers, too-Mrs. Nadine Benson, Miss Beatrice Maple, Miss Ava Conelly, Mr. Carl Story, and Miss Sybil Schwartz. Thursday, August 28: The big sisters treated their little sisters to lunch. Everyone played games on the front lawn. Monday, September 1: Hurray! the swimming pool is open. At last stu- dents can wet their toes during school hours. Thursday, September 4: The first B this term came out today. Thursday, September 11: The freshmen gave their assembly. junior jenkins performed a noble feat in tapping in time to Elmer Vincent, accompanist's, gum chewing. Friday, September 12: Scrubs visited the Land of Oz at their reception given in the big gym this afternoon. Friday, September 19: The seniors gave a dime dance in the gym. Saturday, September 20: Panthers beat Monterey today 9-6. Monday, September 22: The T Square Club brought fame to Burlingame. Five boys won prizes at the California State Fair for their fine drafting en- tries. The Panther Reserves defeated the third-string Bearcats 21-O. Thursday, September 25: The Burlingame and San Mateo High A. G. S. cabinets enjoyed a picnic together at San Mateo Park. Glenn Woods, director of singing in all Oakland public schools, came and taught us to sing this morning. Wednesday, October 1: The freshmen's mothers and teachers got acquainted at a tea given this afternoon. Thursday, October 2: A faculty member increased his family. Congratula- tions, Mr. Hazeltine! Friday, October 10: The P. A. L. opened today. We conquered Sequoia 20-7 . Monday, October 15: Bundle week sponsored by the A. G. S. Social Service Department is now in progress. Thursday, October 23: The dramatics classes presented Sparkin' H,-a one act comedy featuring the humorous side of rural life, in assembly. Best thing we've had for some time. Friday, October 24: Burlingame's float sent to the San Mateo County Flower Show won a cup and ribbon for its unusual theme. Mr. Fena earned two cups and six ribbons for his flowers. Friday, October 51: Hallowe'en! Who cut the rope on the flag pole?. The E261

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CAMPUS ECHOES Wednesday, February 12: The Mummers had their banquet tonight. judg- ing by the noise they made they must have had a fine time. Monday, February 16: The girls are conducting a stocking drive for the veterans. Thursday, February 26: The hit of the season canie off tonight when stu- dents gave the first vaudeville show Burlingame High has ever held. It was a honey! Saturday, March 7: Juniors promenaded in the big gym and were hosts of the first dance of the term. Thursday, March 12: Wienies were frozen and eggs fried before students eyes today with liquid air. Mr. Ervin of the Air Reduction Sales Company was the demonstrator. Wednesdziy, March 18: High seniors are seen now udolling up to have their senior pictures taken today, tomorrow, and Friday. Friday, March 20: And on this night the annual costume pageant featuring dancing, music, and modeling was given. Monday, March 23:The A. G. S. gave the faculty children a party today. Eleven youngsters attended. Friday, March 27: Hurray! we have a rest from school worries and stay home for awhile, for Easter vacation is here. Friday, April 10: The band concert was given tonight. Friday, April 17: The A. G. S. holds its semi-annual jinx. Friday, May 1: The great day is here! After an awe-inspiring parade of floats and pedestrians, Burlingame High held its remarkable circus in the three gyms of the school. Friday, May 8: The senate met to nominate officers for the school. A Mothers' Day assembly was given, and the orchestra concert took place tonight. Thursday, May 14:-Booth Tarkington's play, Clarence , enacted largely by seniors was given. Students made a fine showing. Friday, May 15: A Mothers' Day Dinner was given. The school held its election. Monday, May 18: The A. B. S. sponsored a Father and Son night. Friday, May 22: Many attended the Senior ball to bid the seniors farewell. Wednesday, june 5: Officers were installed at assembly this morning. Friday, june 5: The term ends as 101 seniors leave the school. f2Sl