Castlemont High School - Falcon Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1981 volume:

ZEIJB falwn miagtlemuntibigb $thual 192m $300k Has tried to record the important events of the year and to carry out the castle theme in such a manner as to afford a permanent memory book. Published June, nineteen-thirty-one, by the senior class, Castlemont High School, Oakland, California The Holy Grail llAnd in the blast there smote along the hall A beam of light seven times more clear than day; And down the long beam stole the Holy Grail All over covefd with a luminous cloud, And none might see who bare it, and it past. But every knight beheld his fellowls face As in a glory, and all the knights arose, And staring at each other like dumb men Stood .......... and swore a vow? THE HOLY GRAIL. JAMES ARGYRES iBurttuIIis D E D I C A T I O N To the knightly ideals and standards established in the minds of all who have attended Castlemont High School,we do dedicate this, our second yearbook. Qtuntmts Enniun Administration . Publications . knightswtmnt Class of June, ,31 Class of December, ,31 Classes . Literary muzsts Clubs R. 0. T. C. Drama . 1W usic QED umeys Boys, Sports . Girlf Sports . . . 11 16 19 31 40 43 49 58 62 66 69 87 I K'? 0 K?Ax a Rem iniscence Strength uTllat Fair Order of the Table Round TA glorious company, the flower of men, To serve as model for a mighty world, And be the beginning of a time. I made them lay their hands in mine and swear To reverence their king as if he were Their conscience, and their conscience as their king, To break the heathen and uphold the Christ; To ride abroad redressing human wrongs; To speak no slander, no, nor listen to it; To honor his own word as if Gon; To lead sweet lives in purest chastity; To love one maiden only ...... ...... for indeed I knew 0f no more subtle master under heaven, Not only to keep down the base in man, But teach high thought, and amiable words, And courtliness, and desire of fame, And love of truth and all that makes a man.,' GUINEVERE. 1 1 111 1 . 1. 1 1 1 111111! 1 1 ,11 1 Ill1111 H 11 11111111 11111111 111 11 ' '11 1111111111111 .11 11111 , Id , 7:11 .1111 $011011 dtbe falcon Virginia Helen Myhre Vendell Clara Nelson Anajo Nesslage J ewel Eloise Nicholls Bradford Hall Nichols Aldean Blanche Nicholson Irving North Selma Emmelia Nyman Luella Frances Orr Waller Pacheco Socrates Panta ges Grace Parrish Gryffyd Partridge Leslie George Passmore Mona Florence Paulson Ivy Rose Perry Louise Marie Perry Lucille Estelle Peterson Dora Violet Peters Ralph F. Pelrie Stanley Paul Pheby Thirty-seven 615m .1? alcun William Wellington Porter Theresa M. Reyes Roberta Joy Robbins Ardis Robertson Earl Leonard Robinson Edward LeRoy Rockafellow David Farris Roddan Willis T. Rogers Margaret Rollier Walter Rose Edward John Rose Grace Margaret Rosenkranz Ruth L. Ruediger Robert Harbin Rushing Lucille Schroeder Bob Joseph Sciacqua Violet Sebastian Austin Thomas Shellard Sybil Elnora Sledge DeWin Smith Elmer Henry Smith Thirty-eight dtbe falcon Harold Smith Alice Rose Snitman Theodore Sousa Leonard Harold Stenherg Frances Marion Stover Helen Debbe Swick Lydia Ethel Tavares Melio Tessore Conrad Ward Thomas Julia Margaret Thomas Stanley Tilton Ivan Wallace Tinstman Robert Carlton Uddenberg Wayne Frank Valley Marinus Van Der Woert Raider Arnold Waage Dorothy Elizabeth Wake Mary Ellen Walden Ferdinand Welchmeyer Ethel Carolyn Whitesidc Herbert J ohn Williams Thirty-nine n D E I a f e b a S l T .l G 1 1.. L H-10 Boys H-10 Girls dtbz jFaIcnn irls L-10 G 10 Boys L. F orty-two mje falcon Building Castles By LOUISE MURRISH ITH HIS straw hat pulled down over his face and his fishing rod tossed carelessly to one side, he lay upon the haystack, dreaming. Some day, he thought lazily, he would be a sailor. Ships and the sea had always held a fascination for him, and the thrill for adventure ever filled his soul. A sailor, maybe even a captain. He preferred the latter; it offered more daring possibilities. The drone of an airplane overhead caused him to remove the hat from his eyes and gaze upward. A look of envy came upon his face and his dreams became centered upon the glories of being an aviator. To ily, to do stunts in the air, to be famous, all of these presented themselves with the thoughts of the plane. He dreamed on and on, the sun went down behind the hills, and the moon rose later to find him asleep. 909 Many years later he returned to the same spot. His hair was mixed slightly with gray; upon his face was a tired, discouraged expression, but his eyes were still dreamy. He sat down to rest for a moment and the surroundings recalled to him that day so many years ago when he had lain upon a haystack dreaming. His face grew hard as he thought of how those dreams had turned out a failure in every case. Never had one been realized. Flying, sailing, each had failed. Many other plans he had entered upon with fiery enthusiasm only to tire of them when the glamor wore off. He was old. He was tired. He had failed. He had built his castles high and fair, They were but castles in the air. . 9 9 Another lad of about the same age as the dreaming boy was walking briskly down the road, whistling merrily. He paused at the sight of a stream of cool, clear water and sat down. In so doing he cut his finger upon a sharp rock. It was not a serious cut, but he said to himself, llBetter put some iodine on it when I get home. Thafs what Dad would do. Then, still talking to himself, he added: ltDad makes a great doctor. I wish I could he like him. Maybe some day I will. Forty-three dtbe falcon Think Iill go home and try and read some of his books before dinner. They are hard to understand, but some day they will mean a lot to me. O O 9 Years later, seated in an important office, this boy, now a man, answered the telephone ringing on his desk. llHello. Yes, yes. A cut finger? Thatls too bad. Pretty serious, eh? Well, put a little iodine on it and 1,11 come by in about twenty minutes. All right-finef, He stood up and went to the window, which offered him a view of New York City at its busiest hour. He didnlt see, however, the high buildings, or hear the sounds of cars and trains, for he was thinking of a day long, long ago, when he, a lad of twelve or so, had dreamed of becoming a doctorelike his Dad. He had followed his dream all through school, taking every medical course he could manage. His practice at first had been small, but steadily it had increased with peopleis knowledge of his dependability. Now he stood one of the heads of his professionea man admired, respected and happy. The Quest By JAMES LOREALL Oh, God, for those you love and bless Why all this search for happiness With all the color in the skies, Why all the longing in the eyes Of those I pass? Is it a thing that humankind Must all look for and never find? 01' do we hold within our hands And in the things each understands The ending to our quest? Forty-four Etna falcon F orty-fiue Night Clouds By MILLICENT SKINNER All through the night The clouds scurried, Seeking only to avoid The moon, Which pierced, with its cold Beams, their Frail transparency; Seeking only to press themselves Into the blackness of the sky; But it, with sable Contemptuousness, Pitilessly revealed Their thin, pale bodies; And the wind Tore loose Their slight grasp, And vivisected them. And they cried aloud To God for mercy, And He stilled the winds. In the morning I found them Huddled behind an eastern hill. Dismal, desolate, disconsolate, Quietly whimpering, Seeking only to comfort one another, Little knowing that even this Brief respite Would soon be denied them By the relentless rising Of the sun. dtbe faltun HOUSES By HILDRETH MANZ OUSES, like faces, give us an index to their character. The burden of life seems to rest heavily on the doorstep of the weary-looking house. Its faded and careworn appearance suggests that the battle is a grim one and that the victory is almost won by those who carelessly and wantonly have tramped in and out, up and down and around. If only the painter, gardener, and general repair man would come to her aid. 9 In contrast, we find a hearty invitation at the glad home, whose gate stands open to all alike. Its appearance is neat and trim. Its well-cared-for yard, with flowers, grass, trees, and shrubs7 is the setting for this home, which is sometimes large and sometimes small. There it stands in perfect peace, with its countenance of generosity and gracious hospitality awaiting your approach. 9 Up and down the lane of wealth we stroll to see the magnificent homes which are placed in surroundings that at first sight appear like a glorified paradise. But are they really homes? Will happiness, generosity and hospitality be found awaiting you there? Their sedate walks lead to heavy oaken doors, carved and bolted. The general appearance makes you gaze with silent awe. You wonder what lies hidden behind those barriers. Although invisible, the words, 6nNo Trespassingi, are clearly spelled before yOu. 9 Long ago this f antastic domicile, which stands in the most forsaken part of town, was vacated for a better abode and more select neighbors. Its shutters hanging on rusted hinges, its gabled roof and fancy carved trimmings give an air of mystery. The outside walls are dirty and lacking paint. The porch, with its fancy decorations, is almost completely concealed by wild vines. It is a picture of desertion and forsaken ambitions. . It matters not how old fash- ioned, new fashioned, grand or small, poor or rich, 64It takes a heap of living in a house to make it home? Bravery Brave are they who feel no fear, Fear no thought and shed no tear. But 7tits braver to have known Fear, yet never f ear have shown. Etbe falcon Things I Don,t Like To Do By ALICE BOULTER N THIS springly April day the birds are carefree and merry; they twitter and trill in the treetops, while the blue sky smiles sweetly, and little iiowers try to express their alfright tor is it delighth at finding them- selves in such a poetic world. I alone am disconsolate; for an unspringlike mood is upon me, and prosaic thoughts arise in my mind. Cynically I observe the wilted poppy in my huttonhole; and, inappropriate as it may seem, instead of thinking how sweet it is to be alive and how beautiful it all is, it comes to me suddenly that I do not like to write themes, and, moreover, I do not like to study U. S. and G. nor write letters to distant relatives. . I glance at the clock, and am reminded of another thing I d011,t like to do, namely, to watch for any length of time these clocks we have here at Castlemont. At the junior high I attended they had the kind of clock with hands which stand still for a minute and then jump to the next. They were much more interesting to watch than these, and I, being an inveterate clock-gazer, have often wished for the good old days when time jumped instead of crawled. . However, to continue: I don,t like to grate carrots; I donlt like to read stories with morals; I don,t like to listen to dis- -courses on alThe Importance of Spending an Hour :1 Night on 01165 Chemistryii; and I donit like to wash pots and pans; neither do I like to use an umbrella in rainy weather. . Furthermore, I donlt like to listen to Rudy Vallee singing JJO Solo Mic, nor do I like to hear a soprano sing thn the Road to Mandalay. 4 And these, much as it embarrasses me to admit it, are the thoughts that I think, while outside, Nature is budding and little breezes whisper of hope and gladness. And I sigh, for I remember that once, in my youth and innocence, I, too, laughed and danced gaily, and was happy; but now that all my illusions have been shattered, and I have reached the sophisticated age of sixteen, life has taken on a darker hue, which reminds me of one other thing I donit like to do, which I must add: I douit like to think of that test welre going to have eighth period. Forty-seven uThe Emblazoned Shieldh q? or this was Arthufs custom in his hall, When some good Knight had done a noble deed, H is arms were carven only, but if twain, His arms were blazonfd also; but if none The shield was blank and bare without a sign. Elbe falcon International N ORDER to promote international good will among those Castlemont students who were interested, the International Correspondence club organized in the fall semester and aHiliated itself with the World League of Interna- tional Education associations. Correspondence has been carried on with eight different countries by the twenty-five boys and girls in the club, and the exchange of ideas, pictures, illustrated articles, and outstanding facts about school and home life in the various countries has proved both interesting and broadening. . Delegates attended the regional councils of International House held at Berkeley, in February; Alameda, in March; and Hayward, in May. A luncheon was held to commemorate May 18, iiGood Will Day? and a Good Will message was also sent. Millicent Skinner of Castlemout was editor of the W orld League Bulletin, in May, which brought distinction for the newly organized club. 9 Othcers: Joyce Grimsley, president; Edna Hoelscher, vice-president; Katherine Frankie, secretary; Wilma Bowman, reporter. Mr. Ferdinand Custer founded and sponsored the club. Dictation That they might increase their accuracy and gain a greater range of short- hand vocabulary, dictation from notable speeches was given to advanced short- hand students. One-hundred-word speed-dictation tests were sent by a large publishing firm which awarded a gold pin and a certificate of recognition to all who passed them. . The dictation club was sponsored by Mrs. Carolyn Place. Tora Anderson was president; Eloise McKay, vice-president, and Violet Sebas- tian, secretary. Archery How to construct bOWS, arrows7 and quivers from raw materials was the knowledge gained by the members of the Archery club. When bOWs and arrows were completed, a try was taken for the purpose of target practice. Mr. Robert Hester, the sponsor and a good shot himself, instructed the boys. The wood shop was used as a work room for construction purposes. F orty-nine dtbz falcon Ye Castle Singers FTER beginning their study of the various kinds of poetry, members of the poetry club undertook the writing of original verse. Some of their work was published in the CRIER and some was sent to magazines using student poems. . A banquet was given each semester at which members of the English faculty and counselors were guests. . In the spring term Helen Twigg 'was president; Lula Argyres, vice-president; Beulah Levin, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Lena Broze was sponsor. German Die Deutsche Verein is one of the newest language clubs organized this term. Weekly meetings were devoted to singing and talks about modern Germany, its present-day conditions, its school system, the Jugtmdheweging, and other special topics of interest. Special attention was given to the teaching of fluency in German conversation. A scrap book was also compiled for refer- ence. . Officers were: Elroy Payson, president; Evelyn Anthony, vice-president; June Alvaris, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. H. D'. Dreiske was club sponsor. Nature Field trips, which included the observation of birds and their habits, insects and their ways, Howers' and their growth, hlled the program of the Nature club. Birds, plants, and insects were also brought into the laboratory for observation and experimentation. 9 The club sponsor was Miss Edith Garner. Officers included Ed McClintock, president; Lawrence Muller, secretary. Art The study of masterpieces in painting, sculpture, and architecture by the use -of reproductions was the fascinating work of the Art club. . The students .familiarized themselves with the recognized standard works of art that have ,stood the criticism of man for centuries. . Mr. W. S. Rice was sponsor, with Max Kenney, president, and Carlo Hehngren, secretary. Fifty Eh: 3f alum I nternational C astlemont C ozmtry A viation Latin Comets Chess Girlsa Drill Team Office Service Archery Wrestling the J'Falcun Aviation HE AVIATION CLUB has completed one of its most successful years. It con- sisted of live-wire members who were interested in aviation. Talks were given each week on an airplane, and its outstanding characteristics pointed out. The lectures were usually illustrated with a scale model of the airplane built by boys of the club. Several blackboard lectures were given on iiight theory and modern aeronautical developments. The more important speeches, given by outside men, dealt with cross-country flights and aviation as a career. A visit to the Boeing School of Aeronautics to see the wind tunnel in actual test was also made by the club. . Mr. Ralph Myers,auto shop instructor, sponsored the club. 9 The officers were: J 0e Krieg, president; Floyd Edwards, vice-president; Clifford Swift, secretary-treasurer. Latin The most important achievement of the Latin club was the presentation to the school of a marble statue, a copy of the Nike of Samothrace made in Rome by Signor Pappais, obtained by Miss Clara Edith Bailey when on a visit to Italy last summer. . The club has participated in the Bimillennial celebration in honor of the poet Virgil, attending the exercises at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. It also heard Miss Claire Thursby relate her experiences on the Virgilian cruise. . Claire Gleiss was president; Harry Waldorf, vice-president; Astrid Sorensen, secretary and treasurer; Grace Parrish, librarian. Stamp The Stamp club was composed entirely of boys interested in the collection of stamps. Meetings were held, with regular programs offering talks and book reports pertaining to stamps. On club days 6ttradersh were exchanged and albums which had some fine collections were exhibited. . Miss Albertina Tread- well was the club sponsor; Otto Mueller, president; Francis Hinkley, vice- president; and Owen Lewis, secretary. F ifty-two dtbe falcon German Sociology Student C lerks J unior Traffic Oflce F orce Poetry Ufice Service Nature Country M eyers, Orchestra 6m falcon HosPitality HAT EACH might learn how to become a gracious hostess, a group of girls formed the Hospitality club and set about their aim, assisted by Miss Florence Halliday. . They studied table manners, how to introduce people, the serving of tea, the planning of parties, with correct invitations, refreshments, and amusements; in fact, etiquette in general. Then one party was given to practice what they had learned. . Dorothy Busch was president and Lola Wheable, secretary. The playing of many competitive games and sweepstake championship tour- naments constituted the program of this yezujs Country club. Their schedule included matches against Oakland, Technical and San Leandro high schools and also University of California freshmen. Outstanding golfers of the club were Carl Triplett, Gus Lowell, Paul Schleifer, Les Miller, Craig Baugess, Stan Sorensen, Bert and Roland Paulson. Edison The study of electricity, electrical apparatus and machinery was the purpose of the Edison club, which got the benefit of the work done by students in the electric shop. Mr. J . M. Boyd explained what was new to them. They investi- gated practical electrical wiring for the home, motors, dynamos, special appa- ratus used at the carnival and other projects. Members of the club built electric toasters costing approximately $1.50 each. . Oihcers were: Jack TreH'man, presi- dent; Donald Pepperell, vice-president; Milton Molitor, secretary. Drill Team To improve their posture in walking, a large group of girls organized for themselves a drill team. With the helpful aid of cadet officers of the R. O. T. C., the girls have accomplished what they started out to learn. Each cadet had charge of a small group of girls which he put through the tiworks in as stern and hard fashion as if they had been hoys -in the R. O. T. C. F ifty-four EBB jFaIcnu Boys, Blowout Girls, H i-J inx tithe falcon Science HE VISITING of industrial plants and learning about the production methods of the company filled the educational program of the Current e3 Science club, sponsored by Mr. Frank Ellis. At weekly meetings the tour was thoroughly discussed and many new things were revealed by some that had been missed by others. Some of the companies they visited were the- Marchant Foundry, General Engineering Company; General Electric Power Stations, Pittsburgh Steel Works and the Oakland Tribune press and broad- casting rooms. . Richard Carlin was president, and Homer White, secretary. Sociology The Sociology club, with Mrs. Ethel Levy as sponsor, consisted of all girls who at weekly meetings discussed questions that the high school girl is inter- ested in. It was planned that eventually the club would develop into a social service club to help girls within the school. Committees have worked on plans. for next semester BO that more could be accomplished. Nadene Bush was president. Handball The Handball club, organized for single and double handball tournaments- between members so they might not only improve their styles, but derive pleasure from the competition, has completed a successful year. The chief endeavor was to arrange tournaments in such fashion that every member would be given the opportunity to participate in several single and double competitive matches. The oHicers were: Art Osterberg, president, and Frank Noyria, secretary. dine falcon Chess After learning the rudiments of the game, members of the Chess club arranged competitive games for each meeting, urging everyone present to par- ticipate. A score card was kept, recording all games played, and the one making the highest score was entitled to enter the tournament among the high schools of the city staged at U. C.'. Each member owned his own chess set. The club was sponsored by Mr. M. V. Mowbray, Jr., who also taught boys interested in checkers. Comets Wishing to acquaint themselves more thoroughly with the constellations and the more important stars and planets in the heavens, the Comets on several occasions visited the Chabot observatory. At their regular club meetings, reports were given of radio talks on astronomy, important laws governing the subject, and lives of famous astronomers. . E. W. Long of the science depart- ment sponsored the club, while Irwin Miller was president; William Murrish, vice-president; Arthur Tymer, secretary. F ifzy-seven 6132 .fr'almn Lt. Col. C. G. Lawrence Col. Lowe A. McClure Sgt. Guy M. Templeton Reserve Officers, Training Corps S CHARACTER training is one of its highest aims, the Reserve Officers? Training Corps may well be termed a character-developing association, the average student taking military training keeping ever in mind the slogan, c6A sound mind in a sound body? In Castlemonfs unit, under Sergeant Guy M. Templeton, every man possesses the ambition to accomplish that which. will place the standard, both of himself and his school, upon a higher and broader plane. . On last Armistice day, R. O. T. C. units and bands of all the Eastbay high schools turned out for the biggest event of the term, the annual parade. The trophy offered by the City of 'Oakland for the unit having the. best attendance and appearance in the parade was won by Alameda high school. A barbecue lunch was served the cadets in Lakeside park, after which they traveled to Berkeley to witness the annual Army-Navy tilt in the California Memorial Stadium. . George Crapo was given the honor of being made colonel of the Oakland R. O. T. C. during the fall term, to succeed Colonel Edgar Ford, also a Castlemonter. The emcers under him were Major Melvin Heinkel,. Captains Horace Moulton, Jack Johnson and Ernest MacKay, First Lieutenants Irving North, Edward Courant, Irving Grundel, and Second Lieutenants Cecil Brizee, George Homen, Ralph Fowler, George Paterson. The band officers were Second Lieutenants Paul Muir and Bill McPhail. 0 During the months of November and December, the annual tryouts for Castlemonfs rifle team to Fifty-eight: Elbe j'FaIwn Lieutenant Colonel Melvin C. Hcinkcl. Cnpluin Enlcst Albert MucKay, Captain Edward G. Cournnl, Captain Irving North, Firsl Lieutenant Cecial C. Brizvc. First Lieutenant George Edward Paterson. First Lieutenant Eugene 5. Cox, First Lieu- tenant Robert Hurley Lowe. Second Lieutenant David F. an05, Second Liculcnnnl Oliver Charles Jenkins. Second Lieulcnnnl Edward McCutcheon. First Liculenunl Paul J. Muir. represent their school in all the spring term shoots were held. By elimination, the following named cadets were chosen to be under the supervision of Captain Ernest MacKay: Alan Brizee, James Campbell, Milton Molliter, Theodore Souza, Irving North, Harry Hollibaugh, Laddie Doyle, Ed Heiherger, Don Havercraft, Ed Courant, Woodrow Dunagan, J 0e Kitano, Clarence Hunter, and Charles Pace. 9 These cadets were later presented with red, white and blue targets to be placed on their sleeves and large purple and white letters for their sweaters. . During the last two weeks of the fall term the tests were held to determine which cadets would fill the vacancies left through graduation of voiTicers. The highest ten of these went before a board of officers, who chose the five best. Those receiving commissions to be second lieutenants were First Sergeants Gene Cox and Bob Lowe, and Sergeants Oliver Jenkins, David Lopes, and Ed McCutcheon. During the term the following promotions were made: Major Melvin Heinkel to lieutenant colonel, First Lieutenants Irving North and Ed Courant to captains, and Second Lieutenants Oliver Jenkins, Cecil Brizee, George Paterson, and Bob Lowe to be first lieutenants. In the band, Second :Lieutenants Ronald Drayer and Paul Muir to first lieutenants. Fifty-nine dthe jFaIwn xx ,gm 9:; xxxxxxxxx A Company 3 Company 0, Company R. 0. T. C. Band Etna falcon First Raw: Milton Molilor. Clarence Hunter. Irving North, Edward Couranl. Ernest MacKay. Donald Haverscroft, Jmseph Kilnna. Second Raw: I-Inrry Hallibnugh. Then Sousa. Woodrow Dlmigan1 Jumcs Campbell. Ed Heiberger, Alun Brizee. Spring Term 0MBINED with their regular work, the R. O. T. C. held various social events, the biggest of these being the Eastmont Theater party of the fall term and the Military ball of the spring term. The decorations for the Military ball were supervised by Sergeant Guy M. Templeton, military instructor, who had his practice in decorating halls for the military balls at the Presidio in San Francisco. This ball is held annually in one of Oaklandls high schools for students of all the schools combined. . The big annual inspection, which is recognized all over the United States, was held on March 23. Castle- mont was reviewed by the inspecting officer, Colonel Pillow, after which they presented their squad, platoon, company, extended order, and Butfs Manual drill. 9 The spring term, as usual, was climaxed by the annual competition at the Oakland Municipal Auditorium. Much of the cadetsl time during the semester was spent practicing for this event. Castlemont had to practice the Butts, Manual rifle drill which the combined units presented, and select a special platoon, their leader, and four men to represent Castlemont in the individual rifle drill. Sixty-one dine falcon The Dramatic Workshop COMBINED festival of drama and ballads was offered by the Castle Players and Singers in the first production of the year. The drama program included: itExchangeJ, a fantasy, with J ack Hayes, Wilma Cherry, Bill Porter, Jane McNaughton, and Monte Phillips; itTrashf an effective realistic play, with J ohn Day, Malcolm Crase, and Kieth Perrin; and 6iThe Pot Boiler? a decided farce, with Leslie Hamilton, Ernie Orr, Barbara Taylor, Lucille McFarland, Don Harper, Robert Perkins, and Kevin Killen. Fall Guest Night October 28 saw one of the truly artistic performances of the f all term given Guest Night, which has become a semi-annual event. The first play, ttThe Shutting o9 the Door? was done in the merry old England style, with Bob McCall, Evelyn Anthony, Mervyn Sherman, Bill Porter, and Jack Simons, and portrayed a scene in a village hut. tiMoonshineJ, with Edwin Duncan and Ernie Orr, was a story of the Kentucky mountains. Kevin Killen, Teresa Rogers, and Robert Perkins composed the cast of WThe Marriage Proposal? a typical and amusing play of Russian temperament. The tiRomancel-sii a delightful play of a romantic French period, was given by Ernie McKay, Kathryn Barry, Jack Hayes, Robert Brooks, Robert Lowe, Blaise Esperance, and Gus Standish. Castle Players, Play-Fest The last production of the fall season was given December 8, at which ctBargains in Cathayf ctThe Ghost Storyi7 and Caleb Stoneis Death Watclf, were presented. The first was a delightful tglived-happily-ever-afteri, love story, and the cast included Vesta Hensley, Monte Phillips, Katheryn Beach, Dorothy Hunt, Virginia Hudson, Lucille Miller, Wilma Harris, Gene Cox, Robert Lowe, Jack Hayes, and Ernest McKay. The last, rather a more serious play, with an unusual setting, and an unusual thtrange interlude idea? included in its cast the following: Malcolm Crase, Roselle Morgan, Kay Alexander, Barbara Taylor, D011 Harper, Dorothy Alverson, Irving Ackeley, J ohn Day, Louise Murrish, and Mary Louise Rhea. 61m jFaItun The M arriage Proposal Jazz and M inuet The Wonder H at Dramatic Workshop dtbe falcon Castle Play Night HE FIRST play night of the spring term was given March 6 in J ordan Hall. The group of three were modern, sparkling comedies. The cast for ttEvening Dress Indispensable? a quite sophisticated play, was: Draga Opradovich, Marjorie Cox, Glen Blackburn, Lester Siegel, and Melva Carr. ttThe Dear Departed? although bordering on the grim, was saved by the droll humor of the grandfather. It included: Vernice Hallert, Jane McNaughton, Rolland Drayer, Charles Hawks, Kathryn Barry, and Jack Hayes. An English comedy, NMeredew's Right Handf, had as its cast Dick Allmon, J 01111 Williams, Evelyn Anthony, and Dorothy Hunt. On the Lot One of the most colorful assemblies of the term was given by the workshop, St. Valentine5s day. The play featured was 66On the Lot? a story of two romantic young gTextras in the TTfalse fronth setting of a Hollywood lot. Fred Krueger and Vernice Hallert were the two lovers and ByruI-n Bennett was the typical stage hand. One of the most striking and well-played performances of the fall term was TtJourneyTs Endf with Malcolm Crase, John Day, Irving Ackeley, Keith Perrin and John Green as the cast. 9 The second group of plays to be presented in the spring term were uJazz and Minuet, a play of the contrasting ages of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; uHearts to Mend, a charming Pierrot and Pierrette playlet, with Wilma Cherry, Irving Ackley and John Williams; ttThe Brink of Silence? a rather serious play, and TTThe Wonder Hat? a bit of delightful nonsense. . The cast for fl 2122 and MinuetT, was Margaret Laird, Jane McNaughton, Katheryn Barry, Jack Hayes, Robert Lowe, Alice Boyer, Phyllis Oherg, and Roland Drayer. Henry Hewitt, Chester Wilkinson, Noyes Alexander, and Ethan Caston, 0f the Alumni Guild, portrayed the characters in t6The Brink of Silence, and Elmer Smith, Bill Porter, Henry Maasdam, Dorothy Comingore and Helen Swick were in ttThe Wonder Hat? Sixty- our Ebe falcon arm falcon Music HE MUSIC CLASSES form one of Castlemonfs most essential and important departments, whose organizations have Vmade many successful appear- ances before both the school and the outside public in the past year. 9 The Boysi Glee sang before the Frick junior high school student body last semester and participated in programs at Castlemont. 9 The Girls, Glee also made several appearances in assemblies. Both of these organizations were under the instruction and leadership of Miss Alice Eggers, with Ernest Greenhalgh as accompanist. 9 The Mixed Glee club, which met every Monday during the regular club period, had as its major purpose the discovery of new talent in Castlemont. The officers were: La Verne Peters, president; Luella Orr, vice- president, and Helen Swick, secretary. 9 The orchestra and the band were under the direction of Mr. Walter K. Hawkinson. The orchestra played for most all of the student body assemblies, and the band played for O. A. L. football and basketball games, and for R. O. T. C. drills. The band members wore the R. O. T. C. uniforms, and functioned as a regular military unit, with Rolland Drayer as band leader, and Paul Muir, drum major. 9 The Mixed String Quartet, made up of Edythe Stoner, William Gaidos, Audrey Fern, and Aaron Geiser, aided in entertaining the P. T. A. as well as their fellow Castlemonters. 9 A com- bined chorus, made up of students from all the senior high schools in the city of Oakland, was organized early this semester, and rehearsed once a week in Hunter Hall. All students who could read music were eligible. This was Oaklandh first chorus of this type, although other cities have had similar organizations for several years. 9 Another musical organization new to Oakland was the high school symphony orchestra, in which about twenty-one Castlemont students played. 9 Mr. Glenn Woods of the Oakland Music Department instructed and directed both the combined chorus and the symphony orchestra. Sixty-six Dorothy Conrndi, Rolland Drayer, LaVcrnc Peters, Luella Orr, Al Lima The Operetta HE OPERETTA, ttThe Gondoliersf by Gilbert and Sullivan, was presented on the evenings of May 14 and 15 by the combined glee clubs and the orchestra of Castlemont. . Two gondoliers, who marry two Venetian girls at the beginning of the Operetta, are told that one of them is heir to the throne of Barataria, having been stolen as a child. At the climax, a former nurse to the king reveals Luiz, the attendant to the Duke of Plaza-Toro, as king. All ends happily. 9 Those who appeared in the cast of principals were: Roland Drayer, Al Lima, Dorothy Conradi, Luella Orr, Elizabeth Effisimo, Henry Maasdam, J ack Hayes, Irving Ackley, Monte Phillips, Russell Lang, Ethan Caston, A1 Phillips, Ray Maffei, Charles Hawks, Raul Gonzales, Wilfred Morrison, Reimer Nelson, J ohn Williams, J ane McNaughton, LaVerne Peters, Josephine Paulo, Linnie Mae Brown, Harriet Newguard, Dorette Kirkpatrick, J oyce Jerolaman, Josephine Van Fleet, Alma Keaton, and Elvira Normann. In addition, there were seventy-two students in the chorus. . Chairmen of the com- mittees who helped the Operetta to be a success were: dancing, Elizabeth EHisimo; scenery, Lester Seigel and Jiow Taniguchi; lighting, Leslie Welling- ham; programs, Millicent Skinner; publicityLIohn Williams; costumes, Ruth Culin; ushering, Ernest MacKay; ticket sales7 Delos Peckenpaugh; and make-up, Dorothy Hunt. Sixty-seven uActs of Prowess Dong, hhThe trumpets blew; and then did either side, They that assailed, and they that held the lists, Set lance in rest, strike spur, suddenly move, 1U eet in the midst, and there so furiously Shock that a man afar 01? might well perceive, If any man that day were left afield, The hard earth shake, and a low thunder of arms., LANCELOT AND ELAINE. Iwnm'na-ul'uwu .lw'H . . A MILLICENT SKINNER Enurneys Elihu falcon Mr. Roy Richerl Mr. Clarence H. Street Mr. Arthur Ross Coaches 5 HEAD of physical education at Castlemont, Coach C. H. Street has won the favor of all boys. Coach Street is the veteran at Castlemont, and since his arrival has been the leader of intramural and interclass pro. grams. Besides directing intramural activities, Coach Street assists Coaches Ross and Richert in major activities. Advanced tumbling and acrobatic stunt- ing, directed by Coach Street, held the interest of a number of the better acro- bats of the school. . The arrival of Coach Art Ross in Castlemont as coach in basketball and baseball has meant a great deal in the athletic realm. As basket- ball coach, Ross has piloted a championship and second place varsity in the past two seasons. As baseball mentor, Coach Ross has moulded together in the past two seasons some mighty fine teams which have accomplished a great deal. Throughout the realm Coach Art Ross is a favorite among:r the students. 9 A record which means a great deal to Castlemont Crusaders is the contribution of Coach Roy Richert, coach of football and track at Castlemont high. In track Coach Richert has developed two well-balanced squads in the past seasons, and has the honor of coaching the first Oakland Relay Carnival champions. As coach of the gridiron7 Richert in the past season put a team on the field which rated high in the O. A. L. The work of Coach Richert has been well appreciated by the students of the realm. Sixty-nine Block 0 Wea 30 Jnhn Ferreira Les Groux Marinus Jensen Clark Jones Thomas Julian W'illiam Lucy Henry Mnnsdum Rny Olson Herman Parker Al Phillips Monte Phillips Bob Rushing Henry Slnllz Bill Jngcls Roland Draycr Dick Allmon Wilfred Vicry MANAGERS James Ashley Floyd Duughlers Joe Falconer Ferdinand Wclshmire 531 Craig Buugucss Byrum Bennett Buford Bush Lester Ducscr Louis Gmbc Lyle Hastings Richard Hilkcns Kenneth Jonson Norman chsdcaver Victor KocrpL-r rers Marcus Lummus Joe Lioniz Al Nelson Farris Odell Fred Mosquedo Francis Pctcrman Junk Rndonich Eddie Rose Bob Srincquu Elmer Smith Sid Snilmau 5001: R n: Rny Slugnuro Leo Sylvester Mclio Tcssorc Elmer While Henry Winter MANAGERS Mal Figuem George Mills Bradford Nichols Earl Robinson 6132 falcon Ed Bullock, Howard Alderson, Ed Gallagher First Row: James Ashley, William Jau-pcls. Bob Rushing, Ray Olson. Henry Slullz, Clark Jones. Marinus Jensen. Joe Falconer. Flnyd Daughters, Dick Allman. Second Row: Al Phillips. Les Croux, Herman Parker, Wilfred Vicry. John Fcrreira. Ferdinand Welshmcycr. Rolland Drayer. Seventy-one fitbe falcon Foothall HE OPENING season of 0. A2 L. football compe- tition at Castlemont high was one of many successful features. With the call of Coaches Richert and Street for material immediately upon opening of the full term of 1930, they were greeted by 60 enthusiastic team aspirants. The majority of the turnout was made up of boys who were inexperi- enced in varsity competition, and the coaches com- menced from the bottom up in the moulding of CastlemonFS first Crusader eleven. . Among the sev- V eral varsity members from Fremont history who -Captain ttRedtt Duncmt donned moleskins for Castlefflom was Edwin 6tRetW Duncan, who was elected to captain the Crusader eleven. ttRed had previously been a member of Frenlont's varsity in 1928 and 1930, where he played at tackle and fullback berths. Ed was also chosen on the All-City teams of 1929 and 1930. Castlemont 6, Alameda 20eThe first appearance of Custlemonth football team was against Alameda high school, which emerged the 20-to-6 victors over the Crusaders. Castlemonth lone score came in the third period, when Herman Parker, quarterback, ran a kickoff back for a touchdown. Castlemont 7, Piedmont 17-The second encounter of the season against Piedmont high saw a greatly improved Castlemont team, even though her only score came in the third quarter, when Herman Parker ran a punt back 95 yards for a touchdown. O. A. L. Games Roosevelt 7, Castlemont OeCastlemont opened the O. A. L. against Roosevelt, playing upon the Fremont field. Captained by ttRed'tt Duncan, the Crusaders played a strong defensive game in holding the veteran Roughriders to one touch- down in the second quarter. The try for point was good, giving the Rough- riders seven points. Seventy-two QEDc falcon Bub Rushing-Hit hem high. bit 'em low; when he hil 'cm they know no mn'. Louis CruhkLnnic. though a lilllc lighl. hull trick- cry and speed in Highl. Leo Ilngosinn-hWhuu in cnnlcsl. Leo wus Cmsllc- ulmlfs silcm knight. Al Nclsun-Al 11ml hhc knack 0f snuring passes, whivh hold the funny 0f the lussL-s. Lester Gnmthhe triple lhrcnl role, needed on all lcums. was filled by Les. Ernie Orrh'hshnduw Orr was always ready when opporlunily knnrkcd. Louie Evuus-A grudge ugainsl mid-scusnn apponculs kcpl lhis gunnd on edge. Divk Allmun-Dirk llild his own method of doing a lhing. whirh gave him several nclion skirmishes. Lcsly Sis I-InmillonhA guard with hair of red. h whom oppuncllla grew to dread. lIurry Grrcn-Hnrry. wilh nnolhtr ycur. promises to bring Cnsllomonl n cheer. Seventy-three dtbe jTaIcun Gnnrgc uColonel Crupo Wthre hard killing was nec- csmry. George was always on the spot. Henry Muasdum Smu1l of slnlurc, fast in flight, Henry was lhe funs' delight. Herman Monk Purkcr-Running punts fmm one end of lllc field In the other was Hermic's pus- lime. Burton Dnvis-Wlmre the kick landed. the safety mun sloppml when Burl was in at end. Bill Jngells-Bill was another and who made 11 spe- cially of completing passes. Clan Bluckio Blackburn Anolher year for Glen just suits lnils male. Ruy Olsou-A smoother unit was the backfield with Bay in at half. Monte Airy Pllillips-Al pivot position. Monte. both on nITensc and defense. wus always lhcrc. Bub BlndPJusl as tricky on his feel as any player in the Ilrct. Clark Jonds Wihh Clark in the line the opponents were at wits' end. Vernon Darling-A ncvcr-suy-die Crusader, and km AI pivot nmn. Seventy-four awe falcon Castlelnont 12, Technical 12--CastlemontIs initial scoring appearance took place in the battle with Tech high, 011 the latteras field. Technical started the scoring with a Iiicker pass and two-yard drive for a touchdown. In the third period a pass, Groux to Crapo, and a 60-yard run resulted in a score for Castle- mont. An intercepted pass gave Technical 21 second touchdown in theisame 'period. In the fmal period a pass, Groux to Duncan, for 30 yards and a four- yard drive by Duncan gave Castlemont the tying touchdown. Castlemont 25, San Leandro 7eCastlemont high's first overwhelming victory came against San Leandro high on the Crusader gridiron. A pass, Dlmcan t0 Maasddm, for 15 yards, and a touchdown started the ball rolling. In the second quarter a drive down held, with a final plunge by ItRedI, Duncam added another tally. George Crapo, Crusader halfback, on an end run for five yards, made the third touchdown for Castlelnont. In the fourth period Duncan once more romped through the Pirate line for a touchdown. San Leandrds touchdown came on a kick-off run back for 95 yards and a tally in the third period. Castlelnont 38, McClymonds OeThe highest scoring total in the O. A. L. for the season came with Castlemontas victory over McClymonds on our home field. Early in the battle, a drive featuring Orr, Groux, and Crapo and a final plunge by Duncan gave Castlemont the lead. In the second period Duncan hit the line twice from the six-yard line to score. A pass, Groux to Duncan, and a six-yard drive by Duncan ran the total to 18. In the final period Duncan scored from the seven-yard line and shortly afterward on a blocked punt Merle Elting tallied again for Castlemont. A1 Nelson scored the final touchdown for Castlemont on an intercepted pass. Oakland 13, Castlemont 0--The first defeat on the home field for Castle- montIs varsity came at the hands of the Oakland Wildcats. Unable to score in the early periods, the Wildcats crossed the Crusader line in the third and final periods, the first time on a pass and line drive from the 40-yard line. The second score came on an intercepted pass by Duncan on the 20-yard line. University 7, Castlemont 6-Castle1nontIs final 1930 gridiron appearance took place against the Uni Cubs on our home field. University scored early in the game on a long forward pass for a touchdown. The convert was good. In the final period, after a series of short passes and line bucks, Ernie Orr, on an end run from the six-yard stripe, scored for Castlemont. Seventy-five me jFaIcnn First Row: Woodrow Dumgun. Norman Flagg. John Bows, W'ocdy Hansen. Mclio Tessare. Russell Lung, Jurk Cnlbournc. Second Raw: Vinccnl DePolo, Bill Whiting. Fred Jones. Bob Eckmnn, Ezekiel Rubella. Don Murray. Jack Bunker. Third Row: Aurou Cruiser. George McBride.Dudlcy Morton. Earl Rabinson.Elwyn Dunslnll.Buzz McNubh, Kennelll Avclillo. Castlemont Musketeers LTHOUGH not heard of as much as the Crusader Varsity, Castlemonfs second string, known about the realm as Musketeers, played an impor- tant role in Castlemont football activities during 1930. . The members of the Musketeer squad were primarily made up of undergraduates who will be eligible for the Castlemont varsity this fall. The squad was coached by Mr. Clarence Street, and the practice took place nightly along with varsity practice. . During the 1930 season the Musketeers played interscholastic games with opponents ranging from second string teams of local high schools to varsity teams of outlying schools, and state institutions. . The record rung up by the Castle Musketeers for the season consisted of four victories and three defeats. Victories were recorded against Alameda 10 to 0, Fremont 6 to O, and twice against Hayward, 13 to O and 27 to 0. The squad was defeated by Fremont, 13 to 0, and California Deaf and Dumb twice, 27 to 0 and 14 to 0. Seventy-six Etna falcon Bashethall ARKING the opening of Castlemonfs second 0. A. L. and championship-defending basketball season, forty-five knights re- sponded to Coach Art Ross, call for varsity candi- dates. . Built around the playing of Captain Henry 1181111167, Stultz, Murinus J ensen, Herman Parker, and Byrum Bennett, all veterans of the 1930 champion- ship crusade, the turnout was developed into a flash- ing quintet which upset the official udope sheet11 and nearly captured a second 0. A. L. championship. . Captain Snipe,7 Stultz, elected at the close of 1930 Captain 9Snipe,9 Stultz to pilot the past season's varsity, in terms? experience and ability, was well seasoned. 9Snipe, a candidate for basketball at F relnont high, first made the squad in 1929. 9 Henry made an A1 record as leader of the fast- stepping quintet of the past season, and remaining members will miss him. 0. A. L. Games Castlemont 32, Fremont OeOpening the 1931 hoop season as desired by all loyal Crusaders, Castlemontgs Bucketeers defeated the newly reorganized Fre- mont aggregation. The Crusaders did not hit full stride during the game, although the victory was not a hard one. A1 Nelson, 21 new find on the hoop squad, playing at center, gathered eleven points for honors, followed by Herman Parker with five points. Castlemont 33, Technical 9-Prohahly no other game during the 1930 race witnessed such a defensive and offensive spectacle as was presented by Castle- mont against Technical high. 9Heinie,7 Winters and Byrum Bennett at guard played perfect defense, holding the Bulldogs to nine points throughout the game. High-po'int honors for Castlemont were split between Captain Stultz and ttHeinie Winters with eight digits each. Castlemont 30, San Leandro 18-Continuing the fine style set in former games, the Crusader hoopmen emerged with a victory over San Leandro high. Seventy-scvcn the falcon Henry Heinia Winters- Heinic may mean beer and pretzels In some. but at Casllemont a 100 per cent guard. Dave RodrigueSv-Jusl un up-nnd-coming soph hrs! sea- son. bul n dil'ferenl story nexl year. Herman Monk Purkcr-Hcrc he comes-lhcre he is lhcrc he goes. Bub Rusbiug -He went on! for basketball fur wres- ll'mg prnclire. lurk Rndonich Anolher lucky center who wuvs al- ways willing. Al Nelsou-rf we can't, nobody else will. Seventy-eight thz jFalwn At half-time Castlemont had 13 points to San Leandro9s 6, Parker carrying off scoring honors with 7 points, and retaining the honor during the final periods with an additional 7 points. Castlemont 34, McClymonds ZZeA last-half scoring spree by Castlemont put a first-half losing game on the ice for the Crusaders in the McClymonds tussle. The first half went to McClymonds, which led Castlemont 15 to 4-. The second half was decidedly Castlemontis when 20 points were scored, against 7 by McClymonds. ifSIIipefi Stultz and ngerInieg, Parker split individual honors with 8 points apiece. Castlemont 23, Oakland ZOeBreaking a first-place deadlock for O. A. L. leadership, Castlemontis quintet eked out a Victory in the first Oakland high encounter. The Wildcats gathered 17 points in the first two periods and were in turn held to a three-point shutout during the closing periods. The well- earned 14 points compiled in the second half, together with nine scored earlier, tended to give rooters ffthe thrill of a lifetime.,, Henry Stultz and cheiniei9 Winter took scoring honors with 9 points apiece for Castlemont. Castlemont 30, University 21-Nearing the end of the first round with five Victories, the Castlemout ffoormen rounded out the sixth with a win over the Uni Cubs. The flrst three periods featured very little scoring, and it was not until the fourth period that Castlemont put the game on ice. Captain Stultz gathered high-point honors. Roosevelt 26, Castlemont 21-Playing under a handicap of low rafters in the Roosevelt gymnasium, the Castle Bucketeers lost their first game of the season. Though the starting lineup for Castlemont, consisting of Captain Stultz, Herman Parker, Henry Winters, Al Nelson and Byrum Bennett, played sterling ball, they were unable to gain a first-half lead. In the fourth period Castlemont came within three points of tying the game, but the Reds were not to be overcome. Castlemont 26, Fremont 16-Starting the second half of the O. A. L. pennant race, Castlemont gained an easy victory over the Fremont Tiger Quintet. Captain ctSnipeii Stultz tallied 12 points to capture high-poiut honors for the day. After the Purple and White had gained an early lead, Coach Art Ross replaced the varsity with first-year men, who held the Bengals the rest of the game. Castlemont 27, Technical 21-Gathering a total of 10 points for high-point honors, Captain thnipe Stultz led his crusading Crusaders to a second victory Seventy-nine arm falcon Cnrdon BnnubianA jumping jack full of Crusader vim. Murinus Jellson-A fusl. heady Crusader forward. Leonard Slcnbcrg-A forward who could nlwuys be counlcd on in a pinch. Iilnuzr Dutch SmiIh-Foughl like any ulhcr stub- bnrn Dutchman. Kenneth Swede Jensen-Wuvy hair, Grcriau pro- lilo possessed by u basketball player. Eddie Rosc-Didn'l have much chance lo show his slulT: In: hnd it in him. Hynlm Bcnncll- Jusl Good, spelled with n cap- ilnl C. Eighty dtbe falcon over Technical high. Henry Winters, stellar guard, followed with 9 points in favor of Castlemont. A 9-to-4 lead favored the Crusaders at the end of the first quarter, and thereafter the Castle floor men held the upper hand. Castlenlont 37, San Leandro 23eC1icking to perfection over the handicap of an undersized floor, Castlemont lengthened their victory list by a 37-t0-23 victory over the San Leandro Pirates. High-point honors went to Herman Parker in the first half with 8 points, and to Bob Rushing. Al Nelsonis entrance in the second half for Castlemont gave access to 11 points more on Al's part. Other contributors to Castlemonfs Victory were Bennett, J enson, Stultz, and Stenberg. Castlemont 24, McClynlonds 14r-Totaling 24 points, against 14 by the McClymonds Warriors, gave Castlemont another boost towards fame. After an early lead, Coach Art Ross put the second string on the floor for seasoning. High-point honors were divided between A1 Nelson and Hermie Parker, with 6 each, followed by itSnipe' Stultz with 3 points. Oakland 33, Castlemont 16-mfhe sweetness of many victories makes the bitterness of defeat unbearable. Approaching within two games of the O. A. L. final in first place, and then being pushed into second place was the blow admin- istered to Castlemont by Oakland high. A game which could have been anyoneas for practically three quarters suddenly turned Oaklandis when iiScoop,, Carlson, Wildcat ace, began to find the basket too often. Herman Parker scored high- point honors with 8 points for Castlemont. University 25, Castlemont 22-Still in the depths from the trouncing handed down by Oakland high previously, Castlemontis Crusaders were forced to accept 2i short-end score by the Uni Cubs after a long-drawn-out battle. Throughout the game University kept the scoring lead, although not a large one. Al Nelson took individual scoring honors for Castlemont with six points, trailed by Herman Parker and Henry Winters, with five digits each. Castlemont 38, Roosevelt ZGeCOmpleting the O. A. L. annual series in fine style, Castlemont high succeeded in overcoming the rumored jinx held by Roosevelt over the Crusaders. The game was a decided contrast to former Castlemont-Roosevelt games. Scoring 20 points in the first half served to put the team in high spirits and the game on ice. Al Nelson again succeeded in cornering high-point honors, followed by Captain Stultz and Herman Parker. At the end of the third period a 31-t0-19 score favored Castlemonfs Bucketeers. E ighty-one Etna jFaIwn Baseball HE PAST season of football at Castlemont was not so successful a one as was predicted before the season started. Although Coach Ross was greeted by a squad of 1930 veterans and a sprinkling of promising new material which was developed into a fast-clicking team, other schools also registered strong teams. . Tommy J ulian, elected to captain the Crusader diamond dusters this year, was a veteran block 660, man of the 1930 baseball squad. Tommy : r .. e g Q: plays first base and holds the keystone position down ' with skill and technique. Well liked by team mem- Captain Tom Julian hers and students, Tommy gave his best in piloting the squad, which helped greatly in making the season highly successful from the co-operative standpoint. 9 Entering upon the practice schedule, Coach Ross, charges chalked up in three games two Victories and one tie score. Victories were registered against Concordia and Pleasanton. A second game with Con- cordia resulted in a tie score. 0. A. L. Games Technical 6, Castlemont l-Unable to place their batting eye, Castlemontis diamond dusters lost the O. A. L. opener to the Technical Bulldogs, John Ferreira scoring the lone run for Castlemont. San Leandro 6, Castlemont S-Turned aside by a 6-t0-5 score in the eighth inning, Castlemont lost the second league game to San Leandro High. For Castlemont, Ferreira, Moniz, Sciacqua, and Hilken tallied runs. Castlemont 4, McClymonds 3eCastlemont,s ball Chasers won their first tilt of the season against the Mack Warriors. Sciacqua homed, and Stagnaro, F erreira and Berticelli followed with tallies for Castlemont. Oakland 6, Castlemont SeUnable to hold over a score-tying rally in the sixth inning, the Oakland Wildcats edged out Castlemonfs Crusaders in the fourth round of the 0. A. L. series. Castlemont 9, University GeHard, fast hitting won the second victory of the season for Castlemontis Crusaders. Castlemont runs were tallied by Bertucelli, Sciacqua, Stagnaro, Ferreira, and Hilken. Eighty-two dtbe falcon i' , r I 1'!? A First Row: Ray Slngnaro. Tony Schefino, Bob Scincqun, Joe Moniz. Roy Bcrlecelli. Al Phillips, Nick Zuvelln. Second Row: Coach Art Ross. Knnnelh Keating, Richard Hilken, Tom Julian. John Ferreirn. Murinus Jensen, Al Nelson. Jack Colboum. Herman Parker. Baseball Roosevelt 13, Castlemont 6 After gaining an early lead, seeming victory was turned into defeat for Castlemont at the hands of the Roughriders. Ferreira, Hilken, Bertucelli, and Sciacqua scored for Castlemont. Castlemont 7, Fremont OvCastlemontE Crusaders rounded out the season with a shut-out over the Bengal varsity. Hard, timely hitting throughout the tussle gave the Crusaders seven tallies. SCHOOL W. L. T. Pts. SCHOOL San Leandro . 1 0 12 CASTLEMONT Roosevelt . . 1 0 12 Technical . . 3 1 3 1 McClymonds 7 University . . Oakland . . 7 Fremont . . E ighty-thre-e Gina falcon Track ASTLEMONTas 1931 track may be spoken of as the most successful sport since entrance into the O. A. L. The past season,s squad, coached by Roy Richert, was well balanced in practically all events, which gave the iCrusaders a high winning average throughout the season. . The highest honor of the season coming to Castlemont was the winning of the Hrst annual Oakland Athletic league Relay Carnival. The Crusader squad, well balanced and well coached, surprised many in pulling the victory to Castlemont. According to Coach Roy Richert, the Captain Buford Bush relay carnival in the future will surpass the regular O. A. L. meet in interest and enthusiasm arising from the spectators as well as the participants. 9 Bad weather held back the Crusader tracksters from taking part in practice meets early in the season, and the first dual meet with Alameda was decidedly in the Acorns7 favor. 9 In the hrst multiple school meet at Hay- ward, Castlemont emerged the victor by one-half a point. Against Roosevelt, a week later, Castlemonfs track men hung up another victory by a one-point margin. . Coach Richert looks for a team just as powerful and enthusiastic next season when a good many veterans will return. 9 Captaining of this yearis Castlemont squad was carried on by Buford Bush. Buford, although turning out for track the first time in his graduating term, proved to be a hard-working aspirant for the track squad, and proved his worth in track meets which led to his election as captain of the squad. Captain Bush ran the 440, and, previous to the O. A. L. meets, registered an undefeated record. Eighty-four Etna jFaIcun First Row: Viclor Kocrpcr. Lloyd Rillcnlmusc. Clhrk Jones. Kermit Bacon. Louis Grabc, Craig Bnugcss. Francis Pelermnn, Ray Olson. Lester Dcusen. Nnrmun Kelsdever. Second Row: Kmmclh Avclino. Loo Sylvcsler. Jack Rndonich. Sid Snilman, Al Weidiman, Floyd Daughters. Aaron Ceiscr. Wilfred Vicry. Lyle Hastings, Buyd Slevcnson, Frank Balbo, Marcus Lummus, Captain Buford Bush. Third Raw: Sergeant Templeton. Russel Mulhews. George Bnuller, Bradford Clark. Roland Drayor, Al Nelson. Herman Parker. John Cnydos. John Klein. Eugene Price. Paul Childs, Managers; Earl Rubinson and Jitnmie Ashley, Conch Roy Richcrl. Fourth Row: A! Millnfoglc, Eddie Rose, Herbert Hoover, Vincent Ballmenl. Mulvin Mitchell. Milio Tessore, Henry Muasdum. Willie Frcia. Final Track Results SCHOOL Points SCHOOL Points McClymonds . . . . . 1,056 CASTLEMONT . . . . 849 Technical . . . . . . 1,025V2 Roosevelt . . . . . . 794 University . . . . . . . 964 San Leandro . . . . . . 524 Oakland . . . . . . . 904: F pemont . . . . . . . 226V; 0. A. L. Relay Carnival SCHoof. Points SCHOOL Points CASTLEMONT . . . . . . 53 Technical . . . . . . . . 39 Oakland . . . . . . . . . 49 McClymonds . . . . . . . 32 Roosevelt . . . . . . . . 47 San Leandro . . . . . . . 27 University........43 Fremont.........1 Eighty-five dtbe jFaIwn Kneeling: Paul Will. Floyd Edwards. Standing: George Minnmi. Millon Avila, Allister Wilson, Caplnin Craig Bnugucss, Arnold Nordhngen. Yonc Mum. Ice Hockey LTHOUGH a comparatively new sport in California, ice hockey in the Oak- land high schools is rapidly advancing and winning the f avor of many boys. Interest in ice hockey at Castlemont led to the organization of a hockey squad very early. . The Castlemont team, under the sponsorship of Mr. Kearley, Oakland jeweler, along with other teams from East Bay high schools, organized the East Bay J unior Hockey League. A schedule was drawn up, and each school team played fifteen league games and exhibition matches. . All members of the team were practically first-year skaters, and entirely new to ice hockey playing. . Previous to the cup series, Castlemont rated second place, and at the close of the season third place in league standings. . For equip- ment, exclusive of skates and sticks, football pants and jerseys were borrowed from the football department of Castlemont. 9 Interest shown last season by team members and spectators has led to a consideration of ice hockey as an O. A. L. sport. . Leading last yeark squad in points Craig Bauguess and George Minami scored first and second respectively. E i ghty-six Ewe falcon Firs: Raw: Lola Rushing. Rita Anderson, Astrid Sorenson. Marion Gimux. Alice Boyer. Second Raw: Vernicc Hullerl. Evelyn Anthony. Mary Louise Gcssling. Irma Curr. Mary Karr. Marion Conkliu. Girls, Executive Board HE INTERCLASS tournaments in after-school sports as a follow-up of the activities of the physical education period have been worth while, due to the enthusiasm, co-operation, and work of every girl who has taken part. . The Girls9 Athletic association within this group of girls has sponsored social events of the program and certain special activities. . During the fall and spring terms this organization had representatives at U. C. on two sports days and at Roosevelt and Oakland high schools on Play Days, bringing back new ideas of how girls of other schools uplay the game? . Besides sponsoring such activities, the G. A. A. has also encouraged good sportsmanship and friendly feeling between the girls by giving parties so that the teams might become acquainted with one another. . The fall term Christmas party was registered a tremendous success, and the girls appreciated the bright green and red ribbons, the lighted Christmas tree, and the gay-colored hats. . At the spring basketball banquet the program, the decorations, the menu were enjoyed by everyone. Eighty-seven Emblem Winners 30 Alice Amcrchn Rita Anderson Evelyn Anleny Alice Buyer Culhrine Boyscn Anna Hnrlwig Mildred chshorn Hrlcn Janna Sun Halckenburger Mary Kurr Vomice Hallert Anita Laird Ruth Teslcnnnn Lucille Dickerson Winifred Mann Mary Louise Cessling Rogelle MOTSHH Mnrinn Ciroux Chum Myers Hilderx Munz JOSePhine Paulo Viviun MrMunus AEtfld Sorcnson Ida Mcrrish Enuly TuVCS Lucille Miller Niuu Millllone Vera Reimcrs Beth Riser Ccurgelle Ricuud Durulhy Shannon Margaret Widmayer Eileen Wright ,31 Louise Amsclmo Alicc Bcckwilh Elizabeth Bnloand Corrine Burcnscn WHlmn Cherry Leubclle Dickerson Emily Fruhus Uvelura Gcrkcn Enai: nu: First Row: Wilma Harris. Vivian McManus. Anita Laird, Kiln Anderson, Alice Levoy. Second Raw: Elizabeth Emsimo, Lola Rushing, Evelyn Anlhony. Third Row: Alma Golelli. Jeannette Burkholder. Harriet Ward. Sue Huckenbergcr, Doris Hubbard. Ileen XVL-ighl. Wilma Rockmnn. Frances Trnseoll. Fourth Row: La Rue Anderson. Charlotte Jagoe, Eleanor Spencer, Mildred Sprullc, W'ilma Cherry, Bonnie Orr. Helen Mulson, Elizabeth Grave. Viqu Sharia. Basketball ASKETBALL, the delight of nearly every girl in Castlemont, was a great success! Girls flocked to games three times a week and never lost their ardor even when they were on the losing end. Thirty-two teams par- ticipated in the tournament with one hundred and eighteen games having been played before the winner was determined. . The victory of Anita Laird7s senior team over Lola Rushingis sophomores was of impending interest to everyone. The two teams finished the long tournament as school winners. Both groups deserve much credit, but the other teams that played throughout the season should not be forgotten, nor should Astrid Sorensen, Commissioner of Girls7 Athletics, who, with her spirit of co-operation and faithfulness, was an example to everyone. The after-school captains were: seniors-Efiisimo,Anthony, Cherry, Harris, Anderson, Hackenherger, Gotelli, Freitas, Chaudet, Burkholder, and Ford; juniorseParker, Butzhach, Wright, Matson, Rockman, Truscott, Mc- Mannus, and Ward; sophomoreseStefier, Grahe, Jagoe, Sprotte, Jones, Ander- son, Rogers, Spencer, Sbario, LeVoy, and Hubbard. . Baseball, the final sport of the spring term, found many strong and able players. Baseball as a girls, sport is a source of much enjoyment. This spring term it was much more popular than in the past years. . The captains for this semester were: Harting, Amrehn, Boland, Soward, Orr, Tylester, Kirkpatrick, Freitas, Honey, Hartwig. Cushing, Stromberg, Sorenson7 Townsend, Clanton, Nesslage, Taves and Kart. Eighty-nine Glue j'FaImn First Row: chlorn Gcrkcll. Helen Ryder, Helen Jones, Ida First Row: Nina Milllmnu. Catherine Millhone, Fern King. Merrick. Ilccn Wright. Alice Amhren. Marion Couklin. Rim Anderson. Lchrne Alexander. Clnrn Second Raw: Anila Laird. Georgette Ricuud, Mary Kurr. Rim Myers. Anderson. Lcabolle Dickerson, Mildred Hcmshorn, Lucille Second Rmu: Ida Merrick. Knlhryu Bunmcn. Alice Muy Dickerson. Dorothy Shannon. LcVoy. Ruth Mnnz. Marion Ciruux. Wilma Coffee, Ilclh Third Row: Belh Riser, Marion Girnux. Cahherine Boysw, Rlsnv W1l m Rm-knmu. Margaret XVidmayer. Evelyn Anthony. Nina Millhonc. Third Row: Wilma Harris. Mury Knrr. Evelyn Allthnuy. Florence Miller, Mary Louise Ccssling. Alice Boyer. Vern Catherine Bnyson. Mury Lmliw Geasling. Alice Boyer. Reimers. Veniicc Hullcrt. Helen Jones. Crew REW, SPONSORED by the G. A. A., was a popular sport, as shown by the large enrollment. . Tangled oars getting too deep in the water, which splashes everywhere, marked the happy beginning of crew. But a prac- tice every week soon brought development of skill in rowing which was satisfy- ing. 9 Both the spring and f all terms saw many girls out for crew. The full term ended with a supper at the lake. Rowing across the water with provisions was the beginning of the party, and the end was a uwienie roastii around the open fireplace. . The aquatic sport, along with the major sports, helped the girl athlete aspirants in gaining their points for awards. The following girls won honors in this field: Rita Anderson was the first girl in Castlemont to acquire the winged e09 pin, having earned twelve hundred points. Mary Louise Cessling, Marian Giroux, Vivian McMannus, Evelyn Anthony, Alice Boyer, Mary Kurr, Nina Millhone, Hildreth Manz, Anna Hilrtwig, Anita Laird, Vera Reimers, Margaret Widmayer, Lucille Dickerson, Alice Amerhn, Eileen Wright, Georgette Picaud, Dorothy Shannon, Helen Jones, Kathryn Boysen, Ida Merrich, Lucille Miller, Mildred Hemshorn, and Beth Riser, all earned either a Castlemont shield or a winged shield. Ninety Grin falcon Clarence George Cole Dorothy M. Conradi Edward G. Courant Eugene 5. Cox , ,. Marjorie Mayhew Cox Dorothy Elizabeth Creamer Arthur William Croll Ruth Shirley Culiu Olive Mildred Damas Edwin Davidson John Plennis Day Alice M. Decker Doris Catherine Delaney Kathleen Lucy Densmore V. Lucille Dickerson Maddern Donaghy Rolland Ellis Drayer Norman Eaton Floyd M. Edwards Elizabeth Irene Effisimo Alberta Lillian Eggers Twenty-one thz :rr'alcun Ethel Rose Eisenberg Elizabeth Jean Eiferle Frances M. Ellis Merle E. Elting Robert L. Emerson Fred Eytel J useph Falconer Marie Frances Farrell Stephen Felterly Katherine Fernanda Frankle Emily Claudia Freitas Garnet B. Frost William J . Gaidos Walter Gerba Uvelora E. Gerken Marion V. Giroux Leslie Earle Glaze Claire Karen Gleason Claire Irene Gleiss Audrey K. Gordon Alma Mary Gotelli Twenty-two Etna falcon Norman Greaves John Earl Green Kirk Greenwood Joyce Eloise Grimsley Suzanne Audrey Hackenberger Dorcas Meria Hand Earl Hansen Anna Kalherin Hartwig Melvin C. Heinkel Vesta H. Hensely Edna Lucille Hoelscher Laura Willieue Hopkins Elinore Ruth Ivensoh Edmund J ensen Gurina Alice J ensen Ileen Jerome Owen Clarke Jones Winifred E. Jordan Esther Amelia Jaun Leland C. Keilbar, J r. Albert H. Koch Twenty-three arm: falcon Doris Marie Kolb J oseph Krieg, Jr. Fred Krueger Anita Miriam Laird Margaret Mary Laird Thelma J osephine Landers Mike La Torre Dorothy Gladys Lemery Albert F. Lima Mary Anne Lima Edward George Loose Robert Harley Lowe Henry Lowell Henry Newman Maasdam Ernest Albert MacKay a. Clinton D. Magers Henry Magnani Marie Coralee March Mary Matsui June Floretta Maxfield William H. McCormick Twenty-four Etna falcon Websner McKenzie Beatrice Marie McNamee Jane Loretta McNaughton Lucille Diana McFarland Kenneth W. Myers George Minami Mary Lillian Mizen Winifred Marion Monn Roselle Lillian Morgan Paul J . Muir Mary Josephine Munro Louise J 3118 Murrish Maynard F. Meyer Walter William Nellis Dorolhy E. Nelson Evelyn Marie Nelson Helen B. Nelson Nellie Azora Nelson Reimer A. Nelsen Maxine Louise N oble Helena A. Noppe Twenty$ve me fauna Arnold Nordhagen 1 Phyllis Joan Oberg Cedric L. R. O,Hern . Raymond Francis Olson , Herrick William Owen 3 Charles C. Pace Josephine Paulo Charles Parker George Edward Paterson 1 Delos W. Peckenpaugh ' Rose Perry 3 LaVerne Anna Peters Francis T. Peterman Elsie Viola Petersen Elsie C. Peterson Clarence Albert Pettebone Ivey Adele Phillips Montgomery Phillips Emma A. PitLlick Edwina M. Pope Helen Elizabeth Prisbrey Twenty-six Etna :ITaIcun Orrin Charles Prouty Jack A. Radonich Alice Marie Rasmussen Robert K. Ratcliff Alfred Frank Beale William Frank Reed Vera Theodora Reimers Mary Louise Rhea Dorothy Frances Rhyne Jeanne Georgette Ricaud Charlotte Rider Beth Riser Phillip E. Robinson Lorayne V. Roggenbuck Viola Estelle Rollar Eva Rose Frances Marie Ruble Helen Elizabeth Ryder Maxine Sallee Eleanor Jane Sanborn Paul Eugene Schleifer Twenty-seven dtbe falcon Lavina Frances Schlink Robert A. Schmidt Mary Louise Seymour Dorothy M. Shannon Harold Douglas Sharp Millicent Ward Skinner Herbert Attmer Smith Sid J. Snitman Astrid Sorenson Mary Jane Spurgeon June Steinau Virginia Slorer Henry s3nipe9, Stultz. Jr. Yvonne Roselyn Sullivan Wilma O. Sumpter Rhea Mae Swanstrom Clifford Niesen Swift Jiow Taniguchi Iris Marian Taverner Emily Taves Magner William Thompson Twenty-eight arm falter: Gertrude Meryle Townsend Carl Henry Triplet! Adria N. Troxel Eleanor Katherine Ubensetzig Marie Henrietta Vallerga Johnnie C. Walker Florence Marjorie Walker Fern Z. Waters Edwin Carl Wehe Leslie Wellin gham Lora Wheahle Thelma L. Whitcomb Margaret Alina Widmayer Helene Wiemken John Edward Williams Evelyn Mildred Wille Andrew Wilson Elizabeth Yothers Lois Dolores Znnder Elwood C. Zimmerman Rosalie Lillian Crompton Twenty-nine G318 jFaImn Eugene E. Fuerhringer Hallie Chaudet Joseph William Mulqueeney Teresa M. Rogers erahuatinn iRituaI album: As ever in these stately surroundings our thoughts go back to the gathering of the Knights of Arthufs Court to whom a vision of the future was granted in their brief glimpse of the Holy Grail, so the graduates of Castlemont are gath- ered here to receive recognition for their past achievements and through their vow to envision the future. q,ll strive to ever serve my fellow men, To see the truth and dare whats right to do, To search for beauty everywhere I goe- To this fourfold ideal I would be true? Thirty thz falcon Harry Green President Olga Catherine Gregg V ice-President Lester Miller Secretary Dorothy J eanne Alverson Catherine Alward George Amalo Tora M. Anderson Sophie Andrews Evelyn Belle Anthony Art Wallace Atchinson Maurine Olive- Bank Kathryn Lucille Barry Kathryn R. Beach James Gordon Benubien Marvin A. Bennett M. Shirley Berry Audrey Bidwell Irma Blank Mary Craig Bower Alice Frances Boyer Beth E. Briggs Thirty-one 413m JFalmn Bill James Brown Lillian Renee Brunel Henry James Brusstar Margaret Louise Budge Robert Bullock Helen Burch Marguerite Adelaide Burnett Richard Carlen Sydney McLoud Carter Isobel Castanho Melvin F. Cecchini Wilma Elizabeth Cherry Marion Pauline Christensen Elizabeth Clark Vivien Mildred Corbin Lucille Cordall Frank Jefferson Crawford Floyd R. Daughters Ileen Barbara Dembraska Robert DeVoe Otto Dittli Thirty-two Elbe falcon Lester Raymond Dougherty Cornelia Hendrika Drost Eileen Margaret Elliott William August Elsasser Thomas Enos Richard D. Evans Harold Fred Finnie James Meredith Fowler Lucy Freitas J ohn Gaydos Ruth E. Gehring Sarah B. Gerba Mary Louise Gessling I Walter Jacques Glooschenko J ean Kathryn Gordon Gudrnn Sophie Cothesen Louis William Grahe Robert S. Gray, Jr. Charles Keith Griffin Milton Griffiths Mary Louise Guthrie Thirty-three awe J'Falcun Vernice May Hallert Ruth Della Hansing Ernest Harker Evelyn Marie Harris Wilma Carolyn Harris Robert Hart Robert Haslam Lyle Cordon Hastings Charles Edward Hawks Mildred Eleandre Hemshorn Francis Lorrin Hinkley Noboru M. Hirao Dorothy Celestia Hunt Violet Pauline Hurych Robert Forrest J ackson Clarence Eric Jacobson Lenore Ann Jacobson Marie Ingeborg Eleanore A. J anson Oliver Charles Jenkins Marinus Jensen Thirty-four Etbz falcon J oyce Jean Jerolaman Kermit Robert Jorgensen Edna Karman Mary Karr Alvin Donald Kiedaisch Fred E. King J aseph Hiroshi Kitano Johnnie Klein Louise Lane Russel F. Lang Eva E. Lewis Woodrow Lewis Fred Lim Jean Lindley Evelyn Marianne Lindsay David F. Lopes William C. Lucas Marcus Jerrell Lummus Anne Anita Magnani Jacob Jack Manger Hildreth Evelyn Manz Thirty-five 41:92 falcon Angelo Marengo Henry Arnold Marks Velda Malhwig Edward McCutcheon Elizabeth Anne MacIntire Eloise McKay Lynette Harriet McKee Marjorie L. McLaughlin Marjorie E. Meade Earl J erome Medeiros P. Howard Miguel Florence B. Miller Lucille Millet Nina Marie Millhone Charles Minehart Lawrence Eugene Morgan Wilfred F reeman Morrison Elmer Jimmy Mose: Fred Manuel Mosquedo Francina Mae! Moulton Don Woodrow Murray Thirty-six ?Ehe 31 altun Mr. Frank G. Adams Vice-Principal Mr. G. E. Morlensen Principal Miss Florence E. Marvin Vice-Principal Faculty Art UipplietU Mr. Henry B. Dyson, Miss Nellie Jacobson, Mr. M. V. Mowbray, J12, Mr. William S. Rice. Art HomeJ-Miss Florence Halliday, Mrs. Sybil Heyefers. Elizabeth Shaw Richard- son. Art UndustriaU-Mr. J. M. Boyd, Mr. James H. Gould, Mr. Ralph B. Meyers. Commercial-Miss Elsie V.Allem Miss Maude V. Allen, Miss Irene C. Ball, Mr. H. L. Forkner, Miss Kathleen M. Grady, Miss Grace D. Harris, Miss Helen Kieldsen, Miss Ethel M. Murphy, Mrs. Carolyn B. Place, Miss Nettie Shade, Mrs.H. Stephenson, Miss Albertina Treadwell, Miss Mary C. Viner, Mr. E. E. Washburn. English Mrs. Lena Broze, Miss Ruby T. Bur- ford, Miss Myrtle G. Cromwell, Miss Alice Dillon, Miss Georgia Harrison, Miss Eliz- abeth D. McMillan, Miss Maud Powell, Mrs. Lillian S. Reid, Mr. Irving Waugh. Foreign Languagck-Miss Clara E. Bailey, Mrs. H. D. Dreiske, Mjss Alegra Hutton. Library Miss Eugenia McCabe. Mathematics-Mr. H. S. Krause, Miss Augusta McCracken, Miss Ina Ryst Music Miss Alice Eggers, Mr. W. K. Hawkin- son, Mrs. F. Wierdsma. Physical Education-Miss J ean C. Ewart, Miss Margaret Fitch, Miss Claire Johnston, Miss Mildred R. Miller, Mr. Arthur H. Ross, Mr. Roy Richert, Mrs. Vita C. Scott, Mr. Clar- ence H. Street. Reserve 0$cers Training Corps Lieutenant Colonel C. G. Lawrence, Colonel L. A. Mc- Clure, Sergeant Guy M. Templeton. Science-Miss Edith Gamer, Miss Edna R. Hansen, Miss Marjorie Harris, Mr. G. 0. Lewis, Mr. E. W. Long, Miss Eleanor L. Peyton. Social Studies-Mr. Frank Adams, Miss Alice Brennen, Mr. Ferdinand Custer, Mrs. Ella J. Lawson, Mrs. Ethel Levy, Mrs. Frances Wierdsma, Miss Helen J. Mitchell, Miss Ethel Shewmaker. Secretaries M1-Is. Ruth W. Brooks, Mrs. L. J. Corcoran, Miss Ethel L. Rosseter. Treasurer Mrs. M. H. Blake. $ Q '51 G E a V4 tiH '35-!th I lllpz siggtiny 1551 M ! :i'insra mafuw 1 abs falcon IIurm-e K. Mvullun. President; Jmm-s Franklin Ashley. Vicc-inidnul; Jewell Carmen. Secrnlury; Ruyniond Francis Olson, I'rnsidvnl Bnys' Federation: Elizznhrlh Irene EHiSimo, President Girlh' League; Hnwurd Asvill. Bnys' Athletics; Dclus XV. Pm-kvnpuugh. Buildings and Grumld'sz Katherine Alexander, Social Arliviliusz Robert Freeman McCall. Finance; Marion Giruux. Cirls' Alhlclics. Fall Term DMINISTRATION of Castlemonfs third term was under the capable direction of Horace Moulton, student body president, aided by an Executive hoard, composed of commissioners and league presidents; the Round Table, consisting of home room representatives; .and a Control board, elected at the close of the previous term. 9 The Round Table directed an interesting and varied program of events for the student body during the fall semester. The first of these was the football show. Following this was Hi-Nine Day, which allowed junior high school students the privilege of visiting Castlemont and enjoying a program. 9 The student body co-operated with the other Oakland high schools in making possible the first East-West football game by the out- standing senior players of the city. . Opportunity was offered the students to prepare their own programs in the semi-annual Girls' Hi J inx and Boys, Blow- out. . The officers directed their school entertainments, and preserved the beauty of the grounds and building through the commissioners in the various dep artmeuts. Thirteen dthe .fr'alcun .4 Raymund Francis Olson, President; Dclos W. Pcckenpaugh, Vice-Presideul; Rhea Mae Swanalram, Secmlary; Robcrl Hnrbin Rushing. President Boys' Federation; Anita Miriam Laird. President Girls' League; Raymond T. Anderson. Boyxs' Amhlelics; Astrid Sorensen. GirllsT Athletics; Elizuhelh Irene Emsimo. Social Aclivilies; Elwnnd C. Zimmerman. Buildings and Grounds; Robert K. Ralelm', Finance. Spring Term HE OPENING of the fourth term found Castlemonfs executive department under the able supervision of Ray Olson as student body president and an efficient staff of oHicers. 9 Students were privileged to supervise such social activities as the Basketball Hop, the noon dances, and the dances given by the P. T. A. Interclass competition was enjoyed by both boys and girls on the various teams, the winners being awarded numerals and emblems for their achievements. Tournament day, in which the entire student body participated, was marked by contests staged between the classes. The parade and field sports were the highlights of the day, all events being in charge of the different ofhcers. Other interesting entertainments were offered the students during the past term. . The Executive board was especially active in framing a constitution. This document, compiled under the leadership of J eanette Burkholder, places a workable instrmnent of government in the hands of the student body. . A resume of the entire constitution was presented in each home room, where, after free discussion, the constitution was adopted. Thus was brought to com- pletion a matter which has been under consideration for three terms. F ourteen Excalibur Club Round Table n U E I a am e h E Control Board xecutive B oard E me .fr'alwn Melvin C. Hcinkul. Editor; Dclos W'. Peckenpnugh. Assistant Editor; Jamvs Franklin Ashley. Business Manager; Raymond T. Anderson, Assistant Business Manager: Millicent Ward Skinner. Art Editor; James Argyrcs, Assistant Art Editor; Joseph Kricg. Jr., Clubs: P. Howuvd Miguel. R. 0. T. C4; Dorothy Cumingorc, Literary; Joyce Jean Jorolumun, Music; Waller William Nell'hs. Tourncys; Wilma Elizabeth Cherry, Tourncys. Publications HE WORK 011 the second edition of the FALCON, year book of Castlemont high school, began in the f all term. 9 Realizing that the beautiful Castle- mont architecture of the school embodied the ideals of knighthood and impressed them upon the students, the staff chose these ideals for the theme of the annual and attempted to develop it throughout the book. It will be found in the quotations introducing each section; in the pen-and-ink sketches between the sections of the book, which were drawn from parts of the building itself; and in individual pictures outlined by the Gothic arch. 9 The Editor wishes to extend his appreciation and thanks to all who assisted in the success of the book. . YE CASTLE CRIER, weekly publication of the realm, was entered in the fall at the California Scholastic Press Convention at Stanford, where it won recognition as one of Californiak five best high school papers. Two special issues were printed the first semester, :1 Cub and an eight-page Senior issue. . The Spring staff inaugurated a two-stahc system, an all-boys, staff handling the work at the shop. Term features were four specials: 21 Boys', a Girlsa, a Cub and a Senior issue. The CRIER was represented at the C. S. P. A. at U. C. and participated in the revival of the city High School Press club banquet. Sixteen Etna jFaIwn Millicent Ward Skinner. Full Editor; Buford Otis Bush. Spring Edilor; W'nllcr William Nenis. Joseph Falconer. Tourncys; Joseph Kricg. Jr.. Assistant Edilor; Dorothy Francns Rhync. Assoviale Editor; Peggy Clnvnlund. Fern Z. W'ulcr, Robert 5. Gray. IL. Marvin A. Bennett. Flnrence Fecrick. Joyce Jenn Jerolnman. Assistant Editors. First Row: Margarnl Laird. Louise Murrish, Joyce Jerulaman. Millicent Skinner. Bufnrd Bush, Fern Waters, Dorothy Rhine. Second Row: Alice Beckwilh. Jeane Lindley. Wilma Cherry, Louise Perry. Marie Vullerga, Jen'cll Bruce. Third Row: Mary Louise Guthrie, Robert Gray. Howard Miguel, Joe Falconer, Reynold Bengc. Seventeen The Knighthood Wu all the listening eyes Of those tall knights that ranged about the throne, Clear honor shining like the dewy star 0f dawn, and faith in their great King, with pure Affection, and the light of victory, And glory gainhd, and everywhere to gain? GARETH AND LYNETTE. iknigbtwrrant dtbz falcon J ack A. Hayes President Harold Ellsworth McCurdy Vice-President Dorothy Lucille Kindle Secretary Irving Louis Ackley Wilma R. Abel W. Howard Alderson Catherine L. Allen Richard Allman Raymond T. Andersen Rita L. Anderson Joseph Agliano James Argyres James Franklin Ashley Ellen Bacon Evelyn Patricia Bannon Craig E. Bauguess Alice Deanne Beckwith Maurice Elizabeth Bellenot Phyllis Juanita Bement Reynold Benge Byrum Harmond Bennett Nineteen Etna jr'almn Loretta Bernardini Chester 0. Bianchi Harold B. Blake George Edward Boulter Foster Briggs Catherine Irene Brining Cecil C. Brizee Corinne Lucia Brohm Jerrcll K. Bruce Belva E. Bunker Jeannette Elvera Burkholder Buford Otis Bush Ladeane Bush Ethel Byron Bernice M. Callison Bernice Cardwell Gertrude Leona Carlson Mclva T. Carr Paul Carlton Childs Clarice J. Cody Wilma Kathryn Coffee Twenty mac falcon i'.,u . , First Row: Dorcllc Kirkpatrick, Audrey Skcen. Roselle Mor- First Row: Ruth Culin. Audrey Fuuclwr. Margaret Gray. Vern Bulzbnck. Georgette Travers, Ila Seward, Marion Bullock, Vern Reimera. Second Raw: Lucille Dickerson, Agnes Parker, Audrey Second Raw: Aslrid Sorcnson. Winifred Mann. Dorellc Kirk- ancher. Wilma Cherry. Anita Laird. Knlhcrine Jensen. pnlrick. Rita Anderson. Roselle Morgan, Uvelorn Cerkan. Ilu Sownrd. Lorena McMnnnis. Mary Knrr. Lorena McManms. . . . . Third Row: Elizabeth Bolunvd, Lcubcllc Dickerson. Ilccn Tlurd Raw: Dons Hubbard, Murmn Bullock, Lola Rushing. Wright. Lulu Rushing, Audrey Skcen, Dorothy Shannon, Winifred Morm. June Gilsdorf. gun. chlora Ccrkan, Alice Bcckwilh. Volleyball OLLEYBALL, though a less active type of sport, was played with fervent zeal by everyone. . Anita Lairdis senior team won the championship in this sport. The following girls captained their respective teams: seniors-Freitas, Beach, Parker, Preshaw, Engledow, and Murphy; juniorse Dickerson, Henshey, Gerkin, Cherry, Festerman, and Clanton; sophomores- Skeen, King, Parker, Thompson, Rushing, and Rodgers. 9 The speedball season brought many interesting and amusing incidents. Usually when the girls were in the midst of an exciting game, along would come a steam roller to break up a forward pass or a long punt. If many of the speedball aspirants had had their way, perhaps the junk yards would have received an over-supply of steel, but, of course, the girls appreciated the idea of having new fields to play upon, so nothing drastic happened. . Because of these hindrances, no tournament was played in speedball, but from observations, by far the two most outstanding teams were Rita Andersofs fast senior team and Lola Rushinggs snappy soph- 011101135. N inety-one Within and Without the Castle Courtesy W. S. 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