Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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History of the Senior Class In August, 1923, the first sophomore class to enter Richmond Union high school made its appearance. From this year on there were no such things as freshmen in our school, but a new order of things hailed by this class did away with the old tradition. There is no doubt that the Class of Twenty-six has exemplified the Rich- mond spirit at its best. As sophomores, they made themselves heard and felt more than any other sophomore class that had gone before them. This was demonstrated hy the showing they made in the annual inter-class track and field meet. The Dramatic club drew on them for new talent, and the Debating club found them good in forensics; many of them made the Honor society. The class was unusually active in its junior year. A new system of student body government was ordained, with the Class of Twenty-six taking a major part. Lucille Mu th became vice-president of the Student Body, and Louis Trolese, William Abbay, and Ruth Rector were commissioners; in the spring semester Paul Villalovos was vice-president. An unusual number represented the class on all athletic teams, and belonged to the Honor society. Under the leadership of Presidend Clark Woods, Vice-president Lucille Muth, and Secretary-treasurer Anna Lee, the class gave a rousing entertainment to the graduates at the annual Junior-Senior banquet. . As seniors, the history of the class is well known. They supplied the ma- jority of Student Body officers, the greater part of every athletic team, and much of nearly all the organizations in the school. It must be remembered that under the leadership of the seniors, Richmond’s basketball teams, Richmond's football teams, Richmond’s baseball teams, and Richmond's track teams have truly fought for Richmond with the best that was in them; and under the leadership of the seniors the morale of the school has been kept to its high level through Student Body government and through all of Richmond's clubs. The officers of the senior class are: John Dalton, president; George John- ston, vice-president ; Velma Meyers, secretary ; and Mary Mann, treasurer. They have performed the financial and social administrative tasks of the class, and they deserve praise. } A PETERSON Seventeen |

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Page 4 Local High School Building Declared Wholly Inadequate Structure Over 15 Years Old is Too Crowded For Present Needs, Principal Avers. Asserting that the Rich- mond Union High School is in need of new and larger equipment, Principal Bert xX. Tucker startled the Rich- mond Uity Council with figures concerning the pres- ent institution. “The present structure,”’ he stated, “was built in 1927 to provide for an at- tendance of one thousand students. We now have an enrollment of 2500. The only provision that has been made for this growth is two small side buildings which are made to accommodate about 800 pupils. This means that we have an excess of at least 700, who must, un- der present conditions, be crowded into a space total- ly inadequate. The growth of the city of Richmond accounts for the conditions in the school. In 1927 our population was 26,000; it is now at least three times that number. As an equipment for a school of two-thirds its size, our present development was sufficient. But as an institution for a large and growing city like Rich- mond it is appallingly in- adequate. I advise an immediate bond issue to cover the necessity. A progressive and broadminded commun- ity like Richmond can af- ford to make its high school rank with the best equip- ped in the state of Cali- fornia. THE VENUS SHOP OF BEAUTY—Conducted by Miss Maurine Jones, D B., is now open at 23rd and Macdonald—Advt. THE LUELLA SNYDER DANCING ACADEMY — Refined dancing taught in 15 lessons; classes every other evening; 15th and Bissell.—Advt. [ Sixteen RICHMOND TIMES Times Secures Dis- tinguished Artists Miss Eleanor Eheleben, former member of the staff of the New York Evening Post and nationally known as an editorial writer, has signed a perpetual contract with the Times. Miss Ehele- ben is a native of Richmond and has had a varied ex- perience throughout the world. She will write en- tertaining and instructive editorials for the Times as she has done for other great newspapers throughout the country during the last five years. Simultaneously with the engagement of Miss Ehele- ben comes the appointment of Mr. William Kollar and Mr. Emanuel Quadres as cartoonists for the Times. Mr. Kollar has earned a wide reputation among journalists as an artist for the Saturday Evening Post. His accomplishments in that line have deservedly made him one of the most noted artists in the United States. Mr. Quadres has done ex- cellent work for various well-known periodicals in the East. He is the origina- tor of the “Polly Wamby” comic strip that entertains millions every day of the year. The Times is glad to an- nounce these additions to its staff, and is certain that its subscribers will profit by such enhancement of its quality. BUY RELIABLE SPORT- ING GOODS—Alex Poul- sen Co.; fifty-two store buying power; build up your physique with the right kind of equipment. —Advt. PEDROTTI, 4MS8D) PRE- PARED PLUMBER — Good work done by usat reasonable rates; look in our place; 33rd and Mac- donald.—Advt. HELEN MULLENHOUR HUTCHINS—World-fam- ed traveler will review her experiences at Mem- orial Hall TONIGHT,.— Advt. November 17, 1942. Margaret Wright Organizes this City’s First Football 11 Ladies to Play Against Berkeley Team November 27 in Nicholl Field. Awe-stricken crowds watched the first ladies’ football team this city has seen practicing in Nicholl field yesterday. There was nothing to distinguish the players from their male prototypes. They wore reg- ulation football uniforms with helmets to match. They charged around the field with precision, work- ing with signals and acting very business-like, and the watching crowd gasped and rubbed its eyes. Never be- fore has such a sight been seen in these parts. As the Richmond Ama- zons (for such is the name of the new professional club) walked off the field, after a morning’s practice, tired and covered with mud, they represented a revolu- tionary development in the local field of sports. Never before has a Richmond female team come forth to prove that Richmond is athletically supreme among the fairer sex. The woman responsible for the Rich- mond Amazons is Miss Mar- garet Wright. “T believe,’’ she said yes- terday, “that women are at last coming into their own. Before this we have been able to participate in nearly every field of life. Women football teams have been in the making in this country for the past few years, and it is only fitting that Rich- mond be one of the pio- neers in that direction. We will play the Berkeley Di- anas here next week and expect a large attendance.”’ VOTE FOR HOWARD READ FOR MAYOR—A man with a clean record that will speak for itself; the traction interests op- pose him, but the people do not.—Advt.

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History of the Junior Class The Class of Twenty-seven has proven itself one of Richmond’s most suc- cessful and loyal classes. Enrolling as sophomores in Nineteen twenty-four they settled down to work, and now they have become a section of the school which furnishes much of the Richmond school spirit. In athletics this class has shown its ability to a large extent. On the football field Charles Baldwin and Captain-elect Robert Caldwell have been worthy and dependable men, contributing greatly to the prowess of the team and often scoring for Richmond. In basketball, baseball and track the juniors have been more than well represented. The junior girls have come to the fore and have helped their teams to victory. Members of the class have displayed great interest in all the school clubs and organizations. The Honor Society counts a large number of juniors among its members, demonstrating that the class is not lacking in scholarship. Many juniors belong to the Debating club, and in the past, the Dramatic club has been greatly supported by the class. In the installation of Girls’ League officers this semester, Meta Laird, a member of the junior class, became secretary-treasurer. The Student Body has been supported by the class. Last semester Mitchell Milicivich was commissioner of law and order, and Paul Basham was vice-president. This semester Jack Lehmkuhl has been a successful vice-president. Under the leadership of President George Gordon, Vice-president Harry Koses and Secretary-treasurer Helen Shea, the junior class organized this year with the annual Junior-Senior banquet as their goal. The affair, given in the Roosevelt Junior high school cafeteria, was a great success. The Sopohmore Class The sophomores have rapidly become accustomed to the ways and duties o our school. This year’s class has taken much interest in the athletics, by being on the teams or on the bleachers routing for those playing. The football season ended with high honors, and a large number of sophomore boys helped to win these honors. The basketball season also brought much glory to the class whose number of representatives was high on both teams. In baseball and track there were many first-year men. The sophomores showed much interest in the affairs of the school, by win- ning the hundred per cent student body banner. They have attended in large bodies all the social affairs and have become active club members in all the organizations. The sophomore girls’ party which took place April 17, was an outstanding social feature of the year. The girls took much interest in making this affair a successful one. Decorations, place cards and favors were in Spring colors. The sophomore girls proved themselves to be gracious and entertaining hostesses. | Highteen