Roosevelt High School - Lariat Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

Page 70 text:

Spanish ms club was 'organized for the purpose of assisting all Spanish students to obtain a wider speaking and reading knowledge of the language. The club not only has proved a success educationally, but also socially. The social life of the organization last semester was carried out in Spanish plays, skits, parties, and games. All of the programs are presented to the members in Spanish The officers presiding last semester were: Cynthia Kovell, president: Evelyn Timothy, vice-presidentg Marian Storgaard, secretary-treasurerg Miss Ellen de Ruchie, faculty adviser. French IC CLUB TR1co1.oR, better known as the French Club, is one of the most active groups in Roosevelt High School. The French Club was organized in the early days of the school history. It has enjoyed success from the beginning of its organization. During the Fall semester French games were played at the meetings. .-X French play was given that aroused quite an interest among the French students. The club members enjoyed several social activities. The officers for the fall semester were: Clarence Snow, president, Helen Nagel, vice-president, Edmond Rosen, secretary- treasurer. Social Studies Nlblfli the able direction of Hr. Egbert Polley, the Social Studies Club was organized in August, 1926. Miss Kathleen Sheridan and Miss Margaret Bott were appointed faculty advisers. The purpose of the club is to promote a greater interest in history and social problems. During the fall semester the club promoted many activities. History books were bought for the library, a magazine drive was held, several moving picture en- tertainments pertaining to social service were given, and the soldiers at the Letter- man Hospital were cntertained. The officers for the fall term of 1926 were: Yie- toria Hartman, presidentg XVilliam Battershill, vice-presidentg Audley Cowan, secretary-treasurer. S 1'.1'fy-s1'.i'

Page 69 text:

Social Service Moxo the foremost clubs of Roosevelt is the Social Service Club. Its im- portance is due not to its large membership, but to its accomplishment of much good. It offers true service to those in need. The club has its get-togetheru dinners and dances, but there are side issues, the principal aim being to give aid to those who are in need of it. Last term the main project of the Club was the furnishing of the Tompkins Day Nursery, a small cottage provided by the Oakland Board of Education. It was entirely furnished by the Social Service Club. During the greater part of the term, two girls went each afternoon to the Nursery, the programs being arranged so that each couple went once every two weeks. The officers of the elub for the term of June, 1926, were: Bessie Campbell, president, Irene Castro, vice-presi- dent, Marion Hill, secretary, Margaret Seaver, treasurer, and Mrs. Helen Mus- grave, club adviser. Under their able leadership, the clnle furnished many Thanks- giving baskets to poor families, made scrap books for various hospitals, and gave a Christmas party to the Tompkins Nursery. VVith the new term of january, 1927, necessarily came new projects and plans. Although, the Nursery was still sponsored by the Club, other work was done. Several trips were made to hospitals and Homes for Feeble and Aged, where the girls entertained with songs, reading and skits. Many scrap books and toys were made for the nursery, and for Hospitals and Homes. The officers for this term were: Vera Blumann, president, Verna Strohlein, vice-president, Lois Hicks, secretary, Fleda Horning, treasurer, Mrs. Helen Musgrave, club adviser. S1'.1'fj'-79196

Page 71 text:

Sf Ulll..Yll ,S'01'1'aI Sfltdl-CJ Frefzclz l..1'f-X .S'C Z'6l1