University High School - Cub Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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EIIQLS' SDUIQTS HIS SPRING a new system of girls, sports came into effect. The intra-mural system of major sports is practically the same as that used in boys' sports. All the girls in the Senior High may now participate in whatever sport is running. This has made it more convenient for many girls who otherwise would be unable to attend practices because of lack of time. . In the past the girls played either according to their grade, or were arranged on even teams regardless of class. The minor sports -Qtennis, swimming, archery, hiking, and riding-will not use the intragmural system, but will continue to operate just as they have in the past. The students themselves referee and of ficiate at all games. This is valuable experience for those who want to learn all the 'fins and outsv of the games. At the beginning of a sport season, the Girls, Athletic Association asks for volunteer officials. These girls learn the game thoroughly. Time keepers and score-keepers are also among this group. Since games are played off twice a week, those who of f iciate one day may play the next. The system of awarding points has also been changed, although awards will be made as usual to team members, and perhaps the cus- tomary all-star team will be picked. At the end of the season the usual spreads will be held, and here the teams will be announced and the awards made. This new intra-mural system has been used in some of the other high schools with great success, but this is its first term at University High. It is hoped that the new plan will bring the girls to a better understanding that sports are meant for all of them., If they real- ize this and cooperate, the intra-mural system will continue as a SUCCESS. GIIQLS' TENNIS This semester tennis is one of the main events for girls in ath- letics because of the spring tournaments with other high schools in

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X Bonnell, Murdock. and Gustafson were the three Cubs to place in the field. University,s relay quartet was disqualified when Sabatte cut over on the track. Bonnel, Habon, and Sabatte divided high point honors, each man taking a pair of f irsts. Albee and Vollmer came through in the distances, the former copping the mile, the latter, the half. University at this time was beginning to show form in the meets. 0.A.l.. TIQACK MEET In the big meet held on Saturday, May 4, at the California oval, several big upsets took place. Roosevelt high took second place over McClymonds by a half point margin, Sabatte dropped both of the sprint races, White failed to cop the pole vault, and there Were many other reverses. The final standing of the teams were: Technical, 2733 Roose- velt, 238g iMcClymonds, 237 1-2, Fremont, 170, Unive1'sity, 159, San Leandro, 1113 Oakland, 61. The relay, which decided second place, was by far the best event of the day. Sabatte started off for the Cubs and handed Earl Clark a nice lead. Clark running the second lap against some of the fleetest in the city practically held his own. Roosevelt gained the lead and finished with a good lead, but Hogan running last man for the Cubs finished a nice second. It was the best showing ever put on by the University relay quartet this year.

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Oakland. A large number of' players have come out every lllfonday, practicing hard to be able to place in the final tryouts. University is well represented ini this sport. Estelle VVink, a member of the Berkeley Tennis Club, and also a student of the Junior class of this school, was one of the 'Lfollow upw winners in the tourn- ament last year. Having three years' expe1'ience, she is sure to place this semester. Evelyn Ellis, also a member of the Junior class, is a valuable player. Although not as experienced as Estelle, she plays a good game. They ought to bring home a victory for University. AIQCHEIQY Every VVednesday afternoon at the back of the school about fifteen or twenty senior high girls may be seen practicing archery. This is one of the minor sports and is held under the supervision of lllr. Thad Stevens, teacher of shop, and Anna Kip, manager. At the beginning of each season there are many beginners, but by the end of the term these usually have become quite expert. Dur- ing the semester one or two trips are taken to the home of the family of lllr. Stevens near San Jose. There the girls have a regular picnic and several shooting contests. IWIMMI N G If you were to go down to the Y.VV.C.A. some afternoon, you would recognize many students from your Alma lllater. Swimming has always been a favorite with the girls. There are four classes: beginners, low and high' intermediates, and advanced. Each class receives expert instruction from Bliss Portia VVagenet, who has had a great deal of experience. At the present time about eight girls arc working toward their senior life saving emblems. Many have already the junior award. lllarion Holmes, manager, Doris Dray, Harriet Baker, and many others will soon qualify for the Olympic games. IQIDING On each Saturday morning, once every two weeks, a large group of girls from this school, who appreciate the joys of riding, go out tel the Lake Aliso Riding Academy, and mounted on favorites, can- ter out over the trails.