Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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“ACORN” STAFF HELEN WHITE, ’06 . iat im matabyie Editor-in-Chief GERTRUDE SCUDDER '06¥ A Bw Senin)» 9c wey a wigs TR 2B ES” SES eI i ROS te Rh ORS Cos Se RR I ait Rea eee ea Boys’ Athletics HELEN STROUPE, Ys sat 54. = te- , Girls’ Athtetios WILL EVERTS, ‘064 ; nv deoe eh ay onde Boys’ Reporter KATHERINE SH. ARPSTE IN '06 - «+. Girls’ Reporter FRANK LAWRENCE ’06 tact econe Seen eee Exchanges MABEL USINGER ’06 : ‘ete Fe mig gicinng Debating CHARLOTTE BRUSH ’o7 RUTH HOLT ’o8 ) IDA SPENCE '06% =f Fi a WA Bi RO BE F. R. CLAXTON ’07 repcahyne. fared ty 2) Bie Business Manager S. M. HASLETT, JR., ’ ise econ Assistant Manager WELCOME ! The “Acorn,” on behalf of the student body, extends a hearty welcome to the new scholars who have just entered the High School. It is to be hoped that a strong interest in school affairs will be aroused in each one of those who have come to us this year and a patriotism kindled that will last throughout their high school career. Among the faculty this year we have only one permanent change, and that in the History department, where Mr. Bartlett occupies the chair left vacant by Mr. Mansfield. Mr. Bartlett, a graduate of the University of Cali- fornia, has been taking post graduate work in Berkeley, but has given it up to come here. He has already won the good will of the school, and is an experienced and efficient teacher. Everyone is glad to welcome Mr. Bussell back again. He has been very much thissed and the esteem in which he is held by the school at large i is shown by the smiling faces with which he is greeted. During his absence, his duties were fulfilled by Miss Jordan, and altho’ her stay was short, it was very pleasant.

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THE ACORN A MODERN GALLANT The electricity was already lighted as Edward Pierson came out of the big department store, having just purchased an elegant lace handkerchief for his sister’s Christmas present. His purse was ten dollars lighter, but that did not matter, for he could also see his sister’s radiant face on Christmas morning. A few yards in advance of him walked a young girl, tall and slender. He forgot his sister’s face to watch her grace and beauty of outline. He tried to recall where he had seen her before, and concluded that she was Miss Evelyn Parker, the one whom he had so long wished to meet. Yes, it was surely she, he knew the graceful curves of outline, the waves of black hair that could be dimly seen in the darkness. He wondered why she was out alone at this late hour, and felt it his duty to protect her. He thought of the handkerchief ; a brilliant idea came to him. He would take the lacy creation and ask her if she had dropped it. Then, well, he already saw their engagement announcement in the society column. With one of his brightest smiles, he stepped up behind her. Hold- ing the handkerchief in his outstretched palm, he addressed Miss Evelyn Parker. “Pardon, me,” he said, “but did you not drop your handkerchief?” A highly respectable mulatto girl turned and glared at him. Then taking his sister’s Christmas gift from his outstretched hand, she thanked him politely, and was gone before the astounded Pierson could utter a sound. GERTRUDE BROWN, Dec., ‘08. WHEN WE RAISED THE ROOF AT ALAMEDA HIGH By Certain Low and High Seniors. “When we were very, very small And went to school, oh my! Twas then we used to raise the roof At Alameda High. “Things always were the same to us For, was it wet or dry We stirred them up and raised the roof At Alameda High. “And when at last we left the school We thought we heard a sigh. “Ah, well! No more they'll raise the roof At Alameda High!” So now, you Scrubs, draw near to us And hear of days gone by, The time we used to raise the roof At Alameda High!”

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THE ACORN 1HE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS By a plan introduced into the school through the thoughtfulness of Dr. Thompson, the Associated Student’s meetings will hereafter be deprived of their “dryness.” The plan is to call that body together once every two weeks where it will be entertained alternately by one of the classes, or some good lecturer. ‘This will tend to relieve the somewhat declining interest in these meetings and make them objects of anticipation. The institution will promote class spirit and the feel- ing of competition between the classes will maintain the excellence of their entertainments. The plan is sure to be successful, as it has worked in other schools where there is no more, if as much, talent as in the Alameda High School. THE LYCEUM Time was when a debating tryout was the field of honor for the leading spirits of the school. The membership of the debating society was large and the role bore well-known and honored names. Every Sub. Junior hoped to debate some day for the honor of the school. The League Convention was held in Alameda and the whole High School worked to make it a success. The winner of a debating medal was looked upon with awe by the lower classmen and with pride by the upper, “But the old debaters have gone.” What of it? They were of no finer mental caliber than nine tenths of the boys in the school. But these boys whose place of honor is really the rostra, try to run dashes at far below the average time and allow their school, once fé- nowned for its forensic power, to sink into oblivion. ‘The school has now the chance to retrieve its lost honor and glory, will you suffer it to become dishonored and shammed on the rostra by your neglect?