Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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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?

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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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We see that it is quite the thing to begin an exchange column with a little sermon; not to be behind the rest, we wish to say a few preliminary words. The exchange column is not a place for idle criticisms, or spiteful knocking. What we say here is meant to be a lesson for ourselves and for those who are criticized, so let us begin and find as few things to criticize as possible. ‘The Cricket” is always up to the mark, its stories are good and is is well arranged. ‘The Mystery,” a story written in Irish dialect, and found in the Christmas Number of the “Dictum Est,” is very good. We would suggest though, that you have a few cuts. ‘The Quill” of Stanford High should have some stories, fiction always a great factor in the makeup of a good paper. ‘The Orange and Black”of Spokane, is a very well arranged and intere sting paper. ‘The Gleam” has some good material, but we suggest that each Pa it wi be marked with a heading really “Gleam” that arrange- ment would improve you much. We drop a hint to the Coment of Reno—don’t put your ads in with your literary mz terial, it spoils your appearance. ‘The Canary and Blue” is a bright little paper—its joshes and jokes are particalls good. The little sketch in the “Comics” entitled “The Man” is very good indeed; we all agree that your other material ranks favorably with it. ‘The Arms Student” should have seperate departments for its material. The scattered hits, though, we find are good. ‘The High School Sparks” is a very worthy little paper—w enjoyed your stories very much. “Flame,” if your improvement is proportional to the number of your editions, you'll be a roaring conflagration in short order. “The Owl” of Fresno has a splendid issue for December. It contains three of the best stories we have read this season—it cer- tainly is a “wise old owl.” We notice that the “Advocate” of New Brunswick has no ex- change column. This surely must have been an oversight.