Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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To C Ci ’ $y the end of World War I, Alameda George . mpson ; High and the world had ur dergone a - t tremendous change. In 1918 the ACORN and the bi was dedicated to A.H.S. graduates who had volunteered their services to the defense of Members of the faculty ache scones. Cidade ee var, danced in the streets because the Ge, the Students of the sabe oe — The educational process continued at Hlameda Digh School 3 4 CSES. Courses offend semcmad to aie nome economics, industrial arts, and bvatefully dedicate thio isoue of the SE SR A, NE Ir 1917 girls had their tads too T hey “Heorn” h wore head bands of thin ribbon which went across the forehead and tied in the back Dresses in the early twenties were mid-calf and girls wore long bulky coats with big pockets and collars. Some of the lucky ones even had coats trimmed with fur. Their hair was short and in soft feminine waves Young gentlemen wore short pants, high top shoes, pullover sweaters and brimmed Caps. Most students walked to .H.S., some bicycled and still others took the street cars few elite though, did drive the family auto In the post War years more young mer were becoming interested in the R.O.T.C programs such as the marching band, the color guard, the rifle team and the many different platoons. Y he ALAMEDA HIGH BAS! BALL TEAM Suresnn, M Voone, Carr Pormerr Crease, Wann, New MeoNorr, Moetvanny Purean oaw Perrire futtoon coe . t wane

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big part of the entertainment in the second decade of the 1900’s were the tunes that came out of the victrollas. Tunes like ““Too Much Mustard,” “Alexander’s Rag time Band,” and “When you Wore a Tulip” numbered among the popular songs for high schoolers. Class Shieks,” like those of 1910, and “‘loungelizards,”’ were learning to dance the “Argentine Tango,” a bit daring for the teens of those days. But all wasn’t ‘““Wine and Roses,” for in August, 1914, World War I began. Coach Otto Rittler joined the AHS faculty in 1914. His Ger man Military background not only put the rugby, football, base ball, basketball, and swim teams in winning form, but also helped develop women’s athletics at Alameda High. Also in training in 1914 were numbers of Alameda High School Cadet Corps, under the leadership of C.P. Magagnos, captain of the local National Guard unit. The cadets drilled with retired Civil War Rifles. The 1914 ACORN’s Dedication page The All-School play of 1918.

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1L3129.OOQO i SCHOOL f area 1d) DAY | — nal = = = iti ESSIVE DEDicATORY CEREMONIES TO MARK OPENING OF NEW ALAMEDA Uf OF SCHOOLS W.G PABEN TO SPEAK PUBLIC IS INVITED TO 1m | ate Donald D. Lum’s Senior portrait. early morning flag raising ceremony at Alameda High School is a proud tradition carried on by the Alameda High JROTC Cadet Battalion. The flag raising tradition was started more than 50 years ago in the fall of 1923 when the Alameda Cadet Corps was first authorized. Every effort is made to carry on these traditions established by preceding JROTC classes and to formu- late and refine the numerous events and competitions which are so much a part of a viable organization. The JROTC curriculum, a flexible one, broadens the cadets’ experience and provides them with a means of self-development. It stresses the importance of physical education and development, as well as good citizenship and self-discipline. variety of activities are offered through JROTC, which is now open for participation by the girls. Among these are drill teams, honor guards, rifle teams, field trips to local military installations, orientation flights in different aircraft, and various cadet social events. KNOWLAND The boys of the 1920 football team.