Berkeley Hall School - Yearbook (Beverly Hills, CA)

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.,., NINTH GPAIE SONGS by Kim Austin, Ronald Krisel, Nancy Kohler Carol Mau, Bonnie Nance, Peg Savage CLASS SONG TUNE: The Magnificent Seven Twenty-four is our number, Sixty-three is the year. Berkeley Hall is all so dear, But we're the grads this year The Ninth Grade. Lit'rature and in French class History, English, too, Our teachers helped us all to see How to get A's and Bls In Ninth Grade. Great shields occupy Shield Hall. Ours is there now Surpassing them all. The boys have learned drafting, The girls learned to sew. In Algebra we would have choked If it weren't for Mrs. O's jokes In Ninth Grade. Nursery thru the Ninth Grade We've worked and we've all played. In every class we did our best Worked hard to pass each test In Ninth Grade. Class Day and the Shield Dance, Ditch Day, Fashion Show Altogether they compose The greatest year we know The Ninth Grade! SHIELD SONG TUNE: The Longest Day This our shield, it represents us, Our shield makes others dull. Our shield, it is the greatest, The greatest shield in history. We have sanded, waxed, and painted To make our shield so new and bright. And we've worked many long hours To present our shield tonight. It stands alone upon its wall Beyond compare at Berkeley Hall. It is the best for don't you see 'Twas made by the class of '63. Tho' other grades may vainly try There's none that pass or even tie. This is the truth, for don't you see, It's from the class of '63, Our motto, it has lastedg' uNot words but deedsn we livel with the hands of the Ninth Graders A masterpiece we give. And so our shield does represent us. Twenty-four minds it does unite. You will agree our shield's the greatest As we unveil our shield tonight. ,ff s Q IA J G ' L 1 , X QM G c

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WHAT BERKELEY HALL MEANS TO ME by Kenneth Crow ' P Berkeley Hall is not an ordinary academic institution. It goes be- yond the mere academic education and educates the entire man spirit- ually, academically, and socially. We, at Berkeley Hall, are educated in these things with love, helpful- ness, and understanding. Mrs. Eddy tells us: HIt is not so much aca- demic education as a moral and spiritual culture which lifts one higher.H This entire education of youth is important to the whole world and is the subject of many discussions. Mrs. Eddy says that HThe entire education of children should be such as to form habits of obedience to the moral and spiritual law.H One's education is the basis of his life, his religion, and his succesg without it his life is barren. The full education that Berkeley Hall gives enriches one's life and establishes the basis of the req- uisites for future life. Each stu- dent receives a strong academic foundation and the wide variety of subjects enhances his knowledge. Our skills are developed and weaknesses are erased by these sub- jects. They develop an interest for other people, countries, and ways of life. The contrasts of right and wrong are pointed out while our rights are taught. To administer this education teachers and facilities are needed. Berkeley Hall has met the need with some of the best teachers and facilities available. Besides being such wonderful teachers, they are helpful, understanding, and loving. They help us all through the day by giving us advice, explaining the many problems we don't understand, and answering questions we present. Berkeley Hall, unlike the Spartan Camp, takes pride in educating the individual. Our beautiful campus sets the pattern of beauty, peacefulness,and serenity which helps to make our background. The second thing needed in the education of the entire man is the social development. Berkeley Hall has done many things to aid in our social development. The dances once a month have taught us how to behave correct- ly, how to dance, and how to converse interestingly. We have learned to appreciate many of the finer things of life such as books, music, and art. We have learned to have fun in a dignified manner so that everyone will benefit. The daily athletic period has taught us good sportsman- ship as well as athletic achievement. Berkeley Hall has helped create a highly refined, good-natured person. The third factor in the education of the entire man is his spiritual growth. This is the most important part of the education of the entire man since this is the basis for Life, Truth, and Love. A knowledge of this great Principle is needed to reach perfection. During our Berkeley Hall experience we grow spiritually and gain a greater know- ledge of this great Principle each day. In the morning we start the day with a spiritual article read by one of our classmates. After we ponder the article we have a few moments of silent prayer, followed by the Daily Prayer from the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary B. Eddy. One of the most important aspects is the harmony between the pupils and the teachers. The love and kindness inspire good thoughts and asia result we take a step forward in becoming the perfect man.Another aspect is the loving guidance of Mr. Nelson. Through firm and help- ful guidance we are led a step further in the spiritual development of the perfect man. Berkeley Hall has deep meaning for every one who has attended. Much has been given. The standard has been set. Now it is for each to go on and develop himself into the entire man. In short, Berkeley Hall is a rich and rewarding experience that will never be forgotten. Its main objec- tive is the education of the whole man spiritually, socially, and academically with love and under- standing.