Berkeley Hall School - Yearbook (Beverly Hills, CA)

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AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY Don Vogel The three gracious ladies who work in visitors or newcomers to the school, she is the first to greet them. Her pleasant smile, gracious manner, and intelligent handling of any situation have won many friends for Berkeley Hall. Every morning Mrs. Savage drives a load of children to school. Now she has a child of her own in school here Two daughters have already graduated. The Ninth Grade would like to pay special tribute to Mrs. Savage for taking many hours in typing and pre- paring this wonderful annual. Mrs. Lipscomb, a newcomer to Berkeley Hall, is Mr. Nelson's secretary and writes all of the letters that Mr. Nelson has sent to the classes. She drives a load and has two boys en- the Office, MPS- St- JOM, MPS- Savage, rolled in school. she is also the and Mrs. Lipscomb are seldom seen a- round the campus. But without them, it would be almost impossible to op- erate Berkeley Hall. Mrs. St. John is in charge of the office. Her love, kindness, and con- sideration are known to everyone. In addition to co-ordinating all the ac- tivities of Berkeley Hall, she keeps the financial books of the school. This is the reason that you never see any teacher getting into an argument with her, for she and Mr. Nelson sign the pay checks for the teachers. Mrs. St. John used to drive a load of children to school before her daughter graduated. Now she has grandchildren and we are looking forward to their . As if this . John teaches attending Berkeley Hall was not enough, Mrs. St Sunday School in Twenty-Eighth Church. Most important, though, fortnightlies. Without fraid there would be no is her help at her, I am a- refreshments. We are indeed indebted to such a fine member of our school. Everyday we see Mrs. Savage's warm welcome if we need to go in the office to buy some supplies. It is her duty to answer the telephone when anyone calls Berkeley Hall. If there are any secretary of the Mothers' Club and is kept quite busy between these two ac- tivities. Though we do not see her very much, she is one of the main cogs in the wheel of Berkeley Hall that keeps it running smoothly.

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WHAT BERKELEY HALL MEANS TO ME Stephen Kantor Berkeley Hall makes learning easier with Christian Science as the backdrop. We start each day with a metaphysical article from one of the periodicals. Because of this, the day turns out to be more pleasant for everyone. The whole faculty helps the students. The teachers are dedicated to their teaching and to their Christian Science. They are loving, helpful, and earnest in and out of the classrooms. All of the teachers are very good, and some have an excellent sense of humor. Since the classes are usually small, the teachers can give their students individual attention. The students help each other in spiritual and material ways whether in or out of class. Each each that true Over class, it doesn't matter the grade, has a class spirit. This grows year and by the time students soar into Ninth Grade they are convinced they are the best class that ever attended Berkeley Hall. This holds in work, study, and fun. the years many traditions have been formed at Berkeley Hall. The Nurseries, the Kindergarten, and the First, Second,and Third Grades have a Halloween parade through all of the other rooms in which they show off their costumes. The lower grades also have a sugar plum tree at Christmas. The intermediate grades have a Halloween Party and a picnic in the spring. The Sixth Grade is traditionally invited to one of the Junior High dances. In the Junior High, traditions accelerate and there are dances, blue cards, the book fair, and some type of a ditch day. In the Ninth Grade there are many traditions. They are the making of the shield, the Class and Shield Songs, the plays - The Mikado and a Shakespearean play, - the debate for the boys, and the Fashion Show for the girls. The shield is thought up, made, and then presented to the other classes at the Shield Dance. The dances, which are a Junior High privilege, improve a student's dancing, manners, and attitude toward his elders. In education at Berkeley Hall, you acquire two things. They are a strong base for learning and very good study habits. The assemblies help a person become a better speaker, and getting up in front of an audience develops poise. These assemblies are given to share important classwork. Having a large swimming pool is another advantage for those attending Berkeley Hall. Usually we have swimming drills and for good behavior we get to play in the water. It helps to relax a person after a hard day of school work and study. The campus, with its rustic English style buildings, make it more comfort- able for each division because the various groups have their own areas in which to play and work. Our kind and thoughtful principal, Mr. Nelson, helpfully sends letters of encouragement to the students when needed. He also sends other kinds of letters too, when needed! They always prove to be healing. These things are what makes Berkeley Hall mean so much to me. The help of the teachers and the principal, the class spirit, the traditions, class- mates, learning, and the love expressedby all. This is what Berkeley Hall means to me.