Berkeley High School - Olla Podrida Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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Old Clothes Day ITH the dawning of another Old Clothes Day at Berkeley High, many hair ribbons, short socks, short dresses and short trousers were brought to light and displayed with pride. Mother ' s rag- bag w as thoroughly ransacked for remnants of by-gone days. Berkeley ' s grown-up population was inclined to believe that only grammar schools were in session, for small boys and girls went past with long curls and short socks. However, these youngsters were actually headed for Berkeley High where many strange sights were awaiting them. Skates were heard rattling in the halls and a doll buggy was wheeled down the street with gentle care. When school finally started teddy-bears and dolls kept up a chorus of squeaks and mamas in Civics and other usually dignified classes. For one day studies were forced to take second place and at 1 :30 the Auditorium was filled with Kids, all so full of pep and spirit that it was with difiiculty that the roof was persuaded to stay in its proper place. After some peppy yells led by Jimmy Pfister several popular tunes were jazzed up by Unruh ' s orchestra. Everyone then made a dash for the bleachers to watch the contests on the athletic field, where the upper divisions carried off all the honors, the H 12 ' s, H ll ' s, and H lO ' s win- ning the scrimmage, sack pack and tie-up, respectively. After considerable primping on the part of snakes as well as flap- pers the crowed gathered on the roof garden for a dance or two.

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HERE always seems to be more spirit among the student body during the fall term, and this situation is easily accounted for. In the fall the students of Berkeley are interested especially in a championship football team. But in the spring there are se ' era} championship teams to di ' ide the interest of the student body. There Is just as much spirit and pep present in the spring but, being diylded, it does not make so good a sho ying. The fall term of 1923 surpassed all pre ious terms in the manner in yhich the student body backed the yell-leader and his assistants, starting with Old Clothes Day right up to the present time. On Old Clothes Day ex eryone was surprised at the size of the assembly. Xot one seat was acant; some were sitting two in a seat, and even a crowd was on the stage. That assembly proved typical of the spirit of the term. During the Oakland lech game Jimmy Pfister held assistant veil-leader trvouts, and finally chose George Kinney and Walter Moses to help in keeping the spirit all fired up. Jimmy Pfister is to be congratulated on the wonderful results he obtained during the term. James Pfister George Kinney Walter Moses

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Boys ' Dinners TRING the fall term of 1923, as in the terms previous, the presi- dent of the student body planned to have two Boys ' Dinners during the semester. The first Boys ' Dinner at Berkeley High was held in order to promote the spirit of the school, and also to bring the boys of the school together into one compact unit. Since that first dinner, there has been at least one Boys ' Dinner everv term. The first dinner this term was held on the night of September 6 at six o ' clock, in the Cafeteria. There were about 200 boys present, making this turnout a record one. The speaker of the evening was Dean Wood, assistant dean of the University, and he chose for his topic the very appro- priate subject, Choosing a Vocation. The talk was an excellent one, and was fully appreciated by the audience. Coach Hole and Captain Murphy each gave good talks. Coach Hole explained his policy for the team, and gave an opinion on the season ' s prospects. Captain Murphy said that the team would do its best all the time, but its best would be a great deal better if the student body would turn out at the games and support the team. Between talks Unruh ' s orchestra furnished soul inspiring jazz, and Jimmy Pfister kept the spirit high with some snappy yells. Girls ' Freshmen Reception HE Freshmen Reception this term gave every scrub girl a chance to become acquainted with other girls in Berkeley High. After school on the afternoon of August 31, the girls assembled in the Auditorium where a very original and enter- taining skit was presented. The different activities and events at Berkeley High were illustrated as the pages of an immense Olla Podrida were turned. At the close of the program the Senior and Scrub girls marched across the stage, each Scrub finding a Senior sister waiting to show her around. While on the stage the Scrub girls received brightly colored paper caps as a souvenir of the day. Everyone then left for the roof garden where dancing was enjoyed for the rest of the afternoon. Each Senior sister helped her Scrub to fill out her program, trying to make the afternoon as interesting as possible. Delicious punch was served by the Social Committee and enjoyed by all. At the end of the day every Scrub girl went away feeling that she was a part of Berkeley High and not the least bit lonely.